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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered – Official Trailer

Tuesday, March 31st, 2020

Every year, there’s a new Call of Duty, but for Activision, for whom there can never be enough market saturation of their cash cow franchise, more Call of Duty must be better. So, they’ve just released a prettied-up version of 2009’s Modern Warfare 2, at least the campaign portion. It’s also Playstation 4 exclusive until April 30th, after which it will also be available on PC and Xbox One.

It’s up to you and your nostalgia as to whether this is worth the $20 price tag (heh, Price).

Polymer80 – PF320PTEX Grip Module

Sunday, March 29th, 2020

The inherent modularity of the SIG Sauer P320 platform and its serialized fire control group has led several manufacturers to release their own P320 grip modules, and following this trend Polymer80 has just released their own module, the PF320PTEX. Made from Polymer80’s own proprietary blend of reinforced polymer, the PF320PTEX is recognizably a Polymer80 design with its straighter angles and edges reminiscent of the PF940 Glock-compatible frame line, and the unique Polymer80 grip texture featured on the pistol grip and index pads of the module. The PF320PTEX is noted to have a 1911 grip angle, as well as a high beavertail undercut, double undercut trigger guard, and a proprietary ambidextrous magazine release.

The PF320PTEX is compatible with the following P320 slide assemblies:

P320 Full & Carry
P320 X5 Full & Carry
P320 VTac

www.polymer80.com/pistol-frames/pf320ptextm-grip-module-1/pf320ptextm-grip-module

Killer Instinct® SWAT™ XP Crossbow in Popular TrueTimber® Strata New for 2020

Thursday, March 26th, 2020

INMAN, S.C. – March 26, 2020 – Killer Instinct is set to introduce the new SWAT XP Crossbow decorated in the TrueTimber Strata camouflage pattern. Attendees of ATA were able to get a first-hand look at the impressive new bow that is revolutionary for the new year. The SWAT XP delivers superior speed, extreme precision and balanced control all while maintaining a compact design.

“Strata continues to show its versatility in terms of the application of a multipurpose camouflage, and we are very excited to see it utilized on this crossbow,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “Killer Instinct is a great partner that produces extremely high-quality bows. The SWAT XP Crossbow paired with Strata is going to be to a very effective combination for hunters in seasons to come.”

TrueTimber Strata

TrueTimber Strata incorporates both macro and micro camo schematics—the macro design breaks up the human outline at all distances while the micro elements melt into any terrain at close range. From the open country of the west to the mixed forests of the south and to the leaf-barren late season hardwoods of the east, customers simply won’t find a more effective all-purpose pattern.

Killer Instinct SWAT XP

The All-New Killer Instinct® SWAT™ XP is an ultra-compact 27-inch crossbow shooting 415 FPS that is unmatched in balance and control. Featuring the exclusive Killer Instinct Accutac™ Barrel System, the SWAT XP changes the game when it comes to broadhead accuracy. The enclosed 360-degree revolutionary design provides greater guidance and support to reduce the amount of crossbolt oscillation. The crossbow cocks down to an ultra-narrow 9.5-inches wide, creating a crossbow that’s unparalleled in balance, control and fit.

To learn more about the Killer Instinct SWAT XP Crossbow, please view the following video:

Killer Instinct SWAT XP in TrueTimber Strata at 2020 ATA Show

To learn more about the entire TrueTimber product line and see all available patterns, visit TrueTimber.com. Details about future product launches can be found on TrueTimber’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages.

About TrueTimber

Founded in 2005, TrueTimber is based in Inman, South Carolina and is the most realistic, performance-driven camouflage brand in the industry. TrueTimber offers a wide variety of clothing items and accessories, featuring 27 distinct camo patterns that perfectly blend with their surroundings. The company spends countless hours researching, testing and seeking new technology to produce the most effective and lifelike camouflage patterns possible. TrueTimber products can be found in retailers across the United States and Canada, and it continues to be one of the fastest growing camouflage companies in the world. For more information about TrueTimber, visit TrueTimber.com.

Duke Cannon PSA Posters

Saturday, March 21st, 2020

Duke Cannon Supply Co., a hygiene product company that produces US Military-inspired products, such as their “Big Ass Brick of Soap” – which is inspired by the soap issued to G.I.s during the Korean War, has released a series of free .pdf posters based on vintage WWII-era wartime propaganda posters. Except instead of cautioning against enemy espionage or encouraging the purchase of war bonds, these posters encourage frequent hand washing, sanitizing your phone, practicing social distancing, and not to horde toilet paper.

Freely print them out and distribute them among the high-traffic areas of your work and home, if you wish.

