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SHOT Show Firearms Compilation – SHOT 2013

Sunday, January 20th, 2013

Taken from three different events, this video is a compilation of all the firearms I got to try out during SHOT week.

Flaming Chariots Of Fire – SHOT 2013

Saturday, January 19th, 2013

This is a video combining all the footage I managed to capture (using my iPhone) at the 14th annual Wilson Family Fishing Trip (the Crye Precision yearly party) chariot races. All but the second-to-last race is featured, and *spoiler alert* Oakley takes home the Golden Helmet for the year.

‘RED 2’ Teaser Trailer

Saturday, January 19th, 2013

‘RED 2’ drops August 2nd, 2013.

The Unicorn Is Real! – SHOT 2013 – Media Range Day

Friday, January 18th, 2013

Good luck trying to catch one, though.

Barrett Model 99 – SHOT 2013

Friday, January 18th, 2013

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The Model 99 is a single shot bolt-action rifle chambered for either .50 BMG or .416 Barrett. Features include a 13.75″ 27 MOA attached M1913 rail, match grade barrel and trigger, 3-port fanned high efficiency muzzle brake, quick detach adjustable bipod, and ultra absorbent Sorbothane recoil pad. Available in black and Cerakote tan.

Wildgame Innovations Custom Motorcycle – SHOT 2013

Friday, January 18th, 2013

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This is a custom motorcycle done for Wildgame Innovations by Orange County Choppers. It features accents of Realtree AP and various Wildgame products mounted onto it.

SIG Sauer MPX – SHOT 2013

Friday, January 18th, 2013

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The SIG MPX is a submachine gun designed to operate with a fully closed and locked rotating bolt system. It employs a gas-operated short stroke piston system and the bolt is held open on the last round fired. The MPX can be configured for three calibers, 9mm, .357SIG, and .40S&W, by swapping out for the appropriate barrel. An integral picatinny rail at 12 o’clock allows for the use of optics, including the SIG MPX reflex sight. The ambidextrous safety/selector switch and magazine release are quite reminiscent of the AR-style. The stock system is user-configurable, with options for a telescoping, pistol, or folding stock. Magazines comes in 10/20 or 30 round configurations. The MPX itself comes in five styles: MPX (standard), MPX-K (compact variant), MPX-P (pistol variant), MPX-SD (integrally suppressed), and MPX-C (carbine variant).

Christensen Arms Zombie AR Package – SHOT 2013

Friday, January 18th, 2013

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The Christensen Arms Zombie AR Package uses a Christensen Arms CA10 or CA15 as the base firearm and includes a ZEISS Conquest Duralyt 1.2-5×36 #60 illuminated scope. The rifle and scope are both dipped in green zombie camouflage. According to the company, the package is supposed to be available this month.

Colt 1877 Bulldog Gatling Gun – SHOT 2013

Friday, January 18th, 2013

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Colt had a replica 1877 Bulldog Gatling Gun chambered for .45-70 Gov’t on display at this year’s SHOT.

http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/SpecialEditions/1877BulldogGatlingGun.aspx

Tactical Fanboy Inside The Magpul MBUS – SHOT 2013

Friday, January 18th, 2013

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Other publications and websites may have taken pictures of the Magpul VW ‘MBUS’ at SHOT, but Tactical Fanboy was the first, and possibly only, attendee at the show to go inside it!

Intelligun – SHOT 2013

Friday, January 18th, 2013

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Intelligun is a fingerprint locking system that disables a firearm when not in use by the registered user. A manual keyed override allows the user to disable the locking mechanism if desired. Currently only available for 1911-model handguns, a retrofit kit and additional handgun models will be available in the near future.

www.kodiakarms.com

Zombie Stop – SHOT Show 2013

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

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Zombie Stop is a series of pepper spray products by Montana-based company Counter Assault. All four products spray a green-colored stream or fog distances varying between 6 to 12 feet. The spray is a non-flammable, oil-based, law enforcement-grade formula (Oleoresin Capsicum – 2 million SHU) with a 5 year shelf life.

‘Face/Off’ At The Galco Booth – SHOT 2013

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

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Stumbling upon the Galco booth, I came across these mementos from the Travolta/Cage blockbuster ‘Face/Off’.

.300 BLK ACOG – SHOT 2013

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

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The Trijicon ACOG 3×30 with 300 AAC Blackout reticle features a battery-free, self-illuminated reticle with a ballistic drop compensator for both supersonic and subsonic rounds. One of its key features is the Bindon Aiming Concept, which allows for both-eyes-open shooting. The reticle utilizes standard 16 inch barrel velocities and is designed to be calibrated with supersonic (115 gr.) ammo using a zero of 100 yards.

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This is an image of the reticle used by the .300 BLK ACOG.

Freedom Fighter AK – SHOT 2013

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

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Black Rain Ordnance is expanding their line of rifles to include the AK-derivative Freedom Fighter in 7.62×39. Its features include a free float quad rail fore end, ambidextrous selector switch, rubberized pistol grip, and a Magpul UBR stock. It’s being displayed at the booth in two color options: a light, steel gray and olive drab. Also worth mentioning is the weight, as in its current form its a pretty hefty beast, especially in the fore end. Still in the prototype stage, Black Rain plans to release it later this year.

