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...]
U.S. Secret Service Seeks New Rifles
The United States Secret Service (USSS) has released a Special Bidding Notice on the U.S. Government's Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpp) website for a new service rifle. This bid request is for AR-15 rifles that can upgrade the Federal Agency responsible for protecting the President, and Vice President, as well as investigating counterfeiting crimes against U.S. … [Read more...]
ATI Scorpion X2 AR-15 Grip
ATI Gunstocks introduced their new Scorpion X2 AR-15 grip at SHOT Show this year. The Scorpion X2 is an ergonomically designed pistol grip option for the AR-15, or Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR). The Scorpion X2 incorporates several design features from various existing grips, and is made from DuPont glass reinforced polymer. We previously reported on the ATI Scorpion X2 grip … [Read more...]
PepperBall P4 VKS AR-Style Launcher
PepperBall announced a brand new launcher at SHOT Show this year. Well, sort of! The new Pepperball P4 VKS launcher is an advanced design of the Security With Advanced Technology (SWAT) MK-IV launcher, the was brought on board when SWAT merged with PepperBall back in 2008. Taking on a very familiar AR-15 style look, the P4 VKS is actually constructed of an upper and a lower … [Read more...]
Speed, Surprise, and Violence of Action – Part I
Ever heard the saying, "SPEED, SURPRISE AND VIOLENCE OF ACTION"? If you've been in American law enforcement for more than a couple of years there's a good chance you've heard this concept at least once. The terminology has been widely used within American law enforcement SWAT Teams for decades, and in some cases has spread out to patrol and other police units. … [Read more...]
Lancer L5AWM Advanced Warfighter Magazine
Lancer-Systems was at the Industry Day at the Range event during SHOT Show passing out their new L5AWM Advanced Warfighter Magazine. Lancer has been producing very innovative rifles and magazines for several years, and the Advanced Warfighter Magazine is an excellent example. The L5AWM is a polymer magazine for AR-15 rifles, but has the added advantage of … [Read more...]
UTM Civilian Training Ammunition Review [Updated]
Buckle up for what is probably the most in-depth UTM Civilian Training Ammunition Review ever published. Last February we posted on Universal Training Munitions (UTM), and their significant importance to reality-based training (RBT) for the military and law enforcement. The UTM design allows officers to use their duty firearms during force-on-force training. For the AR-15, … [Read more...]
New Magpul MOE SL-S Carbine Stock
Magpul has been a crowd pleaser at SHOT Show for many years, and they continue to produce new items to expand their market share and meet end-user needs and wants. One of the most recent additions is the MOE SL-S Carbine stock. This is an advancement on the previously successful MOE SL carbine stock, with the "S" designating this version as having a "storage" capacity. This … [Read more...]
Strike Industries Viper Mod-1 Stock
Strike Industries may not have the name recognition yet, but the company has made impressive gains in the 4 short years they have been in business. One of the Strike Industries newest products is the Viper Mod-1 rifle stock. Lightweight, easy to install, and offering several features becoming more popular among professional shooters, the Viper Mod-1 rifle stock is very likely … [Read more...]
MagPod For PMags
Magpul Industries has come a long way from the original Magpul USGI magazine floor plate adapter. Today they are one of the most recognized names in firearm, and magazine accessories for the AR-15, as well as other rifles and pistols. Their products have been loosely copied ever since the Magpul, and iconic PMag, took the market by storm. One of those products is the MagPod for … [Read more...]