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TEXTRON Systems Light Machine Gun
Textron Systems is heavily involved with the U.S. Army’s Light Weight Small Arms Technologies or LSAT initiative. The company has developed a replacement for the M249 SAW. The new Light Machine Gun (LMG) uses linked ammunition and capable of a … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged Ammunition, LMG, LSAT, telescoped, Textron
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Beretta’s Powered Rail System
Beretta’s Powered Rail System is based on PPI’s design but has undergone considerable development. The company plans to implement the system as part of the ARX weapon system. The rail is Picatinny compliant. The electronics consists of two isolated busses … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Electronics, Power, SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged Beretta, powered rail, PPI
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Area Commanders Speak Of Their Needs At SOFIC 2014
Lt. Gen Joseph L. Votel, Commander JSOC; RDML Brian L. Losey, Commander NSWC; BG Kurt L. Sonntag, Deputy Commanding general USASOC; Lt.Gen Eric E. Fiel, Commander AFSOC and Maj Gen Mark A. Clark, Commander MARSOC addressed a packed auditorium outlining … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2014
Tagged needs, SOCOM, SOF, SOFIC 2014
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SpotterRF Announces Spotter Shield Mobile at SOFIC 2014
SpotterRF made its debut at SOFIC 2012. SpotterRF is a man packable radar system operating in the X-Band spectrum at 10Ghz. The technology is based the fairly straightforward concept of using a radar system while conducting an operation or at … Continue reading
Laser Devices Inc. Now A Division of Steiner-Optik
As many of you already know, LDI, became part of the Beretta Holdings family in 2013. Also part of Beretta Holdings is Burris Optics. For a relatively short period of time, Burris handled commercial sales of LDI’s civilian product line; … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Alerts, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Beretta, Burris, LDI, Steiner-Optik
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Ukraine – A Final Analysis
We wrote a piece, “Why We Should Extricate Ourselves From The Ukraine As Soon And As Quietly As Possible.” In it, we laid out some facts that don’t get discussed in the mainstream media but are relevant, once you know … Continue reading
ATN Announces PS28 Night Vision Optic
ATN’s PS28 mounts in front of a traditional day optic. The typical installation does not require re-zeroing of the day optic so converting from day to night vision is as simple as mounting the PS28 to the objective bell of … Continue reading
ATK Selected To Supply M2010 Sniper Rifle Ammunition
The M2010 is a bolt action 300 Winchester Magnum (WinMag) precision rifle suitable for long range antipersonnel engagements. The weapon is magazine fed and fires a 190 grain projectile to a maximum effective range of 1200 meters. The U.S. Army … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition
Tagged 300 WinMag, ATK, M2010, MK248 Mod 0, MK248 Mod 1, Remin
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The LaserLyte® GLOCK® 42 Pistol Laser, Now Shipping
The LaserLyte® TGL UTA-YY Kit fits the GLOCK® 42 pistol. Each TGL package comes with two housings per model and will fit two guns for the price of just one laser. Simply use a Philips head screw driver to remove … Continue reading
Coming Your Way This June
We had an opportunity to test drive the Laser Devices Inc. MK3 Battle Light so we’ll have a review of this very impressive addition to LDI’s product line. We’re also working on an AR upper build using the new OTIS … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Laser Devices, LDI, MK3, OTTIS, rail system
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Being Considerate
It’s Sunday and Mother’s Day, so I thought I’d head down to Starbuck’s hangout for a while and shoot the breeze with a few of the fellow junkies. I then decided to head out to the local Lowe’s as I … Continue reading
Why We Should Extricate Ourselves From The Ukraine As Soon And As Quietly As Possible.
