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Turn Up the Silence With Dead Air Armament Suppressors

Posted on Thursday, 9 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Lawrenceville, Ga. (October 2014) – Dead Air Armament® and their new line of game-changing, 100% USA made suppressors are now available through BPI Outdoors. Dead Air product concepts are the result of suppressor design and shooting sports industry veterans joining together to create an entirely new vision of suppressors for the civilian and law enforcement markets. Founded by former co-founder of SilencerCo® Mike Pappas and former designer Todd Magee of SilencerCo®, Dead Air Armament® aims to bring to the suppressor market uncompromising quality in design and manufacturing.

“I’m finally building the no-compromise cans that I’ve always wanted to make,” Mike Pappas, Founder and Director of Product Development for Dead Air explained. “No corporate bottom lines to deter the mission. The only thing that matters to Dead Air and myself is ‘how does it sound?’ And the Sandman® sounds awesome…”

Dead Air product line launches with the 7.62 Sandman®, which includes the Sandman-S®, Sandman-L® and Sandman Ti® models. In early 2015, Dead Air will launch their innovative .22 suppressor, the Mask-22.

What sets Dead Air suppressors apart from the competition is attention to detail in engineering and materials. Sandman® baffles are constructed from 100% Stellite®, more costly than traditional stainless steel, but offering better performance under extreme conditions and usage than Inconel®. Tubes are made from high performance precipitation hardened stainless steel, making the Sandman® series lightweight with no sacrifice on strength.

The Sandman Ti® suppressor features a titanium tube with precision rifle direct threads specifically designed for the challenging environments faced by law enforcement professionals. “The old adage, ‘close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades’ could not be more true when developing products for professionals whose very life or lives depend on making an accurate shot in difficult circumstances,” Pappas commented, “the equipment must perform and Dead Air hits the mark!”

Dead Air Armament® products are made in the USA and distributed by BPI Outdoors, an outdoor industry leader in combining excellence of manufacturing, sourcing, distribution and marketing of outdoor products through their experienced sales channel.

Pappas’ experience and skill set have established him as an industry expert on developing the most innovative designs in the suppressor market. Pappas’ commitment to the industry and providing personal customer service have secured him a loyal following of customers and industry contacts.

Todd Magee is an engineer specializing in suppressor design since 2008. Initially hired by SilencerCo®, he pioneered and perfected some of the industry’s most innovative suppressors. Now, Magee oversees Dead Air’s Research and Development Department where he will be responsible for pushing suppressor technology even further.

For more information on Dead Air Armament® and their line of suppressors, please visit www.deadairsilencers.com or join the conversation on Facebook or YouTube.

About Dead Air Armament®: Dead Air Armament® is a division of Sound Moderation Technologies®, a North Carolina company designing, patenting, and marketing the next generation in sound suppressor systems for civilian sportsmen, law enforcement, security and the military. Dead Air products are manufactured and sold through BPI Outdoors.

About BPI Outdoors: BPI Outdoors, a Georgia based outdoor company parent to many highly successful brands in the shooting and hunting industry, including CVA® PowerBelt® Bullets™, Quake Industries™, DuraSight™ Scope Mounts, Bergara Barrels™ and now Dead Air Armament®. BPI utilizes channel and direct sales relationship with virtually all major sporting goods wholesalers, buying groups, specialty retail chains and mass merchants. BPI manage a sales force of over 60 representatives located throughout North America.

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Sneak Preview: Tom Bender Knife Maker

Posted on Thursday, 9 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

No other industry can tout artisans the way bladesmiths can. If you want to discover the spans of talent and human creativity just attend the Atlanta Blade Show; this is true around the world with examples like Bastien Cove of Bastinelli Creations, Paris France, Jesus Hernandez of Salamanca Spain or Brent Beshara from Holyrood, Canada. Talent abounds!

One such individual is Thomas R. Bender from Van Nuys, Ca. By way of background, if you’ve been to see an action movie in the last 10 to 20 years it’s highly probable that Tom Bender had something to do with the guns and kabooms.

In November, I’ll be reviewing one of his creations for our readers. So, stay tuned.

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Gear Review: ATN’s Shot Trak HD Action Camera For Your Gun

Posted on Wednesday, 8 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

I can’t remember having as much fun writing a gear review than with ATN’s Shot Trak HD. This little camera may be small but its output is excellent in every respect. It is capable, robust, waterproof, light and an absolute blast to work with even on those occasion when I inadvertently left the lens cover on.

So, if you are presently installing a crossbar on your Picatinny rail to mount a point and shoot camera, do yourself a gargantuan favor and pick up either the Shot Trak HD or Shot Trak-X HD. You’ll find it does everything you need exceptionally well in a compact package.

Read My Review

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Ashbury Precision Ordnance Launches The SABER® Precision Rifle (SPR)

Posted on Tuesday, 7 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Ashbury Precision Ordnance Mfg (APO) introduces the SABER^® Precision Rifle (SPR) line based on its new SX bolt action receiver. The SABER SX is Ashbury’s first in a new line of octagonal precision manufactured bolt action receivers for calibers up to short magnum chamberings. The SPR-308 uses the latest innovation in the patented SABER®-FORSST® modular rifle chassis system (MRCS), an interlocking action/chassis design.

The core of Ashbury’s SPR-308 platform is the precision CNC machined SABER SX bolt action receiver, a newly engineered octagonal manufacturing collaboration with Stiller’s Precision Firearms that accepts two styles of detachable box magazines. The fire control mechanism on SPR-308 rifles is an adjustable single-stage trigger, set to a crisp 3.5lbs. The SPR-308 is hand crafted by a team of specially trained former USMC 2112 Precision Rifle Technicians, engineers and experienced machinists to exacting standards and precision tolerances that deliver consistent sub ½ MOA performance with RUAG’s 168gr Swiss-P Target and other premium grade match ammunitions.

The SPR-308 is a rugged precision rifle designed to produce optimum accuracy with 150 to 200 grain projectiles for a variety of precision shooting pursuits. Using proprietary barrel engineering software, APO designed the 20 inch Pinnacle Series contour, fluted barrel in 416R stainless steel for this potent package. The 1-in-10″ twist 5R barrel is chambered in .308Win Match and finished with a recessed target crown reminiscent of the revered USMC M40A1 sniper rifle. SPR cartridge chambers and (optional) threaded muzzles are precisely machined to a straightness of less than 0.0002 of an inch, true to the centerline of the barrel bore.

