tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41855533622800268342024-02-07T00:55:19.334-05:00DarkThreads NewsMilitary, tactical, and survival gear. Announcements, product reviews, and tales from our travels.Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.comBlogger379125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-9735162503240094822017-03-22T12:17:00.003-04:002017-03-22T12:17:46.236-04:00And here we are, into 2017No, we haven't completely disappeared. We did a few shows last year and we will do a few this year, but we are now focusing our efforts on knives and other stuff. For the latest news, and our show schedule, please visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DarkThreads" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and follow our twitter handle <a href="http://www.twitter.com/darkthreads" target="_blank">@darkthreads</a>.<br />
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We also started a new blog, <a href="http://hockeyagenda.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Hockey Agenda</a>, and you can follow us there, too.Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-77644172835114717202016-02-05T10:54:00.002-05:002016-02-05T10:54:45.974-05:00Hello, 2016!What happened to 2015, you might ask? Well, we went to a number of good shows, mostly in PA, and continued to provide a great selection of "cool guy gear," and we will continue you to do so in 2016!<br />
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This weekend (Feb 6-7), we will be at:<br />
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April 1-3:<br />
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April 9-10:<br />
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<br />Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-72087270743338997402014-03-06T12:01:00.000-05:002014-03-06T12:01:00.020-05:002014 Show ScheduleYou might have noticed that <a href="http://www.darkthreads.com/">www.darkthreads.com</a> redirects here now. That's because we have outgrown our eCommerce website and are in the process of building a new one. In the meantime, we will post news and announcements here, and you can always contact us via <a href="mailto:sales@darkthreads.com" target="_blank">sales@darkthreads.com</a>. Remember, you can always save money if you let us do the shopping for you!<div>
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March 28-30 <a href="http://www.eaglearmsgunshows.com/oaks-extravaganza-gun-show.html" target="_blank">Philadelphia, PA (Oaks)</a></div>
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April 5-6 <a href="http://www.showmasters.us/ShowInformation/ColumbusOHWestlandMall/tabid/59/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Columbus, OH (Westland Mall)</a></div>
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April 12-13 <a href="http://www.arhsportshop.com/" target="_blank">Washington, PA (County Fairgrounds)</a></div>
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April 26-27 <a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/ShowInfo/MonroevillePA/tabid/91/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Pittsburgh, PA (Monroeville Convention Center)</a></div>
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May 31 - June 1 <a href="http://www.eaglearmsgunshows.com/oaks-gun-show-philadelphia-expo-center.html" target="_blank">Philadelphia, PA (Oaks)</a></div>
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July 12-13 <a href="http://www.ohiogunshows.com/berea.html" target="_blank">Cleveland, OH (Cuyahoga Fairgrounds)</a></div>
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Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-35816925092710460872014-01-17T17:56:00.000-05:002014-01-17T17:56:21.786-05:00More photos from SHOT Show 2014As usual, SHOT Show is a great way to see what's new and exciting in the shooting sports industry. We like to get a preview of all the new products and prototypes that manufacturers roll out at this show, and I'm sure that Stefan will have plenty to talk about when he returns to home base. In the meantime, here are a few more photos from the week.<br />
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Our friend, Shwell also got some great footage on media day that you can check out here:<br />
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<br />Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-67471585833145725292014-01-14T20:39:00.004-05:002014-01-14T20:43:06.134-05:00SHOT Show 2014, Las Vegas, Day 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-7629353555046442012013-12-31T12:04:00.000-05:002013-12-31T12:04:00.649-05:00Goodbye 2013, hello 2014!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
What a year we had! We did 25+ shows this year, and plan to do even more in 2014. To start off, we will be at the <a href="http://www.arhsportshop.com/" target="_blank">ARH gun show</a> at Washington County Fairgrounds in Washington, PA, January 4-5, 2014. </div>
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And then, we'll be attending the <a href="http://www.anmexpo.com/" target="_blank">ANM Expo</a> (Jan. 12-14) and the <a href="http://shotshow.org/" target="_blank">SHOT Show</a> (Jan. 14-17) in Las Vegas, NV. This will be our second year attending the ANM Expo and our sixth year attending the SHOT Show.<br />
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Feb. 1-2 - we are back on home turf at the <a href="http://www.showmasters.us/ShowInformation/MonroevillePA/tabid/123/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Pittsburgh gun show</a> at Monroeville Convention Center.<br />
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We hope to see a lot of you in 2014!Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-83605634633666890772013-10-03T19:54:00.000-04:002013-10-03T19:54:16.616-04:00Show Schedule Update!This weekend, <b>Oct. 5-6</b>, we are in Columbus, OH! At the <a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/ShowInfo/ColumbusOHWestlandMall/tabid/69/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Westland Mall gun show</a>.<br />
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<b>Oct. 19-20</b>: we are at the <a href="http://www.ohiogunshows.com/berea.html" target="_blank">gun show in Berea, near Cleveland, OH, at Cuyahoga Fairgrounds</a>.<br />
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<b>Oct. 26-27</b>: we are at the <a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/ShowInfo/MonroevillePA/tabid/91/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Monroeville Convention Center</a>, Pittsburgh, PA<br />
