Silicon Investor - Guns - America's Greatest Legacy

[nicewatch] New Common Minigun Variant To Replace All Existing Versions Eyed By U.S. twz.co...

nicewatch — 1/17/2026 8:41:39 PM

New Common Minigun Variant To Replace All Existing Versions Eyed By U.S.

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[Shoot1st] I'd rather have a couple fancy guns on me than a Glock in every room..... unles...

Shoot1st — 8/30/2025 1:21:47 PM

I'd rather have a couple fancy guns on me than a Glock in every room.....

unless of course we get the Zombie apocalypse......then Glock it is.

I don't use plastic since I've seen case head separations send plastic airborne.

Not a fan of the clit type safe on these newer plastic sidearms.

M&P does have a skeletonized frame that helps and can be had with a safety.

my "church" gun is Kahr k40 or k9 but even when chambered the trigger is long double action.

And they are stainless and won't splode with hot ammo.

EDC is 7 round Ruger gp100. 1st 2 rounds are 125 HP. next 5 are heavy penetrators. Two speed strips and one speed loader in pocket.

Danger zone is 1911 w/ cz75 back up.

Travel weapon in car as one might have to get through a car door....is 4" .44 redhawk.

Around the house Mossberg 590 stuffed with buck.

After that....match grade 5.56, then 308 then 25/06 for those hard to reach places.

Long guns must be dimes at 100, eggs at 300, softballs at 500, basketballs after that.

I think of them as nasty ass golf clubs that have use at different ranges for different purposes.

Shootie

[FJB] I think I'd rather have a Glock in every room over one fancy gun locked up. lol

FJB — 8/30/2025 12:01:27 PM

[Maple MAGA ] Top 5 most expensive handguns Cabot Guns Big Bang Pistol Set - $4.5 million The...

Maple MAGA — 8/30/2025 11:12:03 AM

Top 5 most expensive handguns

Cabot Guns Big Bang Pistol Set - $4.5 million

The Cabot Guns Big Bang Pistol Set is a pair of matching handguns that were crafted from a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite. These pistols are made from the Gibeon meteorite, which is estimated to have crashed to Earth in Namibia over 30,000 years ago. This unique set was sold at auction in 2019 for a record-breaking $4.5 million.

The Korth Revolver - $3,500 to $20,000

The Korth Revolver is a German-made handgun that is known for its precision and quality. It is available in a range of calibers,finishes, and configurations with prices ranging from $3,500 to $20,000, depending on the model and features. The Korth revolver is prized by collectors and competitive shooters alike for its exceptional accuracy and reliability.

FK BRNO Field Pistol - $7,500-$11,901

The FK BRNO Field Pistol is a proprietary handgun based on the CZ75. Designed to perform out to 110 yards with terminal effectiveness on targets weighing up to 330 lbs while remaining controllable. Initially, this handgun cost $11,901 with the price stabilizing at $7,500.

Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade - $5,913-$6,016

The Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade is a custom-made handgun that is designed for reliability and effectiveness. It features a full length frame and a 4 inch barrel. The Tactical Supergrade is available in both .45 ACP and 9mm. Made from the highest-quality materials and hand-fitted, this pistols is one of the most expensive semi custom 1911s on the market. It is priced at $5,913 or $6,016 depending on your caliber choice.

SIG Sauer P210 - $2,000 to $10,000

The SIG Sauer P210 is a Swiss-made handgun that is known for its accuracy and reliability. It has been used by military and law enforcement agencies around the world and is prized by collectors for its craftsmanship and historical significance. The P210 is available in a range of models and finishes, with prices ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.

[Black Blade] Millions Of Americans Are Buying Guns To Prepare For Political Violence! youtu...

Black Blade — 5/17/2025 3:48:47 PM

Millions Of Americans Are Buying Guns To Prepare For Political Violence!

youtu.be

Gun sales in America have exploded—and not just among the usual buyers. In this video, we explore why millions of new gun owners—urban moms, immigrants, minorities, and even lifelong Democrats—are flooding gun stores out of fear of political violence and social unrest. Since 2020, over 22 million first-time buyers have entered the scene, citing self-defense, racial tensions, and a collapsing trust in institutions as driving forces. From pink Glocks on TikTok to church security teams, this isn’t just a trend—it’s a seismic cultural shift.

[nicewatch] Machine Gun With Longer Reach Sought By U.S. Army twz.com [graphic]

nicewatch — 3/13/2025 11:07:34 PM

Machine Gun With Longer Reach Sought By U.S. Army

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[Shoot1st] It drives a very small car... or group of very small cars.... a bit over 3000 m...

Shoot1st — 2/15/2025 9:46:26 AM

It drives a very small car... or group of very small cars....

a bit over 3000 mph.

Shootie

[heraclitus] Obviously a left-handed flux capacitor bolt carrier grouper.

heraclitus — 2/15/2025 4:14:25 AM

[nicewatch] A hint to libs, it doesn't rhyme with or have anything to do with Mayor Pete But...

nicewatch — 2/15/2025 3:12:39 AM

A hint to libs, it doesn't rhyme with or have anything to do with Mayor Pete Buttplug, formerly of South Bend, Indiana.

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d[-_-]b — 2/15/2025 2:55:02 AM

[nicewatch] Fifth Circuit Declares Federal Age Limits on Adult Gun Ownership Unconstitutiona...

nicewatch — 1/31/2025 12:25:01 PM

Fifth Circuit Declares Federal Age Limits on Adult Gun Ownership Unconstitutional

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[FJB] Poland Makes Firearms Training Mandatory for Primary School Students [graphic]

FJB — 12/17/2024 11:26:34 AM

Poland Makes Firearms Training Mandatory for Primary School Students

[Maple MAGA ] Made in Japan... Winchester Model 1892 Deluxe Trapper Takedown Case Hardened ...

Maple MAGA — 12/2/2024 10:55:41 AM

Made in Japan...

Winchester Model 1892 Deluxe Trapper Takedown Case Hardened

[nicewatch] Federal Judge Says Illinois Gun and Magazine Ban Violates Second Amendment bear...

nicewatch — 11/11/2024 11:41:12 AM

Federal Judge Says Illinois Gun and Magazine Ban Violates Second Amendment

bearingarms.com

[Selectric II] 10 Million Hunters and Gun Owners Not Registered to Vote americanhunter.org ...