Umarex T.A.C. + Converter – SHOT 2013

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

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The Umarex T.A.C. is an air pistol that converts into a carbine using the included frame. It’s chambered for .177 caliber pellets with a 19-shot capacity and is powered by a single 12g CO2 capsule housed in the grip. With a 4.25″ barrel the T.A.C. is capable of a velocity of 410 FPS. In addition, with the use of adapters, the HK USP (Airsoft & BB), SW MP40 BB, Umarex XBG, Combat Zone Enforcer, and Walther P99 DAO Airsoft can use the T.A.C. carbine frame.

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SRM 1216 – SHOT 2013

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

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The SRM 1216 is a semiautomatic shotgun that uses a unique 16-round detachable magazine made of four individual 4-round magazine tubes that the operator rotates as needed, referred to as manual index. The 1216 offers ambidextrous controls as the charging handle, bolt release, safety controls, ejection port, and sling plate are all configurable to a left or right position. Top mounted picatinny rails allow for the attachment of sights and other accessories. An interchangeable bolt allows for the use of both lethal and less than lethal ammunition.

FNX-45 Tactical – SHOT 2013

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

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The FNX-45 Tactical is an update on the FNP-45 Tactical pistol. It features a polymer checkered frame with interchangeable backstraps, a serrated trigger guard, and picatinny accessory rail. The stainless steel slide features an external extractor with loaded chamber indicator, front and rear cocking serrations, and two mounting bases for the use of an electronic red dot sight. The barrel comes threaded for the use of suppressors or compensators, and all the controls are fully ambidextrous (decocking/safety lever, slide stop, and mag release). If you’re wondering what’s ultimately different between the FNP-45 and FNX-45 aside from a few improvements and aesthetic changes, the later uses a new magazine which is incompatible with the former model. To offset this a bit, a new FNX-45 comes with three 15 round mags.

FN M3M (GAU-21) – SHOT 2013

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

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The FN M3M, designated as the GAU-21 by the US Navy, is chambered for .50 BMG and fires at a rate of 1100 rpm using an open-bolt operation and a dual recoil buffer system. The effective range of the M3M is 2500 meters (approx. 1.5 miles) with a maximum range of 6500 meters (approx. 4 miles). It operates independent of either electrical or hydraulic power sources and has a unique soft mount system that enhances accuracy and minimizes recoil forces transmitted to the airframe. The M3M been approved by the DoD for use with all branches of the military as the Common Defense Weapon System for all current and future rotary-wing aircraft.

MP7A1 UTM – SHOT 2013

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

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If it’s blue, it must be a training gun, right? Well, that thought process would be completely correct in regards to the MP7A1 UTM. It’s a specially modified variant of the famed PDW that’s designed to use non-lethal ammunition made by Ultimate Training Munitions.

Ads In The Urinals – SHOT 2013

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

At trade shows I always have my camera out, as evidenced by these two pics I took while in the restroom at SHOT. Cheers to Cerakote for their creative use of advertising space…

Magpul Booth – SHOT 2013

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

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Magpul had a great showing of brand new products at this year’s SHOT, including the VW ‘Battle Bus’ they had on display at their booth.

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They’re expanding their line of shotgun stocks and fore-ends to include Mossberg shotguns.

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They’re releasing accessories and parts in their new color ‘Ghost Gray’.

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They’re doing Gen M3 versions of their 7.62 magazines, in 25, 20, and 10 round models.

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Finally, they’ll soon be releasing magazine round limiters and Ranger Plates for the Gen M3 magazine.

http://www.magpul.com/

ETU: SWAT Training Simulator – SHOT 2013

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

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Outdoor Channel hosted a training simulation booth to promote their upcoming show ‘Elite Tactical Unit: S.W.A.T.’ It featured a variety of on-rails scenarios where the participant used either a CO2-powered AR-15 or SIG pistol outfitted with projection technology to shoot bad guys on screen. Afterwards, the participant could view a sneak peak of the show split up into segments with multiple choice questions in-between.

Magnum Research Full-Auto Air Rifle – SHOT 2013

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

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The Full-Auto Air Rifle is a pre-charged pneumatic air rifle capable of both semi and full automatic fire. It fires both .22 and .25 caliber pellets at 1185 FPS and 1375 FPS respectively. The Full-Auto can accept both single and dual magazines, with a capacity of 15/30 for .22 cal and 12/24 for .25 cal. Max shots per fill is 60, with an air capacity of 480 cc and a max fill pressure of 2900 psi (200 bar). It features a two-stage, non-adjustable electric trigger, rifled barrel, and picatinny rail mounts. The total length is 33 inches (not specified is if this is with the 17 inch non-shrouded barrel or 19 shrouded barrel), and a total weight of 9 lbs.

http://www.magnumresearch.com/

EOTech .300 Sight Zeroing Diagram – SHOT 2013

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

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This photo shows the zeroing diagram found on the roof of EOTech’s .300 BLK / Whisper sight.