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Buy A Silencerco 5.56 Saker and Get A Lower Receiver Free

The folks at Silencerco would like you to know that if you purchase a 5.56 Saker between now and 31 January 2014, you/ll be eligible for a free forged SAKER branded lower receiver. Purchases made as far back as 1 … Continue reading

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The Philippine Armed Forces Has Awarded Remington Defense A $47 Million Contract For Initial Orders of The Remington R4

International Military/Law Enforcement SalesRemington announced today, that it has been awarded, a $47 million dollar initial contract, to supply and deliver over 40,000 R4 carbines with accessories and training by the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This contract award is … Continue reading

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Magpul Field Case for iPad mini Is Now Shipping!

  The Magpul Field Case for iPad® mini is a semi-rigid cover designed to provide basic protection in the field. Made from a durable thermoplastic, the Field Case features PMAG-style ribs for added grip, snap-on design for easy installation and … Continue reading

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Review: Laserlyte Plinking Cans Are A Great Way To Augment Your Laser Training Experience.

There’s no substitute for live fire training but if you’re not incorporating laser training in your plan, you’re missing the boat. I had a chance to check out several Laserlyte training tools and was thoroughly impressed. They are safe, effective … Continue reading

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BUPERSNAV Proper Manipulation and Conditioning of a Coffee Cup

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Trimera Military Technologies Introduces HELLBLOCK™ FR Protection Activewear.

Q: You might ask who is TMT™? A: TMT™ is a division of Trimera Group focused on bringing innovation to military and security teams worldwide; supporting an array of apparel, soft goods and other equipment needs. “HELLBLOCK” is a Trademark … Continue reading

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LaserLyte’s Plinking Cans There’s No Excuse For Not Training

Repetition is the mother of learning, and training is essential for skill development and maintenance. Current market conditions make live fire training costly so people have had to cut back. Regrettably, this condition may persist into the foreseeable future, but … Continue reading

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New Accessories From MAGPUL Industries For Your Mossberg

The SGA Stock for Mossberg 500/590/590A1 is an ambidextrous, user-configurable buttstock designed to add adjustability to the Mossberg 500/590/590A1 12ga series of shotguns. Featuring a spacer system for length of pull adjustment, improved grip ergonomics, a recoil-reducing butt-pad, optional cheek … Continue reading

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Gun Control In Israel

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Tacprogear Introduces Tacprogear BLACK Helmets at MILIPOL Show in Paris, France, November 19 – 22, 2013

Tacprogear, has unveiled their new “American Made – Mission Specific” tactical helmets under the Tacprogear BLACK brand at this year’s MILIPOL exhibition in Paris. You can stop by and see their new line at BOOTH 5G088. The three new helmets, … Continue reading

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Mechanix Wear Multicam Tactical Gloves

  I became familiar with Mechanix Wear gloves through interaction with one of the SOCOM guys while doing a little PT. I had a pair of high end gloves on, which were not doing too well on the horizontal ladder … Continue reading

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Purchase a DoubleTap Tactical Pocket Pistol and Receive $50.00 towards any accessory at DoubleTapDefense.com

Double Tap Defense is offering a $50.00 credit on all consumer purchases of a DoubleTap Tactical Pocket Pistol between November 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014. Any consumer that purchases a DoubleTap pistol between the program dates must complete the … Continue reading

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American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) Facebook Product Giveaway – In Time for the Holidays

Fans of the ATN Facebook page can enter for a chance to win one of three of ATN’s most popular Night Vision devices: the DNVM-2 Digital NV Monocular 2x (a $219 value), the MK390 Night Vision Riflescope (a $499 value) … Continue reading

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Eurocopter’s UH-72A Lakota

This aircraft is a highly configurable multi-mission light utility helicopter. Impressive capabilities.

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Mil-Spec Monkey Adapt Pack–a collaboration with Tactical Tailor – Review

If you’re looking for a pack that you can take on a family outing, biking or attach to your plate carrier look no further than MSM’s Adapt Pack. I have no doubts that military application was the initial design driver; … Continue reading

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On This Veteran’s Day Remember All Those Who Served

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Maxpedition Adds Two New Packs To Its Line

Maxpedition has been in the tactical nylon business for quite a few years; turning out everything from pouches to shoulder bags, bug out bags, etc. They’ve also fielded a number of backpack designs, which were good in every respect except … Continue reading

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Another Outstanding Product From MAGPUL Industries For 2014

Available Here

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Revision To Supply Canadian Forces With Ballistic Plates

Revision has announced its contract award, valued at $9.5 million, to supply its ballistic plates to Canadian Forces. Initial deliveries for this contract are anticipated for April 2014. The contract also includes 5 year option. In addition to the Batlskin® … Continue reading

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Mil Spec Monkey’s Adapt Pack–Sneak Peek

Later this month, I’ll be bringing you a review of MSM’s Adapt Pack, a collaboration between the Tactical Tailor and Mil Spec Monkey. I took it out for a test ride and was very much impressed by it. Form and … Continue reading

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MasterPiece Arms Announces New MPAR556 Pistol

COMER, GA (November 2013) – MasterPiece Arms,  debuts its new MPAR556 Pistol. The pistol is loaded with some very interesting features. The black phosphate steel design is based on the successful MPAR556 rifle. It features some significant advancements, including a … Continue reading

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MAGPUL Industries Is Now Shipping The MOE K2 Grip And MOE 1911 Panels

The MOE-K2 is a drop in upgrade for AR15/M4 pistol grips with a more vertical grip angle optimized for short LOP weapons, such as PDW (Personal Defense Weapons) configurations. It has an aggressive texture for positive weapon control and is … Continue reading

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HK121 General Purpose Machinegun 7.62 x 51

  Over the last 10 years or so, I’ve had the opportunity to fire a number of semiautomatic and fully automatic shoulder fired weapon systems. In the machine gun category, the only two I would requisition, should the need arise, … Continue reading

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U.S.S. New Mexico 1944

  14 inch shells line the deck waiting to be sent down range!

