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Report: PA police academy culture permitted cheating
by Brian SeayA report released last week concludes that the Pennsylvania State Police Academy created an environment where cadets easily cheated.
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9×19 mm Showdown: Glock 17 Gen 4 vs. Canik TP9 SA (VIDEO)
by Eve FlaniganCanik’s latest rendition of the TP9, in single-action only, is being called a serious threat to the popularity of Glock’s Generation 4 model 17. Over two months, we put these guns to the test, with experienced and new shooters.
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Team Never Quit frangible 9mm ammo: Collateral damage surprises
by Eve FlaniganUnscientific tests uncover surprises and lessons about collateral damage with the Team Never Quit's 9mm frangible round.
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‘Bullet-looking missile thing’ turning heads on Boulder highway
by Jennifer CruzAlthough residents and even media have asked questions about the object, those surrounding it seem fairly tight-lipped, and a Lockheed Martin spokeswoman simply said it was “competition-sensitive.”
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DARPA’s Big Dog robot gets first taste of real-world action with U.S. Marines (VIDEO)
by Brent McCluskeyDARPA’s Big Dog saw its first real-world action in Hawaii during the RIMPAC 2014, a multinational maritime war games. The robotic monstrosity known as the LS3 performed well across various types of terrain and was able to keep up with the bipedal Marines with ease. While Big Dog has been in development for years, this […]
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U.S. Army evaluates Tracking Point ‘smart scopes’
by Brent McCluskeyThe U.S. Army recently purchased six TrackingPoint “smart scopes” in order to evaluate their potential effectiveness on the battlefield. The Tracking Point fire control system has “lock and launch” technology akin to that found in fighter jets. The tech allows the operator to digitally select their target from up to 1,200 yards away, then have […]
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‘Titanfall’: Official beta trailer (VIDEO)
by Brent McCluskey“Titanfall” looks to be a mash-up between “Mech Warrior” and “Call of Duty,” placing players both on the battlefield and inside giant, mechanical monsters. The beta version of the next-gen platform, first-person-shooter is set to be released Feb. 14 for Xbox One and PC and will include two maps and three Titanfall modes. Crafted by […]
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