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GEAR CHAT

• THEFIREARMBLOG

  Magnum Research DE50THR .50 AE Desert Eagle

  Magnum Research offers a threaded barrel option for the .50 AE Desert Eagle via the DE50THR kit, which includes a custom L5 piston engineered to manage additional backpressure from a suppressor and ensure reliable cycling. The .50 AE cartridge propels a 325-grain bullet at approximately 1,400 fps with 1,400 ft-lbs of energy. Unsuppressed sound levels are 173-177 dB; suppressed use yields a realistic 15-20 dB reduction resulting in 155-160 dB.
• THEFIREARMBLOG

  Saberdyne Systems NDEX Indexing Sight System

  The NDEX is a patented rear-sight-only iron sight system (US 9,915,501) that completely eliminates the traditional front sight post on pistols. It is offered in three heights: Small (low-profile, Glock direct-to-slide mount), Tall, and Extra Tall (both red-dot compatible for suppressor or optic co-witness). The design philosophy prioritizes threat focus under stress by removing the front-sight alignment step, arguing that fine motor skills degrade first in high-threat scenarios.
• THEFIREARMBLOG

  New Staccato Hd P4x Full Size Compensated Duty Handgun 44829313

  https://pew.report/c/4J95pR
• ORLANDO FFL(Nick)

  Slam Fire Reset Trigger For Mossberg 500590 5115658

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  ODYSEE

  S W M P Magazine Extension +6 140mm USPSA:1

  +6 Magazine Extensions for full size Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 pistols (that also clears the factory Smith flared mag well found on the Competitor model). Just barely clears the 140mm threshold in a mag …

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  ARO PRODUCTS(Nick)

  Aro Wrap

  The ARO Wrap™ is a sub-1-ounce woven polypropylene holster chassis wrap that transforms your Safariland duty holster into a fully modular accessory platform. Available in Vault and Legacy variants. Compatible with MOLLE and screw-mount accessories on all four sides. $55.00.

• Note

  Best can for my ps-90?

BULLET POINTS

• RECOILWEB

  Kimber Warrior 1911 Optimized for Duty Use

  The article details the optimization of a used Kimber Warrior .45 ACP 1911, a commercial homage to the MCSOCOM Det 1 ICQBP sidearm. Upgrades include a Wolff Gunsprings 18.5 lb variable recoil spring, Nighthawk Custom one-piece magwell with lanyard loop, Nighthawk drop-in trigger pack (3.75-4 lb pull), 10-8 Performance flat trigger shoe, and VZ Simonich Gunner grips. The result is a reliable, enhanced single-stack 5-inch 1911 for duty/LE or armed citizen carry at a total cost of approximately $1,500.
• INSIDE SAFARILAND

  Top 7 Common Sense Ar 15 Upgrades

  https://pew.report/c/A4ksrC
• THEFIREARMBLOG

  Colt Optics LP5X-P LE-Only Multi-Emitter Aiming Laser

  The Colt Optics LP5X-P, developed in partnership with Brolis Defence, is a NATO-standardized, weapon-mounted aiming laser restricted to law enforcement and military use. It integrates four co-aligned emitters in a compact polymer housing: a 26 mW visible green pointer, IR pointer, electronically adjustable IR illuminator, and VCSEL IR flood illuminator, all zeroing to the same point with minimal bore offset. Powered by a single CR123A battery, it features an IP68 seal, integral flip-up backup iron sight, gloved-hand controls, and MIL-STD-1913/STANAG 4694 rail compatibility, indicating a trend toward multi-spectrum, all-in-one aiming devices for tactical operators.
• GUNCADINDEX

  BLAPR 47:3

  https://pew.report/c/VJnOjT
• PEW REPORT

  Pew Report Adds Guncad Index To Make 3d Printed Firearms More Approachable

  https://pew.report/c/np1wkP
• Note

  Historical documentaries on Netflix, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln, Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Grant, FDR, sitting bull,
• THEFIREARMBLOG

