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The Only Reason Russians Want To Be In The Ukraine

This Friday’s shoot-the-shit topic is for Dad. He’s that special guy that takes out the garbage, puts off playing 18 holes to take the family to the zoo, leaves the house at 5:00 a.m. and comes home at 6:00 p.m., … Continue reading

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Kalashnikov Concern Announces A New 9mm Pistol For The Russian Army and Competition

Moscow, 17 June 2015 Kalashnikov Concern revealed the prototype of a new 9mm pistol “PL-14” (Pistol designed by Lebedev) at the International military-technical Forum «ARMY-2015» from June, 16 to June, 19 in Kubinka (Moscow region). The concept of the pistol … Continue reading

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Surefire’s P2X Featuring IntelliBeam™ Technology

The P2X Fury features Surefire’s auto-adjusting IntelliBeam™ Technology. A first press or click activates its intelligent sensor and microprocessor-based system to continuously evaluate and seamlessly adjust light output based on your surroundings, so you always have the light output you … Continue reading

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2015 Texas Firearms Festival: On Target for Nov. 14 & 15

Liberty Hill, Texas (06/17/2015) The 2015 Texas Firearms Festival is good to go. On November 14 and 15, at Best of the West Shooting Sports in Liberty Hill, Texas, some of the firearms industry’s heaviest heavy hitters will be presenting … Continue reading

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IWI CLOSE QUARTERS | Vol. 1, Issue 2

To read IWI’s newsletter, click on the image above. They always have some great stuff going on – giveaways, partners, contests and more.

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Mission First Tactical Releases New AR Keymod Rail System

The 7″ all-metal rail system replaces the plastic factory hand guard in minutes. Horsham, Pa. (June 2015) –Mission First Tactical, LLC (MFT), a leader in USA-made rifle/carbine accessories, released its newest product, the TEKKO Metal AR Carbine KeyMod Rail System … Continue reading

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Silencerco’s Father’s Day Sale

  Silencerco invites you to take advantage of 25% off SilencerCo merchandise, muzzle devices, rifle suppressor mounts, threaded barrels, and Harvester 300 BLK ammunition! This sale runs through June 20th and there’s no limit to the number or variety of … Continue reading

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Two Day AK Operator’s Class–Larry Vickers

Classes hosted in partnership with Circle 10 AK, Destructive Devices Industries, Llc., DDI & Krebs Custom. There will be demo guns for students to use and try during the class. Sample packs/goody bags will be handed out. JULY 2015 Larry … Continue reading

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Post a Hunting Photo with Dad and Win Two X-Sight Rifle Scopes From ATN

South San Francisco, Calif. (June 2015) – American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN), innovators of advanced night vision, thermal imaging and digital Smart HD optics for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, is pleased to announce a new photo contest, … Continue reading

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COLT DEFENSE IN BANKRUPTCY!

Colt Defense, a legendary part of America’s history, has been manufacturing firearms of exceptional quality and styling for over 100 years. They’ve been a prestigious player in the commercial sector; playing a major role in law enforcement and defense as … Continue reading

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Chase Tactical Father’s Day Sale…

  Chase Tactical’s Father’s Day SALE has kicked off.  Use Coupon Code DADROCKS for 10% OFF your entire order.  SALE ends Sunday 6/14 at Midnight. Click HERE to begin shopping for Dad!

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Grey Ghost Gear Throwback Backpack

Lots of companies claim to have a low profile bag, only to completely cover the bag in MOLLE webbing and large Velcro patches. Grey Ghost Gear has done away with extraneous exterior Velcro, webbing, or cool guy logos here. There … Continue reading

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240 Years of Service To The Country!

HAPPY 240th BIRTHDAY U.S. ARMY

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HK Adds A 40 Caliber Chambering To Its VP Line.

We spent some quality time with the HK folks at Shot Show 2015 where we got a top notch presentation on the HK’s new VP 9mm striker fired pistol. In our initial coverage we remarked that very few people knew … Continue reading

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Bergara USA Now Shipping Its Performance Series Timber Production Rifle

Bergara USA, a division of Blackpowder Products, Inc. (BPI Outdoors), announced that their first of a new line of production rifles, the Performance Series B-14 Timber rifles, are shipping through the Bergara USA sales channels. The Bergara USA Performance Series … Continue reading

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Reader Question: What Are Some Other Hacks?

Tony asked if I could identify other types of hacks. Hacks are numerous and can be quite elaborate so it’s difficult for me to alert you to more specific techniques. One that is particularly insidious, that’s not really a hack, … Continue reading

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Larry Vickers Says It All…

 

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Mommy Where Does Hacking Come From?

It’s Friday, 12 June 2015, and time for our weekly shoot-the-shit. Last week, we explored the NSA and Metadata. We concluded by forming the opinion that bulk metadata collection does not constitute a privacy threat and that restricting NSA activity … Continue reading

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BURRIS REBATE OFFER

  XTR II REBATE WITH A TWIST There’s a rebate happening right now on the high-magnification XTR II scopes. The rebate is for $100 off. The twist is that instead of the cash, you can opt for a set of … Continue reading

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BURRIS WIN AN XTR II

    ‘Watch the video above for the answer to the question. Then, just click below, or email it to webteam@BurrisOptics.com.QUESTION: What word fills in the blank? “The XTR II is available in your choice of Front, Rear or __________ … Continue reading

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Mission First Tactical Introduces New Tekko Metal KeyMod Picatinny Rails and Sling Mounts

