We Like Shooting 657 – Cute As A Button

This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by:

• Gideon Optics (Code: WLSISLIFE)
• Night Fision (Code: WLSISLIFE)
• Die Free Co. (Code: WLSISLIFE)
• Rost Martin (Code: WLSISLIFE)
• Flatline Fiber Co (Code: WLS15)
• Second Call Defense

GEAR CHAT

• Note Kelbly Element update. https://kelbly.com/precision-element-rifle/
• Note Bounty Hunter from Midwest Industries. https://midwestindustriesinc.com/product-type/stocks-braces/revolver-stocks-braces/
• Note Mediator XL update https://gideonoptics.com/shop-all/mediator-xl-red-dot-sight/
• Note Holosun AEMS – https://www.holosun.com/products/rifle-sights/aems-x2.html
• Note Hi-Point HP-15 update – https://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/hi-point-hp15/556-rifle/556-16in-blk/
• Note VKTR Industries update – https://www.vktrind.com/product/vk-1p-11-5-ar15-pistol-with-sba3-brace/
• [EZshoot] BoreSighter Caliber Pistols Shotguns The EZshoot BoreSighter is a laser bore sight kit compatible with calibers from .177 to 0.78 inches, suitable for pistols, rifles, handguns, and shotguns. It features multiple adapters for precise bore alignment and a red or green laser for quick sighting. The kit includes batteries, a storage case, and an arbor for enhanced stability in larger calibers.
• Note Laser boresight – responses and did both.
• [FarrowTech] 22R Stock/Brace PDW Kit for Ruger MK3 and MK4 (Nick) This is a PDW style conversion kit for the Ruger MK3/4, available as a Stock or Brace configuration. All setups include 2 optional side Picatinny rails and a charging handle. Installation requires no permanent modifications to the host firearm.
• [AS Designs] ARHK (Nick) The ARHK is a fully self-contained drop-in cassette trigger unit built on ARC-Fire technology, designed specifically for HK roller-delayed platforms such as MP5, MP5K, AP53, G3, and HK21 clones. It installs directly into factory OEM polymer housings without modifications, features a pre-installed ejector, and offers a three-position selector: Safe, Semi (standard trigger pull), and Active Reset via ARC-Fire clutch. It maintains compatibility with all bolt carrier types, including full-auto.
• [Impact Kote] Custom Scope Wraps (Nick) Impact Kote offers custom scope wraps designed for precision rifle shooters. Specific technical details such as mechanical features, pricing, and availability are not detailed on the page. The content primarily consists of a general announcement without explicit product specifications.
• [Shomer-Tec] Escape Button™ The Escape Button™ is a covert escape and evasion tool disguised as a standard mil-spec 3/4 inch diameter plastic BDU button, featuring a pivoting 7/16 inch serrated 1095 steel blade that deploys via fingernail along the perimeter for cutting restraints like zip-ties, cord, rope, and tape. It attaches to clothing with low breaking-strength thread in accessible areas for use even with bound wrists. Manufactured in the USA with all USA components, it weighs 0.05 oz and is available in black, tan, and olive drab.

BULLET POINTS

• Bus Built Systems PBP Gen 3 (Nick) The PBP Gen 3 from Bus Built Systems is a laser-cut 1/8-inch thick 304 stainless steel plate designed for mounting bags to an Arca rail, featuring an Arca clamp on one side and Arca rail on the other. It supports multiple bags from various manufacturers via perimeter slots and includes scallops for stability on props like cattle gates, plus fore and aft holes for optics or accessories. Powder coated in Bus Built Yellow, it weighs roughly a pound and a half without a bag.
• AR-15 Buffer Weights for Suppressed Tuning (H2 Buffer) The H2 buffer for AR-15 rifles weighs approximately 4.6 ounces and contains two tungsten weights, designed to slow down the bolt carrier group and reduce recoil in suppressed setups without needing an adjustable gas block. It is a popular choice for short-barreled rifles and suppressed AR-15s to manage increased backpressure from silencers. Heavier buffers like the H2 help fine-tune over-gassed systems by increasing mass.
• 1X Prism Optic A 1X prism optic uses a glass prism to focus both the target image and an etched reticle, which can be optionally illuminated without requiring batteries for basic use. It provides clarity and durability advantages over red dots, particularly for users with astigmatism, and supports complex reticles like ACSS with bullet drop compensation. Though not truly 1X, any magnification is negligible in practice.

GUN FIGHTS

• No one stepped into the arena this week.

THE AGENCY BRIEF

WLS IS LIFESTYLE

• 9mm Speed-Loader for Glock, SIG, CZ, Springfield The 9mm Speed-Loader is a 3D printable tray that holds 10 rounds for quick reloading of compatible magazines from Glock, SIG, CZ, and Springfield. It features holes for bracing against a surface to ease loading without thumb strain from compressed springs. Print profiles include options with or without text, using 0.2mm layers, 3 walls, and 15% infill.

