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Universal Camouflage Pattern to be replaced
The Universal Camouflage Pattern will be replaced with three different camo patterns. [ Many thanks to Lance for emailing me the link. ]
Deuce Launcher
Sage Control Ordnance, who manufacture single shot and revolver-style grenade launchers, will be introducing an over/under launcher. It makes perfect sense. Grenade launchers are more of less oversized-shotguns and double barrel shotguns have been around since the dawn [Read More…]
Lego Black Ops
“Lego Black Ops” is a parody of the recently released computer game Call of Duty: Black Ops. It is all just Lego figurines but there is blood, violence and explosions so it may be NSFW The guns used in the video were purchased from BrickArms.
USMC multi-gun training at Quantico
Military Times has a very interesting article about the use of multi-gun competition-style training being used at the USMC base at Quantico. Experts from Weapons Training Battalion at Marine Corps Base Quantico believe a new trend in shooting competition, termed [Read More…]
Inside the world of the sniper
Vanity Fair has published an article about the experiences of “Russ Crane”, a Texas Guardsman sniper deployed in Afghanistan. It is a long but interesting read. During World War II, snipers were seen as a spooky, merciless “Murder Inc.” by other [Read More…]
Trigger discipline
This really made me laugh … [ Many thanks to Sven (Defense and Freedom) for emailing me the the info. ]
Gift Guide for Shooters
Rob at the Personal Armament Podcast has written two blog posts listing gift suggestions for shooters. The first is Gift Guide for Shooters (22 gifts under $50) and Gift Guide for Yuppie Shooters.
Gun Giveaways
Weapons Blog has a list of guns competitions running this month.
Marines training with Brügger & Thomet MP9
Eagle-eyed reader Sean spotted a recent photo showing Marines with the Maritime Interception Operations (MIO) assault force using blue/training Brügger & Thomet MP9 submachine guns. The caption of the photo is … Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary [Read More…]
Guns, Ammo, Liquor, Beer, Wine & Live Bait
Brian emailed me a photo he took in September of a gun shop in Crescent, Oregon 🙂 Not seen in the photo is a sign for live bait. Brain says that the store is run by “a really nice old couple”. UPDATE: The stores website is here. [ Many thanks to Brian for [Read More…]
Happy Thanksiving
To all my readers: I wish you a happy thanksgiving! Feel free to post links to photos of your turkeys, turkey guns and any gun related gear you buy on Friday 🙂
DuraCoat Shake n’ Spray
DuraCoat will be launching their new Shake n’ Spray product at SHOT Show next year. The kit allows you to apply the paint without an airbrush, saving you money. I think this is a pretty neat concept.
Review of the Kodabow
Last month I blogged about the Kodabow, an AR-15-esque crossbow. Christian at Military.com tested the bow and really liked it … Except for the curved carbon fiber limbs, you’d think it was a combat rifle. The ported aluminum fore-end. The AR-15-style pistol [Read More…]
Stephen Hunter’s upcoming book
Congrats to Stephen Hunter on his seventh book in the Bob Lee Swagger series, Dead Zero , that is due to be released on December 28 1. Stephen has created a video promoting the book … Only a real man does not edit out missed targets 😉 I was videoed last weekend [Read More…]
Black Friday Gun Deals
Gander Mountain’s Black Friday Sale ’10 catalog is now online. If you know of any other gun-related Black Friday sale catalogs, please post them in the comments. [ Many thanks to jdun1911 for emailing me the link. ]
American Rifleman’s 10 Coolest Guns
American Rifleman has selected their 10 Coolest Movie Guns. I think their selection is pretty good. I would personally have included the Desert Eagle Point Five Oh from Snatch. The Desert Eagle scene from Snatch always gives me a good laugh (Note: NSFW, may contain [Read More…]
Email bankruptcy!
Just letting you all know that once again that my inbox is a mile high. I will endeavor to get through it as fast as possible. Please continue to email me. I will (eventually) reply.
To the Vets: Thank You
Thank you for all your sacrifices.
The Latest in Hunting Transportation
Hundreds of years ago the Indians realized that hunting need not be a sport requiring exertion or discomfort (at least not for the hunters). The concept Jeep Wrangler on display at the SEMA Show 2010 (Automotive aftermarket parts expo) would make any maharaj jealous. I [Read More…]
Valentine’s Day
[ Many thanks to Jonathan for forwarding the photo to me. ]
Kodabow’s “Tactical” Crossbows
Kodabow manufactures crossbows patterned after the AR-15. Their bows features an M4-style adjustable stock, weaver rails and AR-15-esque pistol grip. From the webpage for their Alpha Strike bow … 155 lb Draw Weight Lightest draw weight in the Kodabow product line. [Read More…]
Michael Bane needs your help
Fellow gun blogger and TV Host Michael Bane is hoping to win the fan favorite Golden Moose award and he needs your vote.
Kevlar reinforced underwear
A UK firm is manufacturing boxers reinforced with double layers of Kevlar. Blast Boxers “helps prevents blast and fragment injuries to the groin”. They cost around $110. I would do some research before purchasing them. Kevlar is not magic and I am not sure [Read More…]
MythBusters Build Arrow Machine Gun
In their latest episode, the Mythbusters replicate a mechanical autoloading crossbow built by the Ancient Greeks. The Chinese also developed a repeating crossbow that were used in war as late as the First Sino-Japanese War (1894 – 1895). Not quite as cool as a [Read More…]
First the barrel, then the bolt
Solider Systems published this PEO Solider PowerPoint slide showing the phases of the M4A1 Carbine upgrade. First the barrel, trigger and fire controls will be upgraded, followed by the rail system, bolt and bolt carrier. [ Many thanks to Lance for emailing me the link. [Read More…]
ImpactGuns, Don’t Spam my Blog
The online retailer Impact Guns has been encouraging their customers to post links to their website on blogs, review sites and forums. This has resulted in their customers posting spam all over the internet. Each day, Impact Gun customers post about five spam comments [Read More…]
M203 Foregrip
I saw this photo on Kit Up Blog but did not notice the foregrip mounted underneath the M203 grenade launcher until a reader pointed it out to me. Is this common? I can’t recall seeing this configuration before. UPDATE: Rob posted a link to the manufacturer in the [Read More…]
XM25 being deployed.
Solider systems reports that the XM25 airburst semiautomatic grenade launcher is going to be deployed in Afghanistan … According to COL Tamilio, Program Manager for Soldier Weapons, last Friday the Army received an Operational Need Statement from the 101st [Read More…]
Taking a break from blogging for a week
Sorry Ladies and Gentleman, I need to take a week off from blogging (until 8 October). When working 16-hour days, either eating or sleeping must be forgone in order make time to blog. I happen to need both! If any new guns are launched I will blog about them, so check [Read More…]