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Christensen Arms Releases New Steel-Barreled Lightweight Rifle

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248 Shooter
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Continuing the strong tradition of excellence in design and performance, Christensen Arms is proud to announce its newest bolt-action rifle, the Mesa. Featuring a featherlight-contour, stainless steel barrel and carrying the Christensen Arms’ Sub-MOA Guarantee, the Mesa offers a lightweight (6.65 lbs.) and accurate package at an affordable price – $1,295 MSRP.

Other features include a tungsten Cerakote® finish, a removable seamless radial brake, a carbon-reinforced fiberglass stock, an adjustable match-grade trigger, and many of the industry-leading features you would expect in a Christensen Arms’ rifle.  The Mesa is available in multiple calibers including, .308 WIN, 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 WIN MAG, 7MM-08, and 7MM Rem Mag.

“With the Mesa, we wanted to create a premium, yet accessible rifle, that contained many of the same, industry-leading features you would expect from any product carrying the Christensen Arms name.” – Jason Christensen, President Christensen Arms.

The Mesa is currently shipping and available for purchase.  For purchase information, please contact your local Christensen Arms dealer or find a dealer near you at http://www.christensenarms.com/find-a-dealer/.  Full specs can be found on the Christensen Arms’ website, http://www.christensenarms.com/.

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About Christensen Arms:

Founded in Utah in 1995, with roots in the aerospace industry, Christensen Arms developed the first carbon fiber rifle barrel.  This patented technology resulted in one of the most innovative advances in firearms within the last two and a half decades.  With over 20 years of firearm experience focusing on using top-tier aerospace materials and processes, Christensen Arms manufacturers some of the most lightweight, precise, and accurate firearms in the industry and around the globe.

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Protecting Your Family: A Smart Parent’s Guide to Self Defense and Concealed Carry (CCW)

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Parenting comes with a lot of hard decisions. From bottle or breastfeeding to public or private schools, it can feel like every decision you’re faced with will make or break your child. And when it comes to protecting and defending your family, the decisions get even tougher.

In the United States of America, the Second Amendment ensures your natural right to defend your family with the use of firearms. Yet some argue that keeping guns around children puts them at a greater risk than it protects them. This is why, for many, making the decision to keep guns in the home is a big one. Because while it allows you an incomparable defense option, it could also lead to your child’s little hands on a deadly weapon.

Remember, you are responsible for the safety and well-being of your children. And since guns are found in at least one-third of all American households – even if your family doesn’t have them, chances are your child will visit a house that does. One way or another, kids learn about firearms. It’s your responsibility to make sure you’re the one teaching them.

Jump to our special note for foster and adoptive parents.

Demystifying Firearms

One of the reasons kids are drawn to firearms is the same reason they’re drawn to drugs, alcohol, and séx – because it’s taboo. That’s why demystifying guns is a necessary feat, for both parents who keep guns and especially for those who don’t.

When you teach children about guns, when they see you take them apart, clean them, put them back together, when they learn how they work and what they do – firearms lose their mystery. They become a tool and a weapon, but are no longer shrouded in the vague “dangerous and deadly.”

To make this happen, you need to make guns (or at least talking about guns) a part of your regular routine. These gun talks can’t be isolated events. The message needs to be reinforced over and over again to take root and to actually become effective when the child’s presented with a gun situation.

If you’re unsure where to begin, ask your child what he or she knows about guns, and ask if there are any questions. See what the response is and go from there. Also make sure your child understands certain realities about firearms. To ensure this happens, be sure to discuss the following:

  • The difference between toy guns and real guns.
  • The difference between guns on television and guns in real life.
  • The devastation and destruction guns can cause.

Talking to your kids about firearms works, but studies show that people without guns in their home are less likely to regularly do so, and up to 50 percent of non-gun-owning citizens NEVER talk to their children about guns. These are the kids that don’t understand guns, how they work, and the real danger playing with guns can create.

Gun Safety Must Come First

Smart Parent's Guide to Gun Safety

Gun safety, especially when it comes to children, is a big deal. In 1999, 3,385 children aged 19 and younger were killed by a gun – including homicides, suicides, and unintentional injuries. Regardless of your position on guns and gun control, people can agree that’s way too many.

One of the main reasons so many children were killed is because parents, and people who have children in their homes, aren’t always practicing safe and secure gun storage.

In nine percent of homes that contain both children and guns, there is at least one firearm that is loaded, but not secured. You read that right, unsecured and loaded. That’s nearly one in 10. And it’s not okay.

If you opt to keep guns in your home, you give yourself the ability to protect those you love the most. But you’ve got to keep them safe. Here’s how you can achieve both:

  • Keep your gun locked and unloaded.
  • If you feel the need for a loaded weapon at home, keep it on your person.
  • Store ammunition in a different location.
  • Keep gun safe keys away from commonly used keys.
  • Children should not know where guns are stored.

A gun that is unloaded, but has a full magazine beside it in your bedside drawer, is not a secure gun. Don’t store your firearms this way.

Keeping Guns Safe with Technology

While it’s important to teach your kids about gun safety, you can also use technology to help keep your guns secure. New, smart gun technology is becoming available and includes a fingerprint scanner to unlock and be able to fire the gun. Also available soon is grip recognition technology that determines an authorized gun user by the muscle tension in the gun holder’s hand.

Another interesting concept for gun safety is the RFID token, which if not within a certain proximity to the gun, will not allow it to fire. The token can be incorporated into a ring or bracelet, so unless the firearm is in the owner’s hands, it won’t fire.

Teaching Kids about Gun Safety

Gun safety goes beyond securing your weapons. Kids need to understand what to do if they ever come across a gun, because if you don’t teach them, they’re going to try to figure things out on their own – and that can quickly turn deadly.

Teach children to always assume the following:

  • All guns are loaded.
  • Pointing a gun at something means you want to destroy it.
  • Never touch the trigger until you’re ready to shoot.
  • Be 100 percent sure of your target and what’s beyond it.

If your child has play guns of any sort, from Nerf to airsoft to paintball, uphold gun safety rules with these “toy” guns as well. This teaches them to always treat guns with respect, even when they’re not quite “real.”

Gun Safety Programs

There are multiple gun safety programs out there to help your children understand the importance of gun safety. The NRA’s Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program teaches children in Pre-K through third grade about gun safety by giving kids four easy steps to remember. The first, when you see a gun, you need to stop what you’re doing. Second, don’t touch the firearm. Third, leave the area. And fourth, go tell an adult about the gun.

