Front Line Friday #2: Why Patrol Rifles Should Be Suppressed
Hearing, comms, performance, and downstream liability all get better when the rifle is less abusive to everyone standing near it.
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POTD: Reborn as an Ak4 - PTR GIR 100 Transformation
Today’s POTD features the PTR GIR 100, a faithful U.S.-made interpretation of the Heckler & Koch G3, then rebuilt to copy the Swedish Ak4 battle rifle. Built around the classic roller‑delayed blowback system, the GIR 100 leans heavily into its Cold War roots with a parkerized finish a...
[SHOT 2026] Aly & Kaufman Introduce AKB-23 LSW
Last year at SHOT Show 2025, I was stoked to run into the guys from Ally & Kaufman who were offering a cool lower receiver kit that pairs with a Brownells BRN-180 18.5" upper receiver to create the ‘SA80 at home’. This set up, the AKB-23 got a lot of attention and had de...
Smith & Wesson Releases Model 940-3 J-Frame Revolver
Compact, reliable, and purpose built – Smith & Wesson J-Frames are the perfect choice for your next everyday carry firearm.
Wheelgun Wednesday: Buy Darth Vader's Shootin' Iron
James Earl Jones is known for lots of things—he played famous roles like Darth Vader’s voice in Star Wars and not-so-famous roles like General Solomon in the Command & Conquer video games. But he was also (perhaps to the surprise of those who only know him for his thespian work) a...
[SHOT 2026] Black Rain Ordnance Introduce US-Made AK - Freedom Fighter
American-made AKs definitely saw a resurgence at this years SHOT Show with strong offerings from companies like Stenzel Industries and Black Rain Ordnance. Black Rain introduced the Freedom Fighter which they describe as ‘a modern American-made evolution of a proven fighting rifle&rsq...
Following ASA Advocacy, Virginia HB 207 Tabled Unanimously
The American Suppressor Association (ASA) proudly announces that Virginia House Bill 207 has been defeated following a unanimous vote to table the legislation in the Virginia House Finance Committee.
Choosing Your First Hunting Rifle
If you are new to gun ownership or simply new to the pastime of hunting, it can feel like a daunting task to choose your first hunting rifle. You don’t want to buy the wrong thing, invest money in something that isn’t practical, or be taken advantage of by the guy behind the gun counter. Read...
Henry Repeating Arms Introduces Deadeye Revolvers with Sight Upgrades
Henry Repeating Arms has announced the addition of two new revolver variants, the H16 Golden Boy Deadeye Revolver and the H17 Big Boy Deadeye Revolver, created in direct response to feedback from Henry owners and enthusiasts.
California Sues Gatalog, CTRLPew
This year’s broad pushback against firearms rights at the state level continues, with California now gearing up with a lawsuit against big names in the 3D firearm print world. On Friday, February 6, the State of California announced it was suing Gatalog and CTRLPew LLC over files they distr...