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New Production Czech Gas Masks - Eyeglasses - Kids -Mira Safety SHOT Show 2020

New Production Czech Gas Masks – Eyeglasses – Kids -Mira Safety SHOT Show 2020

For those you who follow Prepping 101 here at GunsAmerica Digest, most likely you have seen that I have many times suggested that you buy a Russian GP-5, GP-7, or other surplus gas mask, and filters. The reason for this has been cost. The masks themselves never degrade from what I have seen, even under [...]

Coronavirus Masks - Surgical - N95 - Explained- Prepping 101

Coronavirus Masks – Surgical – N95 – Explained- Prepping 101

There is an incredible amount of disinformation regarding masks when it comes to viral pandemics. It is so not what you have been told by the armchair internetards.

American Tactical's Bullpup 12ga, American Galils, .410 AR-15 & Holy Translucent Receivers Batman! - SHOT Show 2020

American Tactical’s Bullpup 12ga, American Galils, .410 AR-15 & Holy Translucent Receivers Batman! – SHOT Show 2020

You may know American Tactical Inc., or ATI as one of the first pioneers of polymer AR-15 receivers. They also made some news with their .22LR copy of the German STG-44, and also an MP-40. Cool stuff. Initially the polymer ARs were problematic. I still have a couple kicking around from 2012ish that standard mags [...]

Lyman Takes Over Mark 7 Automated Presses - Builds First New Dies in 40 Years! - SHOT Show 2020

Lyman Takes Over Mark 7 Automated Presses – Builds First New Dies in 40 Years! – SHOT Show 2020

This past year Lyman Products acquired Mark 7 reloading, and it is a huge jump for one of the most recognized names in shooting sports. Mark 7 started out making automation systems for Dillon presses. We covered them in our SHOT Show vids back in 2012ish. As the company grew, and more and more small [...]

"Rooster Cogburn" True Grit Colt - NEW 4 Click Colts from Pietta & EMF Company - SHOT Show 2020

“Rooster Cogburn” True Grit Colt – NEW 4 Click Colts from Pietta & EMF Company – SHOT Show 2020

Creating an old west gunfighter image usually will center on your guns. EMF’s Pietta 1873 Colt clones are a great place to start. Are you Rooster Cogburn? A fancy gambler? Who are you?

Elk Tacos at Range Day - Camp Chef Flat Top Grill - SHOT Show 2020

Elk Tacos at Range Day – Camp Chef Flat Top Grill – SHOT Show 2020

Free elk tacos from Camp Chef cooked on The Flat Top Grill.

First Ever "Bedded Action" AR-15  Sub-MOA Athena Rifle $1,799 - SHOT Show 2020

First Ever “Bedded Action” AR-15 Sub-MOA Athena Rifle $1,799 – SHOT Show 2020

The Drake Associates Athena rifle is a completely different thing, for real, and the MSRP is only $1,799.

3/8" Thick Combat Knife Has Lifetime "PRY" Warranty - Hoffner Knives SHOT Show 2020

3/8″ Thick Combat Knife Has Lifetime “PRY” Warranty – Hoffner Knives SHOT Show 2020

When it comes to knives, a lifetime warranty is very often a bunch of bunk. If you break it, the company is just going to say “well a knife isn’t made to pry off such and such,” and you will be out of luck. I reached a point in life where I refuse to carry [...]

10mm 'No Moonclips' Single Action Revolver - Cimarron Badboy - SHOT Show 2020

10mm ‘No Moonclips’ Single Action Revolver – Cimarron Badboy – SHOT Show 2020

For handgun hunting the 10mm rocks. It is much more manageable than a .44 Mag, and it shoots flatter at longer distances, so the required holdover is less as targets get further away.

Traditions Nitrofire Rifle & Federal Firesticks Change Muzzleloading Forever - SHOT Show 2020

Traditions Nitrofire Rifle & Federal Firesticks Change Muzzleloading Forever – SHOT Show 2020

I can’t imagine an avid hunter who would not want to scream from the rooftops, “EVERYTHING JUST CHANGED!”