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Steiner Intelligent Combat Sight (ICS)
Steiner has just released their Intelligent Combat Sight or ICS. The ruggedized sight features and integrated laser range finder, weapon sight and ballistic computer optimized for the 7.62x51mm cartridge. The ICS is a fixed 6 x 40 optic and true … Continue reading
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Tagged ICS, Intelligent Combat Sight, Steiner, Steiner eOptics
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Daniel Defense 7.62 Release Date Coming Soon
Black Creek, GA- July 10, 2015– Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest firearms, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced that it has completed one of its final testing phases of the highly anticipated Daniel Defense 7.62 model. … Continue reading
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Tagged 7.62, Daniel Defese, DD
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Stoner 63 Light Machine Gun Variant
The Store 63 is a Vietnam Era 5.56×45 weapon system built in a variety of variants: rifle, carbine, automatic rifle (top-fed), light machine gun, medium machine gun, fixed machine gun and last but not least a commando version (100 round … Continue reading
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Tagged 5.56 x 45, LMG, Stoner 63, Vicker's Tactical, Vietnam
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U.S. Army Contracting Command Is Purchasing Glock-18 and Glock-19
U.S. Army Contracting Command has requested and was given authorization to bypass full and open competition to purchase (3) Glock 18 Systems and (1654 Glock 19 Systems) in support of U.S. Army Research Development Engineering Command Armament Research Development … Continue reading
Streamlight TLR-6 Sneak Preview
Glock-42 and Glock-43 owners now have a few credible options for a light / laser accessory package. At the top of that short list is Streamlight’s TLR-6, the latest addition to the company’s TLR weapon mounted line of professional … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Glock 42, Glock 43, Streamlight, TLR-6
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Australia Moves Forward With The EF88 Assault Rifle
Australia’s LAND 125 Phase 3C project is valued at approximately $467m. The enhanced F88 (EF88) rifle contract accounts for approximately $100m or 21.4% of the total project valuation. First on the EF88 rollout list is 1st Battalion, Royal Australian … Continue reading
POF USA INTRODUCES THE DICTATOR GAS BLOCK
POF-USA has introduced a new adjustable gas block that it sells as the Dictator Gas Block. Then new gas block is a 9 position adjustable DI (direct impingement) gas block that provides the ultimate range of adjustability and versatility. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Dictator, direct impingement, gas block, POF-USA
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PMAG 40 GEN M3–SAND NOW SHIPPING
Magpul Industries is now shipping the PMAG 40 Gen M3 5.56×45. These magazines are now available in both black and sand. MSRP $19.95
New Optics From Steiner
Steiner just introduced some great new optics for your summer outdoors activity. Several years ago, I learned that binoculars are an important part of your kit; whether camping, hiking trails or just communing with nature. There fill a number of … Continue reading
UZI® PRO Pistols Now Shipping
IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., announced that the UZI® PRO Pistol, for the American consumer market, is now shipping to distributors. Retailers can expect the the pistol to hit the shelves in the next … Continue reading
Crimson Trace’s Most Popular Products With Customers
The Rail Master Pro light and laser combo continues to be a top selling selection with customers. These units, the CMR-204 Universal Green and CMR-205 Universal Red, can be easily programmed to project: laser only, light only, strobing light and … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, Rail Master Pro
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Brownells New Products Week In Review
Posted in Accessories
Tagged AK, AKM, AR, Brownell's, MAGPUL
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TPG Released Gen 2 of the Tactical Rifle Case Line
July 2015, Tacprogear, announced that the new GEN 2 designs for the Tactical Rifle Case (TRC) line are now available for purchase. Each of the TRC cases are a great solution for transporting sporting rifles or carbines of all shapes … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Load Bearing
Tagged rifle case, Tacprogear, tactical, TPG, TRC
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Silencerco Ships Its 5,000th Omega Suppressor
SilencerCo’s enormous success translates into 5,000 Omegas shipped with many more orders needing to be filled. In celebration of hitting that mark, SilencerCo will be giving away an AXTS MI-T556 Carbine with an Omega. Click the image for details and … Continue reading
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Tagged Omega, Silencerco, suppressors
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Kalashnikov USA’s New American Weapons Now Available
June 2015 –Kalashnikov USA, manufacturer of Kalashnikov style firearms, announced that the new American Kalashnikov models are now available through Acusport, Big Rock Sports, Bill Hicks, Ellett Brothers, RSR, Sports South and others. “We have made good on the promise … Continue reading
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Tagged AK-47, Kalashnikov, Kalashnikov USA
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MAGPUL Now Shipping M-LOK Tripod Adapter
The M-LOK Tripod Adapter for metal M-LOK compatible hand guards or forends mounts directly onto any tripod head equipped with the common Manfrotto RC2/Q2 interface. This adapter allows the user to mount their rifle directly to a tripod head without … Continue reading
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Tagged adapter, M-LOK, MAGPUL, tripod
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COLT Canada Will Replace The Canadian Ranger’s Lee Enfield Rifle.
