SIG MPX™submachine gun

SIG MPX™submachine gun

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SIG MPX^™

A New Standard Has Been Set.

Unconventional design. Unmatched performance. The SIG MPX™ redefines the submachine gun category with a new level of operator safety, in-field adaptability and proven reliability in the harshest environments. There’s nothing else like it. And it’s only available from SIG.

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Ready to Serve.

Every aspect of the SIG MPX firing system has been rigorously designed and tested. So in the heat of the moment, you can respond confidently and effectively, even under adverse conditions.

Additional Features

Bolt Held Open on Last Round Fired

Flared and Beveled Magwell for Easy Reloading

Ambi Bolt Release

Adapt and Overcome.

The SIG MPX gives users the freedom to change barrel length, caliber and stock configuration, all while in the field. There’s no challenge too big or too small for this highly versatile firearm.

Optional Features

Convert to 9mm, .357SIG or .40S&W

10-, 20- or 30-Round Magazines

Integral QD Sling Point

Take it to the Next Level.

With the SIG MPX, we set out to reinvent the standard. Use our full line of accessories to assemble a full weapons system that’s yours alone.

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Conversion Kits for 9mm, .357SIG or .40S&W

SIG MPX Folding Stock

10-, 20- or 30-Round Lancer^® Magazines

Segmented Vertical Forend Grip

Triple Mag Pouch & Single Mag Carrier

LE Carry Bag

SIG MPX Deployment Bag

Components

Find the Right Combination for Any Operation.

All MPX MPX-K MPX-P MPX-SD MPX-P PSB

Telescoping Stock

Side-Folding Stock

SBX Stabilizing Brace

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Aluminum Handguard

Carbon Fiber Handguard

10/20 rd Magazine

30 rd Magazine

8" Barrel

6.5" Barrel

4.5" Barrel

Specifications

SIG MPX	SIG MPX-K	SIG MPX-P	SIG MPX-SD	SIG MPX-PSB
9mm / .357SIG / .40S&W	9mm / .357SIG / .40S&W	9mm / .357SIG / .40S&W	9mm / .357SIG / .40S&W	9mm / .357SIG / .40S&W
Full/Semi-Auto	Full/Semi-Auto	Semi-Auto	Full/Semi-Auto	Semi-Auto
Closed, fully locked short stroke pushrod gas system	Closed, fully locked short stroke pushrod gas system	Closed, fully locked short stroke pushrod gas system	Closed, fully locked short stroke pushrod gas system	Closed, fully locked short stroke pushrod gas system
Collapsible or folding	Collapsible or folding	None	Collapsible or folding	No Stock, Supporting Brace on folding knuckle
Aluminum mono rail	Aluminum mono rail	Aluminum mono rail	Aluminum mono rail	Aluminum mono rail
3.0 kg / 6.5 lbs	2.8 kg / 6.2 lbs	2.3 kg / 5.0 lbs	3.2 kg / 7.0 lbs	2.8 kg / 6.1 lbs
580 mm / 22.8 in	528 mm / 20.8 in	428 mm / 16.85 in (No Stock)	808 mm / 31.8 in	670 mm / 26.37 in (No Stock)
610 mm / 24.0 in	559 mm / 22.0 in	–	838 mm / 33.0 in	462 mm / 18.18 in
460 mm / 18.1 in	409 mm / 16.1 in	–	688 mm / 28.1 in	–
425 mm / 16.7 in	347 mm / 14.7 in	–	653 mm / 25.7 in	–
1:254 mm / 1:10 in	1:254 mm / 1:10 in	1:254 mm / 1:10 in	1:254 mm / 1:10 in	1:254 mm / 1:10 in
203 mm / 8.0 in	114 mm / 4.5 in	203 mm / 8.0 in	203 mm / 8.0 in	203 mm / 8.0 in
AR-style	AR-style	AR-style	AR-style	AR-style
3.4 kg / 7.6 lb	3.4 kg / 7.6 lb	3.4 kg / 7.6 lb	3.4 kg / 7.6 lb	3.4 kg / 7.6 lb
Lancer polymer with steel insert	Lancer polymer with steel insert	Lancer polymer with steel insert	Lancer polymer with steel insert	Lancer polymer with steel insert
10/20/30	10/20/30	10/20/30	10/20/30	10/20/30

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Tactical AR-15/M4/M4A1 Carbine Aftermarket Accessories for Military Combat Applications

