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Custom Rifle Actions – Right Bolt/Left Eject – Defiance Machine – SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 18, 2017 { 1 comment }USPSA Pistol Caliber Carbine Takes STI/Glock Mags – Trojan Firearms SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 6 comments }This gun was created specifically for the newest “all the rage” on the USPSA competition circuit, and as pistol caliber carbines go, you don’t have a ton of options. Above that, you don’t have any real prior options that were specifically built to never fail in a competition setting.
New Ultra-Capable Weatherby 6.5mm Rifles—SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 14 comments }These new 6.5mm rifles from Weatherby are amazing options for fans of this bullet size.
Get a Grip! Tipton Ultra Gun Vise — SHOT SHOW 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 4 comments }Last month at a writer’s event (yes I was invited, save the crayon jokes), we got a sneak peek at the new Battenfield Technologies Ultra Gun Vise.
California Legal Switchblade! — SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 23 comments }Overview The czars that run Kalifornia make it real hard on those who wish to exercise our Constitutionally-protected right to keep and bear arms. I know, I lived there for almost a decade. Thankfully, though, there are more than a few product developers in the firearm and knife industries that find workable solutions to go [...]
The Walther PPS M2 9mm Gets Some New Siblings—SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 10 comments }The popular line of PPS M2 pistols from Walther has just expanded to include some exciting new options for 2017. Read on to find out more.
Israeli Precision: The .338 LM IWI Dan Rifle—SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 9 comments }The IWI Dan precision rifle is a high-end, high-performance .338 Lapua Magnum from IWI.
High Noon Springfield XD-M Showdown: Rob Leatham Vs. Clay Martin — SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 2 comments }Springfield’s Rob Leatham takes on GunsAmerica’s Clay Martin in the ultimate showdown. May the best shooter win!
Savage Model 10 GRS Tactical Bolt Gun: Hands On—SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 9 comments }For more information, visit . To purchase a Savage Model 10 on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: . Savage is no stranger to bolt action rifles, so it takes a lot from them to impress me more than I already am. Consistently, I feel it is one of the most underrated brands; Savage has always delivered accuracy and [...]
A Semi-Auto SMG? Going Hands On with the HK SP5K—SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 40 comments }To learn more, visit. To purchase on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: . H&K says the SP stands for Sporting Pistol (Civilian), but the is all MP5K at heart. OVERVIEW The SP5K may not be the most versatile of pistols, but it does have its place. I carried my MP5K when I was driving in combat zones, [...]
A Six Barrel, Twin-Shot Carry Gun? The Standard MFG S333 Volleyfire—SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 123 comments }To learn more, visit . New this year from , known for its radical designs, comes the spiritual heir of the pepperbox pistol. OVERVIEW The S333 Volleyfire is one of the most unique guns you will ever shoot. Built with only three total control inputs, the gun is incredibly simple. Those inputs are a button to [...]
Holy Guacamole Batman! A Super Comfy IWB Holster, Utility Belt — SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 16 comments }Holy Guacamole! That’s a soft, wonderfully cushy Batman utility belt that is ready to rock-n-roll on the fly.
Next Gen. Ear Protection: Walker’s Razor XV — SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 4 comments }This is one of the most comfort hearing protection devices I have ever worn. The “behind the neck” design has ZERO interference with you or shooting.
$10 Printed, Waterproof Maps from MyTopo! — SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 2 comments }I moved to Louisville, KY, over two years ago, and I still can’t navigate my neighborhood without firing up the smartphone. That’s not good. There’s no doubt that if the SHTF I’d be Sh*t out of luck.
A Classic Reborn: Colt’s Cobra .38 Special Snubbie—SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 37 comments }To learn more, visit . OVERVIEW Great news for fans of the Colt wheelguns, they are coming back in a big way in 2017. Colt has barely made a revolver in my lifetime, and absolutely haven’t since I was old enough to buy handguns. This has caused an almost cult like following of all the classics like [...]
“I’m Your Huckleberry” – GunsAmerica Poker Chip Sets For SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 3 comments }This year we took a novel track and printed a special poker set, as you can see in the video and pictures. It is expensive, $199 plus shipping, but including administration costs we will make little or more likely nothing on them. We are offering them for sale for only 4 days, Tuesday to Friday this week, or we may leave it up until Monday.
