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MEET THE STEINER INTEGRATED COMBAT SIGHT (ICS)
Developed by Steiner as part of the NATO “Soldier of the Future” program, the ICS uses an integrated laser rangefinder and automatic ballistic calculator to quickly provide the correct aim point, regardless of distance. The ICS is a medium to … Continue reading
SILNCERCO INTRODUCED A NEW HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPPRESSOR COVER
Shooters have a variety of reasons for using suppressor covers, mine is mirage mitigation; especially with higher magnification optics. Having a hot suppressor radiating heat in front of your glass is undesirable. SilencerCo’s high temperature covers are designed to hold … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged heat covers, Silencerco, suppressor
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BREXIT ( Sorry We Are Late But Last Week We Were Swamped)
There’s been an amazing amount of noise over the United Kingdom’s referendum to leave the EU. We saw a huge drop in the global markets most of which were overvalued to begin with. The source of all that noise was … Continue reading
Posted in Shoot-the-shit
Tagged BREXIT, EU, UK
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Adaptive Tactical Releases Receiver Mounted Shell Carrier for Remington and Mossberg Pump Action Shotguns.
Nampa, Idaho (June 2016) –Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks and accessories, has released its new Receiver Mounted Shell Carrier, available for both Remington and Mossberg pump action shotguns. The first product in a series of upcoming product … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories
Tagged Adaptive Tactical, Mossberg, Remington, shotgun
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STREAMLIGHT PROTAC RAIL MOUNT EnGarde ! Surefire …
The ProTac Rail Mount lights are Streamlight’s answer to Surefire’s M300B and M600U Scout lights, and what a Perry and Riposte they are. Streamlight began shipping the ProTac Rail Mount 1 and 2, the company’s newest addition to their family … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Tactical Lighting
Tagged lithium, Protac, Rail Mount, Streamlight, ten tap
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Gander Mountain Now Stocking Grand Power Pistols
Manufactured in Slovakia and distributed exclusively by Eagle Imports Inc., Grand Power pistols offer top notch quality in a low-recoil pistol at an affordable price Wanamassa, N.J. (June 2016) – Gander Mountain, one of the nation’s largest retail outdoor … Continue reading
Posted in pistols
Tagged Gander Mtn, Grand Power, pistol, Slovakia
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Interview with Marty Daniel on Severing Ties With Academy Sports
Courtesy OutdoorHub
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Academy Sports, Daniel Defense, DD, interview, OutdoorHub
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McMillan Group Launches Grayboe Stocks
Phoenix, AZ– June 22, 2016 – Ryan McMillan and the McMillan Group, worldwide leader in firearms industry innovation, announces the launch of Grayboe Stocks in association with the McMillan Group of companies. Utilizing new materials and processes, Grayboe continues the … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems
Tagged Grayboe, McMillan, rifle, stocks
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MIL SISTEMIKA AT EUROSATORY 2016
This young Slovenian company has some of the best situational awareness and COP software on the market, and they continue to make enhancements to include support for the Kestrel meters, a variety of laser rangefinders, tagging and tracking, remote sensors … Continue reading
Brownells New Product Review With Paul Levy
Products featured in this week’s video include: 1. Magpul Tejas “El Burro” Belt. Tough polymer belt has features similar to Magpul leather Tejas belt, including the ability to swap buckles without using any tools. Stiff construction makes it ideal … Continue reading
Posted in Promotions
Tagged Brownell's, Falcon 37, Haely Strategic, MAGPUL, Paul Levy
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Morphix Technologies Becomes Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified
Morphix has joined an elite group of employers who have made public commitments to recruit, hire and retain qualified Veterans. Virginia Beach, Va. (June 2016) – Morphix Technologies, an innovator in the science of detection devices for dangerous chemicals, has … Continue reading
Posted in CBRN
Tagged Morphix, V3, Virginia Values Veterans
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WHAT BACKGROUND CHECK?
