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Image taken from SA Youtube video below A look at Springfield Armory’s storied M1A rifle platform GENESEO, IL, March 21, 2018 – Springfield Armory has released a short video detailing the history of its M1A series, and what goes into the creation of an American icon. The M1A product line has been produced by Springfield…
We're proud to announce that we've renewed our partnership with the @P_D_N Training Tour as a primary sponsor for the 4th consecutive year. Learn more about the tour: https://t.co/lHppx0gebj #viridianweapontech @PincusRob pic.twitter.com/HHCoGMqf5L — Viridian Weapon Tech (@ViridianWepTech) March 19, 2018 Via Tactical Wire – Viridian Weapons Technolgies has agreed to a multi-year renewal of their…
Following recent trends of gun-owning teenagers getting involved in the national debate on guns and gun rights, a high school junior from New Hampshire named Dakota Hanchett wrote an op-ed in today’s New York Times explaining why he didn’t join the recent school protest. There was a walkout at my school last week. It was meant to…
The Second Amendment Foundation reported this week that they have seen a massive increase in memberships and donor support from 18-20 year-olds since the Parkland shooting last month. Since the tragic mass shooting at a Florida high school last month resulted in efforts to restrict firearms ownership by young adults, the Second Amendment Foundation has experienced…
Are you aware of the M1A Gear Up promotion that Springfield has going now? Well now they’ve created a giveaway related to it which includes the following prizes: You can win an M1A Loaded with a stainless steel barrel and beautiful walnut stock. You’ll also get 3 extra 20 round magazines. Visit their Facebook page…
Bushnell has released a free ballistics app that also doesn’t require an internet connection. The FREE, game-changing Bushnell Applied Ballistics App is out NOW on Google Play and the App Store! This field-ready app works with your bullet – Your scope – Your reticle – Your Gun. And it doesn’t need an internet connection. Android:…
Did Daniel Defense go too far here? Read their Facebook Post below and tell us what you think about this. https://www.facebook.com/DanielDefense/photos/a.615627208485142.1073741838.131185560262645/1513858541995333/?type=3&theater
From CNBC The U.S. Department of Justice formally submitted a regulation on Saturday to ban “bump stocks,” a modification to high-capacity rifles that lets them fire like an automatic weapon. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum in February directing the department to make the regulatory change, which must now be approved by the Office of Management and…
GENESEO, IL, March 8, 2018 – Springfield Armory announces the release of the Professional Model 1911 in 9mm with a new documentary-style video on its legendary Custom Shop. The Springfield Armory line of custom 1911s are methodically built with a level of patience and precision that honors the tradition of the venerable pistol platform. The…
Springfield’s 911, Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The .380 What’s the problem with .380 ACP? It’s not 9 mm Luger. Never mind that smaller, lighter and slower cartridges were used to good effect by the world’s military and law enforcement entities for much of the 20th century, the American ethos regarding…
So, you were attacked and you shot someone to defend yourself. Fair enough. But what happens after that? Will you automatically be let off scot-free if you tell the police everything you can think of to say the minute they arrive? Also, will you be in full control of your faculties when talking to the…
We got a personal preview of this fantastic prototype coming later this year from Action Target. This projection screen target has light-sensing technology to evaluate your shooting in simulated tactical environments or if you’re just playing a game of target practice. We can’t wait to see this released!
