Boutique Black Rifles: Part I
The second Boutique Black Rifle. Note the San Tan Tactical lower receiver and the lack of forward assist. The rifle has a Surefire 60-round magazine in place. B... Read more.
AVTOMAT NIKONOVA: The Blackest Rifle
By David Lake The war machine of the Soviet Union has always been a source of intrigue to those interested in the development and proliferation of arms. The col... Read more.
Windham Weaponry .308 SRC
Windham Weaponry’s new .308 SRC (Sight Ready Carbine) is a light weight hard hitting carbine with numerous features that make it appealing to all black ri... Read more.
SIG P220 .45 ACP: P Series Flagship
This SIG features stainless internal parts and excellent quality control. By R.K. Campbell Among the most respected names in the firearms industry is SIGARMS. I... Read more.
Operationally Testing Uselton Arms Explosively Bonded Model 1911 .45 ACP
By Paul Evancoe The explosive bonding process has been understood for most of the last century being first observed as a result of warfare. Metal fragments from... Read more.
The Type 1 Stamped Receiver AK Rifle
The first production model of the AK-rifle. The receiver was made of pressed sheet metal. By Frank Iannamico AK Photographs Courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps Na... Read more.
The Black Hills Ammunition Factory
The mouth/primer sealing machine. This is the application of sealant to the mouth of the cartridge case. By Christopher R. Bartocci Black Hills Ammunition (BHA)... Read more.
NFATCA Report: V19N1
By John Brown Changes in Leadership During the last several months we have noticed many changes occurring within the leadership of ATF. The first announcement w... Read more.
Industry News: V19N1
By Robert M. Hausman Synopsis of Annual Imports Conference The following is a synopsis of the 13th annual Importer Licensee Conference held by the F.A.I.R. Trad... Read more.
Less Really Is More
By Andrew Thomas Our fighting soldiers – the recon units and scouts and expeditionary fighting forces that carry all of their equipment on their backs in ... Read more.