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A Perspective On Tactical Lighting
To say that tactical lighting has taken some amazing turns over the last 3 or 4 years is a gross understatement. Thanks to the R&D efforts of companies like Streamlight the technology has advanced at an exponential rate with no … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged HL, light, Streamlight, tactical, TLR-2, weapon
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Desert Tech Covert SRS-A1 Covert
One of several problems that have plagued military and agency snipers is their unique silhouettes, revealing their presence, but more importantly exposing them to direct fire. Snipers are historically a prized target for enemy combatants; therefore, anything that can be … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Arms, Covert, Desert, SRS, tactical
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First Light USA TOMAHAWK NV TACTICAL LIGHT
Coming your way, March 2013, is my review of First Light’s Tomahawk NV Tactical light. A plethora of features and capabilities in a very tight and clean package! For more review announcements Follow Me On Twitter @Twobirdsflying and Like … Continue reading
Why Do Beards Break Up Wind Resistance?
I had a reader question from Canada challenging my assertion that beards break up wind resistance. He was referring to an earlier post that you can read here. Jacques look at the two pictures below. … Continue reading
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Tagged air, beards, resistance, tactical
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Top “n” Reasons (where “n” equals any real or imaginary number) Why You Are Not Tactical
10. Your OPS Core FAST is slow. 9. Propper measures your A-TACS by surface area. 8. Your food bill is expressed as a percent of GDP. 7. You are the guy your team uses to get … Continue reading
HK Adds The New HK45 Tactical To Its 2013 Lineup.
Originally developed for the U.S. military’s next generation handgun competition, the new HK45 “Tactical” comes standard with a threaded barrel and three-dot tritium night sights. With a choice of three frame colors (black, tan, or green), the full-size HK45 Tactical … Continue reading
Desert Tactical Arms Introduces the SRS-A1 Chassis.
The SRS-A1 Rifle Chassis continues to build upon core SRS components and functionality to improve the overall shooting experience. Specifically, the A1′s features include: Adjustable Cheek Piece-Easily obtain optimal cheek weld with the new fully adjustable rubber molded cheek piece. … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Weapon systems
Tagged A1, Arms, Desert, SRS, tactical
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STREAMLIGHT® LAUNCHES PROTAC® 2AAA LIGHT
Streamlight® Inc., has introduced the ultra-compact and lightweight ProTac® 2AAA, the latest in the ProTac series of tactical handheld lights for law enforcement and tactical personnel. The ProTac 2AAA uses two AAA alkaline batteries and delivers up to 80 lumens … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged 2AAA, light, Protac, Streamlight, tactical
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A Tactical Moment!
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Tagged moment, shot group, tactical, target
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Extrema Ratio’s Glauca B1 – Review
By: Sal Palma Collaboration between the masters at Extrema and Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale of France, renders a versatile tactical folder. Extrema Ratio has built a reputation around design and manufacture of many of the world’s best combat … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged B1, Extrema Ratio, folder, France, Glauca, Italy, knife, Sal Palma, tactical
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Extrema Ratio Glauca B1
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Extrema Ratio, folder, GLAUCA B1, tactical
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DRD Tactical™ Paratus
When we initially discovered plans by US Palm to design and deliver a brake-down AK47, we advised our readers that more was on the way. The need for compact, low or no signature platforms has been broadly ignored. You can … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 7.62, Clandestine, CSR, DRD, JSOP, MAGPUL, Paratus, SR25, tactical
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Specter’s Universal Tactical Thigh Holster – Review
Specter’s Universal Tactical Thigh Holster is built solidly, if not overkill. Simply stated, it is a tank. Every effort was made to ensure accessibility without compromising retention. When used in conjunction with a lanyard weapon, it is inconceivable that you’ll … Continue reading
Streamlight ProTac® HL – 600 lumens and three programs.
Streamlight is a company on the leading edge; bringing brighter, more compact lighting solutions to the law enforcement community and military. In this review, I examine the more prestigious member of Streamlight’s ProTac® family of lights, the HL or High Lumen … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged 600, light, lumen, Protac, ProTac HL, Streamlight, tactical
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Tactical Glove Blowout At T.A.G.
Just a quick post to let readers know that Tactical Assault Gear (T.A.G.) has a great sale underway on OR gloves. The Outdoor Research product is a high quality and high performance glove that is FR to boot. You can order these … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Apparel
Tagged gloves, LC Industries, OR, Outdoor Research, tactical, TAG
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Extrema Ratio Introduces The New GLAUCA B1Combat Folding Knife.