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<b>Nov. 2-3</b>: Westland again.<br />
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<b>Nov. 30-Dec. 1</b>: Monroeville again.<br />
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<b>Dec. 7-8</b>: Westland again.<br />
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And that is probably it for 2013. However, we are booked for <a href="http://arhsportshop.com/" target="_blank">Washington County Fairgrounds</a>, Washington, PA, <b>Jan. 5-6, 2014</b>.<br />
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We hope to see you at any of these shows! Please stop by our tables and say hello!<br />
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<br />Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-41974003836609525932013-08-14T12:17:00.000-04:002013-08-14T12:17:18.482-04:00V-J Day photoOn this day in history, August 14, 1945, one of the most iconic photos was taken in Times Square, NY:<br />
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Warms the heart, right?<br />
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The photograph, taken with a Leica IIIa, was published a week later in Life magazine among many photographs of celebrations around the United States that were presented in a twelve-page section titled Victory. (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-J_Day_in_Times_Square" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>)</blockquote>
However, the official US celebration is not on this date. V-J Day is instead celebrated on September 2, the date of the formal signing of the surrender.Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-88615530380601009032013-08-13T15:27:00.000-04:002013-08-13T15:27:15.907-04:00Say hello to my new favorite bag...<div style="text-align: center;">
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The Mil-Spec Monkey and Tactical Tailor have done it again. They combined forces to make a new product that embodies everything I love about tactical nylon in the new MSM Adapt Pack design. This one has so many cool features - just watch the video:<br />
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We just got these babies in and we will have them at the show this weekend in Monroeville! Plus, we'll have a bunch of other new stuff from the Monkey, RangerUp, 7Point62Designs, and our usual array of fine tools and cutlery from CRKT and SOG.Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-13431980874333264892013-06-11T09:30:00.000-04:002013-06-11T09:30:03.528-04:00June Gun Shows 2013<br />
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This weekend:</h3>
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Columbus, OH, Westland Mall</h4>
Westland Mall<br />
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4273 Westland Mall</div>
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Columbus, OH 43228</div>
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<a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/ShowInformation/ColumbusOHWestlandMall/tabid/69/Default.aspx">C and E Gun Shows/Showmasters</a></div>
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Sat - 9am-5pm</div>
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Sun - 9am-4pm</div>
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Adults - $8.00 - <a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=58&tabid=69" target="_blank">Get A Dollar Off Coupon</a> </div>
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Children under 12 w/ paying adult - FREE</div>
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Saturday admission good for both days!</div>
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June 22-23</h3>
<h4>
Washington County Fairgrounds</h4>
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2151 N. MAIN ST.</div>
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WASHINGTON, PA 15301</div>
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ADMISSION $5.00 CHILDREN 12 and UNDER FREE WITH ADULT</div>
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SHOWS 9:00AM TO 4:00PM SAT and SUN</div>
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GUN AUCTIONS</div>
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SATURDAYS OF SHOWS</div>
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7:00PM</div>
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FOR INFO and CONSIGNMENTS CALL</div>
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724-948-3571</div>
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EXIT 41 OF 1-79 RACETRACK RD. FOLLOW SIGNS</div>
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Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-24677469580368117752013-06-10T14:33:00.002-04:002013-06-10T14:33:55.098-04:00<script src="//storify.com/Mirv/us-airsoft-expo-2013.js"></script><noscript>[<a href="//storify.com/Mirv/us-airsoft-expo-2013" target="_blank">View the story "US Airsoft Expo 2013" on Storify</a>]</noscript>Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-66113916089522935552013-04-02T20:06:00.000-04:002013-04-02T20:06:39.555-04:00Just announced: Operation Sovereign Fury, Labor Day Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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MindGame Productions Presents... </h3>
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Operation Sovereign Fury </div>
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Labor Day Weekend </div>
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August 31 - September 1, 2013 </div>
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Guardian Center, Perry, Georgia </div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgiXw1cqv6I" target="_blank">Video of Facility! </a></div>
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Forums are open at
<a href="http://www.mindgame-productions.com/" target="_blank">www.mindgame-productions.com </a><br />
<b><i>Registration opens May 1! </i></b><br />
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In the Summer of 2016... War came to America.
For the past several years, Russia conducted one of largest arms build-ups since the Cold War, using new-found wealth from vast Siberian natural gas and mineral reserves. The US economy continued to flounder with high unemployment and reductions in defense spending to maintain government operations and basic social programs. But the United States still possess a strong industrial base, largely in mothballs from the continued recession, and abundant farmland and food production capabilities eyed hungrily by Russia after several disastrous years of crop failure.
