Q: How do No. 34 large rifle primers from CCI differ from the standard large rifle type? A: According to sources at CCI, the No. 34 primer is constructed to reduce or eliminate the possibility of slam fires in service rifles or other self-loaders. This is accomplished by utilizing a harder cup and more anvil clearance. The No. 34 is not designated as a magnum primer. It should be usable in any firearm type with a sound ignition system; the pressure generated should not be any greater than that produced by the company’s standard primer. Read the full article here

Gemtech has launched its new Nebula 5.7 Direct-Thread suppressor. Designed specifically for the 5.7×28 mm round, this new suppressor can also be used with a variety of rimfire calibers. With titanium construction, weight is kept to slightly more than a half-pound. Gemtech’s advanced capabilities are showcased in the design of the Nebula 5.7. This new suppressor delivers an ideal combination of compact size, strength and ultralight weight, making it an essential accessory for anyone considering enhancing their 5.7x28mm platform. Engineered with versatility in mind, the Nebula 5.7 is compatible with a wide range of mounting options, including Plan B style universal…

“He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.” – Thomas Paine, from The Writings of Thomas Paine, edited by Moncure D. Conway, 1795 Read the full article here

(Continued from Part 1.) The Trumpets In part 1 of this series, we reviewed excerpts from my book “Revelation: Illustrated and Explained”. I discussed the Seal judgments upon the earth. Now we will discuss the Trumpet judgments, the difference between the Seals and Trumpets; the Tribulation, the Great Tribulation; and finally, the timing of the Rapture. “And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. 2 And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.” (Revelation 8:1-2 KJV) The Seventh Seal introduces…

On January 28, 1754, British writer Horace Walpole (pictured), in a letter to Horace Mann, coined the word serendipity. — January 28, 1915: The first US ship lost in WW I, William P. Frye. It was sunk by cannon fire from the Imperial German Navy raider SMS Prinz Eitel Friedrich. The William P. Frye had been carrying wheat to the UK. — And on January 28, 2014, DNA analysis confirmed that the 6th Century Plague of Justinian was caused by a variant of Yersinia pestis (the same bacteria attributed to the Black Death.) — A USB Archive Stick Update: All…

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While the internet offers quick access to information, trusting unvetted recipes for cooking up ammunition is less than ideal, which is why makers of reloading products like Hornady publish thorough books for such tasks. The “12th Edition Handbook of Cartridge Reloading” includes the latest from the powerhouse developer. This one-stop resource is built around the Hornady library of projectiles while incorporating the latest powders and primers to provide safe and effective information that delves into handgun cartridges new and old, for more than 1,500 load combinations, in addition to tips and techniques for making the most out of time spent…

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearm-industry trade association, recently released the Firearm “Production in the United States including the Firearm Import and Export Data” report, 2025 edition (that includes 2023 data, the latest available). The study compiles the most up-to-date information based on data sourced from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF’s) Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Reports (AFMER). Its key findings include the volume of modern sporting rifles produced since 1990. That figure now stands at 32,091,000. The number being manufactured, however, decreased by 46.2 percent from 2022 to 2023. The estimated total number…

Nearly every shooter understands the basic principles of marksmanship: position, grip, sight alignment, breathing, trigger control and follow-through. But something not frequently talked about outside of highly competitive or specialist training circles is the concept of natural point of aim (NPOA). Have you ever felt like you were working against your gun to get it back on target after every shot, even though you thought you were in a stable position? The most likely reason is that you did not take the time to establish your NPOA. So what is it? US Army TC 3-22.9 Rifle Marksmanship defines the natural…

Stoeger has introduced the latest version of its STR-9 line of handguns, the STR-9 Thinline+. Like every pistol in the STR family, the Thinline+ is built on Stoeger’s proven striker-fired, semi-auto platform. What makes it different is how it carries. The slim, 1-inch-wide slide rides close to the body to stay out of the way, while the standard-size grip gives shooters a solid, confident hold—making it easy to shoot as well as carry. The STR-9 Thinline+ refines that mixture of ease of carry and shootability even further. Its ported barrel and lower overall profile reduces printing and lowers the bore…