Another win for SIG Sauer and their P320 pistol with a Romeo1PRO red dot sight on the slide as the Delaware State Police with over 700 troopers adopts the system. Half a decade ago this kind of solution was almost unheard of, apart from some competition shooters using it. Now an entire Police force can […] Read More … The post SIG Sauer P320 Pistols & Romeo1PRO Optics for Delaware State Police appeared first on The Firearm Blog. … [Read more...]
The 1994 Assault Weapons Ban (AWB) in Review
I know, I know, just hold on. Before you make the inevitable “guns not politics” comment, just hear me out. We’re not doing politics. I’m not going to be screaming about how [political party] is doing a thing, or how they’re coming for the guns or anything like that. This is purely a data-driven exercise. […] Read More … The post The 1994 Assault Weapons Ban (AWB) in Review appeared first on The Firearm Blog. … [Read more...]
POTD: Aerial Sniper Training in Japan
Japan, the land of sushi, ninjas and vulcanos. Here we are at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, looking at Aerial Sniper Training. In our Photo Of The Day, we have U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Lauritsen, a scout sniper with 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, engaging a target during aerial sniper training. The rifle looks like […] Read More … The post POTD: Aerial Sniper Training in Japan appeared first on The Firearm Blog. … [Read more...]
Concealed Carry Corner: Helpful Hints To Carry Concealed All Day
We have all had days where we either were working for hours or grabbed the wrong gun for that given day. Sometimes whether you’re tired or just having a tough day, the wrong carry gun can dig into you and start to fatigue your body for a number of reasons. After a long day of […] Read More … The post Concealed Carry Corner: Helpful Hints To Carry Concealed All Day appeared first on The Firearm Blog. … [Read more...]
World Record NBRSA 1000-Yard 10-Shot Benchrest Group Achieved
In pretty much any circumstances or shooting discipline, scoring a 10-round group all in the center ring is something to be striven for and proud of, for virtually any shooter. The vast majority of shooters out there today would struggle to make those consistent hits. Now consider achieving this feat at 1000 yards. Impressive stuff! […] Read More … The post World Record NBRSA 1000-Yard 10-Shot Benchrest Group Achieved appeared first on The Firearm Blog. … [Read more...]
Viridian E-Series Green Laser Sight Now Available for Ruger-57 Pistol
The Ruger-57 pistol has been out on the market now for a little over a year and it seems that supply has finally started to catch up with the demand on these 5.7x28mm pistols. Viridian is the first company to my knowledge that has come out with a dedicated laser aiming system for the Ruger-57. […] Read More … The post Viridian E-Series Green Laser Sight Now Available for Ruger-57 Pistol appeared first on The Firearm Blog. … [Read more...]
TFB Behind The Gun Podcast Episode #21: Dustin Knutson – Boyds Gunstocks
In a time where polymer and plastic is popular, Boyds Gunstocks is still producing high quality hardwood and laminate stocks for a large variety of long guns. I recently hard the opportunity to sit down (virtually)with Dustin Knutson from Boyds and talk about everything from proper stock fitment and bedding to the 40 year anniversary […] Read More … The post TFB Behind The Gun Podcast Episode #21: Dustin Knutson – Boyds Gunstocks appeared first on The Firearm Blog. … [Read more...]
Mad Pig Customs’ Fudd Breaker: 3-Stamp Lever Gun
In the world of lever guns, Mad Pig Customs has become a bit of a legend. This small Connecticut-based gunsmithing and Cerakote shop has been cranking out fun projects for years, and has garnered something of a cult following on social media. One of Mad Pig‘s particular specialties is modernizing lever-action rifles. They’ll take a […] Read More … The post Mad Pig Customs’ Fudd Breaker: 3-Stamp Lever Gun appeared first on The Firearm Blog. … [Read more...]
Tyrant Designs Glock 17 Gen 3 Magwell Released
Tyrant Designs has been busting out the aftermarket accessories this year and has just released their latest set of precision CNC machined pistol parts. The Tyrant Designs Glock 17 Gen 3 Magwell has a couple of new features like their custom crosshair patterned screws, and compatibility for Generations 3 through 5 of Glock’s 17, 22, […] Read More … The post Tyrant Designs Glock 17 Gen 3 Magwell Released appeared first on The Firearm Blog. … [Read more...]
Larry Vickers Announces Porsche Dealer Sponsorship
Larry Vickers has been many things. After years of experience in the US military’s Special Operations community as a member of Delta Force, Vickers gained prominence in the firearms/tactical industry. Since the end of his time in service, he has been a product developer and consultant, a shooting instructor, a YouTube personality, a television show […] Read More … The post Larry Vickers Announces Porsche Dealer Sponsorship appeared first on The Firearm Blog. … [Read more...]