Stopping by the Hornady booth, I was immediately taken aback by all of the exciting new products for 2016. Some of them were so simple, yet cleverly designed, I wondered, why did I not think of that or that?
Ammo
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Hornady Near/Far Terminal Ballistics Bullet, Ready Rifle Invention, New Safes – SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 25, 2016 { 2 comments }
Seattle Gun Store Pulling up Stakes in Protest of New Gun, Ammo Tax
Published: January 4, 2016 { 34 comments }This Seattle Gun store will halt sales of guns and ammo in protest of the city’s new gun and ammo tax law, which went into effect Jan. 1.
Why the .40 is Dead, Long Live .40
Published: December 3, 2015 { 247 comments }The case against .40 is established. To many it would appear open and closed, especially following the FBI’s ground-breaking announcement that 9mm performed as well or better than other popular handgun cartridges, including specifically .40 S&W and .45 ACP, while offering the shooter more shots per magazine and greater hit rates on target.
Reloading: Is it Worth it? The Frugal Novice Weighs In
Published: November 19, 2015 { 65 comments }Looking at the costs of reloading, the frugal novice asks herself: is it really worth all the hassle?
The Russian AK-47 Shotgun Round? Hell Yeah!
Published: August 14, 2015 { 0 comments }Russian ammunition manufacturer Techkrim has created the .366 TKM shotgun round for the SKS, AK-47 and any other rifle chambered in 7.62×39.
San Francisco Wants To Record All Firearms Sales, Track Purchasers
Published: July 14, 2015 { 1 comment }“It’s a very intrusive law that will accomplish absolutely nothing,” said Steven Alcairo, general manager of High Bridge Arms. “As of right now I would refuse that, unless they brought a subpoena.”
SAFE Act Victory? Background Check for Ammo Suspended in NY
Published: July 13, 2015 { 3 comments }Background checks for ammo purchases has been delayed, but is this a victory for gun owners in the Empire State?
U.S. Military Moves From Full Metal Jacket To Hollowpoint Rounds
Published: July 7, 2015 { 36 comments }For decades the U.S. military has used full metal jacket (FMJ) rounds for their pistols, but are finally switching to jacketed hollowpoints (JHP).
California Bill Forces Hunters to Use Non-lead Ammunition
Published: July 2, 2015 { 2 comments }California has officially begun implementation of their soon-to-be statewide ban on all lead ammunition for hunting purposes.
Ammo Test: Barnes TAC-XPD .40 S&W 140 grain
Published: June 23, 2015 { 5 comments }Why does .40 get such a bad rap? Is it because of its association with the government? Is it nothing but a dumbed down 10mm? Barnes has some .40 S&W that just might make you change your mind.