  STINC o”ST”-14 Groza Kit

  The STINC o”ST”-14 Groza Kit is a drop-in bullpup conversion for PSA Krink (AK-74U pattern) pistols that approximates the Russian OTs-14 Groza. It includes an iconic carry handle with adjustable rear sight (notch/post or peep aperture for 100 and 200 yards) and a forward grip module containing the trigger and trigger guard. The kit uses all-metal construction with black phosphate finish and simplified machining for dimensional accuracy; compatible with 300 BLK, 7.62×39, and 5.56 Krink variants (fitting may be required on other AK platforms). No weight, dimensions, or price are stated.
• SOLDIERSYSTEMS

  Hrt Tactical Gear Releases The Hrt Holster Adapter A Semi Flexible Mounting Platform That Moves With You Not Hinders You

  https://pew.report/c/6Um14L
• OUTDOORHUB

  FALCO Holsters Minimalist Leather EDC Tray (O206)

  FALCO Holsters expands its concealed-carry ecosystem with a handcrafted leather EDC tray designed for organized storage of wallet, keys, headphones, and pocket items on a nightstand or entryway. Made from premium full-grain Italian leather with hand-painted edges and reinforced stitching in the same Slovakian workshop as their holsters. Part of a minimalist lineup including wallets and card holders, available in four colors with lifetime warranty and 30-day buyback guarantee.
• PALMETTOSTATEARMORY

  Palmetto State Armory Top 5 Best-Selling Handguns of 2026 So Far

  Based on PSA sales data, the top five handguns are the Glock 19 Gen 6, Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 .380 ACP, Ruger MK IV .22 LR, Taurus TX22 .22 LR, and PSA Dagger Full Size 9mm. The article highlights their reliability, value, capacity, and versatility for defense, carry, plinking, and range use. Rankings reflect a balance of established brands and affordable American-made options; they may shift later in the year.
• THEARMORYLIFE

  M41A Pulse Rifle from Aliens (Prop Replica)

  The M41A Pulse Rifle is the standard-issue weapon of the US Colonial Marines in the 1986 film Aliens. It is a fictional firearm manufactured by Armat Battlefield Systems that fires 10x24mm explosive-tipped caseless rounds from a 99-round magazine (typically downloaded to 95) with an under-barrel 4-shot 30mm pump-action grenade launcher. Real-world versions are movie props constructed from modified M1A1 Thompson, Remington 870, and Franchi SPAS-12 components or modern 3D-printed replica kits; operational screen-used props are rare and valuable.
• PEW REPORT

  Civilian Medical CM1 Online Emergency Medical Training Course

  CM1 Online is an expanded e-learning version of Shawn Herrin’s in-person medical class developed by Civilian Medical for users unable to attend live sessions. Built on the custom Rally Learn platform after over a year of research, it uses interactive slides, quizzes, progress tracking, student accounts, and a scenario game engine to provide structured repetition and decision-making practice of S.A.F.E. (scene safety, activate help, focus on injured, evacuate) and B.A.R.E. (bleeding, airway, respiration, exposure) frameworks. Targeted at preparedness-minded individuals and groups who own medical gear but lack stress-based practice, it supports organizational tools for assigning seats, tracking completion, and instructor integration for pre/post live training.
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  FOREST SERVICE DEBUTS NEW RECREATION MOBILE APP

  USDA Forest Service National Forests and Grasslands Mobile App

  The Forest Service launched the National Forests and Grasslands mobile app for iOS and Android during Great Outdoors Month. The app provides the most complete collection of Forest Service recreation sites, safety alerts, closures, and offline maps for the 164 million annual visitors to national forests and grasslands.

  The USDA Forest Service launched the National Forests and Grasslands mobile app on June 4, 2026 to provide a single comprehensive visitor information platform. It consolidates data from nearly 30 legacy apps, offering complete recreation site details, safety alerts, closures, amenity information, activity search, offline maps, and optional map layers for fire and weather data. The free app is available on iOS and Android for the 164 million annual visitors to national forests and grasslands.
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  INSIDE SAFARILAND

  Do Handgun Silencers Have a Place in the Self Defense World

  Do silencers have a place in the self defense world? They may not have completely made it there yet, but I think they will be.

