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.

Noveske Rifleworks Owner and Founder John Noveske, Seminal Figure in Tactical AR-15 Rifle/Carbine/SBR Rennaissance, Gone Far Too Soon. Our Deepest Condolences and Thoughts…

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com January 8, 2013 Last updated on 1/11/13. I just found out about this last night, and it hurt me to hear it. The tactical firearms manufacturing and shooting communities have lost an important member. Noveske Rifleworks founder/owner John Noveske, known for building high-end/high-quality AR-15 rifles/carbines/SBRs (Short Barreled Rifles) and components (uppers, rail …

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SKD Tactical PIG “BRIG” Brigandine Plate Carrier Systema vs. Hard Point Equipment Axis Modular Armor System (AMAS) Tactical Armor Carrier (Body Armor): A Cursory Comparative Rundown

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com Photo(s) Credit: SKD Tactical and Hardpoint Equipment The following article is property of DefenseReview.com (DR) and is copyrighted material. If you are reading this article on another website other than DefenseReview.com, please email us the website address/URL (where the unauthorized DR article reprint is located) at defrev (at) gmail (dot) com. Thank …

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London Bridge Trading (LBT) Modular Sentinel Releasable Plate Carrier (RPC) Tactical Armor Carrier/Vest with Quick-Release Assault Panel (QRAP) and Kangaroo Pouch Mag Carrier Insert

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com All photos and video clips contained in this article were shot by DefenseReview.com, and are copyrighted. DefenseReview.com owns the copyright on these photos and video clips. The photos and video clips embedded below were shot with a Canon PowerShot S90 10-megapixel digital camera (still camera with video capability). The following article is …

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Advanced Armament. Corp. Suppressor-Ready Multi-Purpose Weapon (AAC MPW) 300 AAC Blackout (300BLK) Tactical AR-15 Carbine/SBR, Complete Upper Receiver and SR7 Fast-Attach 7.62mm Silencer/Sound Suppressor Packages for Mil/LE Operators and Civilian Tactical Shooters

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com All photos and video clips contained in this article were shot by DefenseReview.com, and are copyrighted. DefenseReview.com owns the copyright on these photos and video clips. The photos and video clips embedded below were shot with an iPhone 4S smartphone with still photo and video capability. The following article is property of …

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Daniel Defense DDM4 v5-300 AAC Blackout (300BLK) 7.62x35mm Tactical AR-15 Carbine/SBR (Short Barreled Rifle): Serious Ballistics for Dynamic CQB/CQC and Engaging Targets out to 460 Meters!

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com All photos and video clips contained in this article were shot by DefenseReview.com, and are copyrighted. DefenseReview.com owns the copyright on these photos and video clips. The photos and video clips embedded below were shot with a Canon PowerShot S90 10-megapixel digital camera (still camera with video capability). The following article is …

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U.S. Army Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf (Ret.), Operation Desert Storm Commander, Dead at 78 (1934-2012): Rest in Peace, sir.

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com December 27, 2012 The great U.S. Army General Norman Schwarzkopf died today in Tampa, Florida at 78 years old. Gen. Schwarzkopf, often referred to as “Stormin’ Norman”, was best known for his superlative combat leadership in Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War in 1991. Gen. Schwarzkopf was an American hero, and …

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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah/Chanukkah from DR!

We'd just like to wish our readers a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah/Chanukkah, and safe holiday season (and new year). And, thank you to our troops for keeping the rest of us safe and free. We greatly appreciate your service. P.S. Please be careful on the roads, and no drinking and driving. Sincerely, David Crane Owner/Editor-in-Chief DefenseReview.com (DR) defrev (at) …

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Tech Valley Technologies (TVT) Human Interactive Target System (HITS): 3D Reactive Target System with Hit Location Technology for Live-Fire/Lethal Tactical Shooting and Force-On-Force CQB/CQC Gunfighting Training (Video!)

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com All photos and the top/first video clip contained in this article were shot by DefenseReview.com, and are copyrighted. DefenseReview.com owns the copyright on these photos and top/first video clip. The photos and top/first video clip embedded below were shot with a Canon PowerShot S90 10-megapixel digital camera (still camera with video capability). …

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Phoenix RBT Solutions Portable Training Facility (PTF): Mission-Configurable Shoot House for Force-on-Force Gunfighting and Tactical Shooting Training with Ultimate Training Munitions Man Marker Rounds (UTM MMR) (Video!)

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com All photos and the top/first video clip contained in this article were shot by DefenseReview.com, and are copyrighted. DefenseReview.com owns the copyright on these photos and top/first video clip. The photos and top/first video clip embedded below were shot with a Canon PowerShot S90 10-megapixel digital camera (still camera with video capability). …

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Desert Tactical Arms (DTA) Partners with Kahles Optics Tactical Scopes/Combat Optics for Stealth Recon Scout (SRS) and Hard Target Interdiction (HTI) Anti-Materiel/Sniper Rifles/Carbines

The following is a Desert Tactical Arms (DTA) press release: December 19, 2012 Since the beginning, Desert Tactical Arms has put tremendous focus on seamless systems integration, to ensure that users of our products receive an experience that surpasses any other. Desert Tactical has truly redefined the pinnacle of precision, pushing accuracy to a level previously reached by only the …

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