Tactical AR-15/M4/M4A1 Carbine Aftermarket Accessories for Military Combat Applications: The Competition-to-Combat Crossover, Part 1

I wrote a piece titled Military Marksmanship Training Versus Competitive Shooting Training: The Match Up (January 2011). Towards the end, I mentioned the developments derived from both the military and civilian competition in regards to accessories for the AR/M4 platform. For this article, I would like to go into further detail on that subject. Even with all the various optics and accessories offered under the Special Operations Peculiar Modification (SOPMOD) program for the rifle, soldiers are opting to outfit their rifles with certain items. They’re seeing what the top shooting competitors are using to win competitive shooting events like 3-Gun, and what is working for the majority of shooters, and they recognize what wins in a match can also help them win on the battlefield.

Before I cover accessories, I think I should bring up one popular concept in regards to rifle setup, and that is the KISS principle: Keep It Simple Stupid. In its strictest interpretation, this means avoiding optics and electronics that could fail during use. I think I should address the “KISS” rifle concept because, despite its popularity with some civilian tactical/defensive shooters (see the numerous threads on AR15.com and m4carbine.net discussing “KISS” rifles), most soldiers are choosing rifles set up with anything that can help them consistently engage targets better and faster. In fact, today there is little difference between a soldier’s tactical rifle and an Open-class 3-Gun competition setup.

Far from KISS; Schmidt & Bender Short Dot tactical scope, extended rail, aftermarket stock and grip, take off the LA-5 laser and you could easily see this exact same set-up at any local 3-gun match, instead this is currently downrange being employed by a U.S. Infantry Soldier.
KISS Rifle: My Interpretation
While it’s true that plain old iron sights have carried us through a couple of world wars and numerous major conflicts, simpler is not always better, in my view. I would not want to limit my capabilities in terms of optics based solely on a fear of them failing. If using an electronic sight gives you the ability to shoot farther or faster, why not use it? For example, with iron sights I can hit a man-size target out to about 350 meters fairly consistently. But, using a red dot scope with a 2-MOA dot, I can hit 12-inch plates out to about 450 meters (450m). Thus, when going into harm’s way, I want to take advantage of any piece of kit that can aid me in staying alive by eliminating threats more quickly and consistently.
I don’t think the KISS principle is a bad idea. I just think it’s misdirected in its application. It should be applied not to the gear on your rifle but to your skill base. Instead of limiting yourself on what accessories you use for fear of failure, you should instead take advantage of the modern sighting systems while maintaining your proficiency with the basics.
This means I will use any piece of kit that gives me an advantage, but I will also train to shoot without all the fancy stuff in case Murphy’s Law goes into effect. All my tactical rifles have back-up iron sights (BUIS) on them. For my setups, I like to have a fixed front sight post and a fold down rear sight. I know a lot of shooters and instructors run with their back up iron sights up all the time so they can instantly transition if their optic fails. I prefer to run with my rear sight down, keeping it out of my peripheral vision while I look through my sight.
Now I know what you’re thinking: “What if your red dot goes down in the middle of an engagement and your back up sight is folded down?” To prepare for that eventuality, I practice with the red dot sight turned off. I use the method of looking through the tube of the red dot, shooting off the front sight. I am basically using the housing and lens of the red dot itself as my rear sight aperture and aligning it with my front sight. Using this technique, with practice, I can still engage targets out to a pretty good distance and at CQB/CQC (Close Quarters Battle/Close Quarters Combat) ranges. While I may not be able to shoot 1-inch groups, I can get center shots on targets almost as fast as I can with the dot turned on. The bottom line is that I’m not dependent on a fancy scope. I train to use just iron sights, and for the worst case scenario with no rear sight up at all, looking through a dead optic if I need too.
Reasons for Upgrading the M4/M4A1 Carbine
Awhile back during a deployment, a fellow soldier, after seeing my M4A1 rigged up with all the accessories I consider normal for me (Arredondo extended mag well, left-handed mag release, extended bolt release and some other items), made the comment “I don’t see why you need all that fancy stuff. The basics work just fine.” While the M4/M4A1 does work well in its standard issue form–and again through the SOPMOD program there are some really good accessories and optics offered,–I still see the need to make up for shortcomings I find with some standard items.
The issue M4/M4A1 stock is, in my opinion, pretty substandard and suffers from a few issues. First, it’s pretty fragile in terms of taking abuse. “Mortaring the rifle,” as David Crane calls it [Editor’s Note: This term and jam-clearing technique were both learned from tactical instructor and DR writer Mike Pannone at a CTT-Solutions (CTT-S) tactical rifle/carbine course], is one of the best ways to clear a stuck round in the chamber when you can’t get the bolt back. It involves pulling back on the charging handle and simultaneously banging the butt stock on the ground, letting the force help pull the bolt back. It’s a great technique; unfortunately if you do it too hard or bang the bottom edge of the butt plate on the ground and not square on the plate, the issue stock tends to break pretty easily. Even with good technique, I have seen numerous broken stocks that have the bottom half of the butt plates broken off from mortaring them to clear jams.
Another limitation, and probably the biggest reason you see a lot of aftermarket stocks being used, is the standard issue stock adds no extra cheek weld from the buffer tube. Stocks with a larger surface area for your cheek aid in getting faster and more consistent cheek-to-stock placement. Being able to mount the rifle faster means faster first shots on target. Having solid cheek/stock placement can also aid in multi-shot strings as you can settle the gun faster between shots.
Although the Crane NSWC/Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT Defense) SOPMOD stock (which I think is still one of the best stocks out there) is issued as part of the SOPMOD kit, it is limited to Special Ops troops as a standard issue item. In some cases, units that are supposed to have them do not, due to supply limitations.
The military still issues the Knights Armament Co. (KAC) vertical foregrip, which has always had the issue of coming loose, as it lacks a good locking mechanism. The newest-issue vertical foregrip is from TangoDown. The TangoDown BattleGrip Vertical Grip (standard length) is a rock-solid grip and an improvement over the Knights Armament version. However, like the LMT Defense SOPMOD/Crane NSWC stock, it’s not in full circulation with all soldiers. Plus, I find it a little too long for my taste. I don’t need something that long sticking off my rail. [Editor's Note: TangoDown also makes a BattleGrip Stubby Vertical Grip that's shorter, as well as the new TangoDown BattleGrip Quick-Detach Vertical Grip models.]
Below from basic to all out; top rifle minimum upgrades Magpul STR stock, XTM rail panels and a Surefire G2X in a VTAC offset mount. Bottom rifle everything minus the Crane Stock and receiver has been switched out to fit the user’s preference. (Ergo grip, Troy rail, Magpul AFG and Surefire Scout light on a 10.5 barrel).


