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Classic Insights - General

Home Defense Firearms

Likely, the most popular answer given when asked "why did you buy a gun?", is "for home defense". The obvious follow-up is what is the best firearm for home defense? Notice that I did not automatically rattle off several shotgun manufacturers and models. I will say that there are many different perspectives.

Oct 28, 2020 | General | 9 min read

Are Flamethrowers Legal? How Do I buy One?

But first, what exactly is a flamethrower? A flamethrower is a ranged incendiary device that can project a controlled jet of fire. (Defined by California as having a range of 10 feet or more in their laws.) The mechanism is relatively simple, consisting of a reservoir of liquid fuel that is sprayed out and an igniter to ignite the flame. Most likely portable and carried by the operator.

Oct 26, 2020 | General | 3 min read

AR-15 Meaning - What Does It Stand For and Why Are They So Popular?

The original AR-15 was designed by legendary firearms designer and engineer Eugene Stoner in 1956 while serving as chief engineer for ArmaLite, a small arms engineering company. ArmaLite was a new division of the Fairchild Aircraft Corporation that was willing to utilize aerospace manufacturing techniques and materials.

Oct 26, 2020 | General | 4 min read

AR-15 Forward Assists and Do You Need One?

An AR-style forward assist is a plunger that is designed to help the bolt go forward into battery in the event of the round not fully chambering. Eugene Stoner's original AR-10 and AR-15 designs did not include a forward assist. After Colt bought the ArmaLite designs and ramped up production capabilities, theirs did not either.

Oct 15, 2020 | General | 3 min read

Historical Look At British Enfield Rifles

American inventor James Lee designed the action and magazine on the rifle. Lee-Enfield rifles were named after the American and the factory in which they designed it; Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield. The Lee-Enfield was adopted in 1895 and produced through 1926. Some rifles still see service in isolated areas of Asia and Africa. Afghanistan soldiers are being fired upon with the same rifles British troops used in World War 1. They estimate total production for the rifle at an astounding 17 million.

Oct 15, 2020 | General | 6 min read

Rifles Vs Carbines Whats The Difference?

A simplistic explanation; carbines are described as a firearm with less than a 20-inch barrel and lighter. We consider long guns with a barrel length greater than 20 inches a rifle. Over the decades, the line between a rifle and carbine has blurred considerably. Don't even ask the ATF how they describe the two!

Oct 13, 2020 | General | 6 min read

The Chinese Type 54 Tokarev Pistol

The Tokarev 7.62x25mm Semi-automatic pistol was a prolific design, built by nearly every Warsaw Pact country. Some firearm enthusiasts, assume the Tokarev was crude and under-performing. This is a false assumption.

Oct 08, 2020 | General | 6 min read

Rifles With Bayonets

Wars have been fought in every country and theater around the globe. While Soldiers are tasked with using a variety of handguns and long guns to defend themselves and their countries, No other battle instrument struck as much fear into the enemy as a bayonet.

Oct 07, 2020 | General | 6 min read

Top 5 Pistols of 2020

Choosing the top five pistols of all time, or even just last week, is not the simple task it appears to be. How do you whittle down a list when the selection pool starts with thousands of diverse and competent styles? Some designs below are over 100 years old, while others have only seen a few decades of existence. The following Innovative pistol designs and their impact on history are secure.

Oct 01, 2020 | General | 6 min read

Top 5 Shotguns Of 2020

Do you love collecting old firearms? Are you tired of paying Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) transfer fees each time you purchase an old-timey gun online? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, a C&R License could be right for you.

Sep 29, 2020 | General | 7 min read

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