The ASK campaign, which stands for Asking Saves Kids, revolves around the idea of asking one question to all of your children’s friends before letting your child visit: Is there an unlocked gun in your house? This question allows you to be aware of who has firearms and to make sure your child is educated and prepared to visit. By asking this one question, you’re also encouraging parents to lock up their firearms securely – because, really, what parent of a five-year-old wants to admit they have an unlocked weapon lying around?

And if you have teenagers, be extra diligent. Research shows that parents of teens are less likely to secure firearms. And the vast majority of the above-mentioned shootings happen when teenagers get their hands on a gun.

Teaching Kids to Handle Guns

Children who are taught to handle guns the appropriate way and to understand when and where it’s okay to use firearms are less likely to play with guns or use them in unsafe places. These children understand the importance of gun safety and know the damage guns can create, therefore they’re less likely to handle them unauthorized.

Once your child reaches the appropriate maturity and size, typically around age eight, you can start teaching the basics of gun handling. Here’s how:

Take a Class

Smart Parent's Guide to Educating Children on Firearms

    1. The Jaycees

Daisy and over 2,000 US Jaycee chapters offer supervised gun handling classes to boys and girls ages 10 to 14. These classes teach children proper gun handling, as well as marksmanship. Over 250,000 kids partake in the program, which has both state and regional competitions.

    1. 4H Shooting Clubs

Four-H programs throughout the country offer shooting sports programs, which work with children to teach them about gun safety, proper handling, and marksmanship.

    1. NRA Youth Shooting Programs

The NRA offers a variety of youth programs, including challenges, events, and educational courses. Contact your local chapter to learn more about what’s available in your area.

Practice at Home

Before, during, and after taking a class, children need to practice handling firearms for mastery to occur. Therefore, it’s absolutely necessary for them to practice at home on a regular basis. Here are some ways to work on gun handling and safety at home.

  • Shoot fruit: By shooting cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, kids are able to visualize the reality of the force behind a firearm.
  • Start with a small caliber: While your child might want to handle the “big” guns, start with a small caliber gun. A beginning shooter should always focus on building shooting skills with a gun that doesn’t have handgrip or recoil issues. This allows the shooter to build skill without having to fight against the gun.
  • Have them watch: After shooting, make sure to show your child how to take the gun apart, clean it, and put it back together. This teaches the importance of proper gun maintenance.
  • Always follow the rules: When you’re an adult who’s been shooting for years, it’s easy to forget the safety precautions you should be using. If you’re shooting with a child around, don’t take shortcuts. Be safe and teach them the right way to handle firearms.

To Carry or Not to Carry

Concealed carry is a hefty responsibility, and if you’ve got children, it’s even more so. And while many may criticize those who opt to exercise the right to carry concealed, there are many reasons to keep a firearm on your person when out with the family.

First, you obviously want to protect those you love. And there’s no better protection from violent attackers than a concealed carry weapon. Second, when you have children, you’re ability to flee from an attacker severely lessens. Children slow you down, and your gun can quickly become your family’s only defense.

Once you’re a parent, you have more of a reason to defend yourself than ever before. The challenge is that you must find something safe, that children can’t reach, but you can – and quickly. More than that, you must be able to keep the concealed carry weapon hidden, as discretion is a must at playgrounds and preschools.

Concealed Carry Considerations for Packing Parents

If you’ve decided to carry concealed, it’s time to think things through. There’s information out there that teaches women how to carry while wearing a bodycon dress, about how to carry concealed when you’re in a wheelchair, and what business professionals can do to ensure their firearm isn’t visible during a board meeting.

Yet no one tells you how to carry concealed when you’re a parent, when you’re juggling two diaper bags, a toddler, and a screaming baby on your hip. How are you supposed to have a loaded gun on you when you’ve got children pulling at your shirt, climbing over your back, and reaching their little grubby hands into your pockets?

Where to Carry

If you can, carrying on your person is always best. It keeps the gun close, safe, and lowers the risk of someone seeing it and taking it from you. The most common place to carry is on the dominate hip, yet that happens to be the same place you’re likely to carry a child. Don’t do both. Double stacking is uncomfortable for both you and junior, plus it makes it nearly impossible to quickly and effectively grab your gun in an emergency. Instead, learn to carry your child on your non-dominant hip. It leaves your gun and your primary shooting hand available, and will help to strengthen your weaker side.

A second option is to learn to wear your baby. When you wear your child instead of carrying him or her, it can be quite beneficial. Your child is securely against you and you know right where she is. She can’t get away, run in front of you while you’re shooting, or get scared and hide. It also gives you the ability to use both hands while firing, which boosts your comfortability and control.

Holsters

When it comes to concealed carry holsters, you need to think beyond the hip when you’ve got kids. The best bet for parents is typically a shoulder holster, worn under your weak side arm. This keeps your gun out of the way, but easily accessible.

If your children are still at an age where they get carried, make sure your holster has a complete trigger cover. You don’t want wandering hands to find it under your shirt and accidentally squeeze the trigger, firing the handgun.

To keep the gun and holster hidden, be sure to wear loose, long shirts to ensure your firearm stays concealed. Patterns and floral prints work best to cover bulges that the holster and gun may create.

Concealed Carry Bags

If you decide to carry your weapon in a bag, opt for a specially designed concealed carry purse, briefcase, or bag. Don’t just throw your handgun into your purse and think that’s okay. It’s not. First, a normal bag or briefcase isn’t designed to keep a gun securely in place. The firearm bounces around, gets pressed against things, and moves. Little bits of dirt and debris, and probably small pieces of crackers and little Legos all could get jammed in the barrel, and can cause a misfire.

Also, never set your bag down with the concealed weapon in it. Not in the grocery cart at the store and not on the kitchen table at home. A gun that is not on your person is not secure, regardless of what kind of bag it’s in.

If you decided to opt for a concealed carry bag, carry a revolver instead of a semi-automatic. If you would ever have to shoot through the bag, it doesn’t have enough room for a semi-automatic to eject the bullet. Choose a revolver to guarantee you and your family stay safe.

Practice, Practice, Practice

Smart Parent's Guide to Practicing Self Defense

When it comes to carrying concealed and using a weapon in self-defense, especially with children in tow, you have to practice. And then practice some more. Practice all the time. And don’t just do it at the range. Do it at home. Dry run in the places you visit often. Think about different situations that could arise when you’re with your children at the mall, at home, and at school. Now prepare for those situations. What would you do? Where would you be? Are you carrying your child? Is he in a stroller? What about if you’ve been hurt and are on the ground? What if you’ve been grabbed and the attacker has your dominate hand? Can you shoot with the other?

