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In Honor of a Venerable Firearm 60th Birthday of the 7.62mm Model 58 Submachine Gun

In Honor of a Venerable Firearm 60th Birthday of the 7.62mm Model 58 Submachine Gun

15 July, 2020
David Pazdera
Editorials, Search By Issue, V12N4, Volume 12

The Czech assault rifle officially named “7.62mm Samopal vz. 58” (7.62mm model 58 submachine gun) has recently celebrated 60 years since its introduction in duty….

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THE TROUBLEMAKER A COMPLICATED STORY OF THE CZECHOSLOVAK MODEL 52 SELF-LOADING RIFLE

THE TROUBLEMAKER A COMPLICATED STORY OF THE CZECHOSLOVAK MODEL 52 SELF-LOADING RIFLE

19 April, 2020
David Pazdera
Search By Issue, V12N3, Volume 12

BY DAVID PAZDERA The Model 52 (also known as Vz. 52) self-loading rifle, calibre 7.62x45mm, is perceived by contemporary collectors and shooters as a successful…

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CZ BREN 2 BR– The First Look

CZ BREN 2 BR– The First Look

9 January, 2019
David Pazdera
Editorials, New Products, Search By Issue, V11N2, Volume 11

By David Pazdera Between September 10 and 12, 2018, Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod held the third Meeting of Professional Journalists. The event, which welcomed about…

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IDET 2013

IDET 2013

3 April, 2014
Damon Bolding
Search By Issue, Show Reports, V6N1, Volume 6

IDET, which means International Fair of Defence and Security Technology, founded in 1993, now takes place every two years in Brno in Moravia in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. It “is one of the biggest shows of defence technology in Central and Eastern Europe.” No objection to this claim, it’s true. In this region, this fair is consistently a feast of information for every military enthusiast. But for people focusing on small arms, a visit to IDET has always been a sort of gamble….

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Future Soldier Exhibition & Conference 2012

Future Soldier Exhibition & Conference 2012

17 July, 2013
Damon Bolding
Grenades & Rockets, New Products, Search By Issue, Show Reports, V5N2, Volume 5

On October 17-19, 2012, the Future Soldier Exhibition & Conference (FSEC) took place at the Letňany exhibition centre in Prague.  It is a specific international event consisting of a military fair, a meeting of the highest level representatives of military and armament staff, and a professional conference on a specific topic – this year it was “Future of Cyber.”

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The 3rd Generation: From the vz. 61 Skorpion Submachine Gun to the CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1

The 3rd Generation: From the vz. 61 Skorpion Submachine Gun to the CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1

28 June, 2012
David Pazdera
History, Industry Profiles, Reviews, Search By Issue, V4N2, Volume 4

The Czech arms industry made a great impact in 20th century weaponry history with a large range of remarkable products. Probably the most original of them all was a “special submachine gun” named the Skorpion, a successful effort for covering the gap between service pistols and traditional submachine guns chambered in pistol cartridges. The Skorpion, in its initial, less powerful caliber, i.e. 7.65mm Browning (.32 Auto), has not met modern security unit’s requirements for some years, much less that of the armed forces; nevertheless….

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Distributed at trade shows worldwide, Small Arms Defense Journal is a bimonthly publication that focuses on small arms, accessories, gear for the soldier, new products, industry news, and defense trade shows. The first issue of SADJ was Spring 2009, which launched at the LAAD show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. SADJ (pronounced “sage”) is targeted toward military, law enforcement, and defense industry professionals. Our job is to reach these groups and tailor content to their interests while producing a publication that is applicable to an international audience.
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