When Fabrique Nationale announced they were releasing the M249s, a semi-auto variant of the U.S. military’s M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), the reaction was pretty mixed. Sure, a few FFL/SOT manufacturers were going to buy them to convert into post sample machine guns, but the market wouldn’t be there for a (then) $7,000 semi-auto…right? Well, … Read more
The hearing protection market is divided into a few camps. While suppressors, foam ear plugs and old school ear muffs all definitely have their place in protecting our ears, electronically operated ear protection has gained a huge market share in the last couple decades. Today we’re looking at a new entry into this crowded arena … Read more
Has the process for buying National Firearms Act (NFA) items overwhelmed, dissuaded or frustrated you? You’re far from the only one. From feeling burdened by paperwork, lack of dealer options in rural areas, and (until recently) the wait times, the process seems designed to be the punishment. In a recent conversation with a contact at … Read more
It’s range day! Grab your guns n’ ammo, targets and don’t forget your personal safety equipment. Usually limited to “eyes and ears,” these basic tools keep your shooting events from causing traumatic (eyes) or lingering (ears) damage. I’ve already covered WarBird’s Intrepid ear protection, now lets look at the WarBird Ghost Wolf eye protection. WarBird … Read more
It’s been 30 years since the zippy little 5.7×28 cartridge was introduced, it it was only in August of Anno Domini 2024 that the round was officially accepted by SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute). While the round was popularized early on in the FN P90 (and its video game incarnations), the round has … Read more
The Ghost Gunner 3-S CNC machine expands its capabilities, with the Optics Cut Library 2.0
Defense Distributed has long been a lightning rod for gun owners and gun banners alike. Between the Ghost Gunner series of CNC mills bringing professional quality finishing of 80% receivers, to the DefCad library of 3d printable guns and parts, Defense Distributed is pushing the bounds of what’s possible, and conceivable. Now, Defense Distributed has … Read more
I remember back to the simple days of the 80s and 90s, it seemed like every town had that one guy who would mod your SKS or Tec-9 into a full-auto jam-o-matic for a small fee. Not only was this approach usually as technically successful as it was legal, it did little and less to … Read more
The Bushnell TRS-25 was a legend among those in the know, providing a quality red dot at a high of $125 and a low of $56. The -25 was a strong contender for years, before finally being superseded by the TRS-26. Now, Bushnell has revamped the original TRS-25 with the TRS-125. Is this an upgrade in name … Read more
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