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Exclusive “Statue of Liberty” GLOCK Named Official 2012 SHOT Show Auction Handgun
Smyrna, GA (December 14, 2011) – GLOCK, Inc. has announced that they have been selected as the official Handgun for the 2012 SHOT Show Auction. A one-of-a-kind, hand-engraved GLOCK 22 will be available to GLOCK collectors and firearm enthusiasts worldwide … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, pistols
Tagged 2012 SHOT SHOW, Glock, SOT SHOW
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More On The 300 AAC Blackout…
One of our readers, and industry insider, shares this photo with us. The important thing to note is not just the group size – it’s the platform used to achieve it. This level of repeatable accuracy would be difficult to … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition, Muzzel Devices, Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged 300 AAC, AAC, Blackout
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Reader Question 300 AAC Blackout – Why Do You Use A 50 Yard Zero?
Thank you for your question and your permission to share it with other readers. It’s a great question! I use a 50 yard zero for two reasons: I use the 300 AAC almost exclusively with a … Continue reading
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Tagged 300 AAC, Blackout
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Kel Tec CNC Industries, Inc. Will Likely Unvail A Version Of Its SU-16 In 300 AAC – SHOT 2012
The Kel Tec folks are busy, in Cocoa, FL getting ready to launch a version of the SU-16 in 300 AAC Blackout. Kel Tec has traditionally not been risk takers in their marketing, which says to me that the 300 AAC is … Continue reading
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Tagged 300 AAC, Kel Tec
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KRISS® Arms Is Now On Twitter And Facebook
KRISS® Arms, designers and manufacturer of the highly acclaim Super V SMG is running a special promotion for new Facebook fans throughout the month of December. Every new “like” the KRISS Facebook page receives will automatically be entered into the … Continue reading
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Tagged KRISS, KRISS ARMS, KRISS TDI, Super V
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Remington’s 300 AAC Blackout
Just exactly what is a 300 AAC Blackout? Just exactly what is a 300 AAC Blackout? It’s a caliber that had its beginnings as the 300-221, a wildcat cartridge popularized by J.D. Jones of SSK Industries as the 300 Whisper®. … Continue reading
Beretta Nano – Preview
I’m really excited about this new offering from Beretta. The Nano is an ideal, 9mm, conceal carry pistol. It will be released in the 9 mm caliber first, followed by .40 S&W. Ladies, the Nano is a superb addition to … Continue reading
USSOCOM Awards Contract for Family of Muzzle Brakes and Silencers (FMBS) to Advanced Armament, Corp (AAC)
Lawrenceville, GA – Advanced Armament Company, a part of the Remington Freedom Group of Companies, announced today that the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., has awarded AAC a $14,201,731 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for FMBS (N00164-11-D-JN18). Work will be … Continue reading
Posted in Muzzel Devices, Suppressors, Uncategorized
Tagged AAC, Advanced Armament, suppressors, USSOCOM
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KRISS® Arms Group Announces KRISS Vector SDP™.45 ACP
I first became familiar with the KRISS Super V submachine gun while attending a demonstration at Blackwater International’s facility in Moyock, NC. For me, it was love at first try for a number of reasons – compactness, a whopping cyclic … Continue reading
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Tagged KRISS, SMG, Super V, TDI
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Beretta ARX-160 At MILIPOL 2011
The Beretta ARX160 is an amazing weapon system, and Beretta has done an extraordinary job with what the company calls the MMI or man-machine-interface. Ben with Beretta does a great job of demonstrating the weapon so I’ll let him show you … Continue reading
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Tagged ARX160, Beretta, carbine
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Colt Defense LE901 At MILIPOL 2011
The Colt Defense LE901 is field convertible carbine. The operator, without specialized tools can configure the weapon from a short barreled 5.56 x 45 CQB platform to a full sized rifle in 7.62 x 51 NATO for precision fire support. … Continue reading
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Tagged carbine, Colt, Colt Defense, LE901
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SCHMIDT & BENDER GMBH 5-25×56 PMII-PSR MILIPOL 2011
The folks at Schmidt & Bender were very proud of their 5-25×56 PMII-PSR. The day optic was selected by U.S.S.O.C.O.M. to supply the optic for the PSR (Precision Sniper Rifle Program) giving Schmidt & Bender GMBH two wins; the first being … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, Weapon systems
Tagged day, optic, PMII, Schmidt & Bender
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CTC Defense MVF-600 Laser Integrated Modular Vertical Foregrip
The M4 with its limited rail space is increasingly laden with more accessories, optics (day and night) and lights. Not only is the M4 carbine running out of rail space, but controlling those devices, all of which come with pressure tape … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights, Soldier Systems, Tactical Lighting, Weapon systems
Tagged CTC, laser, MVF-600, vertical foregrip
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Magpul’s PMAG 30G Now Available
Magpul’s long awaited PMAG 30G, for use on the Heckler & Koch G36, is now available. The PMAG 30G is compatible with all 5.56x45mm Heckler & Koch G36 variants, excluding the semi-auto U.S. marketed SL8. Features: … Continue reading
