A federal lawsuit is questioning a statute that bans New Yorkers from possessing Tasers and stun guns, alleging it violates the Second Amendment. New York has some of the nation’s strictest gun laws. Owning Tasers and other electronic stun guns is a misdemeanor in the state.
The case, filed in Albany federal court on December 3, follows a Supreme Court decision from March that suggested individuals may have a constitutional right to possess Tasers and other stun guns in Massachusetts. New York and four other states — New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Hawaii — prohibit civilians from owning stun guns. The stun-gun ban in Washington D.C. was lifted in September after a lawsuit.
The latest complaint was brought by California-based national gun rights advocacy group the Firearms Policy Foundation and the Firearms Policy Coalition. Matthew Avitabile, the mayor of Middleburgh, New York, is also a plaintiff in the case.
According to the lawsuit, Avitabile originally wanted to buy a Taser for self defense. The complaint said, “Plaintiff would prefer to minimize the likelihood that he would have to resort to deadly force in the event he was forced to defend himself or his home from a violent criminal attack.”
Avitabile argued the Taser ban is unconstitutional and that nonlethal stun guns should be available for self defense like traditional firearms. The lawsuit claimed using a nonlethal form of self defense would spare the plaintiff from potential arrest in case he is forced to use a weapon while defending his property from intruders. In addition, the complaint said knives, pepper sprays and other weapons are not as effective as stun guns when it comes to self defense.


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The tunnels were almost empty. But he couldn’t wait. The longer the portal was open, the more men and equipment the invaders would have on hand.
And the last people out certainly got out of his way as he ran down the tunnel towing a grav pad loaded with ammo and power packs. The Hammermeister Building was the closest to the portal. The last Cyborg out was closing the doors and trying to lock them.
“Leave it. I’ll lock them on my way out.”
“What the hell are you?”
“We have to close the portal, or we have no chance at all.” And Fynn was past and headed up the stairs.
“Oh, hell. Give me one of those big guns.” The Cyborg followed him up the stairs and across to the front doors.
Shattered glass everywhere, the lobby open to the wind, weather and war.
Tanks still out there, an occasional loud boom, the ground troops were mostly out to support the tanks, just a few dozen directing traffic.
“Right. Is the podium sturdy enough for cover?”
“You better believe it!”
Fynn handed over one of the big bore rifles and the shotgun. Pulled a box of ammo—in preloaded magazines—marked armor piercing, and one marked explosive, and the only box of shotgun shells that had been down there and set them behind the podium. “Try to take out the tanks, and watch the background. I’m on the Portal.”
Then he raised a hard shield and pulled power, radiating the unnoticeable impression as hard as he could. Ran down the steps and hauled the grav pad across the Plaza. Shots hit his shield, staggering him. Unnoticeable wasn’t working, nor the urban camouflage. He dropped the unnoticeable, and added an energy shield.
A squad of soldiers, Cyborgs in unfamiliar uniforms. Khaki with red pipping. Japanese!
They charged in from the left, trying to get behind him.
Movement up the steps as the Cyborg stepped out of the building with the shotgun in hand and fired twice. Several soldiers dropped, others turned to return fire, but the guard had faded back into the dark interior.
Fynn brought up the big rifle, made a small hole in the shield, and took out the one who seemed to be giving orders. The Cyborg officer collapsed and dust and concrete chips flew from the corner of the Schwartzen Building hundreds of meters behind him.
Watch. The. Background.
I need to shred a vehicle as it transits the portal. And some of the tanks already here are turning toward me. A glance at the portal. Good enough on the angle.
The roar of a big bore rifle from the Hammermeister building. the Cyborg was going after the tanks now.
Fynn flopped down behind a solid block of stone, generally used as a bench, although some claimed the stone slabs of various sizes scattered around the plaza were works of art. He spread his physical shield out like a low blister. The solid shots were ricocheting off the low angle, much easier to take.
Glance at the portal, a truck turning to line up with the portal.
He grabbed a magazine from the “armor piercing” box, and swapped.
Was slapped flat, breath knocked out, belatedly hearing the boom of a tank’s main gun. Heaved in a breath and low crawled forward, bring the big rifle around . . . recoil spell . . . aiming display on the helmet . . . fire. He felt the recoil though the armor. The tank ignored him. He took aim at a joint on the armor and tried again. A second tank was bringing it’s gun around and suddenly he could see . . . in a dream state . . . just when to fire . . . right down the barrel. The tank jolted, fire, then smoke through various vents.
That’s the Rising Sun symbol on the tanks. These are definitely Japanese troops.
He rolled back to aim at the portal, started firing as the truck entered the portal, aiming for the tires, the wheels and . . . a wheel shattered, the tank lurched a bit . . . under ordinary circumstances it wouldn’t have mattered. But it was entering the portal and hit the side . . . a bright flash as the portal ring snapped . . .
Fynn stayed flat and concentrated on his shield until things stopped hitting it. Shoved up to his feet for a fast look around. No portal, metal shards everywhere, screaming people, unmoving people . . . Fynn tore his gaze away and ran for where the portal had been. Slashed hard through the concrete, a patch the looked newer . . . Shots brought his head around . . . The local forces had taken advantage of the portal shred to charge in . . .
Fynn staggered back to his grav sled and hauled it back to the Hammermeister Building.
Time to let the real soldiers take over.
Other than maybe taking out the tanks on the far side of the plaza. The ammo may say armor piercing but you’ve still got to hit something . . . right there. He pulled the trigger and tried to cling to the dream-like state as he took aim at the next tank and took three shots before the gun turret jammed. Backed up further, looking to see what he could help with . . .
Backed inside and found his Cyborg buddy on the ground, left thigh covered with blood.
He grounded the grav pad and knelt gently beside the leg, The Cyborg turned his head, teeth set in pain, breathing in fast pants.
“Right, all those lessons in mentalist healing. It’s not pumping blood, so let’s see . . .” Fynn started with the numbing impression, then the “seeing” inside . . . oh yes, the bullet had hit the bone and snapped it, not quite enough pieces to call it shattered . . . must have been long range and slowing . . . it was still there . . .
Fynn looked at all his weaponry in dismay. “All this and no knife?”
“I’ve got one . . . What are you going to do with it?”
“Slice your pants so I can get to the wound. The bone’s broken and I think the bullet needs to come out before I can do anything.”
“Do . . . anything?”
Fynn gave into frustration and popped the helmet loose, set it aside. He took the knife and carefully lifted the blood-soaked cloth before cutting.
“Ah . . . aren’t you a little young to be an Agent of the 300?”
Fynn grinned. “How about, Trainee, about to practice his field first aid impressions on his first real patient?”
“I think I’m sorry I asked.”


Anagrams Of Stab
Definition of stab
- v. t. - To pierce with a pointed weapon; to wound or kill by the
thrust of a pointed instrument; as, to stab a man with a dagger; also,
to thrust; as, to stab a dagger into a person.
- v. t. - Fig.: To injure secretly or by malicious falsehood or
slander; as, to stab a person's reputation.
- v. i. - To give a wound with a pointed weapon; to pierce; to
thrust with a pointed weapon.
- v. i. - To wound or pain, as if with a pointed weapon.
- n. - The thrust of a pointed weapon.
- n. - A wound with a sharp-pointed weapon; as, to fall by the stab
- n. - Fig.: An injury inflicted covertly or suddenly; as, a stab
given to character.
The word stab is a 4 letter word that has 1 syllable . The syllable division for stab is: stab


|Self Defense nearly always involves Close Quarters Combat - Battle (CQC or CQB)|
However, training with real guns and live ammunition gets expensive and
the opportunities for such training are mostly limited to self defense training courses.
But an alternative exists in the form
of Airsoft Training.
An Airsoft Training Manual can be found at
think that Airsoft Games have nothing to do
with the real world
you should know that
the FBI and the Armed Forces
employ airsoft guns in their training routines.
are taking into account that times are changing.
