Monthly Archives: March 2016

Social Responsibility Network’s GunTV to air across the USA on April 1, 2016

  Hockessin, Del. (March 31, 2016) – Social Responsibility Network LLC and GTV Live Shopping LLC, are launching GunTV, a television shopping network for firearms and related consumer goods, on April 1, 2016. The network will air across the country … Continue reading

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TECHNA CLIP FOR KAHR OWNERS IS NOW AVAILABLE

  We’ve had a number of inquiries on the availability of the Techna Clip for Kahr pistol CCW. The company announced yesterday that they are now available for purchase. The Clip is part of the Kahr Concealment System and will … Continue reading

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SNEAK PREVIEW CRKT’s CLEVER GIRL

We have another great review coming your way, which we’re shure will appeal to the edged weapon aficionado that is into ruthless efficiency. I won’t spoil the story for you but this is a design coming straight out of Fort … Continue reading

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GEAR REVIEW: STREAMLIGHT 800 LUMEN TLR-1 HL IN DARK EARTH

We had the opportunity to review Streamlight’s latest addition to their TLR line. I’m consistently amazed by how much value this Pennsylvania company engineers into its tactical product line. Here’s a light that packs a whopping 800 lumens, preserves the … Continue reading

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Federal American Eagle Introduces Varmint & Predator Ammunition Bulk Packs

  ANOKA, Minnesota – March 28, 2016 – Federal Ammunition is pleased to announce new American Eagle Varmint & Predator loads, offered in 40- or 50-count bulk packs perfect for high-volume shooting. Shipments of this new product are now being … Continue reading

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LIMITED EDITION BLUE FORCE GEAR ESEE IZULA KNIFE

Blue Force Gear commissioned this special knife because it’s perfect for everyday carry, keep it in the car, stored in a bug out bag, or worn on an plate carrier. The IZULA is extremely light at only two ounces, is … Continue reading

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Larry Vickers On The Full Auto CZ-75

Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related … Continue reading

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Wishing All Of Our Readers A Happy Easter

We wish you a Safe and  Happy Easter! May the spirit of this celebration permeate your lives. As you gather with friends and families please remember the friends and families of those souls lost in the Brussels bombings, their lives … Continue reading

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DANIEL DEFENSE NOW SHIPPING 300BLK SUBSONIC AMMO

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Applied Ballistics Seminar – 2016 Tour

  Registration is now open for 3 more dates in locations around the USA.  Spring 2016Addison/Dallas, TexasMay 23 – – 24 Sign up Summer 2016Tustin, MichiganJuly 18 – 19 Sign up Fall 2016Sophia, NCNov. 3 – 4 Sign up Who:  … Continue reading

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The APO Experience Rifle Sports Adventure Travel & Corporate Entertainment

Ashbury has created a unique series of adventure travel experiences wrapped around all inclusive, full spectrum rifle sports activities featuring APO’s line of premium rifles & custom pistols, optics, night vision, and thermal imagers. After each day on the range … Continue reading

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STREAMLIGHT DEBUTS 18650 LITHIUM ION BATTERY AND CHARGER

    EAGLEVILLE, PA, March 23, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, introduced the Streamlight® 18650 Lithium Ion Battery and Charger, designed to energize the growing line of Streamlight products that accept 18650 rechargeable batteries. The new, dual … Continue reading

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IWI UZI PRO SB

The UZI PRO SB features a side-folding Stabilizing Brace, produced for IWI US by SB Tactical LLC, designers and manufacturers of the original SB15 and SB47 Pistol Stabilizing Braces. Originally designed as a means for persons with limited mobility to … Continue reading

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SILENCERCO + MCGINNIS KNIVES

SilencerCo has paired up with knife maker Gerry McGinnis to produce a limited-edition run of Mini Exos. McGinnis is known within the knife world as one of the most renowned and respected makers of custom and mid-tech blades.  His creations … Continue reading

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TNVC NIGHTFIGHTER LEVEL 1 SAWNSEA, SC

Night Fighter Level 1 is designed to arm students with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of night vision operation and use. Beginning with gear choice and setup, the class provides students the tools for learning to safely / effectively … Continue reading

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Tracking Point Announces 5.56 Semi-Automatic Night Eagle – Day/Night Predator Eradication System

TrackingPoint announced today the first Precision-Guided Firearm designed specifically for predator control.  The NightEagleTM semi-automatic 5.56 NATO includes TrackingPoint’s recently introduced Night Vision Kit (NVK).  The NVK alone retails for $2495.  Offered at the exclusive price of $7995 for the … Continue reading

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Swab-its Brand Bore-tips Now DIVA WOW Approved

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Swab-its®, the makers of Bore-whips™, Bore-tips® and Gun-tips™, is pleased to announce that Bore-tips have been declared “DIVA Approved” by DIVA Women Outdoors Worldwide (DIVA WOW). “We’re thrilled that Bore-tips is recognized as an officially approved shooting … Continue reading

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SCENE FROM INSIDE BRUSSELS AIRPORT

 

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ROAD MAP TO FORMAL TABLE SETTINGS

It’s Saturday and we missed our Friday target date for our weekly shoot-the-shit. Explaining why we missed the Friday deadline would require me to relive the day and I beg to be spared. So, here we are a day late. … Continue reading

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STREAMLIGHT INTRODUCES THE STYLUS PRO 360

EAGLEVILLE, PA, March 18, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, introduced the alkaline battery-powered Stylus Pro® 360, a sleek, compact penlight that can also serve as a small lantern. The new light features a sliding bezel that reveals … Continue reading

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You Can See The Russian Influence In This Video

