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U.S.M.C. MARSOC Selects Leupold Mark 8 CQBSS
Anyone who tells you that you have to go with Schmidt and Bender Optics to get the best performance has not spent quality time with the recent crop of tactical optics from Leupold Stevens. At this year’s SHOT SHOW I … Continue reading
DKX Max III From Advanced Manufacturing
The DKX Max III complies with NIJ Standard 0101.06 by the NIJ Compliance Testing Program and is listed on the NIJ Compliant Products List. The DKX Max III by Advanced Manufacturing is made from DSM’s Dyneema®; the world’s strongest fiber™. … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Ballistic Protection, SHOT SHOWS
Tagged Advanced, BKX, Level III, Manufacturing, NIJ
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Revision Introduces The New StingerHawk™ Military Eyewear System.
Revision Military, introduced the StingerHawk™ Spectacle System at this year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas. StingerHawk™ Spectacle System incorporates a contemporary look with Revision’s ballistic protection and superior quality optics. The StingerHawk’s high-impact polycarbonate lenses provide full side impact protection … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Ballistic Protection, SHOT SHOWS
Tagged ballistic, eyeware, military, Revision, spectacle, StingerHawk, System
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Daniel Defense Introduced the DDM4ISR 300
The Daniel Defense DDM4ISR (Integrally Suppressed Rifle) 300 was introduced at SHOT 2013 in Las Vegas. The ISR is chambered in 300 Blackout and integrates an SBR with a suppressor into one weapon system. The DDM4ISR comes with a 10.3” … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, SHOT SHOWS, Weapon systems
Tagged 300 Blackout, Daniel, DDM4ISR, Defense
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In 2013 Leica’s Geovid HD-B Will Feature An Internal Ballistic Calculator.
Leica’s Geovid HD-B is the company’s premier range finding binoculars available in 8 x 42 or 10 x 42. The new Geovid HD-B has a built in ballistic calculator. The range finder supplies barometric pressure, altimeter, range and temperature to … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Laser Based Technologies, SHOT SHOWS
Tagged ballistic, calculator, Geovid, HD-B, Leica, rangefinder
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Premier Reticles Ltd. Is Acquired By Tangent Theta Inc.
Precision tactical shooters have long been familiar with Premier Reticle Ltd. of Winchester, VA. PR’s optics can be found across the globe from SOF to security contractors. Their optics, reticle designs and service are among the best in the world. … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Optics, SHOT SHOWS, Weapon systems
Tagged Leupold, optics, Premier, Reticles, Tangent, Theta
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CARACAL F Quick Sight
I’m often asked what I recommend for home defense, which prompts my usual response of “get what you can control.” I have to admit that I’m not consumed by caliber selection; however, I’m intimately familiar with the importance of being … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, pistols, SHOT SHOWS, Weapon systems
Tagged 9mm, CARACAL, F, Quick, sight
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Two New Tactical Folders From CRKT
Ken Onion’s Foresight™ is typical Onion throughout, a slight recurve, full belly and a modified drop point make this all purpose design ideal for EDC. The blade is 3.5 inches in length and .16 inches in thickness translating to an … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Knives and Tools, SHOT SHOWS
Tagged CRKT, Foresight, Hissatsu, LAWKS, Onion, Otanashi, Williams
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Walther’s PPX M1SD
Most of the tactical pistols on the market tend to be full frame bulky side arms. Walther’s PPX breaks that mold with its compact and very ergonomic PPX M1SD. The PPX M1SD comes with an extended barrel ready for suppressed … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, pistols, SHOT SHOWS, Weapon systems
Tagged 9mm, M1, PPX, SD, Walther
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COLT’s USMC 1911
I had the opportunity to check out the, new, USMC’s service pistol, the COLT USMC 1911, at SHOT Show 2013. What a dream gun folks! Colt has done a great job with this pistol: seven round magazine, cerakote finish, 5”match … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, pistols, SHOT SHOWS, Weapon systems
Tagged 1911, Colt, USMC
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NEW LONG RANGE Marksmanship Firearm Training System
OutWest Systems, Colorado Springs, CO launched a new and affordable LONG RANGE, high-tech, marksmanship training system for shooters anywhere. http://www.ocats.com The OCAT Advanced Long Range Marksmanship System is a revolutionary firearm training tool that will work inside a residence (laser … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Laser Based Technologies, SHOT SHOWS, Training
Tagged Advanced, Long Range, marksmanship, OCAT, OutWest, training
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STREAMLIGHT® ADDS HIGH LUMEN MODELS TO TLR® FAMILY OF LIGHTS
Streamlight® Inc., added two new High Lumen (HL) models to its popular TLR® family of gun-mounted lights, the TLR-1® HL™ and TLR-2® HL™. The new models give tactical, outdoor and other users full situational awareness by delivering a blazing 630 … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, SHOT SHOWS, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Las Vegas, Streamlight, TLR-1, TLR-2, TLR-3 SHOT
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Arsenal’s SLR106-F and SLR106-FR
Arsenal has done a great job of developing an industry wide reputation for the best off-the-shelf AK rifles available anywhere. At this year’s SHOT Show they reaffirmed that commitment with their SLR106 family of 5.56 x 45 AK rifles. The … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, SHOT SHOWS, Weapon systems
Tagged Arsenal, SBR, SLR-106UR, SLR106, SLR106-F, SLR106-FR
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The Illustrated Lady
Those of you that are science fiction fans will remember Ray Bradbury’s book titled “The Illustrated Man,” published in 1951. There’s no central theme, instead Bradbury uses a series of 18 science fiction short stories connected not by plot or … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, SHOT SHOWS
Tagged AAC, Advanced Armament, Aust, Rachael
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Magpul Industries New AK-47 / 74 Pistol Grip
Dan Hunter of Magpul Industries shows us their new MOE® AK GRIP, a drop-in upgrade for AK-pattern pistol grips. The MOE AK Grip is compatible with reinforced and un-reinforced receivers. It is designed to improve ergonomics, with an aggressive texture … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged AK, grip, MAGPUL, MOE
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KRISS® Arms Announces the KRISS Vector in .22LR.