  Safariland blog article examines whether handgun silencers (suppressors) belong in self-defense applications. The author gives a cautious but optimistic ‘yes,’ particularly highlighting advantages for home defense scenarios while acknowledging practical limitations. The piece discusses benefits like hearing protection for the shooter and reduced disturbance to bystanders or family members, alongside typical drawbacks such as added size, weight, and legal/regulatory requirements.
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  THE TRUTH ABOUT GUNS

  Can You Shoot 5.56 Through a .22 Suppressor? – The Truth About Guns

  Can you shoot 5.56 through a .22 suppressor? Usually no. Here’s why pressure, heat, and gas volume matter so much.

  The article addresses whether .556/.223 ammunition can be safely fired through a standard .22LR (rimfire) suppressor. In the general case, it is not safe or recommended. Most dedicated rimfire suppressors are engineered only for the much lower pressures, smaller gas volumes, and reduced heat produced by .22LR, .22WMR, or similar rimfire cartridges.
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  NSSF

  NSSF Releases Most Recent Firearm Production Figures (ATF AFMER 2023)

  Over 32 million Modern Sporting Rifles in Circulation WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, released the Firearm Production in the United States including the Firearm Import and Export Data 2025 Edition (reporting 2023 data) to its members. The report compiles the most up-to-date information based on data sourced from the Bureau of Alcohol, […]

  According to the NSSF article dated January 15, 2026, ATF AFMER data shows 2023 U.S. domestic firearm production at 8,466,729 units, a 15.4% decrease from 2022. Total firearms made available for the U.S. market in 2023 were 13,574,653 (handguns 8,176,535; rifles 3,899,907; shotguns 1,498,211). Cumulative civilian firearms in possession 1990–2023 reached 506.1 million, with modern sporting rifles (MSRs) in circulation estimated at over 32 million.

GUN FIGHTS

Play the best Price Is Right-style GunBroker game on the internet.

BANGRANK

A live cast ranking segment for anything and everything in the gun world, powered by questionable certainty, strong opinions, and audience voting.

THE AGENCY BRIEF

• Agency Update

  1. AGENCY BRIEF: STREET SWEEPER / USAS-12 DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE RECLASSIFICATIONWhat this really was: In 1994, ATF took lawfully owned shotguns and shoved them into the NFA “destructive device” category.

  No vote in Congress. No new statute. Just an agency ruling that turned specific 12-gauge shotguns into the same legal category as grenades.

  The targets were the Striker-12, the Street Sweeper, and the USAS-12. The Striker and Street Sweeper used revolving cylinders. The USAS-12 was a semi-auto, magazine-fed shotgun. They all fired ordinary 12-gauge shells, the same kind of ammunition people put through hunting pumps all over the country.

  The legal hook was buried in the National Firearms Act, specifically 26 U.S.C. § 5845(f). That section says a weapon with a bore over one-half inch can be treated as a destructive device unless the government decides it is “generally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting purposes.”

  A 12-gauge shotgun has a bore of about .73 inches.

  So every 12-gauge in America avoids the NFA only because ATF treats it as sporting enough. That is the trapdoor.

  In 1994, during the Clinton administration, ATF issued Rulings 94-1 and 94-2. The agency said these shotguns had no recognized sporting purpose, pointing to their weight, capacity, and military-style features. Once ATF withdrew that exemption, the guns became destructive devices.

  The pattern was simple:

  Start with a broad statute and an elastic test like “sporting purposes.”
  Use subjective factors, including appearance, to pull back prior approval.
  Reclassify the guns by agency ruling.
  Open a short amnesty period for tax-free registration.
  Turn missed paperwork into felony exposure.

  Confirmed fact: ATF used the sporting purposes clause to reclassify these firearms and require NFA registration without Congress passing a new law.

  What is less clear is how many legacy owners actually got notice before the amnesty window closed. But the legal threat was real, and the policy result stuck. These shotguns became radioactive to own, transfer, or inherit.

  2. WHY IT MATTERS

  This was a working model for regulatory creep.

