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accessories: Inforce ARC 650/350 tactical flashlights/weapon lights
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accessoriesInforce ARC 650/350 tactical flashlights/weapon lights

Inforce's new ARC 350 and ARC 650 series of modular tactical flashlights/weapon lights comprise four models, two with integrated mounting lugs and two handheld models. Featuring professional ruggedness and reliability, the ARCs also provide high-performance illumination, with 1,200 or 1,400 lumens for the 18350 or 18650 rechargeable battery-powered versions respectively, and are compatible with …

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smith-wesson: Smith & Wesson 940-3 Carry, new 9mm EDC revolver
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smith-wessonSmith & Wesson 940-3 Carry, new 9mm EDC revolver

Built on the classic J-Frame platform, featuring a 2.17” barrel, concealed hammer and full-stainless steel construction, the latest addition to S&W's catalog is a 9mm, 5-shot gun designed for concealability and practical defensive performance.

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rifles: Clawgear CG15 in .223 Remington – High-quality  "made in Austria" AR rifles with classic Stoner system
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riflesClawgear CG15 in .223 Remington – High-quality  "made in Austria" AR rifles with classic Stoner system

There are many AR-15s, but very few of them come from Austria – but these ones do. We paid a visit to the shooting range with the CG15 semi-automatic rifles from Clawgear: discover in our report here at all4shooters.com how the Austrian rifles we tested fared in the field.

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steyr-mannlicher: Test: New Steyr Arms ATC Rock 9mm match pistols
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steyr-mannlicherTest: New Steyr Arms ATC Rock 9mm match pistols

It has now been over 25 years since the Austrian company Steyr launched its last pistol on the market. Now the time has come again, and with the ATC Rock models, two sporty all-steel competition pistols are now available as the flagships of the new ATD and ATC pistol series, consisting of a total of five models. Read here how the ATC Rock models fared in our detailed test.

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EOS: Everything is ready for EOS 2026: from March 28 to 30,  hunting and outdoors on show at the Parma exhibition centre

EOSEverything is ready for EOS 2026: from March 28 to 30,  hunting and outdoors on show at the Parma exhibition centre

The appointment is at the new Fiere di Parma venue, Italy, from March 28 to 30, 2026. Here, the world of hunting and outdoors will open its doors to enthusiasts from all over Europe. For the 2026 edition, the goal is ambitious: to focus on innovations and competence to propose an event further improved in terms of exhibition offer and general quality.

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laser ammo: Laser Ammo, a revolution in professional LE training 

laser ammoLaser Ammo, a revolution in professional LE training 

The Laser Ammo IMTTS Arena dry firing system has been evaluated, along with the SutreStrike laser cartridge and Recoil Enabled service sidearms replicas, as a valuable training tool at the base of official firearms training sessions of law enforcement and police officers from a number of cities in the Lombardy Region, in Italy.

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pistols: OA Defense 2311, from the USA a new family of 9mm double-stack pistols with aluminum/polymer composite frame
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pistolsOA Defense 2311, from the USA a new family of 9mm double-stack pistols with aluminum/polymer composite frame

The American company OA Defense, formerly known as Oracle Defense, offers a series of pistols for professional and competition use called OA 2311, based on the same frame, but with different sizes depending on the user's needs. The mechanical scheme of the OA 2311 9mm pistol in could be described as a hybrid between a (revisited and corrected) 2011-type double-stack frame and a slide very similar …

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winchester-ammunition: Rimfire newcomer: Winchester introduces the 21 Sharp cartridge. Is there any space in the rimfire market?
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winchester-ammunitionRimfire newcomer: Winchester introduces the 21 Sharp cartridge. Is there any space in the rimfire market?

A new rimfire cartridge built from the ground up for enhanced accuracy and on-target performance, available with both lead and lead-free projectiles, even with a jacketed hollow point (JHP) option: meet the Winchester 21 Sharp, designed for recreational shooters and small game hunters. But is there any space for such a cartridge in a world dominated by .22 Long Rifle ammo?

