The Weapon Blog
Situational Awareness When Carrying Concealed
“The concealed carry firearm is not an invisible shield. Just because you have it on you, doesn’t mean that it’s there to protect you in its dormant state.” In this week’s episode of Tips &Tactics, Tatiana Whitlock stresses the importance of fine-tuning your situational awareness if you plan to carry concealed. Tatiana is a Refuse to Be a Victim® and NRA-certified basic pistol instructor, trained range safety officer, Krav Maga student and self-defense expert.
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SilencerCo Salvo 12 Shotgun Suppressor
Utah-based SilencerCo released its newest product on July 21, the Salvo 12, which is the “world’s first commercially-viable shotgun supressor.”
The Salvo 12 is a non-coaxial, user-configurable 12-gauge supressor that now makes the action cycle the loudest part of a shotgun. It’s so efficient that you can hear the clay breaking midair downrange. In the past, numerous manufacturers and garage-based gunsmiths have attempted to save the ears and shoulders of shotgunners, but not until now has the prospect of a reliable, hearing-safe suppressor become a reality.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.shotgunnews.com/2014/07/22/first-look-silencerco-salvo-12-shotgun-suppressor/
Beretta: Gun Law Forcing Move Out Of Maryland
Beretta U.S.A. announced Tuesday that company concerns over a strict gun-control law enacted in Maryland last year have made it necessary to move its weapons making out of the state to Tennessee.
The well-known gun maker said it will move to a new production facility it is building in the Nashville suburb of Gallatin that is set to open in mid-2015.
Read the rest of the article: http://news.yahoo.com/beretta-gun-law-forcing-move-maryland-215329742.html
Like A Glove
Forget caliber, brand and all that stuff. The first important step in buying a defensive handgun is finding one that fits.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.handgunsmag.com/2014/07/16/like-glove-picking-handgun-fits-grip/
Gov. Jerry Brown Signs New Handgun Ban AB 1964
In a Legislative Update issued earlier today, California Governor Jerry Brown announced that he has signed Assembly Bill 1964 (Dickinson), a measure that will eliminate the “single shot” exemption to California’s Roster of “not unsafe” handguns. AB 1964’s changes to section 32100 of the California Penal Code, which will go into effect on January 1, 2015, will make it virtually impossible for law-abiding residents of the Golden State to acquire a “non-Roster” handgun in common use for lawful purposes, like self-defense.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.calffl.org/2014/07/gov-jerry-brown-signs-new-handgun-ban-ab-1964/
An Unapologetically American Look At The Second Amendment
Greg Drobny gives a great no-nonsense look at some of the myths surrounding the second amendment.
...Federal Bill To Restrict The Content Of Gun Advertising
From the “Children’s Firearms Marketing Safety Act,” proposed by Rep. Robin Kelly:
...Blood Brothers
In May of 2011, Buckeye, Arizona police officers Chris Paz and Rolando Tirado were working off-duty security detail at a popular Phoenix event when an altercation with a reckless driver turned deadly. This is the powerful story of the bonds of brotherhood between two officers who work side-by-side every day, and the aftereffect of what happens when one half of a partnership dies in the line of duty.
Transition with a Handheld Light
If you find yourself in a personal defense situation, the reality is you’ll probably be in a nighttime setting such as a dark parking lot. To combat this, Tatiana suggests always carrying a handheld light. Tatiana Whitlock is a Refuse to Be a Victim® and NRA-certified basic pistol instructor, trained range safety officer, Krav Maga student and self-defense expert.
SOF Prefers 9mm over .45 Caliber
Pistol-caliber choices are personal and everybody has an opinion. But opinion isn’t fact, and there is some misinformation out there that needs to be addressed.
Many readers are under the impression that U.S. special operations forces have returned to using .45 caliber pistols since the adoption of the M9 9mm in 1985.
This has some truth to it, but in most cases SOF units use 9mm, experts maintain.
Read the rest of the article: http://kitup.military.com/2014/07/sof-prefers-9mm-45-caliber.html
Mid July Contest Updates
Fifteen new contests added to the contest page today. You can’t win if you don’t enter….
Executive Order 13662
Saiga shotguns — specifically those manufactured by Izhmash & Kalashnikov — have been banned for importation per executive order 13662.
Read the full text of the brief and associated references for full details.
http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/OFAC-Enforcement/Pages/20140716.aspx
IDPA
Justin over at GunsAmerica has written a primer for those interested in getting started in IDPA.