The following are reports creating using specialized tools to analyze websites and analyze the sentiment of social media posts relating to Designated Marksman, Precision & Sniper Rifles. It is the desire of Ronin’s Grips to set forth objective data to aid in decisionmaking for both buyers and sellers.
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- Why Data-Driven Insights and Social Media Analytics are Reshaping the Small Arms Market August 28, 2025In the rapidly evolving world of small arms, relying on “gut feelings,” manually browsing a handful of websites, or simply asking a few friends for their opinions is no longer enough. This isn’t your grandfather’s gun market. Today, a sophisticated and demanding consumer base, coupled with relentless technological innovation, has transformed the landscape. If you’re ...
- An Analysis of Precision Rifle Platforms in Contemporary U.S. Law Enforcement Q3 2025 August 25, 2025This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the top ten precision rifle systems currently in service with United States law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. The ranking is determined through a qualitative assessment of frequency of use, based on documented agency adoptions, prevalence in industry literature, and influence within the tactical ...
- An Analysis of the Differences Between a Russian Dragunov and a Romanian PSL: They Are Not The Same July 21, 2025I guess we all have our pet peves. One of my many irks is when people call a Romanian PSL rifle a “Dragunov”. I see it all the time on Facebook and GunBroker. Honestly, it bugs the hell out of me. The PSL is an oversized AK for all intents and purposes. On the other ...