Multiple Fits For The New Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ 9mm

Posted on Tuesday, 25 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

                           Combat Master                                                        FLETCH

                               QuickTuk Cloud                                                     TacSlide

Galco is excited to announce multiple new holster fits for the extremely popular Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ 9mm!

The Combat Master™ (MSRP $99) belt holster is a professional-grade design constructed of the top 2% of premium steerhide available in America, hand-molded by our experienced craftsmen to fit specific handguns. Using a forward cant for concealment, the Combat Master’s high-riding pancake-style design places the belt slots on either side of the holster, pulling the handgun tight to the body and making defensive handguns disappear under even light clothing. It also features an open top with firing grip accessibility for speed – since time is always in short supply in defensive situations.

The FLETCH™ (MSRP $134) is one of Galco’s most recognizable professional-grade holsters – and one of the most comfortable belt holsters you’ll ever wear. Its unique “forward molded” two-piece construction makes for significantly more comfortable carry and a narrower, more concealable profile than an ordinary pancake-type holster. The FLETCH is hand-molded by our experienced craftsmen to fit specific handguns, giving it both excellent retention properties, further enhanced by the reinforced, ergonomic thumb break strap. The FLETCH features a forward cant to enhance concealability.

An ideal combination of comfort, convenience, security and efficiency, the QuickTuk Cloud IWB™ (MSRP $55) is a great addition to the toolbox of any defense-minded gun carrier. Using an innovative backing plate lined with Galco’s Comfort Cloth™, it provides comfortable carry for extended hours every single day. While its tuckable forward-mounted belt clip makes it easy to put on and take off, the holster remains solid and secure inside your pants during concealed carry. Finally, the rigid, open-top Kydex® holster pocket facilitates a full firing grip for a fast draw and easy return to holster, while still firmly retaining the handgun when it’s not needed.

The TacSlide™ belt holster (MSRP $57) uses a hybrid design of leather and Kydex to create an unmatched combination of comfort, speed, versatility and affordability. The lined steerhide backplate conforms to your body for all-day comfort. The rigid, open-top Kydex holster pocket offers both a very fast and simple draw and an easy return to the holster. The TacSlide’s vertical cant also contributes to a fast and efficient wrist-locked drawing motion. Twin fore-and-aft belt loops pull the TacSlide in tight to the body to provide exceptional concealment with zero unnecessary bulk.

All four of these holsters for the M&P Shield EZ 9mm are designed for comfortable, discreet concealed carry while blending with modern clothing styles. And blending in is the name of the game when we’re talking about concealed carry!

Galco International, LTD is the designer and manufacturer of the Galco holster brand, the premier American-made line of superb-quality holsters, belts and accessories. Encompassing law enforcement, military, defensive and sporting use, the Galco brand utilizes leather, nylon, injection-molded plastic and Kydex® to meet the demands of today’s consumers. The award-winning Matrix™ line of holsters and accessories, women’s holster handbags, tactical slings and hunting accessories round out the line. All Galco products are proudly made in the USA since 1969.

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Source Outdoor Group Named Agency of Record For CorrosionX

Posted on Tuesday, 25 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

Garland, TX (Feb. 24, 2020) –

U.S. Corrosion Technologies, a leader in chemicals and protective coatings for the aerospace, military, industrial and sporting industries, is pleased to announce Source Outdoor Group of Gainesville, Georgia, as their primary communications agency. This partnership will allow Source Outdoor Group to leverage media outreach, digital publicity tactics, content placement and strategic marketing to maximize the growth of Corrosion Technologies’ diverse product lines.

“Because our proprietary science provides significant performance benefits to a variety of products popular with outdoor enthusiasts, we have supported boating, fishing and shooting sports for years,” said Anthony Iannarelli, president of Corrosion Technologies. “With their in-depth knowledge of outdoor sports and extensive connections, we believe this alliance with Source Outdoor Group will help grow our brands from ‘best-kept secrets’ to household names.”

Corrosion Technologies is known for leading-edge technology and commitment to quality. A dedication to excellence has earned them a sterling reputation among military, aerospace, industrial and sporting users. Products from Corrosion Technologies can be found across the globe on everything from the space program and the U.S. Navy’s most advanced warships and jet aircraft to grandpa’s favorite bolt action rifle.

“The CorrosionX® and ReelX® lines of lubricant/corrosion inhibitors, in particular, are highly regarded by shooters, hunters and fishermen for quality and elite performance,” said Aaron McCaleb, Owner of Source Outdoor Group. “We look forward to contributing to their brand through meaningful marketing, content and communication strategies.”

For more information, please visit www.corrosionx.com.

Corrosion Technologies develops and commercializes many of the most effective protective chemical products available today, manufacturing a complete line of anti-corrosion products and equipment for aviation, marine, automotive, RV, maintenance, industrial, agricultural, sporting goods, R/C, firearms and household / general purpose uses. The brand names associated with these products are CorrosionX®, CorrosionX® Aviation, CorrosionX® Extended Duty, CorrosionX® Heavy Duty, CorrosionX® for Guns, CorrosionX® Ultimate CLP, ReelX® and SpeedX®. Each utilizing core technologies featuring the latest developments in Polar Bonding and Fluid Thin Film Coating (FTFC) technology, yet unique in their designs for specific applications.

For more information, visit: www.corrosionx.com

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NSSF Announces New +ONE Movement Industry Promotional Tools

Posted on Tuesday, 25 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

NSSF The Firearms Industry Trade Association

 

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its library of +ONESM Movement promotional resources. Launched in 2019, the +ONE Movement is a nationwide initiative that encourages hunters and target shooters to introduce someone new to firearms and the shooting sports.

All firearms industry stakeholders are encouraged to participate directly in the +ONE Movement. Manufacturers and distributors, for instance, can partner with a local range and host +ONE introductory events such as First Shots® for non-shooting employees or employee friends and family members. Retailers and ranges can work directly with their staff, customers and members to grow participation by holding dedicated +ONE shooting events, promotions or contests that inspire them to bring someone new. To help build off these ideas, NSSF has created a number of new resources to assist businesses in raising awareness while showcasing its +ONE Movement efforts, including:

  • Banners, Posters, Gun Mats and Tent Cards — Retailers and ranges can display these on countertops, store and clubhouse walls and other high-visibility, high-traffic customer areas, while manufacturers, distributors and others in the supply chain can use them throughout the workplace and in break rooms.
  • Selfie Frames — The selfie is as popular as ever, and new retail and range customers using +ONE selfie frames and posting to social media help spread the word to other non-shooters about how inclusive and enjoyable the shooting sports are. Remember to have your customers use the #PlusOneMovement and #LetsGoShooting hashtags when they post their +ONE selfies to all their social media platforms.
  • Stickers and Challenge Coins — Having a memento of a great day at the range or in the field can go a long way towards encouraging return activity. Give the stickers to those who’ve had a great first time on your range or taken their first firearms safety class, while also rewarding mentors who’ve taken the time to pay it forward with NSSF’s special +ONE Challenge coins.
  • Online Marketing Toolkit — A collection of free, downloadable +ONE logos, branding activation guides, scripted social media posts, digital ads, public service announcements and professionally photographed range and hunting images for use in marketing and social media communications.

“Everyone who enjoys target shooting or hunting remembers the person who introduced them,” said Zach Snow, NSSF Director, Retail and Range Business Development. “The +ONE Movement is, perhaps, our greatest gesture of goodwill, our pay it forward, but it’s also an effort that speaks to the longevity and sustainability of our industry. Get your business or organization involved today and use these new +ONE resources to amplify this message while activating gun owners to do their part by introducing someone new. Together, we can make a difference.”

Get on board today by ordering a +ONE Promotional Kit. Need more information or ideas for a +ONE event? Contact Ann Gamauf, NSSF Coordinator, Retail and Range Business Development, atagamauf@nssf.org.

 

About NSSF

The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

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Nevada Highway Patrol Transitions to SIG SAUER P320

Posted on Monday, 24 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 21, 2020) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the Nevada Highway Patrol has transitioned to the SIG SAUER P320 9mm pistol as their official duty pistol.  The Nevada Highway Patrol is a division of the Nevada Department of Public Safety responsible for law enforcement across the entire state of Nevada with over 480 sworn Troopers.

“Our initial transition to the SIG SAUER P320 has been seamless, and our Troopers are impressed with the accuracy and superior performance of the pistol,” said Colonel Daniel Solow, Nevada Highway Patrol. “Our diverse group of Troopers is going to appreciate the custom fit of their P320, and having the ability to choose a grip size based on their personal preference due to the unique modularity that the P320 is known for.”

The P320 pistol is a modular, striker-fired pistol, available in full-size, carry, compact, and subcompact sizing.  The serialized trigger group makes the P320 adjustable to multiple calibers, size, and grip options.  The P320 is available in 9mm, .357SIG, 40S&W, .45ACP, with a choice of contrast, or SIGLITE Night Sights, and is also available in XSERIES and RXP models that include upgraded features including an optics-cut slide.  The intuitive 3-point takedown requires no trigger pull for disassembly, and safety features include a striker safety, disconnect safety, and optional manual safety.   

“SIG SAUER is honored to continue our long-standing relationship with the Troopers of the Nevada Highway Patrol through their selection of the P320 as their official duty pistol,” began Tom Jankiewicz, Executive Vice president, Law Enforcement Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc.  “We are proud of the positive feedback we have received during their transition to the P320, and with the inclusion of the optics-cut on their slides they have the ability to easily expand the pistols capabilities in the future with the addition of a red dot optic.” 

About SIG SAUER, Inc.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is  a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 150 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has almost 2,000 employees across eight locations. For more information about the company and product line visit:sigsauer.com.

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Davenport Guns & Shooting Club Earns NSSF Four-Star Rating

Posted on Monday, 24 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

NSSF The Firearms Industry Trade Association

Davenport Guns


NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it has awarded Davenport Guns & Shooting Club a Four-Star rating for range excellence.

