Recently, Remington Arms, Co. sued the United States Government regarding the awarding of a contract for the purchase of new M4 Carbines for the military. The extremely lucrative contract was for the procurement of 292,000 M4 Carbines (the rifle that has been selected to replace all antiquated M-16 rifles still in inventory), at an enticing $212 million. The basis of … [Read more...]
ETS Adds .40 S&W Glock 22 Magazine
Elite Tactical Systems (ETS) alternative Glock magazines. From our first post, to our review of the ETS Glock 9mm magazines at SHOT Show this year, we have been very impressed with the quality of manufacturing, and the much more affordable price over standard Glock magazines. Made from extremely durable "advanced polymer", the ETS magazines have already garnered very … [Read more...]
Tactical Mic Klip
Tactical Klips is an officer-owned small business created to solve some of the duty gear concerns officers face on the streets. Their Tactical Mic Klip (TMK) is one of those products that solves a problem that most of us have faced over our careers. The TMK is designed to attach to an officer's uniform shirt and provide a very secure attachment for the officer's corded radio … [Read more...]
The Trouble With Tannerite!
Who doesn't like a big boom? Everyone that enjoys shooting likes to feel the power and hear to roar of their firearm. The 4th of July celebrations would not be the same without the enormous expenditure of small explosives in the form of fireworks. Movies and television shows love to add in dramatic explosions and gun fire to increase ratings. However, there is one area of … [Read more...]
CRKT Pangolin Fixed Blade Knife
The Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) Pangolin fixed blade knife is a very nice combination of craftsmanship, materials, and purpose-built design. The Pangolin could make a perfect back-up knife for patrol or SWAT work, or just a very nice off-duty knife as well. Designed by Ryan Johnson, of RMJ Tactical in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Pangolin not only looks good, it feels … [Read more...]
New Tru-Glo Tru-Brite 1-6x24mm Scope
TRUGLO introduced several new optics at SHOT Show this year, including their new Tru-Brite 1-6x24mm tactical rifle scope. Previously TRUGLO had entered the variable magnification rifle optic market with the Tru-Brite 1-4x24mm scope. This new optic is another entry in this increasingly popular rifle optic option. Variable magnification provides shooters a much greater … [Read more...]