Welcome to DICE’s WWI, where full and semi-automatic small arms are in ample supply. Switching to a different soldier every time you lose a life seems like a novel concept, at the very least.
Battlefield One – 12 Minutes Of Single Player Gameplay
October 4th, 2016CROSMAN AWARDED ARMY JROTC CONTRACT FOR COMPETITION AIR RIFLES
October 3rd, 2016
BLOOMFIELD, New York (OCTOBER 3, 2016) Crosman Corporation, the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of airguns and ammunition, is proud to announce it has reached an agreement with the Army JROTC to be the official supplier of sporter class air rifles and will begin shipping 4,600 Challenger rifles and accessories this month.
This partnership will support over 600 Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) high school programs benefitting an estimated 14,000 cadets. “We are proud to be the choice of the Army JROTC and feel privileged to contribute to the lives of so many young men and women through the competitive shooting sports”, said Mark DeBoard, Shooting Services Manager for Crosman. “The Challenger was selected for its superior accuracy, adjustability and precision performance and we look forward to seeing thousands of cadets maximize their marksmanship potential at the sporter class level.”
The Crosman Challenger is manufactured in Crosman’s Bloomfield, New York facility and features a Lothar Walther barrel, a patented linear bolt, an adjustable stock, and can be easily filled to 2,000 PSI with a hand pump. In addition to these rifles, accessories to be delivered include air tanks, hand stops, bipods, slings and Swab-Its® bore cleaners.
“The Challenger air rifle has impressed coaches across the country and new records are being set by cadets at nearly every competition,” said Jennifer Lambert, VP Marketing for Crosman. “As the leading American manufacturer of airguns, we’re proud that the Army JROTC chose Crosman and we can’t wait to see what new heights their cadets will reach with the Challenger.”
For additional information on Crosman’s full line of competition airguns including the Challenger, visit crosman.com or write to Chip Hunnicutt, Marketing Manager, Crosman Corporation, 7629 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469, email him at chip@crosman.com, follow him on Twitter (@chiphunnicutt) or call him at (800) 7–AIRGUN (724-7486).
The Adventures of Indiana Jones by Patrick Schoenmaker
October 2nd, 2016Talented animator Patrick Schoenmaker and his team spent 5 years crafting this opening sequence for the non-existent ‘The Adventures of Indiana Jones’ cartoon.
You can check out more of mr. Schoenmaker’s work at www.patrickschoenmaker.com
F-4 Phantom II Exhaust Cone Table
October 1st, 2016
If you’ve got $5900 laying around, you’re in need of a brand-new table, and you happen to like Cold War-era fighter jets, then Boeing is offering this F-4 Phantom II Exhaust Cone Table for sale on their online store. The table features anodized aluminum legs, measures in at 24″ x 40″, and weights 84 lbs. If anything else, it’s sure to be quite the conversation starter.
www.boeingstore.com/collections/furniture/products/f-4-phantom-ii-exhaust-cone-table
RMA Armament Introduces LIGHTEST Level IV Plate in Industry
September 30th, 2016
CENTERVILLE, IA – September 29, 2016 – RMA Armament is proud to announce the latest edition to its armor family, the ALPHA Armor Series Level IV (model #1199) hard armor plate. Weighing just 4.4 pounds, it is the now the world’s LIGHTEST plate in its class.
RMA’s latest product offering further displays it’s strength as the world’s best research and development team in the hard armor market. Having already developed the strongest armor plate in world, the R&D team at RMA now adds the lightest level IV hard armor solution to its resume in support of police and military personnel around the globe.
“To say that I’m excited about our latest level IV plate would be quite the understatement,” said RMA CEO Blake Waldrop. “Our primary goal with every new product is to provide the highest quality protection while balancing cost, weight, thickness, speed, and strength.
“Some members of our law enforcement and military communities require the strongest level IV plate in the world while others need the world’s lightest level IV plate, which gives them better mobility while still providing the highest level of protection. Now, you can get both from RMA. Our plates provide peace of mind to the officer or operator allowing them to do their job effectively and stay protected during any type of mission.”
In testing at the NIJ certified Oregon Ballistic Laboratory, RMA’s Alpha Armor Series Level IV (model #1199) defeated a single round of .30-06 armor piercing ammunition from 50 feet, registering a back-face signature of just 35.58 mm. For compliance to the NIJ 0101.06 level IV standard, a hard armor plate must defeat single .30-06 M2AP round with a BFD of less than 44 mm.
