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Brownells Says Black Friday Is Almost Here

      Brownells AR-15 UpperReceiver & BCG Kit Bushmaster Stripped Lower Receiver Advanced Armament AR-1516″ 5.56 Nitride Barrel             Save $30 Only $49.99 Just $119.99 Brownells 1911 ThreadedBarrel with Two 8-Round Magazines Brownells 1911 … Continue reading

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3 Percenter Grips Celebrate Those Who fought In our War of Independence

  Brighton, CO, late November 2014 – Rio Grande Custom Grips announces a new patriotic theme grip for 1911 frame pistols and various revolvers. http://www.riograndecustomgrips.com   Rio Grande Custom Grips created these new3 Percenter grips for those folks who want … Continue reading

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Optics Planet Black Friday Deals

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Viridian Black Friday Starts Now

  VIRIDIAN BLACK FRIDAY SALE STARTS NOW! From now through Monday, December 1st, take 20% off all retail purchases of $50or more. Just enter the promo code TURKEY14 at checkout to receive your discount. Green Lasers, Red Lasers, and Taclights … Continue reading

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No Nonsense Silence: Meet Mike Pappas

Mike Pappas, Director of Product Development Dead Air Armament  Mike Pappas isn’t new to the suppressor industry and he doesn’t take any prisoners when it comes to his products. After co-founding SilencerCo and helping it become a market leader, Mike … Continue reading

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General Dynamics and Singapore Technologies Kinetics Team To Produce Airburst Munitions For The U.S. Military

The 40mm airburst ammunition can be fired from existing US Army grenade launchers such as the Mk19and MK47.                         MK-19                                                                 MK-47 The munition uses a programmable timed fuse technology that computes and programs the detonation time into the fuse. Once … Continue reading

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TPG BLACK Citadel™ 36 Series Receives a Score of 4.96 Points from the National Tactical Officers Association

  Delray Beach, Fla. (November 2014) – TPG BLACK, the exclusive line of American-made products offered by Tacprogear (TPG), is proud to announce that their Citadel™ 36 Series hard armor plates have received an exemplary score of 4.96 out of … Continue reading

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Jay Leno Cancels His Appearance At SHOT SHOW 2015

  NSSF announced a couple of days ago that comedian and former Tonight Show host, Jay Leno, decided to cancelled his appearance at SHOT SHOW 2015 in Las Vegas. Mr. Leno’s office made this statement regarding the untimely cancellation. “When … Continue reading

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MAGPUL iPhone 6 Field Cases Are Now On The Truck

November 21th      

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Sneak Preview: Bushnell AR Optics 1-4x 24mm Throw Down PCL FFP Illuminated BTR Reticle

This December, I’ll be bringing you a comprehensive review of Bushnell’s AR Optics 1-4x 24mm Throw Down PCL FFP Illuminated Reticle. I wanted to close out the year with at least one review of a mid priced magnified optic for … Continue reading

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Magpul’s MBUS PRO Offset Front And Rear Sights Are Now Shipping

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The Engineering Flow Chart

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Should The U.S. Army Replace The Beretta M9 ?

T.G.I.F. and what a week it was. This Friday’s shoot-the-shit topic is about the U.S. Army’s Modular Handgun System (MHS) or more commonly known as the quest to retire a tried and true venerable veteran, the M9 9mm semiautomatic service … Continue reading

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Results For The 2014 Ft. Benning International Sniper Competition

1st Special Forces Group took home the gold in this year’s International Sniper Competition. Sgt. 1st Class Travis Croy and Staff Sgt. Rudolph Gonsior edged out 36 two-man teams from around the world to take first spot.  Sgt. 1st Class … Continue reading

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COLT Adds The M.A.R.C 901 Carbines To Its Product Lineup

The M.A.R.C. 901 family of rifles draws a portion of its DNA from the highly regarded LE901-16S so it retains the flexibility of accepting any COLT upper receiver group chambered in .223 (5.56×45 NATO) using the optional conversion kit. Colt … Continue reading

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Gear Review: Primary Arms Micro Dot MD-FBII

I’m not suggesting that you forgo buying the best equipment you can afford. What I am suggesting is that there are excellent alternatives that will satisfy 100% of your needs and still leave you with dollars to allocate to training. … Continue reading

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Limitless Gear OPFOR MC-R

Limitless Gear is a Virginia based designer and innovator focused on delivering advanced technologies to the warfighter’s kit. The company manufactures a magazine carrier that eliminates the need for retention flaps or bungees, as well as the rubber bands used … Continue reading

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T.A.G Tactical Lighting Sale

  888-890-1199 Mon – Fri 7:30AM- 4PM EST     Deal ends at 11:59PM (EST) on Tuesday, November 18th, 2014.     Streamlight Sidewinder Tactical Flashlight Surefire KX4 LED Conversion Head Surefire G2 Nitrolon Flashlight Streamlight Fire Vulcan Flashlight   … Continue reading

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Crimson Trace Batteries For Life Program

CTC wants you to know that as a registered CTC customer, you are eligible to receive free batteries for life. Buyers can call the customer care center to register their product. This unique program allows one set of batteries per … Continue reading

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Parrot Bebop Drone Available For Pre-Order

Parrot, is best known as the makers of the AR.Drone 2.0 smartphone-controlled mini quadcopter. They have recently added a new model that has peaked my interest. The new addition to the Parrot fleet is called “BeBop.” Whereas previous Parrot drones … Continue reading

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Mechanical To Electrical Conversions–Old Concept Rebuilt On New Technology.

