Footsteps of Giants
The generation of instructors bridging the gap from the early days of firearms training to now are slowly stepping away from the game. Read the original story: Footsteps of Giants
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Angled Spade Launches Fulcrum, Fulcrum-Ti, and Lotus Suppressors
The standard Fulcrum is made from Inconel 718. It measures 6.02 inches long and 1.6 inches in diameter, with a listed suppressor-only weight of 14 ounces. Angled Spade rates it for full-automatic fire and says it is optimized for 5.56 NATO while supporting projectiles up to 6mm. The company'...
Los Angeles Made Gun Owners Wait Years for Carry Permits. DOJ’s Deal Would Add Court Enforcement
Los Angeles County made some gun owners wait years for action on their carry permits. A proposed DOJ settlement would impose four years of public reporting, federal verification, and court enforcement—but only after a federal judge approves it.
Front Line Friday #28: Field Training Programs
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week's editorial is on what separates field training programs that produce street-ready officers from those that produce paper compliance. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going every week.
New Zealand Arms Bill Passes Third Reading
The bill says most of the replacement law is intended to commence on September 23, 2026, with the complete package phased in by February 23, 2028. Those dates explain why different provisions may change at different times. They do not eliminate Royal Assent or the need for supporting regulations ...
Silencer Shop Puts ATF on Notice: No-Form-4 Suppressor Transfers Set for Midnight
Silencer Shop has notified DOJ and ATF that it plans to transfer suppressors to Brandon Herrera and Wes Virdell without Form 4s, advance ATF approval, or NFA registration when a federal injunction takes effect.
Flying with Guns: Episode 66 – Southwest from Las Vegas to New Orleans
Episode 66 was filmed August 6th, flying Southwest from Las Vegas to New Orleans. Overweight bag, another fee I saw coming, and back on schedule after a month off the road. Check-In at LAS Declared firearms. Agent confirmed locked and unloaded right away. Condition 1 case inside my big piece of l...
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...
Incomplete Garland Tommy Gun FOIA Response Leaves Basic Questions Unanswered
The FBI has finally confirmed that Christopher Wray’s “Tommy Gun” gift to Merrick Garland was a $268.16 replica. The 21-page FOIA response answers whether the gun was real but sheds little light on how it reached DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Front Line Friday #27: Less-Lethal Tools and When They Actually Work
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial, and the topic is less-lethal tools: Taser, OC spray, baton, and beanbag, and the gap between how they perform on the training mat and how they perform on a wet sidewalk at 2 a.m. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencer...