Tactical Knives » July 2010

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CONDOR JUNGLE SLASHERS

Like the high-speed, broad-winged company namesake, the El Salvador, Golok, Thunder Head and Kukri machetes are ready to fly through the toughest of tasks!

Tactical Knives » July 2010

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I’M AN AXE MAN!

When it comes down to surviving in the way outback, the author puts down his “large knife” and reaches for something with a little more meat on the bone.

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

U.S. officials: Al-Qaida agent tied to N.Y. plot.

Current and former U.S. counterterrorism officials said Wednesday that one of the nation’s most wanted terrorists is linked to last year’s thwarted plot to bomb the New York City subway system.
The officials said top al-Qaida operative Adnan Shukrijumah met with one of the would-be suicide bombers in a plot that Attorney General Eric Holder called [...]

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

U.S. engaging in virtual cyber-war.

The United States is preparing the battlefield for a future cyber-war by encoding trap doors, viruses and secret codes in enemy power grids, defense systems and modes of transportation, according to a top Homeland Security expert.
The U.S. can then use the embedded codes to launch attacks at will against a nation’s critical infrastructure, according to [...]

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

FNH USA stands behind the SCAR program, issues statement.

FNH USA is cautious in releasing any information due to the nature of the pledge to our customers.
We can, however, reiterate that the MK 16 (5.56mm variant), MK 17 (7.62mm variant) and the MK 13 Enhanced Grenade Launcher Module (40mm), which make up the SCAR family of weapons, have each met, and in our opinion [...]

Related Topics: SCAR, SOCOM

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Military »

Medal of Honor candiate is living, Afghan war veteran.

The Pentagon has recommended that the White House consider awarding the Medal of Honor to a living soldier for the first time since the Vietnam War, according to U.S. officials.
The soldier, whose nomination must be reviewed by the White House, ran through a wall of enemy fire in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley in fall 2007 in [...]

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Hundreds of Northern Virginia residents demand a GAO investigation into the BRAC move to the Mark Center area.

Citing questions regarding how Duke Realty came to provide an “unsolicited bid” to the Army for a BRAC move as well as environmental concerns, nearby impacted residents are asking Congress for a full General Accounting Office investigation.
BRAC 133 is part of a decision by Congress to relocate personnel to facilities that are designed [...]

Related Topics: Virginia

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Virginia House Bill 505 ok’s concealed guns in restaurants.

A new state law will allow Virginians to carry concealed handguns into restaurants or clubs, provided they have a concealed handgun permit.
However the state law, which goes into effect today, prohibits the permit-carrying gun owners from consuming alcohol while on the premises of any establishment with their concealed weapons.
House Bill 505, sponsored by Delegate Todd [...]

Related Topics: Virginia

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Industry »

United States DoD contracts for June 30, 2010.

Boeing was awarded a $263.58m modification in the C-17 Globemaster III sustainment partnership contract.

AIR FORCE
Dell Marketing, LP, Round Rock, Texas, was awarded a $345,445,788 contract which will procure Microsoft and software assurance on perpetual licenses for Air Force and other participating organizations. At this time, $75,588,037 has been obligated. 754 ELSG/PKI, Maxwell Air Force Base [...]

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Law Enforcement »

AZ to release immigration training plan for cops.

Arizona officials plan to release a training program Thursday designed to teach police officers to enforce a tough new crackdown on illegal immigration without racially profiling.
An hour-long video and supporting paperwork will be sent to all 170 Arizona police agencies and publicly released Thursday morning.
Officials released an outline for the video in May.
It will emphasize [...]

Related Topics: Arizona, immigration