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RE Factor Tactical – Body Stacker T-Shirt

Wednesday, October 31st, 2018

“Although he had many hobbies, his most favorite of all was stacking bodies.”

This limited edition t-shirt from RE Factor features the ‘Body Stacker’ design, and is available just in time for the holidays. Shirt is 50/50 poly/cotton blend, athletic cut.

Available in sizes SM-2XL. Ships on November 20th.

www.refactortactical.com/collections/patriotic-apparel/products/limited-edition-body-stacker

Sideshow Collectables – Cyberdemon Statue

Tuesday, October 30th, 2018

The Cyberdemon Statue, produced by Gaming Heads, and distributed by Sideshow Collectables, is a limited production piece based on the Cyberdemon from DOOM (2016). Standing at ~19″ tall, the Cyberdemon is cast in polystone resin and handpainted. This statue is limited to 1000 pieces worldwide, and is slated for an April – June 2019 release.

www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/doom-cyberdemon-statue-gaming-heads-904126

SIG SAUER Academy Adds Movement Skills for the Competitive Shooter to November Course Schedule

Monday, October 29th, 2018

Newington, N.H. (October 29, 2018) – SIG SAUER Academy, the leading provider of the highest quality firearms instruction and tactical training in the world, is pleased to announce the addition of Movement Skills for the Competitive Shooter, taught by Mason Lane, to the November course schedule. If you are interested in competitive shooting, or a competitive shooter looking to improve your overall match placements by moving more efficiently, this class is for you.

Course instructor Mason Lane is a nationally ranked competitive shooter in USPSA and IDPA. Recently, at the USPSA Nationals held in Frostproof, Florida, Lane placed 6th amongst 250 competitors in the Production Division.

Students enrolled in Movement Skills for the Competitive Shooter will learn the principles of leaning mechanics, footwork, position entry and exit, and personal match management. Lane’s class is scheduled for Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, New Hampshire.

To register and review the course outline for Movement Skills for the Competitive Shooter, or learn more about the SIG SAUER Academy and its comprehensive course offering visit sigsaueracademy.com.

jimmydiresta – Zombie Apocalypse Weapon

Sunday, October 28th, 2018

YouTuber, general ‘maker of things’, and amateur blacksmith jimmydiresta made an entry into the 2018 Zombie Apocalpyse Weapon challenge by another YouTube channel, Dirty Smith. It’s not exactly practical, but it is neat, and it does follow the rules of the contest; namely, something on the entry has to be forged.

www.dirtysmith.com/zombieapocalypse

Updated: UK-Exclusive Theatrical 4K Re-release Of ‘Escape From New York’

Saturday, October 27th, 2018

On November 22nd, for one night only, select theaters in the UK are showing a 4K restoration of the cult classic John Carpenter film ‘Escape From New York’. This is in addition to ‘The Fog’, ‘Prince of Darkness’, and ‘They Live’, which have started showings as of yesterday, October 26th. The films has been restored using the original negatives, with color grading approved by Gary B. Kibbe and Dean Cundey, cinematographers who worked on the four films. These releases is courtesy of StudioCanal, a Franco-British film production and distribution company, which explains the regional exclusivity, but it still stings for John Carpenter fans here in the States and abroad.

However, the 4K restoration of the four films are slated for digital download and Blu-Ray release now through the month of November. Currently it looks like the home-release options are also UK (and likely Europe)-exclusive, however they could end up stateside, and hopefully they will.

Check out www.johncarpenter4k.co.uk for more details, and to purchase tickets for the films, if you’re in the UK.

Update: This might not be as UK-exclusive as I originally thought. While the news floating around is largely based around the UK showings, it turns out that ‘The Fog’ is currently having a limited release in theaters across the States. If you’d like to see it for yourself, do an internet search for ‘The Fog showtimes + your zip code’ and you might find a showing in your area. That’s how I managed to get my ticket.

No word, however, on whether the other three films are receiving a US release, but I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out.

Cold Pursuit Trailer

Friday, October 26th, 2018

First you think it’s going to be the standard ‘Liam Neeson is a badass and kills a lot of people’ plot, then the trailer gets a bit funny, although Liam Neeson is still playing a badass that kills a lot of people.