Selectric II — 11/2/2024 7:56:18 AM

10 Million Hunters and Gun Owners Not Registered to Vote

americanhunter.org

Please vote this Tuesday, Nov. 5, and pass the word to others -- as if your rights depend on it... Because they do!

Many states allow same-day registration:

thehill.com

From that piece:
"... Twenty states and the District of Columbia allow voters to register on Election Day.

In most cases, in-person registration is the only applicable method. However, in Hawaii and Vermont, residents are also able to register online on Nov. 5 before heading to the polls.

In Maine, same-day registration is only available online: the last day to register by mail or in person was Oct. 15.

Below is a list of states that allow in-person, same-day voter registration:

California
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Maryland
Michigan
Mississippi
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming

What you need to bring to register may vary slightly by state.

You’ll need your driver’s license, a state ID card or your Social Security card in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland and Washington. An ID showing your current address is enough in Iowa, but if the address is no longer accurate, you’ll need to bring another document to serve as proof of residence. Mississippi requires only a photo ID, while Nevada will only accept a valid state driver’s license or ID card.

In Wyoming, you’ll need a photo ID to register, or at least two other documents that “constitute proof of [your] identity.”

Other states are more broad about what proof of residence is acceptable. In Connecticut, you’ll need a copy of a valid photo ID, like your driver’s license or a state ID, or a copy of a current bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or a government document with your name and address. States with similar lists of acceptable proof of residence guidelines include Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, Vermont, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Some states require two forms of identification. In Idaho, you need a photo ID and proof of residence. An applicable photo ID could include not only your driver’s license and state ID, but your passport, a federal ID, a tribal ID card or a concealed weapons license issued by a county sheriff. Your proof of residence could be any of those identification cards or the aforementioned bills or documents with your address on them. Utah has similar requirements.

Illinois calls for two forms of identification, with at least one showing your current home address. While you need a photo ID to vote in Wisconsin, you don’t need one to register to vote. You do, however, need a proof of residence document.

In New Hampshire, you need to prove “your identity, age, citizenship, and domicile” to register. The state lists multiple forms of identification that can prove some or all of those requirements.

Many states use provisional votes when it comes to same-day voter registration. These ballots are not counted until your identity has been confirmed. Your vote will still count (if you are who you say you are), but may not be counted until after Election Day.

Be sure to check with your local elections official to ensure you have what you need to register to vote. It’s important to note that you may not be able to register to vote at your polling place. Instead, you may need to go to an office dedicated to handling these requests. You can find that information from your state or county elections office."

[Selectric II] Please, vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5. And, remind your friends and family to vote. Ma...

Selectric II — 10/28/2024 6:31:26 PM

Please, vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
And, remind your friends and family to vote.
Maybe offer them a ride to the polls; make it an event.

Future of SCOTUS and Second Amendment Rights on the 2024 Ballot

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[Selectric II] Vice President Harris, about that Glock you claim to own … [graphic] By La...

Selectric II — 10/21/2024 6:20:15 PM

Vice President Harris,
about that Glock you claim to own …

By Larry Keane. Oct 17, 2024
When it comes to most mainstream media journalists, you can't blame them for not knowing about firearms. They aren't, for the most part, "gun people."

On 60 Minutes, the CBS news program, Bill Whitaker demonstrated the latest frustrating example. He at least asked Vice President Kamala Harris what type of firearm she owned. It was a new and quickly forgotten revelation when she first revealed she was a gun owner in 2019 but has resurfaced recently after she repeated it during the ABC News presidential debate and then told Oprah Winfrey that she'd shoot an intruder if one were to ever break into her home.

The vice president said she owned a Glock and that, yes, she had been to a shooting range. However, that was the extent of it. Whitaker moved along.

The vice president should answer a few more questions. Keep in mind, the vice president is a California resident, a state with arguably the strictest gun control laws in the country.

From all appearances, the vice president has a serious case of "Gun control for thee. Not for me." .....
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[Thomas M.] Kamala says she owns a Glock. California law classifies ALL Glocks as "unsafe h...

Thomas M. — 10/8/2024 7:27:30 PM

Kamala says she owns a Glock.

California law classifies ALL Glocks as "unsafe handguns" because they do not have a compliant chamber load indicator, lack a magazine disconnect mechanism, and lacked microstamping.

The only reason we can still buy Gen 3s is because they are grandfathered in, but they are still "unsafe handguns". We can't buy more modern Glocks new in gun stores (just secondhand from exempt cops, or from those who moved here with them from other states).

I'd also like to know when she bought this Glock.

Was it after 2007, when roster requirements prevented Gens 4 and later 5 from being sold here to regular citizens?

Or was it before 2007, when Kamala as DA supported a ban on handguns in San Francisco?

x.com

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CBS: “What kind of gun do you own?”

Kamala: “I have a Glock”

CBS: “Have you ever fired it?”

Kamala: “Yes. Of course. Ha Ha Ha.” pic.twitter.com/lBauzgII5S
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 8, 2024

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Tom

[Selectric II] If guns are America's Greatest Legacy, as this thread title states, why are so m...

Selectric II — 9/29/2024 9:59:15 AM

If guns are America's Greatest Legacy, as this thread title states, why are so many gun owners not even registered to vote, let alone those who are registered but don't actually vote -- especially in swing states (see below) where their vote matters most?

If you aren't already, please get registered, and vote.

And importantly, make sure your family and friends get themselves registered and vote, too. Offer them a shared ride to the polls, and make an event of it.

As if America's legacy depends on it, because it does!

It's not hard or time consuming!!

You don't even have to vote every office or question on the ballot if you don't want to -- but vote for candidates in the offices and ballot questions that are important to you. Please.

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10 Million Hunters and Gun Owners Not Registered to Vote
by Guy Sagi
posted on August 21, 2024

Recently released data from Vote4America indicates 10 million hunters and gun owners in the United States are not registered to vote. The figures, according to a New York Post article, “…show that if Republicans don’t address political apathy among their gun-owning base in key swing states, they’ll have far fewer voters in their arsenal to score victories this November.”

States with the most sportsmen not yet registered to vote in the upcoming Presidential election include Pennsylvania, with 515,277 and roughly a half million each in Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin. The states with the fewest number of unregistered sportsmen and women are Arizona at 133,000, Nevada with 59,173 and Montana, 52,233.

