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H&K VP9 9mm STRIKER FIRED PISTOL

When you take a close look at HK’s award winning VP9 it’s not surprising to see why it was selected to receive Guns & Ammo’s Handgun Of The Year Award. The pistol was released in June of 2014 and it’s … Continue reading

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VIEW POINT TACTICAL MAGAZINE NOW ON ITS SECOND ISSUE

View Point Tactical Magazine is one of the more recent tactical magazines to enter the space. VPTM is a veteran owned business that does something consistent with my personal philosophy and that is educate the reader. With a veritable cornucopia … Continue reading

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NBC’s Brian Williams Yeah That’s Right

Thank God It’s Friday and time for another shoot-the-shit topic. Yeah that’s right, a shoot-the shit topic, you know, like the one we had last Friday. Yeah that’s it! Well folks, I don’t envy Brian Williams; in fact, I feel … Continue reading

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ADAPTIVE TACTICAL INTRODUCES THE SIDEWINDER VENOM SE SHOTGUN MAGAZINE CONVERSION KIT

Nampa, Idaho (February 2015) – Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks and accessories is proud to announce the release of its Sidewinder Venom SE Kit with an M4 style stock and pistols grip, 10 Round Box Magazine and … Continue reading

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HIGH SPEED GEAR INTRODUCES THE HSG CLIP

HSGI has introduced the HSG Clips, an alternative to Malice Clips, that promises to make attaching your HSG TACO much faster and less of an effort. The company’s clips feature a tapered leading edge and very slight width adjustment, which … Continue reading

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Grey Ghost Gear’s Paladin Riggers Belt

The Paladin Belt is a high performance riggers belt made from a double layer of Mil Spec webbing and terminated in an Austrialpin® Cobra Buckle. The benefit to this buckle design is that it will not accidentally release under load, … Continue reading

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STEYR RETIRES THE VENERABLE SSG 69 RIFLE AFTER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

Steyr has been producing the SSG 69 for 40 years. Over that time it acquired a reputation for being one of the most sought out sniper rifles on the market. This was particularly true for models with the second set … Continue reading

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MTM SPEC OPS INTRODUCES THE TriggEr Watch

MTM Spec Ops watches is introducing its crowning jewel The TriggEr. It is the company’s first automatic movement chronograph and they went whole hog with this timepiece. As consumers, we are all exposed to watchmaker claims that their wrist watch … Continue reading

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LONDON BRIDGE TRADING INC. VALENTINE’S DAY SALE

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GA Precision AT SHOT SHOW 2015

George Gardner’s smile flows from success and the fact that he’s one hell of a nice guy. He started GA Precision back in 1999 and has been making precision rifles ever since. GA Precision rifles are some of the best … Continue reading

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COLT DEFENSE AT SHOT SHOW 2015

Although not new for 2015 Colt’s Sub Compact Weapon (SCW) remains an exciting system for me. The SCW is built on Colt’s patented monolithic upper receiver  that features a Colt’s collapsible folding buttstock. This is an arrangement that provides the … Continue reading

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UKRANIAN BABUSHKA OR SPETSNAZ IN DRAG ?

These pictures are from a Facebook post by Serg Stroy. Serg has captured images of a separatist militia preparing for the worst. You can see his post here This Ukrainian Babushka has got some pretty good form!  

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SILENCERCO HAS RELEASED A SALVO 12 ADAPTER FOR THE SAIGA 12

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CAMELBAK AT SHOT SHOW 2015

CamelBak dominates the hydration space through constant innovation, product development and great marketing.  They are a must see stop for me at Shot Show or any other venue for that matter. New for 2015, CamelBak has introduced two packs in … Continue reading

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FN HERSTAL AT SHOT SHOW 2015

FNH introduced its newest precision rifle, the SCR 20, at SHOT SHOW 2015. The rifle was specifically designed to meet a U.S. Army solicitation for a more compact 7.62×51 platform. The SCR 20 is an adaptation of the SCAR platform … Continue reading

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WOLF PERFORMANCE OPTICS 1x/4x 32 PSU

WOLF Performance Ammunition has expanded its operations to include some interesting optics. One that is particularly noteworthy, and similar to the ELCAN Specter DR, is the WOLF 1x / 4x 32 PSU. The PSU  has been characterized as a variable … Continue reading

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SAVAGE ARMS AT SHOT SHOW 2015

Savage Arms enjoys a reputation for building the most accurate rifles available right out of the box. Over the last few years, the company has been upgrading their Model 10 and 110 rifles, sold under the company’s Law Enforcement Series. … Continue reading

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AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES NETWORK CORP. ATN AT SHOT SHOW 2015

American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) has been supply advanced high technology optics for just about 20 years. The company calls South San Francisco, CA home. I recently had the opportunity to review the company’s Shot Trak HD, weapon mounted camera, … Continue reading

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Official Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare Havoc Trailer – Randall Higgins: KillCameraman

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RAD WATCH BY MTM SPEC OPS OF LOS ANGELES

In addition to being a visually striking timepiece, MTM’s new RAD model is the ideal companion to individuals working in an MOS, or operating in environments, were there is a risk of radiation exposure. Radiation dangers vary with the source … Continue reading

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HARRIS TO ACQUIRE EXELIS FOR $4.75B

Over a year ago, I alerted our readers to the upcoming consolidation in sectors of the Defense Industry, resulting from Sequester. A prognosis that is unfolding even as I write this. Harris communications has just wrapped up a deal to … Continue reading

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KLASHNIKOV USA WILL OPEN A FACTORY IN THE U.S.A.

