2022 got off to a hot start with several big firearms industry acquisitions. Multiple companies launched the new year with major news, bringing in new technologies and competencies. Wilson Combat, EOTECH, and Horizon Firearms all announced major acquisitions to start the new year. Wilson Combat Acquires Lehigh Defense The first
It’s no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn’t as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected
The Winchester Model 1887 lever-action shotgun was very popular in the late 19th and early 20th century, both as a hunting arm and as a fearsome weapon in the hands of lawmen. Fully loaded, the Winchester had the capacity of a six-shooter and, in a practiced hand, nearly the speed.
The FBI announced the results of its handgun ammunition bid. Federal and Speer were selected to as primaries to provide the FBI training ammunition, and as secondaries for full size and compact duty ammunition. FBI Training Ammunition Requirements As part of its selection of four types of rounds, the FBI
In the past week, terrorists using drones have targeted United States and coalition military personnel. Two different bases in Iraq defended themselves against attempted suicide-drone attacks. Terrorists Using Drones Isn’t New The proliferation of small unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly referred to as drones is a rising concern for the military.
Federal Premium kicked off the pre-SHOT Show announcements with a new cartridge, the 30 Super Carry. Designed to exceed the ballistics of a .380 ACP while holding more rounds than a 9mm, the 30 Super Carry launches with guns available and several types of ammo. Who is Making 30 Super
Most people like to spend January 2nd either not at work at all, or pretending to work. Not Garand Thumb, who woke up and chose violence, posting his Freezing Rifle Test video. As of this writing, the video is over 760k views and climbing. What is the Freezing Rifle Test?
Beretta Holding Group announced late Tuesday that due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections, they’re withdrawing from major indoor events. The Affected Companies The list of companies affected by this is extensive. Beretta Holding Group includes these brands: Beretta U.S.A., Benelli U.S.A, Burris, and Steiner eOptics. Obviously, this will
On January 3rd, the U.S. Army announced that it had awarded Winchester Ammunition a contract worth $20 million to develop the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) ammunition. These contracts will fund development on the 6.8mm cartridge for the NGSW project. What is the Next Generation Squad Weapon? While it may