Practice and prepare for every situation that can arise, that way, no matter what, you’ll be ready.

A Special Note to Foster and Adoptive Parents

If you’ve opened up your home, heart and family to foster children, or are considering adoption, there may be gun laws to consider. In certain states, your Second Amendment rights could be sacrificed to foster children or to become an adoption candidate.

In Oklahoma, foster families and prospective adoptive parents must sign a Weapon Safety Agreement. Among other things, this agreement states that if there is a gun present in the home, the firearm must be kept unloaded in a locked storage container with ammunition stored in a different locked container. The agreement also states that a concealed firearm is not allowed in a vehicle with the potential foster child, and only those who are mandated by their employer are able to carry concealed while the child is present.

In Illinois, potential foster families must either certify that there are no firearms in the home or complete the Foster Family Firearms Arrangement. As part of this arrangement, families must list all guns, ammunition, and locations where they are kept within the home and are subject to involuntary home inspections. All firearms must be kept locked and the key must be carried on an adult or be kept off the premises.

Even though there are children in desperate need for responsible, law-abiding families to love them, protect them, and keep them safe from harm, people are being denied the opportunity to arm themselves – even though they have never broken the law or been arrested. Instead, they’ve gone through background checks, often taken gun safety courses, and obtained their concealed carry permit through legal processes, only to be told they’re not allowed to be foster parents or to adopt regardless of their Second Amendment rights.

General Self-Defense Tips

  • Get loud.
  • Stay out of reach.
  • Your goal is always to get away.
  • Never go with an attacker.
  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • Don’t put yourself in high-risk situations.
  • Teach your children about self-defense and protection.

5 Recommended Firearms for Safety-Conscious Parents

When it comes to concealed carry, there’s a few things to remember. You want a firearm that you’re comfortable with and that you can easily conceal. You want to make sure that it’s small enough to control easily, but that it also has enough stopping power to halt an attacker.

Here are five recommended firearms for parents with safety in mind:

  1. Glock 26 or the Glock 27: Small enough to carry and conceal, both the Glock 26 and 27 have a punch big enough to stop an attacker, are reliable, and are easy to handle.
  2. Smith & Wesson M&P Shield: A scaled-down version of the S&W Duty line, this handgun is available in both a 9mm and a 40 S&W. It’s small enough to conceal and control, but is still deadly.
  3. Ruger LC9: Less than an inch across, the Ruger LC9 is small and easy to conceal. And since it’s available in both 9mm and .380, it gives you power options as well.
  4. Beretta Nano: While the Beretta Nano make looks a little different, it’s great as a concealed carry weapon because there’s nothing to get caught on your clothing or bag when you pull it out of its holster.
  5. Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .38: If you’re looking for a revolver instead of a semi-automatic pistol, consider the S&W Bodyguard. With a built-in laser sight and its double action mechanisms, this gun makes you feel safe and comfortable.

It’s No Longer Just About You

When you become a parent, it’s no longer just about you. It’s about the children. And you need to do everything you can to protect them. While some may baulk at the idea of carrying a weapon to protect a child, the fact remains that to an attacker, you look more like a victim when you have a child in tow. The attacker believes you’re less likely to have a gun and less likely to defend yourself.

It’s time to prove them wrong. Carrying concealed does more than just protect you. It allows you to protect the things you care about most – your children.

Source: http://ammo.com/articles/parents-guide-to-self-defense-concealed-carry

SilencerCo’s One-On-One With Donald Trump Jr.

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SilencerCo’s CEO Joshua Waldron recently had the opportunity to meet with a prominent public figure of the 2016 presidential race: Donald Trump Jr.

Waldron sat down with Trump Jr. to discuss the Second Amendment, the District of Columbia v. Heller case, how this election will affect the Supreme Court and to get an close, personal look at what his father, presidential candidate Donald Trump, would stand for should he win the presidency.

It’s no secret that Trump is a supporter of the Second Amendment, but his passion for and understanding of the matter may surprise you. “The Second Amendment is what our founding fathers thought of right after free speech and religion.” Trump Jr. said in his interview with Josh. “It wasn’t an afterthought; it was created to protect our most basic and important rights.”

On the other side of the election, Hillary Clinton is a known non-supporter of Second Amendment rights, as made evident by her opinion regarding the results of the District of Columbia v. Heller case. “The Supreme Court said you have a right, to keep a firearm in your home.” Trump Jr. said, recalling the District of Columbia v. Heller case. “[Hillary] said the Supreme Court got that wrong. That scares me as an American.”

Trump Jr. discusses more in his sit down with Waldron, including how this election will affect the Supreme Court. Trump Jr. voiced an interesting insight on what losing a few Justicesses, who are currently statistically above the average age, would cause and how it would change the landscape of our country for generations.

Trump’s decision to visit SilencerCo was simple: “I believe in American manufacturing and I love the product.” The entire, uncut interview is available here.

Source Article from http://www.shootingsportsretailer.com/2016/09/26/silencercos-one-one-donald-trump-jr/

Brand New Russian Su-35 and PAK FA Turn Pentagon’s F-16 Into ‘Relic of the Past’

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248 Shooter
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The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been a workhorse in the Pentagon’s arsenal, but Russia’s cutting-edge new aircraft, including the Sukhoi Su-35 and the Sukhoi PAK FA, have rendered the all-weather supersonic multirole aircraft, which has been in service since 1978, as “obsolete,” defense and national security writer Kyle Mizokami asserted.

The F-16 is “seriously outmatched by a new generation of Russian and Chinese fighters,” he wrote for the National Interest.

Mizokami named the Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multirole air superiority fighter and the Sukhoi PAK FA fifth-generation stealth superiority fighter as a case in point. The Su-35, a heavily upgraded version of the Sukhoi Su-27, is a 4++ generation aircraft produced since 2007. The warplanes completed their first combat missions in Syria earlier this year.

“The Su-35 may not be stealthy, but it can detect and engage the F-16 before the F-16 can detect it, and this puts the American plane at a big disadvantage. In a one-on-one fight, the F-16 will probably not even be able to get the Su-35 into dogfighting range, where the smaller fighter’s legendary maneuverability would come into play,” Mizokami explained.

The gap between the F-16 and the Sukhoi PAK FA, also known as the T-50, is even more glaring. The cutting edge aircraft is the first operational aircraft in Russian service to use stealth technology. The PAK FA is currently undergoing testing and is expected to enter service with the Russian Air Force and the Russian Navy in 2018.

