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Direct Action’s 2021 Catalog Has Dropped

For the past 5 years or so Direct Action has been showing the world that gear designed in Poland can keep up with the best of the West. Their system-oriented design approach, combined with a real understanding of the dynamics and ergonomics of the intersection of operator and equipment, they're...

Friday Foto

200 British Paratroopers from 2 PARA and the Pathfinders, recently deployed into Qasr Al Hallabat, spearheading as the Lead Assault Force in Joint Theatre Entry Global Response Force. The paras jumped into a desert drop zone in Jordan, which was described as, 'the biggest jump into this region since the...

New Delta Cargo Short TRS From Prometheus Design Werx

Prometheus Design Werx has introduced their new expedition grade, field short with low profile cargo pockets in Technical Ripstop Nylon - the Delta Cargo Short TRS - for Summer 2021. The Delta Cargo Short TRS is designed for rigorous and protracted adventures and exploration. Constructed in a new, 6.13oz, technical,...

Terrain 365™ Otter Flip-AT – All Terrain Folding Pocket Knife

Just in time for summer, Terrain 365™ releases the Otter Flip-AT version of their popular Otter Slipjoint - featuring their dendritic cobalt Terravantium™ alloy and a fast opening flipper tab. This compact folder is quick, light, and engineered for use in any environment on land and even under water, without...

Kitanica: June Product Releases and Free U.S. Shipping!

Our friends at Kitanica have a lot of new products that have dropped this month, and they are also providing free shipping within the US all month long! Check out all these new goodies... See all the goodness at Kitanica.net

Primary Arms Receives Another NTOA Recommendation!

Primary Arms Optics is proud to announce that their SLx® MD-25 Micro Red Dot with ACSS® CQB Reticle was recommended for duty-use following extensive testing with the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA). The NTOA is one of America’s preeminent voices for Law Enforcement products and equipment, leveraging their network of...

LCT Airsoft LK-53 Series Coming Soon!

If you're a regular reader you'll know that we have a bit of a thing for Old Skool Heckler & Koch roller-delayed blowback small arms - especially the somewhat forgotten 5.56 NATO branch of the family tree... The HK53 is certainly one of the most famous members of the family,...

Operation Overlord: The OSS and the Battle for France

This is a great short film from The OSS Society that tells the story of Allied special forces, Free French Forces, and the French Resistance. Their daring exploits helped win the battle of Normandy, and change the course of World War II. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqD5UDNuANE hat tip to Mykel Hawke for the...

5-6 June 1944: The Night of Nights

After preparing their equipment, conducting rehearsals, and receiving their final briefings, the men of the Allied Airborne Forces boarded their transport aircraft and gliders in England to begin a one-way trip to the province of Normandy, France - and a legendary rendezvous with destiny. [caption id="attachment_9487" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] The Final...

173rd Airborne Raids Bulgarian Olive Oil Factory

The paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade added another battle honor to their legacy this week - a Bulgarian olive oil factory!   [caption id="attachment_9480" align="aligncenter" width="1341"] Soldiers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade parachute May 11, 2021, from an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during Swift Response 21 at Cheshnegirovo...