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LEICA’S NEW RANGEMASTER 2000-B

Leica has a well established reputation for producing the finest optics in the world, a reputation established by a long history in the optics industry. The company’s first laser rangefinder entered the market in 1992 as the GEOVID 7×42 BDA … Continue reading

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WALTHER ARMS HAS A NEW ONLINE STORE

Walther Arms has opened its new online store and is featuring some very nice apparel and accessories for the company’s expanding firearm products. To do a little pre-Holiday Season shopping check their store out at shop.waltherarms.com.

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Bryan Litz On Muzzle Velocity

  Bryan Litz is a ballistician for Berger Bullets and Applied Ballistics. Bryan has authored a number of authoritative books on the subject of ballistics. His software, published by Applied Ballistics, can be found on a number of devices including … Continue reading

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ARE YOU A DEPLORABLE?

It’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot-the-shit topic. For readers wondering why we did not publish a shoot-the-shit topic last Friday, we paused to remember 9/11 and all the souls who lost their lives on that tragic day. As … Continue reading

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IWI US Jericho Pistol Named NRA "Gun of the Week"

Harrisburg, Pa. (September 2016)– IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is proud to have the Jericho 941 FS pistol named as the National Rifle Association (NRA) “Gun of the Week” on Sept. 10, 2016, on … Continue reading

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KALASHNIKOV UNVEILS THE VSV 338 SNIPER RIFLE at ARMY 2016

Kalashnikov Concern unveiled its VSV-338 bolt-action sniper rifle at Army 2016 in Moscow, Russia. The rifle is chambered in the .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6×70 mm) round. VSV-338 has a combat weight of 7.2 kg, a length of 1,100 mm, a … Continue reading

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SUMMIT SSVI + SILENCERCO VP9 PACKAGE

The HK® VP9® is an ergonomic, classically German pistol that combines comfort with utilitarianism.  When Damon Young from SSVi™ first got his hands on one, this death metal drummer turned artisan knew he had to make it his own.  The … Continue reading

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Norm Crawford Wins Wimbledon Cup with Composite-Technology Barrel

Camp Perry, Ohio (September 2016) – With a score of 200-16X, U.S. Palma Champion, Norman Crawford won the 2016 Wimbledon Cup during the National Long Range Rifle Championships using a 32″ PROOF Research carbon-fiber composite barrel chambered in .284 Shehane. … Continue reading

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MAGPUL NOW SHIPPING THE HUNTER 700 STOCK FOR REMINGTON 700 LONG ACTION

The Magpul Hunter 700L Stock offers users a cost effective replacement featuring fully adjustable length of pull, comb height, and enhanced ergonomics. Compatible with Remington 700 Long Actions, the stock requires no bedding and is a true “drop-in” solution for … Continue reading

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Crimson Trace Announces The LG492G Green Laser Guard For SIG’s P238 and P938 Compact Pistols

Crimson Trace’s LG-492G Green Laserguard® attaches to the trigger guard of the P238/P938 by two factory supplied screws. The LG-492G is fully adjustable for windage and elevation and comes sighted in at 50 feet from the factory. See Crimson Trace … Continue reading

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LARRY VICKERS ON THE CZ-75

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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WE PAUSE TO REMEMBER 9/11

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Kalashnikov Group First Prototype Of Its SVK Sniper Rifle

Kalashnikov Group will be announcing the company’s first prototype of its SVK rifle at the Army International Military and Technical Forum held at the Patriot Export Center, Moscow, Russia. The event opened its doors 6 Sept 2016 and will run … Continue reading

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New FAA Regulations for Drones

This post applies to individuals or companies who currently operate drones for commercial application. All drone operators need to examine what you’re are doing with your drones and if there is any gray area or overlap with commercial activity, error … Continue reading

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MAGPUL IS NOW SHIPPING THE PMAG 21 GL9

The PMAG 21 GL9 is a 21-round Glock 9mm handgun magazine featuring a new proprietary all-polymer construction for flawless reliability and durability over thousands of rounds. Meeting the overall length requirements for a 140MM competition magazine, the PMAG 21 GL9 … Continue reading

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What to Do with Ammunition Affected by Flood Waters

NSSF and SAAMI Recommend Not Attempting to Salvage or Use Submerged Ammunition NEWTOWN, Conn. – Firearms owners who have seen their stored ammunition submerged by flood waters in areas across the U.S. are probably wondering if that ammunition can be … Continue reading

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Liberty Ammunition Announces its New 30-06 Springfield

The newest hunting round in the Animal Instinct line, the 30-06 Springfield offers hunters blistering speed, accuracy and unmatched knockdown power Bradenton, Fla. (August 2016) –Liberty Ammunition announces that its newest hunting round from its Animal Instinct line, the 30-06 … Continue reading

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The SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle From Ritter & Stark Debuts At AUSA 2016

Ritter & Stark, a new Austrian firearm manufacturing company, launches an advanced weapon design capable of serving warfighters, Law Enforcement and professionals alike, at the AUSA Annual Meeting   Feistritz, Austria (September 8, 2016) – Ritter & Stark, an Austrian-based … Continue reading

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Bryan Litz On Wind

Bryan Litz is a ballistician for Berger Bullets and Applied Ballistics. Bryan has authored a number of authoritative books on the subject of ballistics. His software, published by Applied Ballistics, can be found on a number of devices including the … Continue reading

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SUREFIRE FIRE-PAK IS NOW AVAILABLE

