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  Jakey Poo here, I have a classic rifle I’d like to hang on my wall somewhere, but I don’t want it to sit up there and deteriorate. What should I do to it, to make it last? I do want it to remain functional, even after a cleaning, not necessarily straight off the wall, and it has wooden parts. Not sure if that makes any difference in regards to oils etc. Thanks lady-boys.
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  Jeremy from Nebraska. I haven’t been listening long enough, but I’m curious what Shawn’s problem is with Taurus. I know they’re budget guns but their recent stuff seems to be pretty reliable. Show me on the doll where they hurt you.?
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  Question from K.Y. Horseman from Oregon

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  SBR question
  Going to buy a Henry Supreme, and deck it out with Midwest furniture. I want to SBR it, but I don’t know anyone around me that I trust to do it. Was going to send it to Jermey and let him do it, but don’t know how to do the NFA paperwork since I’m sending it out of state to SBR it. Do I form 1 it before I send it to Jeremy? Can he ship it back to me after the work is done?
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• Question from Anonymous Coward from Texas

  Lucky BrainlessI have a question on how you identify the caliber of a barrel. I recently found several ARs I had put up pre-covid. The issue is I don’t remember which are 556 and which are 300 blackout. How can I verify so I don’t load them with the wrong ammo? I would rather not have to take them apart, or blow them up.

Gun Industry News

• Shootingnewsweekly

  Vortex Venom Enclosed Micro Green Dot (VEN-MGD3-E)

  Vortex has expanded its Venom enclosed red dot line by adding a green dot variant, the VEN-MGD3-E. The optic features a 3 MOA green dot on a DeltaPoint Pro footprint, enclosed 6061 aluminum housing, and is designed for improved visibility in various lighting conditions or for users with astigmatism. It offers a large viewing window, aspherical lens, motion activation, and long battery life.

  • The Gist: Available starting ~September 2024
  • Impact: MSRP $289.99 (street price ~$200)
  • Bottom Line: 1x magnification, 3 MOA green dot, 20,000-hour CR2032 battery life, 1.84″ length, 1.75 oz, 1 MOA/click adjustment, motion-activated illumination with 10-min auto-off, top-mount brightness buttons, unlimited eye relief, enclosed design on DeltaPoint Pro footprint
• Bearingarms

  Pentagon Investigation Finds No Mechanical Issues with Sig Sauer M18 Pistol

  Following the death of an airman in an incident initially reported as an uncommanded discharge of an M18 pistol (the military version of the Sig Sauer P320), the Pentagon reviewed the Modular Handgun System program. Officials determined that all alleged uncommanded discharges were traced to the trigger being pulled, with no mechanically caused accidental discharges ever recorded. Firearms mishaps represent less than 0.006% of all MHS pistols issued; the Pentagon attributes safety concerns to public speculation and online misinformation.

  • The Gist: The Gist: Pentagon investigation concluded no mechanical failures in M18; all incidents resulted from trigger pull, including the fatal airman case initially misrepresented (two airmen pleaded guilty to false statements).
  • Impact: Market Impact: Affects U.S. military adoption and perception of Sig Sauer M18/P320 platform; continued confidence in the Modular Handgun System program with no indicated changes to procurement.
  • Bottom Line: The Bottom Line: Extremely low mishap rate (<0.006%) and absence of mechanical defects support the Pentagon’s position that the M18 remains safe, countering misinformation-driven concerns about the handgun design.
• Thefirearmblog

  Polite Society Industries Launches Six 3D-Printed Suppressors

  Polite Society Industries has released six metal 3D-printed suppressors (laser powder bed fusion, monolithic construction) across four families: Temperance .22, Fortitude 5.56 (HD and Ti), Verdict 7.62 (HD and Ti), and Huckleberry. All utilize Tripass Core Technology with gas flow through the bore and two helical bypass channels into three expansion chambers. They are sold through dealers with a transferable warranty (excluding misuse).

  • The Gist: Available now through dealers (article published August 19, 2026)
  • Impact: MSRP $250 (Temperance .22) to $750 (Huckleberry); Fortitude/Verdict models $600–$650
  • Bottom Line: Temperance .22: 4″ titanium, 3 oz, 1/2×28 threads, rated for .22 LR/.22 Mag/5.7×28/.223 Rem; Fortitude 5.56: 5″ length, 1.375×24 HUB, Inconel 11.5 oz or Ti 6.4 oz; Verdict 7.62: 6.41″ length, Inconel 15.4 oz or Ti 8.33 oz; Huckleberry: 6.5″ titanium, 8.6 oz, interchangeable endcaps for .22/.30/.36 cal
• Palmettostatearmory

  PSA Sabre AR-10 Builder Sets Launch

  Palmetto State Armory released the PSA Sabre AR-10 Builder Sets on August 21, 2026, at 4:30pm ET. The sets feature 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers with T-markings on the upper, along with a Sabre AR-10 handguard, barrel nut, and installation hardware. They are offered in six Cerakote and anodized finishes to simplify AR-10 component compatibility.

