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Posts Tagged rifle
Obama Adminstration’s Attack On Guns
Fox News reports that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has proposed a new regulation for the sale of rifles in border states (i.e. Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and California). The regulation would cover any rifle larger than .22 caliber that also has a detachable magazine, which is almost every rifle ever made.
According to an ATF spokesman:
the agency is pushing for this new regulation now because since 2004, there’s been a 100 percent increase by Mexican drug cartels using rifles, which are not covered by any reporting requirements.
This quote is misleading at best. The spokesman is implying that gun runners for the cartels are coming into the United States and buying semi-automatic rifles off the shelf. There have been many claims that most of the guns found in cartel caches are from the United States. Most of the guns that can be tracked are from the U.S., the U.S. military. The automatic rifles that we send to Mexico are stolen from the army and police and used by the cartels. The distinction between semi-automatic and automatic is key, because for the most part no one is this country is allowed to purchase a fully automatic rifle.
Later in the article a spokesman for the Brady Campaign is quoted:
“It makes sense that law enforcement should be alerted if someone is buying five, 10 or 100 assault weapons, when it’s likely that those guns could be headed to drug cartels in Mexico,” said Paul Helmke, president of the Brady Campaign.
“It will give ATF the same amount of information about people who buy military-style assault weapons in bulk that they already have had for more than 40 years about people who buy handguns in bulk,” he said in a statement. “It’s the kind of crime-fighting information that our law enforcement officials ought to have if we want to reduce the number of assault weapons being trafficked illegally to Mexico, as well as to American cities.”
This quote is also misleading and full of exaggeration, meant to scare people who don’t know any better. There maybe a few cases of gun owners buying five rifles at a time, but it is very unlikely to occur not to mention ten or a hundred at one time, which is ridiculous. I don’t know anyone who owns a hundred guns and if you are reading this I bet you don’t either. As I said before cartels are not purchasing their guns from U.S. gun shops. This regulation will, if passed, inevitably make it harder for law-abiding citizens to arms themselves while doing nothing to deter criminals and the drug cartels who are already breaking the law.
Barrett REC7 PDW
Our REC7 PDW was developed to meet the needs of military and law enforcement customers, and it has caught their attention by offering rifle-cartridge power and precision in a submachine gun-sized package. The REC7 PDW comes in 5.56 NATO or the 6.8 SPC cartridge, and it is available with either a mil-spec single-stage trigger or select-fire trigger group (agency/export only).
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REC7’s piston is made of 17-4 stainless steel and is the strongest on the market. The piston is easily accessed for cleaning without needing to remove the rail system. This enables optical sights or laser devices to maintain their zero after routine maintenance. The Barrett PDW piston system eliminates issues experienced by ultra-short rifles, increasing reliability with or without a suppressor. Designed for suppressed operations, the PDW has a two-position (suppressed/unsuppressed) nitride finished gas plug, which is easily manipulated with gloves. The REC7 PDW’s upper supports a free-floated, hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel that is proofed and magnetic particle tested for quality assurance.
Barrett is a family-owned and operated company specializing in high performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition and optic accessories in addition to training for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the US military and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide.
ACR Wins NRA “Rifle of the Year”
Posted by Brian in Bushmaster, Long Guns, News on 14/Jan/2011 17:17
From The Tactical Wire:
Windham, ME – Bushmaster ACR has been selected to receive the NRA’s 2011 Golden Bullseye Award for “Rifle of the Year” by Shooting Illustrated magazine. The NRA Publications Golden Bullseye Awards acknowledge the finest products available in the shooting sports. The Golden Bullseye Award will be presented to Bushmaster during the 2011 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in April 2011
Gunsite Scout Rifle From Ruger
From Tactical Wire:
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the Ruger® Gunsite Scout Rifle, the ideal “fighting carbine” in .308 Winchester that is a credible rendition of Col. Jeff Cooper’s Scout Rifle concept. Cooper called for a relatively lightweight, hard hitting, do-all rifle that in the hands of an accomplished shooter was able to place accurate, sustained fire out to long ranges, yet was quick-handling and light enough for all-day carry.
Do U.S. armed forces have the best guns money can buy?
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 4/Dec/2010 22:33
“The platoon-sized unit of U.S. soldiers and about two dozen Afghan troops was shooting back with such intensity the barrels on their weapons turned white hot. The high rate of fire appears to have put a number of weapons out of commission, even though the guns are tested and built to operate in extreme conditions.”
“In the chaos of an early morning assault on a remote U.S. outpost in eastern Afghanistan, Staff Sgt. Erich Phillips’ M4 carbine quit firing as militant forces surrounded the base. The machine gun he grabbed after tossing the rifle aside didn’t work either…
Just what did happen in Wanat, the firefight in Afghanistan in the summer of 2008 that left nine American soldiers dead?
…”My weapon was overheating,” McKaig said, according to Cubbison’s report. “I had shot about 12 magazines by this point already and it had only been about a half hour or so into the fight. I couldn’t charge my weapon and put another round in because it was too hot, so I got mad and threw my weapon down.”
