Monthly Archives: June 2017

Copper Basin™ Announces Next Generation of its Takedown Firearm Backpack

  This low-profile backpack now fits a wider array of firearms. Nampa, Idaho (June 2017) – Copper Basin, LLC, manufacturers of innovative, lightweight bags and packs for hunting, hiking and low-profile firearm storage, proudly announces the next generation of its … Continue reading

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Genetic Defect or Environmental By-Product

It’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot-the-shit. This is a time when we welcome unrestricted reader participation. We invite you to comment even if you know nothing about the topic being discussed, you may use uncensored profanity, insult anyone … Continue reading

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OTIS TECHNOLOGY PATRIOT CALIBER SPECIFIC CLEANING KITS

The Patriot series of caliber specific gun cleaning kits from OTIS Technology are the best general purpose gun cleaning kits on the market. In this review, I’ll give you some of the reasons why…

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Go Dark with Professional-Grade Clip-On Thermal-Imaging Capability

When an entire operation could depend on a single trigger pull, professionals choose Armasight by FLIR Apollo Pro thermal clip-on weapon sights WILSONVILLE, OR (June 13, 2017) – The stakes can be life or death whenever a soldier, law enforcement … Continue reading

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The V6 Muzzle Brake Reduces Muzzle Rise to Virtually ZERO and Felt Recoil by 70 to 80 Percent

American ingenuity, American steel and American built combine to change your shooting game! May 2017 – V6 Industries, manufacturers of the V6 Muzzle Brake, is proud to introduce its revolutionary muzzle brake concept to the shooting market. The V6 design … Continue reading

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LARRY VICKERS ON THE FNX SERIES

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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Dark Storm Industries, LLC (DSI) Signs Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM)

LBM to expand DSI’s brand recognition among key markets, as well as develop and expand its writer relation’s program. Oakdale, N.Y. (June 2017) – Dark Storm Industries, LLC (DSI), a New York based firearms manufacturer, has signed Laura Burgess Marketing … Continue reading

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RUGER MK IV RECALL

Ruger recently discovered that all Mark IV™ pistols (including 22/45™ models) manufactured prior to June 1, 2017 have the potential to discharge unintentionally if the safety is not utilized correctly. In particular, if the trigger is pulled while the safety … Continue reading

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MOHOC’s NEW HARDWIRE KIT

When your mission requires constant power supply and/or continuous video stream, the Hardwire Door allows access to the micro USB and micro HDMI ports without exposing the battery and internal components. Tactically configured 90º cables ensure MOHOC remains low profile, … Continue reading

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Morphix Technologies® Exhibiting at International Hazmat Response Teams Conference

  See the TraceX® Explosives Detection Kit and Chameleon® Chemical Detection Armband at Booth #521, June 15-18, 2017, in Baltimore, Maryland, at the Hilton Baltimore. Virginia Beach, Va. (June 2017) – Morphix Technologies®, an innovator in the science of detection … Continue reading

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Crimson Trace Suggests: This Father’s Day, Take Dad Shooting

(Wilsonville, OR)—Looking for a great way to spend time with dad on Father’s Day? Crimson Trace suggests skipping the necktie gift this June 18th and making dad very happy by taking him shooting. Whether safely plinking in a farm field … Continue reading

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LARRY VICKERS ON THE FN509

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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Sightmark’s Ultra Shot M-Spec, Now With Real Carbon Fiber!

  (MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Hunters, competition shooters and law enforcement have come to trust Sightmark’s Ultra Shot M-Spec series to help them make their mark. Now, this dependable line of reflex sights is adding a new variant to the mix: … Continue reading

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Lyman® Products Announces Summer Mail-In Rebate

Purchase select products between June 9 through August 31, 2017 to receive a $25 rebate per item. Middletown, Conn. (June 2017) – Lyman® Products is pleased to announce its special Summer Mail-In Rebate. Kicking off on June 9, 2017, Lyman … Continue reading

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Firefield Impact Reflex Sights

  (MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Aside from the space between your ears and a good rifle, a reliable weapon sight is one of the most critical elements of mission equipment you can carry. Firefield understands how much you depend on a … Continue reading

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Magpul Industries Corp. Named Platinum Sponsor of 2017 Import/Export Conference

NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that Magpul Industries Corp has signed as the Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming 2017 Import/Export Conference. Magpul is an American … Continue reading

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The National Association of Police Equipment Distributors Welcomes INVISIO Communications Inc. to their Associate Membership

NAPED announced today that INVISIO Communications Inc. has joined their growing ranks of vendors. INVISIO offers cutting-edge personal communication and hearing protection systems. The systems enable users to operate and communicate safely and clearly in all environments, even under extreme … Continue reading

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Fobus Holster Unveils New Fits for Kimber Micro, Micro 9, SIG P938 and SIG P238

