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Popular YouTuber Kentucky Ballistics nearly lost his life after his Serbu .50-cal rifle explodes due to a 'hot round' during a recent test. YouTuber Scott Allen DeShields Jr., better known as Kentucky Ballistics, is all about going big. With more than 1.5 million subscribers, he frequently shoots .500 S&W Magnums, .50 cals, and even elephant guns. However, during a recent test, he nearly died when his Serbu .50-cal rifle exploded due to a “hot round.” .50-Cal Rifle Explodes During Test

Serbu Firearms makes guns, including .50 BMG rifles. Someone from the News York Police Department contacted them: On 03/18/2013 01:24 PM, XXXXXXXX wrote: > Mr. Serbu, > > My name is XXXXXXXX. I am assigned to the NYPD Firearms and Tactics Section. I have been directed to research a new semi-automatic .50 caliber platform for my department. > > Two weeks ago I spoke to Deanne at your office regarding the possibility of obtaining one of your rifles for test and evaluation. > > If you would please get back to me either way regarding this proposal I would appreciate...

Board takes up ban on gun sales Law would prohibit selling high-powered rifles in unincorporated areas By Tamara Grippi, STAFF WRITER MARTINEZ -- High-powered rifles are the target of a new ordinance that will be introduced by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors at their meeting Tuesday. The proposed law would prohibit the sale of .50-caliber rifles in unincorporated areas of the county. Supervisors John Gioia of Richmond and Gayle Uilkema of Lafayette, who are recommend-ing the ordinance, say the ban is intended as a public safety measure. Telecommunications towers, industrial plants such as oil refineries and railroad cars...