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Archive for category News
Army to deploy jumping reconnaissance robots in Afghanistan
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 11/Nov/2011 02:45
“The US Army will be testing a new type of reconnaissance robot designed to jump over walls and through windows, without putting soldiers in the line of fire.
Dubbed the Sand Flea, the four wheeled device is about the size of a shoebox and weighs roughly ten pounds, and is capable of jumping up to 24 feet. The robot uses a piston built into its base, powered by an unspecified fuel oxidizer, to get airborne and can be aimed by changing the tilt angle and direction of thrust.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/10/army_jumping_robots_afghanistan/
NRA Interviews Emily Miller
NRA interviews editor Emily Miller from the Washington Times about her quest to acquire a gun in D.C.
Mexican Blogger Decapitated
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News, Threat Watch on 10/Nov/2011 02:28
“The moderator of a popular Mexican social network has been murdered, allegedly for tipping off the authorities about the local drug cartel.
Nicknamed “Rascatripas†or “Scraper†(literally “Fiddlerâ€) on the network Nuevo Laredo en Vivo, the 35-year-old appears to have been handcuffed, tortured, decapitated and dumped beside a statue of Christopher Columbus one mile from the Texas border.
Below the man’s body was a partially obscured and blood-stained blanket. Written on the blanket in black ink: “Hi I’m ‘Rascatripas’ and this happened to me because I didn’t understand I shouldn’t post things on social networks.â€
Social media has become an important means for ordinary Mexicans to strike back at the cartels. Civilians have taken to real-time reporting of trouble spots on the country’s dangerous northern highways. Using Twitter, locations of firefights between cartels and government security forces, or risky cartel checkpoints, are broadcast by volunteers to wired motorists.
“Do not be afraid to report,†said Anon4024 at Nuevo Laredo en Vivo earlier today. “This is how we citizens can make a difference in this city.â€
Julie Golob Discusses Her First Book
From Chics With Guns:
My Gun Culture: Congratulations on completion of your first book: SHOOT – Your Guide to Shooting and Competition! How on earth did you find time to do that? We’re guessing you had the laptop out between stages at Bianchi. Or did you have a Julie-double competing at some of the matches?
LA Times: Mexico Under Siege
Posted by Brian in News, Threat Watch on 9/Nov/2011 14:17
The LA Times website has a chronicle of all their stories related to violence and drugs in Mexico.
The Violence in Juarez
Posted by Brian in News, Threat Watch on 9/Nov/2011 14:04
The El Paso Times website has a whole section on the violence in Juarez and the deterioration of Mexico in general. A quote from one article says:
Juárez deserves the title of most dangerous city in the world not only for its homicide rate but also suffering very high numbers of other violent crimes.
Guard and Reserve Need To Maintain Readiness
From the Army Times:
The Defense Department anticipates fewer warzone deployments for guardsmen as deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan slow down, but the skills those troops have learned over a decade at war must stay sharp, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told top National Guard leaders Tuesday.
China Counterfeit Parts in U.S. Military Aircraft
Posted by Gary in News, Threat Watch on 9/Nov/2011 07:32
From: Bloomberg
Dozens of suspected counterfeit parts have been installed on U.S. defense equipment from Raytheon Co. (RTN), L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) and Boeing Co. (BA), including aircraft deployed to Afghanistan.
Advanced Armament Corp’s PDW in 300 Blackout
The GearScout blog has a quick introduction to AAC’s new weapon design codenamed “Honey Badger”.
Barrett MRAD Review from NDIA
The Truth About Guns has a nice initial review of the Barrett MRAD rifle.
Monster.com & Military.com team up to get our Veterans back to work!
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All White House communications on government gun-smuggling scandal at ATF have been subpoenaed.
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Law, News, Threat Watch on 3/Nov/2011 17:29
by Dudley Brown
“In just a few short weeks, Barack Obama’s hand-picked, anti-gun Attorney General, Eric Holder, will be forced to testify before Congress about the ATF’s scandal, “Fast & Furious.”
But this time, there is more evidence.
A number of Eric Holder’s deputies may testify what you and I knew all along — that Eric Holder was well aware of the scandal. Others are also coming forward.
“This was an effort by Barack Obama, Eric Holder and Janet Napolitano to make an aggressive assault against our 2nd Amendment rights. I’m calling for Eric Holder’s resignation and prosecution,” an Arizona Sheriff recently stated.
Ten Arizona Sheriffs have joined the battle to hold Eric Holder accountable for his actions, which have endangered innocent lives all along the border.”
Project Trains HeroRATs to save lives and limbs
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 3/Nov/2011 16:02
HeroRATs are being trained to save lives and limbs, by using their exceptional sense of smell to sniff out unexploded landmines and tuberculosis.
Landmines pose a structural barrier to development and economic growth, long after a war ends. Detection of landmines is difficult, dangerous, costly and time-consuming. Trained HeroRATs offer a cheap, efficient and effective solution to this problem.”
Texas Attorney General warns Obama: Mexican cartels ‘spilling over’ border
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News, Threat Watch on 3/Nov/2011 15:20
“Texas Atty. Gen. Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Obama on Wednesday warning that Mexican cartel violence is increasingly “spilling over” the border and calling for more security.
Abbott cited a “deadly shootout” involving “cartel operatives” last weekend in the town of Elsa, about 250 miles south of San Antonio, in which a Hidalgo County sheriff’s deputy was shot three times. Sheriff’s officials have said the deputy was wearing a protective vest and is expected to recover.