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+1 Texas DPS Gunboat

+1 Texas DPS Gunboat

| January 10, 2012 | 10 Comments

Late last month the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) took delivery of the first of six patrol gunboats that will be used by Highway Patrol officers and others to secure Falcon Lake. For those who don’t recognize the name, the body of water straddles the U.S./Mexican border and was the site of a recent [...]

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The Heckler and Koch MP5 Submachine Gun

The Heckler and Koch MP5 Submachine Gun

| January 9, 2012 | 2 Comments

The iconic MP5 Submachine Gun, manufactured by German small arms powerhouse Heckler & Koch (pronounced coke), is on the short list of weapons that every Maritime Operator should be at least familiar with. The MP5 became the “it” gun of the 80’s and 90’s because of it’s overwhelming adoption by military and police special operations [...]

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USCG: 4 Questions Simplify the Use of Force

USCG: 4 Questions Simplify the Use of Force

| January 6, 2012 | 2 Comments

Here is a fantastic article I found while trawling the internet. It’s a must read for all the coasties out there. By Commander Andrew J. Norris, U.S. Coast Guard Small units typically conduct Coast Guard PWCS (ports, waterways, coastal security) missions, including har- bor patrols and vessel boardings and escorts. They are commanded by very [...]

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Happy New Year. Start It Off With a Desktop Calendar

Happy New Year. Start It Off With a Desktop Calendar

| January 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

It’s a new year. Your probably hung over or tired. Your sitting around, scanning the internet for something cool. Well, here you go. We will attempt to make one available for each month in the new year. Hope you like it. Download away. Click the link, or right click and save as. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Maritime Operator Swag is Now Available

Maritime Operator Swag is Now Available

| December 29, 2011 | 0 Comments

Thanks to all the folks that took part in the preorder. I’m glad that we could get those out to you before christmas and we hope you like it. For those that didn’t get a chance via the preorder, you can get it now. Our Maritime Operator hats and shirts both feature the MO logo [...]

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Swim For It, But Can You Make It?

Swim For It, But Can You Make It?

| December 28, 2011 | 0 Comments

If you go overboard for any reason it’s usually safest to stay put regardless of water temperature. Hanging on to a capsized boat, a seat cushion, or anything else floating in the area is a good best idea. But what about when you’re close, or think you’re close, to shore? What if the water is [...]

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iPhone and Android “Maritime Coalition” Wallpapers

iPhone and Android “Maritime Coalition” Wallpapers

| December 27, 2011 | 0 Comments

We know that there are many international fans here at MS4, so we didn’t want you guys to feel left out with all our US Flag designs. We also know that you folks in Sweden, Britain, Canada, Germany, and Australia are all doing your fair share of Maritime protection. I know there are more countries out [...]

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