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Carbon fiber suppressors: cooler and lighter?
Military Times visits Carbon Research at SHOT Show. The company promises a lighter, much cooler suppressor.
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Staccato releases their new 2011-C at SHOT Show
Staccato released the next evolution of their 2011 line, aimed at both law enforcement and the self-defense markets.
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For data in their sights, US special ops seek military Google Glass
The device would work day or night as well as with existing night vision gear.
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This is Gear Scout’s official ultra-tacticool last-minute Valentine’s Day 2020 guide
This year, make your Valentine’s Day tacticool, GearScout-style, with these awesome products that we’ve curated to save your butts (and probably ours too).
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When you really want to reach far out with a .22 — Ruger American Rimfire Long-Range Target
Long range, and rimfire aren’t exactly synonymous. The ultra-affordable .22lr round is great for practice and hunting small game, but is woefully under powered when compared to any centerfire rifle round. Which makes Ruger’s newest carbine a very peculiar firearm.
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EAA has a new high-speed 1911 designed by Army officer and top competitor Noel Zarza
The Girsan MC1911 Noel is a semi-auto 1911 chambered in either 9mm, or .45 ACP.
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SOCOM is on the lookout for optics for its crew-served weapons
SOCOM is asking for what appears to be a one-size-fits-all solution that can work with a wide variety of mounted weapons, instead of an optic that works well with just one or two platforms.
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Only 1 in 4 soldiers likely to see Army’s newest rifle in coming years
The Next Generation Squad Weapon is expected to begin fielding within two years.
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Looking for a kickass new backpack? Consider the tried and true Marine Corps ‘FILBE’
Despite its issues, the USMC FILBE is certainly one of the top tier value-based packs available on the market today. Buy it, ruck with it, see how it behaves on long hikes, and upgrade it to fit your needs.
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The Army wants to buy 40,000 ‘mixed reality’ goggles
The goggle would go to “top tier” Army units first.
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Civilians can now own a pistol version of the Air Force’s new survival gun (thanks to Midwest Industries)
Like the ASDW, Midwest’s clone pistol uses a Cry Havoc QRB Quick Release Barrel system, designed to allow the user to either speedily put together the two-piece rifle kit to generate a combat-ready weapon or to break it down for storage and carriage.
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SIG Ammunition releases New 6mm Creedmoor Elite Copper hunting ammo
Designed from inception for ultra long-range shots that require high ballistic coefficients, the 6mm Creedmoor round hasn’t found the same widespread acceptance of its slightly-larger big brother.
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This Blue Force Gear battle belt is three belts in one | GearScout Guide
Blue Force Gear put its lightweight construction and laser-cutting knowhow to the test, building one of the toughest, most versatile combat gun belts we’ve seen