  The 1994 reclassification showed that an agency could use definitions to change the legal status of firearms after people already owned them. The “sporting purposes” test has nothing to do with the Second Amendment. It is not a rights test. It is a permission test.

  It asks whether unelected officials think your firearm looks respectable enough for duck hunting or trap shooting.

  That mechanism is still sitting in federal law. The statute effectively says a 12-gauge is a destructive device unless ATF says otherwise. Your legal status depends on an agency opinion that can change later.

  That should sound familiar.

  The Street Sweeper ruling is the same kind of move ATF has used in fights over pistol braces, bump stocks, forced-reset triggers, and frame-or-receiver definitions. Pick an unpopular target. Reinterpret the category. Give owners a narrow compliance path. Then use the new classification to turn ordinary possession into felony risk.

  Once the line between a legal shotgun and an NFA item depends on politics instead of a clear rule, nobody can plan around it. Builders, FFLs, collectors, and regular owners start backing away from anything unusual because the agency might change its mind after the fact.

  That is the damage. Not just what happened to three shotguns. The bigger problem is that the federal government proved it could move the line later.

  3. THE 2A ANGLE

  Under Bruen, the government has to justify firearm restrictions by pointing to this country’s text, history, and tradition.

  There is no founding-era tradition of the executive branch reclassifying privately owned firearms into an explosives-style category because they lacked recreational value.

  Text: The Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms. It does not say “arms suitable for sporting purposes.”

  History: In the founding era, arms commonly possessed by the people were lawful to own. There was no federal licensing scheme where a Washington office could retroactively criminalize arms already in private hands.

  Tradition: The sporting purposes test comes from pre-Heller thinking. Heller recognized self-defense, not hunting, as the core lawful purpose protected by the Second Amendment.

  ATF penalized these shotguns for martial features and capacity. Those are not side issues. Those are exactly the traits that make arms relevant to the Second Amendment in the first place.

  You do not have to like the Street Sweeper. You do not have to want a USAS-12.

  The point is what the ruling normalized: category-jumping by agency decision. If a sporting purposes test can turn a 12-gauge shotgun into a destructive device, the same logic can be aimed at defensive rifles, accessories, or whatever the next politically convenient target happens to be.

  Your rights should not depend on an agency waking up in a different mood.

GOING BALLISTIC

• AMMOLAND

  Aero Precision Ballistic Advantage Stag Arms Vg6 Receivership

  https://pew.report/c/JzCgkX
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  THE TRUTH ABOUT GUNS(Savage)

  Comer Biden Atf Everytown Investigation

  Rep. James Comer is demanding ATF records as part of an investigation into alleged coordination between the Biden administration and Everytown.

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  THE TRUTH ABOUT GUNS(Savage)

  New Poll Shows Gun Rights Gaining Support

  A new CPRC poll finds more Americans are carrying firearms for self-defense while support for new gun-control laws continues to decline.

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  THE TRUTH ABOUT GUNS(Savage)

  Everytown Attacks Trump Atf Reforms

  Everytown is attacking new ATF Director Robert Cekada after the Trump administration proposed sweeping ATF reforms rolling back Biden-era gun rules.

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  THE TRUTH ABOUT GUNS(Savage)

  Scotus Under 21 Gun Rights Pennsylvania

  The Supreme Court declined to hear two under-21 gun rights cases but let stand a ruling striking down Pennsylvania’s carry ban for young adults.

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  THE TRUTH ABOUT GUNS(Savage)

  Atf Cuts Red Tape Nfa Forms

  The ATF wants to cut fingerprint cards from two to one and eliminate passport photos for NFA Forms 1 and 4, admitting the red tape serves little purpose.

