MasterPiece Arms’ Scope Mount Surveyed #1 Used by Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Competitors

Posted on Thursday, 1 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

The totals were compiled from a survey of the top PRS competitors at the 2017 PRS Finale.

Comer, Ga. (February 2018) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles and Chassis Systems, was recently surveyed to be the number one scope mount used by Precision Rifle Series (PRS) competitors in the PRS 2017 Finale Gear Survey. MPA was also surveyed as the number one chassis/stock, number three muzzle brake, number five data board and number eight barrel.

The totals were compiled from a survey of the top PRS competitors at the 2017 PRS Finale that was held in Dec. 2017 in Camargo, Oklahoma. Of the 136 competitors at the Finale, approximately 110 completed the survey. The results were then compiled by PRS to show the most popular equipment used by the top-level shooters at the most competitive event of the PRS 2017 competitive season.

“We are honored and humbled to have been named the most used scope mount by the top PRS competitors. We pride ourselves on our innovative products, listening to the shooters in the field about their pain points and designing products with their feedback in mind to help them perform better when the pressure is on,” said MPA’s President, Phil Cashin.

The MPA BA Bolt Action Mount is made for mounting high performance optics onto bolt action rifles with Picatinny rail scope bases. This mounting system provides the shooter with the ability to confidently move the optic/mount to multiple rifles with simple windage and elevation adjustments. It is precision machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat T3 Mil-Spec anodize. The interface ensures positive engagement for both in spec and out of spec rail systems and provides absolute return to zero via multiple locking lugs located on the bottom of the rail interface. MPA’s NATO spec rail interface system pulls the mount onto the top of the Picatinny rail, providing over 200 percent more rail contact than other competitive mounting systems that pinch the rail.

David Preston started competing in PRS in 2014 and quickly moved up the ranks, taking home 1st place in the 2015 season, as well as in the 2015 Finale with a perfect 400 score. He uses the MPA BA Competition Chassis, the MPA BA Bolt Action Mount and MPA Mag Extensions during competition for the past two years.

David Preston

“MPA products have been a great fit for me because they are all based on ideas and input from shooters, all while maintaining the comfort and ease of use. I choose MPA because they set the bar high and listen to what people want. It’s a company that leads and doesn’t follow. Ever since I started using MPA products in competitions, I have found myself in the top five 15 of the last 17 matches, including five wins,” commented Preston.

The PRS has steadily grown in both reach and influence over the past decade. In 2017, the series hosted around three dozen two-day bolt action gun and gas gun matches all over the United States. In 2018, PRS is scheduled to host an unprecedented 43 bolt action gun matches and six to eight gas gun matches, along with dozens of regional one-day Club Series matches, making 2018 PRS’ biggest year yet.

For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of rifles, chassis systems and accessories, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.

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MANTIS TECH MANTIS X SHOOTING PERFORMANCE SYSTEM

Posted on Wednesday, 28 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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I’m not sure if there’s a Shot Show product of the year, but if there is Mantis Tech’s Mantis X Shooting Performance System deserves that accolade. The Mantis Tech geeks, as they describe themselves, are some very sophisticated developers who also share a passion for the shooting sports.

Mantis X is a sophisticated and ruthlessly accurate system that analyzes weapon movement identifying shooting deficiencies and making corrective recommendations. Are you using too little trigger finger? Mantis X will tell you. Are you canting your weapon? Mantis X will tell you. It’s an amazing training resource worth every penny of its modest $149 M.S.R.P.

Want to find out more? Read my review…

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Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Competitors Name MasterPiece Arms’ Chassis/Stock as #1 Most Used System in Competitions

Posted on Wednesday, 28 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

The totals were compiled from a survey of the top PRS competitors at the 2017 PRS Finale.

Comer, Ga. (February 2018) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles and Chassis Systems, was recently surveyed to be the number one chassis/stock system used by Precision Rifle Series (PRS) competitors in the PRS 2017 Finale Gear Survey. MPA was also surveyed as the number one scope mount, number three muzzle brake, number five data board and number eight barrel.

“MasterPiece Arms has seen a rise in popularity over the past several seasons due in large part to their chassis design and competition specific features. The chassis forend includes the RAT (Rapid Adjustment Technology) System providing shooters with a variety of locations for bipods and other accessories and the Barricade Stop Technology has certainly changed the game on how shooters engage barricades and similar props. These features provide great stability and a significant advantage when “positional” shooting is required,” commented Mollie Tobias, the director of social media and sponsorships for PRS.

The totals were compiled from a survey of the top PRS competitors at the 2017 PRS Finale that was held in Dec. 2017 in Camargo, Oklahoma. Of the 136 competitors at the Finale, approximately 110 completed the survey. The results were then compiled by PRS to show the most popular equipment used by the top-level shooters at the most competitive event of the PRS 2017 competitive season.

“It’s a great honor to be named the most used chassis/stock system amongst the top PRS competitors in the country. Not only are we manufacturers of these fine systems, but we are users of them as well, competing alongside other shooters using the systems we’ve built. We look forward to developing more products with the long-range precision shooter in mind,” said MPA’s President, Phil Cashin.

Aaron Hipp utilizing the MPA BA Competition Chassis.

Aaron Hipp, a PRS competitor since 2014, tied for sixth place at the 2017 PRS Finale, finishing 12th overall for the 2017 season out of 500+ shooters in the country. Hipp currently uses the MPA BA Competition Chassis for all his PRS matches, and leverages a wide array of MPA accessories developed for the chassis, including the Magnetospeed Chronograph Adapter, the Rapid Adjustable Technology (RAT) System, the Barricade Block and EVG Grip. He has used the system personally for three years and competitively since 2017. He noticed that his performance at matches improved quickly and consistently once he started to use MPA products at his matches.

