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DANIEL DEFENSE NOW SHIPPING 300BLK SUBSONIC AMMO
Applied Ballistics Seminar – 2016 Tour
Registration is now open for 3 more dates in locations around the USA. Spring 2016Addison/Dallas, TexasMay 23 – – 24 Sign up Summer 2016Tustin, MichiganJuly 18 – 19 Sign up Fall 2016Sophia, NCNov. 3 – 4 Sign up Who: … Continue reading
The APO Experience Rifle Sports Adventure Travel & Corporate Entertainment
Ashbury has created a unique series of adventure travel experiences wrapped around all inclusive, full spectrum rifle sports activities featuring APO’s line of premium rifles & custom pistols, optics, night vision, and thermal imagers. After each day on the range … Continue reading
STREAMLIGHT DEBUTS 18650 LITHIUM ION BATTERY AND CHARGER
EAGLEVILLE, PA, March 23, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, introduced the Streamlight® 18650 Lithium Ion Battery and Charger, designed to energize the growing line of Streamlight products that accept 18650 rechargeable batteries. The new, dual … Continue reading
IWI UZI PRO SB
The UZI PRO SB features a side-folding Stabilizing Brace, produced for IWI US by SB Tactical LLC, designers and manufacturers of the original SB15 and SB47 Pistol Stabilizing Braces. Originally designed as a means for persons with limited mobility to … Continue reading
SILENCERCO + MCGINNIS KNIVES
SilencerCo has paired up with knife maker Gerry McGinnis to produce a limited-edition run of Mini Exos. McGinnis is known within the knife world as one of the most renowned and respected makers of custom and mid-tech blades. His creations … Continue reading
TNVC NIGHTFIGHTER LEVEL 1 SAWNSEA, SC
Night Fighter Level 1 is designed to arm students with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of night vision operation and use. Beginning with gear choice and setup, the class provides students the tools for learning to safely / effectively … Continue reading
Tracking Point Announces 5.56 Semi-Automatic Night Eagle – Day/Night Predator Eradication System
TrackingPoint announced today the first Precision-Guided Firearm designed specifically for predator control. The NightEagleTM semi-automatic 5.56 NATO includes TrackingPoint’s recently introduced Night Vision Kit (NVK). The NVK alone retails for $2495. Offered at the exclusive price of $7995 for the … Continue reading
Swab-its Brand Bore-tips Now DIVA WOW Approved
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Swab-its®, the makers of Bore-whips™, Bore-tips® and Gun-tips™, is pleased to announce that Bore-tips have been declared “DIVA Approved” by DIVA Women Outdoors Worldwide (DIVA WOW). “We’re thrilled that Bore-tips is recognized as an officially approved shooting … Continue reading
SCENE FROM INSIDE BRUSSELS AIRPORT
ROAD MAP TO FORMAL TABLE SETTINGS
It’s Saturday and we missed our Friday target date for our weekly shoot-the-shit. Explaining why we missed the Friday deadline would require me to relive the day and I beg to be spared. So, here we are a day late. … Continue reading
STREAMLIGHT INTRODUCES THE STYLUS PRO 360
EAGLEVILLE, PA, March 18, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, introduced the alkaline battery-powered Stylus Pro® 360, a sleek, compact penlight that can also serve as a small lantern. The new light features a sliding bezel that reveals … Continue reading
You Can See The Russian Influence In This Video
A Syrian military drone records a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) sending hundreds of deadly warheads on to a rebel position in Latakia. The impacts blanket an area hundreds of meters across. The Russian approach to warfare has characteristically … Continue reading
Australia’s DoD To Develop Aircraft Flotation System
The Australian Department of Defense has awarded Australian company One Atmosphere a $4 million contract to develop an aircraft buoyancy system. One Atmosphere will work in collaboration with Airbus Group Australia Pacific to deliver a flotation system designated Pegasus. Pegasus, … Continue reading
SWR RADIUS – WHY IT’S BETTER THAN HUMAN
The 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, continuous ranging for … Continue reading
Bergara USA Announces Move
Bergara USA to relocate facility to Lawrenceville, Georgia, effective March 14, 2016. Lawrenceville, Ga. (March 2016) – Bergara USA, a division of Blackpowder Products, Inc. (BPI Outdoors), announces it will be moving with its parent company BPI Outdoors to a … Continue reading
NSWC Maryland Orders AN/PLT-5 Back-Packable Jammers
The Naval Surface Warfare Center at Indian Head, Md., announced a $29.5 million contract modification for back-packable anti-IED electronic jammers to help bomb disposal crews block signals that could be used to explode a bomb or other device. The contract … Continue reading
DARPA’S IMPROV PROGRAM
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Improv program is soliciting innovative research proposals for prototype products and systems that have the potential to threaten current military operations, equipment, or personnel and are assembled primarily from commercially available technology. The … Continue reading
TACTICAL TAILOR INTRODUCES THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST PACK SERIES
Available to order 3/20/16.