Cold Pursuit will be in Theaters February 8, 2019

EMG Salient Arms BLU Compact Airsoft Pistol

Thursday, October 25th, 2018

EMG has again partnered with Salient Arms to produce an airsoft replica of the SAI BLU Compact. Like the full-size EMG BLU, the BLU Compact features a durable polymer frame, machined aluminum slide and barrel assembly, and interchangeable backstraps; the BLU Compact will also be available with a stainless steel slide variant. Full SAI branding and rollmarks are featured on the EMG BLU Compact, along with lightening cuts and aggressive charging serrations on the slide, and a fully textured grip, making it look and feel virtually the same as the 9mm original. The BLU Compact comes with one 23-round magazine, with both Green Gas and CO2 variants available, however it is understandably compatible with the 30-round full-size BLU mag as well.

The EMG BLU Compact is currently a pre-order item with many airsoft retailers. It’s slated for a December 2018 release.

www.emgarms.com

Green Wolf Gear – GALAC-TAC Urban Raider

Wednesday, October 24th, 2018

UK-based Green Wolf Gear has put up pre-orders for the GALAC-TAC Urban Raider, their second figure based on Ryan B. Flowers’ GALAC-TAC Mandalorian-inspired armor. Here’s the entire parts list for the figure, courtesy of John McCormick, Director of Green Wolf Gear:

· Body x 1
· Headsculpt x 1
· Patagonia Combat Jacket x 1
· T-Shirt x 1
· Patagonia Combat Pants x 1
· Ops Core Fast Helmet x 1
· Galac-Tac MK 1 Helmet parts x 1
· Wilcox L4 G32 & Mounting Bracket x 1
· AN/PVS-31 NVG x 1
· AN/PVS-31 Remote Battery x 1
· V-LITE Helmet Cut x 2
· PRC-152 with GPS x 1
· RAC-1 Headset x 1
· SFOD Antenna x 1
· RAC Dual Com U94 x 1
· Galac-Tac Half Chest Armour x 1
· Galac-Tac Armoured Shoulder Guards x 2
· Galac-Tac Groin Plate x 1
· Galac-Tac Armoured Gauntlets x 2
· Condor Sentry Plate Carrier x 1
· Ballistic Groin Protector x 1
· Scorpion Stack Belt x 1
· G-CODE Scorpion Softshell 5.56mm x 3
· G-CODE Scorpion Softshell .45 ACP x 2
· RADAR 1957 Holster x 1
· 40mm Grenade Bandolier x 1
· MOLLE Bladder Carrier x 1
· Tactical Tailor PRC-152 Pouch x 1
· Medium Utility Pouch x 1
· M1911 XSE x 1
· .45 ACP Mags x 2
· H&K 416 14.5in Barrel x 1
· M320 Grenade Launcher x 1
· LLM-001 x 1
· DR Spectre x4 Scope x 1
· 40mm Grenades x 8
· Magpul P-Mag x 4
· Lowa Z-6S Boots (Leather) x 1 Pair
· Elastic Tactical Sling x 1
· Outdoor Research Overlord Gloves x 1 Pair
· Inner Duty Belt x 1
· Berserker Tomahawk x 1
· L132A1 Smoke Grenade x 1

You can pre-order the figure at: www.greenwolfgear.com/product/32/galac-tac-urban-raider

HECKLER & KOCH’S VP9-B JOINS THE FAMILY

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018

Columbus, Georgia — Introducing the newest option on the most ergonomic striker fired handgun available, the VP9-B in 9mm. Retail priced at $719, the VP9-B offers a new US-style reversible push button and utilizes the same magazines as the other VP9 Series. The new push-button style mag release option from HK means the VP doesn’t just fit your hand, it fits your shooting style as well.

In any firearm, especially a handgun, the many “touchpoints ”between the shooter and the firearm are critical to consistent, repeatable, performance. Now, no matter how you are built or how you shoot, the VP series just fits.

• Depending on your shooting style, you can choose between a European-style ambidextrous paddle mag release or the new US-style reversible button. This determination must be made at time of purchase, as the two models are not convertible.

