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IWI US, Inc. TAVOR® SAR Bullpup Rifles Commence Shipping to Distributors
Basar! Basar is the Hebrew word for good news and today we’ve got some to share with you. Tavors are now shipping. IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), has commenced shipments of the long-awaited TAVOR® SAR … Continue reading
Desert Tech Covert SRS-A1 Covert
One of several problems that have plagued military and agency snipers is their unique silhouettes, revealing their presence, but more importantly exposing them to direct fire. Snipers are historically a prized target for enemy combatants; therefore, anything that can be … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Arms, Covert, Desert, SRS, tactical
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USSOCOM’s PSR Competition “And The Winner Is Remington’s MSR…”
USSOCOM has completed its PSR, Precision Sniper Rifle, competition with the selection of Remington’s MSR platform. Our congratulations goes out to all the Remington folks that made it possible. UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMANDPrecision Sniper Rifle (PSR) … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged award, competition, MSR, PSR, Remington, USSOCOM
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A Funduscopic Examination Of The Precision Guided Firearm (PGF)
All branches of the military are looking to improve a sniper’s performance through the implementation of technology. In addition to field craft like land navigation, concealment and movement a sniper team, which generally consists of a sniper and a spotter, … Continue reading
Sniperlink.com Launches 2013 Contributor of the Year Program!
Sniperlink.com has just launched the 2013 Contributor of the year Award Program. Specifically designed to attract the greatest minds in the precision shooting community; one writer will WIN a complete “turn-key” Ashbury Precision Ordnance® ASW308 Precision Tactical Rifle System. This … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Ashbury, AW308, Ordnance, precision, Sniperlink
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EOTech 300 Blackout/Whisper Zero
You can always count on the L3 / EOTech team to come up with a straightforward and functional weapon sight. For 2013, the company has introduced the 300 Blackout /Whisper Zero weapon sight; as its name implies, this weapon … Continue reading
Posted in SHOT SHOWS, sights
Tagged 300 Blackout, 300 Blackout/Whisper Zero, EOTech, Whisper, Zero
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STREAMLIGHT® INTRODUCES TLR-2® G WITH GREEN LASER
Streamlight introduced a new addition to their weapon mounted light line, the TLR-2®G a lightweight, gun-mounted tactical light featuring a green aiming laser for high visibility and long-range targeting. The TLR-2 G delivers extreme brightness to a broad range of … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Tactical Lighting
Tagged green, laser, Picatinny, Streamlight, TLR-2
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Armée de la France à première vue…
This is an interesting video showing France’s current ground forces posture and some hints of its capabilities. Check out the diversity in weapons systems and soldier systems.
Posted in Soldier Systems, Uncategorized, Weapon systems
Tagged Armee, Army, France
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Steyr’s AUG/A3 SA 5.56 x 45
I had a great visit with the folks from Steyr while at SHOT SHOW 2013, in Las Vegas. I’m excited about their rendition of the new AUG bullpup carbine, the AUG/A3. The AUG (Armee Universal Gewehr, or universal army rifle) … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged AUG, AUG/A3, Sabre-Defence, SHOT, SHOT 2013, Steyr
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Parabellum Armament’s LLC. AKARS (AK Adaptive Rail System)
By: Sal Palma When Parabellum Armament, LLC. announced the AKARS (AK Adaptive Rail System) in the fall of 2012, I was somewhat skeptical. I’ve accumulated a lot of experience, mostly bad, over the years looking for an effective way to … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Mounts, Weapon systems
Tagged adaptive, AK, AK-47, AKARS, Armament, Parabellum, rail
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SPHINX SDP Compact to be Distributed in the US
Sphinx announced that it will begin distribution of the Sphinx SDP Compact 9mm starting 1st quarter of 2013 in the United States. The highly anticipated pistol is the evolution of the popular Sphinx pistols and designed specifically for law enforcement … Continue reading
Posted in pistols
Tagged Compact, kryptonyte, SDP, Sphinx, Switzerland
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MARS From Parabellum Armament At SHOT SHOW 2013
Parabellum Armament Company, LLC are the folks that brought you the highly successful AKARS or AK Adaptive Rail System. They’ve recently introduced, at SHOT Show 2013, a new accessory designated MARS for the AK platform. MARS is a lever actuator … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged AK, AKARS, magazine, MARS, Parabellum, release
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Armalite’s Redesigned AR-30 the AR-30A1
Armalite, has done a superb job of recreating an already top performer, its well established, AR-30. The new version, designated AR-30A1, offers a number of features absent in its predecessor: Muzzle brake threads on the end of the barrels employ … Continue reading
Posted in SHOT SHOWS, Weapon systems
Tagged 300 WinMag, 338 Lapua, AR-30, AR-30A1, Armalite, rifle, SHOT 2013
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COLT’s USMC At Media Day
Colt’s USMC rendition of the venerable 1911 shoots every bit as good as it looks.
