Firearm Industry News: Latest Updates and Developments

Coonan to Introduce New 1911 at SHOT Show 2016

BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: November 17, 2015 { 1 comment }

The Coonan 1911 .357 Magnum Auto raised the standards for 1911’s. The new.45 ACP Pistol raises the standards again by applying all of the “Coonan Difference” proven technologies from their 1911 .357 Magnum Auto to their new .45 ACP.

Both of these 9mm loads are perfect for suppressor use. American Eagle's 147 grain flat point FMJ and Sig Sauer's new 147 grain V-Crown.

Suppressors to Lose NFA-Shackles with ‘Hearing Protection Act’?

BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: October 22, 2015 { 89 comments }

“The American Suppressor Association believes that citizens should not have to pay a tax to protect their hearing while exercising their Second Amendment rights,” said Knox Williams, President and Executive Director of the ASA.

President Obama: ‘No, I Haven’t Given up' on Gun Control

Will Obama Try to Bypass Congress to Enact Universal Background Checks?

BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: October 9, 2015 { 27 comments }

Will Obama Try to Bypass Congress to Enact Universal Background Checks?

Daniel Defense Launches the DD5V1 (.308) Rifle

BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: October 8, 2015 { 7 comments }

“I couldn’t be happier with the way this rifle turned out,” said Daniel Defense President & CEO Marty Daniel. “Our engineers utilized existing technology where appropriate and developed entirely new designs when necessary to optimize the performance of this gold-standard rifle. Those who demand legendary Daniel Defense quality and the increased range and terminal ballistics of 7.62mm ammo are going to be very pleased with this rifle.”

A Look at the New Beretta 92FS Centennial

BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: October 1, 2015 { 0 comments }

Steel frame, adjustable sights, polished barrel, laser micro-pattern engraving on the slide, wood-grips with dedicated medal, safety on the frame, premum-grade finishing and a special metal packaging enrich this model to create a truly unique masterpiece.

Judge Leans Towards ATF In Sig Muzzle Brake, Silencer Case

‘It’s a Silencer,’ says Federal Judge in SIG Case Against ATF

BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: September 30, 2015 { 7 comments }

While it’s not a fully functional suppressor, it’s basically close enough said a federal judge ruling in SIg Sauer’s lawsuit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which accused the agency of acting in “an arbitrary and capricious manner” when it labeled the muzzle brake device on SIG’s MPX a silencer.