Silencerco Presents The Silencing A Halloween Story
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Magpul Has Just Announced That The Armorer’s Wrench and Bev Block Are Now Shipping
American-Made, solid steel construction with grip-enhancing phosphate finish engages both stock and pin-style barrel nuts. Fits standard sized flash hiders. Installs and removes rifle receiver extensions and carbine castle nuts, with extended teeth for use with ASAP plates. Two hammer faces. Works with 1/2″ torque wrench, relevant torque specifications included on Wrench for quick reference. Convenient Bottle Opener for refreshments after the build is complete (fits both Metric and SAE bottle caps.) M.S.R.P. $79.95
The BEV Block (Barrel Extension Vise) is an all-in-one, compact vise block tool for AR assembly operations of barrel nuts, flash hiders, etc.
Mounts securely in a vise and provides support for both billet and forged upper receivers. Engages barrel extension with solid steel lugs and full length support shank to prevent flexing. Steel hardness is optimized for durability yet won’t damage barrel extension, and Magpul Polymer is used for all other engagement surfaces to protect aluminum receiver. O-ring post uses bolt carrier for additional stability and included Pin keeps upper in proper position.
The BEV can also be turned over and used as a mag well vise block to support the lower receiver during maintenance, etc. M.S.R.P. $49.95
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The MARCK-15 Hydra .450 Thumper
MG Industries has just announced the availability of its Hydra .450 Thumper.
The .450 Thumper round gives the Hydra another hard hitting configuration for hunters to use when taking down large game. With this system, the user can purchase and utilize the rest of MGI’s ever-growing system, including the various magazine wells and caliber conversions. Converting to another caliber is easy, simply change the barrel, bolt and magazine well to the desired caliber. With caliber conversions already available, and many more coming into production, this weapon system continues to grow and become the most versatile black rifle platform the industry has ever seen.
MGI Hydra .450T Rifle Specifications:
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Caliber: .450 Thumper
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Overall Length: 36 Inches
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Overall Height: 7 Inches
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Overall Width: 2.5 Inches
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Barrel Length: 16 Inches
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Weight: 7.6 Lbs.
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Magazine Type/Cap: AR/30 Rounds
Like most configurations of the Hydra, this weapon ships to you in a standard, hard-sided, lockable pistol case.
The MARCK-15 Hydra .450 Thumper rifle has a suggested retail price of $1,495.00.
For more information, visit www.mgi-military.com or your local retailer. Retailers, contact MGI at MGI@MGImilitary.com to find out more about carrying the most modular rifle system in the world
Daniel Defense Releases New Rails & Optic Mount
Black Creek, GA- October 27, 2014– Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest firearms, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced new product releases: SLiM Rail™ 12.0 and Aimpoint® Micro Mount (Absolute Co-Witness).
The SLiM Rail™, which first debuted on the DDM4v11 in a 15-inch version, is now available as a rifle length, 12-inch option. “We’re fired up about our customers having access to this new rail system,” noted Daniel Defense Director of Marketing, Jordan Hunter. The Daniel Defense SLiM Rail™ features the KeyMod attachment system, which offers incredible weight savings as well as superior cooling, ergonomics, and modularity while maintaining the strength and durability expected from a Daniel Defense free-float rail system. “The feedback we received after launching this railed forend, our first featuring KeyMod, confirmed we hit the mark and met user expectations.” While the initial release only made this rail system available on the V11 series rifles, both lengths will now be offered individually to dealers and customers.
Daniel Defense is also releasing an upgrade to their popular Aimpoint® Micro Mount. “In the early years, we earned the reputation of being a rails & accessories company,” said Marty Daniel, the company’s President and CEO. “It remains a core element of our business, and this upgrade to the Aimpoint® mount demonstrates our ability to take a proven product and elevate it to the next level.” The next generation mount gives operators the option of an absolute or lower 1/3rd co-witness.
For more information, visit www.danieldefense.com.
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Is Browning Really Introducing A 1911 In .380 ACP
I normally require about 2 quarts of Starbucks Bold (NO ROOM FOR CREAM PLEASE) before my heart starts running at normal operating speed in the mornings but today it was different. I ran across a video from Browning presenting what is a .380 1911. I’m extremely fond of the 9mm kurz for its performance as a home defense / self-defense caliber without bruising recoil. I’m looking forward to seeing how well it does in that 1911 “body,” so we’ll be keeping an eye out for you.
The new 1911 .380 has the same proportions as the rimfire version, which Browning puts at 85 percent the size of a full-sized 1911. The handgun measures in at 7.5 inches in length, it has 4.25-inch barrel, it weighs in at 17.5 ounces and it has a 7-round capacity.
The pistol’s frame is made of aluminum-reinforced polymer and boasts an ambidextrous thumb safety. The initial MSRP on the new 1911 is $670.
The Folks At SKD Tactical Cannot Be Outdone
This Halloween keep a helmet on your soldier with SKD Tactical’s Zombie Condom. You just never know where the living dead have been and you certainly don’t want Planned Parenthood to have to get involved; so, keep yourself and those around you safe with Zombie Condoms only from SKD tactical. One size fits all.
Larry Vickers On The M3 Carl Gustav 84mm Recoilless Rifle
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Should Terrorism Be Redefine (Continued)
I don’t know about you, but I am growing weary of the “Islamic Terrorist” extravaganza. The scales tipped for me when I see media “rock stars” citing from the Koran; here’s why that bothers me? It adds to the depths of ignorance and enflames sentiments, when in fact we should be approaching the issue with an intellect. The conversations usually revolve around the concept of jihad, of which there are 164 references to jihad or war in the Koran. Forgetting for a moment that Islam was greatly influenced by the Bible and that the Koran was written and influenced by events of its time like the Gospel, I decided to do a little research just to see how many references to war exist in the Bible. I’ve listed them below, but there are more than those shown. My research was not exhaustive nor conducted as a theologian or scholar; it is therefore imperfect, but I believe illustrative.
Ecclesiastes 3:8 – A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
Matthew 10:34 – Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Deuteronomy 20:1-18 – When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, [and] a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
Romans 13:4 – For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to [execute] wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Numbers 32:6 – And Moses said unto the children of Gad and to the children of Reuben, Shall your brethren go to war, and shall ye sit here?
Exodus 17:16 – For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn [that] the LORD [will have] war with Amalek from generation to generation.
Next, let’s take a look at the opening lyrics of the ubiquitous “Onward Christian Soldiers”
Onward Christian Soldiers (Lyrics)
· Onward, Christian soldiers!
· Marching as to war,
· With the cross of Jesus
· Going on before.
· Christ, the royal Master,
· Leads against the foe;
· Forward into battle,
· See his banners go!
Last but not least. Let’s look at a very small sample of Christian religious art.
Note the images of the Archangels. They are not holding a feather duster, they hold a sword. So, ladies and gentlemen what is the beef with the Koran?
Chiefly, there are two ways to interpret the Bible and the Koran. It can be symbolic or literal; a Christian fundamentalist takes the literal meaning of the Bible while a Muslim fundamentalist takes the literal interpretation of the Koran. Both groups have committed acts of violence against the so called “non-believers.” Case in point, look at the number of Christian sects we have today. These groups came into existence because of liturgical disagreements with the Roman Catholic Church. These Protestants were persecuted and executed for their differences. This is a fact and it came about from fundamentalism of religious belief. Muslims too went through their own period of persecution.
Today, the overwhelming majority of Christians and Muslims believe that references to war or jihad, and soldiers, are symbolic relating to fighting evil or sin. So, when you see and hear someone quoting from the Koran to make a point on the concept of Islamic terrorism, recognize that you are dealing with a healthy dose of ignorance or hypocrisy and the same can be said of Christian fundamentalists advocating for the destruction of any faith.
Lone wolves and radicalization have nothing to do with religion, the Koran or Bible. The lone wolf is more likely a disenfranchised individual looking to belong to something rather than a religious zealot These people are struggling to be a part of something and they’ll latch on to any cause they can connect with or any association that welcomes their participation with. In the hands of criminal enterprise like ISIS or ISIL, they become pawns to add credibility to their criminality adding recruitment and fundraising. All of the media hyperbole on Islamic terrorism adds credence to the misguided belief that the west is attempting to destroy Islam and contributes to the prestige of a bunch of thugs who have declared war on moderate Muslims. So, how does one deal with the lone wolf scenarios? I’m not sure that it can be effectively done. Lone wolves come in many shapes, sizes and colors and I think that it’s counterproductive to associate them with Islam. Just take a look at our own history, in the 60’s, and you’ll see an abundance of lone wolves and radicalization; SDS, SDS Derivatives, Black Panthers and its offshoots, etc., nothing to do with religion but certainly radicalized, and I can say without reservation that in those days there were infinitely more domestic bombings than under the banner of Islam.
Therefore, my point is to suggest that you take what you see in the news media with a grain of salt. However, it’s important that we redefine terrorism, that we engage the Muslim Community to redefine Islam for the 21st century, and above all Takfir organizations like ISIS and ISIL; because, I will guarantee you if the Prophet Muhammad were alive today, he’d be pissed!
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BAWIDAMANN POGN G10 VZ WALKURE GRIPS
The Bawidamann PONG (pronounced PONE) is my favorite of the Bawidamann designs. Blade geometry is superb and the carry options extensive. The knife has been updated front to back, with a larger blade and handle but retains a low profile.
You’ll definitely want to check the PONG out.
More info/purchase: CLICK HERE
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Laserlyte Laser Sight For The Diamondback .380 and 9mm
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Extreme Outfitters Pre-Deployment Registry
Looks like a great way of letting your fans know what you need, so check it out!
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Should Terrorism Undergo Redefinition?
It’s Friday so I thought I’d pick a topic for the weekend shoot-the-shit. After devoting a few CPU cycles to selecting the topic, I decided on terrorism; more specifically should terrorism be redefined?
You can’t turn to a news outlet these days without encountering the terrorism or terrorist branding. So, what exactly is a terrorist and terrorism? 18 U.S.C. § 2331 defines international terrorism and domestic terrorism as follows.
“International terrorism” means activities with the following three characteristics:
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Involve violent acts or acts dangerous to human life that violate federal or state law;
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Appear to be intended (i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or (iii) to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping; and
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Occur primarily outside the territorial jurisdiction of the U.S., or transcend national boundaries in terms of the means by which they are accomplished, the persons they appear intended to intimidate or coerce, or the locale in which their perpetrators operate or seek asylum.*
“Domestic terrorism” means activities with the following three characteristics:
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Involve acts dangerous to human life that violate federal or state law;
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Appear intended (i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or (iii) to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination. or kidnapping; and
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Occur primarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the U.S.