IWI’s Tavor At The Range
Posted in SHOT SHOWS, Weapon systems
Tagged bullpup, IWI, Media Day, Travor
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875 Yard Hit – Media Day
I have to admit that making an 875 yard hit with a 20+ mile per hour 9 o’clock wind with the Ashbury International Super Sport .375 Cheytac – XLR was the highlight of my day Ashbury’s Super Sport .375 Cheytac-XLR … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, SHOT SHOWS, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged .375 Cheytac, Ashbury, International, Media Day, SHOT 2013
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Adam Painchaud Takes Me Through SIG’s MPX-C At SHOT SHOW 2013.
SIG’s MPX-C is an innovative carbine that operates from a closed bolt for accuracy and safety. The operating system is a short stroke gas operated piston making the MPX line highly reliable. The “C” designation stands for carbine. The MPX … Continue reading
Preview SIG’s New MPX Sub-Machine Gun
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged MPX, SAUER, SIG, SMG
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The U.S. Army Will Use LOMAH To Improve Soldier Marksmanship.
Location of hit and miss or LOMAH has successfully completed acceptance testing conducted at Fort Benning, GA and Fort Leonard Wood, MO. LOMAH was developed by the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation. PEOSTRI describes the … Continue reading
Posted in Training, Weapon systems
Tagged Army, Fort Benning, Fort Leonard Wood, LOMAH, target, training, zeroing
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HK Adds MR762A1 Long Rifle Package (LRP) for 2013.
Taking an essentially standard MR762A1 (caliber 7.62 x 51 mm NATO) semi-automatic rifle, Heckler & Koch USA turns it into a more effective precision rifle by an astute addition of the right optics and accessories. A Leupold 3-9VX-R Patrol 3-9 … Continue reading
HK Adds The New HK45 Tactical To Its 2013 Lineup.
Originally developed for the U.S. military’s next generation handgun competition, the new HK45 “Tactical” comes standard with a threaded barrel and three-dot tritium night sights. With a choice of three frame colors (black, tan, or green), the full-size HK45 Tactical … Continue reading
Eagle Imports Exclusive Distributor SPS Pantera Pistol.
Eagle Imports, the exclusive distributor of the Metro Arms family of products, now carries the SPS Pantera performance pistol. The SPS line, manufactured exclusively by Metro Arms, long available overseas is now available for the American market through Eagle Imports. … Continue reading
Desert Tactical Arms Introduces the SRS-A1 Chassis.
The SRS-A1 Rifle Chassis continues to build upon core SRS components and functionality to improve the overall shooting experience. Specifically, the A1′s features include: Adjustable Cheek Piece-Easily obtain optimal cheek weld with the new fully adjustable rubber molded cheek piece. … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Weapon systems
Tagged A1, Arms, Desert, SRS, tactical
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Russia’s Ratnik “Future Soldier Uniforms” Closer To Implementation.
Following France’s foot steps Russia’s military may soon have a fully integrated soldier system designated Ratnik. Ratnik is a subset of our, now debunked, FCS, Future Combat Systems. This represents a major inflection point in Russia’s approach to its military. … Continue reading
MasterPiece Arms Will Announce Four New Sound Suppressors at SHOT SHOW.
The folks at MasterPiece Arms , MPA, will announce four new Sound Suppressors for the 5.56mm/.223, 300aac Blackout/.308 (7.62), 9mm and .45 ACP at this years SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV. All are made entirely at US MasterPiece Arms … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged 2013, Arms, MasterPiece, MPA, SHOT SHOW, sound, suppressors
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ATN’s Odin-14 Thermal Imaging Monocular
American Technologies Network Corp., has introduced the Odin-14 Thermal Monocular, one of the smallest thermal imaging monocular system currently on the market. The Odin-14 uses high-grade polymers and miniature thermal imaging sensor technology, to achieve compactness and light weight. The … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, Thermal Imaging, Weapon systems
Tagged ATN, imaging, Odin-14, thermal
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Picatinny Rail Adapter For The REDRING® Optical Sight Is Now Available.
Redring® USA LLC, importer and distributor of Redring® optical shotgun sight, introduces the Redring® Picatinny Rail Adaptor that fits on any tactical shotgun or rifle with a Picatinny rail. The Picatinny Rail Adaptor is made of rugged anodized aluminum and … Continue reading
TrackingPoint’s Official Product Trailer.
The folks at TrackingPoint have developed the next generation optic for hunting rifles and numerous other applications. They have release a video trailer of their Precision Guided Firearms. The trailer footage was shot during field testing in snow and at … Continue reading
FNH SCAR Owners Can Now Add Additional Rail Space.
