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CSE Gear’s Plate Carrier and DKX Armor
I’ll be closing out May with a review of Critical Safety Equipment, CSE Gear, plate carrier and DKX Armor. If you’re unfamiliar with DKX’s products you’ll want to catch my review, which will be out 1 – June. The DKX … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection, Sneak Previews
Tagged armor, ballistic, CSE Gear, DKX, protection
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Laserlyte Laser Training Tools
Josh Billings nom de plume for one of America’s great 19th century humorists, Henry Wheeler Shaw once wrote: “Adversity has the same effect on a man that severe training has on the pugilist: it reduces him to his fighting weight.” … Continue reading
Posted in Sneak Previews, Training
Tagged laserlyte, training
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Critical Safety Equipment LLC Modular Plate Carrier–A Sneak Peek.
This coming month I’ll be reviewing Critical Safety Equipment’s Modular Plate Carrier. This system is compatible with a number of ballistic plates and soft armor inserts, but it’s a match made in heaven for the DKX Max III plate. Critical … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection, Sneak Previews
Tagged armor, Critical, Equipment, nylon, plate, Safety
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LaserLyte Reaction Tyme Trainer Targets
I’ve started working on a review of Laserlyte’s laser training products, I’ll have it finished and available for your to read or download late April. I’m very excited about it because the applications, and possibilities, are literally limited only by … Continue reading
Streamlight’s Amazing TLR-2 HL–Review April – 2013
I’ll be kicking off April with a review of Streamlight’s New TLR-2 HL. An amazing 630 lumens from a compact and versatile package that includes an aiming laser. I know you’ll want to read it so stay tuned.
Posted in Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged HL, Streamlight, TLR-2
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What’s Up In February…
SHOT SHOW gets better every year with increasing participation and a veritable cornucopia of innovation, so we are far from complete with SHOT SHOW 2013 coverage, which will feature an excellent photo gallery. I’ll also have a couple of reviews … Continue reading
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Tagged February, knife, sharpener, SHOT 2013, Work Sharp
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A Look at Coming Attractions
We are on the base leg of 2012 getting ready to turn final and I’m excited about the upcoming review of Extrema Ratios’ GLAUCA B1, a collaborative effort between the Extrema team and the French Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie … Continue reading
Specter’s Universal Tactical Thigh Holster – Upcoming Review
Faced with an increasing array of accessories and sidearms, special operations and law enforcement face a challenge in selecting what is probably the most important part of a secondary weapon system, the holster. It seems like holsters are driving weapon and accessory selection instead of … Continue reading
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
The All Clear™ Water Purification System By Camelbak.
As the theater of operations shifts from Iraq and Afghanistan to Asia-Pacific, soldiers and operators will say farewell to sands and moon dust and hello to lush tropical rainforests; everything from apparel to logistics changes. Having access to a portable … Continue reading
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Tagged All Clear, Asia, CamelBak, jungle, Pacific, purification, survival, water
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Spyderco Dragonfly The Little Knife That Could…
When it comes to Spyderco, size does not matter. I’ll be reviewing this little gem of an EDC knife for you this July…
Posted in Sneak Previews
Tagged Blade, Dragonfly, EDC, Spyderco
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June Reviews – Burris FastFire III™
They say the third time is always the charm and Burris definitely has it right with the new FastFire III™ red dot sight – compact, accurate and definitively tactical! Read my June review…
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Tagged Burris, FastFire, red dot, sights
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Vectronix Terrapin Upcoming Review
Kicking off SOFIC week with a review of the Vectronix Terrapin – 21 May 2012
Posted in Sneak Previews, Uncategorized
Tagged finder, laser, LRF, PLRF, range, Terrapin, Vectronix
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Can You Say Photochromic?