  BENSALEM, PA. (June 2017) – Fobus Holsters and Mag Pouches expands its extensive holster and mag pouch line to include the new KMSG for the Kimber Micro, Kimber Micro 9, Sig P938 and Sig P238. It is available in … Continue reading

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Cleanliness is Next To Godliness

Your weapon’s performance is directly correlated to proper lubrication and cleaning; however, unless you are borne again hard, it often gets overlooked leading to accelerated wear and untimely malfunctions. There are a number of products on the market to make … Continue reading

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Democrats, Republicans & Congress 0 GRU 1

It’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot the shit. This week we had planned on writing a movie review of Alien: Covenant how we think Columbia University would have written it. For example when David the synthetic tries to … Continue reading

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Ashbury Precision Ordnance ASW 300WM

Ashbury Precision has been in the precision rifle business for a long time. Morris and his guys have built some of the finest precision rifles on the market. His Charlottesville,VA company is on the very short list of domestic GO … Continue reading

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ROSOBORONEXPORT IS TO OFFER FOREIGN CUSTOMERS NEW WEAPONS AND SOLDIER-OF-THE-FUTURE SYSTEMS

“Rosoboronexport, a member of Rostec, is gearing up to push to the world arms market advanced individual combat systems and future small arms,” Director General Alexander Mikheev of Rosoboronexport commented on the decision reached by the Army Equipment section of … Continue reading

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Morphix Technologies® Exhibiting at International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI) International In-Service Training and Expo

See the TraceX® Explosives Detection Kit and Chameleon® Chemical Detection Armband at Booth #93, June 12-16, 2017, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at the KI Convention Center. Virginia Beach, Va. (June 2017) – Morphix Technologies®, an innovator in the science of … Continue reading

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MODEL 700 MAGPUL 6.5 CREEDMORE NOW AVILABLE

Features: Carbon steel barreled action with tactical bolt handle Metal finished in black Cerakote 22″ Heavy Free-floated barrel with 5-R rifling Threaded muzzle with thread protector X-Mark Pro Externally Adjustable Trigger Breaks like glass, has virtually zero creep and offers … Continue reading

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Bollé Adds New Signature Series Camouflage Sunglass Models

  OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – June 2, 2017 – One year ago, Bollé brought its first-ever line of camouflage sunglasses to market. The result of a collaboration with Michael Waddell, host of the Outdoor Channel show Bone Collector, the initial … Continue reading

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MAGPUL GL ENHANCED MAGAZINE WELL FOR GEN3 FULL-SIZE GLOCK NOW SHIPPING

Magpul Industries is now shipping the MAG908 model of the GL enhanced magazine well. The MAG908 will only fit the G3 Glocks The Magpul GL Enhanced Magazine Well is a high performance purpose built Glock frame magazine well. Designed to … Continue reading

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The NTOA Announces Open Registration for its 2017 Tactical Operations and Crisis Negotiations Conferences and Trade Show

The two conferences will be held back-to-back at the Sheraton Grand in Phoenix, Arizona, Sept. 21-29, 2017. Doylestown, Pa. (June 2017) – The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) is proud to announce registration is open for its Crisis Negotiations Conference … Continue reading

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GAO Denies Glock Protest of Army’s New Sidearm Pick

STORY BY: MATTHEW COX JUNE 5, 2017 The Government Accountability Office today denied a protest filed by Glock, Inc., against the U.S. Army’s decision to select Sig Sauer, Inc., to make the service’s new Modular Handgun System. In early January, … Continue reading

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Streamlight ProTac–HL USB Headlamp

Streamlight delivers all of the ProTac HL features in a USB rechargeable headlamp that belongs in your kit. Read my review…

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Where To Begin?

It’s Friday and time for our shoot the shit. Readers if you are unfamiliar with a shoot the shit, think of it like this… a discussion on a topic or a variety of topics where you are free to make … Continue reading

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SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES INDUSTRY CONFERENCE (SOFIC) PART VII

The Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) remains the premier venue bringing U.S. and International Special Operations Forces (ISOF) together with an industrial consortium to communicate needs, explore new technologies and learn. It’s an event unlike any other in the … Continue reading

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Morphix Technologies® to Exhibit at American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition (AIHce)

Morphix Technologies® to exhibit at Booth #1115 in Washington State Convention Center, June 4-7, 2017. Virginia Beach, Va. (May 2017) – Morphix Technologies®, an innovator in the science of detection devices for dangerous chemicals, will be exhibiting at the 2017 … Continue reading

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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Selects SIG SAUER® P320

Newington, N.H. (May 27, 2017) – SIG SAUER, Inc., the industry’s Complete Systems Provider™, is proud to announce the selection of the striker-fired P320 pistol as the sidearm of choice for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. The agency, located … Continue reading

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