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SGT Bowe Bergdahl Returns Safely After 5 Years In Captivity
WELCOME HOME SGT BOWE BERGDAHL! Bowe Bergdahl was held in captivity for nearly five years. He was the only service member unaccounted for in Iraq and Afghanistan. SGT Bergdahl was freed through a prisoner exchange for five Guantanamo Bay detainees. … Continue reading
HK’s MP7A1 In A Modular Drop Leg System
Irrespective venue, if HK has a booth I’m in it. The big draw for me is not their line of excellent long guns but the HK MP7A1. I love their little blaster, and its pugnacious 4.6x30mm round. Knowing the German … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged HK, MP7, MP7A1
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SHIELD Public Safety & Defence Shield CQS and CQB Reflex Sights.
While at SOFIC 2014, I had an opportunity to spend time with James White, Director of Manufacturing for Shield Public Safety & Defence. To quote a hackneyed cliché, you learn something new every day and so it would appear that … Continue reading
Posted in sights, SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged CQB, CQS, Fine Point, reflex, Shield, sights
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Eagle Imports Offering Summer Rebates
Eagle Imports, Inc., is the exclusive distributor of Metro Arms, Bersa and Comanche firearms products. This summer, for a limited time, the company is offering some rebates on Bersa and Metro Arms pistol. From June 1, 2014 through July … Continue reading
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Tagged Bersa, Comanche, Eagle Imports., Metro Arms
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Laser Devices, Inc. MK3 Battle Light
I had the opportunity to test drive LDI’s ,new for 2014, MK3 Battle Light. Aside from its overall performance, which you can read about in my review, LDI has done a great job of packaging this integrated white light / … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Battle Light, Laser Devices, LDI, MK3
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L3’s Integrated Optical System
The folks at L3 have been busy in the skunk works department coming up with a tool that precision shooters will appreciate. The device sitting on top of the Barrett is the L3 Integrated Optical Systems. There are proprietary components … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged Integrated, iOS, L3, Optical, Systems
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General Dynamics ATP’s MK47 40mm Grenade Launcher
While at SOFIC 2014, I had the opportunity to visit with General Dynamics. If you’re unfamiliar with the company you really should remedy that because they’re an amazing outfit. They’ve done a lot of work for us in the past … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged 40mm, airburst, General Dynamics, MK47
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Surefire’s SF Ryder .22 Cal Suppressor Close-up…
Spent some time in Surefire’s exhibit for SOFIC 2014 taking a close look at the company’s latest suppressor offering. Chuck happened to have an SF Ryder installed on a Glock conversion so checking the entire setup was nice. First of, … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2014, Suppressors
Tagged .22, SF Ryder, SOFIC, suppressor, Surefire
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LWRC’s M6IC-PDW 5.56mm
The PDW concept was long overdue but it’s here and is now broadly accepted. The need for a compact CQB security centric weapon system is undeniable. Historically, that meant scaling down to pistol caliber SMGs. Although I have no ax … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged 5.56, LWRC, M6IC, PDW
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Combat Flip Flops, You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up Next.
Posted in Apparel
Tagged combat, Flip Flops
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ISOF Capabilities Demonstration–Highlights
ISOF Capabilities Demonstration SOFIC 2014, 21 May 2014 This video is a compilation of photos taken during the ISOF Capabilities Demonstration, SOFIC 2014. Aside from the kinetic razzmatazz, it demonstrates the capabilities developed at great time, energy and … Continue reading
ISOF Capabilities Demonstration At SOFIC 2014
I’m working on putting together a slide show for our readers. It will be available later in the coming week so be sure to visit the site for all of the SOFIC 2014 details and the ISOF Demonstration.
Posted in SOFIC 2014
Tagged ISOF, MARSOC, SOFIC, USSOCOM
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Auction Benefiting National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum
GunBroker.com hosts Auction benefiting National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum Featuring Diamondback NAVSPECWAR Editions KENNESAW, GA (May 22, 2014) — In recognition of the commitment to the elite forces of the United States, Diamondback Firearms and its partners have joined together to … Continue reading
Sneak Peek At My Upcoming Review Of LDI’s MK3 Battle Light
I was out last night checking out LDI’s MK3 Battle Light. Even in LO-IR the illumination was quite impressive. The Mk3 has an very nice wide beam that does a great job in and outdoors. I wanted to include vegetation … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Battle Light, LDI, MK3
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Systems Technology Inc. Demonstrates PARASIM Virtual Reality Simulator
PARASIM is a virtual reality parachutist training simulator that is presently shaving costs for the DoD. The device uses a series of stanchions to support and elevate the trainee, to simulate a free fall or static line jump. The virtual … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2014, Training
Tagged parachute, PARASIM, simulator, virtual reality
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TEXTRON Systems Light Machine Gun
Textron Systems is heavily involved with the U.S. Army’s Light Weight Small Arms Technologies or LSAT initiative. The company has developed a replacement for the M249 SAW. The new Light Machine Gun (LMG) uses linked ammunition and capable of a … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged Ammunition, LMG, LSAT, telescoped, Textron
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Beretta’s Powered Rail System
Beretta’s Powered Rail System is based on PPI’s design but has undergone considerable development. The company plans to implement the system as part of the ARX weapon system. The rail is Picatinny compliant. The electronics consists of two isolated busses … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Electronics, Power, SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged Beretta, powered rail, PPI
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Area Commanders Speak Of Their Needs At SOFIC 2014
Lt. Gen Joseph L. Votel, Commander JSOC; RDML Brian L. Losey, Commander NSWC; BG Kurt L. Sonntag, Deputy Commanding general USASOC; Lt.Gen Eric E. Fiel, Commander AFSOC and Maj Gen Mark A. Clark, Commander MARSOC addressed a packed auditorium outlining … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2014