Located in the heart of Davenport, Iowa, Davenport Guns & Shooting Club sports a temperature-controlled, 12-lane, 50-foot indoor range open to the public and supported by a robust rental firearms inventory that includes several full-auto firearms packaged experiences. New customers often discover the range through Davenport’s own YouTube channel, which highlights both traditional target shooting offerings and the facility’s VAST—Video Action Target—live-fire sessions. The range’s large number of nationally recognized training programs and leagues are also a big draw. These include NSSF’sFirst Shots® introductory classes, NRA’s Refuse to be a Victim, several classes created by the United States Concealed Carry Association, and a very active chapter affiliate of A Girl & A Gun. Davenport further builds on interest and participation in those classes through its own training curriculum, which covers concealed carry license classes for both Iowa and Illinois, in-home personal protection and even first aid, among others.

While training and entertainment are in sharp focus at Davenport, this range works diligently to be a full-service facility for this Iowa community and visitors from nearby Illinois. Gun cleaning, FFL transfers, firearms accessory mounting and bore-sighting all keep the front door swinging, as does a well-stocked retail center. Davenport’s firearms inventory is a mix of both new and used guns, and area residents appreciate the consignment and trade-in services the store offers, which in turn is supported by Davenport’s expert firearms appraisers.

“This is a top-notch facility and we’re pleased its owners took the opportunity to utilize NSSF’s Star-Rating Range program as a tool to improve overall business practices,” said Zach Snow, NSSF Director, Retail & Range Business Development. “During our evaluation, we saw nothing but happy customers and friendly, knowledgeable staff, and that speaks volumes about their commitment to being a viable, well-respected member of Iowa’s business community. We’re looking forward to seeing Davenport implement the suggestions for improvement we made, as well as those they have in the works, and seeing this range reach Five-Star status.”

“Just opening the doors isn’t enough to stay in business,” said Jeanelle Westrom, owner of Davenport Guns & Shooting Club. “We strive to offer the best and latest products, from firearms to accessories and range equipment, and we partner with many local organizations to increase firearms awareness and safety. We’re constantly learning how to be better from working with the NSSF and use that knowledge, along with working with the entire firearms community, to make Davenport Guns & Shooting Club the best range and retail space we can for our entire community.”

NSSF’s highly respected Star-Rating Range Program works to encourage ranges of all sizes and locations to excel. Applying for a rating requires answering a comprehensive questionnaire and business owner self-evaluation of the facilities, staff, community outreach and other criteria. Ranges that appear to meet the criteria for Four- or Five-Star rating receive an on-site evaluation by NSSF staff. NSSF member ranges that meet a Three- and Four-Star rating are recognized for being a part of the Star-Rating range family and are provided guidance to improve their facilities and achieve the higher ratings. For more information, including instructions on how to apply for NSSF’s Star-Rating Range Program, contact Zach Snow at zsnow@nssf.org.

 

About NSSF

The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

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Styrka’s S5 Series 10×42 Binocular

Posted on Monday, 24 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

High-End Features At A Mid-Range Price: Styrka’s S5 Series 10×42 Binocular

 

Eagan, MN (February 21, 2020) A hunter can easily spend $1,500 on a very nice pair of binoculars. However, is it necessary to spend that much to get a pair of high-quality binoculars, featuring top-notch glass that presents sharp images and excellent illumination, and are rugged enough for hard use in the field?

Styrka doesn’t think so.

That’s why Styrka designed and built the S5 Series 10×42 binocular. A mid-priced optic, the S5 Series 10×42 binoculars come standard with many high-end features. And, true to the Styrka lineage, these binoculars are ready for the field.

The S5 Series 10×42 binocular (ST-35504) features Styrka’s SXL-MAX multi-coatings, a high-tech, broadband coating that maximizes transmission across the entire visible spectrum. Unlike the standard multi-coatings, the SLX-MAX coating does not present any peaks in the transmission of the images. Translation? All images are brightly lit and clean-edged, with true color reproduction.

Like every optic Styrka, S5 Series 10×42 binoculars are designed and made with the hunter in mind–and that means they are ready for hunting! These binoculars are 100-percent waterproof and nitrogen purged, and are covered in tough, durable rubber armor. Twist-up eyecups allow the user to custom fit them to their eyes, with or without glasses.  And, they can be used with a tripod or car window mount.

All this, at a price that is half of what you’d expect to pay for a set of binoculars with similar features! The suggested retail price of the new S5 10×42 is $499.95. However, “street prices” are much closer to $399.00.

The S5 Series 10×42 binoculars, and all Styrka optics, are covered by the “Styrka Pride” warranty. If you ever have a problem, your Styrka optic will be fixed or replaced. Forever. Plus, once a year, you can send back your optic, and the company will clean and tune it as needed.

Launched in 2015, Styrka offers a dynamic line up of hunting scopes, binoculars, red dots and spotting scopes. The Styrka philosophy is simple but non-negotiable:  make high quality optics at affordable prices; always tell your customers the truth about what optics can and can’t do; and, stand behind your products 100-percent, forever. Styrka Pride. Styrka Strong.

For more information, please visit

WWW.STYRKASTRONG.COM

 

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NAUMD 2020 Conference & Expo, April 26-28, 2020 Hyatt Regency, Reston VA

Posted on Monday, 24 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Reston VA 

“The NAUMD expo provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with customers and vendors at a high level in a stress free informal atmosphere. Professional leadership, great program and always nice to spend time with friends and meet new customers.”

Richard Hirsh

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New this year, exhibitors have a choice of choosing a table top or a booth. Table top exhibitors will be located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer and it includes a six-foot draped table and one full convention registration.

Also New: looking to have your public agency/department customers visit you at your booth? Why not preregister them? Entrance to the exhibits only portion of the convention is free for these customers.

This coming year’s conference will be held April 26 – 28, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Reston, Virginia. Exhibit hall floor plan can be seen here.

Space is limited for exhibitors, so please remember to sign up early.

Attendees can register here.

Our event schedule can be found here. Please check back frequently, as we will be updating it.

SIGN UP NOW

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Shell Shock Technologies Sponsored Shooter John Vlieger Places Second Overall at the 2020 Florida Open

Posted on Friday, 21 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Vlieger also finished second in the Open Division with 1401.7732 match points and a time of 168.10.

Westport, Conn. (February 2020) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early-stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry, is pleased to announce its sponsored shooter, John Vlieger, placed second overall and second in the Open Division at the 2020 Florida Open, held at Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, Florida from Feb. 13 – 16, 2020. Vlieger competed against 266 competitors to finish with 1401.7732 match points and a time of 168.10. Watch the competition video here: https://www.facebook.com/JohnVliegerShooting/videos/628113144704559/.

“The 2020 season is shaping up to be one for the history books. I have 15 major events planned, culminating in the 2020 World Championship in Pattaya, Thailand. Bringing the best equipment with me on this adventure is crucial, and my ammunition loaded with Shell Shock Technologies’ cases is a key component. Rain or shine, Florida heat or Kentucky winter, my ammo runs flawlessly with Shell Shock Technologies’ NAS3 cases. Tens of thousands of these cases will be used this year, all with the goal of reaching higher. The Florida Open was the first test for the season, and I plan to push it even harder,” commented Vlieger.

Vlieger has fired over 65,000 rounds of ammunition with Shell Shock Technologies’ NAS3cases since becoming sponsored in 2017 and plans to continue using it. He can be seen competing next at the TPS USPSA Alabama Sectional 2020, to be held March 20 – 22, 2020, at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Alabama.

About Shell Shock Technologies NAS3 Cases:

NAS3 9mm cases are 50 percent lighter than brass cases, offer greater lubricity and will not abrade, clog, foul, wear-out or damage breach and ejector mechanisms. The cases offer greater corrosion resistance, tensile strength (2x stronger) and elasticity than brass. NAS3cases will not split, chip, crack or grow (stretch) and are fully reloadable (using S3 Reload dies) and can be reloaded many more times than brass cases. NAS3 cases have been tested successfully by customers to pressures over 70k psi. NAS3 cases can be picked up with a magnet. The head can be colored for branding purposes and easy load identification.

NAS3 is “Best in Class” for maintaining consistent velocity between rounds. In an independent test performed by H.P. White Laboratory (a major munitions testing facility), rounds fired using NAS3 cases achieved a velocity standard deviation of 0.093 FPS (124-grain FMJ bullet, 4.2 grains Titegroup powder, 10 rounds, extreme variation 3fps).

To learn more about Shell Shock’s revolutionary technology, visit www.shellshocktech.com.

About Shell Shock Technologies, LLC:

Founded in Westport, Connecticut, in 2015, Shell Shock Technologies, LLC is an early stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry. Shell Shock is a component manufacturer supplying shell cases to the shooting sports market, as well as to U.S. and foreign ammunition manufacturers, law enforcement, military and other government agencies. Shell Shock does not load ammunition. www.shellshocktech.com

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Our PMAG® 20 LR/SR GEN M3™ now comes in MCT

Posted on Friday, 21 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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PMAG® 20 LR/SR GEN M3™

Coyote, anyone? Our PMAG® 20 LR/SR GEN M3™ (MAG291) is now available in Medium Coyote Tan (MCT). It’s the same lightweight, incredibly reliable magazine for your SR25/M110 pattern rifles, offered in the color that meets all U.S. small arms program requirements.

PMAG® 20 LR/SR GEN M3™

You can only find them at Magpul.com

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Streamlight Upgrades Lumens of Popular TLR Models

Posted on Friday, 21 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

STREAMLIGHT® UPGRADES LUMENS OF POPULAR TLR® MODELS

TLR-1 HL®, TLR-2 HL®, TLR-2 HL® G, and TLR-1 HPL® Now Offer 1,000 Lumens

EAGLEVILLE, PA, February 20, 2020 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, announced it has improved the output of four of its TLR® high lumen (HL) gun-mounted lights, including the TLR-1 HL®; the TLR-2 HL®; the TLR-2 HL® G, and the TLR-1 HPL®. Each model now delivers 1,000 lumens of blinding white light.