The rifle is a standard right-hand configuration, with a left-hand model available. The SPR-308 features a one-piece monolithic 20 MOA 12 o’clock top rail with rail space for a “co-aligned” day optic, clip on night vision or thermal imaging device. The SABER MRCS one-piece monolithic rail provides unparalleled platform rigidity, yielding consistent shot-to-shot accuracy. Ashbury’s SPR also features an ergonomically shaped Quattro Alloy series V-17 vented forend with 3, 6 and 9 o’clock accessory rail attachment points, variable grip angles, adjustable hand-grip-to-trigger distance, and a comfortable Ergo hand grip.

Ashbury’s new interlocking ASX-A3 MOD-1 chassis further incorporates a double locking aluminum alloy hinge and an ergonomic tactically adjustable shoulder stock (TASS) with changeable length of pull spacers, positive locking thumbscrew/bail ring cheek piece height, and rapid push button Limbsaver® recoil pad positioning, up and down.

The basic SPR-308 rifle weighs in at a lightweight 11.3lbs with an overall length of 39 3/8 inches extended, and a compact folded length of 29 5/8 inches. There are flush cup sling swivel sockets evenly distributed along the entire length of the rifle on both sides. The SPR-308 is coated with rugged ceramic Cerakote in Black, Olive Drab Green, Flat Dark Earth, Nordic and Tungsten Gray. The SPR-308 is moderately priced at an MSRP of $5,650 and delivered in a lockable hard transit case.

The SPR-308K1, Ashbury’s “Special Applications Rifle” (SAR), was developed in consultation with Jim Gilliland of Shadow 6 Consulting. Jim brings to the table a significant background as a small arms instructor and distinguished operational sniper. He also is a strong advocate of 20″ and shorter barreled .308 rifles for dynamic situations where precision shooting from alternate positions and practical maneuverability is the rule, while still offering long range performance when necessary.

For law enforcement where typical engagement ranges are less than 100 yards, a high precision ½ MOA specialized tactical rifle makes quite a bit of sense, while retaining the capability to also engage threats well beyond 300 yards, essential. For short to intermediate range engagements by law enforcement tactical marksmen or as a fast handling hog hunting rifle the SPR-308K1 rifle uses a 16.5 inch Pinnacle series 1-in-8″ twist barrel with a 5/8-24 threaded muzzle, Blackout muzzle brake/suppressor adapter and optional sound suppressor.

Ashbury’s SPR is also chambered in .223 Wylde, (SPR-223) designed for commercial .223 Remington or military 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition. For more information about APO’s precision rifles, SABER-FORSST Modular Rifle Chassis Systems (MRCS), please visit the APO website or shop our online store The Armory.

About Ashbury…

Ashbury International Group Inc. is a central Virginia USA based company, having more than 19 years of international experience as a prime contractor to government agencies, military, and special operations forces as well as manufacturer of commercial shooting sports equipment. The company provides logistics, engineering, training, ordnance manufacturing, systems integration and emergency preparedness products and services.

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ATN Shot Trak HD Live Fire–Short Video

Posted on Tuesday, 7 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

I was at the range today to run live fire tests on ATN’s Shot Trak HD. I have to tell you, you can shoot this camera on any platform without fear of recoil damage. The rear facing microphone kicks ass; making annotations extremely clear. The Shot Trak HD or X HD models are ideal for CQC training. Range for carbine and shotgun was 20-25 yards.

In the carbine drill, you can see a trigger snafu during the headshot. It was lights out, but it lacked elegance. The shot placement should have been about 2 inches to the right as you view the video. What does it say to me? It tells me I have to watch my trigger control.

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MGI’s New 9mm Hydra Feeds On Glock Magazines

Posted on Tuesday, 7 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

MGI’s long-awaited 9mm Hydra rifle, designed to use GLOCK® magazines, is now out and available. This configuration of MGI’s Hydra Modular Weapon System uses standard 9mm GLOCK® and GLOCK® style magazines.

The 9mm Hydra comes standard with a 16-inch interchangeable barrel, MGI’s QCB upper receiver and modular lower receiver. It is made from 7075 aluminum and uses standard Mil-Spec internal parts. It is completely modular and interchangeable as part of MGI’s ever growing family of multi-caliber Hydras.

The 9mm MGI Hydra MARCK-15 rifle has a suggested retail price of $1,299.00 and ships to in a standard, hard-sided, lockable pistol case.

For more information, visit www.mgi-military.com

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American Sniper Official Trailer–Directed By Clint Eastwood

Posted on Monday, 6 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

This is the story of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle one of the most effective U.S. snipers to operate in the Iraqi theater. Upon his return to civilian life in 2009 he dedicated his time to helping returning veterans suffering from PTSD. Chris was shot and killed at a shooting range on February 2, 2013, by a U.S.M.C. veteran he was trying to help, near Chalk Mountain, Texas. The man accused of killing him is awaiting trial for murder.

American Sniper is directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Jason Hall, Chris Kyle is played by Bradley Cooper. The official release date is scheduled for 16 Jan 2015. It’s a must see film so you’ll want to get that on your To-Do list.

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Grey Ghost Gear Has a New Slim Med Pouch For Your IFAK

Posted on Monday, 6 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Slim Medical Pouch is just the right size for a blow-out kit; taking up just two rows of MOLLE with an adjustable ride height. It is ideal for securing to a plate carrier or belt. The smooth dual zippers combined with an oversized pull tab means that contents can be accessed with ease, even one handed, and the elastic loops on the inside ensure the contents won’t come crashing out when you open it. The exterior webbing is great for storing trauma shears and tourniquets.

The pouch is just the right size for all of the essentials: Kerlix, QuikClot, nasal passage airways, decompression needles, chest seals—and even end up with some space for your preferred Barbie Band-Aids.