A large part of the design problem associated with bringing gear to the soldier operator is ensuring that the system being introduced does not get in the way of the job, and eye protection is a clear example of that. … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection, Sneak Previews
Tagged ballistic, eyewear, photochromic, Revision, Sawfly
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Coming To The FOG HORN In May…
We’ve got some great articles and reviews coming your way this May. I’ll be reviewing Camelbak’s newest addition to its highly successful pack line, the Linchpin™. This pack is extremely well made and possibly the most comfortable pack, of its size, I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Sneak Previews
Tagged CamelBak, carbon, fiber, Linchpin, Streamlight, Terrapin, TLR-1 HP, tripod, Vectronix
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April’s Coming Attractions
We’ve got some great articles and reviews coming your way this month. I have two weapon mounted tactical light reviews in the works; Streamlight’s TRL-1 HP and TRL-4. You’re going to love both of these lights, especially the TLR-4. It’s an ideal match … Continue reading
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Tagged PLRF 25C, Streamlight, TLR-1, TLR-1 HP, TLR-4, Vectronix
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Two Outstanding Knife Reviews – Coming Your Way
This month, I’ll take a look at two outstanding folding knives from two great companies, Benchmade’s Ti-Fender and Columbia River Knife & Tool’s Hissatsu. Two great knives to meet very different needs.
Posted in Knives and Tools, Sneak Previews
Tagged Benchmade, CRKT, folder, Hissatsu, knife, tactical, Ti-Fender
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Streamlight® TLR-4™… A Look At An Upcoming Review
The market was long overdue for a reliable, compact, LED weapon mounted light that incorporates a laser aiming module. The folks at Streamlight® stepped in to fill the need with an outstanding offering, the TLR-4™. Read the full review, right here, … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged laser, lighting, Streamlight, tactical, TLR-4
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Snapshot of February & March !
FOG HORN friends and readers, here’s what’s up. The month of February will see a review of SealSkinz waterproof socks. I certainly don’t want to steal any thunder from the review, but if you hunt or hike you’ll want a few pairs … Continue reading
SETPOINT AMMUNITION – Custom Precision Ammunition
Tactical and precision shooters have known for quite some time that precision shooting systems are only as good as their four major components: rifle, optics, ammunition and shooter. Finding the right ammunition to optimize weapon performance lead many professionals to develop … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition, Sneak Previews
Tagged Ammunition, precision, Setpoint
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Coming Soon
I’m excited about the coming months and some of the interesting projects underway here at The FOG HORN. I will be delivering a substantial article, along with a video, on the Kalashnikov. I’ll address its origins, design and the psyche that … Continue reading
Posted in Sneak Previews
Tagged AK, Chris Costa, Kalashnikov, Larry Vickers, Pugio, Travis Haley
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Fun Stuff For 2012 – News Anchors In Thongs.
We are thinking through a few possible “fun” projects for 2012 and came up with the idea that a TV/Cable News Anchor Thong Contest would be pretty cool – figuratively speaking. We’d like for everything with this contest to be … Continue reading
Reader Question About The TAG Plate Carrier.
I have a reader question from someone who is trying to make a Christmas shopping decision. The individual wants to know if the vest can be worn under outerwear. The TAG Plate Carrier is not designed as concealable; however, it … Continue reading
Posted in Gear, Sneak Previews
Tagged armor, Tactical Assault Gear, TAG
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December’s Review Line Up….
A year’s end rapidly approaches; soon 2011 will slip into history. It’s been a great year for the FOG HORN and Americans in general. For that, we have to thank our armed forces and the industry that time and time … Continue reading
Posted in Gear, Sneak Previews
Tagged armor, Shellback Tactical, Tactical Assault Gear, TAG
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Camelbak Thermobak® AB – Maximum Gear “A La Mode”
This week I’ll be wrapping up my review of Camelbak’s Thermobak® AB. Experience counts and once more Camelbak has impressed me with a host of little hints, which when combined scream out “EXCELLENCE!” I’ll take you through the product detail by … Continue reading
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Tagged CamelBak, hydration, Thermobak
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