Election Day falls during the height of hunting seasons in many states, but sportsmen who act fast can qualify to cast their ballots absentee when they can’t make it to the polls. The Vote4America website offers a number of convenient links to register, check registration and more. It’s free and using its resources doesn’t require enrolling in another mailing list. Agreeing to its “terms of service,” however, is.

Simply visit the Vote4America home page and enter your name and address. Date of birth, e-mail address and phone number are optional, a nice touch for those of us worried about privacy. When that information is submitted, users are automatically directed to their respective state’s voting services and links.

Vote4America doesn’t bill itself as having any party affiliation. The organization explains on its website that, “We are the many, who want to make America feel like home again. We are hunters, veterans, cops, moms, dads, friends and neighbors, who believe America would be better if the silent majority stood up against the insanity; and know that the most important thing we can do together is to participate in this election.”

For more information, visit vote4america.org.

americanhunter.org

[Selectric II] [X] Joe Biden tells Kamala she can not institute gun control by executive order...

Selectric II — 7/26/2024 9:26:59 PM

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Joe Biden tells Kamala she can not institute gun control by executive order. Kamala says yes I can. pic.twitter.com/prV9KJn5Ib
— Insurrection Barbie (@DefiyantlyFree) July 26, 2024

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[Selectric II] Google de-platforms Hickok45? [youtube video]

Selectric II — 7/16/2024 8:14:22 PM

[Selectric II] The Left never relents. What's he doing about the fentanyl public health crisis...

Selectric II — 6/26/2024 7:37:26 AM

The Left never relents.

What's he doing about the fentanyl public health crisis?

Surgeon general declares firearm violence in America a public health crisis
Murthy's public health advisory is the first document of its kind produced by the Surgeon General's Office
By Timothy H.J. Nerozzi Fox News
Published June 25, 2024 8:25am EDT

foxnews.com

[Black Blade] VICTORY! Today, Firearms Policy Coalition announced a major legal victory in i...

Black Blade — 6/14/2024 12:53:00 AM

VICTORY!

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition announced a major legal victory in its Mock v. Garland lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s “pistol brace” ban rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

In the decision, United States District Court Judge Reed O’Connor granted summary judgment in favor of FPC and its co-plaintiffs and issued a final judgment and order vacating the ATF’s rule.

The case and opinion can be found here.

[Black Blade] NRA Members Stockpile Ammo in Fear of 2024 Election Unrest, Survey Reveals by ...

Black Blade — 6/1/2024 2:38:51 AM

NRA Members Stockpile Ammo in Fear of 2024 Election Unrest, Survey Reveals

by Jim H?ft May. 30, 2024 2:40 pm264 Comments

AmmunitionToGo.com conducted face-to-face surveys of NRA Annual Meeting attendees using survey software and iPads from May 17 to May 19, 2024

A recent survey conducted by AmmunitionToGo.com at the 2024 National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meetings in Dallas, Texas, reveals a striking trend: a majority of NRA members are gearing up for potential civil unrest surrounding the upcoming presidential election.

The survey, which included nearly 1,000 respondents, revealed growing concerns among NRA members about the legitimacy of the 2020 election and the nation’s future stability. More than half of those polled were 50 years old or older.

Survey Highlights:

Election Legitimacy Doubts: A vast majority, around 84%, do not recognize Joe Biden as the legitimate president from the 2020 elections. This sentiment is consistent across all age groups surveyed.
Anticipation of Unrest: Approximately 75% foresee potential civil unrest related to the 2024 election outcomes, with about one-third fearing an imminent civil war in the next decade.
Ammunition Stockpiling: 70% of surveyed members indicate they will be stocking up on ammunition ahead of the 2024 elections.
Voting Intentions: 78% of NRA members plan to vote a straight Republican ticket in the upcoming election, with gun rights being a significant, though not the primary, concern.

Image courtesy of AmmunitionToGo.com

An overwhelming 97% of survey respondents believe the Second Amendment was, in part, enshrined in the United States Constitution as a defensive mechanism against a tyrannical government. This belief underscores the deep-rooted conviction among NRA members about the fundamental purpose of their gun rights.

When it comes to what threatens the Second Amendment, NRA membership is split. That said, the concept of a gun owner database appears the most concerning to members among the more commonly discussed threats. Red flag laws and a renewed assault weapons ban follow. Currently, federal law prohibits a universal, national gun registry or database through the Brady Act.

Image courtesy of AmmunitionToGo.com

The survey also suggests NRA members are more politically active than the average American, with 6 out of 10 surveyed members having contacted lawmakers about gun rights issues. This proactive approach to advocacy demonstrates the commitment of NRA members to protecting their Second Amendment rights.

Additional Insights on Gun Ownership and Rights:

Gun Safety Measures: The survey revealed that a majority (55%) support mandatory safety courses for gun owners, and nearly half (45%) favor mental health screenings prior to firearm purchases.
Minority Rights: Less than a quarter (22%) believe that transgender individuals who have undergone gender reassignment surgery should be stripped of their firearm rights. 29% of respondents aged 18-30 believe that individuals who have undergone gender-reassignment surgery should have their firearms confiscated.

Image courtesy of AmmunitionToGo.com

Despite media reports of internal challenges within the NRA, 75% of respondents trust the organization to advocate for Second Amendment rights. However, 87% feel the NRA could do more, pointing to the high-profile case of Kyle Rittenhouse as an example of where they believe stronger advocacy was needed.

[Black Blade] CDC suppresses data on self-defense gun use after private meeting with GUN CONTR...

Black Blade — 4/23/2024 11:05:37 PM

CDC suppresses data on self-defense gun use after private meeting with GUN CONTROL advocates

04/23/2024 // Ava Grace // 760 Views

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reportedly removed figures for self-defense gun use following a private meeting with gun control advocates.

According to Law Enforcement Today (LET), the public health agency's purview "encompasses the study of factors contributing to injury and mortality, including incidents involving firearms." It added: "Over the years, the agency has commissioned research aimed at shedding light on various aspects of gun violence, seeking to inform prevention strategies and public health interventions."

But recent revelations have disclosed the CDC's deliberate deliberate suppression of data concerning defensive gun use (DGU), in turn raising concerns about transparency and the potential politicization of research. This suppression was brought to light through correspondence obtained by means of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, which uncovered a lobbying effort aimed at influencing the public health agency's messaging on DGU.

