The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has just discovered that Fox Sports Media Group will not run any advertisements featuring firearms and ammunition during the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events.

No official statement has been released from the UFC, but NSSF has confirmed that “absolutely no firearms, ammo, hunting or knife companies will be permitted as sponsors in any Zuffa-promoted events.”

NSSF is calling all gun enthusiasts to rally against this ban. The Daily Caller writes, “Fox’s decision to ban advertisements for lawful products owned by more than 80 million Americans is nothing more than corporate gun control.  We expect better from Fox.  So should you.”

If you just so happen to be a firearms enthusiast want to urge Fox to rescind this policy, you can contact them at 310-369-1000 or through their website. Or you can always write an old fashioned letter and snail mail it to:

Do you think that Fox’s ban of these adverts will alienate its target audience?

The unassuming commuter may think that ad is trying to find foster homes for animals. In actuality, the parody of the infamous ASPCA commercials aims to stir up some attention for a local gun shop, PRK Arms. Is it working? The CBS 47 News reports that it is.

Of course, the ad has stirred up some controversy among the antis. They state that it is misleading. But they have to give credit where it is due… the radio ads are pretty darn clever.

Are firearms on your holiday shopping list?

In probably one of the most blatant displays of Apple abuse, this dude decided to blast through an iPhone 4s with a .50 cal armor piercing round. Yes… there is a slow motion portion to the video. And yes, it is really cool even though it may send at least one Apple fanboy into a psychotic break. Enjoy!

Something tells us this guy will not be making any visits to Cupertino in the near future.

via HARDOCP

What expensive, technological gadgets would you want to blow to bits?

Touted as the most versatile inside the waist band holster, Versa Carry offers an innovative way to concealed carry every day. How you ask? These holsters hold the gun in place from the barrel.

But what does this mean for you? It means you can totally trick out that firearm (lasers and what have you) and won’t have to utilize multiple gun holsters. Also, you can interchange it with handguns of the same caliber. If they have the same barrel size, only one Versa Carry product should need to be used.

Features include:

• Ambidextrous
• Works with every accessory combination
• Works with most guns of the same caliber
• Less holster bulk
• Perfect for concealment
• Easy breezy on/off clip
• Made of Kydex

Still relatively new, the Versa Carry has already been reviewed in a couple of places. Check out the Average Joe’s Handgun Reviews, the Armory Blog, Gun Nuts Media and Shooting Illustrated.

Although lightweight, comfortable and easy to use, the Versa Carry method does have a few areas for improvement. It can’t be utilized with a chambered round and it lacks any trigger protection as of yet. Translation—you had better be experienced in concealed carry. According to the Armory Blog, Versa Carry is developing a trigger guard that remains ambidextrous.

Would you feel comfortable holstering with the Versa Carry?

Gould & Goodrich have been producing quality holster and gun accessories for decades. Police officers, tactical operators and concealed carry permit holders often purchase items, such as the B416 Bootlock Holster. This is the first ankle holster that goes over the boot. The boot carries the weight of the backup weapon so that you are comfortable all day.

The holster can be worn a number of ways on the boot. The boot laces go through the eyelets to hold the holster. Its profile is lower meaning it is much more concealable. The holster is available in two sizes and right- and left-handed variations.

The B516 Ankle Holster is lightweight, Neoprene wrap is softer and more flexible than nylon. The inner padding is made of genuine sheep skin, which provides more comfort while wearing it. It accommodates most small to medium framed weapons. It’s available in right and left hand styles.

Another useful ankle accessory is the B316 Ankle Carrier, which can hold cuffs and magazines. It compliments both the B516 and B416 perfectly. Also made of Neoprene, it will stay put once its secured to the ankle.

What your preferred backup weapon?

Holy Smoke is a company that takes cremated remains and loads it into ammunition. The idea came from a conversation held between two game wardens. They were discussing a relative’s passing and eventually segued into their own deaths. Did they prefer burial or cremation?

It was at this point the two shared that they would both like to be a part of nature after their demises. One shared the desire to be cremated and have the ashes spread in nature. The other conversationalist had quite a different idea.

“My friend smiled and said, ‘You know I’ve thought about this for some time, and I want to be cremated. Then I want my ashes put into some turkey load shotgun shells and have someone that knows how to turkey hunt use the shotgun shells with my ashes to shoot a turkey. That way I will rest in peace knowing that the last thing that one turkey will see is me, screaming at him at about 900 feet per second.”

A company was born from that conversation. The employees of Holy Smoke crafted a way to create special ammunition infused with loved ones’ ashes. The standard charge is $1,250, which purchases one of the following options: shotgunner – 250 shotshells;  rifle shooter – 100 cartridges in standard calibers; pistol shooter: 250 cartridges in standard calibers.

The ammo itself can even be memorialized. Holy Smoke offers a finished, handcrafted wooden box with labels.