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iwa: IWA OutdoorClassics 2025 countdown: a firearms fair with a new look and a clear commitment as a trade event
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iwaIWA OutdoorClassics 2025 countdown: a firearms fair with a new look and a clear commitment as a trade event

From February 27 to March 2, 2025, the world of hunters and sport shooters will once again be looking to Nuremberg. That's when IWA OutdoorClassics 2025 will take place there. The international trade fair is already presenting a new look in terms of communication. But it is also about quality assurance for trade visitors and the implementation of current market trends. We were able to conduct an …

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rws-ammunition: Top international shooters use the RWS test service to find the best ammunition for their sporting guns
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rws-ammunitionTop international shooters use the RWS test service to find the best ammunition for their sporting guns

The harmony between a good shooter, his/her gun and equipment must be right in order to achieve top performances. The right ammunition, whether air rifle pellets or rimfire cartridges, is a decisive factor here. The German ammunition manufacturer RWS helps to put together the best combo – the RWS team from Fürth also goes travelling for this purpose, and the mobile shooting range travels with …

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optics: ThermTec – Background information on one of the currently most innovative manufacturers in the field of thermal imaging cameras and clip-ons, with a look at the top models
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opticsThermTec – Background information on one of the currently most innovative manufacturers in the field of thermal imaging cameras and clip-ons, with a look at the top models

ThermTec, a manufacturer known for its comparatively inexpensive thermal imaging devices for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, only launched its first products for this clientele around two years ago. Nevertheless, it has already developed quite a large customer base. Here we present ThermTec in more detail and reveal the reasons for the company's success.

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heckler-koch: Heckler & Koch receives order for the G210 semi-automatic sniper rifle for the special forces of the German Bundeswehr
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heckler-kochHeckler & Koch receives order for the G210 semi-automatic sniper rifle for the special forces of the German Bundeswehr

Now it's sealed: the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBW) has decided in favour of the MR308A6 from Heckler & Koch, which was specially developed as the G210 semi-automatic sniper rifle for the special forces of the German Army. The G210 is to be supplied to the troops from 2025 as a "short-range sniper weapon " with a new precision …

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shot-show: Top 6 best revolvers: Our ranking of the most interesting wheelguns seen at the SHOT Show 2026

shot-showTop 6 best revolvers: Our ranking of the most interesting wheelguns seen at the SHOT Show 2026

We present here the most interesting revolvers among those showcased at the SHOT Show 2026, which took place at the end of January in Las Vegas. Some are brand new, others are reinterpretations of existing models. All of them perfectly represent what is certainly one of the most iconic objects linked to US history. It was supposed to be a "top 5", but as a tribute to classic cylinder capacity, we …

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cz-ceska-zbrojovka: CZ 75 Legend: How the Czech pistol design conquered the world in just fifty years
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cz-ceska-zbrojovkaCZ 75 Legend: How the Czech pistol design conquered the world in just fifty years

Fifty years ago, the then  Czechoslovak Socialist Republic state-owned company CZ surprised the gun world with a new pistol in the most "western" 9mm Luger caliber. The CZ 75 was exported and sold in many countries. Its reputation as a gun legend stems from its reliability and good trigger. At the SHOT Show 2026, CZ presented a new edition with a classic look – reason enough for a look back.

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long-range-rifles: Long Range: Shooting at 1,240 meters with the Rössler Titan 6 TAC and Kahles K540i

long-range-riflesLong Range: Shooting at 1,240 meters with the Rössler Titan 6 TAC and Kahles K540i

At the Wiechlice Airbase Shooting Range in Poland, we were able to test the combination of Rössler Titan 6 TAC and Kahles K540i with the RWS Target Elite Plus in 6.5 Creedmoor as part of a long-range seminar organised by the Willenbach hunting estate. The range offers distances of up to 1,240 meters – ideal for testing how this combo performs in practice at long shooting distances.

