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The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc., or SAAMI, recently announced the acceptance of a new caliber into its ranks. Joining the ever-growing list of industry standards is the 5.7 x 28 FN cartridge for centerfire pistols and revolvers. Since 1926, SAAMI has been the clearinghouse for industry standards, providing much-needed safety and consistency …

SAAMI Accepts 5.7×28 FN AmmunitionRead More

In December, the Kalashnikov Concern announced that it had completed a three-year contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense while it also claimed to have doubled the supplies of the AK-12 assault rifle in 2023. Chambered for the 5.45mm cartridge, the AK-12 will eventually replace the Russian AK-74 rifles, which have been used since the …

Russia-Based Kalashnikov to Upgrade the AK-12 Rifle from Battlefield ExperienceRead More

When Russia initially invaded Ukraine, it was daily news, almost incessant. As we move along, it’s not in the news as much as it had been. The media’s attention span with most subjects is about one week. Sometimes it gets drawn out longer, but their rabid coverage often wanes, even with protracted events such as …

US Weapons In Ukraine – The Mag LifeRead More

Recently, the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Trade Association of the Firearm Industry paid homage to three new members of its Hall of Fame for their contributions to the firearms industry and the shooting sports. The 2023 inductees to the NSSF Hall of Fame. (photo credit: nssf.org) Robert Behn was a mainstay in the Marlin Firearms …

NSSF Inducts Three Into Hall of FameRead More

Most gun people know that Italy is justly famous for high-end shotguns. And possibly the best-known Italian shotgun maker is Beretta, which is also the world’s oldest firearms company, selling its first batch of barrels in 1526. So, who else would the “Italian Stallion” call when he wanted a special “Rocky” edition shotgun? And Beretta …

Sylvester Stallone’s One-of-a-Kind “Rocky” BerettaRead More

Rock Island Auction Company, or RIAC, recently offered up a myriad of historical firearms for auction, including the Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver owned by President Theodore Roosevelt, among other famous firearms. The S&W No. 3 revolver sold at the auction for just over $900,000. The Smith & Wesson No. 3 …

Theodore Roosevelt’s S&W No. 3 Revolver Sells at AuctionRead More

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, joined by 17 other state Attorneys General, has expressed his concern over new firearms shipping policies implemented by FedEx and UPS. If you haven’t heard, the two shipping companies have changed their terms of service relating to gun manufacturers and retailers. Knudsen says that several Montana FFLs have reached out …

Montana AG Leads Inquiry Into Possible FedEx and UPS Gun RegistryRead More