• The most ergonomic, adaptable grip frame available allows you to interchange both backstraps and grip panels in 27 unique configurations to fit your hand.

• The VP trigger is a real upgrade over the industry standard of many years. It has a short, light take-up with a solid, clean break; followed by a short, positive reset.

VP9-B models are made in HK’s Oberndorf factory in southwest Germany using all of the company’s advanced barrel manufacturing technologies and high level production of their machined steel slides, polymer frames, and all internal components. HK VP pistols are competitively priced and covered by Heckler & Koch’s lifetime warranty.

hk-usa.com/hk-models/vp9

Project Warlock

Monday, October 22nd, 2018

If you’re clamoring for a gaming experience equatable to the faux-3D first person shooters of the 90s like Doom and Duke Nukem 3D, then you might want to give Project Warlock a look-see. Developed by Buckshot Software, Project Warlock looks to play like a hybrid of the aforementioned Doom and Hexen, featuring 38 contemporary, fantastical, and magical weapons along with a series of 8 spells; 60 levels across 5 worlds; and 72 separate enemy types. There’s also a leveling system with 12 perks that allow you to further customize your character to suit your playstyle.

It’s only $12 on Good Old Games, where it’s currently an exclusive release, so at the very least you woudn’t be blowing a lot of cash to give it a try.

www.gog.com/game/project_warlock

PBUG Weapon Keychains

Sunday, October 21st, 2018

Truth be told, I couldn’t find out exactly who manufactures these things, only that they’re supposedly tied to the popular ‘Battle Royale’-genre video game ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’. All the same, these keychains are really damn cool, made of zinc alloy and impressively detailed, albeit marginally larger than your typical keychain-sized trinket. The collection consists of various weapons found in PUBG, such as an M16A4, Kar98K, SCAR-L, Thompson, and Vector (seen above). There’s also the melee pan weapon, if you’d prefer having a gold cast iron dangling from your keys.

www.amazon.com/BOOMIMI-Playerunknowns-Battlegrounds-KeyChain-Accessories/dp/B07BKW1LXN

Fallout: New California Narrative Trailer

Saturday, October 20th, 2018

If you’re starved for a new Fallout experience, aren’t really feeling the direction Bethesda is taking with Fallout: 76, and don’t mind booting up New Vegas on the PC, you might find interest in the upcoming Fallout: New California. In development in various forms for roughly 7 years, Fallout: New California is a fan-made mod for New Vegas which takes place 20 years before the events of said game, and 10 years before the events of Fallout 3. Practically an entire game all itself, New California is slated to have “at least 48 quests”, just under 17000 voiced lines, new weapons and armor, and two unique radio stations, with a single run from start to finish projected to take 8-30 hours, not counting the replayability of going through different quest routes.

Simply put, this is a pretty huge undertaking for a mod. And, it’ll be completely free-to-download this coming October 23rd.

www.moddb.com/mods/falloutprojectbrazil

Dominator – DM870 Shell-Ejecting Airsoft Shotgun

Friday, October 19th, 2018

Dominator’s DM870 is a shell-ejecting airsoft shotgun. Featuring a CNC-machined full-steel receiver, the DM870 has a total capacity of 4+1 CO2 shotshells, each of which can be loaded with three (3) 6mm BBs. In addition to the receiver, the outer barrel, bolt carrier, and trigger group are also all CNC-machined full-steel construction, and the DM870 also comes with a rubberized butt pad and front bead sight.

www.dominatorinternational.com/en_us/airsoft/shotguns/ds-ex8801-dm870-airsoft-shotgun

Tennessee Arms Company – Omega Rifle

Thursday, October 18th, 2018

This article was originally featured on Soldier Systems Daily

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Tennessee Arms Company, best known for their polymer AR-15 and AR-10 lower receivers, is currently undergoing production on a new rifle they’ve dubbed the Omega Rifle. A design 10 years in the making, the Omega utilizes existing AR-15 pattern barrels and magazines, but also features a gas piston-operated action, is side charging, and has an adjustable trigger. The Omega will also come with a user-changeable back plate, which allows for the installation of various stocks, or a flat plate (for a pistol model). The model seen above is a working prototype, and doesn’t represent what the finalized commercial design will look like.

