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New Zealand Defence Forces Would Like A New Rifle By 2016
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman has received approval from New Zealand’s government to move ahead with a competitive tender process to purchase a COTS rifle to replace the Steyr AUGs currently in use. A total of 8,800 rifles will be purchased … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged New Zeland, NZDF, rifle, Steyr
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The Failed Wing Suit Flight
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged Brazil, Rio de Janairo, wing suit
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GoTenna A VHF Front End For Your Smart Device
I found out about this device from a crowd funding source so I checked it out for my readers. The concept is not intuitive although no special skills are required to use it. In fact, the only things required are … Continue reading
A Tribute To Robin Williams
Friday is upon us once more. This is the day when we write about one or two things unrelated to guns and gear. Sometimes it’s our Top “n” List Where “n” Equals any Real or Imaginary Number, or Another True … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged comedy, Robin Williams, San Francisco
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AKTI Unveils Updated Website Featuring Knife Laws By State
The American Knife and Tool Institute has launched a revised version of its website with complete and legally accurate knife law information available at http://www.AKTI.org. The improved site features accurate information about laws that impact knife businesses and knife owners … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged AKTI, knife, laws
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Islamist Funeral That Went South
These Islamists were celebrating a funeral for one of their fallen mujahidin when something went terribly wrong. It would appear the deceased was either booby trapped or still wearing his suicide vest. Graphic Content
Tacprogear BLACK releases The Citadel™ Series Hard Armor Plates
Tacprogear BLACK, Delray Beach, FL is offering the American-made Citadel™ Series of hard armor plates. These plates have been tested and certified to NIJ STD 0101.06 for the application of concealable body armor, external carriers, plate carriers and tactical body … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection
Tagged amor plates, body armor, Citadel, Tacprogear Black
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G-Code Holsters Offering A Limited Run In Kryptek Typhon
For a very short time and only while supplies last G-Code will be offering Kryptek Typhon on select products and in limited combination. This is a close out run for the Typhon coatings that will not be offered again. It … Continue reading
Posted in Holsters
Tagged G-Code, holsters, Kryptek Typhon
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Don’t Risk Your Rights GUNVOTE
Election season is upon us and we’d like to do our part to help get out the vote. Elections are won when citizens are engaged and present themselves at the polls to let their voices be heard loudly and clearly. … Continue reading
Crimson Trace Can Outfit Your New M&P 22 Compact
Crimson Trace Offers Options for S&W’s Newest Pistol (Press Release) (Wilsonville, OR)—Crimson Trace, America’s recognized leader in laser sighting systems and tactical lights for firearms, offers numerous rail mounted light and laser sight options for Smith & Wesson’s newly released … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged .22LR, CTC, M&P, Rail Master, Rail Master Pro, Smith & Wesson
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SIG P938 .22LR Conversion Kit Promotion
SIG P938 ultra compact 9mm pistol is an exceptional alternative to many of its .380 ACP competitors. The P938 comes standard with a thumb safety and an all metal frame making it an ideal defensive pistol. However, going to the … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Pistol Conversion Kits
Tagged .22LR, conversion kit, P938, SIG, SIG SAUER
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Midnight Three Gun Invitational App is Now Available
If you can’t reach central Oregon to attend Crimson Trace’s Midnight 3-Gun Invitational that is now underway, a new FREE app (M3GI 2014) offers the next-best-thing—instant access to the action and scores. Attendees at the range will be uploading images … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts
Tagged android, Crimson Trace, iPhone, M3GI
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Ed Brown’s Limited Edition Krypteia
Ed Brown Products, Inc. in collaboration with Krypteia Strategies, the civilian division of the highly respected Paratus Consulting Group, has introduced a limited edition 1911. This limited edition pistol is called the “Krypteia Edition”, pronounced “Cryp TIE ya”, and is … Continue reading
