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Hands-On: Dan Wesson DWX
It was fall of 2019 when Dan Wesson first announced and showed off the DWX pistol, which was slated to hit dealers the following summer. As a huge fan of both the CZ 75 platform (in particular the competition-oriented models) and the 1911 platform (with a sweet spot for Dan Wessons), I was truly excited to get my hands on Dan Wesson’s and CZ-USA’s marriage of those two things in the DWX.
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Illinois Gun Ban and Registration Impacts Almost All Gun Owners While Governor Flouts the Rule of Law
As you read earlier, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker rushed to sign a new gun ban into law within hours of its passage by the General Assembly. Pritzker proudly praised the legislators who ignored the rule of law to pass the measure that blocks sales and ownership of the most popular guns for self-defense. He also took a victory lap around what he said were the “powerful forces of the pro-gun lobby.”
Why the rush?
Taurus Announces the First Ever 856 and 606 TORO Optics-Ready Revolvers
From Taurus USA . . .
In October of 2023 we asked consumers what innovation they wanted to see on the heels of the 856 Executive Grade. The answer was swift and unanimous: a small frame optics ready revolver.
You asked, we answered. Introducing the first ever optics ready small frame revolvers, the Taurus 856 T.O.R.O. and the Taurus 605 T.O.R.O. Both revolvers are milled at the factory to accept the optics plate designed specifically for this application.
Leupold’s New Mark 5HD 2-10×30 Riflescope
From Leupold . . .
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Mark 5HD 2-10×30 riflescope.
The 2-10×30 further expands Leupold’s award-winning Mark 5HD family. The Mark 5HD redefines accuracy, precision, and optical performance for shooters and does so in a package that embodies rugged reliability. The 2-10×30 delivers on those same traits, but in a shorter, lighter scope that’s ideal for carbines and designated marksman rifles.
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34 Illinois Sheriffs (So Far) To Gov. J.B. Pritzker Over ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban: Go Pound Sand
More and more Illinois sheriffs have a message for Governor J. B. Pritzker: Go pound sand. Less than 48 hours after the big guy signed House Bill 5471 into law, 33 34 sheriffs have made it clear they aren’t going to enforce the new gun and magazine ban. Or gun registration.
It started with a joint statement from Perry County where the sheriff and state’s attorney published an open later announcing their intention to ignore the new gun ban.
Obscure Object of Desire: Hoban No. 45 Boy’s Rifle
In my home, there are certain non-negotiables with my kids when it comes to things they have to learn. I see raising kids as something akin to predeployment training. It lasts 18 years, and I send them out into the world. One of those non-negotiables is learning how to safely handle a gun. This often gives me an excuse to buy guns, and that’s exactly how I stumbled onto the Hoban No. 45 Boy’s Rifle.
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Black Collar’s New Black Box AICS Mag With 50% Higher Capacity in Less Space
From Black Collar Arms . . .
Designed for any rifle that accepts short action AICS footprint magazines, the new Black Box magazine from Black Collar Arms delivers 15 rounds of .223/5.56 or 300 Blackout from a smaller external footprint than our competitors’ 10-round mags.
“Our lead engineer, Tom, really knocked this one out of the park and created a double-stack to single-feed internal geometry that has proven completely reliable since literally our first prototype,” said none of us in real life, but it’s true.
Gun Meme of the Day: Wait, That’s a Stockpile Now? Edition
Um….so….like….if that’s a stockpile then what do I have?
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You’ll Never Guess Who Has Realized That Gun Manufacturers are a Net Positive For Their Communities
A recent column in The Atlantic on the decline and despair of New Haven, Conn., caught my attention. It’s an area that many of those associated with the firearm industry are at least aware of. For me, it’s a little closer to home. It’s where my family’s roots run deep – both in the city and in the firearm industry.
The author, Nicholas Dawidoff, lamented the decline of the city and pined for the days when Winchester Repeating Arms Company had a solid presence there.
A Mint FN M240B Machine Gun Was Just Auctioned…Guess How Much It Sold For
The fine folks at Morphy Auctions in Denver, Pennsylvania recently sold a fully-transferrable, fully-automatic FN M240B machine gun. Talk about an object of desire!
First brought online in the late 1970s as a standard vehicle gun, it eventually replaced the venerable M-60. It fires 7.62 x 51mm NATO ammunition and is belt-fed for dispensing lots of ballistic therapy when needed.
While it’s heavy, it’s mighty reliable. And this particular specimen reportedly is pretty close to “unfired” according to the auction description.
Diamondback Firearms New 9-Shot Sidekick Birdshead .22LR Revolver
From Diamondback Firearms . . .
Diamondback Firearms is proud to announce the release of our latest firearm, the Diamondback Sidekick Birdshead Revolver.
