The Coffin Case is billed as the “world [sic] first coffin or shield shaped rifle carry case.” It’s constructed from 1000D nylon and features an outer cross elastic cord for securing a helmet or vest. Additional features include two large, zippered inner accessory pockets, and front-side Velcro for an identity patch. The Coffin Case comes in five sizes, to accommodate a variety of firearms from SMGs to sniper rifles. It’s made in Taiwan, and at the moment the only retail locations that carry this product are located in Taiwan and Japan. However, the website Alpha-Milsim offers worldwide shipping and carries the Coffin Case.
A Bathing Ape has released this reversible Tangzhuang (Chinese jacket) in their 1ST CAMO. Available at BAPE STORE Shanghai and BAPE STORE Beijing for a whopping 1,020 USD.
Keith Ratliff, manager of Kyle Myers AKA Dmitri Potapoff of FPSRussia, was found dead yesterday with a single gunshot to the head. Although currently being treated as a homicide, the details surrounding Ratliff’s death are being investigated. Besides being FPSRussia’s manager, Keith Ratliff also held the FFL that allowed the popular YouTube personality access to the firearms he used in his videos.
The next season of ‘Venture Bros.’ is well on track, as evidenced with this image, along with many more found at the link below. For the uninitiated, ‘Venture Bros.’ is a deconstruction yet loving parody of ‘Johnny Quest’ and other shows of that era mixed in with plenty of pop culture references and humor, ranging from outright crude to fairly esoteric.
Strike Industries’ Rear Sight Mount is designed to allow for a rear sight/red dot on a Glock pistol without expensive, custom installation. The 1 oz. aluminum picatinny rail is secured with a screw and backplate, and features screws to adjust height. The rail features paintable reference dots if the user chooses not to use an optic. Additionally, a compatible ambidextrous charging handle is available for competitive shooters.
http://strikeindustries.com/shop/index.php/pistol-enhancements/glock/glock-rear-sight-rail.html
This UAV identification kit was created by James Bridle while he was Artist in Residence at the Visible Futures Lab at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Created from 3D modeling software and desktop printing technologies, the kit was based on military and civilian recognition kits, which were collections of models used to train gunners, radar operators and visual observers. Kit 001 was made using models of the MQ-1 Predator, the RQ-170 Sentinel, and the RQ-4 Global Hawk with human models for sense of scale.
http://booktwo.org/notebook/uav-identification-kit/
Deenamee (Greek for strength) Shooting Sports Training Center offers a relatively unique situation: crowdfunding for a shooting range. Deenamee, LLC is a company founded by Special Forces veterans with the goal of creating a superior shooting range and firearms instruction environment. The pledge length will last until September of 2014 when they hope to reach at least one million dollars in funding, with an stretch goal of four million dollars. Further details, including the donation reward levels, risks and rewards, and more on the company itself can be found on the Deenamee website. Deenamee also pledges to donate all non-taxable funds to the NRA in the event they don’t reach their initial goal of one million dollars.
A new trailer from the most impressive looking game featuring the ‘Aliens’ property since ‘Alien vs Predator’ on the Atari Jaguar. Gearbox Software looks to be doing the series proud, and if anything else it looks a lot better than ‘Alien 3’.
‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ drops February 12th, 2012.
“Mr. Gorbachev, I tore down that wall” The famous speech President Ronald Reagan gave after he destroyed the Berlin wall. He rode his most trusty steed into battle…a raptor which he had the CIA clone for such an occasion. Practice Reaganomics today and buy this print to show your love for ‘merica!
American history how we like it; tough, manly, and full of guns, Presidents and impossible scenarios. My favorite print is TR vs Bigfoot.
A user on Kickstarter, known only as Brad, created this grenade-shaped multi-tool called, appropriately enough, the Bottle Grenade. Its primary function is as a combination twist off/pry off (pop top) bottle opener, however it also includes a wrench and hex slot along with four holes for use with a keyring or paracord. It’s machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, and based on donation level can include custom engraving and/or the realistic grenade pattern.