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huglu: Shotguns and rifles from Huglu: Quality at fair prices for sport shooters and hunters
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hugluShotguns and rifles from Huglu: Quality at fair prices for sport shooters and hunters

In recent years, the Turkish gunsmith Huglu has developed into a global supplier of high-quality hunting and sport firearms. From the elegant over-and-under shotgun to the accurate bolt-action rifle, the Turkish guns combine traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. We present some representatives of the Huglu product range, which are recommended for both beginners …

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beretta: Beretta 694 Black DLC, the clay-breaking machine
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berettaBeretta 694 Black DLC, the clay-breaking machine

The Beretta 694 over-and-under platform, appreciated by shooters since its introduction in 2019, evolves with the Black version. This shotgun offered in Sporting and Trap versions offers the enhanced ballistics of the Steelium Pro barrels, the proverbial strength of the DLC finish and the adjustment options provided by the B-Fast balance system. Let's take a look at all the most important features …

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shotguns: Huglu XR-8 Pro: an inexpensive semi-automatic shotgun in 12ga with AR-15-style box magazine for IPSC and other dynamic shooting disciplines
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shotgunsHuglu XR-8 Pro: an inexpensive semi-automatic shotgun in 12ga with AR-15-style box magazine for IPSC and other dynamic shooting disciplines

A box magazine-fed shotgun with nothing to criticise in terms of workmanship and function? Almost unthinkable, because until now the strict team at all4shooters.com always had something to criticise about such test candidates. We wanted to find out whether the Huglu XR-8 Pro from Turkey, which is also reasonably priced, could now break this spell. But read for yourself what came out of our test.

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enforce-tac: Enforce Tac 2027: the trade fair for internal and external security gets a new start date and a new hall structure with more space
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enforce-tacEnforce Tac 2027: the trade fair for internal and external security gets a new start date and a new hall structure with more space

The organisers of Germany's leading trade fair for the defense and security sector want to adapt to the security policy and technological requirements of the coming years, in particular by once again increasing the exhibition space and realigning the hall structure. We have summarised what this means for Enforce Tac 2027 here.

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pro-zone: New IWI superalloy silencers for professional users – Interview with SK Group’s Vice Chairman
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pro-zoneNew IWI superalloy silencers for professional users – Interview with SK Group’s Vice Chairman

IWI (Israel Weapon Industries) has introduced a new line of suppressors designed to cover the entire range of 5.56x45mm and 7.62x51mm weapon platforms, from assault rifles to machine guns. The suppressors have already been delivered and are in use by their customers. We exclusively interviewed Ronen Hamudot, Vice President of the SK Group, who explained their most interesting features.

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rws-ammunition: Anti-drone ammunition: 7.62x51 NATO UDD cartridge from RWS, designed for use in inner-city areas
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rws-ammunitionAnti-drone ammunition: 7.62x51 NATO UDD cartridge from RWS, designed for use in inner-city areas

Drones are playing an ever-increasing role in modern warfare. They are also increasingly being used in hybrid warfare, as they are a suitable means of gathering valuable information for attacks on critical infrastructure through reconnaissance and espionage. Shooting them down is not so easy – because shooting at flying objects harbors a number of dangers. RWS GmbH in Fürth, Germany, has designed …

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STROBL.cz: Frankford Arsenal X10 progressive press from STROBL.cz:  We put it through its paces
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STROBL.czFrankford Arsenal X10 progressive press from STROBL.cz:  We put it through its paces

I have been using Frankford Arsenal’s X10 ten-station automatic indexing ammunition reloading press for some time now, and I actually kept the very first “production run” of 20 9mm rounds of ammunition. Let’s now compare these rounds with the very last 20 rounds from the last batch, after 1000 reloads at the range with our CZ75 SP01 Shadow pistol. Will they be any different? Any drifting, …

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rws-ammunition: Test: .22 LR ammo – With the RWS Long Range Match and R Plus Long Range at distances beyond the 100-m mark
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rws-ammunitionTest: .22 LR ammo – With the RWS Long Range Match and R Plus Long Range at distances beyond the 100-m mark

Long-range shooting with rimfire rifles is becoming increasingly popular. If you want to shoot safely at long distances, you need not only intensive training but also reliable and precise ammunition. However, intensive training also requires greater ammo usage, as well as dynamic long-range competitions, which inherently involve more shooting. To meet these requirements, RWS has now developed the …

