From the G&G Studio: Tom Gresham's GUNTALK Hour 2 of 5.10.15

SIG Sauer has expanded into rifle ammunition, leveraging handgun V-Crown technology for their new hunting and OTM (Open Tip Match) rounds. They are producing their own brass and bullets in a new Jacksonville, Arkansas facility, ensuring complete in-house manufacturing. The line includes calibers from .22-50 up to .300 Win Mag, with an all-copper projectile option available across their lead offerings.

Sig Sauer has significantly expanded its ammunition offerings, moving beyond firearms to become a major player in the ammo market. They now offer 33 calibers in their Elite Performance V-Crown line, including defensive pistol rounds, .38 Special +P, and .44 Long Colt. For practice, they are introducing ball ammunition that matches the performance characteristics of their defensive rounds, ensuring consistent recoil and velocity. Sig is also entering the rifle ammunition market, starting with 300 Blackout in both supersonic and subsonic variants, with plans for more hunting and tactical rifle rounds.

This video provides an overview of the new SIG Sauer Experience Center in Epping, New Hampshire, highlighting its museum, pro shop, and range facilities. It details SIG Sauer's rapid growth from a small company to a major defense contractor, emphasizing key product launches like the P320, P365, and MCX. The discussion also touches upon groundbreaking ammunition technology and the company's commitment to innovation and precision manufacturing, driven by CEO Ron Cohen's vision.

Brad Kriner from SIG Ammunition discusses the new 277 SIG Fury cartridge at SHOT Show 2020. This cartridge is designed to achieve significantly higher pressures (up to 80,000 psi) compared to standard cartridges, enabling greater power and knockdown energy from smaller platforms. Kriner highlights its three-piece construction, featuring a stainless steel head, brass body, and aluminum washer, which mechanically interlocks to withstand extreme pressures. This design was developed partly due to an Army contract requirement for over 20% weight reduction.

This video demonstrates a realistic home invasion self-defense scenario using force-on-force training with Simunition. Expert instruction from Chris Cerino highlights the importance of tactical techniques like the 'Shoulder Bump' for improved weapon handling and cover utilization. The training emphasizes stress inoculation and identifying areas for improvement to increase survivability.

This guide, based on instruction from Mike Seeklander, a professional trainer and competitive shooter, details tactical movement and cover techniques. It emphasizes proactive avoidance, proper use of cover, and minimizing exposure when engaging threats. The techniques are demonstrated using various firearms and accessories, highlighting practical application in self-defense scenarios.

This video demonstrates critical self-defense principles through simulated real-world scenarios, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness, cover, and verbal de-escalation. Instructor Chris Cerino, a high-authority figure, guides participants through mistakes made in high-stress situations and provides actionable training to improve performance. The content highlights the necessity of practical, stress-inoculated training beyond basic concealed carry.

This guide details the operation and shooting of the North American Arms (NAA) Ranger II mini revolver, focusing on its unique break-top design. Expert Ryan Gresham highlights the ease of loading/unloading and its historical appeal, while demonstrating effective shooting techniques for this compact firearm. The Ranger II is presented as a capable option for concealed carry and range enjoyment.