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Monthly Archives: April 2015
OAKLEY Opens Oakley in Residence: Los Angeles
Oakley is a well diversified enterprise but beyond all that business school stuff, they make some great “tacti-kool” products like boots, ballistic eye protection etc. The company has several NSN numbers and continues to supply warfighters with outstanding gear. They’re … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection
Tagged Los Angeles, Oakley
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SUREFIRE INTRODUCES THE SOCOM300 SPS
SureFire announced a new member to the company’s SOCOM 2 line of suppressors. The SOCOM300 SPS, is a multi-caliber suppressor designed around 300 Blackout ammunition. Specifically designed for the 300 Blackout, supersonic and subsonic, but it is also effective on … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged silencer, SOCOM300 SPS, suppressor, Surefire
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ARSENAL Inc. Explains Product Availability of Its SLR-107FR and SLR-104UR rifles.
Arsenal Inc’s product availability notice applies only to the company’s highly successful SLR-107FR and SLR-104UR, LAS VEGAS, NV – In the recent weeks, Arsenal, Inc. has been receiving a large number of calls and e-mails from our customers … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts
Tagged Arsenal, Arsenal Inc, SLR-104UR, SLR-107FR
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DARPA Releases Updated Video of EXACTO
The Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) program was initiated to develop a sniper system that makes engaging moving targets more predictable. The fundamental sniper problem is that a missed shot will alert combatants of their presence; therefore, successful single … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition, Optics, sights, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged 50 BMG, DARPA, EXACTO
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MAGPUL STARTS SHIPPING ITS AK FURNITURE
Magpul Industries has just announced that it is now shipping its pioneering AK furniture. I had the opportunity to spend some time with the designer and I have to tell you that there are some very nice features. Regrettably the … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories
Tagged AK, MAGPUL, MOE AKM, Zhukov-S
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HSGI Is Building Its Dealer Network
HSGI manufacturers exceptional high performance tactical nylon. The company has been building an authorized dealer network to make HSGI products more accessible adding convenience for their customers. Use HSGI’s dealer locator below to find a store near you … Continue reading
Posted in Gear, Load Bearing
Tagged dealers, High Speed Gear, HSGI
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Sneak Preview: Columbia River Knife and Tool James Williams Design YUKANTO
In May, I’ll have a review of an awesome close quarters combat tool, the CRKT James Williams Design YUKANTO. This edged tool has a deeply traditional history that retains the close quarter effectiveness of its lineage. The YUKANTO is typical Williams … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged CRKT, John Williams, Yukanto
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AcuSport to distribute IWI US’s line of TAVOR SARs, Galil ACE rifles and pistols, UZI PRO line and the Jericho pistols.
Harrisburg, Pa. (April 2015) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is proud to partner with AcuSport Corporation to distribute its full product line of iconic brands-TAVOR® SAR, Galil ACE®, UZI® PRO and Jericho®-to customers … Continue reading
What The Hell Is Differential GPS?
This Friday’s shoot-the-shit topic consists of a quick tutorial on DGPS (Differential Global Positioning System). Why should you care? Simple, it’s capable of 1 to 2 centimeter accuracy. DGPS is currently being used by surveyors and its is being broadly … Continue reading
Posted in Nav Aids, Shoot-the-shit
Tagged DGPS, Differential GPS, GPS, satellite
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IWI’s eLOG Takes Over Where FNH SmartCore Leaves Off
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) announced at this year’s LAAD, in Rio, eLog. Succinctly, eLog is a weapon integrated IT management tool to identify weapon failures, establish preventative maintenance schedules, inventory control and physical tracking. IWI’s eLog goes beyond basic armorer … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged eLog, IWI, maintenance, small arms
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Adaptive Tactical’s NON-LITE "Train Like They Fight" Without Risking Damage to their Tactical Flashlight
Nampa, Idaho (April 2015) – Adaptive Tactical, LLC, introduce its NON-LITE designed to mimic the weight, balance and profile of a standard gun-mounted flashlight’’; allowing the operator to focus on intense training without risking damage to his or her … Continue reading
Gear Review: Steiner eOptics MBS-AA Borelight
Laser bore sights have gotten a bum rap over the years but the reality is that not all bore sighting tools are not created equal. In this review, I’ve taken a look at a military grade precision bore sighting tool … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Optics, sights, Sniper Systems and Tools, Soldier Systems
Tagged bore sight, MBS-AA, Steiner, Steiner eOptics
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Silencerco Wild Turkey Hunt
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged hunting, Salvo, Silencerco, Turkey
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Ram Air RA-1 New Double Duty Parachute For SOF Parachutists
For our readers who live to jump out of perfectly good aircraft, you’ll be happy to know that SOF parachutists now have a Free Fall Advanced Ram-Air Parachute System, RA-1, which is built for static line or free fall operations. … Continue reading
Posted in Parachuting
Tagged free fall, MC-4, RA-1, Ram Air Parachute, static
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POF-USA HAS ANNOUNCED THE PSG9 Sub Gun
There’s not a lot of detail available on the POF-USA PSG9 other than its form factor, which POF describes as smaller than an MP5. We’ll be keeping our ear to the ground on this one. In the meantime check their … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 9mm, POF-USA, SMG
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STREAMLIGHT LAUNCHES USB VERSION OF PROTAC HL
EAGLEVILLE, PA, April 16, 2015–Streamlight® introduced a rechargeable version of the ProTac HL®, the ProTac HL® USB. Offering a bright 850 lumens, the new model uses three battery types, and includes a built-in USB charge tab, permitting it to be … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged ProTac HL, ProTac HL USB, Streamlight, USB
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Do You Really Need A Ballistics Calculator?
