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WITH MAGNUM BOOTS AT SHOT SHOW 2016
Magnum Boots is my favorite boot supplier for two reasons. First, the company’s boots are superbly comfortable. Second, they stock and sell wide sizes. Magnum Boots does not sell gimmicky footwear; they simply wear well, comfortable and durable as hell. … Continue reading
Kalashnikov USA and CAA USA Seeking Experienced Marketing Manager
RUSSIAN HERITAGE / AMERICAN INNOVATION Tremendous growth potential for organized marketing professional with an internationally recognized firearms brand and firearms accessory company. Pompano Beach, FL. (February 2016) – Kalashnikov USA and CAA USA are actively seeking an experienced candidate to … Continue reading
WITH SUREFIRE AT SHOT SHOW 2016
Late in 2015, Surefire introduced two weapon mounted lights with some very impressive features, the X300V and X400V IRC. These lights are high performance tools with price tags not for the faint of heart. The SureFire X400V IRc is a … Continue reading
WITH DEAD AIR ARMAMENT AT SHOT SHOW
Had a great visit with the Dead Air Armament staff at Shot. A great bunch of guys with a very impressive product line; firing their Sandman suppressor at Media Day convinced me of that. The company produces a very high … Continue reading
THE GREAT ORGANIC FOOD HOAX
Man we are really late getting out our weekly shoot the shit topic. Shot Show took the wind right out of our sails and we apologize for that. We’ve prioritized getting out Show posts but we’re finally getting a handle … Continue reading
BERETTA CONTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE POWERED RAIL CONCEPT
Developers at Beretta are moving forward with the powered rail concept bringing the company closer to the fully integrated weapon, an ambitious idea the DoD advanced several years ago. I had the opportunity to meet with a representative engineer from … Continue reading
WITH BERGARA RIFLES AT SHOT SHOW 2016
A trip to the Bergara booth was well worth it. Eric took me through the designs concept behind Bergara’s success. Eric is holding the Bergara Heavy Tactical Chassis rifle (this is sniper platform selected by the COBB County SWAT) which … Continue reading
TecGrip IWB Holster From BLACKHAWK!
The new TecGrip Inside the Waistband (IWB) and Pocket holsters from BLACKHAWK! keep firearms concealed and secure. Designed for civilian and law enforcement concealed carriers, the incredible TecGrip outer layer holds tightly to almost any material and keeps your firearm … Continue reading
WITH SPYDERCO AT SHOT SHOW 2016
I had a great visit with our friends at Spyderco who were kind enough to take us through their interesting and very attractive new offerings for 2016. The Spyder produces exceptional folding and fixed blade knives; absolutely some of the … Continue reading
WITH HECKLER & KOCH AT SHOT SHOW 2016
HK VP9 9mm striker fired pistol. I had the opportunity to fire the VP9 at media day. This pistol is typical HK – nothing is overlooked. I particularly liked the slide serrations and the charging supports. The replaceable back strap … Continue reading
WITH ARC’TERYX LEAF AT SHOT SHOW 2016
Readers unfamiliar with the ARC’TERYX brand, I’ll devote a paragraph to introducing them. The company derives its names from ARCHAEOPTERYX LITHOGRAPHICA which is sometimes referred to by its German name Urvogel (“original bird” or “first bird”). ARCHAEOPTERYX is a genus … Continue reading
KALASHNIKOV USA BOOTH WITH THE KR-103, KR-9 and ALFA
I had the Kalashnikov USA booth on the must see list because I was very interested in checking out the company’s 103 series Avtomat Kalashnikova. These rifles are gorgeous and a close inspection reveals quality workmanship and components throughout. Try … Continue reading
AT SHOT SHOW 2016 WITH STEINER E-OPTICS
Just prior to SHOT Show 2016, Steiner announced the new DBAL-A4. We’re not easily impressed but this is an impressive accessory available in both military and commercial specification. There is much to like here readers. The DBAL-A$ provides 4 … Continue reading
GLOCK BOOTH WITH NEW MOS MODELS
Glock 41 Gen 4 MOS Glock 19 Gen 4 MOS Glock 17 Gen 4 MOS Glock 35 Gen 4 MOS
Arrest Made in Revision-Aided Sting Operation Against Chinese Counterfeit Ballistic Eyewear
Above: Guangzhou Botai U.S. representative and co-owner,Daniel Gong, being taken into custody on the showroom floor at the SIA Snow Show in Denver, CO. Denver, Colorado (February 1, 2016) – Revision Military, a world leader in protective eyewear solutions, aided … Continue reading
ASHBURY PRECISION ORDNANCE RSTA-II AT SHOT SHOW 2016
Another company needing little in the way of introduction is Ashbury Precision Ordnance. The company has built its reputation building some extraordinary precision rifles, advanced chassis and a number of accessories integral to the tactical precision shooter. This year, I … Continue reading
STREAMLIGHT AT SHOT SHOW 2016
New for 2016, Streamlight has expanded its ProTac® family with two new gun-mounted tactical lights, the ProTac® Rail Mount 1 and ProTac® Rail Mount 2. These lights are exceptionally low profile mounting very close to your weapon’s Picatinny rail. Both … Continue reading
Badger Ordnance At SHOT Show 2016
Badger Ordnance has done more to improve on the Remington 700 platform than any other company on the planet, and the author of that success story is Marty Bordson. His company’s rails, scope mounts and scope rings adorn the rifles … Continue reading
Larry Vickers On KAC Light Machine Gun
