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Magpul XTM™Rail Panels and Hand Stop Kit Now Shipping
Just in time for Holiday shopping, Magpul’s XTM™ Enhanced Rail Panels and the XTM™ Hand Stop Kit is now on their way to your dealer’s shelves. The XTM™ Enhanced Rail Panels are low-profile, two-piece covers that attach anywhere on a … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories
Tagged MAGPUL, panel, rail, XTM
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Scud Missiles Being Fired Against Syrian Rebels
The New York Times reports that Al Assad’s forces have fired Scud missiles at Syrian Rebels. NYT can account for up to six missiles fired on targets in the North of Syria. The Scud missile is generally used against large … Continue reading
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Launches Operations of its US Subsidiary, IWI US, Inc.
Ramat Hasharon, Israel (December 12, 2012) – Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) – a leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for governments, armies, and law enforcement agencies around the world – launches operations of its US subsidiary, IWI US, … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged IWI, IWI US, Pennsylvania, Tavor, UZI
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Stay Fit Or Get The Boot!
If you have a weight control problem and cannot meet the military physical requirements you can assume that you’ll have a short-lived carrier reports the Washington Post. The coming austerity and drawdowns translate to a shrinking force and the U.S. … Continue reading
Haley Strategic Partners and Bravo Company Manufacturing Team To Launch The Jack.
Travis Haley, founder of Haley Strategic Partners (HSP) and all around great guy has joined forces with Bravo Company Manufacturing (BCM) to introduce HSP’s vision of a working carbine, appropriately named “The Jack.” BCM, enjoys an industry wide reputation for … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Bravo Company, Cerakote, Geiselle, Haley, Inforce, SOPMOD, Thorntail, Travis
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Things That Get My Goat…
I came across this product while doing charitable work at an assisted living facility. The elderly gentleman that had it was thrilled because someone had given him a bottle of HUGO, the brand name for Hugo Boss men’s fragrances. This … Continue reading
Daniel Defense® and National Firearm Finance – Offering Financing for LE Agents.
Daniel Defense working with National Firearm Finance to offer financing for Daniel Defense LE Packages for active-duty law enforcement agents. National Firearm Finance is dedicated to providing manufacturer direct prices and low-cost consumer loan financing to US Law Enforcement Officers … Continue reading
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Tagged Daniel Defense, DD, National Firearm Finance
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Streamlight, Inc. Upgrades Its Line of TLR Weapon Mounted Lights.
EAGLEVILLE, PA – Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, announced it has upgraded the lumen light output and intensity of its “traditional” TLR gun-mounted tactical lights. The upgraded models include the TLR-1 and … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged Streamlight, TLR-1, TLR-1s, TLR-2
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Strike Industries Announces AKRR2 Sight Rail For The AK47
Strike Industries based in Santa Ana, CA has announced the AKRR2. A highly advanced rendition of the company’s successful AKRR. The AKRR2 features a main base, 45 degree side rail, and extended rail. The main base serves as the attachment … Continue reading
Posted in Mounts, Weapon systems
Tagged AK, AKRR2, Industries, Picatinny, rail, sight, Strike
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On This Date, 1941, Japan Attacked Pearl Harbor
Let us take a moment out of our day to remember those that lost their lives on that day. Let us also remember our World War II veterans. They fought and bled for every inch of ground in Europe … Continue reading
Reader Question: AK47 Magazine with an HSGI TACO pouch.
This reader was experiencing binding when using his HSGI TACO pouch with an AK47 magazine.
Not Finding Your Sights!
I read an interesting article on the Personal Defense Network “I Can’t See My Sights!” written by Grant Cunnigham , 16 November 2012. Grant did a great job explaining to older shooters the physiologic dynamics of older shooters, and recommended … Continue reading
Possible Merger In The Works–Izhmash & Izhmekh
The Russian government is considering a proposal presented by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin to merge the financially troubled Izhmash with another firearms manufacturer, Izhmekh, creating a new enterprise which will be called Kalashnikov. Vladimir Putin favors the proposal saying, … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged AK, Izhmash, Izhmekh, Kalashnikov, Putin, Rogozin
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The Freedom Group Names Ryan O’Malley Press Relations Coordinator.
