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New Zealand Defence Forces Would Like A New Rifle By 2016
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman has received approval from New Zealand’s government to move ahead with a competitive tender process to purchase a COTS rifle to replace the Steyr AUGs currently in use. A total of 8,800 rifles will be purchased … Continue reading
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Tagged New Zeland, NZDF, rifle, Steyr
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Crimson Trace Can Outfit Your New M&P 22 Compact
Crimson Trace Offers Options for S&W’s Newest Pistol (Press Release) (Wilsonville, OR)—Crimson Trace, America’s recognized leader in laser sighting systems and tactical lights for firearms, offers numerous rail mounted light and laser sight options for Smith & Wesson’s newly released … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged .22LR, CTC, M&P, Rail Master, Rail Master Pro, Smith & Wesson
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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
Posted in Alerts, Pistol Conversion Kits
Tagged .22LR, conversion kit, P938, SIG, SIG SAUER
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Ed Brown’s Limited Edition Krypteia
Ed Brown Products, Inc. in collaboration with Krypteia Strategies, the civilian division of the highly respected Paratus Consulting Group, has introduced a limited edition 1911. This limited edition pistol is called the “Krypteia Edition”, pronounced “Cryp TIE ya”, and is … Continue reading
Posted in pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged 1911, Ed Brown, Krypteia Strategies, Paratus Consulting Group
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SilencerCo: Find Your Range with Noveske in Oregon
Find Your Range is about getting out into the millions of acres of beautiful wilderness that this country has to offer, in hopes of discovering the ultimate shooting experience. The poor guy who said the ISIS flag would be … Continue reading
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Tagged Noveske, Oregon, Silencerco
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LaserLyte CM-MK4 Center Mass Laser Now Available on Select Taurus Pistols
LaserLyte®, has announced a joint promotion with Taurus® featuring the LaserLyte® CM-MK4, dual laser for pistols and three popular Taurus® handguns. The innovative CM-MK4 handgun laser displays a ring of red laser dots surrounding the center aiming laser for quicker … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged CM-MK4, laserlyte, Taurus
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Magpul Industries AFG-2 & RVG M-LOK Adapter Rails Now Shipping
M-LOK™ PRODUCTS
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Tagged accessories, M-LOK, MAGPUL
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Gear Review: Bushnell AR TRS-25
Before you go out to buy a low priced entry level red dot optic for your AR, I’d like you to read my review of Bushnell’s AR TRS-25. In short, a high performance sight at an entry level price. … Continue reading
Sneak Preview: Bushnell AR TRS-25
With the cost of an Aimpoint T-1 at nearly $700, it doesn’t hurt to look at possible substitutes that don’t give up much in the way of function or durability. This month, I’ll be presenting a couple of options from … Continue reading
Magpul Industries Is Adding M-LOK Compliant Mounting Accessories
Magpul’s M-LOK system is based on simplicity and versatility. By eliminating the weight and complexity of the quad rail architecture, the company has succeeded in delivering a lighter, simpler and more versatile solution. Magpul Industries has now added the cantilever … Continue reading
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Tagged M-LOK, MAGPUL
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GEMTECH Has Released Its Latest Rimfire Suppressor The GM-22
The GM-22 uses a monolithic baffle design developed by GEMTECH and marketed a G-Core. It is end-user serviceable. The GM-22 attenuates sound 36-39 dB and is compatible with .22LR, .22WMR and .17HMR . It is full auto rated, 5” overall … Continue reading
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Tagged G-Core, GENTECH, rimfire, suppressor
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Arsenal SLR-107FR Are Back In Stock
Arsenal’s SLR-107FR is one of the hottest selling 7.62×39 stamped receiver AK on the market. The quality is superb and they are an extraordinary base weapon system for a bionic AK build. They really are that good. These rifles don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged AK, Arsenal, SLR-107FR
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Shot Trak HD Gun Camera From American Technologies Network (ATN) Is Now Shipping.