You can download the entire collection via their website:

dukecannon.com/pages/duke-cannon-psa-posters

NEW Umarex Fusion 2 Sends 9 Rounds in Silence

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020

FORT SMITH, AR (March 13, 2020) – Umarex USA continues blazing the path to deliver innovation, adventure and performance at an attractive price with the new Umarex Fusion 2 CO2 powered bolt action air rifle. The original Umarex Fusion pellet rifle was a CO2 powered bolt action design that was very popular for backyard plinking and quiet pest control. Umarex has carried over the best aspects of the original Umarex Fusion and added to it a re-designed SilencAir muzzle device, a nine-shot rotary magazine, a flexible CO2 power system, and an all-new stock design.

The original Umarex Fusion was popular because of its accuracy, quietness, and compact design. These three elements remain the bedrock to which Umarex began their revamp of this classic rifle. The first thing shooters will notice about the Umarex Fusion 2 is how quiet it is. Umarex re-worked the SilencAir for better performance and a bold look. Shooters will notice the impact of the pellet on the target as louder than the muzzle report.

The repeater revolution that began in the pre-charged pneumatic category is finding a home in other rifle based platforms as well. The Umarex Fusion 2 proudly features one of the best designed rotary magazines in the industry. The Fusion 2 magazine is extremely easy to load and holds nine .177 caliber pellets. To load the magazine, insert a pellet into the first open space in the cylinder and rotate the magazine cylinder counter-clockwise. The magazine will hold on the last pellet seated, therefore the shooter doesn’t need to worry about the magazine getting out of sync. Umarex Fusion 2 magazines also feature a last shot indicator to help prevent dry-firing.

The original Umarex Fusion was powered by two 12-gram CO2 cartridges and that is still true of the Fusion 2, but with a twist: the Umarex Fusion 2 uses a removable 12-gram CO2 adapter that can be set aside if the shooter wants to use a single 88-gram CO2 cartridge. The Fusion 2 offers shooters the best of both worlds in powering convenience. Shorter shooting sessions can be done with economical 12-gram cartridges or a longer shooting session can be powered with a single 88-gram cartridge. Shooters can expect around 70 shots from a pair of 12-gram CO2 cartridges and around 250 with a single 88-gram cartridge.

While these big changes are offering shooters quite the bang for their buck, it must also be stated that the Umarex Fusion 2 comes with a 4X32 scope which mounts to an integral Picatinny style rail. The Fusion 2’s ergonomic stock has grip serrations on the fore-end and a raised cheekpiece that make getting a solid cheek weld a piece of cake for just about any shooter. The Umarex Fusion 2 also has a manual safety that is recessed into the stock just above the trigger on the right side. This oversized lever has a 90-degree throw for positive engagement and disengagement of the safety. The recessed positioning also means the safety is protected from accidental disengagement.

At the end of the day, Umarex wants shooters to find an air rifle that works for them. The Umarex Fusion 2 is an air rifle that will compel the whole family to get together and put in some valuable trigger and family time. The Umarex Fusion 2 is just one more rifle in the Umarex Airguns catalog that steps into that role with an impressive host of features and an MSRP of only $139.99.

www.umarexusa.com/umarex-fusion-2-quiet-co2-pellet-rifle-177-compact-airgun

Black Rain Ordnance – Spec15 Rifle with Every Roll

Sunday, March 15th, 2020

Bringing a bit of levity to the recent run on toilet paper and other basic supplies brought upon by the spread of the Wuhan Flu AKA the Coronavirus, Black Rain Ordnance is offering a special promotion where you get a free Spec15 rifle with every roll of toilet paper purchased from them. The full release can be read below:

Black Rain Ordnance is Covering your ASS!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Due to the rising public concerns and shortages of basic public goods, we at Black Rain have decided to pool our resources and start selling those basic necessities. Starting now until all supplies are gone, we will be selling toilet paper on our website at a discounted priced, and to cover all of our customers’ needs, we will be throwing in a free Spec15 Rifle with Every Roll! See the details below.

2020 Essentials Packs:

Buy 1 Roll of Toilet Paper for $900 and get 1 Spec15 Rifle Free

Buy 2 Rolls of Toilet Paper for $1,700 and get 2 Spec15 Rifles Free

Buy a Family 4 Pack of Toilet Paper for $3,200 and get 4 Spec15 Rifles Free

blackrainordnance.com/product/essentials-package/

Violent Little Machine Shop – Stormtrooper Expert Marksman Badge

Wednesday, March 11th, 2020

Show everyone you can hit the broadside of a moisture farm barn with this Stormtrooper Expert Marksman Badge from Violent Little Machine Shop. Coming in 1.5″ x .5″ and Velcro backed, only the finest marksmen in a galaxy far, far away are issued this stunning symbol of Imperial superiority, or you could just, y’know, buy it.

www.violentlittle.com/products/stormtrooper-expert-marksman-badge-patch

InspireProps – Doom Eternal Super Shotgun Cosplay Prop

Saturday, March 7th, 2020

The classic Super Shotgun, first introduced to the Doom franchise in Doom 2, is beloved for its in-game power, delivering massive damage via a wall of buckshot launched from its twin sawed-off barrels. In DOOM: Eternal, the updated Super Shotgun is treated with reverence as a powerful demon-slaying relic, even bestowed the name “Lucifer’s Bane” in the game’s lore. It features intricate engravings and script along its surface, and an underbarrel pig iron “Meat Hook” used to latch onto faraway enemies to drag the Doom Slayer closer to them for a swift and violent death.