The attack came swiftly. A cyber-attack on an unprecedented scale shut down American early-warning systems and nuclear launch capabilities. The US communications infrastructure was corrupted, leaving the nation wide open and unable to coordinate an effective response as Russian troops struck major population centers on the east and west coasts. The American military is fighting back hard but the paralysis of communications nodes and satellites crippled the traditional high-technology advantages of the American warfighter. Clumsily coordinated partisan attacks and sabotage harass the occupying Russian military as it pushes deeper into the heartland. The outcome is anyone's guess as America regroups to counter-attack the Russian invaders.<br />
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<b>MindGame Productions</b> is proud to debut the Guardian Center of Perry, Georgia, in a national-level, military simulations event on Labor Day Weekend. South-eastern MilSim will never be the same!
This amazing private facility spans 350 acres in central Georgia with a 75-acre urban operations training city. Fifty buildings fill the city, themed with props and furniture. Cars line the streets and countless other surprises await in this incredible facility built for the military, law enforcement, federal and state emergency response personnel.<br />
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<a href="http://www.guardiancenters.com%20/" target="_blank">www.guardiancenters.com </a><br />
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This is an event you WILL NOT WANT TO MISS! Registration for Operation Sovereign Fury will open on May 1 and close on August 1. Walk-ons will not be accepted at the event. Teams will be structured into company, platoon and squad level units with commanders assigned well in advance for unit coordination and planning. More details on the event, rules and requirements will be forthcoming!
Registration opens May 1!
Block your calendars...
gather your team mates...
retake the American Homeland ...
or break the Americans for Mother Russia!
Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-66991563522083336252013-03-23T15:50:00.000-04:002013-03-31T18:56:05.187-04:00Gun Show Schedule 2013<br />
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April 6-7</h3>
<h4>
Columbus, OH, Westland Mall</h4>
Westland Mall<br />
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4273 Westland Mall</div>
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Columbus, OH 43228</div>
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<a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/ShowInformation/ColumbusOHWestlandMall/tabid/69/Default.aspx">C&E Gun Shows/Showmasters</a></div>
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Sat - 9am-5pm</div>
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Sun - 9am-4pm</div>
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Adults - $8.00 - <a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=58&tabid=69" target="_blank">Get A Dollar Off Coupon</a> </div>
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Children under 12 w/ paying adult - FREE</div>
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Saturday admission good for both days!</div>
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April 13-14</h3>
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Washington County Fairgrounds</h4>
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2151 N. MAIN ST.</div>
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WASHINGTON, PA 15301</div>
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ADMISSION $5.00 CHILDREN 12 & UNDER FREE WITH ADULT</div>
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SHOWS 9:00AM TO 4:00PM SAT&SUN</div>
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GUN AUCTIONS</div>
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SATURDAYS OF SHOWS</div>
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7:00PM</div>
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FOR INFO & CONSIGNMENTS CALL</div>
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724-948-3571</div>
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EXIT 41 OF 1-79 RACETRACK RD. FOLLOW SIGNS<br />
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April 27-28</h3>
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Pittsburgh Gun Show</h4>
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Monroeville Convention Center </div>
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101 Mall Blvd.</div>
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Monroeville, PA. 15146</div>
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<a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/ShowInformation/MonroevillePA/tabid/91/Default.aspx">C&E Gun Shows/Showmasters</a></div>
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Sat - 9am-5pm</div>
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Sun - 9am-4pm</div>
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Adults - $8.00 - <a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=58&tabid=67" target="_blank">Get A Dollar Off Coupon</a> </div>
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Children under 12 w/ paying adult - FREE</div>
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Saturday admission good for both days!</div>
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Join or Renew the NRA membership at the Show</div>
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May 18-19</h3>
<h4>
Niles, Ohio Gun Show</h4>
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Located at Eastwood Expo Center at Eastwood Mall.<br />
Take Route 422 to Niles, Ohio and exit at Route 46. The Expo Center is one mile west at 5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd in Niles, Ohio. Located less than 60 miles from Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Akron!<br />
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<a href="http://www.ohiogunshows.com/niles.html">http://www.ohiogunshows.com/niles.html</a><br />
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The show hours for Saturday are 9-5, and on Sunday from 9-4. MUST BE 21 OR ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT TO BE ADMITTED TO THE SHOW. Admission is just $6.</div>
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June 15-16</h3>
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Columbus, OH, Westland Mall</h4>
Westland Mall<br />
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4273 Westland Mall</div>
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Columbus, OH 43228</div>
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<a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/ShowInformation/ColumbusOHWestlandMall/tabid/69/Default.aspx">C&E Gun Shows/Showmasters</a></div>