“We are proud to offer the new Sidekick Birdshead,” says Grant Hoskins, Diamondback Marketing Manager. “It is the perfect second edition to the already popular Diamondback Sidekick. Just like its big brother, it will include interchangeable cylinders from 22LR to 22 Mag.”
Featuring a frame and handle made from zinc with Cerakote finish, this compact revolver stands at just 4.95” in height and has a total length of 7.83”.
Rocky’s Lynx Waterproof Boots are Built for the Hunt
From Rocky Boots . . .
Rocky’s Lynx collection is built for the hunt. With high performance features including Rocky Waterproof construction, ensuring the highest level of waterproof protection while maintaining breathability.
The Lynx Waterproof Snake Boot offers snake proof fabric to protect hunters from most venomous snakes in North America. Additionally, the Denier CORDURA® 16” shaft features Mossy Oak Break-Up camo which is lightweight, rugged and incredibly durable and a side zipper for easy on and off.
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Revision Military and Fast Metal’s Latest: Speed Demon Metal Sunglasses with I-Vis Lens Technology
Revision Military and Fast Metal are two companies that have always been at the forefront of their respective industries. Revision Military has been working to create the best protective eyewear, focusing on developing top-of-the-line ballistic protective lenses. Fast Metal, on the other hand, has been busy crafting high-quality, made-in-USA aluminum sunglasses. And now, these two industry leaders have come together to unveil their latest collaboration. The companies have released an official press release, and now it’s time to see what they have to say.
Rossi Is Getting Back in the Revolver Business With 3 New Guns
From Rossi USA . . .
Once one of the leading names in revolvers, Rossi is back in the US revolver market and better than ever with three new guns. These new revolvers bring back timeless features from Rossi’s past, while incorporating modern manufacturing techniques.
First up is the new RP63, or as we like to call it, your next carry gun.
A stainless-steel revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, the RP63 is perfect for home defense or everyday carry.
Gun Meme of the Day: Noble Goals Edition
I mean, it’s something we can work toward!
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First Look: Primary Arms New SLx MD-25 ACSS Gen II Red Dot Sight
Primary Arms has built a reputation for hard-to-beat quality and features in affordable optics that get the job done. As an example, see Jeremy’s earlier review of their SLx MD-25 red dot sight. It does everything 95% of the population needs a red dot sight to do.
As part of their Odyssey 2023 product launch, Primary Arms announced an upgrade to the MD-25 with the new SLx MD-25 Gen II. Like the earlier version, it’s available with either a 2 MOA red dot or the exceptionally useful ACSS CQB reticle and their incredibly flexible proprietary mounting system that gives you a range of options.
Houston DA Will Present Case of Taqueria Customer’s Defensive Shooting to a Grand Jury
The defensive gun use that was caught on security video when a Houston taqueria customer shot an armed robber last week has caused more than a little discussion about how justifiable all of the shots the restaurant customer directed at the crook were and what the armed defender’s fate might be. The thief, 30-year-old Eric Eugene Washington, was killed in the shooting.
Apparently not wanting to make the call herself by either charging or clearing the armed customer, Houston District Attorney Kim Ogg has decided to put the as yet unnamed man’s fate in the hands of a grand jury.
In Its Bump Stock Ruling, the Fifth Circuit Declared Separation of Powers is Still a Thing
An appeals court ruling that struck down the Trump-era rule banning bump stocks could have a much wider-reaching impact than just the plastic accessory.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overwhelmingly ruled that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) overstepped its authority when it published a final rule that reclassified bump stocks as “machineguns.” The Trump-era ban was in reaction to the heinous crimes by a depraved murderer in Las Vegas in 2017.
St. Louis Now Citing Crime Victims After Guns are Stolen in Car Break-Ins
The city of St. Louis has a long and proud tradition behind it. But present day, under a Soros-funded prosecutor and radical leftist mayor, crime has skyrocketed. Per capita, St. Louis is America’s most dangerous city. And now, gun owners who fall victim to car break-ins are being cited by the city for not having a safe inside their car to store their personal defense gun.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones says of citing crime victims with local ordinance violations: “I think it’s great.”
We all know that keeping your gun on your person remains the safest place for it.
FN Announces the New 510 and 545 10mm and .45 ACP Pistols
From FN America
January 10, 2023) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce the release of two new striker-fired pistols – the FN 510™ Tactical, chambered in 10mm Auto, and the FN 545™ Tactical, chambered in .45 ACP. These two big bore pistols feature industry-first capacity, with a standard 15-round capacity and 22+1 rounds of 10mm or 18+1 rounds of .45 ACP from the extended magazines. Styled after the FN 509® Tactical, the two pistols also feature a threaded barrel for muzzle devices, optics cut for red dot optics and suppressor-height night sights.
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