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IWI ACADEMY USING A Two-Point Sling With The Tavor X95
IWI US National Law Enforcement Sales Manager Tom Alibrando takes you through how to use a two-point sling with the TAVOR® X95™
GAO’s Decision In Contested U.S. Army MHS Decision
Readers following Glock Inc.’s protest of the U.S. Army’s MHS decision can read the formal GAO Decision below…
NDIA Vice Chair Ellen Lord nominated as Under Secretary of Defense for AT&L
ARLINGTON , VA – Ellen Lord, vice chair of the board for the National Defense Industrial Association and president and chief executive officer of Textron Systems, has been nominated to be the next Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, … Continue reading
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ShellTech, Announces Plant Opening in Kentucky
ShellTech, a new subsidiary of Shell Shock Technologies, will open high-volume ammunition casings plant, creating 50 new jobs, in Eubank, Kentucky, manufacturing Shell Shock’s NAS3 cases. Westport, Conn. (June 2017) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early stage technology and … Continue reading
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Tagged Shell Shock, ShellTac
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GLOCK Releases Images of Its MHS Submission
After loosing its protest, Glock Inc. has released photos of two pistols the company submitted for consideration in the U.S. Army’s XM17 Modular Handgun System Competition. The company submitted to models the Glock 19 MHS in 9mm & Glock … Continue reading
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Tagged Glock, Glock 19 MHS, Glock 23 MHS, MHS, XM17
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Team USA & Proof Research Win Gold at 2017 IPSC Rifle World Shoot
Kubinka, Russia – USPSA rifle shooters had a dominant performance at the 2017 IPSC Rifle World Shoot, and PROOF Research-the Montana- and science-based company world renowned for its lightweight, high-performance rifle barrels-played a large part in their success. Team USA … Continue reading
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Tagged IPSC, PROOF Research, Rifle World, shoot
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First-ever helicopter-based firing of High Energy Laser
MCKINNEY, Texas, June 26, 2017 — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and the U.S. Army Apache Program Management Office, in collaboration with U.S. Special Operations Command, recently completed a successful flight test of a high energy laser system onboard an Apache … Continue reading
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Tagged AH-64, High-Energy, laser, Raytheon, USSOCOM
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Canadian Sniper in Iraq Makes Longest Confirmed Kill Shot In Military History
It’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot the shit topic. This is a time when readers can make unsupported comments, use uncensored profanity, insult anyone you wish or change the subject altogether. All this you can do free of … Continue reading
ECA Group Tethered UAV
ECA Group was one of several exhibitors at the 2017 Paris Air Show. The company is aggressively developing UAV surveillance systems for a broad range of applications, including maritime operations. Important to note is the emphasis on tethered systems that … Continue reading
MAGPUL INDUSTRIES NOW SHIPPING UBR GEN2 STOCK
The UBR GEN2 is an adjustable stock for AR15/M4 and AR10/SR25 platforms, designed to offer similar strength and stability as a fixed stock with a consistent and comfortable cheek weld in any position. An update of the revolutionary Utility/Battle Rifle … Continue reading
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MAGPUL INDUSTRIES NOW SHIPPING PMAG 30 AK74 MOE
The PMAG 30 AK74 MOE is an inexpensive, lightweight, high reliability 30-round polymer magazine designed for Kalashnikov pattern rifles in 5.45x39mm (AK74, MPi-AK-74N, PA md. 86, and others.) It features a removable floorplate, constant curve geometry, and a high-reliability/low-friction follower … Continue reading
IWI US Galil ACE Rifle Named NRA "Gun of the Week"
American Rifleman’s Kelly Young found the Galil ACE Rifle to be accurate and reliable during testing. Harrisburg, Pa. (June 2017) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is proud to have the Galil ACE Rifle … Continue reading
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TACTICAL TAILOR SIDEWALK SALE
Tactical Tailor purveyor of some of the finest tactical nylon produced is having a sidewalk sale 4 Aug, 2017! “…Our Research and Design Department and our Custom Shop have some products that are too unique to go to waste! … Continue reading