Midwest Industries, Inc., makers of exceptional rail systems for the AR15 and AK platforms is now producing and selling a rail system designed specifically for the FNH SCAR rifle. List of Features: Adds 6 inches of usable rail to … Continue reading
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Tagged Industries, Midwest, rail, SCAR
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Silincerco’s 5.56 SAKER Is In Production and Will Begin Shipping in 2013.
First announced at SHOT 2012, the SAKER rifle suppressor features three exciting new developments.The MAAD, Multiple Accessory Attachment Device, is an interchangeable centerfire rifle mounting strategy that allows you to interchange the Saker’s mount so that you can attach the … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged 5.56, centerfire, MAAD, rifle, SAKER, Silencerco, suppressor, TrifectaRS
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Magpul’s PMAG 20 M3 NOW SHIPPING / PMAG 10 M3 COMING SOON
Magpul Industries has now added capacity to produce the much anticipated PMAG 20 M3. The new 20 round magazine brings all of the GeN M3 improvements, including the constant curve geometry and fully anti-tilt, low-friction follower, which is a change … Continue reading
More On IWI’s Launch Of The TAVOR® SAR & UZI® PRO Pistol.
IWI made a substantial investment in Harrisburg, PA, from where it will begin marketing its TAVOR® SAR and UZI® Pro Pistol to the U.S. commercial market. Customer’s can expect to see product on the shelves Q2 and Q3, 2013. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Harrisburg, IWI, PA, Tavor, UZI
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Magpul XTM™Rail Panels and Hand Stop Kit Now Shipping
Just in time for Holiday shopping, Magpul’s XTM™ Enhanced Rail Panels and the XTM™ Hand Stop Kit is now on their way to your dealer’s shelves. The XTM™ Enhanced Rail Panels are low-profile, two-piece covers that attach anywhere on a … Continue reading
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Tagged MAGPUL, panel, rail, XTM
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Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Launches Operations of its US Subsidiary, IWI US, Inc.
Ramat Hasharon, Israel (December 12, 2012) – Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) – a leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for governments, armies, and law enforcement agencies around the world – launches operations of its US subsidiary, IWI US, … Continue reading
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Tagged IWI, IWI US, Pennsylvania, Tavor, UZI
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Haley Strategic Partners and Bravo Company Manufacturing Team To Launch The Jack.
Travis Haley, founder of Haley Strategic Partners (HSP) and all around great guy has joined forces with Bravo Company Manufacturing (BCM) to introduce HSP’s vision of a working carbine, appropriately named “The Jack.” BCM, enjoys an industry wide reputation for … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Bravo Company, Cerakote, Geiselle, Haley, Inforce, SOPMOD, Thorntail, Travis
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Strike Industries Announces AKRR2 Sight Rail For The AK47
Strike Industries based in Santa Ana, CA has announced the AKRR2. A highly advanced rendition of the company’s successful AKRR. The AKRR2 features a main base, 45 degree side rail, and extended rail. The main base serves as the attachment … Continue reading
Posted in Mounts, Weapon systems
Tagged AK, AKRR2, Industries, Picatinny, rail, sight, Strike
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Possible Merger In The Works–Izhmash & Izhmekh
The Russian government is considering a proposal presented by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin to merge the financially troubled Izhmash with another firearms manufacturer, Izhmekh, creating a new enterprise which will be called Kalashnikov. Vladimir Putin favors the proposal saying, … Continue reading
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Tagged AK, Izhmash, Izhmekh, Kalashnikov, Putin, Rogozin
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Richard Fitzpatrick, Founder Of Magpul Industries, Goes On Record About The PMAG Gen3.
I am the founder of Magpul Industries and also a former active duty Recon Marine (88-94, 0321/0352). We also have several other former active duty Marines in the company, and have from our very beginnings. Our mission and foundations have … Continue reading
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Tagged Fitzpatrick, MAGPUL, Richard
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Walther Arms Inc. To Locate US Plant In Fort Smith, Arkansas.
German based firearms manufacturer, Walther Arms, Inc., plans to locate its U.S. operations at Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Walther Arms plans to share a campus and business resources with Umarex USA which plans to expand its manufacturing operations … Continue reading
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Tagged Arkansas, Arms, Fort Smith, Umarex, Walther
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MasterPiece Arms Announces A Hammer with Disconnect
MasterPiece Arms, manufactures the MPA MAC Line of semi-auto submachine pistols and carbines. The company has announced a new hammer design with disconnect for all MasterPiece Arms weapons. The new hammer design, featuring a spring-loaded disconnect, comes years after MPA … Continue reading
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Tagged disconnect, hammer, MAC, MasterPiece Arms, MPA
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