The model #1199 level IV plates are now available for pre-order at www.rmadefense.com as well as www.shellbacktactical.com.
DETAILS
-NIJ Compliant 0101.06 (Defeats 7.62×63 M2AP rounds)
-10” x 12”, Single-Curve, Shooter’s Cut
-4.4 lbs. (1.9kg)
-Silicon Carbide Composite
-Patented Tile Array Design
-Made in the USA
DOOM Original Game Soundtrack
September 29th, 2016Bethesda released the entire DOOM soundtrack in a glorious ~2 hour long continuous YouTube video, complete with a new track and remixed track. They’re pretty heavy compositions, a blend of metal and electronic with some djent influence. If that’s your cup of tea, then enjoy.
GRIPsher – The Formidable Compact Multi-Tool On Kickstarter
September 28th, 2016
The GRIPsher is a compact multitool “dreamt up by an Army Veteran, refined by an MIT engineer, and brought to life with common sense”. The creators of GRIPsher have designed the tool with a variety of functions, including, but not limited to:
Perhaps the most interesting feature of the GRIPsher is the glow-in-the-dark jaws on the bottom of the tool. Dubbed the HEXGRIP system, the jaws serve as a fully adjustable way to secure hex nuts, bolts, and bits.
Additionally, the GRIPsher team is hosting a special program called Tools For Troops. For every GRIPsher black model supported, a version of the GRIPsher with black HEXGRIP jaws will be donated to a military service member; this is the only way to get a GRIPsher with black jaws.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/outstech/gripsher-the-formidable-compact-multi-tool
3rd ANNUAL PYRAMYD AIR CUP SEES RECORD ATTENDANCE Nearly 100 Competitors Attend Premier East Coast Airgun Event
September 27th, 2016CLEVELAND, OHIO (September 27, 2016) – The third annual Pyramyd Air Cup, hosted by the world’s largest internet airgun retailer Pyramyd Air, boasts the best attended AAFTA Grand Prix event for field target shooting in the U.S. during 2016. Hosted in conjunction with local AAFTA club, the Ohio Airgun & Field Target Shooters Association (OAFTSA), nearly 100 shooters descended upon the Tusco Rifle Club in New Philadelphia, OH September 9-11 for the most challenging and exciting airgun match of the year. The third annual competitive shooting event attracted amateur and professional shooters from all over the country and delivered winners in multiple airgun shooting disciplines including Field Target shooting, the fast-paced GunSlynger event, and the PayDay Challenge.
“We introduced a record number of people to the sport of airgunning at this year’s Cup,” says Pyramyd Air CEO, Joshua Ungier. “And while the competitive spirit was remarkable amongst shooters, it was the almost tangible level of anticipation for each exciting course of fire that really sets the Pyramyd Air Cup competition apart from others,” he said.
According to Hunter Piston class competitor Peg Brewer of Victor, NY, “Every aspect of the Pyramyd Air Cup goes above and beyond. Pyramyd Air makes the Cup a 4 star event all the way around.” Brewer states, “I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that their demo tent, filled with an abundance of exciting airguns, got me into the sport.”
Reigning AAFTA National Champion Ken Hughes, added, “What a weekend! The Field Target courses were challenging, and the wild, rapid-fire style of the Gunslynger event was difficult in its own right. It was great getting to meet new airgun buddies and check out the new gear from the many vendors in attendance. I really enjoyed the PA Cup!”
“Field Target is one of the most difficult shooting disciplines out there,” says Pyramyd Air Cup Match Director, Tyler Patner. “Combine the multiple skills required to rise to the top of your game, with the myriad of factors you take into account at each lane, and you’ve got a challenging sport,” he says.
“Targets are small, metal silhouettes of animals that consist of a kill zone and a colored paddle,” explains Patner. “Placed at unknown distances from between 10 yards to as far as 55 yards, the targets have kill-zones ranging in size from 3/8 inch to 1 1/2 inches. When the pellet passes through the kill zone and hits the paddle, the target falls and you’re awarded a point,” he said. “It’s a game of precision and practice. You range find with your scope, dope for distance, take the wind into account, and then you have to execute. It’s really a lot to take in,” he added. “There are different restrictions based upon your selected class, but the challenges remain the same. Wind doping, range finding, and remaining mentally tough over the entire course of fire are the biggest hurdles competitors face,” Patner says.
