ATF Seizure of Toy Airsoft Guns

KOIN Television news in Oregon reported the seizure of toy airsoft guns by the BATF and Customs Agents.  This is an older story, but still demonstrates the ridiculousness of the war on guns and waste of taxpayer dollars by federal authorities.

The claim is that the guns could be converted from toys into real guns.

New Ruger 10/22 Takedown Rifle

Ruger came out with an updated version of their 10/22 Rifle.  It quickly and easily separates into two pieces that can be individually stored in an included soft-sided case for easy storage and transport.

Stainless Steel metal components with a synthetic stock. Barrel length of 18.5 inches. Looks like they are under $400.00 Quite a deal!

Reinventing the 1911

There have been many updates and modifications to the 1911 .45 cal pistol.  Different barrel lengths, safeties, other calibers, frame materials, accessory mounts, etc.  This one is very extreme: Double barrels.

A double-barrel pistol in .45 caliber that is of the 1911 design.  Offered from Arsenal Firearms, this gun is very unique.  There are many advantages, and many drawbacks as well.  It sure would seem to be difficult to find a holster for this gun!

Definitely not a concealed-carry gun.   Maybe Open Carry?

Slow-Motion Bullet Impacts

Slow-Motion Bullet Impacts are very interesting to watch.  Combinations of different bullets, materials, angles, etc.  all create different paths/damage.  This video has been floating around for a while, but has lots of interesting footage of bullet impacts.

The hollow point rounds in ballistics gel are especially interesting.  The gel of course simulates human flesh, and the gel is clear to allow you to see how the bullet acts as if it would pass through a person.

Thanks to Youtube user mattrece

Record-Breaking Gun Sales for Christmas

Gun sales are breaking records.  The FBI is reporting that the number of background checks has increased substantially just before Christmas 2011.

The FBI Statistics can be found here.

The New York Daily News had an article on January 2nd detailing that Black Friday and December 23, 2011 were the top 2 highest days ever for gun sales.

Of course, the Brady Campaign has a response at the end of the article claiming that there are fewer gun owners, and the sales are due to stockpiling.  They do not offer any proof.

Here is a news report from Fox21 News Colorado

The NRA Videos Channel has an interview as well that discusses who the buyers are and why they are buying.

Looks like a great time to be a gun owner and the popularity is spreading!