Extrema Ratio, purveyor of the world’s best military knives, has introduced the GLAUCA B1 folding knife. This knife is a collaborative effort between Extrema Ratio, Prato, Italy and the French Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale (G.I.G.N.). The G.I.G.N.’s role is counter-terrorism and hostage … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Extrema Ratio, Extreme Knives, G.I.G.N., GLAUCA B1, tactical
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Benchmades 275 Adamas™ Folder
You’re looking at one of the best tactical folders available, Benchmade’s 275 Adamas™ “Beauty and the Best” the perfect dichotomy. Read my review this August…
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Adamas, Benchmade, folding knife, tactical
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Spyderco’s Dragonfly The Little Knife That Could
Spyderco, based in Golden, Colorado, is the perfect example of an American success story. The company was founded in 1978 by Sal Glesser and his wife Gail, who started producing knife sharpeners and in 1981 Spyderco produced its first folding … Continue reading
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Tagged Dragonfly, folding knife, knife, Spyderco, tactical
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Bastinelli Creations Artisan and Rising Blade Master
I have recently taken notice of someone I believe to be a rather gifted knife designer, Bastien Coves of Bastinelli Creations. Bastien is a French knife maker working out of a small shop in Paris. Bastien is not simply a gifted young artist; he is, … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged Bastien Cove, Bastinelli, Bastinelli Creations, France, knives, Paris, tactical
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FN Herstal Will Debut Its FN SCAR-H TPR (Tactical Precision Rifle) At Eurosatory 2012
FN Herstal will debut the new FN SCAR-H TPR at Eurosatory, which kicks off next week in Paris. There are only two distinctions separating the new FN SCAR-H TPR (Tactical Precision Rifle) from its parent, the FN SCAR-H PR (Precision Rifle). The … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged FN, FNH, Herstal, precision, SCAR, SCAR-H, SCAR-H PR, SCAR-H TPR, tactical
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – SpotterRF Makes Its Debut
SpotterRF is a one-of-a-kind item in that it is the only surveillance radar in existence that will fit in a backpack. SoptterRF weighs a mere 3 pounds for the M80 and 4 pounds for the larger M600C model. The radar operates in … Continue reading
SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 Day Three – Recon Scout XT
Over the last several years, application of robotics in tactical and EOD situations has grown exponentially. The Recon Scout XT, manufactured by Recon Robotics™, is by a large margin the most widely accepted and cost effective tactical robot available to military and law … Continue reading
Posted in Robotics, SOFIC 2012
Tagged Recon, Recon Scout, robotics, robots, SWAT, tactical
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Valdada Optics VTac Tactical 20 Watch.
Valdada Optics, Littleton CO, has introduced a 20th Anniversary Limited Edition VTac Tactical 20 watch that looks great. The watch features a Swiss movement, stainless steel case and sapphire crystal. The Tactical 20 is also water-resistant to 200 meters. When you’re … Continue reading
Streamlight TLR-1s HP – Let There Be Light!
The howling you hear in the background is not Louisiana Bell toning the phone lines, it’s the coyote hunters when they get their hands on Streamlight’s HP series of weapon mounted lights! The TLR-1s HP (High Power), the subject of … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged coyote, light, lumens, predator, Streamlight, tactical, TLR, TLR-1, TLR-1S HP, weapon, weapon mounted
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Desert Tactical Arms Delivering Hard Target Interdiction (HTI) Sniper Rifle.
It simply amazes me how often organizations, ranging from law enforcement to military – including SF units, struggle with the quest for a “universal” sniper platform. The term “universal” is symptomatic for “…I don’t know what I really need so what … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Arms, Desert, HTI, sniper, sniper rifle, SRS, SRS Covert, tactical
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Hey Lenny, Nice Jacket!!
If you’re ever in need of a Glock Superstore to complement your Glock Perfection, point your browser to GlockStore.com. The GlockStore is a purveyor of all things Glock, including some interesting apparel concepts like their new Tactcial Concealment Jacket. Undoubtedly … Continue reading
Streamlight’s TLR- 4™ Good Things Come In Small Packages
With the introduction of the TLR3, Streamlight addressed an urgent need for a durable and reliable weapon mounted tactical light to complement the cornucopia of compact and subcompact firearms setting the market on fire. The TLR3 proved to be a … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Tactical Lighting
Tagged lights, Streamlight, tactical, TLR, TLR-1, TLR-2, TLR-4, weapon
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Extrema Ratio Introduces the 39-09 Combat.
