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USSOCOM SEEKING TO UPGRADE ITS SNIPER SYSTEMS
SOF Snipers are looking for a multi-caliber sniper system. To that end, USSOCOM released a solicitation request for an Advanced Sniper Rifle. The essence of the solicitation which was released on 6 April 2017 follows: complete system to include all … Continue reading
MasterPiece Arms Introduces the Multi-Barrel, Multi-Caliber Capable MPA 65BA-SL Bolt Action Rifle
The rifle incorporates the West Texas Ordnance Switch Lug System, which allows the shooter to change the barrel in five minutes, without affecting the accuracy. Comer, Ga.- (July 2017) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis … Continue reading
Shottist, A Custom Holster Business, Sold To Third-Generation Leather Worker
Andy Langlois, a purveyor of custom holsters for over 30 years, has sold his company Shottist to Merle Schlabach, a third-generation leather worker. Campbell Hill, Ill. (June 2017) – Shottist, a purveyor of custom holsters for over 30 years, proudly … Continue reading
NEW MAG RELEASE EXTENSION FOR RUGER PRECISION RIFLES
Beaverton, OR – Catalyst Arms, LLC, a firearms accessory company, has introduced an ambidextrous Magazine Release Extension for the Ruger Precision Rifle. Now RPR shooters can easily make rapid and efficient magazine changes without changing their grip. Machined from 6061-T6 … Continue reading
Steyr M9-A1 Pistol Now Available in OD Green
Steyr M9-A1 Pistol Now Available in OD Green BESSEMER, Ala. (July 5, 2017) — Steyr Arms announced the introduction of its M9-A1 pistol with an OD Green grip frame today. OD Green has been a staple color for Steyr’s polymer … Continue reading
KRISS USA SUMMER PROMOTION
Step 1: Purchase a qualifying KRISS Vector before 9/30/2017 Step 2: Register your purchase on the KRISS USA Website Step 3: Receive a FREE Vortex SPARC AR Red Dot Sight CLICK FOR MOREINFORMATION
The GRIM Future of Retail Firearm Sales in the U.S.A.
Jim Shults, President, Shults Media Relations, LLC published a thoughtful and largely accurate commentary on the future of retail firearm sales. The brick and mortar retailers are, in fact, under severe pressure from internet sellers but what concerns me even … Continue reading
SIG SAUER Introduces MCX VIRTUS
Newington, N.H. (July 3 2017) – SIG SAUER, Inc., The Complete Systems Provider™, unveils the MCX VIRTUS in 5.56 NATO and 300 BLK, a platform engineered and built to be the most adaptive, accurate and longest-lasting rifle available. The original … Continue reading
DANIEL DEFENSE DD WAVE SUPPRESSOR
The Daniel Defense folks have earned a global reputation for the AR platform designs. The company has now expanded its product line to included suppressors. It’s first can is the DD Wave scheduled to start shipping sometime in June. The … Continue reading
THE RUMOR MILL IS BUZZING WITH WORD OF SMITH & WESSON’S ACQUISITION OF GEMTECH
The event was first reported by RECOIL Magazine and confirmed by GEMTECH’s CEO Ron Martinez. We’re going to hold off on any formal announcement to extend Smith & Wesson the courtesy of publishing a press release. S&W is a public … Continue reading
Wishing You All A Happy 4th of July Celebration !
We’d like to take this opportunity to wish all of our readers and friends a Happy 4th of July. This is a particularly meaningful and important Independence Day. We are living in times where a marginal segment of society views … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A SAMPLING OF SOME GREAT PHOTOS FROM THE PARIS AIRSHOW
Lockheed Martin F35-A Airbus Drone Male Harfang MKL Airbus VSR700 Antonov AN132-D
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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