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Mommy, Where Do Jobs Come From?
If you’ve spent time listening to campaign ads, the media, party pundits and strategists you are probably clueless on the subject of job creation. I would like to help you with that. In discussing business, and the economy, economists talks … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Election Year B.S.
Tagged DNC, economy, entrepreneurs, Jobs, RNC
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Streamlight ProTac® HL – 600 lumens and three programs.
Streamlight is a company on the leading edge; bringing brighter, more compact lighting solutions to the law enforcement community and military. In this review, I examine the more prestigious member of Streamlight’s ProTac® family of lights, the HL or High Lumen … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged 600, light, lumen, Protac, ProTac HL, Streamlight, tactical
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BATTLEWARE Technologies, Inc. Introduces SIERRA™ Tactical Vest
Battleware Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures tactical and concealed ballistic protection systems that include helmets, shield and plate carrier vests to NIJ standards. The company has recently introduced the SIERRA™ Tactical Vest. Battleware’s™ SIERRA™ vest is cut to be compatible with … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection
Tagged BALCS, Battleware, First-Spear, SIERRA, SPEAR, TUBES
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The Domestic Oil Production Fantasy!
This is another area that throttles me up, so I’d like to see if I can shed some light on the subject for you. The oil industry is complex not because the concepts are hard to understand but rather the number of … Continue reading
HSGI’s “Double Decker” TACO – it’s the magazine pouch to die for.
My search for that illusive “universal” magazine pouch was not unlike the search for the Holy Grail. It seemed, or so I thought, finding a solution that could accommodate a variety of magazine types, securely hold them in place and … Continue reading
PNW Arms Releases Cold Tracer Technology
PNW Arms LLC hails from Potlatch, ID. The company was founded in 2008 with the expressed mission of making superior quality ammunition. PNW Arms has developed cold tracer technology, which it plans to offer in the commercial market sometime in the … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition
Tagged 9mm, Ammunition, Cold Tracer, MP5, PNW Arms
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How the Rich Invest.
I like being civil and discuss important issues armed with facts; framed in reality. I’m also a mere human and I’ve reached my limit on this rich, middle class and poor crap, and a media (FOX, CNN, ABC, MSNBC) that … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Election Year B.S.
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Soldiers Could Soon See Protective Camouflage Paint
Researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi, led by Robert Y. Lochhead Ph.D., have developed a thin camouflage paint that will protect an operator’s face from the 1000+ degree heat of an IED blast. The new camo paint is a silicon-based … Continue reading
Posted in Medical, Sniper Systems and Tools, Soldier Systems
Tagged Camouflage
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Special Forces Operators Could Be Facing Trouble.
It appears the book “No Easy Day” written by former Navy Seal Matt Bissonnette, scheduled for release on 11-Sep-2012, caught USSOCOM and the DoD off-guard. According to the publisher, Navy Seal Matt Bissonnette was one of the first team members … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Bissonnette, McRaven, No Easy Day, Pentagon, SEAL, SOCOM, USN, USSOCOM
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American Gunsmithing Institute – Law Enforcement Armorer’s Course (LEAC) on the H&K MP-5
NAPA, CA (August 2012) – The American Gunsmithing Institute, producers of the most authoritative instructional gunsmithing DVD courses, introduces a brand new Law Enforcement Armorer’s Course (LEAC) on the H&K MP-5 Submachine-Gun hosted by Deputy Sheriff and Law Enforcement Armorer … Continue reading
Silver Shadow’s TIMNA™ Sniper Weapon System
SILVER SHADOW® Advanced Security Systems Ltd is an authorized exporter of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), and authorized Israeli weapon manufacturer. The company’s experience is significantly broader than the production of high quality firearms. It is also heavily involved in areas of … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged 7.62 x 51, AK, AKM, Kalashnikov, M14, Silver Shadow, SWS, TIMNA
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“Fokking Hell”
I ran across a video clip on the Kommando web site. It’s a preview of the movie “Fokking Hell”, a compilation of video clips covering the Dutch mission in Afghanistan from 2006 through 2010. The action takes place in the Uruzgan … Continue reading
Yet Another True Story…
The upcoming RNC in Tampa has generated a great deal of energy and enthusiasm. This morning found me sitting in the Patio at Panera’s having a cup of coffee. My table was at the corner of Swann Ave. and Howard. The light … Continue reading
Posted in True Story, Uncategorized
Tagged Christie, Convention, GOP, RNC, Tampa, true story
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The Civil War of 2016 – U.S. military officers are told to plan to fight Americans
I recently read a Washington Times Editorial “The Civil War of 2016” written in response to a Small Wars Journal piece titled “Full Spectrum Operations in the Homeland: A ‘Vision’ of the Future” authored by retired Army Col. Kevin Benson of the Army’s University of Foreign … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Civil War, DHS, Full spectrum, Jennifer Weber, Kevin Benson, operations
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2211™ Wrist Light From Surefire – Coming Soon!