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Sat - 9am-5pm</div>
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Sun - 9am-4pm</div>
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Adults - $8.00 - <a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=58&tabid=69" target="_blank">Get A Dollar Off Coupon</a> </div>
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Children under 12 w/ paying adult - FREE</div>
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Saturday admission good for both days!<br />
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<h3>
June 22-23</h3>
<h4>
Washington County Fairgrounds</h4>
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2151 N. MAIN ST.</div>
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WASHINGTON, PA 15301</div>
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ADMISSION $5.00 CHILDREN 12 & UNDER FREE WITH ADULT</div>
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SHOWS 9:00AM TO 4:00PM SAT&SUN</div>
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GUN AUCTIONS</div>
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SATURDAYS OF SHOWS</div>
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7:00PM</div>
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FOR INFO & CONSIGNMENTS CALL</div>
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724-948-3571</div>
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EXIT 41 OF 1-79 RACETRACK RD. FOLLOW SIGNS</div>
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Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-87631512046513144262013-01-16T15:16:00.001-05:002013-01-16T15:16:36.049-05:00News, photos from SHOT Show: CRKT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Didn't think something as clever as the CRKT Eat'n Tool could be improved upon? Think again. The handy spork we all know and love will come in an array of colors! This is a great idea for people who live in a multi-spork household. Each family member can have their own color for easy identification purposes.</div>
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CRKT also debuted an XL version of the Eat'n Tool. You can bet that as soon as these become available, we will have them in our store!</div>
<br /><br />Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-43105784553642584442013-01-15T16:24:00.000-05:002013-01-15T16:24:05.785-05:00News from SHOT Show: New Glock 30s .45<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefan just snapped and sent me this photo of the new Glock 30s .45 pistol, which debuted this week at SHOT Show. It's a slim .45, designed specifically for concealed carry, and more specifically to make plain-clothed officers' lives easier. Guns.com posted a short video of it in action at the range on media day, on YouTube:</div>
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Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-53797900379858299352012-12-29T23:22:00.004-05:002012-12-29T23:22:53.502-05:002013 Show ScheduleHope everyone had a safe and pleasant holiday! Now on to a bigger, better New Year! Look for our tables at any of these gun shows where we will have all the "cool guy gear:" knives and tools from CRKT, morale patches from Mil-Spec Monkey, the latest t-shirt designs from 7.62, RangerUP, and more!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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January 12-13</h3>
<h4>
Washington County Fairgrounds</h4>
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2151 N. MAIN ST.</div>
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WASHINGTON, PA 15301</div>
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ADMISSION $5.00 CHILDREN 12 & UNDER FREE WITH ADULT</div>
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SHOWS 9:00AM TO 4:00PM SAT&SUN</div>
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</div>
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GUN AUCTIONS</div>
<div>
SATURDAYS OF SHOWS</div>
<div>
7:00PM</div>
<div>
FOR INFO & CONSIGNMENTS CALL</div>
<div>
724-948-3571</div>
<div>
EXIT 41 OF 1-79 RACETRACK RD. FOLLOW SIGNS</div>
</div>
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<h3>
January 15-17</h3>
<h4>
<a href="http://www.shotshow.org/" target="_blank">SHOT Show</a>, Las Vegas, NV</h4>
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The DarkThreads team will be attending the SHOT Show - the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries. </div>
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<h3>
February 2-3</h3>
<h4>
Pittsburgh Gun Show</h4>
<div>
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Monroeville Convention Center </div>
<div>
101 Mall Blvd.</div>
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Monroeville, PA. 15146</div>
</div>
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<a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/ShowInformation/MonroevillePA/tabid/91/Default.aspx">C&E Gun Shows/Showmasters</a></div>
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Sat - 9am-5pm</div>
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Sun - 9am-4pm</div>
</div>
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Adults - $8.00 - <a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=58&tabid=67" target="_blank">Get A Dollar Off Coupon</a> </div>
<div>
Children under 12 w/ paying adult - FREE</div>
<div>
Saturday admission good for both days!</div>
<div>
Join or Renew the NRA membership at the Show</div>
<div>
and get free admission to the show!</div>
</div>
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<h3>
February 16-17</h3>
<h4>
Cleveland Area</h4>
<div>
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds</div>
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164 Eastland Ave.</div>
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Berea, OH</div>
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<a href="http://www.ohiogunshows.com/berea.html">http://www.ohiogunshows.com/</a></div>
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<br /></div>
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The show hours for Saturday are 9-5, and on Sunday from 9-4. MUST BE 21 OR ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT TO BE ADMITTED TO THE SHOW. Admission is just $6.</div>
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<h3>
February 24-25</h3>
<h4>
*NEW LOCATION* Youngstown, OH</h4>
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Austintown Expo Center</div>
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6000 Mahoning Ave.</div>
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Austintown, OH 44515</div>
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<a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/ShowInformation/YoungstownOH/tabid/100/Default.aspx">C&E Gun Shows/Showmasters</a></div>
