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Do You Need A First Focal Plane (FFP) Scope?
Should I get a first focal plane optic? This is a question I get all of the time, and my answer is always the same, it depends on what your intended use is. So, this week’s shoot-the-shit topic explains my … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, Shoot-the-shit
Tagged FFP, first focal plane, optics, reticle, scopes
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SIG Arms Tests Prototype Machine Gun Suppressor
SIG Arms lites up their prototype machinegun suppressor with 600 rounds of continuous fire through a MK48; only slowing fire to reload. SIG’s suppressor hung in there for the duration of the torture test. The flame visible in the … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged MK48, SIG Arms, SIG SAUER, suppressor
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Crimson Trace Introduces New Laser Products For Bersa’s 380 and Glock 43
For Glock pistols, the new products include the recently released LG-443 with a red laser diode for the compact GLOCK 42 pistol. The Laserguard®–LG-443 (red) laser sight also fits on GLOCK’s newer Model 43 pistols. Even better news is … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Bersa, Crimson Trace, CTC, Glock 42, Glock 43
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SOFIC 2015 Persistent Systems LLC
If I had to identify generational gains in technologies exhibited at SOFIC 2015, in Tampa, it would be Persistent Systems’ Wave Relay. Undoubtedly, the term is new to readers so I’ll devote a bit of space to provide you with … Continue reading
Posted in Comms, SOFIC 2015
Tagged Persistent Systems, R.F., Wave Relay
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Sneak Preview: Streamlight TLR-2 HL G
Streamlight’s TLR-2 HL G is possibly one of the best values in a high performance, high output, weapon mounted light. Users will have 720 lumens of concentrated white light at their disposal and a laser aiming module that dispenses … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition, Knives and Tools, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
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SOFIC 2015 Core Survival
Core Survival had a unique beginning. The company emerged out of a conversation with the U.S. Air Force in 2002 where there was an expressed need for a more compact helmet marker for the USAF PJs. From that meeting, the … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2015, Tactical Lighting
Tagged CORE Survival, Hell-Star
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SOFIC 2015 Sikorsky S-97 Raider
It’s well known that United Technologies is looking to sell off its Sikorsky Aircraft. The company is a gem in need of just a little polishing but in order to make an outright purchase work, Sikorsky needs to garner $13B … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2015
Tagged rotary, S-97 Raider, Sikorsky, United Technologies
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HK Memorial Day Special
ONE DAY ONLY – MAY 25th Free magazine will be deducted at the time order is processed. http://www.HKWebshop.com
Jacob Sams Joins ASP as Director of Military & Federal Sales
Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP) has announced that Jacob Sams has been named Director of Military & Federal Sales. Jacob will work closely with ASP government and military Distributors, as well as federal end users. Jacob has an extensive background … Continue reading
SOFIC 2015 Black Dagger MHC, Inc.
As we enter Memorial Day, we pause to remember all of our veterans especially those who gave their lives for their comrades and their country. It’s also important to recognize those who serve our disabled veterans. We live in times … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2015
Tagged Black Dagger, disabled, Memorial Day, veterans
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SOFIC 2015 Component Commanders
One of the more informative sessions was with component commanders. These senior executives and their commands have a great deal on their plates with diminishing resources. At the top of their needs list is recruitment. On the technology side, SOF … Continue reading
SOFIC 2015 Petzl
I want to give Petzl a shout out for some great product. I’ve used 2 descender the Huit and Pirana; both excellent, but the Pirana is my favorite. If you’ve never used a Pirana descender give it a try. The … Continue reading
SOFIC 2015 Troy Industries, Inc.