“I use MPA products because they are designed with the precision shooter’s needs first and foremost. The MPA Chassis is the most reliable, stable and flexible platform I have used. This directly translates in my ability to put rounds on target accurately and quickly at extended ranges in any situation I may encounter, from insanely complex stage design to hunting situations, or even to those days when the weather makes you wish you would have stayed in bed,” remarked Hipps.

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MPA has several configurations of its highly successful BA Chassis System, with the MPA BA Competition Chassis named the Official Chassis of the 2017 PRS. This competition version includes all the standards features of the original, but includes special enhancements that are designed to give shooters who utilize the competition chassis a competitive advantage when shooting in long range tactical rifle competitions, such as the PRS and related events. There are additional hole locations on the forend for locating the rotating barricade stop, which locks the rifle in place when shooting on a variety of barricade designed stages. The Trinity Rail System is used to attach a bipod to the chassis much closer to the magwell when shooting off oil drums or similar props to provide the shooter a rock-solid setup. This rail is designed to be added and removed based on the needs of the stage the competitor is shooting. The “Ryan Castle” magwell cut (not available for Tikka Inlets) is a modified magazine well that allows side loading of a magazine into the chassis. MPA has also eliminated the monopod system to reduce overall chassis weight, while providing a bag rider attachment for better rear bag recoil management.

The PRS has steadily grown in both reach and influence over the past decade. In 2017, the series hosted around three dozen two-day bolt action gun and gas gun matches all over the United States. In 2018, PRS is scheduled to host an unprecedented 43 bolt action gun matches and six to eight gas gun matches, along with dozens of regional one-day Club Series matches, making 2018 PRS’ biggest year yet.

For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of rifles, chassis systems and accessories, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.

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Crimson Trace Reveals BOGO Program

Posted on Wednesday, 28 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

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(Wilsonville, OR)— Crimson Trace®, recognized as America’s top brand of laser sights, today announced that customers who purchase any new Crimson Trace laser sight or light through any sales channel between March 1 and April 30, 2018 will be eligible to receive a free Rail Master®–the Rail Master CMR-201 red laser sight in accordance with the terms and conditions of the program. The new Buy One/Get One (BOGO) program is a great bargain available to shoppers everywhere, and participation is easy.

Crimson Trace’s Rail Master CMR-201 red laser sight is one of the company’s most popular products and has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $159. A battery for operation, an owner’s manual, and an adjustment tool are included with the packaging. Purchasers simply complete and submit the proof of purchase forms found at www.crimsontrace.com directly to Crimson Trace Corporation. Once it verifies that purchasing conditions have been met, Crimson Trace will ship the complimentary Rail Master CMR-201 laser sight directly to the purchaser.

Additional details on the terms and conditions of this Buy One/Get One promotion are available at Crimson Trace dealers across America and on the company’s website at www.crimsontrace.com. This BOGO offer excludes Crimson Trace laser sights preinstalled on firearms by manufacturers.

The Rail Master CMR-201 laser sight is designed for universal fit onto pistols and long guns with modern accessory rails, including Weaver and Picatinny rails. The compact CMR-201 laser sight utilizes a red diode, features Crimson Trace’s award winning Instant Activation™ tap-on/tap-off activation, and can be easily mounted and adjusted for windage and elevation as needed. The laser sight is lightweight and operates for up to four hours on the provided battery. Crimson Trace manufactures five additional Rail Master laser sights, including two with green laser diodes and two Rail Master® Pro models with a laser sight (red or green diodes) and white LED light.

Crimson Trace leads the laser sight accessory category by providing more than 300 products through 2,500+ dealers across America. Those dealers include gun stores, ranges, big box outlets and numerous on-line retailers. Crimson Trace products can be easily installed without requiring modification of the firearm —or special gunsmith skills. For more information on Crimson Trace products and dealer locations, and to obtain a free copy of the company’s catalog, visit www.crimsontrace.com or call 800-442-2406.

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White River Knife’s Unique New Survival Sheath

Posted on Wednesday, 28 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

White River Knife & Tool, Coopersville, MI, March 2018 – New Firecraft 3.5 small utility survival knives are finally out for 2018.

Announced at this year’s SHOT Show, this small, tough and ultra-handy survival knife has the same blade profile as White River’s incredibly popular Firecraft series of full-size survival knives – and even has the same notch for striking the included ferro rod.

Firecraft 3.5 Pro with G-10 handle

The 3.5 Firecraft series knives can be mounted in multiple configurations on Mollie gear, backpacks, belt worn or even neck lanyard worn in its specialized Kydex® sheath.
Two models are available: 3.5 Pro with black or orange G-10 handle or 3.5 with a paracord-wrapped handle. The pommel loop makes for easy removal of the knife from its sheath in any position using just one finger, even if gloved. A generous finger cutout allows a secure grip for hard cutting chores.

Combination Mounting: The 3.5 sheath is designed to be attached to the 7-inch Firecraft survival knife sheath with the screws from its own belt loop. This attachment creates a multi-knife piggy back kit; the 7-inch for hard and heavy cutting, the 3.5 for light and more delicate work.

The Factory will mount the 3.5 or 3.5 Pro on the 7-inch Firecraft survival knife sheath (Kydex sheath only) when purchased as a package. Those already owning the 7-inch Firecraft knives can order a 3.5 series knife and retro mount it to their existing Kydex sheath if they wish. And, of course it can be purchased separately for use as an excellent lightweight low profile stand-alone survival knife.