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ATN Shot Trak HD’s FOV at 50 Yards

Posted on Monday, 6 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

One of the things that I’ve tried to communicate in my review (work in progress) of this awesome little camera is how better suited it is to capturing a hunt or shooting session than your normal action cam. So, I shot this short video to give you a feel. I was also surprised to see how much detail is observable in an aggressively backlit scene. The Shot Trak’s rear facing microphone also greatly reduced ambient and wind noise when compared to the standard action cam. Try capturing a hog hunt on a standard action cam – not happening. You need the Shot Trak HD’s 5x magnification.

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SIG SAUER P320 Television Commercial

Posted on Monday, 6 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

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It’s That Time Of The Year To Start Thinking About Your Hot Shots Calendar.

Posted on Sunday, 5 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Hot Shots 2015 Behind The Scene

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Story Of U.S.S. Laffey Who Survived What Is Now Called The Fiercest Kamikaze Attack Of WWII

Posted on Friday, 3 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

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TPG BLACK Marine Plate Carrier (MPC) Receives High Scores from the NTOA

Posted on Friday, 3 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Delray Beach, Fla. (October 2014) – TPG BLACK (TPG), the exclusive line of American-made products offered by TPG,

is proud to announce that their Marine Plate Carrier (MPC) modular vest has received a score of 4.06 out of a possible 5 points from the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Member Tested and Recommended Program. TPG has the privilege of displaying the prestigious NTOA Member Tested and Recommended Logo in their marketing materials.

The testing officer from Maryland remarked, “I was very pleased with the maneuverability I was afforded in the vest. Additionally, I found the Velcro flap that can be tucked within the vest to be very valuable in maintaining a tight fit to the body.” He continued to say that there was sufficient surface area to attach the majority of his necessary tools that he would carry into a tactical operation and was pleased to note that the vest itself proved buoyant when placed within water.

The MPC is a modular vest protecting the upper torso from multiple ballistic threats (depending on ballistic inserts utilized) which can be easily configured to defeat predicted mission threats at a minimum system weight. The MPC system consists of one base vest assembly made up of an outer shell base vest carrier with an optional ballistic insert set and one set of interchangeable left and right cummerbunds, one pair of removable side plate pockets, internal elastic belly-band and a quick release cable. Made in the USA at the TPG facility in South Florida, it is available in Coyote, Multi-Cam (OCP), Kryptek Mandrake™ and Black.

The testing officer from Wisconsin mentioned that he “really liked the increased movement allowed by the cut of the vest compared to his usual ERT entry vest.” He continued to say that, “I will be using the vest when deployed as a sniper. The vest is well made with sturdy stitching; it fits over my patrol uniform / internal vest and could be used for additional armor on patrol if needed. In short, I really like the vest.”

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Reader Question: What Is A Statistical Model?

Posted on Friday, 3 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Yesterday I did a little venting on how the Ebola epidemic in West Africa was being covered by the media. I referred to the fact that the role of infectious vectors was not being discussed; instead limiting discussion to human-to-human contact. “Ebola And Our Forces Overseas”

In that short piece I stated that statistical models support the assertion that human-to-human contact is the more likely means of transmitting Ebola and other hemorrhagic fevers.

Well, last night I got a question from a reader that wanted to understand what a statistical model was, so here is my response packaged in as little technical babble as possible.

Statistics is a social science used in arriving at an “objective” description of a population. Statistics attempts to be descriptive and predictive. However, statistics is fraught with problems. For example, the antigun lobby likes to cite statistics suggesting that banning guns will reduce gun homicides, you’ve all seen that. However, here is the problem with that statistic.

It is absolutely correct that if you ban guns you will reduce gun homicides, but it is a meaningless statement without looking at what banning guns did to the number edged weapon homicides, blunt object homicides, strangulations and any other means of killing a person. If you want to be judicious about your analysis you would also need to look at lives lost because individuals could not adequately defend themselves. Although the initial statement is correct, the desired objective and conclusion is way off. This is the reason why statistics is used so often when the uninformed try to have you accept and idea. It’s also true that If you ban cars you will reduce automobile fatalities and if you ban airplanes you will reduce aviation deaths. It is a meaningless statement without looking at how that action influences substitutes. Do you get my point?

When you talk about a “population” in statistics you are talking about a finite group of people, or things, that exhibit or have a chance of exhibiting a characteristic, or characteristics, that you are trying to describe and not the world population. In virtually all cases, a population is too large to work with so we take samples analyze those samples and make predictions about a “population” on the basis of the samples taken. For example, ammunition manufacturers will select a small lot of shell casings, measure them for length, wall thickness, primer pocket and from that sample they make a prediction about the population of shell casings.

However, samples are not perfect; this is particularly true in the case of diseases. People, because of fear, shame or ignorance will deliberately provide researchers with false information. So, if you have small, bad or poorly selected samples you will have errors in your analysis of the “population.” The size of samples and methods used to obtain a sample of the “population” are critically important in describing the “population.” As a result, when we say there is a .8 (80%) chance of coming down with the disease you have to ask what is the confidence interval. If someone says that you have a .8 chance of being infected but the confidence interval of that statistic is 60, there’s a lot of room for error. However, if they say you have a .8 chance of contracting the disease with a confidence interval of 93, now you have something to really worry about.

The moral of the story is this. Never accept a statistic without understanding how the sampling was done and never accept a probability as gospel without asking what is your confidence interval. When you are dealing with a disease like Ebola the outside 20%, 10% or 2% is not where you want to be, so take every precaution protecting yourself from both human contact and infectious vectors. You don’t want to be in the 2% that was infected from a mosquito or tick bite!

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Blackhawk Industries Introduces The EPOCH Level 3 Holster

Posted on Thursday, 2 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Blackhawk’s new EPOCH™ Level 3 Light Bearing Holster is a duty holster that will provide you with three levels of retention while concurrently allowing you to carry a mounted weapon light.

