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Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) – Revolution or Bust?
Every few decades, the US Armed Forces initiate R&D programs for the latest generation weapons. From SPIW, over ACR and finally OICW, they all should have resulted in new generation firearms for various purposes. They experimented with dart ammunition, duplex rounds, caseless ammo, airburst grenades… you name it. So far, none of these solutions achieved…
4 Things to Ask Yourself Before Buying Your First Gun
There are millions of people all over the world who own guns. And while the issue of gun ownership may be controversial, there are various valid reasons for owning a gun. Many people are buying personal firearms, and you may be one of them. Buying your first gun can be an exciting experience, but it…
Different methods for Sharpening Your Hunting Knife
How many of you believe that a sharp hunting knife is more harmful than the dull one? Well, it is high time to realize that a dull knife is a way more dangerous. When you know that the knife is dull, it means you are going to apply more pressure operating it leading to greater…
Review: Weihrauch HW100 S – PCP Air Rifle
The Weihrauch HW100 S “Sporter” is part of the Weirauch HW100 series. This series includes one other rifle, the HW100T; a similar rifle with the main exception being it’s a thumbhole version vs the Sporter magazine. It’s considered more of an entry-level air rifle but all things considered, it’s one of the much stronger entry-level…
10 Best Air Rifles by Safe Gun Owners team
Air rifles have been in existence for a while now since they were first invented around the 15th century. The first rifles weren’t high powered air rifles but were still of good use. Most air rifles since then have been used for hunting, target practice, and shooting in formal competitions. One general characteristic of an…
SIG Sauer MG 338 Machine Gun Review
In January 2020, the Special Operations Command officially certified and purchased the latest SIG Sauer machine gun, the MG 338. This impressive weapon combines the weight of a general-purpose machine gun with the range of a heavy one.
How to be a responsible firearm owner?
5 basic safety standards every gun owner should adhere to The recent rise in gun violence across America has compelled many authorities to reflect on firearms usage. So far, there is no such proposal made to limit firearms ownership. The only matter of concern is how to impose a sense of responsibility among the population….
How To Choose The Best Plate Carrier For Combat?
Gone are the days when plate carriers were used only by military personnel or those in law enforcement. Today, they have become one of the most ubiquitous pieces of equipment. Not only are they a preferred load carriage option for military and law enforcement but also have become increasingly popular amongst the civilians. That being…
Savage 10T-SR 6.5 Creedmoor Review for 2019
Long-range rifle shooting is an expensive hobby. You need the best precision rifle with bucket loads of ammo. Click for pricing info for Savage® Arms Savage 10T-SR at Cabelas Therefore, if you are into tactical shooting, hunting, and making long shots the Savage 10T-SR (Suppressor Ready Barrel) rifle is your best shot. With the 9.5-pound…
Combat Knife 101: Guide to Find the Right Combat Knife
Having the proper knife can be the difference between life and death under certain circumstances, especially if you are in the wilderness or in combat. So how do you go about to find the knife or a switchblade that can be your savior in times of distress? Combat Knife, also known as Tactical Knife,…
Guns Category
Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) – Revolution or Bust?
Every few decades, the US Armed Forces initiate R&D programs for the latest generation weapons. From SPIW, over ACR and finally OICW, they all should have resulted in new generation firearms for various purposes. They experimented with dart ammunition, duplex rounds, caseless ammo, airburst grenades… you name it. So far, none of these solutions achieved…
How to be a responsible firearm owner?
5 basic safety standards every gun owner should adhere to The recent rise in gun violence across America has compelled many authorities to reflect on firearms usage. So far, there is no such proposal made to limit firearms ownership. The only matter of concern is how to impose a sense of responsibility among the population….
How To Choose The Best Plate Carrier For Combat?
