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TAR Ideal Concepts Will Be Demonstrating The TL5 Pro-Personal IR Marker At AUSA 2014.
Israeli Manufacturer TAR Ideal Concepts will introduce its TL5 Pro Personal IR Marker at AUSA 2014 in Washington D.C. this coming week. The TL5 Pro is individual soldier equipment that can be weapon mounted, worn on a helmet or load … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged IFF, illumination, TAR Ideal, TL5, TL5 Pro
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Pay Attention: U.S. Army Wants You Using Lithium AA In Your Electronics
Our colleagues at Kitup ran a story today disclosing that the U.S. Army wants its units to use the more expensive lithium batteries in thermal sights and night vision goggles. It appears that units are purchasing and using the less … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics
Tagged batteriess, lithium
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Taiwanese Special Forces Fielding A New Rifle
Dubbed the Multi-Utilization Special Rifle (MSR), Taiwan’s 205th Arsenal of the Material Production Center(MPC) has high hopes for its new 5.56mm MSR. The weapon borrows from several external sources including the AK-74. Although the bolt design is simpler than the … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged MPC, MSR, Multi-Utilization Special Rifle, Taiwan
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MAGPUL Industries Is Now Shipping MOE 1911 Grip Panels
Magpul’s 1911 Grip Panels with TSP texture are now shipping. These grips offer the user a more aggressive texture allowing for better control of the weapon in all environments.Constructed of heavy-duty reinforced polymer, the grips have a unique diamond-shaped … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged 1911, grips, MAGPUL, TSP
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Turn Up the Silence With Dead Air Armament Suppressors
Lawrenceville, Ga. (October 2014) – Dead Air Armament® and their new line of game-changing, 100% USA made suppressors are now available through BPI Outdoors. Dead Air product concepts are the result of suppressor design and shooting sports industry veterans joining … Continue reading
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Sneak Preview: Tom Bender Knife Maker
No other industry can tout artisans the way bladesmiths can. If you want to discover the spans of talent and human creativity just attend the Atlanta Blade Show; this is true around the world with examples like Bastien Cove of … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged fixed blde, knife, Tom Bender, Wedge
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Gear Review: ATN’s Shot Trak HD Action Camera For Your Gun
I can’t remember having as much fun writing a gear review than with ATN’s Shot Trak HD. This little camera may be small but its output is excellent in every respect. It is capable, robust, waterproof, light and an absolute … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories
Tagged ATN, camera, SHOT TRAK
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Ashbury Precision Ordnance Launches The SABER® Precision Rifle (SPR)
Ashbury Precision Ordnance Mfg (APO) introduces the SABER® Precision Rifle (SPR) line based on its new SX bolt action receiver. The SABER SX is Ashbury’s first in a new line of octagonal precision manufactured bolt action receivers for calibers up … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged APO, Saber Precision Rifle, SPR
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ATN Shot Trak HD Live Fire–Short Video
I was at the range today to run live fire tests on ATN’s Shot Trak HD. I have to tell you, you can shoot this camera on any platform without fear of recoil damage. The rear facing microphone kicks ass; … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories
Tagged ATN, live fire, Shot Trak HD
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MGI’s New 9mm Hydra Feeds On Glock Magazines
MGI’s long-awaited 9mm Hydra rifle, designed to use GLOCK® magazines, is now out and available. This configuration of MGI’s Hydra Modular Weapon System uses standard 9mm GLOCK® and GLOCK® style magazines. The 9mm Hydra comes standard with a 16-inch interchangeable … Continue reading
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Tagged 9mm, Hydra, MGI
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American Sniper Official Trailer–Directed By Clint Eastwood
This is the story of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle one of the most effective U.S. snipers to operate in the Iraqi theater. Upon his return to civilian life in 2009 he dedicated his time to helping returning veterans suffering … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff, Sneak Previews
Tagged American Sniper, Bradley Cooper, Clint Eastwood
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Grey Ghost Gear Has a New Slim Med Pouch For Your IFAK
The Slim Medical Pouch is just the right size for a blow-out kit; taking up just two rows of MOLLE with an adjustable ride height. It is ideal for securing to a plate carrier or belt. The smooth dual zippers … Continue reading
Posted in Load Bearing, Packs
Tagged Grey Ghost Gear, Slim Medical Pouch
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ATN Shot Trak HD’s FOV at 50 Yards
One of the things that I’ve tried to communicate in my review (work in progress) of this awesome little camera is how better suited it is to capturing a hunt or shooting session than your normal action cam. So, I … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Optics
Tagged ATN, Shot Trak HD
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It’s That Time Of The Year To Start Thinking About Your Hot Shots Calendar.