  Horsham, Pa. (June 2015) – Mission First Tactical, LLC (MFT), developer of select rifle/carbine accessories specifically for the military, law enforcement and civilian sport shooting markets, is proud to introduce the Tekko Metal KeyMod 3″ and 6″ Rails and … Continue reading

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Surefire’s New Issue of Combat Tactics at Newsstands June 16

     

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PEO Soldier Releases The New APEL Authorized Protective Eye List

Please be advised that only eyewear on the APEL have been validated against Army requirements for ballistic fragmentation protection. Other commercial eyewear products, even if marked ANSI Z87.1 compliant, do not necessarily meet military impact requirements. Eyewear not on the … Continue reading

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Sneak Preview: Spyderco’s Reverse

  From the winner of two awards at Blade Show 2015, Atlanta, can you say Spyderco Reverse? Well we sure can and we’re going to tell you all about this very cool and ingenious fixed blade from one of the … Continue reading

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IWI US /GunProPlus Contest to Win a Galil ACE, Jericho and UZI PRO Bonus Prize Runs To End Of June

Harrisburg, Pa. (June 2015)– The GunProPlus Spring Premium Giveaway, which features an unprecedented three IWI US guns, will come to an end in three weeks on June 30, 2015. IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., … Continue reading

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Brownells Father’s Day Sweepstakes – Free Gear & Free Shipping for a Year

One lucky dad will take home more than $1,200 in shooting and survival gear, plus a one-year Brownells EDGE membership as a part of Brownells Father’s Day Sweepstakes. The grand prize package includes: a Brownells range bag, pistol case, eye … Continue reading

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REVISION WINS NEW $20 MILLION CONTRACT TO SUPPLY SILENT WATCH BATTERY PACK SYSTEMS FOR CANADA

Montreal,  Quebec (June 9, 2015)- Revision Military, a world leader in integrated,  purpose-built soldier solutions, has won a $20 million, multi-year contract through General Dynamics Land Systems Canada to provide Energy Storage Systems to retrofit RECCE 6.0 LAV vehicles that … Continue reading

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SENIOR LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT THE REMINGTON OUTDOOR COMPANY

  Madison, N.C. – Remington Outdoor Company (“ROC”), one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and related products, today announced a series of management and Board-level transitions that will accelerate an ongoing transformation at the Company … Continue reading

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Kalashnikov USA Launches New Website

Kalashnikov USA,  has launched a new website at http://www.kalashnikov-usa.com, reflective of their new branding efforts under the “Russian Heritage / American Innovation” tag line. The new site allows users to effortlessly navigate to the various pages and Kalashnikov USA social … Continue reading

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Atlanta Blade Show 2015 Awards With Categories

The Atlanta Blade Show is held annually at Cobb Galleria. This year’s award results, were presented on Saturday 6 June 2015.   Knife of the Year Competition Results ·         Overall Knife Of The Year®: LionSteel T.R.E. (Three Rapid Exchange) ·         … Continue reading

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XS Sights® Teams With To Produce SilencerCo-Branded Raised Sights

Optimized for use with pistol suppressors, SilencerCo’s Raised Sights offer a wide range of unique features to ensure reliable and user-friendly performance. Shaped Rear Sight for Single-Handed Manipulation Anti-Glare Serrations on Rear Sight Snag-Free Design Ideal for Concealed Carry Wide … Continue reading

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Gear Review: CRKT ARGUS™ – a Matthew Lerch EDC

Matthew Lerch’s signature is his combination of innovative mechanisms with relatively elaborate carvings; his knives combine art with function. The ARGUS dispenses with the elaborate but retains the elegant… Read My Review

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LALO Tactical Names TPG as its Military & Tactical Distributor for LALO Footwear

San Diego, CA (June 2015) – LALO officially names TACPROGEAR as its exclusive distributor for the military and tactical markets. LALO is a leading manufacturer of footwear that is developed in conjunction with and used globally by Elite Tier One … Continue reading

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5 Things You Don’t Know: M4 Carbine

Military.com produced an informative video on the M4 covering its development history and revealing tidbits of information that you may not be aware off. It’s a nicely done video. To watch the video, click on the picture above…

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Sneak Preview CRKT ARGUS Folder

Prolific designer Matthew Lerch and Columbia River Knife and Tool team up to create an assisted open EDC folder with a gorgeous blade profile. We’ll tell you all about ARGUS in our upcoming review. Coming soon…

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Streamlight Introduces Its Newest Rail Mounted Light TLR-6

  EAGLEVILLE, PA, June 3, 2015– Streamlight introduced the TLR-6™, an ultra-compact, extremely lightweight weapons light with a red laser, designed to attach to the trigger guard of the Glock® 42 and the Glock® 43 Pistols. The product, the first … Continue reading

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IWI Wants To Give Away A TAVOR SAR

Harrisburg, Pa. (June 2015) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is partnering with Ammoland Shooting Sports News to give away a $2,000 TAVOR SAR Flattop model. The giveaway is available to all new or … Continue reading

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The Army’s New Combat Uniform In OCP Pattern Will Arrive In PXs 1 July

The Army will begin its highly anticipated transition to the new Army Combat Uniforms in July. The new ACU, featuring the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP), will start showing up at military Exchanges and PX stores on July 1. The new … Continue reading

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G-Code Introduces The Contact Series

G-Code announced the launch of their G-Code Contact Series of Immediate Action Ready platforms, containing components assembled from their catalog into fighting load outs based on requirements from special operations warfighters currently overseas. Customers can download the company’s Contact Series … Continue reading

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