Tagged needs, SOCOM, SOF, SOFIC 2014
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SpotterRF Announces Spotter Shield Mobile at SOFIC 2014
SpotterRF made its debut at SOFIC 2012. SpotterRF is a man packable radar system operating in the X-Band spectrum at 10Ghz. The technology is based the fairly straightforward concept of using a radar system while conducting an operation or at … Continue reading
Laser Devices Inc. Now A Division of Steiner-Optik
As many of you already know, LDI, became part of the Beretta Holdings family in 2013. Also part of Beretta Holdings is Burris Optics. For a relatively short period of time, Burris handled commercial sales of LDI’s civilian product line; … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Alerts, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Beretta, Burris, LDI, Steiner-Optik
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Ukraine – A Final Analysis
We wrote a piece, “Why We Should Extricate Ourselves From The Ukraine As Soon And As Quietly As Possible.” In it, we laid out some facts that don’t get discussed in the mainstream media but are relevant, once you know … Continue reading
ATN Announces PS28 Night Vision Optic
ATN’s PS28 mounts in front of a traditional day optic. The typical installation does not require re-zeroing of the day optic so converting from day to night vision is as simple as mounting the PS28 to the objective bell of … Continue reading
ATK Selected To Supply M2010 Sniper Rifle Ammunition
The M2010 is a bolt action 300 Winchester Magnum (WinMag) precision rifle suitable for long range antipersonnel engagements. The weapon is magazine fed and fires a 190 grain projectile to a maximum effective range of 1200 meters. The U.S. Army … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition
Tagged 300 WinMag, ATK, M2010, MK248 Mod 0, MK248 Mod 1, Remin
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The LaserLyte® GLOCK® 42 Pistol Laser, Now Shipping
The LaserLyte® TGL UTA-YY Kit fits the GLOCK® 42 pistol. Each TGL package comes with two housings per model and will fit two guns for the price of just one laser. Simply use a Philips head screw driver to remove … Continue reading
Coming Your Way This June
We had an opportunity to test drive the Laser Devices Inc. MK3 Battle Light so we’ll have a review of this very impressive addition to LDI’s product line. We’re also working on an AR upper build using the new OTIS … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Laser Devices, LDI, MK3, OTTIS, rail system
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Being Considerate
It’s Sunday and Mother’s Day, so I thought I’d head down to Starbuck’s hangout for a while and shoot the breeze with a few of the fellow junkies. I then decided to head out to the local Lowe’s as I … Continue reading
Why We Should Extricate Ourselves From The Ukraine As Soon And As Quietly As Possible.
As citizens and enlightened professional you want to base choices on facts and a well reasoned approach to decision making. I clearly understand that global politics may preclude that process, but at some point in time we really should make … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged Crimea, Nuland, Pyatt, Russia, Ukraine, Yanukovych, Yushchenko
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Gear Review: LaserLyte SCV4 FSL-4 Laser Sight
If you’re one of the thousands that carry or keep a compact or sub-compact pistol for self and home defense, adding a laser sight makes a great deal of sense. The problem with doing that has traditionally been the very … Continue reading
PREORDER Announcement For The Bawidamann Muninn
Note: The handle shown in the photo is a prototype . The handle that will actually ship with the knife is shown in the engineering drawing; machined by VZ grips, so it will be every bit as good as the … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged BAWIDAMANN, knife, Muninn
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Marines Don’t Want To Exchange Pay For Kit…
I want to share a piece published this morning in Military.com’s Kit Up “Grunts Don’t Want to Exchange Pay Raises for New Kit” by Matthew Cox, May 5, 2014 · It is unredacted. It points to a greater issue, which … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged compensation, Marines, pay, USMC
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Reader Question Regarding My Post Of Ukrainian Intelligence Photos
A week or so ago, I posted a short piece centered around the Ukrainian intelligence photos allegedly linking Pro-Russian separatists to Russian military and/or intelligence services. You can revisit the article here. My point was not to give you an … Continue reading
Posted in Reader Questions
Tagged Russia, Ukraine
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Gear Review: Streamlight’s TLR-2 G
Streamlight’s TLR-2 G is a continuation of the company’s expanding professional grade weapon mounted accessories. I found it an exceptional laser / light accessory for your pistol and carbine. The green laser is highly visible in any light condition and … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Weapon systems
Tagged Streamlight, TLR, TLR-2 G
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Sneak Preview: LaserLyte FSL-4
What do you do when you have less than one inch of rail space but still need the competitive advantages of a laser aiming device? That’s a question that I’ll be answering with the last of my laser sight reviews … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Sneak Previews
Tagged FSL-4, laser, laserlyte, tactical
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K-VAR CORP. and ARSENAL, INC. A joint effort benefiting BSA and NRA
One of the many reasons I love this industry, and happy to be a part of it, is the generosity flowing from organizations like Arsenal, Inc and K-Var. No other industry devotes more money and resources to training and … Continue reading
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Tagged Arsenal, Boy Scouts, K-VAR, Las Vegas, NV
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TRACKINGPOINT Precision Guided Firearms
Trackingpoint Labs, Austin, TX, introduced a couple of years ago technology that it markets under the trade name of XactSystem. The system consists of several assemblies, the electronic weapon trigger, laser range finder, ballistic computer and image processor all integrated … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Optics, Weapon systems
Tagged ballistics, Remington, Trackingpoint, XactSystem
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High Speed Gear Introduces Two New TACOs
My favorite high speed nylon manufacturer has just introduced 2 new TACOs to their line. First is the Extended Pistol Taco® shown on the left will accommodate a baton, high-cap pistol and SMG magazines, large flash light or just … Continue reading
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