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Revision Military Acquires Panacis Power Management Technology Company.
Panacis is a Canadian based company with its headquarters located in Ottawa. The company designs, manufactures and markets a number of power management solutions around three broad applications that include personal, mobile and field (or off-grid) power. As part of … Continue reading
EOTech X320 Thermal Imager
Going back a few years, I remember being at the Burroughs Range, Ft. Benning GA, hanging out with the NCOIC while they setup FLIR for a night shoot. It was around 01:00 and bone chilling cold so it took a … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, Thermal Imaging
Tagged EOTech, L3, Thermal Imaging, X320
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Delta Force Snatch and Grab In Tripoli Libya
This is a surveillance video of Abu Anas al-Libi being picked up outside his home in Tripoli, Libya. Elegant execution with minimal fanfare. Two vehicles cradled al_libi’s car the third secured the intersection. Nice Job!
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Ammo Review: Liberty Ammo Silverado Lead-Free .223 Hunting Round.
Liberty Ammunition, Bradenton, FL has introduced a line of hunting ammunition branded as Silverado. The first offering in that product line is a .223 Lead-Free high performance hunting round that could easily outperform some of the .3o caliber hunting ammunition. … Continue reading
Your Chance To Be A Hot Shots Calendar Girl
The Hot Shot Calendar for 2015 is kicking off with an open casting call. Interested female models must upload a bikini photo, or video, to facebook.com/hotshotscalendar. Models will be selected from the U.K. and U.S. In the past all of … Continue reading
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Tagged calendar, Help For Heroes, Hot Shots, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, U.K., U.S.
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DoD Has No Plans To Close The Commissaries
Well it looks like “on again and off again” is alive and well; although, “this is only a drill” would probably have been a more accurate statement. The folks at Military.com are now reporting that “According to Army Gen. Martin … Continue reading
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Liberty Ammo’s Silverado .223–Upcoming Review
We’ve been dying to get some range time to see how well Liberty Ammo’s Silverado .223 shoots but the weather along the Eastern United States has been uncooperative at best. Based on ballistic gelatin tests, Silverado’s devastating effects belies … Continue reading
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Tagged .223, hunting, Liberty Ammo, Silverado
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In A Move To Cut Expenses, DoD May Do Away With Base Commissaries
It looks like Department of Defense planners may target base Commissaries to reduce annual operating expenses by $1.4B. The DoD’s support for that decision is a 2012 survey in which active duty personnel and military retirees were surveyed to assess … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, Commissary, DOD
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Military Hardware Wins The Improved Modular Tactical Holster (IMTH) Contract For The U.S. Army
A few month’s back we reported that the U.S. Army had down selected, two holster systems to meet the requirements for the Improved Modular Tactical Holster (IMTH) initiative. Edge Works Manufacturing’s G-Code’s XST (Extreme Service Tactical) and Blackhawk’s SERPA Tactical … Continue reading
Gear Review: Karrimor SF Sabre 45 Pack
This is one of those fun to write reviews because the subject is such an outstanding piece of kit. I was completely blown away by how well this pack is put together. Everything from stitching to the harness assembly was … Continue reading
Posted in Load Bearing
Tagged Karrimor, review, Sabre 45
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RevMedX’s X Stat May Stop Battlefield Hemorrhaging In As Little As 15 Seconds.
I picked up on this article in Popular Science written by Rose Pastore and I want to bring it to our readers attention since it has a profound and positive implication for battlefield trauma care. RevMedx, an Oregon based startup … Continue reading
SHOT SHOW 2014 – Dip Wizard LLC
While at SHOT SHOW 2014, in Las Vegas, I had an opportunity to meet and chat with Scott Norwood founder, chief cook and bottle washer at Dip Wizard LLC, Anderson, SC. as we walked along Las Vegas Blvd. Scott told … Continue reading
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You’re a REO in an RAF Typhoon Enjoy The Ride
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Tagged RAF, Royal Air Force, Typhoon
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Karrimor SF Series Sabre 45
I’ll be kicking off February 2014 with a review of the Sabre 45; one of the offerings in Karrimor’s SF (Special Forces) lines. An exceptional pack with quite a few features. In fact, there’s so much to like about this … Continue reading
Pick Your Super Bowl XLVIII Winner.
