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Extrema Ratio Updates Its Task-C Fixed Blade Tac Knife
A staple in Extrema Ratio’s line of fixed blade tactical knives are the Task and Task-C. The Task is a full-sized combat utility knife with an overall length of 11.24 inches and the Task-C (Compact), its little brother, that measures … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Extrema Ratio, Italy, Task-C
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UK Based Steel Core Designs Debuts SC-127 Thunderbolt Tactical Rifle At Kuala Lumpur.
UK based manufacturer of precision sniper platforms with a focus on Special Operations Forces introduced the SC-127 Thunderbolt precision rifle to DSA attendees at the Kuala Lumpur exhibition. The SC-127 is chambered in 12.7 x 99 (.50 BMG) and boasts … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged DSA, Kuala Lampur, SC-127, Steel Core, Thunderbolt
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Promtechnologii’s ORSIS T-5000 Plans For Upgrade
In the 90’s, the Russian small arms industry made a departure from the ubiquitous SVD to the SV-98. It was Russia’s Izhmash Arsenal that first took a swag at producing a bolt action high precision sniper platform. The SV-98 kept … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged ORSIS, Prometechnologii, SV-98, SVD, T-5000
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Remington Arms Issue A Safety And Recall Notice For The Model Seven And Model 700
PRODUCTS: Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) is voluntarily recalling Remington Model 700™ and Model Seven™ rifles with X-Mark Pro® (“XMP®”) triggers, manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014. DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD: Remington has determined … Continue reading
Extrema Ratio’s BF2 V For The Sailor In You
The folks at Extrema Ratio have come up with a new twist for their very popular BF2 medium folding knife family. They added a series of features to create the BF2 V, which makes this knife and ideal shipmate. They’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged BF2 V, Extrema Ratio, knife, Navy, sailor
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Do You Know What A Cuban Mambi Is?
The Mambi is a gas operated semiautomatic anti-material rifle, or AMR, chambered in the Russian 14.5 x 114 mm round. Its principal application is against thin-skinned vehicles, boats, etc. However, it has also been used as an anti-helicopter shoulder … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged AMR, Cuba, Mambi, rifle, sniper
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Only You Can Prevent Firearm Related Accidents
This individual was field stripping a Glock pistol, and Glocks require that you pull the trigger in order to separate the slide from the frame. He undoubtedly failed to clear the chamber and accidentally discharged the pistol into his hand. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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Iowans HF2381 Needs Your Immediate Support…
Iowans overwhelmingly want to see the legalization of sound suppressor ownership in their state. However, in spite of bipartisan support in the State House and the passage of HF 384 by a huge margin, State Senator Thomas Courtney (D-44) has … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution
Tagged IOWA, Second Amendment, silencers, suppressors
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Black Rain Ordinance Is Now Producing New York State Compliant Carbine.
It was only a matter of time before some good ole Yankee ingenuity kicked in to solve the gun dilemma foisted on the citizens of the Empire State by its elected officials. Black Rain Ordinance of Neosho, MO will begin … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Weapon systems
Tagged Black Rain Ordnance, BRO, New York, NY
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U.S. Army Is Looking At New Jungle Boots
Matthew Cox wrote a great piece for Military.com, 2 April 2014, “Army Starts Testing New Jungle Boots for Pacific” Confronted with over 12 years of combat in arid regions, jungle boots have remained unchanged since the Vietnam conflict ended. I … Continue reading
Posted in Apparel, Footware
Tagged boots, Individual Equipment, jungle, Soldier Protection, U.S. Army
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First Ever Kel-Tec Factory Tour by Hank Strange
Hank Strange is his internet nom de guerre. He describes himself saying… “I’m a Novice Firearms Enthusiast Sharing Videos of my Learning & Growing Process in the form of Gun Reviews, Shooting, and other videos that document my personal … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged Hank Strange, Kel Tec
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Gear Review: Laselyte’s Sight CM Dual Lens-Black Sneak Preview.
There is no shortage of weapon mounted laser sights on the market. However, very few deliver the performance to cost ratio that Laserlyte’s Sight CM Dual Lens aiming laser achieves – enormous value in a robust package! Look for our … Continue reading
Night Vision Contact Lenses…
The soldier of the future may no longer need image intensified monoculars and binoculars hanging from his helmet. Two researchers, Ted Norris and Zhaohui Zhong, at the University of Michigan have developed a super-thin infrared light sensor using graphene. The … Continue reading
Posted in Night Vision Technology
Tagged contact lenses, Norris, University of Michigan, Zhong
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Silencerco Announces Wizard Staff The Quietest .22LR Suppressor Ever Made.
