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The Threat of Civil Unrest in Pakistan and the Davis Case
Posted by Brian in News, Threat Watch, Warriors on 17/Feb/2011 14:05
The Threat of Civil Unrest in Pakistan and the Davis Case is republished with permission of STRATFOR.
By Scott Stewart
On Feb. 13, the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) issued a statement demanding that the government of Pakistan execute U.S. government contractor Raymond Davis or turn him over to the TTP for judgment. Davis, a contract security officer for the CIA, has been in Pakistani custody since a Jan. 27 incident in which he shot two men who reportedly pointed a pistol at him in an apparent robbery attempt.
Pakistani officials have corroborated Davis’ version of events and, according to their preliminary report, Davis appears to have acted in self-defense. From a tactical perspective, the incident appears to have been (in tactical security parlance) a “good shoot,†but the matter has been taken out of the tactical realm and has become mired in transnational politics and Pakistani public sentiment. Whether the shooting was justified or not, Davis has now become a pawn in a larger game being played out between the United States and Pakistan.
When one considers the way similar periods of tension between the Pakistanis and Americans have unfolded in the past, it is not unreasonable to conclude that as this current period plays out, it could have larger consequences for Davis and for American diplomatic facilities and commercial interests in Pakistan. Unless the Pakistani government is willing and able to defuse the situation, the case could indeed provoke violent protests against the United States, and U.S. citizens and businesses in Pakistan should be prepared for this backlash. Read the rest of this entry »
The Difference Between .223 and 5.56
Richard Johnson has written a good article for Guns and Patriots at Human Events on the dangerous differences between the calibers.
The significant difference between the .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO lies in the rifles, rather than the cartridges themselves. Both the .223 and 5.56 rounds will chamber in rifles designed for either cartridge, but the critical component, leade, will be different in each rifle.
Indiana Expands Concealed Carry
From Evansville Courier & Press:
Hoosiers who have permits could take their guns to libraries, public hospitals and city council meetings under a measure the state Senate approved Monday.
“They are your first responder,†Tomes said, referring to those carrying concealed weapons. Senate Bill 292 passed on a 38-12 vote. It now moves to the House.
Ammo Ban Overturned in California
From The Volokh Conspiracy:
The lawsuit alleged that, “It is practically impossible, both for those subject to the law and for those who must enforce it, to determine whether any of the thousands of different types of ammunition cartridges that can be used in handguns are actually ‘principally for use in’ or used more often in, a handgun. The proportional usage of any given cartridge is impossible to determine, and in any event changes with market demands.â€
American Immigration Agent Killed by Gunmen in Mexico
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News, Threat Watch on 16/Feb/2011 00:02
MEXICO CITY — Gunmen on a highway in northern Mexico killed an agent with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday and wounded another, in an attack that signaled the escalating risk for American officials fighting Mexican crime gangs that move drugs and migrants into the United States.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/16/world/americas/16mexico.html
Kahr Arms CM Series
Posted by Brian in Handguns, Kahr, News, Warrior Tools on 15/Feb/2011 16:17
Kahr Arms introduces new compact pistol series.
From Tactical Wire:
The CM Series takes the value priced features from Kahr’s CW series (3.6″ barrel 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP models) and incorporates these features into a smaller 3″ barrel package. The CM9093 has the same external dimensions as the PM9093, which make it ideal for concealed carry by licensed civilians and law enforcement personnel.
Cleaning Kits Donated to Marines
Posted by Gary in Accessories, News, Warrior Tools on 15/Feb/2011 13:44
Press Release
Hoppe’s Donates Cleaning Kits to US Marines
Overland Park, Kan. – Hoppe’s, The Gun Care People, has partnered with America 4R Marines to supply more than 5,000 BoreSnake gun cleaning kits to U.S. Marines currently serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Founded in 2006, America 4R Marines is a nonprofit organization that supplies much needed items for battalions or units in the most remote and hostile areas of operation.
The mission of America 4R Marines is to not only support the troops with basic human needs and comfort items, but to also provide tactical products that can help military personnel better maintain their equipment and remain safe in combat zones.
The Hoppe’s BoreSnake Soft-Sided Gun Cleaning Kit allows soldiers to quickly clean the bore of their weapon and get it back in to service. The BoreSnake’s one-pass design loosens large particles, scrubs out the remaining residue with a bronze brush and then swabs it spotless with a cleaning area that is 160 times larger than a standard patch. The patented product is also small and lightweight for easy transportation in the field.
“We’re honored to partner with America 4R Marines and provide much needed supplies to the troops serving our country,” said Phil Gyori, vice president of marketing for Bushnell Outdoor Products, the parent company of Hoppe’s. “It’s a privilege to have an opportunity to support the units and battalions who protect our freedom each and every day,” added Gyori.
