Gun Sales in United States Hit Record High

Swamped @ the shop, here’s a few articles though for you to check out: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/17/colorado-sets-new-record-_n_2317611.html http://presstv.com/detail/2012/12/23/279722/us-gun-sales-hit-record-high/
Gun Sales in United States Hit Record High

Joe Lieberman and Obama Calling for Re-Instatement of the Assault Ban

  Leftists everywhere are tooting the ban horn over the weekend  here’s a couple of articles covering it...
Joe Lieberman and Obama Calling for Re-Instatement of the Assault Ban

Strike Industries AK Rear Sight Rail 2 (AKRR2)

Reblogged from www.TheFirearmBlog.com A new scope rail for the AK platform from Strike Industries allows for secure mounting of a primary optic and a secondary optic at a 45 degree angle.   From the press release … The AKRR2 is a vastly innovative improvement on the first...
Strike Industries AK Rear Sight Rail 2 (AKRR2)

Ammo Pic: 300BLK vs 5.56

via KitUp!
Ammo Pic: 300BLK vs 5.56

CSM To Do List

CSM To Do List

Muzzle Device Selection and Installation

A2 Muzzle Device The muzzle device is one of the easiest but yet most important upgrades that can be done to a rifle in this case an AR.  The standard A2 type is listed by the military as a compensator but is actually a flash hider.  There are more types of muzzle devices available than can be...
Muzzle Device Selection and Installation

10 Interesting Facts About Antique Firearms

The long history of firearms demonstrates a willingness to attempt new ideas in the manufacture of these weapons. The resulting antique firearms often look strange to modern eyes, but some innovative ideas went into their design. Oldest Firearm The oldest existing firearm in the world dates to...
10 Interesting Facts About Antique Firearms

Everyday Carry (EDC)

I was motivated to do this post by Matt DeVito – Down Range Firearms Training (www.drftraining.com).  Matt wanted to do a coast to coast video series on “Everyday Carry” options for person defense. Check out my video below: NOTE: Also check out the other EDC videos by… Matt DeVito...
Everyday Carry (EDC)

2 for 1 Deal

We are offering a 2 for 1 deal on all of our training until the end of 2012. We want to say thank you and give an early Christmas present today. Please visit www.thortraining.com to book your spot today! 2 for 1 Deal Technorati Tags: Dynaimc Training Strategies
2 for 1 Deal

All I Want for Christmas Is a CWP?

With the holidays coming up, folks are wondering what to buy their loved ones and friends for the holidays. If your spouse or significant other is a concealed weapons permit (CWP) holder, the choices are myriad. First let’s assume that your recipient doesn’t yet have a CWP. Perhaps...
All I Want for Christmas Is a CWP?

Extended Grip on Magazines

Too often shooters talk about how comfortable a firearm is. More often than not, they are just going of how it feels in their hand. Also, they do not have a much experience with shooting, regardless if they have been shooting all of their life. From what I’ve seen with dealing with...
Extended Grip on Magazines

THOR Battle Magazine Review

With firearms as with everything else sometimes things go wrong and it is not always the problem itself but how the company handles it that can change an opinion. I am a bit behind the times magazine wise as this was my first use of any polymer magazines in my personal weapon. I set out to test...
THOR Battle Magazine Review

Vortex Optics

Range testing of the Vortex Crossfire 2.4-12×44 with Dead Hold BDC Zero:  50 yards Firing range: 200 yards Targets: Clay Pigeons Round: 55 grain Wolf Precision Ammunition Conditions: Temperature mid 50s, no wind to speak of, sunny, the perfect shooting day. 200 Yards: Scope and rifle...
Vortex Optics

The Ballistic Coefficient

In this age of Field Firing Solutions such as SORD™ and ballistic calculation software that sits on your phone, not to mention the capability of precision weapons such as the EDM Windrunner M96 or the THOR M408, the BC or Ballistic Coefficient is a term that is hard to escape in shooting these...
The Ballistic Coefficient

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Rock River LAR-8 Review

The LAR-8 is a reasonably priced, reasonably light AR platform 7.62×51 rifle. Another selling point is that it is “supposed” to be able to use any FN type magazine metal, polymer, inch or metric. Since FN magazines are in good supply they are also pretty inexpensive yet another...
Rock River LAR-8 Review

Famous Firearms in Cinema and TV

Back on Halloween, Adrian Canton posted a great article on the legendary weapons of the 007 franchise.  I’ll not steal his thunder, especially since his article inspired this one by getting me thinking about other famous firearms in cinema and TV history.  Go read the whole thing.  It’s...
Famous Firearms in Cinema and TV

Crossbreed Holsters

Crossbreed Holsters are some of the best gear around for concealed carry. Dynamic Training Strategies recommends Crossbreed products for concealed carry. Technorati Tags: carry, concealed, Crossbreed Holsters
Crossbreed Holsters

The Guns of James Bond

In this treatise, I am going to discuss the various armaments’ of 007 as per the writings of Ian Fleming, both the well known novels and the lesser known. For the uninitiated, the Cubby Broccoli film franchise has very little to do with the original novels. Through the films, we are never...
The Guns of James Bond

MrColionNoir Reviews S03E03 Of The Walking Dead

MrColionNoir Reviews S03E03 Of The Walking Dead

Handgun Fundamentals, Learn how to maintain and shoot your handgun.

