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Liberty Ammunition Columbus Day Sale
Bradenton, Fla. (October 2015) –Liberty Ammunition, the global leader in high performance, lead-free ammunition for military, law enforcement and civilian markets, is celebrating Columbus Day with 15 percent off all online ammunition purchases from Oct. 9 – 12, 2015 at … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition
Tagged .223, .45 ACP, 40 S&W, 9mm, Ammunition, lead-free
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2016 HOT SHOTS CALENDAR AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
The 2016 Hot Shots Calendar is now available for pre-order. For 2016, the Hot Shots has gone ‘steam punk’ putting a unique twist on many famous wars and battles of years gone by. As always the aim is to raise … Continue reading
Daniel Defense Tornado® and Mil Spec+™ Colors Added To DDM4V11™ SLW Lineup
The Daniel Defense M4 Carbine V11 SLW is one of the lightest, fastest-handling rifles available in the DDM4 line-up, and is now available in the popular Daniel Defense Tornado® and Mil Spec+™ Cerakote colors. Built around a Cold Hammer … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Daniel Defense, DDM4V11 SLW, Tornado
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Sneak Preview: Cold Steel’s Tactical Katana Machete
It’s been a while since we’ve done an edged weapon review so we wanted it to be something on the formidable side. To do that, we selected Cold Steel’s Tactical Katana Machete. This 24 inch blade is formidable but very … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged COLD STEEL, Katana, Machete
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The Applied Ballistics Story
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
Posted in Ammunition, Sniper Systems and Tools, Training
Tagged Applied Ballistics, Bryan Litz, Kestrel
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 3590 Protection of Second Amendment Rights
Recently, we were made aware that some physicians, in the State of Florida, are asking patients to disclose whether they had a firearm at home. Image redacted to protect patient privacy This prompted a research effort on our part to … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution
Tagged Affordable Care Act, H.R. 3590, Second Amendment
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SIG SAUER LEGION SERIES
SIG SAUER has announces its Legion Series pistols. The SIG P226 and P229 are the two most prevalent SIG SAUER platforms in service use today. SIG has upgraded these masterful firearms with a series of enhancements based on the … Continue reading
IWI US Announces TAVOR Operators Courses at ACADEMI
Harrisburg, Pa. (October 2015) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is pleased to announce that two civilian TAVOR® Operators Courses are currently scheduled to be held Oct. 24 – 25 and Nov. 7-8, 2015 … Continue reading
MAGPUL ENHANCED AR MAGAZINE RELEASE
The Magpul Enhanced AR Magazine Release is machined from Mil-Spec anodized aluminum. This two piece enhancement gives the shooter a larger contact surface for positive activation. The Enhanced Magazine Release is compatible with most 5.56mm and 7.62mm pattern receivers. … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories
Tagged Enhanced, magazine release, MAGPUL
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Gear Review: Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0 For The Glock43
The bottom line here is that we really like this holster. It’s comfortable almost to the point of becoming unnoticeable, excellent degree of adjustment and an unmatched level of manufacturer commitment and support. Read my review…
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BATTERYCLIP FOR YOUR AA BATTERIES
The BATTERYCLIP by BATTERYCLIP.com is probably one of the more useful doo dads to come along. Battery storage has always been a pain in the neck; they invariably end up at the bottom of your pack or rolling around somewhere … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Electronics, Power
Tagged 9V, AA, batteries, BATTERYCLIP, CR123A, lithium
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What Do The Russians Want With Syria ?