Matt Korovesis with the Outdoorhub reports that the RWC Group, official importers of Russian made AKs, will be opening a factory in the U.S. later this year. The U.S. manufacturer is called Klashnikov USA. According to his report, the announcement … Continue reading

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U.S. TACTICAL SUPPLY AT SHOT SHOW 2015

  U.S. Tactical Supply hails from Albany, OR but they have a national reputation for being the one-stop shop for military and law enforcement tactical gear. I want to recognize them for having a particularly interesting flair for precision shooter … Continue reading

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HENSOLDT AT SHOT SHOW 2015

If military optics had a Who’s Who, Hensoldt would be at the top of that list. I fully recognize the existence of exceptional quality optics in the market; however, if the day comes when I look out of my kitchen … Continue reading

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WAS PETE CARROLL SMOKING GRASS …

Good Morning! It’s Friday and therefore time for our weekly shoot-the-shit. If you’re new to the BLOG, a shoot-the-shit is the only time you can make whatever statement you want to make and not support it with fact, you can … Continue reading

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THAT HIGH PITCH BUZZING SOUND YOU ARE HEARING MAY NOT BE MOSQUITOS

  Drone Munitions Launches Tactical Drone Defense Ammunition Premium ammunition and merchandising protecting the freedoms and rights to privacy of American citizens. Meridian, Idaho (February 2015)- Drone Munitions, based out of Meridian, ID is pleased to announce the launch of … Continue reading

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MAGPUL INDUSTRIES HUNTER 700 STOCK AT SHOT SHOW 2015

That rumbling you felt was the great disturbance in The Force when Magpul Industries, king of all things polymer, announced its Hunter 700 stock at Shot Show in Las Vegas. This is a Remington 700, short action, drop-in with optional conversion … Continue reading

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SIG SAUER SUPPRESSORS AT SHOT SHOW 2015

I’m going to make a prediction right now and that is SIG Sauer Suppressors will have a very successful market entry. Not an easy task given the level of competition in the space mind you. However, SIG is approaching it … Continue reading

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ACCU-SHOT AT SHOT SHOW 2015

If you move in precision shooting circles, whether professionally or as an enthusiast, Accu-Shot needs no introduction. The Accu-Shot monopods and more recently the Atlas bipods are ubiquitous. I stopped by Accu-Shot’s booth while at Shot Show to visit with … Continue reading

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BERETTA M9A3 AT SHOT SHOW 2015

I thought I’d give readers a glamour shot of Beretta’s M9A3 wearing the Steiner SBAL-PL. This, believe it or not, was proposed by Beretta to the U.S. Army as an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) saving the Army millions. At last … Continue reading

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MATBOCK BEYOND SHOT

  New Product at Beyond Shot: We would like to thank everyone for stopping by our suite to see the MATBOCK team.  We met a lot of great people and hope everyone had a wonderful time at Shot Show, but … Continue reading

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LASERLYTE HAS INTRODUCED A TRAINER BARREL FOR THE GLOCK 19 AND GLOCK 23

The LT-GM is the latest addition to the company’s growing line of laser training tools. The Laser Trainer barrel for the GLOCK 19 and 23 shoots a laser dot simulating bullet impact and providing instant feedback to the shooter. LaserLyte’s® … Continue reading

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STREAMLIGHT AT SHOT SHOW 2015

For 2015, Streamlight has upped the ante with higher outputs across most of their tactical line. The TLR-1 HPL went from 300 lumens to 775 lumens. In character with all of Streamlight’s weapon mounted lights, the TLR-1 HPL has a … Continue reading

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RECOVER IS GIVING AWAY YOUR CHOICE OF A 1911 OR BERETTA GRIP…

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KFS INDUSTRIES TACMOD CHASSIS SHOT SHOW 2015

When I mentioned in an earlier post that 2015 is the year for Remington 700 shooters I meant it sincerely. The availability of advanced short action chassis has never been better and with competition comes pricing options never available before. … Continue reading

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BEST BOOTH AWARD FOR SHOT SHOW 2015 GOES TO SILENCERCO

WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH – Feb. 2, 2015 – SilencerCo, the industry leader in silencers and accessories, was awarded Best Booth at SHOT Show 2015 by prominent firearms marketing agency Primer Strategy. SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show is the … Continue reading

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PENTAGON ASKS CONGRESS FOR $585.3bn IN FY 2016

The Pentagon and White House are asking Congress for $585.3 billion to fund the country’s defense. $534.3bn is base budget money and an increase of $38.2bn from the prior year. The challenge here of course is that the requested amount exceeds … Continue reading

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KRISS’s 9mm VECTOR SHOT SHOW

The folks at KRISS USA have been discussing introducing a Vector in 9mm for quite a few years; that moment has arrived. The 9mm KRISS will sport the new KRISS form factor, which has a very nice, I’ll call it … Continue reading

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BURRIS XTR-II 2-10 x 42 FFP G2B RETICLE SNEAK PREVIEW

When Burris upgraded their XTR line of optics they held nothing back. The new XTR II optics from Burris feature 34mm tubes, zero lock, first focal plane reticles, side focus and illumination. A good magnified optic became a world class … Continue reading

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A*B ARMS MOD*X Rifle Chassis SHOT SHOW 2015

The MOD*X is an advanced drop-in chassis for the Remington 700 Short Action and one of several making their debut at SHOT SHOW 2015 in Las Vegas. The designer and manufacturer, American Built Arms Company, provides a 20 MOA full … Continue reading

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