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Bushnell Announces The Elite Long Range Hunting Scope
The scope is 3-12 x 44 with a 30mm tube, and it’s the first member of the brand new Elite Long Range Hunter family of riflescopes offered by Bushnell. Its origins are clearly tactical, and was developed along the highly … Continue reading
Welcome To Wisconsin…
Land where the cheese curds squeak and the chicks are hot! I’m not sure if this is for real but I got it from a reliable source. I thought it was worth sharing.
Magpul Industries Announces M-LOK Modular Locking Accessory Mounting System
In the last three years or so, considerable effort has been placed into eliminating the ubiquitous cheese grater, more formally known as the quad rail. The quad rail provides 1913 Picatinny mounting surfaces at the 12o’clock, 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged M-LOK, MAGPUL, mounting, rail
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Monday Morning Gun Porn: Streamlight’s TLR-2 G
This is a low level light picture of Streamlight’s TLR-2 G in action; we thought you might enjoy it. We are putting the wraps on a full review that I hope to have out for your reading enjoyment in the … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Tactical Lighting, Weapon systems
Tagged Streamlight, TLR-2 G
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GEAR Review: CTC’s Rail Master Pro
Truly exceptional products need to be talked about and this is one weapon mounted laser / light that fits that description. Aluminum housing, compact and rugged design are all nice attributes that you can talk about but it’s when you … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Tactical Lighting, Weapon systems
Tagged CTC, laser, light, Rail Master Pro, tactical
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Moms Mabley Straight From The Chitlin’ Circuit
Moms Mabley, a.k.a. Loretta Mary Aiken (native North Carolinian), was a pioneer comic straight from the Chitlin’ Circuit. Her Vaudeville style of standup comedy gave rise to artists like Whoopi Goldberg, Eddy Murphy, Bill Cosby and Nipsey Russell. I love … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged comedy, Moms Mabley
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AR Tools From Magpul Industries
AR DIYs will have more options in their choice of assembly and disassembly tools for their AR project. Magpul Industries has announced two new products, MAGPUL ® ARMORER’S WRENCH – AR15/M4 and BEV™ BLOCK – AR15/M4. The Armorer’s wrench is available … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged AR, armorer, MAGPUL, tools
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Remington Arms Introduces Two Model 700 Muzzleloaders On Steroids…
For the romantics in our reader community, Remington Arms, Madison, NC, has introduced two Model 700 muzzleloaders: Model 700 Ultimate Muzzleloader – Synthetic (86960) and Model 700 Ultimate Muzzleloader – Laminate (86950). Specifications Model 700 Ultimate Muzzleloader – Synthetic … Continue reading
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Tagged Model 700, muzzleloader, Remington
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Magpul Industries Introduces The PMAG® 30 AUS GEN M3 Window
The PMAG 30 AUS GEN M3 Window is a 30-round 5.56×45 NATO polymer magazine for Steyr® AUG/F88/F90 compatible weapons that features transparent windows to allow rapid visual identification of approximate number of rounds remaining. The PMAG 30 AUS GEN M3 … Continue reading
PMAG 25 LR/SR Gen M3 Window Now Shipping
Magpul Industries has announced that the PMAG 25 LR/SR Gen M3 Window 7.62 x 51 magazines are now shipping> The magazines are designed for the SR-25 / M110 SASS pattern semiautomatic precision rifles. The new magazine increases capacity to … Continue reading
Why Good Analysis Is Essential To Understanding And Defining A Mission
The essence of problem resolution and decision making is that ALL data elements are assessed using the same light and microscope. It is the only method that will reliably produce the correct answer. The New York Times ran a piece … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Kramatorsk, New York Times, Russia, Slovyansk, special forces, Ukraine
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Magpul Industries Is Now Shipping Accessories In Stealth Gray
Shotgun Furniture and the majority of stocks, grips, and hand guards are now shipping in Stealth Gray. Now available from dealers & distributors. Magpul has also indicated that with the launch of Stealth Gray across the board, they will be … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories
Tagged gray, MAGPUL, MOE, PMAG, Ranger Plate
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Coming Attractions
We continue with our month long reviews of weapon mounted laser and laser/light accessories with two professional grade products. In our next two reviews we’ll be taking an in depth look at the Crimson Trace Rail Master Pro, an superb … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, Rail Master Pro, Streamlight, TLR-2G
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LaserLyte Center Mass Lasers Now Standard Equipment On Mossberg’s 500 Persuader and Cruiser Shotguns.
LaserLyte’s Center Mass Lasers will be standard equipment on the Mossberg® 500 Persuader® and the 500 Cruiser® Tactical Tri-Rail Center Mass Laser Shotguns. These Mossberg’s, 12-gauge, 3-inch, pump-action shotguns, will now have the added benefit of the Center Mass Laser’s … Continue reading
Surefire Introduces The SF Ryder 22-A Suppressor
Surefire has introduced a new .22 caliber suppressor marketed as the SY Ryder 22-A. The new suppressor uses and advanced baffle concept termed Pig-Nose baffle. The baffle stack is numbered and indexed for easy reassembly. Surefire uses a red hard … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged .22LR, suppressor, Surefire, SY Ryder 22-A
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LaserLyte Kryptonyte Center Mass Laser CM-K15B
Earlier this year, LaserLyte announced a series of design changes to the Kryptonyte® Center Mass™ Laser The new laser, designated CM-K15B (Black) and its tan counterpart the CM-K15T underwent several design changes that resulted in a more flexible arrangement. At … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged center mass, CM-K15B, CM-K15T, laserlyte
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Tuesday Morning Gun Porn
© 2014, Twobirds Flying Publication, All Rights Reserved We want to kickoff your day with a little Tuesday Morning gun porn. This fully accessorized 9mm SBR is representative of pure function with no excesses. It features the OTIS TRS rail, … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged 9mm, KAC, OTIS, Silencerco, Streamlight, SWR
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Extrema Ratio Updates Its Task-C Fixed Blade Tac Knife
A staple in Extrema Ratio’s line of fixed blade tactical knives are the Task and Task-C. The Task is a full-sized combat utility knife with an overall length of 11.24 inches and the Task-C (Compact), its little brother, that measures … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Extrema Ratio, Italy, Task-C
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UK Based Steel Core Designs Debuts SC-127 Thunderbolt Tactical Rifle At Kuala Lumpur.