“Tactical users and outdoor enthusiasts alike will appreciate the increased brightness of these rugged, yet compact and lightweight TLR models,” said Streamlight President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Sharrah. “The TLR-1 HL, TLR-2 HL and TLR-2 HL G are designed to provide full situational awareness, offering a wide beam pattern that is similar to a floodlight for a variety of tactical maneuvers such as clearing a dark room, searching alleys, or other outdoor uses. The high performance TLR-1 HPL also functions as a high lumen light, while delivering a brighter hotspot which puts more light on a target at a distance.”

In addition to their enhanced lumen capability, the TLR-1 HL, TLR-2 HL, and TLR-2 HL G also now offer 20,000 candela and a 283-meter beam distance, while the TLR-1 HPL provides 60,000 candela and a 490-meter beam distance. Each light has a continuous run time of 1.5 hours. The TLR-2 HL also is equipped with a 640-660 nanometer integrated red aiming laser for long-range targeting, while the TLR-2 HL G features a 510-530 nanometer green aiming laser to improve focusing on targets, particularly in daylight.

The upgraded lights feature the latest in LED technology, including a shock-proof high-power LED. All four models also feature strobing capability, offering the added benefit of being able to signal in the field or disorient targets.

The enhanced TLR models can be quickly and safely attached to most weapons, without the need for users to put their hands in front of the muzzle. They mount directly to all MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rails and handguns with Glock-style rails, and offer highly accurate sight repeatability when remounting. A key kit with six interchangeable keys is included to securely fit each light to the broadest array of rails.

All of the models are fabricated from 6000 series machined aluminum, feature impact-resistant construction and have been extensively live-fired tested.  They each use two included 3-volt, CR123A lithium batteries.

The TLR-1 HL weighs 4.32 ounces with batteries, while the TLR-2 HL and the TLR-2 HL G both weigh 4.88 ounces with batteries; all three lights measure 3.39 inches in length. The TLR-1 HPL weighs 5.6 – 5.9 ounces and measures 4.83 – 5.25 inches with batteries, using a standard or remote switch, respectively.

The TLR-1 HL and TLR-1 HPL are IPX7 rated for waterproof operation to 1 meter for 30 minutes, while the TLR-2 HL and TLR-2 HL G offer an IPX4 rated design for water-resistant operation.

The TLR-1 HL, TLR-2 HL, TLR-2 HL G, and TLR-1 HPL have MSRPs that range from $243 to $634. Each light comes with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.

 

About Streamlight

Based in Eagleville, PA, Streamlight, Inc. has more than 45 years of experience making tough, durable, long-lasting flashlights designed to serve the specialized needs of professionals and consumers alike. Since 1973, the company has designed, manufactured and marketed high-performance flashlights, and today offers a broad array of lights, lanterns, weapon light/laser sighting devices, and scene lighting solutions for professional law enforcement, military, firefighting, industrial, automotive, and outdoor applications. Streamlight is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. For additional information, please call 800-523-7488, visit streamlight.com

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California-Compliant Brownells Retro Rifles™

Posted on Friday, 21 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

Paul Levy of the Brownells new product team has good news for our friends in California. He’s announcing the release of “CA Compliant” versions of Retro Rifles™, the Brownells line of meticulously detailed replicas of early AR-15 and M16 variants. The big problem for AR-15 fans in California is detachable magazines being a big no-no – particularly if your rifle has certain items, such as a flash suppressor, threaded barrel, or pistol grip. The Brownells solution is adding the Battle Arms fixed magazine conversion, which makes the Retro Rifle™ California compliant AND does not mess up its authentic, period-correct exterior details. Paul demonstrates how the Battle Arms conversion works on a BRN-Proto™ rifle, which involves disassembling the rifle as expeditiously as possible while complying with the requirements of the California law. The four initial releases of CA-compliant Retro Rifles™ include the BRN-Proto™, BRN-10™, BRN-601™ (the “green furniture” rifle), and BRN-605™.

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First Vertically Integrated, End-to-End UAS Manufacturer Launches

Posted on Friday, 21 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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CP Aeronautics Offers American Built Combat Proven Unmanned Aerial Systems for Defense, Homeland Security, and Civil Applications

San Diego, Calif. – CP Technologies today launches a new division, CP Aeronautics, to provide integrated turnkey solutions based on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms, payloads, data links, ground control stations (GCS), and communications for defense and civil applications.

Designed as leading-edge UAS-based solutions, CP Aeronautics’ systems offer operationally proven solutions for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems requirements. CP Aeronautics’ broad product portfolio has demonstrated excellent performance and operability in very demanding environments. Backed by continuous research and development, these systems are built on three decades of technological and operational experience.

Brad Pilsl, Vice President Of Business Development at CP Aeronautics, shares, “Through our in-house capability as a UAS manufacturer and integrator with specialist subsidiaries and technology partners, we offer a complete range of subsystems including air vehicles, inertial navigation and avionics, electro-optical payloads (EO), communications, propulsion systems, launch and retrieval systems, command and control units. We also offer high-end training solutions for our partners and customers.”

CP Aeronautics will support government and commercial customers with the entire infrastructure necessary for development, production, integration, flight-testing, certification, and operational support of UAS throughout their service.

The combat-proven operational systems include:

  • Orbiter 2 Small-UAS (SUAS)
  • Orbiter 3 Small Tactical UAS (STUAS)
  • Orbiter 4 Small Tactical UAS (STUAS)
  • Aerostar Tactical UAS (TUAS)
  • Dominator XP (MALE UAS)
  • Pegasus 120 High-performance Multi-Mission Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAS

For more information on CP Aeronautics’ systems, please visit: https://cp-aeronautics.com/

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Winchester 350 Legend Receives Golden Bullseye Ammunition Product of the Year Award

Posted on Friday, 21 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

EAST ALTON, Ill. (February 19, 2020) — Winchester® 350 Legend™ receives the NRA American Rifleman Golden Bullseye Award for 2020 Ammunition Product of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes the most innovative and finest products available in the shooting sports.
Products are selected and tested by a team of NRA Publications staff members with more than a century of collective experience in the shooting and hunting industry.
The Golden Bullseye Award will be presented to Winchester during a special breakfast at the 2020 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Nashville, Tennessee.
Early in 2019, Winchester unveiled a revolutionary new caliber to the shooting world that has become the most talked about innovation in recent years. The Winchester 350 Legend perfectly fills several important growth segments in the hunting and recreational shooting market and has become a huge success in just its first year.

  • Compliant in states that allow straight-walled cartridges for deer hunting.*
  • Extremely low recoil makes it a pleasure to shoot and allows the shooter to stay on target and fire follow-up shots more quickly if needed. Also ideal for recoil-sensitive shooters.
  • Large bullet diameter delivers excellent terminal performance.
  • Optimized 350 Legend projectiles for optimal performance across a variety of uses.
  • Great value price for both premium hunting rounds and FMJ for shooting at the range.

Now entering its second year, the innovation continues as Winchester introduces two new offerings to the 350 Legend product family.

*Always check local regulations before use.
**New for 2020

About Winchester

Winchester has a distinguished 150-year history of innovation in hunting, recreation, law enforcement and military ammunition products. In the field, on the range or in defense of freedom around the globe, Winchester has the right product for any ammunition need. Winchester is The American Legend, a brand built on integrity, hard work and a deep focus on its loyal customers. Learn more about the history of Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or connect with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.
Winchester Ammunition is a proud supporter of the NSSF’s Project ChildSafe. For more information on the Own It? Respect It. Secure It.SM Initiative, please log on to: www.NSSF.org/ORS

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Grand Sky Flying High as it Celebrates Five Years

Posted on Friday, 21 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

America’s commercial UAS proving ground provides unmatched industry capabilities and creates dramatic economic impact to Red River Valley

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Sky Development Company, LLC (Grand Sky), the nation’s first commercial unmanned aerial system (UAS) testing and training center, is celebrating five years of successful operations and dramatic impact to the North Dakota economy. The sky’s the limit and the plans for the future are more exciting than the first five years.

Built to support large UAS operations, the services and capabilities at Grand Sky has logged over 2,300 UAS flight hours due to partnerships and agreements with Grand Forks Air Force Base. Located on the base, and operating under an Enhanced Use Lease and Joint Use Agreement with Grand Forks County and Grand Forks Air Force Base, Grand Sky provides flight schedule certainty because of uncongested airspace and a high number of flyable days per year.

“We saw a vision for Grand Sky, and in just five years, it’s rewarding to see the success and new opportunities happening in North Dakota; it’s all been made possible due to our partnerships throughout the State and funding from our legislators,” Grand Sky Development Co. President Thomas Swoyer Jr., said. “There is much to celebrate across the Red River Valley, not just in the advancements and capabilities at Grand Sky but in the UAS industry across the state.”

The State of North Dakota has invested $18.5 million in infrastructure, and Grand Sky secured another $60 million in private investments. These investments have created more than 160 full-time jobs with average annual salaries of $70,000. Each year, due to the capabilities at Grand Sky for UAS and beyond visible line of sight (BVLOS) operations, research, development, testing and training, over 600 trainees and meeting attendees visit the region with an average stay of five nights. This equates to more than $19.2 million in annual economic impact to the state.

Grand Sky is one of only a few facilities in the United States able to provide BVLOS flight capabilities for UAS. Companies using this system can operate their aircraft without the requirement of a chase plane or ground based observers which saves them considerable costs. As a result, Grand Sky supports General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ flight operations which included the company’s first trans-Atlantic flight from Grand Forks to London in 2018.