Below is a list of events that have occurred throughout our history along with their classifications. Note that each one has all three elements of 18 U.S.C. § 2331 definitions; yet, you’d be hard pressed to hear anyone call Abraham Lincoln’s assassination a terrorist act. How often have your heard the 1963 assassination of J.F.K called an act of terrorism?
| date | location | killed | injured | type | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 1865 | Washington, DC | 1 | 3 | TER-right | President Abraham Lincoln shot by John Wilkes Booth in Washington DC; secretary of state William H. Seward injured separately by accomplice Lewis Powell; Lincoln died 15 April |
| 2 Jul 1881 | Washington, DC | 1 | 0 | TER | President James Garfield shot by Charles J. Guiteau in Washington, DC, died 19 Sep |
| 4 May 1886 | Chicago, Illinois | 12 | 60 | TER-left | bomb thrown during labor rally at Haymarket Square kills 7 policemen, many injured; police fire into crowd, killing 4; 8 anarchists accused |
| 28 Feb 1890 | Washington, DC | 1 | 0 | TER | Kentucky Representative William Taulbee shot outside U.S. Capitol by Charles Kincaid; Taulbee died 11 March |
| 6 Sep 1901 | Buffalo, New York | 1 | 1 | TER-left | President William McKinley shot by Leon Czolgosz in Buffalo, NY, died 14 Sep |
| 30 Dec 1905 | Caldwell, Idaho | 1 | 0 | TER-left | Frank Steunenberg, former Idaho governor, killed by bomb |
| 1 Oct 1910 | Los Angeles, California | 21 | 20 | TER-left | bombing by labor activists at The Los Angeles Times building caused partial collapse of the building; two bombs at other locations were defused |
| 14 Oct 1912 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 0 | 1 | TER-left | former President Theodore Roosevelt shot and injured in attempted assassination outside hotel en route to speech |
| 3 Jul 1915 | Glen Cove, New York | 0 | 1 | TER | shooting attack on financier J. P. Morgan in failed hostage taking |
| 22 Jul 1916 | San Francisco, California | 10 | 44 | TER-left | bomb in suitcase explodes at Preparedness Day parade |
| 24 Nov 1917 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 10 | 2 | TER-left | bombing at police station |
| 31 Jan 1919 | Washington, DC | 3 | ? | TER | 3 Chinese assassinated |
| 29 Apr 1919 | Atlanta, Georgia | 0 | 2 | TER-left | mail bomb sent to home of senator Thomas Hardwick explodes, injuring a housekeeper and the senator’s wife |
| 2 Jun 1919 | New York City, New York | 2 | 3 | TER-left | anarchist bombings kill a night watchman and a terrorist; additional bombings occurred in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Paterson, NJ, Cleveland, OH, and two in Pittsburgh, PA |
| 2 Jun 1919 | Boston, Massachusetts | 0 | 1 | TER-left | anarchist bombing at the home of a state representative injured one child; a second bombing at the house of a judge caused no injuries |
| 16 Sep 1920 | New York City, New York | 38 | 300 | TER-left | bomb in horse-drawn wagon exploded near Morgan bank in lower Manhattan |
| 22 Jun 1922 | Herrin, Illinois | 19 | ? | CRI | shooting by striking workers at labor protest |
| 18 May 1927 | Bath, Michigan | 46 | 58 | CRI | explosion of bomb placed in school, followed by suicide bombing |
| 21 Feb 1928 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | silver nitrate poison mailed to 9 New York City officials |
| 15 Feb 1933 | Miami, Florida | 1 | 4 | TER-left | attempted assassination of President-elect Franklin Roosevelt by anarchist Joseph Zangara; Chicago mayor Anton Cermak shot instead, dying 6 March |
| 10 Oct 1933 | Chesterton, Indiana | 7 | 0 | CRI? | mid-air bombing destroys a Boeing 247 |
| 8 Sep 1935 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 2 | 0 | TER | Senator Huey Long shot by Carl Weiss who was shot and killed by bodyguards; Long died 10 Sep |
| 21 Sep 1935 | Brooklyn, New York | 0 | 1 | TER | plane hijacked from Brooklyn and flown across Atlantic, crashing in Irish Free State; 1 injured |
| 23 Feb 1936 | Utuado, Puerto Rico | 0 | 1 | TER-natl | police officer shot by Puerto Rican nationalists |
| 23 Feb 1936 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 1 | 0 | TER-natl | police officer killed in shooting attack by Puerto Rican nationalists |
| 21 Jan 1938 | Seattle, Washington | 1 | 0 | THW | peace advocate drowned trying to bomb Japanese steamer |
| 4 Jul 1940 | New York City, New York | 2 | 2 | TER | bomb explodes at British Pavilion at the World’s Fair, killing 2 police officers and injuring 2 |
| 8 Jul 1945 | Salina, Utah | 9 | 20 | CRI | shooting by guard at German prisoners in POW camp |
| 22 Jul 1948 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | Stephen J. Supona dropped homemade bomb from airplane over United Nations building; no damage caused |
| 5 Sep 1949 | Camden, New Jersey | 13 | 0 | CRI | shooting attack in residential neighborhood |
| 1 Nov 1950 | Washington, DC | 2 | 1 | TER-natl | in assassination attempt on President Harry Truman, two Puerto Rican nationalists try to shoot their way into Blair House; 2 killed, including 1 terrorist |
| 21 Dec 1951 | Mims, Florida | 2 | 0 | TER-right | NAACP state director Harry Moore and his wife killed in bombing of their house |
| 1 Mar 1954 | Washington, DC | 0 | 5 | TER-natl | Puerto Rican nationalists fire from gallery of U.S. House of Representatives; 5 Congressman injured |
| 7 Nov 1954 | New York City, New York | 0 | 4 | TER | bomb explodes in seat at Radio City Music Hall during a movie showing |
| 1 Nov 1955 | Longmont, Colorado | 44 | 0 | CRI | United Air Lines DC-8 exploded and crashed near Longmont, CO, destroyed by bomb planted by John Graham in insurance plot to kill his mother, a passenger |
| 2 Dec 1956 | Brooklyn, New York | 0 | 6 | TER | bomb explodes at Paramount Theater |
| 1 Nov 1958 | Punta Tabaio, Cuba | 17 | 3 | TER | Cubana Airlines flight hijacked from Miami by members of 26th of July Movement; plane crashed near Punta Tabaio, Cuba, killing 17 of 20 aboard |
| 15 Sep 1959 | Houston, Texas | 6 | 18 | CRI | suicide bombing at elementary school |
| 6 Jan 1960 | Boliva, North Carolina | 34 | 0 | CRI | National Airlines flight bombed in insurance plot, crashing near Boliva, NC |
| 3 Jan 1961 | National Reactor Testing Station, Idaho | 3 | 0 | CRI | criticality excursion and explosion at SL-1 reactor, apparently due to intentional removal of control rod in murder/suicide act |
| 1 May 1961 | Florida | 0 | 0 | TER | Puerto Rican hijacks National Airlines plane to Havana, Cuba |
| 22 May 1962 | Unionville, Missouri | 44 | 0 | CRI | Continental flight bombed |
| 12 Jun 1963 | Jackson, Mississippi | 1 | 0 | TER-right | Medgar Evers, NAACP Mississippi field secretary, shot and killed at his home |
| 15 Sep 1963 | Birmingham, Alabama | 4 | 23 | TER-right | bomb exploded under the steps of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, killing 4 young girls (ages 11-14) attending Sunday school |
| 22 Nov 1963 | Dallas, Texas | 1 | 2 | TER | President John Kennedy shot and killed by Lee Harvey Oswald, himself later fatally shot by Jack Rudy before trial |
| 1 May 1964 | San Ramon, California | 44 | 0 | CRI | Frank Gonzalez, intending to commit suicide, shot pilot of Pacific Air Lines flight, causing plane to crash |
| 22 Jun 1964 | Philadelphia, Mississippi | 3 | 0 | TER-right | three civil rights workers kidnapped in Mississippi, bodies found 4 Aug, 7 whites convicted of murders |
| 16 Feb 1965 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | three individuals, including members of Black Liberation Front and Montreal Separatist Party, arrested plotting to bomb Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, and Washington Monument |
| 21 Feb 1965 | New York City, New York | 1 | 0 | TER | Malcolm X fatally shot |
| 25 Mar 1965 | Selma, Alabama | 1 | 0 | TER-right | civil rights protestor killed by Ku Klux Klan |
| 11-16 Aug 1965 | Los Angeles, California | 34 | 1000 | CRI | black riots in Watts; $20 million in damage |
| 10 Jan 1966 | Hattiesburg, Mississippi | 1 | 1 | TER-right | firebombing by Ku Klux Klan |
| 15 Mar 1966 | Los Angeles, California | 2 | 25 | CRI | black riots in Watts |
| 1 Aug 1966 | Austin, Texas | 19 | 31 | CRI | sniper shooting from tower on University of Texas campus |
| 7 Jan 1967 | Las Vegas, Nevada | 6 | 12 | CRI | R. Parks commits suicide in bombing of Las Vegas motel |
| 29 Jan 1967 | Washington, DC | 0 | 2 | TER-natl | simultaneous bombing of Yugoslav missions in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, Ottawa, Canada, and Toronto, Canada; the Washington bombing injured two embassy employees |
| 2 May 1967 | Sacramento, California | 0 | 0 | THW | 26 Black Panthers walk into California State Legislature in Sacramento carrying loaded guns to read a political statement |
| 12-17 Jul 1967 | Newark, New Jersey | 26 | 1500 | CRI | black riots |
| 23-30 Jul 1967 | Detroit, Michigan | 43 | 2000 | CRI | black riots |
| 4 Apr 1968 | Memphis, Tennessee | 1 | 0 | TER-right | Martin Luther King Jr. shot and killed by James Earl Ray |
| 5 Jun 1968 | Los Angeles, California | 1 | 0 | TER | Robert Kennedy shot by Jordanian Sinhan Bishara Sirhan, died 6 Jun |
| 1 Jun 1969 | Sacramento, California | 0 | 13 | TER-left | gunfight at Black Panther Party headquarters, injures 13 policemen |
| 7 Aug 1969 | New York City, New York | 0 | 20 | TER-left | bombing of Marine Midland Building |
| 6 Mar 1970 | New York City, New York | 3 | 0 | TER-left | three killed, apparently while building bombs for Weathermen |
| 17 Mar 1970 | Boston, Massachusetts | 1 | 1 | TER | Eastern Airlines flight hijacked; copilot shot and killed |
| 24 Aug 1970 | Madison, Wisconsin | 1 | 0 | TER-left | bombing at Sterling Hall kills scientist at University of Wisconsin; bomb planted in protest of Vietnam War |
| 1 Nov 1970 | Fort Detrick, Maryland | 0 | 0 | THW | US Army learns of Weathermen plot to blackmail homosexual officer at Fort Detrick, MD, to steal a biological weapon for use in the water supply of a major city |
