Black Powder Muzzleloaders. Man soon discovered that if black powder was put into a strong tube closed at one end, it would channel the power of its explosive charge towards the other (open) end (path of least resistance), pushing any object it encountered in the tube and propelling it at great speed. Thus the early Renaissance period saw the birth of muzzleloaders and … [Read more...] about Blackpowder Firearm Ignition Systems
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Highlights From NRAAM 2018, With Several Photos
With the NRA Annual Meetings solidly behind us, I feel as though I should start to talk about what I saw a bit. What follows are some of the better pictures I took while there, and some info about the guns and gear I saw. Henry never disappoints at the NRA Annual Meetings. This time around they brought what I guess I'm calling a tactical lever action rifle, complete with … [Read more...] about Highlights From NRAAM 2018, With Several Photos
New guns of SHOT Show 2018
Every year, the National Shooting Sports Foundation hosts the annual Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trades (SHOT) Show. The show allows the gun industry to showcase the newest firearms and related gear. SHOT Show just ended last month in Las Vegas, Nevada, where it’s been held for several years. The following is just a few of the appealing new firearms entering the market in … [Read more...] about New guns of SHOT Show 2018
SHOT Show 2018: American Tactical shows off 9mm adapter for AR-15 lower
Down Range Daily stopped by the American Tactical booth at SHOT Show, 2018 to check out their new products. Here's something really different--a 9mm Glock mag adapter for the AR-15 lower. Hopefully it goes without saying that mo re parts are needed to actually make a pistol caliber carbine, but this is an interesting start, and we look forward to seeing anything else American … [Read more...] about SHOT Show 2018: American Tactical shows off 9mm adapter for AR-15 lower
SHOT Show, 2018 Is Upon Us
SHOT Show, 2018 is almost here and it looks like it's going to be a great convention for everyone. I don't talk about it much because a big portion of my writing takes place at my day job over at concealedcarry.com where I actually get paid to talk about guns. I've been trying to keep up with the announced guns to be released next week, and so far, I'm pretty stoked. Last … [Read more...] about SHOT Show, 2018 Is Upon Us