Every Fourth of July, we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America. What many people forget is that the road to independence had already turned violent more than a year before July 4, 1776. On April 19, 1775, British troops marched toward Concord, Massachusetts, with […]
Author Archives: Grant Brown
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Jun
Jun
The headlines stopped at “ship it to your door.” The rule keeps going. The ATF has proposed letting you buy a gun without setting foot in a shop. A dealer in your state verifies your identity online, runs your background check, and ships the firearm to your house. It’s the Non-Over-the-Counter rule — “NOTC,” RIN […]
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Jun
Jun
Every year, ATF releases its Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report. The report gives a look at how many firearms U.S. manufacturers reported as manufactured and disposed of in commerce during the year. It is not the same thing as retail sales, and it does not tell us exactly what customers bought at gun stores. […]
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May
May
We now have Double Up 10/22 Mag Coupler Kits available at Brown & Son Guns. Each kit uses two genuine Ruger BX-1 10-round rotary magazines, a genuine Ruger dust cover, and a 3D printed coupler that we print and assemble right here in North Myrtle Beach, SC. The idea is simple: 20 rounds in one […]
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Apr
Apr
When Vanity Fair is writing about Glock, something unusual is going on. Usually, if you want Glock news, you read gun sites, dealer emails, and whatever people are muttering behind the counter. You do not usually get a mainstream magazine doing a big piece on Glock family drama, leadership issues, and company turmoil. But here […]
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Nov
Nov
A clear, realistic breakdown for gun owners in South Carolina and beyond There’s been a lot of noise lately about the upcoming $0 NFA tax, a stack of lawsuits, talk about deregulating suppressors and SBRs, and now the Department of Justice jumping into the mix with a completely different tune. If you’ve been trying to […]
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Oct
Oct
Nobody 2 brings back Bob Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell — the man who made “average suburban dad” look surprisingly good behind a suppressor. The sequel keeps the same mix of sharp choreography and outrageous durability; Hutch takes enough punishment to make John Wick wince, but he’s still reloading and clearing rooms like it’s just another […]
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Jul
Jul
A Friendly FFL’s Take on the FBI’s M18 Evaluation I like all guns. Polymer or steel, striker or hammer—if it goes pew‑pew I’ll probably find something to appreciate. That said, a recent FBI Ballistic Research Facility report on the SIG Sauer P320/M18 caught my attention, because it pokes straight at a fear every carrier has had […]
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Jun
Jun
Just finished FUBAR on Netflix, and if you’re wondering whether it’s worth a watch—let me put it this way: it’s Arnold doing spy work with a straight face while the world around him acts like a sitcom. And it works. Barely. The show leans heavy into comedy, complete with mid-mission bickering, workplace crushes, and operatives […]
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Apr
Apr
I recently came across a video by Modern Tactical Shooting, where Jeff Gervit — a retired Special Forces veteran and competitive shooter — ranks AR-15 manufacturers based on his personal experience and industry insight. The tier list caught my attention because, for the most part, I think he’s spot-on. Here’s the tier list he shared: […]