The fighter jet is meant to replace Russia’s aging Mikoyan MiG-29s and Sukhoi Su-27s.

PAK FA’s “stealthy design will ultimately mean F-16s won’t even detect their adversaries before they realize they are being targeted by beyond-visual-range guided missiles, launched by aircraft only visible on radar for the brief moment their internal weapons bay doors are open,” the analyst noted.

The F-16 could be upgraded to become more competitive, but the lack of stealth is the plane’s ultimate weakness when compared to other advanced aircraft.

“Thanks to PAK-FA and the J-20, [the F-16] days as a day-one frontline fighter are over. As the F-35 enters service with the United States and with its NATO and Asian allies, the F-16 begins its long, well-earned flight into the sunset,” Mizokami said.

 

Source Article from http://www.special-ops.org/20283/brand-new-russian-su-35-and-pak-fa-turn-pentagons-f-16-into-relic-of-the-past/

OffHand Gear Shooting Mat 

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Eric TGL
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As a former sniper unit for a Sheriff’s Office SWAT team in eastern North Carolina for over a decade, I learned two simple things the hard way while behind a rifle for long periods of time during training and deployment. First you MUST be comfortable and second well organized. These days, I have the pleasure of being able to teach a new generation of precision rifle shooters as well as testing new firearms, optics, ammunition and equipment to aid in doing so. A few months ago, I discovered the NORM Shooting Mat by a company named OffHand Gear.

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For those of you not familiar with OffHand Gear, this is a great small business that started in Mesa, Arizona back in 2012 marketing what Sandi Keller, the owner, calls “sassy apparel & functional gear for the female gun enthusiast.” This astute business woman grew tired of subpar equipment painted pink being the only thing marketed to women and sought out to not only change the women’s market but offer all shooters the best gear possible at the company grew. As the proud husband of a state leader here in Florida for the national ladies’ not-for-profit shooting organization, The Well Armed Woman, founded by Sandi’s good friend, Carrie Lightfoot, naturally this company has been on my radar for some time. (Either growth trend recognizing gun writer or just smart husband, you decide.)

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The NORM

With the recent release of the NORM or “No Ordinary Range Mat”, OffHand Gear is set to cross over into the mainstream with not only female rifle shooters, but men as well. Over the summer I had the pleasure of testing the NORM while working on both rifle reviews and training. Most of the testing occurred at our secluded training grounds in North Florida affectionately known as “The Swamp” where the terrain can range from loose gravel to damp grassy tree lines and the occasional hard pack dirt roadways.

When the shooting mat arrived at my door, I immediately liked how flat the entire mat folded to fit into the thin shipping box. While the mat’s padding felt cushiony, the thin profile initially concerned me as to how comfortable it would be while shooting off of it in the prone position. Due to the summer tropical storms that roll through Florida during the summer, it looked like I would have to wait to find out. Thankfully, the clouds parted a few days afterwards and I had a great opportunity to start field testing.

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Upon my arrival at “The Swamp”, I began setting up my shooting position by unrolling the NORM in a grassy clearing near the tree line over a few small exposed roots that would normally dig into my hips or chest when shooting prone. As I settled into position behind the rifle, I remember feeling like I had just stretched out on a bedroll while camping. The mat was comfortable and did a great job protecting me from the underlying roots popping up through the grass. The long length of the 75” mat fit me well while I feeling like I had all the room in the world to my left and right to rest my range finder, ammunition and even a laptop. (Yes, laptop, more on that in a future article.) The main body of the NORM measured 32” across with the fold out wings gave an additional 12” of vertical space to each side.

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As a dedicated long range shooter, I enjoyed how the carry handle locates itself in the perfect to position to double as a bi-pod stop. With the bipod deployed into the loop, it did a great job anchoring the rifle in order to “load” the bipod to create enough tension between rifle and shoulder to prevent any wiggle or slipping while breaking my shots. When the mat is folded back up, the handles are well placed to strap together and balance the package evenly during carry. If the mat has to be carried longer distances, the matching shoulder strap offers a very comfortable carry option as well.

The entire main 30” work space of the shooting mat is covered in a soft Velcro surface for attaching handy additions offered by OffHand Gear such as a mesh bag for holding spent brass and my personal favorite, the rear shooting rest bag. Much like my old sniper’s “sand sock”, the rear shooting bag offers a pliable, lightweight bag filled with plastic beards to secure under the toe of the rifle stock. This offers for quick elevation changes by only using the movement of squeezing or releasing the bag with your hand quietly and efficiently.

Specifications 

Kryptek Fabric (500 Denier Cordura utilizes durability and water resistance).

◦Bi-pod stop that doubles as a carry handle

◦Ambidextrous adjustable shoulder sling for easy carrying.

◦Extra-long (75″) & wide (32″) with fold out wings (added 12″).

◦Dense foam padding the entire length and wings.

◦Soft, loop fabric on upper 30″ of mat for added comfort and to attach accessories.

◦Fan-fold design makes for easy setup and storage without curling up while in use.

Final Thoughts

My experience with OffHand Gear’s NORM was a very good one. I enjoyed the tough 500 Denier Cordura construction in the very attractive Kryptek Typhoon pattern. This modern age camo option has been popular over the past year in the industry. My only comment on this currently being the only color option is heat retention. Black is usually not a top choice when shooting in the hot Florida sun throughout the summer months. I am eager to see lighter color options as the product has more time on the market.

Retailing for $229 US for the mat alone and $255.95 US as a package including the mesh bag for spent brass and handy rear rifle bag, the NORM is fairly priced for such a high quality shooting mat. Along with color options, I am eager to see how the accessory options grow in the future as well. This shooting mat offers an excellent platform to anchor a wealth of needed tools for long distance shoot such as a possible DOPE book pocket, spare ammo pocket, map pocket or cleaning kit bag just for starters.

Overall, I highly recommend the NORM shooting mat to everyone. I have always respected what OffHand Gear has set out to do in regards to leveling the playing field in the shooting industry for women and proud to work with them at any level. I clearly foresee their shooting mat becoming a crossover success for all ages and gender as time moves forward. To learn more about Sandi and her awesome team, check them out at www.offhandgear.com.

