NRA Gun Gear of the Week: Shield v. Shield—Sights

This guide details the installation of the Apex Tactical Specialties Action Enhancement Trigger and Duty Carry Kit for the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield. The process involves disassembling the firearm, replacing key trigger components with Apex parts, and reassembling. The upgrade aims to provide a crisper trigger pull, reduced pre-travel and overtravel, and an improved reset, while ensuring all factory safeties remain functional. The kit includes a new trigger shoe, springs, a machined sear, striker block, and installation aids.

This video details a custom project, the ASP 2.0, which reimagines the early 1970s Armament Services and Procurement (ASP) pistol by applying its innovative features to a modern Smith & Wesson Shield. Key modifications include creating visual ammunition level indicators through frame and magazine channels, applying specialized NP3 and Roguard finishes, undercutting the trigger guard, installing an Apex Tactical trigger kit, a Shield RMSC red dot, and a Streamlight TLR-6 weapon light. The project honors the ingenuity of Paris Theodore, the creator of the original ASP.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.