Sneak Preview: Streamlight TLR-1 HL 800 Lumens
We’ve got another review coming your way where we present a product that has been universally accepted as a professional standard, Streamlight’s TLR-1. The new, 2016, release of the venerable weapon mounted light is not just on steroids, at 800 … Continue reading
THE SHORTY FROM GEARCRAFT HOLSTERS FOR YOUR GLOCK 43 W/ STREAMLIGHT TLR-6
Two challenges faced by compact pistol owners is the selection of light/laser accessory followed by the inevitable holster selection. This is a fact of life across all platforms and quite often holster selection drives accessory selection, which from a functional … Continue reading
Crimson Trace Beginnings And Ongoing Support For Glock
In the beginning, Crimson Trace began business by machining and installing a red laser sight—the GLS-630—into a Glock pistol. Customers had to send their pistol to Crimson Trace for the modifications and installation. The affixed laser sight protruded from … Continue reading
Gear Review: Spyderco Para Military 2 Dark Blue
Spyderco added a new interpretation to its highly successful Para Military 2. The new for 2016 Para Military 2 Dark Blue is the company’s latest addition to its Dark Blue line of CPM S110V knives. In this review, I … Continue reading
STREAMLIGHT® INTRODUCES FLAT DARK EARTH COLORS FOR SELECT TLR® MODELS
Models Offered in Flat Dark Earth and Flat Dark Earth Brown EAGLEVILLE, PA, March 11, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has introduced Flat Dark Earth and Flat Dark Earth Brown colors for … Continue reading
ATN Releases Firmware Upgrade for Day/Night BinoX-HD 4-16X Smart Binoculars
South San Francisco, Calif. (March 2016) –ATN, innovators of advanced night vision, thermal imaging and digital Smart HD optics for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, announces that the long awaited firmware upgrade V1.8.07.534 for the BinoX-HD 4-16X Smart … Continue reading
R.I.P. Nancy Reagan
The most succinct way that I can describe Mrs. Reagan is to say she is an irreplaceable class act. Her love affair with Ron now continues in perpetuity. What a gal!
KMW OPENS NEW FACILITY IN BRAZIL
Leopard MBT Frank Haun, CEO of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, has announced the opening of a new complex at KMW do Brasil Sistemas de Defesa Ltda. in Santa Maria. The new facility will focus on servicing the Leopard MBT (main battle … Continue reading
7th SFG HALO JUMP
If your feeling athletic this Thursday morning you’ll enjoy watching 7th Special Forces Group Green Berets conduct high-altitude military parachuting while exiting a C-130H3 during Exercise Emerald Warrior 2015. Video by Staff Sgt. Ashley Manz | 3rd Combat Camera Squadron … Continue reading
Some Great Equipment Advice From Bryan Litz
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
Chaos Inc. Unveils “Apollo Keymod Rail Line”
Evansville, IN (03/09/2016) Chaos Inc. unveils their newest product line Apollo Keymod Rails for various weapon platforms, including AK & Variants, Saiga 12, Saiga .308 and Vepr 12. The new Apollo Keymod Rails from Chaos Inc. are designed to improve … Continue reading
CAA USA Hires General Manager to Spearhead USA Growth Initiative
Dan Gaddis brings executive management experience in the tactical and shooting sports markets to drive marketing, sales and operations of CAA USA product line in the US markets. Pompano Beach, Fla. (March 2016) – CAA USA, developers and manufacturers of … Continue reading
CASIO ANDROID WSD-F10 SMART WATCH
Casio’s Android WSD-F10 is leading edge technology automating delivery of common parameters that outdoorsmen and military personnel will use. The watch is completely configurable through direct user interaction or through your smartphone. Pretty impressive technology, and when you consider that … Continue reading
LARRY VICKERS ON BUTTSTOCK LENGTH
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
Copper Basin Announces the Release of the Pak-Rat Quick-Clip Pack Accessory
The Pak-Rat™ Quick-Clip Pack Accessory keeps your rifle sling on your shoulder and your hands-free. Stay relaxed, comfortable and in the field longer. Nampa, Idaho (March 2016) – Copper Basin™, LLC, manufacturers of innovative, lightweight bags and packs for hunting, … Continue reading
THE SPYDER STRIKES AGAIN! SPYDERCO PARA MILITARY 2 A SNEAK PREVIEW
Spyderco, enjoys a global reputation for some of the best folding and fixed blade knives on the market. In 2016, they introduce its new and measurably enhanced Para Military 2 with an SV110 steel blade that is sure to be … Continue reading
U.S. ARMY ENGINEERS SECURE PATENT FOR A LIMITED-RANGE PROJECTILE.
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — Three employees of the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, or ARDEC, were awarded with a U.S. patent for their proof of concept work on a limited range projectile. Brian Kim, Mark … Continue reading
MATBOCK NAMED TOP 50 INNOVATIVE COMPANIES
MATBOCK has been named to the 50 Innovative Companies in Combat Medicine and Battlefield Healthcare 2016 by Visiongain. Visiongain is a leading business information portal, helping customers keep abreast of key changes taking place in their industry. Established … Continue reading
NEW STREAMLIGHT TACTICAL LIGHT 2,200 LUMENS! FOR REAL!
EAGLEVILLE, PA, March 3, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., introduced the brightest addition yet to its ProTac® family of lights, the ProTac HL® 4, a high lumen (HL) flashlight that delivers 2,200 lumens of blinding white light. The “dual fuel” light also … Continue reading
White River Knife & Tool Introduces The Caper
White River Knife & Tool – http://www.whiteriverknives.com. is introducing what the company describes as a perfectly designed and executed knife that gets it done. This new knife designated the Caper is constructed of CPM S30V high-carbon stainless steel at a … Continue reading
FOG HORN 