From Otis Technology: Otis Technology has partnered with Saint Lawrence Spirits to make, bottle and distribute hand sanitizer to first responders in desperate need during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Otis Technology began using its facilities – that normally manufacture firearms maintenance equipment for military, law enforcement and civilians – to immediately begin manufacturing personal […]
[ED: With tens of thousands of first-time gun owners having bought firearms during the current national emergency, this is a good time to emphasize basic gun safety, so I’ve bumped this post up to the top. To all of you first-time owners, welcome. We’re glad you’re here. These four basic rules of gun handling are […]
From the NSSF . . . The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and its partners urge gun owners to keep firearm safety a top priority and are making safety resources widely available as gun and ammunition sales increase, especially among first-time firearm purchasers. “During this stressful time and with children spending more time at home, the […]
Stoeger is out with a new, very affordable 9mm concealed carry option – the striker-fired STR-9 13+1 9mm compact pistol. Here’s their press release: Stoeger continues the tradition of manufacturing quality firearms at an economical price with the introduction of the Stoeger STR-9 Compact. Chambered in 9mm, the striker-fired, semi-automatic pistol is an all-around solution […]
From Leupold . . . Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear riflescopes and reflex sights, is pleased to announce that its Mark 5HD riflescope has been selected as the day optic for the U.S. Army’s Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) program. Like all of Leupold’s riflescopes, the Mark 5HD […]
From Posi-Lum: Posi-Lūm, a Reno-based firearm accessory company has formed a partnership with D4 Advanced Media in developing innovative products in the tactical weapon lighting industry including the recently announced FireTail product. The new product enhances and solves problems related to the reliability, functionality and ergonomics of firearm-mounted flashlights and other weapon lighting. By omitting […]
From The Right Tool Company . . . The Right Tool Company and Fort Scott Munitions have teamed up to bring a solution to loading our magazine with such ease, folks will be saying “all ammo boxes should be like Pack & Load.” Ammo packaging has come in many different forms for over 100 years; […]
From Streamlight . . . Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, launched the TLR-1 HL® Dual Remote Kit. The new kit, with included TLR-1 HL light, allows for the individual or simultaneous activation of the light and an external aiming device. With direct mounting to all MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) […]
Mandatory firearms training violates our Second Amendment protection against government infringement on the right to keep and bear arms. That said, I’ve been generally impressed with the instruction I’ve been forced to absorb. It’s tedious yes, but usually covers everything from how a gun works to the legal use of deadly force to anger management […]
From Stoeger . . . Stoeger continues to set the standard for dependability and versatility at a wallet-friendly price with the new P3000 Freedom Series Supreme. Widely recognized as a superior choice for defending home and property, the Stoeger Freedom Series offers extended magazines for increased capacity while being 922R compliant. The latest Freedom Series […]
Blackwater Worldwide is proud to announce their Contractor Grade 124 grain 9mm ammunition is now available and shipping to the civilian market. Manufactured in the Blackwater Ammunition facility based in Concord NC, Contractor Grade 9mm is designed to deliver maximum reliability and terminal performance in all weapon platforms. Contractor Grade is a +P 124 grain […]
From the American Suppressor Association This morning, the Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee voted 10-5 in favor of rejecting Delegate Mark Levine’s House Bill 961. The legislation, which will be sent to the Virginia State Crime Commission for further study this summer, was defeated in a bipartisan manner. Four Democrats, Chairman John Edwards (D-21), Sen. Creigh Deeds […]