This Friday’s shoot-the-shit topic is geared towards the tactical precision rifle folks in cyberspace. These are the folks that are called upon to take the shot but could really careless about producing ragged holes on the job. So, here’s our … Continue reading
Posted in Shoot-the-shit
Tagged android, ballistic calculatopr, ballistics, iPhone
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City of Atlanta, S.W.A.T. Orders Bergara rifles featuring Dead Air suppressors.
Lawrenceville, Ga. (April 2015) – Silencer manufacturer Dead Air Armament™, distributed through BPI Outdoors, announced that its highly regarded 7.62 Sandman-L™ suppressors are part of a contract for Bergara rifles ordered by the Atlanta Police Department S.W.A.T. Working closely … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged Atlanta, Bergara, Dea Air Armament, Sandman-L, SWAT
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G-Code Holster “GETSOME” Discount Expires Soon
Just a reminder that the 15% off Coupon Code of getsome will expire tomorrow, Thursday, April 16th, 2015! If you haven’t already, log on to http://www.tacticalholsters.com and use your code today.
Posted in Alerts, Holsters
Tagged G-Code, holsters, promotions
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Looking Ahead…
We’ve had a pretty busy Spring this year with a number of events that will generate articles throughout the summer months. We are also working on some edged weapon reviews from a number of manufacturers, and if you like … Continue reading
Posted in Sneak Previews
Tagged bore sights, knives, MAGPUL, tactical
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Surefire’s New Titan Key Chain Light
Specifications: Output High 125 lumens / runtime 1 hr. Low 15 lumens / runtime 8.5 hrs. Length: 3 inches Bezel Diameter: 0.58 inches Weight w/ batteries: 1 oz. Batteries: 1 AAA NIMH or AAA alkaline M.S.R.P. $59.99
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged Surefire, Titan
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TPG to Exhibit at LAAD Defence & Security 2015 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil April 14 – 17, 2015.
Boynton Beach, Fla. (April 2015) – Tacprogear, a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, will be exhibiting at LAAD Defence & Security 2015 at the Riocentro Exhibition and Convention Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil … Continue reading
Posted in Apparel, Ballistic Protection, Gear, Load Bearing
Tagged LAAD, Tacprogear, TPG
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Accu-Grip for the AK-47
Las Vegas, NV, April, 2015. Accu-Grip http://www.accu-grip.net – as a follow up on to their wildly efficient new adjustable AR-15 Grip, Accu-Grip is now producing another unique patented … Continue reading
KALASHNIKOV USA and CAA USA Ramp Up Commercial Sale Team
CAA USA and Kalashnikov USA, announced the hiring of four seasoned sales professionals as regional account managers to increase commercial sales of Command Arms Accessories (CAA) products into the US marketplace. New Commercial Sales Team (Left to Right): Reese Cullinane, … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts
Tagged CAA, Kalashnikov USA
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SilencerCo Summit Line Kicks Off With the AK Collection
This has to be one of the more impressive collaborations in the industry. Rifle Dynamics, purveyors of custom Kalashnikov rifles, from Las Vegas, NV and SilencerCo, a transforming force in suppressor manufacturing have teamed to introduce the AK Collection … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged AK, Collection, Rifle Dynamics, Silencerco, Summit
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Donald Trump Will Speak At the 2015 NRA Annual Meeting
WHEN: Friday, April 10th 2015 at approximately 4:15pm WHAT: Mr. Trump will be available to media immediately following his remarks at the NRA Leadership Forum in Nashville, TN. WHERE: Mr. Trump will speak in the Grand Ballroom (Level 4) … Continue reading
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Tagged Donald Trump, Nashville, NRA Annual Meeting, NRAAM
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The South Carolina Police Shooting
I wrestled with my decision to choose this topic as our shoot-the-shit, for this Friday, principally because of the suffering the Scott family is going through. I can’t begin to imagine loosing a sibling under these circumstances considering it could … Continue reading
MAGPUL Introduces The Hunter X-22 Stock For The Ruger 10/22 Rifle