The the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) has awarded Colt Canada a $1.5 million contract that will allow Canadian Rangers to evaluate new rifles and leading to a second contract for up to 6,500 rifles. The new rifle is … Continue reading
Gun Storage Solutions Has Interesting Tools To Tidy Up Your Safe
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Tagged rifle rods, safe, storage
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Crimson Trace Announces The LG-469G For The Springfield XD-S
Crimson Trace, announced the company’s newest GREEN diode Laserguard®—the LG-469G. This newest product in the comprehensive Laserguard line is designed to fit Springfield Armory’s XD-S. Among the many features of the new compact and lightweight LG-469G Laserguard are: Instinctive Activation™, … Continue reading
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Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, LG-469G
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Adaptive Tactical Firearms and Accessories Now Available in Kryptek Highlander Camo
Nampa, Idaho (June 2015) –Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks, magazines, conversion kits and accessories, is pleased to announce that its firearms and accessories are now available in the Kryptek Highlander Camouflage pattern. “We are pleased to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Adaptive Tactical Firearms, Highlander, Kryptek
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Thomas Carlson joins Daniel Defense as Director of Marketing Communications
Black Creek, GA- June 23, 2015– Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest firearms, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced that Thomas Carlson has joined Daniel Defense as the Director of Marketing Communications, reporting directly to Cindy Daniel, … Continue reading
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Tagged Daniel Defense, Thomas Carlson
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Dead Air Armament Will Demo Suppressors at Deliberate Dynamics Range Days
Lawrenceville, Ga. (June 2015) –Dead Air Armament will be allowing curious firearms enthusiasts to turn up the silence by testing out Dead Air suppressors at Deliberate Dynamics Range Days June 24 – 25, 2015 at the Desert-Tech Training Facility located … Continue reading
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Tagged Dead Air Armament, demonstration, suppressors
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U.S. Army Updates Its Modular Handgun System (MHS) Draft Request For Proposal (DRFP)
In an effort to more accurately reflect industry input, the U.S. Army has on 8 June 2015 amended solicitation W15QKN-15-R-0002, Modular Handgun System(MHS) Draft RFP and designated the “to be selected” sidearm as the XM17. The full text of this … Continue reading
Fabricating The Strike One – Arsenal Firearms Factory Tour With Larry Vickers
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Tagged AR USA, Arsenal Firearms, Strike One
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Arsenal Inc.’s SBR Krinks
Arsenal is offering some very nice SBR Krinks chambered in 5.56×45 and 5.45×39. All NFA rules apply. The Arsenal, Inc. factory SBR in an authentic Krinkov configuration. The following configurations are available: SLR-104UR Series in 5.45×39.5mm caliber, or SLR-106UR Series … Continue reading
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Tagged Arsenal, Krinkov, SBR, SLR104
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Kalashnikov Concern Announces A New 9mm Pistol For The Russian Army and Competition
Moscow, 17 June 2015 Kalashnikov Concern revealed the prototype of a new 9mm pistol “PL-14” (Pistol designed by Lebedev) at the International military-technical Forum «ARMY-2015» from June, 16 to June, 19 in Kubinka (Moscow region). The concept of the pistol … Continue reading
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Tagged 9mm, Kalashnikov Concern, Kubinka, PL-14
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IWI CLOSE QUARTERS | Vol. 1, Issue 2
To read IWI’s newsletter, click on the image above. They always have some great stuff going on – giveaways, partners, contests and more.
