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Update: Freedom Munitions Files for Bankruptcy along with Parent Company, Others

Update: Freedom Munitions Files for Bankruptcy along with Parent Company, Others

Freedom Munitions is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy along with other related brands including Howell Machine and X-Treme Bullets.

U.S. Army Evaluating 10 Submachine Guns for Possible Service Use

U.S. Army Evaluating 10 Submachine Guns for Possible Service Use

The notice specifically states that the new Sub Compact Weapon, or SCW, needs to be a “highly concealable sub compact weapon system capable of engaging threat personnel with a high volume of lethal and accurate fires at close range with minimal collateral damage.”

Legacy Sports Keeping the Vepr-12 Dream Alive with the New RS-S1

Legacy Sports Keeping the Vepr-12 Dream Alive with the New RS-S1

Following the Vepr pattern, the Legacy Sports Citadel RS-S1 is compatible with many Vepr-12-specific parts including magazines and furniture.

Take the Glock Safety Pledge this June

Take the Glock Safety Pledge this June

This June, take the Glock Safety Pledge to practice the four rules of firearm safety using #FollowTheFour on social media.  

Binary Trigger Company Franklin Armory Acquires Osprey Defense

Binary Trigger Company Franklin Armory Acquires Osprey Defense

Firearm and trigger manufacturer Franklin Armory just bought up AR component manufacturer Osprey Defense for cash money. Franklin uses Osprey products in several of their flagship guns.

BREAKING: Dick’s Will No Longer Sell ARs, High-Cap Mags

Dick’s Sporting Goods Reports ‘Accelerated Decline’ in Hunting Sales

“And the hunt business we expect, based on our firearm policy, it’s going to continue to be challenged through the balance of the year,” said Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO Edward Stack.

2A Armament Rolling out with Two New Dedicated ARs in .22 Long Rifle

2A Armament Rolling out with Two New Dedicated ARs in .22 Long Rifle

Boutique builder 2A Armament just launched two new complete AR-pattern rifles, both chambered for .22 Long Rifle. They’re slick and ultra-light at less than 4 pounds.

Bluntforce's MK1 Savage Pistol Bayonet is Something to See

Bluntforce’s MK1 Savage Pistol Bayonet is Something to See

Before you start to laugh, get this.  The MK1 Savage is sold out!  That’s right. “Due to the extremely high demand we are currently sold out but hope to have more units in stock within the next few months,” said Craig.

SIG Releases Special Edition 'Thin Blue Line' P320 Carry Pistol for LEOs

SIG Releases Special Edition ‘Thin Blue Line’ P320 Carry Pistol for LEOs

SIG Sauer is putting out a special edition, carry-sized version of the P320 for the law enforcement community. 

Trump Admin Publishes New Regs that Would Streamline Export of Firearms

Trump Admin Publishes New Regs that Would Streamline Export of Firearms

Lawrence Keane of the National Shooting Sports Foundation called the proposal “a significant positive development for the industry that will allow members to reduce costs and compete in the global marketplace more effectively, all while not in any way hindering national security.”