There was considerable scuttle butt about a gun camera under development by American Technologies Network on the Peninsula, more accurately South San Francisco. ATN calls it the Shot Trak HD (High Definition) Camera, and it looks like a winner. The … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Electronics, ISR
Tagged ATN, SHOT TRAK
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Silencerco Announce An Industry First–A Commercially Viable Shotgun Suppressor, The Salvo 12
WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH – July 21, 2014 | Confirming its place as a trailblazer in the firearms industry, suppressor manufacturer SilencerCo has unveiled the first commercially-viable shotgun silencer ever produced. The company made the announcement today at an exclusive … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors, Uncategorized
Tagged Salvo 12, Silencerco, suppressor
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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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Tagged Kalashnikov, Russia, sanctions, Ukraine
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MasterPiece Arms Introduces A Line Of Bolt Action Rifles
MasterPiece Arms of Comers, GA has just introduced 6mm and 6.5mm bolt action rifle, the MPA 6mmBA Bolt Action Rifle & the MPA6.5mmBA Bolt Action Rifle. My first encounter with the company’s bolt action rifle was at SHOT SHOW where … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged bolt action, MasterPiece Arms, rifles
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DARPA’s EXACTO 50 Guided Small Caliber Bullet
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Teledyne Scientific have teamed up to design and develop a guided small caliber munition intended for precision shooting at extended ranges. The decision was made to use the .50BMG, which can be … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition, sights, Sniper Systems and Tools, Uncategorized
Tagged DARPA, EXACTO 50, Teledyne Scientific
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MasterPiece Arms Limited Edition MPA 930SST
MasterPiece Arms, is offering, for a limited time, a production run of only 100 MPA930SST Limited Edition Mini-9 pistols. These are collector series pistols that’ll be specially engraved with “X of 100” serial numbers. The Limited Edition MPA930SST is upgraded … Continue reading
Posted in pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged MasterPiece Arms, MPA 930SST
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MGI’s Rate and Recoil Reducing Buffer
For shooters all around the world less recoil is better than the inverse. One of the best recoil reducing buffers I’ve used in recent history is MGI’s. The company developed their buffer in the 1990’s, using counter poise technology developed … Continue reading
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Tagged buffer, MGI, recoil
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Lakewood , New Jersey Police Department Transitions To Tavor SAR
IWI US, Inc. Receives Contract from Township of Lakewood, New Jersey Police Department – Lakewood PD to transition over to the TAVOR® SAR. Harrisburg, PA (July 2014) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., … Continue reading
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Tagged IWI, Tavor SAR
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Qioptiq GRIFFIN
UK based Qioptiq, launched GRIFFIN, a modular weapon mountable laser pointing and Illuminating device at Eurosatory 2014, in Paris. GRIFFIN incorporates a visible and IR laser designator, range finder and illumination in a Picatinny compliant package. Qioptiq describes GRIFFIN as … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Eurosatory, Laser Based Technologies, Range Finder, Weapon systems
Tagged GRIFFIN, Qioptiq
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Larry Vickers At Gunsite Shooting Academy, Paulden AZ
The AI AW Covert is one of the most highly regarded urban sniper rifles in the world. It is an integrally suppressed .308 platform with compactness and superb precision.
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Training, Weapon systems
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Silencerco’s Harvester Big Bore 338 Suppressor Is Now Shipping.
Silencerco introduced its Big Bore line of suppressors at SHOW SHOW 2014. The company has just announced that its Big Bore 338 is now shipping. M.S.R.P. is $1600 and the suppressor is multi-caliber up to and including the .338 … Continue reading
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Tagged 338 Lapua, Big Bore, Silencerco, suppressor
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FN Herstal Moves Closer To Integrating Weapon Mounted Systems With Modern Technology
Beretta is not the only major developer / manufacturer that is advancing weapon mounted systems integration via a powered rail with a high speed data buss. FH Herstal has got some serious plans for their highly regarded SCAR rifle. The … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Eurosatory, Weapon systems
Tagged FN Herstal, SCAR
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FAMAS Alive and Well In 2014
Rumors about the demise of the venerable French FAMAS abound on the internet; however, at least with regards to the FELIN program, France’s FAMAS doesn’t appear to be going any time soon. Assuming the key drivers for deploying a bull-pup … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory, Weapon systems
Tagged FAMAS, Félin, France
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Silencerco’s Conquest Kit
Silencerco is extending a special offer to select customers on its Conquest Kit. What is the Conquest Kit? The Conquest Kit is a limited edition release targeted at a very select group. Its purchase will consist of a box complete … Continue reading
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Tagged Conquest Kit, Silencerco, suppressors
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French Sniper Platform a la FÉLIN
French FRF2 sniper rifle with SWORD sniper optic that incorporates high magnification, laser range finding functionality and uncooled thermal imaging.