Dramatic shift in emphasis follows a review that found that
75% of shootings over 17 years
involved suspects who were within 3 yards of agents.
The FBI agents are also trained by digital means.
The virtual simulation technology, developed by Georgia-based Motion
Reality, won a 2005 Academy Award for technical achievement in character
animation. The motion-capture technology was used in
The Polar Express and The Lord of the Rings.
In its law enforcement adaptation, virtual scenarios are fed from computers
in agents' backpacks to viewfinders that transform an empty room into
virtual worlds where agents are pitted against animated armed suspects —
many of them in close-range encounters."
fact that 75% of shootings over a period of 17 years
took place within 9 feet
should bring home the fact that for the homeowner
CQC training is essential.
will find a series of 12 YouTube videos
covering CQC for Navy Seals
An Airsoft replica of the M1911 is used in Navy Seals training .
Developed in consultation with top tactical trainers, the KWA 1911 MARK IV PTP
features the KWA NS2 gas system to deliver powerful blow back action
that adds realism to any firearm training.
The safety mechanisms are faithfully replicated to insure safety principles can be
incorporated into training exercises.
Basic field servicing is accurate to their firearm counterparts.
To help develop muscle memory, every PTP model is weight balanced to duplicate
the actual weight of a firearm with a fully loaded magazine.
The KWA 1911 MARK IV PTP has all the features found
on the standard 1911 MARK IV
as well as the addition of MIL-SPEC-1913 (Pictanny) rails
that enables quick attachment
of tactical lights and laser devices.
The slide and frame are constructed from high quality alloy steel
machined to precision tolerances.
Note: It appears that this model has become quite popular.
It is out of stock even at the manufacturer.
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U.S. MISSILE DEFENSE TEST SHOT DOWN COLUMBIA SPACE
by Kahn, guest columnist. [February
[WeeklyUniverse.com] I have put this together after doing some research, and I strongly believe
I'm right. Here is the truth:
At 0815, Columbia began its de-orbit burn.
At 0852, just over California, the first indications of problems begin
to emerge. Three brake-line sensors in the left wheel well show an
unusual temperature rise.
At 0853, there is a loss of temperature sensors in the hydraulics systems
in the trailing edge of the left wing. Temperature sensors in the
left wheel well show an abnormal rise -- 30-40 degrees -- in five minutes. The shuttle is currently over California.
0854, as Columbia moves over Nevada, sensors on the main fuselage above
the left wing show a temperature rise of 60 degrees.
0855, yet another sensor in the left wheel well shows a temperature rise.
0856, sensors in the left main gear tire-wheel continue to report a temperature
0857, skin temperature sensors fail.
0858, the shuttle reached New Mexico. Three temperature sensors on
the left side of the vehicle stopper working. At this stage, Columbia
at an altitude of nearly 40 miles; its speed is in excess of Mach 18 (18
times the speed of sound -- 13,200 mph).
onboard sensors indicate the left-hand drag is increasing. Two of the four
yaw jets on the right side fire for one-and-a-half seconds to try to correct
the vehicle's attitude.
clock work at 0900 EST the shuttle breaks up. A top secret test successfully
concluded right on time.
* The Columbia Crew
Air Force pilot Col. Ilan Ramon was a living symbol of Israeli-American
aerospace cooperation, which has included the Arrow interception technology
incorporated into Patriot missiles.
no bystander in the Middle East conflict. He received flight training
at a U.S. Air Force base in Utah in the 1970s, became a pilot
in the Israeli
Air Force, and was part of an Israeli bombing mission that destroyed an
Iraqi nuclear power plant in 1986.
military role aboard Columbia went beyond symbolic value. His research
mission involved a top secret test for which he sacrificed his life. He was probably transmitting test data to Space and Missile Defense Command
up to the very last second. One or two others were probably aware
of the experiment and sacrificed their lives for a greater cause.
* The Top Secret Test
all know about the U.S.'s National Missile Defense (NMB) program. Russia and China have condemned the NMB, because it violates the ABM (Anti-Ballistic
Missile) treaty that the U.S. signed with Russia -- and also because it
will spark a new weapons race.
past five years, various NMB-related technologies have been tested. While world attention has been diverted to far less successful BMD programs
involving the Patriot Advanced capability-3 (Pac-3 and the Israeli Arrow
2) missile system, the more promising technologies have been kept under
wraps and given a low profile.
technologies include Tactical High Energy Laser (THEL), a joint project
between the U.S. and Israel. Successful THEL tests were conducted
from New Mexico's White Sands missile range in 2000/2001, where is shot
down Katyusha rockets and incoming artillery projectiles.
system uses a high-energy, deuterium fluoride chemical invisible beam. The laser produces and amplifies light of a particular wavelength, or color,
which is then directed at a target with great accuracy.
In a typical
engagement scenario, when a missile is launched, upon detection by the
THEL fire control, the radar establishes trajectory information about the
incoming missile, then passes the target to the pointer-tracker subsystem
(PTS), which includes the beam director. The PTS tracks the target
optically, then begins a "fine tracking" process for THEL's beam director,
which targets THEL's high-energy laser. The energy of the laser heats
the target, which causes it to explode.
laser is powerful enough, it can generate very high temperatures where
the light falls, melting or vaporizing the target.
completed in 2001 concluded that the missile interceptor has "lots of promise"
and further development should be pursued, primarily in enabling system's
air transportability, including the type of transport aircraft it should
fit on (C-130, C-17 or C-5).
2002, military scientists were trying to develop the laser with a greater
range, that can follow and hit fast-moving objects at distances ranging
from tens of kilometers.
same time last year, the US Air Force and Missile Defense Agency were poised
to begin flying the first Airborne Laser (ABL) test aircraft. Loitering
at altitudes around 40,000 feet, the ABL system is designed to destroy
boosting ballistic missiles with a multi-megawatt laser beam that travels
at light speed over great distances. Its high-energy beam (about
the diameter of a basketball) will heat a missile's side until it fails
structurally, then tumbles to earth.
a laser with a higher range was developed sometime last year, and the only
thing missing was the actual test against an incoming ICBM in the terminal
phase (i.e., when a missile or warhead enters the atmosphere).
* Columbia's Secret Role
a high-power laser to shoot an ICBM can ignite a serious rift between Russia
and America, triggering a new Ballistic Missile race, so secrecy is vital. Yet such a test is difficult to keep secret. Hence the need for an
alternative target to an ICBM entering the terminal phase -- a target that
no one will suspect of being part of a secret missile test.
was one of the oldest in its class, and was probably due for decommissioning.
It was the best alternative available, since the initial re-entry of a
shuttle can imitate an incoming ICBM and can be targeted as such within
the terminal phase. Also, there is the advantage of having a two-way
live test data feed.
system started tracking the shuttle over California, aiming the laser at
it from New Mexico, and soon afterwards, within the expected time frame,
Columbia broke up, scattering across Texas.
collected, the test was a success, and seven astronauts gave their lives
in the line of duty for greater good.
mourns, suspecting a major malfunction. Various theories are presented,
but none of them are conclusive.
days later, the British get the go-ahead for the early warning system upgrade,
which possibly involves THEL system deployment as well.
* The Coverup
overrates the shuttle disaster story, giving it unexpectedly high coverage,
raising many uncomfortable questions.
arise when external intervention is suggested -- especially after an amateur
photographer from San Francisco comes forward with some unusual
pictures of Columbia. The story is put out of circulation, and
images confiscated are by NASA.
stories come out to debunk any suspicions, including images assumingly
taken by a high resolution US Air Force telescope. The image is far
too blurry and dark, looking like it was taken from an Austin Power movie
rather then a US Air Force telescope.
I put this story out, NASA has tried to remove the possibility of external
intervention by suggesting the problem was in the tire pressure and landing
Copyright 2003 by Kahn.