The commercial UAS industry is changing and Grand Sky is poised to accelerate that change. In the near future, BVLOS flight operations will become common-place for many companies and routine BVLOS flight will require new aircraft and new procedures to be successful.  To help usher in those changes, Grand Sky is working with UAS manufacturers to bring large UAS to the commercial world.

“There is no point in securing BVLOS capability if you can only fly for 45 minutes or only cover 500 acres an hour,” Swoyer said. “For the UAS industry to truly achieve economies of scale, we need to fly for many hours and cover tens of thousands of acres an hour or else we’re all just wasting time. 

“The flights need to bring a higher level of data management and analytics in order to maximize the value of change detection and create actionable information. In the near future, we need to bring large UAS into the commercial UAS industry to realize these new requirements,” Swoyer added. “Small UAS have a role but large UAS will define how the industry realizes the promise of UAS technology.”

Grand Sky plans to host a series of demonstrations this spring and later in the summer to demonstrate how large UAS will change the industry. 

“We see these demonstrations as a way to unequivocally show how large UAS will forever change the UAS industry and deliver actionable information to a wide variety of end users quickly and very inexpensively,” Swoyer concluded.

About Grand Sky

Grand Sky is the first commercial UAS-focused business park in the United States. Located on Grand Forks Air Force Base near Grand Forks, North Dakota, the 217-acre business and aviation park provides unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry tenants with unmatched research, development, training testing amenities, including authorization for large UAS BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) flights in partnership with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site. Grand Sky offers 1.2 million square feet of hangar, office, shop, laboratory and data collection space available on a build-to-suit basis with financing available. For more information, visit grandskynd.com.

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What the hell are the Democrats doing?

Posted on Friday, 21 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Readers it’s been quite a few weeks since we’ve had a shoot the shit, between SHOT SHOW and a death in my family I haven’t been keeping up with interesting events to shoot the shit about. For readers just dropping in, let me tell you what a shoot the shit is.

A shoot the shit is a freeform discussion during which any subject can be brought up. Participants don’t need to know anything about the subject matter but remain free to make any unsupported comment they wish. They can also use uncensored profanity, insult anyone they wish or change the subject altogether. It is a social interaction, designed to keep you from fingering your iPhone and out of a therapist’s office. A therapist is a jackass who thinks he or she understands you, and usually one who studied psychology so they could understand themselves. Roughly 60% of students majoring in psychology do so to understand themselves, which accounts for the number of hosed up people walking the streets. Two states in the US have the largest  population of “licensed” psychologists, they are California and New York; followed by Pennsylvania  where the principal concentration is in Philadelphia. So, what does that tell you? It should tell you that a good shoot the shit is the better alternative to therapy, in both cost and efficacy.

Social Media and Pounding Your Pud

Have you heard about the Paris, France, mayoral election issue? A gentleman by the name of Benjamin Griveaux, the favored candidate and ally of  Emmanuel Macron, had to abandon the race because a sexually explicit video of himself surfaced on the internet.  Apparently, in 2017 or 2018 he sent a video of himself pounding his pud to a woman he met online.  In late 2019,or early 2020, the video was published online by an exiled Russian  performance actor, living in Paris, named Piotr Pavlensky . Apparently the woman Monsieur Griveaux was attempting to impress with either stamina or size is Piotr Pavlensky’s girlfriend. Mr. Pavlensky felt that Monsieur Griveaux, an advocate for family values, was being a hypocrite.

Interestingly, Piotr Pavlensky ran afoul of the Russian government  when he burned down a couple of buildings and nailed a testicle on a Red Square wall. Now, I was not able to confirm whether that was his testicle or someone else’s, but if that act is indicative of national character it could be a valid reason for President Trump’s desire to repair and strengthen relationships with the Russia.

What the hell are the Democrats doing?

 

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Hopefully you’re all keeping up with the political scene, it’s like watching the three stooges. Elizabeth Warren decided to beat up Bloomberg during the Las Vegas Democrat Debate, she says: “I’d like to talk about who we’re running against: a billionaire who calls women ‘fat broads’ and ‘horse-faced lesbians,’”  “And no, I’m not talking about Donald Trump, I’m talking about Mayor Bloomberg.” Now, this comes from a woman of highly questionable veracity, but can you imagine what her reaction would be had Bloomberg called her a a scrawny flat ass big mouth bar fly?

Next up is the Twitter and Congressional darling, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who the media describes as powerful and influential. AOC, wants her followers to know that our economy revolves around rich white men, which are of no interest to her. Instead she has families at the center of her heart.  So, who is AOC campaigning for? Bernie Sanders who is a rich white man. She also ran Amazon out of her district. The company would have added 125,000 new jobs with a median salary of $150,000. Think how that would have benefitted families in her district. So, come Nov 2020, New Yorkers should embrace MABA (Make Alexandria Bartend Again)

I hope you’ve all had a productive and interesting week and that you’re looking forward to some R&R over the weekend. Put down the iPhone and have your own shoot the shit with your buds and family. Be safe and be well.  -SP

 

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The Autocrat® – Lightning Quick Out-The-Front

Posted on Thursday, 20 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

RESCUE TACTICAL EVERYDAY CARRY SURVIVAL OUTDOOR HUNTING

PULL DOUBLE-DUTY

Designed to dominate any task, the Autocrat® is a double-action automatic that’s as ready and quick as you need it to be. Combining speed and style, this striking tactical knife is trusted to perform no matter the situation.

GET YOURS

AUTOCRAT® SPECS

– Available in Two New Colors
– Peel Ply G10 Handle
– DLC Coated Deep Carry Clip
– Premium CPM-S30V Stainless Steel with DLC Coating
– Double-Edge Dagger
-Lightning Quick Out-The-Front Automatic

GET YOURS

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CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle + BDX Sweepstakes

Posted on Thursday, 20 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

Enter for a Chance to Be One of the First to Own a SIG SAUER CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle by Purchasing Any SIG SAUER Electro-Optics BDX Product

NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 18, 2020) – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the “CROSS Rifle Sweepstakes” giving consumers the opportunity to be one of the first to own the new SIG SAUER CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle.  Now through June 30, 2020 purchase any new SIG SAUER Ballistic Data Xchange (BDX) enabled product to be eligible to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win 1 of 4 CROSS rifles available each month to eligible sweepstakes entrants.

Enter for a Chance to Be One of the First to Own a SIG SAUER CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle by Purchasing Any SIG SAUER Electro-Optics BDX Product

The SIG SAUER Electro-Optics BDX System combines traditional hunting equipment with technology through a fully integrated rangefinder and riflescope system that utilizes Applied Ballistics Ultralight and Bluetooth™. Now available with the upgraded BDX 2.0 version which adds simplified, and easy to use, functionality to get hunters and shooters on target with unprecedented speed and accuracy.  New features of BDX 2.0 include nine pre-loaded, user-selectable Ballistic Drop Compensation (BDC) reticles in all SIERRA Riflescopes, eight ballistic groups pre-loaded in KILO BDX rangefinders and the QuickBOND™ feature that quickly bonds BDX rangefinders and scopes together as a ballistic system. The BDX 2.0 System is simple, fast, and intuitive – Just Connect The Dot.™

The SIG SAUER CROSS Rifle is the first SIG designed precision bolt-action hunting rifle that is manufactured at the SIG SAUER facilities in New Hampshire.  CROSS is a lightweight precision rifle with a push button, foldable precision stock, a one-piece aluminum receiver to maximize accuracy and eliminates the need for bedding the action, and replaceable AR style barrels enabling users to change caliber or barrel length.  Featuring a stainless-steel barrel with a free-float M-LOK™ handguard, a 2-stage match-grade trigger externally adjustable from 2.5 – 4 lbs., ambi-safety, a three-lug bolt design with a 60-degree throw and interchangeable bolt handle. The precision stock is spring-loaded for one handed operation and can be fully adjusted in the field for length of pull and comb height with no tools. The rifle has a top-mounted replaceable picatinny rail that allows for direct optics mounts.  The rifle is available in 6.5 Creedmoor, 308 WIN, and the soon-to-be-released 277 SIG Fury Hybrid Ammunition which has 40% more energy at 300 yards than 6.5 Creedmoor and 9 feet less drop at 1000 yards than 6.5 Creedmoor.

To enter or learn more about the “CROSS Rifle Sweepstakes” visit sigsauer.rebateaccess.com.  This promotion is valid on any new BDX enabled optics products purchased between February 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020. 

About SIG SAUER, Inc.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is  a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 150 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has almost 2,000 employees across eight locations. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

FIREARMS  • AMMUNITION  • ELECTRO-OPTICS  • SUPPRESSORS  • AIRGUNS  • TRAINING

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CCI Announces New Blazer Brass 180-Grain 10mm Auto Handgun Ammunition

Posted on Thursday, 20 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

LEWISTON, Idaho – February 19, 2020 – Blazer by CCI Ammunition is proud to announce new Blazer Brass 10mm Auto. Shooters who rely on Blazer for high-volume training now have a new quality option: a 180-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ). Shipments of this new product have begun to arrive at dealers.
New Blazer Brass 10mm Auto pushes its 180-grain FMJ bullet for accurate, realistic training. The loads use reliable brass cases and non-corrosive, non-mercuric CCI primers for clean, reliable ignition and consistent ballistics. Like all Blazer brass loads, it is accurate and 100-percent American made. Sold in 50-count boxes
Features
• New 10mm Auto option
• Reloadable brass cases
• Reliable cycling
• FMJ bullet provides consistent accuracy for the range
• CCI primer
Part No. / Description / MSRP
5221 / Blazer Brass 10mm Auto 180-grain FMJ, 50-count / $22.99
For more information on Blazer by CCI Ammunition, go to http://www.blazer-ammo.com.

