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Bawidamann / RMJ Tactical Collaboration
The first installment of the Bawidamann RAGNAROKS is now available ( now sold out.) It looks like Andrew decided to do two runs with the first coinciding with the new issue of RECOIL magazine featuring a broad survey of the … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged BAWIDAMANN, RAGNAROKS, RMJ Tactical, Tomahawk
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M855 v. M855A1 U.S.M.C. And U.S. Army Differ In Their Opinions.
Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D-Calif., is the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and she wants to know why the Marine Corps uses the M855 5.56mm round and the Army uses the M855A1. Representative Sanchez comments: … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition
Tagged Ammunition, Army, Loretta Sanchez, M855, M855A1, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, USMC
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The U.S. ARMY IS LOOKING FOR A CLIP-ON THERMAL SIGHT FOR SNIPERS
The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued a solicitation dated 17 March 2015 seeking what it designates as the Family of Weapon Sights – Sniper or FWS. The new thermal sight will work across all sniper system platforms including the M24, … Continue reading
Posted in sights, Sniper Systems and Tools, Thermal Imaging, Weapon systems
Tagged Army, clip-on, sniper, solicitation, thermal, W91CRB15P0019
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ROB CURTIS OF MILITARY TIMES JOINS EDITORIAL STAFF AT RECOIL MAGAZINE
I’ve followed Rob’s work for quite a few years. He was senior photographer for Military Times. He’s not just a great photographer but he’s a gearhead through and through. Over the years, Rob has done great work for Military Times … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Kit-Up, magazine, Military Times, recoil, Rob Curtis
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Project ChildSafe Releases New Firearm Safety Video
New Firearm Safety Video First-of-its-kind resource from NSSF encourages open conversations between parents and children about firearm safety NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) today released a new, first-of-its-kind educational resource, the “How to Talk … Continue reading
Posted in NSSF/NRA
Tagged children, ChildSafe, firearm safety
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TPG Awarded $1+Million Ballistic Helmet Contract
Boynton Beach, Fla. (March 2015) – Tacprogear (TPG), a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, announced today the receipt of a $1+ million dollar award to provide ballistic helmets to a South American Military. TPG … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection
Tagged ballistic, helmet, Tacprogear
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Grey Ghost Rifle Case
Grey Ghost Gear has but together a rifle case that looks pretty interesting. Their case is lined with hook and loop so you can customize rifle ride positions, add additional patches, pouches, or holsters, the inner body of … Continue reading
Have Some Class For God’s Sake
Welcome to our Friday morning shoot-the-shit. A place in cyberspace where you can participate without worrying about correctness. It is that one time during the week where you can offer any opinion without supporting detail. Hell you can even … Continue reading
Posted in Shoot-the-shit
Tagged cigarsm anchovy, Cuba, sailing
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Public Relations Video Of Present Day Russian Military Capabilities.
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged military, RT, Russia, Russian Army
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SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES INNOVATION NETWORK SEMINARY (SOFINS)
SOFINS is an annual event hosted by the French Special Forces community with attendance limited to French and Foreign Special Forces. It’s a great opportunity for information exchange and great liaison. This year the event will be held at Camp … Continue reading
CRIMSON TRACE REVOLVER LASER GRIPS
The greatest defensive weapon ever devised is the compact 6 shooter. They are the personification of reliability and concealability. At the 2015 SHOT Show, manufacturers including Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Taurus and others unveiled several new revolvers. The new offerings … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, pistols
Tagged CTC, laser grips, LG-405
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Silencerco Is Now Offering An Octane Adapter For The CZ Scorpion Evo
Silencerco’s Octane Adapter for the CZ Scorpion EVO threads into the back of the pistol caliber, carbine-rated, Octane and thread mounts 18x1M on the Scorpion’s barrel. M.S.R.P. is $89. Silencerco offers a number of thread patterns. For additional information click … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged CZ Scorpion Evo, Octane, Silencerco
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Concealed Carrie Athletic Shirt Offers Women the Confidence to Carry While Pursuing Outdoor Activities
Roswell, Ga. (March 2015) – Concealed Carrie, designer and manufacturer of fashionable, high-end concealed carry handbags and apparel, introduces just in time for spring, the first ever, women ‘s athletic shirt for women who want the opportunity to protect themselves … Continue reading
BUYING A SLIDE FROM LONE WOLF GETS YOU A BARREL FREE OF CHARGE
This is a last call for those who are wanting to take advantage of Lone Wolf’s free barrel promotion. The deal ends on March 31st. Lone Wolf is offering a $109.95-$149.95 value barrel free with your purchase of an LWD … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, pistols
Tagged Distributors, Glock, Lone Wolf
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The Palmetto State Welcomes Atlantic Research Marketing Systems, A.R.M.S. Inc.