A Syrian military drone records a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) sending hundreds of deadly warheads on to a rebel position in Latakia. The impacts blanket an area hundreds of meters across.   The Russian approach to warfare has characteristically … Continue reading

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Australia’s DoD To Develop Aircraft Flotation System

The Australian Department of Defense has awarded Australian company One Atmosphere a $4 million contract to develop an aircraft buoyancy system. One Atmosphere will work in collaboration with Airbus Group Australia Pacific to deliver a flotation system designated Pegasus. Pegasus, … Continue reading

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SWR RADIUS – WHY IT’S BETTER THAN HUMAN

The Radius is a rail mounted rangefinder capable of ranging out to a mile on a reflective target and attaching to a Picatinny rail in any orientation.  Additional features of the Radius include a user configurable display, continuous ranging for … Continue reading

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Bergara USA Announces Move

Bergara USA to relocate facility to Lawrenceville, Georgia, effective March 14, 2016. Lawrenceville, Ga. (March 2016) – Bergara USA, a division of Blackpowder Products, Inc. (BPI Outdoors), announces it will be moving with its parent company BPI Outdoors to a … Continue reading

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NSWC Maryland Orders AN/PLT-5 Back-Packable Jammers

The Naval Surface Warfare Center at Indian Head, Md., announced a $29.5 million contract modification for back-packable anti-IED electronic jammers to help bomb disposal crews block signals that could be used to explode a bomb or other device. The contract … Continue reading

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DARPA’S IMPROV PROGRAM

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Improv program is soliciting innovative research proposals for prototype products and systems that have the potential to threaten current military operations, equipment, or personnel and are assembled primarily from commercially available technology. The … Continue reading

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TACTICAL TAILOR INTRODUCES THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST PACK SERIES

Available to order 3/20/16.

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Sneak Preview: Streamlight TLR-1 HL 800 Lumens

We’ve got another review coming your way where we present a product that has been universally accepted as a professional standard, Streamlight’s TLR-1. The new, 2016,  release of the venerable weapon mounted light is not just on steroids, at 800 … Continue reading

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THE SHORTY FROM GEARCRAFT HOLSTERS FOR YOUR GLOCK 43 W/ STREAMLIGHT TLR-6

Two challenges faced by compact pistol owners is the selection of light/laser accessory followed by the inevitable holster selection. This is a fact of life across all platforms and quite often holster selection drives accessory selection, which from a functional … Continue reading

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Crimson Trace Beginnings And Ongoing Support For Glock

  In the beginning, Crimson Trace began business by machining and installing a red laser sight—the GLS-630—into a Glock pistol. Customers had to send their pistol to Crimson Trace for the modifications and installation. The affixed laser sight protruded from … Continue reading

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Gear Review: Spyderco Para Military 2 Dark Blue

  Spyderco added a new interpretation to its highly successful Para Military 2. The new for 2016 Para Military 2 Dark Blue is the company’s latest addition to its Dark Blue line of CPM S110V knives. In this review, I … Continue reading

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STREAMLIGHT® INTRODUCES FLAT DARK EARTH COLORS FOR SELECT TLR® MODELS

Models Offered in Flat Dark Earth and Flat Dark Earth Brown EAGLEVILLE, PA, March 11, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has introduced Flat Dark Earth and Flat Dark Earth Brown colors for … Continue reading

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ATN Releases Firmware Upgrade for Day/Night BinoX-HD 4-16X Smart Binoculars

South San Francisco, Calif. (March 2016) –ATN, innovators of advanced night vision, thermal imaging and digital Smart HD optics for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, announces that the long awaited firmware upgrade V1.8.07.534 for the BinoX-HD 4-16X Smart … Continue reading

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R.I.P. Nancy Reagan

The most succinct way that I can describe Mrs. Reagan is to say she is an irreplaceable class act.  Her love affair with Ron now continues in perpetuity. What a gal!

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KMW OPENS NEW FACILITY IN BRAZIL

                               Leopard MBT Frank Haun, CEO of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, has announced the opening of a new complex at KMW do Brasil Sistemas de Defesa Ltda. in Santa Maria. The new facility will focus on servicing the Leopard MBT (main battle … Continue reading

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7th SFG HALO JUMP

If your feeling athletic this Thursday morning you’ll enjoy watching 7th Special Forces Group Green Berets conduct high-altitude military parachuting while exiting a C-130H3 during Exercise Emerald Warrior 2015. Video by Staff Sgt. Ashley Manz | 3rd Combat Camera Squadron … Continue reading

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Some Great Equipment Advice From Bryan Litz

Bryan Litz is a ballistician for Berger Bullets and Applied Ballistics. Bryan has authored a number of authoritative books on the subject of ballistics. His software, published by Applied Ballistics, can be found on a number of devices including the … Continue reading

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Chaos Inc. Unveils “Apollo Keymod Rail Line”

Evansville, IN (03/09/2016) Chaos Inc. unveils their newest product line Apollo Keymod Rails for various weapon platforms, including AK & Variants, Saiga 12, Saiga .308 and Vepr 12. The new Apollo Keymod Rails from Chaos Inc. are designed to improve … Continue reading

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CAA USA Hires General Manager to Spearhead USA Growth Initiative

Dan Gaddis brings executive management experience in the tactical and shooting sports markets to drive marketing, sales and operations of CAA USA product line in the US markets. Pompano Beach, Fla. (March 2016) – CAA USA, developers and manufacturers of … Continue reading

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CASIO ANDROID WSD-F10 SMART WATCH

Casio’s Android WSD-F10 is leading edge technology automating delivery of common parameters that outdoorsmen and military personnel will use. The watch is completely configurable through direct user interaction or through your smartphone. Pretty impressive technology, and when you consider that … Continue reading

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