In 1960, the U.S. Army published a proposal for a new light observation helicopter to replace its Bell H-13 helicopter fleet, which was the Army’s primary helicopter during the Korean War. The Hughes helicopter company responded with its Model 369 to compete against entries from Bell and Fairchild-Hiller. The Hughes entry made its first flight in 1963. The design featured an egg-shaped fuselage that had excellent visibility for the crew, and the four-bladed articulated rotor gave it great agility. The MH-6 Little Bird is a light utility helicopter modified to transport troops externally for infiltration, exfiltration, and assault missions. Image: U.S.…
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Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.The New Guns And Gear:Vortex Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Green DotVortex’s Viper Enclosed Micro shotgun optic is now available with a green dot reticle for those who prefer it to red. The red-dot model was released last year, and many hunters have already found it to be a useful companion in the field. The most important feature of the Viper is still here, namely, its ability to be easily…
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Communication is something most of us rely on constantly without giving it much thought. In everyday life, instant connectivity is assumed. We text, call, navigate, check weather, and share our location without hesitation. The moment that connectivity disappears, its absence becomes immediately apparent. When you step outside normal infrastructure, whether hiking, hunting, camping, or preparing for emergencies, communication shifts from convenience to necessity. In those moments, the ability to signal, transmit information, or call for help can have real consequences. A solid off-grid kit doesn’t rely on just one piece of gear. You want layers — radios, satellite messengers, whistles,…
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FN has just announced the PUREVIEW, a pistol red dot that uses holographic technology.The fact that the FN PUREVIEW is enclosed isn’t the most exciting part about the company’s new pistol optic, it’s the fact that it’s holographic. Traditional red dots use an LED emitter to bounce light off a reflective, curved lens back into the shooter’s eye, creating the reticle. Conversely, holographic sights use a laser diode and a holographic grating to project a 3D image of the reticle towards the target on a flat lens. While there are pros and cons to each type, holographic sights generally offer…
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Photo credit: iStock user GregorBister.There are things that criminals know that you don’t, but here are some lessons that will help really keep you safe.I recently attended the Crime and Criminals seminar presented by John Hearne of Two Pillars Training, an annual update he delivers through Citizen Safety Academy. It reinforced something most armed citizens intuitively sense but rarely see laid out this clearly: Much of what we believe about crime in America is either incomplete, misleading or simply wrong.Hearne holds a master’s degree in criminal justice with a concentration in research methods, a public safety career stretching back to…
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