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One Tough Rabbit…
Everything down in Texas is bigger and better. How many times have you heard that from proud Texans? Well, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with local pride even if in a lot of cases it’s folklore or just plain boasting. My … Continue reading
The Dog That Cornered Osama Bin Laden
This story was published on Blogs Nosey Parker The Dog That Cornered Osama Bin Laden Disclaimer: I have not researched its content to asses the accuracy or authenticity of this story. Readers are advised that no evidence exists suggesting military dogs were … Continue reading
Ryan Cleckner Former Ranger Sniper and Sniper Instructor Explains the Minute Of Angle (MOA)
Ryan Cleckner, a former ranger sniper and sniper instructor, with the National Shooting Sports Foundation explains the minute of angle or MOA. If you expect to successfully engage targets at distances beyond and below your original zero, you’ll need to … Continue reading
COL Scott Armstrong Named as the New Project Manager Soldier Weapons.
In anticipation of Col. Tamilio’s retirement, the U.S. Army taps Col Scott Armstrong to be the new Project Manager Soldier Weapons. Col. Tamilio presided over an extremely busy period for the group. During his three-year tour, PM Soldier Weapons fielded more … Continue reading
Pelican 9440 RALS Honored AT 2010 Good Design Award Show
Pelican RALS 9440 Pelican 9440 Remote Area Lighting System is a self-contained work light that features 24 high intensity 1 watt LED‘s that are controlled by a multi function switch with power indicator, a built-in tripod, and telescoping … Continue reading
Replacing the T-10 Troop Personnel Parachute with the T-11 Delayed.
The U.S. Army has issued safety warnings that amount to a delay in the deployment of the T-11. It appears the U.S. Army lacks confidence in the published wind drift offset factors calculated by the U.S. Air Force. The restriction … Continue reading
Suppressors Current State of the Technology – Part 9 – GEMTECH
Few companies have the reputation and history in the suppressor industry than GEMTECH of Boise Indiana enjoys. The company began delivering high quality suppressors in 1993, and their suppressors can be found in use globally with military and law enforcement, … Continue reading
RANDALL’S Adventure ESEE Knife Junglas
In the realm of survival knives Randall’s Adventure Training and Equipment Group has produced some extraordinary products. Their design philosophy is an extension of their experience in Survival, Escape and Evasion Training. The ROWEN manufactured Junglas® fills every conceivable need from clearing … Continue reading
SOFIC 2011 – Understand
USSOCOM’s charter calls for near surgical precision; requiring that teams have as complete knowledge of their AOR, area of responsibility, as technology will allow. Cultural, language, situational awareness, surveillance and reconnaissance are essential to mission success. The need to understand dictates that USSOCOM … Continue reading
SOFIC 2011 Business Opportunities Session Reiterates a Commitment To Small Businesses.
SOFIC 2011, Tampa, FL This year’s theme for the annual conference was “Understand, Communicate, Move and Engage” a need assessment articulated by Adm. Eric T. Olsen as he discussed his vision of USSOCOM post UBL EKIA. SOF Forces are presently engaged … Continue reading
JTRS – Continued (Cleaning Up Loose Ends)
Before, I start into the software definable radio and the standards surrounding the SDR project, I’d like to clean up some loose ends. Legacy radios, meaning radios that do not operate in the digital domain modulate the radio frequency carrier … Continue reading
FNH Displays Ballista at SOFIC 2011…
FN Herstal (FNH) is part of the FN Group sharing a prominent spot with Browning and Winchester. FNH has been innovating and manufacturing small arms since 1889 and can claim trophies like the ubiquitous FN FAL rifles, the 9 mm HP pistol, … Continue reading
Beretta Exhibits ARX160 at SOFIC 2011…
Courtesy Beretta USA – ARX 160 carbine. Beretta has been building firearms for quite sometime. The company enjoys an enviable position in the law enforcement, military and commercial markets offering a high quality and well diversified product portfolio. Currently, Beretta supplies … Continue reading
Systems Technology, Inc. Exhibits PARASIM® at SOFIC 2011 in Tampa
Critical to the SOF mission is the depth and breath of training and 80 percent of SOF’s work is non kinetic. SOF’s success revolves around its people and how well prepared they are to execute that mission. In the training business, … Continue reading
For The Sixth Year In A Row, Glock, Inc. Donates $100,0000 To Special Operations Warrior Foundation
At SOFIC 2011, Glock, Inc. continues its support of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) with a $100,000 check bringing its total contribution to $600,000 over the last 6 years. SOWF was formed in 1995 when the Family Liaison Action Group, … Continue reading
Extrema Ratio Annouces “Landing Force”
Extrema Ratio Via Tourcoing, 59100 Prato, Italy 0574 574322 supplies many of the world’s elite operating forces with their extraordinary edged tools and weapons. Their folding and fixed blade knives are unsurpassed in design, ruggedness and functionality; earning Extrema a global … Continue reading
Diving Officer Make Your Depth 65 Feet – Raising #2 Periscope – No Shadows, No Shadows, Scope Breaking, Scope Out.
Just got back from a great two weeks so there’s quite a bit to talk about. One of those, was SOFIC 2011; it was outstanding and gets better year-over-year. However, before I set the pencil to paper, I would like to thank the … Continue reading
Chief of the Watch Lower All Masts and Antennas. Diving Officier Make Your Depth 200 Feet 10° Down Bubble!
Readers, I will be incommunicado for a couple of weeks but I’ll be making up for that silence when I return to writing. I appreciate your comments, questions and suggestions. This past week has been an exceptional day at the office. … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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