POTD: Little Parker – Factory Game Scene Engraved 28 Gauge DH Grade

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Parker in the gauge everybody wants and almost nobody ordered. This is a DH grade 28 gauge, built in 1910 on the small 0 frame with 28 inch barrels. Parker built something like 242,000 guns over the life of the company. Well under 2,000 [&...

By Sam.S

Packing a Punch: A History of the M14

The M14 rifle holds a significant place in the history of American military firearms, serving as a bridge between the battle rifles of World War II and the US’ military’s modern assault rifles. Developed in the post-World War II era, the M14 was the standard-issue rifle for the U.S. m...

By Patrik O

POTD: Buy Your Own Sidearm – Japanese Hamada Type One

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Japanese pocket pistol that exists because of an import ban. This is a Hamada Type One in 7.65mm, developed in 1940. Japanese officers bought their own handguns. The service issued Nambus, but an officer was expected to arm himself, and wh...

By Sam.S

POTD: DWM 1900 American Eagle Luger with Ideal Holster

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have the first Luger sold to Americans, wearing an accessory that solved a problem Luger had not solved yet. This is a DWM Model 1900 American Eagle in 7.65mm Luger with an Ideal combination shoulder stock holster. The Model 1900 is the earliest ...

By Sam.S

Retail FFLs Are Dwindling: 5 Growth Strategies That Still Work

Retail FFL numbers are falling while direct-to-home shipping and online marketplaces rise. These five growth strategies — local search, NFA authority, used-gun digitization, transfer revenue, and rule-change positioning — still work for dealers who execute.

By Gary Stone
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