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Sightmark: Test: new Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec M1 V2 red dot sight, the second generation of the popular reflex optic
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SightmarkTest: new Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec M1 V2 red dot sight, the second generation of the popular reflex optic

At the beginning of October, Sightmark presented the brand new, affordable and ultra-compact Mini Shot M-Spec M1 V2 red dot sight in the USA. The new red dot sight with the standard Docter/Venom footprint is not only rugged, precise and extremely versatile, it is also a real all-rounder. It is suitable for tactical use on AR platforms in the military/LE segment, for driven hunting and, last but …

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beretta: Beretta and Garmin introduce the MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta 500 Limited Edition smartwatch
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berettaBeretta and Garmin introduce the MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta 500 Limited Edition smartwatch

Beretta, the world's oldest firearms manufacturer celebrating its 500th anniversary in 2026, is teaming up with Garmin, the global leader in GPS and smartwatch technology, to introduce the MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta Edition. It is a limited edition of just 500 pieces worldwide: an exclusive watch that combines five centuries of Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation.

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STROBL.cz: Gift ideas at STROBL.CZ: Inexpensive accessories for sport shooters, hunters and outdoor fans for Christmas

STROBL.czGift ideas at STROBL.CZ: Inexpensive accessories for sport shooters, hunters and outdoor fans for Christmas

As Christmas approaches, many people are faced with the recurring annual question of what to get as a present for a passionate hunter, a precision-loving sports shooter, a meticulous reloader – or even for yourself. It can be equipment that is really needed, or a smart gadget that will bring a smile to the gun enthusiast's face. We took a look around the Czech specialist retailer STROBL.CZ and put …

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knives: CIC Show 2025 in Milan: official dates and (provisional) list of participants to the international knife show

knivesCIC Show 2025 in Milan: official dates and (provisional) list of participants to the international knife show

The dates for the exhibition of artistic, sporting and collector's knives have already been set, while there is still some time to register. What we publish below is a non-final list, provided to us by the secretariat of the Italian Knife Guild. A number of Masters who have not been seen for some time will return to the exhibition this year, and distinguished guests from far and wide are also …

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iwa: IWA OutdoorClassics 2026: Pure dynamism in Hall 2 – Airsoft, paintball and action sports as an opportunity for the trade
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iwaIWA OutdoorClassics 2026: Pure dynamism in Hall 2 – Airsoft, paintball and action sports as an opportunity for the trade

Airsoft and paintball are the first point of contact with guns for many shooters. They offer low barriers to entry, are easier to regulate legally and create an emotional bond through play and community. For retailers, this means that having action sports in your product range opens the door to long-term customer relationships. You can find out how this can work at IWA OutdoorClassics in Nuremberg …

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iwa: IWA OutdoorClassics 2026, preview part 2: Knives, outdoor & Co. will become the strategic focus and Hall 4 the new stage for trade and trends
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iwaIWA OutdoorClassics 2026, preview part 2: Knives, outdoor & Co. will become the strategic focus and Hall 4 the new stage for trade and trends

IWA OutdoorClassics is regarded as a reflection of the entire hunting and outdoor industry, including product ranges that are often less in the media spotlight – knives and outdoor equipment in particular. However, both areas are of central importance for the specialized trade. This is why they will be upgraded at this year's IWA and Hall 4 will become the center for blades, outdoor – and much …

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ipsc: IPSC shooting with handguns and long guns – Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas, i.e. "accuracy, power, speed "
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ipscIPSC shooting with handguns and long guns – Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas, i.e. "accuracy, power, speed "

Founded in the USA in 1976, the International Practical Shooting Confederation, or IPSC for short, was initially primarily intended to train gun owners in the safe handling of firearms. The "practical" training turned into a competitive shooting sport for pistols, revolvers, rifles and shotguns that is currently practised on all continents. We provide you with an overview of the variants and the …

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shot-show: SHOT Show 2026 – Day 4: More news from the world's largest gun show

shot-showSHOT Show 2026 – Day 4: More news from the world's largest gun show

Yesterday we announced that we would be taking a short break, but we couldn't resist: at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas we saw so many interesting things, and the urge to share them with our followers exceeded that of taking a nap. So here is a further anthology of guns live from the USA. Enjoy, stay tuned, and remember to visit our Facebook, Instagram and TouTube channels.