What do you think about Holy Smoke?

If you have a firearm that you love, you most likely have made a few modifications to it over the years. While in the beginning it was a standard AR-15 Bushmaster XM15 E2S, it has been lovingly renovated, piece-by-piece.

The forearm and foregrip were replaced with Magpul mil-spec pieces. The owner shared that he thought the material was solid without being too heavy. The foregrip is angled and ergonomic.

He also switched out the butt-stock with another mil-spec piece. He explained that he had broken the latch on his old stock and had been meaning to replace it for a few years. Judging by his positive reaction to the pieces, the gun may soon boast more Magpul.

Along with the more recent additions, he has made a number of modifications to the weapon including incorporating the M4 upper. We all know of the pull of the carbine. In fact, the gun owner explained that the recent  mod had made the feel of the rifle much more “carbine.”

Did we mention the Tri Power scope? Well here’s what it looks like mounted. If you have one of these bad boys on your side, your shot should be pretty clear. It has three light sources: Integrated Fiber Optics System, Tritium-Illuminated reticle and battery backup.

Have you ever modified your firearms? What did you replace/swap out?

Not all firearms are suitable for open carry. Take for instance the Beaumont-Adams revolver featured in this clip from The Office.

Yes, yes — we know it’s a fictional television show, but it does provide lesson. Antique guns are for display, not for twirling. While you’re at it, refrain from twirling any gun altogether.

That is, unless  you want to end up like Dwight, who loses his promotion. Perhaps if he had just holstered the gun safely, he would have kept his temporary position as branch manager.

Now about that sweet gun holster … did anyone catch what brand it was?

Gun Holsters Blog was able to talk a very, very patient Beretta 9FS owner into letting us photograph him cleaning his gun.

Awaiting its cleaning, the Beretta 9FS rests comfortably in its case.

Before you do anything, make sure to remove the magazine and ensure that there is not a round in the chamber. Yes, we know it’s a “duh” step, but we had to include it. Things you will need prior to cleaning your Beretta are a couple of flannel rags, a barrel brush, ramrod, gun oil and gun cleaning solvent.

Getting Down to Business

1.) Pull the slide all the way back. Lock it with the slide stop lever.

Pull that slide back. Yeah.

2.) In order to depress the takedown lever stop, you will need to press the small button located just above the trigger on the left of the frame. While holding the button, rotate the takedown lever that is on the right side of the frame.

3.) Pull the slide back to disengage the slide stop. Push it forward and out of the frame.

Slide successfully separated from frame.

4.) Remove the recoil spring by pushing its head forward just a bit and pulling it out.
5.) Remove the barrel from the slide.

Slide meet barrel.

6.) Bust out your gun cleaning solvent and apply it to your barrel brush. Scrub the inside of the barrel. This will loosen up any large particles or goop you may have accumulated inside the barrel. Hey we don’t judge.

Just a dude cleaning a gun barrel.

7.) Using the ramrod, pull the flannel rag through the barrel. You may want to apply gun oil to the rag prior to threading it through the barrel.
8.) Take a second flannel rag and lightly oil it. Use it to oil all other exposed metal parts.

So that's what a recoil spring looks like.

9.) Lightly spray some gun oil on the recoil spring.
10.) Reassemble your gun. If you took it apart, you can put it back together. We have faith in you.

Putting that Beretta back together.

Variations on these steps are innumerable. Some prefer to forgo the oil when regularly cleaning their pistols; others swear that it is a must. Whatever your preference, you have to be able to strip your firearm down to properly clean it.

How often do you clean your guns?

Well, some gun owners certainly think so. “I’ve been carrying for over 30 years,” writes Don Chamness on the DeSantis Facebook wall. “I’ve tried them all, SOB; IWB; OWB; pancake; hi-ride; vertical rig; nylon and ankle. Nothing beats my NY Undercover.”

DeSantis New York Undercover

Another apparent fan of the company, Raymond Costenbader shared, “Been using DeSantis for years, kudos for a fine product.”

The DeSantis’ arsenal of products includes the patented Gunny Sack, pocket holsters, hunting holsters, rifle slings in leather and nylon, ankle and shoulder rigs, waistband holsters and so on. Not limited to one type of material, gun holsters may be made of leather, nylon and kydex.

DeSantis Gunny Sack (patented)

“In 1972, when I started making holsters by hand on the kitchen table, it was never my intention to make it my life’s work,” writes Gene DeSantis, president, on the website. However, fate is funny sometimes and soon the company grew into a large, well-known manufacturer of holsters. Since the 1970s, DeSantis Gunhide has been striving to provide quality gear that will perform during the tough missions of law enforcement agencies. Around the globe, tactical operators and individuals who conceal carry utilize the DeSantis products.

Have you ever holstered with a DeSantis? What is your favorite model?