Archives for: May 2014

Gun background checks: conditional approval?

by Erik  

When purchasing a gun through an official gun dealer it is required to complete a ATF form 4473. It contains basic information and screen questions to determine if a buyer is eligible for gun ownership. more »

AR-15: What makes the Geissele trigger so great?

by Erik  

It took a few years for me to finally shell out the cash for a Geissele trigger. I wanted to share my thoughts on what makes this trigger so great. more »

NFA:Engraving AR-15 lowers

by Erik  

I've covered engraving NFA receivers for SBR registration in this article. However, if you specifically talking about an AR-15 lower here are some things you should consider. After talking to several people dealing in NFA items and my local ATF ag… more »

HOWTO: Stipple magazines with a soldering iron

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HOWTO: Stipple magazines with a soldering iron more »

FNX 45 Tactical Review

by Erik  

Here is a good look at the FNX 45 from FN Herstal. more »

ammunition: hollow-point vs. ball

by Erik  

About once a week I am asked about ammo. Most people ask "which is the best self defense ammo" or "which bullet has the best penetration." This is a loaded questions. No pun intended. Let's be honest, getting hit with any bullet is always potentially… more »

9mm 147 grain subsonic ammo: RELOAD IT!

by Erik  

When you consider the cost of reloading, 9mm isn't going to be a big money saver. Heavier bullets like .45 ACP or rifle cartridges that take large amounts of powder are going to make it worth your while to reload. When purchasing in bulk, heavy bullet… more »

ATF: eform online system

by Erik  

If you are into NFA stuff, you probably already know the issues that have plagued the system brought online to speed up the processing of ATF form. For those who don't, here is a quick recap of what has happened since October of 2013. The object of… more »