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The unique feature of the Omega Rifle is its patented articulating bolt assembly. Somewhat comparable to KRISS’ Super V Recoil Mitigation System for the Vector weapons family, the Omega’s Articulating Bolt Assembly features a ‘Traveling Mass’, which moves downward during the firing cycle, sliding directly into the pistol grip; this system is designed to reduce felt recoil, with a shorter operation cycle and fewer moving parts than a standard AR-15.

The Omega Rifle is slated for a Spring 2019 release, at the latest. Tennessee Arms Company will soon be offering a pre-order for the Omega rifle chambered in 5.56mm. There are plans to expand the Omega’s chamberings to include 9mm, .308, and 7.62x39mm. We’re eager to see further developments on this new design as its release draws nearer.

omegarifle.com

Franklin Armory – BFSIII for AK

Wednesday, October 17th, 2018

Minden, NV, October 17, 2018 Precision firearms manufacturer, Franklin Armory®, has successfully adapted the patented Generation 3 Binary Firing System™ to the AK Platform. Prototype triggers have undergone substantial field testing, and the final configuration will be placed into production soon. The BFSIII™ for the AK platform is slated to start shipping the first quarter of 2019. Pre-Orders for the BFSIII™ for AK will begin on October 19th.

Franklin Armory® President, Jay Jacobson, stated, “The Franklin Armory® engineering and design staff have really worked hard to create a fabulous BFSIII™ for AK that works in as many AK platforms as possible. Given the variety of clones out on the market, this was no small task.”

Fast on the heels of their previous release of the BFSIII™ for CZ Scorpion; Franklin Armory® proves again to be the premier manufacturer of Binary triggers with six models currently available.

The Gen 3 Binary Firing System™ was released for the AR platform in August of 2016. All BFSIII™ triggers feature a three-mode safety selector. Mode 1 is “Safe.” Mode 2 is “Semi” for semiautomatic. And Mode 3 is “Binary” mode. In Binary mode, the firearm will discharge one round on the pull of the trigger and one round on the release of the trigger. All BFSIII™ models feature the ability to negate the release round in Binary mode by modulating the safety selector back to “Semi” mode or “Safe.” Additionally, all BFSIII™ are engineered to prevent the operator from modulating the selector to “Binary” mode while holding the trigger back in “Semi” mode.

AK-C1 MSRP: $499.99BFSIII™

If you would like more information about this topic, please see our website at www.franklinarmory.com.

Come to the NASGW EXPO Booth 1829 to see the new triggers for yourself!

Competitors Unite for A Girl & A Gun’s Fall Festival

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

AUSTIN — A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) hosted its 2018 AG & AG Fall Festival on Oct 2-7, 2018. Fall Fest comprised three shooting events: one two-day training course, a two-day three-gun match, and a one-day pistol match at Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, Kentucky.

“A Girl & A Gun Fall Fest is the most remarkable experience,” said Dianna Muller, professional shooter. “So much growth from the women who come to this match, for some, their first match ever!!” For 41 participants, Fall Fest was only their first or second major match. To help them navigate the stages, every squad was led by a pro with the help of a Squad Mom, who is a traveling Range Officer (RO) that shoots with their squads, helps competitors prepare for the stages, keeps the squads on time, assists stage ROs with tasks, and serves as a go-to staff member if competitors need help. This structure is indicative of the AG & AG culture — the stages and skills are tough, while the community is kind and supportive.

The Fall Fest events began with 3-Gun University Presented by TROY Industries, two days of clinics with professional shooters. On Tuesday and Wednesday, 35 participants attended rifle sight-in, rifle positions, chrono/ballistic data, pistol skills, rifle skills, and shotgun skills clinics with Tina Martin, Dianna Muller, Janna Reeves, Cindy DeSplinter, Ursula Williams, Beth Walker, and Dakota Overland. These classes gave students time to work with pros to hone their skills for the match. Participants also had guided stage walk-throughs to help them develop their strategies for tackling stages in the multigun match.