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Sat - 9am-5pm</div>
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Sun - 9am-4pm</div>
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Adults - $8.00 - <a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=58&tabid=67" target="_blank">Get A Dollar Off Coupon</a> </div>
<div>
Children under 12 w/ paying adult - FREE</div>
<div>
Saturday admission good for both days!</div>
<div>
Join or Renew the NRA membership at the Show</div>
<div>
and get free admission to the show!</div>
</div>
</div>
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<h3>
March 2-3</h3>
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Columbus, OH, Westland Mall</h4>
Westland Mall<br />
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4273 Westland Mall</div>
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Columbus, OH 43228</div>
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Sat - 9am-5pm</div>
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Children under 12 w/ paying adult - FREE</div>
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Saturday admission good for both days!</div>
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March 16-17</h3>
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Cleveland Area</h4>
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Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds</div>
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164 Eastland Ave.</div>
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Berea, OH</div>
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The show hours for Saturday are 9-5, and on Sunday from 9-4. MUST BE 21 OR ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT TO BE ADMITTED TO THE SHOW. Admission is just $6.</div>
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March 23-24</h3>
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Akron, OH</h4>
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Summit County Fairgrounds, </div>
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229 E. Howe Road</div>
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Tallmadge, OH</div>
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The show hours for Saturday are 9-5, and on Sunday from 9-4. MUST BE 21 OR ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT TO BE ADMITTED TO THE SHOW. Admission is just $6.</div>
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Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-21412751283220896482012-11-11T09:18:00.002-05:002012-11-11T09:18:37.123-05:00Veterans Day<br />
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11th as Veterans Day and called upon Americans everywhere to rededicate themselves to the cause of peace. <br />
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The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery. At 11 a.m., a color guard, made up of members from each of the military services, renders honors to America's war dead during a tradition-rich ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns.<br />
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Currently, there are more than 22 million Veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces that have reintegrated back into our society. To all of you, we say thank you for your service.<br />
Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-59829597257455823762012-10-31T20:17:00.004-04:002012-10-31T20:19:43.109-04:002012 Show Schedule<br />
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<b>Nov. 3-4</b></div>
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<b>Columbus, OH - Westland Mall</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.showmasters.us/ShowInformation/ColumbusOHWestlandMall/tabid/59/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Showmasters</a>/<a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/ShowInformation/ColumbusOHWestlandMall/tabid/69/Default.aspx" target="_blank">C&E Gun Shows</a><br />
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4273 Westland Mall, Columbus, OH 43228<br />
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Sat. 9-5 pm, Sun. 9-4 pm<br />
Admission: Adults - $8.00<br />
Children 12 & Under w/ Adult - FREE<br />
Saturday admission good for both days!<br />
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<b>Nov. 10-11</b></div>
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<b>Pittsburgh Mills, Tarentum, PA</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.paguncollectors.org/index.html" target="_blank">Pennsylvania Gun Collectors Shows</a><br />
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Saturday: 8 AM-5 PM Sunday: 8 AM-4 PM<br />
Pittsburgh Mills Event Center Rt. 28, Exit 12A, Tarentum, Pa. 15084<br />
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<b>Nov. 17-18</b></div>
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<b>Summit County Fairgrounds near Akron, Ohio</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.ohiogunshows.com/index.html" target="_blank">Ohio Gun Shows</a><br />
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Summit County Fairgrounds<br />
Route 91 and Howe Road at 229 E. Howe Road in Tallmadge, OH.<br />
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Sat. 9-5 pm, Sun. 9-4 pm<br />
MUST BE 21 OR ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT TO BE ADMITTED TO THE SHOW. Admission is just $6.<br />
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<b>Nov. 24-25</b></div>
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<b>Cleveland area, Berea, OH </b></div>
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<a href="http://www.ohiogunshows.com/index.html" target="_blank">Ohio Gun Shows</a><br />
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Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds<br />
164 Eastland Rd, Berea, OH 44017<br />
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Sat. 9-5 pm, Sun. 9-4 pm<br />
MUST BE 21 OR ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT TO BE ADMITTED TO THE SHOW. Admission is just $6.<br />
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<b>Dec. 1-2</b></div>
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<b>Pittsburgh, PA - Monroeville</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.showmasters.us/ShowInformation/MonroevillePA/tabid/123/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Showmasters</a>/<a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/ShowInformation/MonroevillePA/tabid/91/Default.aspx" target="_blank">C&E Gun Shows</a><br />
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Monroeville Convention Center<br />
101 Mall Blvd. Monroeville, PA. 15146<br />