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Small Knife for BIG Chores

Posted on Thursday, 20 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Freemont, MI, February 2020, White River Knife & Tool – a near perfect design and beautifully executed new M1 Caper is a small incredibly handy knife intended for big work.

White River’s new M1 Caper is constructed of high carbon, vanadium and chromium CPM S35V stainless steel at a 58-60 Rockwell hardness. Its 3-inch precision-ground and leather-stropped blade holds a razor edge while the ergonomically designed handle allows for precision big game dressing or removing a potentially valuable hide.

The new M1 Caper features a new tough and grippy burlap micarta handle in either brown or black.

The unique Kydex sheath allows wearing with a multi-position clip that allows adjustment wearing position from vertical to horizontal.

Specifications:

  • Blade length: 3-inches
  • Overall length: 7-inches
  • Weight: 3.2 ounces
  • Steel type: CPM S35V
  • Hardness: 58-60 (Rockwell C Scale)
  • Handle: Ergonomically designed heavy-duty black or brown burlap micarta
  • Features: Thumb grooves atop blade, large finger choil for precise control, chamfered hollow cord friendly pins through the handle
  • Sheath: Kydex multi-position, multi-use design
  • MSRP: $160

White River knives and even the packaging is constructed 100 percent in the U.S. from 100 percent American materials!

White River Knife & Tool®

515 Industrial Drive

Freemont, MI

49412

616-997-0026

www.whiteriverknives.com

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Introducing The QuickTuk Cloud For The SIG-Sauer P320C And Military-Issue M18!

Posted on Thursday, 20 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

 

Galco is excited to introduce the QuickTuk Cloud™ inside the waistband holster for the popular SIG-Sauer P320C and military-issue M18! An ideal combination of comfort, convenience, security and efficiency, the QuickTuk Cloud is a great addition to the toolbox of any defense-minded gun carrier.

Comfort is, of course, critical when carrying a handgun for defense. A holster that’s uncomfortable will just mean the handgun is left at home when it’s needed most. To maximize wearer comfort, the QuickTuk Cloud uses an innovative backing plate composed of a ballistic nylon front over a closed cell foam body. Lined with Galco’s Comfort Cloth™, the plate provides padding and moisture wicking, making it comfortable to wear for extended hours every single day.

Convenient concealment is also important. While many gun carriers prefer a two clip attachment, as on Galco’s KingTuk™ series, many others prefer the single clip attachment’s ease and speed of donning and removal. So, while it’s easy to put on and take off, the QuickTuk Cloud remains solid and secure inside your pants during concealed carry. It includes Galco’s patent-pending, tuckable polymer UniClip™ for excellent concealment. The clip can be moved up or down in the corresponding holes in the backing plate, enabling you to set the carry height to suit your unique preferences.

Finally, efficiency is key. Time is usually in short supply in a defensive situation, so you need to be able to get the handgun into action quickly. The QuickTuk Cloud’s rigid, open-top Kydex® holster pocket facilitates a full firing grip for a fast draw and easy return to holster, while still firmly retaining the handgun when it’s not needed.

When you need an IWB holster that perfectly combines comfort, concealability, convenience, security and defensive efficiency, look to the QuickTuk Cloud. It’s available for the P320C/M18 in black color and right hand draw at an MSRP of $55.

 

Galco International, LTD is the designer and manufacturer of the Galco holster brand, the premier American-made line of superb-quality holsters, belts and accessories. Encompassing law enforcement, military, defensive and sporting use, the Galco brand utilizes leather, nylon, injection-molded plastic and Kydex® to meet the demands of today’s consumers. The award-winning Matrix™ line of holsters and accessories, women’s holster handbags, tactical slings and hunting accessories round out the line. All Galco products are proudly made in the USA since 1969.

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Swagger Bipods – Shooting with Swagger

Posted on Wednesday, 19 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Swagger Bipods – Shooting with Swagger

Grand Island, NE (Feb. 18, 2020) -The Steelbanger Series is Swagger Bipod’s innovative take on the standard bipod system. Featuring Flex Ready Technology, long extendable legs, and lightweight materials, Steelbanger bipods are a modern twist on a simple and classic design. Working with retired Green Beret and Special Forces Sniper and Sniper School Instructor, Scott Ford, Swagger has some tips for shooters who want to gain the best advantage and shoot with Swagger.

“A good shooting position is solid and stable,” Ford says in a video shot in collaboration with Swagger Bipods. Stability is critical to maintaining point of aim for a follow-up shot or to keep an optic on target to track bullet impact. The key to increasing stability is to have multiple points of contact with the rifle. Ford comments that standard bipods don’t work well to elevate his rifle above obstacles when on the hunt, but his Swagger Stalker QD72, used with other objects in his environment, allow him to build a shooting position that is solid, stable and rises above obstacles.

While working in the field, Ford recommends using a field pack to help build a shooting position. Using a pack to elevate a rifle above grass or brush, along with a quality bipod, utilizing a sitting or kneeling position and multiple points of contact, Ford stresses the importance of working with the environment to get on target, absorb recoil, and prepare for a follow-up shot.
Once a shooting position is established, and the rifle stabilized, Ford recommends “loading the bipod.” Loading the bipod is when a shooter leans into their bipod and applies pressure on the legs to help further stabilize the rifle by applying force that helps reduce movement and absorb recoil. Loading can only happen with a bipod. Ford notes, “with Swagger bipods, we can set up a stable position and load our bipod while we’re over the grass” or other obstruction. This is an added and unique benefit of the Stalker design since the Stalker 72 can extend up to seventy-two inches, critical for the shooter who wants stability over obstacles.
Ford also covers high angle shooting and reminds shooters to use laser range finders, ballistic software, and even an inclination angle compass on the rifle’s buttstock. Once again, the versatility of Swagger bipods helps Ford build a reliable and stable shooting position, this time aiming downhill at a high angle to reach his target.
Swagger Bipods is proud to have worked with former Green Beret, Scott Ford, to demonstrate the flexibility and versatility of the Stalker Bipod. To view all the videos featuring Ford, visit Swagger’s Facebook page or the videos section of their website at www.swagger.com.

Made in the USA and equipped with numerous unique high performance features, we at Swagger are confident that our bipods will do for you what no bipod has ever done before. We back claim that with our Limited Lifetime Guarantee.

Swagger bipods are also covered by our Shoot With Confidence Guarantee. If your Swagger bipod does not give you more shooting flexibility and more shooting confidence, send the product back to us within 30 days of purchase, with proof of purchase from an authorized dealer, and we will buy it back.

For more information, please visit WWW.SWAGGERBIPODS.COM

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Carry a Sub-Compact Pistol Without Sacrificing Tactical Optics

Posted on Wednesday, 19 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

 

City of Industry, CA (Feb. 18, 2020) – The most popular pistol models sold today are sub-compact, “pocket pistol” designs, leaving little room for accessories and optical sights. Additionally, a streamlined concealed carry approach holsters the pistol safely out of sight, while still enabling the armed citizen to draw quickly if needed. The lack of an electronic sight that is small, rugged, reliable and reasonably priced has meant that red dots are not often a consideration for concealed carry permit holders… until now.

Holosun’s new HS407K and HS507K micro sights solve these problems while allowing concealed carry pistol owners to couple their firearm with a highly effective sighting solution. While these units are compact, each offers a serious suite of features that rivals any full-sized sight on the market.

The HS407K and HS507K offer the same incredible 50,000 hours of battery life capability found on larger Holosun sights. Both units also feature our Shake Awake™ technology. This auto on/auto-off feature allows the optic to remain ready when you need it and conserve battery life when you don’t.

The HS407K uses a simple and accurate 6 MOA dot reticle. The HS507K uses our Multi-Reticle System (M.R.S.™) allowing flexibility to choose from a 2 MOA dot only, a 32 MOA ring only, or the combination of both! Since all 3 reticle options are projected from the same LED, no re-zeroing is needed when cycling between choices. This gives the optic great adaptability for various conditions and preferences.

Holosun is pushing the limits of open-reflex sights through durable construction practices and advanced sight technology. The HS407K and HS507K micro sights are ideal for concealed carry pistols but also serve shooters desiring a lightweight, compact option for everyday needs.

Specs:

  • HS407K (6MOA Dot), HS507K (2MOA Dot and 32MOA Ring M.R.S.™)
  • Up to 50,000 Hours Battery Life (Setting 6)
  • IP67 Waterproof Rated
  • 12 Brightness Setting: 10 DL & 2 NV Compatible
  • Side Tray Battery Compartment

Holosun Technologies, located in City of Industry, California, was established in 2013 by one of the industry’s most successful OEM manufacturers. Holosun is committed to creating innovative optic, laser/IR technologies that benefit a broad range of shooting, hunting, law enforcement, and military needs.

Over the course of the past decade, Holosun has been at the forefront of developing new sight technologies to fulfill a variety of shooting needs. Our product line includes innovations such as; 50,000 hr battery life, solar options, the ability to change reticles with the press of a button and IR/Laser units that utilize the most recent advancements in laser and LED technology. At Holosun, we pride ourselves on producing cutting-edge equipment with a competitive price that astounds the customer and the competition.

For more information, please visit WWW.HOLOSUN.COM

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ZEISS T-Series Reticles Answer the Call for Long-Range Precision

Posted on Wednesday, 19 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

T-Series Reticles Meet the Demanding Needs for Shooting and Hunting at Extended Ranges

 

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White Plains, NY – February 18, 2020

ZEISS’ new ZMOA-T Series Reticles cater to hunters and shooters reaching out to longer distances for precise shot placement on distant targets, smaller targets, and smaller targets at longer distances. From the shooting range, to competition, to long-range open terrain hunting, the T-Series thin-line reticles offers an impeccably fast aiming solution and pinpoint accuracy.

