Monthly Archives: December 2011
Daniel Defense Will Offer Its M4 V5 in 300 Blackout In 2012.
Daniel Defense, headquartered in Black Greek, GA announced that in 2012 it would introduce a version of its highly successful M4 V5 chambered in 300 Blackout. Daniel Defense started its trek into the military market when its M4 Rail™ was … Continue reading
British Forces Are Finally Getting the MTP Personal Clothing System Issued.
There was a great deal of chatter and anticipation over the British MTP (Multi Terrain Pattern) Personal Clothing System (PCS); however, after the initial excitement subsided, it looked as though it would take forever to have it issued. That concern may now … Continue reading
How Do You Take Over Your Adversary’s Drone? A Holiday’s Shoot-The-Shit…
Part of what I enjoy most about the Holiday Season is sitting down with the “brus” putting a few down the hatch while engaging in, what military parlance defines as, a shoot-the-shit. Shoot-the-shits may involve a cigar or two, some … Continue reading
Kevin Brittingham Out at AAC (Advanced Armament Corp.)
Advanced Armament Corporation is second only to Surefire LLC in military suppressor sales. The company, founded in 1994, grew from a small shop in Lilburn, GA, located in the outskirts of the City of Atlanta, to being a driving force … Continue reading
Intermission – Entreacto – L’intervalle
It’s been a great year for us at The FOG HORN. We’ve had an opportunity to discuss a variety of subjects and present a number of products from outstanding companies all over the world. We wrote about them because they … Continue reading
Setpoint Ammunition Wins ‘Greatest Potential’ Award
Press Release OGDEN, Utah, Dec 22th, 2011 – Setpoint Ammunition was awarded the esteemed 2011 Entrepreneur Excellence Award for “Greatest Potential” from the NorthFront Entrepreneur Alliance Group (NEAG) at the third annual “Entrepreneur Excellence” Awards Banquet. The NEAG was … Continue reading
UK Police To Run Trials On An Anti-Riot Laser System.
Photonics is working its way into police science. The generally accepted definition of photonics is the study of radiant energy based on a photon particle. It incorporates all aspects of light propagation including transmission medium, such as fiber optic technology. … Continue reading
Extrema Ratio Announces A New Addition To Its Lineup The M1A1.
The folks at Extrema Ratio, Prato Italy, have introduced a rather interesting new utility knife, the M1A1. This is somewhat of a departure from their military product line, which includes heavy-duty folding knives, combat knives and survival knives. The M1A1 features … Continue reading
A Look At The Industry Into 2012…
Iraq is over, and Afghanistan is winding down. We’ll soon have all of our folks back home and as they assimilate into society so to will some of the catalyst driving our industry dissipate. This is the natural order of … Continue reading
Top “N” Reasons Where “N” = Any Real or Imaginary Number Why David Letterman is like a Rorschach Test
The moment you’ve all been waiting for, the final Top N reasons where N = any real or imaginary number of 2011. Top N reasons where N = 10 why David Letterman is like a Rorschach Test 10. They’re both … Continue reading
Expendables 2 Debuts August 17, 2012
Readers that keep up with The FOG HORN’s Worth or Not Worth a Dollar movie reviews will note that our review of the first Expendables, of what will undoubtedly be a veritable cornucopia of sequels, left us sitting in the chair wondering just … Continue reading
Exclusive “Statue of Liberty” GLOCK Named Official 2012 SHOT Show Auction Handgun
Smyrna, GA (December 14, 2011) – GLOCK, Inc. has announced that they have been selected as the official Handgun for the 2012 SHOT Show Auction. A one-of-a-kind, hand-engraved GLOCK 22 will be available to GLOCK collectors and firearm enthusiasts worldwide … Continue reading
Reader Question – What Do You Think of the Steyr AUG?
Thank you for your question and for visiting The FOG HORN. The short answer to your question is I love it! In my view, it’s probably one of the best carbines in use today. Here’s a short video I shot … Continue reading
Reader Question – Can You Explain an Aerodynamic Stall?
A visitor to The FOG HORN read my Air France post and wants to understand what is meant by an aerodynamic stall. Here we go: When an aircraft is designed, engineers build it to meet specific requirements. If it’s a … Continue reading
Tactical Assault Gear’s Plate Carrier – Extreme Value and Functionality Made In The U.S.A.
In my last review of 2011, I take great pleasure in introducing you to one of the best values in tactical nylon on the market, the Tactical Assault Gear (T.A.G.)® Plate Carrier. However, before jumping right in to the review … Continue reading
Fun Stuff For 2012 – News Anchors In Thongs.
We are thinking through a few possible “fun” projects for 2012 and came up with the idea that a TV/Cable News Anchor Thong Contest would be pretty cool – figuratively speaking. We’d like for everything with this contest to be … Continue reading
More On The 300 AAC Blackout…
One of our readers, and industry insider, shares this photo with us. The important thing to note is not just the group size – it’s the platform used to achieve it. This level of repeatable accuracy would be difficult to … Continue reading
Reader Question About The TAG Plate Carrier.
I have a reader question from someone who is trying to make a Christmas shopping decision. The individual wants to know if the vest can be worn under outerwear. The TAG Plate Carrier is not designed as concealable; however, it … Continue reading
December’s Review Line Up….
A year’s end rapidly approaches; soon 2011 will slip into history. It’s been a great year for the FOG HORN and Americans in general. For that, we have to thank our armed forces and the industry that time and time … Continue reading
Reader Question 300 AAC Blackout – Why Do You Use A 50 Yard Zero?
Thank you for your question and your permission to share it with other readers. It’s a great question! I use a 50 yard zero for two reasons: I use the 300 AAC almost exclusively with a … Continue reading
Kel Tec CNC Industries, Inc. Will Likely Unvail A Version Of Its SU-16 In 300 AAC – SHOT 2012
The Kel Tec folks are busy, in Cocoa, FL getting ready to launch a version of the SU-16 in 300 AAC Blackout. Kel Tec has traditionally not been risk takers in their marketing, which says to me that the 300 AAC is … Continue reading
A Word or Two About Training…
What prompted this post is a conversation I had recently with an individual who is neither intelligent enough, nor responsible enough, to attend tactical carbine and pistol training. Folks, what you watch on You Tube videos is designed to entertain … Continue reading
ITT Spins Off Its Defense Business.
LAGUNA HILLS, CA – November 2011 – On October 31, 2011, the conglomerate ITT spun off its defense businesses into a company named Exelis, and its water technology business into a company named Xylem, each having their own publicly traded symbol … Continue reading
CamelBak® ThermoBak® AB à la mode
As 2011 comes to a close, I have to reflect back on days when prior to running a night operation I instructed members of my squad to fill their canteens to reduce the noise as we moved. In some instances, … Continue reading
KRISS® Arms Is Now On Twitter And Facebook
KRISS® Arms, designers and manufacturer of the highly acclaim Super V SMG is running a special promotion for new Facebook fans throughout the month of December. Every new “like” the KRISS Facebook page receives will automatically be entered into the … Continue reading
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