Here is the second part of the interview of Larry Vickers by Trey Knight. You can watch the part 1 by clicking here.
From: Knights Armament
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Kel-Tec KSG review by MAC
Military Arms Channel reviewed Kel-Tec KSG. But it really doesn't go anywhere. This probably can be the most awkward review ever.
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
Armalite purchsed by SAC
Armalite is now owned by SAC(Strategic Armory Corp). SAC also owns Surgeon rifles, AWC silencers. It will be interesting how this integration will play out.
From: Armalite
From: Armalite
Monday, July 29, 2013
New USMC Combat Pistol Program
US Marines are going too implement the new pistol program at the end of 2014, but several Commands are already transitioning to the new program. This will replace Entry Level Pistol Program.
It uses a new target, and is faster paced. According to the Marine Corps Times, isosceles stance is used and discouraged from leaning forward while shooting. It also shoots from 7, 15, and 25 yards.
From: Marine Corps Times
It uses a new target, and is faster paced. According to the Marine Corps Times, isosceles stance is used and discouraged from leaning forward while shooting. It also shoots from 7, 15, and 25 yards.
From: Marine Corps Times
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Friday, July 26, 2013
Rifle made with 3D printer
Defense Distributed-inspired rifle broke after it fired its first shot. But it is an interesting development nonetheless.
From: ThreeD Ukulele
From: ThreeD Ukulele
Mas Ayoob discusses 'Stand Your Ground' laws
Mas Ayoob talks about importance of Stand Your Ground laws.
From: Cato Institute
From: Cato Institute
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Geissele 45 degree offset mount
Geissele showed their 45 degree offset mount for Suerfire Scout light that works with their SMR rails Mk1, 2, 3, and 4. Price will be under $20. Coming soon
It also showed 45 degree QD swivel mount
From: Geissele
It also showed 45 degree QD swivel mount
From: Geissele
ATF wants to change SBR/SBS form
Guns.com reports that ATF wants to streamline the process and change Form 5320.1. ATF opened a public comment period until 9/20. According to the article, ATF wants to allow electronic payments for transfer tax, and change the size of form.
From: Guns.com
From: Guns.com
CIA museum and Osama's AK
NBC News has some photos from CIA's museum including the AK carbine Osama had with him. There are other interesting photos related to the hunt for bin Laden and some others like Liberator.
From: NBC news
From: NBC news
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Combat Optic Tool
This gadget from Patriot Products AZ is designed for those who need to adjust optics. It works for Aimpoint, ACOG, EOTech, and a few more. And it also works as bottle opener.
Photo: TNVC
Price is $14.95 and TNVC currently carries them
From: Soldier Systems
Photo: TNVC
Price is $14.95 and TNVC currently carries them
From: Soldier Systems
Firing AK under water
SmarterEveryDay and theslowmoguys collaborated to film what its like when an AK is fired underwater.
SmarterEveryDay has more science related material in his video, and theslowmoguys have more behind the scenes video
SmarterEveryDay
theslowmoguys
From: SmarterEveryDay, theslowmoguys
SmarterEveryDay has more science related material in his video, and theslowmoguys have more behind the scenes video
SmarterEveryDay
theslowmoguys
From: SmarterEveryDay, theslowmoguys
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Loudener by Snake-Hound Machine
This is a muzzle brake/device that makes the sound louder. Snake-Hound machine came up with this and they are going to be available for AR, AK and .308 rifles.
From: Snake-Hound Machine
From: Snake-Hound Machine
Monday, July 22, 2013
Sunday, July 21, 2013
H&K in financial trouble
According to German paper Die Welt, H&K is going through a rough patch.
They had big losses in 2011 and 2012. They are 199 million EU in debt, and are barely paying the interest on their debt. However they have a future contract that will bring in revenues.
Some other things in the article(translated by Zhukov from AR15.com)
Annual revenue is 202.7 million EU
They have Bundeswehr contract for MG5s worth 140 million EU(12700 units)
Their bond is classified as junk by Moody's
Profits are just enough to pay 28 million interest on the bonds
80% of their profit come from overseas, mostly US and UK
From: Die Welt
They had big losses in 2011 and 2012. They are 199 million EU in debt, and are barely paying the interest on their debt. However they have a future contract that will bring in revenues.
Some other things in the article(translated by Zhukov from AR15.com)
Annual revenue is 202.7 million EU
They have Bundeswehr contract for MG5s worth 140 million EU(12700 units)
Their bond is classified as junk by Moody's
Profits are just enough to pay 28 million interest on the bonds
80% of their profit come from overseas, mostly US and UK
From: Die Welt
KASOTC Warrior Competition - New York Times
New York Times covered the Warrior Competition held in Jordan's King Abdulla II Special Operations Training Center back in March
There are some videos in the article too.
From: New York Times
There are some videos in the article too.
From: New York Times
Biohazard: The Real attraction
Kotaku has an article on a new attraction for Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. It's names Biohazard: The Real and visitors can shoot their way through the attraction using a 30 round Glock 18 laser gun. It takes about 5-10 minutes to go through.
