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IWI US Expert’s Corner: Galil ACE Disassembly and Assembly
IWI US National Law Enforcement Sales Manager, Tom Alibrando, shows step-by-step instructions for how to disassemble and reassemble your Galil ACE rifle.
Posted in Training, Weapon systems
Tagged Galil Ace, IWI
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OTIS TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES SALES & MARKETING TEAM PROMOTIONS
Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology is pleased to announce three recent promotions within the sales and marketing teams. Francis Devlin has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development, Tom Knudtson to Director of Commercial Sales and Heather Pleskach to … Continue reading
Posted in Cleaning Systems
Tagged management, OTIS Technology
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Holosun Technologies Inc. Expands US Operations
Walnut, CA – Holosun Technologies Inc., a premium optics manufacturer based in southern California plans to expand its operations in Los Angeles County. This move will allow the company to build upon its growth in the optics industry as … Continue reading
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Tagged City of Industry, Holosun Technologies, Walnut
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Winchester Ammunition Awarded U.S. Army Order
EAST ALTON, Ill. (July 27, 2018) – The U.S. Army has recently awarded Winchester an $8.1 million order for 7.62mm ammunition under an existing “Second Source” contract. The ammunition will be manufactured in Winchester’s state-of-the-art facility in Oxford, MS with … Continue reading
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Tagged U.S. Army, Winchester
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EXTREMA RATIO’S SHRAPNEL ONE
Extrema Ratio, is located in Prato, Italy and has been designing, manufacturing and selling high performance combat ,military, kitchen, hunting and tactical knives since 1997. Their tactical / military knives enjoy a global reputation for excellence that is unsurpassed … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
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Marlin 1894C, A Classic Lever Action is Now Available at Retail
Huntsville, AL – The Marlin 1894C, a classic American favorite chambered in 357Mag/38SPL is now available at retail. Each 1894C is made from premium grade steel to create the strongest lever-gun receiver ever built. The Model 1894C has an ultra-smooth … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 1894C, Marlin
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Selects SIG SAUER P226 as Standard Issue Pistol
Newington, N.H. (July 26, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department has selected the P226 Pistol as their official duty sidearm, and the department will additionally acquire the M400 rifle as the agency’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Franklin County Sheriff, P226, SIG SAUER
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Apex Announces Trigger Kits for Ruger Mk IV Pistols
PEORIA, Ariz. – Apex Tactical Specialties, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket triggers and parts for brands such as CZ, Glock, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson and Walther, announces it is adding Ruger to that list with the upcoming release of … Continue reading
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Tagged Apex, Ruger, Trigger kits
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Magpul Industries Renews Platinum Sponsorship for 2018 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 2018 NSSF and F.A.I.R. Trade Import/Export Conference. … Continue reading
John Vlieger, Shell Shock Technologies Sponsored Shooter, Places 8th Overall at 2018 U.S. IPSC Nationals
Vlieger also placed 7th in the Open Division at the 2018 U.S. IPSC Nationals, held July 13 – 15, 2018. Westport, Conn. (July 2018) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative … Continue reading
Posted in competitions
Tagged IPSC, John Vlieger. Shell Shock
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NRA CARRY GUARD EXPO COMING TO RICHMOND, VA
SEPTEMBER 14 – 16, 2018 | GREATER RICHMOND CONVENTION CENTER TICKETS SEMINARS EXHIBIT HALL VOLUNTEER HOTEL SPONSORED BY: September 14-16, Richmond, VA, will be your ultimate personal protection destination. With 3 days of seminars, workshops, and hundreds of exhibitors, you’ll learn from the experts … Continue reading
I DON’T GET IT !