Source Article from http://www.thegearlocker.net/2016/09/offhand-gear-shooting-mat/

Liberty Announces New 30-06 Springfield Is Shipping

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Shooting Sports Retailer
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Liberty Ammunition’s newest hunting round from its Animal Instinct line, the 30-06 Springfield, is now shipping. The 30-06 Springfield exits a rifle at velocities greater than 3,500 FPS with a muzzle energy greater than 2,700 ft./lbs.

“We are pleased to release the 30-06 Springfield round right in time for hunting season. We think hunters of all levels will enjoy the reduced recoil and match grade accuracy and most of all the increased lethality of our Animal Instinct line. ” said Matt Phillips, VP of sales and marketing for Liberty Ammunition.

Although the 30-06 Springfield is known for being a classic hunting round, there’s nothing old-school about Liberty’s new cartridge. This state-of-the-art round boasts a lead-free copper-monolithic fragmenting hollowpoint design that gives hunters an edge when they’re out in the field.

Source Article from http://www.shootingsportsretailer.com/2016/09/09/liberty-announces-new-30-06-springfield-shipping/

We Like Shooting 161 – Damn this internet!

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Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 161 – tonight we’ll talk about howling raven, lucid L5 and more!

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Steyr AUG 9 Para

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248 Shooter
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The Steyr AUG rifle was the first “modular” design: the barrel, receiver, firing mechanism can all be changed to configure the weapon into whatever sort of rifle is wanted. By an extension of this principle, Steyr pioneered a trend which is now becoming more common, of converting what is basically a locked-breech rifle into a blowback submachine gun.

The Steyr AUG 9 Para is based on the standard AUG rifle by changing the barrel for one of 9 mm caliber; changing the bolt assembly for a simple blowback unit; and changing the magazine housing by fitting an adapter to take a narrower magazine holding the 9 mm Parabellum pistol cartridge.

The result is a submachine gun with a longer barrel than normal for this type of weapon, and one which fires from a closed bolt. Both these features improve accuracy, and the longer barrel produces a rather higher muzzle velocity than is usual in this caliber.

The “closed bolt” feature means that when the magazine is inserted and the cocking handle pulled back and released, the bolt runs forward and chambers a cartridge, leaving the hammer cocked ready to fire. On pulling the trigger in the usual type of submachine gun, the bolt runs forward, loads the chamber and then fires. There is, therefore, a sudden shift of balance due to the movement of the bolt and, as a result, a first-round hit is unlikely. With the AUG 9 Para, pulling the trigger simply releases the hammer; nothing else moves and the weapon stays steady at the aim so that first-round hits are the rule rather than the exception.

The company originally marketed a conversion kit, allowing anyone with an AUG to convert it to a submachine gun. Later, however, this was withdrawn and only brand-new weapons were sold, since it appeared that even a simple conversion was beyond the skill of some users.

A separate barrel fitted with an efficient silencer is also available; this can be exchanged for the normal barrel by simply pressing a catch and twisting the front handle sideways to unlock the interrupted lugs of the barrel from the receiver. As with the rifle, the basic model has a carrying handle with a low-power optical sight, but it is possible to change the receiver to one with a sight mount and thus fit night vision or other specialist sights.

Technical specifications of Steyr AUG 9 Para submachine gun

Manufacturer: Steyr-Mannlicher GmbH, Steyr, Austria
Type: Blowback, selective fire
Caliber: 9 mm Parabellum
Barrel: 16.5 in (420 mm)
Weight (empty): 7.25 lbs (3.3 kg)
Magazine capacity: 25 or 32 rounds
Cyclic rate of fire: 650-750 rounds per minute

Source Article from http://www.special-ops.org/20164/steyr-aug-9-para/

SunJack 14W Solar Charger with 8000mAh Battery Review

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From our phones to digital watches, GPS and just about everything else electronics are a vital part of our lives. Many of us have outlets dedicated to charging a wide range of devices in our kitchens and bedrooms. What do you do when you’re out in the woods, in the middle of a power outage or god forbid struggling to connect to loved ones after a disaster.

Sunjack has developed a solution that works for that long day on the range, the trip to the woods or the emergency power source during a disaster. The SunJack 14W+8000mAh Battery system is what you need when you’re far from an outlet.

The system includes:Sunjack 14W 800mAH Review

  1. 4 solar panels that fold out from what looks a Trapper Keeper.
  2. On the back of the panels is a mesh zippered pocket with 2 USB ports
  3. 8000mAh battery.
  4. 2 carabineers to mount the panels facing the sun.
  5. 1 mini USB charging cable (for the battery)

What are Watts and mAh?

To put Watts and mAh into perspective a small iPhone charger is 5W with the larger Ipad charger is 12W think of this as the amount of energy that is being transferred at a time. mAh represents the volume of power that is stored. The 8000mAh is enough to fully charge 4 iPhones or 1 tablet based on it’s specs. I found it charged my iPhone 6 twice before it depleted the battery when not attached to the solar panel.

Charging ratings on solar panels is based on the full sun so you want to make sure that any panel you purchase is at least 30-40% more than your required drain. It is best to go 100% more if possible. With this in mind, if tablets are your primary concern, you might want to go with the larger 20W 16000mAh version.

What’s That Mean to Me?

Sunjack 14W 800mAH charging in grassOur usage during testing was for powering my cell phone as well as charging up a GoPro during long trips to the range documenting a review and camping . For these purposes, the panel worked fantastically. With 2 ports attached to the solar panel, you can direct charge a device as well as the 8000mAh battery. The Battery is removable so after a full charge, you can take the battery with you to use on the go.

Some things to note, the folding solar panels are black and designed to be laid in the sun so if you lay your phone on top of it while charging it will get hot. I mean really hot, in my first test I accidentally activated my phone’s safety shut down. This is easily fixed by placing the phone under the panels flap keeping it shaded but it is something you need to be aware of. The rear mesh pouch is perfect for this, you can move around while charging without losing your device or getting tangled in cords.

The Sunjack website claims that the 8000mAh battery will charge in 5 hours. This is based on the full and optimized sun. In the real world of the cold north, we found this to take closer to 7 hours. However, even 7 hours to charge a battery that will charge 4 phones is damn impressive when outlets are not an option. Charging of devices from either the panel or the battery was in line with wall charger times which is really impressive for such a small device.

Portable For On The Go

Sunjack 14W 800mAH Review on a bike

For those of you on the move the Gallery section of Sunjcak shows plenty of people walking around with the panels carabineered to their backpacks, or attached to their bikes and even climbing equipment.

SunJack 14W Solar Charger 8000mAh Battery ReviewThe battery pack that comes with the system is also capable of being charged via a wall jack. While this sort of defeats the purpose it makes it easy to pre-charge the battery so that your not relying on the solar panels alone to get you through the day for your devices as well as charging the battery.

