David Crane

David Crane started publishing online in 2001. Since that time, governments, military organizations, Special Operators (i.e. professional trigger pullers), agencies, and civilian tactical shooters the world over have come to depend on Defense Review as the authoritative source of news and information on "the latest and greatest" in the field of military defense and tactical technology and hardware, including tactical firearms, ammunition, equipment, gear, and training.

Pinnacle Armor X-2+ Body Armor Upgrade Insert for LE 1st Responders

by David Crane david@defensereview.com We hope you enjoyed our previous article on Pinnacle Armor body armor, specifically on Pinnacle Armor’s NIJ level III and NIJ level IV flexible hard armor "Dragon Skin" vests, titled "High-Tech Flexible Body Armor Defeats Rifle Threats." In addition to their anti-rifle body armor, Pinnacle Armor is now making a large flexible body armor upgrade insert …

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Arms Tech LTD Overwatch Rifle (OW-A4) for Military SpecOps and LE SWAT

by David Crane david@defensereview.com The following information on the Overwatch Rifle (OW-A4) is from the Arms Tech LTD (AT LTD) Overwatch rifle (OW-A4) spec sheet brochure. To our knowledge, this is the first information to be released on this new rifle: "RATIONALE. Following the earlier success of the lead Arms Tech LTD TTR-700 program in 7.62mm NATO (.308 Winchester), it …

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Arms Tech Compact Police Carbine: Innovative 5.56 Subcarbine for 1st Responders

by David Crane david@defensereview.com The Compact Police Carbine (CPC) Model 556, by Arms Tech LTD is one cool little semi-auto 5.56mm carbine. Designed specifically for police 1st Responders (First Responders) (specifically patrol officers and motorcycle officers) the Arms Tech Compact Police Carbine (CPC) will provide patrol officers, including motorcycle officers with a handy 5.56x45mm subcarbine for 1) dealing with threats …

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DREAD Centrifuge Weapon System (Centrifuge Gun). Letters from the Inventor.

by David Crane david@defensereview.com Some of our readers, after reading my article on the DREAD Centrifuge Weapon (Centrifuge Gun), titled World Exclusive Video! DREAD Weapon System: Devastating, Jam-Proof, and Silent., are under the impression that the DREAD creates a gyroscopic effect, or somehow acts like a gyroscope. According to Charles St. George, the DREAD’s inventor, the DREAD does NOT create/cause …

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Close Quarters Battle, Inc.: High-Risk Entry Combatives for Mil/LE Operators.

by David Crane david@defensereview.com Chuck Habermehl, out of CQB, Inc. (Leesburg, FL), is currently providing some of the best High-Risk Entry combatives training in the country. Any military Special Operations unit or police/LE SWAT team looking for cutting edge CQB (Close Quarters Battle) and room-clearing techniques should give CQB, Inc. a very serious look. Mr. Habermehl teaches some very aggressive …

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World’s First .408 CheyTac Semi-Auto Rifle for Long-Range Interdiction

by David Crane david@defensereview.com A short while back, DefRev published an article on the .408 CheyTAC M-200 "Intervention" Rifle for military Special Operations and police/LE SWAT long-range interdiction work. The article was titled .408 CheyTac Long-Range Interdiction Rifle Demo Video from AFJI Shoot-Out, and, true to its title, included a link to a video clip of the .408 CheyTac M-200 …

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U.S. Army Develops Lightweight, Flexible Solar Panels to Power Troops.

by David Crane david@defensereview.com Just found this at "Wired News" (Wired.com). The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center (a.k.a. Soldier Systems Center) is currently developing lightweight, flexible solar panels for troop tents and uniforms. The project’s goal is to lighten our soldiers’ loads and reduce their thermal signatures. Reducing thermal signature will help our troops to avoid detection by enemy forces. …

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Wilson Combat UT-15 Urban Tactical Rifle/Carbine: Fast and Light

by David Crane david@defensereview.com The Wilson Combat UT-15 Urban Tactical Rifle/Carbine (with free-float, ventilated Quad Rail aluminum handguard) just received a rave review by Rich Grassi in the September 2004 issue of Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement (GWLE). Mr. Grassi had some help in reviewing the Wilson UT-15 Urban Tactical carbine from Rob Child (SWAT operator, armorer, and firearms …

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5.11 Tactical Shirt: Tactical Casual for Training and Concealed Carry

by David Crane david@defensereview.com Speaking of high quality tactical gear, DefRev has received two 5.11 Tactical Shirts (one beige, on O.D. green) for T&E. We haven’t had a chance to wear them around yet, but the quality of these shirts is quite evident, just from handling and inspecting them. These shirts appear to be really well put together. The 5.11 …

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