Kahn may be contacted at: firstname.lastname@example.org.
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Best Long Range Optics Scopes
If you’re looking to push the boundaries of those lame “effective range” stickers or for a long range scope to destroy targets at 1000 yards plus, this guide is for you!
Long range shooting is one of the most exciting and coveted skills in the world of firearms, but it comes at a price. Having a high-quality scope with long range capabilities makes all the difference, but what qualifies a scope as a long range scope?
To a Canadian Special Forces operative equipped with a McMillin TAC-50 .50BMG, a long range scope meant having a Schmidt and Bender 5-45x56mm atop his rifle to set the world record in longest recorded kill confirm shot. This operative was able to neutralize an enemy ISIS combatant at a staggering 3540m!
The Schmidt & Bender series of optics implement state of the art technology and top-tier glass quality. To successfully neutralize targets further than a squint away, scopes like these are almost a must. At 3540m, it isn’t even possible to make out a human silhouette without good optics, let alone take an accurate shot that considers bullet ballistics. Without long range optics, the shot taken by the record holder would have likely not been possible!
Vortex Optics Razor HD Gen II (Editor’s Choice)
The Vortex Optics Razor HD II is Vortex’s flagship long range scope and has remained one of the most popular scopes among the PRS community for years now. What you get here is a “buy once cry once” long range scope made by Vortex, one of our favorite optics companies here at Marine Approved. Along with being an American and veteran-owned company, their customer service and warranty are nearly unbeatable. With Vortex products, you get an unlimited lifetime that’s transferable, no receipt needed. That means that so long as you don’t intentionally damage your optic or it is stolen, Vortex will replace or repair it for free through the Vortex Vip Warranty.
With a premium price tag, you also get Vortex’s top of the line, high density, extra-low dispersion glass. The lenses are fully multi-coated with XR Plus anti-reflective coating for increased light transmission resulting in a bright and clear image. Vortex also incorporated the APO optical system, which according to Vortex, reduces the amount of blurring between colors and brings the different color wavelengths into focus in the same plane.
The FFP scope has a 50mm objective lens and variable 3-18x magnification range, making this scope incredibly versatile. Its L-TEC Turret System locking turret system prevents accidental elevation changes.
Of all the optics on this list, for precision shooting, I feel like this best bang for your buck as far as high-end scopes go. There are multiple models to choose from including 3-18×50 and 4.5-27×56. I could go on and on about this scope, but instead, I’ll leave a video below that covers more of its features.
Nightforce Optics ATACR 5-25x56mm
The ATACR is the predecessor to the coveted combat tested Nightforce NXS, which you’ve probably heard of before if you’re a firearms enthusiast or in the military. These scopes are quite popular in special forces around the world and have quite a reputation among precision shooters. The ATACR was designed with tactical mission-critical features like their patented ZeroStop technology and up to 120 MOA /35mils of elevation adjustment. The housing is built like an armored vehicle and may even be able to withstand as much abuse as one too!
This really does feel like the Cadillac of long-range scopes. Everything down to even the “XtremeSpeed” diopter has some special “speed and precision” technology behind it. Along with having outstanding glass and image quality, this scope is known for being an absolute tank in the field. They say this scope is so durable that it’s “military proof” and I’ve even heard some say that it’s “Marine proof”. Overall, this is easily one of the best long range scopes out there.
- F1 Digillum illuminated MOAR reticle
- 34mm diameter tube that is a one-piece design and argon purged
- Power throw level
- 3.54” eye relief
- Weighs 30oz
- Fully multi-coated lenses featuring proprietary ED light transmission technology
- Tenebraex flip covers included
- Combat tested and battle-ready
- Unmatched durability, weight, and precision with incredibly smooth adjustments
Schmidt & Bender PMII MSR FFP MRAD CCW
A German manufactured god among optics, S&B optics are among the most prestigious long-range capable scopes on the market today. In fact, this very scope is likely the one used in the world record for the farthest confirmed kill (talked about earlier in this article). The PMII is at the top of the price spectrum just as it is the prestige spectrum, though, and likely out of the budget range for most casual shooters. This scope is for those whose lives depend on being the most precise you can possibly be with a firearm.
- Premier Gen 2 XR reticle
- 34mm tube diameter
- Fast focus S&B eyepiece
- Top tier thermal shock resistance
- Stunning glass quality
Leupold LEU Mark 5 HD
The Leupold LEU Mark 5 is a battle-tested and thermal shock hardened warrior of a scope that may just be what you need to sling those large-caliber rounds into the 4-digit zone with ease. It’s hard to really review a scope like this and make it sound worth it with just words, so excuse me if I fail to get you excited, however, this scope is an absolute masterpiece. Most of what goes into its construction is the result of 40+ years of research by Leupold. You can tell that there were absolutely no sacrifices here. The glass is about as clear as it gets and this is easily one of the best scopes out there.
- 35mm tube diameter purged with a proprietary Argon and Krypton mix
- Constructed of 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum
- European style fact-focus eyepiece
- Illuminated and etched Mil-Dot TMR reticle
- Max HD Leupold Light Management System
- Flip-up lens covers included
- Water and fog proof
- Total weight: 30oz
- Lifetime warranty
- Battle-ready, Sleek, brilliant, and smooth
Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II (Best Value Overall)
Vortex makes so many scopes that it can be difficult to which model is best for what. The easiest way to know what the scope is designed for is to understand what the letters mean following the model name. In this particular case, PST stands for Precision, Shooting, Tactical. Below I’ll actually put a video explaining the differences between the HS HSLR HST and PST.
This FFP has pretty incredible glass for this price point, which is why this is an extremely popular scope. Along with the great glass, the eye relief is pretty good, is durable, and overall just extremely well designed. This scope is available in multiple variants including 2-10×32, 3-15×44, and 5-25×50.
Vortex Optics Viper HS-T
As always, you can expect some pretty high-quality optics for ridiculous prices from Vortex Optics. The Viper has four different variants for you to select from including the 4-16×44 or 6-24×50 VMR-1 MOA, and 4-16×44 or 6-24×50 VMR-1 MRAD magnification and reticle configurations. I like the MOA reticle with a 50mm objective lens but each of these are just fine and mostly personal preference.
These come with the CR5 zero stop and exposed target acquisition style turrets that are incredibly easy and quick to adjust and fine-tune out in the field and provides excellent parallax adjustments as well. As with many of the Vortex Optics scopes, you’ll also find the Viper has the single piece fast focus eyepiece that hosts several inches of eye relief, being comfortable and effective at the same time!
If you were wondering, the HS-T stands for Hunting, Shooting, and Tactical purposes and to me, this scopes cute little acronym actually holds pretty true as I’d certainly recommend this scope to anyone participating in any of the three activities listed above, although this might be a tad overkill on magnification for most hunters, but hey, better to have more magnification than you need than not have enough, right? Plus, each of the variants contains a wide level of adjustable levels of magnification power so really, these scopes are exceptionally versatile and have earned their HS-T acronym sufficiently! The scope has great eye relief at 4 inches and overall is just an incredible scope for the money. Instead of writing for days about this scope, I decided to just link the best video I could find on YouTube below.
Incredible accuracy at long distances is made incredibly easier when using the Austrian made Z5 5-25×52 L. The lateral parallax turret with the familiar optical perfection of SWAROVSKI OPTIK makes this riflescope a pioneer in its class. The compact 1-inch rifle scope is most definitely the right choice for shooting over long distances while maintaining friendliness for maneuverability.
Not too heavy, not too light, not too long, not too short. This scope is by far one of my favorites for the simple fact that it provides crystal clear sight picture at the perfect size to be usable during hunting or long range target shooting. SWAROVSKI OPTIK delivers performances that have only rarely been achieved previously by any other rifle scope of the 30 mm class. The lightweight and compact Z5 rifle scopes are designed for harsh everyday usage.
