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STATUS UPDATE: Statement on Franklin Armory’s Antithesis

Well, that was fast… Minden, Nev. –– Franklin Armory®, one of America’s leading manufacturers of innovative firearms and accessories, issued the following statement today regarding Franklin Armory’s Antithesis™ line of short-barreled firearms: Last night, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requested that we voluntarily bring back all 5.56 caliber Antithesis firearms inContinue reading “STATUS UPDATE: Statement on Franklin Armory’s Antithesis”

Vortex Defender Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dots

NEW DEFENDER ENCLOSED SOLAR MICRO RED DOTS: WHEN FAILURE ISN’T AN OPTION – Contact: pressroom@vortexoptics.com BARNEVELD, WI – Tactical shooters, law enforcement professionals, and competitors know the stakes: split-second shots, unpredictable environments, and zero room for failure. Impact, water, grime, and the grind of days without downtime — those aren’t hypotheticals. They’re what separates successContinue reading “Vortex Defender Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dots”

M1 Garand Clip Loader

From Walter J. Kuleck When the U.S Army adopted the U.S. Rifle, Cal..30, M1, they were faced with a dilemma. A short-term dilemma, to be sure, but a dilemma, nonetheless. The requirement placed on John Garand to incorporate an en-block clip into his rifle design, rather than the detachable box magazine Garand had adapted hitherto,Continue reading “M1 Garand Clip Loader”

Arsenal, Inc Aluminum Folding Stock in the New SAM7SF-56 Rifles

Arsenal, Inc. announces the SAM7SF-56 — now available in four new Cerakote color packages with matching furniture and magazines: Plum (SKU SAM7SF-56PM), OD Green (SKU SAM7SF-56GM), Gray (SKU SAM7SF-56GYM), and FDE (SKU SAM7SF-56FDEM). Each package pairs the SAM7SF-56’s proven performance features with color-matched stock, handguard, pistol grip, and magazine for a coordinated, factory-finished appearance. LasContinue reading “Arsenal, Inc Aluminum Folding Stock in the New SAM7SF-56 Rifles”

Franklin Armory Declares Independence from the NFA with Antithesis

Antithesis™ creates a new class of rifled, short-barrel firearm with no need for NFA registration – Available and transferrable simply as a “firearm” on Form 4473 Franklin Armory, one of America’s leading manufacturers of innovative firearms and accessories, announced today the launch of Antithesis™, a new class of rifled, short-barrel firearm completely unregulated by theContinue reading “Franklin Armory Declares Independence from the NFA with Antithesis”

Reptilia Launches the Reptilia Handguard: Setting a New Standard in Handguard Design

HILLSBOROUGH, NC – September 12, 2025 – Reptilia, a leading manufacturer of precision firearm accessories, is proud to announce the official release of the Reptilia Handguard—a purpose-built solution engineered for professional shooters, law enforcement, and military applications. CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and finished with MIL-STD Type III hardcoat anodizing, the Reptilia Handguard raises the barContinue reading “Reptilia Launches the Reptilia Handguard: Setting a New Standard in Handguard Design”