The long cycle of 1000 charges makes this battery ideal for a long usage life. This makes the Sunjack the ideal solution for both regular campers and preppers who need to know the battery will work when they need it. The battery will hold a charge for 3 months when in storage. This 3-month charge life cycle is an issue for long term bug out bag storage if you’re counting on the battery and not the charging panel. Not a huge deal as you will have the solar panel to charge it from but something to be aware of.

Durability

SunJack 14W Solar Charger 8000mAh Battery ReviewAs for durability testing, the kit was in my range/class Tupperware with armor, ammo and lots of other things getting banged around. It was exposed to light rain when I left it on the hood of my car and forgot about it and it was dropped from about 4 ft twice in a closed state. This is far from durability testing but it is inline with typical abuse for a device like this. The case itself is black and showed dirt fast but no harm has come to the battery or panels as of yet. If that changes we will update the review.

Conclusion

The Sunjack 14W+8000mAh Solar panel plus battery system is affordable and of a better quality than it’s cheaper competitors. A quick look on Amazon will net you several look-alike options in the 20-21W range. One look at the reviews will show you that these net 14-15 Watts with complaints of breakage or poor solar conversion. The Sunjack boasts 92% of its 215 reviews at 5 stars and an overall score of 4.5 stars.

If your looking for a quality solution to power you on the go we suggest the Sunjack series of solar charges. You can find you’re here: http://www.sunjack.com/collections/shop-portable-power with the 14W version we reviewed listed at $139.00.

Source Article from http://248shooter.com/index.php/sunjack-14w-solar-charger-8000mah-battery-review/

Luth-AR Wins Premium Accessory Of The Year

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The Industry Choice Awards has presented Luth-AR with the Premium Accessory of the Year award for its MBA-3 Modular Buttstock Assembly. The MBA-3 is the latest version of the innovative MBA line of buttstocks, which are designed for AR-15 Carbines.

The MBA-3 adds an adjustable cheek rest, additional length of pull and a fully adjustable 3-Axis Butt Plate in a lightweight buttstock. It’s made from a strong glass that’s filled with nylon and provides multiple sling attachment points and a Picatinny rail to add a mono-pod and other accessories. The MBA-3 and MBA-4 are both designed to work with both Mil-Spec and commercial carbine buffer tubes.

Deciding the winner, according to the Firearms Industry Choice Award website, is done through ” a hands-on, unbiased, multi-day testing and evaluation phase, performed by some of the most influential people in the business – the consumers.”

For more information, visit www.Luth-AR.com.

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Lockheed Martin-Led Team Launches Future USS WICHITA

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The Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)-led industry team launched the 13th Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) into the Menominee River at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard on Sept. 17.

Ship sponsor, Kate Lehrer, christened LCS 13, the future USS Wichita, in Navy tradition by breaking a champagne bottle across the ship’s bow just prior to the launch.

“It is an honor and privilege to serve as the sponsor of the future USS Wichita and to be a part of this major milestone in the ship’s journey towards joining the great U.S. Navy fleet,” Lehrer said.

“I look forward and to an ongoing relationship with Wichita’s future crews and their families throughout the ship’s service.”

LCS 13 will undergo additional outfitting and testing at Fincantieri Marinette Marine before the ship’s anticipated delivery next year.

“The christening and launch of LCS 13 marks an important step in her journey towards joining the fleet,” said Joe North, vice president of Littoral Ships and Systems. “The Freedom-variant LCS plays a critical role in the U.S. Navy’s maritime security strategy, and we are committed to getting LCS 13 and her highly capable sister ships into combatant commanders’ hands as quickly as possible.”

The Lockheed Martin-led industry team is currently in full-rate production of the Freedom-variant, with six ships under construction at Fincantieri Marinette Marine and three more in long-lead material procurement. The ship’s design and open architecture allows the Navy to rapidly acquire and deploy a fleet of highly flexible and capable ships at a fraction of the cost of other platforms.

“Fincantieri Marinette Marine is proud to christen and launch another Freedom-variant warship that will enable our Navy to carry out its missions where and when needed,” said Jan Allman, Fincantieri Marinette Marine president and CEO. “We continue to optimize our production processes and leverage the craftsmanship and skills of our employees to produce these high quality vessels for our sailors.”

LCS 13 will be the third U.S. Navy ship named USS Wichita. Previous ships to bear the name included a World War II heavy cruiser (CA-45) and a Wichita-class Replenishment Oiler (AOR-1).

The Lockheed Martin-led LCS team is comprised of shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine, naval architect Gibbs & Cox, and more than 500 suppliers in 37 states. The Freedom-variant’s steel monohull is based on a proven, survivable design recognized for its stability and reliability. With 40 percent reconfigurable shipboard space, the hull is ideally suited to accommodate additional lethality and survivability upgrades associated with the Freedom-variant Frigate.

Source Article from http://www.special-ops.org/20225/lockheed-martin-led-team-launches-future-uss-wichita/

Friends Of Pat Memorial Weekend

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Pat Roger’s is one of those men who exemplified what America is about. Even if you have not trained with Pat, chances are that you have been influenced by his techniques at some point. His work with Gunsite has become the foundation used by most modern trainers.

On May 4th, 2016 Pat left this world to join the warriors he trained. Like his brothers and sisters before he fought alongside going back to 1963 as a Marine right through the week before his death. Few people will ever leave their mark on our Community that Pat did.

To celebrate his life rather than mourn his passing EAG, The FOP of Ohio, the Alliance Police Range and countless other trainers and companies gathered together for a day of shooting and training followed by a day of celebration.

To give you an idea of how involved this event was here is just some of the instructors listed on the event.

  • John Spears
    Friends Of Pat Memorial Weekend
    Matt Prime sees you.
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  • Steve Fisher
  • Presscheck Consulting
  • Jose Gordon
  • Chappy
  • Bill Peterson
  • CLEER Medical
  • Jeff Gonzales
  • Matt Jacques
  • Freddy Blish

EAG now headed by John Chapman (Chappy) and John Spears with the help of John Weyer of Alliance were instrumental in developing the juggling act required to simultaneously run 2-3 events per time slot as well as secure the funding and support of numerous industry companies.

Here are just a few of the great companies who made this event possible.

