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Aguila Ammunition Enters the .300 AAC Blackout Space
CONROE, TEXAS – September 19th, 2017 – Texas Armament & Technology (TxAT) and Aguila Ammunition are pleased to be adding a .300 AAC Blackout round to their product offerings. The high performance, compact round was originally developed by Advanced Armament … Continue reading
Precision Delta Offers 223 PDP Pro Ammunition
(Ruleville, MS) – Precision Delta, one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of handgun reloading components and match ammunition, is proud to offer their PDP Pro ammunition in an additional caliber option.Precision Delta has added .223 55gr FMJ-BT to the … Continue reading
Federal Launches a New Line of Dual-Purpose Train + Protect Versatile HP Ammunition
ANOKA, Minnesota – August 1, 2017 – Federal Ammunition is pleased to announce its launch of Train + Protect, a new line of handgun loads designed for both practice and personal protection. The competitively priced ammunition features Federal’s versatile hollow-point … Continue reading
Federal Premium Introduces Gold Medal Berger
ANOKA, Minnesota – May 24, 2017 – Federal Premium Ammunition is proud to announce its new Gold Medal Berger, which combines the most sought-after bullets on the Precision Rifle Series with the industry’s most trusted factory ammunition. Shipments are … Continue reading
Hornady Manufacturing to exhibit at IWA Outdoor Classic Show in Nuremberg Germany
Hornady Manufacturing, a world leader in bullet, ammunition, and reloading tools, will be exhibiting at the IWA Outdoor Classic show in Nuremberg, Germany March 3-6. The Hornady booth will be located at Hall 7-104 and will showcase the latest in … Continue reading
The Kinetic Difference: Quality – Consistency – Results
Kinetic Industries takes a very different approach to supplying you with match-grade brass for your ammunition manufacturing. We call it the “Kinetic Difference.” That difference starts with on-time deliveries of your brass–no matter how large or small your order–at prices … Continue reading
WILLIAM B. RUGER COMMEMORATIVE AMMUNITION
100 years ago, Ruger founder and firearms legend, William B. Ruger was born. In honor of the man who created one of the most iconic firearms brands in American history, Hornady has partnered with Ruger to offer commemorative ammunition in … Continue reading
What to Do with Ammunition Affected by Flood Waters
NSSF and SAAMI Recommend Not Attempting to Salvage or Use Submerged Ammunition NEWTOWN, Conn. – Firearms owners who have seen their stored ammunition submerged by flood waters in areas across the U.S. are probably wondering if that ammunition can be … Continue reading
Liberty Ammunition Announces its New 30-06 Springfield
The newest hunting round in the Animal Instinct line, the 30-06 Springfield offers hunters blistering speed, accuracy and unmatched knockdown power Bradenton, Fla. (August 2016) –Liberty Ammunition announces that its newest hunting round from its Animal Instinct line, the 30-06 … Continue reading
Shell Shock Technologies Launches New Website
Westport, Conn. (August 2016)- Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., a startup technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry, announces that it has launched its new website. “We knew from our early test results that … Continue reading
Liberty Ammunition Announces its New .308 Round is Shipping
The first hunting round in the new Animal Instinct line, the .308 (7.62x51mm) Win. offers hunters and LEO’s increased lethality at medium to longer ranges. Bradenton, Fla. (May 2016) – Liberty Ammunition’s first hunting round, the .308 Winchester, in their … Continue reading
Liberty Ammunition’s "Moms That Pack Heat" Mother’s Day Sale
Liberty Ammunition is offering 25 percent off all Civil Defense ammunition from May 6-9, 2016. Orders of $200 or more get free shipping. Liberty Ammunition announces its “Moms That Pack Heat” Mother’s Day Sale. All Civil Defense ammunition will … Continue reading
Federal American Eagle Introduces Varmint & Predator Ammunition Bulk Packs
ANOKA, Minnesota – March 28, 2016 – Federal Ammunition is pleased to announce new American Eagle Varmint & Predator loads, offered in 40- or 50-count bulk packs perfect for high-volume shooting. Shipments of this new product are now being … Continue reading
Hornady’s Sneak Peek Of 2016 Things To Come
The folks at Hornady have historically been pioneers in the ammunition industry. On 27-Oct-2015, the company will introduce its 2016 product line up. The company has described it as revolutionary. When you get that claim from a company like Hornady … Continue reading