A while back, I had the opportunity to read the FBI’s 2011-national-gang-threat-assessment-emerging-trends report and summarized some of its findings in the following post; “Law enforcement officials in 34 jurisdictions report that the majority of gang-related crime is committed with firearms.” … Continue reading
THE GUNNY AND GLOCK AT THEIR FINEST
Lee Ermey a.k.a. The Gunny has been featured on a variety of advertisements but this has to be one of the best I’ve seen for its theatrical merits but more importantly its message.
Posted in Promotions
Tagged Glock, Lee Ermey, The Gunny
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THE GREAT AR-15 GUN VIOLENCE MYTH
The table below is the FBI’s Expanded Homicide Data Table 8. It details the number of homicides year over year by weapon type and covers a period from 2009 to 2013 inclusive. You’ll notice that homicides have been on the … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution
Tagged AR-15, Second Amendment
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LARRY VICKERS ON THE RUSSIAN SV-98
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
Posted in Training
Tagged Russian, SV-98, Vicker's Tactical, Vickers
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Walther Announces New Marketing Manager
Fort Smith, AR – Walther Arms, Inc. is happy to announce the addition of Kevin Wilkerson the to the position of Marketing Manager. Originally from Memphis, Kevin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing with a Minor in Graphic Design from … Continue reading
DEMONSTRATION DAY EUROSATORY 2016
Posted in Eurosatory
Tagged Demonstration Day, Eurosatory
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SNEAK PREVIEW: SPYDERCO STREET BEAT IN BLACK
Coming up this July, we’ll introduce readers to Spyderco’s Street Beat compact fixed blade knife. This edged weapon is possibly the best implementation of a compact fixed blade knife that we’ve ever had the pleasure to review. Everything from blade … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools, Sneak Previews
Tagged fixed blade, knife, Spyderco, Street Beat
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YOU COULDN’T MAKE THIS STUFF UP IF YOU TRIED…
This week’s shoot-the-shit topic comes from one of our readers. We encourage reader suggestions because it means we don’t have to burn up a massive amount of brain cells to come up with a our own topic. We’re also traveling … Continue reading
Posted in Shoot-the-shit
Tagged beastiality, Canada
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UNMANNED SYSTEMS, LIGHT AIRCRAFTS, HELICOPTERS AT EUROSATORY
Posted in Eurosatory
Tagged rotary, UAV, unmaned
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CBRN A MAJOR FOCUS AT EUROSATORY 2016
Reflecting the challenges facing governments and institutions in the face of increasing threats from global jihadism they focus on the very real possibility of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear scenarios. That interest was reflected at Eurosatory 2016 in Paris. Technologies … Continue reading
Qui est Omar Mateen, l’auteur de l’attentat d’Orlando ?
This morning’s Le Monde asks who is Omar Mateen, I’d like to answer that question. Omar Mateen was a disenfranchised Muslim U.S. Citizen, who felt the way to self actualize was to live out the warrior fantasy through association with … Continue reading
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Tagged etc., Omar Mateen, Orlando
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IWI US New Galil ACE GAP39-II Pistol Now Shipping
The Galil ACE® pistol in 7.62x39mm now contains the proper receiver with the 2-pin (2-hole) fire control group and is shipping to recall participants. Harrisburg, Pa. (June 2016) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 7.62x39, ACE, GAP39-II, IWI
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OTIS TECHNOLOGY RIPCORD IN 12 AND 20 GAUGE
OTIS Technology introduced the Ripcord® one pass cleaning tool in August 2013, since then they’ve added support for several pistol and rifle calibers. Last January, at the 2016 SHOT SHOW, the company introduced a Ripcord® for your shotguns in 12 … Continue reading
Posted in Cleaning Systems
Tagged OTIS, OTIS Technology, Ripcord, shotgun
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Crimson Trace Offers New Kimber Options
(Wilsonville, OR)–Wilsonville, Oregon-based Crimson Trace is proud to announce that Kimber’s new Micro 9 semi-auto pistol will be equipped from the factory with Crimson Trace Lasergrips®—the new LG-409 P10 Rosewood—with a red laser sight. This new Kimber pistol is offered … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, Kimber, laser grips