Specifications

  • Blade length: 3.5 inches
  • Overall length: 7.75 inches
  • Handles: See below models
  • Weight: 3.8 ounces
  • Steel: CPM S35VN at 58-60 Rockwell C hardness
  • Blade info: Stone wash finish, sharpened and leather stropped.
  • Sheath: Kydex®
  • Accessory: Included ferro rod and separate Kydex®holder

3.5 Series Models (sold separately):

  • Firecraft 3.5 Pro: Orange or black G-10 material handle, MSRP$135
  • Firecraft 3.5: Nylon cord wrapped handle, MSRP $110

When purchased with the 7-inch Firecraft survival knife as an assembled factory combination (no extra charge for factory mounting):

  • Firecraft FC-7  7-inch survival knife & 3.5 Pro combo set MSRP$455
  • Firecraft FC-7  7-inch survival knife & 3.5 combo set MSRP $430

White River products, materials and manufacturing are only all-American

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IWI Tavor TS12 Shotgun at SHOT SHOW 2018

Posted on Tuesday, 27 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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IWI’s introduction of its Tavor TS12 bullpup shotgun was by any measure the mother of all news at this year’s Shot Show. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to shoot this 12 gauge Tavor.

This little gem, from the kibbutz, is one impressive tactical shotgun. The TS12 is  semiautomatic, gas operated and chambered to accept both 2-3/4” and 3” shells. The TS12 has an adjustable gas system that can be set for different loads or shooting conditions.

The magazine is a rather ingenious rotary array of three tubes. Each tube can be loaded with five  2-3/4” shells or four 3” shells, so depending on the ammunition used, the operator has a 15+1 capacity or 12+1. TSG-12-straight-facing-right-550

Once you’ve exhausted your first tube, pressing the tube release, located forward of the trigger and inside the trigger guard, allows the shooter to rotate a loaded tube into position and continue firing.

Ergonomics are excellent and what you would expect from a well designed bullpup. The weapon’s weight is shifted back towards the shooter’s shoulder making the muzzle light and controllable.

The TS12 is a 12 gauge shotgun and it retains that characteristic punchiness; although,  the bullpup design helped considerably. However, recoil was what you would expect from a 12 gauge.

Other nice features include a full length 12 o’clock rail and MLOK slots for a plethora of configuration options. All controls and ejection ports are fully ambidextrous and the tubes can be loaded from the right or left side – extremely flexible!

Availability is Q1 or Q2 2018. This is one you’ll want to pick up.

 

Tavor TS12 Specifications:

  • Gauge: 12GA/ 3″ chamber
  • Weight: 3.6 kg (mag empty) / 8 lbs.
  • Barrel Length:  47 cm / 18.5″
  • Overall Length: 720 cm (not including choke) / 28.34″
  • Height: 260 mm / 10.23″ (from pistol grip to top)
  • Magazine: Tubular system, 15 rounds total capacity (five 2.75″ or four 3″)
  • Choke: Internal muzzle threads / Benelli / Beretta Type (one choke included)
  • Picatinny Rail:  one-piece, full-length 1913 standard top rail
  • Safety: Cross-bolt safety
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What Went Wrong at Parkland ?

Posted on Monday, 26 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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I’ll dispense with the obvious  mental health issues and the FBI dropping the ball. These were given shortcomings but I will talk about the mechanics of this tragedy.

911 should be confirmation that the United States is not impervious to terrorism. Reinforcing that, we saw the attacks in Paris, Nice, London, San Bernardino, Boston, Orlando, Miami/Fort Lauderdale. We hardened airports and critical infrastructure, but schools, the most vulnerable of soft targets, were ignored. The threat of terrorism is life as it exists today , but in the usual academic naiveté  most school districts did absolutely nothing. It’s time to reposition our heads so that the brain is fully oxygenated. Each school should have a professional security assessments done to identify risks from vehicular attacks and to identify ingress and egress vulnerabilities. The time to defeat an active shooter is at the access point not after they’ve started shooting.

Cruz, hit the fire alarm for the expressed purpose of drawing students in mass out of their classrooms and into a kill zone.  Were students directed not to respond to an alarms without an administrative announcement? Did the public address system even work?

The resource officer discussion needs some amplification. In the Parkland incident, a single armed officer took up a covered position outside the building. Let’s talk about that a bit. The officer making an entry would first need to locate the shooter. Inside a building, gunfire is difficult to locate. The shooter could be on any one of three floors, in a class room or hallway. That officer would single handedly need to move through the building and cover all angles of potential fire. Corridors, stairwells and doorways are kill zones, they funnel gunfire. Making matters worse, the officer would have encountered students running through the hallways; making engaging the shooter difficult and dangerous for students as well. So, single resource officers are generally ineffective. The Broward County Deputy should have shown more courage than was demonstrated, but make no mistake he risked taking direct fire from the shooter. However, once additional deputies arrived it should have been go time for all officers on the scene and that did not happen. Why?

No one in that school building had the ability, or training, to react to the shooter with lethal force. Teachers, administrators and / or maintenance personnel should be identified and designated as armed responders. Each should be background checked, receive weapons training, along with tactics overviews.

Students need to come forward and identify fellow students engaged in the sale of drugs or advertising gang affiliations. Those can be handled without compromising the source’s identity. Approximately 60% of all gun homicides in the United States are drug business related perpetrated by gangs. A fact that receives way too little attention. Where there are drugs there are guns period!