• Passive retention detent screw

• Epoch™ Auto Lock thumb release (patent pending)

• Thumb-activated Pivot Guard & Ejection-Port Lock

• Fits popular lights (TLR-1®, TLR-2®, X300)

• Reinforces full master grip

• No snaps or hoods to accidentally open

• Includes innovative Jacket Slot Duty Belt Loop&

• Mid-Ride Duty Belt Loop and High-Ride Duty Belt Loop also available (sold separately)

• Fits all BLACKHAWK!® injection-molded platforms

The EPOCH™ is available for the following platforms: Glock 17, 20, 21, 22, 31, 37

and the Smith & Wesson M&P 9/40. M.S.R.P $107.99 USD

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Ebola And Our Forces Overseas

Posted on Thursday, 2 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

I’m somewhat bothered by they way the media has approached the Ebola epidemic, presently, concentrated in West Africa. It’s shallow at best! They are more focused on ISIS than what truly constitutes a threat to our people and in a broader sense national security. The story being told by Rock Star Medical Analysts is incomplete in that there has been zero discussion of infectious vectors. An infections vector is epidemiological parlance for an organism i.e. insects, rodents and any other biologic capable of transmitting the disease by contact with a person. Zero discussion!

The half story has been “well you need to come in contact with a person already showing symptoms and then only with bodily fluids.” This is the partial story and there are statistical models that support that BUT it’s the other 50% of the story that you need to be aware of, especially you boys are girls operating in the lush garden spots around the world.

I want you to read what the World Health Organization has to say about Ebola and other hemorrhagic fevers. If you’re in Africa, Indonesia, PI et. al., keep the insect repellent handy, use mosquito nets and stay covered up.

Haemorrhagic fevers

Haemorrhagic fevers are viral infections; important examples are Ebola and Marburg haemorrhagic fevers, Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), Rift Valley fever (RVF), Lassa fever, Hantavirus diseases, dengue and yellow fever.

Hantavirus diseases, dengue and yellow fever are described separately.

Cause

Viruses belonging to several families. Ebola and Marburg belong to the Filoviridae family; hantaviruses, CCHF and RVF belong to the Bunyaviridae family; Lassa fever virus belongs to the Arenaviridae family; and dengue and yellow fever belong to the Flaviviridae family.

Transmission

Viruses that cause haemorrhagic fevers are transmitted by mosquitoes (dengue, yellow fever, RVF), ticks (CCHF), rodents (Hantavirus, Lassa) or bats (Ebola, Marburg). For Ebola and Marburg viruses, humans have been infected from contact with tissues of diseased non-human primates (monkeys and apes) and other mammals, but most human infections have resulted from direct contact with the body fluids or secretions of infected patients. Humans who develop CCHF usually become infected from a tick bite but can also acquire the virus from direct contact with blood or other infected issues from livestock or from infected patients. RVF can be acquired either by mosquito bite or by direct contact with blood or tissues of infected animals (mainly sheep), including consumption of unpasteurized milk. Lassa fever virus is carried by rodents and transmitted by excreta, either as aerosols or by direct contact. Some viral haemorrhagic fevers have been amplified in hospitals by nosocomial transmission resulting from unsafe procedures, use of contaminated medical devices (including needles and syringes) and unprotected exposure to contaminated body fluids.

Nature of the disease

The haemorrhagic fevers are severe acute viral infections, usually with sudden onset of fever, malaise, headache and myalgia followed by pharyngitis, vomiting, diarrhoea, skin rash and haemorrhagic manifestations. The outcome is fatal in a high proportion of cases (more than 50%).

Geographical distribution

Diseases in this group occur widely in tropical and subtropical regions. Ebola and Marburg haemorrhagic fevers and Lassa fever occur in parts of sub-Saharan Africa. CCHF occurs in the steppe regions of central Asia and in central Europe, as well as in tropical and southern Africa. RVF occurs in Africa and has recently spread to Saudi Arabia and Yemen. (Maps can be found on WHO website.)

Risk for travellers

Very low for most travellers. However, travellers visiting rural or forest areas in countries or areas at risk may be exposed to infection.

Prophylaxis

None (except for yellow fever).

Precautions

Avoid exposure to mosquitoes and ticks and contact with rodents, non-human primates or bats. Avoid unpasteurized milk.

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Christensen Arms Introduces the Carbon Fiber Tactical Force Multiplier Rifle

Posted on Thursday, 2 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Carbon Fiber and Titanium rifle uses aerospace technology to produce a rifle that’s lighter and more accurate than traditional tactical rifles.

Christensen Arms®, manufacturers of superior hunting, tactical and sport shooting firearms utilizing the latest in carbon fiber technologies, is pleased to introduce its new Tactical Force Multiplier (TFM) rifle.

“We’re gun guys at heart. It was a logical transition of resources and expertise. Our goal was to use the same carbon fiber manufacturing expertise (from the aerospace industry) to build a cutting edge tactical rifle. Our rifle is lighter and technically more advanced than your traditional tactical rifles. I am very pleased with the final product,” said Jason Christensen, the owner of Christensen Arms.

The TFM features carbon fiber technology and precision machining only found at Christensen Arms. The three main components of the TFM (stock, barrel, and bolt action) are an advanced combination of traditional firearms features and aerospace grade componentry.

The Tier One tactical stock astonishingly weighs only 2.3 lbs. It is manufactured in house from hand laid carbon fiber. Shooters of all sizes will find customized fit and comfort with the embedded tactical adjustment dials for length of pull and comb height. Perfected for the battle field, the Christensen Arms tactical stock is the perfect cross over stock for both the traditional bench-rest shooter and high country hunter.

Christensen Arms developed and manufactured the first carbon rifle barrel in the industry. Nearly 20 years later, it remains the standard for ultra-lightweight, highly-accurate rifle barrels. The TFM is fitted with an original carbon fiber wrapped, select match grade barrel. Each TFM rifle is backed by ½ MOA accuracy guarantee.

Christensen Arms has now added its own billet machined bolt action to their carbon fiber rifle components. Each stainless steel receiver is precision machined in-house to tight aerospace tolerances. The receiver includes an integral Picatinny rail, fluted bolt with tactical knob, adjustable Timney trigger, and drop box magazine.

The TFM is available in .223 REM, .308 WIN, .300 WIN, and .338 LAPUA. Experience the unique combination of traditional firepower and the technological advancements of the aerospace industry.

