Bullet Points – March 19
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Navy Yard Shooter: What about that alleged AR-15?
Navy Yard Shooter: What about that alleged AR-15?
CNN correspondent Pamela Brown just reported on air that Aaron Alexis, the deceased suspect in the Navy Yard shootings … maybe one or more AR-15s and that’s where the confusion came from, initially from law enforcement. That’s why that was reported.”
Mo. State Sen. Offering AR-15 As Fundraiser Attendance Prize
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – Most lawmakers hold banquets to raise funds during their campaigns but one Missouri state senator is holding a shooting competition and giving away an AR-15 rifle. Sen. Brian Nieves, R-Washington, is perhaps the most zealous Second …
Navy Yard shooting: AR-15, back in the news — briefly
(CNN)– It has been called the most popular rifle in America, and it briefly returned to the spotlight after Monday’s shooting at the Navy Yard: the AR-15. A U.S. law enforcement official said Monday that gunman Aaron Alexis unleashed a barrage …
Oregonians rush to arm themselves with handguns
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The number of concealed handgun licenses has jumped by more than 20 percent in Oregon during the first six months of this year. Just over 200,000 Oregonians had a license as of July 10, up from 163,000 at the end of 2012, The …
Squeeze out accuracy with these 12 AR-15 triggers
Why does a quality trigger improve shooting accuracy? It’s actually quite simple. A consistent, clean, predictable break allows you to time the movement of the crosshairs on the center of the target to coincide as closely as possible. Next, involuntary …
Oregon concealed handgun licenses: Answers to your questions
Question: Do Oregon concealed handgun permits ever expire? How does this compare with other states? Answer: An Oregon CHL is valid for four years, when it will expire unless renewed. A Washington permit is good for 5 years. Q: How many CHL applications are …
The 30-second AR-15 dependability checklist
Keep your AR-15 from malfunctioning. Check these 4 key things in 30 seconds or less and stay in the game. If you have half a minute, you can confirm that: 1) Hammer and trigger pins are flush to receiver sides and not hanging out. A trigger pin …
M1A Accessories-All the details about them
Manufactured by Springfield Armory Inc. in the year 1974, the M1A is more like a civilian version of the M14. The name for the rifle is chosen by the company based on their pattern of the m14 rifle. It has a lot of variants and is pretty different from the original M14.
If you get the rifle from a participating dealer, you can get the M1A Accessories at a decent rate and save considerable amount money which can reach as high as six hundred dollars. You can get the accessories from the market and online as well.
The combo tool for the M1A which is manufactured by Springfield Armory is used to disassemble and clean the rifle. It is a multipurpose tool and fits neatly in all the stocks. Another accessory is Thermold 20 magazine which does not jam like other metal magazines. Since they are made of nylon, they resist heat rust and even dirt. These dent resistant and non corrosive magazines will not have a scratch on them even if you throw or abuse them.
There is another magazine Loader manufactured by the Butler Creek which is quick and can be loaded without giving any sort of pain to the thumb. It can be loaded and unloaded easily without putting any stress on your fingers. There is another magazine built by the Springfield Armory which is similar to the ones which come with the original rifle when they are manufactured. You can get an extra magazine to add the power of the fire of the rifle.
Tritium Nights Sight is another M1A Accessory which is manufactured by AmeriGlo Green and has a green tritium dot and even a parkerized finish in them. They are used by military, citizens and even recreational shooters. The versa Pod is another accessory which is like a rail adapter for the M1A in which a sling loop is attached. It helps the gas residual bleed from the vent of the gas.
Dovetail Mount is a Flat Top mount whose base has integral rings which are attached to the dovetail of the gun with the help of the Screw knobs. Without making any changes the base can be installed and it does not need to be removed for any cleaning. It is attached to the cover with the coyer retaining pin.
Before you plan to buy M1A Accessories, make sure you get it from an authorized dealer and he is not fake or illegal. The charges should be bargained properly as there are people who are there to just fool you.