The gun control debate needs to take place but it’s a placebo. Why? It only impacts legal purchases! Illegal guns come from connections made in chat rooms and other social media venues. Police stations are broken into and guns stolen, straw purchases, retail gun stores are robbed and police vehicles are broken into, so there is a multitude of ways that someone can gain access to a firearm of any type.

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Nighthawk Custom Browning Hi-Power Turnbull VIP 2

Posted on Monday, 26 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

In collaboration with Doug Turnbull of Turnbull Restoration, Nighthawk Custom would like to introduce the latest addition to our VIP Line, the Browning Hi-Power, Turnbull VIP 2.

The Hi-Power VIP 2 is a true heirloom piece that showcases both Nighthawk’s premier gunsmithing abilities and Turnbull’s world-class finishes, bringing you the finest Browning Hi-Power customization available today.

Each Hi-Power VIP 2 built provides the customer with a pistol unlike any other. A color case-hardened frame and hand stippled poplar burl grips make this the epitome of the Browning Hi-Power.  The high-polished, charcoal blued slide, with Nitre Blued slide stop, magazine release, and thumb safety, is completed with a 14k solid gold bead front sight.  Each one of these exclusive, limited availability pistol packages comes with a Custom wood case.

Because Browning is no longer manufacturing the Hi-Power, these are 50 of the last Hi-Powers to ever be produced. To celebrate this venerable pistol design and the long history it has enjoyed, we made sure to make it the most beautiful and unique Hi-Power to ever be customized by Nighthawk Custom.

Features:
  • Color Case-Hardened Frame
  • Polished and Charcoal Blued Slide
  • Nitre Blued Controls
  • Hand Stippled Poplar Burl Grips with Nighthawk Medallion
  • Custom Display Box
  • Hand Textured (Stippled) Frame and Trigger Guard
  • Custom Extended Beavertail
  • Contoured Magwell
  • French Border
  • Heinie Slant Pro Black Rear Sight
  • Nighthawk (14K) Solid Gold Bead Front Sight
  • Crowned Barrel
  • 25 LPI Serrated Mag Release
  • Competition Steel Hammer, Improved Sear Lever, and Trigger
  • Custom 4lb. Crisp Trigger Job
Specifications:
  • Caliber: 9MM
  • Safety: Ambi
  • Mag Capacity: 13
  • Rear Sight: Heinie Black Slant Pro
  • Front Sight: Gold Bead
  • Finish: Charcoal Blue and Color Case Hardened

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Larry Vickers With A 1911 Training Tip: Left Hand Manipulation

Posted on Monday, 26 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related TV shows with the latest being TacTV of which Bravo Company is a presenting sponsor. Larry Vickers special operations background is one of the most unique in the industry today; he has been directly or indirectly involved in the some of the most significant special operations missions of the last quarter century. During Operation Just Cause he participated in Operation Acid Gambit – the rescue of Kurt Muse from Modelo Prison in Panama City, Panama. As a tactics and marksmanship instructor on active duty he helped train special operations personnel that later captured Saddam Hussein and eliminated his sons Uday and Qusay Hussein. In addition he was directly involved in the design and development of the HK416 for Tier One SOF use which was used by Naval Special Warfare personnel to kill Osama Bin Laden. Larry Vickers has developed various small arms accessories with the most notable being his signature sling manufactured by Blue Force Gear and Glock accessories made by Tangodown. In addition he has maintained strong relationships with premium companies within the tactical firearms industry such as Blue Force Gear, BCM, Aimpoint, Black Hills Ammunition, Wilson Combat, Mile High Shooting, Red State Tactical, and Schmidt & Bender.

Larry Vickers travels the country conducting combat marksmanship classes for law abiding civilians, law enforcement and military and has partnered with Alias Training to coordinate classes to best meet the needs of the students attending the class.

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Easy MOA and Mil Calculator For Android

Posted on Saturday, 24 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

A number of our readers have a need for ranging tools above and beyond the laser range finder. Laser range finders typically found in the commercial and military space can be detected, so you need to be able to optically range accurately using your reticle. This is a skill set that has eroded over the years yet it’s critically important. Ranging optically is usually done with tables or a slide ruler.

We ran across an Android app that is fast, accurate and easy to use called Easy MOA & Mil Calculator. Using this app, the shooter, or spotter, can quickly determine angle, width and range.

Looking at the screenshot below you can see that my target is 18 inches wide and at an estimated range of 350 yards. Based on the calculation, the target should be 1.43 mils across as observed through my optics.

In the screenshot below, I determine range to the target…

This is an excellent app to install on your device that will make ranging and tactical observation faster and a little bit easier.

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BURRIS OPTICS T.M.P.R SHOT SHOW 2018

Posted on Friday, 23 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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While at Shot Show this year I had the opportunity to spend some quality time with Mike from Burris’ sales group and got a top down overview of the Burris Tri-Modular Prism Riflescope , T.M.P.R., a new offering that has a lot to get excited about.

First, the T.M.P.R. is a prism sight which means if reticle illumination fails you don’t lose your

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sight. Burris will be offering this sight in 3x and 5x, ideal magnifications for AR platform optics – both combat and DMR roles.

Second, the T.M.P.R. is a platform for integrating other accessories. For example, you can configure the prism sight with a Burris Fast Fire III red dot sight and a laser pointer module. What absolutely made my day is that all devices are powered from a common CR123A source. Reducing weight and eliminating the need to have multiple shooting aids scattered all over your Picatinny rail.