The Brownells Ladies Multigun Championship was a two-day three-gun match that took place on Friday and Saturday. Squads comprised 120 competitors and staff that shot 8 challenging stages designed by Bryan Corry. The division winners were:

Open: Dianna Muller
Tac Ops: Dakota Overland
2×4: Lena Miculek
Limited: Rhonda Allen
2-Gun: Laurel Walters

The SIG SAUER Ladies Handgun Championship was a one-day USPSA-style pistol match with eight fun stages designed by Rick VanBlaricum. Lena Miculek was the overall winner out of 92 competitors. The division winners were:

Production: Ashley Rheuark
Limited: Dianna Muller
PCC: Lena Miculek
Open: Cassie Beahr
Carry Optics: Denise Katz
Single Stack: Susan Maurer

Throughout the week, participants and guests were able to meet with vendors and sponsors. SIG SAUER instructor Tina Perrone offered demos of the new SIG SAUER P365 pistol and 365 ammunition. Phillip Goldsmith from GLOCK led individuals through a GSSF course of fire with the new GLOCK 45, and Tony Pignato from STI International facilitated a team 3-woman challenge using the new STI Staccato pistol. Tracy Barnes from Check Outside provided rental equipment for some of the stages. Stag Arms offered demos of their rifles and some full-auto fun. JP Precision, Ranger Proof, U.S. Law Shield, PrimEar, and Zero In were on site to showcase their products.

Fall Fest included two draw-dropping prizes tables, random-draw prizes, and fantastic swag and gifts for participants! Thank you to sponsors SIG SAUER, Brownells, Troy, GLOCK, Red Stitch Targets, Savage, Stag Arms, Sentry, STI, Voodoo Tactical, JP Precision, Safariland, XS Sights, Ranger Proof, and all of the partners that gave support and prizes. Thank you to Rockcastle for hosting the amazing event.

About A Girl & A Gun

A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) is a membership organization whose events have been successful stepping stones for thousands of women into the shooting community and fostered their love of shooting with caring and qualified instructors to coach them. AG & AG breaks barriers for women and girls in the area of self-defense and in pistol, rifle, and shotgun shooting sports by welcoming beginners to learn the basics of safe and accurate shooting and providing experienced shooters with advanced-level opportunities. The club has more than 5,500 members in 48 states and hosts recurring Girl’s Nights Out at more than 180 ranges throughout the nation. Learn more at AGirlandAGun.org.

The Remington V3 Tac-13, Represents the Ultimate in Compact Personal Defense

Monday, October 15th, 2018

Ilion, NY – Remington’s advanced, patented gas-operated system now available with a 13” barrel and a Birdshead pistol grip.

The V3 Tac-13 is based off the revolutionary VersaPort gas system. The Remington V3 Tac-13 flawlessly cycles all 2 ¾ to 3-inch 12 gauge loads while reducing recoil to a level previously unheard of in autoloaders.

Features & Benefits:
• Birdshead Pistol Grip Allows for more ergonomic hold to help control the firearm and reduce recoil for the shooter.
• Hand Strap User adjustable to help control muzzle flip and improve handling characteristics.
• Lightweight Aluminum Receiver For easy, comfortable transport anywhere
• 13” Light Contour Barrel is compact and easy to carry anytime its needed

Additionally, its self-cleaning gas piston system greatly reduces time required for cleaning. With fewer parts than conventional gas systems, not only is cleaning easier but there are fewer parts to maintain.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops III – This Is Blackout Trailer

Sunday, October 14th, 2018

It’s kind of easy to forget that this year’s CoD title is already out, since Activision usually shoots for a November release. It still kind of stings that Treyarch decided to omit a single player campaign for this year’s release, but to their credit, the ‘Battle Royale’-inspired Blackout mode has been getting good buzz. Plus, they might as well strike while the PUBG/Fortnite iron is still lukewarm.

The Slow Mo Guys – 2mm Pin Fire Gun In Slow Motion

Saturday, October 13th, 2018

YouTube channel The Slow Mo Guys demonstrate the firing of a 2mm Pin Fire pistol in extremely slow motion using a Phantom v2640 camera. If anything can be gleamed from this video, it’s that LEGO Minifigs are surprisingly durable, even if the round fired isn’t particularly powerful.