Handgun Fundamentals Too often when I ask someone how their gun works, most often I get a blank look.  I have the methodology, ideally you should know how you handgun should work. This especially  goes for if you life may depend on it one day.  This goes for everyone.  Military, Law...
Handgun Fundamentals, Learn how to maintain and shoot your handgun.

Danger Space

Danger Space is one of those terms that’s been around shooting for many years but rarely seems to come up these days in defining how effective a particular load combination is.  This may in part be as a result of the increase in the use of laser range finders which can pin-point the exact...
Danger Space

Firefighter And Police Clothing -- Let Us Serve YOU!

Firefighters and police officers serve our community each and every day, and they receive very little gratitude for placing themselves in these dangerous situations for our safety. Don’t you think that it is time that we help them out as well? That is the purpose behind our awesome...
Firefighter And Police Clothing -- Let Us Serve YOU!

Bullet Seating Depth

One of the more recent discussions to be circulating within the reloading community is that of bullet depth.  Aided by new products that have come onto the market such as the Hornady OAL Gauge the re-loader has never been better equipped to determine the optimum bullet seating depth.  So what...
Bullet Seating Depth

New Masterpiece Arms MPA570SST-SBR 5.7x28 Video

Pretty interested in testing this thing out
New Masterpiece Arms MPA570SST-SBR 5.7x28 Video

Law Enforcement Alliance of America Unveils Newest Public Education Campaign

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today begins Law Enforcement Alliance of America’s (LEAA’s) newest public education ads in Mississippi. Part of LEAA’s twenty years of education and outreach, these ads hope to educate, raise awareness and...
Law Enforcement Alliance of America Unveils Newest Public Education Campaign

THOR TR-15 Custom Build

Just wanted to share this TR-15 CQB Carbine Build   Source: thorcustomshop.com via Knesek on Pinterest  
THOR TR-15 Custom Build

New Guy Checking In - Ross Kennedy

Recently, the estimable Max Rodriguez approved me as a new, occasional guest writer here on the KGI blog.  It’s an honor to join these ranks, and I hope to live up to the high standard of professionalism and interesting content contributed by the regulars.  And as is good manners, I felt it...
New Guy Checking In - Ross Kennedy

Road Trips and Concealed Carry Reciprocity

Kevin Michalowski, in an article for USConcealedCarry.com was on a bit of drive when he began to think about road trips and concealed carry reciprocity. He happens to be covered by the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act, so he can go many places while carrying his gun that most people...
Road Trips and Concealed Carry Reciprocity

What is in the Bag

This is a follow up on the Every Day Carry (EDC) article.  Several people asked me, what we carry can tackle our immediate needs what about if we need more?  Hopefully this will give you an idea of why and what to carry.   I want to stress this is not a “bug out bag” but more...
What is in the Bag

SIG Tactical Failure Recovery Procedure

SIG handguns utilize a conventional transfer bar mechanism which connects the trigger to the single & double action functions. Even though rare, the ”C” type compression spring which exerts upward pressure upon the transfer bar in order to catch the notch that interfaces with...
SIG Tactical Failure Recovery Procedure

Glock Plug Info

Glock Plug Info

10 Things Women Should Consider Before Purchasing A Firearm

It’s a dangerous world, and more and more women are turning to firearms to protect themselves from things that go bump in the night. But if you’re a female looking to purchase your first handgun, what should you know before you enter the store? Here are ten things to keep in...
10 Things Women Should Consider Before Purchasing A Firearm

Everything You Wanted To Know Anout The M1 Carbine

It was 1930 when the U.S. military put the call out for a light, robust, mid-range, high capacity shoulder weapon to issue to troops other than front line infantry. Support personnel, administration, R.E.M.s’, crew served weapons, etc. Even though the initial request was ignored, it came to...
Everything You Wanted To Know Anout The M1 Carbine

Bonnie and Clyde's Gun Needed to be Reserialized?

Recently, Bonnie Parker’s Colt .38 Detectives Special, of the infamous Bonnie and Clyde, was auctioned at the RR Auction in New Hampshire and fetched $264,000; however, leading up to the sale, there was concern over the necessity to have the revolver, allegedly, reserialized. The...
Bonnie and Clyde's Gun Needed to be Reserialized?