GOING BALLISTIC

• Alberta and Saskatchewan Reject Federal Gun Confiscation Program from Ottawa (Savage) Alberta and Saskatchewan have publicly opposed Ottawa’s federal firearm confiscation program, which banned about 2,500 firearms with a voluntary declaration deadline of March 31. Alberta’s Minister of Justice Mickey Amery affirmed non-participation, directing provincial entities including law enforcement to decline implementation under provincial sovereignty legislation. Saskatchewan passed legislation to hinder the program, prompting criticism from Federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.
• John Lott on U.S. Military Bases Gun-Free Zones Policy (1992-1993) (Savage) John Lott argues that U.S. military bases should never have implemented gun-free zones, as these policies disarm trained personnel, leaving them vulnerable to attackers, evidenced by multiple mass shootings totaling 24 murdered and 38 wounded. The restrictions originated in 1992 under President George H.W. Bush and were enacted in 1993 by President Clinton to create a more ‘professional, business-like’ environment. In contrast, troops carried weapons at all times in Iraq and Afghanistan without internal violence.
• Antonyuk v. James: New York Permanent Injunction on Social Media Gun Permit Requirement (Savage) In Antonyuk v. James, the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York issued a permanent injunction against New York’s requirement for concealed carry applicants to disclose social media accounts from the past three years, as part of the Concealed Carry Improvement Act. The state consented to this injunction, removing the provision from the PPB-3 license application form. Litigation continues on other aspects of the Act, including restrictions on sensitive locations.
• Trump’s FY2027 Budget Proposal (Civil Rights Division and ATF Funding for 2A Protection) (Savage) President Trump’s FY2027 budget proposal includes targeted federal funding to defend Second Amendment rights, such as $1.4 million for a new office in the DOJ Civil Rights Division to protect against unlawful infringements and pursue enshrining those rights. It allocates $4.8 million to the Office of the Pardon Attorney’s Firearm Rights Restoration Initiative for law-abiding citizens to regain rights post-justice obligations. The budget supports ATF in reversing prior regulations on background checks, pistol braces, homemade firearms, and FFL revocations, redirecting focus to illegal traffickers.
• Beckwith v. Frey: First Circuit Rules Gun Purchases Not Protected by Second Amendment (Savage) In Beckwith et al. v. Frey, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit reversed a district court’s preliminary injunction against Maine’s 2024 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases (Me. Stat. tit. 25, § 2016). The panel held that the Second Amendment’s plain text protects keeping and bearing arms but not the act of purchasing or acquiring firearms. This creates a circuit split with other circuits recognizing a right to acquire arms.
• ATF Frames and Receivers Rule (Updating 2021R-05F) – Bondi v. VanDerStok (Savage) The ATF is preparing a new draft rule updating the 2021R-05F ‘Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms,’ which expands the definition of ‘firearm’ to include partially completed frames, receivers, and certain parts kits that are ‘readily’ completable. This follows the 2022 rule upheld by the Supreme Court in Bondi v. VanDerStok (2025). The update eases restrictions on some metal unfinished kits while maintaining strict regulation on polymer frames.

REVIEWS

• Review: Operative Agent J Freedom from Illinois Comiforina wants full gun control, and the latest suit against gatalog proves it’s not about public safety.

  Ironic, that their top gun control tard was running guns, Yang I think his name was.

  And they literally had politicians hiring Chinese spys, and one threatening to nuke us.

  Operative Agent J Freedom

• Review: Griz from Texas Absolutely phenomenal podcast. It takes real talent to talk for this long and somehow say so little, but the hosts pull it off with impressive consistency. Every episode feels like a masterclass in wandering off-topic, repeating the same points, and stretching what could be five minutes of content into a full episode.
  The chemistry between the hosts is undeniable—mostly because they seem just as confused about where the conversation is going as the listeners are. The audio quality is great though, which really helps you clearly hear every awkward pause and questionable take.
  If you’re looking for a podcast that will make you appreciate literally every other podcast out there, this one is a must-listen. Five squares for the unforgettable experience.

  Secret Notes

  Griz

• Review: JackB from Texas 5 squares. This show reminds me a lot of the best Q&A gun podcast in the world. Double Tap. We Like Shooting has all the same personality archetypes as Double Tap. Nick is the Jeremy of the group. He’s loud and oafish and doesn’t give a fuck but is also knowledgeable and usually says things worth hearing. Aaron is the Shawn of the show. He keeps things moving smoothly and pesters companies for free shit. Jeremy is the Aaron. Always looking for a way to monetize everything and picking petty arguments. Big Jew energy. Shawn is the Nick archetype. Reasonable, low key, and we know way too much about his bathroom time. Double Tap doesn’t have a savage analog and that’s why it’s the #1 podcast. Fuck savage.

  -JackB (No Relation)