| 1 Mar 1971 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0 | TER-left | Weather Underground bombing of Senate wing of U.S. Capitol |
| 20 Oct 1971 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | TER | JDL members fire into apartment occupied by members of Soviet UN delegation |
| 1 Jan 1972 | Chicago, Illinois | 0 | 0 | THW | two teenagers, members of RISE, arrested for plotting to introduce typhoid bacteria into Chicago water supply |
| 22 Jan 1972 | Saint Louis, Missouri | 2 | 0 | TER-left | two police officers killed |
| 26 Jan 1972 | New York City, New York | 2 | 13 | TER | Jewish Defense League firebombs two Sol Hurok offices; one killed at each location, with 13 total additional injuries |
| 27 Jan 1972 | New York City, New York | 2 | 0 | TER-left | Black Liberation Army kills 2 police officers |
| 7 Mar 1972 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | caller threatens to bomb four TWA airliners, one every 6 hours, unless a $2,000,000 ransom was paid; caller stated bomb was aboard TWA Flight 7 en route from New York City to Los Angeles; flight returned to New York City and the bomb defused |
| 8 Mar 1972 | Las Vegas, Nevada | 0 | 0 | TER | additional attack on TWA airliner; bomb exploded in emptied airliner in Las Vegas following its arrival from New York City |
| 8 Apr 1972 | Harris County, Texas | 0 | 1 | CRI | intentional irradiation of child using radioactive sources |
| 15 May 1972 | Laurel, Maryland | 0 | 4 | TER | Alabama governor George Wallace and 3 others injured, shot by Arthur Bremer |
| 7 Jan 1973 | New Orleans, Louisiana | 9 | 13 | TER-left | shootings by former Black Panther member |
| 4 Mar 1973 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | TER-islm | attempted bombings of three Israeli targets |
| 1 Jul 1973 | Chevy Chase, Maryland | 1 | 0 | TER-islm | Israeli military attache Colonel Yosef Alon shot outside his home, claimed by PFLP |
| 6 Nov 1973 | Oakland, California | 1 | 0 | TER | SLA kills Marcus Foster, black school superintendent |
| 22 Feb 1974 | Baltimore, Maryland | 3 | 1 | TER | gunman attempts to hijack plane in Baltimore and fly it into White House to kill President Nixon; kills 2 at airport and himself, injures one |
| 17 May 1974 | Los Angeles, California | 6 | 0 | TER | 6 SLA suspects in Hearst kidnapping killed in gun battle with police |
| 6 Aug 1974 | Los Angeles, California | 3 | 35 | TER | bomb explodes in locker at airport, later attributed to the Alphabet Bomber |
| 21 Aug 1974 | Los Angeles, California | 0 | 0 | THW | Alphabet Bomber, having threatened to kill the President with nerve gas, arrested with all but one of necessary components |
| 11 Dec 1974 | East Harlem, New York | 0 | 1 | TER-natl | FALN bombing injures police officer |
| 24 Jan 1975 | New York City, New York | 4 | 63 | TER-natl | FALN bombing of Fraunces Tavern in Wall Street |
| 29 Jan 1975 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0 | TER-left | Weather Underground bombing of U.S. State Department |
| 5 Sep 1975 | Sacramento, California | 0 | 0 | THW | Secret Service agent prevents Lynette Fromme, a Charles Manson follower, from shooting President Gerald Ford |
| 22 Sep 1975 | San Francisco, California | 0 | 0 | THW | President Gerald Ford unharmed in assassination attempt by Sara Jane Moore, a political activist |
| 29 Dec 1975 | New York City, New York | 11 | 75 | TER-natl | bomb explodes in locker at La Guardia Airport; Croatian nationalists suspected |
| 1 Jun 1976 | ? | 0 | 0 | THW | B. A. Fox threatens to use mail to disperse ticks carrying pathogens |
| 27 Jul 1976 | Washington, DC | 1 | 0 | THW | gunman scales White House fence, is shot and killed by guards |
| 10 Sep 1976 | New York City, New York | 1 | 3 | TER-natl | Croatian terrorists hijack TWA jet and have it flown to France; 1 policeman killed by bomb at Grand Central Terminal in New York City |
| 21 Sep 1976 | Washington, DC | 2 | 0 | TER-natl | two Chileans killed in car bombing |
| 9 Mar 1977 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0 | TER-islm | Hanafi Muslim gunmen seize 3 buildings in Washington, DC, and hold 134 hostages for 39 hours before surrendering |
| 22 Mar 1977 | Denver, Colorado | 1 | 0 | TER | bombing attributed to Chicano activist |
| 23 Apr 1977 | Washington, DC | 1 | 0 | TER | bomb explodes in locker at airport |
| 3 Aug 1977 | New York City, New York | 1 | 7 | TER-natl | FALN bombs two office buildings; 1 killed at Mobil headquarters, 7 injured |
| 25 May 1978 | Evanston, Illinois | 0 | 1 | TER-unab | mail bomb slightly injures campus police officer at Northwestern University |
| 1 Jan 1979 | Wilmington, North Carolina | 0 | 0 | THW | extortion attempt threatening release of uranium dioxide |
| 3 May 1979 | Chicago, Illinois | 0 | 5 | TER-natl | FALN bombing at Shubert Theatre |
| 9 May 1979 | Evanston, Illinois | 0 | 1 | TER-unab | bomb slightly injures student at Northwestern University |
| 3 Nov 1979 | Greensboro, North Carolina | 5 | 11 | TER-right | shooting attack at protest |
| 15 Nov 1979 | Chicago, Illinois | 0 | 12 | TER-unab | bomb ignites on American Airlines flight which lands safely; 12 passengers suffer from smoke inhalation |
| 1 Dec 1979 | Sabana Seca, Puerto Rico | 2 | 10 | TER-natl | Macheteros members ambush Navy bus in Puerto Rico, killing 2 sailors and injuring 10 |
| 29 May 1980 | Fort Wayne, Indiana | 0 | 1 | TER-right | Vernon Jordan Jr., civil rights leader, shot and injured |
| 10 Jun 1980 | Chicago, Illinois | 0 | 1 | TER-unab | mail bomb injures president of United Airlines |
| 22 Jul 1980 | Bethesda, Maryland | 1 | 0 | TER-islm | Ali Akbar Tabataba’i, former senior officer in Iranian Shah’s SAVAK, shot at home by Daoud Salahuddin, a radical black Muslim under instructions from Iran |
| 12 Jan 1981 | Muniz ANGB, Puerto Rico | 0 | 0 | TER-natl | Macheteros terrorists bomb 9 Air National Guard jets, causing $40 million in damage |
| 20 Mar 1981 | Mobile, Alabama | 1 | 0 | TER-right | Ku Klux Klan attack |
| 30 Mar 1981 | Washington, DC | 0 | 4 | TER | President Ronald Reagan and 3 others injured in attempted assassination by Hinkley |
| 16 May 1981 | New York City, New York | 1 | 0 | TER-natl | bomb explodes in JFK airport terminal |
| 29 Jul 1981 | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 1 | 0 | CRI | fatal self-inflicted radiation dose using stolen source |
| 20 Oct 1981 | New York City, New York | 3 | 0 | TER-left | Weather Underground member Kathy Boudin captured after killing 3 |
| 21 Dec 1981 | Warren County, New Jersey | 1 | 0 | TER-left | UFF members murder New Jersey State Police officer |
| 28 Jan 1982 | Los Angeles, California | 1 | 0 | TER-natl | Kemal Arikan, Turkish Consul-General, assassinated by Armenian terrorists |
| 4 May 1982 | Somerville, Massachusetts | 1 | 0 | TER-natl | Orhan Gunduz, honorary Turkish Consul in Boston, assassinated by Armenian terrorists |
| 5 May 1982 | Nashville, Tennessee | 0 | 1 | TER-unab | mail bomb injures secretary at Vanderbilt University |
| 16 May 1982 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 1 | 3 | TER-natl | shooting attack on navy sailors |
| 2 Jul 1982 | Berkeley, California | 0 | 1 | TER-unab | mail bomb injures professor at University of California |
| 25 Sep 1982 | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | 13 | 0 | CRI | shooting attack |
| 31 Dec 1982 | New York City, New York | 0 | 3 | TER-natl | two bombings in Manhattan and Brooklyn by FALN |
| 15 Jul 1983 | Los Angeles, California | 1 | 0 | TER-natl | bomb in car kills Armenian Victor Galustian |
| 1 Aug 1983 | Detroit, Michigan | 3 | 0 | TER-islm | Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam secretary killed by members of Fuqra, a black Islamic sect; 2 members killed setting fire in AMI temple |
| 7 Nov 1983 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0 | TER | bombing at U.S. Capitol building; later linked to Revolutionary Armed Task Force |
| 1 Dec 1983 | Seattle, Washington | 0 | 0 | THW | authorities prevent attempt by pro-Khomeini students to set fire to theater where 500 anti-Khomeini Iranians were attending a singing performance |
| 31 Dec 1983 | New York City, New York | 0 | 1 | TER-natl | FALN bombings at federal and city buildings; 1 policeman injured |
| 1 Apr 1984 | New York | 0 | 0 | THW | two Canadians arrested in NY attempting to purchase large amounts of pathogenic bacteria (tetanus and botulinal toxin) from a Rockville, MD, firm |
| 18 Jul 1984 | San Ysidro, California | 22 | 19 | CRI | shooting attack at McDonalds restaurant |
| 18 Jul 1984 | Denver, Colorado | 1 | 0 | TER-right | Alan Berg killed by white supremacists |
| 29 Aug 1984 | The Dalles, Oregon | 0 | 2 | TER-rel | followers of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh use water to infect two officials with salmonella; both sickened, one hospitalized |
| 9-19 Sep 1984 | The Dalles, Oregon | 0 | 751 | TER-rel | salmonella poisoning in restaurants by followers of Bhadwan Shree Rajneesh |
| 7 Dec 1984 | Whidbey Island, Washington | 1 | 0 | TER-right | Robert Matthews, leader of The Order, a right-wing group, killed in raid by federal agents |
| 25 Dec 1984 | Pensacola, Florida | 0 | 0 | TER-right | three abortion clinics bombed |
| 1 Apr 1985 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | letter writer threatens to contaminate New York City’s water reservoirs with plutonium unless charges against Bernhard Goetz are dropped; testing was announced to have detected femtocurie levels of plutonium in the water on 26 July |
| 13 May 1985 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 11 | 0 | CRI | police assault on headquarters of radical black group Move starts fire |
| 15 May 1985 | Berkeley, California | 0 | 1 | TER-unab | mail bomb injures student at University of California |
| 15 Aug 1985 | Paterson, New Jersey | 0 | 1 | TER | Tscherim Soobzokov, alleged Nazi war criminal, injured by bombing possibly linked to JDL; died 6 Sep |
