AKs From Azerbaijan (IGLIM) Are Coming to the USA?

If you’re into Kalashnikov rifles, you probably miss the good old days. It has been a while since AK enthusiasts heard any good news about their hobby, and it seems that things are only getting worse every year: sanctions, tariffs, bans, and other troubles are constantly driving prices up a...

By Vladimir Onokoy

POTD: The Recoil Sequence In Stills

This sequence of still images captures the recoil cycle of a suppressed Glock 45 Hunter Edition (Gen 5) fitted with an Aimpoint COA red-dot sight, A-Cut interface. Compared to a standard Glock 45, this configuration is notably more front-heavy due to the attached suppressor, which influences how ...

By Eric B

Mass Stabbing Proves Violent Criminals Are The Problem, Not Guns

After a deadly stabbing in Pierce County, gun-rights advocates argue the tragedy highlights criminal intent—not firearms—as the root cause of violence. The post Mass Stabbing Proves Violent Criminals Are The Problem, Not Guns appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mark Chesnut

A Soviet Experiment - The Kalashnikov Assault Carbine

Shortly after the adoption of the Kalashnikov design in 1949, Soviet small-arms development found itself at a doctrinal crossroads. The AK emerged as the final survivor of a rigorous postwar rifle competition, and, in an odd twist, it was accepted despite not fully meeting the full-auto accuracy ...

By Lynndon Schooler

Know Your Blowback? Roller-Delayed vs. Direct

Practically all shooters have experienced blowback. Not the type where something you did or didn’t do caused things to go sideways and have unintended consequences. No, I’m talking about the blowback operating system in rifle or pistol. You’ve fired a semi-automatic .22LR rifle or pistol, r...

By Robert A. Sadowski

USA TODAY warns readers gun owners may disagree with its reporting

USA TODAY cites Gun Violence Archive statistics while acknowledging disputes over how mass shootings are defined and reported nationwide. The post USA TODAY warns readers gun owners may disagree with its reporting appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By TTAG Contributor
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