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Tagged tactical, tailor
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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to Use Parabon® Snapshot to Aid Identification of Child Victims
DNA Phenotyping to Provide Valuable New Information for Nonprofit’s ‘Help ID Me’ Program Alexandria, Va. (June 27, 2017) – The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children®(NCMEC) announced today a partnership with Parabon® NanoLabs (Parabon) to employ the company’s Snapshot™ … Continue reading
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Tagged children, NCMEC, Parabon
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DoubleStar Debuts the MOTAC Blade
The MOTAC™ was designed by Tuhon Ray Dionaldo, Founder of Filipino Combat System, with speed and penetration in mind. Winchester, Ky. (June 2017) – DoubleStar Corp, manufacturers of high-quality, US-made AR components, rifles and pistols, is proud to announce the … Continue reading
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Sneak Preview: Streamlight Protac Rail Mount HL-X
The Streamlight Protac lights have enjoyed tremendous popularity since their introduction. Then Streamlight added a rail mount feature, and in so doing, the company succeeded in delivering all of the Protac features in a weapon mounted form factor; eliminating the … Continue reading
Posted in Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged HL-X, Protac, rail, Streamlight
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Blue August Teams Up with John "Tig" Tiegen
(Jackson, TN) – Blue August LLC, Marketing, Multimedia and PR Firm, has teamed up with John “Tig” Tiegen for promotional and marketing needs. Tiegen is best known for his heroic role in fighting terrorists during the September 11, 2012 attack … Continue reading
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BROWNELLS PAUL LEVY WITH SOME INTERESTING NEW OFFERINGS
Product manager Paul Levy goes over some of the new products for the week including: 6mm Creedmoor Barrel 26” Palma 1-8 Twist 100-024-334- http://bit.ly/2sV9i76 6.5×47 Lapua Barrel 26” Target 1-8 Twist 100-024-335- http://bit.ly/2sVulGH MP5 Bolt Carrier FA 9mm 100-500-347- http://bit.ly/2spEgTy … Continue reading
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A SAMPLING OF SOME GREAT PHOTOS FROM THE PARIS AIRSHOW
Lockheed Martin F35-A Airbus Drone Male Harfang MKL Airbus VSR700 Antonov AN132-D
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CAA Announces Part Two of 10-Part Facebook Live Series "Shooting the IDF Way!"
LTC (RET IDF) Mikey Hartman, founder and former 20 year commander of the IDF Sharpshooting and Marksmanship School, will host the second Facebook Live event June 26, 2017, at noon EST. Pompano Beach, Fla. (June 2017) – CAA, developers and … Continue reading
MasterPiece Arms Unveils its New Website
MPA’s new website features a modern, clean look and intuitive navigation. Comer, Ga. – (June 2017) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles, unveils its new website, … Continue reading
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Tagged chassis, Master Piece Arms, MPA, rifles
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Keep your aim rock-solid with Firefield Stronghold Bipods!
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Whether participating in precision shooting, big game hunting or a day at the range, Firefield Stronghold Bipods offer the stability shooters need to accurately hit the bullseye from any range. The Stronghold Bipod family consists of 3 … Continue reading
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Tagged bipod, Firefield
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Side Effects and Subliminal Conditioning
It’s Friday and time for our weekly (most of the time) shoot the shit. There is so much poop going around that it’s hard to pick just one thing. However, since this is a shoot the shit, there are no … Continue reading
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Tagged medication, side effect
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Comp-Tac Victory Gear Flatline Holster
Comp-Tac Victory Gear, LLC, Houston, TX, June 2017 – Comp-Tac’s most versatile holster comes in a new color – but more about that later. This unique, low-friction, pancake-style Kydex holster can be worn inside or outside the waist band. It … Continue reading
Morphix Technologies® Exhibiting at NCT Europe 2017
Morphix Technologies® will be displaying its TraceX® Explosives Detection Kit and Chameleon® Chemical Detection Armband at Booth #42 at the Haus Oberallgäu in Sonthofen, Germany, June 27 – 29, 2017. Virginia Beach, Va. (June 2017) – Morphix Technologies®, an innovator … Continue reading
MOLOT-ORUZHIE Added to OFAC’s SDN List