Tactical Force Multiplier Specifications:

Calibers:	.223 Rem	.308 Win	.300 Win Mag	.338 Lapau
Accuracy:	½ MOA	½ MOA	½ MOA	½ MOA
Weight:	8 lbs (may vary based on options)	8 lbs (may vary based on options)	8 lbs (may vary based on options)	8 lbs (may vary based on options)
Barrel:	24″	24″	26″	26″
Contour:	Sporter	Sporter	Sporter	Bull
Rifling:	1-12	1-10	1-10	1-10
Pull:	Adjustable	Adjustable	Adjustable	Adjustable
Trigger:	Timney – 2.5 lbs.	Timney – 2.5 lbs.	Timney – 2.5 lbs.	Timney – 2.5 lbs.
Mag Capacity:	3+1	3+1	5+1	5+1

For more on Christensen Arms, visit their website or join the conversation on Facebook.

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DARPA Is Looking For Next Generation Night Vision Goggles

Posted on Wednesday, 1 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Citing soldier health concerns and the growing availability of commercial I ² night vision optics, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) wants industry to develop lighter, more compact and more advanced night vision goggles for the military.

U.S. Special Operations Command will serve as the acquisition agency for the program. Below are the requirements outline by DARPA in the next generation NVGs

Form Factor and Appearance that blends with commercial sunglasses/eyewear, coverage of both eyes preferable
Volume less than or equal to twice that of commercial sunglasses/eyewear
Weight less than current visual augmentation systems
Power greater than 24 hours run time on one charge, with power source included in weight metric
Cost of less than $5000 in volume of 1000 or more
Visual Acuity of Snellen 20/20 at clear starlight to direct day sun over 90-degree vertical and 120-degree horizontal field of view (FOV)
Low latency (photon in to receipt by eye) of less than or equal to 2ms
Supports interface with tactical computing elements and communications systems, to include the transmission of sound and video to other team members
6 Axis Inertial Measurement Unit, Compass, GPS
Interoperable external data and power interfaces
Withstand Military Specifications for environmental, EMI, and ballistics

Read the complete story here.:

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The Infantry Equipment Handbook Issue 3 Is Now Available

Posted on Wednesday, 1 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Infantry Equipment Handbook is an invaluable reference guide to infantry equipment. Concise and compact, the handbook provides 140 pages of photographs, specifications and supplier information in the following sections:

Pistols
Submachine Guns
Assault Rifles & Carbines
Sniper Rifles
Machine Guns
Grenade Launchers
Assault/Anti-tank Weapons
Mortars
Individual Weapon Attachments
Combat Body Armour
Product Guide – an easy guide to who makes what
Guide to suppliers – A-Z of the industry supplying this sector

The book is available directly from Shephard for $105 and it is worth every dime of the selling price. Get it here: http://shop.shephardmedia.com/handbooks/infantry-equipment

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Win a SIG SAUER® 9mm P320™ Carry

Posted on Wednesday, 1 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Max Michel, Jr., Champion Competitive Shooter, Firearms Instructor and TV Personality wants to thank all his fans for their continued support with a special contest to run from October 1st – December 31st, 2014. The winner will be announced at SIG SAUER® Range Day on January 19th, 2015.

The contest, run through Michel’s official Facebook Fan Page, will award one lucky winner a new, in-the-box SIG SAUER® 9mm P320 Carry with a Nitron slide finish and SIGLITE® Night Sights (approximate MSRP value of $713.00). The contest will run from October 1st through December 31st, 2014. The winner will be randomly selected and announced at the SIG SAUER® Range Day on January 19th, 2015 prior to the 2015 SHOT Show held in Las Vegas, NV January 20th – 23rd, 2015. To enter the contest, please visit here: http://woobox.com/fqwnmu.

“I love what I do and am so fortunate to have turned my passion into a career that can support my family,” remarked Michel. “I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without the support of my sponsors and my fans. Over the years my fan base has grown and their energy, love and words of encouragement is the spark that makes me train harder, push further and strive to achieve better. I wanted to thank them for their continued support and that’s why I’ve teamed up with SIG SAUER® to give away a 9mm P320™ Carry. By entering the contest, fans will have a chance to take home this impressive handgun from one of my sponsors that has been there from the beginning. I can’t think of a better way to say thank you.”

The SIG SAUER® P320™ Carry is unlike any other pistol in its class, featuring a unique 5-point safety system, standard in all models. This modular design offers the user the ultimate in flexibility to change calibers, sizes and fit. Small, medium and large complete polymer grip modules ensure comfortable and optimal fit for the widest range of hand sizes.

Purchase will not increase the odds of winning; promotion is void where prohibited. Promotion is limited to individuals who are over the age of 21 and not open to residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey and New York. For full Terms and Conditions of the contest, please visit the official rules here: http://www.lauraburgess.com/clients/max-michel/MM_Gun_Giveaway_TandC_2014.pdf.

For more information about Max Michel, Jr., please visit www.maxmichel.com. To learn about training opportunities with Max Michel, Jr., please visit www.maxmicheltraining.com. To purchase the gear that will take you to the next level, please visit www.maxschoice.com.

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AIMPOINT LAUNCHES ITS NEW MICRO T-2 SIGHT

Posted on Wednesday, 1 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Chantilly, VA – October 1, 2014 – Aimpoint, the originator and world leader in electronic red dot sighting technology, has announced the addition of the new Micro T-2 sight to the company’s professional product line. The Micro T-2 will be available for shipment in mid-October 2014, and will be offered alongside the company’s existing Micro T-1 product.

Since its introduction in 2007, the Aimpoint Micro sight has become the worldwide standard for compact reflex sights. Law enforcement and military end users have embraced this sight for its compact size, durability, and extremely long battery life. Feedback received from professional end users identified a series of desired product enhancements that have now been added to this new product. These changes include: a new sight housing which allows the addition of front and rear protective flip covers and anti-reflective devices, additional physical protection for the sight’s adjustment turrets, and increased ruggedness for the sight’s internal electronic components.

The most important development in this new sight however, is enhanced optical performance. A newly designed front lens, incorporating an important breakthrough in reflective lens coatings, provides a noticeable increase in the clarity and performance properties of the Micro T-2. This ensures that no matter what angle or conditions the shot presents, the user is able to get on target quickly and accurately.

