Looks like LBT is teaming up with 2VetsArms again, this time to raffle a one-off SHOT Show serialized LBTINC rifle for the AllInAllTheTimeFoundation, one of our favorite charities. For the last two years, we’ve attended LBT’s huge giveaways at the end of day two at SHOT Show. These things just keep getting bigger and bigger.
Visit LBT Booth 31307 in the Tactical ballrooms on the second floor for more info on how to register.
One of the common tasks for Soldiers taught in Basic Training’s Basic Rifle Marksmanship is how to clear a malfunction on the M16-series of rifles. Although the task was laid out in 1968’s comicbook-style DA PAM 750-30, it was still a lot of steps.
Acronyms and the military go together like peas and carrots. Doubly so if the acronym sounds like a cool word, so someone dreamed up SPORTS for Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap, Squeeze. The Squeeze for “Squeeze” the trigger but was later changed to Shoot to include all of the methods of trigger control.
Broken down, here are the steps:
a. Slap upward on the magazine to make sure it is properly seated.
b. Pull the charging handle all the way back.
c. Observe the ejection of the case or cartridge. Look into the chamber and check for obstructions.
d. Release the charging handle to feed a new round in the chamber. Do not ride the charging handle.
e. Tap the forward assist.
f. Shoot. If the rifle still does not fire, inspect it to determine the cause of the stoppage or malfunction and take appropriate remedial action.
Out in the civilian world you’ll hear the much more simplified Tap, Rack, Bang which was originally intended for clearing a malfunction on pistols but works as a simplified process for rifles as well.
Once again, broken down:
a. Tap the bottom of the magazine to ensure it is properly seated.
b. Rack the slide, or charging handle to the rear to attempt to feed a new round into the chamber.
c. Bang, as in shoot the weapon.
Repeat as needed until the gun either works or you have to transition to another means to reduce the threat.
How many of you were taught SPORTS while learning to fire the M16 or one of its derivatives?
Available in late January 2016, this new Sentinel Concepts carbine by Midwest Industries is chambered in .223 Wylde.
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Yesterday, Stag Arms President pleaded guilty to a single felony count of possession of an unregistered machine gun. In the plea deal, Malkowski agreed to step down as well as sell the New Britian, Connecticut-based company in addition to paying a fine of $100,000. Stag Arms not only surrendered its FFL to manufacture, Malkowski will also no longer be able to own a firearms company.
Today, Malkowski is scheduled to plead guilty in US District Court in New Haven to a misdemeanor count of failure to maintain firearms records.
Stag Arms’ issues were first noted during a routine ATF inspection in July 2014 where they found numerous record keeping errors as well as missing machine guns which turned out to be either unregistered or misregistered. Most of the issues revolve around a failure to serialize receivers which must be accomplished within seven days of manufacture.
Stag Arms issued this statement:
NEW BRITAIN – Tuesday, December 22, 2015 – “Stag Arms, LLC today announced that the company and its founder, Mark Malkowski, have reached a resolution with government officials stemming from an investigation that began last year relating primarily to the timing of recordkeeping during the manufacturing process and compliance with federal firearms manufacturing and registration requirements. Both Stag Arms and Mr. Malkowski cooperated fully with the government throughout the investigation. While both Stag Arms and Mr. Malkowski believe that public safety was never compromised, they have agreed to enter guilty pleas and to pay significant fines, because doing so is in the best interests of the company and its employees. Mr. Malkowski has also agreed to transition the business to new ownership and is in advanced talks with a potential buyer. Mr. Malkowski will continue as a marketing consultant to the business and the industry for a period of time following the sale. Stag Arms takes its obligations to comply with all laws and regulations very seriously and has made comprehensive changes to ensure that similar problems cannot happen again and that best compliance practices are maintained in all of its operations.”
– Stag Arms, LLC
Can you identify it?
Agency Arms has been working on a name for themselves in the GLOCK aftermarket. Now, they are turning their attention toward Black Rifles.
Pre-orders are available and existing Agents have the ability to match their Agent number to their rifle serial number.
1. 14.5″ 416 Stainless Lithium Isolated Barrel
2. Chambered in .223 Wylde with a 1:8 Twist, Medium Weight Profile
3. Midlength Gas System
4. Dead Air Suppressor Ready Muzzle Break pinned for a 16” OAL
4. CLASSIFIED 13.4″ Rail
5. CLASSIFIED
6. Fully Ambidextrous lower with integral trigger guard, and flared magwell
7. Alg Defense ACT Trigger
8. AXTS Raptor Handle
9. CLASSIFIED
10. H2 Buffer
11. Magpul Pro Sights
12. Magpul K2 Grip
13. Magpul SL Stock
14. Dead Air Agency Edition Pyro
Also included:
Grey Ghost rifle case
G-Code Scorpion Belt pouch
Two ETS clear magazines
RailScales Panels
MSRP $2900