2016 Pyramyd Air Cup Winners:
Field Target:
Open PCP – Brian Van Liew
Hunter PCP – Bill Rabbitt
Hunter Piston – Paul Manktelow
WFTF PCP – Greg Sauve
WFTF Piston – Hector Medina Gomez
GunSlynger:
PCP – Greg Sauve
Piston – Eric Brewer
PayDay Challenge: ($200 prize, split between two shooters)
Dave Hitchcock and John Eroh
Numerous airgun manufacturers donated competition prizes and product to the 2016 event including, AirForce Airguns, Air Arms, Beeman, Crosman, Birchwood Casey, Diana, Feinwerkbau, H&N, Hawke Sport Optics, JSB, Leapers, Plano, Predator, Umarex, UTG, and Walther. “You’d be hard pressed to find an airgun competition with a better selection of prizes for its winners,” says Ungier. “Our winner’s packages help assure shooters that if they’re limited to traveling to only one competitive shooting event, they recognize the Pyramyd Air Cup as the industry’s premier event.”
For more about information about the official results of each competition, including the GunSlynger and the PayDay Challenge, see PyramydAirCup.com/2016-match-recap.
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September 26th, 2016Thirty Seconds Out – Demotivational Posters
September 25th, 2016
If you’re not in the know, Thirty Seconds Out has been releasing a downloadable ‘demotivation poster’ every week for the past few weeks or so. This week’s poster is a collaboration with Violent Little Machine Shop.
Ruin A First Date In Four Words With Jungle Recon (NSFW)
September 24th, 2016Source Hydration – Limited Edition Flecktarn Hydration Packs
September 23rd, 2016
For a limited time, Source Hydration is offering the Rider, Kangaroo, Tactical 3L, and Razor hydration packs in German Flecktarn Desert and Woodland.
John Wick: Chapter 2 Teaser Poster
September 22nd, 2016
Looks like he’s rocking the Glock this time.
Flexo On Kickstarter
September 21st, 2016I feature a lot of LEGO products and related projects on this site, so when I saw the Kickstarter for Flexo I knew I had to write something about it. Flexo is a new brick and tendon system which is compatible with current brick brands, such as LEGO and Mega Bloks. The tendons add flexibility and angular capability to whichever bricks they’re attached to, making it easier for creators to create angles, add independent suspensions to vehicles, and more.
You can check out the campaign at www.kickstarter.com/projects/1135315686/flexo-bendable-bouncy-flexible-building-bricks
Firefield – Paracord Slings
September 20th, 2016
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Whether your profession or passion lands you on a mission or the hunt of a lifetime, Firefield Tactical Paracord Slings provide comfortable, hands-free convenience while keeping your rifle at the ready when seconds count.
Available in both single-point and two-point models for tactical and traditional firearm carrying methods, Firefield’s paracord slings boast 80 ft. of heavy-duty Mil-Spec 550 paracord woven into an aggressive King Cobra style braid, durable 1.2-in. nylon webbed straps, 1.5 in. of total width for improved comfort and a polished black Firefield dog tag to remind you that victory justifies everything.
The Firefield Tactical Single-Point Paracord Sling (FF46000) adjusts from 28 – 31 in. and features both a reliable sling attachment clip and quick-detach buckle. The Firefield Tactical Two-Point Paracord Sling (FF46001) features an adjustment range of 37.5 – 45 in. and includes two 1.2-in. sling swivels. Firefield’s sling hardware features a rich, hard-anodized black finish and the rugged reliability you depend on for any situation.
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – Trailer 2
September 19th, 2016Not quite the Resident Evil we’re familiar with, but there’s nothing wrong with changing things up every once in a while, as RE4 showed. If anything else, it looks like a graphically impressive title.
RE7 drops January 24th, 2017.
Crosman Prostaffer Les Chase Wins Third Straight Airgun Hunter Of The Year Award
September 18th, 2016
BLOOMFIELD, New York (SEPTEMBER 16, 2016) Les Bear Chase, prostaff for Benjamin, the premiere hunting brand of Crosman Corporation, was awarded his third consecutive Compressed Air Gun Hunter of the Year Award at the annual Trophy Game Records of the World banquet on July 23. He also placed in the top five for Exotic, Sportsman, and overall Hunter of the Year Awards. This now completes the use of airguns in taking 19 different big game species, with 14 of them World Records. On hand to present the award was Mr. Bobby Love, President of United Hunting Heritage International, and Razor Dobbs of “Razor Dobbs Alive” on Sportsman Channel.