UK based manufacturer of precision sniper platforms with a focus on Special Operations Forces introduced the SC-127 Thunderbolt precision rifle to DSA attendees at the Kuala Lumpur exhibition. The SC-127 is chambered in 12.7 x 99 (.50 BMG) and boasts … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged DSA, Kuala Lampur, SC-127, Steel Core, Thunderbolt
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Promtechnologii’s ORSIS T-5000 Plans For Upgrade
In the 90’s, the Russian small arms industry made a departure from the ubiquitous SVD to the SV-98. It was Russia’s Izhmash Arsenal that first took a swag at producing a bolt action high precision sniper platform. The SV-98 kept … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged ORSIS, Prometechnologii, SV-98, SVD, T-5000
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Remington Arms Issue A Safety And Recall Notice For The Model Seven And Model 700
PRODUCTS: Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) is voluntarily recalling Remington Model 700™ and Model Seven™ rifles with X-Mark Pro® (“XMP®”) triggers, manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014. DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD: Remington has determined … Continue reading
Extrema Ratio’s BF2 V For The Sailor In You
The folks at Extrema Ratio have come up with a new twist for their very popular BF2 medium folding knife family. They added a series of features to create the BF2 V, which makes this knife and ideal shipmate. They’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged BF2 V, Extrema Ratio, knife, Navy, sailor
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Do You Know What A Cuban Mambi Is?
The Mambi is a gas operated semiautomatic anti-material rifle, or AMR, chambered in the Russian 14.5 x 114 mm round. Its principal application is against thin-skinned vehicles, boats, etc. However, it has also been used as an anti-helicopter shoulder … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged AMR, Cuba, Mambi, rifle, sniper
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Only You Can Prevent Firearm Related Accidents
This individual was field stripping a Glock pistol, and Glocks require that you pull the trigger in order to separate the slide from the frame. He undoubtedly failed to clear the chamber and accidentally discharged the pistol into his hand. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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Iowans HF2381 Needs Your Immediate Support…
Iowans overwhelmingly want to see the legalization of sound suppressor ownership in their state. However, in spite of bipartisan support in the State House and the passage of HF 384 by a huge margin, State Senator Thomas Courtney (D-44) has … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution
Tagged IOWA, Second Amendment, silencers, suppressors
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Black Rain Ordinance Is Now Producing New York State Compliant Carbine.
It was only a matter of time before some good ole Yankee ingenuity kicked in to solve the gun dilemma foisted on the citizens of the Empire State by its elected officials. Black Rain Ordinance of Neosho, MO will begin … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Weapon systems
Tagged Black Rain Ordnance, BRO, New York, NY
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U.S. Army Is Looking At New Jungle Boots
Matthew Cox wrote a great piece for Military.com, 2 April 2014, “Army Starts Testing New Jungle Boots for Pacific” Confronted with over 12 years of combat in arid regions, jungle boots have remained unchanged since the Vietnam conflict ended. I … Continue reading
Posted in Apparel, Footware
Tagged boots, Individual Equipment, jungle, Soldier Protection, U.S. Army
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First Ever Kel-Tec Factory Tour by Hank Strange
Hank Strange is his internet nom de guerre. He describes himself saying… “I’m a Novice Firearms Enthusiast Sharing Videos of my Learning & Growing Process in the form of Gun Reviews, Shooting, and other videos that document my personal … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged Hank Strange, Kel Tec
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Gear Review: Laselyte’s Sight CM Dual Lens-Black Sneak Preview.
There is no shortage of weapon mounted laser sights on the market. However, very few deliver the performance to cost ratio that Laserlyte’s Sight CM Dual Lens aiming laser achieves – enormous value in a robust package! Look for our … Continue reading
Night Vision Contact Lenses…
The soldier of the future may no longer need image intensified monoculars and binoculars hanging from his helmet. Two researchers, Ted Norris and Zhaohui Zhong, at the University of Michigan have developed a super-thin infrared light sensor using graphene. The … Continue reading
Posted in Night Vision Technology
Tagged contact lenses, Norris, University of Michigan, Zhong
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Silencerco Announces Wizard Staff The Quietest .22LR Suppressor Ever Made.
The Wizard Staff is SilencerCo.’s newest suppressor. And, it is not a spoof, but a real silencer made from a unique CTA baffle stack consisting of 44 polished Mithril baffles designed for an infinite dB reduction of sound. This 36 … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged .22LR, Silencerco, Wizard Staff
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CNN Adds Michael Smerconish To Its Lineup…
It looks like CNN’s Domestic side of the house is trying to pull itself back into the news business. I caught Michael Smerconish last night and he is a refreshing departure from what one has come to expect from CNN’s … Continue reading
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Tagged CNN, media, news, Smerconish
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