Crimson Trace Defense MVF600 – Preview
Readers who had the opportunity to visit AUSA 2011, Washington D.C., probably had an chance to meet Jeff Hoblitt from CTC Defense. Jeff, undoubtedly spent some time taking you through some of their newest accessories. I was fortunate to have … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Soldier Systems, Tactical Lighting, Weapon systems
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CADEX Inc. Lauches Strike 30 M24 Chassis
Cadex Defense is a Quebec, Canadian, defense contractor offering its customers turnkey solutions from design and prototype to full production and service. The company has recently introduced its Strike 30 advanced rifle chassis designed specifically to help modernize the aging … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Cadex, Strike, Strike 30
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SAKO Launches Its New Sniper Platform The TRG M10
SAKO from Finland, and now part of the Beretta family, has introduced its new multi-caliber sniper rifle, the SAKO M10. The M10 adds to SAKO’s already distinguished sniper platforms the M22 and M42, launched in 1999. Both the M22 and M42 have tremendous … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Beretta, M10, M22, M42, SAKO, sniper, sniper rifle
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Desert Tactical Arms Takes The Systems Approach To Precision Rifles.
You may associate the name of Desert Tactical Arms (DTA) with some of the finest precision sniper platforms available to military and law enforcement customers. However, this small but ambitious company, led by Nick Young, President of DTA, is producing … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Desert Tactical Arms, DTA, sniper rifle, SRS
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OTIS TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES REBATE PROGRAM
Here at the FOG HORN, we are all huge fans of OTIS Technology’s products; especially their cleaning systems. The tactical systems in 5.56×45 and 7.62×51 along with their pistol caliber kits, simply rock. Furthermore, the company is always doing something … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged cleaning, OTIS, tactical
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Fort Bragg Takes Home The Gold At The 2011 International Sniper Competition.
Each year the folks at Ft. Benning, GA, and the U.S. Army Sniper School host one of the most grueling sniper competitions in the world. The activities, and course of fire, are designed to challenge even the best sniper teams in the … Continue reading
Posted in International Sniper Competition, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged competition, Ft.Benning, Ft.Bragg, sniper
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Meprolight Announces Its New Lightweight Un-Cooled Thermal Weapons Sight
Of the many annoucements at this year’s DSEi, in London, Meprolight’s addition of the NYX un-cooled thermal imaging weapon sight to its NOA family was extremely interesting. The NOA NYX can be used as a hand-held observation device or fitted to light machine guns, assault rifles … Continue reading
Posted in DSEi 2011, Optics, sights, Sniper Systems and Tools, Soldier Systems
Tagged DSEi, DSEi 2011, Meprolight, thermal
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Vectronix Unveils Its New Pocket Laser Range Finder: PLRF25C
Beginning with its introduction in 2001, thousands of the Vectronix Pocket Laser Range Finder (PLRF) have been fielded by armed forces around the world. To meet growing demands of the defense and security industries, Vectronix has continuously improved the … Continue reading
Posted in DSEi 2011, Laser Based Technologies, Optics, Range Finder, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged DSEi, DSEi 2011, Vectronix
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US Army Chooses Leupold’s® ER/T M5 Auto-Locking Adjustment Riflescope as Primary Day Optic For the XM2010 Sniper Rifle…
The U.S. Army selected Leupold’s® Mark 4® 6.5 x 20 Extended Range / Tactical (ER/T® ) M5 Locking Adjustment rifle scope as the primary day optic for the M24E1 project. You may recall that, last year, Remington Defense was awarded a contract … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Horus, Leupold, M24, XM2010
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FNH Ballista Update
I’ve had a couple of questions regarding availability of FNH Ballista in a 7.62×51 caliber, so I did some checking with the folks at FN. At this juncture it appears that FN has no plans to make the Ballista available … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Ballista, FNH, rifle, sniper
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Battlecloth Suppressed Service Pistol Holsters
Steve at Battlecloth has had numerous requests from a variety of organizations and individuals for holsters specifically designed for suppressed service pistols. Currently, operators don’t have a convenient way to carry a sidearm with the suppressor installed. In February of … Continue reading
Posted in Holsters, Soldier Systems, Weapon systems
Tagged Battlecloth, holsters
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Deadline For Submitting Samples In Carbine Competition – 27 September 2011
Proposal and bid samples from participants are due by 27 September 2011. The source selection process for award will consist of two evaluation phases ending with an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract award to up to three contractors followed … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Weapon systems
Tagged carbine, M4, PEO Soldier Weapons, weapons
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OTIS TRS® – The Personification Of Excellence.
