Just on the heels of the NRA’s downward spiral, there’s clearly room at the top for someone to fill in their shoes. As of right now, the gun community at large is fractured with the need for some serious leadership to step up. Don’t get me wrong here, that has NOT been the NRA for […]
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Springfield Armory Responds To SIG On Patent Infringement
Earlier this week I received a press release from my contact over at SIG Sauer saying that they’ve initiated a lawsuit against Springfield Armory for patent infringement. The press release stated that Springfield had violated two different patents on the higher capacity micro compact magazine that the P365 series come with, and is seeking injunctive […]
Should I Put A Red Dot On My Pistol?
The wave of the future is certainly the optics ready pistol. This in no way means that everyone needs to put a red dot on their carry pistol, but that the option is there. And it’s not going away at any time soon. If you’re on the fence about putting a red dot on your […]
38 Special Ballistics Chart
Why choose 38 special? The 38 Special is a popular choice for those serious about concealed carry, but who want a small handgun that all but disappears on your body and has a safety feature built in. The safety feature is the long, hard trigger pull that a double action offers. The trigger is considered […]
Sig Sauer Sues Springfield Over Mag Patent
I just got wind of something in my inbox from Sig Sauer. Apparently Sig Sauer believes that Springfield Armory has infringed upon a couple of their magazine patents from the 365 line of pistols and is seeking injunctive relief, as well as monetary damages for the past and ongoing infringement. The CEO of SIG Sauer […]
Gun Recall List
A couple of recalls flew into my inbox this week, which gave me the idea to compile a list of gun companies with recalls that I’ll update each time I hear of a new one. This list of gun recalls will be as complete as I can make it, but I’m sure I’ll miss some. […]
5.7X28 Ballistics Chart and Facts
The FN 5.7 round has a lot mystery surrounding it, even though it has been around for several years now. Early on it was deemed as a “deadlier than most” round that was capable of piercing armor. While there may be some truth to that, the 5.7X28 comes in various forms, all with varying degrees […]
Constitutional Carry State Map
The number of pro-gun states flipping the bird to big government is growing. Some of them are doing so by passing Constitutional Carry legislation, while others are taking a more indirect approach. Before we get there, let me answer the following question for those who don’t know: What is Constitutional Carry? Constitutional carry, or permitless […]
Beware of Gun Scam Sites
Whenever something is in popular demand, you can be sure that there will be some fake websites pop up to scam people. For example, a while back my wife was doing all she could to find Ball Jar lids for her jars. She likes to can food, and with the bad cough going around, she […]
6 Commonly Misused Gun Terms
The internet is filled with people whose confidence is bolstered by the fact that they have a screen in front of them, instead of actual people. These people like to pick on other folks for using the wrong terminology and it often drives people away. Don’t get me wrong, I believe words are important. I […]