Top Accessories/Upgrades
Magpul Industries has turned out to be one of the top brands when soldiers choose accessories. The two most popular upgrades to the M4/M4A1 Carbine are stocks and foregrips. A stock with a proper length of pull and a good cheek weld, combined with a foregrip that facilitates a straight pull back on the rifle, can improve your shot cadence and help your accuracy.
Telescoping/Collapsible Buttstocks
One big reason I think MagPul stocks do well with soldiers is because of price. Their Adaptable Carbine Storage (ACS) model, which is considered one of their higher end stocks at $109.95, is still almost half the price of an LMT SOPMOD/Crane NSWC stock at $199. The most prevalent MagPul models I have seen in use are the MOE, CTR, and ACS. All have increased cheek weld surface area, rubber butt pads, and multiple sling attachment methods. The MOE seems especially popular, even though the cheek weld area is only slightly larger than the issue stock, but at $59.95 the price cannot be beat. Fore grip and pistol grip: The MagPul Angled Fore Grip (AFG) seems to be a top choice among soldiers. The popularity of the C-clamp method of shooting (non-firing hand thumb on top of the rail, palm on the side rail, fingers form a C around the rail) is on the rise, and the Magpul AFG facilitates a C-clamp grip. Ergo Grips, Hogues, and the Magpul MIAD Grip Kit seem to be among the most popular pistol grips. I have not seen any one brand or model stand out more than another. All offer a much more ergonomic and fuller grip on the AR than the current issue A2 grip. I think most shooters find the A2 grip allows your hand to ride up on the receiver. Just about every other aftermarket commercial grip out there does a better job at keeping your firing hand straight behind the trigger, facilitating a more consistent trigger pull.

As you can see from the photo these 3 rifles have a lot in common, besides the SOPMOD issue items the users have all chosen to upgrade certain parts of the rifles to fit them better (stock, grip or fore grip). Here is also a perfect example to show how popular Magpul items are with the troops. Each rifle has at least one Magpul item on them and two have P-mags. Also check out the Noveske KX3 flash hider (middle rifle). .

