http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog The Official Blog of On Point Firearms Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:49:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When it comes to concealed carry, I think a lot of you are in the same boat as me.  You need a daily carry gun that works in all styles of dress-- or lack thereof in my case.  Although I'm a firm believer that you need to dress around your ... http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2010/08/24/concealed-carry-perfection-glock-26/ I'm sure many of our members are familiar with the Appleseed Project-- a non-profit dedicated to educating and training American shooters.  If you've never been to an Appleseed shoot, you should consider doing so.  Regardless of what level you're at as a shooter, you will definitely learn  something new ... http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2010/08/12/the-appleseed-project/ It's only been a week, but we're more than half-way to our goal of raising $7500 for the 160th SOAR Night Stalker Association!  I'm extraordinarily proud of our loyal clients for their honorable and charitable works.  This is a tremendous showing of heart, solidarity, and support! Thanks to those who have ... http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2010/08/09/nsdq-fundraiser-sitrep/ Without a doubt, this is the most important newsletter we have ever sent.  It is a call to action, a rally of the troops, and a petition for help. This year, On Point Firearms is a proud sponsor of the 3/160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment's Golf Tournament.  The event benefits the ... http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2010/08/03/160th-soar-night-stalker-association-fundraiser/ Thanks to improved supply, we've been selling a lot of FN SCARs lately, but I never seem to see these things in action at our local ranges.  Out of all of our clients, only my EOD and SEAL buddies have given me real world feedback.  I'm almost ashamed to say ... http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2010/07/26/fn-scar-test-and-evaluation/ This past weekend, Task Force Bethy traveled to New York City to compete in the Nautica NYC Triathlon.  She swam in the Hudson, biked down the highway, and ran through Central Park.  You'll be happy to know that the lil SEAL got 2nd place in her group-- and 4th overall ... http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2010/07/21/cash-4-guns/ This week, we received our first allocation of enhanced ACRs from Bushmaster.  It's been a long time coming, but oddly enough, they're not exactly flying off the shelf.  Is this an indicator that the firearms industry is starting to succumb to the recession? What does the future hold for ground-breaking, ... http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2010/07/14/bushmaster-acr-enhanced-for-sale/ As promised, On Point Firearms is proud to present you with video from our 2nd Annual 4th of July Silencer & Machine Gun Shoot.  As with any epic, the soundtrack is important.  So, we chose Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture in E flat major, Op. 49.  Thanks again to all of the ... http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2010/07/08/on-points-4th-of-july-shootout-video/ Congratulations to Bruce G of Edgemount, SD!  He's the lucky winner of our 4th of July "Win a Sig Sauer 522" Promo.  We hope everyone had a safe and happy Independence Day.  We had a good 'un for sure! On Point Firearms had its annual shootout at the Manatee Gun & ... http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2010/07/06/2010-4th-of-july-machinegun-silencer-shoot/ Happy Independence Day, everyone.  First and foremost, I want to extend a hearty thanks to our men and women in uniform-- both past and present.  It's no secret that they are responsible for the way of life we enjoy here in the United States.  And it is a great ... http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2010/07/02/happy-independence-day/