Posted in pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged 1911, Ed Brown, Krypteia Strategies, Paratus Consulting Group
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SilencerCo: Find Your Range with Noveske in Oregon
Find Your Range is about getting out into the millions of acres of beautiful wilderness that this country has to offer, in hopes of discovering the ultimate shooting experience. The poor guy who said the ISIS flag would be … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged Noveske, Oregon, Silencerco
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LaserLyte CM-MK4 Center Mass Laser Now Available on Select Taurus Pistols
LaserLyte®, has announced a joint promotion with Taurus® featuring the LaserLyte® CM-MK4, dual laser for pistols and three popular Taurus® handguns. The innovative CM-MK4 handgun laser displays a ring of red laser dots surrounding the center aiming laser for quicker … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged CM-MK4, laserlyte, Taurus
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Magpul Industries AFG-2 & RVG M-LOK Adapter Rails Now Shipping
M-LOK™ PRODUCTS
Posted in Accessories
Tagged accessories, M-LOK, MAGPUL
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ISIS Talking Points
Friday is upon us and this is usually the day of the week when we stray from reviewing gear and getting the word out about new product offerings from our industry partners to add a little fun to our Blog … Continue reading
IWI US Launches Online Web Store
IWI has just announced its highly anticipated online web store where consumers will be treated to products like Tavor® SAR 9mm Conversion Kit, Tavor® SAR Spare Parts, IWI Tavor® Tactical Combat Knife, Magazines, Accessories and Apparel. The site is up … Continue reading
Preferred Track Apparel of the Atlanta Motor Speedway Goes To TRU-SPEC®
TRU-SPEC®, a leading suppliers of uniforms and personal equipment to the military, law enforcement and public safety markets, announced their title as “Preferred Track Apparel Supplier” for the Atlanta 500, held Labor Day weekend at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in … Continue reading
Posted in Apparel
Tagged Atlanta, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Tru-Spec
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Grey Ghost Gear JED Bail Out Bag
The Grey Ghost JED Bail Out Bag is designed to be an all-in-one solution for getting out of trouble fast during vehicle operations. Whether going fully armored or low profile civilian style, the JED Bag is a perfect fit. The … Continue reading
Posted in Gear, Packs
Tagged Bail Out Bag, Grey Ghost Gear, JED
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HSM Ammunition Double Duty Combo Package
With ammunition still in short supply and prices absurdly high it’s refreshing to see new product offerings that address the needs of most shooters – adequate supply of practice ammunition along with a high performance defensive load. HSM’s differentiator is … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition
Tagged Ammunition, HSM, The Hunting Shack
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Crimson Trace’s Midnight 3-Gun Invitational
Crimson Trace is again hosting the world’s largest nighttime 3-Gun competition—the 3rd Annual Midnight 3-Gun Invitational (M3GI). If you’re not familiar with the competition here are some important facts: The 10 stages of the M3GI will require the use of … Continue reading
Posted in Training
Tagged competition, Crimson Trace, CTC, Midnight 3-Gun Invitational
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Gear Review: Bushnell AR TRS-25
Before you go out to buy a low priced entry level red dot optic for your AR, I’d like you to read my review of Bushnell’s AR TRS-25. In short, a high performance sight at an entry level price. … Continue reading
For My Aviation Oriented Readers
This is the cockpit on the new Pilatus PC-24 displayed a la “Full Monty” with every piece of avionics available. It is absolutely amazing. Gone are the more manly rudder pedals with toe brake extensions. What is this world coming … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics
Tagged aviation, avionics, PC-24, Pilatus
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Sneak Preview: S4 Gear ZOOM SVS Smartphone Digiscoping Mount
You can never get enough ISR in today’s battlespace. Large portions of military budgets are expended to improve ISR. The commercial space has not gone unnoticed by hardware and software developers and as a result consumers can develop their own … Continue reading
Posted in Sneak Previews
Tagged Digiscoping, ISR, optics, S4 Gear
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Tacprogear BLACK, Announces A New Releasable Body Armor Vest (RBAV).