According to the correspondences, the CDC commissioned the National Academy of Medicine and the National Research Council for several studies on the matter. While the resulting papers acknowledged DGUs as a "common occurrence," the CDC notably opted to omit references to DGU statistics from its public materials. This move drew scrutiny after evidence of pressure from gun-control advocates to diminish or remove mentions of DGUs emerged.

Notable gun control advocates were involved in this effort to suppress the CDC. They were supported by introductions from the White House and from the office of Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL). Some of the advocates were as follows:

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Mark Bryant, co-founder of the Gun Violence Archive (GVA)
Devin Hughes, founder and president of GVPedia
Po Murray, founder and chairwoman of the Newtown Action Alliance

With Murray facilitating discussions, the gun control advocates engaged with top CDC officials to challenge the depiction of studies estimating DGUs, ranging from 60,000 to 2.5 million occurrences annually in the United States. (Related: State of Washington Democrats propose “overreaching” bill prohibiting self-defense weapons in public areas such as bus stops.)

CDC yields to censorship demands despite second thoughts on GDU numbers
Bryant, among the vocal attendees firmly criticized the 2.5 million figure. The GVA co-founder staunchly advocated for its removal.

"That statistic needs to be killed, buried, dug up, killed again and buried again," Bryant bluntly stated in an email to CDC officials following their meeting. "It is highly misleading, used out of context and holds zero value even as an outlier in honest discussions surrounding DGUs."

Despite its initial hesitation and an acknowledgement of varied estimates regarding DGUs, CDC officials ultimately agreed to remove references to DGUs from its publications. According to LET, the CDC's compliance with external pressure underscores the delicate balance between scientific inquiry and ideological influence. "By prioritizing political ideals over academic rigor, the agency risks compromising its reputation as an evidence-based research institution and eroding public trust in its findings," the police-owned media outlet reported.

Gary Kleck, a professor emeritus of criminology at Florida State University, denounced the CDC's decision to remove DGU figures from its publications. His research on DGU that spans decades has consistently demonstrated a minimum of 760,000 annual incidents.

"CDC is just aligning itself with the gun control advocacy groups," Kleck emphasized. "It's just saying, 'We are their tool, and we will do their bidding.' And that's not what a government agency should do."

[Thomas M.] The “experts” at ATF can’t disassemble firearms nor can they assemble the firear...

Thomas M. — 3/4/2024 12:48:11 PM

The “experts” at ATF can’t disassemble firearms nor can they assemble the firearm they’re arguing is so easy to make.

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WATCH: Chris Bort—the acting chief of the ATF's Firearms Ammunition Technology Division—struggled at disassembling a Glock style handgun during a made-for-tv scaremongering interview with Steven Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms on CBS News. pic.twitter.com/rzcZ0lFGmB
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) March 4, 2024

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Tom

[garrettjax] 1/30/24 - Federal Judge Benitez declares CA ammo law unconstitutional for about ...

garrettjax — 1/31/2024 4:29:51 PM

1/30/24 - Federal Judge Benitez declares CA ammo law unconstitutional for about the 12th time...

[Black Blade] Did Loosening Gun Control Cause A Nationwide Drop In Homicides? [graphic] Acc...

Black Blade — 1/9/2024 12:57:21 PM

Did Loosening Gun Control Cause A Nationwide Drop In Homicides?

According to a recent study, the homicide rate in the United States plummeted in 2023. The drop was so drastic in fact, the study's author was quoted saying that this is likely one of the fastest declines in homicides ever recorded.

But is there a reason for the decline? We think so. It's possible that the removal of gun control may have played a critical role in this decline.

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[d[-_-]b] I've used these controlled fracturing copper bullets from Lehigh Defense in my...

d[-_-]b — 12/28/2023 2:12:18 AM

I've used these controlled fracturing copper bullets from Lehigh Defense in my .300 blackout at subsonic speeds to enable using my suppressor on my property to take deer quietly. They have precut petals and a .17 caliber bullet in the center to aid in expansion. They break into five pieces on impact sometimes make it out the other side but generally I find them in the hide in the off side.

I searched Lehigh's website for them but it looks like they may have been discontinued after they got bought out in 2021.

[FJB] Is copper the new lead for Ammo.

FJB — 12/27/2023 4:23:27 PM

[FJB] Liberty Safe Scandal: Parent Company Exposed as Major Donor to Gun-Control Democ...

FJB — 9/11/2023 1:27:38 AM

Liberty Safe Scandal: Parent Company Exposed as Major Donor to Gun-Control Democrats – Report

[FJB] [X] New Mexico has reciprocity with other states Re concealed carry. Someone ...

FJB — 9/9/2023 8:01:07 PM

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New Mexico has reciprocity with other states Re concealed carry.

Someone with CCW. from Texas could challenge the unlawful ban. If arrested in New Mexico, Texas rangers could indict the New Mexico police for kidnapping.

Republicans don’t have the WILL TO POWER do this. pic.twitter.com/nM8h2WNnGJ
— Cernovich (@Cernovich) September 9, 2023

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[FJB] Hell yeah, sell 1 and buy 5 more? Sign me up. [X] Hell yeah, sell 1 and buy 5 ...

FJB — 8/25/2023 9:57:50 PM

Hell yeah, sell 1 and buy 5 more? Sign me up.

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Hell yeah, sell 1 and buy 5 more? Sign me up.
— FeelinFroggy (@FeelFroggyLeap) August 25, 2023

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[FJB] 48 Consecutive Months of One Million+ Gun Sales

FJB — 8/2/2023 8:00:53 PM

[FJB] Fifth Circuit Three-Judge Panel Finds ATF Pistol Brace Rule Likely ‘Unlawful’

FJB — 8/2/2023 8:00:22 PM

[Black Blade] It Begins: 20 Heavily Armed IRS and ATF Agents Raid Great Falls Gun Store, Seize...

Black Blade — 6/19/2023 4:01:11 AM

It Begins: 20 Heavily Armed IRS and ATF Agents Raid Great Falls Gun Store, Seize Firearm Purchase Records

by Jim Hoft Jun. 16, 2023 10:11 pm

Tom Van Hoose, the owner of Highwood Creek Outfitters (MTN News) In an unprecedented move, twenty armed Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agents carried out a raid on a gun store in Great Falls, Montana, seizing all Form 4473 – documents that record buyer’s information during firearms transactions.

Tom Van Hoose, owner of Highwood Creek Outfitters, alleges that he has been under constant surveillance by state and federal agencies for over two years, KRTV reported.

