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IWI US Sponsors the 2014 Indiana SWAT Challenge
There are several SWAT Challenges around the country; they are a great venue for comradery and information exchange. It’s great to see company’s like IWI invest in the events, and we thank them for their participation. These officers are a … Continue reading
Three New Performance Red Dot Sights From Millet Tactical
Millett, has announced the release of three new tactical red dot sights. The new M-Force, M-Pulse and Speed Point red dot sights. The M-Force features a 5 MOA red dot with a fully-coated fixed power optic for a bright sight … Continue reading
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Gear Review: First Light USA TORQ™- NV
When I heard First Light USA was adding an entry level tactical lighting line, I was looking forward to seeing the concept firsthand. Entry level concepts often suggest that you may need to give up some of your requirements, so … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged First Light, lighting, TORQ, TORQ-NV
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Magpul Industries Is Adding M-LOK Compliant Mounting Accessories
Magpul’s M-LOK system is based on simplicity and versatility. By eliminating the weight and complexity of the quad rail architecture, the company has succeeded in delivering a lighter, simpler and more versatile solution. Magpul Industries has now added the cantilever … Continue reading
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Tagged M-LOK, MAGPUL
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SECTOR 4: Extraction
SECTOR 4: Extraction Well its quite likely that you’ll feel better about contracting Ebola than watch this movie. This had to be the product of a bunch of airsofters and filmed with a Blackberry – oh wait, they don’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Airsoft, Fun Stuff, Morale Builders
Tagged Afghanistan, movie, PMC, SECTOR 4
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G-Code Is Having An End of July Sale 15% Off
15% Off Use coupon code: BUYUSA This coupon is one time use. This is only for the end user. Offer does not apply to G-Code Dealers. Visit: http://www.tacticalholsters.com/ Offer Expires: July 31st 2014 midnight
DeerLab And Bushnell Team To Increase A Hunter’s Odds
Bushnell is a pioneer in trail cam technology. The trail cam allows property owners to install geo referenced cameras throughout their property. These cameras, many of which are wireless, provide the property owner with day and night video and … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental, ISR
Tagged Bushnell, DeerLab, Trophy Cam
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The Duke’s House In Fayetteville, NC
Our friends at SSD shared this and I have to admit it is possibly one of the best ideas I’ve seen. The concept is straight forward. Two SOF veterans decided to cross a safe house with a hotel. In Europe … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Training
Tagged Fayetville, NC, SOF, The Duke's House
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GEMTECH Has Released Its Latest Rimfire Suppressor The GM-22
The GM-22 uses a monolithic baffle design developed by GEMTECH and marketed a G-Core. It is end-user serviceable. The GM-22 attenuates sound 36-39 dB and is compatible with .22LR, .22WMR and .17HMR . It is full auto rated, 5” overall … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged G-Core, GENTECH, rimfire, suppressor
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FLIR Accepting Pre-Orders For FLIR One iPhone Thermal Imaging Camera
FLIR One is a thermal camera for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s. It operates at the 10 micron spectrum and supports the full palette of colors including white hot / black hot. The image is matrixed consisting of a … Continue reading
Posted in Thermal Imaging
Tagged FLIR, FLIR ONE, iPhone
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Arsenal SLR-107FR Are Back In Stock
Arsenal’s SLR-107FR is one of the hottest selling 7.62×39 stamped receiver AK on the market. The quality is superb and they are an extraordinary base weapon system for a bionic AK build. They really are that good. These rifles don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged AK, Arsenal, SLR-107FR
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Shot Trak HD Gun Camera From American Technologies Network (ATN) Is Now Shipping.