- 4W reticle SFP
- Nitrogen purged 1” tube diameter
- Aluminum-alloy construction finished in matte black
- 9.6-2.1 exit pupil diameter
- 21.5 apparent field of view
- 90% light transmission
- SWAROTOP multicoating to optimize light transmission
- External lenses have been coated with a scratch-resistant SWARODUR protective lens film
- Waterproof up to 13ft/4m
- Extreme levels of adjustability
- Excellent low light transmission despite a small tube
Athlon Optics Argos BTR FFP Scope
Athlon Optics should be one of the first brands you consult with when trying to find optics on a tight budget. These scopes often have exceptional glass compared to others in their price ranges and offer many features that I wouldn’t expect to find on scopes so cheap! Of course, there is a tradeoff and with this scope, its weight.
The Athlon Optics BTR scope line comes in a few different variations so make sure you get the one that fits your needs the best. This model, in particular, is the cheapest in the lineup and offers the lowest level of magnifications. For the money, this scope is great and checks all the boxes for “must-haves”. The lens coating is also quite nice but I would recommend ponying up the $30 for the add on sunshade as it makes a huge difference in direct sunlight. Overall, I would say that this is the best long range scope under 500 dollars.
- 30mm tube diameter
- Argon purged one-piece tube design
- Athlon proprietary wideband multi-lens coating for increased light spectrum and transmission
- APMR MIL reticle that is both illuminated and etched
- 6061T6 Aircraft grade aluminum construction in matte black
- Includes lens caps
- Glass quality that matches higher end scopes
- Lifetime warranty
Vortex Optics Strike Eagle SFP Scope
If you’re familiar with the optics game, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Vortex has one of the best long-range scopes in the budget category. At 5 big ones, this scope is jam-packed with critical repeatable performance that no other budget scope can match. Before we really crack into this scope and what its capabilities are, you should know that the Strike Eagle line has 3 compadres: 1-6×24, 3-18×44, and 4-24×40. Talking about the best scope for long range shooting it’s only fair that I reviewed the most powerful one, the 4-24×40 EBR-4. Of course, this is also the most expensive one but if you like the Strike Eagles and would like to save a little cash, the less powerful options are still great!
The Strike Eagle (is it me or should it be named Eagle Strike?) comes with both an etched reticle and illumination options making this budget scope incredibly versatile for both high and low levels of light at both short and long-distance shooting. Of course, it does struggle a bit at its maximum levels of magnification, but this is to be expected if you wish to save some money. By no means, however, is the sight picture unusable at its top levels, its just a little foggier than I would like to see. All in all, I would say this is the best long range rifle scope under 500 bucks. It offers everything you would need with nothing you don’t in a rather small and lightweight package.
- 30mm single piece tube constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum
- Nitrogen purged
- Water and fog proof
- Multi-coated lenses
- 3.5” eye relief
- Glass etched SFP EBR-4 MOA reticle
- 11 brightness settings
- Parallax knob on the side
- Illuminated reticle with 11 brightness settings
- Zero resettable tactical turrets
- Above-average eye relief
- High levels of versatility with low levels of price
Nikon Black FX1000
The Nikon Black FX1000 is one of the cheapest and minimalistic optics you can get with incredible long-range capabilities. With optical strength at either 4-16×50 or 6-24×50 and your choice of the Matte FX-MOA, Matte FX-MRAD, illuminated FX-MRAD or illuminated FX-MOA configurations and a price tag a couple of bucks under the $600 mark, this is an excellent choice for those of you looking to push the limits of your rifles without completely destroying your bank account.
The turret system really stuck out to me on this one as it’s claim of being “high speed” is actually right on the money. This is one of the easiest and quickest turret systems I’ve seen on a scope like this and I really enjoyed the integral zero stop as it makes readjusting just so darn easy!
The tube is 30mm in diameter and matched with the 50mm objective lens, you can expect decent light transmission and better sight picture resolution than what is to be expected on a cheaper scope, but hey, that’s kind of what Nikon specializes in so no surprise here!
If you choose the illumination version, which I highly recommend, you’ll get 10 different intensity settings with the option to toggle these settings with a turret on the left side of the scope, a turret that matches the high quality of the others and really gives the scope a nice and clean reciprocal look.
The reticles all help in finding and compensating for range, target size, elevation, parallax adjustment, holdover limits, and windage. The scope is fairly durable and rather rugged despite its minimalistic styling and offers fairly decent waterproofing and the lens seems to be free of fog no matter the environmental conditions.
Another major aspect that really stood out to me was the 3.5” of effective eye relief. It’s incredible honestly despite such high levels of magnification and is extremely easy to use for those of you wearing glasses or protective gear. This is actually one of the best levels of eye relief on a scope capable of 50x magnification I’ve gotten to review!
Burris Eliminator 3
The USA crafted Burris Eliminator is a buck under the four-figure mark and although that might sound expensive to the amateur shooter, the Eliminator is worth the extra dollar to hit the thousand mark!
First off, if you hate lugging around multiple pieces of gear, you’re in luck because this bad boy is ready to rock and roll with an integrated inclinometer and laser rangefinder capable of up to 1200 yards for those of you who dislike finding range via reticle. Burris has always made some pretty decent rangefinders so my expectations were high and needless to say, I’m pretty happy with what Burris has going on in this scope.
To use the incredible technology stuffed into this set of optics, you can opt for a remote cable instead of using the onboard controls, which basically allows you to move the controls back and mount them on your rifle, enabling quicker toggling of the rangefinder and built-in ballistic software. Speaking of the software, the scope has profiles for most centerfire, rimfire, slugs, and muzzleloaders so you’ll be able to fine-tune long-distance shots according to the exact rounds you’re using and you can swap the scope quickly and easily without worrying about whether the software is compatible with your other firearms.
The Eliminator III comes in as a 4-16x50mm platform with low profile turrets that aren’t great. That’s my only complaint, that the turrets are a little awkward to adjust and certainly take some time getting used to if you’re used to the silky smooth turrets found on Nikon or Vortex products.
Rudolph Optics Tactical Series
If you’ve read my content throughout the site then you know I am heavily biased towards US made gear, especially when it comes to optics. With this said, however, I will note that the Japanese are capable of some amazing design feats! Teaming up with Rudolph Baard in South Africa, the Rudolph T1 immediately shows off its Japanese inspired design with a unique and smooth throw lever (optional) and incredibly clear Japanese crafted glass. Something else I found was an actual shock test that rated the scope at 1200 G’s! This means this set of optics is insanely durable and also comes completely purged and waterproof.
Another slight addition to this scope is the pop-up capped turrets that are of the smoothest application on the market today. The clarity of the glass is impeccable, rivaling scopes that cost more than double what this one costs.
Overall, this is the scope to have if spending 4 digits isn’t on your to-do list. They are sometimes a little tough to get your hands on as they aren’t as popular in the US as they are in other places, such as South Africa and the UK, but of course, utilizing the power of the internet, I’m sure you’ll find one eventually! (Maybe on amazon, maybe not, as stock is limited).
The scopes Rudolph offers, while only 9 in total, have many variations in features. Some will be a T1 model with a T6 reticle, for example. I recommend doing some research and figuring out exactly which one will fit your needs. They are typically built to be optimized in four categories: hunting, hunting HD, tactical or varmint shooting.
- 30mm tube diameter
- T6 MOA reticle
- ¼ MOA click adjustments
- Included sunshade, neoprene scope coat, throw lever
- Fully multi-coated lenses for increased durability and light transmission
- One-piece aluminum nitrogen purged tube
- Fog proof
- Shock proof up to 1200 G’s
- 3.7” eye relief
- No questions asked lifetime warranty
- Incredibly lightweight and small for the power it produces
ATN X- Sight 4K Pro
The ATN X-Sight is a feature packed scope that has the feel of a little miniature rifle mounted computer. Looking through this thing is like peering through the HUD display of a fighter jet. With on-screen wind speed, humidity, temperature, ballistics, range, etc you will be completely clued in to take the perfect shot whether its day or night. Alongside these features comes with some incredible battery life capabilities and some smartphone apps that come in quite handy when using the recording functions. The scope comes with an attachable 20000mAh battery pack and an X-Trac remote control and is mounted via an ATN quick detach mount that is all included in this package. The new version allows for dual recording, both to the SD card and to a mobile device!
