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Gear Chat

• Thefirearmblog

  Sig Sauer P385 Pistol Family

  The Sig Sauer P385 is a new micro-compact, striker-fired pistol family chambered in 9mm with a polymer frame, available in standard and optics-ready variants. It features a 6+1 or 8+1 capacity, 3.1-inch barrel, and is designed for concealed carry with enhanced ergonomics and modularity.

  • Availability: Available now through Sig Sauer authorized retailers and online (launched as of the article date)
  • Special: Modular grip system allowing interchangeable backstraps and side panels for customized fit, combined with a flat-face trigger and low-bore axis for reduced recoil and improved control in a subcompact platform.
• Night Vision Class Gear Overview: What Worked and What Didn’t

  After my first nightvision class I changed every single light I used. This recent class went better and I was mostly happy with everythings performance. Gear overview. What worked well, what didn’t.

  • Supplementary Research: After completing a second night vision class, the user reviewed their updated lighting and gear selections, noting improved performance compared to the first class. Common night vision training topics include proper use of white light, IR illumination, helmet-mounted devices, and weapon lights in low-light tactical scenarios. Manufacturers such as SureFire, Modlite, and Streamlight produce popular weapon-mounted and handheld lights optimized for night vision compatibility.
• Highlandsdefense Com nightfirebasicsclass

  Highlands Defense Night Fire Basics Class

  • Supplementary Research: Highlands Defense, LLC is a Colorado-based provider of practical firearms training, including concealed handgun permit courses with live-fire evaluations and marksmanship fundamentals. The Night Fire Basics class is referenced as a topic for gear discussion, likely covering low-light or nighttime defensive shooting skills. Background on similar courses from other providers includes techniques for handheld and weapon-mounted lights, night vision adaptation, target identification in reduced visibility, and required gear such as tactical flashlights and compatible holsters.
• (Nick)

  Bus Built Garmin Mount Update

  Bus Built Garmin Mount Update
• Instagram (Nick)

  Instagram Reel DdHcWbAAVRW – Gear Chat

  12K likes, 766 comments – kuntarms on September 10, 2026: “KUNT VANDAL-12 HIZIN YENİ TANIMI.ÖDÜN VERMEDEN TASARLANDI.. KUNT VANDAL, seri çalışma hızında sınırları yeniden belirliyor. Dünyada benzeri olmayan hız. Kesintisiz performans. Tek bir amaç: Üstünlük… KUNT VANDAL Engineered Without Compromise..”.

  Instagram reel with code DdHcWbAAVRW from the Gear Chat segment. The page could not be accessed for specific product details, caption, or video content extraction. No manufacturer, model, features, pricing, or availability information is available from the source.
• Thefirearmblog

  Strike Industries SMC Bravo Chassis for Springfield Echelon

  The Strike Industries SMC Bravo is a modular chassis system designed as a drop-in upgrade for the Springfield Armory Echelon pistol, converting it into a carbine-style platform. It features an aluminum lower receiver with polymer upper, integrated AR-style controls, and multiple M-LOK slots for accessories. The chassis maintains the Echelon’s short recoil operation while improving ergonomics and accessory mounting options.

  • Availability: Available from Strike Industries dealers and major online retailers (as reviewed in 2024)
  • Special: AR-15 style safety selector, magazine release, and bolt catch integrated into the chassis for familiar controls

Gun Fights

Play the best Price Is Right-style GunBroker game on the internet.

BangRank

A live cast ranking segment for anything and everything in the gun world, powered by questionable certainty, strong opinions, and audience voting.

Going Ballistic

• The Truth About Guns (Savage)

  GOA Drills ATF Director Over Claims About FBI’s Warrantless ‘NICS Monitoring’ Program

  ATF Director Robert Cekada defends the FBI’s NICS monitoring program as Gun Owners of America challenges his claims about lawful gun buyers.

  Gun Owners of America (GOA) publicly challenged statements by ATF Director Robert Cekada regarding the FBI’s NICS Monitoring program. Cekada stated that NICS alerts are not used to monitor lawful gun purchasers, that the program is not secret, is narrowly limited to federal firearms trafficking and serious crimes, and that only 61 ATF alerts remained active as of September 17, 2026, out of 14.6 million checks in 2025. GOA responded that the post contained two false statements and three misleading ones, citing past use by multiple agencies, prior enforcement of state laws such as California’s assault weapons ban, and the program’s origins as a hidden surveillance tool revealed via FOIA and a whistleblower.