TGIF! We made it through another week, but the rain has been a real pain, I have a couple of reviews in progress that require some range time and getting outdoors has been a real challenge. I must tell you … Continue reading
Joe Mantegna’s Custom SIG SAUER 1911 Pistol from Criminal Minds Placed Into History at NRA Museum’s Hollywood Exhibit
Newington, N.H. (July 24, 2018) – Recently, at the grand re-opening of the National Firearms Museum’s Hollywood Gun Exhibit, Criminal Minds star Joe Mantegna officially placed a SIG SAUER 1911 pistol, identical to the pistol used by his character, David … Continue reading
Remington Awarded Army Carbine Contract
Huntsville, AL – Remington is pleased to announce the recent award of a contract to supply the US Army with Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) 5.56mm Carbines. This is the second significant award for 5.56mm carbines to Remington by the … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 5.56mm, Remington, U.S. Army
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Parabon® NanoLabs to Attend 25th Annual IHIA Training Symposium
The 25th Annual International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA) Training Symposium will be held July 29 – Aug. 3, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Reston, Va. (July 2018) – Parabon® NanoLabs, a vertically integrated DNA technology company that develops next-gen forensic … Continue reading
Posted in Biometrics, Training
Tagged IHIA, Parabon NanoLabs, symposium, training
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HOGUE INCORPORATED ANNOUNCES LASER ENHANCED G10 & WOOD COMPOSITE MATERIAL GRIPS
Henderson, NV – Hogue, Inc., America’s premier manufacturer of firearm grips is proud to announce their Composite Material Laser Enhanced (LE) Grips for 1911 model autoloaders. “Our popular Laser Enhanced 1911 grips are now available with precision cut piranha grip … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, pistols
Tagged composite materials, G10, Hogue, laser grips
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HENSOLDT to deliver Electro-Optical System, ARGOS–II HD, to ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH for the use in the German Federal Police helicopter fleet
HENSOLDT’s Optronics business line has been selected by ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH for a three-year supply contract to deliver EO/IR systems to a central European NATO MoI end-user. The EO/IR system of choice, the ARGOS-II HD, will form part of … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory, ISR
Tagged ARGOS-II HD, Hensoldt
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WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT "Optimizing Revenue in a Changing Market"
HOSTED BY: Hank Yacek, Point of Impact Group Doug VanderWoude, Point of Impact Group How do you optimize revenue and continue to be marketable in a changing market? In the one hour interactive webinar, firearms and shooting range industry … Continue reading
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Tagged point of impact, range management, webinar
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Remington Outdoor Company Renews as Presenting Sponsor of National Shooting Sports Month
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that Remington Outdoor Company has renewed its sponsorship of 2018’s National Shooting Sports Month as the Presenting Sponsor. Headquartered in … Continue reading
UNDER A CONTRACT with the European Space Agency (ESA), INDRA DEVELOPS TECHNOLOGY TO GIVE DIRECT EARTH OBSERVATION SATELLITE ACCESS TO ORGANIZATIONS
· They will gain intermediary-less and near real-time access to images of any point on the planet and glean essential information for the security or success of their business operations · Indra is reducing the infrastructure necessary to receive and … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory, ISR
Tagged ESA, INDRA, satellite
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CRKT’s Williams Tactical Pen
In 2018 Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT®) introduced a new version of its wildly successful John Williams tactical pen, but before presenting the salient points, let’s define what a tactical pen is. The tactical pen is a writing implement … Continue reading
Posted in Apparel, Knives and Tools
Tagged CRKT, Fisher, John Williams, pens, space pen, tactical
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Ballistic’s Best 1911: The Nighthawk Custom AGENT 2
Berryville, Arkansas Nighthawk Custom Firearms is proud to have produced the Ballistic’s Best 1911 of 2018. Edging out 11 competitors, among them Wilson Combat, Kimber, Springfield Armory, and Smith & Wesson, the AGENT 2 took the top slot. A … Continue reading
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Tagged Agent 2, ballistic, Nighthawk Custom
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Announcing South Florida Training Grounds!
