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Australia Moves Forward With The EF88 Assault Rifle

  Australia’s LAND 125 Phase 3C project is valued at approximately $467m. The enhanced F88 (EF88) rifle contract accounts for approximately $100m or 21.4% of the total project valuation. First on the EF88 rollout list is 1st Battalion, Royal Australian … Continue reading

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POF USA INTRODUCES THE DICTATOR GAS BLOCK

POF-USA has introduced a new adjustable gas block that it sells as the Dictator Gas Block. Then new gas block is a 9 position adjustable DI (direct impingement) gas block that provides the ultimate range of adjustability and versatility. The … Continue reading

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PMAG 40 GEN M3–SAND NOW SHIPPING

Magpul Industries is now shipping the PMAG 40 Gen M3 5.56×45. These magazines are now available in both black and sand. MSRP $19.95

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New Optics From Steiner

Steiner just introduced some great new optics for your summer outdoors activity. Several years ago, I learned that binoculars are an important part of your kit; whether camping, hiking trails or just communing with nature. There fill a number of … Continue reading

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Morphix Technologies® Instructional Video on How-to-Use the TraceX® Explosives Detection Training Kit

  The TraceX explosives detection kit is designed to help identify bombers, bomb-makers and their bomb-making facilities. It detects the most common explosive materials and their precursors at trace levels in a single test   Morphix Technologies® is a privately-owned … Continue reading

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What The Hell Is A Sanctuary City?

Congratulations, you’ve made it through another week and that entitles you to engage in a good shoot-the-shit. This week’s topic is “Sanctuary” cities. What the hell is a Sanctuary City? Sanctuary is defined as a place of refuge or safety; … Continue reading

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UZI® PRO Pistols Now Shipping

IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., announced that the UZI® PRO Pistol, for the American consumer market, is now shipping to distributors. Retailers can expect the the pistol to hit the shelves in the next … Continue reading

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Crimson Trace’s Most Popular Products With Customers

The Rail Master Pro light and laser combo continues to be a top selling selection with customers. These units, the CMR-204 Universal Green and CMR-205 Universal Red, can be easily programmed to project: laser only, light only, strobing light and … Continue reading

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Brownells New Products Week In Review

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TPG Released Gen 2 of the Tactical Rifle Case Line

July 2015, Tacprogear, announced that the new GEN 2 designs for the Tactical Rifle Case (TRC) line are now available for purchase. Each of the TRC cases are a great solution for transporting sporting rifles or carbines of all shapes … Continue reading

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MOHOC Inc. MOHOC Elite Ops Camera

MOHOC Inc., (formerly Rapid Industries) is differentiating itself by producing an action camera that’s optimized for military application. There is no shortage of excellent action cameras from GOPRO, Contour, Sony and Richo; however, they all suffer from a common malady, … Continue reading

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Have A Safe And Happy 4th of July!

 

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TPG Releases Gen 2 of the Spec-Ops Assault Pack Line

  Tacprogear, announced the new GEN 2 designs for Spec-Ops Assault Pack (SAP) line that are now available for purchase. Each of the SAP 1, 2 and 3 packs features TPG’s MOLLE Spine which allows for additional items to hang … Continue reading

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DARPA Invests In Sensorized Prosthetics

Years of returning war wounded Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans have focused the medical industry on developing prosthetic technology that more closely resembles a real limb or extremity. For example, researchers at the Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Case Western … Continue reading

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The Shark Attack Extravaganza ! What You Should Know.

We’re going to kick off this weekend with a shark attack shoot-the-shit . As with all shoot-the-shit discussions, you can make unsupported comments, insult anyone you please, use profanity (even at a boatswain mate level) without feeling that you’ll be … Continue reading

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L C Industries Data Incident Notification

Tactical Assault Gear (T.A.G.) was recently hacked and customer personal data has been compromised. If you have a customer account at http://www.tacticalgearstore.com, you should soon see a Data Incident Notification from LC Industries. The incident took place on or about … Continue reading

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Liberty Ammunition Independence Day Sale

  From July 3 – 6, 2015, Liberty Ammunition is offering 25 percent off all ammunition sales at http://www.libertyammunition.com. Ammunition for sale on the Liberty Ammunition website includes 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP, 380 Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 10mm … Continue reading

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GREY GHOST GEAR FREEDOM SALE

Badass jackets are priced lower and all rifle bags are 25% off. GGG is also selling bags specifically for short barreled rifles.The new bag is called the Apparition Bag. The introductory price of the Apparition is $200 and currently is … Continue reading

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Tactical Tailor’s Independence Day Sale

The Tactical Tailor Independence Day Sale is going on now! Tactical Tailor brand gear is 25% off—and select items are a whopping 40% off! Sale ends July 6th. Go celebrate some glorious freedom and maybe have a drink of some, … Continue reading

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Silencerco Ships Its 5,000th Omega Suppressor

SilencerCo’s enormous success translates into 5,000 Omegas shipped with many more orders needing to be filled. In celebration of hitting that mark, SilencerCo will be giving away an AXTS MI-T556 Carbine with an Omega.  Click the image for details and … Continue reading

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Kalashnikov USA’s New American Weapons Now Available

June 2015 –Kalashnikov USA, manufacturer of Kalashnikov style firearms, announced that the new American Kalashnikov models are now available through Acusport, Big Rock Sports, Bill Hicks, Ellett Brothers, RSR, Sports South and others. “We have made good on the promise … Continue reading

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TPG Luxury Introduces the Elite Portage Messenger Bag