US Study Finds Gun Ownership and Homicide Link
US Study Finds Gun Ownership and Homicide Link
WASHINGTON – Researchers in the United States claim to have established a convincing statistical link between gun ownership and homicide, according to a study published on Thursday. The study, which appears in the American Journal of Public Health, challenges the National Rifle Association’s claim that increased gun ownership does not lead to higher levels of gun violence. Covering 30 years from 1981 and all 50 US states, it determined that for every one percentage… [News24 (Cape Town), via GunPolicy.org]
Bullet Points – July 2
Bullet Points – July 2
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Irish Judge Asks for Evidence Before Issuing Semi-Auto Sports Gun Permit
Irish Judge Asks for Evidence Before Issuing Semi-Auto Sports Gun Permit
A Limerick judge says legislation governing firearm applications has not “bitten the bullet”. Judge Eugene O’Kelly was speaking during a lengthy district court sitting for a number of firearm application appeals. The owners of guns, including two semi-automatic rifles and two 9mm pistols, appealed the decision by Chief Superintendent David Sheahan not to grant them firearm certificates. The introduction of the Criminal Justice Miscellaneous Provisions Act imposed… [Limerick Leader, via GunPolicy.org]
In Thailand: Gun Laws Strict But Ownership High
“Call me Dev,” he said. He looked straight out of a Bollywood film – stocky, confident, with a shaven head and a pink open-necked shirt. Dev is a salesman at a shop on Thailand’s gun row, Wang Burapha road, which features a string of shops selling a range of guns and accessories. The guns are two to three times more expensive than those in the United States. “Only rich people buy guns here,” said Dev. Rich people, and The Royal Thai Police. In what has long been a… [Straits Times (Singapore), via GunPolicy.org]
Aimpoint vs. Eotech
Both these electronic target finders are famous in their own right and are market leaders. Therefore, it is quite natural that there would be an unending debate about which one is better than the other. And, it is also quite natural that users of either brand would be very loyal and would hardly, if ever, alter their preferences. Aimpoint is the chosen option for US military but that in itself should not give it a head start over Eotech as a real connoisseur would pore of product details and usability before making a choice.
Aimpoint gadgets are more durable and are able to function flawlessly even in extreme conditions. This makes them an obvious choice for those that use their guns in a more rugged manner. Moreover,
Aimpoint gadgets can be easily mounted or dismounted from the barrel of a gun as it is just a matter of turning a single knob.
The design of Aimpoint is more to many users who are not quite comfortable with the bulky, square box type design of Eotech. The other big issue where Aimpoint scores over Eotech is while the latter requires at least two fingers to operate its dual on/off switch thus making it that much difficult to do while keeping the gun steadily aimed at the target, the former has a single knob to do all the tasks.
Though it might not be that great an issue but lack of lens covers in Eotech exposes those to the elements and also accidental damage. But the single most important aspect where Aimpoint leaves behind Eotech by a great margin is battery life. While Aimpoint boasts of a phenomenal 50,000 hours of battery life, Eotech offers no competition at all by giving only 30 days of battery life. Thus, extra care and precaution must be exercised if one has an Eotech as any lapse in switching of the gadget when not in use might result in it being dead when required under urgent circumstances leading to real chaotic situation.
In Aimpoint, as it is a single bright red dot, it does not require centering that is often required in an Eotech to latch on to the target but it must be admitted that while shooting a target that is within 25-30 meters Eotech is faster and better as it provides a view of the entire target which cannot be missed if it is entirely within the square frame.
One other issue that needs to be mentioned is though Aimpoint boasts of a prodigious battery life of 50,000 hours, 3V lithium batteries are not easily available at retail outlets and that can become something of a bother once replacement of battery becomes necessary. However, such replacement might take place once in six years even if the gadget is kept permanently switched on right from the day it is purchased. So, it might not be that much of a bother when seen from a longer perspective.
But instead of passing a judgment, final choice between Aimpoint or Eotech should be left to the shooters themselves.
