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Ashbury International New SABER SX Short Action Receiver
Ashbury Precision Ordnance Manufacturing announced the first of a new family of Octagonal Bolt Action Receivers for Cartridges from .223 Rem to .375CT. The SX bolt action receivers are purpose built to maximize surface contact with Ashbury’s newest interlocking SABER®-FORSST® … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Weapon systems
Tagged APO, Ashbury Precision Ordnance, receiver, rifle
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IWI Israel Launched New Folding Sights For Tavor and X95 Systems.
IWI, Ltd announced new foldable stainless steel sights for the Tavor rifle and X95 systems. The new sights will mount on the rifle’s Picatinny rail and mimic the M4 style peep hole rear and the adjustable front sight post. The … Continue reading
Daniel Defense Expands Color Finish Options to Additional Firearms
Black Creek, GA- September 22, 2014– Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest firearms, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced the expansion of their exclusive finishes, Mil Spec+™ and Daniel Defense Tornado™, to additional models. The Daniel Defense … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Daniel Defense
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Thermal Imaging For Your Android Device
In July, we reported on FLIR’s launch of a thermal imaging device for your iPhone 5. Android owners were pretty well left out in the cold. We are happy to report that the capability is now available for select android … Continue reading
Posted in Thermal Imaging
Tagged OPGAL, Therm-App, Thermal Imaging
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Ripple Effect XRGL40 Extended Range Grenade Launcher
When Ripple Effect first introduced the MSGL40, we were extremely impressed with its compactness and weight. It was certainly smaller and lighter than any multi-round grenade launcher currently in production. Ripple Effect now has the world’s first, fully qualified, 4th … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged MSGL40, Ripple Effect, South Africa, XRGL40
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Sneak Preview: ATN’s Shot Trak HD Gun Camera
ATN’s gun camera is unique in the marketplace in that it’s the first digital action camera designed, from the ground up, to be a gun camera. It mounts on any available Picatinny rail space and can be readily switched from … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Sneak Previews
Tagged ATN, camera, Shot Trak HD
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Maxpedition’s New Triptych Organizers
Maxpedition has introduced the Triptych Organizers, which at first hand look to be replete with some very nice features. The Triptych is available in three sizes small, medium and large. The large model is 11.5 x 8 x 2, … Continue reading
Posted in Load Bearing
Tagged Maxpedition, organizer, Triptych
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Happy Birthday USAF
Today marks the 67th Birthday of the United States Airforce. Happy Birthday USAF from all of us!
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China’s People’s Liberation Army Is Augmenting Its Small Arms
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is augmenting some of its small arms. It recently added the Type 11 (QSZ11) pistol chambered in 5.8x21mm. The Type 11 is a compact frame semiautomatic pistol with an 8+1 capacity. The Type 11 is … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged China, PLA, small arms
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Global Identification Summit Kicks Off In Tampa
Biometrics is playing an increasingly significant role in the operational fabric of asymmetric warfare. As a Special Operations Force and Intelligence tool it is vitally important to ensure accurate identification and conduct kinetic operations with granular accuracy. So, I will … Continue reading
Posted in Biometrics
Tagged Global Identity Summit, IBIA, Qualcomm
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Crimson Trace Says: “Buy a Rail Master or Rail Master Pro and Get a Free Blackhawk! Holster…”
For a limited time, anyone purchasing a Crimson Trace Rail Master® or Rail Master Pro® will receive a FREE BLACKHAWK! Laser Holster. This special BLACKHAWK! Laser Holster, online-only, offer ends November 1, 2014 or while supplies last. Make the required … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Blackhawk, Crimson Trace, Rail Master, Rail Master Pro
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Heckler & Koch GmbH (HK) Downgraded by Moody’s ???
Moody’s – This is the same organization that downgraded U.S. debt. Although it may be true that if Oberndorf am Neckar,Gmbh is hit by a nuclear strike, H&K may be out of business (surprisingly, given the Ukraine situation, a consideration … Continue reading
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Tagged Heckler & Koch GmbH, HK, Moody's
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First Spear Fight Strap. Home Run!