Boynton Beach, Fla. (June 2015) – Tacprogear, a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, is pleased to introduce the newest product in its Luxury Line, the Elite Portage Messenger Bag. TPG’s luxury messenger bag is … Continue reading

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High Speed Gear Has A Red White and Blue Taco For You

       To celebrate Independence Day, High Speed Gear Has Announce a Limited Release of  Patriotic TACO®’s. For a limited time you can get  these items in Red, White and Blue: Pistol TACO®, Rifle TACO® Double Decker TACO®, X2R … Continue reading

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MAGPUL Now Shipping M-LOK Tripod Adapter

The M-LOK Tripod Adapter for metal M-LOK compatible hand guards or forends mounts directly onto any tripod head equipped with the common Manfrotto RC2/Q2 interface. This adapter allows the user to mount their rifle directly to a tripod head without … Continue reading

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You Decide (A Poll)

Given how completely screwed-up things are, making it through another week is in and of itself cause for celebration; so, yes we’re excited that another weekend is upon us, and as always a good weekend deserves a good shoot-the-shit. This … Continue reading

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COLT Canada Will Replace The Canadian Ranger’s Lee Enfield Rifle.

The the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) has awarded Colt Canada a $1.5 million contract that will allow Canadian Rangers to evaluate new rifles and leading to a second contract for up to 6,500 rifles. The new rifle is … Continue reading

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Gun Storage Solutions Has Interesting Tools To Tidy Up Your Safe

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Crimson Trace Announces The LG-469G For The Springfield XD-S

Crimson Trace, announced the company’s newest GREEN diode Laserguard®—the LG-469G. This newest product in the comprehensive Laserguard line is designed to fit Springfield Armory’s XD-S. Among the many features of the new compact and lightweight LG-469G Laserguard are: Instinctive Activation™, … Continue reading

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Adaptive Tactical Firearms and Accessories Now Available in Kryptek Highlander Camo

Nampa, Idaho (June 2015) –Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks, magazines, conversion kits and accessories, is pleased to announce that its firearms and accessories are now available in the Kryptek Highlander Camouflage pattern. “We are pleased to be … Continue reading

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TACPROGEAR Packable Shoulder Bag Is Now Available

         = Tacprogear of Boynton Beach, FL, announced that its Packable Shoulder Bag is now available. This stunning lightweight Packable Shoulder Bag incorporates both practical organization and compartmentalization for the savvy traveler . Expanding quickly, this luxury packable … Continue reading

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Thomas Carlson joins Daniel Defense as Director of Marketing Communications

Black Creek, GA- June 23, 2015– Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest firearms, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced that Thomas Carlson has joined Daniel Defense as the Director of Marketing Communications, reporting directly to Cindy Daniel, … Continue reading

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Dead Air Armament Will Demo Suppressors at Deliberate Dynamics Range Days

Lawrenceville, Ga. (June 2015) –Dead Air Armament will be allowing curious firearms enthusiasts to turn up the silence by testing out Dead Air suppressors at Deliberate Dynamics Range Days June 24 – 25, 2015 at the Desert-Tech Training Facility located … Continue reading

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Spyderco’s Reverse – A Unique Craig Douglas and Michael Janich Compromise

Where some knives lend themselves to specific combat styles, Spyderco’s Reverse is very much style agnostic. This is a fighting knife with a totally cool twist. A collaboration between Craig Douglas and Michael Janich, two trainers and marshal artists with … Continue reading

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U.S. Army Updates Its Modular Handgun System (MHS) Draft Request For Proposal (DRFP)

In an effort to more accurately reflect industry input, the U.S. Army has on 8 June 2015 amended solicitation W15QKN-15-R-0002, Modular Handgun System(MHS) Draft RFP and designated the “to  be selected” sidearm as the XM17. The full text of this … Continue reading

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Fabricating The Strike One – Arsenal Firearms Factory Tour With Larry Vickers

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Ashbury Precision Ordnance Long Range Rifle Shooting Experience

  Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO) is one of the most highly regarded purveyors of long range shoulder fired weapon systems. They produce rifles of exceptional quality and precision for the military, law enforcement and the commercial space. Remington 700 owners … Continue reading

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American Built Arms Company Father’s Day Sale

Receive 15 percent off entire order through June 21, 2015 at http://www.abarms.com Glen Rock, Pa.(June 2015) – American Built Arms Company (A*B Arms), a veteran-owned, Type 07 U.S. manufacturer of firearms and firearms parts and accessories to the civilian, law … Continue reading

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Liberty Ammunition Father’s Day Sale

Bradenton, Fla. (June 2015) –Liberty Ammunition, the global leader in high performance, lead-free ammunition for military, law enforcement and civilian markets, a global leader in high performance, lead-free ammunition for military, law enforcement and civilian markets, is saying “thank you” … Continue reading

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Arsenal Inc.’s SBR Krinks

Arsenal is offering some very nice SBR Krinks chambered in 5.56×45 and 5.45×39. All NFA rules apply. The Arsenal, Inc. factory SBR in an authentic Krinkov configuration. The following configurations are available: SLR-104UR Series in 5.45×39.5mm caliber, or SLR-106UR Series … Continue reading

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Team Never Quit LLC™ Ammunition and reloading brass now carried by the biggest names in the industry

  WALLER, Texas-  (June 18, 2015) Marcus Luttrell, retired Navy SEAL and New York Times best-selling author of Lone Survivor, and Team Never Quit™ (TNQ) announce Team Never Quit ammunition and bagged commercial reloading brass to hit retailers’ shelves nationwide. … Continue reading

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