This attraction will be open until Nov. 10th. It is for ages 12 or over.
For more pictures, you can click Famitsu or Game Watch(both Japanese websites)
From: Kotaku
This attraction will be open until Nov. 10th. It is for ages 12 or over.
For more pictures, you can click Famitsu or Game Watch(both Japanese websites)
From: Kotaku
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Panteao Productions bloopers #3
Panteao Productions uploaded their 3rd blooper video.
From: Panteao Productions
From: Panteao Productions
Complete Thorntail Keymod Light Mounts available
Haley Strategic now has complete set of Thorntail Keymod Light Mounts.
EDIT: Video of Travis Haley explaining the Thorntail Keymod
From: Haley Strategic
EDIT: Video of Travis Haley explaining the Thorntail Keymod
From: Haley Strategic
HSGI sale
High Speed Gear is having 15% sale. You can use keycode: LOYALTY. Sale is good through 7/21 2359 CST
From: High Speed Gear
From: High Speed Gear
Friday, July 19, 2013
Atlanta PD switches to Glock
Atlanta PD used S&W pistols for a long time(since 1940s), but now they have switched to Glock. Patrolmen will get Glock 22 Gen4 and SWAT will get Glock 21 Gen4. There are plenty of discussions going on including the choice was for local economy, S&W dropped the ball on this one, to Glock really under-bidding.
From: The Tactical Wire
From: The Tactical Wire
All internet gun talk in one post
Rob Allen posted the definitive collection of all internet gun talk. All Outdoor also added a few more.
From: Rob Allen, All outdoor
From: Rob Allen, All outdoor
Athena Lee story
Paul Erhardt wrote a story on competition shooter Athena Lee. It talks about her upbringing and several points of change in her shooting career.
Part 1: http://www.shootingwire.com/features/227728
Part 2: http://www.shootingwire.com/features/227754
From: Shooting Wire
Part 1: http://www.shootingwire.com/features/227728
Part 2: http://www.shootingwire.com/features/227754
From: Shooting Wire
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Mas Ayoob reviews Zimmerman verdict
Mas Ayoob talks about Zimmerman trial and verdict.
Part 1: http://backwoodshome.com/blogs/MassadAyoob/2013/07/13/the-zimmerman-verdict-part-1/
Part 2: http://backwoodshome.com/blogs/MassadAyoob/2013/07/16/zimmerman-verdict-part-2-the-unarmed-teen/
From: Mas Ayoob
Part 1: http://backwoodshome.com/blogs/MassadAyoob/2013/07/13/the-zimmerman-verdict-part-1/
Part 2: http://backwoodshome.com/blogs/MassadAyoob/2013/07/16/zimmerman-verdict-part-2-the-unarmed-teen/
From: Mas Ayoob
NSSF Shooting range locator app
NSSF's "Where to shot" app helps users locate shooting ranges for both Android and iPhone. You can use it with your smartphones GPS or type in a zip code.
iPhone and iPad: www.wheretoshoot.org/iOS
Android: www.wheretoshoot.org/Android
Gabby at Gun Nuts reviewed the app.
http://www.gunnuts.net/2013/07/15/nssfs-where-to-shoot-app-review/
From: NSSF, Gun Nuts
iPhone and iPad: www.wheretoshoot.org/iOS
Android: www.wheretoshoot.org/Android
Gabby at Gun Nuts reviewed the app.
http://www.gunnuts.net/2013/07/15/nssfs-where-to-shoot-app-review/
From: NSSF, Gun Nuts
Combat Optic Tool
Modern Service Weapons reviewed Combat Optic Tool by patriot products. It is a tool for adjusting optics from different manufacturers.
Price is $14.95
From: Modern Service Weapons
Price is $14.95
From: Modern Service Weapons
Monday, July 15, 2013
Using airsofts for training
Ammo run of 2013 affected a lot of people and Brett from The Art of Manliness looked at airsoft guns for continuing his practice. He goes talks about several different types of operating mechanisms and pros and cons of different types.
From: The art of Manliness
(This guy actually shoots real guns too)
From: The art of Manliness
High-end purses for CCW
Today News has an article on Concealed Carrie which makes high-end purses for CCW purpose. Leslie Deets started the idea when she could not find carry methods that combined style and practicality.
Link: Concealed Carrie
From: Today
Link: Concealed Carrie
From: Today
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Friday, July 12, 2013
Bob Vogel class review by Tim
Tim from Gun Nuts Media wrote about his experience in Tom Vogel's class.
Part 1: http://www.gunnuts.net/2013/06/20/course-review-bob-vogel-world-class-pistol-skills-part-1/
Part 2: http://www.gunnuts.net/2013/07/04/course-review-bob-vogel-world-class-pistol-skills-part-2/
Part 3: http://www.gunnuts.net/2013/07/11/course-review-bob-vogel-world-class-pistol-skills-part-3/
From: Gun Nuts Media
Part 1: http://www.gunnuts.net/2013/06/20/course-review-bob-vogel-world-class-pistol-skills-part-1/
Part 2: http://www.gunnuts.net/2013/07/04/course-review-bob-vogel-world-class-pistol-skills-part-2/
Part 3: http://www.gunnuts.net/2013/07/11/course-review-bob-vogel-world-class-pistol-skills-part-3/
From: Gun Nuts Media
Concealed carry and wheelchair
RECOIL has an article on carrying concealed weapon while in wheelchair. There has been a few shooters who are wheelchair-bound but continue to participate in shooting sports and improving for others who are not giving up.
