The Pacific Northwest and Seattle, in particular, is a hotbed of snowflake triggering activity. It was therefore with some surprise that recently (end of July) a firearms convention actually called TriggrCon was held so close to the Emerald City. Bellevue, Washington, a mere 10 miles from the Seattle Space Needle, hosted this event for the third consecutive year. Manufacturers displayed their wares in booths as well as at the range as has become the custom with such shows.
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SIG Sauer Working on P320 with Integral Hold-Out Suppressor
Published: August 8, 2018 { 5 comments }Rumor and the patent office have it that SIG Sauer is working on a new type of ultra-portable suppressor for duty pistols.
Gov. Cuomo Calls NRA Carry Guard ‘Murder Insurance’
Published: August 7, 2018 { 24 comments }“It would be highly unusual for a state to allow an insurance company to reimburse for an illegal activity. They call it ‘murder insurance,'” the governor told CNN.
Magpul’s Hot New Pro 700 Short-Action Chassis is Now Available
Published: August 3, 2018 { 3 comments }The new Pro 700 chassis is Magpul’s solution for Remington 700 short-action barreled receivers. The stock is in production and shipping now.
Walther Releases the ‘Ultimate’ Concealed Carry Pistol: The CCP M2
Published: August 2, 2018 { 13 comments }Behold! The “ultimate concealed carry pistol,” the CCP M2 from Walther. Is it really the ultimate discreet carry gun? We’ll have to get one in for review before can answer that but needless to say, we are intrigued. Between the tool-less takedown feature and the soft-coil recoil reduction system it may prove to be a [...]
Marines Choose Nightforce Optics for .300 Win Mag Mk13 Mod 7 Sniper System
Published: August 2, 2018 { 2 comments }Nightforce is pleased to announce that the Marine Corps selected the MIL-SPEC ATACR 5-25×56 F1 for the updated Mk13 Mod 7 sniper system.
Springfield Celebrating Launch of XD-S Mod.2 with 25-Days of CCW Giveaways! Enter Now!
Published: August 2, 2018 { 20 comments }In conjunction with the brand-new release of their Springfield Armory XD-S Mod.2® in 9mm, Springfield Armory has another giveaway in the works bringing you the ultimate concealed carry package in exclusive partnership with eight premium industry partners: Crossbreed Holsters, Viridian Weapon Technologies, Federal Ammunition, AR500, Propper, Short Round Supply, Identilock, and Walker’s.
CMMG’s New Banshee in 5.7x28mm Takes Five-seveN Mags!
Published: July 31, 2018 { 6 comments }The new 5.7mm guns are offered in pistol and NFA-regulated short-barreled rifle configurations and they use standard Five-seveN magazines.
SIG Tapped to Supply USSOCOM with Suppressed Rifle Kits
Published: July 31, 2018 { 4 comments }SIG Sauer landed a major contract with the Department of Defense to produce suppressed rifle conversion kits for special forces.
See Hi-Point’s New California-Compliant Carbine
Published: July 26, 2018 { 30 comments }Hi-Point is showcasing their new solution to California’s draconian gun laws. It’s a “paddle” that attaches to Hi-Point carbines making them lawful in the Golden State.