The MultiCam sheaths made by LBT for the SOG Voodoo Hawk LE have finally started shipping out. They’re made from nylon with a button snap closure and a belt loop. The LE sheath also better conforms to the blade when compared to the standard SOG sheath and seems of overall better quality. You can see additional photos below. (more…)
Yet another innovative UAV design, the HyTAQ robot was developed by the robotics lab at the Illinois Institute of Technology. It combines a quadrotor design with a rolling cage that allows for both terrestrial and aerial locomotion. This combination allows the HyTAQ to use the same actuator set and control system for both methods of locomotion. Additionally, due to its ability to switch between ground and air travel, the HyTAQ is capable of traveling four times greater and almost 6 times longer than an aerial-only system, and can simply fly over any obstacles it encounters on the ground.
Check out this video on Boston Dynamics’, MCWL, and DARPA’s LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) program. As you can see, the LS3 is voice activated and can navigate a multitude to terrains with ease.
This is the Triple Kydex Shingle by Ferro Concepts. It’s designed to curve to body armor or the user’s shape and fits most kangaroo pouches, giving the user fast access to three magazines. The Kydex inserts have holes punched in them for weight savings and are removable. At the moment, it’s lacking an official name, however it will be released in February.
Battlemug is awesome but not everyone feels that they can afford a tankard machined from a solid billet of aluminum. So Battlemug’s creators developed a polymer version.
This model also integrates an M4-style carrying handle since you have to provide your own with the aluminum Battlemug. Although, the polymer version includes three M1913 rails for other accessories.
The TechJect Robot Dragonfly is a micro UAV designed to mimic an insect; the project started due to a grant from the U.S. Air Force for research into biologically-inspired spy drones. Four models will be available, with the highest model featuring a re-configurable processor, hovering and gilding capabilities, accelerometers, gyroscopes, remote control, GPS, an advanced sensor pack with 18 individual environmental sensors, two cameras, and wi-fi compatibility.
The TaskOne is a project on Indiegogo for a case that turns your iPhone into a multitool. The TaskOne weighs only 89 grams and utilizes hardened tool steels, aircraft aluminum, and polycarbonate in its construction. The entirety of the included tools can be seen in the image above. If funding is completed, it’ll be released in the following colors: Slate Grey, Cherry Red, Jet Black, and (Indiegogo-$150 contributor exclusive) Orange Flame.
As we all know, the world did not today, December 21st, 2012, end as was supposedly predicted by the Mayan calendar. Alas, the secret Fanboy bunker hidden in parts unknown goes unused through yet another false doomsday event; maybe next time it’ll find purpose.
The term ‘Space Marine’ was around long before Games Workshop’s ‘Warhammer 40K’ property came into existence, having first appeared in 1932’s ‘Captain Brink of the Space Marines’ by Bob Olsen. Despite this, the web serial ‘Spots the Space Marine’ by M.C.A. Hogarth was taken off Amazon after Games Workshop made a claim that the term ‘Space Marine’ is their exclusive trademark. Hogarth states that according to the Trademarks Database, Games Workshop’s trademark on ‘Space Marine’ only extends to “board games, parlor games, war games, hobby games, toy models and miniatures of buildings, scenery, figures, automobiles, vehicles, planes, trains and card games and paint, sold therewith.”, so it looks like fiction isn’t covered. To further make Games Workshop look like bastards, part of the reader contributions towards ‘Spots the Space Marine’ is donated to Wounded Warrior Project and Soldiers’ Angels.
The Silencerco 5.56 Saker, which was introduced at last year’s SHOT Show, is in full production and will soon be available for purchase in stores. The Saker features key innovations that separate it from current suppressors offered by other companies. This includes the Multiple Accessory Attachment Device (MAAD), which is an interchangeable centerfire rifle mounting platform that allows for the user to attach the Saker, or other muzzle accessories, to their choice of many flash hiders and other mounts. Also of note is the Hoplon blast baffle, which deflects and cuts down on baffel erosion up to 90% using “”new to silencer design” materials, strategic reinforcements and improved geometry to achieve incomparable strength, longevity and repeatable accuracy.”
Featuring the Honor Camo pattern developed for Project Honor and EA’s Medal of Honor Warfighter video game, LBX Tactical’s new line of gear based on proven LBT Inc designs is shipping. There is a wide variety of items including two styles of chest rigs, two plate carriers, a holster and other accessory items as well Transporter and Light Strike packs.