Liberty Ammunition Columbus Day Sale
Bradenton, Fla. (October 2015) –Liberty Ammunition, the global leader in high performance, lead-free ammunition for military, law enforcement and civilian markets, is celebrating Columbus Day with 15 percent off all online ammunition purchases from Oct. 9 – 12, 2015 at … Continue reading
Liberty Ammunition Announces New Ammo Testing Videos on YouTube
Liberty Ammunition will be releasing a video every 7-10 days showing a different caliber’s terminal ballistics with effects. Liberty Ammunition wanted to create a round that just worked and would stop a threat in its tracks every time, no … Continue reading
Subsonic Ammunition
TGIF readers! It looks like we’ve made it through another week and look forward to a nice weekend. Weather here at the bat cave has been excellent and this weekend looks to be just dandy. BTW, Happy Mother’s Day to … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition, Shoot-the-shit
Tagged Ammunition, Andrea Tantaros, Kimberly Guilfoyle, subsonic
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M855 v. M855A1 U.S.M.C. And U.S. Army Differ In Their Opinions.
Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D-Calif., is the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and she wants to know why the Marine Corps uses the M855 5.56mm round and the Army uses the M855A1. Representative Sanchez comments: … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition
Tagged Ammunition, Army, Loretta Sanchez, M855, M855A1, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, USMC
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Liberty Ammunition’s .45 Long Colt On Steroids
Liberty Ammunition recently released its vision of the iconic Colt cartridge reengineered as a lead-free, high performance personal defense round. Liberty’s high-performance ammunition delivers approximately twice the velocity, three times the terminal effect, noticeable reductions in felt recoil and considerably … Continue reading
UTM Announces RBT Civilian Training Ammunition (CTA)
UTM RBT RELEASES THE NEW ALTERNATIVE TO LIVE FIRE PRACTICE! FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, CORE TECHNOLOGY ONLY PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE TO THE MILITARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ORGANIZATION IS NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL SHOOTING ENTHUSIASTS! The UTM RBT Civilian … Continue reading
A Holiday Message From Sierra Bullets
As we close out 2014, it is easy to see we are in a much different place than we were 12 months ago. The demand has slowed greatly allowing many firearms industry manufactures to finally put a dent in the … Continue reading
Suppressor-Optimized Ammunition By Silencer Co
Harvester Ammunition is now available in subsonic 300 BLK with a 220 grain Sierra MatchKing bullet. The silencer-optimized rounds were developed to produce the kind of sub-MOA accuracy and stopping power that our customers demand. Harvester features these key aspects … Continue reading
HSM Ammunition Double Duty Combo Package
With ammunition still in short supply and prices absurdly high it’s refreshing to see new product offerings that address the needs of most shooters – adequate supply of practice ammunition along with a high performance defensive load. HSM’s differentiator is … Continue reading
Liberty Ammunition Has A July Deal For You.
From July 4th through July 31st, 2014 receive 15% off all online purchases at store.libertyammo.com. In addition, individuals will receive a FREE Liberty Ammunition T-shirt if the order totals over $100. This is a $15 value free of charge! All … Continue reading
TEXTRON Systems Light Machine Gun
Textron Systems is heavily involved with the U.S. Army’s Light Weight Small Arms Technologies or LSAT initiative. The company has developed a replacement for the M249 SAW. The new Light Machine Gun (LMG) uses linked ammunition and capable of a … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged Ammunition, LMG, LSAT, telescoped, Textron
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Liberty Ammunition Launches It’s First Round of Hunting Ammunition, Silverado, in .223
Liberty Ammunition, responded to 9/11 by developing high performance ammunition for use by our military, allies and law enforcement. The company holds numerous patents for high performance, lead-free ammunition. Using lessons learned and feedback from the field, Liberty Ammunition set … Continue reading
Our Friends At Lucky Gunner Share First Impressions of PCP’s Polymer-cased Ammunition.
