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.

Line of Fire (LOF) Stryker, Flashover and Pointman Tactical Gloves with Revolutionary TEGS (Technology Enhanced Grip System) Grip-Enhancing Technology: Assault Gloves Go Gecko!

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com All photos contained in this article were taken by DefenseReview.com, and are copyrighted. DefenseReview.com owns the copyright on these photos. The photos were shot with a Canon PowerShot S90 10-megapixel digital camera (still camera with video capability). All TEGS graphics (GIF-format images) contained herein are courtesy of Line Of Fire (LOF), LLC. …

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Rat Patrol Travel Bag by Granite Gear Tactical: Briefcase, Backpack, Laptop Case, and Daypack, All Rolled into One.

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com All photos contained in this article were taken by DefenseReview.com, and are copyrighted. DefenseReview.com owns the copyright on these photos. May 7, 2010 Here at DefenseReview, we travel a lot. We travel to various industry exhibitions/shows, tactical training courses (including tactical shooting classes), and events. Just like all travellers, we have a …

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RSR Group, Inc. Welcomes Fail Zero EXO Technology (Nickel-Boron Coating) Self-Lubricating Parts Kits to Tactical Firearms and Components Lineup

For Immediate Release: April 6, 2010: Contact: Alysa George RSR Group, Inc. 4405 Metric Dr. Winter Park, FL 32792 Ph- 407-677-1333 Ext. 625 RSR Group, Inc. Welcomes Fail Zero to Product Lineup Winter Park, FL—RSR Group, Inc. is pleased to introduce Fail Zero products to its lineup of tactical guns and components. These greaseless tactical weapon upgrades are currently en …

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Prompt Global Strike (PGS): We’ll have the surgical hypersonic missile strike to your door, anywhere in the world, in one hour or less…or your pizza’s free.

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com May 3, 2010 Updated on 5/03/2010 Within the last couple weeks, British newspapers have published stories on two Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) programs under the Prompt Global Strike (PGS) initiative, who’s purpose is to enable the United States to launch precision conventional weapon strikes anywhere in the world within one …

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Lone Wolf 1911-Style Glock 17/22 (G17/22) Pistol Frame (Polymer Grip Frame) with Extended Beavertail Tang: Glock Meets 1911 Pistol for the Best of all Worlds? (Pics!)

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com All photos contained in this article were taken by DefenseReview.com, and are copyrighted. DefenseReview.com owns the copyright on these photos. The photos were shot with a Canon PowerShot S90 10-megapixel digital camera (still camera with video capability). April 28, 2010 It’s no secret that we, here, at DefenseReview are VERY BIG Glock …

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Just got back from a (technical and tactical shooting) training trip. Fresh articles (and video) on the way, so stay tuned…

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com April 26, 2010 Updated on 4/28/10 DefenseReview just got back from our technical/tactical shooting (rifle and pistol) trip to Bellingham, Washington, where we got trained up by our friend and professional contact John Romaszka of Romaszka Tactical Training (RTT).  John’s a very talented technical AND tactical shooting instructor (rifle and pistol).  We …

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Remington Military R-4 Gas Piston Carbine (GPC) Tactical AR Carbine with Proprietary Monolithic Rail System (Pics!)

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com All photos contained in this article were taken by DefenseReview.com, and are copyrighted. DefenseReview.com owns the copyright on these photos. The photos were shot with a Canon PowerShot S90 10-megapixel digital camera (still camera with video capability). April 18, 2010 While DefenseReview was at the Remington Defense / Remington Military Products Division …

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Grauer Systems Integrated Grip Rail System (IGRS) Extended Ramped and Flared Magwell / Vertical Foregrip

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com All photos contained in this article were taken by DefenseReview.com, and are copyrighted. DefenseReview.com owns the copyright on these photos. The photos were shot with a Canon PowerShot S90 10-megapixel digital camera (still camera with video capability). April 15, 2010 A company called Grauer Systems showed an interesting AR-15 rifle/carbine accessory called …

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Future Iranian (Bladerunner 51/Bradstone Challenger Copy) Speedboat Swarms vs. U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers: Van Riper Redux?

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com April 7, 2010 Updated 4/09/10 Looks like nuclear weapons aren’t the only thing the Iranian government is after. Apparently, they’ve also got a penchant for speedboats, specifically high-tech, very expensive speedboats. Multiple news sources are reporting that the Iranians have surreptitiously acquired a “James Bond-style” fast mover called the Bladerunner 51 / Bradstone …

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Iron Ridge Arms IRA-X (formerly IRA-10) Complete Sniper Rifle/Battle Rifle: This time, Thor’s hammer takes the form a 7.62mm/.308 tactical AR sniper rifle/carbine.

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com All photos contained in this article were taken by DefenseReview.com, and are copyrighted. DefenseReview.com owns the copyright on these photos. The photos were shot with a Canon PowerShot S90 10-megapixel digital camera (still camera with video capability). April 5, 2010 Updated on 5/11/10 Kitty corner to the Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) …

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