"New Testament Bible" Codes on IDF Rifle Scopes?!

Why are there Christian New Testament Bible Codes on IDF Rifle Scopes?!

I was sure this was a weird urban legend, till my buddy DoubleTapper told me all about it and posted all the details on his blog.

Apparently, the code JN8:12 which is encapsulated in the Trijicon Rifle Scope's serial number is an intentional mention of the book of John, chapter 8, verse 12.

Now, that's NOT going to stop me from using these rifle scopes (since they are the best marksman scopes out there), but I would perhaps scrape off the numbers.

What would be a good replacement pasuk from the Torah for an IDF rifle?

(I wonder if the Nachal Chareidi Batallion will do anything about this).

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"Tavor" rifle gaining popularity

The Israeli designed and manufactured "Tavor" assault rifle is continuing to make inroads within the IDF's infantry ground forces.

After the "Tavor" became the rifle of choice for the "Givati" and "Golani" brigades, the IDF Spokesman has confirmed that the "Nachal" Brigagde will be switching to this rifle during 2010.

“The Tavor is the rifle of the future for the Infantry Corps soldiers, and we are introducing it in the compulsory and reserve units by means of an ongoing process,” explains Maj. Dudu Artzi, the Head of the Rifle Department at the Ground Forces Weaponry Unit.

The Tavor, produced by Israel Weapon Industries, is shorter and more comfortable than the M-16.. The ground forces have expressed their satisfaction with the integration of the rifle in the Golani Brigade and report that the feedback from the soldiers is very positive.

Another advantage of the Tavor is the fact that it is an Israeli product, which strengthens the Israeli industry and lessens Israel’s dependence of foreign companies – the M-16 is produced by the American company, Colt. (IDF Spox)

I'm not complaining at all about my converted M16 to M4 rifle, but if offered a Tavor, I'd happily switch.

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Security Robots, Airports, Israeli Rifles and James Bond.

Nothing beats the world class security at Israel's Ben-Gurion airport. Like it or not, their non-politically-correct profiling works.

After building Ben-Gurion airport's modern and ultra chic Terminal-3 which will help absorb the masses when Mashiach arrives tomorrow, the airport is now looking towards technology to aid with security. Already today there are dozens of cameras which digitally scan and analyze the faces of everyone who enters the Arrival and Departure terminals and compares them to terrorists in the Police's wanted-terrorist database.

NRG (Ma'ariv Newspaper's website in Hebrew) reports that the airport is currently evaluating 6 wheeled robots -- perhaps even the model shown above, to conduct security patrols around the airport's perimeter. The robots indicate if something is amiss and alert central command to any suspicious activity.

Jut wait till RoboCop interviews you before check-in...you'll think twice before lying about the letters your cousin gave you to mail.

And on the topic of security, the Israeli Assault Rifle of the future, the Tavor, is going to be the rifle of choice in the upcoming James Bond movie. (This was front page news today in Maariv!)

Already in use by IDF Givati infantry units, the Tavor's showcasing by James Bond will definitly do wonders for the Tavor's image, and will probably put the Tavor in the same name-brand recognition category as the ubiquitous Uzi.

Tavor by Israel Military Industries

I can just picture James Bond being interviewed by Israeli security at the airport...and then racing away from the security robot.


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