I added this scope on this list because I figured some of you shooting long range may really enjoy recording capabilities. The NV functionality is also really cool! I believe this is one of the best value scopes with all of the functionality it comes with, but this is by no means the only one like it available. Just a teaser if you will on this otherwise none NV/recording long range rifle scopes page.
- HD 4k Sensor with Obsidian 4 dual-core processor
- Simultaneous mobile device streaming and SD capture recording
- Recoil activated video (RAV) technology
- 120fps video recording
- Built-in rangefinder
- Ballistic calculator
- E-Compass and barometer
- 18+ hour battery life
- Built-in IR illuminator
- Jam-packed functionality alongside long-range capabilities
- Provides the shooter with more than enough information to take well informed shots
Millet LRS-1 Tactical
Recommended for long-range hunting and target shooting, the Millett 6-25x56mm LRS-1 Long Range Rifle Scope offers incredible levels of brightness and outstanding repeatable accuracy. This rifle scope by Millett is built for marksman who are ready to step into advanced long range marksmanship. These scopes are massive and built with a one-piece 35mm tube and a multicoated 56mm objective lens. The Millet 6-25x56mm LRS-1 Riflescope w/ Mil-DotBar Reticle features precision controls with 140 MOA adjustment and a Mil-DotBar reticle for enhanced accuracy. The Millet 6-25x56mm LRS-1 Long Range Tactical Scope is among the best versatile scopes on the market in this price range.
I would like to consider the Millet LRS-1 as a top choice in the world of high-end optics while still maintaining a friendly price tag. Anything with the level of quality that this thing has to offer is going to run you well into the 4-digit price range, but this bad boy can be had for a bargain at roughly $800.
- Oversized objective lens for a wide field of wide and bright sight picture
- Large one-piece 35mm diameter tube to complement its large objective lens
- The come-up scale on windage and elevation settings
- Illuminated and etched Mil-DotBar reticle on SFP
- 140 MOA elevation adjustment
- ¼ MOA click adjustments for windage and elevation
- T6 aluminum construction finished and anodized in matte black
- Comes with 35mm scope rings, sunshade, and scope cover
- One of the best scopes in the market for light transmission


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Standard: Amazing thin barrel build. Don’t resist longer shooting really well providing shorter precision. A2: Later form of barrel which had been tapering in front vision so you can thicken the opened barrel. I.is why tried it as a beneficial pry bar. HBAR: Latest brand of barrel this is the same occurrence the latest enitre size through, rather than the latest open section. Stands up so you’re able to temperature really and provide ideal precision. HBAR wandered: The latest barrel towards the M4 carbine tailored particularly with good “step” to help you accomodate the brand new M203 grenade launcher. Straight: Slip-ring retainer amongst the handguard and also the upper receiver one to features a level cylindrical shape. Usually located just with the early AR-15 and you can Yards-sixteen rifles having A1 upper receivers. Tapered: Slip ring retainer involving the handguard as well as the upper receiver one provides hook conical shape. Placed on all new AR-fifteen and you may M-sixteen rifles. Smooth triangular: The original handguard applied to very early AR-15 and M-16 rifles. However aren’t viewed today, maybe not applied to brand new rifles. Brand new handguard are good smoothened triangle shape having vent openings on the top. Ribbed cylindrical: Latest handguard put on all progressive AR-15 and you can Yards-16 rifles. Cylindrical as opposed to triangular, it offers vertical ribs along the entire length of the fresh handguard for most useful traction. Release gaps is over the finest and you will base. Ribbed shorty: Identical to the latest Ribbed cylindrical handguard found on modern AR-fifteen and you can M-16 rifles, the fresh new shorty handguard changes just by being shorter so you’re able to accomodate quicker barrel lengths. Smooth cylindrical: Unique handguard discover just on the seven” barrel of the 9mm Model 633. It has got no ribs which can be effortless together their whole size. Has numerous openings regarding ideal and you may base to help you accomodate unique attachments such a vertical foregrip and you can holding deal with.
3-prong: Vietnam-day and age flash suppressor that have about three slits and you may an open front end. Soon converted to closed end immediately following plant life appear to got trapped from inside the brand new prongs. Birdcage: Newer form of thumb suppressor who’s got six spaces that have a beneficial closed front. Converted to A2-style to stop dirt kickup when firing. A2-style: Most recent Colt thumb suppressor who has got five openings (a couple of in order to both sides, a couple diagonally up, and something right up) and you will a shut front. Having less holes at the bottom of your own suppressor hinders throwing up dust whenever shooting. Vortex: A very successful thumb suppressor that takes away the muzzle flash also off very short drums. Generally four-pronged and you may step 1/2″ more than the three-prong suppressor. Brand new designs feel the prongs twisted somewhat counterclockwise.


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Wot panther m10 matchmaking
Panther m10 = dead team - posted in general discussion: many people think that a top tier panther m10 effectively equals to a dead team the reason for that i believe that wargaming more often than not matches a top tier m10 against one of the heavy tier vii tanks it is particularly common to get m10 vs t29 matches this is absolutely unfair as t29 is a better tank than m10.
109 thoughts on “ panther 88 in the premium shop no need whatsoever for any other crew trainers, but if u r still a glutton for punishment, then there is always the panther/m10 at tier 7 (4025 gold in 2 days) buying all 3 gives u 4 dailies for 1 crew of a german medium for 7400 gold + 3 slots (450-900 gold) or in real money terms, 36. The panther/m10 is a german tier 7 premium medium tank during the preparation of otto skorzeny's panzerbrigade 150 for the ardennes offensive, four panther tanks were disguised as m10 tank destroyers the tank brigade was to carry out diversions deep behind the allied lines all vehicles were lost during the battle with the 120th us.
Is the panther / m10 worth buying if you missed the e25 (selfworldoftanks) submitted 1 year ago by [deleted] it is supposed to be like the e25 with a turret it has high hp but a little less rate of fire would it be at good investment as i am looking for a trainer for my regular panther crew.
Description of skills and perks of the tank crew.
Panther/m10 v 2 - posted in general discussion: i decided to take the plunge and go the panther/m10 i am loving it it takes a few battles to get used to it, but once you know how to use it, its amazing it doesnt earn much money in my opinion its alpha is pretty low but thats really my only complaint ill show you guys some. Premium matchmaking - posted in general discussion: disclaimer: before i start, know that i am not asking for any change to the matchmaker, for premium tanks or otherwise this is simply an inquiry into the criteria for premium matchmaking thank you so, on to the topic ive just gotten my new t34 premium, and im liking it. There is a 5% winrate difference with our imagined god of wot in prefand non-pref match making tanks in the matches they meet the most for we players, such difference could only be more huge, it's harder to carry in tier10 than tier9 obviously.
World of tanks on console — know your war during the ardennes offensive several panthers assigned to panzerbrigade 150 were disguised as m10 wolverine tank destroyers this was a part of a larger operation aimed to cause confusion in the rear of the allied lines on february 1945 disguised panthers encountered the 120th infantry. Tankbowl winners take home the champion panther/m10 and trophy medal the champion panther/m10 epitomizes mobile sniper gameplay: accuracy for taking out targets from afar, and maneuverability for reaching vantage points early and often in wwii, the panther/m10 was disguised to look like an m10 wolverine.