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Sat. 9-5 pm, Sun. 9-4 pm<br />
Adults - $8.00 - Get A Dollar Off Coupon<br />
Children under 12 w/ paying adult - FREE<br />
Saturday admission good for both days!<br />
<br />Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-80656502395229571412012-09-30T13:49:00.003-04:002012-09-30T13:49:34.722-04:00Show Schedule UpdateWe are adding a lot more road trips and shows to our schedule this year, and if you are in the neighborhood on any of these dates, we would love to meet you! Please check out our tables at any of these events:<br />
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Oct. 6-7 Columbus, OH Westland Mall</h3>
<a href="http://ow.ly/e5WWL">http://ow.ly/e5WWL</a><br />
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4273 Westland Mall, Columbus, OH 43228<br />
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Sat. 9-5 pm, Sun. 9-4 pm<br />
Admission: Adults - $8.00 - <a href="http://www.showmasters.us/LinkClick.aspx?link=104&tabid=59" target="_blank">Get A Dollar Off Coupon</a><br />
Children 12 & Under w/ Adult - FREE<br />
Saturday admission good for both days!<br />
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Vendors at Showmasters and C&E Gun Shows sell, buy and trade guns. Shotguns, Rifles, Modern Guns of All Kinds, Muskets, Carbines, Kentucky's, Antique Pistols, and Class 3 Firearms. Swords, Knives, Decoys, Samurai, Hunting Supplies, Reloading Supplies & Components, Handguns, Parts, Ammo, Books, Coins, Early Indian & Western Americana and Militaria of All Wars, War Relics. DO NOT BRING LOADED GUNS! No Loaded Guns Except For Law Enforcement with Proper Identification.<br />
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Oct. 20-21 Cleveland area, Berea, OH <a href="http://www.cuyfair.com/find_my_hotel/index3.php" target="_blank">Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds</a></h3>
<a href="http://ow.ly/e5Xkp">http://ow.ly/e5Xkp</a><br />
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164 Eastland Rd, Berea, OH 44017<br />
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Sat. 9-5 pm, Sun. 9-4 pm<br />
MUST BE 21 OR ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT TO BE ADMITTED TO THE SHOW. Admission is just $6.<br />
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Thousands of guns and military items to buy/sell/trade.<br />
Many rare and unusual firearms will be on display and for sale!<br />
Bring your old gun or war souvenir for a free appraisal or to sell.<br />
Cash buyers will be there!<br />
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For more information call: (330) 539-4247 OR Email info@ohiogunshows.com<br />
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Oct. 27-28 Pittsburgh, PA Monroeville Convention Center</h3>
<a href="http://ow.ly/e5XvN">http://ow.ly/e5XvN</a><br />
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101 Mall Blvd. Monroeville, PA. 15146<br />
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Sat. 9-5 pm, Sun. 9-4 pm<br />
Adults - $8.00 - <a href="http://www.cegunshows.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=58&tabid=67" target="_blank">Get A Dollar Off Coupon</a><br />
Children under 12 w/ paying adult - FREE<br />
Saturday admission good for both days!<br />
Join or Renew the NRA membership at the Show<br />
and get free admission to the show!Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-18412322667961935002012-08-24T20:35:00.000-04:002012-09-09T22:40:35.895-04:00Featured item: Revision Desert Locust Fan GoggleWith <a href="http://darkthreadsgear.blogspot.com/2012/07/upcoming-mgp-airsoft-events-for-2012.html" target="_blank">so many MGP events</a> on the horizon, we're thinking that this item is a must-have for the airsofter/milsimer who doesn't yet have everything. Meet the <a href="http://www.darkthreads.com/store.shtml?ifrm_1=rev-des-loc-fan.html" target="_blank">Desert Locust Fan Goggle Essential Kit</a>:<br />
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Designed as the ultimate protective eyewear, the Desert Locust Fan Goggle builds upon Revision’s unmatched ability to protect soldiers’ eyes. The Desert Locust combines the best high-impact protection with a perfect facial and helmet fit, balancing the soldier’s need for comfort with well-sealed eye protection. In addition to a virtually silent but powerful fan system, Revision's proprietary OcuMax® coating prevents fogging and scratching to ensure clear vision for the most extreme conditions while the optically correct goggle lens is engineered to maximize field-of-view and provide unprecedented visual clarity.</div>
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We are taking pre-orders now! Shipping is <b><i>free </i></b>on all eyewear, and use coupon code <b>OPSU2 </b>to <i>get an additional 10% off your total order!</i> (Expires Oct. 31)</div>
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<br />Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-69072291476271313692012-07-26T16:38:00.001-04:002012-07-26T16:38:48.992-04:00Update: Operation Shattered Union, West Point, VA, 10/13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Operation Shattered Union 2</b></span></div>
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October 13, 2012</div>
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G4S/ITI Training Facility</div>
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WestPoint, VA</div>
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$85 pre-registration / $100 onsite<br />
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<a href="http://www.mindgame-productions.com/images/su/OPSU%202%20Players%20Pack%20Draft%20v2.pdf" target="_blank">Download the event players pack</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mindgame-productions.com/index.php?option=com_dtregister&Itemid=37" target="_blank">Register </a>online<br />
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MindGame Productions and the Dogs of War continue MAAPR’s Shattered<br />
Union legacy with Operation Shattered Union 2.<br />
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The year is now 2028, seven years after the pandemic that ravaged the<br />
nation and brought the United States to its knees. State and local<br />
militias protect the population in the hollowed shells of towns and<br />
cities against warlords and rival states. The remnants of the federal<br />
government still operate with what armed forces remain loyal to<br />
Washington, D.C., supported by the hired guns of private military<br />
companies. But Washington is the titular capital of a failed state --<br />
barely able to protect its own population and supplies-- much less<br />
restore law and order to the shattered union.<br />
