Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 157: Whole Lotta Geekin' Goin' On

In This Episode:

• Erin and Weer’d discuss the recent Federal Court ruling on California's Assault Weapon Ban by judge Roger Benitez, as well as the ATF's proposed reclassification of pistols with stabilizing braces;
• Xander brings us his Independent Thoughts on Gun Geekery and how it's perceived by less experienced people;
• David gives us a deep dive on the history of the striker-fired pistol;
• and Weer'd sits down with Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons again, this time to talk about the origins of his company Headstamp Publishing.

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Show Notes

Main Topic:

• The Wizard of Paws Is Back on the Road Helping Pets Walk Again and 'Making Families Whole'
• U.S. Judge overturns California’s ban on assault weapons
• Court Decision PDF
• ATF Pistol Brace Proposal

Gun Lovers and Other Strangers:

• Forgotten Weapons: Schulhof Model 1887
• Forgotten Weapons: Passler Model 1887
• Forgotten Weapons: 1896 Bittner
• Glock History - Wiki
• Glock History - Glock
• Glock Firing Pin Spring
• Wolff Striker Spring
• Colt 1908 Mainspring

Ian McCollum interview:

• Pistols of the Warlords: Chinese Domestic Handguns, 1911 – 1949
• Forgotten Weapons
• Headstamp Publishing