The thin-line reticles are designed to cover the least amount of the target possible while maintaining sharp and easily visible lines that create a distinctive sight picture and aiming reference.  This gives the shooter higher levels of confidence in all shots taken, no matter how far down range. Each hash mark represents one MOA spacing. MOA references are easily identified with even numbers placed adjacent to the main vertical and horizontal lines of the reticle for quick reference. The floating center point of aim allows for precise shot placement, and floating dots left and right of the vertical centerline allow for windage calls and confirmation of bullet impact without guesswork.

“These new reticles are what serious varmint hunters, long-range hunters and shooters asked for, and we could not be more thrilled with the outcome,” said Kyle Brown, Director of Marketing/Product – ZEISS Consumer Products for Carl Zeiss SBE, LLC. “These new second focal plane reticles eliminate the guesswork from long-range shooting and ultimately produces precise shot placement and more accurate groups. Having the ability to clearly see small targets, and hold precisely on target at high magnification is invaluable at longer ranges—this, matched with ZEISS superior glass and components makes for a best-in-class riflescope.”

The Conquest V4 4-16×44 model hosts the ZMOA-T30 reticle and the Conquest V4 6-24×50 model incorporates the ZMOAi-T20 illuminated reticle. With the illuminated ZMOAi-T20, only the center point of aim illuminates for ideal low-light reticle illumination management. The designation of “T20” and “T30” represents the MOA hash marks available below the horizontal centerline of the main reticle.

 

 

To learn more about ZEISS T-Series Reticles, please view the following videos:

ZEISS ZMOAi T20 Reticle Introduction and Overview

ZEISS ZMOA T30 Reticle Introduction and Overview

To find out more about ZEISS Sports Optics, please visit:

https://www.zeiss.com/sports-optics/en_us/home.html

 

About ZEISS
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling more than 5.8 billion euros in its four segments Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (status: 30 September 2018).

For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world’s leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars.

With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future far beyond the optics and optoelectronics industries. The company’s significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS’ technology and market leadership.

With around 30,000 employees, ZEISS is represented in nearly 50 countries, with approximately 60 of its own sales and service companies and 30 manufacturing and development centers around the globe. Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl ZEISS Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl ZEISS AG.

For more information, please visit www.ZEISS.com

ZEISS Consumer Products
ZEISS Consumer Products comprises the company’s business with cameras and cine lenses, binoculars, spotting scopes and hunting optics. The area is part of the Consumer Markets segment and is represented at the sites in Oberkochen and Wetzlar.

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Streamlight Launches Rechargeable Waypoint 300

Posted on Wednesday, 19 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Waterproof Pistol-Grip Spotlight Features Enhanced Down-Range Lighting

 

EAGLEVILLE, PA, February 18, 2020 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, launched the Waypoint® 300, a rechargeable high lumen, pistol grip spotlight with enhanced down-range lighting capability.

Featuring 270,000 candela, a 1,039-meter beam distance, and 1,000 lumens on high, the Waypoint 300’s powerful long-range targeting beam is portable and runs for 3.75 to 87 hours on high, medium, low, respectively.

“The Waypoint 300 not only features extreme brightness, but also includes a beam that reaches over 1,000 meters,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “It can be used as either a handheld mobile searchlight, or, with its integrated stand, as a hands-free scene light to illuminate a scene. It’s the ideal spotlight for boating, camping and other outdoor pursuits, as well as for first responder and law enforcement applications.”

The Waypoint 300 uses power LED technology and a deep-dish parabolic reflector for long-range targeting with optimum peripheral illumination. On the medium setting, the light offers offers 550 lumens, 135,000 candela, and a 735-meter beam distance. On low, the light provides 35 lumens and 10,000 candela, with a beam distance of 200 meters.

The new light uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery that fully charges in four hours. A convenient LED charging indicator provides charging status.

The rugged Waypoint 300 features an unbreakable polycarbonate lens and is O-ring sealed. With a trigger-style switch for momentary or click on/off operation, the light boasts a cushioned handle grip that eliminates user hand fatigue. The light includes an adjustable, high-strength wrist lanyard, and features an integrated stand for hands-free lighting.

The lightweight Waypoint 300 weighs 1.52 pounds and measures 6.75 inches long by 7.14 inches high. It features an IPX8-rated design for waterproof operation to two meters, and is impact-resistant to one meter.

The Waypoint 300 is available in black and yellow and has an MSRP of $214.20. It comes with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. 

About Streamlight

Based in Eagleville, PA, Streamlight, Inc. has more than 45 years of experience making tough, durable, long-lasting flashlights designed to serve the specialized needs of professionals and consumers alike. Since 1973, the company has designed, manufactured and marketed high-performance flashlights, and today offers a broad array of lights, lanterns, weapon light/laser sighting devices, and scene lighting solutions for professional law enforcement, military, firefighting, industrial, automotive, and outdoor applications. Streamlight is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. For additional information, please call 800-523-7488, visit streamlight.com



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Source Outdoor Group Named Agency of Record for Nomad

Posted on Wednesday, 19 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

Charleston, SC (February 18, 2020) – Nomad is pleased to announce Source Outdoor Group of Gainesville, Georgia, as its primary communications agency. This partnership will allow Source Outdoor Group to leverage media outreach, digital publicity tactics, content placement and strategic marketing to maximize the growth of the Nomad line.

“I have worked with Aaron and his team in the past and look forward to Source Outdoor Group’s help in continuing to build Nomad’s position as a leader in quality hunting apparel,” said Pete Angle, Chief Marketing Officer of Marolina Outdoor. “As our integrated marketing partner, Source Outdoor Group will be tasked to translate the company’s business strategies into communications programs that drive results, regardless of discipline. We look forward to expanding our marketing capabilities through our new partnership with Source Outdoor Group.”

Nomad’s mission is to build the most innovative, authentic hunting apparel to inspire a community to experience and protect the traditions of hunting and to empower everyone on their next expedition. Nomad’s clothing is designed and built by a community of passionate hunters who are experienced in the field, in design and production.

“We are excited to begin work for Nomad by developing and executing strategies to further the growth of the brand,” said Aaron McCaleb, President/Owner of Source Outdoor Group. “We look forward to contributing to their brand through meaningful marketing, content, and communication strategies.”

For more information, please visit www.nomadoutdoor.com.

Marolina Outdoor Inc.

Marolina Outdoor Inc. was founded to bring deep-seeded, product expertise across all outdoor categories. Our innovative designs and technologically-focused products, create the foundation of our authentic outdoor apparel. Huk clothing represents a fresh take and a unique understanding of angling needs, offering functional styles that appeal to anglers of all ages.  NOMAD is motivated to provide quality apparel so that hunters can maximizes their experiences to hunt and provide sustenance regardless the size of the game or where their pursuits lead them.

For more information, please visit

WWW.NOMADOUTDOOR.COM

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NTOA Recommends Otis Products

Posted on Wednesday, 19 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

Lyons Falls, NY: Otis is pleased to announce that the National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA) has tested and recommended three of their products.  Based on the results, the organization is now recommending these products to its law enforcement partners based on their performance under strenuous testing.

The B.O.N.E.® Tool was designed specifically to clean carbon and fouling from the bolt carrier assembly area of MSR/AR style rifles. This quick-clean tool scrapes fouling from the bolt, bolt carrier and firing pin. Also includes an 8-32 threaded hole to act as T-handle. Available for 5.56mm or 7.62mm MSR/AR style rifles.

The Ultimate LE Cleaning Kit properly cleans 5.56mm and 7.62mm rifles, 9mm, .40cal and .45cal pistols and 12ga shotguns featuring Ripcord®, solid rods, Breech-to-Muzzle® cleaning equipment and dedicated AR cleaning tools. Also includes precision cleaning tools and optics cleaning gear giving you everything needed for a team to conduct quick field cleaning or full breakdowns.

Shooter’s Choice FP-10 CLP is designed and formulated for use by military, law enforcement and professional shooters. FP-10 CLP increases total performance by: Reducing friction and wear. Protecting against rust and corrosion. Removing carbon, lead & powder fouling.
The NTOA and its members have tested more than 2,000 products in real-world situations through the NTOA’s Member Tested and Recommended Program since 2003.
For more information on Otis Technology and its products, please visit www.otistec.com
Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems and accessories available.  The superior Breech-to-Muzzle® design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US Military and Law Enforcement personnel.  Otis Technology is SMART GUN CARE.

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Team GLOCK Takes Big Wins at USPSA Florida Open

Posted on Tuesday, 18 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 SMYRNA, Ga. – February 17, 2020 – Team GLOCK started out the season with sweeping wins at the 2020 Florida Open USPSA tournament in Frostproof, Florida.  All three members of Team GLOCK took away wins at the match and set the bar for the remainder of the shooting season.

As the first major competition of the year, Florida Open brings competitors from not only around the country but also globally to start their season off with a variety of challenging obstacles designed by Match Director Shannon Smith.  “Florida Open is always one of the hardest matches of the year,” said Team Captain Shane Coley. “This match always consists of technical stages, odd starting positions, long shots and a lot of moving targets with technical activators. No matter how much we train in preparation for it, Shannon always finds a way to expose our weaknesses.”  Coley won High Overall in Limited Division shooting his GLOCK 24.

Marking just one year since the birth of Viscussi’s second daughter and her first full season back to competitive shooting after the holidays, Viscussi walks away with a win.  “Shooting Florida Open after taking some time off always makes me a little nervous,” said Viscussi.  “After SHOT Show, I took as much time as I could to focus on accuracy because this match is always so challenging.  During the match, I focused on my training, and it paid off.”  Viscussi competed with the GLOCK 35 and took home the High Lady title win in Limited Division.

Team member Ashley Rheuark won High Lady in Carry Optics Division with the GLOCK 17 Gen5 MOS.  As Rheuark approaches the anniversary of her third year with Team GLOCK, she continues to dominate the competition and is working towards another record season.  “This match is always such a difficult match to start the season with,” said Rheuark.  “It requires such a focus on accuracy and discipline to navigate through all of the challenging stages.”  Rheuark recognized some areas where she plans to focus training for the year but is excited to start the season off with a strong win.