This smart phone video illuminator + charger enables smart phone users to shoot vibrant high-quality video at night or in poorly lit spaces -something never before possible! It features two high-performance LEDs whose light output is shaped by two specially … Continue reading

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White River Knife & Tool Tactical Utility Knife

White River Knife & Tool reintroduces their GTI 4.5 tactical/utility knife designed for serious backcountry or combat use. Everyone has “the best” war fighting knife but check this out for some interesting features and functional design. This model was previously … Continue reading

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JOIN K-VAR FOR THE RED OKTOBER FEST

Win an SLR104 rifle and a spot on Team K-VAR at Red Oktober! Submit your video to enter! We’re looking for a safe, skilled shooter passionate about the AK to submit their videos. All you have to do is show … Continue reading

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TRAIL CAMERAS BEING USED AS IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES

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TAC SHIELD Universal Long Gun Cleaning Kits

Universal Rifle Cleaning Kit and a Universal Shotgun Cleaning Kit: Both feature the most commonly needed hardware components necessary to maintain these long guns, including premium brass cleaning rods and a pull-through cable. These components in particular help protect the … Continue reading

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DON’T FALL FOR A KNOCK-OFF TACO

  Companies only attempt to knock off the best products, brands and concepts. They see what works best, what is popular, and try to cash in on that recognition and known reliability. The TACO® line is no different, and is … Continue reading

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INTERESTING SUREFIRE VIDEO–FIREPAK

This video shows the capabilities of Surefire’s revolutionary FirePak smartphone video illuminator. This extremely versatile device enables all smartphone users to shoot vibrant high-quality video at night or in poorly lit spaces—something never before possible! Activation can be done via … Continue reading

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NEW Radius Prairie Dog Hunt Video

The SilencerCo Weapons Research Radius® is a rail mounted rangefinder capable of ranging out to a mile on a reflective target and attaching to a Picatinny rail in any orientation.  Additional features of the Radius include a user configurable display, … Continue reading

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EXTREMA RATIO NEW KARAMBITS NIGHTMARE

Extrema Ratio has just launched its latest development effort of karambit folding knife with many of the rescue features needed by first responders. The new knives, which the company named “NIGHTMARE” has been adopted by the special units of U.S.I.V.P. … Continue reading

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DESERT TECH’S TRASOL BALLISTIC APP

Readers unfamiliar with Desert Tech need to know that they manufacture some of the most accurate precision rifles made. From inception, the company has focused on a bullpup interchangeable caliber architecture. From there, they moved into suppressors, ammunition and optics … Continue reading

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LUCID Optics Sponsors NRA World Shooting Championship

LUCID Optics, manufacturer of the best value line of optics on the market, is honored to announce its support as a Match Alliance Sponsor of the NRA World Shooting Championship, to be held September 15-17 at the Peacemaker National Training … Continue reading

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LITHUANIAN FORCES WILL SEE HECKLER & KOCH G36 RIFLES IN 2017

  Under a contract worth €12.5 million, Heckler & Koch will deliver G36 automatic rifles and HK269 40mm grenade launchers to the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence. Delivery is expected to take place in 2017. The G36 rifles ordered will … Continue reading

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BRYAN LITZ ON MOA AND MIL

Bryan Litz is a ballistician for Berger Bullets and Applied Ballistics. Bryan has authored a number of authoritative books on the subject of ballistics. His software, published by Applied Ballistics, can be found on a number of devices including the … Continue reading

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Paris Drone Festival 4 Sep 2016

The Champs Elysees will be abuzz Sunday when the fast growing sport of FPV (first person view) drone racing descends on the most famous avenue in the world. And what better place to showcase the technology that’s transforming this from … Continue reading

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WHY WON’T TRUMP RELEASE HIS TAX RETURNS?

It’s Friday and 114 days until Christmas! It’s also time for our weekly shoot-the-shit topic and with national elections just around the corner we thought we would give our readers some perspective on the question of why Donald Trump won’t … Continue reading

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BLUE FORCE GEAR INTRODUCES NEW POUCHES

Medium Dump Pouch A dump pouch that is able to be stowed and was designed for extended overt use, this pouch includes a “fish trap” style flap at the top for immediate storage of magazines and other items. Additional security … Continue reading

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FOR ALL OF YOU FOLKS THAT THINK YOU’RE HOT DOG 5 STAND SHOOTERS…

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Slide Fire Partners with Colt Competition

Combine the CRZ-16 Marksman’s performance with Slide Fire’s SSAR-15 MOD stock and what you get is rapid-fire and outstanding accuracy Moran, Texas (August 2016) – Slide Fire Solutions, a veteran-owned, US designer and manufacturer of patented bump fire technology, is … Continue reading

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MAGPUL FIELD CASE FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY S7

The Magpul Field Case for the Samsung GALAXY S7 is a semi-rigid cover designed to provide basic protection in the field. Made from a flexible thermoplastic, the Field Case features PMAG®-style ribs for added grip, snap-on design for easy installation … Continue reading

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Bergara B14 Rifle Wins UK’s Shooting Industry Awards’ Best Rifle for 2016

The Bergara B14 bolt-action rifle, distributed exclusively in the UK by RUAG AMMOTECH UK, and introduced in 2015, has received rave reviews from writers, retailers and sportsmen Lawrenceville, Ga. (August 2016) – The Bergara B14 Hunter bolt-action rifle recently won … Continue reading

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MAXPEDITION ADDS NEW ACCESSORIES FOR FALL 2016 TO THEIR AGR LINE

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