The weekend is here and it’s time for our weekly shoot-the-shit topic. New readers note that with any shoot-the-shit you can make unsupported assertions, use profanity, insult anyone you wish or change the subject altogether, all of which is free … Continue reading
Daniel Defense Releases DD5V1 7.62 rifle
Daniel Defense has developed a ground-breaking platform engineered from muzzle to buttstock for the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge. The DD5’s performance-driven design departs from tradition to set a new standard in the 308 platform. Innovative 4-bolt connection system securely attaches free-floating … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 7.62x51, Daniel Defense, DD, DD5V1
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Cobb County S.W.A.T. Team Receives Bergara Custom Rifles
Duluth, Ga. (October 2015) – Bergara USA, a division of BPI Outdoors, has delivered the Bergara custom tactical rifles to the Cobb County Police Department S.W.A.T. unit. The contract was secured in May of this year and Bergara began the … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Bergara, BPI Outdoors, Cobb County, Dead Air Armament, KeyMod
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OTIS Technology Buy One Get One Free RIPCORD Promotion
Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology is offering a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on its Ripcord® product line. There are several ways consumer can take advantage of this BOGO. By purchasing through the Otis website, consumers can purchase any size Ripcord and get … Continue reading
Posted in Cleaning Systems
Tagged BOGO, OTIS, promotion, Ripcord
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Office of Personnel Management Hack Worse Than Originally Thought
The recent hack of the Office of Personnel Management is far worse than originally thought. Many of our readers have a credible risk of exposure and unfortunately the picture is worse than initially reported. OPM officials have recently updated their … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Biometrics
Tagged fingerprints, hacks, identity, OPM
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Brownells Has Some Great Deals For Your AR
Anderson Mfg. AR-15 Stripped Lower Receiver Tactical Machining AR-15 Stripped Lower Receiver Aero Precision AR-15/M16 Gen 2 Black Stripped Lower 5 FOR $199.95 $94.99 $59.99 $89.99 … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories
Tagged AR, bolt carrier, Brownell's, lower, uppers
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MasterPiece Arms New MPA Magazine Extender Now Available
MPA Magazine Extender for AICS and Accurate Mags extends 10-rd mag capacity to 14-rds. Comer, Ga. – (September 2015) –MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles, announces the … Continue reading
MAGPUL Industries Is Now Shipping PMAG 25 M118 LR/SR GEN M3™ WINDOW 7.62X51MM NATO
The 7.62×51 PMAG 25 M118 LR/SR GEN M3 Window is a lightweight, cost effective, high reliability magazine for SR25/M110 pattern rifles using longer than SAAMI-spec match ammunition up to 2.830″ OAL. The magazine features true 25-round capacity, constant-curve body, anti-tilt … Continue reading
Sneak Preview: Alien Gear IWB Cloak Tuck 3.0
Coming in October is my review of Alien Gear’s Cloak Tuck 3.0 IWB holster. This is possibly the most comfortable IWB holster that I’ve ever used. This holster offers superb quality and comfort with an amazing warranty from Alien Gear … Continue reading
Posted in Holsters
Tagged Alien Gear, Cloak Tuck 3.0, holster, IWB
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CamelBak Products LLC Is Now Part Of Vista Outdoors
If there ever was an American success story CamelBak Products LLC is certainly it. The Petaluma, CA. company’s CamelBak brand is recognized the world over for its innovative hydration products in use with the world’s militaries and outdoors enthusiasts, … Continue reading
Posted in In the News, Load Bearing, Packs
Tagged CamelBak, hydration, packs, Vista Outdoors
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Bryan Litz Discusses Bullet Information For Long Range Shooting Advanced Stability
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
Posted in Ammunition, Training
Tagged Applied Ballistics, Berger, Bryan Litz, bullets, stability, transonic
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MasterPiece Arms Unveils New Bolt Action Side Folding Chassis
MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles, announces the availability of its new MPA BA SF Chassis – Side Folder, part of the MPA Bolt Action Chassis … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged chassis, Howa, MasterPiece Arms, MPA, MPA BA SF, Remington, Savage, TIKKA
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MAGPUL Industries Has Begun Shipping The ZHUKOV-S Stock For The Yugoslavian Patterned Rifles
The YUGO Zhukov-S Stock’s hinge block for fixed-stock Yugoslavian pattern rifles allows the user to replace their factory buttstock with this high quality folding polymer replacement. The hinge block mounts directly to the unique rear interface of Yugo pattern … Continue reading
Brugger & Thomet Speed Loader
There’s a number of shooters who own HK MP5s, MP5 conversions or their clones. We have at least a couple of readers who own MP5 conversions. For those of you fitting that description, Brugger & Thomet recently introduced a speed … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, magazines