Gone are the days when plate carriers were used only by military personnel or those in law enforcement. Today, they have become one of the most ubiquitous pieces of equipment. Not only are they a preferred load carriage option for military and law enforcement but also have become increasingly popular amongst the civilians. That being…
Kimber Raptor II: Jurassic Colt
[schema type=”product” url=”http://www.kimberamerica.com/” name=”Kimber Raptor II” brand=”Kimber” model=”Ultra Raptor II, Pro Raptor II, Raptor II, Grand Raptor II” ] Unlike the other Colt M.1911 clones, the new Kimber Raptor II stands out with its unique individual look. When it was completed, the designer team gave it a nickname Crocodile Dundee Gun. And not without a…
Training For Capitol Police After Mislaid Guns Found In Bathrooms
Being an officer of the Capitol Police certainly sounds imposing, and also a little laid back. Perhaps a little too laid back even. Since January, three different instances of guns just laying around have happened. The first case involves a gun found in a bathroom of the Congressional Visitors’ Center by a worker, which was…
Ethan Allen Percussion Revolvers: Father of the Pocket Gatling Gun
[schema type=”product” name=”Ethan Allen Percussion Revolvers ” manfu=”Ethan Allen” model=”Bootleg, Lipfire, Rimfire” ] In 1847, Captain Walker wrote to “Colt” saying, “Nine out of ten men in our parts know nothing about your weapons, and, although I tried to explain all the superiorities of your revolver when compared to Ethan Allen’s Pepperboxes, they keep ignoring…
Airforce Colt
[schema type=”product” name=”Airforce Colt” brand=”Colt” manfu=”Colt’s Manufacturing Company” model=”Colt M1911″ ] At the very beginning of the First World War, British and French pilots saluted their German and Austrian counterparts whenever they met in the air. However, the situation changed as the air warfare heated up. At the time, planes did not have machine guns,…
SIG P-320: Why Are You Wearing That Glock Suit?
[schema type=”product” url=”http://sigsauer.de/englisch/home.html” name=”SIG P-320″ brand=”SIG” manfu=”SIG Sauer GmbH” model=”P-320″ ] For some time now, classic high-capacity service pistols with DA/SA operation (like SIG P-series) are being replaced by new designs with polymer frames and hidden hammers. In the 80s Glock was the first model to start this silent revolution. Since then, a Swiss giant…
Weapons Category
The Big Five Combo: Mauser 03 Africa and .404 Jeffery
[schema type=”product” url=”http://www.mauser.com/en/” name=”Mauser 03 Africa and .404 Jeffery” brand=”Mauser 03″ manfu=”Mauser” model=”Africa” ] The reasons for disappearance of .404 Jeffery caliber can be traced to the shortage of ammunition in markets, as well as decreased interest in weapons that use it. It’s a pity that such a cartridge, which can parry .375 H&H magnum…
Werner Bartolot Rifles: Hunting the Big Six
[schema type=”product” url=”http://www.jagdwaffe.at/-en/” name=”Werner Bartolot rifles” brand=”Werner Bartolot” ] Affluent hunters don’t buy their rifles in gun stores. For many of them a production rifle just won’t do, no matter how well-made it is. What they are looking for is a highly customized hunting piece. Although the demand for custom hunting weapons is on the…
RX Helix: Don’t Mess with Merkel
[schema type=”product” url=”http://rx-helix.com/” name=”RX Helix: Don’t Mess with Merkel” brand=”RX” manfu=”Merkel” model=”RX Helix” ] The new Merkel RX Helix was designed as a revolutionary direct action hunting rifle. Now, after almost three years, this fine rifle has taken a high place on the hunting rifles’ market. We will explore the details of its operation and…
Blaser BD14: Gentlemen Prefer Drillings
[schema type=”product” url=”http://www.blaser.de/?L=1″ name=”Blaser BD14: Gentlemen Prefer Drillings” brand=”Blaser” manfu=”Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH” model=”Blaser BD14″ ] This superb break-action rifle is a universal hunting rifle, especially for gentlemen hunters who are continuing the Old World traditions. European hunting philosophy was based on measuring a hunter’s dexterity and wood lore with the natural instinct of the game….