  • The Alliance Police Department Training Division
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  • Blue Force Gear
  • Bravo Company Manufacturing (BCM)
  • Tango Down
  • Raven Concealment Systems
  • Magpul
  • Beretta USA
  • AT Armor
  • Velocity Systems
  • Euro Optics
  • Team Wendy
  • Austere Provisions
  • Gunsite
  • and many others.

Special thanks must also be given to Joe Weyer of The Alliance Police Training Division and his entire SRT team for their weeks of work leading up to the event and his unimaginable patience in dealing with the amount of involved in shuttling people, managing vendors, classes and more to make this event appear to go seamlessly.

The training day kicked off early with students arriving as early as 7am to check in and get set for the safety brief. From there, students could break off into groups for the various training and seminars or congregate and chat with like minded individuals.

Friends Of Pat Memorial Weekend
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The day continued without a hitch as instructors rotated through the various ranges to offer instruction to those who attended. For me personally, the best part of the event was seeing so many people from as far as Alaska to Florida gather together and discuss the effect Pat Rogers had on their lives. Getting a chance to talk with top-tier Police and Military trained personnel as well as responsible CPL holders who trained with Pat and Company CEO’s like Ashley of Blue Force or Michael of Raven Concealment as well as really well-informed product experts like John and Cameron at Aimpoint was such a unique opportunity.

With night courses classes that went well into the evening covering the area in gun smoke and the smell of powder the entire range smelled like a manly candle. With these late night activities, the BBQ and raffle were held starting at 1300 on Sunday giving us all time to recoup.

The BBQ on Sunday was just incredible. From the bourbon being shared to the incredible smoked meats. Blue Force Gear who has been a huge part of the growth of the Alliance Range unveiled their new classroom and dedicated it with a bronze plaque commemorating Pat.

Friends Of Pat Memorial Weekend
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Following the lunch, the door prizes, raffle, and charity auction was held. Thousands of dollars in products were donated by the previously listed sponsors and more. Those donations resulted in over $15,000 being donated to Pat’s favorite industry specific charities.

Friends Of Pat Memorial Weekend
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John Spears who has taken over Pat’s training company EAG in partnership with Chappy shared with the group some of the amazing highlight’s of Pats life that reminded us all of not just how important Pat was to us but how big of a part he played in events behind the scenes.

At the end of the speeches and as the day came to a close we received the news we had all been waiting for. Chappy announced to much applause that this even would be the first in a series of annual events held in Pat’s honor.

If you were at the event I hope we had a chance to talk. If not I will see you next year. If you did not make the even this year be sure to put it on your calendar for next year. We thank all those who volunteered time or money to make this event a success and look forward to seeing you all again soon.

 

Source Article from http://248shooter.com/index.php/friends-of-pat-memorial-weekend/

We Like Shooting 163 – On a scale of 1 to Hank

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Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 163 – tonight we’ll talk about home made leather holsters, Desert Tech, Backup Tactical, the H&K VP9 Tactical, Black Guns Matter, bullpup shoot and more!

Founder of Black Guns Matter

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Our cast for episode 163 is Shawn Herrin, Aaron Krieger, Savage1r, Jeremy Pozderac, Nick Lynch! We are also joined by Ava Flanell from Elite Firearms & Training

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Rifles and accessories for the AR-15 lover! Whether you need a full rifle or just parts to build one DEZ has your back. High quality, match grade and most parts are made in house.

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The absolute best ammo we’ve shot! Match grade primers, match grade powder, virgin brass and top quality projectiles, at range ammo prices. You have got to see it to believe it!

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Savage1r goes over the news of the day relating to guns, rights and more!

Learn how to be a gunsmith in the comfort of your own home. Distance learning that gives you tools and a gun in a box to build as you learn! Whether you want to get more acquianted with your AR-15 or want an associates degree, SDI is the place for you.

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I saw the light, and it was bright

by lazorazor on Sep 09, 2016
RATING: ★★★★★

I saw you guys at the bullpup shoot, well most of you, I mean I saw so much of Aaron I assumed he was the whole cast of the show. Shawn, bro it was great to meet you, down to earth and funny. Ava, wow, just wow. Maybe next year Jeremy, Nick and Savage could come.

Heard show for the first time

by Sensable Samuel on Sep 09, 2016
RATING: ★★★★★

When I first listened to the WLS Show I thought someone was fisting me in my ear holes, at that point I knew I should have turned this show off, but then I just kept the ride going and well, it turns out to be one of my favorite shows. Whether it is Aaron interrupting someone to say the most asinine yet funny random thing, Savage nasally talking about the most irrelivant guns out there. Nick and his deafening silence, Jeremy and his homoerotic life choice, Ava and her… uhm, what does she do? Also Sean, the guy who holds this team together with his giant ears, like bookends to his face. Good stuff, keep it up.

Merica Ya’ll

by trueblewyou on Sep 09, 2016
RATING: ★★★★★

As a supporter of the log cabin republicans, I am so proud to listen to this show, and to feel welcomed. When I first started listening back in episode 132 my love of guns were reaffirmed, I found a group of people that I that made me feel like I was one of them, especially when my gaydar went off the first time I heard Jeremy talk. I know a bear when I hear one, thanks, keep up the good work, See you guys on Itunes and Jeremy on grinder.

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On Myths and Legends: Famous & Infamous Firearms. The Garand and the M16

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“Very bright was that sword when it was made whole again; the light of the sun shone redly in it, and the light of the moon shone cold, and its edge was hard and keen. And Aragorn gave it a new name and called it Andúril, Flame of the West.”
-J.R.R. Tolkien

“In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised.”
-Gen. George S. Patton, USA

This topic has always held my interest, on how a weapon attains a mythical status and why it held or holds that place. Whether famous or infamous weapons always generate a “common knowledge” legend around them that rarely holds up under scrutiny so here I am doing some digging. For each of these Myth and Legends articles, I want to take on a “pedestal” and a maligned weapon.

On the Pedestal of Legend today is the M1 Garand rifle of WWII fame (as if you couldn’t guess by Patton’s quote above). I want to delve in and compare it to a rifle that had to earn its stripes kicking and screaming against the conventional wisdom (which the Garand design was part of) and many a controversy… The M16/M4.

So what I want to get into with this and future posts are the legends and the raw reliability of the weapons.

