The industry’s trade show, SHOT Show, has been held every year for decades. It has bounced around some, but for the past several years and well into the future due to contracts, the conference is (sadly) held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2021 year show was cancelled for hopefully obvious reasons, but the NSSF, or […]
Trade Shows
Diamondback Sidekick in 22 LR and 22 WMR
Based in Florida, Diamondback Firearms just recently announced a new revolver with an old west flavor. The Sidekick, a nine-shot revolver in single and double action in .22 LR or .22 Magnum. For folks wanting a lightweight revolver for hiking, small game hunting and back country utility the Sidekick may just be the ticket. While the .22 LR […]
Can Frangible Ammo Be Used For Self-Defense (Hunting, Target Practice, ETC)
There is a lot of information and misinformation out there regarding the use of frangible ammunition in different contexts. Can frangible be used for concealed carry and self defense? Can frangible be used for hunting? This article sets out to discuss these questions, as we met up with a representative of Sinter Fire, maker of […]
About The Ghost Gunner 3
What is the Ghost Gunner 3? The Ghost Gunner 3 is a portable, mini CNC machine designed to mill out a host of unfinished firearms from the comfort of your own home. The term “Ghost Gun” is a term that was made up by anti-gun politicians and media to scare the general public. These people […]
Are There Problems With the Colt 2020 Python? (Interview Video)
February 24, 2020 update: Colt recently put out an update on the Colt Python, addressing issues on their YouTube channel. They’ve attributed the light strikes to imported ammunition, and only recommend good, quality brass cased ammo. They plan to modify the main spring to lessen the potential for light strikes. Colt says this will change […]
POF Rebel 22 Pistol [Video] at SHOT Show 2020
We caught up with Frank Desomma from Patriot Ordinance Factory (POF) at SHOT Show 2020 who was happy to show us around the new POF Rebel 22. The Rebel is a 22 LR chambered pistol with a 1:16 twist and eight inch barrel that features their own plastic injected lower receiver that accepts Ruger 10/22 […]
CMMG’s New 10mm PCC and 5.7X28 Banshee [Video]
CMMG announced their radial delayed blow back 10mm Pistol Caliber Carbine (that actually isn’t a PCC, but an AR-15 pistol or SBR) that looks like a beast for home-defense. It is available in several different colors, accepts Glock 10mm magazines, and is right at home with an 8-inch barrel and pistol brace. The 10mm handgun […]
New Guns From Bond Arms at SHOT Show 2020
SHOT Show 2020 is over, but that doesn’t mean we’re done talking about it. We had a few requests to visit the Bond Arms booth while we were out there conducting interviews. One of those requests came in when I was just a few rows away from them allowing me to make the time to […]
Opinion: PSA Dagger Will Turn The Handgun Market Upside Down
Imagine a world where a reliable product has gained ground for the past few decades, gaining notoriety as being perfect in almost every way and the measure by which all others are compared, only to be disrupted by a competitor you never even saw coming because they never before showed interest in your particular market. […]
Shot Show 2020, Industry Day at the Range Top 5
It’s that time of year again, Shot Show 2020 is upon us and this year brings with it some exciting things going on in the firearms world. 2020 seems to be a good year for innovation and for bringing back some of the classics. Industry Day at the Range is my favorite day of Shot […]
