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Ace LTD Hammer Stock

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Ace Ltd has just released the Hammer M4 collapsible butt stock which was designed with input from special operations soldiers. They claim the stock is the strongest AR 15 series stock in the world because it dispenses with the polymer so prevalent in today’s designs and uses an all aluminum frame contoured for use against doors, windows or opponents in close quarter battles. It’s adjustable to seven positions, provided by a lockable lever, and the design also features an adjustable aluminum cheek piece and roller bearings which eliminate rattle when running. Additionally, four sling mount positions are provided. The Hammer stock is designed to be used with or without body armor. Accessories such as recoil pad or rubber butt pads to increase length of pull are also available. Visit J&T Distributing.

-Mike Perry

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Thursday, March 4th, 2010

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McDonald v. City of Chicago

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Below is a transcript of arguments in Supreme Court case McDonald v. City of Chicago. The decision in this case is likely to affect the US firearms industry and by extension, the US small arms industry and is presented purely for informational purposes.

McDonald v. City of Chicago Transcript 030210

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SFA Ch 90 4th Annual Golf Tournament

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Special Forces Association Chapter 90 is hosting it’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament on 14 May 2010 in Fredericksburg, VA. In addition to a general call for active and former Special Forces troops to participate they are seeking sponsors. Last year they raised over $48,000 that went to several different organizations that supports our Troops and their families. This year their goal is to raise over $50,000 with all donations split between the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF), Fisher House, and Purple Heart Homes. Specifically, they need companies to sponsor a “Tee Box” and/or be a gift sponsor, which are used for raffles or door prizes. Last year they raffled off a M1 Garand that generated even more revenue for the charitable organizations. In addition to the tournament Chapter 90 will also be sponsoring an SF-style social event the night before for all of their sponsors. Timing for the tournament is excellent as it is the Friday before the Soldier Systems APBI.

All interested parties please visit www.sfach90.org.

SFA Chapter 90 is named in honor of MSG Richard Ferguson, “Fergie”, who served with 2d BN, 10th SFG(A) at Fort Carson, Colorado.

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Stark Equipment Corp Introduces Fore Grip

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

If you like the Stark pistol grips then their new fore grip might just be right up your alley. Designed to fit a Picatinny rail, the SE-3 is available with or without a pressure switch cutout enabling the user to attach almost any size pressure pads quickly and securely. Additionally, the VFG is reversible, making it ambidextrous for switch positioning. The base is flared allowing a secure grip which accommodates all hand sizes. Stark has also incorporated a storage compartment in the grip for batteries or other equipment, secured by a rubber plug. The is available in Black, Green, Earth as well as a slightly more expensive Desert Digital camouflage pattern. The SE-3 will be available beginning April 1st from www.starkequipment.com.

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Modular Personal Lighting System from Princeton Tec

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Princeton Tec introduces their new Modular Personal Lighting System (MPLS). Based on the popular, LED-based Pilot the MPLS is not only compact, but lightweight as well. The secret is in the flexible boom allows you to position the light in your workspace so you can see clearly without having to crane your neck or look out of the side of your eye. In addition the boom the mounts are designed to allow 45 degrees of rotation to further fine tune your light’s orientation. I have used the light while attached to a helmet rail and it is fantastic. In addition to a MOLLE attachment, the light also comes with a magnetic bracket in addition to an adapter that fits OPS-CORE rails. The MPLS can quickly be moved from mount to mount by twisting the light free. The fit on my MPLS was good and I didn’t see any problem with it coming free accidentally. A simple push of the large button in the center of the light transitions it from off to low to high.

The MPLS is available in Black, OD, and Sand bodies with Red, Green, Blue, White, or IR LEDs. Units should begin shipping in about two weeks. Visit www.princetontec.com to order.

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A Picture Says a Thousand Words – Part II

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

This one however, says a few more.

Fortunately, Marine Sgt William Bee was uninjured in this close call from a Taliban sniper firing a Dragunov but the sentiment captured here is priceless. Protect yourself.

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Sleeping Coat

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Treehugger.com has a cool article on the Sleeping Coat which won an award from Germany’s Red Dot Institute for designer Lin Tsui-Wei. As you can see in the photo, the lower section is folded and carried by snapping to the coat. It can inflated and used as a mattress as well as for insulation.

But what is REALLY wild is the Suitaloon dating from 1968. What little literature available on the Suitaloon claims, “Comfort for Two.”

Anyone remember the Secret Agent Matt Helm movie where a spy pad complete with fully stocked bar inflated out of the trunk of his Lincoln? Ahhhh, those were the days. I mean it was the 60s. They had to be on something to come up with these crazy ideas.

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