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Mar 8, 2013 •
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Week 7 of the Maximum Warrior Challenge was crazy. Most of the challenges push the physical limitations of the warriors, but this week was more about speed and sniper skill. The participants were given a FNH SCAR-Heavy with an Armasight CO-LR Night Vision...
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Feb 7, 2013 •
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Maxim magazine is running a really cool contest, called Maximum Warrior. I can’t tell you how badly I wish I could participate. I have no doubt I’d get creamed by the professionals they have competing, but just the chance to learn and develop...
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Jan 22, 2013 •
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I’ve already written a bit about BLACKHAWK!’s SHOT Show gear, but one item that I didn’t really mention is their new GripBreak Holster. The video above remedies this lack of info. This is a cool new holster that’s actually quite...
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Jan 21, 2013 •
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BlackHawk, Weaver, RCBS, Champion Traps & Targets, Federal Premium and many other brands all occupied the same area of the show on the second floor, and we head over to get the low-down on new gear from BlackHawk and Weaver. BLACKHAWK! at SHOT Show...
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Jan 18, 2013 •
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Today is the last day of SHOT Show 2013, and we’ve been working hard. Thank goodness for the adrenaline we get from seeing all this amazing new gear, or we’d probably fall over from exhaustion! Yesterday was an especially exciting day, since...
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Nov 8, 2012 •
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There are a lot of great things about November. Football games on the weekends, Thanksgiving, Black Friday (I need a new TV!!!), the beautiful leaves falling and the chill that hasn’t turned to cold just yet. It’s a great time. It’s a...
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Sep 5, 2012 •
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We’re big fans of BlackHawk here at GearExpert by OpticsPlanet. It was just a few weeks ago that I wrote about my camping/hiking experience with the BlackHawk Sling Backpack, and I was mighty impressed. Well, BlackHawk has started a rebate promotion...
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Aug 9, 2012 •
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An important part of any camping/hiking trip is the bag you use to haul your gear. On my recent vacation at a family cabin in Minnesota I packed a full duffel bag of clothes and toiletries, but I knew I’d need a second bag for day hikes and bringing...
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Jan 19, 2012 •
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Yesterday was crazy. We saw a ton of awesome new products, and there’s a lot of exciting things to talk about. SHOT Show has been a major success so far, and I can’t believe I’m going to get to see more of many of these products at...
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Sep 16, 2011 •
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Let’s be honest: buying a holster can be tricky. There are thousands of different options on the market. You need to make sure you have the right style, material and fit for your firearm. You might want a shoulder holster, a concealed holster, a paddle...
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Jun 22, 2011 •
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As one of the most common pieces of tactical gear used by the United States Marine Corp, law enforcement agencies, and firefighters, tactical vests provide protection against harsh elements while supporting your upper body and enabling you to carry all your...
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Aug 26, 2010 •
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The Barska 20-60×60 Blackhawk Spotting Scope, complete with tripod, soft case and hard case, is one of the most affordable spotting scopes on the market. At the same time it packs the technical specification and craftsmanship to perform well beyond...