Which premium tanks have enhanced matchmaking - posted in general discussion: simply i would like to know which premium tanks get favorable matchmaking i have a t34 and a lowe and both do get the occasional tier 10 match yet i jus bought a t26e4 which has only to deal with tier 9s i feel its a much better. The panther/m10 is a solid tank along with the fcm 36 pak 40 due to limited matchmaking as well all of these tanks are great premium tanks that don’t cost an arm and a leg, so now is possibly the last chance for you to own them before they are gone.
Premium match making tanks - posted in general discussion: ok i would like to know what tanks for premiums actually have premium matchmaking cause no ware on the site or tank list in the garage does it say what ones have it. Graphical overview of weak points of panther/m10 orange - commander, gunner, loader red - engine, fuel, transmission green - vulnerable zones.


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There are a few scratches there but they're pretty small. I think these were some of the highest res textures that Spitfire had worked on for firearms and he tried to push the detail very hard and as this was 're-normal-maps' he didn't have a guide for how big I might've wanted the scratches to be. I think it works well especially on a high res display of the game.
It looks good used the AG3 during my army days in Norway aswell. Only thing that strikes me is that the pull back arm for pulling back the firing mechanism and the knob for selecting single shot, automatic or safety is on the wrong side.
Oh whoops! So fire shot selection and loading handle are on the left side of the rifle? The texture is mirrored so the labels are on both sides ... was a matter of texture effeciency although, I'd now consider that a mistake too!
lol I just checked ... I must've mirrored the model for this render because my files show the cocking handle and safety / selector on the left side. I'm usually really good with those kind of details for 'ingame' but when it comes to render I try to show off my details as best as possible. I think maybe thats why I was so cautious to accept your crit ... cos I usually get that right.
Ahh, the G3A3. there is only two countries in the world that still use this weapon, Norway and Israel. this rifle fires the powerful 7.62mm NATO round and its deadly at a range up to 4000 meters. I from Norway and I use this weapon under military training, In Norway the rifle is named AG3 (automatGevær3).
Cool I wasn't aware that Israel still used it. There are still a lot of them outside of military service around the world for example in the hands of mercernaries or in stockpiles in Germany. Then of course there is the excellent precision rifles that have come from this design such as the MSG-90 and PSG-1.
jupp, its one of the most precise AR in the world. the combination of a long barrel and a powerful round makes this rifle even more powerful than the AK47. but the the recoil is big compare to the M16 or the M4, and the mag only holds 20 rounds. you can get the G3A3 as belt-feed to.
Partly yes ... many people think wrongly though that the Stg44 was the first assault rifle. The Italians developed one in the 19th century and the Russians had one in WW1. Its just that the military brass didn't think they were very good weapons until they saw the performance of the Stg44 in combat.
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yes, the AR that the Russians developed was to big and heavy to be seen on as a AR. the same is it for the American BAR, it was either a heavy assault weapon, or a light squad support weapon. I personally think that the SturmGewehr 44 was the first successful assault weapon in the world.
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Where is the safest place on earth in a nuclear war?
Some estimates name Maine, Oregon, Northern California, and Western Texas as some of the safest locales in the case of nuclear war, due to their lack of large urban centers and nuclear power plants.
If a multi-story building or a basement can be safely reached within a few minutes of the explosion, go there immediately. The safest buildings have brick or concrete walls. Underground parking garages and subways can also provide good shelter.
New research indicates that Australia and New Zealand are the two best places on Earth to survive a nuclear war.
The six most likely target cities in the US are as follows: New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. These countries will stay prepared to combat any type of nuclear attack shortly.
For those who worry that Doomsday is around the corner, South Dakota offers bunkers with room for the whole family, and promises the shelter will withstand a nuclear winter or any other major catastrophe. The nearest town is 30 minutes away and there's no mobile connectivity.
At a distance of 40-45 miles, a person would have at most 3 hours after the fallout began to find shelter. Considerably smaller radiation doses will make people seriously ill. Thus, the survival prospects of persons immediately downwind of the burst point would be slim unless they could be sheltered or evacuated.
The ozone layer would diminish due to the radiation, ultimately becoming as much as 25% thinner for the first five years after the event. After 10 years, there would be some recovery, but it would still be 8% thinner. This would result in a rise in skin cancer and sunburns.
An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. An curved arrow pointing right. A nuclear attack on US soil would most likely target one of six cities: New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Washington, DC.
A global all-out nuclear war between the United States and Russia with over four thousand 100-kiloton nuclear warheads would lead, at minimum, to 360 million quick deaths. * That's about 30 million people more than the entire US population.
A new study sponsored by the American Physical Society concludes that U.S. systems for intercepting intercontinental ballistic missiles cannot be relied on to counter even a limited nuclear strike and are unlikely to achieve reliability within the next 15 years.
Would a nuclear bomb reach the US from Russia?
Can Russian missiles reach the US? According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, Russian land-based missiles could reach the U.S. in as little as 30 minutes, with submarine-based missiles striking 10 or 15 minutes after they are launched.
A full-scale nuclear war between the U.S. and Russia would see global food systems obliterated and over 5 billion people die of hunger.
New START limits all Russian deployed intercontinental-range nuclear weapons, including every Russian nuclear warhead that is loaded onto an intercontinental-range ballistic missile that can reach the United States in approximately 30 minutes.
The safest place in your home during an radiation emergency is a centrally located room or basement. This area should have as few windows as possible. The further your shelter is from windows, the safer you will be. Preparation is the key.
It should include bottled water, packaged foods, emergency medicines, a hand-crank or battery- powered radio to get information in case power is out, a flashlight, and extra batteries for essential items.
Right now the chance of a nuclear war is very low, but even a very low chance of such destruction is much, much too high. Even when we're faced with a tiny risk of a colossal tragedy, there are still things we can do, says Sandberg. “Many people are feeling super depressed right now.
These islands, located off the coast of South America are largely unpopulated and so remote they would surely be the last place to fall victim to nuclear attack.
immediately get inside the nearest building and move away from windows. This will help provide protection from the blast, heat, and radiation of the detonation. occurs take cover from the blast behind anything that might offer protection. Lie face down to protect exposed skin from the heat and flying debris.
Redlener identified six cities that have the greatest likelihood of being attacked: New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston. Only New York, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles' emergency management websites give ways to respond to a radioactive disaster.


To sort out gunfact from gunfiction, we interviewed two decorated combat veterans who also have experience working in Hollywood…
#5. Automatic Weapons Are Useful, but a Huge Pain in the Ass
One of our experienced combat veterans, Jerry, said it’s called a “runaway gun.” Every time a gun — any gun — fires, the barrel heats up a little bit. After all, the bullet is being propelled by a tiny explosion, and it’s creating metal-on-metal friction all the way down the barrel. If you pass a lot of bullets through that barrel in a row without giving it a chance to cool down, the whole gun gets literally red hot.
Hot enough, in fact, that it will eventually start spontaneously igniting (or “cooking off”) the bullets without waiting for you to pull the trigger. Congratulations, you now are holding a possessed machine gun that is randomly spraying bullets on its own, which is enough to make even the most grizzled member of the Expendables cast shit his pants.
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THE COLUMBUS MENTAL HOSPITAL, TICO CEMETERY
This is one of the cemeteries where the state of Ohio buried the residents of the mental hospital whose families either didn’t claim them or were too poor to afford to do it themselves. The gravestones are all the same size and shape, and most are simply a name with a birth and death date.
The most striking feature is that there are 2 gravestones marked “SPECIMEN.” What that could possibly entail is horrifying.
It’s ok not to be ok. It is NOT ok to keep the pain and sadness to yourself. It is NOT ok to suffer alone. Reach out. Talk to someone. It can and will get better. You are not alone.
This HR dept doesn’t negotiate with Terrorists.
RIGHT NOW IN FERGUSON: Guns drawn. Media ordered to stay in taped off area.
Those are bean bag launchers.