The 39-09 Combat is a slightly shorter, 160 mm, version of the 39-09 Operativo, which traces its origins back to World War I. The U.S. version of the Combat features a flat ground blade with a plain edge and very nicely executed serrations just … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged 39-09, combat, Extrema, Extrema Ratio, knives, Operativo, tactical
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Two Outstanding Knife Reviews – Coming Your Way
This month, I’ll take a look at two outstanding folding knives from two great companies, Benchmade’s Ti-Fender and Columbia River Knife & Tool’s Hissatsu. Two great knives to meet very different needs.
Posted in Knives and Tools, Sneak Previews
Tagged Benchmade, CRKT, folder, Hissatsu, knife, tactical, Ti-Fender
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Setpoint Ammunition – Gourmet Fodder for Your Precision Rifle
It’s not simply me that’s excited about Setpoint Ammunition; in December 2011, the company was awarded the esteemed 2011 Entrepreneur Excellence Award for “Greatest Potential” from the NorthFront Entrepreneur Alliance Group (NEAG). Setpoint’s arrival means that shooters don’t have to … Continue reading
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Tagged .308, Ammunition, Setpoint, sniper, tactical
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Streamlight® TLR-4™… A Look At An Upcoming Review
The market was long overdue for a reliable, compact, LED weapon mounted light that incorporates a laser aiming module. The folks at Streamlight® stepped in to fill the need with an outstanding offering, the TLR-4™. Read the full review, right here, … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged laser, lighting, Streamlight, tactical, TLR-4
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STREAMLIGHT® LAUNCHES NIGHT COM® UV
Streamlight® Inc., Eagleville, PA – The company has launched the compact Night Com® UV flashlight, which features six UV LEDs to provide ultraviolet light for a variety of detection purposes. The versatile new light also provides a white LED for general … Continue reading
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Tagged candela, flashlight, lights, lumens, Streamlight, tactical
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Extrema Ratio Pugio – Classic and Timeless
This month, I had the opportunity to review one of the best, if not the best, execution of a combat dagger, Extrema Ratio’s Pugio. I also have a great love for the Roman era Gladius, its longer brethren the Gladius … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools, Soldier Systems
Tagged dagger, Extrema Ratio, knife, Pugio, tactical
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OTIS TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES REBATE PROGRAM
Here at the FOG HORN, we are all huge fans of OTIS Technology’s products; especially their cleaning systems. The tactical systems in 5.56×45 and 7.62×51 along with their pistol caliber kits, simply rock. Furthermore, the company is always doing something … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged cleaning, OTIS, tactical
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CamelBak® Impact Elite™ – Great Versatility and Comfort in a High Performance Tactical Glove.
Last month, I had the pleasure of reviewing what I think is the best hot weather tactical glove on the market, the CamelBak® Vent™. In this review, I cranked it up a notch and looked at a glove that is … Continue reading
The Venerable 1911 Inspires More Than One Designer At Blade Show.
One designer ULTIMATE™ EQUIPMENT has developed an entire product line around the M1911. The company currently offers the M1911 Standard Folding Knife, M1911 Officer Compact Folding Knife and an M1911 Fixed Blade. The folding knives are available in a 440C steel and a CPM … Continue reading
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Tagged 1911, knives, tactical
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Good’ole Yankee Inginuity
While perusing the Firearm Blog I ran across this and haven’t stopped laughing. This is an example of what makes our country great. We are a society filled with incredible talent and imagination – as well as those too willing … Continue reading
Benchmade Adds the 3800SBK NTK to their Tactical Line.
The 3800 family are auto open designs that can be manually actuated using the ambidextrous thumb studs provided. Single hand operation is assured in this William W. Harsey design. The production version features a flat ground D2 steel blade with a beautifully executed drop-point tip. … Continue reading
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Tagged Benchmade, BKC, knives, tactical
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Streamlight Announces The Glow-in-the-Dark Safety Wand For Its Sidewinder Family of Lights.
The folks at Streamlight have announced some great accessories for their Sidewinder family of lights. One that I thought is particularly useful is the Glow-in-the-Dark Safety Wand. The wand is a polymer glow in the dark hood that mounts to … Continue reading
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Tagged lights, Sidewinder, Streamlight, tactical
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CTC Defense’s LGD-426
CTC Defense a Division of Crimson Trace Corporation was formally announced on 01 Sep 2010 with a mission to “Adapt, Enhance and Overcome…” The CTC LGD-426 was specifically designed to meet an expressed need articulated by the (NSWC) Naval Surface … Continue reading
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