  • The Gist: All U.S. gun purchasers subject to NICS background checks; program historically used by ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, Secret Service, Army, and others nationwide.
  • Impact: Raises ongoing concerns about warrantless surveillance of lawful firearm buyers, potential violations of Brady Act record-destruction rules, and risk of future abuse under different administrations; GOA argues it circumvents statutory limits on NICS use.
  • Bottom Line: GOA disputes ATF Director Cekada’s defense of the restricted NICS Monitoring program, asserting it still enables real-time alerts on legally approved purchases and was previously used more broadly, including for state law enforcement.
• Breitbart (Savage)

  H.R. Bill by Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-CA) to Redefine BB Guns as Firearms

  U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin is pushing legislation to close what he calls “a dangerous gap” by redefining BB and pellet guns as firearms.

  Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-CA) introduced legislation that would amend the federal definition of ‘firearm’ under the Gun Control Act to include BB guns, air guns, and certain non-powder propelled devices. The bill aims to subject these items to the same federal licensing, background check, and prohibited person restrictions as traditional firearms. Currently, BB guns are generally regulated as toys or under state laws rather than as firearms at the federal level.

  • The Gist: Nationwide; would apply to manufacturers, sellers, and owners of BB guns, air rifles, and similar non-powder propelled devices across all U.S. states and jurisdictions.
  • Impact: Would impose NICS background checks, federal firearms licensing requirements, and age restrictions on previously unregulated low-powered air guns; opposed by 2nd Amendment advocates as reclassifying children’s toys and sporting equipment.
  • Bottom Line: The bill seeks to expand the legal definition of ‘firearm’ to encompass BB guns, subjecting them to full federal gun control regulations.
• The Truth About Guns (Savage)

  Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones Launches Firearms Accountability & Industry Responsibility (FAIR) Unit

  Virginia AG Jay Jones launches the FAIR Unit to investigate gunmakers and sellers under the state’s new firearm industry liability law.

  On September 15, 2026, Virginia AG Jay Jones announced the creation of the FAIR Unit within the Office of the Attorney General’s Civil and Criminal Justice & Public Safety Divisions. The unit enforces HB21/SB27 (Virginia Firearm Industry Standards of Responsible Conduct), passed by the 2026 General Assembly and effective July 1, 2026. It investigates and pursues civil actions against firearm manufacturers, distributors, importers, marketers, and retailers for violations including knowingly contributing to a public nuisance through unlawful or unreasonable sales, distribution, marketing, or practices facilitating illegal firearm acquisition or diversion.

  • The Gist: Affects firearm industry members (manufacturers, distributors, importers, marketers, and retailers) operating in or affecting Virginia; applies statewide across the Commonwealth.
  • Impact: Grants the AG authority to issue civil investigative demands, bring suits to enjoin violations, seek damages, restitution, and other relief; establishes “reasonable controls” requirements and public nuisance standards, expanding civil liability exposure for the industry beyond traditional federal protections.
  • Bottom Line: Creates a dedicated enforcement team (hiring section chief, attorneys, prosecutors, and investigators) to hold the firearms industry accountable for practices linked to gun trafficking, straw purchases, or harm, aiming to reduce illicit firearm flow while critics view it as politicized regulation of lawful businesses.
• Breitbart (Savage)

  Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Ten New Gun Control Bills Into Law

  California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed ten new gun control bills, one of which is designed to block 3D printers from printing firearms.

  On September 27, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed ten new gun-control measures into law. The bills expand restrictions on firearm sales, transfers, storage, and certain accessories or configurations, applying primarily to residents, retailers, and manufacturers operating in California. The legislation has drawn strong criticism from Second Amendment advocates who argue the measures infringe on constitutional rights and will face legal challenges.

  • The Gist: California residents, licensed firearm dealers, manufacturers, and individuals engaging in private transfers or possessing specified firearm types/configurations.
  • Impact: Further tightens California’s already strict firearms regulatory framework; expected to prompt lawsuits from gun-rights organizations alleging violations of the Second Amendment and recent U.S. Supreme Court precedents.
  • Bottom Line: California adds ten new gun-control statutes to its books, intensifying the state’s regulatory regime on firearms.
• Ammoland

  ATF Suppressor and SBR Guidance on Form 4473 Expected Within Weeks

  An Ammoland article reports that the ATF is preparing updated guidance on how suppressors and short-barreled rifles (SBRs) should be recorded on ATF Form 4473. The agency indicated the clarification could be released within weeks, addressing ongoing questions faced by firearms dealers during transfers involving these NFA items.

