Forces Focus – Philippine Army MFF
December 19th, 2012BCM Weekly – BCM RECCE-14, Mk2 
December 19th, 2012
This is the first of a weekly series introducing you to Bravo Company USA’s line of rifles and accessories. This week we’ll show you the BCM RECCE-14, Mk2 which is new for 2013.
Features:
BCM MID-14 mid length gas, HPT/MPI, 1/7 barrel
Centurion C4 12” handguards
BCMGUNFIGHTER Charging Handle Mod 4
BCMGUNFIGHTER Grip Mod 1
BCMGUNFIGHTER Comp Mod 1
BCM/Troy Ind Rear sight
B5 Systems SOPMOD Bravo Stock
Geissele/ALG Advanced Combat Trigger
Spuhr AB Catalog 2013
December 19th, 2012Meat Eating Viking Gunfighter
December 19th, 2012
Why a New AWB Soon Won’t Matter
December 19th, 2012Even if Congress decides to enact a new AWB tomorrow, essentially, it won’t matter. 3D printers are coming and they can’t be stopped. Along with those printers will come a whole new set of enforcement challenges. That’s why outlawing guns, or even just certain types is unworkable. Instead, society needs to come to grips with the root cause of mass shootings. Part of that answer is most assuredly going to involve mental health care. There’s no free lunch here folks. Meaning, you might want to consider your stance on public healthcare vice your position on the Second Amendment and personal ownership of firearms. We used to institutionalize the insane but stopped doing it because it cost too much. Enhanced security will also cost, and will most assuredly result in some level of compromised individual liberty. America is clamoring for a nanny state and there are those all too willing to satisfy them.
“Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.”
– President Thomas Jefferson
But I digress.
Consider the use of this argument when you debate gun grabbers. They can round up every last one of them but the technology will soon be available for virtually anyone to manufacture a firearm in the comfort of their home. And that firearm won’t necessarily be in compliance of the national firearms act or other laws governing the manufacture and features of firearms. Building these guns won’t require expensive machinery or special skills. Simply download a file and press a button. Assemble when finished.
Check out this article we published less than six months ago for some real world application of 3D printing of firearm components.
Tactical Fanboy picked this up the other day. Despite assertions elsewhere, by no means is this the first 3D printed firearm. It’s starting to make its way into the Main Stream Media and of course timing couldn’t be better so the ‘plastic’ gun and ‘anyone can print a gun’ talk has already started. To be sure, 3D printing is the next big thing. Industry is way out on front of Government on this issue as they are more concerned with patent and copyright infringement than anything else. Expect to see industry propose legislation to attempt to throttle printers in order to suppress certain types of items being produced.
The big issue in this instance is that a lower was produced. As far as ATF is concerned, that is the firearm. It is legal to build your own gun. However, as this technology proliferates, what would stop someone who cannot legally possess a firearm from printing critical parts and assembling a gun from the parts he couldn’t produce in house? A heavy question that balances liberty and social responsibility.
Will LE one day be on the lookout for unlicensed printers connecting to the network? Will everything we print have to be approved by a central server? Will printing certain items become illegal? These are all issues we will face in the not-too-distant-future. The capability presented by the 3D printer makes it an absolute Disruptive Technology.
HaveBlue of AR15.com has managed to create a working polymer AR-15 lower made from a 3D printer, specifically a mid 90’s Stratasys 3D printer. So far, the lower has been combined with a .22 LR upper, with over 200 rounds fired and no issues. A 5.56 upper was also used, with some feeding and extraction issues, however according to the creator this upper has also had problems with a standard aluminum lower.
A few other articles I’ve seen on this project have instantly jumped at the chance to (incorrectly) claim people now have the ability to create fully-functional firearms using just a 3D printer, so in the name of truth and fairness, I feel it’s important to mention that only the lower was created with the printer, not the trigger assembly and other required components.
AR-15.com thread detailing the project
“Attack of the Zombie Hippies” Supports the Independence Fund
December 19th, 2012
“Attack of the Zombie Hippies” is an ebook unlike anything you’ve seen before. Assembled at the creative direction of Dave Reeder and Erik Dewey it’s an anthology that mixes good old zombie fiction with practical firearms and tactics articles. By the name you’ve probably already figured out that the zombie stories all involve undead hippies as well. I have a feeling that was Reeder’s doing.
“Attack of the Zombie Hippies” is available on Amazon for Kindle (Nook and hard copies to come).
And yes, I know that some of you are going to poo poo the whole thing because you want something to complain about (in this case zombies) but, here’s the beauty part. Proceeds benefit Independence Fund. And, you get to read a forward by yours truly that will make you feel better about zombies.
If that wasn’t enough, some great companies have stepped up as sponsors of this project and have offered coupon codes that are scattered throughout the book. Tactical Tailor, G-Code Holsters, BattleComp, Grey Ghost Gear, I.C.E. Training, Predator BDU, Battle Arms Development, Dark Angel Medical, Combat Swag and Milifidel Apparel are all great folks. Thank you!
Who ISN’T Price Gouging?
December 18th, 2012Seems like everyone and his brother is price gouging for guns, ammo and magazines. So who ISN’T gouging customers? List the company and link in the comments section. If its a local joint put their name, city and tel number in the comments.
Don’t forget the links!
Vertx Shooters Hats in Kryptek Patterns
December 18th, 2012
Vertx Kryptek Shooter hats in Typhon, Nomad, Mandrake, and Highlander. Pre-orders will start tomorrow.