| 11 Oct 1985 | Santa Ana, California | 1 | 0 | TER | Alex Odah, officer of American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, killed by bombing possibly linked to JDL |
| 15 Nov 1985 | Ann Arbor, Michigan | 0 | 2 | TER-unab | bombing injures two |
| 11 Dec 1985 | Sacramento, California | 1 | 0 | TER-unab | Unabomber bomb kills Hugh Scrutton, a computer store owner, with bomb in paper bag behind store |
| 16 May 1986 | Cokeville, Wyoming | 2 | 79 | TER-right | two Aryan Nation members take 150 students and teachers hostage at an elementary school; bomb accidentally explodes, killing one terrorist and injuring many children; second terrorist commits suicide |
| 5 Aug 1986 | Chicago, Illinois | 0 | 0 | THW | members of Libyan-linked street gang El Rukn arrested attempting to obtain SAM to attack an aircraft at O’Hare IAP |
| 20 Aug 1986 | Edmond, Oklahoma | 15 | 6 | CRI | shooting attack by postal employee at post office |
| 5 Sep 1986 | New York City, New York | 0 | 30 | TER | tear gas bomb set off 5 minutes before end of Russian dance troupe performance at New York City’s Metropolitan Opera House by Jewish extremists |
| 29 Sep 1986 | Coeur d’Alene, Idaho | 0 | 0 | TER-right | four bombs explode in Coeur d’Alene, at department store, restaurant, federal building, and armed forces recruiting station, set by Bruder Scheigen Strike Force II |
| 28 Oct 1986 | Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico | 0 | 1 | TER-natl | Macheteros bombings at military facilities |
| 1 Dec 1986 | Arizona | 0 | 0 | THW | 6 members of Arizona Patriots indicted for planned bombings of the Phoenix ADL regional office, a Phoenix synagogue, the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles, and the Ogden Utah IRS facility |
| 14 Dec 1986 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | Dennis Malvasi sets bomb in Planned Parenthood building in Manhattan, leaving rental agent handcuffed nearby; bomb fizzles |
| 31 Dec 1986 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 97 | 140 | CRI | three employees set fire in Dupont Plaza Hotel; most fatalities were in the hotel casino; the employees were in a labor dispute with the hotel’s management |
| 20 Feb 1987 | Salt Lake City, Utah | 0 | 1 | TER-unab | bombing injures computer store owner |
| 1 Apr 1987 | Atlantic City, New Jersey | 0 | 0 | THW | apparent Islamic terrorist plot to bomb Atlantic City casinos called off due to alerted authorities |
| 23 Oct 1987 | Vermont | 0 | 0 | THW | Lebanese national and two others, all members of Syrian Socialist National Party, arrested attempting to enter Vermont from Canada with bomb components |
| 29 Nov 1987 | Livermore, California | 0 | 0 | THW | bomb exploded in parking lot of Sandia National Laboratories |
| 12 Apr 1988 | New Jersey | 0 | 0 | THW | Yu Kikumura, member of Japanese Red Army, arrested in New Jersey with bombs to be detonated in Manhattan 3 days later |
| 10 Nov 1988 | Norwalk, Connecticut | 0 | 0 | THW | animal rights activist arrested leaving pipe bomb at U.S. Surgical Corporation |
| 17 Jan 1989 | Stockton, California | 6 | 30 | CRI | shooting attack on children in playground of elementary school; gunman then fatally shot himself |
| 10 Mar 1989 | San Diego, California | 0 | 0 | TER-islm | pipe-bomb exploded in van of Sharon Lee Rogers, wife of U.S.S. Vincennes captain, planted by pro-Iranian terrorists |
| 13 Mar 1989 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 0 | 0 | THW | US FDA inspectors in Philadelphia discover two grapes laced with minimal amounts of cyanide in shipment from Chile following warning telephoned to U.S. embassy in Santiago |
| 18 Apr 1989 | Indianapolis, Indiana | 0 | 1 | CRI | child maimed by bomb in toothpaste tube in K-Mart store; apparent teenage perpetrator commits suicide 20 April |
| 19 Apr 1989 | Atlantic Ocean, Puerto Rico | 47 | 0 | CRI? | explosion in gun turrent of battleship U.S.S. Iowa off Puerto Rico kills 47; Navy cites some evidence of sabotage |
| 21 Aug 1989 | Atlanta, Georgia | 0 | 15 | TER-right | gas canister in parcel explodes at NAACP regional office |
| 17 Dec 1989 | Mountain Brook, Alabama | 1 | 1 | TER | Judge Robert Vance killed by mail bomb, wife injured |
| 18 Dec 1989 | Savannah, Georgia | 1 | 0 | TER-right | black civil rights lawyer Robert Robinson killed by mail bomb |
| 31 Jan 1990 | Tucson, Arizona | 1 | 0 | TER-islm | Rashad Khalifa assassinated |
| 25 Mar 1990 | New York City, New York | 87 | 0 | CRI | arson fire in social club |
| 24 May 1990 | Oakland, California | 0 | 2 | TER-left | two Earth First members injured in explosion while transporting bomb in car |
| 18 Jun 1990 | Jacksonville, Florida | 10 | 4 | CRI | shooting attack at GMAC office |
| 5 Nov 1990 | New York City, New York | 1 | 1 | TER-islm | Rabbi Meir Kahane assassinated by Al-Sayyid Abdulazziz Nossair |
| 25 Feb 1991 | Brooklyn, New York | 1 | 0 | TER-islm | Mustafa Shalabi killed in Brooklyn by Islamic group members |
| 16 Oct 1991 | Killeen, Texas | 24 | 20 | CRI | shooting attack at Luby’s restaurant |
| 1 Mar 1992 | Minnesota | 0 | 0 | THW | Minnesota Patriots Council plots to assassinate law enforcement officials using ricin |
| 26 Mar 1992 | Franklin Lakes, New Jersey | 1 | 0 | TER-islm | Parivash Rafizadeh, wife of former senior officer in Iranian Shah’s SAVAK, shot near her home |
| 19 Apr 1992 | Ruby Ridge, Idaho | 2 | 0 | CRI | federal marshals in shootout with white supremacist Randy Weaver in Idaho kill his wife and son |
| 27 Apr-2 May 1992 | Los Angeles, California | 58 | 4000 | CRI | black riots following not guilty verdict in trial of four policemen for beating black offender |
| 1 May 1992 | Olivehurt, California | 4 | 10 | CRI | shooting attack at high school |
| 25 Jan 1993 | Langley, Virginia | 2 | 3 | TER-islm | Mir Amail Kansi, an Afghan Islamist, shot several CIA employees in cars in front of CIA headquarters |
| 26 Feb 1993 | New York City, New York | 6 | 1040 | TER-islm | truck bombing in garage of World Trade Center |
| 28 Feb 1993 | Waco, Texas | 86 | 25 | CRI | Branch Davidian cult members kill 4 ATF agents, injure 16, when agents raided their compound in Waco, TX; 10 cult members killed; compound was sieged until 19 Apr when another raid was attempted and the compound burned down |
| 10 Mar 1993 | Pensacola, Florida | 1 | 0 | TER-right | abortionist David Gunn shot and killed by abortion opponent |
| 22 Jun 1993 | Tiburon, California | 0 | 1 | TER-unab | bomb injures scientist from University of California |
| 24 Jun 1993 | New Haven, Connecticut | 0 | 1 | TER-unab | bomb injures professor at Yale University |
| 24 Jun 1993 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman and others arrested for role in World Trade Center bombing, thwarting plans to bomb United Nation Headquarters, the Lincoln Tunnel, the Holland Tunnel, the George Washington Bridge, and FBI offices in New York City |
| 1 Jul 1993 | Los Angeles, California | 0 | 0 | THW | FBI arrests skinheads planning to machine gun worshippers at First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles in hopes of starting a race war |
| 19 Aug 1993 | Wichita, Kansas | 0 | 1 | TER-right | abortionist George Tiller shot and injured at an abortion clinic |
| 14 Dec 1993 | Garden City, New York | 6 | 19 | TER-left | Colin Ferguson shot and killed 6, injured 17 on Long Island train, professing hatred of whites |
| 1 Mar 1994 | New York City, New York | 1 | 3 | TER-islm | gunman fires at van of Orthodox Jewish students at the Brooklyn Bridge |
| 26 Apr 1994 | Colorado Springs, Colorado | 1 | 1 | CRI | mail bomb kills man and injures his wife |
| 20 Jun 1994 | Fairchild AFB, Washington | 4 | 22 | CRI | shooting attack at base hospital |
| 29 Jul 1994 | Pensacola, Florida | 2 | 1 | TER-right | abortion opponent shot and killed abortionist and his bodyguard and injured abortionist’s wife |
| 12 Sep 1994 | Washington, DC | 1 | 0 | TER | Frank Corder flew Cessna from MD into White House, striking tree near President’s bedroom, killing himself and causing damage to White House |
| 29 Oct 1994 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0 | THW | lone gunman with semi-automatic weapon fires shots at White House from sidewalk in front on Pennsylvania Avenue |
| 10 Dec 1994 | North Caldwell, New Jersey | 1 | 0 | TER-unab | Unabomber mail bomb kills New York advertising executive Thomas Mosser |
| 30 Dec 1994 | Brookline, Massachusetts | 2 | 5 | TER-right | gunman kills 2 abortion clinic workers in MA, then drives to Norfolk, VA, and fires on clinic before arrest |
| 19 Apr 1995 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | 169 | 675 | TER-right | truck bombing of federal building, causing partial collapse |
| 24 Apr 1995 | Sacramento, California | 1 | 0 | TER-unab | Unabomber mail bomb kills Gilbert Murray, president of California Forestry Assn., at office |
| 1 May 1995 | Washington, DC | 0 | 2 | THW | man with unloaded gun scales White House fence; jumper and Secret Service agent shot and injured by another guard |
| 12 Sep 1995 | Essex, Maryland | 5 | 0 | CRI | car bombing at shopping mall, apparent murder plot |
| 10 Oct 1995 | Hyder, Arizona | 1 | 100 | CRI | Amtrak train derailed near Hyder, AZ, by sabotage to tracks with nearby note claiming responsibility by Sons of Gestapo, later attributed to railroad employee |
| 23 Dec 1995 | Arkansas | 1 | 0 | THW | Thomas Lewis Lavy arrested in Arkansas for possession of ricin, a biotoxin; Lavy commits suicide the next day |
| 27 Feb 1996 | Houston, Texas | 0 | 1 | CRI | radioactive source theft |
| 1 Jun 1996 | New York | 0 | 0 | THW | several individuals arrested in plot to kill Republican officials; seized weapons included radioactive materials |
| 1 Jun 1996 | New York | 0 | 0 | THW | several individuals arrested in New York planning to kill Republican officials; seized weapons included radioactive materials |
| 17 Jul 1996 | East Moriches, New York | 230 | 0 | ACC? | mid-air explosion of TWA 800, attribution to accidental explosion has been disputed; victims included 20 children and 38 French citizens |
