Primary Arms Optics has released a brand-new reticle option for their popular GLx 2x Prism Scope: the ACSS Gemini. Designed for 9mm carbines and AR pistols, the ACSS Gemini reticle incorporates all the advanced features of ACSS and adapts it for a Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) format. Originally released in June 2020, the Primary Arms […]
Soldiers assigned to 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, recently conducted a platoon live fire using the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binoculars at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular (ENVG-B) provides the U.S. Army’s close combat forces with the capability to observe and maneuver in all weather […]
According to to the recently launched GunMag Training, “…the hardest part of any defensive shoot occurs prior to and after the trigger press.” If you consider the totality of what leads to such an occurence, and all that will follow (even when a shooting is clearly justified), that seems like a reasonable statement. GunMag Training (GMT) […]
SIG SAUER is honored to announce the creation of the M17 Trophy Pistols for the U.S. Army Best Ranger Competition being held at Fort Benning, Georgia, this weekend – April 16-18, 2021. The custom M17 pistols were designed and built by SIG Custom Works and beginning this year, the custom M17 pistols will be presented […]
An accurate replica of the WWII German ZF-4 telescopic sight is one thing, showing it attached to what is apparently an airsoft G-43 replica is quite another – and its causing quite a stir. The real-deal ZF-4 was quite revolutionary in its day. It offered clear 4x magnification in a compact package with a quick-release […]
The US Army has awarded a five-year, $49.9 million contract to Barrett Firearms in order to purchase and field the MK22 Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) rifle as its new precision sniper rifle. The MK22 is a modular system that will be fielded with three separate calibers, the .338 Norma Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum and 7.62×51 […]
Axeon Optics has launched the exceptionally lightweight and compact MPL1 pistol light. The MPL1 delivers 300 lumens of power and features ergonomic rear switches with three light modes. Designed to maximize threat identification, the Axeon MPL1 ultra-compact and lightweight pistol light is a slender option for a powerful flashlight mounted on your accessory rail equipped […]
A while back we shared with you a photo series that the Old Time Design Company did in commemoration of the British paratroopers at Arnhem during Operation Market-Garden. Recently they turned their attention to a study of the formation and equipping of Britain parachute troops during the early years of the war… Part I – […]
We’ve been very excited about this release ever since we first heard of it a couple of months ago. Samples are hard to come by though, so we’re grateful to our friends from Airsoft & MilSim News Blog for sharing a new video from Evike as Matt takes a close-up look at the EMG/ARES Airsoft […]
As reported this morning by several European defence industry publications and blogs, the saga of the German Armed Forces search for a new rifle to replace their G-36s appears to have come to a final conclusion – in favor of Heckler & Koch. But you may be surprised to see that its the HK416 and […]