As citizens and enlightened professional you want to base choices on facts and a well reasoned approach to decision making. I clearly understand that global politics may preclude that process, but at some point in time we really should make … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged Crimea, Nuland, Pyatt, Russia, Ukraine, Yanukovych, Yushchenko
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Gear Review: LaserLyte SCV4 FSL-4 Laser Sight
If you’re one of the thousands that carry or keep a compact or sub-compact pistol for self and home defense, adding a laser sight makes a great deal of sense. The problem with doing that has traditionally been the very … Continue reading
PREORDER Announcement For The Bawidamann Muninn
Note: The handle shown in the photo is a prototype . The handle that will actually ship with the knife is shown in the engineering drawing; machined by VZ grips, so it will be every bit as good as the … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged BAWIDAMANN, knife, Muninn
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Marines Don’t Want To Exchange Pay For Kit…
I want to share a piece published this morning in Military.com’s Kit Up “Grunts Don’t Want to Exchange Pay Raises for New Kit” by Matthew Cox, May 5, 2014 · It is unredacted. It points to a greater issue, which … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged compensation, Marines, pay, USMC
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Reader Question Regarding My Post Of Ukrainian Intelligence Photos
A week or so ago, I posted a short piece centered around the Ukrainian intelligence photos allegedly linking Pro-Russian separatists to Russian military and/or intelligence services. You can revisit the article here. My point was not to give you an … Continue reading
Posted in Reader Questions
Tagged Russia, Ukraine
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Gear Review: Streamlight’s TLR-2 G
Streamlight’s TLR-2 G is a continuation of the company’s expanding professional grade weapon mounted accessories. I found it an exceptional laser / light accessory for your pistol and carbine. The green laser is highly visible in any light condition and … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Weapon systems
Tagged Streamlight, TLR, TLR-2 G
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Sneak Preview: LaserLyte FSL-4
What do you do when you have less than one inch of rail space but still need the competitive advantages of a laser aiming device? That’s a question that I’ll be answering with the last of my laser sight reviews … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Sneak Previews
Tagged FSL-4, laser, laserlyte, tactical
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K-VAR CORP. and ARSENAL, INC. A joint effort benefiting BSA and NRA
One of the many reasons I love this industry, and happy to be a part of it, is the generosity flowing from organizations like Arsenal, Inc and K-Var. No other industry devotes more money and resources to training and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Arsenal, Boy Scouts, K-VAR, Las Vegas, NV
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TRACKINGPOINT Precision Guided Firearms
Trackingpoint Labs, Austin, TX, introduced a couple of years ago technology that it markets under the trade name of XactSystem. The system consists of several assemblies, the electronic weapon trigger, laser range finder, ballistic computer and image processor all integrated … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Optics, Weapon systems
Tagged ballistics, Remington, Trackingpoint, XactSystem
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High Speed Gear Introduces Two New TACOs
My favorite high speed nylon manufacturer has just introduced 2 new TACOs to their line. First is the Extended Pistol Taco® shown on the left will accommodate a baton, high-cap pistol and SMG magazines, large flash light or just … Continue reading
Bushnell Announces The Elite Long Range Hunting Scope
The scope is 3-12 x 44 with a 30mm tube, and it’s the first member of the brand new Elite Long Range Hunter family of riflescopes offered by Bushnell. Its origins are clearly tactical, and was developed along the highly … Continue reading
Welcome To Wisconsin…
Land where the cheese curds squeak and the chicks are hot! I’m not sure if this is for real but I got it from a reliable source. I thought it was worth sharing.