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THE POLITICAL ARISTOCRACY
The 2016 election cycle has been an eye-opening experience for me and I’ve been participating in the political process since I could legally vote. In 2016 something has become very evident, the relentless and insidious defining of a Presidency by … Continue reading
Posted in Shoot-the-shit
Tagged aristocracy, Elections 2016, media, political
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OTIS TECHNOLOGY AR VENT HOLE SCRAPER
It’s hard to imagine a company with a more expansive portfolio of weapon cleaning solutions than OTIS Technology. The company is a global leader and its products permeate armed forces around the world. With this kind of resume, it’s easy … Continue reading
Posted in Cleaning Systems
Tagged AR, HOLE, OTIS, OTIS Technology, SCRAPER, Vent
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IWI WILL INTRODUCE THEIR MILITARY VERSION OF THE X95 IN .300 AAC BLACKOUT AT EUROSATORY 2016
EUROSATORY 2016 kicks off 13 June in Paris. At one of the world’s most prestigious defense sector exhibit and conference, IWI will present, for the first time, the military version of the X95 assault rifle in .300 AAC Blackout caliber. … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 300 AAC, Eurosatory, IWI, Paris, Tavor
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Liberty Ammunition Announces its New .308 Round is Shipping
The first hunting round in the new Animal Instinct line, the .308 (7.62x51mm) Win. offers hunters and LEO’s increased lethality at medium to longer ranges. Bradenton, Fla. (May 2016) – Liberty Ammunition’s first hunting round, the .308 Winchester, in their … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition
Tagged Ammunition, Animal, Instinct, liberty
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A BAD DAY AT THE OFFICE!
Russians Drop Incendiary Cluster Munitions On Syrian Rebels
PGM PRECISION RELEASED ITS 2016-2017 CATALOGUE
PGM Precision has been producing superb precision rifles for years. The French manufacturer enjoys a global reputation for impeccable quality, reliability and consistent precision; up to the most arduous task. The model I am most familiar with is the company’s … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Hecate, PGM, PGM 338
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Inland M1 Jungle Carbine
MKS Supply, LLC, Dayton OH June 2016- Inland Manufacturing’s new American made Jungle Carbine brings back the neat looks of the original 1944 and 1945 WWII combat carbine with the added appeal that the barrel thread is 1/2-half-inch x 28 … Continue reading
STREET LEGAL RONI CHASSIS FOR YOUR G17
Pompano Beach, Fla. (June 2016) – CAA, announced that the RONI® Civilian pistol carbine conversion for the GLOCK® 17* is now shipping to distributors and dealers across the country. The RONI® Civilian in not NFA regulated, which means, you can … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Advanced Chassis Systems
Tagged CAA, G17, Glock, RONI
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CRIMSON TRACE ANSWERS SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(Wilsonville, OR)— Crimson Trace, the world’s most recognized and purchased brand of laser sights, takes another step in its ongoing efforts to offer first-class customer service by providing answers to these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 1) Do you make a … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Promotions
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, laser
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SNEAK PREVIEW: STREAMLIGHT PROTAC RAIL MOUNT WEAPON LIGHTS
For June, we have a review of Streamlight’s ProTac® Rail Mount 1 and Rail Mount 2 weapon lights coming your way. These lights feature the same outstanding 10 Tap functionality in a fixed rail mount configuration to complement your modern … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged carbine, ProTac Rail Mount 1, ProTac Rail Mount 2, SBR, shotgun, Streamlight
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FNH SMALL ARMS OF SOFIC 2016
One of my favorite pistols is the FNX-45 Tactical, a tremendous improvement over the FNP Tactical. It’s low bore axis makes the pistol very easy to control. The grip is nicely textured which when combined with the interchangeable backstarp makes … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2016, Weapon systems
Tagged Ballista, FN, FNH, FNX-45, MK-20, SOFIC, SSR
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