There’s no more effective weapon for shipboard and close quarters operations than the SMG or PDW. Weight, maneuverability, volume of fire and portability are unsurpassed period! For example, weapon systems like the Kriss Vector or FNH P90 are capable of … Continue reading
Posted in Gear, Load Bearing, Packs
Tagged First Strap, First-Spear
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G-Code Gives Us a Sneak Peek At Some Rather Interesting Kit
Posted in Holsters, Load Bearing
Tagged G-Code
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Tacprogear Introduces The BLACK Bonz GRID-HERCULES™ Plate Carrier
The Black Bonz GRID-HERCULES™ Plate Carrier is designed to protect against flame, water, chemical and abrasion threats. The TPG BLACK Bonz GRID-HERCULES™ Plate Carrier is designed to hold any of TPG’s new NIJ certified hard armor plates for front and … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection, Load Bearing
Tagged ballistic, Bonz, GRID-HERCULES, Tacprogear
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Happy 20th Birthday To Crimson Trace Inc.
This year Crimson Trace is celebrating 20 years of building laser sighting systems along with providing first-class customer service to firearms owners across America. Here are some of the reason you should consider Crimson Trace for your next laser sighting … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Crimson Trace, details, product
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Help Us To Never Forget September 11, 2001
I remember September 11, 2001 as though it were yesterday. I was at home getting ready to head out to San Francisco International to board my flight. As I had morning coffee, I watched news coverage of the event and … Continue reading
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Tagged New York, Rember 9/11, World Trade Center
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Brownells Has A Great Deal For You!
The Gerber LMF II Survival Knife is probably on of the best survival tools you can have; especially aviators. This knife will punch through the skin on light aircraft with no trouble at all. It is tough, sharp and functional. … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Knives and Tools
Tagged Brownell's, Gerber, LMF II
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Extrema Ratio Introduces A New Bush Knife The Mato Grosso
Extrema Ratio of Prato, Italy has introduced a new bush knife that the company named Mato Grosso, which in Portuguese means dense or thick bush. Interestingly enough I could have used one this morning. Weight: 370 g – 13.05 oz … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged bush knife, Extrema Ratio, Matto Grosso
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Marine Combat Instructors Will Be Issued A New Ribbon
The Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, has approved a new ribbon for Marines who complete a 3-year assignment as instructors at the School of Infantry West or East. The USMC will introduce it in its next MARADMIN. Several Marines … Continue reading
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Tagged Infantry, Instructors, Marines, USMC
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MG Industries Introduces the Hydra Vipera AK-47 Model Pistol
MG Industries, introduced the Hydra Vipera AK-47 pistol model featuring all of the quick-change, multi-caliber capabilities of the original Hydra rifle. The popular 7.62×39 caliber Vipera configuration allows the operator to use standard AK-47 magazines. “Vipera refers to the genus … Continue reading
NSSF Working To Help Educators and Law Enforcement With Firearm Safety
NSSF Offers Firearm Safety Resources to Educators Nationwide, Encourages Dialogue with Law Enforcement on Firearm Safety NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is reminding educators and school administrators of the resources available to talk with students … Continue reading
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Tagged 2A, gun safety, NSSF, schools, teachers
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Liberty Ammunition Introduces the .357 Magnum Into Its Civil Defense Line
Liberty’s high-performance ammunition delivers approximately twice the velocity, three times the terminal effects with 16% less recoil, and considerably reduces the weight of loaded weapons. In testing at Liberty’s production facility, the Civil Defense .357 Magnum achieved velocities greater than … Continue reading
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Tagged .357 Magnum, ammo, Liberty Ammo
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Blue Force Gear And The Tactical Christmas Stocking.
We’re just a hair over three months from the 2014 Holiday Season and it’s time to start thinking about picking up some Vickers Combat Slings, or other great tactical nylon, from the folks at Blue Force Gear. Last year, BFG … Continue reading
Looking For A .45 ACP Suppressor? This May Just Be Your Lucky Day.
Dakota Silencer and AAC have a great deal for you. The AAC Ti-Rant is marked down from $850 to $599. In addition to that, AAC is providing a manufacturer’s rebate of $200 to be used on additional AAC purchases for … Continue reading
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Tagged AAC, Dakota Silencer, suppressors
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SIG Arms Has Announced Limited Availability Of The SG553
The SG 553 Pistol is built by SAN Swiss Arms AG, which is a small arms manufacturer spinoff from the old SIG Arms AG around 2000. The SG 553 is built around the SG 550 series gas piston action, which … Continue reading
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Tagged SG 550, SG 553, SIG, Swiss Arms
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London Bridge Trading Inc. Tent Sale
A quick heads-up to shipmates in the VA Beach / Dam Neck area. London Bridge Trading Inc. is having a tent sale on 20 September 2014 starting at 08:00, so this my be an excellent opportunity to pick up a … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Gear, Load Bearing
Tagged gear, LBT, London Bridge Trading Inc.