Surefire’s Product Development Team has done it again with the introduction of the 2211™ Wrist Light. The rechargeable tactical light is extremely well thought-out. There’s an interesting subliminal suggestion as the officer hands the young boy his handheld light. Watch this Surefire video based … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged 2211, Surefire, tactical light, wrist light
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First Pictures From Tampa As RNC Get’s Ready To Rumble!
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged Convention, GOP, RNC, Tampa
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New Regs Call For No Tattoos On Italian Soldiers…
Ministero della Difesa (MDD), Italy’s Ministry of Defense would like to see less ink on Italian Soldiers. In a Telegraph article by Nick Squires, Italian soldiers will no longer be permitted to have visible tattoos. The regulation specifically targets art that … Continue reading
Would You Like To Be The One To Kill Bin Laden?
If you’ve always wanted to be the one who takes down GERONIMO, take a trip to The Twin Cities, MN. There you’ll need to hook up with Ann and Larry Yatch, founders and operators of Seald Mindset Firearms Studio. Larry … Continue reading
British MOD Plans To Slim Down Top-Down
The British Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced today its intentions to thin out the organization from the top-down. Philip Hammond, Defense Secretary, is working on a reorganization that will make the MOD more efficient and far less top-heavy. Secretary Hammond expects … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged British, M.O.D., Ministry of Defence, Philip Hammond
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EA’s Medal of Honor – Warfighter (Video Game)
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) is preparing to release its highly acclaimed Medal of Honor – Warfighter. The folks at EA have gone the extra mile to make this first person shooter game as realistic as possible. In order to achieve its … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Bramwell, EA, Eurogamer, Medal of Honor Warfighter, SOG, Surefire, United Kingdom, video games
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HSGI “Double Decker” TACO Magazine Pouch – Upcoming Review
Coming in September, I’ll be taking a look at the HSGI “Double Decker” TACO Magazine Pouch. I’ll see how it stacks up with the ITW Fastmag and other approaches to magazine stowage and retention. HSGI’s design is the personification of ingenuity. I … Continue reading
Vectronix, Inc. Awarded Contract for U.S. Army Handheld Precision Targeting Devices (HHPTD) Requirement.
Vectronix, Inc. Ashburn, VA a wholly owned subsidiary of Vectronix AG in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, has been awarded the contract for the U.S. Army Handheld Precision Targeting Devices (HHPTD) requirement (Solicitation No. W91CRB-12-R-0028). The HHPTD, sponsored by the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force … Continue reading
Free Syrian Army Captured A Surveillance Drone Manufacturing Facility
This video was shot by the FSA, it is believed to be that of an Assad drone manufacturing facility. The drones appear to be variants of Iran’s Ababil, or Swallow. The Iranian Abadil or Swallow is launched from the back of a … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged drone, Free Syrian Army, Iran, Syria
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German GSG 9 der Bundespolizei Training and Simulation
The German GSG9 is one of the best trained rapid response and anti-terror units in the world. In this video you’ll get to see some interesting breaching techniques and equipment, entry tactics – all angles are covered, and a maritime scenario. These … Continue reading
Posted in Training
Tagged German, GSG 9 der Bundespolizei, GSG9, training
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What Is An SMSS?
