This one just came in from Stopdropnroll over at Glocktalk. Apparently, CCI/Speer has just initiated a recall of all Speer Gold Dot ammunition manufactured between 9/25/01 and 3/31/02, due to faulty primers. Click here to go right to the thread for more info.
Read More »Yearly Archives: 2002
Taser International Recalls Batteries.
If your agency is currently using the Taser M26, you might want to click on this link.
Read More »Own an AR-15/M4 Carbine? New KAC RAS II Soon to be Released.
Chances are, if you own an AR-15/M16 type rifle or carbine, and you’ve found this website, you’re already at least somewhat familiar with accessory rail mounting systems, which come in pretty handy for mounting all kinds of goodies such as optics, lasers, white lights, night vision devices, and vertical foregrips. Ya’ know–fun stuff. Well, Knight’s Armament, the same folks that …
Read More »New Flak Jacket Lightens Load and Stops 7.62 Machine Gun Rounds.
Well, it looks like our boys just got some body armor that’ll actually do ’em some good, thank God. The new vests will stop .308 rounds, with the help of ceramic composite plates. They’re also about 10 pounds lighter than before. Click here to read more about it.
Read More »Is There a Problem with Taurus’ PT Millenium Series Autos?
Taurus was recently honored at the 2002 SHOT Show with the title of Manufacturer of the Year. Normally I would agree with honor as Taurus has seemingly come a long way, and is well know for the best customer service in the industry. However there is a little issue that is growing that threatens Taurus if Taurus doesn’t do something …
Read More »New SA-80 A2 Infantry Rifle.
Well, everyone knows that the SA-80 infantry rifle has been a total disaster for the British Armed forces. Basically, the British took a proven design, the AR-18, and modified it until it no longer worked. Amazingly, they then went about distributing the SA-80 to their main line troops. Well, after dealing with years of whining and complaining by disgruntled soldiers, …
Read More »Whatever Happened to Steyr?
It’s unfortunate that the great Steyr company got evicted from their factory in the firstplace. However, what your humble editor finds particularly reprehensible is the lack of information that the company has put out regarding its future status and return to operation. There’s been equal silence on the topic of Steyr’s representation here in the U.S. GSI appears to no …
Read More »PK-Series Machine Gun Gets Product-Improved.
The PK(Pulemet Kalashnikova) machine gun has been the standard Eastern Bloc 7.62mm machine gun since 1961. The upgraded PK machine gun, manufactured by Tznitochmash of Klimovsk, has been designated as the 6P41 Pecheneg. The 6P41 has reportedly already seen action in Chechnya, which is not exactly known as a fun place. Apparently, the upgrade consists of a new heavy barrel …
Read More »Nice Jacket….Nice Gun!
Just the other day I was wondering about how to carry my gun in cold weather but without my jacket getting in the way when reaching for my gun. Then I ran into this site and my cold carry worries are all gone now. Enjoy! http://www.concealedcarrymethods.com/main/index.html
Read More »Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge Against Arming Pilots.
This one comes in from USA Today. It appears that Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge trusts commercial pilots with the controls of commercial passenger jets, but not with handguns. Don’t ask us to explain the logic. Click here to go to the story.
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