Equipping the Army’s inventory of M4 carbines with a highly accurate rail system enhances the functionality of the weapon and brings the M4 carbine into the 21st century. The need for a reliable rail system has been recognized for quite … Continue reading
Posted in Soldier Systems, Weapon systems
Tagged carbine, M4, OTIS, rail, TRS
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Upcoming Reviews
I am completing a review of the OTIS Technology Turned Rail System (TRS), which will be available on this site and Scribd. OTIS describes its TRS as the most accurate rail system on the market, and from what I’ve seen … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Morale Builders, Suppressors, Tactical Lighting, Weapon systems
Tagged films, headlamp, movies, tactical lighting, The Mechanic
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Suppressors Current State of the Technology – Part 13 – Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc.
Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc (YHM) traces its roots back to 1951 when a couple of men, Wallace Judd and James Graham teamed to start their own machining facility. Over the years, the company grew to 50 employees and … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Suppressors
Tagged silencers, suppressors, YHM
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Suppressors Current State of the Technology – Part 12 – Surefire LLC
Surefire LLC kicked off its entry into the suppressor business in 2002 when it lauched its Suppressor Division. The M4FA was the company’s production model; made for the 5.56mm NATO round and optimized for use on the Colt M4. A large part … Continue reading
Suppressors Current State of the Technology – Part 9 – Ops Inc.
Ops Inc was founded by O.P Seberger Jr. The company is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA. with a manufacturing facility in Shingletown, CA. Ops Inc. has been manufacturing military grade suppressors since 1988. Their rifle suppressors are in use across … Continue reading
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Tagged Ops Inc, suppressors
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Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) 11
This post is in reference to USSOCOM’s Precision Sniper Rifle solicitation number H92222-11-R-0011. This notice reflects changes made as of 05 July 2011. Text: The Precision Snipe Rifle Industry Day slides, Synopsis notice and Draft Solicitation posted dates; all dates … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged PSR, sniper, USSOCOM
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Looking Down The Road A Bit – Thompson Machine To Deliver DB380 Suppressor.
The folks at Thompson Machine teamed with Diamondback Firearms to deliver a compact and efficient suppressor for the Diamondback DB .380. The new suppressor is nearly ready and should be available later in the year. Both manufacturers refer to its efficiency as … Continue reading
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Tagged Diamondback Firearms, silencer, suppressors, Thompson Machine
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BROWNELLS BECOMES EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR FOR TAC-21 SHORT-ACTION REMINGTON 700 CHASSIS
Brownells is the exclusive distributor of the TAC-21 Remington 700 Chassis, a modular chassis for Remington 700 short-action rifles that offers a combination of benchrest accuracy, superior ergonomics and specialized design. Made by Modular Driven Technologies of Chilliwack, British Columbia, … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Brownell's, Modular Driven Technologies, TAC-21
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Suppressors Current State of the Technology – Part 11 – Advanced Armament Company (AAC)
Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) Lawrenceville, GA is one of the largest suppliers of commercial and military suppressors in the United States. Kevin Brittingham the company’s founder began life in a small shop in Lilburn, GA back in 1999. In as few … Continue reading
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Tagged AAC, suppressors
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Suppressors Current State of the Technology – Part 10 – SWR Manufacturing LLC
Southeastern Weaponry Research, SWR Manufacturing LLC began life in 1993 at Evans, GA. The company was founded by Joseph D. Gadinni an inventor and former design engineer with Knights Armament Company. Mr. Gadinni sold his interest in SWR to a group of dedicated designers and has since … 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
Posted in Muzzel Devices, Sniper Systems and Tools, Suppressors, Uncategorized
Tagged Gemtech, silencers, suppressors
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Why Do You Like the Dragunov Ranging Reticle… Reader Question
A reader asked me to explain why I like the Dragunov ranging reticle. First, let me apologize for not responding in a more timely manner but I’ve been up to my eyes in work. The explanation has to begin with … Continue reading
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Tagged Dragunov, ranging, reticle
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Individual Carbine RFP (Update)
Readers following the Individual Carbine solicitation should be aware that the RFP is finally out. Please refer to my previous article for a link to the complete set of documents. It’s important to note that the RFP does not, in … Continue reading
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