The SMSS or Squad Mission Support System is a family of unmanned ground vehicles or UGV designed to take some of the load off a 9 to 14 man team. Think of it as a 6-wheeled ATV that’s capable of carrying a … Continue reading
NavELite Compass Smartphone App Approved For Use by Apple…
Andy and his team have been busy. The result is the NavELite Compass smartphone application now available for the iPhone, iPod and iPad. Inspired by the NavELite Wrist-Worn, Backlit Magnetic Compass, the NavELite Compass app provides basic compass functionality using the … Continue reading
Dishonorable Disclosures
Dishonorable Disclosures is an explosive documentary produced by Special Ops OPSEC. I am sympathetic to their message because I’ve been there and done that. I came from an environment when we got underway at night, or the wee hours of … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Dishonorable Disclosures, security leaks, Special Ops OPSEC, White House
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Zero Dark Thirty Is Scheduled To Be Released December 2012
Here’s a sneak peek…
DRD Tactical™ Annouces Paratus-16
Solicitation Number: N0016412SNB15 issued on 04-Oct-2011 and modified on 27_Dec-2011, as issued by the Joint Special Operations Program identifies specific capabilities requirements. Under the category of “Sniper Systems” JSOP has expressed an interest in a Clandestine Breakdown Sniper System. DRD Tactical™ ,today, announced the new Paratus … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged breakdown, DRD Tactical, JSOP, Paratus
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B&T Industries LLC Announces the BT41 – B&T Letter Opener
I have had the pleasure to call Kasey Beltz a friend for several years now and I’ve got to say to you that nowhere on the face of this planet will you find a more talented and amicable individual; hence B&T Industries … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Accu-Pod, Atlas, B&T Industries, BT-41, Letter Opener
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USSOCOM Looking To Get Into Desktop Manufacturing
3D printing is starting to catch on in a big way and USSOCOM wants to get in on the action. The United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) issued a solicitation, on 11-Aug-2012, (Solicitation Number: H92244-11-T-0234) expressing their interest in a 3D printer, specifically SOCOM … Continue reading
Preview of Panteao Productions “Fighting with the AK — Lost in Translation”
“Fighting with the AK — Lost in Translation” features former Russian Spetznaz and Marshal Artist, Saulius “Sonny” Puzikas, a former operator in a Soviet military special purpose unit. Sonny is an instructor to international special units, military and law enforcement. His focus … Continue reading
It’s Not Just The Jihadis That Hate New York…
DO YOU THINK IS THE PARKING?
Crimson Trace LTG-701: Lightguard™ for Your 1911
Crimson Trace Corporation, CTC, entered the market, 17 years ago, with two, now legendary, products, the Lasergrips® and Laserguard®. Lasergrips® made it possible for non-railed handgun owners to add laser aiming capabilities to their platform. In 2011, CTC announced a … Continue reading
Posted in pistols, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, LTG-701, M1911, M1911A1
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The Great American Gun Neurosis!
By: Sal Palma I grew up in a time when an individual, 18 or older, could walk into a Montgomery Ward store and purchase a .22 caliber squirrel gun, shotgun, a Marlin 30-30 or a .270 Remington 700 deer gun … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution
Tagged Aurora, CNN, Fareed Zakaria, guns, Piers Morgan
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Crimson Trace Corporation LTG-701: A Reader Question
Since I posted news of my upcoming review of the Crimson Trace LTG-701, I’ve had a number of reader questions that I will hit in my review, so please hold off on those. The review should be out in two … Continue reading
Posted in Reader Questions, Tactical Lighting
Tagged 1911, Crimson Trace, France, LTG-701, M1911, M1911A1
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U.S. Army Deploys DSTS: Dismounted Soldier Training System
I had an opportunity to check out the Dismounted Soldier Training System or DSTS a couple of years ago. I loved it then and I love it now. This type of simulation technology will address general training requirements as well … Continue reading
Apache Helicopters Engage Taliban Fighters: The Need To Strengthen C2ISR
This LiveLeak video is an outstanding example on the importance of our rotary wing assets, particularly in asymmetric conflicts. It illustrates the challenges faced by forces as they attempt to coordinate engagements. As the video chronicles, ground forces with visibility of insurgents, unavailable to … Continue reading
Posted in ISR
Tagged Afghanistan, C2, C2ISR, C4ISR, Command and Control, ISR, JTRS, Taliban
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Upcoming Reviews
August and September will be illuminating. I’m excited about my upcoming review of the Crimson Trace LTG-701. Frankly, it stands as a significant innovation addressing a need that standard 1911 owners have had for a long time. So, look for … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, Light Guard, LTG-701, Protac, Streamlight
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