Team GLOCK will meet up again in March for the USPSA Area 6 Championship in Florida.  This will be the first of 8 Area Championships this year.

For more information about Team GLOCK or GLOCK, Inc. and our products, visit us.glock.com.

 

About GLOCK, Inc.

GLOCK is a leading global manufacturer of firearms. The simple, safe design of GLOCK’s polymer-based pistols revolutionized the firearms industry and made GLOCK pistols a favorite of military and law enforcement agencies worldwide and among pistol owners. In 2020, GLOCK celebrates its 34th Anniversary in the United States. Renowned for featuring three safeties, GLOCK pistols offer users of every lifestyle confidence they can rely on. GLOCK, Inc. is based in Smyrna, Georgia. For more information, please visit us.glock.com.

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One-of-a-kind Vortex® Razor® HD Gen III 1-10x to be auctioned, benefiting Fisher House Foundation

Posted on Tuesday, 18 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 Since its January 2020 announcement, the Vortex Optics Razor® HD Gen III 1-10x FFP has been a hot topic of conversation within the shooting industry. While not officially available until April, one generous bidder can get their hands on a Razor® HD Gen III FFP before the official release, all while benefiting a worthy cause.
From Monday, February 17 at 3 p.m. central time, to Monday, February 24, at midnight central time, GunsAmerica will host an auction for a one-of-a-kind Razor® HD Gen III 1-10x FFP with custom packaging, with 100% of the final bid donated to Fisher House Foundation, an organization dedicated to keeping veterans and their families together when it matters most.
Since 1990, Fisher House Foundation has helped more than 400,000 military and veterans’ families, saving them more than $451 million. Dave Coker, President of Fisher House Foundation, said, “Fisher House Foundation thanks Vortex Optics for its continued support. Their support continues to help bring military families together at a critical time – when loved ones are receiving care in VA and military hospitals.”
While Fisher House Foundation’s main mission is to build comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay free of charge while a loved one is in the hospital, the Foundation goes even farther, providing more than 12,000 students in military families with more than $24 million in scholarships and giving over 70,000 airline tickets to the families of veterans and active duty military so they can be near their loved ones during medical treatment.
Vortex® has worked with Fisher House Foundation in the past, and they are thrilled to have the opportunity to try something new in service to the Foundation. “The charity auction format is one we’ve been wanting to do for some time, but needed just the right product – we knew the Razor® HD Gen III 1-10x FFP was the right choice,” said Jimmy Hamilton, Chief Media Ambassador at Vortex Optics. “This new optic will be capable of accomplishing some amazing things in the hands of recreational, competitive, and professional shooters. But first, we look forward to it doing amazing things for our nation’s veterans and their families.” Check out this quick video to learn more about the auction.
To auction off the one-of-a-kind Razor® HD Gen III 1-10x FFP, Vortex® needed a partner they could rely on, and GunsAmerica was the perfect fit. If you’re interested in bidding on the custom Razor® HD Gen III 1-10x FFP, follow this link. Learn more about Fisher House Foundation at www.fisherhouse.org.

 

About Vortex Optics: American owned, Wisconsin-based Vortex Optics designs, engineers, produces and distributes a complete line of premium binoculars, riflescopes, spotting scopes, tripods, and related accessories. Dedicated to exceptional quality, value, and unrivaled customer service, Vortex backs its products with its unconditional, transferable, lifetime VIP warranty.

www.VortexOptics.com | One Vortex Drive | Barneveld, WI 53507 | USA | 800.426.0048

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NSSF Sponsors Ambassador Academy

Posted on Tuesday, 18 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

For immediate release | February 17, 2020

NSSF The Firearms Industry Trade Association

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring the 2020 Ambassador Academy taking place Mar. 28-Apr. 1 in Orlando, Florida. This is the second year for the Ambassador Academy, which NSSF also supported in 2019 during its debut. This year, NSSF has provided grants to help offset the cost of attendance for qualified participants.

The Ambassador Academy, the brainchild of champion professional shooter and NSSF brand ambassador Dianna Muller, is designed to help sponsored shooters and other spokespersons for the firearms industry enhance their ability to represent the brands that sponsor them or that have employed them as brand ambassadors in other capacities. On-screen training, seminars designed to maximize social media reach, video editing tutorials and interview coaching are all included, as well as discussions on dealing with hostile media, how to best report social media analytics to sponsors and meeting other sponsor requirements.

“Investing in brand ambassadors is increasingly becoming a significant component of marketing strategies within the firearms industry,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “Because these professionals are not only the faces of the companies they represent but our industry as a whole, it is imperative—especially when our industry and 2nd Amendment rights are under constant attack—that what they do and say is positive, professional and accurate. The Ambassador Academy is designed to put the polish on that, and NSSF is very pleased to be a part of it.”

“Nearly everyone has witnessed the global brand ambassador who swayed popular opinion and returned the investment of their sponsors exponentially—but it’s far easier to remember those who sunk their company’s reputation like the Titanic,” said Muller. “With the current hostility towards firearms manufacturers, retailers, range owners and firearms owners, it is more important than ever to have educated, articulate ambassadors who can effectively engage the public and promote the positive aspects of the shooting sports. We look forward to this year’s Academy elevating the professionalism of our industry’s professional spokespeople to new levels.”

The 2020 Ambassador Academy takes place at the exceptional West Orlando Firearms Training facility in Orlando, Florida. In addition to the educational sessions, participants will take part in 3-Gun, concealed-carry and force-on-force training sessions. Those attending will also be provided with professionally photographed headshots for their portfolios and well as product-in-use photographs. All brand ambassadors to the firearms industry, including those who are not sponsored to attend by the brands they represent, are encouraged to attend. See more information and to register here, then view this video to learn more about what the Ambassador Academy has to offer.

 

About NSSF

The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

 

 

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Introducing The Tuck-N-Go For The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ 9mm!

Posted on Tuesday, 18 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

 

Galco is excited to introduce the best-selling Tuck-N-Go™ tuckable inside the waistband holster for the very popular Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ 9mm!

Part of Galco’s Concealed Carry Lite™ line of holsters and accessories, the highly versatile Tuck-N-Go IWB merges Galco’s historic quality, comfort, and high performance with extreme affordability as an option for daily CCW needs.

The Tuck-N-Go’s open top and full firing grip accessibility combine for a fast and easy draw – critically important in fast-moving self-defense situations. The reinforced holster mouth provides a safe and simple return to the holster after action.

The Tuck-N-Go’s versatility comes from its adjustability for cant and angle. You like to carry in the currently-hot appendix position? Adjust the belt clip to a neutral (vertical) cant. Prefer the traditional strong side behind-the-hip position? Just angle the clip to accommodate. Like a crossdraw carry? Move the clip the other direction!

The addition of interchangeable belt clips also adds to the ambidextrous holster’s versatility. The Tuck-N-Go 2.0 is supplied with two types of tuckable clips. The first is the UniClip™, designed to go over the belt, but which also works well without a belt. The second is the Ultimate Stealth™ clip with hook, which fits on the trouser waistband, under or behind a belt with just the clip showing, for the ultimate in stealthy concealment! These sturdy, quick on-off polymer clips fit belts up to 1 ¾”.

The Tuck-N-Go’s pliable and very durable Premium Center Cut Steerhide™ construction gives it an edge in comfort, even when pressed against your body all day every day.

Made for a wide range of semiautomatic pistols and double-action revolvers, the ambidextrous Tuck-N-Go is currently available for the Shield EZ 9mm in black color at an MSRP of $49.

 

Galco International, LTD is the designer and manufacturer of the Galco holster brand, the premier American-made line of superb-quality holsters, belts and accessories. Encompassing law enforcement, military, defensive and sporting use, the Galco brand utilizes leather, nylon, injection-molded plastic and Kydex® to meet the demands of today’s consumers. The award-winning Matrix™ line of holsters and accessories, women’s holster handbags, tactical slings and hunting accessories round out the line. All Galco products are proudly made in the USA since 1969.

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Upcoming Review: SIG ELITE PERFORMANCE AMMUNITION 300 BLK MATCH GRADE and FMJ SUPERSONIC 300 BLK

Posted on Monday, 17 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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I’ll be kicking March off with a look at SIG’s 300 BLK offerings, the company’s FMJ Supersonic 300 BLK and their Match Grade rendition. SIG SAUER designs and manufactures all of its ammunition products in their Arkansas plant and is delivering ammunition at a level of performance that should have some of its competition concerned.

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These Presidential Savings are still going!

Posted on Monday, 17 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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GEORGE WOULD APPROVE!

BROWSE SALE ITEMS

Cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts.

In stock inventory only.

While supplies last. No Backorders.

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EXTREMA RATIO – CONTACT C

Posted on Monday, 17 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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DISCOVER ON WWW.EXTREMARATIO.COM

Compact version of the CONTACT, the CONTACT C has a Böhler N690 steel spearpoint blade, hardened at 58 HRC with single branch handguard and full length fuller for lightness. The Forprene grip is affixed by a threaded tang that makes the knife sturdy and well balanced. The injection molded, impact grade nylon, M.O.L.L.E. compatible scabbard has a dampening system to avoid blade rattle, twin button safety loop, anti-rotation rubberized tight strap and a retention safety disengaged by simple pressure on the trigger-like lever. Available in Black, Desert, Hcs, Ranger Green e Wolf Grey versions.

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Posted on Monday, 17 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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New Vertical Foregrip with Integrated Fingerstop

Posted on Monday, 17 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

KRISS USA Online Store

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Vertical Foregrip w/ Integrated Handstop

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The perfect fit to your KRISS Vector and for your support hand.