There’s not a news channel that’s not making a prediction on Sunday’s Super Bowl 2014. We don’t think they can predict their way out of a lavatory. Only fans have the right answer…
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SIG SAUER Buy One Get One Free
The folks at SIG Arms want you to know that if you purchase one of six featured SIG SAUER® 1911 models (see selections below) you’ll receive a FREE 1911-22* Promotion ends on 30 April 2014. This is a deal so … Continue reading
Tactical Tailor VIP Testimonials
Tactical Tailor stands as a glaring model of entrepreneurship in a free market economy. My personal experience with Tactical Tailor is consistent with the opinions expressed in this video.
Posted in Apparel, Gear, Holsters
Tagged nylon, Tactical Tailor
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SHOT SHOW 2014–Attleboro Battle Knife
I never pass up an opportunity to check out the edged weapons, at any of the outdoor shows, for a couple of reasons. First, I developed an affinity for the Japanese Katana through my study of Bushido and some marshal … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Attleboro, Green Beret, knives, tactical
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SHOT SHOW 2014–Kestrel NK
While at SHOT SHOW I did a drive by on the Kestrel booth where I ran across one of their latest innovations, the Kestrel Drop, which the company describes as a Smart Environmental Data Logger that measures temperature, humidity and … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental
Tagged data logger, Drop, Kestrel, Nielsen-Kellerman
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Daniel Defense Announces $20 Million Expansion
Black Creek, GA- January 23, 2014- Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest weapons systems, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced plans for a five-year, $20 million expansion in Bryan County, Georgia. “We are proud to be among … Continue reading
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Tagged Daniel Defense, DD
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SHOT SHOW 2014–Luminox
Luminox has made watches that it markets as Navy SEAL watches for years . That branding will no longer be allowed, so the company has launched the Luminox ANU 4200 Series 45mm Watch, which will be available exclusively through Cabela’s … Continue reading
SHOT SHOW 2014–IWI’s Tavor The Rifle That’s Bringing Home The Bacon.
You haven’t lived until you’ve placed your hands and cheek on the Tavor rifle, and to say that IWI has done a great job with the Tavor SAR concept epitomizes the understatement. The Tavor SAR is a must have in … Continue reading
Jason Redman Former Navy Seal Speaks To NRA News at SHOT SHOW 2014
Jason Redman Former Navy Seal and Author of The Trident
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SHOT SHOW 2014 Spyderco Stuart Ackerman Serrata
If you’re looking for a exceptional bush knife, you need to checkout Spyderco’s Serrata, a collaboration with Stuart Ackerman. A prototype of this knife was introduced in 2013. Picking this knife up feels like an extension of your hand. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Ackerman, Serrata, Spyderco
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SHOT SHOW 2014 Team Wendy EXFIL Ballistic Helmet
Right at the top of my list of exhibitors to visit was Team Wendy; more specifically, I wanted to take a close look at at the company’s new EXFIL Ballistic Helmet. My helmet wearing days consisted of a steel pod, … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection
Tagged ballistic, EXFIL, helmet, Team Wendy
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SHOT SHOW 2014 Smith & Bradley
The Smith & Bradley’s Sans-13 caught my eye at Shot Show this year. This is not your run of the mill tactical “looking” watch. This watch uses a Swiss quartz movement by Ronda housed in a PVD coated stainless steel … Continue reading
Posted in Apparel
Tagged Sans-13, Smith & Bradley, tactical, watches
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Top “n” price changes at Spirit Airlines (where “n” equals any real number)
Spirit Airlines’ business model has at its core the ultra low airfare and a la carte concept to pricing. So we’ve come up with a few suggestions for this penurious small airline. 10. $10 for a passenger safety brochure in … Continue reading
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Tagged Spirit Airlines
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Reader Question Why Won’t My PMAG Gen 3 Drop
I had an interesting question from a reader with a Rock River lower receiver group. He wanted to know why his PMAG Gen 3 wouldn’t drop freely from the weapon on empty. Hank, what you want to do first is … Continue reading
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Tagged MAGPUL, PMAG, Rock River
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Shot Show 2014 Kicks Off
The fourth largest show hosted in Las Vegas, NV kicks off with a bang for members of the media at Media Day at the Range. Shot Show 2013 added over $70 million to the local economy and contributes over $37 … Continue reading
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EOTech Announces The 552 and 512 Laser Battery Cap (LBC)Holographic Sights
There are good ideas, and then there are great ideas and EOTech knocked it right out of the ball park. As all of our readers know the EOTech 552 is the military’s standard issue holographic weapon sight. To call the … Continue reading
Posted in sights, Weapon systems
Tagged EOTech, holographic, laser, LBC, LBC-2
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DKX Moves To Unveil World’s Lightest and Most Buoyant Armor Plate Packages.