Review of the EOT 553
Review of the EOT 553
EOTech 553 is rock solid with the same ease of mounting and remounting that we associate with its older version of 552. The new version gives you more space for mounting PEQ2 as well as a magnifier. To start with the electronic aspect of the weapon, nothing has changed much as compared to the 552 from EOTech. There is basic electronic design with the difference that the internal parts fully blacked out. However, still a glow very close to the muzzle and optic window, which means that someone is able to see the bloom, may put you in some danger.
This unit is entirely water proof, allowing you to take it in rain and while crossing a river and you can submerge up to 66ft with it in water, though such circumstances are usually faced by the military people and not be the civilians. EOTech 553 comes with added height with the advantage that it helps in moving the optic window a bit higher. This, in turn, helps in dropping the front sight down to the topic window.
In keeping with the stringent parameters set by the fighting forces, EOTech has developed EOTech 553, with the model designed after EOTech HWS design. EOTech 553 Holo Sight comes with man new features that SOPMOD Block 2 program requires. One of the main advantages of this new Holographic Weapon Sights from EOTech is that has incorporated holographic reticle patterns. These patterns are advantageous because they are quickly visible even in dark and any other light circumstances. With any shooting angle the pattern will always be in the center for a view to know the target. So, the aim point will not be obscured. For the combat zones in urban areas and for close fighting, this weapon gives the military an edge over other weapons. The whole of the reticle pattern is clearly visible to the operator even when the laminated window has obstruction from rain, mud, snow and dust. This feature gives extra confidence to the operator.
EOTech 553 has all the features that made its older version 552 so popular. But 553 also carry many new advantages for the buyers and it is up to them to pick up the right one for their requirements. The new version does not mean that the older one is no more useful. Many may prefer keeping their 552 with the latest EOTech riser.
‘Oh no, he’s done it again’ – firearms instructor accidentally shoots student during gun safety class
‘Oh no, he’s done it again’ – firearms instructor accidentally shoots student during gun safety class
An Ohio firearms instructor who accidentally shot one of his students this month also shot a 14-year-old girl in 1977. According to the Columbus Dispatch, Terry Dunlap was a Pickerington Police Department auxiliary officer in 1977 when he accidentally shot …
Restricted firearms registrations increasing in P.E.I.
Labchuk lives near a shooting range and has concerns about the environmental impact of all the lead bullets target shooters use, but she also gets to hear the sounds of handguns and semi-automatic … collectors will buy a large quantity at once, which …
9th Circuit dismisses Firearms Freedom Act: Fed. can regulate guns that stay within state of origin
On Friday, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit challenging the regulatory powers of the federal government with respect to firearms that stay within the state in which they were manufactured. The case centers around …
New Hope’s Sealed Mindset aims to grow
Retired Navy SEAL Larry Yatch is on a mission to expand Sealed Mindset, which offers personal safety and defensive firearms training in New Hope. Larry Yatch has translated a decade of U.S. Navy SEAL experience into personal protection …
Gunrunners smuggled firearms into NYC in luggage on discount buses, authorities say
NEW YORK – A pair of gunrunners smuggled firearms into New York City by hiding them in luggage they carried on discount buses offering cheap fares and lesser odds of getting caught, authorities said Monday. The men were caught in a police …
There are precedents that say “no”
How many Streetsweepers, Strikers and USAS-12′s were already sold perfectly legally, before ATF chan…
Smart Rifles Shooting Around Corners: Firearms Industry Media Respond to TrackingPoint Video
Austin TX based applied technology company TrackingPoint released a video in August of shooters running a professional course at Texas’ Rifles Only with their Smart Rifle system. The video showcased shooting unsupported, shooting at extreme angles …
Beretta Firearms looking at moving to Upson County
The Thomaston-Upson Industrial Development Authority has announced that Thomaston-Upson County was visited by a prospect earlier this week that is considering relocating possibly to the state of Georgia. TUIDA Executive Director Kyle Fletcher …
Hunter Education course at Fort McCoy schools students in firearms, hunting safety
FORT McCOY, WIS. — A group of aspiring hunters recently participated in a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Hunter Education course at Fort McCoy to learn about firearms and hunting skills and safety. Joe Valeska, lead instructor …