Hot Shots 2015 Behind The Scene
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Story Of U.S.S. Laffey Who Survived What Is Now Called The Fiercest Kamikaze Attack Of WWII
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TPG BLACK Marine Plate Carrier (MPC) Receives High Scores from the NTOA
Delray Beach, Fla. (October 2014) – TPG BLACK (TPG), the exclusive line of American-made products offered by TPG, is proud to announce that their Marine Plate Carrier (MPC) modular vest has received a score of 4.06 out of a possible … Continue reading
Posted in Load Bearing
Tagged MPC, plate carrier, Tacprogear Black
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Reader Question: What Is A Statistical Model?
Yesterday I did a little venting on how the Ebola epidemic in West Africa was being covered by the media. I referred to the fact that the role of infectious vectors was not being discussed; instead limiting discussion to human-to-human … Continue reading
Posted in Reader Questions
Tagged Statistics
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Blackhawk Industries Introduces The EPOCH Level 3 Holster
Blackhawk’s new EPOCH™ Level 3 Light Bearing Holster is a duty holster that will provide you with three levels of retention while concurrently allowing you to carry a mounted weapon light. • Passive retention detent screw • Epoch™ Auto … Continue reading
Ebola And Our Forces Overseas
I’m somewhat bothered by they way the media has approached the Ebola epidemic, presently, concentrated in West Africa. It’s shallow at best! They are more focused on ISIS than what truly constitutes a threat to our people and in a … Continue reading
Christensen Arms Introduces the Carbon Fiber Tactical Force Multiplier Rifle
The Carbon Fiber and Titanium rifle uses aerospace technology to produce a rifle that’s lighter and more accurate than traditional tactical rifles. Christensen Arms®, manufacturers of superior hunting, tactical and sport shooting firearms utilizing the latest in carbon fiber … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Weapon systems
Tagged bolt action, carbon fiber, Christensen Arms, rifles, titanium
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DARPA Is Looking For Next Generation Night Vision Goggles
Citing soldier health concerns and the growing availability of commercial I 2 night vision optics, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) wants industry to develop lighter, more compact and more advanced night vision goggles for the military. U.S. Special … Continue reading
Posted in Night Vision Technology, Thermal Imaging
Tagged DARPA, NVG, USSOCOM
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The Infantry Equipment Handbook Issue 3 Is Now Available
The Infantry Equipment Handbook is an invaluable reference guide to infantry equipment. Concise and compact, the handbook provides 140 pages of photographs, specifications and supplier information in the following sections: Pistols Submachine Guns Assault Rifles & Carbines Sniper Rifles Machine … Continue reading
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Tagged Infantry Equipment Handbook, reference, Shephard
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Win a SIG SAUER® 9mm P320™ Carry
Max Michel, Jr., Champion Competitive Shooter, Firearms Instructor and TV Personality wants to thank all his fans for their continued support with a special contest to run from October 1st – December 31st, 2014. The winner will be announced at … Continue reading
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Tagged contest, Max Michel, P320, SIG SAUER
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AIMPOINT LAUNCHES ITS NEW MICRO T-2 SIGHT
Chantilly, VA – October 1, 2014 – Aimpoint, the originator and world leader in electronic red dot sighting technology, has announced the addition of the new Micro T-2 sight to the company’s professional product line. The Micro T-2 will be … Continue reading
Hesco Bastion, Inc. Acquires A Controlling Interest In Reed Composite Solutions (RCS)
Hesco Bastion Inc., Charleston, SC. recently announced it acquired a controlling interest in Reed Composite Solutions (RCS), Aberdeen, WA. We’ve been talking about the upcoming consolidation in the Defense Sector for quite sometime, some of it which is driven by … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection
Tagged ballistic plates, body armor, Hesco Bastion, RCS, Reed Composite Solutions
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Adams Arms Is Accepting Pre-orders For Their New Gas Piston Driven .308
Adams Arms has introduced a new Piston Driven Small Frame .308 Rifle. The rifle weighs under 8 pounds and more than 50% interchangeable with standard AR-15 components. This pre-order is for the limited edition run of BILLET lower receivers with … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged .308, Adams Arms, Defender
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Happy Birthday From Tactical Beards Owners Club
…so celebrate World Beard Day with TBOC around the world!