Magpul Industries Announces M-LOK Modular Locking Accessory Mounting System
In the last three years or so, considerable effort has been placed into eliminating the ubiquitous cheese grater, more formally known as the quad rail. The quad rail provides 1913 Picatinny mounting surfaces at the 12o’clock, 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged M-LOK, MAGPUL, mounting, rail
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Monday Morning Gun Porn: Streamlight’s TLR-2 G
This is a low level light picture of Streamlight’s TLR-2 G in action; we thought you might enjoy it. We are putting the wraps on a full review that I hope to have out for your reading enjoyment in the … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Tactical Lighting, Weapon systems
Tagged Streamlight, TLR-2 G
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GEAR Review: CTC’s Rail Master Pro
Truly exceptional products need to be talked about and this is one weapon mounted laser / light that fits that description. Aluminum housing, compact and rugged design are all nice attributes that you can talk about but it’s when you … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Tactical Lighting, Weapon systems
Tagged CTC, laser, light, Rail Master Pro, tactical
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Moms Mabley Straight From The Chitlin’ Circuit
Moms Mabley, a.k.a. Loretta Mary Aiken (native North Carolinian), was a pioneer comic straight from the Chitlin’ Circuit. Her Vaudeville style of standup comedy gave rise to artists like Whoopi Goldberg, Eddy Murphy, Bill Cosby and Nipsey Russell. I love … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged comedy, Moms Mabley
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AR Tools From Magpul Industries
AR DIYs will have more options in their choice of assembly and disassembly tools for their AR project. Magpul Industries has announced two new products, MAGPUL ® ARMORER’S WRENCH – AR15/M4 and BEV™ BLOCK – AR15/M4. The Armorer’s wrench is available … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged AR, armorer, MAGPUL, tools
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Remington Arms Introduces Two Model 700 Muzzleloaders On Steroids…
For the romantics in our reader community, Remington Arms, Madison, NC, has introduced two Model 700 muzzleloaders: Model 700 Ultimate Muzzleloader – Synthetic (86960) and Model 700 Ultimate Muzzleloader – Laminate (86950). Specifications Model 700 Ultimate Muzzleloader – Synthetic … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged Model 700, muzzleloader, Remington
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Magpul Industries Introduces The PMAG® 30 AUS GEN M3 Window
The PMAG 30 AUS GEN M3 Window is a 30-round 5.56×45 NATO polymer magazine for Steyr® AUG/F88/F90 compatible weapons that features transparent windows to allow rapid visual identification of approximate number of rounds remaining. The PMAG 30 AUS GEN M3 … Continue reading
PMAG 25 LR/SR Gen M3 Window Now Shipping
Magpul Industries has announced that the PMAG 25 LR/SR Gen M3 Window 7.62 x 51 magazines are now shipping> The magazines are designed for the SR-25 / M110 SASS pattern semiautomatic precision rifles. The new magazine increases capacity to … Continue reading
Why Good Analysis Is Essential To Understanding And Defining A Mission
The essence of problem resolution and decision making is that ALL data elements are assessed using the same light and microscope. It is the only method that will reliably produce the correct answer. The New York Times ran a piece … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Kramatorsk, New York Times, Russia, Slovyansk, special forces, Ukraine
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Magpul Industries Is Now Shipping Accessories In Stealth Gray
Shotgun Furniture and the majority of stocks, grips, and hand guards are now shipping in Stealth Gray. Now available from dealers & distributors. Magpul has also indicated that with the launch of Stealth Gray across the board, they will be … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories
Tagged gray, MAGPUL, MOE, PMAG, Ranger Plate
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Coming Attractions
We continue with our month long reviews of weapon mounted laser and laser/light accessories with two professional grade products. In our next two reviews we’ll be taking an in depth look at the Crimson Trace Rail Master Pro, an superb … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, Rail Master Pro, Streamlight, TLR-2G
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LaserLyte Center Mass Lasers Now Standard Equipment On Mossberg’s 500 Persuader and Cruiser Shotguns.
LaserLyte’s Center Mass Lasers will be standard equipment on the Mossberg® 500 Persuader® and the 500 Cruiser® Tactical Tri-Rail Center Mass Laser Shotguns. These Mossberg’s, 12-gauge, 3-inch, pump-action shotguns, will now have the added benefit of the Center Mass Laser’s … Continue reading
Surefire Introduces The SF Ryder 22-A Suppressor
Surefire has introduced a new .22 caliber suppressor marketed as the SY Ryder 22-A. The new suppressor uses and advanced baffle concept termed Pig-Nose baffle. The baffle stack is numbered and indexed for easy reassembly. Surefire uses a red hard … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged .22LR, suppressor, Surefire, SY Ryder 22-A
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LaserLyte Kryptonyte Center Mass Laser CM-K15B
Earlier this year, LaserLyte announced a series of design changes to the Kryptonyte® Center Mass™ Laser The new laser, designated CM-K15B (Black) and its tan counterpart the CM-K15T underwent several design changes that resulted in a more flexible arrangement. At … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged center mass, CM-K15B, CM-K15T, laserlyte
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Tuesday Morning Gun Porn
© 2014, Twobirds Flying Publication, All Rights Reserved We want to kickoff your day with a little Tuesday Morning gun porn. This fully accessorized 9mm SBR is representative of pure function with no excesses. It features the OTIS TRS rail, … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged 9mm, KAC, OTIS, Silencerco, Streamlight, SWR
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