Insight PEQ-15 vs LaserDevices DBAL-I2 IR Comparison

Since I have been getting a fair amount of questions lately as to how these units differ, here is a video comparing the general brightness of the Insight PEQ-15 unit vs an eye safe Laser Devices DBAL I2
Insight PEQ-15 vs LaserDevices DBAL-I2 IR Comparison

THOR Custom Shop Cerakote

We’re pleased to be sharing a lot of great photos from THOR Custom Shop these days as you may have seen. All the firearms we offer are available with custom finishes in the color of your choosing. Turnaround can vary depending on the pattern or colors you decide upon, but is typically very...
THOR Custom Shop Cerakote

MrColionNoir Discusses the Politics of Liking Guns

MrColionNoir recently shared a new video discussing a few points, I thought it was definitely worth a share; check out the video and let us know your thoughts
MrColionNoir Discusses the Politics of Liking Guns

KGI Export

new export info site at http://www.kgiexport.com

Costa Leg Rig

The Costa Leg Rig made its official debut and sold out almost immediately – and understandably so. It’s a great piece of kit made from 1000 Denier coruda and produced by HSGI (High Speed Gear, Inc.). For those of you who have not had the pleasure of utilizing HSGI’s line of...
Costa Leg Rig

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Found some cool black & whites on tumblr tonight

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Knesek Guns | KnesekGuns.com/blog

Everyday Carry

Everyday carry (EDC) has become a very hot topic for the armed citizen internet world and has been touched upon here on the Knesek blog as well.   I am one of the instructors For the Women’s Self-Defense Class at Thor Firearms Distribution in Rogers, AR and in that class we discuss EDC...
Everyday Carry

New PMAG 30 Gen M3 at MDM

Magpul displayed its newest evolution of the PMAG at the Modern Day Marine 2012 conference. As to be expected, MPD has openly stated that this mag is the most durable, reliable unit yet. The geometry of the magazine is similar to that of the EMAG, but features a newly designed follower, a...
New PMAG 30 Gen M3 at MDM

MasterPiece Arms Introduces New MPA57sst-ATACS Defender Semi-Auto

We have been receiving some questions about the new Masterpiece Arms MPA57sst in ATACS; it’s a great looking unit and we’re really excited to be offering it. The unit is suppressor ready ( ½ x 28 thread pitch, making it fit most standard cans). We hope to put together a range...
MasterPiece Arms Introduces New MPA57sst-ATACS Defender Semi-Auto

Gun meme of the night

And here is a pen and ink comparison of entrance and exit hole sizes





Gun meme of the night

Survival Healthcare: 5 Things You Can Do Now to Promote Medical Self-Care

Survival Healthcare: 5 Things You Can Do Now to Promote Medical Self-Care

Urban Prepper Chick - Basic prepper info- How to Prep blog: How to make a blow gun

Urban Prepper Chick - Basic prepper info- How to Prep blog: How to make a blow gun: The basics to make a cheap blowgun.   This will cost you less then $10.00 to make this ageless weapon. The length of your blow gun is ...

Afghanistan Trust - Paras10 "P Company" Course Completed

Next time I’m buying a sports car!  A few weeks ago I posted a blog on this site with regard to a fund-raising event in the UK in aid of the Parachute Regiment Afghanistan Trust.  I run a company call Figure 14 in the UK that is partnered with THOR and Knesek to import large calibre...
Afghanistan Trust - Paras10 "P Company" Course Completed

You can't kill an AK-47: Works after 18 years of being buried in ground

Here is a pretty interesting video, apprently this AK has been buried into adulthood and still seems to be running just fine with a little bit (READ: Gratuitous dousing) of lubricant


AK47 Buried for 18 Years





You can't kill an AK-47: Works after 18 years of being buried in ground

Raytheon to debut target-seeking BattleGuard at US Army 2012 Maneuver Conference

Modular, cost-effective remote weapon station for combat vehicles.
Raytheon will unveil its BattleGuard modular weapon system at the U.S. Army 2012 Maneuver Conference, which runs Sept. 18-19. BattleGuard is an integrated Electro-Optical Infrared and visible sensor with a weapon station that...
Raytheon to debut target-seeking BattleGuard at US Army 2012 Maneuver Conference

Cautionary Shotgun Tip For Newbies

As more freshman defensive shooters are discovering the extraordinary value and intimidation factor of the shotgun, I have noticed once again the proliferation of the “unstoppable pistolaro” complex. That infers that with little or no training, simply because you are carrying your concealed...
Cautionary Shotgun Tip For Newbies

CWA M2E

I wanted to share this photo of the CWA M2E 50BMG Belt Fed Machine Gun; awesome unit
This particular model features an enhanced (and fluted) barrel with an advanced flash hider. Keep an eye out for a full T&E / review coming soon





CWA M2E

New KGI Stickers

We received a fresh shipment of stickers at our Van Buren warehouse - while supplies last, contact us with your mailing address and we will send one to you, free of charge