What’s the magic behind Franklin Armory’s Reformation? A non-NFA firearm in an SBR-ish type configuration. We found out at SHOT Show 2018.
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The Magic to Franklin Armory’s Reformation, A Non-NFA SBRish Firearm – SHOT Show 2018
BY Thomas Gomez Published: February 14, 2018 { 67 comments }FN 15 AR Pistols, Tactical Carbine in Flat Dark Earth – SHOT Show 2018
BY Clay Martin Published: February 14, 2018 { 8 comments }First up, FN now has AR pistols in both .300 ACC Blackout and 5.56 NATO. FN fanboys should be very pleased.
The NRA is Not an Enemy, They’re Just Moderately Pro-Gun
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: February 14, 2018 { 77 comments }For many pro-gunners, this is untenable. The country’s preeminent gun-rights organization cannot support the single biggest infringement on the Second Amendment in our nation’s history. Suddenly, “Freedom’s Safest Place” isn’t just a stupid slogan. It’s a lie.
New Burris Tri Modular Prism Riflescope — SHOT Show 2018
BY Clay Martin Published: February 14, 2018 { 1 comment }Burris has taken a step away from the big ticket items this year, reaching back into the prism realm. New for this year, the Tri-Modular Prism riflescope, or TMPR. Available in 3x or 5x, these are the same size as the previous models, with a 40% gain in field of view. Illumination is now push button instead of dials, slimming the package. The reticle switches from red, green, or blue, and now features night vision settings to match the daylight ones.
Remington Entering Controlled Fall, Files Bankruptcy in 2018
BY Max Slowik Published: February 14, 2018 { 68 comments }The company, headquartered in Madison, North Carolina, owes $950 million in near-term loans and bonds due in two years or less.
Lyman Introduces New Reloading Hardware – SHOT Show 2018
BY Thomas Gomez Published: February 14, 2018 { 2 comments }During the 2018 SHOT Show, Lyman released their Brass Smith line of reloading presses. All of the presses in the Brass Smith line are made of heavy-duty cast iron and are designed to last a lifetime.
Three-Caliber Wheelgun with Two Cylinders: Taurus 692 — SHOT Show 2018
BY Clay Martin Published: February 14, 2018 { 41 comments }Taurus has come on with a vengeance in revolvers this year. The 692 is a full-sized revolver in .357 Magnum and .38 Special. Big deal, you say! Every .357 revolver also shoots .38 Special. That isn’t what we meant by multiple calibers. With one press of a button, the cylinder is removable, and in its place? Taurus has provided a 9mm cylinder. One wheelgun = three calibers. Now, we’re talking.
LTO Tracker Thermals, RX-2800 Rangefinder & Pro Guide Series From Leupold — SHOT Show 2018
BY Clay Martin Published: February 14, 2018 { 5 comments }Leupold is an obvious class leader in rifle scopes, with a full line across every budget and purpose. With that kind of DNA in the system, it only makes sense that they have expanded the lines to cover every other optical need of the hunter and soldier. There are some exciting additions this year, and you are going to like them.
Safariland Holsters to Fit P320 Coming SOON! — SHOT Show 2018
BY Clay Martin Published: February 13, 2018 { 0 comments }Never shy about putting a company on the spot, we dropped by Safariland with a baited ambush, to see who would walk into it. That unfortunate person was Keith Garcia.We ambushed him with other questions at SHOT to get the nitty-gritty details of what we can expect from the high-quality holster maker.
Grenade Launchers: AMTEC Less-Than-Lethal Systems — SHOT Show 2018
BY Clay Martin Published: February 13, 2018 { 4 comments }SHOT Show features not just all kinds of whiz-bang stuff for the civilian market, but to a limited extend Military and LE specific as well. ALS is the exclusive North American importer for and it was so cool we couldn’t pass it up. [one_half][/one_half][one_half_last][/one_half_last] Impressions Ripple Effect is out of South Africa, and was at [...]