Afghan Guards sacrificed their lives thwarting attack
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News, Threat Watch on 14/Feb/2011 16:31
KABUL, Afghanistan — “The heroes in the suicide bombing of the Kabul City Center shopping mall on Monday were not among the police officers or NATO coalition and American Special Forces soldiers who showed up later.
They were Gul Agha and Lal Mohammed, two poorly paid security guards who have what lately has been one of the worst jobs in Afghanistan — screening visitors at the door…. witnesses reported an exchange of gunfire right before the bomber detonated the explosives in his vest. The only fatalities were the bomber and the guards, the police said, and two bystanders were wounded.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/15/world/asia/15afghanistan.html?_r=1&src=mv
One killed in Iran during clashes at banned opposition rally
Posted by Gary in News, Threat Watch on 14/Feb/2011 15:58
From: Harretz
An Iranian was shot dead during a banned opposition rally in Tehran, the semi-official Fars news agency reported, blaming opposition supporters for the shooting.
“One person was shot dead and several were wounded by seditionists (opposition supporters) who staged a rally in Tehran,” Fars said, without giving further details.
LaRue Tactical OBR from SHOT Show 2011
LaRue displayed a new product at the 2011 SHOT Show, the OBR PredatAR.
Swiss Vote to Keep Guns at Home
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Law, News on 13/Feb/2011 23:40
ZURICH—”Following an emotional debate over gun control, Swiss voters firmly rejected a referendum that would have forced soldiers to end the longstanding practice of keeping army-issue firearms at home and tightened restrictions over civilian gun ownership.
According to exit polls, 57% of voters rejected the initiative. The referendum sparked a heated debate over the right to bear arms in a country that has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world.”
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703515504576142190857662716.html
AR Double Feed Drill
Posted by Gary in Training, Training Videos on 12/Feb/2011 22:32
Jerry Miculek Practical Rifle DVD Segment, Malfunction Drills: Double Feed
XRAIL Press Release
Posted by Brian in Accessories, News, Warrior Tools on 11/Feb/2011 15:58
XRAIL SYSTEMS AVAILABLE THROUGH BROWNELLS
ORDER ONLINE NOW!!
December, 2010…Appleton, WI- Roth Concept Innovations (RCI) designer and manufacturer of high capacity solutions for your shotgun, makes available their new XRAIL Systems through Brownells. The XRAIL System is an auto indexing loader for shotguns. The XRAIL System operates as a magazine extension for shotguns that allows up to 23 rounds of ammo without altering your gun. Taking only minutes to install and no gunsmiting required. All XRAIL and RCI products are 100% MADE IN THE USA.
Consumers, Dealers and Law Enforcement personal now have the ability to order the XRAIL Systems online as well. Just go to www.brownells.com or www.PoliceStore.com and purchase your XRAIL System.
XRAIL Systems Specifications:
- Made of hard coated black anodized aluminum and stainless steel all non corrosive with black nylon or clear polycarbonate unified tubes
- Compact unit weight is 2.0 lbs. empty
- Full version weight is 2 lbs. 5 oz. empty
- Available for use with Mossberg, Winchester, FNH, Benelli and Remington (visit www.XRAILbyRCI.com for model specifics.)
About RCI: Roth Concept Innovations is the ONLY manufacturer of the XRAIL System.  RCI provides the best capacity solution for your shotgun that is easy to use and installs in minutes with no gunsmithing required. There are various high capacity solutions for the shotgun, but RCI’s is the only one that is NOT a gun (which you will have dependability and capacity all in one). The XRAIL System has the versatility to be used on more than one shotgun. All XRAIL’s and RCI products are 100% MADE IN THE USA. For more information (or to order your XRAIL System) about RCI and to view their complete line of products please visit www.XRAILbyRCI.com or by calling 920-585-6534.
Desert Tactical Arms SRS
Posted by Brian in Desert Tactical Arms, Long Guns on 11/Feb/2011 15:35
The SRS (Stealth Recon Scout) Rifle from Desert Tactical Arms is available in four different calibers.
desert tactical srs
Russian airport bomber visited home on eve of attack
Posted by Gary in News, Threat Watch on 10/Feb/2011 13:43
From:Â Straits Times
A frame grab from a security camera shows the explosion of a suicide bomber's bomb at Domodedovo Airport in Moscow
MOSCOW – The suicide bomber who killed 36 people at a Moscow airport visited his home village shortly before the attack and may have collected the bomb there, a report said on Thursday, citing investigators.
The bomber briefly returned to his home village on Jan 19, five days before blowing himself up in Domodedovo airport’s arrivals hall, the Kommersant business daily reported, citing investigators.
Officials have named the bomber as 20-year-old Magomed Yevloyev from the North Caucasus region of Ingushetia and announced they had also arrested his brother and sister on suspicion of helping him plot the suicide strike.