Madison, NC – The Freedom Group Family of Companies announces today that Ryan O’Malley has been promoted to Press Relations Coordinator. O’Malley is responsible for coordinating and supporting the short and long term strategic direction of the press relations department … Continue reading
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Richard Fitzpatrick, Founder Of Magpul Industries, Goes On Record About The PMAG Gen3.
I am the founder of Magpul Industries and also a former active duty Recon Marine (88-94, 0321/0352). We also have several other former active duty Marines in the company, and have from our very beginnings. Our mission and foundations have … Continue reading
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Tagged Fitzpatrick, MAGPUL, Richard
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Walther Arms Inc. To Locate US Plant In Fort Smith, Arkansas.
German based firearms manufacturer, Walther Arms, Inc., plans to locate its U.S. operations at Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Walther Arms plans to share a campus and business resources with Umarex USA which plans to expand its manufacturing operations … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Arkansas, Arms, Fort Smith, Umarex, Walther
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STREAMLIGHT® UPGRADES LED MODELS OF STINGER® AND STRION® Handheld Lights.
Streamlight® Inc., announced that it has significantly upgraded the light output of the LED models of its Stinger® and Strion® flashlights. The new Stinger models now feature up to 350 lumens, while the new Strion models now offer up to … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged LED, Srewamlight, Stinger, Strion
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MasterPiece Arms Announces A Hammer with Disconnect
MasterPiece Arms, manufactures the MPA MAC Line of semi-auto submachine pistols and carbines. The company has announced a new hammer design with disconnect for all MasterPiece Arms weapons. The new hammer design, featuring a spring-loaded disconnect, comes years after MPA … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged disconnect, hammer, MAC, MasterPiece Arms, MPA
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PM Soldier Weapons Gets A Little Help From Alion
Alion Science and Technology, a defense contractor, based in Northern, VA. was awarded an engineering research and development task order from the US Army to support its project manager soldier weapons (PM SW) programme. The task order is estimated to be worth … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Alion, DOD, DTIC, WSTIAC
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A Safety Note Concerning Airsoft Systems
A number of industry experts and trainers are integrating Airsoft technologies into their lesson plans; this is a good thing. Repetition is at the core of the learning process and Airsoft technology has made that possible in a cost effective … Continue reading
Syrian Rebels Firing Captured Russian OSV-96 12.7x108mm
Caught this video of Syrian opposition forces using a Russian OSV-96 to engage grounded Syrian aircraft. The OSV-96 is a .50BMG rifle designed for anti-material engagements. The rifle was either captured or brought in from Libya. Either way, Al-Assad’s military maybe down … Continue reading
Izhmash’s New AK-12 Rifle Has Technical Problems Says Dmitry Semizirov.
Dmitry Semizirov is the general director of Russia’s Tochmash, more appropriately Nudelman Precision Engineering Design Bureau (KB Tochmash), a leading weapon testing facility. Director Semizirov commented to RIA Novosti “the AK-12, has shown up a range of problems during initial testing…” … Continue reading
What Is Wrong With This Picture?
Other than the obvious social and geopolitical implications for the Israeli government, this young trooper decided to mount his weapon sight on the 6 o’clock rail of his SMG.
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged child, Israel, Plestinian
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Did Someone Say 300 Blackout?
Robert Beckhusen, wrote a great piece “Silent but Deadly: Special Forces Seek Quiet, Subsonic Bullets” published in WIRED 19-Nov-2012. In its latest round of small-business solicitations, the Pentagon’s Special Operations Command, or SOCOM, is seeking out subsonic ammunition. The reason, … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition, Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged Ammunition, SOCOM, solicitation, sub-sonic, suppressors, WIRED
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Extrema Ratio Introduces A Single-Edge Version Of Its Pugio Combat Dagger.
