We Like Shooting 646 – Free DeStefano
Episode 646
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Gear Chat
Ferro Concepts and Spiritus Systems Propose Open Standard for Plate Carrier Modularity ♻️
Ferro Concepts and Spiritus Systems have jointly proposed an open industry standard to enhance modularity in plate carriers, aiming to improve compatibility and interoperability across different manufacturers' systems.
Availability: Proposal announced on January 14, 2026; open standard for adoption by industry players, details available via Soldier Systems Daily.
Cost: Potential to reduce fragmentation in the tactical gear market, lower development costs for manufacturers, and provide end-users with greater flexibility in mixing components.
Special: Collaborative open standard initiative between two leading brands to standardize mounting interfaces for plate carriers, promoting ecosystem-wide compatibility.
Smith & Wesson Steel Metal Competitor HD Pistols ♻️
Smith & Wesson announces the release of new Steel Metal Competitor HD pistols, designed for competitive shooting with enhanced durability and performance features.
Availability: Expected availability in 2026; specific models and configurations detailed in the announcement.
Cost: Pricing not yet announced
Special: All-steel construction with HD (Heavy Duty) upgrades for superior recoil management and longevity.
StewTech at SHOT Show ♻️
StewTech Inc. page detailing their presence and offerings at the SHOT Show, the largest firearms trade show.
Availability: Coverage of StewTech's booth, products on display, and event highlights from SHOT Show.
Special: Focus on StewTech's custom machining and firearms accessories showcased to industry professionals.
LDR2000 G1 Mag Loader ♻️
X-Tech Tactical's LDR2000 G1 is a high-capacity magazine loader designed for efficient and rapid loading of AR-15/STANAG magazines.
Availability: Available for purchase directly from xtechtactical.com; features adjustable tension, ergonomic design, and compatibility with 5.56/.223 magazines up to 30+1 rounds.
Cost: Priced at $49.95
Special: Patented gear-driven mechanism allows smooth, thumb-free loading without damaging rounds or magazines.
KelTec PR-3AT: Compact Pistol Revealed ♻️
KelTec has unveiled the PR-3AT, a new ultra-compact 3D-printed pistol chambered in .22 TCM, designed for concealed carry with innovative folding mechanics.
Availability: Expected release in late 2026; pre-order details pending from KelTec.
Cost: MSRP estimated at $450-$550
Special: Folding barrel and frame for extreme concealability, 3D-printed polymer construction for lightweight durability.
Kimber Launches 1911 DS Warrior ♻️
Kimber has introduced the 1911 DS Warrior, a new double-stack 1911 pistol designed for enhanced capacity and tactical performance.
Availability: Available starting 2026; features a 14+1 capacity in 9mm, optics-ready slide, aggressive stippling, and accessory rail.
Cost: MSRP not specified in announcement
Special: Double-stack 1911 design combining traditional 1911 ergonomics with modern high-capacity magazine.
Bullet Points
Ukranian Vodka ♻️
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SPYRT Worldwide Unveils a 3-Liter Ukrainian Spirit Limited Howitzer Edition Vodka Made from Refurbished Powder Charge Tubes ♻️
SPYRT Worldwide has released a limited-edition 3-liter vodka bottle crafted from refurbished howitzer powder charge tubes, themed around Ukrainian spirit.
Availability: Limited edition release; 3-liter bottle made from actual refurbished artillery powder charge tubes.
Cost: Not specified in article
Special: Bottle constructed from repurposed howitzer powder charge tubes, blending firearms surplus with premium vodka
The FN SCAR is Back and Better Than Ever ♻️
FN has reintroduced the SCAR rifle platform with significant updates and improvements, marking its return to the market in enhanced form.
Availability: Scheduled for release or availability details in 2026, as indicated by the article date; specific models and configurations updated for modern standards.
Cost: Not specified
Special: Revamped design making it 'better than ever' with unspecified enhancements to reliability, modularity, or performance over previous SCAR generations.