Tagged B&T, B&T MP9, Brugger & Thomet, HK MP5
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Bryan Litz Discusses Bullet Selection For Long Range Shooting – Big Bore
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
Posted in Ammunition, Training
Tagged Applied Ballistics, Berger, Bryan Litz
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SIG MCX: Redefining Adaptability
SIG USA has an update video of the their MCX. This carbine, has all of the trappings of an amazing weapon system. The marketing concept is brilliant and tangible evidence its designers used up some brain cells in the process. … Continue reading
TACT3 Accupoint Field Tripod Provides Stability and Fine Horizontal-Vertical Control for Tactical Field Optics
Ruckersville, VA. – Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO) Manufacturing is introducing a new model in the combat proven TACT3 Tactical Tripod product line. Now joining the TACT3’s GP, S, Q, QEL and SEL models is the new Accupoint. Developed for tactical … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged APO, Ashbury Precision Ordnance, TACT3, tripod
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Things That Piss Me Off…
It’s Friday and it’s time for our weekly shoot-the-shit. So, in keeping with all applicable rules, I’ve decide to use a bit of profanity; this approach is consistent with Louise Goodbread’s philosophy that describes profanity as a crutch for conversational cripples … Continue reading
Vision-Box Happy Flow Access Control System
Considered the top airport innovation of 2015 by Airport Business Webzine, Happy Flow™ is Vision-Box®‘s groundbreaking approach to combining integrated airport management and a top-flight passenger experience. For the first time a passenger is able to cross an airport … Continue reading
Posted in Biometrics
Tagged access, biometrics, control, Happy Flow, identity, Vision-Box
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i3 Identification International Biometric Badging And Enrollment System
Identification International, Inc. (“i3”) addresses needs that range from large national deployments to small single office solutions. i3, a Blacksburg, VA headquartered company, has delivered leading edge products and solutions since its founding in 2004. i3 was the first manufacturer … Continue reading
Posted in Biometrics
Tagged biometrics, Global Identity Summit, i3 Identification International
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Bergara Completes Custom Build Rifle for Cobb County S.W.A.T.
Duluth, Ga. (September 2015) – Bergara USA, a division of BPI Outdoors, announced today that it has completed its custom build tactical rifle for the Cobb County Police Department S.W.A.T. unit. Cobb is an Atlanta metro county that includes a … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Bergara, BPI Outdoors, Cobb, rifle, S.W.A.T.
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What Should You Do When Required To Submit A Classified Proposal …
All agencies of the federal government have one or more programs designed to engage small businesses in their procurement processes. USSOCOM, for example, has a TILO office that will work with small businesses to meet SOCOM requirements. This contact may, … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged classified, consultants, consulting, Giroir, TMG International Consulting
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Global Identity Summit: Iritech, Inc. Demonstrates Dual Iris Camera
Dr. Tommy Phan demonstrates Iritech’s Inc. new dual-eye Iris camera. This camera will capture both Iris details and is usable for enrollment as well as identity confirmation making this an ideal tool for physical access control. Law enforcement at local … Continue reading
Posted in Biometrics
Tagged biometrics, identity, Iris scanner, Iritech
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AFCEA: Global Identity Summit Kicks-Off In Tampa
The march to implement biometric technologies in national security and at the enterprise continues. In two short years, consumers will see biometrics playing a major role in access control both at the physical and logical level. Modalities like fingerprints, iris, … Continue reading
MAGPUL IS NOW SHIPPING THE GALAXY 6S FIELD CASE
FEATURES Compatible with standard GALAXY S6 Semi-rigid thermoplastic elastomer construction provides protection against minor bumps and abrasions Compact design adds minimal bulk to the phone Textured surface and PMAG®-style ribs for added grip Raised lip protects screen when laid face … Continue reading
Posted in Apparel
Tagged field case, Galaxy 6S, MAGPUL, Smasung
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DSEI 2015 Selex ES Announces The Compact HH-E Software Defined Radio
At DSEi 2015, Finmeccanica – Selex ES introduced its new SWave™-family Software Defined Radio (SDR), named the Hand Held Evolution (HH-E). Designed to bring commercial smartphone size and weight characteristics to military-qualified battlefield radio equipment, the SWave™ HH-E weighs less … Continue reading
First-Light USA An American Company From A Small Town With Big Ideas
Over the last few years, I’ve had the opportunity to review First-Light USA products and was consistently impressed with their quality and function. You can read one here or read them all by searching on First-Light USA. In an enormously … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged First Light, Liberator, T-MAX, Tomahawk, TORQ
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