The Joint Services and USSOCOM have had a weight reduction initiative in the works since 2007. One of the principal targets for weight reduction is ammunition. That need sparked development in the private sector for polymer-cased ammunition. Successful deployment means … Continue reading
Let Me Turn You On To Liberty Ammo
Total ammunition performance is the sum of bullet geometry, composition, velocity and accuracy. We look to external ballistics and we look to terminal ballistics. For defensive purposes we want to limit penetration for safety, have a high degree of fragmentation … Continue reading
WINCHESTER® RECALLS 5.56MM M855 62 GRAIN PENE
2/5/2013 Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling one (1) lot of its 5.56mm M855 62 Grain PENE centerfire rifle ammunition. Symbol Number: ZGQ3308Lot Number: WCC10M106-004 Through extensive evaluation Winchester has determined the above lot of 5.56mm M855 … Continue reading
Larry Vickers’ Updated Ammo Requirements
A Quick Message from Larry Vickers… Ammunition for Students of 2013 Vickers Tactical ClassesBased on the firearm and ammunition hysteria in the market in early 2013, I would like to put out some guidelines for students of my classes … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Training
Tagged Ammunition, Larry, requirements, training, Vickers
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Did Someone Say 300 Blackout?
Robert Beckhusen, wrote a great piece “Silent but Deadly: Special Forces Seek Quiet, Subsonic Bullets” published in WIRED 19-Nov-2012. In its latest round of small-business solicitations, the Pentagon’s Special Operations Command, or SOCOM, is seeking out subsonic ammunition. The reason, … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition, Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged Ammunition, SOCOM, solicitation, sub-sonic, suppressors, WIRED
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M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round (EPR)
M855A1 began to be issued on or about June 2010 to troops in Afghanistan. It will replace the M855 green tip as the standard issue round for the M4 and M16 carbines and rifles.
PNW Arms Releases Cold Tracer Technology
PNW Arms LLC hails from Potlatch, ID. The company was founded in 2008 with the expressed mission of making superior quality ammunition. PNW Arms has developed cold tracer technology, which it plans to offer in the commercial market sometime in the … Continue reading
Proposed Legislation Designed To Curb Your Appetite For Ammunition and Magazines.
Our Democratic Senators are once again introducing legislation to prohibit the sale and possession of any magazine, belt or feed strips that can hold more than 10 rounds. The legislation is being proposed as an amendment to the Cybersecurity Act, … Continue reading
Why The Emphasis On Ammunition Awareness?
By: Sal Palma I have a very interesting question from a reader in the U.K. wanting to know why I placed so much emphasis on ammunition awareness. I blogged an article on the AK-47, “Modernization of the AK47”; as part … Continue reading
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Tagged Ammunition, asymmetric, combat, management, training, warefare
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LaserLyte® Newest Laser Trainer Cartridge; The LT-380
LaserLyte® has just added a much needed training tool to their expanding line of excellent laser training products. The LaserLyte® LT-380 laser trainer cartridge will fit all Ruger LCP’s, Kel-Tec’s, and Smith & Wesson .380’s. The LaserLyte® LT-380 laser trainer … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Training
Tagged Ammunition, Kel Tec, laser, laserlyte, LCP, LT-380, P3AT, Ruger
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Setpoint Ammunition – Gourmet Fodder for Your Precision Rifle
It’s not simply me that’s excited about Setpoint Ammunition; in December 2011, the company was awarded the esteemed 2011 Entrepreneur Excellence Award for “Greatest Potential” from the NorthFront Entrepreneur Alliance Group (NEAG). Setpoint’s arrival means that shooters don’t have to … Continue reading
PCP Ammunition Says Polymer Cased Ammunition Ready For Prime Time.
PCP Ammunition, located in Orlando, FL is just a hop-skip-and-jump from USSOCOM, and it is even closer to FOG HORN’s southern bat cave. The company has developed a patented process for manufacturing high performance ammunition using a polymer case. PCP’s … Continue reading
SETPOINT AMMUNITION – Custom Precision Ammunition
Tactical and precision shooters have known for quite some time that precision shooting systems are only as good as their four major components: rifle, optics, ammunition and shooter. Finding the right ammunition to optimize weapon performance lead many professionals to develop … Continue reading