Tacprogear BLACK, announced the all American-made Releasable Body Armor Vest (RBAV). The new vest design is based on the SPEAR/BALCS shaped platform with a full-coverage tactical cut protecting the upper torso from multiple ballistic threats (depending upon level of ballistic … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection, Load Bearing
Tagged plate carrier, RBAV, Tacprogear Black, Vest
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Sneak Preview: Bushnell AR TRS-25
With the cost of an Aimpoint T-1 at nearly $700, it doesn’t hurt to look at possible substitutes that don’t give up much in the way of function or durability. This month, I’ll be presenting a couple of options from … Continue reading
IWI US Sponsors the 2014 Indiana SWAT Challenge
There are several SWAT Challenges around the country; they are a great venue for comradery and information exchange. It’s great to see company’s like IWI invest in the events, and we thank them for their participation. These officers are a … Continue reading
Three New Performance Red Dot Sights From Millet Tactical
Millett, has announced the release of three new tactical red dot sights. The new M-Force, M-Pulse and Speed Point red dot sights. The M-Force features a 5 MOA red dot with a fully-coated fixed power optic for a bright sight … Continue reading
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Gear Review: First Light USA TORQ™- NV
When I heard First Light USA was adding an entry level tactical lighting line, I was looking forward to seeing the concept firsthand. Entry level concepts often suggest that you may need to give up some of your requirements, so … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged First Light, lighting, TORQ, TORQ-NV
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Magpul Industries Is Adding M-LOK Compliant Mounting Accessories
Magpul’s M-LOK system is based on simplicity and versatility. By eliminating the weight and complexity of the quad rail architecture, the company has succeeded in delivering a lighter, simpler and more versatile solution. Magpul Industries has now added the cantilever … Continue reading
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Tagged M-LOK, MAGPUL
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SECTOR 4: Extraction
SECTOR 4: Extraction Well its quite likely that you’ll feel better about contracting Ebola than watch this movie. This had to be the product of a bunch of airsofters and filmed with a Blackberry – oh wait, they don’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Airsoft, Fun Stuff, Morale Builders
Tagged Afghanistan, movie, PMC, SECTOR 4
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G-Code Is Having An End of July Sale 15% Off
15% Off Use coupon code: BUYUSA This coupon is one time use. This is only for the end user. Offer does not apply to G-Code Dealers. Visit: http://www.tacticalholsters.com/ Offer Expires: July 31st 2014 midnight
DeerLab And Bushnell Team To Increase A Hunter’s Odds
Bushnell is a pioneer in trail cam technology. The trail cam allows property owners to install geo referenced cameras throughout their property. These cameras, many of which are wireless, provide the property owner with day and night video and … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental, ISR
Tagged Bushnell, DeerLab, Trophy Cam
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The Duke’s House In Fayetteville, NC
Our friends at SSD shared this and I have to admit it is possibly one of the best ideas I’ve seen. The concept is straight forward. Two SOF veterans decided to cross a safe house with a hotel. In Europe … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Training
Tagged Fayetville, NC, SOF, The Duke's House
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GEMTECH Has Released Its Latest Rimfire Suppressor The GM-22
The GM-22 uses a monolithic baffle design developed by GEMTECH and marketed a G-Core. It is end-user serviceable. The GM-22 attenuates sound 36-39 dB and is compatible with .22LR, .22WMR and .17HMR . It is full auto rated, 5” overall … Continue reading
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Tagged G-Core, GENTECH, rimfire, suppressor
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FLIR Accepting Pre-Orders For FLIR One iPhone Thermal Imaging Camera
FLIR One is a thermal camera for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s. It operates at the 10 micron spectrum and supports the full palette of colors including white hot / black hot. The image is matrixed consisting of a … Continue reading
Posted in Thermal Imaging
Tagged FLIR, FLIR ONE, iPhone
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Arsenal SLR-107FR Are Back In Stock
Arsenal’s SLR-107FR is one of the hottest selling 7.62×39 stamped receiver AK on the market. The quality is superb and they are an extraordinary base weapon system for a bionic AK build. They really are that good. These rifles don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged AK, Arsenal, SLR-107FR
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Shot Trak HD Gun Camera From American Technologies Network (ATN) Is Now Shipping.
There was considerable scuttle butt about a gun camera under development by American Technologies Network on the Peninsula, more accurately South San Francisco. ATN calls it the Shot Trak HD (High Definition) Camera, and it looks like a winner. The … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Electronics, ISR
Tagged ATN, SHOT TRAK
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It’s Time To Fight Fire With Water
There is an old Japanese saying that you “Fight Fire With Water.” It goes against our own philosophy that you “Fight Fire With Fire” as the preferred method for dealing with adversity or a difficult situation. When juxtaposed, the contrast … Continue reading
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