COLD STEEL- IRON PROOF 2018- Black Talon II - Complete Impact & Weight Hang Tests

Warning: The tests and cutting feats performed in this presentation constitute abuse of the product and are potentially very dangerous. Any knife can be broken or damaged if subjected to sufficient abuse. These destructive tests constitute GROSS ABUSE of a knife. Duplicating these tests or altering your knife will void your warranty. Cold Steel’s warranty covers defects in materials and/or workmanship. It does not cover abuse, or the effects of normal wear and tear. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. All meat was carefully preserved and donated to the Ventura County Rescue Mission. https://ift.tt/2GerRqI The American Bladesmith Society’s guidelines for Master Smith and Journeyman Smith applicants require that (s)he cut through hanging manila or sisal rope, a minimum of one (1) inch in diameter. The applicant must sever the rope in two with one stroke to test the blade’s edge geometry and sharpness. Be sure to subscribe @csknives to get the latest videos as we post them! For more product info, or to purchase, visit ColdSteel.com

COLD STEEL- IRON PROOF 2018- Black Talon II

View complete impact tests and weight hang here:https://youtu.be/FaJOVmja8rM Warning: The tests and cutting feats performed in this presentation constitute abuse of the product and are potentially very dangerous. Any knife can be broken or damaged if subjected to sufficient abuse. These destructive tests constitute GROSS ABUSE of a knife. Duplicating these tests or altering your knife will void your warranty. Cold Steel’s warranty covers defects in materials and/or workmanship. It does not cover abuse, or the effects of normal wear and tear. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. All meat was carefully preserved and donated to the Ventura County Rescue Mission. https://ift.tt/2GerRqI The American Bladesmith Society’s guidelines for Master Smith and Journeyman Smith applicants require that (s)he cut through hanging manila or sisal rope, a minimum of one (1) inch in diameter. The applicant must sever the rope in two with one stroke to test the blade’s edge geometry and sharpness. Be sure to subscribe @csknives to get the latest videos as we post them! For more product info, or to purchase, visit ColdSteel.com

Trump, Mattis Hail Spending Bill to Fund Strongest Military Ever

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Dunford Encouraged by Afghan, Coalition Efforts in Afghanistan

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2018 USASOC Sniper Comp – SAIN Defense Firearm Cleaning System

At the US Tactical Supply I finally got a chance to check out the SAIN Defense Firearm Cleaning System In person. The amount of thought, and work, that went into this thing is impressive. It’s available in 5.56 and 7.62 versions. Either one come packed in a Coyote or MultiCam pouch. The contents consist of: […]

Army Committed to Restoring Puerto Rico's Power

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2018 USASOC Sniper Comp – KAC Lightweight Assault Machine Gun Update

I noticed a slight update to the Knight’s Armament Company Lightweight Assault Machine Gun we showed you last year. The barrel remains 15″ but it’s now a heavy barrel and they added a handle. This, after user feedback, which told them that the original barrel was getting hot and some users didn’t want to have […]

French Police Officer Shot After Swapping Himself for Hostage, Officials Say

A French policeman who was shot by a gunman Friday after swapping himself for a hostage in an apparent terror attack at a supermarket in the southwest town of Trebes is being praised as a hero. The policeman was among a group of officers who rushed to the scene after the attacker, who claimed allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group, stormed the store and fired on shoppers and staff before taking them hostage.

The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Redouane Lakdim, reportedly shot dead two people at the supermarket after earlier opening fire on passengers in a car, killing one of them, and injuring a police officer in nearby Carcassonne, reports CBS News.

"Everything leads us to believe it is a terror attack," said French President Emmanuel Macron.

The officer, who was reportedly seriously injured, was later identified as Col. Arnaud Beltrame.

An officer from the police SWAT team was also hurt in the operation. The gunman was killed.

 

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Las Vegas Gunman Showed "True Mark of a Sociopath," Says Retired Officer

Newly released surveillance video shows Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock in the days before he opened fire from his Mandalay Bay hotel room, killing 58 people. MGM Resorts said it released the video because it wanted to provide greater context around Paddock's actions leading up to the shooting. The hotel said the images show that Paddock gave no outward indications of the massacre he was planning to carry out, reports CBS News.

In the series of security videos, Paddock appears like any other guest. He checks into his suite on the 32nd floor, plays video poker and buys snacks at the gift shop – all the while interacting with hotel staff.

"He's so calm," CBS News correspondent Carter Evans noted, watching the videos.

"And that is the true mark of a sociopath," said Randy Sutton, a retired lieutenant with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

"He's going about his business, he's tipping the guys," Sutton said. "A guy who can order lunch knowing that he's going to kill people… that's not normal."

 

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Video: Cop Killer Suspect Facing Death Penalty in 2 Ohio Officers' Deaths

VIDEO: Cop Killer Suspect Facing Death Penalty in 2 Ohio Officers' Deaths

The man accused of fatally shooting two Westerville, OH, police officers responding to a hang-up 911 call was indicted Friday on charges that carry the possibility of a death sentence, reports 10tv.com.

Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien says a grand jury has returned a six-count death penalty indictment against Quentin Lamar Smith for the aggravated murders of Officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering.