KRISS® Arms, has announced that it will design and manufacture the KRISS Vector in .22LR. The Vector .22LR is the ideal platform for users desiring to maintain shooting skills with minimal cost.With the rising price of .45 ACP ammunition, KRISS … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, SHOT SHOWS, Weapon systems
Tagged .22LR, KRISS, Vector
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HK Introduces The HK MP7A1-UTM At SHOT 2013
Heckler & Koch has added the HK MP7A1-UTM to its line of training products. The UTM is a non-lethal variant of its hugely popular MP7A1 PDW, which fires a 4.6mm round. The UTM designation stands for Ultimate Training Munitions, which … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, SHOT SHOWS, Training, Weapon systems
Tagged HK, marker, MMR, MP7A1-UTM, paint, training
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Preview Of Sig Sauer’s SD Line Of Suppressors
Sig Sauer launched its SD line of suppressors at SHOT Show 2013. The SIG suppressors will be available in 9mm (wet), .22, 30 caliber and 5.56. The company expects to start shipping product mid to late Q1, 2013. The SD … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, SHOT SHOWS, Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged SAUER, SD, SIG, suppressor
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When We Said It Was Cold At The Range We Meant It…
Outdoor Channel’s media crew huddles for the slightest bit of warmth…
Armalite’s Redesigned AR-30 the AR-30A1
Armalite, has done a superb job of recreating an already top performer, its well established, AR-30. The new version, designated AR-30A1, offers a number of features absent in its predecessor: Muzzle brake threads on the end of the barrels employ … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, SHOT SHOWS, Weapon systems
Tagged 300 WinMag, 338 Lapua, AR-30, AR-30A1, Armalite, rifle, SHOT 2013
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COLT’s USMC At Media Day
Colt’s USMC rendition of the venerable 1911 shoots every bit as good as it looks.
IWI’s Tavor At The Range
Posted in 2013, SHOT SHOWS, Weapon systems
Tagged bullpup, IWI, Media Day, Travor
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Surefire Debuts The 2211-B™ Wristlight w/ Luminox
Adding a timepiece to Surefire’s WristLight was a great touch from America’s leading supplier of tactical lighting.
875 Yard Hit – Media Day
I have to admit that making an 875 yard hit with a 20+ mile per hour 9 o’clock wind with the Ashbury International Super Sport .375 Cheytac – XLR was the highlight of my day Ashbury’s Super Sport .375 Cheytac-XLR … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Advanced Chassis Systems, SHOT SHOWS, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged .375 Cheytac, Ashbury, International, Media Day, SHOT 2013
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Quick Stop At Lion Steel’s Booth To Check Out Their Cutlery.
International participation at SHOT Show has been growing over the years. I am huge fan of many of the Italian knife makers and Lion Steel is no exception. The Lion Steel Molletta is 4 5/8″ closed – heavy duty – … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Knives and Tools, SHOT SHOWS
Tagged folding, knife, Lion, Molletta, Steel
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3 Zip Overload From Mystery Ranch At SHOT 2013.
VOLUME: 3000 CU-IN (49L) WEIGHT:8LBS 4OZ (3.75KG) INTENDED USE:LOAD-HAULING, WEAPONS CARRY FRAME SYSTEM:NICE FRAME
Adam Painchaud Takes Me Through SIG’s MPX-C At SHOT SHOW 2013.
SIG’s MPX-C is an innovative carbine that operates from a closed bolt for accuracy and safety. The operating system is a short stroke gas operated piston making the MPX line highly reliable. The “C” designation stands for carbine. The MPX … Continue reading
Ted Nugent Delights Media At SHOT 2013–We The Sheepel.
Ardent Second Amendment supporter, and never to be outdone Ted Nugent, reminded all at his press conference that we are all in this together. If we are to succeed in preserving the Founder’s vision for future generations we must work … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Constitution, SHOT SHOWS
Tagged Las Vegas, Nugent, Sheepel, SHOT 2013, Show, Ted
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Yellow Jacket Introduces A Stun Gun For Your iPhone…
The Yellow Jacket Case was by far the most innovative product at SHOT SHOW 2013. The Yellow Jacket Case provides as 650,000 volt stun gun; concurrent with a stun gun, the Yellow Jacket protects your phone and acts as a … Continue reading
Optimisim Remains Strong In The Face Of Stormy Seas.
SHOT Show 2013, held annually in Las Vegas, is the premier outdoors and shooting sports trade show in the world. Last year, SHOT Show contributed $60 million to the depressed Las Vegas economy, and there are signs that 2013’s event … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, SHOT SHOWS, Uncategorized
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SHOT SHOW 2013 – Media Day A Huge Success In Spite Blistering Weather.
SHOT Show’s Media Day is an opportunity for members of the media to put their hands on many of the new offerings and send a little lead down range. This year’s event was plagued by unseasonably low temperatures and a … Continue reading
Wes Doss To Conduct Tactics Seminar in the Steyr Arms Booth at SHOT Show.
Steyr Arms has announced that Khyber Interactive Associates founder and President Wes Doss, Ph.D., will be at the Steyr booth (#10246) Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 1 p.m. during the 2013 SHOT Show in Las Vegas to present a tactical seminar. … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, SHOT SHOWS, Training
Tagged Khyber Interactive, Steyr, Wes Doss
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