Innovation from the competition world; Dual optics have been in use with the military for some time now, as you can see in some of the previous photos ACOGs and Elcan Specter DRs are issued with Doctor sights on top. What has been slowly catching now as a direct result from their effectiveness with the 3-gun crowd are offset mounts. Problem with the Doctor sight mounted on top of another optic is the hold off is too much. Even with a 25 meter POA/POI zero you are still looking at as much a 4 inch hold off at room distance. With the offset mount it’s less than 2 inches. Plus I find it faster and smoother to roll the gun in my shoulder to pick up the offset sight. I have been using Matt Burkett’s 45 degree offset mount with a Doctor sight for 2 tours now and on 2 different rifles; M4A1 and a SCAR light.
One other item that is pretty popular is the Grip Pod vertical foregrip/bipod/weapon stabilizer by Grip Pod Systems International (GPS), which consists of a spring-loaded bipod enclosed in a forward grip. It has two advantages over the conventional style metal bipod; the Grip Pod is much lighter. Being both a forward grip and bipod, it saves space on your rifle for other items. And, since the legs collapse into the grip, you don’t have to worry about them catching on stuff when not in use. Personally, I find the Grip Pod vertical grip a little too long for my taste. I find that it sits up too high when using it in bipod mode in the prone position, . I therefore have a difficult time trying to get into a comfortable position behind the rifle.

M4A1 equipped with Grip Pod
Tactical Weapon Lights
SureFire is the most prevalent brand in use over the current issue SOPMOD light (the L3 Warrior Systems/Insight Technology M3X/SU-33/PVS). The M3X is a pretty basic light with only one brightness setting and a momentary switch. It’s also not that bright compared to many other lights on the market. Bulb life is also relatively short, about a year if you do a lot of shooting.
The Surefire Scout Weaponlight is pretty popular along with the new SureFire G2X and SureFire 6P series, both used in conjunction with a Viking Tactics (VTAC) offset light mount. One light that I am pleased to see making headway with the troops is the Inforce WML. I have reviewed this light in the past for DR (published on 12/16/2011). The WML incorporates a new innovative 45-degree activation push button that allows you to go from constant-on to momentary-on and strobe. With a flip of an easy-to-reach toggle lever, you can go from white light to IR (infrared). With all those features and a price around $180.00 (I have seen it online as low as $150.00) the WML makes for a great compact weapon light.
Magazines
Even with the adoption of the improved 30 round GI magazine, commercially made magazines are pretty popular items. The reason for this is the perceived poor performance of standard issue military magazines. Personally, I have never had an issue with GI mags, even the older style with the green follower. I have several of the green follower mags that are at least 5-6 years old that I have used on multiple deployments. The issue is not the quality of the magazine, but rather how they are handled. Instead of treating the magazine as an expendable item, soldiers in some units have to sign for them, and losing a magazine is looked down upon. This leads to the same batch of magazines floating around in a unit for a number of years, going from soldier to soldier.
So it’s no wonder a soldier might have no confidence in a standard issue magazine when the ones he has could be well worn out from overuse. To this day some do not understand that double feeds come from bad magazines, which compounds the issue. Time and again I have seen double feeds occur on the range, and instead of throwing the magazine away or marking it "bad", it just gets reloaded and used again.
Prior to any deployment, I load up all my magazines I plan on using and shoot them at least one time to ensure there are no bad ones. If I do come across a bad magazine, before I throw it away, I will step on it, crushing it just to make sure it does not get picked up and used by someone else.
The top choice among soldiers for commercial magazines is the Magpul PMAG 30 M3 (also written P-MAG 30 M3). In fact, they are so popular I have seen at least one out of every three soldiers with a PMAG in their rifle as opposed to any other magazine. Personally I prefer the Lancer L5 Advanced War Fighter Magazine (AWM). I give the edge to Lancers solely for the reason that it is possible to accidentally load 31 rounds into a PMAG. That will result in the inability to seat the magazine in a rifle with the bolt forward on a tactical reload. This is not to say I do not use PMAGs at all. Currently my basic load consists of Lancer mags and Magpul PMAGS and EMAGs.