| 27 Jul 1996 | Atlanta, Georgia | 2 | 110 | TER-right | pipe bomb explodes in park at night concert at Summer Olympic Games; 1 killed, 1 died nearby of heart attack |
| 2 Jan 1997 | multiple | 0 | 0 | TER | letter bombs received at Egyptian newspaper offices in Washington, DC, New York City, and a prison in Leavenworth Kansas; similar device exploded at Egyptian newspaper office in London, UK, injuring 2 guards |
| 22 Feb 1997 | Atlanta, Georgia | 0 | 4 | TER-right | bomb explodes in Atlanta, GA, nightclub frequented by homosexuals; 4 injured |
| 24 Feb 1997 | New York City, New York | 2 | 6 | TER-islm | lone Palestinian gunman fired on tourists on observation deck of Empire State Building; Danish national was killed and other tourists injured before gunman killed himself |
| 26 Mar 1997 | Rancho Sante Fe, California | 39 | 0 | CRI | discovery of mass suicide by 39 members of Heaven’s Gate cult, tied by cult members to Comet Hale-Bopp |
| 16 May 1997 | ? | 0 | 0 | THW | James Dalton Bell allegedly investigates toxins for use in assassinating government officials |
| 31 Jul 1997 | New York City, New York | 0 | 2 | THW | would-be Palestinian suicide bombers are arrested at their apartment while planning to bomb New York subways |
| 29 Jan 1998 | Birmingham, Alabama | 1 | 1 | TER-right | bombing at abortion clinic kills one guard and injures a nurse; Eric Rudolph suspected in case |
| 24 Mar 1998 | Jonesboro, Arkansas | 5 | 11 | CRI | shooting attack at middle school by two students; 4 students and 1 teacher killed, 9 students and 2 adults injured |
| 21 May 1998 | Springfield, Oregon | 4 | 25 | CRI | shooting attacks at residence and high school |
| 24 Jul 1998 | Washington, DC | 2 | 2 | TER | gunman enters U.S. Capitol building and kills two guards; one tourist and gunman are injured |
| 19 Oct 1998 | Vail, Colorado | 0 | 0 | TER-left | arson attacks by the Earth Liberation Front at Vail ski resort cause $12 million in damages |
| 23 Oct 1998 | Amherst, New York | 1 | 0 | TER-right | abortionist shot and killed at his home |
| 20 Apr 1999 | Littleton, Colorado | 15 | 27 | CRI | mass shooting at Columbine High School by two students; 12 students and 1 teacher killed, 21 students and 2 teachers killed; both gunmen killed themselves |
| 10 Aug 1999 | Los Angeles, California | 1 | 5 | TER-right | shooting attack at Jewish daycare by white supremacist |
| 15 Sep 1999 | Fort Worth, Texas | 8 | 8 | CRI | shooting attack at church service |
| 31 Oct 1999 | Atlantic Ocean, Massachusetts | 217 | 0 | TER-islm | intentional crash of Egypt Air flight off Nantucket Island by copilot |
| 14 Dec 1999 | Port Angeles, Washington | 0 | 0 | THW | terrorist arrested crossing from Canada with material to bomb Los Angeles International Airport |
| 7 Feb 2001 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1 | THW | gunman fires on the White House from outside the perimeter fence; gunman is shot and injured by a guard |
| 11 Sep 2001 | New York City, New York | 2759 | 8700 | TER-islm | crashing of two hijacked planes into World Trade Center towers, causing fires and collapse |
| 11 Sep 2001 | Alexandria, Virginia | 189 | 200 | TER-islm | crashing of hijacked plane into Pentagon |
| 11 Sep 2001 | Somerset County, Pennsylvania | 45 | 0 | TER-islm | crashing of hijacked plane into rural area of Pennsylvania, following attempt by passengers to regain control of aircraft |
| 18 Sep 2001 | West Palm Beach, Florida | 1 | 10 | TER | anthrax-laced letters mailed to West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, and New York City, New York, USA |
| 9 Oct 2001 | Washington, DC | 4 | 7 | TER | anthrax-laced letters mailed to Washington, DC |
| 22 Dec 2001 | Atlantic Ocean, Florida | 0 | 1 | THW | British citizen prevented from igniting shoe bomb on flight from Paris to Miami |
| 8 May 2002 | Chicago, Illinois | 0 | 0 | THW | US citizen arrested for seeking to use dirty bomb in US |
| 4 Jul 2002 | Los Angeles, California | 2 | 4 | TER-islm | Egyptian gunman kills two Israelis, injures four at the El Al ticket counter at the Los Angeles International Airport |
| 5 Sep 2002 | Clinton, Maryland | 0 | 1 | TER-bws | owner of Italian restaurant shot in robbery by Beltway snipers |
| 10 Sep 2002 | Lackawanna, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | 6 U.S. citizens arrested for terrorist connections |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Montgomery, Alabama | 1 | 1 | TER-bws | liquor store employees shot in robbery by Beltway snipers |
| 2 Oct 2002 | Glenmont, Maryland | 1 | 0 | TER-bws | 1 killed at grocery store by Beltway snipers |
| 3 Oct 2002 | Aspen Hill, Maryland | 5 | 0 | TER-bws | 5 killed in separate shootings by Beltway snipers |
| 4 Oct 2002 | Spotsylvania County, Virginia | 1 | 0 | TER-bws | 1 killed at shopping mall by Beltway snipers |
| 7 Oct 2002 | Bowie, Maryland | 0 | 1 | TER-bws | 1 child injured at a middle school by Beltway snipers |
| 9 Oct 2002 | Manassas, Virginia | 1 | 0 | TER-bws | 1 killed at gas station by Beltway snipers |
| 11 Oct 2002 | Fredericksburg, Virginia | 1 | 0 | TER-bws | 1 killed at gas station by Beltway snipers |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Falls Church, Virginia | 1 | 0 | TER-bws | 1 killed at shopping mall by Beltway snipers |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Ashland, Virginia | 1 | 0 | TER-bws | 1 killed at restaurant by Beltway snipers |
| 22 Oct 2002 | Aspen Hill, Maryland | 1 | 0 | TER-bws | 1 bus driver killed by Beltway snipers |
| 19 Mar 2003 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | US citizen arrested for planning to sabotage Brooklyn Bridge |
| 1 Jun 2003 | Alexandria, Virginia | 0 | 0 | THW | 11 arrested for planning attacks on U.S. servicemen |
| 8 Jul 2003 | Meridian, Mississippi | 7 | 8 | CRI | shooting attack at factory |
| 28 Nov 2003 | Columbus, Ohio | 0 | 0 | THW | arrest of terrorist plotting to bomb shopping mall in Columbus |
| 1 Aug 2004 | Albany, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | 2 arrested plotting assassination of Pakistani diplomat |
| 1 Aug 2004 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | 2 arrested planning to bomb Penn Station during Republican National Convention |
| 3 Aug 2004 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | terror cell leader arrested in London for planning attacks on financial centers in the US |
| 21 Mar 2005 | Red Lake, Minnesota | 10 | 7 | CRI | shooting at Red Lake Indian Reservation school |
| 1 Aug 2005 | Los Angeles, California | 0 | 0 | THW | 4 arrested plotting attacks on Los Angeles targets |
| 29 Nov 2005 | Santa Cruz, California | 0 | 4 | TER-left | 4 injured, including several children, by incendiary attacks by suspected animal rights activists |
| 5 Dec 2005 | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | 0 | 0 | THW | 1 arrested plotting attacks on refineries in Wyoming and New Jersey and on the transcontinental pipeline |
| Feb 2006 | Toledo, Ohio | 0 | 0 | THW | 3 arrested plotting attacks on U.S. military abroad and on domestic targets |
| 5 Mar 2006 | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | 0 | 9 | TER-islm | man drives vehicle into pedestrians at the University of North Carolina |
| Apr 2006 | Atlanta, Georgia | 0 | 0 | THW | 2 arrested plotting attacks on U.S. Capitol and World Bank headquarters |
| 22 Jun 2006 | Chicago, Illinois | 0 | 0 | THW | 7 arrested planning to bomb the Sears Tower |
| 1 Jul 2006 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | 1 arrested planning to bomb train tunnels |
| 28 Jul 2006 | Seattle, Washington | 1 | 5 | TER-islm | gunman fires on women at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle |
| 9 Aug 2006 | ? | 0 | 0 | THW | British authorities arrest 24 terrorists planning to use liquid explosives on airlines to attack US targets |
| 27 Sep 2006 | Bailey, Colorado | 2 | 5 | CRI | hostage taking and shooting attack at high school |
| 2 Oct 2006 | Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania | 6 | 5 | CRI | hostage taking and shooting attack at Amish schoolhouse |
| Dec 2006 | Chicago, Illinois | 0 | 0 | THW | 1 arrested plotting grenade attack on Chicago area shopping mall |
| 16 Apr 2007 | Blacksburg, Virginia | 33 | 17 | CRI | shooting attack at Virginia Polytechnic Institute |
| 9 May 2007 | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | 0 | 0 | THW | 6 arrested plotting armed attack on Fort Dix |
| 3 Jun 2007 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | 4 arrested in Trinidad plotting to bomb fuel pipelines near JFK airport |
| 1 Aug 2007 | Clinton, Michigan | 0 | 1 | CRI | radioactive source theft |
| 24 Feb 2008 | Los Angeles, California | 0 | 1 | TER-left | animal rights activists attempt home invasion of biomedical researcher, injuring the researcher’s husband |
| Jun 2008 | Columbus, Ohio | 0 | 0 | THW | 1 arrested plotting attacks on U.S. and European targets |
| 27 Jul 2008 | Knoxville, Tennessee | 2 | 7 | TER | gunman fires on congregation at a church |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Alabama | 11 | 6 | CRI | multiple shootings at residences and businesses in Samson and Geneva, AL |
| 3 Apr 2009 | Binghamton, New York | 14 | 4 | CRI | shooting attack at immigrant center |
| 20 May 2009 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | 4 arrested plotting bombing attacks on New York Jewish centers and attacks against Air National Guard aircraft |
| 31 May 2009 | Wichita, Kansas | 1 | 0 | TER-right | 1 doctor killed (George Tiller) in shooting attack at Reformation Lutheran Church |
| 1 Jun 2009 | Little Rock, Arkansas | 1 | 1 | TER-islm | 1 Army private killed (William Long), second injured in shooting attack at Army Navy Career Center |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Washington, DC | 1 | 1 | TER-right | 1 guard killed (Stephen Johns) in shooting attack at the Holocaust Museum |