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by: KIM TONG-HYUNG and HYUNG-JIN KIM , corresponding newspapers
Posted: Sep 15, 2021 / 08:50 PM EDT / Updated: Sep 16, 2021 / 02:32 AM EDT
This picture supplied by the North Korean federal government Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, reveals an examination missile is launched from a practice on Sept. 15, 2021, in an undisclosed area of North Korea. North Korea says they been successful in establishing ballistic missiles from a train the very first time simply of continuing efforts to bolster the “war deterrence,” a day after the two Koreas tested-fired missiles hours apart. Separate reporters were not provided access to protect the big event portrayed inside graphics distributed by the North Korean authorities. The content of your image is really as supplied and cannot be separately validated. Korean words watermark on picture as given by resource reads: “KCNA” the abbreviation for Korean core Development service. (Korean Middle Reports Agency/Korea News Solution via AP)
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea mentioned Thursday it effectively founded ballistic missiles from a practice the very first time and had been continuing to bolster the defensive structure, following the two Koreas test-fired missiles time apart in dueling displays of military may well.
Wednesday’s launches underscored going back of the tensions amongst the competitors amid a prolonged stalemate in U.S.-led discussion geared towards stripping North Korea of its nuclear guns system.
Pyongyang’s recognized Korean middle Information service stated the missiles had been founded during a power drill of a “railway-borne missile routine” that carried the weaponry program along rail records in the country’s mountainous central region and correctly struck a sea target 800 kilometers (500 miles) away.
State news confirmed what seemed to be two various missiles streaking up from rail-car launchers engulfed in tangerine flames along paths surrounded by dense forest.
A rail-based ballistic system reflects North Korea’s efforts to diversify the release choice, which today contains various cars and surface publish shields that can sooner or later incorporate submarines. Firing a missile from a train could put movement, but some gurus say North Korea’s quick train channels running through the fairly lightweight region might possibly be easily damaged by enemies during an emergency.
“Our army analyzes that North Korea is constantly building numerous mobile release equipment,” said Col. Kim Jun-rak, a spokesman for southern area Korea’s Joint Chiefs of workforce. He mentioned the southern area Korean and U.S. militaries are continuing to look at the North’s releases.
The southern area Korean and Japanese militaries stated earlier that North Korea’s two short-range ballistic missiles arrived inside Japan’s exclusive economic area but outside the territorial waters. The very last opportunity a North Korean missile got inside that region was at Oct 2019.
Pak Jong Chon, an elder North Korean official who has been viewed as influential in the country’s missile developing, said Wednesday’s studies comprise effectively executed good “strategic and tactical layout and intent” of the North’s ruling people’ celebration.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed at a celebration congress in January to bolster their atomic deterrent facing U.S.-led sanctions and stress and granted a lengthy desire set of advanced weaponry, such as longer-range intercontinental ballistic missiles, nuclear-powered submarines, spy satellites and tactical nuclear arms.
In another tools screen during the weekend, the North stated they tried brand-new sail missiles, that it intends to render nuclear-capable, that may strike goals 1,500 kilometers (932 kilometers) aside, a distance placing all Japan and U.S. army installments around at your fingertips.
Several hours after the latest North Korean launches, southern area Korea reported its very first test of a submarine-launched ballistic tampa sugar mommy websites missile. As chairman Moon Jae-in as well as other leading authorities saw, the missile travelled from a submarine and strike a designated target, Moon’s office stated.
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sibling of this North Korean chief, threatened a “complete deterioration” of two-sided interaction over Moon’s responses while he seen the exam, when he said the South’s expanding main-stream missile capabilities was a “sure deterrence” against North Korean provocation.
Southern Korea, which doesn’t need nuclear artillery and instead are protected from the U.S.’s, was accelerating initiatives to develop its main-stream hands, such as establishing stronger missiles. Observers say Moon’s national, which has been actively following reconciliation with North Korea, could have wanted to seem more difficult in response to complaints that it’s also gentle regarding North.
Kim Yo Jong grabbed crime to Moon explaining North Korean weapons demonstrations as a provocation and mentioned warned of dreadful effects in inter-Korean interaction if he continues on with what she called slander of North Korea.
Kim Dong-yub, a teacher at University of North Korean research in Seoul, stated the North Korean images showed the rail-fired missiles had been a solid-fuel, short-range weapon the North basic tested from truck launchers in 2019. The missiles, probably modeled on Russia’s Iskander missiles, are created to travel at relatively lower altitudes the spot where the environment are thick enough to permit maneuverability in flight, making interception by missile protection methods tougher.
Even though the North is trying to broaden its publish systems, the expert Kim asked whether rail-mobile missiles would meaningfully boost the country’s military possibilities whenever North’s quick rail communities will be simple targets during situation.
Professionals say North Korea are increase their tools programs to apply stress on the U . S . inside hopes of winning relief from economic sanctions directed at pressuring the North to abandon the atomic arsenal. U.S.-led discussion from the concern are stalled for longer than couple of years.
Kim Jong Un’s national provides thus far declined the Biden government’s overtures for dialogue, requiring that Washington abandon just what it phone calls “hostile” guidelines initial — a mention of the sanctions.
The usa stated it had no aggressive intent and needed North Korea to go back to discussion. “everything we seek to create should lessen the risk into the United States, to your partners in the region, … therefore consider we are able to do this through diplomacy,” state dept. spokesman Ned rates advised journalists in Washington.
While screening different short-range guns recently, North Korea has maintained their self-imposed moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests, a sign it may not wish scuttle likelihood for diplomacy entirely.
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For the primary time since Joe Biden grew to become US president, the secretive state of North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Thursday March 25, the US and Japan have introduced.
Underneath UN Safety Council resolutions, North Korea is banned from testing ballistic missiles, thought of threatening weapons.
Japanese officers stated North Korea fired the 2 missiles after 07:00 native time on Thursday. They flew 420km and 430km respectively earlier than touchdown in waters outdoors of Japan’s unique financial zone. There was no injury inflicted to ships or aeroplanes.
US allies, Japan and South Korea have condemned the check.
The missile check comes simply days after North Korea reportedly fired two non-ballistic missiles into the Yellow Sea.
The US Pacific Command, which is in control of navy forces within the Asia-Pacific area, stated that the check highlighted “the menace that North Korea’s illicit weapons programme poses to its neighbours and the worldwide group”.
On Tuesday, Joe Biden laughed off brief vary missile launch which came about over the weekend, saying the US didn’t think about it a provocation.
North Korea has spent greater than a 12 months in isolation reducing off commerce with China amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
North Korea final fired ballistic missiles a 12 months in the past amid stalled relations between then-US President Donald Trump and North Korean chief Kim Jong-un.


20. May, 2015
The Testing of Nuclear weapons
From the end of the Second World War to the present date nuclear waeapons have been tested throughout the globe (and if this video is accurate in many of the same places!).
The powerful status of being a country that holds and develops nuclear tests cannot be understated.
In contemporary times there are arguments (and finance) to extend the nuclear weapons and testing programs into the realms of outer space.
1. what are your views?
2. Now we understand more of the implications (health, welfare, dangers etc) and the science of nuclear power and energy should we be developing this on an universal basis?
3. Which organisations regulate, check, licence and agree on the use of nuclear tests internationally? Does everyone and all countries comply with the rules? Give examples.


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This day in history the scientists working on the Manhattan Project ushered in the Atomic Age by successfully blowing up a chunk of New Mexico. The above quote from the Bhagavad Vita was stated by Robert Oppenheimer after seeing the first Atomic Bomb detonated. The haunting and terrifying words “Now I am become Death” echo the real life peril that the fallout and effects of nuclear weapons causes. Nuclear weapons were and are so damn terrifying that humanity has tried to avoid using them altogether after the initial use. However, while in real life we try to avoid nuclear holocausts by all means necessary, in popular culture and literature the evocative and grandiose nature of nuclear war proves to be an overarching source of inspiration.