There was considerable scuttle butt about a gun camera under development by American Technologies Network on the Peninsula, more accurately South San Francisco. ATN calls it the Shot Trak HD (High Definition) Camera, and it looks like a winner. The … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Electronics, ISR
Tagged ATN, SHOT TRAK
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It’s Time To Fight Fire With Water
There is an old Japanese saying that you “Fight Fire With Water.” It goes against our own philosophy that you “Fight Fire With Fire” as the preferred method for dealing with adversity or a difficult situation. When juxtaposed, the contrast … Continue reading
Silencerco Announce An Industry First–A Commercially Viable Shotgun Suppressor, The Salvo 12
WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH – July 21, 2014 | Confirming its place as a trailblazer in the firearms industry, suppressor manufacturer SilencerCo has unveiled the first commercially-viable shotgun silencer ever produced. The company made the announcement today at an exclusive … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors, Uncategorized
Tagged Salvo 12, Silencerco, suppressor
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Mutualink Achieves Milestone Communications Advances during Department of Defense Exercise
At this year’s SOFIC Conference, in Tampa, Fl, I had the opportunity to receive a comprehensive overview of Mutualink’s interoperability technology. It was exceptional from both it’s interoperability as well as its dynamic reconfiguration and security. I think the … Continue reading
Posted in Comms, Electronics
Tagged JUICE 2014, Mutualink, SOFIC
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Ukraine The SA11 Surface To Air Missile System
I want to take the time to add some content for readers on the SA11 Surface to Air Missile System you’ve all been hearing about. Its proper name is the BUK and it was developed in Soviet Russia. The system … Continue reading
Daniel Defense Guns and Gear Summer Sweepstakes
Black Creek, GA- July 18, 2014– Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest firearms, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced the Guns and Gear Summer Sweepstakes. Daniel Defense and participating companies teamed up to give one fan the … Continue reading
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Tagged Daniel Defense, Sweepstakes
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Executive Order 13662 SSI List Sanctions Kalashnikov Concern
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has updated its list of sanctioned Russian companies resulting from the Ukrainian situation. “KALASHNIKOV CONCERN (a.k.a. CONCERN KALASHNIKOV; a.k.a. IZHEVSKIY MASHINOSTROITEL’NYI ZAVOD OAO; f.k.a. IZHMASH R&D CENTER; f.k.a. JSC NPO IZHMASH; f.k.a. NPO IZHMASH … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Weapon systems
Tagged Kalashnikov, Russia, sanctions, Ukraine
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News Blast From Tru-Spec
TRU-SPEC® has added a partnership with A-TACS, one of the most trusted “go-to” force protection and concealment systems on the planet, providing the AU (Arid/Urban) and FG (Foliage/Green) Camo patterns to their popular Tactical Response Uniform selections. Both patterns will … Continue reading
Steyr Arms Factory Direct Two Day Only Sale!
Bessemer, AL (July 16, 2014)—Steyr Arms, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious firearms manufacturers, will hold an unprecedented two-day factory-direct sale of Steyr, Merkel and select Anschutz firearms at its new headquarters in Bessemer. The company, located … Continue reading
Sneak Preview: First-Light USA TORQ-NV
Coming up this August, I’ll be taking you through First-Light USA’s TORQ-NV, multifaceted and multitalented personal light. In the development process, First Light USA has managed to add an articulating head, more functions, higher luminosity and simplification of access … Continue reading
Posted in Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged First Light, TORQ-NV
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Finmeccanica SPYBALL-B and ASIO-B micro and mini UAVs
ASIO-B and SPYBALL-B UAVs are two very cool little UAS from Italian Manufacturer Finmeccanica. Since completion of development and testing these micro and mini UAVs have passed their factory acceptance tests, and are now headed to the Italian Army for … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory, ISR, Soldier Systems
Tagged ASIO, Finmeccanica, SELEX, SPYBALL, UAS, UAV
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Army Clarifies What Acceptable COTS Boots Are.
