The experts tell us that centrally powered rail systems is the way of the future. Defense Review has an interesting article about RESET Inc's Reset RIPR (Rifle Integrated Power Rail). The RIPR system has a side-mounted magazine-like battery well.
Read about it here.
Nick shot this slow motion video of an Hellenic Army MG3 machine gun ...
... and this slow-mo video of a Hellenic Special Forces M4 Carbine ...
Very cool.
The NRA Blog writes ...
One of the most unusual repeating firearms ever to be manufactured in the United States was Isaiah Jennings’ repeating flintlock rifle of 1821.
Built with a detachable skeleton-type shoulder stock as well as a removable 21-inch octagonal barrel, the Jennings rifle was capable of firing twelve shots without reloading. This multi-shot arm was loaded with a dozen superimposed bullets and alternating powder charges, each placed one on top on another down the bore, and was fitted with twelve individual touchholes, each also being equipped with a swivel cover.
More photos of this intriguing rifle here.
Kotaku.com has posted an article about Texan firm Laser Shot. They run kill houses which have projectors mounted on the ceiling that project virtual enemies on the walls. The enemy can even fire back with hits being simulated by impact vests that are worn by the trainees. It is very nifty technology.
[ Many thanks to Lt. and Chris for emailing me the link. ]
I did not realize that you could buy shoes designed especially for IPSC.
They are sold by a European online store called DoubleAlpha for 129 Euros...
The Fin made JALAS Cross Control FLX shoe is a superb, technologically advance professional footwear.
It is designed with the outdoor athlete in mind, one who has to perform in a terrain which offers a diverse assortment of surfaces. This makes it perfect for IPSC shooting, where you can never be quite sure on what surface you will have to run - sand, gravel, grass, asphalt or even on wooden boards.
The JALAS offers a soft rubber cleat system, which incorporates steel studs embedded into the cleats themselves. These studs give great traction and grip even when running on wet wooden boards, which are notoriously slippery. The deep-profile rubber cleats offer excellent grip even in deep sand or mud, making this a truly universal shoe.
The shoe incorporates a removable hard plastic external ankle support, which provides peace of mind to those who worry about spraining their ankle. This lightweight brace is completely unobtrusive, but will offer that crucial extra support when needed.
[ Many thanks to Paulo for emailing me the link. ]
I would have given my right arm to have one of those when I was a kid.
[ Many thanks to Dave for emailing me the link. ]