“Instead of merely making improvements to an existing product, our development group started with a completely new design” said Brian Lisankie, President of Aimpoint Inc. “in terms of the optical components, the Micro T-2 takes the level of performance available from a compact sight to an entirely new level. It also provides features and performance formerly available only in much larger optics.”

The Micro T-2 can be mounted on nearly any individual weapon platform, and can be used with all existing mounts that fit the Micro T-1. This sight is compatible with all generations of night vision devices. The Micro T-2 is ideal for use with Aimpoint’s wide range of accessories including the 3X Magnifier, and Concealed Engagement Unit (CEU). The Micro T-2 can operate for up to five years of constant-on use, using just one CR-2032 battery, and is waterproof to 25 meters.

The Micro T-2 will be available from Aimpoint dealers nationwide. For more information on Aimpoint or the company’s products, visit our webpage at www.aimpoint.com or contact:

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Hesco Bastion, Inc. Acquires A Controlling Interest In Reed Composite Solutions (RCS)

Posted on Wednesday, 1 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Hesco Bastion Inc., Charleston, SC. recently announced it acquired a controlling interest in Reed Composite Solutions (RCS), Aberdeen, WA. We’ve been talking about the upcoming consolidation in the Defense Sector for quite sometime, some of it which is driven by government budget constraints and others represent an natural progression to leverage comparative advantages and eliminate redundancies. This is happening across the board as we speak.

The Hesco Bastion / RCS transaction is a natural with countless pluses. RCS has considerable expertise in body armor, panels and infrastructure protection panels. Hesco is a leading manufacturer of barriers for defensive and natural disaster applications. The combined company adds significant value to the market and its stakeholders.

Stephanie Victory, Chief Executive of Hesco Bastion, Inc. says: “We owe our freedom, everyday, to military and law enforcement personnel. Hesco can now go further in our mission to protect the protectors and keep the country safe by proudly offering the men and women of America another trusted HESCO® protection product.”

These ballistic plates have a strong following among regional law enforcement and have also been chosen by the US Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Justice and State because of their outstanding performance and light weight characteristics.

Ryan Reed, RCS President, adds, “The Reed business seamlessly fits into the Hesco vision to defend and protect both our heroes and civilian populations and we are excited to be a key part of the development of the Hesco brand in the future.”

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Adams Arms Is Accepting Pre-orders For Their New Gas Piston Driven .308

Posted on Tuesday, 30 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Adams Arms has introduced a new Piston Driven Small Frame .308 Rifle. The rifle weighs under 8 pounds and more than 50% interchangeable with standard AR-15 components. This pre-order is for the limited edition run of BILLET lower receivers with serial numbers 10 through 500.

A deposit secures your billet lower and preferred serial number (if available, first come first serve). Adams Arms will begin shipping the rifles in November and will contact each customer for their preferred configuration. There will are four models to choose from that will have an MSRP ranging from $1,329.99 to $2,999.99. Your deposit will be applied towards the final purchase price.
Pre-orders are first come, first serve. The deposit is non-refundable and is due at checkout to secure your custom picked serial. At the time of delivery, the rifle MUST be shipped to an FFL dealer of your choice.

Link to access the pre-order: http://www.adamsarms.net/308-complete-rifle-pre-order

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Happy Birthday From Tactical Beards Owners Club

Posted on Tuesday, 30 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

…so celebrate World Beard Day with TBOC around the world!

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MG Industries Introduces the Hydra MARCK-15 5.45×39 AK-74

Posted on Tuesday, 30 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

MG Industries, manufacturer of the modular MARCK-15 AR “Hydra” platform, has introduced the AK-74 model in 5.45×39.

The 5.45×39 configuration of the Hydra by MGI comes stock with a low profile gas block on a high-quality Nitrite coated, 16-inch 5.45×39 barrel. Stock on this version is a 5.45×39 bolt with zero fail coating. This configuration of the Hydra uses a standard AR magazine well and comes with one black stainless steel 30-round magazine from ACS. Like most configurations of the Hydra, this weapon ships to you in a standard, hard-sided, case.

The rifle version of the Hydra AK-74 has a suggested retail price of $1374. The MGI Hydra AK-74 5.45×39 pistol has a suggested retail price of $1299.00

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 pistol system in the world.

MGI Hydra AK-74 Pistol Specifications:

Caliber: 5.45×39
Overall Length: 36 inches
Overall Height: 7 inches
Overall Width: 2.5 inches
Barrel Length: 16 Inches
Weight: 7.6 lbs
Magazine Type/Cap: ACS 30 Round

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Silencerco Invites You To Check Out the 2014 Look Book

Posted on Monday, 29 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

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The Carl-Gustav MAAWS M4 Is Now A Reality

Posted on Monday, 29 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

It’s been about a year and a half since we talked about USSOCOM’s requirement for a lighter and improved version of the Carl-Gustav 84mm MAAWS. Well, SAAB has unveiled the latest generation of its highly acclaimed MAAWS addressing SOCOM’s requirements to a T.

The M4 version weighs less than 7kg and it is overall length has been significantly reduced to less than 1000 mm. Saab has also added an intelligent sighting system that will improve accuracy.

The official Carl-Gustav M4 product launch will take place at the AUSA exhibition in Washington D. C. on 13-15 October 2014.

Carl-Gustav M4 Specifics

(+ comparison with previous models)
M2: Weight: 14.2kg Length: 1130mm
M3: Weight: 10kg Length: 1065mm
M4: Weight: <7kg Length: <1000mm
LIGHTER: Builds upon the success of its predecessor by offering an even shorter length and a weight of less than 7 kilos.
INTELLIGENT SIGHT: Compatible with intelligent sight systems, ensuring maximum effect in any tactical situation.
IMPROVED ERGONOMICS: Overall improved ergonomics enables soldiers to adjust the weapon to suit them and includes an adjustable shoulder rest and front grip.
REDUCED ACTION TIME: Can be carried safely loaded to enable the user to act faster.
ROUND COUNTER: Integrated shot counter for improved logistics and maintenance.
FLEXIBLE: A wide range of ammunition types and sight options ensures unique flexibility for the multi-role Carl-Gustav M4 user.

