Accessories

Make Your Own Handgun Safety Lock

The child-proofing of guns is not just desirable, it's the law. Here are some effective, but inexpensive, locks you can make in your shop.

Judge throws out Chicago’s ban on retail gun shops

A federal judge has ruled a part of Chicago's gun ordinance unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang found that banning the sale of guns by licensed dealers in the city was not legal.

Bullseye Camera Systems to Debut iPhone/iPad Application at 2014 SHOT Show

Bullseye Camera Systems, LLC, makers of the first-ever software-supported, wireless target camera system to show your last shot flashing, will release iPhone and iPad versions of the Bullseye Target Manager Software. This allows current and all future Bullseye Camera System users to conveniently view their shots from their iPad or iPhone right at the firing line.

Sightmark Debuts Hybrid Night-Vision Riflescope

Sightmark will release the Photon 5x42 Digital Night Vision Riflescope at SHOT 2014. The optic is an exclusively modified unit that takes a daytime riflescope, removes the objective lens, and replaces it with a cutting-edge night vision attachment complete with a CCD sensor and built-in infrared illuminator.

36th SHOT Show Opens Next Week

The 36th edition of the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) will take place January 14-17 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

Don’t Plan on Being Arrested? Be Prepared Anyway

Once you make the decision to possess and carry a concealed handgun, you are also making the decision that you may have to use it. The collective experience of the lawyers in the LawShield program, from observing the justice system in action and from the scores of police officers we represent is: if you use your gun, there is a very, very high degree of probability that you will be the person arrested.

Adjusting Fixed Chokes In Single-Barrel Guns

The fixed, or "built-in," choke is found in many of today's shotgun barrels, and it is found in almost all shotgun barrels over ten years of age. It generally consists of a tapered entry (choke forcing cone) followed by a parallel section. Without a doubt, the most frequent alteration that the shotgun bore mechanic is asked to do is to make an adjustment in a choke exit diameter.

Ruger Announces Support of Scholastic Pistol Program

Sturm, Ruger & Co. will extend special pricing to the athletes and teams of the Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP).

‘Firefly’ Night Sight Upgrade

WrenTech Industries, LLC, manufacturer of the Advantage Tactical Sight and other firearms accessories, says its Firefly Night Sight Upgrade is now shipping.

Leupold Custom Shop Introduces MOA-based TS-32X1 Reticle

Leupold has introduced the TS-32X1 reticle, a minute-of-angle-based system designed to allow for precision shots without the need for dial adjustments. The TS-32X1 is the first in a family of MOA-based reticles that will cover several magnification ranges.

Tactical Optics Consultant Jim Smith Receives Carlos Hathcock Award

MSG Jim Smith was recently honored as the 2014 Carlos Hathcock Award recipient from the National Defense Industrial Association.

McMillan Firearms Division Sold to Strategic Armory Corps

McMillan Group International announced this week that it has sold its firearms division, McMillan Firearms, to Strategic Armory Corps, LLC (SAC).

Appeals Court Upholds AR Ban

In an almost incomprehensible decision in early August, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia ruled 10 to 5 to uphold Maryland’s...