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Surefire Has Just Introduced Two New Rechargeable Handhelds PIR Peacekeeper and Peacekeeper Tactical
P1R Peacekeeper™ Rechargeable Ultra-High Dual-Output LED 600.0 lumensMax Output 15.0 lumensLow Output 1.37 inchesBezel Dia. 5.5 inchesLength P1R Peacekeeper™ Tactical Rechargeable Ultra-High Single-Output LED 600.0 lumensMax Output 1.37 inchesBezel Dia. 5.37 inchesLength Both of these lights have an M.S.R.P. of … Continue reading
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Tagged Peacekeeper, rechargeable, Surefire
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The Small Diameter Bomb or SDB
There’s a lot of work underway to improve both the accuracy and lethality of military munitions; one of those is the small diameter bomb. The small diameter bomb can be carried by a variety of attack and/or ground support aircraft. … Continue reading
MARSOC Aligns Past with Future—Marine Raider Heritage Returns
This is a great story written by Gunny Josh Higgins. It’s published here unredacted and in its entirety. During World War II, four Marine Raider battalions and twoRaider regiments were formed and saw action in the Pacific Theaterbetween 1942 and … Continue reading
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Tagged Marine Raider, MARSOC, USSOCOM
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USSOCOM Change OF Command
In a ceremony held at the Tampa Convention Center on 28 August 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven turned over the helm to U.S. Army General Joseph L. Votel. General Votel is the 10th USSOCOM Commanding Officer and will have responsibility … Continue reading
LaserLyte V4 Compact Laser Now Available in Tan
When LaserLyte first introduced the V4 FSL-4T Compact Laser it was only available in black. LaserLyte is now offering the V4 Laser in Desert Tan. If you haven’t had a chance to check out this tiny laser aiming module you … Continue reading
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Tagged FSL-4, laser, laserlyte
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Norma Has A New Sales Director For The U.S. Market
Norma Precision, wholly owned by RUAG Ammotec, has appointed Mr. Gilbert N. Russell as U.S. sales and marketing director. Gilbert will be responsible for all sales and marketing activities related to Norma branded products in the (US) market as well … Continue reading
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Tagged Ammotec, Norma, RUAG
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Magpul Armorer’s Wrench and BEV Block
Magpul Industries is adding two AR tools to their product portfolio that will make your build somewhat easier. The Magpul® Armorer’s Wrench – AR15/M4 and BEV™ Block – AR15/M4 both of which will be available in the October to November … Continue reading
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The CIPHER Helmet Prototype May Be Cause For Concern
Researchers with the Naval Research Laboratory have concluded that the Conformal Integrated Protective Headgear System, or CIPHER helmet system showed blast waves could bounce off the added components producing unexpected pressures. Tests were conducted in all configurations: helmet only, helmet … Continue reading
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Tagged Army, CIPHER, helmet, Naval Research Laboratory, NRL
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High Speed Gear (HSGI) Announces A New and Improved TACO Pouch.
High Speed Gear (HSGI) announced its launch of an improvement TACO® line of pouches. All TACO® pouches that utilize an injected molded bracket will have the following improvements implemented. Each bracket is now 1/8th inch longer creating higher feed ramps … Continue reading
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Tagged HSGI, magazine, pouch, TACO
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Baghdadi Sit Yourself Down In Your Car
I have had the privilege of visiting a number of gentlemen’s clubs around the country, and around the globe. In spite of tremendous cultural diversity, they all had one common element; artists performed to the great Aretha Franklin’s “Rock Steady.” … Continue reading
The Remington Group and Pelican Products Team Up…
The Remington Outdoor Company (ROC), which includes Remington, AAC, Bushmaster and DPMS brands, among others, today announced a strategic partnership with Pelican Products, Inc. This strategic alliance includes the creation of custom gun and accessory cases for each ROC brand, … Continue reading
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Tagged Pelican, Remington, ROC
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Arsenal, Inc. Is Making Its SAM7K Pistol Available With The SIG-Sauer SB15 Pistol Stabilizing Brace
Arsenal, Inc. is introducing a new configuration to their line of Bulgarian-made SAM7K 7.62×39 caliber pistols, now with Sig Sauer’s SB15 pistol stabilizing brace. The first variation of the SAM7K pistol was introduced in 2013. The SAM7K pistol is manufactured … Continue reading
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