The Wizard Staff is SilencerCo.’s newest suppressor. And, it is not a spoof, but a real silencer made from a unique CTA baffle stack consisting of 44 polished Mithril baffles designed for an infinite dB reduction of sound. This 36 … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged .22LR, Silencerco, Wizard Staff
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CNN Adds Michael Smerconish To Its Lineup…
It looks like CNN’s Domestic side of the house is trying to pull itself back into the news business. I caught Michael Smerconish last night and he is a refreshing departure from what one has come to expect from CNN’s … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged CNN, media, news, Smerconish
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Top n Theories (where n is any real or imaginary number) CNN Has Yet To Put Forth On The Disappearance Of MH370
Two weeks ago, we published our hypothesis on what we thought happened to Malaysia Air, MH370. I speak in all candor when I say I’ve never seen a more amateurish handling of a very tragic event. I can only begin … Continue reading
The American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) Launches ARES
ARES is ATN’s latest addition to their line of night vision weapon mounted sights. The ARES series of weapon sights is more compact, rugged and easy to use. It uses a more sensitive sensor and a high quality image tube … Continue reading
Posted in Night Vision Technology, Optics
Tagged ARES, ATN, night vision
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Bawidamann Is Now Accepting Pre Orders On The Skeletonized Karambit…
Bawidamann designs are highly sought-after embodying both artistic flair and superb craftsmanship. Production runs from Andrew sell out before production is complete, so if you want to own a Bawidamann creation you’ll need to place your order quickly. If you … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged BAWIDAMANN, Karambit
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Tacprogear BLACK Partners with Kryptek Outdoor Group
Tacprogear announced their latest partnership: Kryptek™ Outdoor Group. Kryptek™ incorporates proven combat features and designs into high-performance technical and tactical outdoor adventure products. Tacprogear, as part of its BLACK line of “American Made, Mission Specific” product line, has begun manufacturing … Continue reading
ATN Unveils The ATN X-Sight Rifle Scopes.
The ATN X-Sight ships in 3-12x and 5-18X configurations. The X-Sight rifle uses a low-light HD sensor to provide a high quality, high resolution image. The X-Sight operates using menu driven software that allows the user to choose from several … Continue reading
Posted in Night Vision Technology, Optics
Tagged ATN, night vision, X-Sight
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Gear Review: Burris AR-DBAL Visible and IR Lasers For Your AR-15
Burris, Steiner and LDI are sister companies; all owned by Beretta. So, given Burris’ tactical focus, it makes perfectly good sense that Burris partner with a sister company to deliver Burris branded AR accessories to millions of AR owners. Regardless … Continue reading
Fort Bragg, NC: Special Operations International Sniper Competition Kicked Off
The competition is hosted by the Army Special Forces Sniper Course, and will run from Monday, 24-March-2014 to Thursday, 27-March-2014. Two man sniper teams from around the world as well as federal agencies and law enforcement will compete for top … Continue reading
Posted in Training
Tagged competition, Fort Bragg, sniper, SOF
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Why MH370 Could Not Be Cloaked By Another Aircraft
This post attempts to shed some light on why Malaysia Air Flight 370 could not have been cloaked by a Singapore Airline Flight destined for Barcelona. The Air Traffic Control System is comprised of two distinct radar systems, Primary Surveillance … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Malaysia, MH370, news, theories
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NISSAN ANNOUNCES PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE IN SUPPORT OF WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 21, 2014) – Nissan announced today its philanthropic initiative in support of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) that will help fuel the next phase of “Project Titan,” the automaker’s second crowd-source vehicle program that will build the ultimate … Continue reading
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Tagged Nissan, Project Titan, Wounded Warrior
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MalaysiaAir MH370 Response To Some Reader Questions…
We’ve seen a number of questions from readers prompted by the abundance of theories on what happened to MH370 so it may be productive to share some ideas with you all. The purpose is to help you understand the complexity … Continue reading
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Tagged Malaysia, Malaysia Air, MH370
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Upcoming Gear Reviews: Lasers
April is laser month here at the shop and we’ll be reviewing a number of weapon mounted lasers for your reading enjoyment. There is some great technology available, and the great news is that prices are coming down for both … Continue reading
Posted in Sneak Previews, Uncategorized
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Our Theory On What Happened To Malaysian Air MH370
First of, all of our hearts go out to the families and loved ones aboard Malaysian Air MH370. It is a tragic event and we advance this theory with the deepest respect to all aboard the flight and their families. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Flight 370, Malaysia, Malaysian Air
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Top (n) Clues, where n = any real or imaginary number, Your Girlfriend Has Mistaken Your Axiron For Deodorant.