On Wednesday, the gun shop owner reported an unexpected visit from 20 heavily armed IRS and ATF agents at his store.

The agents reportedly arrived at the shop early in the morning, as Van Hoose was opening for the day.

“We have now confirmed that both the IRS and the ATF were at Highwood Creek Outfitters in Great Falls around 7 am this morning. Both the IRS and ATF would not say why they were there,” KMON Radio reported.

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“A spokeswoman for the IRS would only say they were there on official IRS business. The ATF says it was providing assistance to the IRS. We attempted to enter the store today and were stopped by agents at the door who would only say that the gun store is closed and will reopen tomorrow,” the news outlet added.

According to Hoose, the federal scrutiny began two years ago and has involved various agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and now, the Internal Revenue Service.

“They must think we’re making a fortune in the gun business to investigate us like this, assuming we’re hiding thousands, hundreds of thousands, even millions of dollars. However, anyone familiar with gun business profit margins would know that’s not the case,” Van Hoose told MTN News.

Van Hoose claims that he was simply told his business had been reported, although he remains in the dark about who reported it or why. He believes the whole episode was politically motivated.

“I can only assume that it’s because of the style of weapons that we have and the press that’s so against them,” said Van Hoose. “The current administration seems to be hell bent on getting those guns out of the hands of average Americans.”

The day’s operations were disrupted, leading to a significant loss of revenue.

“I had about 30 minutes to operate, making just a single $16 sale,” Hoose said.

Highwood Creek Outfitters is America’s largest online firearms and accessories mall, according to its website. The store is known for selling what Van Hoose calls “fun guns,” including AR-15’s and AK-47s.

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The Great Falls Police Department confirmed it was informed about the investigation and provided security, according to KRTV.

Although the Montana Department of Justice claimed no involvement in the incident, an IRS spokesperson confirmed their presence at Highwood Creek Outfitters but refrained from providing further details.

The recent incident has attracted political attention, with Congressman Matt Rosendale expressing his concern over the IRS and ATF’s actions, interpreting them as another example of the Biden regime’s weaponization of federal agencies against hardworking Americans.

“I’m incredibly disturbed by initial reports that the IRS and ATF closed Highwood Creek Outfitters without any warning today,” said Rep Rosendale in a statement.

“This is yet another example of the Biden Administration weaponizing federal agencies to target and harass hardworking Americans. We cannot allow Biden to continue expanding these agencies to infringe on our liberties,” he added.

On Friday afternoon, the congressman announced he sent a letter to ATF Director Steven Dettelbach and IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, asking for answers.

“The weaponization of our government must be STOPPED, which is why I sent a letter to ATF Director Dettelbach and IRS Commissioner Werfel demanding answers about this outrageous attack and have used every tool available to me to remove funding for the 87,000 additional IRS agents!” Rep. Rosendale said.

Read the full letter here.

Rep. Matt Rosendale joined Chris Salcedo to discuss the incident.

“Here’s what they took out. IRS – financial records, accounting, making sure what transactions were taking place. No, they took all of the 4473 forms. The 4473 forms are what everyone fills out when they go to purchase a firearm,” said Rosendale.

“And it’s just a big disclosure to make sure that you don’t have a criminal background or other reasons where you should not be purchasing a firearm. So the IRS took every single one of the 4473s that Tom Van Hoose had in his possession there at Highwood Creek Outfitters,” he added.

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Rep. Rosendale tweeted a photo of himself with Hoose, who confirmed that all 4473 forms were confiscated by federal agents.

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[Saulamanca] Rep. Clyde Explains How McCarthy “Disenfranchised” House Members, Enabling Unipa...

Saulamanca — 6/2/2023 12:57:19 PM

Rep. Clyde Explains How McCarthy “Disenfranchised” House Members, Enabling Uniparty

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Rep. Clyde: GOP Prioritized Keeping House Members In Line Over Protecting Americans’ Wellbeing
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[Saulamanca] BREAKING: @Rep_Clyde says Republican leadership threatened to BLOCK his repeal ...

Saulamanca — 6/2/2023 12:53:56 PM

BREAKING: @Rep_Clyde says Republican leadership threatened to BLOCK his repeal of the ATF’s unconstitutional "pistol brace" ban if he didn't vote for the rule on the Biden-McCarthy-Massie debt deal.

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BREAKING: @Rep_Clyde says Republican leadership threatened to BLOCK his repeal of the ATF’s unconstitutional "pistol brace" ban if he didn't vote for the rule on the Biden-McCarthy-Massie debt deal. pic.twitter.com/4gnt1l4oFv
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[Black Blade] Biden Wants to Ignore Science to Push Traditional Ammunition Ban Ammoland Inc....

Black Blade — 5/20/2023 4:44:02 AM

Biden Wants to Ignore Science to Push Traditional Ammunition Ban

Ammoland Inc. Posted on May 18, 2023 by Jim Grant
By Larry Keane

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The Biden administration, which pledged to “follow the science,” has had a change of heart. Science no longer matters when it comes to their plans to ban traditional lead ammunition and fishing tackle on federal lands.

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing to discuss Rep. Rob Wittman’s (R-Va.) H.R. 615, Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act. The NSSF-supported legislation would require the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to provide site-specific peer-reviewed scientific data that demonstrates traditional lead ammunition or fishing tackle is causing detrimental wildlife population impacts before prohibiting their use by hunters and anglers. This matters because the fundamental principle undergirding the science of wildlife management is that you manage populations.

The legislation is in response to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) pulling its own bait-and-switch that put hunters and anglers in a bind last year. USFWS published its rule after a “sue-and-settle” scheme where the antihunting group Center For Biological Diversity sued USFWS to end the use of traditional ammunition on federal lands and USFWS immediately entered into a settlement agreement. USFWS opened or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities at 18 National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) but prohibited the use of traditional lead ammunition and fishing tackle in a phased-in approach. The USFWS, according to their press release announcing the plan, indicated that this measure is based on the best scientific data available; however, no data indicates that traditional ammunition is causing population declines of any wildlife species at any of the refuges.

The Department of the Interior’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks testified before the committee and essentially said, “We don’t need scientific studies. Trust us.”

That’s going to be a problem.

‘Trust me.’ No Thanks

“I think we ought to make sure that decisions are made based on sound science,” explained Rep. Wittman of his bill. “Where there is a relationship between the use of lead, whether it’s ammunition or for fishing sinkers or for that matter lures… to just carte-blanche say that we’re going to allow agencies to ban lead across the spectrum just doesn’t make good sense.