Chase was also the featured speaker of the event. His presentation on Big Game Hunting with Air Guns provided the audience an overview of today’s large bore air guns and their capability on big game.
Les was presented 10 plaques for eight Top Five entries including three new world records (Red Sheep. Asian Sika, and Watusi), and completing the Texas Slam and Texas Sheep Slams. He received awards for record Fallow Deer, Catalina Goat, Wild Boar, White Corsican and Four Horned Sheep. He also placed in the Top 5 for Sportsman and Exotic Hunter of the Year.
Since 2014 Chase has logged 19 different species and 14 TGR world records, all with a Benjamin airgun. Chase hopes to complete the Exotic Slam with the successful pursuit of a Gemsbok and Addax with an airgun. He earned Airgun Hunter of the Year in 2014 and 2015.
Kids Skull Commando Costume
September 17th, 2016
Since Halloween fast approaching, it’s time to start considering trick-or-treat costumes for the kiddies. One such costume is this Ghost from Modern Warfare 2 Kids Skull Commando costume. It comes with a grey, black, and green hooded shirt with printed skull face mask, as well as a vest, pants, belt, thigh holster, kneepads, headphones, and sunglasses.
Note that the toy gun and footwear is not included with the costume.
Airsoft Minigun Juggernaut
September 16th, 2016The title says it all.
Check out more via Node’s YouTube channel.
Demolition Ranch – Can The Can Cannon….. ?
September 15th, 2016In this video from YouTube channel Demolition Ranch, we are shown a myriad of (somewhat ill-advised but entertaining uses for X-Products’ Can Cannon.
Pocket Samurai On Indiegogo
September 14th, 2016
StatGear has started a project on Indiegogo for a katana-inspired EDC folding knife. The handle is made of grade 5 titanium in either black or gray, while the blade is made of 440C stainless steel with a Tanto-style edge. It’s a great looking knife, which is apparent in that the campaign easily surpassed the modest $2500 goal. There’s still a couple of days left on the project, so if you want to support it (and guarantee a knife when they’re produced) there’s still time.
www.indiegogo.com/projects/pocket-samurai-edc-titanium-keychain-knife-survival
Optics Planet – Z.E.R.O. (Zombie Extermination, Research and Operations) Kit
September 13th, 2016
Containing thermal and night vision devices, lights, knives, scopes, cleaning kits, time pieces, nylon gear, and even lab equipment aplenty, Optics Planet’s Z.E.R.O. Kit is $24,000 of gear that comes with all the equipment you could possibly need to stave off the undead (and other humans) and survive during a zombie apocalypse.
Zombies sold separately.
12 Survivors cooks up adventure with the Off-Grid Survival Stove!
September 12th, 2016
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Whether you are on a weekend camping trip with family, nestled into a backcountry paradise or simply trying to survive long enough for help to arrive, the 12 Survivors Off-Grid Survival Stove makes even the worst situations a bit more appetizing. This ultra-compact, lightweight, flat-folding camp stove adds a trace amount of luxury to any situation, including backpacking, hunting or fishing, without bulking up your gear.
Small enough to fit flatly in your backpack but big enough to cook up a mighty tasty off-the-grid meal, this innovative stainless steel stove burns wood and other organic materials and features hinged panels for quick setup and takedown. The included grill grate provides the perfect surface for direct cooking or supporting containers while an ash pan keeps the ground cleaner.
Set up, this stove measures 5.75”W x 5.75”L x 6”L. When the meal is over, the camp stove conveniently folds down to just 5.75”W x .6”L x .45”H and stores in an included nylon pouch. Total weight is 13.5 oz.
The Slingshot Channel – “Toy Gun”
September 11th, 2016Joerg Sprave does it again, this time with a compressed air powered arrow gun that, despite being about to launch a projectile with a recorded energy output of 884 Joules, is technically classified as a toy under German law.
KA-BAR – Tactical Spork
September 10th, 2016
Become the ultimate ‘Knifey-Spoony‘ champion with KA-BAR’s Tactical Spork. It’s made of food and water approved Grilamid, and underneath the spork portion of the utensil, is a 2.5″ serrated blade.
