Time to dust off the all the outdoor gear, air it out, clean it up and get ready to get back out there. While your knees might be creaking from your time spent with Old Man Winter, spend some time walking on your nearby trails and daydreaming about your upcoming spring hunting trip. What will…
Advanced Technology International® (ATI), a leading manufacturer of firearm accessories, is now shipping the second iteration of the Halo Heat Shield for shotguns. The Milwaukee company is bringing the Halo 2 Heat Shield to market with some design updates from the first generation of the product line. The biggest revision was to the mounting system,…
Please keep those at Lackland Air Force base (San Antonio, Texas) in your prayers. A murderer has taken two lives this morning.
Composite metal foams (CMFs) are tough enough to turn an armor-piercing bullet into dust on impact. Given that these foams are also lighter than metal plating, the material has obvious implications for creating new types of body and vehicle armor – and that’s just the beginning of its potential uses. Afsaneh Rabiei, a professor of…
As the mountain snow melts and the flowers sprout the first buds of the year, you know that spring has officially begun and you can start prepping for open season. To get ready for your most successful season yet, here are the best spring destinations and the most highly recommended equipment and permits you need…
As the governor of Iowa prepares to sign a law allowing suppressor ownership in the state, gun rights groups are working to remove several federal restrictions related to the purchase and ownership of suppressors. In Iowa, Gov. Terry Branstad is scheduled to sign House File 2279 into law at Brownell’s headquarters in Grinnel, according to…
At the risk of reducing my own chances to win, https://www.weapon-blog.com/contests/ has been updated with all the gun and gear related contests that I am aware of for the month. Go forth and win… As always, feel free to share wherever you can. If you are aware of any that are not on the list,…
A lot comes to mind when we talk of essential tactical assault gear. When this discussion arises, some people think about tactical riffles, tactical knives, tactical gear and things alike. In the military, tactical assault gear is very essential and is used by both military and police personnel as well as other duties such as…
On November 22nd, Jim Spinella hit a 36†plate at 4210 yards with a HCR 375 CheyTac. That is 2.4 miles! Over the past few years, Hill Country Rifles has been doing some very long range shooting with friend and customer, Jim Spinella. Spinella hit a 36†plate at 3600 yards, 3800 yards, and on…
Note: This article originally appeared in today’s edition of The Tactical Wire. Although there are still a lot of revolvers out there, it’s surprising the number of students who come to class that have never handled or fired one. You never know when you may come across one in a relative’s sock drawer and need…
2025 Texas Gun Legislation
Legislation affecting gun rights in the 2023 session.
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