• YouTube

  BREAKING CHARLIE KIRK MURDER TRIAL(Savage)

  Breaking Charlie Kirk Murder Trial: New Ballistics Evidence Doesn’t Add Up – Mrgunsngear

  YouTubeVideo | Breaking Charlie Kirk Murder Trial

  We discuss the new ballistics evidence presented by the prosecution in the Charlie Kirk murder case against Tyler Robinson and the questions it raises. Smokey Bear shirt: https://mrgunsngear.org/478aoOR Nine Line Apparel shirts: (discount code MRGUNS20): https://mrgunsngear.org/NineLine Twitter.com/mrgunsngear truthsocial.com/@mrgunsngear app.parler.com/mrgunsngear Facebook.com/Mrgunsngear Instagram.com/mrgunsngear Email sign up: Mrgunsngear.com My SMS service: Mrgunsngear.com/SMS My Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mrgunsngear Disclaimer: These videos are strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only. Imitation or the use of anything demonstrated in my videos is done AT YOUR OWN RISK. All work on arms should be carried out by a licensed individual and all state and federal rules apply to such. We (including YouTube) will not be held liable for any injury to yourself or damage to your arms resulting from attempting anything shown in any our videos. I do not endorse any specific product and this video is not an attempt to sell you a good or service. I am not a retail shop and DO NOT sell or deal in arms. Such a practice is heavily regulated and subject to applicable laws. I DO NOT sell parts, magazines, or arms. These videos are free to watch and if anyone attempts to charge for this video notify us immediately. By viewing or flagging this video you are acknowledging the above. Fair Use: In the rare instance I include someone else’s footage it is covered in Fair Use for Documentary and Educational purposes with intention of driving commentary and allowing freedom of speech.

  In the ‘Going Ballistic’ segment, Mrgunsngear examines prosecution ballistics evidence from the Charlie Kirk murder trial involving defendant Tyler Robinson. The discussion centers on Remington .30-06 Core-Lok projectiles (150 or 180 grain), audio analysis confirming a supersonic impact, ballistic gel tests showing 16-18 inches of penetration, and inconsistencies with reported wound depth of only 6-7 inches at an estimated 100-200 yard downward angle. Additional observations include potential rifle (Mauser-action 1903) safety and scope-mount issues.

REVIEWS

• Review: Kyle

  More of a complaint than a review. You jaded bastards undersell how amazing machine guns are! I made the pilgrimage to Jeremy’s shop during Guncon and tried out a few. It was like touching titties for the first time, and I can’t wait to do it again. Speaking of cans, I can confirm that Tom does have great ones and they were paired nicely with the Thompson and P90. If any listeners are thinking about going, absolutely do. I look forward to the next show and suggestions of how to spend my money. Thank you all.
• Review: bbates

  5 whole squares good show great info met most the cast at gun con was awesome. better yet my buddy got them to sign one of his wifes maxi pads. yall are great keep it up, savage do your best. aron your absence is well welcomed
• Review: SavageBelongsInSeattle

  Best gun related podcast EVER! IF and only IF you can look past the seemingly drunk autistic cast.
  Jeremy, the angry drunk he knows his shit, but quite often let’s the real world of retards interfere with his own personal delusion and instantly full on autistic tourettes ensues.
  Nick, the only member of the cast that can hold his liquor, loves to get the rest of the cast fired up and sit back and enjoy the show while slowly enjoying the havoc, and a light buzz.
  Shawn, well? Drunken self-centered bastard of a ringleader, keeps the show on the rails mostly right up to the point that some rumble ranting chat troll drops $20 and says Malört, then all bets are off
  A A Ron, pretty sure he’s put the bottle to his head and pulled the trigger and is too scared to show up for the podcast for fear of “opening his mouth and removing all doubt” because he can’t keep it shut and simply be thought of as an idiotAnd Savage, fuck savage,
  He can’t be a drunk, he’s a fucking thumb, thumbs have neither a mouth nor a liver to fuck up with alcohol.
  Im not sure what happened to him while he was “gone”, I could guess and be pretty accurate i think, but its not worth it. The show was better when he was gone, he brings nothing to the show except a fingernails on chalkboard laugh. Never prepared for his segment, always acts as if he didn’t know it was coming, stammers and stutters his way through the “NEWS” in a way that makes good old Joe Biden look competent.

  True to life the cast keeps it real, unfiltered and unedited. Just the way we like it! Great podcast in spite of it all!
  5 squares, would recommend