Magpul released two new GL Enhanced Magazine Wells for full-sized Glock pistols. The new GL Enhanced Magazine Wells adds to the previous two options for Compact Glock pistols. The enhanced magazine wells are designed to quickly and easily attach to the Glock frame, and provide a larger and slightly angled surface face to guide new magazines into the magazine well. The … [Read more...]
Firefield’s New Impact Reflex Optics
The new Firefield Impact optic offers a wide view for fast target acquisition. Firefield is a relatively new rifle and pistol optics manufacturer out of Mansfield, Texas. Despite being relatively new to the game, the new Firefield Impact Optics show some promise and potential for this new company. Started in 2009, Firefield has been making rifle optics with the budget-minded … [Read more...]
Ruger Precision Rifle Safety Bulletin!
Recently, Sturm Ruger & Company issued a Safety Bulletin on the highly touted new Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR). This safety bulletin only affects a certain batch of the Ruger Precision Rifles manufactured so far, so owners will need to follow the instructions from Ruger to determine if their rifle needs to be examined and fixed. The BlueSheepdog Crew had the … [Read more...]
New Nightstick TWM Weapon Mounted Lights
Nightstick announced their new TWM (Tactical Weapon Mounted) series of weapon mounted lights. These new lights come with the option of 350 lumens or 850 lumens in power, with an additional strobe option for either selection. The Nightstick TWM lights appear to be well-made, featuring very respectable industry features for flashlights designed for shooting and harsh … [Read more...]
Concealed Carry and Police Encounters
If you are a police officer, do you know how to legally interact with an armed citizen? If you are a citizen carrying a firearm for self-defense, do you know how to safely interact with law enforcement? Recently the United States 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on the legality of police officers frisking citizens even when the State issues concealed carry permits. In U.S. … [Read more...]
Beretta’s New APX in .40 Caliber!
Just announced: the new Beretta APX chambered for the .40 S&W. Beretta launched the new APX pistol in .40 S&W. Beretta states this pistol is specifically designed to meet the needs of law enforcement and military uses. Considering the .40 S&W continues to be a dominant caliber in American law enforcement it appears Beretta is hungry to take a bite out of the … [Read more...]
Concealed Carry: A New Legal Consideration!
The United States 4th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in a firearms-related case that will have broad applications in regards to encounters between police officers and citizens lawfully carrying firearms for self-defense. This article will specifically address the case US v Robinson. For a broader look at police and citizen encounters, I recommend reading our other … [Read more...]
SIG SAUER MCX Virtus Arrives
Say hello to the new SIG SAUER MCX Virtus rifle: the latest firearm from one of the most popular gun manufacturers in the world. The Virtus is an upgraded model of the original MCX Patrol rifle, which is based upon the highly popular AR-15. The MCX Virtus will be offered in 5.56mm and .300BLK chambers and is the result of directed feedback received by special operations … [Read more...]
New FN 509 Striker-Fired Pistol
FN America announced its new 509 striker-fired pistol. Though not the first striker-fired pistol from FN, the new 509 appears to have combined a lot of the best characteristics from several available options and combined them into one very nice pistol. In fact, the 509 was designed to meet the rigorous U.S. Army MHS competition requirements. The new FN 509 is going to … [Read more...]
New ETS Glock 42 and 43 Magazines
Elite Tactical Systems (ETS) released new Glock magazines for the very popular Glock 42 and Glock 43 pistols. These magazines are the latest addition to the ETS line of Glock magazines. Though some non-OEM magazines fail to live up to advertised expectations, the ETS magazines have worked well in my hands. Previously, ETS has released various capacity Glock magazines for … [Read more...]