Left to right; Lancer L5 Advanced War Fighter Magazine (AWM), Magpul EMAG and Magpul PMAG. On the far right; standard issue magazine with issued Magpul follower, Center standard USGI mag Green follower and the new Improved USGI magazine with Tan follower. One thing to be aware of, because the Improved magazine follower has the bullet push on the left when loaded with 30rds the top round sits on the left (Opposite of most other magazines).
One Item You Don’t See…
Despite its popularity with the 3-Gun crowd and shooters stateside, you won’t find compensators in wide spread use on tactical rifles. Even though compensators do an excellent job canceling out muzzle rise to facilitate faster strings of fire, the increased muzzle blast and noise associated with them makes compensators impractical for tactical use. Imagine having a buddy with a comp shooting his rifle right next to you and all the excess gas being vented off right into your face.
I have tried a lot of the “tactical” comps offered, and although they do a great job minimizing the excess gas, they are still much louder than flash hiders. As a soldier you won’t always have the luxury of shooting with hearing protection on. The last thing you want if you end up shooting in super-close confinement (such as a vehicle) is a very loud rifle.
The Wrap Up
Thanks to competitive shooting sports like 3-Gun, vendors are now offering more shooting accessories of all types than ever before. Today’s gunfighters are benefiting from the same accessories that have proven successful to both top shooters and the everyday competitor. This vetting of gear through shooting matches is helping highlight some of the best and most durable gear out there that is in turn being used to get an extra edge on the battlefield.

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Lawmaker wants semiautomatic rifles legalized for hunting in Pennsylvania

In two weeks – Aug. 15, to be exact – I plan to be seated in a tree stand situated on the edge of a crop field in the steamy Lowcountry of South Carolina. That’s opening day of the earliest white-tailed deer season in the U.S., which offers the best shot at taking a buck with its antlers still fully encased in velvet.

That’s pretty cool for me, but probably irrelevant to all of you. What you might find interesting, however, is that hanging on the trunk of the tree beside me will be an instrument that’s the subject of great debate in Pennsylvania right now.
I will be hunting deer with my Remington R-15 rifle chambered in .30 Remington AR.
It’s a semiautomatic rifle – a firearm that’s presently banned for hunting in Pennsylvania.
That could change if House Bill 366 is passed.
Introduced in June by state Rep. Rick Saccone of Allegheny County, the bill would change current law so that semiautomatic, centerfire rifles would be legal for hunting, unless they hold more than six rounds, including the one in the chamber. (The magazine for my R-15 holds four rounds, and then the chamber holds one more.)
Also legal would be semiautomatic, rimfire .22-caliber rifles with built-in ammunition limits.
Pennsylvania is one of only two states that doesn’t allow hunters to use semiautomatic rifles. Delaware is the other.
That’s not a state Game Commission rule. It’s state law.
Is it time to change the law?
I think so.
I have hunted big game with a semiautomatic rifle in several states that allow them. I don’t understand why they shouldn’t be legalized here.

IN THE NAME OF SAFETY
I’m aware of the argument that hunters will just “spray and pray.” That is, they’ll just squeeze the trigger again and again as they shoot at a running deer.
Well if you’ve been out in the woods during the firearms deer or bear seasons, then you’ve certainly heard fast shot volleys. That’s hunters emptying their pump, bolt and lever-action rifles as fast as they can.
It’s not a good idea to shoot at deer that way, but what’s the difference if hunters do it with a pump-action rifle or a semiautomatic?
There are some who would argue it’s better to shoot like that with a semiauto. Since all you have to do is squeeze the trigger, you never have to take your face off the stock, and can keep your eye on your target at all times.
A hunter unloading on a running deer with a lever, bolt or pump rifle most likely lifts his head away from his scope or iron sights whenever he works the rifle’s action. So he periodically loses his sight picture. That’s when accidents happen.
But remember; I’m not advocating for taking shots at running deer with whatever type of rifle you shoot.
One shot, one kill is my philosophy.
And if that’s a guiding principle for hunting, then what difference does it make what rifle you’re shooting?
At some level, carrying a firearm into the woods carries with it a certain amount of personal responsibility.
It is possible to use any firearm responsibly. It’s also possible to use any firearm irresponsibly.
Here’s something else to think about. I see an awful lot of people out at Lancaster County gun ranges shooting semiautomatic rifles. People like to shoot them. And if that’s what they’re practicing with the most, aren’t they the firearms they’ll be most skilled with in the field?

