Federal Review Finds No Evidence That Microstamping Is Reliable

NIST’s review of firearm microstamping research found significant disagreement over whether the technology can reliably produce repeatable, legible markings. The findings arrive as California moves toward a conditional 2028 mandate for semiautomatic pistols.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

DOJ Sets Start for Federal Firearm Rights Restoration Program

A grant removes only the federal disability covered by the application. It does not cancel an independent state or tribal prohibition, and it does not excuse firearm possession before relief is granted. DOJ says successful applicants will receive a decision letter, the FBI will update NICS, and t...

By Josh C •

Military Clears SIG M17 and M18, but P320 Safety Questions Remain

The military says its M17 and M18 pistols are safe and reliable after nearly 114,000 M18s were inspected. The findings strongly support the military sidearms, but differences between the M17/M18 and civilian P320 configurations leave broader safety questions unresolved.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

POTD: Underground Tactics - The Polish SGM's Bent Barrel

I visited the Military Museum  in Wrocław, Poland, and came home with some interesting additions to my photo album and for TFB’s Photo Of The Day. My Polish is a bit weak, but if my findings are correct, we’re looking at a Polish wz 43, which was a licensed production version of...

By Eric B •

PEW Science Tests the OCL Infinity 556K

The rear of the Infinity 556K accepts common HUB-pattern mounts, but PEW Science specifically cautions against assuming that every compatible muzzle device will preserve the measured behavior. A device that reflects too much blast into the first expansion chamber can increase effective back press...

By Josh C •

M18 Recoilless Rifle: New Concept in Infantry Firepower

During the morning of March 24, 1945, more than 9,000 men of the US 17th Airborne Division landed behind German lines on the east side of the Rhine. While the Wehrmacht was in deep trouble, many of their units remained effective, and any available Panzers could pose a significant threat to the fr...

By Tom Laemlein •
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