  In a net centric battlefield, electronics is as important, if not more so, than soldier protection equipment and the choice of soldier weapon systems. Engagements and battles are won with accurate and timely dissemination of  intelligence, command and control … Continue reading

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SilencerCo Launches Second Find Your Range Video

These guys have way too much fun; you can too! GO FOR IT!

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London Bridge Introduces Doug’s Trench

First question: What is Doug’s Trench? Answer: Doug’s Trench is new program for limited releases and rare production runs based off consumer feedback, it will consist of rare patterns and kit from the London Bridge Trading archives. Follow us on … Continue reading

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Tru-Spec 25% On 24-7 Series Pants Through End Of Year

TRU-SPEC®, has announced a 25%-off promotion for their 24-7 Series® Pants, from Nov. 14 – December 31st. TRU-SPEC’s 24-7 Series® pants are designed to be worn both on-duty and off-duty.  Built for unmatched comfort, superior utility and rugged reliability, the … Continue reading

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HSGI Adds Belt Mounted Pouches and Woodland Camo To Their Product Line

Our friends in Swansboro have been busy and continuing the tradition of making some of the best tactical gear on the planet with the introduction of belt mounted TACOs and a “new” pattern, Woodland Camo – when I saw that … Continue reading

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COLD Steel’s Parking Lot Sale

If you’re out in the Los Angeles / Ventura area be sure to check out COLD STEEL’s Parking Lot Sale. They have them a couple times a year so it’s an excellent opportunity to pick up some great knives and … Continue reading

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Get Your 2015 Exotic Weapons Calendar

These exceptional calendars produced by Milspec Monkey are packed with weapon data so it’s a great resource. They make a great PG wall decoration as well and 10% of the print run of this calendar is donated to deployed soldiers … Continue reading

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Colt Defense LLC One Of Several Domestic Gun Manufacturers Experiencing Sluggish Sales

Colt Defense LLC one of the oldest and most reputable firearm manufacturers in the United States, is feeling the sales pinch. The company warned that it could fail to make a $10.9 million payment to bondholders due on 17 Nov. … Continue reading

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A Message About Holsters From Crimson Trace

When customers answer their first question of which one(s) of the more than 160 Crimson Trace® laser sights or tactical lights to buy for their handgun, their next question often is: “what about a holster?” The good news is that … Continue reading

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Here’s Your Chance At A SIG P320 and $10,000 Prize Package

Enter to Win a $10,000 Prize Package! P320™ Pistol Trip to SHOT Show 2015 in Las Vegas Ultimate SIG SAUER® Collection of Firearms and Accessories Click the Enter to Win button above or click on the link below to go … Continue reading

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G-Code Scorpion Series Magazine Carriers

Announcing G-Code Scorpion Series Magazine Carriers A Variable Compression carry concept … the (patent pending) G-Code Scorpion series mag carriers exceed all expectations and set new standards for the industry. G-Code Scorpion Mag Carriers are ambidextrous, completely modular, RTI compatible … Continue reading

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IWI’s New Galil ACE Top Down

  IWI has done a great job of modernizing this classic. I like the fact that it’s coming to market chambered in 7.6×39. I’ve shot Galil rifles in the past and you definitely needed your Wheaties – it was a … Continue reading

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K-Var Now Carries Bersa Pistols!

Bersa is one of the best values in handguns. These are high quality pistols, have a lifetime warranty, and a very attractive price. Most of their guns have been in production for a long time, and are some of the … Continue reading

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Tactical Tailor Fall Sale Starts Now.

This is always one sale promotion that we like to broadcast. It’s a great opportunity to buy some of the best nylon gear made at huge savings. You’ll definitely want to check this out. The Veteran’s Day sales are concluded … Continue reading

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Tacprogear Soft Armor Package Receives NIJ Certification

Tacprogear has received NIJ 0101.06 Certification Threat Level IIIA for their newest soft armor package. NIJ Model designation T-112-IIIA is TPG’s first compliant soft armor package manufactured exclusively at TPG’s factory in South Florida. Also noteworthy is that this model … Continue reading

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What The Changes In The Computation Of GDP Will Mean To Your Business.

This week’s shoot-the-shit is on the 14th comprehensive revision of the national income and product accounts (a.k.a. GDP). GDP, as you all know, is a measure of the output of the economy. Last year, 2013, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, … Continue reading

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Magpul Is Now Shipping MOE AK+ And MOE K2 + Grips

   

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Recently Found Earth Artifact

This artifact recently found  in a weapon’s case suggests that older civilizations existed in North America with access to .22lr ammunition. It is hard to fathom how life was in days where man was able to go to a shooting range … Continue reading

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Rogue Gunfighter Sale Through Black Friday

How about a different product on SALE every 24-48 hours from now until Black Friday. Well that’s what’s happening.  Listed from now until black Friday Rogue Gunfighter will be changing it up a little by offering different products on sale … Continue reading

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Shellback Tactical Has Just Added New Products

  NEW – BANSHEE DEFENDER SYSTEMS – ACTIVE SHOOTER KITS NEW – PHOKUS RESEARCH PRODUCTS SHELLBACK TACTICAL LOGO TEES – NOW $18.99  

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