HatsanUSA, Inc. Named Exclusive Importer of Escort Shotguns

Friday, October 12th, 2018

Bentonville, AR (October 12, 2018) – HatsanUSA, Inc., the U.S. division of Hatsan Arms Company, is pleased to announce they have entered into an agreement to be the exclusive importer of Escort shotguns for the U.S. market.

“We are very excited for the opportunity to add Escort shotguns to our shooting sports brand portfolio,” says Blaine Manifold, CEO/President of HatsanUSA, Inc. “The Escort line of shotguns is the perfect complement to our Hatsan branded airguns and the synergies at play between the two brands will be great momentum generators.”

Known as one of the world’s most preferred shooting sports brands, Hatsan set the standard for quality craftsmanship. Hatsan takes pride in their 100% vertically integrated manufacturing process, using high-quality components including German steel and premium Turkish Walnut. Producing virtually all components in their own factory, Hatsan maintains the highest levels of quality and workmanship throughout the manufacturing process for both Hatsan airguns and Escort shotguns.

Escort’s purpose-driven shotguns feature ruggedly-built pump action, semi-automatic, and over/under shotguns for hunting, security, and home defense applications. Escort shotguns are recognized for their exceptional performance, reliability and value by shotgun enthusiasts from every corner of the world. HatsanUSA, Inc., looks to build upon this strong heritage in the U.S. marketplace.

Hatsan, a family-owned company, was founded in 1976 in Izmir, Turkey. Since then, the company has built its brand through an innovative product line. HatsanUSA ,Inc. provides U.S. customers the opportunity to experience the exceptional quality, craftsmanship and hard-hitting performance of Hatsan airguns and Escort shotguns.

For more information, please visit www.hatsanusa.com.

The Bushmaster Unicorn, Also Known as ACR Caliber Conversions

Thursday, October 11th, 2018

Do They Really Exist?

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Huntsville, AL – The Bushmaster ACR was brought to market in 2010 with the promise of unparalleled adaptability. The concept was simple; an extremely reliable, versatile, and modular platform, capable of tool-less configuration and caliber changes in minutes by swapping the bolt head, barrel and magazine. Unfortunately, much like a mythical creature, the caliber conversions have never been seen. Until now.

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Finally, after many years of development, we are excited to announce the first of many new caliber conversions for the ACR. With fully ambidextrous controls, improved ergonomics, an ultra reliable gas piston operating system, and tool-less configuration and caliber adaptability, the ACR is now the most field adaptable Modern Sporting Rifle Platform available.

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.450 Bushmaster Conversion

Ultimate stopping power for deer, bear or feral hogs

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6.8 Rem SPC II

For increased energy and down-range performance

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www.bushmaster.com

We Like Shooting – Meal Team 6 – Que-9 Patch Set

Wednesday, October 10th, 2018

The latest addition to We Like Shooting’s Meal Team 6 patch collection, Que-9 is based on the Taco Bell Chihuahua; his story is, The King found him as a pup during an anti-cartel operation. Like the last MT6 patch set, the Que-9 set consists of a ‘mascot’ design and an ‘operator’ design, with both designs being featured on a Velcro-backed morale patch and sticker.

welikeshooting.com/product/mt6-que9

The rest of the set can be found here. Aside from The King and Que-9, We Like Shooting also has the KFC Colonel and Wendy from Wendy’s.

Sightmark Makes their Mark with Improved LoPro Series

Tuesday, October 9th, 2018

(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Sightmark makes their mark by offering their redesigned LoPro family in Dark Earth finish. LoPro’s are a compact laser and laser-light combo attachment for your firearm, helping you with precision accuracy and rock-solid reliability. LoPro’s are the perfect attachment for accuracy while training, hunting, self-defense and even in low-light shooting.

Sightmark will add three models to the line in Dark Earth; LoPro Mini Combo Green Laser and Flashlight (SM25012DE), LoPro Combo Green Laser and IR-Visible LED Flashlight (SM25013DE) and the LoPro Mini Green Laser Sight (SM25016DE). Improvements consist of a new aluminum housing, protected windage and elevation adjustments and a thread-on and rotating pressure pad.

