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Congratulations DEVGRU 6

On behalf of all Americans, and others around the world, congratulations on your exceptional performance. If I had the ability it would be burgers and beers for all at Boll Weevils, Coronado – and that’s from the heart shipmates. Congratulations to … Continue reading

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Things To Come…

A few months ago I talked about doing some work on JTRS and the netcentric concept. I became interested in the subject because I am an X-ELINT type and want to gain a better than casual understanding of the technology. More importantly, understanding the … Continue reading

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New Fiber Technology Could Improve Body Armor Ballistic Performance.

Military body armor consists of layers of fabrics woven from Kevlar (DuPont) or Twaron (Teijin Aramid) with pockets for multistrike ceramic or metal plates. The layered fabric is highly effective against pistol calibers and the plates provide ballistic protection for the higher … Continue reading

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Sphinx Pistols To Be Distrubited Through KRISS USA.

In November 9, 2010, KRISS Arms, manufacturer of the highly acclaimed KRISS Super V System (KSVS) and  the KRISS Vector SMG announced its acquisition of Sphinx Systems Ltd. and its only a matter of time before KRISS Arms began U.S. … Continue reading

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FOG HORNS Top n Reasons, where n = 5, Why You Should Not Blow Your Money on Clothes.

It’s time to kick off the weekend with a little practical humor. We hope that it brightens your day and if just one laughter results – mission accomplished. So, here we go… 5.     No matter what the label says, the … Continue reading

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Streamlight TLR-VIR™Weapon Mounted Light – Simply Outstanding!

Streamlight, of Eagleville, PA continues its development of the highly successful TLR family of weapon-mounted lights with the introduction of the new TLR-VIR™. The VIR, so designated because it offers visible and infrared light sources, adds new capabilities to Streamlight’s … Continue reading

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Dutch Special Forces Group – Training Excercise

For our international readers, Kommando – International Special Operations Magazine, is one of the best international journals with a focus on special operations. They are based in Nuernberg, Germany with a U.S. office located in Mesa, AZ. I ran across … Continue reading

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HK’s MR556A1 Coming Soon at a Dealer Near You.

When the HK416 first made its debut in 2005, it was generally believed to be the M4’s successor. The carbine uses the same form factor as the M4/M16 with the principal difference being its operating system. The HK416 uses a short stroke gas … Continue reading

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Sorties Over Libya

Had a couple of comments / e-mails commenting on sorties over Libya. I am no expert on tactics however I think I can summarize it for you. In order for NATO forces to establish an enforceable no-fly-zone, NATO assets need … Continue reading

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Surefire’s Rebuttal to Force Science News Claim that Grip Activated Lights are Unsafe.

As a courtesy to Surefire LLC, I’d like to publish their rebuttal to statements made by Force Science News regarding the safety of grip activated lights. These claims are typical of organizations that lack the experience and advance conference room … Continue reading

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Xe, Formerly Blackwater International, Gets New Director.

Retired Admiral Bobby Ray Inman was tapped to lead Xe Service’s board. Admiral Inman has had an extensive naval career and is considered by many to be one of the best intelligence officers in U.S. history. Adm. Inman served as … Continue reading

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The Importance of Flame Resistance.

Our friends at Soldier Systems Daily are the definitive internet source for gear and apparel. This morning I read a post that is worthy of repeating if for no other reason than to amplify its impact. The subject is FR clothing … Continue reading

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Streamlight TLR-VIR – Sneak Peek

I am very excited about this light and I want to share that enthusiasm with you. Look for the complete review this month on the FOG HORN Blog or download a copy from Scribd.

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Eating Crow 101

I am a type “A” personality and with that comes taking ownership of mistakes. You’ll never hear me say “that I was missed informed”; as you’ll see, I am not perfect but I don’t give up. Nearly two years ago, … Continue reading

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Caracal’s CSR – Sniper Platform

CARACAL’s CSR Sniper Platform Caracal International is the first arms manufacturer in the UAE.  Among its already highly regarded line of pistols, notable additions, this year, include the  Caracal CSR sniper rifle. Development of the CSR began last year and … Continue reading

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Pee-Wee® Unisex Urine Bag Receives Clean Review…

I was thrilled to see my review quoted in this prestigious newsletter. Folks, I can’t say enough about these Pee-Wee® urine bags, they are awesome. I have personally spent time in the back of a CH-47 Chinook as it executed two and three … Continue reading

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Deficit Reduction Mania Could Jeapordize National Security Posture.

This is about as political as I will get on this Blog but it would be a colossal error in judgement to view Egypt’s recent move for a better government as a signal to start erecting Paul Revere statues, or the assumption … Continue reading

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BAE Eclipse® T-Shirt Design Contest Jan 18 – Feb 21

Last chance for you artistic types to get in on the BAE Eclipse® T-Shirt Design Contest!   IDEX- February 20-24 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Booth #CP200 AUSA Winter -February 23-25 in Washington, D.C. Booth #2422 AAAA– April 17-20 in Nashville, Tennessee. … Continue reading

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Knight Vision’s UNS® LRLP A/N PVS-26 Impressive I² Capabilities…

I had an opportunity last October, at Ft. Benning, GA, to use the Knight’s Vision UNS® LRLP or A/N PVS-26 in conjunction with a Leupold Mk-IV spotting scope under actual field conditions. I was very much impressed by its capability. It … Continue reading

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The M4’s Reliability In Question

The M4 carbine traces it origins back to the M16A2 and some of its variants, Colt Defense developed it and has been in production since 1994, and in service since 1997. The M4 is a gas operated, magazine feed selective fire weapon. Its … Continue reading

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The Question of Lethality…

Central to the M4 problem is the question of lethality. Is the M4 sufficiently lethal to do the job, and to remain the standard issue carbine for the U.S. Army? To answer it we need to dimension what constitutes lethal; regrettably … Continue reading

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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives “Study on the Importability of Certain Shotguns”

Empowered by the “sporting” provision of the 1968 Gun Control Act, BATF is recommending that military style shotguns, regardless of the operating system, be banned from importation. Once again, the 2nd Amendment comes under attack through a regulatory process and is high … Continue reading

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New at Surefire, LLC. for 2011

In this AR15.com video Ron Canfield, of Surefire LLC, takes us through several of the new military and law enforcement offerings: RTS-1 and RTS- 2 offset iron sights, M720V illumination system, New Hi-Cap Magazines 60 & 100 round and suppressors.

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Kestrle’s 4500NV Horus

Sniper teams operating across a range of AOs face a similar problem, how to develop a precise firing solution given weather, range and target variables. To address this need, several companies developed and fielded stand alone solutions with varying degrees of … Continue reading

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Sensors and Lasers

A month or two ago, PEO Soldier posted an interesting video on their site, and since sensors and lasers are part of the C4ISR schema that I’ll be talking about throughout the year, I thought it would be appropriate to … Continue reading

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