The Agency Brief
Note ♻️
THE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT (1934) (Cold Open) "In 1934, Congress looked at a few gangsters with Tommy guns and decided to put every future gun owner on probation… forever… without ever proving we did anything wrong." (The Brief) THE ORIGIN STORY: PANIC AND OPPORTUNISM The Setup: Prohibition ends in 1933. Federal agencies face budget cuts. They need a new war. They choose "The War on Crime." The Hook: DOJ uses the St. Valentine's Day Massacre to sell a "gangster gun" crisis. The Bait & Switch: The NFA was pitched as a tax on "criminal weapons," but the original bill attempted to register all handguns. The NRA (back when they were Fudds) helped kill the handgun portion but let the rest slide. Crucial Detail: SBR/SBS restrictions were only in the bill to prevent people from hiding pistols. When pistols were removed, Congress left the SBR rules in. We are regulating barrel length today because of a 1934 legislative error. THE MECHANISM: A BAN DISGUISED AS A TAX The "Poll Tax": They couldn't ban guns (2A exists), so they used the Taxing Power. The Cost: $200 in 1934. Inflation Adjustment: That is roughly $4,500 today. Intent: It was an economic ban designed to ensure only the wealthy could own modern firepower. The Registry: The true goal was the NFRTR (National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record). Registration is always the prerequisite for confiscation. THE LEGAL COVER-UP: U.S. V. MILLER (1939) The Supreme Court case that upheld the NFA was a setup. The Fix: The defendant, Jack Miller, was dead before the decision was handed down. His court-appointed attorney did not show up to argue the case. The Ruling: The Government argued unopposed that a sawed-off shotgun had no "militia utility." The Court agreed, solely because no one was there to tell them otherwise. THE MODERN IMPACT & REGULATORY CREEP 1986 Hughes Amendment: Proved the danger of registries. Congress used the NFA list to ban all new machine guns for civilians. Note: The Hughes Amendment passed on a fraudulent voice vote where the "Nays" clearly had it, but the Speaker pushed it through. ATF Power Grabs: The NFA definitions are vague. This allows the ATF to write law without Congress (e.g., Pistol Braces, Bump Stocks, Triggers). Culture War: It normalized the "Two-Tier" system. The wealthy buy what they want; the poor get what they are given. CONSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS (POST-BRUEN) The Vulnerability: Under the Bruen test (Text, History, Tradition), the NFA is on death's door. The History: There is zero historical tradition of the Founding Fathers taxing the ownership of standard arms or creating a federal list of owners. The Argument: The government claims these weapons are "dangerous and unusual." We argue they are only unusual because the government has spent 90 years threatening to put us in prison for owning them.
WLS is Lifestyle
Cold Weather and Medical Prep for Vehicles Amid Michigan Pile-Up ♻️
Article or segment discussing vehicle preparation for cold weather, including medical supplies, in light of a major pile-up incident in Michigan. Submitted by Shawn.
Availability: Focuses on practical advice for winter driving safety and emergency preparedness following the Michigan multi-vehicle collision.
Special: Combines real-world Michigan pile-up example with actionable vehicle medical and cold weather prep tips.
Going Ballistic
St. Paul Man Stands Guard with Rifle After ICE Sightings ♻️
A man in St. Paul reportedly stood guard with a rifle following sightings of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents in the area, highlighting tensions around immigration enforcement and 2nd Amendment rights.
New York Targets Polymer80 Seller, Life Sentence ♻️
New York authorities are pursuing severe legal action against a seller of Polymer80 ghost gun kits, seeking a life sentence, highlighting aggressive enforcement against unserialized firearm components.
U.S. Civilian Gun Ownership Reaches 500 Million ♻️
Article reports that civilian gun ownership in the United States has surpassed 500 million firearms, highlighting the scale of private armament amid ongoing debates on gun rights and statistics.
Some Anti-ICE Protesters in Minnesota Are Openly Carrying: What Does the Law Say? ♻️
Article discusses anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota openly carrying firearms and examines the relevant state laws on open carry.
Everytown Is Lying About Impact of National Reciprocity, Again ♻️
Article accuses Everytown for Gun Safety of misrepresenting the effects of national concealed carry reciprocity legislation, claiming their arguments exaggerate risks and ignore benefits for law-abiding gun owners.
ATF/DEA Merger Appears DOA ♻️
Reports indicate that plans to merge the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are effectively dead on arrival (DOA), halting a proposed consolidation of federal law enforcement agencies.
NC Lawmakers Dragging Their Feet on Constitutional Carry ♻️
North Carolina lawmakers are delaying progress on constitutional carry legislation, frustrating gun rights advocates amid ongoing debates over permitless carry.
Reviews
5 stars from Anonymous Coward from Tennessee: Review - show really dipped when Aaron came back. Now that he's gone again, it's back to awesome. 5 stars.
5 stars from Anonymous Coward from TX: There's been a terrible mistake.