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After the failed attempt of the Virginian Commonwealth to seize the<br />
Upper Marlboro Water Treatment Facility in 2026, famine and illness<br />
has further weakened the cities of the Commonwealth. Emboldened by<br />
their success in Upper Marlboro, the Maryland Defense Force has<br />
conducted regular raids south and taken hundreds of captives to work<br />
in the Maryland collective farms.<br />
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The fortunes of the Commonwealth took a new turn when Richmond<br />
brokered a deal with the Research Triangle Enclave to bring a team of<br />
agricultural scientists to bring their skills, new techniques and<br />
strains of engineered crops into the Commonwealth. Food production<br />
increased within months.<br />
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The success of the Enclave’s agri-science has not gone unnoticed. The<br />
Marylanders have raised an army to strike deep into the Virginian<br />
heartland. Their goal is to capture the scientists and their research<br />
for the Maryland collective farms and prevent Virginia from regaining<br />
its strength as a nation-state that threatens Maryland’s own borders.<br />
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Recognizing the value of the science and the impending chaos from the<br />
Maryland invasion, the Miscreants are preparing to enter the fray. A<br />
loose confederation of outlaw gangs and criminals, it is still unknown<br />
if the miscreants will throw their lot behind Maryland or Virginia in<br />
exchange for supplies, food and gold… or if the Miscreants will try<br />
and seize the prize themselves to sell to the highest bidder among any<br />
of a dozen east-coast nation- and city-states trying to feed their<br />
citizens.<br />
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Welcome to Operation Shattered Union 2!<br />
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Operation Shattered Union 2 will be held at the G4S/ITI Training<br />
Facility located between Richmond and Williamsburg, just off of<br />
Interstate 64, adjacent to the Middle Peninsula Regional Airport.<br />
ITI’s facility encompasses an urban operations site, woods, off-road<br />
tracks, junked car graveyards and more!<br />
<br />Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-48302494268968301452012-07-24T22:02:00.000-04:002012-09-09T22:36:50.256-04:00Upcoming MGP airsoft events for 2012<span style="font-family: Arial;">Here's a rundown of all the MGP events scheduled until the end of 2012. For more info about MGP events, check out the <a href="http://mindgame-productions.com/" target="_blank">web site</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MindGameProductions" target="_blank"> facebook page</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/MGP_Airsoft" target="_blank">twitter</a>!</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white;">September 15, 2012</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Twin Terrors</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Waynes World of Paintball</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Ocala, FL</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">$35 Pre-Registration / $40 Onsite</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Ages 16+</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.mindgame-productions.com/index.php?option=com_dtregister&Itemid=37" target="_blank">Registration is open!</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">An international special operations team deploys to a private island owned by Ericson Pharmaceutical to put an end to a series of illegal experiments spun off of clandestine military research. More information to follow!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>September 22, 2012</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">CSENTRI Facility</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Orlando, FL</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">$50 Pre-Registration Only</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Ages 18+</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.mindgame-productions.com/index.php?option=com_dtregister&Itemid=37" target="_blank">Registration is open!</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">MGP’s TacOps series continues with some of the finest small-unit, CQB tactical action in Florida. Team communications, movement and prowess are challenged in tactical simulation missions in an 80,000 square foot facility. Due to the close quarter engagements, full face protection is mandatory and a red chemlight/ red LED / red flashlight required as a “dead light”. Kneepads, tactical lights and sidearms are strongly recommended as well. Please note that names are required for site security so online pre-registration is required.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial;">October 27, 2012</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Orlando, FL</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">$50 Pre-Registration Only</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Ages 18+</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.mindgame-productions.com/index.php?option=com_dtregister&Itemid=37" target="_blank">Registration is open!</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The United States Marine Space Corps and an Allied contingent respond to the capture of the USS Pueblo. In this unique, science fiction themed CSENTRI event, the Marines will breach the USS Pueblo and retake it from pirates in a series of challenging and interlocked missions. A TacOps event with USMSC flavor, expect some of the finest small-unit, CQB tactical action in Florida. Team communications, movement and prowess are challenged in tactical simulation missions in an 80,000 square foot facility. Due to the close quarter engagements, full face protection is mandatory and a red chemlight/ red LED / red flashlight required as a “dead light”. Kneepads, tactical lights and sidearms are strongly recommended as well. Please note that names are required for site security so online pre-registration is required.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>November 10, 2012</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Waynes World of Paintball</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Ocala, FL</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">$40 Pre-Registration / $45 Onsite</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Ages 16+</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.mindgame-productions.com/index.php?option=com_dtregister&Itemid=37" target="_blank">Registration is open!