The interest in nuclear advancement was prevalent before 1945’s bomb and continued steadily after. H. G. Wells wrote The World Set Free in 1913, 23 years before the atomic bomb. In this novel he predicts the use of atomic bombs and postulates what would happen after the blast. In 1949, shortly after nuclear bombs were used on Japan during WWII, Damon Knight imaged a post-apocalyptic world where only two people were left alive on Earth, while the great Ray Bradbury imaged the decimation of a city happening in the year 1985 in “There Will Come Soft Rains”, fortunately he was wrong or at least off by a couple of years. What real life tried to prevent, fiction confronted. The cycle kept on going through the Cuban missile crisis and the Cold War. Fodder for the literary masses continued to include events that revolved around the threat or aftermath of some kind of World War 3 type situation. For example, William Brinkley’s novel The Last Ship imagines the kind of domino effect that a nuclear strike would cause. As this theme reoccurs one must question why popular culture keeps creating and speculating on this possible but not probable disaster?
This line of questioning leads back to my partially purloined title (if you haven’t watched Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb you should). At some point the idea of fearing a nuclear holocaust disappeared behind the idea of reading the endless amount of speculative fiction imaging an apocalyptic situation. Now the idea of nuclear warfare is more likely to send us running to bookstores or the television that under our desks and into makeshift shelters. What we once feared is now a mainstay, or even a trope, in our various forms of entertainment. Even the scientists behind the Manhattan Project have the honor of becoming the subject of novels, documentaries, comic books, and an upcoming TV series. Worry has indeed been replaced by love of the bomb; as fear became obsession, that obsession transformed into entertainment just as quickly.
The long term consequence of the Manhattan Project goes beyond the scope of wide scale warfare and weaponry, but melded deep into our popular culture. Now sixty-nine years after the first atomic bomb’s detonation, Oppenheimer is not the only destroyer of worlds metaphorically speaking. The dystopian society is a mainstay of popular literature and the idea of nuclear war is so prevalent it’s almost easier to ask who isn’t blowing up the world.


Current tit-for-tat missile checks on the Korean peninsula have ratcheted up tensions within the area. On September 15, North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, simply two days after it examined a brand new long-range cruise missile able to reaching targets in Japan and South Korea. Hours later, South Korea examined a brand new submarine-launched ballistic missile, making it considered one of solely seven international locations with this know-how.
This has been reported as the newest growth in an arms race on the Korean peninsula. However the army objective of ballistic missiles for the DPRK (North Korea) is totally totally different from that of these developed by its neighbour to the south.
Parallel to the event of a nuclear weapons functionality, the DPRK began to construct and deploy ballistic missiles within the Nineteen Eighties. Their major objective was to supply the means to ship nuclear warheads towards “enemy targets” within the occasion of a battle. South Korea, in the meantime, renounced nuclear weapons in 1975 when it ratified the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The nation initiated a restricted typical missile programme within the late Nineteen Eighties.
North Korea’s missile programme developed from chilly war-era Soviet missiles with subsequent modifications to extend vary and accuracy. Pyongyang’s intention has been to develop a reputable nuclear deterrent (or menace) towards a nuclear superpower on the opposite facet of the world – the US.
This required ballistic missiles with an intercontinental vary in addition to a big stockpile of examined nuclear units. North Korea’s programme has continued to rely closely on Soviet/Russian know-how with another imports, most certainly from China.
The North’s medium-range missiles can threaten Japan and South Korea. Whereas South Korea and the US are regarded as North Korea’s most certainly adversaries in any battle, threatening to destroy South Korea is problematic for a North Korean management ostensibly devoted to Korean unification. The Hwasong-15, examined in 2017, has come closest to demonstrating a functionality of focusing on the US.
Current developments nonetheless might dramatically change the strategic scenario on the Korean peninsula and northeast Asia. In response to the North Korean menace, South Korea and Japan have deployed ballistic missile defences offered by the US. However these techniques would solely present imperfect safety if North Korea had been to launch a decided nuclear assault at very quick vary.
South Korea was initially supplied with missile know-how by the US within the Seventies. The nation’s indigenous missile programme began by reverse engineering US missiles and has developed from there. In June it was introduced that the US and South Korea had agreed to scrap restrictions on the vary and weight of the latter’s missiles agreed in 1979.
The intention of South Korean ballistic and cruise missiles armed with typical warheads is to focus on North Korean command-and-control centres and hardened army services buried deep underground. What South Korea calls its “kill chain” is designed to aggressively reply to any degree of North Korean aggression with “huge punishment and retaliation”.
The profitable launch of its submarine-based missile exhibits that South Korea – whose annual army finances is effectively in extra of North Korea’s whole GDP) has extremely fashionable and versatile forces that imply it may at the least maintain its personal in a standard battle. However as a result of menace of North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme, South Korea must proceed to depend on US prolonged nuclear deterrence.
Present of power
For North Korea, these checks aren’t primarily designed to enhance missile designs. As a substitute they’re about demonstrating to its personal inhabitants that North Korea is a good and highly effective nation. It additionally has the intention of demonstrating its army power to potential adversaries, particularly South Korea and the US.
North Korea additionally makes use of these checks as a strategy to mitigate diplomatic isolation and as leverage to generate worldwide assist. Throughout the Trump administration, the accelerating scale of North Korean nuclear and missile testing resulted in Trump first threatening “fireplace and fury” adopted by the summits with Kim Jong-un. The summits achieved little, besides to boost Kim’s public standing – each internationally and along with his personal public.
More and more extreme worldwide sanctions have hit North Korea onerous – though Pyongyang has invested closely in trafficking and moneylaundering routes to mitigate the influence on North Korean elites. A UN skilled panel concluded earlier this yr that “the North Korean regime is evading sanctions at a sooner fee than the worldwide neighborhood is ready to tighten the sanctions regime”.
This has meant that whereas that there’s now a severe danger of one other main famine, the nation’s weapons programme has continued at a gradual tempo. It now has loads of capability to make its personal missiles.
The resumption of missile checks and the restart of operations of the Yongbyon nuclear reactor sign a renewed effort by the DPRK to push forward with its nuclear weapons programme. As soon as once more, this can primarily serve a political finish – to show across the political and financial deadlock that it finds itself in.
The Biden administration, in the meantime, is making an attempt to place itself between the coverage of “strategic endurance” (ready for North Korea to implement its earlier commitments to denuclearise) of the Obama administration and the “grand discount” (full diplomatic relations and financial advantages in return for giving up nuclear weapons) promoted by Trump.
North Korea, nuclear proliferation and why the ‘madman concept’ is incorrect about Kim Jong-un
Washington stays dedicated to forcing North Korea to halt its nuclear weapons programme, however has didn’t articulate how that is perhaps achieved. Within the absence of credible diplomatic initiatives, the stress between North Korea on one facet and South Korea and the US on the opposite is prone to develop. Anticipate additional missile launches – and probably nuclear weapons checks – within the close to future.
Christoph Bluth obtained funding from the Korea Basis.
Owen Greene has obtained funding up to now from Japan's Analysis Council, the Overseas Ministry of Japan; and from the USA State Division and Ford Basis. He’s co-founder and Chair of the Board of the unbiased non-profit NGO VERTIC (Verification Analysis, Coaching and Info Centre), which has analysis initiatives referring to the implementation of UNSC sanctions on DPRK..


The Brigade of the American Revolution, Firelock Matches offer members the opportunity to fire replica arms of the period, in competition.
Yes, women can shoot too! A member of the Regiment shoots alongside the President of the National Muzzleloading Rifle Association.
The 2000 Jersey Blues men's musket team in action. Almost all of the steps of loading and firing are shown here, though not in sequence.
Adjutant, Jackie Menagh is a regular at the Matches. Her skill with this flintlock rifle has produced many medals.