“As soon as I walked in the door, I knew Capitol Armory was different.” Texas is the renowned Lone Star state  famous for barbecue, football, and, of course, firearms. In order excel in gun-friendly Texas, Capitol Armory needed flawless expertise  far and wide. Based on the edge of Austin, they’ve been serving customers since 2009. Capitol Armory’s knowledge spans from gunsmithing to NFA filing. They’ll bend over backwards for a customer and their famous Easy Pay program gives four months to pay off NFA items a nice offset to the dreaded tax stamp. But what really makes them unique is

SILENCERCO’S ARSENAL SERIES showcases guns we love for various reasons that reside in our in-house Arsenal. While we are best-known for making guns quiet, in order to do so we interact with a great variety of amazing platforms. In these posts we will tell you about each platform we like, why it’s different and relevant, and why we think it belongs in our pantheon of greatness. THE DRAGUNOV SVD(Snayperskaya Vintovka sistem’y Dragunova or Sniper Rifle, System of Dragunov) sniper rifle is a semi-automatic designated marksman/sniper rifle from the former Soviet Union chambered in 7.62x54mmR (rimmed) and introduced in 1963. The

Should I Carry? Blog 002: Firearms & Travel No one wants to think worst case scenario but it is something that should always be considered when venturing outdoors. Whether hunting, camping, or just hiking you should always consider the “what if” and be prepared with a plan — who can I call, where can I run to for help? No one enjoys the thought of having to defend yourself with an armed response, which should always be a last resort, but an armed response is something you should be prepared to execute if the situation arises. As responsible gun owners,

Stumbling over rocky Texas terrain isn’t exactly easy. Combine that with darkness and we’re falling hands over feet — where everything pokes, pricks, and bites. There are no lights on this trek. We’re trying to get within range of long-beard turkeys thundering their morning wake up calls. White flashlight beams bouncing through scrub isn’t what most hunters would consider a stealth tactic, but it’s the best we had. Logan is familiar with guns, but a first-time hunter. I’ve stressed the importance of stillness to her. A hunter can shift a little near big Toms, blind with testosterone and ready to