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Legendary ArmaLite Inc. Bought Out By Strategic Armory Corps (SAC)–Press Release
Strategic Armory Corps or SAC was established in 2011 by its CEO, Mark Johnson. SAC manages and operates Special Technologies Group dba AWC Systems Technology, AWC Ammo and Surgeon Rifles, Inc. The Phoenix, AZ based group announced in a press … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Weapon systems
Tagged Armalite, AWC. Surgeon, SAC, Westron
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Bastille Day Celebration in Paris
Deux pays unifié dans le concept de la liberté et de la démocratie. Vive La France! Voila!
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Bastille Day, democracy, France, liberty, Underground
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TacProGear Announces A New Line of Multicam Tactical Gear
TacProGear is a relatively new comer to the tactical nylon industry. They have impressed me with innovative concepts, quality and pricing; their packs, weapon cases and pouches are top of the line. Since I’ve known the Delray Beach company, they’ve … Continue reading
The Supply Captain Makes Shopping Easier With Gift Certificates
Not sure what to get your special someone? Supply Captain, Marlborough, MA., has made that decision easier with gift certificates. These handy little devices are available in amounts of $25, $50 or $100. And, the recipient will have thousands of … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts
Tagged gift certificate, MA, Marlborough, Supply Captain
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The M320 Grenade Launcher Will Soon Have A New Holster
The M320 40mm Grenade Launcher Module (GLM), manufactured by Heckler & Koch, was chosen to replace the aging M203. It was first fielded as early as 2008 but went into production in 2009. U.S. Army’s Soldier Systems at Natick is … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged grenade, holster, launcher, M320, M320 GL, Natick, sling
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Heckler & Koch 30 Round 5.56 x 45 Polymer Magazine Is Now Available.
In January of this year, while attending SHOT Show 2013, I had the opportunity to spend time with the folks from HK. They informed me that HK would release a polymer magazine for their highly acclaimed MR556A1; it was supposed … Continue reading
Leupold Warns of Counterfeited Mark 4® Riflescopes Surfacing
Counterfeited Leupold Mark 4® riflescopes and more recently, counterfeited Leupold Prismatic riflescopes have begun to arrive with increasing regularity at the firm’s Beaverton, Oregon, headquarters for service. These products are not manufactured by Leupold and are not covered by the … Continue reading
Deer Trail, CO, Officials Are Asked To Please NOT Shoot Down Drones.
Just when you think you’ve hear it all, you discover that you’re only at the tip of the iceberg. It appears that officials from Deer Trail, CO are contemplating issuing a $25 drone hunting license. They may even post a … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, ISR
Tagged Colorado, Deer Trail, drones, Global Hawk, UAV
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Kahles Advanced Milling Reticle (AMR)
The folks at Desert Tactical Arms are rightfully excited about their first shipment of Kahles scopes featuring the AMR reticle. The Advanced Milling Reticle adds a new dimension to tactical optics and represents a major step beyond the ubiquitous mildot … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, sights, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged AMR, Arms, Desert, Khales, tactical
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Kestrel 4500s With Applied Ballistics Software Are Now Shipping…
Earlier in the year we mentioned that the folks at Kestrel will soon have a version of the 4500NV running the Applied Ballistics software. That moment is upon us. The joint venture between both companies gives users a great alternative … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Applied Ballistics, Bluetooth, Horus, Kestrel, weather
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Hazard 4® Wedge™ SLR Camera Case
The Wedge™ is Hazard 4®’s exclusive solution for carrying your favorite Digital SLR. on modular webbing vests, belts, PALS panels etc., or slung on its included shoulder strap. The Wedge™ SLR camera case includes a 4-slider system zipper for … Continue reading
Governor Nikki Haley’s Visit to FN Manufacturing
I sincerely hope that Nikki Haley gives serious consideration to a run at the White House. In this video she discusses her visit with FN Manufacturing in Columbia, South Carolina. She, like Governor Rick Perry of Texas are diligently working … Continue reading
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Tagged FN, FN Manufacturing, FNH, Haely, Nikki, SC
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PEO Soldier Provides Overview of NETT Warrior
Posted in Electronics, ISR
Tagged Army, Nett, warrior
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The Advantage Tactical Sight for FNH USA Pistols
The Advantage Tactical Sight (ATS) was developed by WrenTech president, Richard Nasef, in response to the inadequate iron sight products he found in the marketplace. Nasef, a practicing psychotherapist in New Mexico and California, as well as a firearms enthusiast, … Continue reading
Knight’s Armament Company SR15 and E3 Bolt.