A.R.M.S. Inc. is leaving its West Bridgewater, MA home and moving operations to South Carolina citing a better business climate. The company expects to complete the move during the first quarter of 2015; however, the unexpected passing of Sharon D. … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Mounts
Tagged A.R.M.S. Inc, armsmounts, Atlantic Research Marketing Systems
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HSGI IS OFFERING A GREAT DEAL ON ITS DOUBLE DECKER TACO IN A-TACS FG
The Double Decker TACO® combines a modular rifle mag pouch with a modular pistol mag pouch into one secure unit. ATACS FG now $10 off. While supplies last!
Posted in Load Bearing
Tagged A-TACS, HSGI, TACO
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MICROTECH SMALL ARMS RESEARCH (MSAR) CLOSES ITS DOORS
Microtech is best know for its knives. In 1994 the company founded the Microtech Small Arms Research, or MSAR, division formally entering the firearms manufacturing business. In 2007 MSAR introduced its first rifle, the STG-556. The American made 5.56 x … Continue reading
Glock 43 Is Now Available In A 9mm Package
Glock Introduced the Glock 43 in a .380 ACP a couple of years ago and it took the U.S. market by storm. The European market has had access to the G43 in .380 for quite a while now. So, it … Continue reading
Dietary Supplements
This Friday’s Shoot-The-Shit topic is dietary supplements and fat burning, appetite suppression and all sorts of claims that border on ludicrous. As with all Shoot-The-Shits, feel free to use profanity, unsupported statements, change the subject. It’s simply a Shoot-The-Shit and … Continue reading
Posted in Shoot-the-shit
Tagged diet, dietary supplements, excercise, Fat
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Dead Air Armament Shipping Key Mount Brake
If you’ve been toying with the idea of suppressing you rifle but aren’t yet ready to take the plunge, you can take advantage of the fact that Dead Air Armament is now shipping its Key Mount Brake. You can begin … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Suppressors
Tagged Dea Air Armament, Mike Pappas, Sandman, suppresors
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Liberty Ammunition’s .45 Long Colt On Steroids
Liberty Ammunition recently released its vision of the iconic Colt cartridge reengineered as a lead-free, high performance personal defense round. Liberty’s high-performance ammunition delivers approximately twice the velocity, three times the terminal effect, noticeable reductions in felt recoil and considerably … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition
Tagged .45 Long Colt, Ammunition, lead-free, liberty
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Industry Veteran, Bill Silver, Joins Kalashnikov USA to Grow Sales
Tullytown, Pa. (March 2015) – Kalashnikov USA, manufacturer of Kalashnikov style firearms, announces the hiring of industry veteran Bill Silver as the vice president of sales for Kalashnikov USA. Over the last two decades, Bill has worked in a variety … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged AK, AKM, CAA, Kalashnikov USA, RWC Group
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SUREFIRE OFFSET LIGHT MOUNTS NOW AVAILABLE
The RM45 is for M300 or M600 Series and the RM45L for M620 Series. The RM45 mount securely attaches any thumbscrew-clamp-equipped Scout Light to a MIL-STD-1913 rail and puts the light in the off-set position between rails, decreasing overall … Continue reading
Posted in Mounts, Tactical Lighting
Tagged RM45, RM45L, Scout Light, Surefire
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CRANKCASE and CRANKBOX Can Charge Smartphones and Accessories While On the Go
Baton Rouge, LA (March 17, 2015) – AMPWARE (www.getAMPWARE.com) today announced the launch of CRANKCASE and CRANKBOX, a smartphone case with an integrated hand-crank generator and a universal generator, respectively. The revolutionary devices allow smartphones and virtually any mobile USB … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics
Tagged AMPWARE, Crankbox, Crankcase
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STREAMLIGHT PROTAC 1AAA TACTICAL PENLIGHT
If you’ve read our SHOT SHOW 2015 coverage of Streamlight’s new product offerings you already know the company introduced a AAA powered PROTAC tactical penlight, and those of you that didn’t, now know. I have a small request of my … Continue reading
Posted in Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Protac, Streamlight, TenTap
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY FROM ALL OF US TO YOU
Q. Why is the Shamrock the National Flower of Ireland ? A. The reason is that St. Patrick used it to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagans. Saint Patrick is believed to have been born somewhere around … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Irish, St. Patrick
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BLUE FORCE GEAR HAS A DEAL FOR YOU…
For a Limited Time: $49 for the wallet of your choice
Posted in Apparel
Tagged BFG, Blue Force Gear, wallets
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LaserLyte Is Now Shipping Laser Plinking Can Kit