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Streamlight Introduced New Lights at Shot Show 2020

Posted on Friday, 14 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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Streamlight was busy in 2019 addressing a number of market needs. It’s impossible to cover all of the company’s lighting products in this space so I’ll limit myself to their tactical offerings. Streamlight’s success has always been their ability to deliver quality at a value price backed by superb customer service. Some of its competitors produce extraordinary lighting products as well but are you getting something that is significantly better, my answer is no. Economists often talk about diminishing returns, which simply means am I getting $600 worth of benefit out of this $600 weapon mounted light? If you’re a SOF operator maybe the answer is yes but if you are local, state, county or federal law enforcement agency, probably not. This is what makes Streamlight such a no brainer.

For 2020, Streamlight has added 6 new offerings to the company’s very successful TLR line of weapon mounted lights and laser/light combinations.

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 The TLR RM 1 is a 500 Lumen Compact Tactical Long Gun Light with Remote Pressure Switch. It features independently operating push-button and remote pressure switches to provide the security of knowing you’ll always have light. Packaged as a kit offering everything you need to mount to your long gun. The TLR RM 1 is powered by one CR123A lithium battery (included), is IPX7; waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes and only 3.2” (8.12 cm); 2.74 oz. (77.9 g).

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The TLR RM 2 is a 1000 Lumen Low Profile Long Gun Lighting System with Remote Pressure Switch. It features independently operating push-button and remote pressure switches to provide the security of knowing you’ll always have light. Packaged as a kit offering everything you need to mount to your long gun. The TLR RM2 is powered by two CR123A lithium batteries (included), is IPX7; waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes and only 4.55” (11.55 cm); 4.55 oz. (129.0 g).

TLR-9® GUN LIGHT WITH AMBIDEXTROUS REAR SWITCH OPTIONS

The TLR 9 mounts to your rail equipped pistol. Streamlight did something for 2020 that I can’t say enough about, they’ve implemented high and low switch variants. Those of you familiar with the TLR-7 and TLR-8 know that more often than not you had to reach with your support hand to operate the light, this is particularly for compact frames. The TLR-9 solves that problem with a high or low implementation.TLR-7®A GUN LIGHT WITH REAR SWITCH OPTIONS

For 2020, Streamlight has also introduced the TLR-7A and TLR-8A. The new models feature high and low switches.

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 Streamlight’s Macrostream USB is a USB Rechargeable, Bright Small LED Flashlight. It’s Ultra-compact personal light, which fits in the palm of your hand or comfortably in your pocket. It offers two modes high and low  accessible by a double tap of the tailcap switch. On high, it delivers 250 lumens a 68m beam and runs 1.5 hours. On low you have 50 lumens a 31m beam and runs 3.5 hours

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THE SIDEWINDER BOOT® HANDS FREE MILITARY FLASHLIGHT is the new standard flashlight for boot camp, recruit/basic training and wherever extra military instruction occurs. It features a white LED with high and low modes. On high you get  55 lumens, a 63m beam and runtime of 8 hours. On low the recruit has 7 lumens, a 24m beam and runtime of 90 hours. The integrated slide-in-place red filter provides the recruit with a task light that also preserves night vision. SIDEWINDER BOOT® is IPX7; waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes features a durable Belt/Clothing clip with integral helmet mount all in a compact package: 4.29″ (10.9 cm); 3.52 oz. (100g) with alkaline batteries (included); 2.88 oz. (82g) with lithium batteries and it’s available in Coyote.

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ZEISS Precision Rings Portfolio Continues to Grow

Posted on Friday, 14 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

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Six New Ring Set Options Added to the Already Impressive Lineup

White Plains, NY – February 13, 2020

ZEISS announces the addition of six new sets of rings to the trusted and field-proven series of ZEISS Precision Rings that were introduced early in 2019. ZEISS raises the bar by offering features like an integral anti-cant bubble level, integral recoil lug, and unique designs that incorporate specialized machining and finishing processes to prevent scope marring as well as more functional aspects other mounting options just don’t offer. The new options include two additional 30 mm ring heights as well as four 34 mm variants.  There are 11 different ZEISS Precision Ring options to select from, in 30 mm, 34 mm, and 36 mm diameters, and are now available at authorized ZEISS retailers.

ZEISS follows their mantra of “Confidence in the Toughest Conditions” more than ever with ZEISS Precision Rings.  They are manufactured to the highest of standards from premium materials and tight tolerances for long-term security and heavy-duty field applications. A refined design boasts low-profile, non-snagging hardware and micro-radiused machining on all leading edges, where scope contact is made, to ensure that these rings don’t mar the scope’s finish.  The manufacturing and construction from ultra-durable 7075-T6 aluminum results in a Mil-Spec grade and STANAG compliant mounting solution for precise, accurate and repeatable shots on target.

“The ZEISS scope ring lineup is designed to the same high standard as the rest of our products for 2020,” said Kyle Brown, Director of Marketing/Product – ZEISS Consumer Products for Carl Zeiss SBE, LLC. “These precision rings are constructed to secure the highest quality scopes on the market and deliver the high-performance results expected by ZEISS customers. Immediately upon inspection, it’s obvious that they’re different. We made exceptional mechanical and design enhancements to the typical 1913 Mil-Spec scope rings available today. Having confidence in your equipment is what ultimately leads to a great first-shot-on-target down-range and these rings do just that.”

ZEISS Precision Rings follow a smarter, sleeker, and ultra-lightweight ring design for all heavy-duty hunting and shooting applications.  

To learn more about the features and benefits of ZEISS Precision Rings, watch this video and please visit:https://www.zeiss.com/sports-optics/en_us/hunting/riflescopes/precision-rings.html

To find out more about the new ZEISS Hunting Campaign, please visit: http://reallife-hunting.ZEISS.com/us/

About ZEISS
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling more than 5.8 billion euros in its four segments Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (status: 30 September 2018).

For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world’s leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars.

With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future far beyond the optics and optoelectronics industries. The company’s significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS’ technology and market leadership.

With around 30,000 employees, ZEISS is represented in nearly 50 countries, with approximately 60 of its own sales and service companies and 30 manufacturing and development centers around the globe. Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl ZEISS Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl ZEISS AG.

For more information, please visit www.ZEISS.com

ZEISS Consumer Products
ZEISS Consumer Products comprises the company’s business with cameras and cine lenses, binoculars, spotting scopes and hunting optics. The area is part of the Consumer Markets segment and is represented at the sites in Oberkochen and Wetzlar.

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Ulfhednar’s Short Day Range Bag: For Those Who Demand the Best

Posted on Friday, 14 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub



Northbrook, IL (February 13, 2020) -How many times have you headed to the shooting range with your handguns, ammunition, and accessory gear loaded into multiple bags – and then, once there, been forced to search high and low to find what you need? With Ulfhednar’s Short Day Range Bag, those days are over.

Ulfhednar, manufacturer of some of the world’s finest equipment, clothing, and weapons parts for hunting, long-range shooting, and general sports use, is staffed with experienced competition shooters and hunters who know how important this accessory item is. The Short Day was designed in Norway and features ultra-tough Cordura nylon, with best-in-class YKK covered zippers, and an ergonomic carrying strap with a non-slip material so it will stay snugged up against your shoulder no matter how far you have to walk. A large exterior side pocket has a drop down work surface with a soft pad for small cleaning/repair jobs, and there are even more smart, padded exterior and interior pockets as well. The Molle system on top and on one side makes attaching and removing extra pockets and accessories quick and easy. It’s built Viking tough to last a lifetime.

Ulfhednar will attend the 2020 NBS show in Fort Worth, Texas. The show runs February 14-17 with sessions for booth visits and buying opportunities. The NBS show brings together buyers and manufacturers to reveal new products while connecting over pricing and supply capabilities.

Buyers will find some fantastic show specials by visiting the USIQ at booth #417. The show schedule is packed with gatherings and booth time, so schedule a time to review the new products while meeting the great team at USIQ.

Specifications

  • Product: Ulfhednar Long Day Range Bag – UH012
  • Dimensions: 40cm x 30cm x 20cm (15.75 x 11.8 x 7.87 inches)
  • Material: Cordura nylon
  • Zippers: YKK
  • Molle System: Yes
  • Shoulder Strap: Yes
  • Package Contents: Padded Compartment Dividers, Shoulder Strap.

Ruggedized Norwegian produced precision shooting gear. Founded and managed by a 40-year champion shooter, Ulfhednar is producing a line of products that are incredibly innovative, durable, and exactly in time with the growing PRS market in the US. Long Range/PRS are the largest shooting sports in Norway boasting 6,000 registered competitors (overall pop. of 5M). Their brand and story speak of an ancient Norwegian warrior tribe’s name meaning “BERSERKER”.

For more information, please visit WWW.ULFHEDNAR.NO

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SAAMI Offers Clarification on Acceptance of New 300 HAM’R Cartridge

Posted on Friday, 14 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

SAAMI Sporting Arms Ammunition Manufacturers Institute

 

SAAMI would like to clarify the recent press release of February 7th. SIG Sauer was listed as the developer of the cartridge as is standard practice for the company which introduces the cartridge. SAAMI and SIG Sauer felt that it was important to clarify that the cartridge was in fact developed by Wilson Combat with the induction into SAAMI sponsored by SIG Sauer.

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New Cartridge

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®), the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition, and components, has announced the acceptance of a new rifle cartridge for SAAMI standardization.

Developed by Wilson Combat, and with the induction into SAAMI sponsored by SIG Sauer, the 300 HAM’R was introduced with a maximum average pressure of 57,500 psi, with a 125-grain bullet traveling at velocity of 2,450 fps and a 130-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,425 fps. Stated ballistics are achieved in a 16-inch MSR-type barrel.

For further information on these new cartridges please visit https://saami.org/technical-information/new-cartridge-chamber-drawings.

About SAAMI

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible transportation, storage and use of these products.

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