  • The Gist: Availability: Launched August 21, 2026 at 4:30pm ET (available via Palmetto State Armory)
  • Bottom Line: Key specs/features: 7075-T6 Al upper/lower receivers (upper with T-markings), Sabre AR-10 handguard, barrel nut & hardware; available in Black hard anodized, FDE Cerakote, Moss Green Cerakote, Burnt Bronze Cerakote, Blue Titanium Cerakote, Champagne Cerakote
• Thefirearmblog

  Waffen Tactical No-Drill Scope Mounts for M1 Garand and 1903 Springfield

  Waffen Tactical released no-drill scope mounts that attach using existing rear sight or leaf sight bases on the M1 Garand and original 1903 Springfield (not A3). The Garand mount replaces the rear sight base with a left-offset optic mount and includes 1-inch or 26mm rings. The 1903 version is designed for Unertl-style scopes and attaches to the leaf sight base.

  • The Gist: Backorder now for Garand mount; available for 1903 mount
  • Impact: Garand mount $250; 1903 Unertl mount $150
  • Bottom Line: No drilling or permanent modification; Garand uses rear sight base replacement with left offset and ring options; 1903 uses leaf sight base for Unertl-style scopes (original 1903 only)
• Theoutdoorwire

  PTR Industries VENT Suppressor Lineup Now Available in Flat Dark Earth Cerakote

  PTR Industries announced on August 21, 2026 that its entire VENT suppressor series is available to authorized dealers and distributors in a new Flat Dark Earth (FDE) Cerakote finish. The lineup utilizes patented Purposefully Induced Porosity (PIP) technology to reduce port pop, minimize backpressure, and provide exceptional muzzle signature reduction. PEW Science has recognized PTR’s PIP technology as one of the most significant advancements in suppressed small arms.

  • The Gist: Available to authorized dealers and distributors as of August 21, 2026
  • Bottom Line: Patented PIP technology for reduced port pop, minimized backpressure, and muzzle signature reduction; FDE Cerakote finish option
• Shootingnewsweekly

  SCCY Firearms Rise and Fall: From Budget CPX Handguns to 2025 Bankruptcy

  SCCY (originally SKYY) was founded in 2003 by tool-and-die maker and mechanical engineer Joe Roebuck to manufacture affordable semi-automatic handguns. The company produced in-house the CPX series (DAO, 9mm/.380, ambidextrous safety variants, Gen3 quad-lock barrel system, optic-ready RD models) and the striker-fired DVG-1 with flat trigger and red-dot capability, marketed as budget-friendly ($200–$250) subcompacts with better aesthetics and a lifetime transferable warranty than competitors like Hi-Point. After post-COVID sales growth, the company faced market contraction, 2024 layoffs, a 2025 Volusia County tax seizure exceeding $250k, machinery auction, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2025, leading to cessation of operations.

  • The Gist: The Gist (what specifically happened): Joe Roebuck founded the company in 2003 (name changed from SKYY after a cease-and-desist); it grew with the CPX and DVG-1 lines plus a failed 2017 Tennessee expansion, then collapsed after 2024 layoffs, a spring 2025 tax seizure, June 2025 auction, and August 2025 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
  • Impact: Market Impact (who this affects): Primarily impacts budget-conscious concealed-carry buyers and retailers who relied on SCCY’s low-cost 9mm/.380 pistols; remaining new-old-stock and used guns continue to circulate while competitors like Taurus, Ruger, and Palmetto State Armory fill the entry-level segment.
  • Bottom Line: The Bottom Line (why it matters): SCCY’s trajectory illustrates the volatility of the post-COVID firearms market, where initial demand surge for inexpensive handguns gave way to oversupply, intense competition, and financial failure, highlighting challenges for small U.S. manufacturers dependent on volume sales of budget polymer pistols.
• Theoutdoorwire

  Staccato 2011 Lifetime Warranty Now Follows the Pistol Not the Owner

  Staccato has updated its lifetime warranty on Staccato-branded 2011 pistols to be transferable with the firearm rather than tied to the original owner. Effective immediately, the no-cost warranty covers functional or accuracy issues, cracked frames/slides/barrels, broken safeties and controls, and certain factory coating problems for the life of the pistol regardless of ownership changes or purchase source. Legacy STI firearms are excluded; normal wear items (springs, magazine followers, holster wear) and aftermarket parts damage are not covered. Existing registrations are automatically updated, while new owners of pre-owned pistols must re-register at staccato2011.com/warranty.

  • The Gist: Effective immediately for all Staccato-branded 2011 pistols; existing registrations updated automatically; pre-owned buyers must re-register at staccato2011.com/warranty
  • Bottom Line: Warranty now follows the firearm for its lifetime regardless of ownership changes or purchase location; covers defects in function/accuracy, cracked components, broken controls, and specific factory coating issues while excluding normal wear and aftermarket modifications; applies only to Staccato-branded pistols (legacy STI excluded)