Category: Defense

[SHOT 2018] Robinson Armaments Tailhook Brace Equipped Pistol and M-Lok Addition

Robinson Armaments has added a new Tailhook Brace to a new line of pistol XCR versions of their full-length XCR rifle configurations, in addition to adding M-Lok to their entire line, along with the previous Keymod rails they had mounted on them previously. The pistol [Read More…]

NGSW LSAT LMG

NGSW: Industry Competitors to FACE OFF to Replace the M4 Carbine by 2021 in Next Generation Squad Weapon Program

In the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday, top Army officers talked about their plans to modernize the force, and, as part of that, replace both the M249 SAW and the M4 Carbine, the latter of which has been in service since the early 1990s. The [Read More…]

CSASS rifle 2017 2015 NGSAR

US Army Will Not Buy USMC M27, Sets Course for Next Generation Squad Weapon, Cased Telescoped Ammunition

Despite the suggestion being raised more than once in Congress, the United States Army will not be buying M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles from Heckler & Koch, but instead is devoting its small arms resources towards the Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle program, [Read More…]

[SHOT 2018] Barrett Rifles in .224 Valkyrie and the 240 Lightweight Machine Gun


Barrett has three new products that we discussed in this video, the largest being the .224 Valkyrie is being chambered in an AR platform in coordination with the launch by Federal Ammunition. In addition, the same round is being chambered in their Fieldcraft line of lightweight hunting rifles that [Read More…]

[SHOT 2018] Kinetic Development Group’s SIDELOK for RMR and Versatile Spotting Scope Mount

Kinetic Development Group, known for working on SCAR accessory upgrades, is introducing an RMR mount for their product family of SIDELOK optics mounts. The SIDELOK sets itself apart from other mounts in its class by having the ability to be pressed on and off a [Read More…]

[SHOT 2018] Surefire


In today’s episode, we follow Miles to Shot Show 2018 at the Surefire booth. Miles talks to Andrew about the new M600 DF which is their new lithium and rechargeable scout light boasting 1500 lumens when used with rechargeable 18650 batteries. The mini scout lights have also been upgraded with the [Read More…]

[SHOT 2018] High Threat Concealment


In today’s episode, we follow Miles to Shot Show 2018 to the High Threat Concealment booth. High Threat Concealment offers some great options for concealing mission essential equipment for contractors, military, and government agencies operating in nonpermissive environments. This year HTC brings [Read More…]

[SHOT 2018] Primary Weapon Systems and Bootleg


In today’s episode, we follow Miles to Shot Show 2018 at the PWS booth. Primary Weapon Systems is known for their long stroke piston system AR platforms. This year for 2018, PWS is releasing their M line of products offering MLok rails as well as adding a radian charging handle, ambidextrous [Read More…]

Suffering Teething Troubles

[SHOT 2018] Cadex’s Sheep Dog Rifle and Innovative M2 MG Mount


Miles starts by examining the Cadex M2 Cradle Mount, designed for the Browning M2. On inspection of the mount we see the zero gravity capability and the ease of use provided for manipulating the Browning M2. On top of the Browning we notice the Cadex Kolos mount integrating a recoil mitigation [Read More…]

[SHOT 2018] CZ USA Continues the Scorpion Innovation and introduces Suppressors


CZ-USA had a number of new products for this year, most importantly their additions to the Scorpion both on the LE and civilian markets. The company is also introducing reflex suppressors that are direct thread to their rifles and Scorpion line. A very special thanks to BROWNELL’S – check out [Read More…]

[SHOT 2018] LMT’s Semiautomatic 224 Valkyrie and Suppressor Entry


In today’s episode, we follow Miles to Shot Show 2018 Media Day at the Range and visit the Lewis Machine and Tool (LMT) booth. Adam from LMT introduces us to their new AR platform in .224 Valkyrie and the great potential of this impressive new cartridge. The Valkyrie allows for a great deal of [Read More…]

[SHOT 2018] Hands On with FightLite’s MCR Lightweight Belt-Fed, Raider Pistol

At the 2018 SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range, Florida gunmaker FightLite Industries, best known for their SCR “ban state” lower receiver that allows “compliant” rifles to be made using AR-15 components. FightLite also is the manufacturer of [Read More…]

German KSM with G36K

BREAKING: Russian Army Adopts AK-12, AK-15, AEK-971, and AEK-973 Rifles for Military Service (For Real This Time)

The Russian Defense Ministry has made a decision regarding its next infantry rifle: It will adopt everything, it seems. Not only will Russian Army forces receive the improved 5.45x39mm AK-12 (the new AK-12, not the different previous version), and the 7.62x39mm AK-15, [Read More…]

FN SCAR-SC carbine

US Army’s XM1158 ADVAP Round REVEALED: Tungsten-Cored EPR-Based Design Is Cheaper, Quicker to Produce

Until now, the US Army’s 7.62mm XM1158 Advanced Armor Piercing (ADVAP) round has been a mystery. The round, which was rumored to be the basis for the now-cancelled Interim Combat Service Rifle (ICSR) program, is supposed to allow existing weapons in the 7.62x51mm [Read More…]

Latvian Soldier with G36 on exercise