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U.S. AND POLISH TROOPS KILL HOUSE TRAINING EXCERCISE
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Tagged kill house, Poland, US
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Heizer Defense Introduces the PKO-45
(Pevely, MO ) – Heizer Defense, known for their innovative line of powerful pocket pistols, is announced their first semi-automatic pistol, the PKO-45.Heizer will introduce the PKO-45 to the public at the upcoming Concealed Carry Expo in Atlanta, GA … Continue reading
Posted in pistols
Tagged CCW, Heizer Defense, PKO-45
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HARRIS PUBLICATIONS IS DISCONTINUING OPERATIONS
We got word from our colleagues in New York that Harris Publications is discontinuing operations citing the deleterious effect digital media has had on the printed press. The 39 year old publication was clearly, in all of our minds, the … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts
Tagged combat, Harris Publications, magazines, tactical
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Remington Arms Company Announces Limited Lifetime Firearm Warranty
Madison, NC – Remington Arms Company, LLC, (“Remington”) is proud to announce today that it is offering a limited lifetime warranty on all Remington firearms purchased January 1, 2016 or after. This new limited lifetime warranty offer supports the celebration … Continue reading
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Tagged Remington, warranty
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BRYAN LITZ ON SETTING UP YOUR RIFLE
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged AB, Applied Ballistics, Bryan Litz, Kestrel
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THINGS IN GENERAL
It’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot-the-shit. This is the one time of the week when you the reader can make unsupported statements, use profanity, insult anyone you wish or change the subject altogether. Folks, a therapist, an individual … Continue reading
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Tagged Donald Trump, Indiana, Ted Cruz, West Virginia
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MASA ANNOUCES NEW CHAIRMAN and CHIEF EXECUTIVE
MASA, a French a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) software, announced the appointment of David Chouraqui, currently Vice-President of TALIS Group (a majority shareholder of MASA), as Juan-Pablo Torres-Padilla steps down from the position. M. Chouraqui was educated at … Continue reading
BURRIS XTR SIGNATURE RINGS
The famous Signature Rings go tactical Burris Signature Rings have been perennial best sellers for Burris, for very good reasons: the Pos-Align Inserts not only stop damage to the scope finish, they solve all sorts of alignment issues, and make … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Optics, Optics
Tagged Burris, scope rings, XTR Signature
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Morphix Technologies Releases New TraceX Explosives Detection Kit Commercial
Virginia Beach, Va. (April 2016) – Morphix Technologies, an innovator in the science of detection devices for dangerous chemicals, has released a new commercial, “Take Back the Homefront,” for its TraceX Explosives Detection Kit. The commercial highlights how Homemade Explosives … Continue reading
Posted in Biometrics
Tagged explosives, Morphix, TATP, testing, TraceX
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CAA AK Magazines Now Shipping
CAA’s new 30 round polymer AK magazines are lightweight and tough as nails. Pompano Beach, Fla. (April 2016) – CAA, developers and manufacturers of advanced battle-tested firearms accessories, announces its new AK Magazines are now shipping. “AK’s are famous for … Continue reading
Posted in magazines, Promotions
Tagged 7.62x39, AK, CAA, Kalashnikov, magazine
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Anatomy of a CCW Draw Free E-Book Download
The folks at Team Springfield invite you to download the free E-book Anatomy of a CCW Draw. Their e-book , “Anatomy of a Concealed Carry Draw,” covers: The two-handed draw and re-holster The one-handed draw and re-holster Safety guidelines … Continue reading
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Tagged CCW, Conceald Carry, e-book, Springfield
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TrackingPoint Introduces Mil-Spec Stealth Attachments for Precision-Guided Firearms
TrackingPoint announced three new products today for night-time missions. TorridTM Thermal Imaging, VividTM Gen-3 Night Vision, and HushTM Silencer attachments are now available for most TrackingPoint Precision-Guided Firearms. The defense-grade products are designed to support total-darkness missions for the military, … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Night Vision Technology, Suppressors
Tagged Hush, Torrid, Trackingpoint, Vivid
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GEMTECH DAGGER
