Posted on December 6, 2013 by Strike-Hold You might have noticed that its been a while since we’ve posted any reviews of airsoft guns – or even gone up-close-and-personal with much airsoft-related gear either for that matter. There are several reasons for this – but I won’t bore you with the details… Suffice it to […]
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France will launch military operations in the Central African Republic “immediately”
Posted on December 6, 2013 by Strike-Hold France will launch a military operation in the Central African Republic “immediately” to prevent a humanitarian disaster after violence escalated in the Capital Bangui, French President Francois Hollande said on Thursday, December 5, 2013. He made the remarks after the UN Security Council authorized military operations by France […]
Meprolight MESLAS fire-controlled sniper riflescope with laser rangefinder
Posted on December 4, 2013 by Strike-Hold At Milipol 2013, Meprolight unveiled its new fire-controlled, 10×40 riflescope with laser rangefinder. MESLAS is an innovative Fire-Control Riflescope 10×40, designed for sniper rifles. The sophisticated, compact, multi-function system incorporates a single-pulse laser rangefinder operating in an eye-safe spectral range (1.54 µm, invisible to night vision devices), a […]
China sends security forces for the first time on a UN mission
Posted on December 4, 2013 by Strike-Hold At the request of the United Nations, the People’s Liberation Army sent the troops, made up of 35 engineers, 65 medical workers and 35 soldiers, to join the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali for eight months. A 135-strong peacekeeping troop left for Mali on Tuesday, December […]
Black Friday Weekend Deals on Drop Zone Tactical kit
Posted on November 29, 2013 by Strike-Hold Drop Zone Tactical’s retail sister company, Checkpoint Charlie Survival Supply, is offering some great deals all week-end long… Black Friday SALE! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! November 29 & 30 and December 1! Rules of Engagement: Shop instore or online. Online discounts will NOT appear in the Shopping Cart, […]
FN brings out the big guns at MILIPOL Paris
Posted on November 20, 2013 by Strike-Hold Belgium-based small arms manufacturer FN Herstal unveils the next generation FN MINIMI® Light Machine Gun in both 5.56mm and 7.62mm calibers during the MILIPOL exhibition in Paris (19 to 22 November 2013). The modifications introduced on the FN MINIMI® Mk3 result from feedback provided by users engaged in […]
Larry Vickers’ CAR-15 – from Panama to Iraq
Posted on November 19, 2013 by Strike-Hold This is how quiet professionals Improvise – Adapt – Overcome. Read the full story here. This entry was posted in Elite Units, History, Small Arms, This is my rifle. Bookmark the permalink. ← China will optimize the size and structure of the army to increase its military […]
China will optimize the size and structure of the army to increase its military power
Posted on November 18, 2013 by Strike-Hold China will optimize the size and structure of the army, adjust and improve the proportion between various troops, and reduce non-combat institutions and personnel, according to a decision of the Communist Party of China (CPC) published Friday, November 15, 2013. The decision, which is on major issues concerning […]
Grey Ghost Gear becomes the Exclusive US Distributor for KARRIMOR SF
At long last, Grey Ghost Gear’s offering of packs built by the UK’s Karrimor SF is finally available – in several types and multiple colors, and with more to come! Karrimor SF has been in existence since 1995, and it is a direct descendent of the original Karrimor brand that has equipped British soldiers and […]
LAV Machine AK
You might have seen this on Soldier Systems Daily already, but I thought its so cool it deserved a repeat – and SSD kindly gave their permission to do so. Larry Vickers Russian-SOF inspired 5.56mm AK build: Details: – Arsenal SLR-106CR – Texas Weapon Systems Dog Leg Rail – Aimpoint T-1 – Larue T-1 Mount […]