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...]
Remington’s New 6.5 Creedmoor Magpul Rifle
Remington announced the release of its new Model 700 in 6.5 Creedmoor. This new Model 700 will also be outfitted with the Magpul rifle chassis that is gaining in popularity for its lightweight design, and enhanced features that provide the modularity to fit a wide range of shooters. The continued expansion of 6.5 Creedmoor has been one of the biggest news items in the rifle … [Read more...]
Ruger Recalls New Mark IV Pistols!
Sturm, Ruger & Co. announced a product safety notice and recall for all of their popular new Mark IV pistols. This recall will include the new 22/45 models of the Mark IV as well and involves all pistols manufactured prior to June 1, 2017. Ruger has discovered these pistols have the potential to unintentionally discharge if the safety is not properly … [Read more...]