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged Tactical Beard Owners Club, TBOC, World Beard Day
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MG Industries Introduces the Hydra MARCK-15 5.45×39 AK-74
MG Industries, manufacturer of the modular MARCK-15 AR “Hydra” platform, has introduced the AK-74 model in 5.45×39. The 5.45×39 configuration of the Hydra by MGI comes stock with a low profile gas block on a high-quality Nitrite coated, 16-inch 5.45×39 … Continue reading
Posted in Pistol Conversion Kits, Weapon systems
Tagged AK-74, Hydra, MGI
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Silencerco Invites You To Check Out the 2014 Look Book
Posted in Apparel
Tagged 2014, apparel, Silencerco
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The Carl-Gustav MAAWS M4 Is Now A Reality
It’s been about a year and a half since we talked about USSOCOM’s requirement for a lighter and improved version of the Carl-Gustav 84mm MAAWS. Well, SAAB has unveiled the latest generation of its highly acclaimed MAAWS addressing SOCOM’s … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 84mm, Carl-Gustav, M4, recoiless
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STARK Introduces A New Rifle Grip
The new Stark Equipment Basic Rifle Upgrade offers all of the innovative ergonomics of Stark Pistol grips at a low cost. This new BRU retails for $19.95. The BRU has no integral trigger guard, which allows for installation on any … Continue reading
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Tagged BRU, pistol grip, STARK
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ATN Shot Trak HD and 1911 Monday Morning Gun Porn
I’m right in the middle of writing my review of ATN’s Shot Trak HD, so I wanted to share a nice picture with our readers. What a great accessory to put in your range bag, and if you have kids … Continue reading
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Tagged ATN, Shot Trak -X HD, Shot Trak HD
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Australia Moves Ahead With The Thales F90
There’s been a lot of hot air floating around ( from people claiming to have an “inside” track) that Australia was abandoning the AUG concept and looking for a new combat rifle. Well… Thales Australia announced that the F90 … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, F90, Thales
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SilencerCo Releases Shorter, Lighter K Versions of Industry-Leading 5.56 Suppressors
WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH – September 26, 2014 | SilencerCo released two shorter, lighter versions of the Saker and Specwar product lines today – the Saker K 556 and Specwar K 556. These suppressors were designed to meet … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged 5.56, SAKER, Silencerco, SPECWAR
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Range Demonstration Of Ohio Ordnance Works Heavy Counter Assault Rifle or HCAR.
The HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle) , developed by Ohio Ordnance Works, is a modernized Browning Automatic Rifle or B.A.R. The rifle is built on a modern chassis with integrated Picatinny rails at the 12 o’clock position, on the receiver, … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 30-06, B.A.R., HCAR, Ohio Ordnance Works, OOW
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Unclassified Footage of F22 Airstrike In Syria
This is a short vide of the F22 airstrike on the Command and Control Building in Syria. First note the level of precision, it’s amazing; secondly note the absence of collateral damage. The munition used is the small diameter bombs … Continue reading
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Tagged F22, SDB, Syria
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Capitalizing On Increased Law Enforcement Interest IWI Expands Its Law Enforcement Division
Harrisburg, Pa. (September 2014) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., announce the hiring of former law officer and LE sales manager, Rob Walker, as part of the IWI US Law Enforcement Division. Rob will … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts
Tagged IWI, law enforcement, Rob Walker
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Iran Unveiled Its New Armed Drone
Apparently this new drone is designed for air-to-air engagements against rotor, fixed winged and UAV aircraft. The drone is armed with air-to-air missiles.
Posted in In the News
Tagged air-to-air, Iran, UAV
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Compared With The Contour Roam Camera, ATN’s Shot Trak HD Is A Much Neater Package.
I’ll have much more to come on this impressive little camera from ATN. Visit us for a full review in October…
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged ATN, Shot Trak HD
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