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USSOCOM Change OF Command

In a ceremony held at the Tampa Convention Center on 28 August 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven turned over the helm to U.S. Army General Joseph L. Votel. General Votel is the 10th USSOCOM Commanding Officer and will have responsibility … Continue reading

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The Remington Group and Pelican Products Team Up…

The Remington Outdoor Company (ROC), which includes Remington, AAC, Bushmaster and DPMS brands, among others, today announced a strategic partnership with Pelican Products, Inc. This strategic alliance includes the creation of custom gun and accessory cases for each ROC brand, … Continue reading

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Christensen Arms® Launches New Website

PRESS RELEASE Christensen Arms®, manufacturers of superior hunting, tactical and sport shooting firearms utilizing the latest in carbon fiber technologies, is proud to announce the launch of a complete redesign of the Christensen Arms website, http://www.christensenarms.com. The refresh offers customers … Continue reading

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Silencerco Giveaway !

  With a value of over $4,000, you’re not going to want to miss out on this huge giveaway package from SilencerCo, Noveske, and Aimpoint. Enter once a day, every day, until September 7, 2014 to maximize your chances. Enter … Continue reading

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Daniel Defense Build Your DDM4 Flyaway Sweepstakes

  Black Creek, GA- August 19, 2014– Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest firearms, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced the “Build Your DDM4 Flyaway” Sweepstakes. This is a great opportunity for one lucky person to experience … Continue reading

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Don’t Risk Your Rights GUNVOTE

Election season is upon us and we’d like to do our part to help get out the vote. Elections are won when citizens are engaged and present themselves at the polls to let their voices be heard loudly and clearly. … Continue reading

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SIG P938 .22LR Conversion Kit Promotion

SIG P938 ultra compact 9mm pistol is an exceptional alternative to many of its .380 ACP competitors. The P938 comes standard with a thumb safety and an all metal frame making it an ideal defensive pistol. However, going to the … Continue reading

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Midnight Three Gun Invitational App is Now Available

If you can’t reach central Oregon to attend Crimson Trace’s Midnight 3-Gun Invitational that is now underway, a new FREE app (M3GI 2014) offers the next-best-thing—instant access to the action and scores. Attendees at the range will be uploading images … Continue reading

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IWI US Launches Online Web Store

IWI has just announced its highly anticipated online web store where consumers will be treated to products like Tavor® SAR 9mm Conversion Kit, Tavor® SAR Spare Parts, IWI Tavor® Tactical Combat Knife, Magazines, Accessories and Apparel. The site is up … Continue reading

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IWI US Sponsors the 2014 Indiana SWAT Challenge

There are several SWAT Challenges around the country; they are a great venue for comradery and information exchange. It’s great to see company’s like IWI invest in the events, and we thank them for their participation. These officers are a … Continue reading

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G-Code Is Having An End of July Sale 15% Off

15% Off Use coupon code: BUYUSA This coupon is one time use. This is only for the end user. Offer does not apply to G-Code Dealers. Visit: http://www.tacticalholsters.com/ Offer Expires: July 31st 2014 midnight

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The Duke’s House In Fayetteville, NC

Our friends at SSD shared this and I have to admit it is possibly one of the best ideas I’ve seen. The concept is straight forward. Two SOF veterans decided to cross a safe house with a hotel. In Europe … Continue reading

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Daniel Defense Guns and Gear Summer Sweepstakes

Black Creek, GA- July 18, 2014– Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest firearms, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced the Guns and Gear Summer Sweepstakes. Daniel Defense and participating companies teamed up to give one fan the … Continue reading

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Executive Order 13662 SSI List Sanctions Kalashnikov Concern

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has updated its list of sanctioned Russian  companies resulting from the Ukrainian situation. “KALASHNIKOV CONCERN (a.k.a. CONCERN KALASHNIKOV; a.k.a. IZHEVSKIY MASHINOSTROITEL’NYI ZAVOD OAO; f.k.a. IZHMASH R&D CENTER; f.k.a. JSC NPO IZHMASH; f.k.a. NPO IZHMASH … Continue reading

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Steyr Arms Factory Direct Two Day Only Sale!

  Bessemer, AL (July 16, 2014)—Steyr Arms, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious firearms manufacturers, will hold an unprecedented two-day factory-direct sale of Steyr, Merkel and select Anschutz firearms at its new headquarters in Bessemer. The company, located … Continue reading

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FY 2015 Budget and Pro Forma Plan Through FY 2019

It looks like the worst may be over for the DoD budget wise. For fiscal year 2015, the services will have a base budget of $496 billion and an overseas contingency (war money) of $79 billion. Moving into 2016 and … Continue reading

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John Clements Joins PROOF Research

COLUMBIA FALLS, MT  (June 2014) – PROOF Research announced today that John Clements has joined the company as Director of Research/Development and Testing. John’s experience includes 31 years of government service, with the last 16 spent as the Weapons Program … Continue reading

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FiDELYS – The World’s First Iris Recognition Enabled Smartwatch

I’d like to tell you about a crowd funding project that I think represents a number of opportunities for you. I’m involved with biometric technology on more than just a casual basis. Beyond the C4ISR application, biometrics is a huge … Continue reading

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“Iraq confirms seizure of nuclear materials by ISIS” – Things That I Hate To See Said.

