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Champion shooter Jerry Miculek demonstrates proper trigger control.

The Varminter is a variation on the Bushmaster AR-15 platform. It carries a 24-inch fluted 4150 chrome-moly steel barrel, which measures 1 inch inside the aluminum handguard down to 0.75 inch forward of the gas block.The competition-crowned barrel has a 1-in-9 twist. The gun comes with the Bushmaster competition trigger, with what the company claims is a smooth, two-stage, 4.5-pound pull.

(GunReports.com) -- Following calls by Mexican President Felipe Calderon that the United States re-institute a ban on modern sporting rifles, or so-called 'assault weapons,' the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) - the trade association for America's firearms industry - issued the following statement:

Video: LaserLyte Expands Rear Sight Laser Line for Ruger SR9 Pistols. Shows installation, destruction attempt, shooting.

Crimson Trace's new modular vertical foregrip product, the MVF-515 GREEN, utilizes both a green laser and a white light in one unit. The MVF-515 GREEN provides a laser, white-light, and a robust vertical foregrip in a single, modular package.

In this video from Viking Tactics, learn how to run the Triple Threat Drill (4:33). The Triple Threat is designed to dial in on CQB-type shooting. It requires a great mix of both speed and accuracy.

Ruger Video on Mental Preparation: Before self-defense training can begin, you must mentally prepare yourself for combative situations. (4:46)

This Ruger how-to video covers fast pistol reloading. (4:45)

Ontario Knife Company has launched its new Ontario Knife Company GEN II™ series designed by industry veteran Dan Maragni. The line features state-of-the-art upgrades to all materials, and unique new heat treatment and manufacturing processes, for an unsurpassed level of craftsmanship and durability. The result is a series of knives perfect for a wide range of tactical, sporting, outdoor survival and rescue personnel applications. The revolutionary new Ontario Knife Company GEN II series starts with a special…

Remington reenters the handgun market with a hand-fitted 1911 45 ACP, called the R1. Available June 2010.

Cheaper Than Dirt is running an ammo special that will interest 40 S&W owners.

A recent tabulation of 467 respondents to a GunReports.com survey question, “Which is the better platform: The AR or the AK?” showed a strong preference for the designed-in-America ArmaLite Rifle model. Please see the Special Report for full comments.