First up is Patton’s favorite Implement of the Infantry

On Myths and Legends: Famous & Infamous Firearms. The Garand and the M16

An endless supply of anecdotes, tall tales, conventional wisdom, heroic accounts, and digital ink can be found on the rifle of John C. Garand (pronounced ɡəˈrænd) but for brevity what the 1928 design did was introduce the auto-loading/semi-automatic battle rifle platform into the mainstream military thought process. It took 8 years for the rifle to be built up and converted for the U.S. Military’s desire to keep the 30-06 round as standard alongside the massive inventory of M1903s taking the same ammunition. It was tested and evaluated, then fielded to great effect with G.I’s, cementing it into its iconic U.S. WWII weapon image, although in reality many different weapons were used.

But what did those raw numbers look like? How did the Garand stack up for real?

The November 1940 test conducted by the United States Marine Corps used to evaluate the weapon for adoption sheds some light the Garand’s real world performance.

Over 12,000 rounds, in various adverse conditions, and with 40 expert qualified riflemen they picked the Garand. The testers noted that it exhibited the best overall performance and easy of use to replace the 30 year veteran M1903’s.

The rifles themselves over those 12,000 rounds had 1,480 stoppages and 49 failures. That’s a rate of 12.3% or about 1 out of every 9 rounds.

Yes, you read that correctly the U.S. Military fielded a rifle that stopped shooting and cycling normally about every 9 shots… and this was excellent for the time.

Imagine having to clear a “jam” on your AR, AK, or Glock every 9 shots… not a picture of flawless reliability.

However, in context the 12.3% was fantastic. It really was one of the greatest battle implements designed to date because of the general increase in individual soldier firepower. You take the standard soldier or marine with an M1903 and they could engage with 10, maybe 15 rounds in a minute. The Garand pushed that number to 50 and clearing a stoppage on the Garand was neither overly difficult nor negated that vastly superior fire rate. Each U.S. GI is now, mathematically, four conventionally bolt action equipped soldiers (which describes every other country’s GI of the time period). These changes came about without significantly altering the shot to shot lethality and effective range of the GI’s either.

So was the M1 Garand the flawless master weapon? No *takes it off pedestal* but it was an exceptional upgrade to the current arsenal fielded by the U.S. at the time and fit the needs of the U.S. soldier extremely well. Even stopping 1 in every 9 shots.

Now we’ll switch gears and go to the “garbage bin”

On Myths and Legends: Famous & Infamous Firearms. The Garand and the M16

The M16 and M4 have had a checkered life in military service despite being the longest serving rifles in our history. From the stories of soldiers tossing M16’s into the swamps and jungles of Vietnam and acquiring an M14 or AK instead to the highly publicized Battle of Wanat where some blamed the M4 as a contributing factor to the high casualties suffered under that attack.

The 2007 Aberdeen rifle dust test was another allegedly terrible and more recent performance by the M4 showing it placed last by a wide margin against some newer competing weapon systems.

While Aberdeen was junk pseudo-science that men like Robert Scales (Retired Maj. Gen, US Army) used along with Wanat to try and convince the public and military that the M16 and M4 were always bad weapons. Some useable data did come out of the test.

For example the stoppage rate. The highest recorded stoppage rate was… 1.4% and that was documented to be four times higher than any previous iteration of the 6,000 round test averaged over 10 rifles (60,000 total rounds) making the prior and likely more accurate rate 0.35% right in line with the weapons it was tested against (The XM8, HK416, and SCAR)

Furthermore looking the facts from Wanat all the way back to Vietnam the M4 and M16 have performed admirably when used properly. In Wanat, the guns were stressed to the extreme and reported failures were not a significant factor in the fight nor were the M4s the only weapons systems to fail out due to extremely high fire rates. In Vietnam, the military literally instructed their soldiers to do the wrong thing with the weapons and used improper ammunition.

So for our Myth and Legend this article. The Legend of the Garand rifle is humbled to a grand piece of advancing technology great for its era but long surpassed today by advances. The Myth of the horrendous and irredeemable M16 and M4 rifles doesn’t stand up to the sniff test either with a reliability rate (at worst recorded) of nine times higher than the Garand some I’ve spoken with say we should still be fielding.

This has been fun. What guns should I dig into next?

Source Article from http://248shooter.com/index.php/myths-legends-famous-infamous-firearms-garand-m16/

We Like Shooting 162 – In memory of Merlin

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Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 162 – tonight we’ll talk about Hatfield shotguns, lightweight 308 AR, family shooting, Kalashnikov Concern, Keltec, Faxon Firearms and more!

director at Faxon Firearms, Marine who Discovered Common Sense Again, Avid Amatuer 3-Gunner, and Good Guy with Bad Jokes

You can find more about Nathan Schueth here

Our cast for episode 162 is Shawn Herrin, Aaron Krieger, Savage1r, Jeremy Pozderac, Nick Lynch! We are also joined by Ava Flanell from Elite Firearms & Training

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Brought to you by DEZ Tactical Arms

Where we talk about the stuff we have, the stuff that we want and the stuff that we need!

Rifles and accessories for the AR-15 lover! Whether you need a full rifle or just parts to build one DEZ has your back. High quality, match grade and most parts are made in house.

Get 10% off at DEZ Tactical Arms with code WLSPATRON!

The absolute best ammo we’ve shot! Match grade primers, match grade powder, virgin brass and top quality projectiles, at range ammo prices. You have got to see it to believe it!

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Savage1r goes over the news of the day relating to guns, rights and more!

Learn how to be a gunsmith in the comfort of your own home. Distance learning that gives you tools and a gun in a box to build as you learn! Whether you want to get more acquianted with your AR-15 or want an associates degree, SDI is the place for you.

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If you’re into guns and not listening to this show, you need to reevaluate your life choices

by emerilnut on Sep 09, 2016
RATING: ★★★★★

Found this show about 2 years ago, and I listen every week. I find myself laughing more than learning when I listen, but that’s because I know everything *wink*. From Jeremy’s rants to Aaron interrupting and stopping any kind of momentum any guest or host could have with a joke or story, it’s all great in between. My favorite moment? When Jeremy asked that guest if he had just done some lines of coke or something. I almost had an accident on the highway when I heard that. Shawn, please lose some weight. We worry about you, brah. Aaron, we all lost hope for you some time ago, but we look forward to the story when you lose your feet. Savage, your hard-on for Canick is unbecoming. Just go Glock and enjoy the real thing, buddy. Jeremy, you rock. Nick, you’re weird. Seriously, though, because of this show I’m a Second Call Defense member, and I’ve had shawarma and love it. Keep up the great show, guys.

#lilbackagain

by Foreigngunperson3000 on Sep 09, 2016
RATING: ★★★★★

Great podcast, but do we have to go through this again? #lilbackagain

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