LaserLyte® is now shipping the ultimate laser plinking kit consisting of the LaserLyte® Plinking Cans (3 units), a Trigger Tyme® Compact Training Pistol and a LT-PRO Pistol Laser Trainer. Everything anyone needs to train, teach or just have fun with … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Training
Tagged laserlyte, LT-Pro, plinking can, Trigger Tyme
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US ARMY SEEKS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE M4A1 CARBINE
The U.S. Army has released a Sources Sought Notice, (W15QKN-15-X-7820) seeking a single vendor to bundle a laundry list of COTS aftermarket enhancements to its M4A1 carbine. The resulting product will be designated as the M4A1+ If I understood the … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged M4A1, U.S. Army
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Special Forces Charitable Trust Announces Winners In The 2015 SHOT SHOW Raffle
If you attended SHOT SHOW 2015, you had the opportunity to participate in a raffle held to raise money for one of the great charities, the Special Forces Charitable Trust. The prizes were a complete Remington PSR package, Remington M24 … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts
Tagged Remington, SFTC, SOF, Spartan Blade, Special Forces Charitable Trust
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SILENCERCO FIGHT THE NOISE CAMPAIGN
Cam Zink, a professional freeride mountain biker, shares his thoughts on why he likes shooting suppressed. Fight the Noise is a movement to regain our Voice. To exercise our right to protect our hearing and silence the sound. To … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged Fight the Noise, Silencerco, The Suppressed
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GEAR REVIEW: CRIMSON TRACE LG-919 MASTER SERIES LASERGRIPS
The Crimson Trace LG-919 G10 Master Series Lasergrips are not just visually attractive, they also provide a valuable tactical advantage for home defense and conceal carry. These grips represent a level of refinement that sets new standards. CTC’s decision … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged 1911, Crimson Trace, CTC, G10, grips, LG-919
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SOF Experiences Yet Another Loss
While on a training exercise off the coast of Florida’s Panhandle, 7 MARSOC operators and 4 Army personnel perished when a UH-60 Black Hawk helo crashed in Santa Rosa Sound. The wreckage was located in 25 feet of water, and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged crash, Florida, helicopter, MARSOC, U.S. Army
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WALMART INCONSISTENCIES !
The sign that you see is prominently displayed above every urinal in Walmart’s men’s room. Regardless of stature it is inescapable, and when you have to piss like a Russian racehorse, as I did, there’s nothing else to do but … Continue reading
Marine Corps Times Reports Proposed Upgrades To USMC M16A4
The USMC may be looking to enhance the Corps M16A4 and M4 rifles in the near future. Some of the areas being considered by the USMC are listed below. Improvements to marksmanship training are also being evaluated. Read the … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged M16A4, M4, upgrades, USMC
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STREAMLIGHT DEBUTS PORTABLE POWER UNIT (PPU)
The Streamlight Portable Power Unit (PPU) is destined to be one of the best products of 2015. The EPU-5200TM is an external power pack you can use to charge USB Lights, Phones and Other Devices, and it is both … Continue reading
Posted in Power, Tactical Lighting
Tagged EPU-5200, pack, portable, power, PPU, Streamlight
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U.S. DOLLAR STRONGER AGAINST THE EURO AND WALL STREET IS SLASHING THEIR WRISTS
This Friday’s shoot-the-shit topic attempts to make some sense of the very recent 295+ point loss on the DOW due to a strengthening dollar against the euro. If you ever wanted to know where Wall Street’s head is at, recall … Continue reading
Posted in Shoot-the-shit
Tagged Euro, USD, Wall Street
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TODAY I HAVE FELT A GREAT DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE
The rumbling you may have felt this morning was United Technologies looking to sell Sikorsky. My sources suggest that the distinguished members of the board are simply testing the water, but if it quacks, walks and talks like a muskrat … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts
Tagged Airbus, Sikorski, United Technologies
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American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) Launches X-Sight Video Tutorial on YouTube
American Technologies Network (ATN) introduced it futuristic X-Sight weapon sight at Shot Show 2015 in Las Vegas. To call it feature rich is an understament. However, in a nutshell, it offers day/night compatibility, full HD video, GPS for geotagging, electronic … Continue reading
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