KAC SR-15 and E3 bolt I ran across this video narrated by Trey Knight of Knight’s Armament Company. Trey discusses the SR15 and E3 bolt. I’ve had the opportunity to shoot the KAC SR-15; an absolutely superb carbine made … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged bolt, E3, KAC, Knight's, SR-15
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Is It A Good Time To Start A Business?
I get questions that are inconsistent with the theme of the Blog, but they’re asked in earnest and part of my function, at least as I see it, is to be a source, to whatever extent possible, of good information. … Continue reading
Posted in Reader Questions
Tagged business, economy, slings
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Bushell® Outdoors POWERSYNC™ Solar Wrap 400
If you seek an understanding of just how significant your Smartphone, PDA, Note Pad or GPS is, just find yourself in the tulies with a dead battery. Now, with Bushnell® Outdoors, PowerSync™ technology you can spare yourself the agony. Read … Continue reading
TacLace
I picked up on this from our friends over at SSD. It has to be one of the more ingenious products that I’ve come across in quite a while. The TacLace was developed by two Marines during an Afghanistan deployment. … Continue reading
Visual Explanation of the Hybrid NVD
I get questions, from time to time, from readers that have an interest in a hybrid night vision device, so this is an excellent way to deal with that – courtesy of the ATN folks in the Bay Area. The … Continue reading
Bushnell Outdoors’ PowerSync–Outstanding Solution For Your Powered Devices.
I’m working diligently on a review of Bushell®’s POWERSYNC™. Over the next two weeks I’ll be taking advantage of this nasty weather to assess ruggedness and susceptibility to environmental factors like rain. I am thoroughly impressed with its performance thus … Continue reading
Bawidamann Offering 60 SKRAELINGS For Immediate Sale…
If you like a classical catana, the SKRAELINGS is about as close as you’ll get in a short fixed blade knife. These knives are superb and feature a carbon fiber composite handle and 4 inch CPM s35vn blade. MSRP $315
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged BAWIDAMANN, knife, SKRAELINGS
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Admiral William McRaven Clarifies USSOCOM’s Position On Women In Direct Combat Roles.
We’ve recently seen the Secretary of Defense rescind the the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule. The rule became SOP on October of 1994 but there’s been some confusion, mostly from individuals that haven’t read it, regarding limiting … Continue reading
Magpul’s RSA-QD Is Now Shipping
The RSA-QD (Quick Detach) is now shipping out to dealers and distributors. The RSA-QD is a rail mounted low profile forward sling attachment point for Push-Button Quick Detach Swivel sling systems. The RSA-QD is made from Melonite-finished steel for wear … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged MAGPUL, rail, RSA-QD, sling
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NSSF® Names Las Vegas-based ConvExx as SHOT Show® Management Partner
NEWTOWN, Conn. — After an extensive national search involving the trade show industry’s top management companies, the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) has selected ConvExx as its new SHOT Show® management partner. ConvExx replaces longtime NSSF partner Reed Exhibitions. Based … Continue reading
Attention All Airsoft Fans…
Late this year, look for BB’s to get slightly larger; thereby, achieving greater accuracy. Bulldog, in conjunction with Just BB Guns, UK, and one of the largest airsoft and BB gun suppliers in the EU, will make available a new … Continue reading
Our First Jackass of the Year Nominee
2013 will be the third year that we sponsor a “Jackass of the Year” award. Readers seem to like it and we get suggestions of political figures, celebrities, porn stars; you name it. This year our first nominee is none … Continue reading
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Tagged Edward, NSA, Snowden, Venezuela
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Converting Meters To Yards and Yards To Meters
I have a reader question, asking for a simple way of converting from meters to yards and yards to meters. Meters to Yards =======> Multiply meters by 1.094 or you can round to 1.1 Yards to Meters =======> Divide … Continue reading
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Tagged conversion, meters, yards
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High Speed Gear, Inc. (HSGI) Launches Its Urban Grey Line
HSGI manufactures some of the best tactical nylon available. Its TACO magazine pouches are one of the finest utility and mag pouches available anywhere; it’s what I use, and for good reason. Magazine retention is excellent, magazine release is excellent … Continue reading
American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) Launches Weekly Facebook Product Giveaway
South San Francisco, CA – American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN), makers of military, law enforcement, security and outdoor night vision and thermal applications, has launched a weekly Facebook product giveaway, entitled “The Digital Night Vision Giveaway.” Fans of the ATN … Continue reading
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