“This bill allows us to make sure that there are the necessary science-based guardrails on how these decisions are made,” Rep. Wittman added.

Lawmakers had reasons to doubt the Biden administration on the “trust us” approach to banning traditional lead ammunition. First and foremost is the administration’s myopic focus on gun control. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Ala.) questioned the motives behind the administration’s insistence on banning traditional lead ammunition. Alternative ammunition is more expensive and less available. The increased costs would limit availability to gun owners that are hunters and non-hunters who might shoot recreationally on federal lands.

“Trust me. I’m from the government. You can trust me. That is such BS,” Rep. Carl said. “I’m smart enough to know if you’re going to control guns – you cannot control guns. You cannot mandate guns, but what you can mandate is the ammo. And that’s what this lead bill is after. I’m sorry. That’s my personal feeling… if you can control the lead that goes in those bullets, you get it overpriced where the average person can’t afford it, that will be the ultimate case right there.”

Deputy Assistant Secretary Stricker bristled at the requirement of Rep. Wittman’s bill that scientific data and cooperation with state fish and wildlife agencies should drive the decision at each site where the federal government wants to ban traditional ammunition and fishing tackle. Instead, he believes that USFWS should be applied to broadly existing studies across the entirety of the United States. In his estimation, what is happening in Alaska with wildlife is the same as what is happening in Southern California, or Florida for that matter.

“But at the end of the day there’s a national interest in these conservation lands even if they are located within a state or straddle a couple of states that we need to be cognizant of and that the Fish & Wildlife Service has a responsibility to steward those lands,” Deputy Assistant Secretary Stricker said. “Partnering with the states is one thing. Having to ask them for permission is quite another.”

Show Me the Science

Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) pressed Deputy Assistant Secretary Strickler on his abdication of science to push the Biden administration’s attack on hunters and anglers.

“It seems you’re saying data and science to be a bad thing…” Rep. LaMalfa said in his questions. “Why shouldn’t the government, in this case, have to gain proof like are the lead levels actually affecting the wildlife we’re talking about in these units? Why shouldn’t government have to show through data that there’s an effect before it jumps in with a policy action?”

Deputy Assistant Secretary Strickler attempted to justify the “no studies needed” approach by explaining that loons feeding behavior in Maine is the same as in Michigan. That ignores, however, that loons are not native to Virginia, Florida or Arizona. Banning traditional ammunition to protect loons in states where they don’t exist isn’t sound science.

“By that measure, we would ban things that have not reached a level of action across the board if they’ve done it somewhere else,” Rep. LaMalfa explained. “If you had a fuel spill somewhere that greatly affected a body of water, if there’s a potential of a fuel spill near a different body of water than there, then it’s like we should ban all fuel. That’s the same kind of logic.”

Deputy Assistant Secretary Strickler disagreed, of course.

“Should we ban all lead shot? Ban all lead tackle?” Rep. LaMalfa asked. “That’s certainly not the policy of the Department of the Interior to ban all lead shot and tackle,” Deputy Assistant Secretary Strickler responded. “It’s effectively doing so,” Rep. LaMalfa said to end the exchange.

Conservation Impacts

Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) wanted to know the potential impacts such a ban might have on wildlife conservation. Firearm and ammunition manufacturers have paid over $16 billion, or $25 billion when adjusted for inflation, in Pittman-Robertson excise taxes to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund since 1937. That’s benefited all Americans with abundant wildlife and habitat restoration along with access to public lands for hunters, anglers and other recreationists.

Rep. Westerman wanted to know what happens when the cost of ammunition goes up. Would hunters absorb those costs or quit hunting, and would Pittman-Robertson conservation funds suffer?

Todd Adkins, Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Vice President of Government Affairs, said he witnessed duck hunters abandon the field over the cost of increased alternative ammunition required for waterfowl hunting. It’s a pattern, he said, that would repeat itself.

“I believe because of the effects that any increase in cost will have on hunters and anglers – the financial backbone – we have to spend some time with that question and not just suggest that everything will remain static and everything’s going to be fine and the world won’t change,” Adkins said. “We know it will change if you increase costs.”

Adkins pointed out that Rep. Wittman’s legislation requiring site-specific scientific data in cooperation with state fish and wildlife agencies is the key to solving the impasse. That’s what NSSF has been saying all along. Let the science drive the decisions instead of pressures by anti-hunting groups to force through feel-good measures that will harm wildlife conservation in the long run.

“I called it in my testimony elegant simplicity,” Adkins said of the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act. “This was carefully crafted to address the principal problem of the approach taken by many of the agencies right now. Very straightforward, very simple to ask that the science we’re going to utilize to kick hunters and anglers off the landscape is actually directly tied to the unit under consideration.”

[Shoot1st] Um....not too sure about that... no recoil on shotgun on ground.... Shootie

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Don't do this.

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[Black Blade] Standard Capacity Magazines .......................................................

Black Blade — 4/26/2023 10:33:03 AM

Standard Capacity Magazines .............................................................

Always keep a few pouches with loaded magazines at the ready. Besides, fewer reloads makes it easier for range use.

[Black Blade] Judge Holds Standard Capacity Magazines are “Not in Common Use for Self Defense”...

Black Blade — 4/26/2023 10:30:41 AM

Judge Holds Standard Capacity Magazines are “Not in Common Use for Self Defense”

Ammoland Inc. Posted on April 25, 2023 by Dean Weingarten

A great magazine for everything from concealed carry to home defense, is the 19x 19-round magazine.

In the case of Hanson v. District of Columbia, in the District Court of the District of Columbia, on April 20, 2023, federal Judge Rudolf Contreras issued an opinion holding standard capacity magazines which hold more than ten rounds of ammunition are not protected under the rights which the Second Amendment was written to protect. Judge Contreras acknowledges magazines that hold more than ten rounds are in common use in the United States of America. Judge Contreras acknowledges magazines that hold more than ten rounds are arms as defined by the words of the Second Amendment.