Hunter X-22 Stock for Ruger 10/22 Rifles The Magpul Hunter X-22 chassis is a full-featured stock for the Ruger 10/22 pattern rifle. Made from high quality reinforced polymer, the Hunter X-22 features an ergonomic grip, adjustable length of pull … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories
Tagged MAGPUL, Ruger 10/22, stock, X-22
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Visit With Sig Sauer at the 2015 NRA Annual Meeting Booth 925
Posted in Alerts
Tagged NRA Annual Meeting, NRAAM, SIG SAUER
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Heckler & Koch Announces the New P30SK Subcompact
HK will debut its latest addition to the P30 line, the P30SK Subcompact, at the NRA Annual Meeting (Booth 2041) this coming weekend in Nashville, TN. The new P30SK is one of the smallest HK handguns made and is ideally … Continue reading
Posted in pistols
Tagged 9mm, Heckler & Koch GmbH, HK, P30SK
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LaserLyte Mighty Mouse™
The fine folks at LaserLyte have introduced the Mighty Mouse Laser for all North American Arms .22 Mag Pistols, including the Pug, Black Widow and Side Winder. The Mighty Mouse Laser sight is built from 55% glass filled nylon and … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged grip, laser, laserlyte, Mighty Mouse
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POF-USA Says Stop By Booth 1355 While at the 2015 NRA Annual Meeting and Win a Puritan Rifle
WIN THIS RIFLE Stop by booth #1355 at the 2015 NRA Convention to enter. The brand new 7.62×39 Puritan rifle from POF-USA is up for grabs to one lucky winner. As pictured, the lucky winner will take home this … Continue reading
Visit Maxpedition While at the 2015 NRA Annual Meeting
Posted in Alerts
Tagged Maxpedition, Nashville, NRA, NRA Annual Meeting, NRAAM
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Attending the 2015 NRA Annual Meeting? Be Sure to Visit…
ADAPTIVE TACTICAL Booth: #1311 (Lyman Products) http://www.adaptivetactical.com Visit Adaptive Tactical at the Lyman Products booth to see a host of new product lines for 2015. The entire line of Adaptive Tactical branded RM-4 replacement stocks for the Ruger 10/22 … Continue reading
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Tagged Nashville, NRA Annual Meeting, NRAAM
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Steiner eOptics® Appoints BG US Army (Retired) Howard W. Yellen to its Board of Directors
MONTEREY, CA (April 7, 2015) – Steiner eOptics (formerly Laser Devices Inc.) has appointed BG US Army (Retired) Howard W. Yellen to its Board of Directors. With expertise in strategic planning, business management, marketing and communications, General Yellen will assist … Continue reading
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Tagged Laser Devices, Steiner eOptics
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Surefire Increases Output Of Its M300 Mini Scout Light
Surefire has introduced the new M300 Mini Scout Light®. The ultra-compact light is powered by a single 123A lithium and delivers 300 lumens. Surefire’s patented TIR lens produces a well collimated tightly focused beam of light that’s ideal close to … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged M300, Mini Scout, Surefire, TIR
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Crimson Trace Opens Product Center at NRA’s Annual Meeting
Crimson Trace customers are invited to visit the company’s product center booth to meet Lewis Danielson, the company’s Founder and Chairman of the Board. Danielson will be receiving recognition—the NRA’s Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award—for his significant contribution to the laser … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, NRA Annual Meeting
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MSG Frank McRae (USA, Ret) of Raidon Tactics Reviews the Specter Light
Frank McRae is a former SF instructor and NCOIC of SFARTAETC, the Us Army Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance Target Analysis and Exploitation Techniques Course at Ft. Bragg. During the course of a long and distinguished career he served with the … Continue reading
Posted in Training, Weapon systems
Tagged carbine, Grey Ghost Gear, McRae, Raidon Tactics, Specter Light
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TACTICAL CUTLERY ENTERS YOUR KITCHEN
THE PSYCHO SERIES Your Prosciutto Doesn’t Stand A Chance! The master bladesmiths at Extrema Ratio decided to bring tactical to the kitchen with a professional grade chef’s knife designated the Psycho Series. The Blades are made from tried-and-tested Böhler N690 … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Extrema Ratio, kitchen, Psycho
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