Troy Industries was exhibiting at this year’s SOFIC Conference in Tampa, FL. They were on of several accessories exhibitors attracting a lot of attention. Their booth was continuously busy with visitors. I was particularly interested in the company’s offset sights. … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, sights, SOFIC 2015
Tagged MBUIS, sights, SOFIC, Troy
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BLADETECH’s MEMORIAL DAY SALE
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Posted in Holsters
Tagged BLADETECH, Memorial Day, Sale
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Liberty Ammunition Announces Memorial Day Sale
The sale runs from May 22 – 25, 2015 offering 10 percent off all ammunition purchases using code MEMORIAL at checkout at http://www.libertyammunition.com. In addition, customers will receive a free t-shirt with purchases over $100. Liberty Ammunition provides state-of-the-art tactical … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition
Tagged Memorial Day, Sale
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Tip For A Good Home Theater System
It’s Friday and time for our once per week shoot-the-shit. Regular readers know that shoot-the-shits have no rules – you can use profanity, put forth unsupported ideas, falsehoods, change the subject or disparage someone you dislike, it’s truly limitless. With … Continue reading
Posted in Shoot-the-shit
Tagged accoustics, bass, high frequencies, home theater
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SOFIC 2015 Comes To A Close
The overwhelming theme at SOFIC 2015 was leveraging the SOF/ Industry partnership to enable SOF and its Blue Force partners to operate and win in a complex world. The world as it exists today is certainly complex and USSOCOM is … Continue reading
SOFIC 2015: FLIR Tricks Out Polaris ATV
FLIR showed us their tricked out Polaris ATV designated the FLIR Light Tactical Vehicle or LTV – Ka band radar, mast mounted and gimbaled thermal sensors, laser designators, GPS.
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SOFIC 2015: FN Ballista Going Commercial Q3 2015
FN’s highly regarded Ballista is looking on track for Q3 2015 availability. Ballista is a highly configurable multi-caliber precision rifle that in my view sets standards.
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SOFIC 2015 Kicks Off
We’re in Tampa all this week for the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference SOFIC 2015 event. We’ll be bringing you the latest throughout the week.
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Larry Vickers With An Inside Look At The AK74
In this video Larry Vickers gives you an inside (literally) look at the AK74. The AK47s, AKMs and AK74 are amazing weapons. The modern interpretations of these weapons are mitigating many of the original shortcomings like its short sight … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged AK74, Larry Vickers, Vicker's Tactical
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Knowing What We Know Now Would You Have…
It’s Friday morning and time for our weekly shoot-the-shit topic. It’s that one moment in time when you can say anything, supported by facts or not, change the subject, insult someone or change subjects and not be billed by a … Continue reading
Gear Review: Magpul’s Illusive MOE SL Buttstock Commercial Spec.
Magpul Industries launched the MOE SL buttstock for the AR patterned rifles back in August of 2014. It rounds out the MOE SL carbine furniture offering. MOE (Magpul Original Equipment) SL (Slime Line) departs from the original MOE buttstock in … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories
Tagged buttstock, MAGPUL, MOE, MOE SL
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Fire-Proof Tracer Ammunition!
Winder, GA, May, 2015—G2 Research announces an absolutely revolutionary cold tracer round for handguns. Through chemical research and applied ignition, G2 Research, the makers of the new R.I.P self-defense round and .300 Ripout Round, have invented a NO HEAT NO … Continue reading
LaserLyte® Adds Tri-Color Laser Housings for SCCY®
COTTONWOOD, AZ–LaserLyte®, is adding a custom touch to SCCY® pistols with new UTA-FR 2.0 Tri-Color laser housings. The ergonomic Trigger Guard Laser (TGL) provides seamless fit and color matching with black, tan or pink-framed SCCY CPX-1 and CPX-2 pistols. Featuring … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged laserlyte, TGL, Trigger Guard Laser
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Adaptive Tactical’s EX Performance Adjustable Stock for AR15/M4’s is Now Shipping
Nampa, Idaho (May 2015) – Adaptive Tactical, LLC, announced that its EX Performance Adjustable M4-Style Stock for the AR15/M4 Carbine Platform is shipping . “When we designed the EX Performance Stock we wanted it to be strong yet light, easy … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories
Tagged Adaptive Tactical, AR15, carbine, EX Performance, M4
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Sneak Preview: The Illusive MOE SL Buttstock Commercial Spec