LoPro’s can be easily adjusted without a tool and feature a high intensity, variable LED flashlight to allow you to see in any situation. The low-profile design securely mounts on a rail with a screw pressure pad and can sit in front of most attachments without obstructing your view.

Visit Facebook and Twitter to learn more about Sightmark® products.

About Sightmark®
Sightmark manufactures award-winning products including riflescopes, gun sights, laser sights, night vision, flashlights, bore sights and other cutting edge, premium shooting accessories. Inspired by military and law enforcement technology, Sightmark products are designed for competition, shooting, home defense, personal safety and other tactical applications, as well as hunting. For more information about Sightmark products, visit www.sightmark.com.

_Echelon Software Announces Three New Additions to the Black Powder Red Earth Series

Monday, October 8th, 2018

October 4, 2018 – New York, New York – _Echelon Software today announces three new additions to the Black Powder Red Earth® series.

First, is Echelon’s first step into miniature wargaming. Partnering with Spectre Miniatures, the _Echelon team has specced a chalk of Cold Harbor Assaulters for play in the Spectre Operations tabletop modern war game. These 28mm miniatures are based on Ember QRF teams depicted in Black Powder Red Earth Yemen and have been modeled to the exact specs of these assaulters. The anticipated release date of the set is Black Friday, 2018.

Steve May, of Spectre said, “We are very excited to be part of bringing BPRE into the world of tabletop gaming.” _Echelon could ask for no better partner than Spectre, who’s miniatures we’ve used in play since the brand launched in 2014.

Continuing with this thread, the _Echelon team is now designing a co-operative PVE board game focused on the application of small unit tactics in asymmetric urban warfare. With a campaign and rule system built from the ground up as an analog for small units working in non-permissive urban settings, the game is laser focused on creating opportunities for meaningful decisions employing cutting-edge weapons, set in real-world locations with real-world challenges as seen in the Black Powder Red Earth graphic novels and mini-series. Spectre will be developing the miniature component of the game as well as advising on creating a frictionless and natural game flow.

Finally, _Echelon has begun development of a Black Powder Red Earth animated mini-series. Conceived of as a 3 episode animated piece, series creator Jon Chang has been researching + developing the scenario since August 2017 with SME’s from US Army Special Operations. As with all BPRE projects, series creators work to insure the missions, tactics and equipment are all kept authentic and that the opponents tactics are accurately reflected.

Screen writing began with purpose in August 2018, with storyboarding set to begin in October in anticipation of a trip to Tokyo in January 2019 where the team will be selected to create this next endeavor. “As life long anime fans, dating back to series like Space Cruiser Yamato(StarBlazers), Macross, Akira, Gunbuster and Area 88 – it has been a dream to take the BPRE story from the page to the moving picture.”

Learn more and directly support these endeavors by supporting Black Powder Red Earth on patreon at www.patreon.com/blackpowderredearth

For more on Spectre Miniatures visit www.spectreminiatures.com or email info@spectreminiatures.com

For further information on these projects contact blackpowderredearth@echelon-software.com

KRYTAC – Trident TR47 AEG

Sunday, October 7th, 2018

The Trident 47 SPR is part of KRYTAC’s line of Trident AEGs (Automatic Electric Guns). Reminiscent of Knight’s Armament’s SR-47, the TR47 is an AR-15-pattern AEG with a magwell that accommodates AK-pattern magazines, but features a button mag release instead of the traditional Kalashnikov mag release lever. The TR47 comes with the following features and accessories:

– Picatinny top rail
– Locking bolt and bolt release
– DEFIANCE pistol grip
– DEFIANCE TR213 M-LOK handguard
– DEFIANCE low profile flip sights
– KRYTAC battery stock
– Licensed CMC trigger
– Ambi safety selector
– Ambi sling loops

Internally, the TR47 comes with an 8mm ball bearing Nautilus mechbox and a KRYTAC 30k Neodyminum magnet high-torque motor. It’s capable of firing BBs and velocities between 390-410 FPS.

krytac.com/trident-mk2-series-2/trident-47-spr