Knoxville TN (July 12, 2018) – South Florida Training Grounds, LLC is proud to announce the launch of our new website which coincides with the opening of Training Grounds Gun Club. We are a premier center of excellence, training … Continue reading
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Tagged Gun Club, South Florida Training Grounds
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Steyr Arms Announces Summer Sales Event Cash-Rebate Program
BESSEMER, Ala. (July 16, 2018) — The Steyr Arms Summer Sale Event 2018 consumer cash rebate program has begun and will provide customers cash rebates of $125 for any Steyr Pro THB, Pro THB 6.5 Creedmoor or Scout Rifle purchased … Continue reading
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Tagged rebate, Steyr Arms
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Adaptive Tactical to Exhibit at 2018 Triggrcon
Adaptive Tactical to display its shotgun and rifle accessories at Booth #510, July 26- 29, 2018 in Bellevue, Washington. Nampa, Idaho (July 2018) – Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks and accessories, pleased to announce it will be … Continue reading
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DoubleStar Exhibits at 2018 Triggrcon
DoubleStar’s new ARP7 Pistol will be among the many firearms on display at the 2018 Triggrcon, July 26 – 29, 2018 in Bellevue, Washington. Winchester, Ky. (July 2018) – DoubleStar Corp, manufacturers of high-quality, US-made AR components, rifles and pistols, … Continue reading
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Alliant Powder Releases Improved Green Dot
RADFORD, Virginia – July 27, 2018 – Alliant Powder, a leading manufacturer of smokeless propellant, offers clay target shooters a consistent, clean-burning option with the release of improved Green Dot. Shooters can now get the tight, consistent, long-range patterns … Continue reading
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Tagged Alliant, Green Dot, Vista Outdoors
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Sustainable tactical data communication: HENSOLDT presents the first modified MIDS terminal to the The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw)
With this upgrade, the sensor solution house supports the Bundeswehr in continuing to comprehensively fulfill its military mission in the future as part of a data network. Taufkirchen, Germany, 20th July 2018 – Since the beginning of the millennium, the … Continue reading
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Tagged BAAINB, Hensoldt, MIDS
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THE NEW FN 509® TACTICAL
The FN 509® Tactical, an extension of the FN 509 family, is based on FN’s submission pistol that the U.S. Army tested for its Modular Handgun Trials, but includes the significant improvements to the design that were implemented in … Continue reading
SIG SAUER Manufacturers 5,000 M17-Commemorative Edition U.S. Army Service Pistols for Purchase
Newington, N.H. (July 19, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the limited release of the M17-Commemorative Edition of the U.S. Army’s M17 official service pistol, a variant of the SIG SAUER P320. The M17-Commemorative pistol shares the … Continue reading
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Tagged commemorative, M17, MHS, service pistol, U.S. Army
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Applied Ballistics Future of Radar
In this video Bryan Litz, a highly regarded ballistician for Barnes, resents his use of Doppler radar. Background: The application of Doppler radar systems to collect precise external ballistic data was pioneered by Infinition Inc of Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada. The … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Applied Ballistics, Bryan Litz, Doppler, radar
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US Optics Precision Rifle Training
Precision Rifle Training Classes Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to master the fundamentals of precision marksmanship from qualified professionals. Jake Vibbert and Nico Detour will be going over an array of topics including, but not limited to; equipment … Continue reading
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Tagged precision rifle, training, US Optics
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SAAMI Ballistic Instrumentation Group Workshop
A 2-Day Technical Seminar and Training Course Presented by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute. With special thanks to our corporate sponsors Nosler Inc., PCB Piezotronics / MTS Systems Corporation, Oehler Research, Inc, Kistler Instrument Corporation Location: Bend, … Continue reading
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UNDERSTANDING WHERE RUSSOPHOBIA COMES FROM
TGIF readers! We made it through another week and you are undoubtedly weary of the Russian hubbub as I am. It’s amazing! Russians are still interfering, they are hacking us, cyber attacking BLAH, BLAH! So, for this week’s shoot the … Continue reading
Posted in Shoot-the-shit
Tagged Medvedev, Putin, Russia, Russophobia
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UP IN AUGUST, I REVIEW HOWARD LEIGHT’S, by HONEYWELL, IMPACT SPORT BOLT HEARING PROTECTION
Howard Leight, now Honeywell, introduced, in June, the new Impact Sport BOLT digital electronic earmuff. The new Impact Sport Bolt is appropriately named due to its lightning-fast .5-millisecond attack time. The new earmuff delivers 5X sound amplification and 22dB noise … Continue reading
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Tagged Honeywell, Howard Leight, Impact Sport Bolt
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SENTRY® Launches New Hexmag® GLOCK® Compatible Magazine
SENTRY’s first pistol magazines starts with the GLOCK® Model 17 (17-round standard capacity). Virginia Beach, Va. (July 2018) – SENTRY Products Group, manufacturer of Hexmag magazines, the most advanced and versatile magazine on the market for the AR-15/AR-10 platform, proudly … Continue reading
SIG SAUER Brings the U.S. Army’s M17 to the Commercial Market
Newington, N.H. (July 18, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the commercial variant of the U.S. Army’s M17 official service pistol called the P320-M17. After one of the most rigorous and highly competitive review processes in the … Continue reading
Ammunition Depot Now Carries Complete AR Uppers
Finish your custom AR build with a complete AR upper in many of the most popular calibers. RF 22″ Complete Upper in .224 Valkyrie with 15″ MHR and Pepper Pot Brake. Boca Raton, Fla. (July 2018) – Ammunition Depot proudly … Continue reading
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Tagged 300 BLK, Ammunition Depot, AR, uppers
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