More information: www.saabgroup.com/cgm4

If you are unfamiliar with the Carl-Gustav system the following two videos will get you up to speed. We think it’s a tremendous system that is light, man-portable, reusable ( unlike the AT4), supported by a variety of munitions.

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STARK Introduces A New Rifle Grip

Posted on Monday, 29 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

The new Stark Equipment Basic Rifle Upgrade offers all of the innovative ergonomics of Stark Pistol grips at a low cost. This new BRU retails for $19.95. The BRU has no integral trigger guard, which allows for installation on any AR rifle, including billet receivers. Shooters who prefer to retain the original trigger guard on their rifle will appreciate this easier to install, lower price grip.
As the company’s standard AR grip, the angle of the grip is more natural for your hands, closer to a 90-degree angle, allowing the shooter’s arms to stay tighter to the body with the wrist straighter. The hand stop located at the upper back strap locks the hand in at the same position and the index finger at the same angle to the trigger every time for consistent shot placement. The grip geometry of this textured, black grip is identical to all Stark Pistol grips, without the soft coating or internal storage plug, providing a low cost rifle upgrade.

Textured surfaces for a reliable grip
Resistant to weather, chemical exposure and abuse
Available in black only
Hardware included
Fits standard M16/M-4/AR-15 rifle platforms

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ATN Shot Trak HD and 1911 Monday Morning Gun Porn

Posted on Monday, 29 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

I’m right in the middle of writing my review of ATN’s Shot Trak HD, so I wanted to share a nice picture with our readers. What a great accessory to put in your range bag, and if you have kids what a cool way to capture those learning sessions at the range.

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Australia Moves Ahead With The Thales F90

Posted on Friday, 26 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

There’s been a lot of hot air floating around ( from people claiming to have an “inside” track) that Australia was abandoning the AUG concept and looking for a new combat rifle. Well…

Thales Australia announced that the F90 has achieved Provisional Design Acceptance for Australia’s LAND 125 program, as part of its Soldier Modernization Program. The decision comes after an extensive testing period of over one million rounds fired.
The F90 is a maneuverable and compact bullpup design which moves the weapon’s center of mass closer to the shoulder and allows for a longer barrel length. Longer barrel lengths translate to increased accuracy, higher muzzle velocities with greater lethality. This is all accomplished without increasing the overall length of the weapon. The F90 includes a quick attach / detach 40 mm grenade launcher.

Speaking to the media, Kevin Wall, vice president armaments, Thales Australia, said: ‘This is a major milestone in the F90 story. Backed by over a century of military weapons experience, Thales’s Lithgow facility will now begin manufacturing F90 rifles as part of a de-risking exercise designed to smooth the transition in production from the existing in-service weapon to the F90.’

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SilencerCo Releases Shorter, Lighter K Versions of Industry-Leading 5.56 Suppressors

Posted on Friday, 26 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH – September 26, 2014 | SilencerCo released two shorter, lighter versions of the Saker and Specwar product lines today – the Saker K 556 and Specwar K 556. These suppressors were designed to meet a military requirement that emphasized shortest overall length more than sound reduction. SilencerCo is now opening these models up for commercial sale.
“Our goal with the K versions of the Saker and Specwar was to create the shortest and lightest hearing-safe 5.56mm silencers available,” noted Josh Waldron, CEO of SilencerCo. “These K versions of the Saker and Specwar still carry our lifetime warranty and can be used for full auto fire on barrel lengths down to 7 inches.”
SilencerCo tested the K versions on 11 inch, 14.5 inch and 16 inch 5.56mm barrels with 62 grain M855 ball ammunition with a range of results from 137 to 140 dB.

For more information on all Saker suppressors: http://www.silencerco.com/saker
For more information on all Specwar suppressors: http://www.silencerco.com/specwar

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Range Demonstration Of Ohio Ordnance Works Heavy Counter Assault Rifle or HCAR.

Posted on Friday, 26 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

The HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle) , developed by Ohio Ordnance Works, is a modernized Browning Automatic Rifle or B.A.R. The rifle is built on a modern chassis with integrated Picatinny rails at the 12 o’clock position, on the receiver, and forward on the handguard. The handguard can also be fitted with rail sections at 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock. The HCAR uses a hydraulic recoil buffer that tames the 30-06 recoil forces to the feel of a 5.56. The gas system has a three position regulator that includes suppressed fire. The Designers at OOW were able to achieve to an overall weight reduction of about 8 lbs. As previously mentioned, the HCAR is chambered in 30-06 and feeds from a 30 round magazine. M.S.R.P. on the rifle is $4,700 which isn’t cheap until you realize that you get a B.A.R. on steroids.

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Unclassified Footage of F22 Airstrike In Syria

Posted on Thursday, 25 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

This is a short vide of the F22 airstrike on the Command and Control Building in Syria. First note the level of precision, it’s amazing; secondly note the absence of collateral damage. The munition used is the small diameter bombs or SDB.

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Capitalizing On Increased Law Enforcement Interest IWI Expands Its Law Enforcement Division

Posted on Thursday, 25 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Harrisburg, Pa. (September 2014) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., announce the hiring of former law officer and LE sales manager, Rob Walker, as part of the IWI US Law Enforcement Division. Rob will work with IWI US LE Division Manager, Casey Flack, to promote the TAVOR® SAR as the choice for a close quarter, patrol rifle.

Rob Walker worked in the Kansas City, Missouri PD and retired from the Lenexa, Kansas PD with over 18 years of service as a police officer. Rob transitioned his experience with police products to a sales management position with the law enforcement distributor.

“With the increase in law enforcement and federal agency inquiries, we had to expand our LE division,” Michael Kassnar, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for IWI US said. “Rob brings with him a career of police experience coupled with managing sales for one of the largest police equipment dealers in the Midwest. He’ll be a valuable asset to our team as our sales in the first responder market increase.”

We welcome Rob to the IWI family and wish him great success in his new role. As a retired police officer Rob was part of a tier 1 team and continues that tradition as he joins IWI’s LE Division.

