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Preview Blue Force Gear’s Micro Rack At Warrior Expo East July 10-11
Micro RACK – Is a lighter and more compact version of BFG’s RACKminus. The chest rig has been trimmed down to 6 columns to allow for a low profile, and greater concealment while retaining sufficient load carriage to meet operational … Continue reading
Posted in Load Bearing
Tagged BFG, Blue Force Gear, Micro Rack, Whisper
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Upcoming Review: CSE Gear Low Profile Plate Carrier Kit
CSE Gear is marketing a Low Profile Plate Carrier Kit that consists of a very nice slick with the super light-weight DKX IIIA plates. The Kit is, by a significant margin, the lightest IIIA ballistic protection I’ve used, and I … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection, Sneak Previews
Tagged armor, ballistic, CS Gear, DKX
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Larry Vickers At Gunsite Shooting Academy, Paulden AZ
The AI AW Covert is one of the most highly regarded urban sniper rifles in the world. It is an integrally suppressed .308 platform with compactness and superb precision.
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Training, Weapon systems
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Thomas R. Bender–Custom Knife Maker
Thomas R. Bender lives in Van Nuys, CA and has a passion for weapons of any kind. If you’ve been to an action movie, it’s quite likely he had something to do with the weapons and explosions. I had an … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged knives, Tom Bender, Van Nuys
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Happy 4th Of July To All Of Our Friends and Readers !
It is our sincere hope that all of you have a fun and safe 4th of July. It is a day of celebration which marks the greatest social experiment in the history of man. Sigmund Freud said “America is a … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th of July, Independence Day
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Applied Ballistics Announces The Kestrel Companion Mobile App
Applied Ballistics, LLC announced, through their existing partnership with Nielsen-Kellerman (NK), the release of the Kestrel Companion; an Android mobile application to complement the Kestrel Shooter’s Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics for remote viewing of shooting solutions. The Kestrel Companion … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged android, Applied Ballistics, Kestrel, Kestrel Companion, nVisti
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FLIR’s Commercial Grade SCOUT Thermal Imagers
Thermal imaging is a technology where informed buyers make better decisions so this article is intended to provide you with a basic foundation of thermal imaging and introduce you to 2 variants of FLIR’s outstanding commercial imagers, the PS24 and … Continue reading
Posted in Thermal Imaging
Tagged EOTech, FLIR, L3, thermal
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Liberty Ammunition Has A July Deal For You.
From July 4th through July 31st, 2014 receive 15% off all online purchases at store.libertyammo.com. In addition, individuals will receive a FREE Liberty Ammunition T-shirt if the order totals over $100. This is a $15 value free of charge! All … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition
Tagged Ammunition, Liberty Ammo
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Silencerco’s Harvester Big Bore 338 Suppressor Is Now Shipping.
Silencerco introduced its Big Bore line of suppressors at SHOW SHOW 2014. The company has just announced that its Big Bore 338 is now shipping. M.S.R.P. is $1600 and the suppressor is multi-caliber up to and including the .338 … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged 338 Lapua, Big Bore, Silencerco, suppressor
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Trainers Need To Teach Thought Processes Not Just Skills
One of the more significant challenges facing military and civilian trainers is inculcating, in a trainee, a thought process. The ability to apply a fact or skill learned to solve an unexpected problem. As trainers, you cannot anticipate every possible … Continue reading
SOG Releases A New Fixed Blade Design From Kiku Matsuda
Kiku Matsuda is a master blade smith with an extraordinary list of fabulous creations. All of his knives are deeply rooted in the Japanese tradition but each possess its own unique character. For example, the SHU-FU which is a formidable … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Hamaguri-Ba, Katana, Kiku Matsuda, SOG
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Elbit Systems Adds New Capabilities To Its Line Of Long-Range Observation, Target Acquisition and Laser Designation Systems
I’ve been following Elbit Systems for a few years now and in that time, I’ve seen continuous innovation and refinement to a product line that ranks as one of the best in the world. At this year’s EUROSATORY, in Paris, … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory, ISR
Tagged Elbit Systems, ISR, laser, LVCR, LVCR-D
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TEK Military Seating LLP
TEK Seating was formed 40 years ago by the Fleming family to support low to medium volume bus, coach, truck, agricultural, material handling, construction and specialist vehicle convertors (work vehicles) with OEM specification vehicle seating. Paul Fleming, MD, is … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory, Mobility
Tagged Mobility, seats, TEK Military Seating, UK
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Much Of The AK-47’s Success Is Its Limited Amount of Training Requirement.