When the battle in the small village of Wanat ended, nine U.S. soldiers lay dead and 27 more were wounded. A detailed study of the attack by a military historian found that weapons failed repeatedly at a “critical moment” during the firefight on July 13, 2008, putting the outnumbered American troops at risk of being overrun by nearly 200 insurgents…”
UTG Ambi Foldable Tactical Foregrip with 5 Adjustable Positions
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 4/Dec/2010 22:02
“I am currently deployed in Afghanistan and I have this foregrip attached to my M4. Having used this item in several ground engagements I can say without a doubt that it is an invaluable piece of equipment.
The ability to place the grip at 45 degrees while on patrol so your wrist doesn’t tire, 90 degrees while in the prone so you can force it against a barrier for stability and 0 degrees to be placed flat on top of a wall has been greatly appreciated.
I have dragged this thing through mud and rivers, banged it against walls and rocks and also utilized the ambidexterous pressure switch inserts and battery compartment. Everyone in my platoon wants on and I would highly recommend it to anyone about to deploy. It holds up under stress and gives you the versitility to wage a ground battle effectively.”
By D. Stanley “Nemo” (Billings, MO)
ANA Special Forces
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 3/Dec/2010 22:16
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Afghanistan National Army Special Forces soldier looks down his sights to fire his M-4 Carbine rifle accurately at his target at Forward Operating Base Price, Afghanistan, Oct. 7. Weapon training is one of the many training elements the ANASF uses to keep skills sharp. The ANASF practiced tactical movements and firing with accuracy during their weapons training. Photo by Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas
“That rifle on the wall of the laborer’s cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there.†– George Orwell
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 12/Nov/2010 01:43
Dynamic Gun Drills – Run & Gun
Posted by Gary in Training, Training Videos on 7/Oct/2010 17:03
Just remember, your sights are ABOVE that hole where the bullets come out. I have seen one shooter put a 5.56 round through a piece of angle-iron at point blank range (ouch) and another shoot a windshield-wiper off a mini-van with a 10mm pistol. Also, I don’t recommend popping your head out of the same location two times in a row. If you have ever done Force-on-force training you learn to put your sights on the spot the last place you took fire from and more often than not, you can get a head-shot within a second or two. Food for thought.
Discussion of the merits, pros & cons of AK-47 versus AR-15
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Opinion on 20/Sep/2010 03:06
This is a fairly extensive and objective comparison of the two platforms; pretty helpful.
New Smaller Suppressors from SureFire
Posted by Gary in Accessories, News, Warrior Tools on 20/Jul/2010 14:16
Press Release
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Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, have released their Mini and Micro suppressors. Both work with existing SureFire flash hider and muzzle brake suppressor adapters, but come in a significantly smaller package than previous models.
“Adding length and weight to a personal weapon system is usually an unwanted modification,†says Barry Dueck, director of the SureFire Suppressor Division. “These two new suppressors were designed with that thought in mind. We’re trying to reduce the users overall signature, not just the firearm’s.â€
At 5.0 inches in length and 14.0 ounces in weight, the MINI suppressor is SureFire’s new flagship 5.56mm suppressor. It provides the same performance as its predecessor, the SureFire FA556-212 suppressor, but at one inch less in length and two ounces lighter in weight.
At 4.0 inches long and 12.0 ounces in weight, the compact and lightweight SureFire MICRO suppressor is designed to attenuate the sound signature of a carbine or rifle to a safe level, as well as reduce the dust and flash signature while minimizing added weight and length to s host weapon with a 14.5†barrel or longer. The MICRO, like the MINI, features the Fast Attach® system for rapid attachment/detachment on any weapon equipped with a compatible SureFire suppressor adapter. Thanks to SureFire’s overlapping mount, only 1.75 inches are added to the length of the rifle.
SureFire’s proprietary suppressor design not only reduces the sound levels and muzzle flash of a fired weapon, helping to protect an operator’s hearing and keep his location concealed, it also typically increases projectile velocity and improves a weapon’s accuracy. This is SureFire’s philosophy of Total Signature Reduction™. Contrary to existing suppressor models, which typically degrade performance of a 1-2 MOA (Minute of Angle) rifle to 3-4 MOA—sometimes as much as 8 MOA, SureFire suppressors typically improve grouping sizes.
Most suppressors also cause a shift in a weapon’s point-of-zero when attached or detached. But under fire, an operator seldom has the time to re-zero his weapon after attaching a suppressor. With a SureFire Suppressor, there is no need to re-zero the weapon. Its Fast-Attach mechanism locks the suppressor onto the firearm in the same position every time, producing a negligible, repeatable point-of-impact shift. And SureFire Suppressors are as durable as the barrels they’re mounted on, making fulltime suppressor use not only probable but practical.
All SureFire suppressors includes a nylon cleaning brush and a padded, ballistic nylon MOLLE pouch for storage. The suppressors are available in a black or dark earth finish. For more information or to find a SureFire suppressor dealer, visit www.surefire.com.
Springfield M1A
Posted by Brian in Long Guns, Springfield, Warrior Tools on 31/Mar/2010 14:27
Sabre Defense Tactical Rifles
Posted by Brian in Long Guns, Sabre Defense, Warrior Tools on 31/Mar/2010 14:21