New Barnes Precision ARs – SHOT Show 2017
Published: March 7, 2016 { 0 comments }Barnes Precision has always produced outstanding rifles, you can see them regularly in my videos for GunsAmerica.com. They are pretty much my go-to standard for testing ammunition, and what I use in my training courses. Let’s see what they have new for this year at SHOT.
New iPad and Gun Cases from GATOR Cases for Off Body Carry
Published: February 27, 2016 { 6 comments }Looking for a way to conceal a handgun off-body that appears completely natural? Check out these new Gator Cases. There are three styles to choose from, and they’re designed to incorporate both practical concealment and easily accessible tablets and iPads.
VooDoo Innovations Optics-Ready Glock Slides Now Shipping
Published: February 18, 2016 { 4 comments }VooDoo Innovations, VDI, is releasing a new series of Glock-compatible pistol slide assemblies, including optics-ready, for the Glock 17 and Glock 19.
New Gun Review: Springfield 1911, Loaded Parkerized with Crimson Trace
Published: February 12, 2016 { 18 comments }Springfield Armory has a new Loaded 1911. We put this Crimson Trace Laser Grip pistol through its paces. This would make a nice EDC full sized 1911.
Vice President Joe Biden Gives More Gun Ownership Advice
Published: February 9, 2016 { 75 comments }Vice president Joe Biden, who is not known for giving sound gun ownership advice, sounded off again on how one ought to exercise one’s right to keep and bear arms.
JFK’s Winchester on Display — SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 4, 2016 { 14 comments }At SHOT Show 2016, we had a chance to visit Winchester’s mini-Museum, which had all sorts of awesome guns on display to celebrate its 150th Birthday. Check out some of the cool pics and the new commemorative guns!
LWRC SMG, CSASS and Entry-Level DI — SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 4, 2016 { 5 comments }We take a look at the new LWRC SMG, a pistol-caliber carbine built around UMP mags, the new LWRC CSASS compact 7.62/.308 and entry-level LWRC DI.
So When do We Get Revolving Shotguns? Crye Precision–SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 4, 2016 { 31 comments }We’ve been looking forward to the SIX12 for a couple of years now, but the guns are still not for sale. What’s the hold up? We asked the folks at Crye, and we’ve got the answer.
CZ Makes it Official: Scorpion and 805 Bren Carbines Incoming — SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 4, 2016 { 5 comments }When CZ brought the Scorpion and Bren in as pistols, we knew the rifles would follow. And they have. We got our first look at SHOT Show 2016.
Trigger Activated Lights and Lasers? Trigger Point Technology–SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 4, 2016 { 15 comments }Ever wish you could cut on a light or laser with the trigger itself, and not some hard to reach button? Now you can. Trigger Point Technology is making these now for GLOCKs and ARs. But the device is stirring up a lot of controversy. Is it unsafe? We spoke with the inventor.
Mossberg Yetis–and We’re Not Talking Coolers–SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 4, 2016 { 7 comments }Mossberg had a couple of new shotguns to show off at SHOT Show 2016. These were all built on the tried and true 930 platform. One is a new compition gun that bares Jerry Miculek’s name and the other is a winter themed hunting shotgun. Both of these new lines are pretty cool and one of them is down right cold.
SHOT Show Top 5 Under $100.00
Published: February 4, 2016 { 5 comments }To prove the point that the new and cool don’t always have to come with an eye-popping price tag, I set out to find five great, new items under $100.
Should Media Publish the Names of Mass Killers? Radio Host Lars Larson says ‘Yes’
Published: February 4, 2016 { 10 comments }One of the debates that erupts following a mass shooting is whether the identity of the perpetrator should be revealed. Moreover, and as an extension of that debate, does publicizing the identity of the perpetrator inspire copycat crimes?
Chris Loesch Touts the ‘Most Important Second Amendment Rights Book Ever Written’
Published: February 4, 2016 { 3 comments }“The sad state of the industry, I think, is we’ve become so gear-centric that we’ve left the training behind,” noted Chris. “A lot of people buy some really great weapons… But they take them home and they don’t shoot em.”





























