In preparation for the release of UbiSoft’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier, this teaser film short was made. It is a very well produced and written movie and at 23 minutes it is a pretty good size for a short film. By the end of it, I was wishing they made a full 2 hour feature film! Like most future soldier films it does have some cheesy future tech stuff. Although, I am sure that technology will eventually have the ability to make some of the items you will see in the movie and most likely the game, it is still funny to see how they are implemented by the game designers. One of my favorite items shown in the film is the Harry Potter style “invisibility” cloak that looks as though their first mission was to Hogwarts to steal it. Other laughable tidbits are the Metal Gear style robot and the “futuristic” US Special Forces weapons like the H&K G36c, the heavily modified and oversized Israeli Tavor bullpup, and my favorite: the Beretta PX4 Storm (Because you know they will one day be the best thing out there). Also, in the future we will finally figure out that the best camo for our soldiers is Black.

But don’t let me making fun of the gear take away from the quality and entertainment of the movie. Their goal is to get everyone excited about the release of the game, and I believe it will do just that.

For more information on the game visit UbiSoft’s website

Larry Vickers has partnered with EA Games to show off some of the firearms and gear that will be seen in EA’s upcoming game, Medal of Honor: Warfighter. In his latest video, Vickers shows off the H&K MG36 automatic rifle and covers the operation and history of the German made military gun. Although, the G36c variant will be the model scene in the game; the MG36 is similar enough to learn about it’s operation.The video is very well produced in typical Vickers style. Check it out “Holmes”.

Just a few days ago a friend asked about a magnetic device that sticks on top of the Bullet Button and allows the user to press the magnet to easily drop the magazine. I have reservations about such a device since it is a very grey area between where does the bullet button magazine release end and the magnetic “tool” begin. I also pondered how long it would be before gun control advocates cry foul and make a push to change California firearms laws even more to prohibit even the bullet button itself. Almost as soon as I finished pondering these things, a San Francisco affiliate of CBS News did the report shown above. Regardless of whether innovative individuals create obscure grey area devices such as the magnet shown in the video, the gun control political machine will charge on.

As a gentleman mentioned at the end of the report, why is the bullet button seen as circumventing or going around the California law and not as a tool to bring a firearm into compliance with it?

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This is a well produced video of the history of the carbine rifle used in the US Military. It shows off some of BCM’s products such as their new Mid-length gas system model and a mysterious BCM Comp which can be seen in the video. Travis Haley makes a welcomed appearance to make it even more exceptional. Bravo to BCM for some fine marketing material.

Red Jacket Firearms, made famous by the TV Series “Sons of Guns”, will be releasing a bullpup rifle kit for the 10/22. 10/22 kits have long been popular; with many tactical style kits hitting the market over the last few years. The ZK-22 kit has a FN P-90′ish appearance which I think is very nice looking. It is compatible with both carbine barrels and .920″ bull barrels, 18.5 inches or longer. Since the bullpup reduces the length of the firearm a great deal, an 18.5 inch barrel is required as to not be considered a NFA weapon.

The ZK-22 is named to go after the popular “Zombie” firearms market that is widely popular lately. The kit possesses an ambidextrous charging handle (Red Jacket claims that the shell deflector will allow full ambidextrous use.). Also, included is a picatinny rail for attaching whatever optics you feel is best, and it is fully capable of using a wide variety of magazines including MGW 50-round coffin mag. As with most all .22lr rifles, this will be legal for use in California. Whether this set up is the “perfect” firearm for the impending zombie invasion or not, it will make a fun range gun to practice your trigger work and reloading. The MSRP is set at a reasonable $299.00 and the first 400 orders will only have to pay $229.99. Look forward to a Fall 2012 release.

For more information visit Red Jacket Firearms