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Petzl’s Standard Setting STRIX IR Headlamp Review

By: Sal Palma I first came across Petzl’s STRIX series of headlamps at SHOT SHOW 2013 and again at SOFIC 2013. I was intrigued by Petzl’s new headlamp; it was very much “un-headlamp” like and when compared to the more … Continue reading

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KATYLIST Is Offering A Limited Deal On The Stingray Helmet

The folks at KATYLIST are offering their Stringray Helmet at $559.95 for a limited time. The Stingray is NIJ IIIA certified and includes the Ops Core ARC Rails-Vas-Shroud. This is a good deal! So, if your on the market for … Continue reading

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Shadow Tech’s MOD 7 HOG Saddle Arrives

Shadow Tech LLC was founded by a former U.S.M.C. Scout Sniper and OIF veteran. The company produces a professional grade rifle rest designed for field use. The HOG Saddle attaches to a standard camera tripod and its is designed to … Continue reading

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The U.S. Navy Will Soon Be Issuing Flame Resistant Coveralls To Sailors Afloat.

The FRV coverall is made from 100 percent cotton treated with a flame retardant. It passed the Navy’s flame tests and the flame resistance properties did not decrease with wear or laundering for the life of coverall, which is about … Continue reading

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Double Tap Defense Announces New Caliber Pistols

Double Tap Defense announced the addition of new calibers for the patented DoubleTap™ Tactical Pocket Pistol. The new calibers include the .410/.45 Colt and the .40 S&W all of which will debut at the 2013 NASGW Expo & 40th Annual … Continue reading

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… And The Lumens Race Continues!

Increasing output power in tactical lighting, be it weapon mounted or handheld, has become very much like Apple, Inc’s continual upgrades to the iPhone and iPad family of products. In Apple’s case, those upgrades are marginal changes; however, in the … Continue reading

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OTIS Technology Ripcord–One Pass Cleaning System

I’ve just completed a short review of OTIS Technology’s RIPCORD®. I’ve never been too enamored with bore snakes, but their convenience and practicality cannot be underrated. I think OTIS has elevated that concept with its RIPCORD®.  NOMEX material and helix … Continue reading

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Petzl’s STRIX IR Headlamp

November will be a busy month for us as we work to bring you three gear reviews and our annual Christmas Shopping guide, for your Holiday Shopping. One of the three reviews is of Petzl’s STRIX IR Headlamp; possibly the … Continue reading

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Revision’s Bullet Ant Goggles With OCCUMAX PLUS Anti-Fog Technology.

I’ve just completed a review of Revision’s OCCUMAX® Plus anti-fog coating. One of the issues for some reviewers with the Bullet Ant goggle has been fogging. Revision has taken care of that with the release of OCCUMAX® Plus anti-fog coating.  … Continue reading

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Extrema Ration Launches Its TK Tool 2.0 Multipurpose Tool

The TK TOOL 2.0 is the company’s newest multi-purpose, single-piece pocket tool produced in Prato, Italy. It’s presently designed for the European market or for use on metric patterned rifles like the HKs, Beretta, etc. Its features include:– central slot … Continue reading

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The MilSpec Monkey Is Now A Pack Meister

Best know for his moral patches, MilSpec Monkey ,Oakland’s finest dude, launches a new product, the MSM Adapt Pack. The design is a collaboration between MilSpec Monkey and Tactical Tailor so you can be assured that it is as functional … Continue reading

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Silynex Introduces Clarus and Maximus Tactical Comms and Hearing Protection System.

  Silynx Communications will announce the launch of two new in-ear tactical headset systems – the Silynx Clarus™ and the Silynx Maximus™. The announcement of these advanced systems will be made next week, 21-23 October, at AUSA 2013 in Washington, … Continue reading

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OTIS Technology Ripcord

The folks at OTIS Technology were kind enough to send us a sample of their RIPCORD™ one pass cleaning system, which we’re going to review for you in October. I am stoked about it because it is the essence of … Continue reading

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Accuracy International Discontinues Production Of The AE

Accuracy International has announced that it will discontinue production of its AE model rifle. The AE has been around since 2001 and has been extremely popular with the law enforcement community around the world. The last product run is in … Continue reading

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Arsenal’s SLR-107FR Are Back On The Shelves

Our friends at Arsenal have come through for its customers. The company brought back the hugely popular SLR-107 FR. This excellent Kalashnikov patterned rifle features the industries best stamped receiver with with a left side folding stock. The SLR-107FR rifle … Continue reading

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For All Of You Ghouls and Goblins Surefire Has a Special Deal For You…

  When you buy an Orange G2X Pro, you’ll get: A free wand. Free shipping. 25% discount on your purchase. When checking out use promotional code: ORANGE25

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