Coming later in the month is our review of Magpul’s MOE SL buttstock along with our matrix to successfully interpret Magpul’s product availability information. There’s been a number of reviews on its Mil-Spec counterpart, so we want to take a … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Sneak Previews
Tagged buttstock, MAGPUL, MOE SL
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CRKT Yukanto A James Williams Design With A Point
If you favor knife designs heavily influenced by Samurai feudal art form, James Williams and Columbia River Knife and Tool are for you. James Williams’ collaborations with CRKT have resulted in some fabulously successful offerings that include the Sakimori, Hissatsu, … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged CRKT, Hissatsu, James Williams, Japanese, Samurai, Tanto, Yukanto
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SILENCERCO’s QUIET RIOT TOUR: COMING TO A TOWN NEAR YOU
SilencerCo has decided to take the show on the road! We’re touring the country and teaming up with local dealers to give all who attend the chance to shoot suppressed. And what’s even better? It’s completely free. Attendees will have … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged Silencerco, tour
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Aimpoint Announces Its New MICRO H-2 Hunting Sight
Chantilly, VA – May 11, 2015 – Aimpoint has announced the addition of the new Micro H-2 sight to the company’s commercial product line. The Micro H-2 will be available for shipment in August 2015, and will be offered alongside … Continue reading
OPTICS PLANET IS HELPING VETERANS
The folks at Optics Planet are working to help our veterans and their families, and they’d like your help by being part of their Gear Up for a Cause campaign. Gear Up for a Cause allows you to support … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts
Tagged Fisher House Foundation, Gear Up for a Cause
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Subsonic Ammunition
TGIF readers! It looks like we’ve made it through another week and look forward to a nice weekend. Weather here at the bat cave has been excellent and this weekend looks to be just dandy. BTW, Happy Mother’s Day to … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition, Shoot-the-shit
Tagged Ammunition, Andrea Tantaros, Kimberly Guilfoyle, subsonic
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Medal of Honor Warfighter – Weapon Balance
Larry Vickers crew shot a very cool video that reveals the development processes that go into game design. A huge amount of effort goes into establishing a balance between realism and gaming fun. Check it out…
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged gaming, Medal of Honor, Vicker's Tactical, weapon
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLONIAL SHOOTING ACADEMY
Readers in the VA Beach area will want to visit the Colonial Shooting Academy on 16 May and 17 May for a chance to win a Glock 19. CSA is celebrating their one year anniversary so join in on … Continue reading
Posted in Training
Tagged Colonial Shooting Academy, VA Beach
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Adams Arms Introduces The Patrol Battle Rifle Small Frame .308
The Patrol Battle Rifle (PBR) is the latest addition to the Adams Arms small frame .308 rifles. This is an upgraded version of the small frame short-stroke piston AR-style rifle, this model includes the Samson Extended Evolution Rail, Magpul K2 … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged .308, Adams Arms, Patrol Battle Rifle, PBR, small frame
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Arsenal Inc. Is Releasing A Very Limited Quantity Of The SA RPK 5S
Arsenal Inc. is releasing an extremely limited quantity of the SARPK 5S. The collectors’ rifle has not been available for several years. SA RPK-5 S (Ban Style) is US made, 5.56, milled receiver, RPK heavy barrel, 14mm muzzle threads, pinned … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 5.56x45, Arsenal, RPK, SA RPK 5S
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Generals Dunford and Selva To Lead The Joint’s Chiefs
President Obama tapped Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Joseph Dunford to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The President also named Air Force Gen. Paul Selva, the chief of U.S. Transportation Command, to serve as the next … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, In the News, MARSOC
Tagged Air Force, Joint Chiefs, Obama, Pentagon, U.S.M.C
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Cobb County GA Selects Bergara Rifles For Their S.W.A.T.
Bergara USA, a division of BPI Outdoors, announced today that it has obtained a contract to supply tactical rifles to the Cobb County Police Department S.W.A.T. unit. Cobb is an Atlanta metro county that includes a large percentage of the … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Bergara, BPI Outdoors, Cobb County, Dead Air Keymount, Dead Air Sandman
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