Extrema Ratio introduced the Pugio Combat Dagger in 2011; today it can be seen as part of many-a-kit in Afghanistan. The knife was an instant success because of its classic dagger design and nothing excels more than a dagger when … Continue reading
SILVER SHADOW’s® Gilboa™ 6,5″ APR™ 5.56mm Pistol
I’m a huge fan of many of the Israeli firearm design concepts. They draw on the years of experience the Israeli military and security sector have, especially in the area of CQB/CQC. SILVER SHADOW® Advanced Security Systems Ltd is one such … Continue reading
Posted in pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged 5.56, APR, GILBOA, Israel, pistol, Silver Shadow
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Happy Thanksgiving Day!
We’d like to take this opportunity to wish all of our men and women in uniform, who are serving away from home, facing a multitude of hazards, that we Thank You for your service. To our readers and many visitors … Continue reading
USS Scorpion Memorial Committee’s 45th Anniversary Memorial Service
The USS Scorpion Memorial Committee is selling tee shirts for $25.00 to raise money for the 45th Anniversary Memorial Service in May 2013. If interested, please contact Mary Etta at maryettanolan@msn.com Mary Etta is the surviving daughter of Scorpion’s Chief … Continue reading
Surviving The Coming Austerity
By: Sal Palma I’ve had the opportunity to sit down and discuss business conditions with a few small businesses operating in the industry this Blog serves. It is clear there are concerns. Some have been in business for a relatively … Continue reading
Russian Spetznas Alpha Group Help Izhmash Promote Its New Rifle (Автомат Калашникова) АК 100.
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Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged AK-100, Izhmash, Kalashnikov, Spetznas
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British SAS Rumored To Be Providing Training To Al-Qasas Brigade In Syria.
British Special Air Services units are rumored to be operating in Syria and providing training to Syrian rebels from the Al-Qasas Brigade. We have not been able to confirm this through our sources; however, if the initial reports are accurate it’s reasonable to … Continue reading
LaserLyte® Introduces the Kryptonyte® Center Mass™ Laser
LaserLyte®, has introduced the Kryptonyte® Center Mass™ Laser; an industry-first, laser system displaying a ring of green laser dots surrounding the center aiming laser for rifle and shotgun. Developed to decrease target acquisition time and increase levels of accuracy for … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged aiming, center mass, kryptonyte, laser, laserlyte, target
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STREAMLIGHT® LAUNCHES PROTAC® 2AAA LIGHT
Streamlight® Inc., has introduced the ultra-compact and lightweight ProTac® 2AAA, the latest in the ProTac series of tactical handheld lights for law enforcement and tactical personnel. The ProTac 2AAA uses two AAA alkaline batteries and delivers up to 80 lumens … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged 2AAA, light, Protac, Streamlight, tactical
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MBDA Germany Successfully Tests 40KW Laser Weapon
On 9 – October 2012, MBDA Germany completed a major step towards a laser weapon system capable of providing air defense. For the first time, the company’s high-energy laser was used to demonstrate the complete deployment sequence in countering rockets, … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged air, Defense, laser, MBDA
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Syria In Heart Wrenching Turmoil
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Tagged Al-Assad, Aleppo, crisis, Homs, Humanitarian, Syria
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Seven SEAL Team Members Receive Non-Judicial Punishment For Disclosure Of Classified Information.
Medal Of Honor Warfighter, released this past October, is touted as the most realistic first-person shooter video game on the market. Much of its realism comes from contributions made by former and current active duty SEAL team members. Individuals affiliated … Continue reading
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Tagged classified, DEVGRU, disclosure, Medal of Honor Warfighter, punishment, SEAL
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FOG HORN’s Annual Holiday Stocking Stuffer Ideas !
The elections are now over and soon we will come together as one to give thanks for our great nation and our families. Yes, it is that time of the year again, and in spite of our trials and tribulations we look … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Holidays, Shopping, Thanksgiving
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