The GEMTECH Dagger is a lightweight all Titanium direct thread silencer. Rated for 300 Win Mag and barrels as short as 18″ on 300WM and 12″ on 308. The Dagger’s a light and strong 30 caliber silencer designed for … Continue reading
BERETTA DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES VIDEO
On April 23rd and again on May 21st, the Sportsman Channel will broadcast a special program on Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT). It’s a behind-the-scenes peek at how the companies that make up BDT are working together to create a completely … Continue reading
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Tagged BDT, Beretta, Beretta Defense Technologies, Steiner
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MARTIAL ARTS AND SELF DEFENSE
We’ve been swamped with a variety of projects this week so we’re a little late getting this week’s shoot-the-shit topic done. For those just joining us, each Friday we come up with a topic that may or may not be … Continue reading
GLOCK 17 GEN 4
The internet has a tendency to amplify everything and what would normally be considered minor developmental challenges tends to become unfounded disasters. Glock Gen 4 pistols took some of those hits. So we decided to take a look at Gen … Continue reading
SNEAK PREVIEW: STREAMLIGHT SUPER SIEGE
This light has more tricks than Houdini and they are all good. Rechargeable 1,100 lumen scene lamp, storage compartments, 360 degree illumination, serves as a storage battery that you can use to charge your phone, etc. etc. With camping season … Continue reading
Posted in Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged campign, lighting, scene, Streamlight, SUPER SIEGE
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GunTV Expands Television Coverage, Exceeds 20 Million Cable Households Nationally
Hockessin, Del. (April 20, 2016) – Social Responsibility Network LLC and GTV Live Shopping LLC launched GunTV, a television shopping network for firearms, accessories and related consumer goods, just 20 days ago to a great deal of fanfare. The network … Continue reading
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Tagged GunTV
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TAVOR® X95™ NOW SHIPPING !
IWI announced that the TAVOR® X95™ began shipping late last month. IWI’s first black rifles with 16.5” barrels went to wholesale distributors, as well as 250 FDE models that shipped April 1, 2016. IWI wants you to know they should … Continue reading
Adaptive Graphx Announces Firearm Camo Processing Sale
In honor of the recent LBM $6,000 Gun and Gearaway contest winner’s custom dip, Adaptive Graphx is offering custom firearm camo processing for only $170 through June 30, 2016 Nampa, Idaho (April 2016) – Adaptive Graphx, industry experts in custom … Continue reading
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Tagged Adaptive Graphx, camo, Tavor, X95
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MAGPUL INDUSTRIES IS NOW SHIPPING THE DAKA POUCHES IN BLACK
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Tagged DAKA, MAGPUL
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EXTREMA RATIO CORVO
The CORVO is a traditional Chilean Army combat knife. Its origins are mysterious; it probably arrive in the New World with the Spanish Conquistadores, who developed an appreciation for the design during the Spanish war against the Moors. The CORVO … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Chilean, Corvo, Extrema Ratio, knife
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STREAMLIGHT® UPGRADES HIGH LUMEN PORTABLE SCENE LIGHT
EAGLEVILLE, PA, April 18, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, has increased the lumen output of its high lumen Portable Scene Light to 5,300 lumens. The updated light also now features a red low battery warning indicator. Featuring … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged light, portable scene light, Streamlight
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Aimpoint Relocates US Corporate Headquarters to Manassas, Virginia
Manassas, VA – April 18, 2016 – Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in reflex sighting technology, and manufacturer of electronic fire control systems, has announced the relocation of its US headquarters to Manassas, Virginia. Following more than ten … Continue reading
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Tagged Aimpoint, relocation, VA
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Gear Review: Kestrel Sportsman LiNK with Kestral LiNK Ballistics App
Kestrel has made a number of improvements in the 5700 series Sportsman and Sportsman ELITE. The LiNK function is by far the most significant and when paired with the Kestrel LiNK Ballistic App, the aggregate is truly the sum of … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Applied Ballistics, ballistics, Kestrel, LiNK, Sportsman
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HOWARD STERN SCHOOLS LIBERAL PRODUCER ON 2ND AMENDMENT
This is a great video! Classic Howard Stern at his best… ROFL!
