Paul Peterson

2 weeks ago | guns.com | Paul Peterson

Today, Guns.com joined 30+ firearms makers, industry representatives, medical professionals, and Second Amendment groups to push Congress to finally repeal the barrier to lawful, free suppressor ownership created by the “unconstitutional National Firearms Act (NFA) tax scheme.” Lead by the American Suppressor Association, the coalition from across the firearms industry sent the letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.

2 weeks ago | guns.com | Paul Peterson

Heckler & Koch announced this week that it will start offering MR556 A4 upper receiver kits at its American-based dealers this year. Options will include an 11-inch or 16-inch barrel, complete with HK’s lifetime barrel-wear warranty shared on factory-completed MR rifles.

2 weeks ago | guns.com | Paul Peterson

The U.S. Army just passed another milestone for its Next Generation Squad Weapon systems, the M7 rifle and belt-fed M250, officially granting Type Classification - Standard (TC-STD) to the SIG Sauer-made guns. In military terminology, type classification is the Army’s method of designating the suitability of warfighting materiel as meeting the military’s standards before entering full-scale spending, procurement, and deployment.

2 weeks ago | guns.com | Paul Peterson

Boasting AR-style modularity and a 0.75-MOA accuracy guarantee straight from the factory, Springfield Armory announced the launch of its new chassis-based Model 2020 Heatseeker precision rifle today. Forged on the company’s custom-grade Model 2020 stainless-steel action, the new bolt-action Heatseeker will be available in .308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor, for now. The rifle is suppressor-ready with 5/8x24 TPI threads.

1 month ago | guns.com | Paul Peterson

In a tip of the hat to the gun-friendly Peach State, Colt Manufacturing announced late last month that it will be fully funding Georgia’s "Give It a Shot" program. Created by Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources, the program provides hands-on firearms training with certified instructors to Georgia residents. Colt’s contribution will make enrollment free for eligible residents over 12 months via the company’s Colt Safety Scholarship. Residents can apply online at coltsafe.com.