In case you’ve been living under a rock or maybe in your nuclear shelter, here’s a wrap-up of the notable new guns we saw roll out from manufacturers in 2017. Smith & Wesson M2.0 Compact The Smith & Wesson M2.0 Compact is a compact, lightweight striker fired pistol. (Photo: Chris Eger) On the heels of
Month: December 2017
Hutchinson, who recently waded into the waters around Act 746 (Photo: Governor’s office) Gov. Asa Hutchinson this month contacted the Arkansas State Police to inform the agency that the open carry of firearms is legal in the state by his interpretation. In letters obtained via Freedom of Information Act requests, the Arkansas Times discovered that
New York Police are enhancing the already typically heavy security in and around Times Square for the upcoming year-end events. NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill said the measures will make the highly-publicized annual gathering one of the “most well-policed, best-protected events, at one of the safest venues in the entire world.” While O’Neill said there
The pistol-caliber 9mm PC Carbine from Ruger can be configured to accept SR9, Security-9, Ruger American Pistol, or Glock magazines. (Photo: Ruger) After a decade-long hiatus, Ruger announced Thursday the return of a pistol caliber carbine series to their catalog with lots of updated features. The new PC series provides a compact and lightweight carbine
Stephen Nolan, Vista Outdoor’s chief financial officer, will part ways with the company Feb. 1, 2018. (Photo: Vista Outdoor) A second top executive will depart Vista Outdoor in less than a year, according to the company’s regulatory filings published last week. Chief Financial Officer Stephen Nolan — in agreement with the company — will leave his
The homemade gun maker and ex-professional YouTuber took a trio of rough project pieces from his extensive collection and made some scratch. Taking up a Columbia, Missouri buyback on their offer of $100 for each unwanted firearm forked over, Royal Nonesuch brought in three pipe guns that he explains all had grave design flaws. The
Allegations surrounding the Honor Guard’s drop safety have reignited conversations regarding the gun industry’s regulations. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com) A YouTube video showing the Honor Defense Honor Guard discharging after being struck with a hammer has revived conversations regarding industry standards. The video posted by Patrick Roberts of The Firearm Rack caused some controversy late last
Federal agents bough ttwo guns from anonymous dealers on the Dark Web: an AR-15, left, and an Uzi, right. (Photo: Government Accountability Office) A federal report released last week detailed a covert government investigation into illegal online gun sales, uncovering layers of complexity unaddressed by previous studies. The Government Accountability Office spent more than two years answering gun ads online to
The Delta Waterfowl Alpha Dog Blind joins Alps OutdoorZ lineup of Delta Waterfowl gear. (Photo: Alps OutdoorZ) Alps OutdoorZ is bringing a new Delta Waterfowl Alpha Dog Blind to mans’ best friend in 2018. The company announced the new Alpha Dog Blind designed to offer comfort and concealment to hunters’ four-legged companions. Utilizing Realtree Max-5
The Verge, pictured above, is a slim Keymod style rail designed for use on the AR-15 platform. (Photo: Firefield) Not to be deterred by the outpouring of M-LOK rails and accessories, Firefield delivers two new Keymod rails to AR-15 shooters loyal to the Keymod mounting system. The Verge and Edge join Firefield’s series of modern
The justices of the Supreme Court gather for an official group portrait to include new Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, top row, far right, on June 1, 2017, at the Supreme Court Building in Washington. (Photo: Franz Jantzen/U.S. Supreme Court) Second Amendment litigation saw important gains in the restoration of gun rights, but also significant reverses
The Mid Season Kit, shown above, is one of three new Stealth Reaper packages offered to female hunters. (Photo: Under Armour) Under Armour unveiled a new lineup of women’s hunting gear, known as the Stealth Reaper Kits, designed to help huntresses dial in gear for each season. The Women’s Stealth Reaper Kits follow the company’s
Lifetime permit holders are now facing the watershed of a mandatory re-certification deadline next month, a process described as “a mess” by county clerks. To own a modern pistol or revolver in the Empire State requires a permit issued through the local county clerk’s office. Since Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Secure Ammunition
James D. Julia is known as a world leader in auctioning rare antique firearms. Owner Jim Julia sold the company to Morphy Auctions Dec. 14 after learning of his wife’s terminal brain cancer. (Photo: James D. Julia Auctioneers/Facebook) Two auction companies featuring collections of rare and antique firearms joined forces earlier this month. Dan Morphy, founder
Over 40,000 acres of public land is administered by the Delaware Departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Environmental Control and courts have ended a ban on visitors possessing firearms. (Photo: Delaware.gov) To comply with a Delaware Supreme Court ruling, state agriculture and parks agencies announced interim guidelines this week to modify gun free zones.
