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Open Letter from ATF On The Redesign Of ‘Stabilizing Braces’ When Used with Handguns
The Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division (FATD), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has received inquiries from the public concerning the proper use of devices recently marketed as “stabilizing braces.”
These devices are described as “a shooter’s aid that is designed to improve the single-handed shooting performance of buffer tube equipped pistols.” The device claims to enhance accuracy and reduce felt recoil when using an AR-style pistol.
These items are intended to improve accuracy by using the operator’s forearm to provide stable support for the AR-type pistol. ATF has previously determined that attaching the brace to a firearm does not alter the classification of the firearm or subject the firearm to National Firearms Act (NFA) control.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.ammoland.com/2015/01/open-letter-from-atf-on-the-redesign-of-stabilizing-braces/
AR500 Body Armor Test
I was actually quite surprised at how well the AR500 held up to the testing.
Gun Company Calls For Industry Boycott of Neeson After Star’s Anti-Gun Comments
Irish movie star Liam Neeson has made a movie career out of killing people with guns, including his most recent film, the third movie in the Taken series.
Unfortunately, Neeson is also a raging hypocrite, and though he’s happy to appear in violent films in which he shoots one bad guy after another, he’s made it abundantly clear that he thinks that Americans shouldn’t have the right to bear the arms that have made him rich and famous.
Read the rest of the article: http://bearingarms.com/gun-company-calls-industry-boycott-neeson-stars-anti-gun-comments/
Magpul Dynamics Is Now Magpul Core
Magpul Dynamics is now Magpul Core.
...SHOT Show 2015
What are you most looking forward to seeing this year?
Caleb over at Romeo Tango Bravo runs a good aggregation of the SHOT Show content. Be sure to check his site out.
http://www.romeotangobravo.net/2014/12/2015-shot-show-coverage-collection-point.html
When Shots Are Fired
A worthwhile read on an “it happened to me” story.
The Big M4 Myth
Here’s my question for those that subscribe to the direct impingement fouling concept:
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U.S. Representative Massie Proposes Repeal of Federal Gun-Free School Zones Act
esterday, Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced H.R. 86, the Safe Students Act, which would repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990.
...Responding To Islamic Terrorism
As usual, Oleg Volk speaks with clarity.
http://olegvolk.net/blog/2015/01/07/a-reasonable-response-to-islamic-terrorism/
Chris Costa Showcasing His Signature Stance At “Costa Welcome Party” In Japan
Apparently this is an airsoft rifle, not a real AR-15. He was invited over the Peace Combat welcome party, and the above clip was a photo session. The below clip features his panel discussion.
January 2015 Contests
At the risk of reducing my own chances to win, http://www.weapon-blog.com/contests/ has been updated with all the gun and gear related contests that The Weapon Blog is aware of for the month.
Go forth and win… As always, feel free to share wherever you can.
If you are aware of any that are not on the list, please let me know by using the form located at http://www.weapon-blog.com/contest-notification/.
4 Bad Habits For Firearm Beginners To Avoid
As a new firearm owner, it’s important to learn proper use of your firearm. Learning the correct way to grip and use your firearm from the start helps you avoid developing bad habits, some of which can even be unsafe. A little education and training from the start go a long way to making a newbie into a good shot. Read on for some common firing mistakes and how to avoid them.
Read the rest of the article: http://blog.springfield-armory.com/4-bad-habits-for-firearm-beginners-to-avoid
ATF Changes or ‘Clarifies’ Rules for 80% Receiver Blank Building
Orchid Advisors has received direct confirmation from the ATF that the first ruling of 2015 has been issued. It is titled “2015-1 Manufacturing and Gunsmithing” and is intended to clarify the former ATF Ruling, 2010-10.
...Suppressors for Home Defense
Today more people are choosing rifles for home defense. Pioneers in the field like Clint Smith laid the groundwork for using rifles for “pistol distances,” something once considered impossible. This opened the door for using rifles for personal defense, and the industry has since been producing ammunition and systems to meet this need. Rifles are more accurate, easier to shoot and more intimidating than handguns. The argument against their effectiveness is no longer valid, but there remains one real problem: They’re loud.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.personaldefenseworld.com/2014/12/suppressors-home-defense/#surefire-suppressor