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 ...
Learn the three key applications of BarrelBlok for law enforcement and military training: safer academy instruction, safer at-home dry fire for qualification prep, and safer scenario-based training to reduce negligent discharge risk.
A new federal lawsuit, Roberts v. ATF, argues the National Firearms Act registration scheme is unconstitutional after the $200 tax stamp was reduced to zero.
The FBI’s move to modern 9mm duty ammo was driven by ballistic science, barrier testing, and real-world performance—not caliber debates. The post What 9mm Ammo Does the FBI Use — And Why It Matters to You appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
In the past few years, we’ve seen the rise of long-range hunting cartridges as well as new straight-wall cartridges. And you know what that means—older cartridges are eventually going to be phased out by the new wonder-loads, unless these newer cartridges themselves don’t pass t...
Discover the unique story of the Iraqi Tabuk DMR — a 7.62x39mm designated marksman rifle produced at the Al-Qadissiya Establishments, derived from Yugoslav Kalashnikov technology under Saddam Hussein's military buildup.
No other handgun cartridge has experienced quite as many ups, down and reinventions of purpose in so short a time as the 10mm Auto. Generally thought to have been a product of the 1980s, the 10mm’s whole story actually goes back further. A Brief History of the 10mm The mid-twentieth century saw...
When introduced, this belted magnum filled the role of an all-around cartridge for big-game hunters worldwide. Today, there’s little reason to choose it The post The .338 Winchester Magnum Is a Cartridge That No Longer Makes Sense appeared first on Outdoor Life.
The stock is a critical part of any shoulder-fired firearm. The need to stabilize the weapon and create a marriage of user and system is a personal experience; those assessing innovation seek to strengthen that relationship. Chisel Machining is one such company that has united out-of-the-bo...
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