Nine Line Apparel will soon feature Sig Sauer branded clothing, starting with the Sig Sauer Eagle design. (Photo: Nine Line Apparel) Nine Line Apparel teams up with gun maker Sig Sauer to deliver pro-2nd Amendment themed apparel to gun enthusiasts. Veteran owned Nine Line says the partnership with Sig is an exciting move for the
California gun owners are making a mad dash for ammo, retailers report, ahead of Proposition 63’s looming deadline. Online ammunition retailer AmmoMan.com said sales have skyrocketed in the weeks leading up to January, with Californians snatching up 50 percent more ammunition than gun owners in other states. “Californians are ordering more than customers in other
The first year of the Trump administration saw some forward movement at the federal level on gun rights issues while state legislatures were a mixed result. Appointments Moving to fill the seat left open on the Supreme Court with the sudden loss of Justice Antonin Scalia, President Trump nominated Judge Neil M. Gorsuch to the
Grey Ghost offers two patterns on the new slides. (Graphic: Jacki Billings) Guns and parts maker Grey Ghost Precision expands its Glock offerings, divulging details on its latest aftermarket slide for the Glock 43. Built from an American made billet blank boasting 17-PH stainless steel, the SPG43 meshes strength and hardness with corrosion resistance, according
The NX8 series is the latest addition to hit Nightforce’s optics lineup. (Photo: Nightforce Optics) Nightforce Optics unleashed a new short to medium range scope series, the NX8, crafted to set tactical hearts a flutter. Derived from the company’s NXS platform, the NX8 1-8×24 F1 is the first scope to launch under the NX8 banner.
The Cornerstone Safety Thumb Ledge looks to offer Ruger MKIV 22/45 shooters an oversized upgrade aimed at improving shooting. (Photo: Tandemkross) The Ruger MKIV 22/45 receives a Tandemkross upgrade, with the aftermarket company launching the new Cornerstone Safety Thumb Ledge for the Ruger model. The Cornerstone boasts an oversized, 1911-style ledge that upgrades the factory
A federal court last week held that an involuntary emergency treatment of a Pennsylvania man for less than 24 hours did not trigger a lifetime ban on firearms. Deciding in the case of Alton Franklin, the U.S. District Court held that his brief history of mental illness reported by the state did not square against
Loaded with features, Ruger’s 15+1 Security 9 mid-sized pistol is a new sub-$400 entry to the crowded field of polymer-framed pistols. Dubbed the Security 9 in an ode to the classic Ruger Security-Six revolver of the 1970s and 80s, the newest double-stack in the company’s catalog has a four-inch barrel and 7.24-inch overall length. Unlike
From Olympic medalists and Second Amendment advocates to outdoor writers and film stars, the gun culture world lost several faces in 2017. Theunis Botha– Noted South African big game hunter was killed at age 51 in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park in a freak hunting accident, crushed by an elephant shot by another hunter. Jim Bunning–
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives plans to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking next week on the interpretation of how a machine gun is defined and how of bump fire stocks and similar devices aline with it. Set to officially publish to the Federal Register the day after Christmas, the 13-page
The State Department recently approved a $41 million deal for Barrett sniper rifles to Ukraine. (Photo: Barrett) A deal approved by the White House to export a shipment of American-made .50-caliber sniper rifles to Ukraine has drawn rebuke from Moscow. The deal authorized by the State Department, is for $41.5 million worth of Barrett’s M107A1
The AR-15 Maintenance Kit aims to offer a robust tool set for AR-15 users but with less bulk. (Photo: Fix It Sticks) The soon to be released AR-15 Maintenance Kit, by Fix It Sticks, is designed to give AR owners a comprehensive, yet compact tool set for AR maintenance. The kit is the brainchild of
The shooting at Sutherland Springs last month resulted in 26 dead and another 20 injured while a neighbor, Stephen Willeford, responded to and exchanged fire with the shooter and was hailed for his actions. (Photo: San Antonio Current) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday weighed in on the regs for handgun licensees and security
Bass Pro Shops announced plans for a new store in Bakersfield, California. (Photo: Bass Pro Shops/Facebook) Bass Pro Shops said last month its moving forward with plans to open a fifth location in California. The 100,000-square-foot store will anchor a new shopping center planned for the intersection of Hosking Avenue and State Route 99 in Bakersfield, according to
President of henry Repeating Arms Anthony Imperato holds the one millionth rifle. (Photo: Henry Repeating Arms) Henry Repeating Arms announced a historic milestone for the New Jersey based company, officially hitting the one million mark in production with its H001 model. The National Shooting Sports Federation, in recognition of this milestone, chose the one-millionth H001
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