Third, the T.M.P.R. comes with an integral QD Picatinny mount so there’s nothing else to buy.

Finally, I was extremely impressed with the optical clarity and the generous field of view. The 3x has a 40 yard field of view at 100 yards and the 5x has a 24 yard field of view at 100 yards.

The Burris T.M.P.R. should be available in March 2018, M.S.R.P. for the 3x is $839 and 5x $899

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Wonder If They Had AAA ?

Posted on Friday, 23 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

This Taliban SUV will need some serious bodywork, much more than some Bondo body filler, after an A10 Thunderbolt got done with it. It also looks like the pilot had some sniper training – take a look at his lead.

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DNA Labs International Links Convicted Killer to Another Murder Victim Using STRmix

Posted on Friday, 23 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office submitted DNA from a 2009 murder and sexual battery case to DNA Labs International, a private forensic laboratory, who were able to identify Delmer Smith, a convicted killer, as her murderer.

Delmer Smith escorted by deputies into court. (Photo by Tiffany Tompkins, courtesy of Bradenton Herald).

Deerfield Beach, Fla. (February 2018) – In 2009, Delmer Smith was a suspect in a series of home invasions and sexual assaults spanning Manatee and Sarasota counties for months. He was caught and arrested in Sept. 2009 and later sentenced to life in prison for one Sarasota case, and sentenced to death for first-degree murder in a Manatee case. Now, nearly nine years later, Smith is being charged with murder and sexual battery in the April 2009 death of Georgann Lee Smith, who was raped and killed inside her home in Sarasota County. The new charge came about thanks to DNA evidence left at the crime scene and STRmix™ expert software, which did not exist at the time of the case.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office submitted DNA extracted from the victim’s clothes to DNA Labs International, a private forensic laboratory in Broward County, Florida, to process the evidence. By using STRmix™, DNA Labs International was able to identify Smith’s DNA from the sample taken from the victim’s clothing. Not only did the use of STRmix help to identify the perpetrator in the case, but it has also validated that STRmix is adequately robust enough for implementation in forensic laboratories and cases.

DNA Labs International specializes in forensic casework analysis using the latest technologies, including STRmix expert software, which is a breakthrough in forensic DNA analysis. STRmix allows for DNA Labs International to get results on samples that may have been considered inconclusive in the past. It is especially crucial in cold cases that were unsolvable in the past because of a complex DNA mixture. This expert software is also useful in cases with low-level DNA and partial DNA profiles or where there are no suspects and DNA from multiple people on a single sample.

STRmix has been crucial in helping resolve complex DNA mixtures commonly found when working sexual assault crimes and gun possession cases.

For more information regarding the case, read the full news report from the Bradenton Herald.

To learn more about DNA Labs International’s capabilities, visit http://dnalabsinternational.com/. Stay up to date on the latest in forensics by following DNA Labs International on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Savage 110 Storm Extends Hunters’ Range and Conquers Extreme Weather

Posted on Friday, 23 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – February 21, 2018 – Savage’s new Model 110 Storm allows hunters to conquer hunting’s most punishing weather while extending their effective range. Shipments of these firearms are currently being delivered to dealers.
The rugged rifle’s AccuFit system lets the shooter customize length-of-pull and comb height for comfort and consistency, and the user-adjustable AccuTrigger provides a light, crisp pull.
Together with the AccuStock, which secures the action three-dimensionally along its entire length, the 110 Storm provides the fit and function of a custom rifle—right out of the box. The rifle is built on Savage’s time-tested 110 platform but with a modern design and improved ergonomics. Available in a wide variety of right- and left-hand models.
Features & Benefits
• AccuFit system lets shooters quickly adjust comb height and length-of-pull
• User-adjustable AccuTrigger
• AccuStock rail system secures the action three-dimensionally along its entire length
• Detachable box magazine
• Stainless steel barreled action
• Gray synthetic stock
• Soft grip overmold fore-end and pistol grip surfaces
• New Model 110 design and ergonomics
• Drilled and tapped for scope mounts
Part No. / Description / MSRP
110 Storm
57076 / 223 Rem., 22-inch barrel / $849
57081 / 22-250 Rem., 22-inch barrel / $849
57082 / 243 Win., 22-inch barrel / $849
57077 / 6.5 Creedmoor, 22-inch barrel / $849
57083 / 7mm-08 Rem., 22-inch barrel / $849
57078 / 308 Win., 22-inch barrel / $849
57079 / 270 WSM., 24-inch barrel / $849
57084 / 300 WSM., 24-inch barrel / $849
57080 / 338 Federal, 22-inch barrel / $849
57050 / 25-06 Rem., 22-inch barrel / $849
57051 / 6.5 X284 Norma, 24-inch barrel / $849
57052 / 270 Win., 22-inch barrel / $849
57053 / 30-06 Sprg., 22-inch barrel / $849
57054 / 7mm Rem. Mag., 24-inch barrel / $849
57055 / 300 Win. Mag., 24-inch barrel / $849
57049 / 338 Win. Mag., 24-inch barrel / $849
57146 / 280 Ackley Improved, 22-inch barrel / $849
110 Storm Left Hand
57085 / 223 Rem., 22-inch barrel / $849
57087 / 22-250 Rem., 22-inch barrel / $849
57086 / 243 Win., 22-inch barrel / $849
57088 / 7mm-08 Rem., 22-inch barrel / $849
57089 / 308 Win., 22-inch barrel / $849
57056 / 270 WSM., 24-inch barrel / $849
57057 / 30-06 Sprg., 22-inch barrel / $849
57058 / 7mm Rem. Mag., 24-inch barrel / $849
57059 / 300 Win. Mag., 24-inch barrel / $849


Savage is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. To learn more about Savage, visit www.savagearms.com.