10. Stops asking what you’re thinking about. 9. Doesn’t ask if you’ve noticed anything new. 8. Starts taking out the garbage. 7. Raises her leg when breaking wind. 6. Makes Luciano Pavarotti sound like the neighborhood castrato. 5. Has … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged deodorant, testosterone
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Streamlight Upgrades Its TLR-VIR And Introduces The TLR-2 IRW.
Streamlight Inc., has introduced a new member to its TLR family of lights, the TLR-2 IRW. This new light keeps the same form factor as the classic TLR-2, which has a visible red laser module. The TLR-2 IRW retains a … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged Streamlight, TLR-2 IRW, TLR-VIR
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London Bridge Trading and 2VetsArms Introduce The Covert Rifle Bag (CRB)
London Bridge Trading Inc, Va Beach, VA and 2VetsArms, Eufaula, Ok have introduced the Covert Rifle Bag or CRB. The CRB is a collaborative effort between these two companies, who’s objective was to create an rifle bag capable of carrying … Continue reading
Posted in Load Bearing, Packs
Tagged 2VetsArms, Covert Rifle Bag, CRB, LBT
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BAE’s Q-Warrior Closer To Primetime.
As battlefield objectives become more specific, the need for precision increases correspondingly. The successful kinetic operation needs a greater level of accuracy if we are to avoid collateral damage, fratricide and maintain the good will of indigenous people. So, … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics, ISR, Nav Aids, Thermal Imaging
Tagged BAE, Q-Warrior, TALOS, USSOCOM
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American Sniper Association Recommends That You Re-think Sniper Ammunition Choices.
Most law enforcement and military snipers rely on the .308 175 grain or 168 gr boat tail hallow point (BTHP) ammunition. For military operations where targets are more hardened the BTHP provides the needed penetration to take down a target. … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged American Sniper Association, ASA, NTOA, PSUR
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Brownell’s Announces Its Entry Into The Archery Market
It’s great to see a premier company like Brownell’s expand its product line, because everything they do is done so well. Customer service is not a slogan with the company, it’s what they live and breath. With this announcement, archers … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts
Tagged Archery, Brownell's
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STREAMLIGHT ENHANCES POLYTAC® AND POLYTAC® HP POLYMER FLASHLIGHTS
Streamlight has updated the brightness and design of its popular PolyTac® and PolyTac® HP polymer flashlights. The new version features a power LED that delivers up to 275 lumens and an improved grip, as well as a programmable switch … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged handheld, light, PolyTac, PolyTac HP, Streamlight
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Gear Review: Columbia River Knife and Tool’s NO BOTHER
CRKT’s NO BOTHER tactical fixed blade knife is a Ryan M Johnson design inspired by Ryan’s daughter. When she came up with the design, she described it to her father as something you could use if someone is bothering … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged CRKT, knife, NO BOTHER, RMJ Tactical
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What Should I Wear With Boots?
We get all kinds of questions from visitors and regular readers on the site, some of which are not suitable for publication but boys will be boys!! One question that surfaces quite a lot revolves around the selection of boot … Continue reading
Extrema Ratio Unbundles The Ontos And Selvans Survival Knives
When Extrema Ratio introduced its no nonsense Ontos survival knife, the company packaged it with a survival kit and a sheath designed to carry both on the belt or in a drop-leg arrangement. I had the opportunity to review the … Continue reading
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Tagged Extrema Ration, Ontos, Selvans
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Our Read On The Ukraine Crisis
We decided to write this article because mainstream media critical analysis of the situation is sadly lacking. Secondly, I want to avoid any possible stampede to local Wal-Mart’s across the land as people prepare for “Red Dawn.” It’s bad enough … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Crimea, EU, NATO, Russia, Sebastapol, Ukraine
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Silencerco’s Saker 762
Silencerco will begin shipping the 7.62 version of its highly successful Saker 556 later in March 2014. The Saker 762 is a multi-caliber, QA/QD suppressor designed to function in the 30 caliber domain up to and including the 300 Remington … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged 556, 762, SAKER, Silencerco
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US Optics Has Introduced Three New Horus Reticles For 2014
U.S. Optics announced today the introduction of three new Horus Vision reticles for 2014. The Horus Vision H102 is featured in the ER and LR series line of rifle scopes, the H130 is featured in the SR-8 series line of … Continue reading
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