Hundreds Weigh in on GunReports.com Survey Question: Is the 9mm Sufficient for Self-Defense?
Hundreds have answered the GunReports.com survey question: Is the 9mm Sufficient for Self-Defense? They are entered to win a $225 Insight Technology X2l Subcompact Laser/Light MTV-100-A1. Voting closes June 21, 2010.
GunReports.com Video: Choosing Basic Personal Carry Gear
This video series is a collection of self-defense tips with career law enforcement officer Dave Spaulding designed to help individuals learn proper skills and techniques to defend themselves.
ATF Reverses “Transfers” of Firearms Definition After 40 Years
(GunReports.com) -- Reversing an interpretation of the Gun Control Act that has been on the books for more than four decades, ATF today posted a ruling declaring any shipment of a firearm by a manufacturer (FFL) to any agent or business (e.g., an engineering-design firm, patent lawyer, testing lab, gun writer, etc.) for a bona fide business purpose to be a 'transfer' under the Gun Control Act of 1968, according to the NSSF.
GunReports.com Video: Jerry Miculek Demonstrates Proper Trigger Control
Champion shooter Jerry Miculek demonstrates proper trigger control.
Bushmaster LR-24V Varminter .223 Rem.
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.
Firearms Industry Responds to Mexican President’s Calls for the U.S. to Reinstitute its Ban...
(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:
GunReports.com Video: LaserLyte Expands Rear Sight Laser Line for Ruger SR9 Pistols
Video: LaserLyte Expands Rear Sight Laser Line for Ruger SR9 Pistols. Shows installation, destruction attempt, shooting.
Crimson Trace Introduces MVF-515 Green Foregrip, $649, plus Low-Light Training Video
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.
Video: Viking Tactics Triple Threat Drill (4:33)
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.
Video: Combat Mental Preparation Techniques from Ruger
Ruger Video on Mental Preparation: Before self-defense training can begin, you must mentally prepare yourself for combative situations. (4:46)
GunReports.com Video: Pistol Reload–Acquiring Your Spare Magazine (4:45)
This Ruger how-to video covers fast pistol reloading. (4:45)
Ontario Knife Company Introduces New Designs
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…