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TRACT Optics Announces New TORIC 30mm Long Range Riflescopes

Posted on Thursday, 22 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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HUMMELSTOWN, Penn. – February 21, 2018 – TRACT Optics has released two new 30mm First Focal Plane (FFP) long range riflescopes in its flagship TORIC line. These offerings feature precision components and give consumers a world-class 30mm scope suitable for competitive or hunting-specific extreme long range shooting. The TORIC 30mm scopes are initially available in 4-20×50 with a Minute of Angle (MOA) or a Milliradian (MRAD) reticle at unbeatable no retail mark-up prices of $1,154.00.

TRACT’s TORIC line quickly established itself as an industry-leader with its Ultra High Definition optical system, SCHOTT HT (high transmission) glass, ED (Extra Low Dispersion) lens and a Fully Multi-Coated lens system. These combined features and technologies deliver incredibly sharp and bright images and offer superior light transmission values. The new 30mm also include a 5x zoom, one-piece 30mm main body tube, high-precision turrets, four inches of constant eye relief and a Glass Etched Reticle designed for superior performance with even the heaviest magnum calibers.

“We’re very excited for our new FFP 30mm long range scopes to hit the market,” said TRACT Co-Founder Jon LaCorte. “The emergence of extreme long-range shooting and hunting make this a natural expansion to our line. We combined over 40 years of optics industry experience to load these scopes up on features not available at these price points. Our 30mm TORIC options give shooters and hunters premium glass with the best features and high-end capabilities. Whether they’re competing in the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) or practicing for long-range big game hunting, our scopes are the perfect option.”

TRACT TORIC 30mm riflescopes stand out with superior light transmission values, especially in the blue and violet spectrum. The ED lens minimizes color fringing and provides ultra-sharp images in low light at higher magnifications. A locking turret with Multi Rotation Zero Stop features 20 MOA/10 MRAD per rotation. The scopes are waterproof, fogproof and purged with Argon gas. Each option features a First Focal Plane illuminated reticle with 11 intensity settings with on/off positions between each level.

The new scopes are compatible with TRACT’s custom turret system and allow the user to have turrets engraved to match specific cartridges or handloads. Matching loads to the new reticles is also easy as they are included in TRACT’s Impact Ballistic Resource Web Program.

Each scope is a matte graphite color with Type III anodizing, recoil tested to 1,000g, offers side focus parallax adjustment focuses from 25 yards to infinity and includes a 3” sunshade.

More information about the new 30mm TORIC options or the complete TRACT lineup is available at www.tractoptics.com. The website offers users and optics enthusiasts a comprehensive educational resource with blogs, videos and social media connections. Specific questions or inquiries can also be answered by calling 844-747-4928.

About TRACT Optics

TRACT Optics is an advanced brand and product line built 100% for the needs of today’s hunters and shooters. The company was born from decades of optics industry experience and has grown into a consumer-direct brand that offers the best quality, value and overall product support. TRACT offers a full line of binoculars and riflescopes for all disciplines of hunting and shooting. More information is available on the complete lineup at www.tractoptics.com.

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SIG SAUER Academy Instructor Dylan Kenneson Tactical Tip: Reflexive Instinctive Shooting

Posted on Thursday, 22 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub
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The NTOA Announces Dates and Location for 35th Annual Law Enforcement Operations Conference and Trade Show

Posted on Thursday, 22 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

The conference will be held at the Wisconsin Convention Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sept. 16 – 21, 2018.

Doylestown, Pa. (February 2018) – The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) is proud to announce the dates and location for its 35th Annual Law Enforcement Operations Conference & Trade Show. The conference will be held this year at the Wisconsin Convention Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from Sept. 16 – 21, 2018. The conference will be co-hosted by the Association of SWAT Personnel – Wisconsin.

The NTOA Law Enforcement Operations Conference brings together internationally renowned instructors, cutting-edge approaches to challenges faced by officers, a first-class trade show and the opportunity to network and learn from peers over a six-day period. The conference features more than 60 courses, including seminars and practical tracks, and several contemporary incident debriefs. Topics include leadership, team management, risk mitigation, current case law and emerging trends in tactics. Courses include Active Shooter and Less-Lethal Instructor Certifications, Police Sniper Response to a Public Venue, Patrol Counter Ambush, MAGNUS Leadership, and many more. The numerous debrief presentations will provide a firsthand look at lessons learned from recent real-world incidents.

The exhibit hall will house more than 250 top-notch vendors over a two-day period featuring the latest in law enforcement technology and equipment, including apparel, body armor/personal protection, communications, firearms and ammunition, fitness equipment, footwear, nylon gear, surveillance/electronics, TEMS gear, training equipment, vehicles and WMD. See a list of 2018 Exhibitors here: https://shows.map-dynamics.com/ntoa2018/.

Conference lodging in Milwaukee is now open. NTOA conference attendees can book their stay at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Hyatt Regency Milwaukee or the SpringHill Suites Milwaukee Downtown. Registration will be open soon. Keep updated on the latest conference announcements by following the NTOA on Facebook and Twitter.

For more information on the National Tactical Officers Association, visit www.ntoa.orgor call 800-279-9127. Join the NTOA today and start receiving the benefits of better training and stay on top of the ever-changing and challenging world of law enforcement.