| 11 Sep 2009 | Owosso, Michigan | 2 | 0 | TER-left | abortion protester shot and killed outside a school; the gunman also killed an area businessman |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Springfield, Illinois | 0 | 0 | THW | US citizen arrested plotting to detonate car bomb at the federal building in Springfield, IL |
| 24 Sep 2009 | Dallas, Texas | 0 | 0 | THW | terrorist arrested planning to bomb Dallas Fountain Place |
| 21 Oct 2009 | Sudbury, Massachusetts | 0 | 0 | THW | 1 arrested plotting attacks on shopping malls and assassinations of two politicians |
| 5 Nov 2009 | Foot Hood, Texas | 13 | 44 | TER-islm | shooting attack at Soldier Readiness Center at Foot Hood |
| 25 Dec 2009 | Michigan | 0 | 3 | TER-islm | Yemeni terrorist attempts to detonate bomb on flight from Amsterdam to Detroit; bomb only ignites, and passengers and crew subdue the terrorist |
| 18 Feb 2010 | Austin, Texas | 2 | 13 | TER | suicide crash of small plane into federal office building |
| 4 Mar 2010 | Alexandria, Virginia | 1 | 2 | TER | shooting at gate outside Pentagon; gunman killed |
| 1 May 2010 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | failed car bombing in Times Square by Pakistani terrorists |
| Jul 2010 | Anchorage, Alaska | 0 | 0 | THW | 2 arrested plotting mail bomb assassinations |
| 1 Sep 2010 | Silver Spring, Maryland | 1 | 0 | TER | 3 hostages held by gunman at Discovery Communications headquarters; gunman killed by police |
| 17 Sep 2010 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1 | THW | attempted shooting at Capitol Hill; gunman shot and injured by guards |
| Oct 2010 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0 | THW | Pakistani-American arrested plotting bombing attack on Washington subway |
| 29 Oct 2010 | ? | 0 | 0 | THW | thwarted attempt to bomb multiple US-bound airliners with parcel bombs sent from Yemen |
| Nov 2010 | Portland, Oregon | 0 | 0 | THW | 1 arrested plotting bombing at Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Portland |
| Dec 2010 | Maryland | 0 | 0 | THW | 1 arrested plotting bombing of military recruiting center |
| 8 Jan 2011 | Tucson, Arizona | 6 | 13 | TER | shooting attack at political event at a supermarket; U.S. District Judge John Roll killed, U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords injured |
| Feb 2011 | Lubbock, Texas | 0 | 0 | THW | 1 arrested plotting bombings of domestic targets |
| May 2011 | New York City, New York | 0 | 0 | THW | 2 arrested plotting attacks on a Manhattan synagogue |
| Jun 2011 | Seattle, Washington | 0 | 0 | THW | 2 arrested plotting attack on Seattle military recruiting station |
| 27 Jul 2011 | Killeen, Texas | 0 | 0 | THW | thwarted attempt to attack restaurant near Fort Hood with bombing and shooting attack; Naser Abdo arrested |
| 6 Sep 2011 | Carson City, Nevada | 5 | 7 | CRI? | shooting attack at restaurant, killing 4 (2 died immediately, 2 died later of injuries) and injuring 7 others; casualties included 3 Nevada National Guard soldiers killed and 2 injured; gunman also died of self-inflicted wounds |
| 20 Jul 2012 | Aurora, Colorado | 12 | 58 | CRI | shooting attack at movie theater; suspect was arrested afterwards; suspect had booby-trapped his nearby apartment with explosives which were successfully disarmed by police |
| 5 Aug 2012 | Oak Creek, Wisconsin | 7 | 4 | TER-right | 6 killed, 4 injured in shooting attack at a Sikh temple shortly before worship service on Sunday morning; one of those injured was a police officer, another was president of the temple; the gunman was shot and killed at the scene by police |
| 14 Aug 2012 | LaPlace, Louisiana | 2 | 4 | TER | 2 police officers killed, 1 injured while investigating attack that injured another officer; 7 arrested, 2 of whom were injured in the shootout; several of those arrested had ties to the sovereign citizen movement |
| 15 Aug 2012 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1 | TER-left | 1 guard shot and injured while subduing gunman at Family Research Council offices |
| 14 Dec 2012 | Newtown, Connecticut | 28 | 3 | CRI | shooting attack at elementary school kills 20 children and 6 adults; shooter killed himself and had killed his mother earlier that day |
| 15 Apr 2013 | Boston, Massachusetts | 3 | 264 | TER-islm | two bombings at Boston Marathon kill 3 (including 1 child) and injure 183 (including 8 children) |
| 17 Apr 2013 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0 | THW | two letters testing positive for ricin mailed to Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker and President Obama are found at mail screening facilities; a third letter to an official in Mississippi was awaiting testing; an individual in Mississippi is arrested and charged in the case |
| 18-19 Apr 2013 | Watertown, Massachusetts | 2 | 2 | TER-islm | 1 police officer killed, one injured during manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers; one terrorist killed and one injured and captured |
| 12 May 2013 | New Orleans, Louisiana | 0 | 19 | CRI | two gunmen fired on crowds at Mother’s Day parade; 19 injured, including 2 children |
| 16 Sep 2013 | Washington, DC | 13 | 3 | CRI | shooting attack at Washington Navy Yard |
| 2 Apr 2014 | Fort Hood, Texas | 4 | 16 | CRI | shooting attack on Fort Hood; 3 killed, 16 injured; in addition the gunman killed himself |
| 13 Apr 2014 | Overland Park, Kansas | 3 | 0 | TER-right | shooting attack at a Jewish community center and Jewish retirement home; 3 killed, including one teenager |
| 27 Apr 2014 | Skyway, Washington | 1 | 0 | TER-islm | shooting attack killed 1 |
| 1 Jun 2014 | Seattle, Washington | 2 | 0 | TER-islm | shooting attack near night club killed 2 |
| 8 Jun 2014 | Las Vegas, Nevada | 5 | 0 | TER-right | shooting attack at restaurant and store; 3 killed, including 2 police officers; both shooters killed themselves |
| 25 Jun 2014 | East Orange, New Jersey | 1 | 0 | TER-islm | shooting attack killed 1 teenager |
| 25 Sep 2014 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | 1 | 2 | TER-islm | knife attack at food processing plant killed 1, injured 1; attacker was shot and injured |
As you can readily see, terror and terrorism is not new to our shores. However, terrorism, in modern day parlance, has become a marketing label applied to Muslims, and the last 13 years of war against Al Qaeda have centered the word on Muslim. This is a sad byproduct of those 13 years but to be completely fair understandable. Making matters worse, it is also true that Muslims have done little to extinguish radical fundamentalism, although Islamic terrorism is in large part perpetrated by Muslims against Muslims – acts qualifying perpetrators for Takfir. So, at this juncture in history should we rethink terrorism?
Is a Presbyterian car bombing an abortion clinic in the present day media an act of terrorism? It clearly meets 18 U.S.C. § 2331 definition of domestic terrorism. Or have news outlets reserved the terrorist accolade for Muslims or converts? In my view, any genetic defect that watched too many YouTube videos, played too many video games and with an ax to grind will commit heinous acts. Simply stated they see themselves as the personification of excellence and better than the rest of humanity. But, who are they? I say, simply another genetic defect – be it Muslim, Jew or Christian. So, I think terrorism should be redefined to included an organizational element, meaning some element of command and control or coordination, collaboration and planning. In the final analysis, I think we need to be cautious about how freely we use the word “terror” lest we forsake our liberties in the interest of being protected.
So, how would you define terrorist or terrorism? Let’s us know what you think at twobirdsflyingpub@gmail.com
Have a great weekend!
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Crimson Trace Earns Prestigious SEOPA Recognition
(Wilsonville, OR) – Crimson Trace, America’s recognized leader in laser sighting systems and tactical lights for firearms, has been honored by the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association with an “Excellence in Craft” award. The award, recognizing Crimson Trace’s high standards in media and public relation efforts, was presented to the company’s marketing department during SEOPA’s annual conference in Fontana Village, North Carolina.
Members of the Crimson Trace marketing department include: Kent Thomas, Roseann Stover, Gary Killingsworth, John Hoppes and Michael D. Faw.
“It is a great honor for our outstanding marketing department to be recognized by SEOPA for the many programs and projects they undertake to assist journalists in the shooting sports industry,” stated Lane Tobiassen, Crimson Trace President and CEO. “Having been in the marketing and PR field myself, I know how dedicated, professional, and downright effective our marketing team truly is, and it shows whenever I pick up a gun magazine or go on the internet.”
Crimson Trace works closely with several regional media organizations, including SEOPA, to sponsor various programs across America and host shooting range experience events.
Crimson Trace, based in Wilsonville, Oregon, produces six distinct product lines, including: Master Series® laser sights for 1911 pistols, Lasergrips® with Instinctive Activation™, Laserguard®, Lightguard™ with LED white lights, Rail Master® and Rail Master Pros™, plus the affordable Defender Series®. Many of the products are covered under the company’s Free Batteries for Life™ program.
Crimson Trace’s mission is to enhance people’s ability to protect family, home and country, and to help meet that mission the company has undertaken a new campaign that encourages everyone to ask themselves, “have you done everything in your power to defend yourself and what’s yours?” The rallying words are: “In Condition Crimson™, We Stand.” For more details, visit www.conditioncrimson.com or call 800-442-2406. This year Crimson Trace is celebrating 20 years of product innovation.