From: RECOIL
From: RECOIL
Thursday, July 11, 2013
10-8 Consulting SIRT deal
10-8 and Next Level Training are teaming up to give 15% discount on SIRT pistols. The discount code is 10-8
From: Modern Service Weapons.
From: Modern Service Weapons.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
NSSF CCW Survey in inforgraphic
NSSF conducted survey on which guns members CCW and made it in to this format. The bigger the name is more response it got.
From: NSSF
From: NSSF
S&W M&P sight installation vid
Hiltom Yam of 10-8 Performance posted this great video tutorial on installing M&P sights.
From: Modern Service Weapons
From: Modern Service Weapons
Off body carry methods for women
American Rifleman looks at different ways to carry guns off body. The article goes over several different methods and weighs pros and cons.
It is abit long, but definitely worth reading
From: American Rifleman
It is abit long, but definitely worth reading
From: American Rifleman
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
DIY Iron Glock
Boris from NorthEastShooters posted how he made The Iron Glock. He bought some metal parts, worked on it and fitted it in to an airsoft frame. He previously made a shovel stock for his AK.
From: North East Shooters
From: North East Shooters
Hornady suspends production of 150 ammo types
In an effort to increase deliveries of its most popular ammunitions and bullets, Hornady is suspending 150 types of ammunition and focus on running them for the most popular types.
This is expected to last until the end of the year
You can read the list of ammunitions and bullets suspended from accurateshooter.com
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2013/07/hornady-suspends-production-of-150-ammo-types-and-150-bullet-types-for-balance-of-2013/
From: Hornady, Accurateshooter.com
This is expected to last until the end of the year
You can read the list of ammunitions and bullets suspended from accurateshooter.com
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2013/07/hornady-suspends-production-of-150-ammo-types-and-150-bullet-types-for-balance-of-2013/
From: Hornady, Accurateshooter.com
Monday, July 8, 2013
Hickok45 shoots FAL with Grenade launcher
I'm jealous...really jealous...don't care if it is inert...
From: hickok45
From: hickok45
Ceturion 5.56 Modular Rail System review
Military Moron reviewed Ceturion 5.56 Modular Rail(CMR) System. The rail is an one piece system that is only 13.2oz(12 inch) 14 oz(14 inch).
Centurion Arms website:
https://www.centurionarms.net/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=56:new-product-556-cmr-rail-system&Itemid=189
From: Military Moron
Centurion Arms website:
https://www.centurionarms.net/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=56:new-product-556-cmr-rail-system&Itemid=189
From: Military Moron
SureFire E1L-A Outdoorsman review
FlashlightGuide has a very detailed review of SureFire E1L-A Outdoorsman. It is a bit of long read, but contains actual visual test, runtime test.
From: FlashlightGuide
From: FlashlightGuide
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Venezuelan AK-103
Here's a video showing off Venezuela's new rifle. You can see there is a Russian optic on the gun.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Pat MacNamara Set it off
Here's another drill to practice. It looks simple, but when you do it, it's a different story.
From: TMAC Inc
From: TMAC Inc
Surefire Institute Firearms fair
Surefire Institute in Nevada will hold Firearms fair on 11/15 and 11/16. They will have variety of weapons for shooters to shoot.
From: Surefire Institute
From: Surefire Institute
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Frank Proctor handgun DVD teaser
SupersetCA posted Frank Proctor Performance pistol DVD teaser #2. Video says that you can pre-order at Way of the gun website.
From: SMG Media
From: SMG Media
CCW and public restroom
Recoil magazine is looking at the delicate subject of how to store your handgun while you are in public restroom.
From: Recoil
From: Recoil
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Hive Satchel survey
You can vote for next color choice for the Hive Satchel. You can place up to 3 preference and answer some quick survey questions.
Hive Satchel is made by Blue Force Gear
From: Costa Ludus
Hive Satchel is made by Blue Force Gear
From: Costa Ludus
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Kickstarter: MS Clean
Peter Palma has an interesting Kickstarter project - MS Clean(Magazine Shaped Cleaning kit). It's a cleaning kit in the shape of an AR magazine. It will fit into any pouch that can hold a standard magazine.
From: Kickstarter
From: Kickstarter
Monday, July 1, 2013
BCM Gunfighter vertical grip
This new vertical grip from BCM is angled so user have better options of support arm grip. You can look at the last two photos on BCM website to see how it is used. It comes in black, foliage green, and FDE.
Price: $49.95
Price: $49.95
Raven Concealment Surefire pocket clip
Gear Scout has a scoop on the Surefire Pocket clip from Raven Concealment. It works for G series and P series, but not Z series.
From: Gear Scout
From: Gear Scout