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Parabon NanoLabs to Exhibit at 2018 CHIA Conference

Posted on Thursday, 22 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

The 2018 CHIA Conference will be held Feb. 27 – March 2, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Reston, Va. (February 2018) – Parabon® NanoLabs, a vertically integrated DNA technology company that develops next-gen forensic and therapeutic products, will be exhibiting the Parabon Snapshot® DNA Phenotyping Service at the 2018 CHIA Conference, hosted by the California Homicide Investigators Association, Feb. 27 – March 2, 2018, at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Snapshot is a revolutionary new forensic DNA analysis service that accurately predicts the physical appearance and ancestry of an unknown person from DNA. It can also determine kinship between DNA samples out to six degrees of relatedness. The Snapshot service can aid in generating investigative leads, narrowing suspect lists and identifying unknown remains.

The CHIA Conference attracts upwards of 800 homicide detectives, coroner investigators, crime scene technicians and prosecutors from across the nation. During this three-day event, the participants attend notable case presentations and training seminars. In addition, the conference provides a fertile environment for networking, individual case evaluations and discussions regarding the latest investigative techniques and technologies with some of the top investigators and prosecutors in the country.

The California Homicide Investigators Association is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1968 when homicide detectives from Los Angeles and San Francisco met over dinner to discuss the Zodiac Killer investigation. The simple dinner gathering grew into what is now the largest organization of homicide and death investigation professionals in the United States. Since its inception, the CHIA membership has grown to over 3,000 members that include law enforcement representatives from all over the United States and Canada. The association’s mission is to provide investigative support, training and network opportunities to homicide investigators, prosecutors and death investigation professionals throughout the western United States.

About Parabon NanoLabs, Inc:

Parabon® NanoLabs is a vertically integrated DNA technology company that develops next-generation forensic and therapeutic products, which leverage the enormous power of DNA.  Staffed by a uniquely qualified team of scientists and technologists, with expertise ranging from bioinformatics and chemistry to computer science and pharmacology, Parabon is bringing to market revolutionary new products and services made possible by recent advances in DNA sequencing, analysis and manufacturing technologies.

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Extrema Ratio Introduces The New Basic Folder BF0 R CD.

Posted on Thursday, 22 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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BF0 R CD

It is a small Basic folder. Its handle produced in techno-polymer makes it light and resistant, also thanks to its steel internal frame. BF0 R CD employs the trustworthy LINER-LOCK blade blocking system. It keeps all BF0 characteristics improved with new High Speed Razor Opening System.

Available versions: BF0 R CD Desert with stone washed blade and hcs handle, BF0 R CD Stone Washed with stone washed blade and black handle.

Available in the best shops and on www.extremaratio.com

Extrema Ratio S.a.s.
Via Traversa delle Ripalte 72/74/76/78 – 59100 PRATO – Italy
Tel. +39 0574 584639 – Fax. +39 0574 581312
info@extremaratio.com – www.extremaratio.com

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Nighthawk Custom Lady Hawk 2 0 Nighthawk Custom

Posted on Thursday, 22 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub
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Left Hand and Compact Models Join Savage’s Bolt-Action B Series

Posted on Thursday, 22 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – February 16, 2018 – Savage has expanded its B Series line of modern bolt-action rimfires with new left-handed and compact models built to fit smaller shooters. Shipments of these firearms are currently being delivered to dealers.
All B Series firearms have an ergonomically designed stock, higher comb, top tang safety and target-style, vertical pistol grip that allow shooters to hold the rifle in a more natural position that puts less pressure on the wrist.
Like the popular A Series rimfires, all B Series rifles feature a 10- round rotary magazine and the accuracy-boosting adjustable AccuTrigger. They also use thread-in zero tolerance headspacing similar to that found on Savage centerfire rifles to produce consistent accuracy.
Features & Benefits
• Now available in left-hand and compact models
• User-adjustable AccuTrigger
• 10-round rotary magazine
• Button-rifled barrel
• Modern, ergonomic composite stock
• Top tang safety
• Drilled and tapped for scope mounts
• Iron sights (22 LR only)
Part No. / Description / MSRP
B Series Left Hand
70840 / 17 HMR, 21-inch barrel / $299
70540 / 22 WMR, 21-inch barrel / $299
70240 / 22 LR, 21-inch barrel / $279
B Series Compact
70814 / 17 HMR, 18-inch barrel / $299
70514 / 22 WMR, 18-inch barrel / $299
70214 / 22 LR, 18-inch barrel / $279

Savage is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. To learn more about Savage, visit www.savagearms.com.

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National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Releases the Winter Edition of The Tactical Edge

Posted on Wednesday, 21 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

The complete professional journal of the law enforcement special operations community is now available to members of the NTOA.

Doylestown, Pa. (February 2018) – The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) is pleased to announce the winter edition of The Tactical Edge is now available. Widely considered to be the leading authority in tactical operations information, The Tactical Edge reaches more than 40,000 law enforcement officers throughout the United States, Canada and around the world.

Members-only features include “Impediments to Situational Awareness” by Bruce Liebe and “What Law Enforcement Needs to Know About Criminal Snipers” by Derrick Bartlett. Also featured is “The Dollars and Sense of Negotiating” by Jack Maxwell and Ronald Davis, and “Lessons in Leadership: Having Those Difficult Discussions” by Phil Hansen. The entire issue is available online to law enforcement officers who become a member of the NTOA.