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Magpul 2015 Calendar
Magpul is now accepting pre-orders for their 2015 calendar. They make a super Christmas gift. Pre-Order HERE
Gear Review: Thomas R Bender’s The Tool
Let me say right off the bat that my catchy post title will be meaningless without reading my review. So, read the review. Having said that Tom’s creations are the personification of simplicity yet total ferocity! Nothing in his work is stylistic but everything is 100% functional. You probably haven’t heard his name in Blade circles but I’ll guarantee you sat on the edge of your seat from his many special effects in some of the highest grossing films in the industry.
Without further ado meet Thomas R. Bender, A California Knife Maker.
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Tagged Bender, bladesmith, CA, knife, Tom Bender, Van Nuys
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Camelback’s FORGE A Better Travel Mug…
- Leak Proof
- Double-Wall Impact-Resistant Cap
- Aroma Bowl
- Lock-Open Button with leak-proof closure for frequent sipping.
Posted in hydration, Load Bearing
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IWI US, Inc. Announces The Tavor Tactical Combat Folding Knife
This week, IWI introduced a tactical folder that pairs very nicely with your Tavor SAR. The knife is an exclusive design, for IWI US, manufactured in Pennsylvania by Guardian Tactical in collaboration between the U.S. Protective Service and Andrew Buerk, Guardian Tactical’s Chief Designer. Readers should note two highly desirable characteristics, the aggressive Tanto point and the flipper just south of the blade axis.
The IWI Tavor® Tactical Combat Folding Knife blade is produced from CPM-154 steel and is set into a textured G-10 handle that aids in grip retention. It has all black stainless steel hardware with a black anodized aluminum back spacer, incorporating a silky smooth 16 ball bearing system that ensures a solid lock up and zero side to side “play.” The U.S. Protective Service came up with the idea to incorporate Dual Arc Rapid Deployment thumb studs that will allow the user to rapidly deploy the knife with one hand.
IWI Tavor® Tactical Combat Folding Knife Specifications:
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Overall Length: 9″
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Blade Length: 4″
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Cutting Edge: 3.75″
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Blade Thickness: 0.155″
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Handle Length: 5.0″
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Handle Thickness: 0.58″
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Weight: 4.2 oz.
The IWI Tavor® Tactical Combat Folding Knife is individually numbered, comes in a soft IWI branded bag and has a 100% Lifetime Warranty serviced by Guardian Tactical. MSRP $324.99. These knives are available today directly from IWI’s WEB site.
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Canadian Soldier Murdered While Standing Guard At The National War Memorial In Ottawa.
The loss of a Canadian serviceman carries the same weight as the loss of one of our own and we extended our deepest condolences to his family, friends and comrades. Canadian authorities are conducting operations in the downtown area of the Parliament, and National War Memorial. At this stage of the operations it is too early to assess if the attack has terrorist underpinnings.
En Français
La perte d’un militaire canadien a le même poids que la perte de l’un des nôtres et nous étendre nos plus sincères condoléances à sa famille, ses amis et camarades. Les autorités canadiennes mènent des opérations dans la zone du centre-ville du Parlement, et Monument commémoratif de guerre mènent. A ce stade des opérations, il est trop tôt pour évaluer si l’attaque a des fondements terroristes.
HK Days $200 Rebate
HK is looking to make your Christmas brighter with a $200 rebate on any purchase of an HK firearm. This offer is good from 1 Nov 2014 to 31 Dec 2014. This is one heck of a deal…
Take advantage of HK DAYS and receive a $200 VISA CARD when you purchase a NEW HK firearm (All Models of: USP, P30, Mark23, MR Rifle.)
Brownells Back-In Black Rifle Event…
It’s a great time to start or finish that AR build as Brownells kicks off the “Back In Black Rifle Event” starting October 20 and running through Black Friday weekend. That’s more than a month of special deals on AR-15 parts, tools and accessories. The event culminates with more blowout specials on the official Black Rifle Friday Weekend – from Friday, November 28 through Cyber Monday, December 1st .
Each Monday, leading up to Black Rifle Friday, Brownells will unveil on its website a new package that includes all the required parts – except for a lower receiver – to build a different version of the AR-15. Every package will give customers significant savings compared to buying all the parts and components individually. The packages will also save customers time picking out individual parts, and eliminate the chance of overlooking or forgetting items.
“We think people will be excited about our special package deals,” said Matt Buckingham, Brownells President/COO. “We’ll be telling everybody a lot more about each weekly special as we get closer to it. Be sure to keep checking the Brownells website to see the list of products and packages in that week’s sale.”
In addition to the main sale on AR-15 components and tools, some weeks will feature specials on 1911 magazines and parts, as well as accessories for Remington 870 shotguns. Customers can see a new AR-15 package every Monday, from now until November 24, by clicking on the Black Rifle Event Page at Brownells.com.
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HSGI Has Added Belt Mounted Tacos To Its Product Line
HSGI customers will now have the option of adding belt mounted HSGI pouches to their kit.
To order, or for additional details visit HSGI
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Aimpoint Introduces A New Carbine Optic
20 October 2014
Aimpoint has announced today the introduction of a new sight designed specifically for modern sporting rifles such as the AR-15. This new red dot, known as the Aimpoint Carbine Optic or ACO, expands upon the company’s proven designs and focuses these features into a high quality, entry priced optic. Suggested M.S.R.P $393
The ACO was developed with the modern sporting rifle owner in mind and is ready to mount and shoot directly out of the box. A full suite of branded accessories, such as front and rear flip covers, an anti-reflection filter, and spare battery holders are available from dealers, and allow users to customize the sight to fit their specific requirements.
The new sight is built on a 30mm aluminum alloy tube with an extremely rugged fixed height mount designed to provide absolute co-witness with AR-15 backup iron sights. A two minute of angle (2 MOA) red dot is used to allow maximum target acquisition speed and accuracy at all distances. The ACO is completely waterproof, and offers one year of constant-on use from a single 1/3N battery.
Brian Lisankie, President of Aimpoint Inc. explains, “The Aimpoint Carbine Optic is the smart choice for today’s modern sporting rifle owner; By choosing this optic, shooters get a premium Aimpoint sight at an extremely friendly price point. If you own an AR-15 rifle, the ACO is exactly what you need to complete the package.”
The Aimpoint Carbine Optic will be available from Aimpoint dealers in mid-to late October. For more information on Aimpoint and the new ACO, visit the company’s website at: www.aimpoint.com .
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Greg Hall Joins Benchmade Product Team
October 20th, 2014
(Oregon City, OR) Benchmade Knife Company, manufacturer of premium sports cutlery for the last 26 years, is pleased to announce the addition of Greg Hall as a new Product Line Manager.
As the latest member of the Benchmade Product Team, Hall will assist in the strategic planning, execution and management of product in the HK Knives and Benchmade portfolio.
A Chicago, Illinois native, Hall brings 12 years of product management and marketing experience to Benchmade having previously worked at WARN Industries and FLIR Systems.
“We’re incredibly excited with the addition of Greg to the Benchmade Product Team.”, says Jason Boyd, Director Of Product for Benchmade Knife Company. “With the combination of his experience and his passion for the industry we look forward to all the tools and skills that Greg will bring to help continue to drive Benchmade as an industry leader in its category.”
Who Remembers Blind Melon Chitlin ?
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Crimson Trace Honors Media Members
(Wilsonville, OR) – Crimson Trace, the shooting industry’s recognized leader in laser sighting systems and tactical lights for firearms, recently honored two shooting sports media members for professionally communicating about concealed carry techniques and self-defense firearms.
The first honor was awarded to Cory Yarmuth of Villa Park, Illinois at the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) annual conference held recently in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. Yarmuth’s article, Illinois Concealed Carry, A First-Hand Journey: Part 1 was selected as the winner of the Crimson Trace excellence in craft contest for published articles. Yarmuth’s piece captured the frustration in dealing with the mountains of CCW paperwork most gunowners encounter along with the jitters of going into a classroom for training. His article also touched on the legal aspects of self defense.
The second winning media member, Dick Jones of High Point, North Carolina was recognized during the recent Southeastern Outdoor Press Association (SEOPA) annual conference in Fontana Village, North Carolina. Jones’ article, A Carry Gun without a Laser is Like a Car Without Headlights, appeared on the Outdoorhub.com website in May 2014. Jones’s article covered details on successfully and safely introducing female shooters to the complex world of firearms. He also covered why equipping self defense firearms with a laser sight is a great idea.
Both winning authors are freelance writers, and each received a first-place prize of $1,000. The excellence in craft awards are part of Crimson Trace’s multi-channel approach to partnering with media members who write about firearms, shooting and self defense. Crimson Trace also often hosts shooting ranges at media events to help press members experience a firearm equipped with a laser sight.
Crimson Trace’s mission is to enhance people’s ability to protect family, home and country. To help meet that mission, the company has undertaken a new campaign that encourages everyone to ask themselves, “have you done everything in your power to defend yourself and what’s yours?” The rallying words are: “In Condition Crimson™, We Stand.” For more details, visit www.conditioncrimson.com or call 800-442-2406. All Crimson Trace products are proudly Made in the USA. This year Crimson Trace is celebrating 20 years of product innovation.
ABOUT CRIMSON TRACE:
Crimson Trace, the acknowledged industry leader for laser sighting systems and tactical lighting for firearms, is based in Wilsonville, Oregon. Its award-winning innovations include Lasergrips®, Laserguard® and Lightguard® –all with Instinctive Activation ™. The company’s product line also includes the Defender Series® and Rail Master® platforms – all are proudly Made in the USA. More details are available at: www.crimsontrace.com or by calling 800-442-2406.
TrackingPoint Introduces The First Weapon-Integrated Digital Glasses For Hunting and Shooting.
The folks at Tracking Point have improved on their total fire control shouldered fired weapon system with the introduction of Integrated Digital Glass. Designated ShotGlass™ digital shooting glasses, these optical devices allow you to shoot around corners and record your shooting event. The glasses use a built-in camera and high-definition video display.
With the ShotGlass™, you can shoot your Precision Guided Firearm from completely protected positions behind trees or around corners when it’s necessary to remain unexposed to the target. When your Precision-Guided Firearm is zoomed in on a target, the view in ShotGlass™ can remain zoomed out. You get 2 unique fields of view on the same shot.
This state of the art technology does not come cheap. The 5.56 version of the Precision Guided Firearm is right around $7,500, but to help you get in the game Tracking Point is now offering financing.