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shot-show: SHOT Show 2026 – Day 3: Our team's third day on the hunt for new and exclusive products

shot-showSHOT Show 2026 – Day 3: Our team's third day on the hunt for new and exclusive products

The halfway mark has now been reached and the SHOT Show in Las Vegas is drawing to a close. In this article we will tell you what our reporters saw and filmed. Over the next few days we will take a short break, then the report from Nevada will return with other episodes and some in-depth articles. Stay tuned and, if you like, leave a comment on our social channels Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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culture: U.S. Supreme Court confirms the right to carry firearms in public

cultureU.S. Supreme Court confirms the right to carry firearms in public

“The constitutional right to carry arms in public for self-defense is not ‘a second-class right',” wrote Justice Clarence Thomas in the majority opinion that struck down NY law requiring a “special need” for carrying guns. But in the meantime the U.S. Senate approved a bipartisan package of “gun control” measures...

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knives: Knife legislation in Europe: an overview
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knivesKnife legislation in Europe: an overview

A planned camping holiday in a European country, maybe with a fishing rod: for this purpose, a knife in your travel bag, and off you go – that was once. Meanwhile, most European countries have in fact enacted quite strict and confusing rules and laws about which knives and cutting tools may be carried. all4shooters.com tries here to give an overview of the rules that have to be observed..

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law: EU Lead Ban for ammunition: undue interferences?

lawEU Lead Ban for ammunition: undue interferences?

An information paper forwarded on 3rd May 2020 by the Directorate-General for Environment's Expert Group on the Birds and Habitats Directives ("NADEG") to Member States’ delegation invites to “ensure a positive vote on the draft Commission Regulation.” AFEMS and IEACS, in close coordination with FACE and the EU network are now requiring a clarification.

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law: EU Gun-Ban: the Court of Justice rejects the Czech Republic lawsuit. There is just one political goal - to take firearms away from law-abiding Europeans
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lawEU Gun-Ban: the Court of Justice rejects the Czech Republic lawsuit. There is just one political goal - to take firearms away from law-abiding Europeans

European countries must obey to the EU anti-gun agenda: on December 3rd the Court of Justice of the European Union struck down the lawsuit of the Czech Republic against the 2017 EU directive that restricts firearms possession and use. Additionally there's the “EU ban of lead in ammunition” and other plans to completely disarm citizens. Can we accept this?

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law: The European Commission goes ahead with the lead ammo ban

lawThe European Commission goes ahead with the lead ammo ban


The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has been formally requested to prepare a restriction proposal on the placing on the market and the use of lead in ammunition (gunshot and bullets). The proposal should address even lead in fishing weights (!). FACE and CIC, two of the most important European and international organizations representing hunters' interests, express their concern. And the …

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law: European Directive 853/2017: the most important innovations on acquisition and possession of firearms

lawEuropean Directive 853/2017: the most important innovations on acquisition and possession of firearms

On April, 25, 2017 the Council adopted  an important directive on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons and firearms. Even if the directive is from 2017, EU countries are implementing it only now in summer and autumn 2019, so that many shooters and collectors still don't know much about it. So let's talk about it now. Because this EU directive radically modifies and renews the …

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Sightmark: Dark 30 Defiance vehicle roof-mounted PTZ thermal camera: for LE, private security and civil protection

SightmarkDark 30 Defiance vehicle roof-mounted PTZ thermal camera: for LE, private security and civil protection

The new Defiance 640 PTZ thermal camera from Dark 30 redefines the standards for affordability and performance regarding vehicle-mounted thermal imaging, pan, tilt and zoom observation devices. Designed for professional and advanced civilian use, the Defiance 640 PTZ is ideal for police, private security and government agency needs, including game management and fire prevention. We took a close …

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