Before I owned one, I used to think semiautos weren’t very accurate. I consider myself to be an average rifle shooter at best, and even I can hold a 2-inch group with my semiautomatic at 200 yards.
NOTHING NEW HERE
Pennsylvania already has some history with semiautomatic firearms when it comes to deer hunting.
In these Special Regulations Areas – Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties – firearms deer hunters are limited to shotguns and muzzleloaders. Those rules were put in place decades ago because public perception holds that those firearms are “safer” than centerfire rifles. (Two studies have found the safety claim to be at least unsubstantiated, if not false altogether.)
Anyway, the firearms limitations were put in place in those areas, which are Pennsylvania’s most heavily populated. The thinking was there’s not enough room to shoot centerfire rifles in those counties.
In a strange quirk of regulations that I’ve never understood, however, semiautomatic shotguns can be used by deer hunters in the Special Regs Areas. Those same shotguns can not be used by deer hunters anywhere else in the state.
So the one place Pennsylvania already allows semiautomatic firearms for big-game hunting is the same place where firearms restrictions exist in the name of safety.
Try to wrap your head around that one.
Brian Hoover, the Game Commissioner from Delaware County who represents the Southeast Region, is well aware of Pennsylvania’s experience with semiautomatic shotguns in the Special Regs Areas. He believes that experience is evidence that proves semiautomatic rifles can be allowed for hunting in the rest of the state without any dire consequences.
“One of the safety issues that people use in the argument against semiautomatic weapons is that Pennsylvania puts more hunters on the landscape than any other state,” Hoover said.
“My argument against that is that we have used semiautomatic firearms for 30-plus years in some of the most densely populated regions in the state with no major issues.”In Hoover’s mind, “a semiauto is just another way to feed ammunition.”

He believes, “the news media has everyone believing that ‘semiauto’ equates to a military weapon.”
“Pennsylvania tends to be the last at everything,” Hoover said. “Let’s move into the 21^st century, both in our weaponry and our ability to hunt Sunday.”
SUPPORT FOR SEMIAUTOS
The National Rifle Association has thrown its support behind HB 366. In a prepared statement, NRA leaders said allowing semiautomatic rifles for hunting is the right thing to do to bring the sport into the modern era.
“Semiautomatic rifles simply give hunters a much greater ability to fire a timely and accurate follow up shot, which can be the difference between wounding or speedily taking a game animal,” the statement says.
“Another downside to manually operated firearms, when compared to a semi-automatic rifle, is the felt recoil.  Larger calibers, including the popular 30-06 and larger, generate significant recoil that average shooters may not handle well.
“Gas-operated semi-automatics have less recoil, making them more user-friendly and safer, which also significantly improves accuracy.”
At a Legislative hearing on the bill held in June, Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Matt Hough said he supports allowing semiauto rifles for hunting coyotes and foxes on a limited basis.
But he told state lawmakers not to expect those rifles to be allowed right away for hunting deer and bears.
According to published reports, Hough said the Game Commission is concerned about “the perception of hunters clad in camouflage, carrying military-style weapons,” an article in the Morning Call newspaper states.
Some landowners have threatened to post their lands if semiautomatic rifles are allowed for hunting big game, the article states.
State Rep. Bryan Cutler is the lone Lancaster County lawmaker to have signed on as a cosponsor to HB 366.
Not surprisingly, Cutler owns a semiautomatic rifle. In fact, he built it himself several years ago.
“I think it’s an option hunters should have,” Cutler said of semiautomatic rifles.
Cutler believes fears about semiautomatic rifles are unfounded.
“I think people confuse semiautomatic with full automatic,” he said. “Obviously there’s a big difference between the two.”
If semiautomatic rifles really were a safety concern, Cutler said, there wouldn’t be so many states that already allow them to be used for hunting.
“I kind of view (HB 366) as an upgrade in our laws,” he said. “It’s time to upgrade.”
HB 366 is currently being weighed by the state House Game and Fisheries Committee.

ultimate flamethrower that spits fire 50 feet into the air

We found the ultimate flamethrower that spits fire 50 feet into the air

x-15-flamethrower

Do you love the smell of napalm in the morning? Then you’re going to absolutely love the X15 flamethrower that you can now buy in 48 states for the price of $1,600.

The flamethrower, which you can order online here, is developed by a company called XMatter that’s based in Ohio and that specializes in making flamethrowers that are priced for the average consumer.

In XMatter’s FAQ section, it claims the X15 has a range of up to 50 feet if you use the recommended fuel mixture of 90% diesel and 10% gasoline. Using this mixture also lets you fire out three gallons’ worth of fuel in just a minute, the company says, although since the entire fuel tank holds three gallons, you probably don’t want to waste it all in one shot.

In addition to selling the flamethrower itself, the company also sells its own napalm mixture that you can use as a gelling agent for your fuel that will cost you $139 a pop. Don’t worry, though: Together, each pack of the napalm mixture will last you for around 55 gallons’ worth of fuel so you won’t be constantly ordering pricey refills.