You can get all of the details and have your questions answered by some very knowledgeable folks by contacting tracking point directly at : http://tracking-point.com/?utm_medium=MDB-Email&utm_source=Eloqua&utm_campaign=Blitzkrieg&utm_content=Financing&utm_term=141017_Blitzkrieg_Financing_All
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Tagged PGF, ShotGlass, Tracking Point
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Blue Force Gear Has Just Announce A Limited Edition AK Sling
BFG and Larry Vickers have collaborated once more to produce a Kalashnikov sling that retains the classic AK characteristics with the convenience and utility of the Vickers combat sling design. Improved materials, enhanced design with an AK panache sounds like a winner to me.
I understand that these are available in only limited quantities so if you own an AK or Krink you’ll definitely what to check these out.
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Tagged BFG, Blue Force Gear, sling, Vickers
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AUSA 2014 Winter Symposium (Feb 2014)
If you are a planner or product developer for your company, you’ll want to sit through this video library. The importance of developing products and technologies that specifically address the needs and solve the problems presented by these panels will be critical to your success. As many of you already know the heady days since 9/11 are gone and the stark realities of budget crunches and downsizing are upon us. Yet, interestingly enough, the demands being place on the Joint Services are still increasing. That translates to “do more for less;” be that unrealistic expectations by the Legislative and Executive Branches, or a demand that Services start planning and functioning more efficiently is a question for political scientists to answer; however, the reality to your business is that if you are to succeed, you must know and understand the needs and solve the problems.
This series of 19, or so, videos are enlightening and good to know.
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Questions You May Have About Ebola…
I decide to write this piece because I’m seeing literature starting to pop up around the internet; although well intentioned it is mostly incorrect.
What Is Ebola?
Ebola is a virus. A virus is a protein strand with a very specific shape and specific to a host cell. Ebola is classified as a hemorrhagic fever. Anytime that you see the prefix “hemo” it refers to blood. So, Ebola attacks the blood and its associated infrastructure.
Ebola is also not a living organism hence it does not respond to antibiotics. Medications designed to disrupt a virus by necessity also attack the host cell; therefore, viruses are not generally curable, like the common cold. Instead, the host or infected organism must rely on its immune system to develop the antigen needed to thwart off the virus; this is the role of a vaccine.
Ebola has no known cure, no effective prophylaxis and IN MOST CASES spreads from contact with bodily fluids. It has a mortality rate of 50 to 70 % depending on availability and quality of patient care.
Ebola has a 21 day incubation period dependent on the individual. This means disease symptoms will usually manifest themselves within a 21 day window.
Like all viruses, Ebola has several strains; it is subject to mutations all of which have the potential of altering the virus’s epidemiology.
Why Should I take Ebola Seriously?
When you are dealing with a virus that has the mortality rate of Ebola, what is unknown about the virus is as important as what is known. For example:
1. Are there individuals that can become carriers of the virus? A carrier is someone carrying the virus but is unaffected by it.
2. Can an individual while in an asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) condition transmit Ebola through bodily fluids – more specifically semen?
3. Can indigenous species of vectors (dogs, cats, squirrels, rats, insects) become carriers and spread the virus?
All of these are uncertainties; however, even if the chance of them occurring is below 1% (<.01) it has to be factored into the national strategy because of Ebola’s lethality.
Is Bio-Terrorism Possible?
Sadly, we live in a world where individuals are willing to wrap themselves up in ball bearings and explosives, and detonate such a device in a crowded store or on a street just to prove a point. Suicide bombs are dramatic with lots of carnage. The possibility exists that these individuals and/ or their handlers will look at Ebola with comparable appeal. Therefore, we need to be alert to the outside chance that Ebola will become a bio-terror tool. If this is the case, we need to be concerned about terrorist efforts to place infected individuals inside the United States and/or seed an epidemic in Mexico, Central or South America where the medical infrastructure is poor at best. Such a situation, would lead to waves of immigrants coming through our southern border as they flee in panic or come to seek medical care in the United States. The good news is that my last scenario is being discussed at US Southern Command.
What Should I Do or Not Do?
1. You will not find yourself being overrun by hordes of people trying to get to your food supply or steal your F150. So, forget the carbine battles with fast mag changes as you make your way to your F150 to grab your GO BAG. NOT HAPPENING!
2. Don’t Panic! Be Focused!
3. If you’re in the woods hunting or camping stay covered up and use insect repellents. If possible, have the meat from a kill tested to make sure it is safe to consume.
4. Wash your hands regularly.
5. Be alert to health issues and report them to the management. Not too long ago, I was using a public rest room at a mall when I observed a food worker leave a stall after a bowl movement without washing his hands.
6. Avoid, or reschedule, non-essential travel.
7. Ask your elected officials to impose temporary travel bans to and from afflicted areas. The CDC’s statement that it would hamper a medical response to the West African crisis is quite frankly moronic.
8. Ask elected officials to work with our NATO partners to impose similar temporary travel bans to afflicted regions.
9. Talk with your elected officials and get them onboard with controlling our borders. Interestingly enough, the Center for Disease Control published a report about 5 or 8 years ago in which they identified a resurgence of previously eradicated disease in the United States. In that report, they attribute the resurgence to illegal immigration.
Don’t panic and keep sweat pumps in low speed
3M Introduced Its Defender Ultra Light Weight Ballistic Bump Helmet (ULW-BBH)
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Multi-use ballistic protection at 30% less weight than the closest alternative.
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Flexible rail system that offers compatibility with all standard accessories. Rail is mounted on shell without use of through bolts
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Areal weight of 1 lb per square foot (5 kg/m2)
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Blunt Trauma Impact performance meets ACH specification requirements.
- Field Applications
- Jump.
- Head protection when parachuting for military paratroopers
- Bump.
- Head protection from bumping objects for military ground forces
- Ballistic.
- Head protection against handgun rounds and ballistic fragments
- *Manufactured and sold by Ceradyne, Inc., a 3M company
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IWI US, Inc. is the NASGW 2014 Importer of the Year
(L-R): Assaf Elias, IWI Executive Director; Craig Lucas, IWI US CEO; Shlomi Sabag, IWI President; Michael Kassnar, IWI US VP of Sales and Marketing; Casey Flack, IWI US National LE Sales Manager.
Harrisburg, Pa. (October 2014) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., announces that it has received the 2014 Importer of the Year Award from the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW). The inaugural award was presented during the 2014 Awards Reception & Dinner, held Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 during the NASGW Expo & Annual Meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The award recognizes the contribution made by IWI US to the successful business climate of NASGW’s wholesaler members.
“Receiving the inaugural Importer of the Year Award in just our second year of business is a tremendous honor for IWI US,” Michael Kassnar, VP of Sales and Marketing for IWI US remarked. “We will honor this award by continuing to offer the highest quality and most advanced products available from our parent company IWI Ltd.”
IWI US is exhibiting at the NASGW Expo & Annual Meeting at Booth 223 from Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 through Friday, October 17th, 2014.
For more information, visit IWI US Inc at our website – www.iwi.us, Facebook www.facebook.com/IWIUS – or contact us via e-mail at: marketing@iwi.us.
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GEMTECH Adds The GMT-556LE To Their Line Of Extreme Duty Suppressors.
The GEMTECH GMT-556LE is part of the Extreme Duty line of suppressors. These suppressors meet the stringent SOCOM Military standards and are optimized for use on short barreled, full auto firearms. The baffle stack has been constructed differently than in the past and an increase in Inconel gives this suppressor its hardcore properties.
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Tested To SOCOM Military Standards
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Caliber: 5.56mm NATO / .223
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Sound Reduction: 29 dB
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Full Auto Rated
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Length: 5.7″
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Diameter: 1.5″
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Weight: 12.3 oz.
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Materials: Titanium & Inconel
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Finish: Desert Tan Cerakote with Reduced Visual-IR Signature
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Mount: 1/2-28 (2A) Ti Threads
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For Barrels: 10.3″ or Longer
Price: $875.00
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Welcome To Our Reality …
This is a Swedish Recruitment Ad, which captures the cultural differences in the European approach to recruitment vis-à-vis our American approach. It’s slapstick but quite good nevertheless.
OSS Suppressor Systems
Russell Oliver with OSS Suppressor Systems discusses the technology…
OSS Suppressor Systems
Magpul Industries Is Now Shipping all NEW M-LOK Accessories
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TAR Ideal Concepts Will Be Demonstrating The TL5 Pro-Personal IR Marker At AUSA 2014.
Israeli Manufacturer TAR Ideal Concepts will introduce its TL5 Pro Personal IR Marker at AUSA 2014 in Washington D.C. this coming week. The TL5 Pro is individual soldier equipment that can be weapon mounted, worn on a helmet or load bearing vest. Among its many features are 4 levels of intensity for effective ranges of 100/300/800/1500 meters. The marker offers both visible and IR constant and beacon modes. The TL5 Pro is powered by a single AA battery or a CR123A. Battery run times are a minimum of 4hrs at high output illuminations; 24hrs in high IR strobe mode or 48hrs in low IR strobe mode.
Features:
Visible Constant Light -White/Blue/Red
IR Constant Light
Visible Beacon Flickering Light -White/Blue/Red
IR Beacon Flickering Light
Flashlight Mode: White
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Pay Attention: U.S. Army Wants You Using Lithium AA In Your Electronics
Our colleagues at Kitup ran a story today disclosing that the U.S. Army wants its units to use the more expensive lithium batteries in thermal sights and night vision goggles. It appears that units are purchasing and using the less costly alkaline batteries.
You can read the complete story here.
Our parting advice to alkaline battery using troopers: “You’re only as good as your power supply in the net centric battlefield.”
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Taiwanese Special Forces Fielding A New Rifle
Dubbed the Multi-Utilization Special Rifle (MSR), Taiwan’s 205th Arsenal of the Material Production Center(MPC) has high hopes for its new 5.56mm MSR. The weapon borrows from several external sources including the AK-74. Although the bolt design is simpler than the AK-74, the MSR like the AK-74 will have just two locking lugs as opposed to the multiple lugs of the AR patterned rifles.
The MPC also has ambitions to export this rifle, which is a significant departure from Taiwan’s long standing policy of “ no exports of military equipment.”
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MAGPUL Industries Is Now Shipping MOE 1911 Grip Panels
Magpul’s 1911 Grip Panels with TSP texture are now shipping. These grips offer the user a more aggressive texture allowing for better control of the weapon in all environments.
Constructed of heavy-duty reinforced polymer, the grips have a unique diamond-shaped cross section to prevent twisting in the hand, an aggressive magazine release cut-out, aggressive TSP texture (Trapezoidal Surface Projections) for positive control, and are compatible with ambidextrous safeties. The grips are designed to fit full size framed 1911s with standard grip screw bushings.
For Additional Information See: http://store.magpul.com/product/MAG544/grips
M.S.R.P. $19.95
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