Mossberg 930 SPX Explodes, Wolf Ammo (and operator error) to Blame

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September 10, 2011

This video shows the aftermath of some faulty Wolf ammunition. A Mossberg 930 SPX was running Wolf slugs when one of the rounds squibbed. A “squib” is when the primer goes off but not the full charge and propels the projectile into the barrel but not out the muzzle, meaning the barrel is obstructed. The shooter did the usual malfunction drill and racked a new slug into the chamber, then fired. The pressure caused by the two projectiles in the barrel made the barrel rupture and split open. Wolf ammunition has since offered to refund the shooter for the ammo as well as pay for the repairs to the shotgun, but I don’t think I would ever trust a gun that has been fixed after an accident like that.

Moral of the story: If your gun goes “click,” check the cartridge to ensure it’s not a squib.

[h/t: TermsOfContradiction]

Incident Report for Case #2011-256062

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Robert Farago

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September 10, 2011

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From cityofmadison.com [via a Tweet by gunsinwisconsin.blogspot.com]:

A 41-year old Madison man was able to stop an attack on a woman Thursday night by pointing his handgun at a suspect who was battering the victim. The gun owner said he feared the woman would be killed if he did not intervene. The incident started inside his Park Street apartment building. He heard screams for help coming from a common hallway and went to find out what was happening. He observed the suspect standing over a 39-year old woman. She was in a fetal position, and the suspect was stomping on her head. He yelled for the man to stop, but his pleas fell on deaf ears. The beating continued. The concerned citizen went back to his apartment.

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Is Gun Control Dead? All Eyes Turn to California

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Robert Farago

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September 10, 2011

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Gun control’s on the run. Illinois is the last state not to allow concealed carry. Saying that, The Golden State legislature has placed no less than four major gun control laws on Governor Jerry Brown’s desk: AB 144 – Ban on Open Carry of Unloaded Handguns, AB 809 – Rifle and Shotgun Registration, SB 427 – Ammunition Registration (preventing ammo by mail) and SB 819 – Redirection of Dealer Record of Sales Fee (DROS) (eliminating the ring fence surrounding background check fees, opening the door to increased taxes on firearms sales). It’s all dross to anyone who respects the Second Amendment. Like . . . Governor Brown. The AP: “‘I have respect for the Second Amendment,’ said Brown, who owns three guns and targets shoots occasionally on his ranch east of Chico, Calif. ‘Gun ownership is a fundamental right.'” Money. Mouth. Meet.

Beretta Nano (Nano) Price: $475

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Robert Farago

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September 10, 2011

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Personally, I would have cleared the Beretta Nano on camera before pulling the trigger—never mind the striker de-activation button. Swappable sights! How great is that? Seriously, does that matter? The Italian owned gunmaker’s priced the .40 caliber bastard child of Mr. and Mrs. Glock XD at $475. That’s a bit more than a subcompact .40 Glock 27 ($430-ish) and considerably less than an XD .40 Subcompact ($520-ish). But you can’t put a price on cool. Allegedly. Nine mm to follow.

Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Officer Joe Santy

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Dan Zimmerman

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September 10, 2011

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Sometimes the jokes, they write themselves. Joe Santy (not pictured above) of the Plantation, FL PD managed to shoot himself center of mass while cleaning his Glock. OK, fine. I’m sure everyone here can count the points of fail along the timeline that led officer Santy inexorably to the ER. And he richly deserves his newly minted bust in the hallowed halls of the IGOTD shrine. But that’s not the funny part…

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Fort Bragg loses 14,000 rounds of 5.56mm NATO

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Foghorn

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September 10, 2011

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CNN is reporting that the 1st BCT (Brigade Combat Team) at Fort Bragg has, um, “misplaced” 14,000 rounds of 5.56mm NATO ammunition. The ammo has been missing since at least Wednesday, when the leadership was informed of the incident. They’ve searched the base but so far haven’t been able to find a single round. So where did all of that ammo go? I dunno, but I have some ideas. By the way, 14,000 rounds of ammo weighs about 366 pounds.

