We Like Shooting Episode 599

This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Brownells, Safe Life Defense, Midwest Industries, Gideon Optics, Medical Gear Outfitters, XTech Tactical, Night Fision, and Blue Alpha

Gear Chat

Nick - Project Updates

1911

Mat 9 suppressor sleeve thing

Jeremy - .70-150 Conversion Chat

1887 .70-150 Conversion

70-150 WCF vs ballistic gelatin in a 1887 Winchester lever action 

Jeremy - AR-18 Unplugged

AR-18

Bullet Points

Shawn - USPSA Gender Talk

USPSA Gender Policy. According to multiple sources:,Jim Boone (A1/President) & Jon Birdt (A2) are both in support of allowing transgendered competitors to compete as ladies under stipulations with Boone being a more vocal proponent of greater transgender inclusivity in the sport than Birdt. Birdt's position is,"I support trans females without a competitive advantage from competing in the lady’s division.",Frank Rizzi (A7) publicly supports a chromosome-based policy similar to IPSC’s that denies male competitors from competing in ladies division. Lafe Kunkel (A5) privately supports similar policy, but has not acknowledged publicly.,From those that have spoke with Ben Berry (A6) directly, he is undecided. Alex Acosta (A4), Andy Erickson (A3), and Russell Fortney (A8) are unknown with no public comment.,A motion is on the agenda for next Monday’s board meeting to study the treatment of women in the sport, as well as the gender issue. The committee will provide a report to the board, which may or may not be shared with the membership.,One org source reports Andy Erickson as putting in little to no effort on the board calling him “very lazy.”

Shawn - Pistol Zero Take Two

Revisit pistol zero

Shawn - Empowering Women with the New SIG SAUER M400 ROSE

SIG SAUER has introduced the M400 ROSE, a new rifle developed with champion shooter Lena Miculek aimed at encouraging female participation in shooting sports. This rifle includes features such as a 16-inch barrel, ambidextrous controls, and comes with training materials, potentially appealing to both new and seasoned shooters in the gun community.

Shawn - Burris Optics Unveils New FastFire E with Enclosed Emitter

All Firearms News subscribers can now access their magazine content digitally on popular mobile devices.

Shawn - Burris Unveils Cutting-Edge XTR PS Riflescope

All Firearms News subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content, allowing them to read it on popular mobile devices.

Shawn - Franklin Arms Triumphs Over ATF

A recent court ruling favored Franklin Armory against the ATF, determining that their innovative firearms design does not fall under the classification of short-barreled rifles, which gives manufacturers the ability to circumvent certain regulations. This ruling could encourage similar developments in firearm design within the gun community, as it challenges the ATF's authority to redefine gun classifications beyond what Congress has established.

Shawn - Ruger’s 2024 Sales Snapshot

Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. announced that for 2024, the company reported net sales of $535.6 million compared with net sales of $543.8 million. For the fourth quarter of 2024, net sales were $145.8 million. For the corresponding period in 2023, net sales were $130.6 million.

Gun Fights

Step right up for "Gun Fights," the high-octane segment hosted by Nick Lynch, where our cast members go head-to-head in a game show-style showdown! Each contestant tries to prove their gun knowledge dominance. It’s a wild ride of bids, bluffs, and banter—who will come out on top? Tune in to find out!

WLS is Lifestyle

The Sound of Safety: Insights from the American Suppressor Association

The American Suppressor Association has launched a video series titled “The Sound of Safety” to educate the public on the benefits of suppressors,