DKX Advanced Manufacturing will unveil DKX Armor plates that are the lightest, buoyant and most advanced NIJ Level III certified (0101.06) plates on the market. For any law enforcement, military or private security personnel engaged in operations near or on … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection
Tagged CSEgear, DKX, Dyneema, NIJ
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MasterPiece Arms Announces The MPA 308BA Bolt Action Rifle
MasterPiece Arms is best know for its semiautomatic rifles, pistols and suppressors. The company has just announced its first precision bolt action rifle, the MPA 308BA. The design is unique in that it is built around the Remington 700 bolt … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged MasterPiece Arms, MPA 308BA, rifle
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Arsenal Inc. Unveils The SLR-104FR 5.45 x 39 Rifle
The SLR-104FR is a Bulgarian 5.45 x 39 side folder. It’s unique in that it is the first Bulgarian factory made rifle to be offered in the United States. The 5.45×39.5mm caliber SLR-104FR rifles feature a mil-spec stamped receiver, hammer-forged … Continue reading
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Tagged 5.45x39, Arsenal, SLR-104FR
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Magpul Industries Will Begin Shipping the AK PMAG For SHOT SHOW 2014
HELP! I’ve fallen and can’t get up… Yes folks it is true. The final Magpul hoax has been discredited and our favorite accessories and magazine manufacturer will begin shipping the AK PMAG just in time for SHOT SHOW 2014. The … Continue reading
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Tagged AK, MAGPUL, PMAG
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Plinker Arms Introduces The Response Magazine
CORNELIUS, NC (January 2014) – Plinker Arms, LLC, makers of American-made firearms magazines, accessories and components, answers the call for firearms enthusiasts everywhere with the new Response Magazine; a magazine with the look and performance of a MIL-SPEC 30-round magazine … Continue reading
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Tagged Plinker Arms, Response Magazine
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PEO Soldier Integrated Head Protection Program Awards Revision 2 year Development-to-Acquisition Contract …
Essex Junction, VT, USA (January 8, 2014) – Revision Military, a world leader in protective soldier solutions, wins a contract for PEO Soldier’s Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) Soldier Protective System (SPS). The 2 year development-to-acquisition program is to refine … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection
Tagged ballistic, helmet, IHP Program, military, PEO Soldier, Revision
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Liberty Ammunition Launches It’s First Round of Hunting Ammunition, Silverado, in .223
Liberty Ammunition, responded to 9/11 by developing high performance ammunition for use by our military, allies and law enforcement. The company holds numerous patents for high performance, lead-free ammunition. Using lessons learned and feedback from the field, Liberty Ammunition set … Continue reading
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Tagged .223, Ammunition, liberty, Remington
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DId You Say Multi-Impact Bullet?
I’m not entirely sure how credible this is, but Advanced Ballistics Concepts will be announcing the Mi-Bullet at SHOT SHOW 2014, in Las Vegas. The design allows for the projectile to expand as soon as it leaves the muzzle. It … Continue reading
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Tagged ABC, Advanced Ballistics Concepts, Mi-Bullet
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Silencerco Introduces The Harvester
Just in time for SHOT SHOW 2014, in Las Vegas, Silencerco announced two new suppressors, the Harvester and Harvester Big Bore. The Harvester line is the newest suppressor in the Silencerco family with a focus on hunting and long-range precision … Continue reading
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Tagged Harvester, silencer, Silencerco, suppressors
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Our Friends At Lucky Gunner Share First Impressions of PCP’s Polymer-cased Ammunition.
The Joint Services and USSOCOM have had a weight reduction initiative in the works since 2007. One of the principal targets for weight reduction is ammunition. That need sparked development in the private sector for polymer-cased ammunition. Successful deployment means … Continue reading
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Tagged Ammunition, luckygunner.com, PCP, polymer
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