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Review: Combative Carbine Skills 1 & 2 with MDTS

I’ve had the opportunity to attend Combative Carbine Skills 1&2 twice now, so I feel I can accurately review this class. First off, Modern Defensive Training Systems (MDTS) is run by Chris Fry, a well-versed training instructor as well as a great contributor to our forums, here at NY Firearms.Chris does not claim to be [...]
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AAR: NE Shooter’s Summit

I recently attended the Northeast Shooter’s Summit in Pelham, NH. This is an event featuring several instructors teaching various training blocks. Here’s a wrap up of Day 1. The first event for my relay was presented by Southnarc of ShivWorks. The block was entitled “Confined Space Shooting” and covered the physical mechanics required to defend [...]
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AR15/M4/M16 Generalized Maintenance, Cleaning and Lubrication

I have noticed several questions on the forum recently focused on lubrication and maintenance of the carbine.  So, I thought I’d post some generalized guidelines for maintenance, cleaning and lubrication. If followed, these guidelines will keep your carbine functioning optimally with minimum time expenditure. The AR15/M4/M16 family of firearms has gotten a poor reputation due to the [...]
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Review: Stag Arms Model 8 Gas Piston AR-15 Rifle

Stag Arms is quickly becoming widely known as a great manufacturer of reasonably priced, quality AR-15 rifles. They are also very well known for making left-handed models of their AR-15′s. When I heard they were going to be releasing a Gas Piston rifle, I needed to get my hands on one to review. Well, thanks to [...]
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NYFIREARMS.COM e-Postal match #2

Here is our second monthly e-postal match.  This match is for .22 rimfire rifles only.  To participate you must be a member of our forum.  This match is pretty wide open.  Any type of sights, any shooting position and any type of rest that does not clamp the rifle in are all fine to use.  [...]
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Umarex .22LR H&K look-alike… and it’s licensed

I wrote a blog about the lawsuit H&K filed against ATI a while ago where ATI was determined to be infringing on H&K’s design by importing their GSG-5 .22LR H&K clone.  Well, it looks like there is an alternative on the market and this time it’s licensed by H&K.  The Umarex rifles come in clones [...]
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F-Class Rifle Matches

I was recently invited to attend an F-Class rifle match with two members of our forum, OscarWhiskey2 and kmussack.  I have attended two matches so far and will surely be attending more in the future.
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Tactical Rifle Training with LMI Inc.

With the boom of the AR-15 in popularity amongst firearms enthusiasts, many people have little to no training in how to use such a firearm in a tactical situation. I have always been interested in tactical training not only because of the cool factor, but it can benefit my shooting, and hone my skills for [...]
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Doug Turnbull Restoration, Inc

Doug Turnbull (Bloomfield, NY) is known for his firearm restoration and custom work by gun collectors, owners and dealers throughout the world.  His shop’s work on rifles, shotguns and handguns includes finishing, barrel work, wood work and complete restoration.  Take a look at their site for examples of their work, list of services and complete [...]
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