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Strikemark’s Digital Camera Picatinny Rail Mount
Progressively more people and/or organizations are integrating video capture technologies with a weapon system to help them meet increasing legal requirements, in the case of law enforcement, or for the military to enhance command and control capabilities. Strikemark recognized that … Continue reading
CRKT’s Secret Weapon – The Hissatsu™ Folder
This very concept of “IPON”, so to speak, permeates CRKT’s Hissatsu Folder™. Simplicity with a purpose captured in the Kanji translation of its name Hissatsu – “strike”. The Hissatsu folder is a collaborative effort between James Williams and Columbia River … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Columbia River Knife and Tool, CRKT, folding knife, Hissatsu, James Williams, knife
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General Dynamics Delivers MK19’s To The U.S. Army
The Army has taken delivery of the first 85 of 650 MK19 40mm Grenade Machine Guns (GMGs) under an $8.7 million IDIQ contract from the General Dynamics (GD) Armament and Technical Products. GDATP was awarded the contract in September 2011. … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged General Dynamics, GMG, MK19
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PEO Soldier’s Video “Shaping the Fight”
A well produced video that will give you insight into just one aspect of PEO Soldier’s mission in life – sniper systems.
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged M107, M110, M25, PEO Soldier, PEO Soldier Weapons, SASS
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Benchmade’s Gorgeous Harley Davidson Ti-Fender™ Monolock
I’ve been around motorcycles of every description for a long time and nothing, other than the Indian, will ever replace the love I have in my heart for the Harley Davidson motorcycle. It screams American in a way no other … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Benchmade, folder, folding knife, Harley, Harley Davidson, knife, Monolock, Ti-Fender
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Extrema Ratio Introduces the 39-09 Combat.
The 39-09 Combat is a slightly shorter, 160 mm, version of the 39-09 Operativo, which traces its origins back to World War I. The U.S. version of the Combat features a flat ground blade with a plain edge and very nicely executed serrations just … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged 39-09, combat, Extrema, Extrema Ratio, knives, Operativo, tactical
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SOF Get New Wireless Appliance – RTHD-2 from VT Miltope
Just when you thought life couldn’t get better, technology steps in shattering the illusion. VT Miltope’s RTHD-2 is a ruggedized handheld computer that obviates a need for a smartphone. It is a, first of its kind, wireless appliance integrating a … Continue reading
Posted in Comms, Electronics, ISR, Nav Aids
Tagged 3G, 4G, RTHD-2, VT Miltope
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Travon Martin’s Killing and Florida Stand Your Ground Law
It is terribly tragic to see the life of a young man, Travon Martin, extinguished by a thoughtless and misguided act of bravado. Travon’s death didn’t just destroy a young man’s life it destroyed a family, and all of the … Continue reading
France’s Direction Générale De l’Armement – Calepin international des principales entreprises travaillant pour la défense
France’s DGA is the equivalent to our own DoD. Annually, they publish the “Calepin international des principales entreprises travaillant pour la défense.” The publication is a directory of companies currently engaged in France’s defense initiatives. Although the publication is written … Continue reading
LaserLyte® Newest Laser Trainer Cartridge; The LT-380
LaserLyte® has just added a much needed training tool to their expanding line of excellent laser training products. The LaserLyte® LT-380 laser trainer cartridge will fit all Ruger LCP’s, Kel-Tec’s, and Smith & Wesson .380’s. The LaserLyte® LT-380 laser trainer … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Training
Tagged Ammunition, Kel Tec, laser, laserlyte, LCP, LT-380, P3AT, Ruger
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Extrema Ratio’s Shaving Kit…
Extrema Ratio has added a novel new product to their line up. You won’t get a Chris Costa action figure with your order, but you well get a very finely crafted shaving kit that’s at home in your hooch or … Continue reading
How Does One Define Leadership?
The Iraq and Afghanistan missions challenged our country and our men and women in uniform. In spite of misguided believes, leaders are not made they’re born and there is no greater example than the following two outstanding senior officers. They deserve our nations gratitude … Continue reading
Otis Technology Awarded 2012 Productivity Achievement Award.
Lyons Falls, NY; Otis Technology, a leading manufacturer of gun cleaning systems and accessories, is the recipient of the 2012 Productivity Achievement Award by Modern Materials Handling (MMH). Each year the MMH publication recognizes the achievements of three … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts
Tagged OTIS, OTIS Technology
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HERA Arms’ TRIARII Conversion for the CZ pistol – IWA 2012 Nürnberg
HERA – ARMS’ TRIARII conversion kits offer repeatable accuracy in a very uncomplicated and intuitive chassis. There’s quite a lot to like in this package!
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, IWA 2012, Pistol Conversion Kits, Weapon systems
Tagged conversion, HERA ARMS, kits, pistol, TRIARI
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Do You Favor DHS Scanning Social Media As Part of Its Intelligence Gathering Process?
Some of you may not be aware that the Department of Homeland Security, DHS, funds and co-operates with the host states a total of 11 fusion centers across the United States. Fusion centers are data mining facilities supported by advanced … Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, DHS, fusion, fusion centers
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Modernization of the AK47
By: Sal Palma When combat assault rifles are a topic of discussion, the Avtomat Kalashnikova emerges supreme and the most successful combat rifle in the history of modern warfare. No other shoulder fired weapon stirs emotions like the AK47. Although … Continue reading
Two Outstanding Knife Reviews – Coming Your Way
This month, I’ll take a look at two outstanding folding knives from two great companies, Benchmade’s Ti-Fender and Columbia River Knife & Tool’s Hissatsu. Two great knives to meet very different needs.
Posted in Knives and Tools, Sneak Previews
Tagged Benchmade, CRKT, folder, Hissatsu, knife, tactical, Ti-Fender
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IWA & Outdoors Classic 2012 – NürnbergMesse GmbH
If you are attending the spectacular 2012 IWA & Outdoors Show and you would like to have your photos, press releases or articles published, send your material to: FOG HORN twobirdsflyingpub@gmail.com Français: Bonjour et merci. Si vous assistez à la spectaculaire … Continue reading
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Setpoint Ammunition – Gourmet Fodder for Your Precision Rifle
It’s not simply me that’s excited about Setpoint Ammunition; in December 2011, the company was awarded the esteemed 2011 Entrepreneur Excellence Award for “Greatest Potential” from the NorthFront Entrepreneur Alliance Group (NEAG). Setpoint’s arrival means that shooters don’t have to … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition
Tagged .308, Ammunition, Setpoint, sniper, tactical
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Test Your AK Knowledge – Results
The majority of participants did not correctly classify the AK47 depicted in the survey post. Only one participant correctly classified it as the AKM N. It has a stamped receiver, the gas vents are on a radial along the edge … Continue reading
Streamlight® TLR-4™… A Look At An Upcoming Review
The market was long overdue for a reliable, compact, LED weapon mounted light that incorporates a laser aiming module. The folks at Streamlight® stepped in to fill the need with an outstanding offering, the TLR-4™. Read the full review, right here, … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged laser, lighting, Streamlight, tactical, TLR-4
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