David Crane

David Crane started publishing online in 2001. Since that time, governments, military organizations, Special Operators (i.e. professional trigger pullers), agencies, and civilian tactical shooters the world over have come to depend on Defense Review as the authoritative source of news and information on "the latest and greatest" in the field of military defense and tactical technology and hardware, including tactical firearms, ammunition, equipment, gear, and training.

USAS-12 Select-Fire Shotgun, Brought to You by Ramo Defense Systems

Ramo Defense Systems is the current importer and marketer of the USAS-12 shotgun. The USAS-12, looking like an M16 that’s pumped a lot of iron while on a steady diet of anabolic steroids, can fire a variety of 12 gauge, 2 3/4 high velocity shells reliably, including slugs and fleshettes. The weapon is a gas-operated, magazine-fed weapon that utilizes a …

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Vertec Pistol by Beretta

Called the "Evolution" internally by Beretta during its development, the new Vertec pistol is basically just that, a model 92/96 updated with the latest features, like an accessory mounting rail on the dustcover, removable front sight, , flush-fitting 4.7" stainless barrel ala the "Elite" series, beveled magazine well, and dual-textured thin polymer grips. The standard version of the Vertec will …

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Trident Concepts Book Press Release

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Gonzales, Director of Training Trident Concepts Research Group 928-925-7038 www.tridentconcepts.net dot@tridentconcepts.net DATE: Prescott, Arizona December 19, 2001 The book Combative Fundamentals, An Unconventional Approach, by Jeff Gonzales will be released and available for retail purchase spring 2002. Jeff Gonzales takes you step by step through developing the combat fighting skills necessary to work …

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Merry Christmas and God Bless to All of Our Members and Visitors.

We at DefRev just wanted to thank all of our members and visitors(that’s right, even the lurkers) for supporting us since we started up this year. We’ve tried to make DefenseReview.com as good a resource as we can for gun guys interested in the latest firearms/small arms and firearm-related equipment. We really appreciate all the support we’ve received. We very …

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Update: Tactical Handgun and Knife Training Announcement

March 16-17 Tactical Knife Class Instructor: James Keating, www.combattech.com Cost: $185.00 Location: Gahanna P.D., Gahanna, OH March March 23-24 Combative Handgun April 27-28 Close Quarters Fighting Instructor: Jeff Gonzales, www.tridentconcepts.net Cost: $295.00 (each) Location: Marysville, OH I am handling the knife class registration. Trident Concepts is doing there’s via there web site. Thank You Shawn Herman Shawn’s Tactical Specialty ShawnTac1911@aol.com …

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New Rail Adaptor System for Your Kalashnikov, by Knight’s Armament.

The new AK-47/74 RAS by Knight’s Armament Corporation is coming soon. It should allow AK owners to use some of the same goodies that, up until now, have only been applicable to the AR-15/M-16. Optical combat sights, night vision optics, white lights, lasers, forward vertical pistol grip, etc., can all be mounted on the RAS. The only thing DefRev is …

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LAR-15 LE Tactical Carbine by Rock River Arms

Rock River Arms out of Cleveland, Illinois has come out with their own version of a LETC(Law Enforcement Tactical Carbine), and it’s called the LAR-15 LE. Features include a rather interestingly designed flattop receiver with full-length Picatinny rail, redesigned safety/fire selector lever, M4A1 double heat shield handguards, and match grade two-stage trigger. Barrel is heavy with 1:9" twist. Click on …

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Stun Rounds by Maxsell Corporation

Here’s an interesting product, but DefRev is not so sure it’s such a good idea. Intended to be a first round alternative for a defensive firearm, the Stun Round by Maxsell Corporation may just be a solution to a non-existent problem. Click on "Read More" below for the rest of the story. Here’s why–If, God forbid, you ever have to …

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Para-Ordnance LDA 1911 Pistols

LDA stands for “Light Double Action”. Before I tried one of Para-Ordnance’s LDA’s for myself, I have to say that I wasn’t very interested in the concept of a double-action-only .45. The truth is, I felt that it was a solution to a non-existent problem, since I happen to be a single-action proponent. However, now that I’ve sampled it, I …

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Custom Glock by Custom Arms(CAC)

Pete Carber, of Custom Arms Company, Inc.(CAC), built a special custom Glock 22 for an American Handgunner article that appeared in the May/June 2001 issue. The article was written by Andy Stanford. The custom G22 was built using a Caspian slide, Bar-Sto match barrel, Lightning Strike’s aluminum trigger and skelotonized firing pin, and MMC sites. Carber also performed one of …

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