Posted in Constitution
Tagged 2nd Amendment, Constitution, Howard Stern
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Larry Vickers With Some Carbine Training Tips
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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Tagged BCM, carbine, Larry Vickers, Vicker's Tactical
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NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT ?
It’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot-the-shit topic. As you know, the Clinton Campaign is actively encouraging civil suits against the ammunition and firearm industry for misuse or unauthorized use of their products. The poster child, and I use … Continue reading
Zapata Racing Flyboard Air
Zapata Racing started life competing in powered water craft events. The company’s founder Franky Zapata has been engaged in designing high performance hydro propelled devices. Zapata’s latest project, still in development, is the Flyboard® Air. Unlike the hydro-propelled devices, like … Continue reading
Posted in Mobility
Tagged Flyboard Air, France, Zapata Racing
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MasterPiece Arms Creates MPA BA Shooting Academy
Comer, Ga.- (April 2016) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles, announces the MPA BA Shooting Academy. The MPA BA Shooting Academy offers long range rifle training … Continue reading
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Tagged MasterPiece Arma, MPA
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Brownells Opens Retail Store in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, Iowa (April 12, 2016) – The 77-year-old, Iowa-based firearm industry giant Brownells, Inc. has opened its first ever retail store location in Grinnell, Iowa. Known worldwide for its all-things-firearms website – Brownells.com – and their enormous catalogs, the Grinnell … Continue reading
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Tagged Brownell's, retail, store
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Sneak Preview: GLOCK 17 GEN 4
When Gaston Glock developed the Glock 17 for the Austrian Army, he wasn’t just replacing the aging Walther P38, he created an industry. Fast forward 34 years and we see an industry centered around Glock pistols. I venture to say … Continue reading
Posted in pistols
Tagged Gaston Glock, Gen 4, Glock 17
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Firearms Industry Economic Impact
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $49.3 billion in 2015, a 158 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs … Continue reading
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Tagged firearms, Impact, industry, NSSF
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Charge Sheet In The Case of LCDR Edward Lin
Lieutenant Commander Edward Lin, was born in Taiwan and later became a naturalized U.S. citizen, according to a Navy article profiling him in 2008. Redacted Charge Sheet
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged charges, Edward Lin, espionage, Navy
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Sneak Preview: Kestrel Sportsman Weather Meter AND Kestrel Link Ballistic App
We’re putting the wraps on what I think you’ll find an interesting read, our upcoming review of Kestrel’s Sportsman weather meter with Applied Ballistics software and the Kestrel Link Ballistics App. The combined technology is setting new standards for developing … Continue reading
Posted in Sneak Previews, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Kestrel, Kestrel Link Ballistic, Sportsman
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BAD DAY FOR THIS TURKISH GENDARMERIE (GRAPHIC)
The following video appears to show a Browning M2 heavy machine gun blowing up as the result of some sort of malfunction. Turkish Gendarmerie can be seen here engaging YPS Kurds in Turkey. The Gendarmerie are a sort of military … Continue reading
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Tagged machine gun, malfunction, Me, Turkey
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Gear Review: CRKT CLEVER GIRL
We had the pleasure to review a new addition to CRKT’s Forged by War series marketed as Clever Girl. Its designer, Austin McGlaun, is a U.S. Army Iraq veteran with a flair for what I’ll call “intimidating” designs. Clever Girl … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Clever Girl, combat, CRKT, knife
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MAGPUL CORE GLOVES IN ALL COLORS NOW SHIPPING
The Magpul Core Breach Gloves are designed to preserve comfort and dexterity when manipulating weapons, tools and specialty equipment while providing a high level of protection to the user. Hard knuckle armor and digital pattern reinforced leather palms combine with … Continue reading
ARE BANANAS GOOD FOR YOU ?
It’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot-the-shit topic. This is the one time of the week when you the reader can make any unsupported comment, use uncensored profanity, insult anyone you wish or change the subject altogether; all at … Continue reading
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Tagged bananas, diet, food, health
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