As cool as this sounds, there is an elephant in the room — namely, is it legal to sell flamethrowers to consumers? XMatter says that it’s not legal in Maryland and that you need to have a proper permit to own one in California. In all the other states, however, flamethrowers are basically unregulated… for now at least…

We’ve posted some videos of the X15 Flamethrower in action below for your enjoyment.

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Plan to Survive a Gunshot Wound with These Four Practical Steps

Whether you’re an avid participant in USPSA, IDPA, 3-Gun competition, hunter or simply a law-abiding citizen, you probably love putting your skills to the test with realistic training scenarios and situations. At the end of the day, shooting matches, hunting and tactical training involve the practiced use of potentially deadly firearms. Accidents can (and sometimes do) happen, and a careless moment can easily turn a fun day at the range or scouting in the field into a serious situation.
Even though we would all hope that the occasion to use one never arises, the fact remains that owning a first aid kit tailored to handling gunshot wounds (commonly known as a “blowout kit”) and having an effective contingency plan could mean the difference between life and death.
However, there’s more to medical safety on the range than just having a first aid kit stuffed somewhere in your gear. The following four basic guidelines can assist you or your shooting club’s safety committee in assembling an effective, consistent plan for handling life-threatening emergencies.

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A blowout kit contains the essential first aid supplies to treat moderate to severe puncture and hemorrhage wounds.

A blowout kit contains the essential first aid supplies to treat moderate to severe puncture and hemorrhage wounds in one easy-to-stow package. At a bare minimum, your blowout kits should include:

• Pressure dressing (the versatile “Israeli bandages” are quite popular)
• Gauze (to pack the wound)
• Tourniquet (to stop the bleeding)

A well-equipped kit will normally contain other ancillary items, but that discussion is beyond the scope of this article, as is the usage of such. The primary takeaway from this point is that a properly assembled blowout kit doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Your main objective, in the case of a gunshot wound, is brutally simple: Stop the bleeding and plug the hole until paramedics can arrive.
Consider this, a life -preserving kit can cost less than a box of ammunition, and uses about the same amount of space. There’s no reason not to be prepared to save your own life or the life of those around you should the worst happen. And there’s no real excuse for not having two, three or more kits present at your gun club’s action shooting matches.
It’s not enough to just own a blowout kit or tourniquet, though. You’ve got to have the know-how to use these tools, which leads directly into our next point.

Seek Training

If your gun club doesn’t have any staff members who are trained in first aid for gunshot wounds, you’re potentially courting disaster. This type of training can be relatively inexpensive and save a life if the need arises. As previously stated, while the principals involved are not complex, proper instruction can go a long way toward increasing confidence under stress.
Getting two or three regulars at your gun club certified isn’t a bad idea, and match directors in particular need to know their way around an Israeli bandage. Taking the latest tactical training class is probably more glamorous than sitting through a lecture about first aid, but the latter is probably much more applicable to your daily life. Who knows when a bad car accident or other emergency medical disaster will strike?
Most training schools offer a reasonably priced practical “combat medicine” courses that complement the shooting curriculum. Chances are good there’s one in your area! Consider reaching out to the instructor and asking if he or she is interested in hosting a class at your gun club for the benefit of any interested members.

At bare minimum, your blowout kit should have a pressure dressing, gauze and a tourniquet.

Have a Plan

Every shooting club and range is different. If you’re in a position to offer suggestions, get together with your range officers, club manager and the board of directors to address the unique medical emergency needs of your shooting club.
If you don’t already, you should definitely host a safety briefing at the beginning of each match or training event. During this period, designate specific volunteers to perform duties such as shutting down all shooting ranges (for some reason, medical helicopters aren’t too keen about landing near outdoor ranges with trap and skeet shooters letting loose) and calling 911.
Another shooter, preferably one with medical experience, should be assigned to stop the bleeding and perform emergency medical procedures until the professionals arrive. Again, every gun club is different. When in doubt, consult a professional.