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Iran Unveiled Its New Armed Drone

Posted on Thursday, 25 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Apparently this new drone is designed for air-to-air engagements against rotor, fixed winged and UAV aircraft. The drone is armed with air-to-air missiles.

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Compared With The Contour Roam Camera, ATN’s Shot Trak HD Is A Much Neater Package.

Posted on Wednesday, 24 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

I’ll have much more to come on this impressive little camera from ATN. Visit us for a full review in October…

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Ashbury International New SABER SX Short Action Receiver

Posted on Wednesday, 24 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Ashbury Precision Ordnance Manufacturing announced the first of a new family of Octagonal Bolt Action Receivers for Cartridges from .223 Rem to .375CT. The SX bolt action receivers are purpose built to maximize surface contact with Ashbury’s newest interlocking SABER®-FORSST® Modular Rifle Chassis Systems (MRCS) requiring absolutely no bedding, yet can also be bedded in traditional rifle stocks.

The SABER SX receiver is manufactured with .384″ (.223Rem/.300BLK), .480″ (.308) and .540″ (WSM/SAUM) bolt faces, in both right and left hand configurations. APO’s Custom Shop will be offering actions and other custom calibers on the SX for varmint, big game hunting, and competition shooting.

The SABER SX receivers can use single and two stage M700 style triggers pinned directly into the precision cut trigger slot. The SX is engineered to accommodate both the double stack single feed (DSSF) and double stack double feed (DSDF) magazines, while maximizing lower receiver strength.

The SABER SX bolt action receiver weighs in at 28.8 oz. with the receiver scope rail and is finished with a black oxide coating. The bolt is nitride to provide years of smooth operation and final finishes on APO rifles use Cerakote Micro Slick.

For more information on the family of SABER bolt action receivers, SABER-FORSST Modular Rifle Chassis Systems, and APO’s complete line of precision long range rifles and shooting support equipment, please visit the Ashbury Precision Ordnance Mfg website, contact our customer service department or shop the APO online store, The Armory.

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IWI Israel Launched New Folding Sights For Tavor and X95 Systems.

Posted on Tuesday, 23 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

IWI, Ltd announced new foldable stainless steel sights for the Tavor rifle and X95 systems. The new sights will mount on the rifle’s Picatinny rail and mimic the M4 style peep hole rear and the adjustable front sight post. The new sights will be included as part of the Tavor and X95 package. As of this writing, IWI has no plans to remove the built in sights already included; thus, allowing for a backup arrangement.

We’re certainly happy to see the addition of new sights because they provide the operator with the ability to co-witness a reflex sight with his iron sights. Because they’re removable, more elaborate optics and/or targeting systems will sit nicely on the Tavor’s top rail.

I have to assume that IWI USA will be making them available to U.S. Tavor SAR customers in the not too distant future.

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Daniel Defense Expands Color Finish Options to Additional Firearms

Posted on Monday, 22 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Black Creek, GA- September 22, 2014– Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest firearms, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced the expansion of their exclusive finishes, Mil Spec+™ and Daniel Defense Tornado™, to additional models.

The Daniel Defense MK12—introduced at SHOT Show this year—with an 18-inch stainless steel barrel and rifle length gas system, is now being offered in the Daniel Defense Tornado finish. The gray cerakote is not the only visual difference on this Special Purpose Rifle. The stainless steel, MK12 profile barrel has a bead blasted, chemically passivized finish that resembles the base metal. “We’ve invested a lot of man hours and capital toward development of the MK12,” noted Jordan Hunter, Director of Marketing for Daniel Defense. “The New Tornado finish and bead blasted, stainless steel barrel provide this precision firearm with a new appeal.”

“We’re also happy to publicize that the V11 is now available in our new finishes,” Hunter continued. The DDM4v11, which features Daniel Defense’s SLiM Rail™, their first rail system with the KeyMod attachment method, is available in Mil Spec+, Tornado as well as Black. “Demand since the release of the V11 has been exceedingly strong. With the encouraging response to these distinct finishes, making them available on this firearm is a no-brainer.”

About Daniel Defense

President and CEO, Marty Daniel founded Daniel Defense at the turn of the 21st century. From its humble beginnings as a start-up company, creating rails and accessories for the AR-15 platform in small batches, Daniel Defense has grown exponentially over the last decade, and is now known for its premium line of rifles and firearms accessories. Now with two locations and a combined 137,000 square feet of available manufacturing space, Daniel Defense looks forward to continued growth, as well as the opportunity to better serve their customers.

For more information, visit www.danieldefense.com.

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Thermal Imaging For Your Android Device

Posted on Friday, 19 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

In July, we reported on FLIR’s launch of a thermal imaging device for your iPhone 5. Android owners were pretty well left out in the cold. We are happy to report that the capability is now available for select android devices and it looks to be very impressive. Therm-App™ from OPGAL Optronics is a thermal imaging camera operating in the 7 to 14 micron spectrum designed to interface to your Android device. The manufacturer claims detection of human targets at 500m (1600 ft.) and vehicle targets at 1500m (4900 ft.), which is impressive for a clip on device.

Resolution: 384 x 288 pixels (>110k pixels)
Spectrum: LWIR 7.5-14um
Lens Options and FOV: 6.8mm Lens (55 x 41⁰ ) or 19mm Lens (19 x 14⁰)
Frame Rate: 8.7Hz
Weight: 138 grams / 4.87 ounces (with 19 mm lens)
Size: 55 x 65 x40 mm (2.16 x 2.55 x 1.57 in)
Operating Temperature: -10°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)
Power Supply: 5V over USB cable
Power Consumption: Less than 0.5W.
Certifications: CE, FCC
Device Attachment: Clip-on for smartphone (5.8-10cm span)
Mobile Platform Support: USB OTG (On The Go) compatible devices
Mobile OS Compatibility: Android 4.1 and up
Recording and Sharing: Therm-App™ Smartphone App
Imaging Modes: Thermography
Color temperature mapping: 5°C – 90°C
Available colors: Rainbow, Iron, Grayscale
Enhanced Vision: High-resolution thermal imagery (grayscale night vision)
NETD <0.07 degrees C

Therm-App™ is available now at a reduced price of $999. For a list of supported devices look here

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