The chimp has a higher IQ than the aggregate of the militia! Real or Hollywood stunt?
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged AK-47, Kalashnikov
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Israel’s TAR Ideal Concepts Ltd.– Predator
Is this the warrior of the future or a clever trick to get you to stop at the exhibit. Whatever the intentions, you have to hand it to Israel’s TAR Ideal Concepts Ltd. for fresh ingenuity. TAR’s Predator garnered a … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory
Tagged consulting, contracting, Defense, Israel, TAR
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FN Herstal Moves Closer To Integrating Weapon Mounted Systems With Modern Technology
Beretta is not the only major developer / manufacturer that is advancing weapon mounted systems integration via a powered rail with a high speed data buss. FH Herstal has got some serious plans for their highly regarded SCAR rifle. The … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Eurosatory, Weapon systems
Tagged FN Herstal, SCAR
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Patria’s AMV (XP) Wheeled Armor Vehicle
Finland’s Patria is a well diversified multinational corporation that has built a reputation on its wheeled armored vehicle solutions, as personified by the 8 wheeler AMV (XP). The company is engaged in consulting, systems integration, life cycle support, mortar systems … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory
Tagged AMV, Finland, Patria
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Russian Ka-52 Alligator Attack Helicopter
Characteristically Russian is the widespread use of coaxial counter rotating rotors to eliminate the stabilizing tail rotor. The Kamov Ka-52 replaces the obsolete Mi-24 Hind attack helicopters with a modern avionics and communications package that includes ISR capabilities as well … Continue reading
BAE Systems CV90 Armadillo With Lemur Remote Weapon Station.
BAE’s CV90 Armadillo is an impressive multirole battlespace vehicle delivering a high degree of survivability, mobility with tremendous payload capacity. This version features the BAE Lemur 30mm remote weapon station. Customer approval is so high that BAE is selling … Continue reading
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Shellback Tactical Viper Advanced Battle Helmet
Shellback Tactical is now offering the Viper™ Advanced Battle Helmet. Viper is made for Shellback by Renegade Armor and incorporates features from Ops-Core, Wilcox and Team Wendy. Viper is Level IIIA NIJ Certified in accordance with HPW-TP – 0401.01B against … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection
Tagged helmet, Shellback Tactical, Viper
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Gear Review: Spyderco’s Serrata–A Stuart Ackerman Design
Spyderco and Stuart Akerman have done an amazing job producing what is one of the best bush knives I’ve run across in quite a while. The Serrata is stout yet very nimble and its Cast 440C blade delivers a vicious … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Ackerman, knives, Serrata, Spyderco
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Sneak Preview: Hollywood’s Best Kept Secret
This coming month we are going to treat you to one of Hollywood’s best kept secrets, Tom Bender. He’s not a screen name but his work has made just about every action film ever shot a success with his mastery … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged bladesmith, knives, Tom Bender
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CZ P-09 and CZ 805 Bren
CZ 805 BREN in either its A1 (14” barrel) or A2 (11” barrel ) configurations is an impressive rifle. The system has a monolithic rail with configurable side rails at the 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock position. Operating … Continue reading
Reader Question: Photo Intelligence
At the height of the Ukraine crisis, the New York times published pictures allegedly obtained from the Ukrainian authorities linking specific individuals to the Russian Army. I believe the statement made by the Times is that the pictures in question … Continue reading
Posted in Reader Questions
Tagged intelligence, Photo
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FAMAS Alive and Well In 2014
Rumors about the demise of the venerable French FAMAS abound on the internet; however, at least with regards to the FELIN program, France’s FAMAS doesn’t appear to be going any time soon. Assuming the key drivers for deploying a bull-pup … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory, Weapon systems
Tagged FAMAS, Félin, France
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MBDA Missile Systems Mistral Surface To Air MANPAD
The Mistral is a flexible IR homing surface to air missile. It’s intended for use with a man portable launch unit but can be configured to mount on a vehicle or watercraft. It has a range of roughly 6km and … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory
Tagged MBDA Missile Systems, Ministry of Defence, Mistral
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Brownells Celebrates 75 Years Of Service
Brownell’s is one of those companies that you just can’t say enough good things about. Congratulations on your 75th Anniversary; we thank you for your service and commitment to the shooting sports, and we look forward to your next 75 … Continue reading
Everybody Has An Opinion Or Theory On ISIS In Iraq, So Why Not Us.