Italian Elegance – Fausti Shotguns
[schema type=”product” name=”Italian Elegance – Fausti Shotguns” brand=”Fausti” manfu=”The Fausti company ” model=”Senator, The Noblesse rifle” ] The Fausti company was founded by Cavalier Stefano Fausti in 1948. The first series of rifles made by the company, the Taranto series, was very well received. Exquisite Craftsmanship Stefano Fausti proceeded with crafting hammerless double-barrelled shotguns and…
T/C Dimension: One Carbine to Rule Them All
[schema type=”product” url=”https://www.tcarms.com/” name=”T/C Dimension ” manfu=”Thompson/Center Arms Company” model=”T/C Dimension ” ] We can’t believe there’s a one-shot hunter who hasn’t heard of “Thompson/Center Arms Company”. Their single-shot break-action pistols and rifles Contender and Encore have become synonymous with a single-shot kill, especially because of their muzzle loader line. During the WW2, Warren Center…
Browning A5: Autoloader with High Warranty
[schema type=”product” url=”http://www.browning.com/” name=”Browning A5: Autoloader with High Warranty” brand=”Browning A5″ manfu=”Browning Arms Company” model=”A5 12/76 & A5 12/89″ ] The last year’s IWA 2013 Outdoor Classics saw FN Browning company from Herstal, Belgium overwhelming its competition. Heavy lies the crown, and whoever plays the game of thrones either wins or dies. That is why…
Single Shot Low Caliber Rifles Chiappa and KSA
[schema type=”product” name=”Single Shot Low Caliber Rifles Chiappa and KSA” manfu=”Keystone Sporting Arms and Chiappa Firearms” model=”Chiappa and Crickett” ] The first .22 LR model that we would like to draw attention to is Italian-made Chiappa rifle, known as the Little Badger. It’s a single shot, folding rimfire rifle, which is quite small when folded,…
Knives
Different methods for Sharpening Your Hunting Knife
How many of you believe that a sharp hunting knife is more harmful than the dull one? Well, it is high time to realize that a dull knife is a way more dangerous. When you know that the knife is dull, it means you are going to apply more pressure operating it leading to greater…
Combat Knife 101: Guide to Find the Right Combat Knife
Having the proper knife can be the difference between life and death under certain circumstances, especially if you are in the wilderness or in combat. So how do you go about to find the knife or a switchblade that can be your savior in times of distress? Combat Knife, also known as Tactical Knife,…
Maxpedition Knives – The Market Sovereign
[schema type=”product” name=”Maxpedition Knives – The Market Sovereign” brand=”Maxpedition” manfu=”Maxpedition headquartered” model=”FEROX, EXCELSA, ACANTHA ” ] California company Maxpedition headquartered in LA was founded in 2003 by Tim Tang, who left medical school in order to make backpacks, bags and traveling gear that would be both ergonomic and durable. His first customers were soldiers and…
Spyderco Knives: The Spider’s Bite
[schema type=”product” url=”http://www.spyderco.com/” name=”Spydereco Knives” manfu=”Spydereco” ] Golden, Colorado, U.S.A. Earth. Black, laser engraved words on a piece of CPMN S30V steel. This is not a message on the side of a spacecraft meant for the extraterrestrial intelligence. Every knife enthusiast knows that every high-end Spyderco knife bears this inscription on the ricasso. For years,…
Extrema Ratio Knives: For Brutal Scenarios
[schema type=”product” url=”http://www.extremaratioknivesdivision.eu/” name=”Extrema Ratio Knives” brand=”Extrema Ratio” model=”SERE, DICOK, ER Commando, Dobermann IV ” ] The Italian company Extrema Ratio is famous for their specifically designed knives which are extremely popular among special forces and SWAT teams worldwide. At first used only by the Italian commandos in Iraq and Afghanistan, these fine blades drew…
Zero Tolerance, Kai USA Knives
[schema type=”product” name=”Zero Tolerance Knives” brand=”Zero Tolerance” manfu=”Kershaw” ] Kai USA Ltd. is a part of a much larger Japanese corporation doing business under the same name, but the reason we are mentioning it is because it incorporates a famous knife manufacturer, Kershaw. Like most of the other larger manufacturers, Kershaw also moved a part…
Bob Loveless Knives – Copied by many, Perfected by none
[schema type=”product” url=”https://stateofguns.com/bob-loveless-knives-684/” name=”Bob Loveless Knives” manfu=”Bob Loveless” ] Sometimes, it seems that all the great names in knife industry are somehow connected. At the beginning of the 20th century, William Wales Scagel set standards for a completely new generation of knives as we know them today. The legendary Bo Randall made his first knife…
Extrema Ratio knives – Masterful Designs