Posted in Eurosatory, Optics, Sniper Systems and Tools, Thermal Imaging
Tagged Félin, sights, SWORD, thermal
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Concern Kalashnikov JSC
For the Kalashnikov fan, and I consider myself to be part of that group, Concern Kalashnikov’s exhibit was something to get moist over. Concern Kalashnikov, is part of the Rostec State Corporation, it was once know as Izhmash. Currently It … Continue reading
Aimpoint Launches The Micro T-2 Sight
Aimpoint introduced its new Micro T-2 sight at Eurosatory 2014. The T-2 keeps the same compact form factor and mounting compatibility as the highly successful T-1 but that is where similarities end. The most important development in this new sight … Continue reading
Beretta’s i-Protect System
i-Protect represents a state of the art digitization of the operator, his or her weapon system and geo referenced information to provide a more complete command and control picture down to the individual level. i-Protect requires the use of a … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory, pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged Beretta, C2, digital, iProtect
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Rippel Effect Systems AK-47 Upgrade Kit and UBL40 Grenade Launcher
Rippel Effect Systems is a South African OEM that’s been around for quite sometime, since 1995. The company develops grenade launchers, sights and an amazing upgrade kit for the Avtomat Kalashnikova. The upgrade kit can best be described as an … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Eurosatory, Weapon systems
Tagged AK-47, Rippel Effect
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MEPRO Meslas and LRF Modules
MEPRO has been steadily adding to its electro optical line with integrated targeting systems like its new MESLAS and the growing array of eye safe erbium glass LRF modules like its LRF-20-70. Of particular interest to our readers is the … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory, Optics, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged LRF, Meprolight, MESLA
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Silencerco Announces Strategic Partnership With Eurooptic
June 2, 2014 Beginning immediately, consumers will be able to purchase SilencerCo’s market-leading firearm sound suppressors and accessories through one of the top premium distributors in the gun industry. Eurooptic – known as the largest online vendor of … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, Sniper Systems and Tools, Suppressors
Tagged Eurooptic, Silencerco, suppressors
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OTIS Technology’s MSRS Rail System At A Glance
OTIS Technology has recently started shipping its new MSRS 2-piece rail system. The company designed it with the military customer in mind, so it provides strict adherence to the Mil-Spec standard, as an expedient and cost effective means for the … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged carbine, M4, MSRS, OTIS, OTIS Technology, quad rail
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US Optics Will Make Available The Horus H50 Reticule On Its SR-8C and SR-4C Scopes
KEY FEATURES For the rifleman who engages targets near and far. Close targets are rapidly eliminated by using the bold aiming ring when the scope is set at its lowest power. For difficult long range targets the shooter puts … Continue reading
RIANOV’s Latest Weapon Mounted Ballistic Computer
Long range precision shooters need to concern themselves with a number of variables that affect exterior ballistics and/or create errors between point of aim and point of impact. A number of approaches from several manufacturers offer integration of environmental sensors … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Sniper Systems and Tools, SOFIC 2014
Tagged ballistics, computer, RIANOV
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Brownell’s AR15 32 Round 9mm Magazine
The 9mm AR15 pattern rifle, or SMG, has a large user base in both the commercial and law enforcement communities. One of the frustrations for owners has been finding alternatives to the Colt manufactured 32 round stick magazines, which are … Continue reading
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Tagged 9mm, Brownell's, Colt, magazine
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HK’s MP7A1 In A Modular Drop Leg System
Irrespective venue, if HK has a booth I’m in it. The big draw for me is not their line of excellent long guns but the HK MP7A1. I love their little blaster, and its pugnacious 4.6x30mm round. Knowing the German … Continue reading
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Tagged HK, MP7, MP7A1
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SHIELD Public Safety & Defence Shield CQS and CQB Reflex Sights.
While at SOFIC 2014, I had an opportunity to spend time with James White, Director of Manufacturing for Shield Public Safety & Defence. To quote a hackneyed cliché, you learn something new every day and so it would appear that … Continue reading
Posted in sights, SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged CQB, CQS, Fine Point, reflex, Shield, sights
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Laser Devices, Inc. MK3 Battle Light
I had the opportunity to test drive LDI’s ,new for 2014, MK3 Battle Light. Aside from its overall performance, which you can read about in my review, LDI has done a great job of packaging this integrated white light / … Continue reading
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Tagged Battle Light, Laser Devices, LDI, MK3
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