16th century illustration of samurai raiding the house of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. The only reason a warrior is alive is to fight, and the only reason a warrior fights is to win.” ― Miyamoto Musashi, “The Book of Five Rings”. The samurai, an elite warrior class that emerged in Japan in the 10th century, have…
Tampa, Florida – May 2024 FLAIM Systems has been awarded a contract from the Australian Army to further develop the FLAIM Sweeper, an immersive countermine and explosive hazard awareness training system. The contract incorporates the purchase of multiple systems to conduct an extended trial and user evaluation across the Army’s School of Military Engineering and…
In the heart of every Special Operations mission lies a support network extending far beyond the battlefield. Behind the courage and valor of our Nation’s warfighters are organizations like the Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation, which provide critical assistance and unwavering support to those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Who We…
7 Minute Read 0 Comments The Walther PPS helped create the single stack subcompact concealed carry pistol trend. The PPS hit the market in 2007 and, despite less-than-stellar looks, was an immediate success. True to the Walther reputation, the PPS combined accuracy, reliability, and concealability to provide a superior concealed carry experience. The PPS M2…
42-YEAR-OLD FATHER OF TWO NEEDS YOUR HELP Please join us at SOF Select happy hour on Wednesday, May 8 at 3:30 in the Oasis Ballroom at the Westin Tampa Waterside to support our friend and colleague, Erlend Gray. SOF Select is a two-minute walk from the Convention Center, over the bridge and next to Jackson’s. Erlend…
KGM Suppressors to Exhibit at SOF Week KGM Suppressors, a leading provider of innovative firearm suppressors, proudly announces its participation as an exhibitor at SOF Week 2024. This year’s event runs from May 6-10,2024, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL. Attendees will find representatives and sample products from KGM Suppressors at booth 2514.…
Register to Support the Sterling Promise Foundation Fundraiser The Sterling Promise Foundation fundraiser is Tuesday evening from 1630 to 1930 at the Channelside Room in the Westin Tampa Waterside. There is also an online charity auction. For those of you who will be in Tampa, below is the link to register for the event. This…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments As time goes on, I find myself wearing gloves more and more when I head to the range. They help protect your hands and improve the grip on the gun; at least, that’s the idea. Some gloves I’ve tried out work great at this, and others look cool, but I…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments Glock established the role of polymer in weapon design and never let go. Ever since Glock proved polymer was the future, we’ve seen more and more of it hit the firearms market. In the last year, we’ve seen several long guns with polymer receivers. Two very notable examples are the…
8 Minute Read 0 Comments In a sea of Micro-9s, Fabrique Nationale threw their hat into the ring in April 2023 with the FN Reflex. Is this just another Micro-9, or does it bring some innovation to the table? Well, get ready because we’re going to give you the full rundown on this little pistol.…