Source: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/07/31/kaboom-223-wssm-6mmbr-disaster/ :

This post was written by Dr. Jim and Mary Clary.

Under most circumstances, shooters don’t have to worry about chambering the wrong cartridge into the wrong rifle. After all, the cartridges are well marked and we all know which rifle we are shooting on any given day. In many cases, incorrect cartridges cannot be chambered–larger cases will not fit in smaller chambers, for example. No problem! That being said, I can tell you that even an experienced, careful and normally safe shooter can make a mistake.

The following is an account of just such a mistake that could have resulted in death or dismemberment. Fortunately, the shooter was not hurt, but the rifle was completely destroyed.  […]

Source: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/07/31/corbon-urban-response-ammo/

Corbon is now making a new .223 Remington load called the Urban Response.  The new line of ammunition appears to only have one load…for now.  It is unknown at the time of this writing if additional loads are in the works.

The .223 load uses “Match Quality Lapua Brass” and Corbon claims the ammo consistently produces 1/2″ groups at 100 yards.  […]

MSRP is $63.75 for a box of 50.

Source: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/07/31/apex-esa-enhanced-stabilization-attachment/:

Apex Tactical Specialties will ship a new muzzle brake in August that is designed for competition shooters.  Apex claims the Enhanced Stabilization Attachment, or ESA, reduces recoil and muzzle rise to the extent that it “…leaves shooters speechless.”  […]

Source: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/07/31/battlefield-envy-ak-m-forgery-afganistan/

A reader emailed us a photo taken in an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit’s building at an Army base in Afghanistan. This rifle was proudly on display next to a selection of disarmed M18 Claymore clones.  [….]

Source: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/07/30/philippines-military-50-cal-armed-rebels-playing-rules/ :

A reader emailed us the above photo of Filipino rebel troops belonging to the the unfortunately named MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front). The man on the left is carrying one of the .50 Caliber backyard workshop rifles that seem to be popping up frequently in the Philippines.

I am told that members of the Philippines military are not pleased with the state of affairs. […]

Source: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/07/30/ruger-prescott-arizona-facility-damaged-storm/ :

The recent storms in the Arizona caused the roof of Ruger’s Prescott, Arizona manufacturing facility to collapse. Thankfully nobody was injured.  The company issued the following press release …

SOUTHPORT, CT– A severe thunderstorm and heavy precipitation on July 25, 2013 caused a portion of the roof of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) Prescott, Arizona manufacturing facility to collapse. No one was injured. The Company is in the process of undertaking repairs and expects to be back in production soon.

This temporary disruption may have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations for the third quarter of 2013, but is not expected to have a material impact on the financial position of the Company.