The case is eligible for the death penalty because police officers were killed in the line of duty and also because more than one person was killed.

Investigators said Smith fired on the officers as they entered his townhouse on Feb. 10. Smith was shot and wounded and hospitalized for several days.

The Fraternal Order of Police said a death sentence is the only acceptable outcome.

Arraignment for the death penalty case is set for Wednesday, March 28.

 

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Video: 2 Officers Injured, Man Dead in Illinois Shootout

VIDEO: 2 Officers Injured, Man Dead in Illinois Shootout

Authorities say two police officers were wounded and a man has died and in a shootout in Aurora, IL.

The shooting happened around 10 p.m. Thursday. The Aurora Police Department says two special operations investigators followed a vehicle they'd spotted leaving a suspected gang house and pulled it over, reports WGN.

Police say the driver fired at them and sped off before crashing and running away. Police say then the man and the investigators fired shots and the man was fatally shot.

One investigator had a gunshot wound to a leg that was described as non-life threatening and the other investigator had an injury that wasn't gunshot-related, according to police. The officers were treated at a hospital and released.

 

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Man Arrested for Driving 160 Mph on Indiana Toll Road

A Wisconsin man landed in the LaPorte County Jail after police say he was going 160 mph on the Indiana Toll Road, reports WTHR.

Police say the Orange Dodge Challenger Hellcat passed an Indiana State trooper at a high rate of speed Tuesday night. Another trooper eventually stopped him.

The driver of the Hellcat, identified as J. Jesus Duran Sandoval, age 38 of Lake Geneva, WI, was allegedly driving on an expired driver's license.

Sandoval told police he was driving a bit more than 160 miles per hour and just trying to get to Maryland. He was arrested on a preliminary charge of Reckless Driving and taken to the LaPorte County Jail.

 

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Sacramento Officers Receive Death Threats After Being Named by Attorney as Involved in Clark Shooting

The names of the two officers who shot Stephon Clark in Sacramento on Sunday were released Friday by a prominent civil rights attorney in Oakland. They are receiving death threats, according to ABC News.

A representative from the law office of John Burris in Oakland named the two officers.

The Sacramento Police Department declined to confirm the names. Department spokeswoman Officer Linda Matthew said the officers involved in the shooting have received "numerous" threats.

"Based on the threats we do know about, it would be careless of us at this point to release the names," Matthew told the Sacramento Bee.

 

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2018 USASOC Sniper Comp – Shadow Tech Kestrel ATI Wind Wrap

The Kestrel ATI Wind Wrap from Shadow Tech (makers of the HOG Saddle) allows you to attach your Kestrel to Slings, Tripod Legs or PALS webbing (via MALICE Clip). But the most important features are that it maintains full operation and function of the wind meter and protects sensor holes from being obstructed by mud […]

2018 USASOC Sniper Comp – Geissele Automatics M110 Capability Enhancement Package

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Video: Protests of Sacramento Police Shooting Shut Down Freeway, Block NBA Arena

VIDEO: Protests of Sacramento Police Shooting Shut Down Freeway, Block NBA Arena

Demonstrators protesting a fatal police shooting that occurred earlier this week briefly shut down I-5 and blocked a downtown arena before an NBA game Thursday night.

The protests are over the shooting death of Stephon Clark, 22, a suspect in a string of vehicle break-ins. Clark was killed at the end of a foot pursuit involving two Sacramento police officers. He was reportedly unarmed at the time. He was reportedly holding a cellphone and uncooperative with police commands during the nighttime shooting.

At one point, protesters trying to push through the NBA arena's employees’ entrance and were physically confronted by security and Sacramento police. Officers deployed pepper balls and mounted police were also called to the scene, CBS Sacramento reports.

No arrests were made and no injuries were reported.

 

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Video: Sacramento Police Release Body Camera Footage of Fatal Police Shooting

VIDEO: Sacramento Police Release Body Camera Footage of Fatal Police Shooting

The Sacramento Police Department has released body camera footage capture by systems worn by two officers involved in the fatal shooting of an auto burglary suspect Sunday night.

The department says, "Prior to the shooting, the involved officers saw the suspect facing them, advance forward with his arms extended, and holding an object in his hands. At the time of the shooting, the officers believed the suspect was pointing a firearm at them. After an exhaustive search, scene investigators did not locate any firearms. The only items found near the suspect was a cell phone."

The incident has led to protests in the city.

In the video, the shooting occurs around the 8 minute mark.

 

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The Clipper Race Lights Up Qingdao

The seventh consecutive Clipper Race Stopover in Qingdao was one to remember, and China's Sailing City left the eleven teams in no doubt of how happy it was to have them back, lighting up skyscrapers across the city.

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2018 USASOC Sniper Comp – Badger Ordnance Condition 1 Modular Safety

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OIR Officials Report Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq

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Army Sgt. Manthan Patel and his family moved from India to Indiana, where he heard about the Army National Guard. Because he could balance his civilian life and serve in the military, Patel joined the Indiana Army National Guard and became a U.S. citizen before he deployed to Iraq in 2009.