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First Look: B&T ROTEX-X Suppressors
The new Compact 5.56 NATO version of the ROTEX-X sound suppressors is now shipping from B&T USA. The ROTEX-X sound attenuators are designed for use with the popular 5.56 NATO and 7.62 NATO cartridges and will be offered in both compact and full-size versions. Its predecessor, the ROTEX-V has been used …
New Lever Action Rifles for 2022
No matter if it’s a classic .30-30 hunting rifle or the rifle on the cowboy’s saddle, the lever action rifle has held a special place in the history of American gun culture. The lever gun isn’t just a thing of the past, however. More and more of today’s shooters are …
CALIFORNIA FFLS – HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (COE) WITH CA DOJ
Due to extreme staff shortages at the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ), all firearm applications are taking longer than usual to process. This includes your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and Centralized List (CL) renewal applications. Join Renee Lewis, Field Representative at CA DOJ (Retired), on Wednesday, May 18, at …
The Trend is Toward Light Rifles. Do We Need Weight?
In full disclosure, I build precision rifles for a living. So, when I see things like this that rarely get discussed or realized, I enjoy sharing them. One of my rifle chassis suppliers, MDT, sends out routine information via email about their products. I apologize upfront, but with the huge number …
Three Stories That Show Why Seniors, Particularly, Need Their Rights
Many criminals look at senior citizens as easy targets, believing they can rob or attack elderly Americans, whether at home or in public, with little chance of the victim fighting back. Crimes against the elderly at home are particularly common, with the Bureau of Justice Statistics reporting that elderly victims …
Nosler Announcing Rifle Package To Raise Money for Veterans
Nosler, Inc. is announcing a new program to raise awareness and support for our nation’s veterans and their families. To help further the goals of the Boot Campaign, a non-profit dedicated to helping veterans recover from the effects of their service, Nosler has produced 22 specially serialized Model 48 Long Range Carbon …
Six Great Keychain Flashlights
If you’re not big on carrying a big flashlight in your pocket (or you don’t have any pockets) and want to attach a small flashlight to your backpack or keychain instead, we have some recommendations. Before we get to the list, let’s set some expectations. First, these keychains are typically …
New Bolt Rifles for 2022
Bolt action rifles are a staple of American gun culture. From the iconic M1903 Springfield to classic hunting guns from Winchester and Remington to the latest and great in customized precision rifles, it’s plain to see that when it comes time to make THE shot, American gun owners turn to …
First Look: American Eagle 30 Super Carry FMJ
Even though the 30 Super Carry cartridge is still quite new, Federal is offering a load that is ideal for training and informal practice. This new cartridge is an ideal companion to Federal’s other offerings which stress self-defense. Sold under the American Eagle brand, the new 30 Super Carry load uses a …
Heckler & Koch Mark 23
In the late 1980s, a U.S. Special Operations Command survey found more than 100 different close-quarters small arms configurations were fielded by American troops at the time. That kind of diversity is a logistical nightmare when it comes to field maintenance and repair. An effort to find a standardized pistol …