Mission First Tactical Releases New AR Keymod Rail System
The 7″ all-metal rail system replaces the plastic factory hand guard in minutes. Horsham, Pa. (June 2015) –Mission First Tactical, LLC (MFT), a leader in USA-made rifle/carbine accessories, released its newest product, the TEKKO Metal AR Carbine KeyMod Rail System … Continue reading
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Tagged KeyMod, Mission First Tactical, TEKKO
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Silencerco’s Father’s Day Sale
Silencerco invites you to take advantage of 25% off SilencerCo merchandise, muzzle devices, rifle suppressor mounts, threaded barrels, and Harvester 300 BLK ammunition! This sale runs through June 20th and there’s no limit to the number or variety of … Continue reading
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Tagged Father's Day, Silencerco, suppressor
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Post a Hunting Photo with Dad and Win Two X-Sight Rifle Scopes From ATN
South San Francisco, Calif. (June 2015) – American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN), innovators of advanced night vision, thermal imaging and digital Smart HD optics for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, is pleased to announce a new photo contest, … Continue reading
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Tagged ATN, contest, Father's Day
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COLT DEFENSE IN BANKRUPTCY!
Colt Defense, a legendary part of America’s history, has been manufacturing firearms of exceptional quality and styling for over 100 years. They’ve been a prestigious player in the commercial sector; playing a major role in law enforcement and defense as … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Weapon systems
Tagged Bankruptcy, Chapter 11, Colt, Colt Defense LLc
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HK Adds A 40 Caliber Chambering To Its VP Line.
We spent some quality time with the HK folks at Shot Show 2015 where we got a top notch presentation on the HK’s new VP 9mm striker fired pistol. In our initial coverage we remarked that very few people knew … Continue reading
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Tagged HK, striker fired, VP40, VP9
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Bergara USA Now Shipping Its Performance Series Timber Production Rifle
Bergara USA, a division of Blackpowder Products, Inc. (BPI Outdoors), announced that their first of a new line of production rifles, the Performance Series B-14 Timber rifles, are shipping through the Bergara USA sales channels. The Bergara USA Performance Series … Continue reading
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Tagged B-14, Bergara, Blackpowder Products, rifles
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BURRIS REBATE OFFER
XTR II REBATE WITH A TWIST There’s a rebate happening right now on the high-magnification XTR II scopes. The rebate is for $100 off. The twist is that instead of the cash, you can opt for a set of … Continue reading
BURRIS WIN AN XTR II
‘Watch the video above for the answer to the question. Then, just click below, or email it to webteam@BurrisOptics.com.QUESTION: What word fills in the blank? “The XTR II is available in your choice of Front, Rear or __________ … Continue reading
Mission First Tactical Introduces New Tekko Metal KeyMod Picatinny Rails and Sling Mounts
Horsham, Pa. (June 2015) – Mission First Tactical, LLC (MFT), developer of select rifle/carbine accessories specifically for the military, law enforcement and civilian sport shooting markets, is proud to introduce the Tekko Metal KeyMod 3″ and 6″ Rails and … Continue reading
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Tagged KeyMod, Mission First Tactical, Picatinny
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Kalashnikov USA Launches New Website
Kalashnikov USA, has launched a new website at http://www.kalashnikov-usa.com, reflective of their new branding efforts under the “Russian Heritage / American Innovation” tag line. The new site allows users to effortlessly navigate to the various pages and Kalashnikov USA social … Continue reading
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Tagged Kalashnikov, Kalashnikov USA
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XS Sights® Teams With To Produce SilencerCo-Branded Raised Sights
Optimized for use with pistol suppressors, SilencerCo’s Raised Sights offer a wide range of unique features to ensure reliable and user-friendly performance. Shaped Rear Sight for Single-Handed Manipulation Anti-Glare Serrations on Rear Sight Snag-Free Design Ideal for Concealed Carry Wide … Continue reading
Posted in sights, Suppressors
Tagged Novak, sights, Silencerco, XS Sights
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5 Things You Don’t Know: M4 Carbine
Military.com produced an informative video on the M4 covering its development history and revealing tidbits of information that you may not be aware off. It’s a nicely done video. To watch the video, click on the picture above…
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Tagged M16, M4, Military.com
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Streamlight Introduces Its Newest Rail Mounted Light TLR-6
EAGLEVILLE, PA, June 3, 2015– Streamlight introduced the TLR-6™, an ultra-compact, extremely lightweight weapons light with a red laser, designed to attach to the trigger guard of the Glock® 42 and the Glock® 43 Pistols. The product, the first … Continue reading
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Tagged Streamlight, TLR-6
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