Judge Rudolf Contreras goes to great lengths to determine magazines that hold more than ten rounds are not included under the rights of the Second Amendment. The linguistic juggling to accomplish this difficult task is impressive, not to mention the stretching and twisting of logic. From the opinion:

“More importantly, Heller II recognized that whether LCMs are “in common use” is merely the beginning of the analysis. The full inquiry is “whether the prohibited weapons are ‘typically possessed . . . for lawful purposes.’” Heller II, 670 F.3d at 1260 (emphasis added) (quoting Heller, 554 U.S. at 625). On that critical question, Heller II expressed uncertainty: “based upon the record as it stands, we cannot be certain whether these weapons are commonly used or are useful specifically for self-defense[.]” Id. at 1261 (emphasis added). That is the question this Court must now resolve.”

The simple and straightforward understanding of whether magazines with a capacity of over ten rounds are typically in common use for lawful purposes is clear. There are tens or hundreds of millions of such magazines in the United States. If standard capacity magazines were typically possessed for unlawful purposes, the number of crimes committed using them would be astronomical. But crime with them is not astronomical. The mere fact of common possession equates to common use. Judge Contreras is working very hard to limit the term “common use” to only those uses specifically documented on the record for self-defense. From the opinion:
“The District disagrees; it argues that LCMs are not in common use for self-defense for two reasons. First, it claims that LCMs’ military characteristics make them a poor fit for self-defense and take them outside the scope of the Second Amendment. Second, the District claims that law-abiding individuals do not use LCMs for self-defense because incidents where a civilian actually expends more than ten bullets in self-defense are “vanishingly rare.” Defs.’ Opp’n at 18. The Court agrees with the District on both arguments.”

This is exactly the means-end type of argument that Bruen prohibits. The government is not allowed to decide whether a typical arm is useful for self-defense or not. If the arm is in common use for lawful purposes (not just self-defense), it is protected.

The other bizarre claim is arms that are useful for military purposes, such as those used by a militia, are not protected under the Second Amendment. All scholars agree the Second Amendment protects arms that are able to be used by a militia. The vast preponderance of scholarship is: one purpose of the Second Amendment is to preserve an armed population that could bring their arms to service in a militia when the need arises. Arguments that claim arms useful to a militia are explicitly excluded from protection by the Second Amendment are counterfactual to the text of the Amendment itself.

Judge Contreras may be working to clarify Bruen further by prompting the Supreme Court to note magazines holding more than ten rounds are obviously useful in militias for the common defense. It seems unlikely. Judge Contreras is Heller II as precedent in the DC circuit without considering it to be overridden by the Bruen decision.

Judge Contreras fails to mention the opinion of Judge Benitez in the Ninth Circuit. Judge Benetiz considers AR15 rifles to be excellent militia arms. Militias, under the Second Amendment, are to be drawn from an armed population. Progressive judges and scholars have, for decades, declared the Second Amendment only protects use of arms in a militia. Now they declare military uses of arms are not protected by the Second Amendment. Progressive (leftist) ideology is never hindered by logic or facts. Only the political goals of the moment are considered important. Power over others is the singular consistent goal of progressive ideology.

[Thomas M.] A sitting federal judge applied for a concealed carry permit in September. 7 mo...

Thomas M. — 4/18/2023 6:57:52 PM

A sitting federal judge applied for a concealed carry permit in September. 7 months later, it's still pending.

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[nicewatch] Own variations of both and definitely agree with your assessment. I remember dir...

nicewatch — 4/13/2023 1:20:18 AM

Own variations of both and definitely agree with your assessment. I remember dirt cheap SKS, although not under $100, am sure I saw them just wasn't paying as much attention to prices then, shame on me... certainly recall $200-300 prices for a long while and have a few of those.

One cool thing on the AR platform that I never really got into (and I guess some of the newer AK frames can as well) but there is now an entire cottage industry in modifying ARs to turn it into almost any type of firearm you want in multiple calibers, as I'm sure you know.

Initially in the 2000s I sort of laughed with my dad and some dealer buddies to watch out, everyone will SWAT-ize their AR15s. And that happened to a portion of the market. But also saw how some friends customized them into cheaper shooting calibers for marksman practice. And most interesting was visiting states where the AR15 is allowed for various types of hunting and people had customized for the caliber and style of firearm they wanted to hunt with. It clearly demonstrated the versatility of the platform and shows why it's been such a popular seller this century.

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[Black Blade] AK-47 vs. M16: Which Assault Rifle Is Better? .....................................

Black Blade — 4/5/2023 12:44:47 AM

AK-47 vs. M16: Which Assault Rifle Is Better? ..............................................................

Story by Peter Suciu • 10h ago

There are numerous debates that will likely never be resolved – Coke vs. Pepsi, rock vs. country – but when it comes to firearms, the debate goes deeper than mere opinion, especially when it is the AK-47 vs. M16. Both were developed during the Cold War, and while Soviet soldiers and Americans never actually met (fortunately) on the battlefield, the weapons have been used against one another in countless other conflicts.

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AK-47. Image Credit: Creative Commons.

AK-47© Provided by 1945
AK-47. Image Credit: Creative Commons.

AK-47© Provided by 1945

Iraqi airmen fire AK-47s during firing drills March 29, 2011. Members of the 447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron trained Iraqi security forces airmen ensuring weapons qualification and teaching defensive tactics, vehicle searches and other force protection measures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Unlike ongoing debates over whether a Glock is better than a SIG Sauer or if 9mm is superior to .45 APC, the assault weapon debate is one where soldiers have ample experience.

Tale of More Than Two Assault Rifles

When considering the two weapons, we must first focus solely on the military-used versions – not the various semi-automatic modern sporting rifle versions. However, the issue is still complicated by the fact that there have been numerous variations of each one.

Thus simply stating "the AK is better because of X," fails to address whether the conversation is actually about the AK-47 as it was developed and produced between 1948 and 1951, or is the AK-47 as it was improved in the early 1950s. Then there is the fact that while AK-47 is generally the nomenclature that is used, the modernized AKM was the most ubiquitous variant in service. Then there were the variations such as the AKS-47 and AKMS.

The M16 is as complicated, with the AR-15, M16A1, M16A2, M16A3, M16A4, XM16E1, M4 and even Mk12 being notable variants. Yikes.

AK-47 vs. M16 - Just the Basics

To strip it down to the basics, the debate should focus on generic issues. In this case, focus on the action, which is both similar and a little different.

The AK-47 is gas-operated and features a rotating bolt with a long-stroke gas piston. The M16 by comparison is also a gas-operated rifle and features a rotating bolt with direct impingement.