Everyone has a theory on what ISIS is doing, thinking etc. but no one really knows anything, and we’re feeling left out, so here’s what we think ISIS will do or should do. Regroup, picking up as much personnel and … Continue reading
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Tagged Iraq, ISIS, Syria
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Silencerco’s Conquest Kit
Silencerco is extending a special offer to select customers on its Conquest Kit. What is the Conquest Kit? The Conquest Kit is a limited edition release targeted at a very select group. Its purchase will consist of a box complete … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged Conquest Kit, Silencerco, suppressors
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French Sniper Platform a la FÉLIN
French FRF2 sniper rifle with SWORD sniper optic that incorporates high magnification, laser range finding functionality and uncooled thermal imaging.
Posted in Eurosatory, Optics, Sniper Systems and Tools, Thermal Imaging
Tagged Félin, sights, SWORD, thermal
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EUROSATORY 2014 Comes To A Close
EUROSATORY is the largest military defense exhibition in the world. This year it was even larger with over 1500 exhibitors of which 70% are international firms. Every sector of the global defense industrial fabric is represented; attendees experienced everything from … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory
Tagged Defense News, Eurosatory, Paris
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France’s FÉLIN Combat System
FÉLIN (Fantassin à Équipement et Liaisons Intégrés) Integrated Infantryman Equipment and Communications). The French military is one of a few organizations to successfully integrate a number of technologies and weapon system to deliver a functional equivalent to the U.S. … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory, Sniper Systems and Tools, Soldier Systems
Tagged Félin, France
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Sneak Preview: Spyderco’s Serrata
We’ll be moving into July with a review of Spyderco’s Serrata. Quality and feel are impressive, but this Stuart Ackerman design has a rather interesting metallurgy that we’ll introduce in our upcoming review… So, stay with us.
Posted in Knives and Tools, Sneak Previews
Tagged Ackerman, Serrata, Spyderco
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Concern Kalashnikov JSC
For the Kalashnikov fan, and I consider myself to be part of that group, Concern Kalashnikov’s exhibit was something to get moist over. Concern Kalashnikov, is part of the Rostec State Corporation, it was once know as Izhmash. Currently It … Continue reading
Order To Not Wear First Navy Jack Patch Is Reversed
U.S. Navy SEAL teams wear a patch on the left shoulder of their blouse know as the First Navy Jack. Last November, Carl Higbie, a former Navy SEAL, reported that commanders told their units not to wear the patches because … Continue reading
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Tagged First Navy Jack, SEAL, Tea Party
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Aimpoint Launches The Micro T-2 Sight
Aimpoint introduced its new Micro T-2 sight at Eurosatory 2014. The T-2 keeps the same compact form factor and mounting compatibility as the highly successful T-1 but that is where similarities end. The most important development in this new sight … Continue reading
Beretta’s i-Protect System
i-Protect represents a state of the art digitization of the operator, his or her weapon system and geo referenced information to provide a more complete command and control picture down to the individual level. i-Protect requires the use of a … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory, pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged Beretta, C2, digital, iProtect
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Rippel Effect Systems AK-47 Upgrade Kit and UBL40 Grenade Launcher
Rippel Effect Systems is a South African OEM that’s been around for quite sometime, since 1995. The company develops grenade launchers, sights and an amazing upgrade kit for the Avtomat Kalashnikova. The upgrade kit can best be described as an … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Eurosatory, Weapon systems
Tagged AK-47, Rippel Effect
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