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Firearms|Handguns Yesterday, social media was abuzz with news of Springfield Armory’s launch of their new Hellcat Rapid Defense Package or RDP for short. The new Hellcat features a threaded barrel […]
Firearms|Rifles At the end of January, Desert Tech announced a conversion kit for their MDRX and MDR bullpup rifles. The conversion kit features a 11.5 inch .223 Wylde barrel and […]
Firearms|PCC Last week, Aero Precision announced the release date of their newest pistol caliber carbine, the EPC-9. EPC stands for Enhanced Pistol Caliber, which will be chambered in 9mm. The […]
A new bill was introduced to the South Carolina House on January 12th, this bill would grant citizens of South Carolina to open carry handguns in a public setting. It is illegal to open carry in public in the state. One of the last few states that outright prohibits the open carrying of a handgun. The South Carolina bill is known as Bill 3094 “Open Carry With Training”. It would allow residents of South Carolina who posses a CCW permit to open carry in public places.
Streamlight is known for making quality flashlight and weapon lights. They are one of the go-to companies for lights due to build quality and all those beautiful lumens. Recently, Streamlight released the TLR-10 that features a 1,000 lumens of light and a integrated red laser at the bottom of the optic. The new TLR-10 takes CR123A batteries and a 50,000 hour lifetime LED.
Last week, information was circulating on social media that TommyBuilt Tactical had received a letter from the ATF. Prominent voices within the firearm community such as Garand Thumb and others mentioned the news in their story or as an actual post. The post that was going around was a video of Tommy of TommyBuilt destroying his very first T36 lower receiver.
News|Industry News Recently, Gunbroker.com released a detail report of their Top 10 best selling handguns for 2020. Gunbroker.com is a online auction site for firearms. Ranging from pistol, shotguns, rifles, […]
Yesterday, on social media information was circulating that TommyBuilt Tactical had received a letter from the ATF. In that potential letter the ATF classified TommyBuilt Tactical T36 receiver as a machinegun receiver.
Yesterday, Walther Arms released its successor to its popular PPQ lineup of pistols. It has been about 11 years since the introduction of Walther PPQ back in 2010. Walther has taken the customer feedback along with their excellent engineering expertise to create the Walther PDP series of pistols.
Snapshot|Commentary Yesterday, the President released a statement on the third anniversary of the Parkland Shooting. A day in which 14 students and 3 educators lives where stripped from them in […]
Back in January The Loadout Blog reported on the CZ being in negotiations to acquire Colt. On Thursday those negotiations progressed forward with CZ Group officially aqcuiring Colt Holding Company, LLC.
Gear & Optics|Optics Leupold has introduced a new lineup of riflescopes called the VX-3HD. All the new riflescopes feature a 3:1 zoom ratio, Leupold’s CDS-ZL elevation dial, and reticle illumination. […]
Recently, Staccato 2011 has given the company’s business outlook and forecast for 2021. The announcement discusses their products, distribution, and the people that will make 2021 a success for Staccato.
When it comes down to firearm transportation you have various options from the simple to high tech. Along with everything else in between. You have soft cases and hard cases. Big and small. Numerical and biometrical locks. The list goes on and on.
In late 2020, Henry announced 32 new models of rifle and shotguns. Now, Henry has added four new hunting focus rifles for 2021. Henry will be releasing a .22 Magnum lever action, a .30-30 and a .45-70 level action, and a 12-gauge shotgun.
Recently, Aero Precision announced their plans to move into their new facility in Lakewood, WA. The move to the new facilities is to accommodate the growth in business the company has received in recent years. Aero Precision was founded in 1994 in Gig Harbor, Washington as an aerospace industry parts manufacturer. Over time the aerospace company shifted its focus to firearms manufacturing. Now, it is one of the most well known manufacturers in the firearm community.