What Could Possibly Go Wrong: Rifle Bugle Edition

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Dan Zimmerman

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September 10, 2011

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At long last, the true cause of the decline of the British Empire is revealed.

[h/t blog.modernmechanix.com]

Incendiary Image of the Day: Teen Kills Reality TV Star Edition

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Robert Farago

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September 10, 2011

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Click here to watch the YouTube video of Bobcat Goldthwait discussing his film God Bless America at The Toronto Film Festival. Apparently it’s about a “Loveless, jobless, possibly terminally ill, Frank (Joel Murray) [who] has had enough of the downward spiral of America. With nothing left to lose, Frank takes his gun and offs the stupidest, cruelest, and most repellent members of society. He finds an unusual accomplice: 16-year old Roxy (Tara Lynne Barr), who shares his sense of rage and disenfranchisement.” As teenagers are wont to do. You know; without murdering people.

FNH USA Releases First Over-And-Under Shotgun (FNH SC-1)

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September 10, 2011

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Huh? What’s the firearms company that’s the last name in tacticool doing releasing an old school over-and-under shotgun—especially one designed by Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters? At least the FNH SC-1 has a shoulder thingie that goes up. Anyway, the company’s press release (after the jump) reveals that they’re only making 200 FNH SC-1s. NOW how much would you pay? FNH doesn’t name a price, they’re for a “small number of competitors and diehard FN owners” and they’re already sold. Which tells me that this is an FN suit’s pet project, rather than a “proper” brand extension (if such a thing exists). The Gen2 SC-1 is on its way and it just might be available to plebs like you and me. Chop that barrel–sacrilege!—and the Stoeger Coach Gun might have some serious competition. Just sayin’ . . .

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Versa: Is This The World’s Most Dangerous “Holster”?

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Robert Farago

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September 10, 2011

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I haven’t tried the Versa holster, but calling it a “holster” strikes me as a vast exaggeration. Our man over at gunmartblog.com understands the obvious objections: “The biggest issue that many people have with this holster is the fact that these holsters do not cover the trigger of the handgun.” Yup, that’s an issue. Or is it? “After having spent some considerable time over the weekend working with this holster, I believe that if the gun is handled in a safe manor and typical care is taken, then there should never be a problem.” Unless there is. [Versa’s website promises an “optional trigger guard” in the future.] “The other major contention others are having is the holstering/re-holstering of the firearm.” OK, now you’ve got my attention . . .

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New Video: Did Leroy Webster Fire on Cops in Self-Defense?

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Robert Farago

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September 10, 2011

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Recently released video of the now infamous Crown Heights shooting—where eight police officers fired 73 shots at Leroy Webster—clearly shows material exploding at Johnson’s feet as Webster frantically attempts to re-enter the building and escape the fusillade. Before Webster turned and aimed the gun at the police. The Big Apple press has ignored this obvious aspect of the video. They’ve also accepted the Police claim that it’s impossible to ID the the bullet that killed bystander Denise Gay, even though the CSI crew somehow ruled out the bullets fired by Johnson. No one wants to hamstring the $3.9 billion dollar force, but it’s way past time that the Big Apple po-po reviewed their firearms tactics, training and equipment.

New from Magpul: MOE+ and MOE-K Grips

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September 9, 2011

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Magpul just announced two new products for the M16/M4/AR-15 market, and they’re both grips. The MOE+ is an enhanced version of their MOE grip, where “enhanced” is code word for “covered in rubber like a Hogue.” The MOE-K (pictures after the jump) is a small and compact version of the MOE grip designed for the PDW class of weapons. The MOE-K is available at the store online right now, with the MOE+ available from dealers soon. Are they significantly better than other grips? We don’t know yet. But when it comes to ergonomics and weapons handling equipment Magpul is the best in the industry, and seeing a new product launch from them is like seeing a lunar eclipse these days.

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