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 … Continue reading
MEDIA DAY AT THE RANGE WITH THE GLOCK MOS
New for 2016, Glock introduced the MOS series of Glock pistols. MOS, which stands for Modular Optical System, is in simplest terms a modified slide with a set of 4 mounting plates to allow the installation of micro red dot … Continue reading
MEDIA DAY AT THE RANGE WITH ROMTE Short Circuit Targets
ROMTE is an Israeli company offering a interesting target / live fire training system. Whereas other systems use reactive steel plates or impact sensing technologies, the ROMTE Short Circuit Targets consist of a conductive mesh sandwiched between two layers of … Continue reading
MEDIA DAY AT THE RANGE WITH CMMG
I’ve been wanting to check out the CMMG MK47 riles for a while now. These rifles are chambered in 7.62 x 39 and feed from your garden variety AK magazine. CMMG had selective fire models on hand which made my … Continue reading
MEDIA DAY AT THE RANGE WITH 3M PELTOR
I made a quick stop at the 3M Peltor stand to check out the 3M™ PELTOR™ Tactical Earplug, which turned out to be a complete gas, and I’ll extend my apologies to the 3M employee on site for the harassment. … Continue reading
A SHOUT-OUT TO DELTA AIRLINES
It’s the Friday after SHOT Show and I still have over 1000 photos to process and a box full of product literature to summarize for our readers but I do want to take a few minutes to complement Delta Airlines. … Continue reading
SilencerCo Weapons Research Releases A How-To Video For Zeroing The Radius
DESERT TECH NOW ACCEPTING ORDERS FOR THE MDR ( Micro Dynamic Rifle )
DesertTech’s booth at SHOT was center of the universe for customers aspiring to own the company’s Micro Dynamic Rifle and airsoft hacks. At this year’s show, the company began accepting pre-orders for a rifle that is the most accurate bullpup … Continue reading
SHOT SHOW 2016 WITH COLUMBIA RIVER KNIFE AND TOOL
CRKT has a number of new fixed blade designs that are part of their Forged By War™ program, the company has also launched a new line of Ruger knives. Also new for 2016 is the Birler Ax designed by the … Continue reading
MEDIA DAY AT THE RANGE WITH DEAD AIR ARMAMENT
If ever there was an exhibit that I did not want to miss it was Dead Air Armament. I was hoping they had representation at Media Day because the only way to assess a suppressor is shoot it, period! You … Continue reading
MEDIA DAY AT THE RANGE WITH FIRST TACTICAL
I ran across the First Tactical folks at the Boulder Gun Range and took a real liking to their pack and rifle sleeve arrangement. The pack is First Tactical’s TACTIX pack. It has some very nice features that I’ll list … Continue reading
MEDIA DAY AT THE RANGE WITH SPRINGFIELD ARMORY SOCOM 16 CQB
Just when you thought the M1A has seen its day, this old warhorse proves it’s not ready for the farm just yet. Of any military weapon system, the M14 / M1A has a glorious history. When SOF needed a … Continue reading
MEDIA DAY AT THE RANGE WITH WALTHER’s PPQ
Handguns are like well made suites, if they fit well they help you look good; such is the case with Walther’s latest addition to the company’s line of fine firearms. The Walther PPQ is the first .45 caliber pistol produced … Continue reading
MEDIA DAY AT THE RANGE WITH THE RUGER PRECISION RIFLE AND ITS LATEST Ruger 22/45 LITE
The Ruger Precision Rifle is an amazing value at an MSRP of $1,399. This rifle is an outstanding choice as an entry to mid level precision platform. Ruger included a fully adjustable buttstock, pistol grip and a full length … Continue reading
MEDIA DAY AT THE RANGE WITH FNH USA
My next stop at the range was the FNH exhibit; there, I was hoping to get hands on their Military Collectors Series. There are three systems that make up the series: M4, M16 and M249S; all of which are street … Continue reading
MEDIA DAY AT THE RANGE–KRISS USA
My first stop at the range was the KRISS exhibit. KRISS has been a year over year favorite since having the opportunity to test drive the prototype at Blackwater in Moyock, NC. The company has been refining their SMG since … Continue reading
2016 AXELSON TACTICAL RIFLE RAFFLE TO BENEFIT SOWW
Brownells, in collaboration with Axelson Tactical, have created a one of a kind rifle, the Axelson Tactical Rifle, to honor the memory of fallen U.S. Navy Seal Jeff Axelson. This amazing rifle is being raffled with all proceeds going to … Continue reading
SILENCERCO WEAPONS RESEARCH RADIUS – A RAIL MOUNTED LASER RANGE FINDER
This year’s Shot Show, we had the opportunity to get our hands on Silencerco’s Weapons Research Radius, a rail-mounted laser range finder. Besides being the first rail mounted commercial grade laser, the Radius has been designed as an extension of … Continue reading
SHOT SHOW 2016 IS OFFICIALLY BEHIND US
Shot Show 2016 is behind us and we will soon be putting pen to paper to bring you the best, and there is quite a bit of it, so stay with us and look for our tweets as we add … Continue reading
Larry Vickers On The AK-74M
The AK-74M is the modernized version of the AK-74. The rifle is still under development and will likely enter the Russian military in 2017. Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with … Continue reading
MAGPUL DAKA POUCHES
The Magpul DAKA Pouch, designed to bring organization to the dusty, dirty, and muddy world we work and play in. Made from polymer infused textiles that are welded on all seams and use a genuine YKK® water resistant zipper. … Continue reading
FOG HORN 