The cartridges are also similar yet just a tad different – the M-16 fires the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge while the AK-47 was chambered for the 7.62x39mm. Both feature iron sights, while the M16 has generally been considered to have the better range – 300 meters for the AK-47 compared to 460 meters for the M16.

The M16 had a higher rate of fire, 700-950 rpm compared to the 600 rpm of the AK-47, and most shooters – including those that have used the weapons in combat – have tended to agree that the M16 is the more accurate. A trade-off is that the accuracy and range don't equate to penetration. While both are deadly, the AK-47 may be the deadlier weapon when its bullets meet flesh.

Combat Worthy

Both weapons featured radical designs that were a departure from the firearms employed during the Second World War. The AK-47 was designed to be a simple, reliable weapon that could be manufactured quickly but also cheaply. As movies such as Lord of War noted, it is so simple a child could use it.

The M16 featured a far more refined design, and even though it was called out for looking too much a toy thanks to its lightweight materials including aluminum and fiberglass, it was rugged and it is about 30 percent lighter than the AK-47. However, the M16 requires greater maintenance and cleaning.

The AK-47 clearly wins out in terms of its simple construction but also the fact that it can be mistreated and still keep working. Clearly, it was designed for insurgents and revolutionaries in mind, while the M16 is pure capitalism for people who like nice things.

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Harrison Brewer, G4 Chief Movements Supervisor for the 335th Signal Command (Theater), fires an M16 rifle on a range at Fort Gordon, Georgia, March 8, 2019. Soldiers from the 335th Signal Command (Theater) headquarters completed warrior tasks and battle drills to include weapons qualification, grenade practice and roll over training during a four-day training designed to increase their warfighting abilities. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Leron Richards)

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U.S. Army Private 1st Class Andre Matthews fires an M16A4 rifle during the Squad Designated Marksman Course instructed by the New Jersey Army National Guard’s 254th Regiment on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 20, 2017. The course teaches the Squad Designated Marksman to directly support their squad with well-aimed shots at ranges slightly beyond the normal engagement distances for riflemen, up to 600 meters. The 254th Regiment is based out of the Regional Training Institute, National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, N.J. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)

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AK-47 vs. M16: Who Wins?

It is thus easy to see that while the U.S. military had acquired some eight million M16s as of 2003, there were approximately 75 million AK-47s produced during the Cold War. If numbers count as votes, then the AK wins hands down and why it truly was the "weapon of the 20th century."

Peter Suciu is a Michigan-based writer who has contributed to more than four dozen magazines, newspapers and websites. He regularly writes about military small arms, and is the author of several books on military headgear including A Gallery of Military Headdress, which is available on Amazon.com.

BLACK BLADE: As everyone knows, I have several firearms and I enjoy shooting both AKs and ARs. I do love the simplicity and ruggedness of the AK and the light softer shooting AR. Which is better? Good question. If over time and needing a weapon that doesn't necessarily requite a lot of TLC then the AK is my choice. If I want a light nice shooter then the AR is my choice. As for accuracy, I have about as good accuracy out of the AK as I do the AR platform rifles. Initially I got into the AK rifles because I could get dirt cheap ammo back in the day when the SKS rifles were selling for under a $100 and a 1000-rd case of 7.62x39 ammo sold for around $80. Still keep collecting AK rifles to my wife's dismay. But may add a AR should the opportunity arise for one I really want. Currently, adding foreign weapons now while we can because the import pipeline could literally end at any time.

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[FJB] FBI’s Secret Gun Control Scheme Corruption in the FBI is finally coming out. ...

FJB — 3/8/2023 1:58:07 PM

FBI’s Secret Gun Control Scheme
Corruption in the FBI is finally coming out.

Back in September, a form was discovered that allowed Americans to give up their own second amendment rights. These rights could not be resecured.

Breitbart reported:

The Washington Examiner reported new information Tuesday from a Gun Owners of America (GOA) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request showed the FBI “coordinated secretly with hospitals and medical centers to strip U.S. citizens of their rights to own, buy, or even use firearms.”

This news comes just months after a GOA FOIA revealed information about a form used by the FBI in an effort to secure forfeiture of Second Amendment rights.

On September 7, 2022, Breitbart News noted Ammoland.com warned of the FBI effort in 2019, after GOA discovered the “NICS Indices Self-Submission Form” in December 2019. The form gave Americans the opportunity to “voluntarily” give up their Second Amendment rights, allowing no means by which the forfeited rights could be resecured.

GOA responded to Ammoland’s warning by filing the FOIA and the Daily Caller subsequently observed that the FOIA request showed the FBI actually took the form to the homes of some Americans, presenting those Americans with the option of giving up their Second Amendment rights:

We now know that it wasn’t just going to the homes of some Americans.

A freedom of information request has exposed the FBI working with hospitals and medical centers to strip Americans of their second amendment rights.

Rep Andrew Clyde said, “These new revelations provide additional proof that the FBI has used deeply disturbing tactics to erode Americans’ Second Amendment freedoms.”

The Washington Examiner reported:

The FBI coordinated secretly with hospitals and medical centers to strip U.S. citizens of their rights to own, buy, or even use firearms, according to a trove of internal documents obtained by the Washington Examiner.

Behind closed doors and without congressional approval, the FBI has worked hand in hand with the Secret Service and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to strip over two dozen people of their gun rights with internal forms, records show. On the heels of this revelation by the Washington Examiner in December 2022, newly obtained documents and emails shed light on how the bureau apparently received a helping hand from medical facilities to waive gun rights from at least five people.

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However, the Gun Control Act of 1968, a federal law regulating firearms ownership, does not say a U.S. citizen may label themselves unfit to own guns and outlines that a person could be prohibited if they are “adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution.”

“These new revelations provide additional proof that the FBI has used deeply disturbing tactics to erode Americans’ Second Amendment freedoms,” Clyde told the Washington Examiner. “Make no mistake — the FBI is weaponizing NICS forms to advance the Left’s dangerous agenda of dismantling our Second Amendment liberties and disarming our nation. Congress must thoroughly investigate this troubling matter and hold all unelected, anti-gun bureaucrats involved accountable for forcing Americans to relinquish their constitutional right to keep and bear arms.”

Terrible!

[nicewatch] Nice! My dad had a few target pistols that looked like that. He was ahead of his...

nicewatch — 3/7/2023 10:55:45 PM

Nice! My dad had a few target pistols that looked like that. He was ahead of his time in collecting several categories of fine things including firearms.