The booth for Unique ARs grabbed my attention from across the room. It’s not tactical. It’s not coyote tan. It’s not endorsed by counter-terrorism experts from across the realm. But it is totally freaking cool. It is a Trump-marked AR handguard. Yes, you can Trump your AR with Unique ARs’ help. It has “TRUMP” and “Make America Great Again” emblazoned along its length.
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Binary Trigger Fires on Pull & Release – Also Militia .308/7.62 AR – Franklin Armory – Shot Show 2016
Published: February 3, 2016 { 107 comments }Franklin Armory’s new trigger is making headlines. The 3rd position fires one shot on the pull and one on the release. But that’s not all, the gun maker has a compact .308 that maybe the perfect the CQB rifle.
New Micro Red Dots and All Purpose Scopes from Meopta — SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 3, 2016 { 1 comment }Meopta has a new line of red dots that are so low that they’ll co-witness with factory sights. And that’s just the start. Check out what’s new fro our coverage of SHOT Show 2016.
Barrett 240 LWS Ultra-Light Machine Gun—SHOT Show 2017
Published: February 3, 2016 { 16 comments }Barrett is one of America’s truly great weapons designers, and the new 240 LWS from the company took the cake for change this year. The 240 family of weapons has been in service with the US military since the late 70s, and it was due for an overhaul. Barrett delivered one of those in spades with its new 240LWS.
Incredible Colors for the Blaser R8 Rifles — SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 3, 2016 { 1 comment }Blaser’s R8 rifle already has a devoted following. The straight pull modular system works great. But their new stock options are turning heads. Check out what we found at the SHOT Show.
BoomDock–Rapid Access for Long Guns–SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 3, 2016 { 6 comments }Small lockable boxes are ideal for handguns, but I’ve never managed to get a shotgun in one. What do you do if you want to keep a shotgun or rifle close at hand? We ran across the BoomDock at the SHOT Show this year, and it looks to be the answer. Fast access, secure storage.
Marty Hayes: ‘A Good Shoot isn’t a Good Shoot until a Prosecutor Says So’
Published: February 3, 2016 { 0 comments }“A good shoot isn’t a good shoot until a prosecutor says it’s a good shoot — or a judge and jury says it’s a good shoot,” said Marty Hayes, founder of the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network, Inc., in our interview at the 2016 SHOT Show.
New Nightforce First Focal Planes And Fixed Powers — SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 2, 2016 { 0 comments }Nightforce has some great new option for 2016. One is a fixed power 42×44, and the other is a new line of first focal plane scopes designed for those who want the versatility Nightforce is known for, but who may not be able to afford some of the pricier options. Check out our SHOT Show coverage.
Aguila’s New Premium Shotshells and Plenty of .22 — SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 2, 2016 { 5 comments }New for Shot Show 2016, Aguila Ammunition is set to introduce its full lineup of shotgun shells to the U.S. market.
Serbu’s Single Shot .50 — One and Done — Shot Show 2016
Published: February 2, 2016 { 52 comments }This gun was a collaborative effort between Mark Serbu and YouTube sensation Royal Nonesuch and it has a retail price too low to believe.