Sgt. Major of the Army Raymond Chandler III has issued guidance designed to eliminate speculation and misunderstandings with regards to what constitutes acceptable COTS boots. Sgt. Major of the Army Raymond Chandler III cites ALARACT Message 140/2007 and provides some … Continue reading
MasterPiece Arms Introduces A Line Of Bolt Action Rifles
MasterPiece Arms of Comers, GA has just introduced 6mm and 6.5mm bolt action rifle, the MPA 6mmBA Bolt Action Rifle & the MPA6.5mmBA Bolt Action Rifle. My first encounter with the company’s bolt action rifle was at SHOT SHOW where … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged bolt action, MasterPiece Arms, rifles
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FY 2015 Budget and Pro Forma Plan Through FY 2019
It looks like the worst may be over for the DoD budget wise. For fiscal year 2015, the services will have a base budget of $496 billion and an overseas contingency (war money) of $79 billion. Moving into 2016 and … Continue reading
DARPA’s EXACTO 50 Guided Small Caliber Bullet
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Teledyne Scientific have teamed up to design and develop a guided small caliber munition intended for precision shooting at extended ranges. The decision was made to use the .50BMG, which can be … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition, sights, Sniper Systems and Tools, Uncategorized
Tagged DARPA, EXACTO 50, Teledyne Scientific
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Upcoming Vickers Tactical Classes
Upcoming Vickers Classes …. August 2014 Aug 9-10, 1911 Operators ClassGainesville, FLClick here to contact the host Aug 11-16, 1911 Pistolsmithing ClassGainesville, FLClick here to contact the host August 23-24, 2014 – 1911 OperatorPittsburg, PAClick here to sign up … Continue reading
Posted in Training
Tagged classes, Larry Vickers, training, Vicker's Tactical
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LaserLyte® Introduces the LT-LR Laser Trainer for .22 Caliber Firearms
One of the best platforms available for providing firearms training to your kids, or spouse, is the .22 LR pistol or rifle. All of the disciples that make for a safe and successful centerfire shooter are required with the rimfire … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Training
Tagged .22LR, laserlyte, LT-LR
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1969 Video Of Remington Arms Factory and Production Processes
Remington Arms Factory circa 1969
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged 1969, Remington Arms
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A Letter From G-Code To Its Customers
Dear Customer The G-Code Blood Stripe Series is an extremely limited offering dedicated to those who have committed their lives to serve our nation. A portion of every Blood Stripe Series purchase will be donated to the MARSOC Foundation in … Continue reading
Applied Ballistics iOS Mobile App Available For Download
Applied Ballistics announced the release of its iOS version of their mobile app, “Applied Ballistics Mobile”; allowing Apple iPhone and tablet owners to download and take advantage of the ballistic computing software. The Applied Ballistics Mobile App runs a Point … Continue reading
Posted in iPhone, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Applied Ballistics, iPhone, Mobile
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John Clements Joins PROOF Research
COLUMBIA FALLS, MT (June 2014) – PROOF Research announced today that John Clements has joined the company as Director of Research/Development and Testing. John’s experience includes 31 years of government service, with the last 16 spent as the Weapons Program … Continue reading
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Tagged DEVGRU, John Clements, NSW, PROOF Research
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MasterPiece Arms Limited Edition MPA 930SST
MasterPiece Arms, is offering, for a limited time, a production run of only 100 MPA930SST Limited Edition Mini-9 pistols. These are collector series pistols that’ll be specially engraved with “X of 100” serial numbers. The Limited Edition MPA930SST is upgraded … Continue reading
Posted in pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged MasterPiece Arms, MPA 930SST
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Top “n” Thoughts, Where “n” Equals Any Real or Imaginary Number, Unborn Children Have.
You may be thinking what the heck this is all about, is he nuts? So, I’d better explain myself. What prompted this Top “n” is a comment I overheard while at a Publix Supermarket just the other day. A Hispanic … Continue reading
MGI’s Rate and Recoil Reducing Buffer
For shooters all around the world less recoil is better than the inverse. One of the best recoil reducing buffers I’ve used in recent history is MGI’s. The company developed their buffer in the 1990’s, using counter poise technology developed … Continue reading
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Tagged buffer, MGI, recoil
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FiDELYS – The World’s First Iris Recognition Enabled Smartwatch
I’d like to tell you about a crowd funding project that I think represents a number of opportunities for you. I’m involved with biometric technology on more than just a casual basis. Beyond the C4ISR application, biometrics is a huge … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Biometrics
Tagged iris
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“Iraq confirms seizure of nuclear materials by ISIS” – Things That I Hate To See Said.
Apparently, the Iraqi government is asking for “international help to prevent the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) from using the nuclear materials they seized from Mosul University.” This was in a letter obtained by Reuters. I’m going … Continue reading
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Lakewood , New Jersey Police Department Transitions To Tavor SAR
IWI US, Inc. Receives Contract from Township of Lakewood, New Jersey Police Department – Lakewood PD to transition over to the TAVOR® SAR. Harrisburg, PA (July 2014) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., … Continue reading
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Tagged IWI, Tavor SAR
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Gear Review: CSE Gear Low Profile Plate Carrier Kit–DKX Level IIIA
If it looks or sounds like I’m proselytizing, it’s only because I feel strongly about how well this kit works for the average citizen who may want to exercise some level of caution when participating in the shooting sports. … Continue reading
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