[schema type=”product” url=”https://stateofguns.com/extrema-ratio-knives-masterful-designs” name=”Extrema Ratio Knives” description=”Their products are studied and realized for the solution of problems, and are both technical and professional tools. ” brand=”Extrema Ratio” manfu=”Extrema Ratio” ] This Italian company is famous for its massive and durable knives that are high class products, indisputably, yet they sometimes bear a price tag that…
Weapons Category
4 Things to Ask Yourself Before Buying Your First Gun
There are millions of people all over the world who own guns. And while the issue of gun ownership may be controversial, there are various valid reasons for owning a gun. Many people are buying personal firearms, and you may be one of them. Buying your first gun can be an exciting experience, but it…
10 Best Air Rifles by Safe Gun Owners team
Air rifles have been in existence for a while now since they were first invented around the 15th century. The first rifles weren’t high powered air rifles but were still of good use. Most air rifles since then have been used for hunting, target practice, and shooting in formal competitions. One general characteristic of an…
Biometric Technology: Securing Your Firearms the Modern Way
What is biometric technology? The term biometrics is derived from the Greek words bio meaning life and metric meaning to measure. Biometrics is the measurement and statistical analysis of people’s unique physical and behavioral characteristics. The technology is mainly used for identification and access control, or for identifying individuals who are under surveillance. The basic premise of biometric authentication is that every person can be…
The Importance of Gun Care and Maintenance
Whether guns kill or don’t kill is a controversial topic. What isn’t debatable, however, is that gun owners need to properly care for and maintain their firearms. It’s part of being a responsible gun owner. Unfortunately, some people don’t seem to understand that. They assume that it’s okay to hide a gun in the house…
Training For Capitol Police After Mislaid Guns Found In Bathrooms
Being an officer of the Capitol Police certainly sounds imposing, and also a little laid back. Perhaps a little too laid back even. Since January, three different instances of guns just laying around have happened. The first case involves a gun found in a bathroom of the Congressional Visitors’ Center by a worker, which was…
Three-Year-Old Girl Shoots Herself
Three-year-old’s accidental self-shoting: the gun was not locked A sad day in LeBleu Settlement, Louisiana. Alexis Mercer, 3, died at the local hospital on Monday evening after accidentally shooting herself at home. Sherriff Tony Mancuso stated that the father was cleaning his guns when his three children, aged 1-3, were away with his wife, however,…
South Carolina mentally ill not allowed to buy guns – a year’s success
In 2013, Alice Boland, who gain notoriety for threating to kill the president of the US some years before, managed to get her hands on a .22 caliber pistol, point it at an administrator in a school in Charleston and even pull the trigger. However, due to the gun not being loaded properly, it didn’t…
High School Shooting In Oregon
A recent shooting at a high school near Portland, Oregon, took the toll of one child, a 14-year-old, and many were hurt and scared. Student Jaimie Infante told CNN that at first she wasn’t aware that it was shooting she heard, and only after the assistant principal told students to go into lockdown mode did…
Guns, Knives and Weapons – S.O.G Magazine
State of Guns magazine, a website by gun lovers for gun lovers. We accept all kinds, from American guns to Yugoslavian guns, from shotguns to knives, from pistols and revolvers to rifles. We want to share the beauty that is the design and the art that is the mechanical meticulousness that shapes today’s firearms. We want to educate ourselves and everyone around us on the proper weapon handling and the responsibility that comes with owning them. Internet is a huge and downright scary place sometimes and we want to make this website a home, so for now your hosts are Derek Finegan, Celeste Dawn and John Harper. We want to show that caring for weapons does not mean that you do not care for people as well. We aim to prove that owning guns of any kind does not make you a bloodthirsty idiot. Weapons are a thing of beauty that have been with us since the dawn of time and are hard-coded in our DNA. And they’re there to stay.
They elected them. I am sure there no voter fraud with any illegal in the sanctuary state.
"Interesting weapon---a second chamber and barrel with a 410 shell would be excellent." A second chamber and barrel, mounted in…
Would be great if you had a date on the article. And your cost of RDB is way high.