It appears that MOLOT factory has been added to the OFAC SDN list for the application of sanctions in connection with the Russian-Ukraine interaction. MOLOT as you all know manufactures the highly sought-after VEPR rifle. Unless things change, it looks … Continue reading
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Tagged MOLOT, sanctions, VEPR
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Crimson Trace Sponsors Women’s Education Event
(Wilsonville, OR)— Crimson Trace®, recognized as America’s Top Brand of laser sights by national research firm Southwick Associates, recently played a pivotal part of The Well Armed Woman’s (TWAW) annual state conference held in Brooklyn, Michigan. Crimson Trace conducted an … Continue reading
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DoubleStar Unveils Its New Drakon Blade
Designed by martial arts practitioner and weapon designer, Robert Cabrera, the Drakon™ Blade was created to wreak havoc. Winchester, Ky. (June 2017) – DoubleStar Corp, manufacturers of high-quality, US-made AR components, rifles and pistols, is proud to announce the release … Continue reading
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GPO, USA INTRODUCES PASSION ED BINOCULAR LINE
Midlothian, Va., June 19, 2017—GPO, USA, the industry’s newest premium optics company, introduces the PASSION™ ED binocular portfolio. This product is German designed and engineered, combining quality, features, price and value for the benefit of the American hunter, birder or … Continue reading
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HOGUE INC ANNOUNCES NEW FLAT DARK EARTH GEAR BAGS
Henderson, NV – Hogue Incorporated is proud to announce the expansion of their line of pistol and rifle bags with their new Flat Dark Earth models. Hogue products are built on the reputation of offering the finest quality in the … Continue reading
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Winchester’s New Expedition Big Game Long Range Ammunition
EAST ALTON, Ill., June 21, 2017 – Continuing with the goal of making ammunition selection easy for hunters, Winchester Ammunition introduces Expedition Big Game Long Range. The ammunition line includes an array of popular big game calibers built for the … Continue reading
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Swab-Its Star Chamber Cleaning Foam Swabs
Swab-Its manufactures a number of firearm cleaning products: Bore-tips, Gun-Tips, Bore-Whips, Bore-Sticks and now the Star Chamber Cleaning Foam Swab. The company differentiates itself in the marketplace by producing foam reusable cleaning accessories that are effective and easy to use. … Continue reading
Schmidt & Bender PMII Special Edition
As precision tactical and extended range shooters know, the list of high performance professional optics worthy of your sub minute of angle rifle numbers six and Schmidt & Bender holds the number one spot. The S&B PMII has enjoyed wide … Continue reading
Paris Air Show Demonstration Flights Rotary Airbus
Note: The Airbus’ NH90 Caiman multirole helicopter is reported to have the lowest radar signature of any comparable aircraft.
CERTIFICATION FLIGHTS PARIS AIRSHOW 2017
The Paris Air Show kicks off 23 June 2017 at the Paris Le Bourget Exhibition Centre, Le Bourget, France. Ask you can see from this video, commercial aircraft are getting longer with seating space getting smaller. Interestingly enough, flight performance … Continue reading
Brownells’ Paul Levy Goes Over Some New Products
G43 Magazine 9mm 12rd Polymer Translucent 100-024-456- http://bit.ly/2rk2Xy1 G43 Magazine 9mm 7rd Polymer Translucent 100-024-454- http://bit.ly/2sDrxxG G42 Magazine .380 12rd Polymer Translucent 100-024-464- http://bit.ly/2tqnzW2 G42 Magazine .380 9rd Polymer Translucent 100-024-463- http://bit.ly/2sslBH8 18” Pencil .308 Rifle Length 4150 QPQ 100-022-803- … Continue reading
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GEMTECH’s NEW 22LR SUBSONIC
Putting together a heavier bullet, a cleaner powder, a premium lube on the lead round nose projectile resulted in consistent velocities and harder hitting performance at subsonic, suppressor-friendly speed. The 42 grain lead round nose bullet is heavier than traditionally … Continue reading
Air Force Gen. Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle takes command at NDIA
Arlington, VA – Retired Air Force Gen. Herbert J. “Hawk” Carlisle has a new watch, starting his tenure Thursday, June 15, as the latest president and chief executive officer of the National Defense Industrial Association. Carlisle was appointed in March … Continue reading
Larry Vickers on His Vickers Guide: AR-15 – Volume 2
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 … Continue reading
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