Practice, and Keep Your Gear Fresh

Do you stow your blowout kit in the same place in your gear at all times? Do you carry a tourniquet on your person (you should), and are you practiced in applying it with either hand, or with one hand? If the new shooter in the range stall next to you inadvertently launches a round into your leg, do you want to bank on having time to pause and thoughtfully consider which bag or toolbox your blowout kit is in? Definitely not.
Being prepared isn’t just a matter of getting your concealed handgun license, purchasing a gun and then going about your business. It’s safe to say that if you lawfully carry a gun, you should also carry a tourniquet and be trained in its use. Preparedness is a complete package, not just the “fun” parts.
Packing a full blowout kit with your everyday-carry gear is likely not going to be convenient. However, when worst-case scenario happens during the defensive use of your firearm, you’ll never regret having that tourniquet tucked into your back pocket.
Don’t forget to stay up-to-date on practical gear innovations in the medical world, and make sure any expiration dates on all of your emergency supplies are intact.

Conclusion

The versatile “Israeli bandages” are quite popular.

Naturally, the above list is by no means comprehensive. Emergency plans differ greatly based on your given application and club’s needs. An expansive tactical training facility will obviously have different requirements than an indoor mom and pop-style shooting range.  And a long-range hunter who appreciates solitude in the wilderness is going to have a different emergency plan than the director of a regional USPSA or IDPA match.
There’s no excuse for not owning the gear needed to save your life in case the worst happens. Be honest with your equipment needs, seek proper training from accredited sources, have an up-to-date strategy and stay safe!

$39 Million Settlement on Taurus Pistols; Nine Models may be Unsafe

Taurus has suffered its share of haters—as every manufacturer does. Some complaints are valid and others are simply sour grapes, operator error, or blaming the gun when it was the ammunition selection that caused the problem. However, at times, designs are flawed and fail. Remington had its recall, as did Smith and Wesson in the last few years. While the Taurus Curve and Taurus Judge changed how many shooters defined a carry gun, the Taurus’ recall will blemish nine other models—PT-111 Millennium; PT-132 Millennium; PT-138 Millennium; PT-140 Millennium; PT-145 Millennium; PT-745 Millennium; PT-609; PT-640 and PT-24/7.
In May 2015, Taurus agreed to a $39 million settlement that satisfies a class action lawsuit, which alleges that nine different models of Taurus handguns may discharge when dropped, even though the safety is engaged. Owners of any of the nine models have the option to return their handguns to Taurus for service, receive between $150 and $200 or training in handling the firearm.
The details of the settlement also extend the warranty of the identified models. This would allow Taurus’ technicians to make the necessary repairs or replacements as detailed in the lawsuit. Because as many as 1 million guns are subject to the lawsuit and returns, and judging from the lessons of previous recalls, Taurus owners returning their firearms may expect a delay of several months—which is still better than an unsafe safety.

This image is allegedly the Taurus PT-140PRO that lead to the lawsuit.
Photo courtesy of Grandview Outdoors.

The Backstory

The process and lawsuit all began when a sheriff’s deputy from Iowa recalled dropping his Taurus PT-140PRO during a pursuit. The deputy’s sidearm discharged upon impact even though the safety was engaged. Upon inspection, it was noted that the spent case remained in the chamber. This in-and-of itself may or may not have been worthy of a legal challenge, especially if it was a defect and not a design flaw.
However, in the deputy’s September 2014 class-action lawsuit, he alleged that Taurus knew of the defect and failed to inform the public to the danger or attempt in any way to fix it. After the settlement, Taurus has not been found to be guilty of the allegation that it knew of the problem and has been forthcoming in urging the public to return any potentially affected handgun for prompt inspection and servicing.

Damning Details

According to the lawsuit, a few details were pretty damning. “Despite actual knowledge of the Safety Defects, Taurus has never remedied either Defect, has never issued an effective and complete warning to the public or recall of the Class Pistols and Taurus continues to falsely represent to the public that the Class Pistols are safe and reliable. In fact, Taurus is aware that individuals have been seriously injured as a result of the Safety Defects, and it is only a matter of time before more individuals are seriously injured or killed.”
Other evidence went on to show Taurus was ordered to pay a $1.2 million to an Alabama man who was shot when his PT-111 dropped to the floor and discharged in 2009. The Sao Paulo, Brazil, police recalled its Taurus .40 caliber handguns after discovering the pistols could discharge with the safety engaged.

Good News?

Well, if you own a Curve, Judge or any model sans the nine listed, including any of the popular G2 models there is no evidence that you have anything to worry about. However, if you own any of the affected pistols (PT-111 Millennium; PT-132 Millennium; PT-138 Millennium; PT-140 Millennium; PT-145 Millennium; PT-745 Millennium; PT-609; PT-640 and PT-24/7) return it back to Taurus quickly and be safe.