</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Return to the wild and weird world of the Wastelands this November with the 4th installment of MGP’s successful series based on the FallOut computer games. A heavily player-driven scenario event with competing factions and lone wastelanders fighting for survival in a post-nuclear world… the game includes a number of unique dynamics. Players start the game with spring and gas weapons only, working to find relics and perform jobs to earn bottle-caps. The currency of the Wasteland, bottle-caps are used to “buy” automatic weapons, special game items and may also be used to hire other players as mercenaries or post bounties on offending rivals. A 24 hour event that ends on the morning of November 11!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>December 8, 2012</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">CSENTRI Facility</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Orlando, FL</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">$50 Pre-Registration Only</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">MGP’s TacOps series continues with some of the finest small-unit, CQB tactical action in Florida. Team communications, movement and prowess are challenged in tactical simulation missions in an 80,000 square foot facility. Due to the close quarter engagements, full face protection is mandatory and a red chemlight/ red LED / red flashlight required as a “dead light”. Kneepads, tactical lights and sidearms are strongly recommended as well. Please note that names are required for site security so online pre-registration is required.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>December 15, 2012</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Waynes World of Paintball</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Ocala, FL</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">$40 Pre-Registration / $45 Onsite</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Over two years have passed since the Rage Virus flashed into a global pandemic. Despite all efforts of containment, the Rage Virus spread like a wildfire. Unable to contend with the insane violence of the infected, government enclaves withdrew into their most secure shelters and facilities while small bands of survivors established their own secure encampments to defend what vestiges of mankind remained. Some of these facilities and encampments proved to be secure against the pandemic… others were not. It is now 28 months later. While the largest numbers of infected have starved out, the countryside remains a deadly no-mans land. Small enclaves of survivors struggle for food, fuel, ammunition and other supplies as resources dry up with no civilization to replace them. Some still seek a cure for the virus, others just to survive and be left alone, while others live as predators on their fellow survivors and take what they need by any means.</span>Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-86075852345595915132012-07-20T23:47:00.000-04:002012-07-20T23:47:00.543-04:00Interplanetary: The Sands of Mars at GenCon 2012<br />
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<b>GenCon</b></div>
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August 16-19, 2012</div>
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Indiana Convention Center</div>
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Indianapolis, IN</div>
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The United States Marine Space Corps returns again to GenCon! The 10th MIR (Mar's Own) scrambles to counter a surprise attack by the Chinese Consortium to seize a recently uncovered set of alien ruins deep in the mines below the Free Mars Colony. But something else has been released from the ruins, something ancient and hungry, that has ravaged the Chinese assault force and is waiting in the darkness for the Marines to arrive.<br />Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-48471515632292691432012-07-11T22:07:00.001-04:002012-07-11T22:07:47.824-04:00Bug-out bag essentials: knivesIn the August 2012 issue of <a href="http://www.knivesillustrated.com/" target="_blank">Knives Illustrated</a>, there's a good article on "Blades for the Bug-Out Bag." Recommendations for a comfortable pocket-carry knife include Columbia River Knife & Tool, specifically the <a href="http://www.darkthreads.com/store.shtml?ifrm_1=crkt-m16s.html" target="_blank">M-16 series</a>, designed by Kit Carson. We totally agree - there is a number of different sizes and features to choose from in the M-16 line, and very affordable pricing. We have several of these knives <a href="http://www.darkthreads.com/store.shtml?ifrm_1=crkt-m16s.html" target="_blank">in stock and ready to ship</a>!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.darkthreads.com/store.shtml?ifrm_1=crkt-m16edc.html" target="_blank"> M-16 EDCZ family</a></td></tr>
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Another CRKT knife highlighted in this article is the <a href="http://www.darkthreads.com/store.shtml?ifrm_1=crkt-2388.html" target="_blank">SPEW </a>(small pocket everyday Wharncliffe), designed by Alan Folts. This small fixed-blade knife has a surprisingly tactical feel to it, and it's<a href="http://www.darkthreads.com/store.shtml?ifrm_1=crkt-2388.html" target="_blank"> also in stock</a>.<br />
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The article also lists other types of items you should keep in a bug-out bag or 72-hour bag, along with lots of useful tips about preparing for emergencies. If you would like a chance to win a FREE copy of Knives Illustrated, just leave a comment here! (Note that you must be logged in with an active email address; we cannot respond to anonymous comments). Good luck!Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4185553362280026834.post-40564171329541177822012-06-18T10:46:00.000-04:002012-06-18T10:46:00.327-04:00Wiley X: Talon changeable eyewear systemWhile we're on the subject of cool sunglasses for summer, I would also highly recommend this one:<br />
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The <a href="http://www.darkthreads.com/store.shtml?ifrm_1=wx-talon.html" target="_blank">Wiley X Talon</a> is a changeable eyewear system, meaning that you can swap out the lens for a different color, and it is also compatible with the Rx lens carrier (sold separately). This is a great pair of shooters that EXCEEDS MILITARY’S STRINGENT MIL-PRF-31013 BALLISTIC STANDARD and MEETS ANSI Z87.1-2003 HIGH VELOCITY SAFETY STANDARD. The nose bridge and temples adjust for a good fit.<br />
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As always, shipping is FREE on this item, and it's <a href="http://www.darkthreads.com/store.shtml?ifrm_1=wx-talon.html" target="_blank">available now in our store</a>!Mirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813616990204080982noreply@blogger.com0