It MIGHT be trash - TGC News!

Published on April 2, 2024
Duration: 8:18

This episode of TGC News covers significant industry developments, including the nearly $1 billion generated by the Pitman-Robertson Act for conservation efforts. New ammunition from Liberty Ammunition, competition shotguns from Brea, and innovative AR-10 platforms with quick-change barrels from Hydra Weaponry are introduced. The segment also features a bufferless 9mm carbine from Bear Creek Arsenal, with commentary on pricing and brand reliability.

Quick Summary

The gun industry generated $989.5 million in conservation funding in 2024 via the Pitman-Robertson Act. New products include Liberty Ammunition's frangible line, Brea's B12i competition shotgun, Hydra Weaponry's quick-change barrel AR-10, and Bear Creek Arsenal's bufferless BC9 carbine pistol.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & GunCon Tickets
  2. 00:37Gun Industry & Conservation Funding (Pitman-Robertson Act)
  3. 01:36Sponsor: Radian Weapons
  4. 02:05New Ammunition: Liberty Ammunition Frangible Line
  5. 03:16New Shotgun: Brea B12i SLT4/T4x
  6. 03:57New Rifle: Hydra Weaponry Hydra 10 (Quick Change Barrels)
  7. 05:51Deal of the Week: Blackout Coffee
  8. 06:49New Carbine: Bear Creek Arsenal BC9 (Bufferless)
  9. 08:07Thank You & Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding did the gun industry generate for conservation?

In 2024, the gun industry generated nearly $1 billion, specifically $989.5 million, through the Pitman-Robertson Act. This excise tax on firearms and ammunition manufacturing directly funds conservation and wildlife efforts across the United States.

What are the key features of Liberty Ammunition's new frangible line?

Liberty Ammunition's new Steel Plate and Range Line offers frangible ammunition. The 9mm load features a 100-grain bullet traveling at 1,150 ft/s, while the 223 load uses a 55-grain bullet at 3,100 ft/s. This ammo is designed for reduced ricochet risk on ranges.

What is notable about the Hydra Weaponry Hydra 10 rifle?

The Hydra Weaponry Hydra 10 is an AR-10 style rifle that stands out with its innovative quick-change barrel system. This allows users to swap barrels rapidly without needing to remove the handguard, enhancing versatility for different shooting applications.

What is the Bear Creek Arsenal BC9?

The Bear Creek Arsenal BC9 is a 9mm carbine pistol that features a bufferless operating system. This design makes it more compact than traditional 9mm carbines and it is compatible with Glock magazines, offering a streamlined shooting platform.

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