Apparently, the Iraqi government is asking for “international help to prevent the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) from using the nuclear materials they seized from Mosul University.” This was in a letter obtained by Reuters. I’m going … Continue reading

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SGT Bowe Bergdahl Returns Safely After 5 Years In Captivity

WELCOME HOME SGT BOWE BERGDAHL! Bowe Bergdahl was held in captivity for nearly five years. He was the only service member unaccounted for in Iraq and Afghanistan. SGT Bergdahl was freed through a prisoner exchange for five Guantanamo Bay detainees. … Continue reading

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Auction Benefiting National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum

GunBroker.com hosts Auction benefiting National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum Featuring Diamondback NAVSPECWAR Editions KENNESAW, GA (May 22, 2014) — In recognition of the commitment to the elite forces of the United States, Diamondback Firearms and its partners have joined together to … Continue reading

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Laser Devices Inc. Now A Division of Steiner-Optik

As many of you already know, LDI, became part of the Beretta Holdings family in 2013. Also part of Beretta Holdings is Burris Optics. For a relatively short period of time, Burris handled commercial sales of LDI’s civilian product line; … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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MAGPUL Industries Has Announced It’s Moving…

When the State of Colorado passed its restrictive laws prohibiting the manufacture and sale of standard capacity firearm magazines, MAGPUL Industries, a global supplier of high performance rifle magazines and accessories, rightfully made its decision to move its operations. MAGPUL’s … Continue reading

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EOTech Has Announced A $60 Rebate

This is a great time to pickup that new sight you’ve been wanting. The folks at EOTech have announced a $60 mail-in rebate. The rebate applies to all holographic sights and magnifiers, which translates to a $120 savings on the … Continue reading

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Mikhail Kalashnikov Is Dead At 94

Mikhail Kalashnikov, Father of the Modern Assault Rifle, has passed at age 94. As a young designer in the Soviet Army, Kalashnikov adapted a number of design features from German and American firearm designs to develop the most successful assault … Continue reading

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Desert Tactical Arms Will Become Desert Tech

Desert Tactical Arms, Salt Lake City, UT will be re-branding to Desert Tech. The move, reflects the company’s expanding focus and direction. Management’s Letter: We have some very exiting things happening at Desert Tactical Arms, the evolution of our company … Continue reading

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Today We Remember Those Who Lost Their Lives In The Surprise Attack on Pearl Harbor.

It also reminds us of the pressing need to be relentless in our pursuit of peace, and to be ever vigilant.

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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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2013 International Sniper Competition Ft. Benning

Just a quick reminder to all of our readers that the 2013 International Sniper Competition will be held this year at Ft. Benning, Georgia, 16 – 18 October 2013 . I’ve attended the competition for a number of years; it … Continue reading

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OTIS Technology Awarded A Three Year Contract To Deliver Its Weapon Cleaning Technology To The U.S. Army.

Our congratulations extends out to OTIS Technology on being selected to supply the U.S. Army with weapon cleaning solutions for three years. The new contract replaces the Individual Weapons Cleaning Kit (IWCK) with one that addresses the need for both … Continue reading

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Mathew Pruitt to Direct International Business Development at Lewis Machine & Tool Company

  I had the pleasure to meet Mathew through a project management related conference and had the opportunity to hear about some of the great things he was doing in Davenport. Mathew is fortunate to have teamed with an outstanding … Continue reading

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It’s Confirmed. ATK Has Purchased Bushnell

We received official notification today that Alliant Techsystems (ATK) has acquired Bushnell for the sum of $985 million. The transaction is expected to complete in the 3rd and 4th quarter of ATK’s FY 2014. A number of suitors expressed an … Continue reading

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Rust-Oleum NeverWet

Rust-Oleum Never Wet is a non conductive hydrophobic (repels water) coating containing nano particles that bind with the material being coated forming a moisture barrier. The coating can be applied to metal, wood, fabric, leather, and cardboard. It can even … Continue reading

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MESA Tactical’s New Web Site.

If you carry a defensive shotgun you don’t need to be introduced to MESA Tactical. The company is located in Costa Mesa, CA and they are purveyors of the best tactical shotgun enhancements and accessories available anywhere; they live and … Continue reading

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Legendary ArmaLite Inc. Bought Out By Strategic Armory Corps (SAC)–Press Release

Strategic Armory Corps or SAC was established in 2011 by its CEO, Mark Johnson. SAC manages and operates Special Technologies Group dba AWC Systems Technology, AWC Ammo and Surgeon Rifles, Inc. The Phoenix, AZ  based group announced in a press … Continue reading

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The Supply Captain Makes Shopping Easier With Gift Certificates

Not sure what to get your special someone? Supply Captain, Marlborough, MA.,   has made that decision easier with gift certificates. These handy little devices are  available in amounts of $25, $50 or $100. And, the recipient will have thousands of … Continue reading

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