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How to Archer: The Ultimate Guide to Espionage and Style and Women and Also Cocktails Ever Written

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Master Spy Sterling Archer has a new how-to guide that will be available just in time for SHOT Show entitled “How to Archer: The Ultimate Guide to Espionage and Style and Women and Also Cocktails Ever Written.”

Archer describes the contents so, “What other book will teach you how to dress properly and how to drive an elephant? How to field strip an AK-47 and how to haggle with a Thai prostituteâ€”in her native tongue? How to pilot an airboat and how to make about a million delicious cocktails, including a Molotov one? How to kill a guy and how to prepare a fabulous brunch? Plus how to do tons of other stuff that I forgot, but that is nonetheless probably in this book (which, to be honest, I really only kinda skimmed).”

How could you pass up on this? Get yours January 17th, which also happens to the kick off day of SHOT Show.

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Tactical Madness

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

Check ’em out…

www.tacticalmadness.com

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Read BPRE Vol 2 For Free*

Monday, December 26th, 2011

If you have a Kindle, Amazon is offering Echelon Software’s “Black Powder Red Earth” issue Vol 2 free of charge (*for Amazon Prime members). No idea how long this deal is going to last so we suggest you take advantage sooner rather than later. Written by the collaborative team of Jon Chang (Author), Kane Smith (Author), Josh Taylor (Illustrator), BPRE is a graphic novel unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Meticulously researched, it creates a near-future filled with intrigue and corporations and regional actors relying on hired guns who cut their teeth in the Second Gulf War. Described by some as “Blackhawk Down meets Syriana” the action begins to really pick up in Vol 2.

www.amazon.com/dp/B006P63W6C

Tags: Black Powder Red Earth, Echelon Entertainment
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Panteao Productions Introduces IDPA World Championship DVD

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

Panteao Productions has introduced a new DVD in the Panteao Documentary series of videos called 2011 IDPA World Championship.

The IDPA World Championship drew shooters from all over the world to compete at this inaugural event. Facing 27 stages with a minimum of 326 rounds to fire, it was going to be a challenge for any shooter. To add to the complexity of the stages was the inclement weather and souring temperatures. We take you to the IDPA World Championship so that you can see the very first match of its kind and relive history being made. Youâ€™ll follow different squads firing stages that vary in complexity and hear from the shooters themselves what they thought of the match. We take you to the awards banquet and after the match, give you an inside look at one of the Shooting Sports Clinics where top shooters help other shooters improve their skills.

The DVD will begin shipping by the first week of January. Pre-orders are being accepted by Panteao. The video is also available streaming to Panteao website subscribers.

Visit the Panteao website at www.makeready.tv

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Battle of the Bulge pictures from 67 years ago

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Life Magazine has released some new pictures celebrating the anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. They are, in a word, amazing.

New, previously unseen Battle of the Bulge pictures from Life Magazine

You should check them out. 67 years ago some our fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers and countless other family members of both genders were fighting in one of the most critical battles of the war, in some of the bitterest cold of the war.

www.life.com/gallery/36632/image/56688832/battle-of-the-bulge-rare-unseen

-DR

Tags: Battle of the Bulge, Life Magazine
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Contact: Air, Land and Sea

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

The most recent edition of the Australian military magazine, Contact: Air, Land and Sea is out now. You can check it out online as a sample but please remember that it is a bit of a beast so loading may take some time. The December issue includes the cover article, â€œThat First Patrolâ€ which explores the stress associated with continuing with the mission even after a friend is injured by a mine or an IED. It also covers several New Zealand and Australian soldiers KIA in various locations (including the three killed by a supposedly friendly ANA soldier) and features the story â€œDustoff: Flying with the medevac team in Afghanistan.â€

www.contactairlandandsea.com

Hat Tip to Bolo Report for reminding me.

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American Warrior Issue 5 Out Now

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

NRA’s Life of Duty website is a great resource and their softcopy magazine, “American Warrior” is everything a publication of those who have chosen a life of service should be. It’s got something for all of us. There are articles on Military, Law Enforcement, Fire, Medical, weapons, gear, and entertainment. Everything we love. Their latest issue is out so take a look.

www.nralifeofduty.tv/#/nraamericanwarrior

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Newsflash! Military Has Cool Technology (But, Requires Screwdriver to Change Batteries)

Sunday, November 27th, 2011

Go over and read the FLIR Scout TS-Series review on Gizmodo. If you don’t, this article won’t make sense.

Over the past couple of years FLIR has been trying to commercialize their IR sensor technology. FLIR builds a solid product and their military and commercial grade products are everywhere. Considering what you are getting, their personal vision products are fairly inexpensive, and the resolution is pretty good. So good in fact, that Gizmodo’s reviewers came to the amazing conclusion that, “IT LETS YOU SEE IN THE DARK, DUDE.” Amazingly, they were dumbfounded by the notion that although field replaceable, a screw driver was required to change the batteries even though the unit is waterproof. What’s more, they were a bit put off that the FLIR used up batteries even though it only uses 4 x AA.

“You need a screwdriver to remove the batteries, which is screwy because a) They’re supposedly “field-replaceable” and b) The thing eats batteries like they’re covered in sugar and sitting in a pie dish.”

I have to admit I read Gizmodo. But what do hipsters do when you give them military grade hardware? Why, they use it to photograph themselves urinating of course. Score one for the marketing machine at FLIR. It’s the weekend so I’ll give you my opinion raw. When I read this article, I formed this image in my mind’s eye that involves a monkey violating a football.

Bottom line, civilians are absolutely amazed by shit military folks take for granted. Conclusion? They need to man the fuck up and serve their country instead of reading about it on hipster websites.

-EG

Tags: FLIR, Gizmodo
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