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American Made AKs from Century--SHOT Show 2015

American Made AKs from Century–SHOT Show 2015

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It is getting much easier to find an AK-47 that is made in the United States, but few of them will offer the value and durability of a Century. Their two new offerings are traditional AKs, but come in at a price point that is going blow your mind. Milled or stamped, these guns should be selling for under $700. And they’re robust guns.

Take The Bull By The Horns Taurus--SHOT Show

Take The Bull By The Horns Taurus–SHOT Show

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Taurus has some new products at SHOT Show 2015. The Curve will be shipping soon, the 85 revolver turns convertible and the TCP gets its wings. These are not just new guns, but some fascinating new designs that blend form and ergonomic function in unexpected ways.

Pedersoli Looking Sharp--SHOT Show 2015

Pedersoli Looking Sharp–SHOT Show 2015

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I love historic guns and the reproductions of them. One of my favorite of the Italian makers is Davide Pedersoli. I stopped by their booth in the Little Italy section of the SHOT Show floor to check out what was new.

Battle Arms Star Wars Themed ARs

Battle Arms Star Wars Themed ARs

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I’ve seen some amazing things at this year’s SHOT Show. Some of them I’d guessed were coming. Some of them were completely out in left field. Some of them, though, defy description. These blasters from Battle Arms Development take the Star Wars homage to the next level.

White River Knife and Tool--SHOT Show 2015

White River Knife and Tool–SHOT Show 2015

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Looking for a hard working knife that isn’t going to break the bank? Want your knife to be made in a small family run shop, and here in the States? Check out the knives made by White River Knife and Tool.

Firearms, Self-Defense Expert Massad Ayoob Answers Five Essential Questions -- SHOT Show 2015

Firearms, Self-Defense Expert Massad Ayoob Answers Five Essential Questions — SHOT Show 2015

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Firearms and self-defense expert Massad Ayoob answers five essential self-defense questions.

On Basic Human Rights - Accidental Youtube Star Billy Johnson - Interview SHOT 2015

On Basic Human Rights – Accidental Youtube Star Billy Johnson – Interview SHOT 2015

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NRA News Commentator Billy Johnson talks about his relationship with the National Rifle Association, universal background checks, and Hillary 2016.

According to the BATF, how one holds this may constitute a product redesign.

Sig Sauer Challenges ATF Open Letter Regarding SB-15 Brace Use

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How to use or not to use, that is the question. The Sig Sauer SB-15 stabilizing brace for AR-type pistols has exposed some sticky legal questions. Does the use of a product define its purpose? For example, if one uses a hammer to remove a corroded battery terminal from a 1970 Gremlin, does the use [...]

LWRC's New .45 ACP Sub Gun--SHOT Show 2015

LWRC’s New .45 ACP Sub Gun–SHOT Show 2015

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LWRC was showing off three new guns this week at SHOT. Two were what we expect from LWRC, a company that makes some of the best AR-15s available. One, though, was a complete surprise, and it is by far my favorite gun from the the show so far. Check out this compact .45 ACP sub gun. It will change the way you think about LWRC.

Navy Arms Winchesters and AK Mags--SHOT Show 2015

Navy Arms Winchesters and AK Mags–SHOT Show 2015

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Navy Arms, Winchester and Turnbull team up to produce some of the nicest 1873 Winchesters ever made. Gibbs Rifle AK magazines.