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Florida Supreme Court Tosses ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban Ballot Question

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody called the gun ban initiative misleading last year, and this month the state’s high court agreed. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com In a 4-1 ruling handed down last week, the Florida Supreme…


No More German Sigs? Sig Sauer Eckernförde Closing Down

While Sig Sauer is doing great in the U.S., the sister company in Germany is slated to close its factory later this year. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) The German-based Sig Sauer branch is reportedly on the…


Lone Star Guns: Texas Produces Some Great Firearms

The Lone Star State is next-level in many regards when it comes to premium firearm makers that have set up shop in Texas. Here are some of the cooler ones, in alphabetical order. Alamo Precision…


Hornady Debuts New 6mm ARC Cartridge as Barrett, CMMG & Others Offer Rifles

Nebraska-based ammo maker Hornady on Wednesday announced a new short-action cartridge designed to push the limits while at the same time big name gun makers unveiled rifles for it. Based on the 6.5 Grendel case, the…



NICS Gun Check Figures Highest on Record for Any May in History

Last month saw the highest number of FBI NICS checks processed in the agency’s history for the month of May, with the firearms industry trade group noting many purchases were of handguns for personal protection….


Sig Sauer Ships Next Generation Squad Weapon Prototypes to Army

New Hampshire-based Sig Sauer reports they have recently delivered their Next Generation Squad Weapons system to the U.S. Army for testing and evaluation. Sig is one of three contractors who last year got the nod…


Blackpoint Tactical, Viking Tactics Team Up For IWB/AIWB Holster

The VTAC IWB/AIWB functions as either an inside-the-waistband or an appendix IWB rig. (Photo: Black Point Tactical) Blackpoint Tactical joins forces with Kyle Lamb and Viking Tactics to offer up an inside-the-waistband/appendix holster. The Kydex…


6LB Savage 110 Ultralite Rifle w PROOF Barrel Now Shipping

Savage says the “svelte 110 Ultralite is designed to combat elevation and elements while maintaining the performance of a factory blueprinted Savage 110 action. The carbon fiber wrapped stainless steel barrel and Melonite skeletonized receiver…


Review: The Kel-Tec SUB-2000 is a Handy, Reliable and Affordable Carbine

If you’re looking to buy a pistol-caliber carbine, the Kel-Tec SUB-2000 is a handy, reliable, and affordable option, available in either 9mm or .40 S&W. GOING STRONG SINCE 2001 Introduced in 2001, the SUB-2000 has proven…