This nasty little number was apparently created as a "less than lethal alternative force option" by a personal protection specialist/trainer("Kensho" from TacticalForums.com), along with some help from the boys at GG&G. The "Tactical Impact Device", or TID, is basically a replacement lamp housing for Surefire flashlights that incorporates large "teeth" that are sure to put a rather serious hurt on …

Law enforcement has a new tool to use against criminals. The question is, will it be used against everyone? Read story

By Toby Melville November 15, 2023 The modern rifle’s basic use has not significantly improved from its early predecessors. It’s a linear shoulder-fired metal projectile weapon for use at extended ranges. Accessories are somewhat different. The design rigidness of the early rifles as late as the 1980s has given way to extremely modular designs. One of the most personal accessories …

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com June 22, 2021 A company called FLUX Defense has been on DefenseReview’s (DR) radar for awhile now, but for some reason, we’ve never covered their products. This certainly isn’t for a lack of interest in stock kits for for pistols that effectively turn said pistols into pistol-caliber SBR’s (Short Barreled Rifles) or …

David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com August 26, 2019 And, as long as we’re on the subject of awesome new Vortex Optics combat optics at SHOT Show 2019, we should probably also discuss the very interesting Vortex Razor AMG UH-1 (Ultimate Holigraphic-1) holographic weapon sight, which is designed for super-fast target acquisition dynamic CQB/CQC (Close Quarters Battle/Close Quarters Combat) …

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com January 5, 2017 As long as we’re discussing new SIG Sauer products, we should probably also mention the new SIG SAUER P320 CO2-powered ASP (Advanced Sport Pellet) Air Pistol, that the company just announced. DefenseReview (DR) first got the chance to run the real P320 and P320C high-capacity 9mm pistols at the …

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com December 21, 2016. For some reason, we forgot about this one, but better late than never. Anway, after Darrell Morrow of Vertx got done showing us the Vertx Speed Concealed Carry Shirt (Long Sleeve, Forest Plaid) and Delta Stretch Lo-Pro/Lo-Vis Combat/Tactical Pants at the company’s booth at SHOT Show 2016, he took …

By Jeff Gurwitch January 12, 2016 Last updated on 1/13/16. Editor’s Note: This and previous articles written by Jeff Gurwitch for DefenseReview (DR) are the author’s (Gurwitch’s) SOLE OPINION, and are NOT endorsed by SOF, the U.S. Army or the U.S. Government. Another year, another deployment down! Time again for another update on Tactical AR-15 Aftermarket Accessories for Military Combat …

The following is an IWI US press release: August 4, 2015 Harrisburg, Pa. (Aug. 2015) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., announces that High Speed Gear accessories are now available for purchase on its website. “Let’s face it, when things go south or you hear a bump in the night, you’ll need your gear …

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com Photo(s) Credit: Strike Industries (SI) January 12, 2015 As long as we’re on the subject of Strike Industries (SI) products, one of the things that makes SI such a formidable company, besides their incredibly prolific new product output in such a relatively short amount of corporate existence, is their ability to think …