  • The Gist: All federal firearms licensees (FFLs) in the United States who transfer suppressors, SBRs, or other NFA items.
  • Impact: Provides regulatory clarity on Form 4473 entries for NFA firearms, reducing compliance uncertainty for dealers and potentially affecting enforcement of the National Firearms Act.
  • Bottom Line: ATF expects to issue formal suppressor and SBR recording guidance on Form 4473 within weeks.
• Ammoland

  Uber Eats Driver Shoots Knife-Wielding Attacker After Parking Dispute – Ammoland

  An Uber Eats driver in Houston, Texas, shot a man armed with a knife who attacked him during a parking dispute in a restaurant parking lot. The driver, who was legally carrying a firearm, fired in self-defense after the attacker brandished and advanced with the knife. Police investigated and the shooter was not charged.

  • The Gist: Houston, Texas – one Uber Eats driver (legally armed) and one knife-wielding attacker in a restaurant parking lot.
  • Impact: Demonstrates lawful use of deadly force in self-defense under Texas law when facing an imminent threat of serious bodily harm from a knife; no charges filed against the driver after police review.
  • Bottom Line: Armed citizen stopped a knife attack during a routine delivery parking dispute; self-defense shooting ruled justified.
• Thefirearmblog

  DOJ Says Under-21 Dealer Handgun Ban Cannot Be Criminally Enforced

  The Department of Justice has determined that the federal prohibition on licensed firearms dealers selling handguns to individuals under 21 cannot be enforced through criminal prosecution. This follows legal challenges questioning the constitutionality of the age-based restriction under the Second Amendment.

  • The Gist: Affects all FFL dealers nationwide and prospective handgun purchasers aged 18-20
  • Impact: Eliminates criminal liability for dealers selling handguns to under-21 buyers; aligns with recent court rulings on Second Amendment challenges to age restrictions
  • Bottom Line: Federal handgun sales ban for those under 21 is not criminally enforceable per DOJ guidance

Reviews

• Review: 3 Nut Chuck

  We like shooting, we love guns#Savage-Hard-R (but not for retarded)
• Review: RoadrunnerGunner_83

  Long time listener. The show is like hanging in the garage with a bunch of your retarded friends.First off have to start with misspelled shawn the former I.T. guy who hosts the show with the most audio issues Ive ever heard. Kind of explains why he’s a social media influencer now.

  Second is Nick, the only one not afraid to mouth off to the redneck version of Sloth, Jeremy, probably cause its a 50/50 chance he will die before they meet again.

  Next is Jeramiah, the combination of size and intelligence mixed with a bad case of napoleon syndrome is remarkable. We get it man, your the coolest guy in Ohio. But nobody wants to live in fucking Ohio dude.

  Savage came back with a mission objective to black man laugh directly into the mic when someone else is talking.

  Aaron, what can i saw that hasn’t already been said. But seems karma put him in timeout for being a piece of shit.

  All this being said I wouldn’t change a thing, the cast really has a good chemistry and is very knowledgeable, some more than others but that makes for great conversation. I’ve learned a lot and spend way more than I should beacuase of shawns smooth buttery voice.

  And I hope the show goes at least another 14 more years so we can hear the episode when Jeremy talks about his daughter bringing Tyreke home to Thanksgiving dinner.

• Review: anonymous

  This is a great show you should listen to and it is always pointless. Speaking of pointless, here’s my guess at the chips the cast can best be described as.
  Nick is chips made with olestra – nowhere near the fat as the other chips, but you can expect a little bit of anal leakage to happen.
  Shawn is your good old fashioned BBQ. He brings the flavor, but he’s a little objectionable to some. Still, he’s better than most of the alternatives.
  Aaron is pickle flavor kettle chips from the dollar store: a poor imitation of things you like. He’s been burned repeatedly and and he’s extra salty. You’re not sure if he’s kosher or not, but something just isn’t quite right.
  Savage is whatever flavor Lay’s is pushing on people this month: He’s disgusting every time and you wonder why he exists. Was there asian influence? Were there a bukkake party involved? Nobody knows, but nobody ever likes him. Fuck savage.
  Jeremy hates everything and can’t be related to a chip, but he does lust for the flavor of ranch. Even so, Jeremy is salty and you can bet he hates the smell of vinegars – clip that bag of chips closed before he starts (nick)lynching people.