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ArmaLite began as a tiny little division of Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation in the early 1950’s. Fairchild built a variety of trainer and transport aircraft during and after World War II. Their most recognizable creation was the 1970s-era A10 Warthog ground attack fighter. Gene Stoner was the chief bottle washer at ArmaLite, and their mandate was to contrive the most technologically advanced military firearms designs on the planet. With a modest team of engineers, a few resources, and a remarkable excess of vision, these guys first strived to apply cutting-edge aviation technology to the development of small arms. Their efforts changed the way the world makes guns.

The Spokane, Wash. P.D. is outfitting all of their patrol rifles with suppressors for safety. “It’s nothing more than like the muffler you put on your car.”

FN announced Friday the mandatory recall of M249 rifles, both the standard and PARA configurations. FN urgers buyers to stop using the rifles immediately.

Comedian Adam Carolla was recently talking to his old friend Dr. Drew about the best way to prevent gun violence.

Wow, I thought I won the lotto. I opened the case containing my new Colt Cobra SM2FO, 38 Special +P that I had ordered online. Inside the case was the new Cobra, but to my surprise it had a wood grip with the image of a cobra and the NRA logo.

While at NASGW, Laura spotted the “Snake.” Gilboa’ double-barreled AR-15. It was a sight to behold from what I’m told.

Need great balls of fire? Here’s one way to get some with the Fightlite SCR Raider pistol. The Raider has a Shockwave pistol grip and uses AR uppers.

“There is simply no good reason why sportsmen and women need more than ten rounds in a magazine,” said Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-CT).

SENTRY Products Group announced Tuesday that it is acquiring Hexmag, the popular manufacturer of magazines and accessories for AR-pattern rifles.