Russian-based InspireProps has taken Eternal’s depiction of the Super Shotgun, and has produced a highly-detailed cosplay prop of it, for sale on their Etsy shop. The “Lucifer’s Bane” prop is made of polyurethane plastic, and is painted with acrylic car paints and varnishes. They also offer a raw cast variant, for those who’d rather finish and paint the model themselves. The prop comes complete with two spent shotshell props, also engraved with runes and script, as any good demon-slaying tools should.

DOOM: Eternal’s release is just around the corner, and it’s awesome to see it inspire such amazing prop work!

You can check out the “Luficer’s Bane” Super Shotgun prop product page below if you’re looking to score one of these for yourself:

www.etsy.com/listing/719302352/doom-eternal-super-shotgun-lucifers-bane

Warbricks

Wednesday, March 4th, 2020

What started as a small homeschool project for the basics of business development turned into Warbricks.com, a business selling high-quality, European-made military vehicle construction sets.

The sets are manufactured by Cobi, a Polish toy manufacturer which offers LEGO-like, brick construction sets. Cobi sets are largely based on authentic military vehicles, including tanks, planes, and ships, although they’ve also received licensing for some major passenger vehicle manufacturers, Boeing, and even Doctor Who. Plus, Cobi sets are fully-compatible with brick constructor pieces from other brands, so you’ll be able to use the parts from these sets in other builds.

In addition to selling the Cobi sets, Warbricks.com also provides a brief history of the actual vehicle the set is based on, detailed on each product page.

So, if you’re looking to add a few historic vehicle construction sets to your toy collection, or just have an appreciation for vintage military vehicles, then you may want to give Warbricks.com a look see.

warbricks.com

Introducing the WESN Henry

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

With a 2.35” blade and a 3” handle, the WESN Henry is a modern take on the classic slip-joint pocket knife. With Titanium scales and Cherrywood inlays, the Henry is a lightweight, yet perfectly balanced knife for any task at hand. Utilizing Swedish steel, we are paying tribute to the inspiration behind both our design and overall quality of the Henry. Our blade steel of choice: Sandvik 14C28N has passed the test of time, and proven to be one of Swedens top grade knife steels. With over 150 years of experience, Sandvik has mastered the processes of manufacturing knife steel that we can trust.

Inspired by a traditional slip-joint design from the late 1800s found in northern Sweden, the Henry carries characteristics that have been used for over 150 years. We are honored to name the knife after one of the most inspirational men both personally in my life and many others. A man that has inspired the need for an everyday pocket knife that solves both functional needs yet displays the beauty of pure craftsmanship.

The Henry is a knife to be passed down from generation to generation, as a token to remember the years behind its use and the craftsmanship that will carry on to represent the integrity behind a well-designed product.

Launched on Kickstarer January 22nd at 11am EST

Kickstarter URL:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/billy-chester/the-wesn-henry-titanium-slip-joint-pocket-knife

Specs:

  • Blade Length: 2.35” (6 cm)
  • Closed Length: 3” (7.6 cm)
  • Open Length: 5.35″ (13.6 cm)
  • Weight: 1.6 oz
  • Handle Material: Grade 5 Titanium Scales with Cherrywood inlays

    – G10 inlay option
    – Full Titanium option

  • Blade Steel: Sandvik 14c28n
  • Blade Shape: Spear Point
  • Mechanics: Titanium Slip-joint
  • Lanyard Hole
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Material options: Titanium & Cherrywood inlays, Titanium & Micarta inlays, All Titanium.

    Brumate – Liquor Canteen

    Sunday, March 1st, 2020

    If you’re looking for a more ‘military-inspired’ take on a flask, then you might want to take a look at Brumate’s Liquor Canteen. Modeled after WWII-era ‘Jerry Cans’, the Liquor Canteen holds 8 oz of your spirit of choice, and are made of stainless steel, with a proprietary coating which maintains the freshness of your drink without imparting a metallic aftertaste.

    Liquor Canteens are available in a variety of colors, including flat colors, such as the above OD Green, and various blended colors.

    www.brumate.com/collections/liquor-canteen