The NTOA has also made several articles available online to nonmembers, including “Balancing High Operational Load While Sustaining Conditioning” by Shane Irving. In this article, Irving dives into how balancing operational needs while maintaining optimum human output capacity is a constant juggling act for law enforcement officers, and proposes several strategies to manage workforce fatigue and optimize physical performance. Also featured is “Active Shooter: Who Are We Preparing?” by Kenneth E. Lott. Lott recommends that law enforcement offer active shooter response training through public forums to educate civilians so that should they be in harm’s way, they will have the tools to prolong their own life or the lives of those around them, while providing emergency responders with more time to join the fight.

Other items of interest include a book review by Bob Ragsdale on Dennis Flynn’s “Held Hostage: Negotiating Life and Death for the Las Vegas Police Department,” the Executive Director’s message and a profile of NTOA Command College student Lt. Drew LeBlanc of Lafayette Parish (LA) Sheriff’s Office.

The Tactical Edge has been providing the law enforcement community with cutting edge, lifesaving information from leading experts for more than 30 years and is the winner of multiple awards, including the 2006 American In-House Design Award from Graphic Design USA and the 2013 APEX Award for Publication Excellence from Communications Concepts. It is published quarterly in February, May, August and November.

The Tactical Edge is seeking new content. If you have an area of expertise or would like to write about an incident, training technique, crisis negotiation or another topic, please contact editor@ntoa.org. Don’t be intimidated – The Tactical Edge editing team can help new writers through the article writing process. For submission guidelines, visitntoa.org/tacticaledge/.

For more information on the National Tactical Officers Association, visit ntoa.org or call 800-279-9127. Join the NTOA today and start receiving the benefits of better training and stay on top of the ever-changing and challenging world of law enforcement.

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Brownells Paul Levy’s Guided Tour Of The FN M249S

Posted on Wednesday, 21 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub
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MasterPiece Arms Introduces the MPA Micro Urban Tactical (MUT) Rifle

Posted on Wednesday, 21 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Designed for use when an ultra-compact platform with a minimal stored footprint is required.

MPA MUT Standard Rifle

Comer, Ga. (February 2018) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles and Chassis Systems, is pleased to introduce the MPA Micro Urban Tactical (MUT) 308BA Rifle. This purpose driven rifle was designed to be used when an ultra-compact platform with a minimal stored footprint is required, all while achieving sub ½ MOA accuracy. Watch the video below:

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Masterpiece Arms MPA MUT Rifle

The MPA Light Weight Chassis System is machined on MPA’s CNC Horizontal Machining Centers to exacting tolerances from 6061 aluminum. The v-bedding system provides additional clearance for glass bedding action and straight section of the barrel. The chassis also includes a built-in inclinometer, thumb notch, lower mounted Picatinny Rail and is spigot mount ready. The spigot mount is designed to be inserted in the front of the chassis to provide an extended distance between the front bipod and the rear support. A sling stud can replace the Picatinny rail if the customer desires.

The specially designed folding Compact Suppressor Ready (CSR) Buttstock comes with an adjustable length of pull and can store a suppressor up to 1.5″ in diameter (1.570″) and 8.5″ in length. This can take a suppressed rifle measuring up to 48″ in length and reduce the overall length to 23.5″ with the suppressor stored in the buttsock and folded/locked into a short barreled rifle (SBR) configuration.

The MPA MUT 308BA Rifle includes a precision gun drilled, reamed and honed Spencer / MPA rifle barrel made from 416RQ stainless steel. The hand lapped barrel is bore and land inspected on a video borescope. The chamber is indicated within 0.0001″ or less to the bore of the rifle. The Spiral Fluted One Piece Bolt with DLC coating is hand lapped and fitted to each individual action. The rifle is available as an SBR with a barrel length of 12.75″ or as a standard rifle with a barrel length of 16″ or longer.

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MPA MUT 308BA Rifle Specifications:

  • Caliber: 308 Winchester (other calibers available)
  • Action: Curtis Custom Axiom Action
  • Action / Bolt Design: Remington® 700 Type
  • Bolt: Spiral Fluted One-Piece Bolt with DLC Coating
  • Chassis: MPA BA Lite Chassis with CSR Buttstock
  • Chassis Weight: 3.2 lbs.
  • Rifle Weight: Varies, 8.6 lbs.
  • Barrel: 416RQ Stainless Steel Spencer / MPA hand lapped barrel
  • Barrel Twist: 1:10 or 1:8
  • Barrel Length: 12.75″, 16″ or customer supplied
  • Barrel Muzzle Thread: 5/8-24 TPI
  • Barrel Profile: #5
  • Coating: Cerakote®
  • Length of Pull: 13.5 – 15″
  • Trigger: Trigger Tech
  • Trigger Pull: 1 – 3 lbs. (customer choice)
  • Magazine: AICS Mag Compatible (Five round Accurate/AICS Type magazine included)
  • MSRP: $3,025.00

The MPA MUT 308BA Rifle is available in the following colors: black, burnt bronze, flat dark earth, gunmetal, marine red, NRA blue, sniper green and tungsten. All chassis are Cerakoted in a multitude of colors. Solid colors are included. Custom Cerakote colors have a $135 upcharge for the chassis body and $65 for the barreled action.

MPA makes every effort to get the product to the customer as quickly as possible. Please allow six to 10 weeks before delivery from date of order as these are hand-built precision instruments and not production components.

For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of rifles, chassis systems and accessories, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.

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Nikon Becomes Title Sponsor of the National Rifle League

Posted on Wednesday, 21 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Nikon Becomes Title Sponsor of the National Rifle League

Melville, NY (February 20, 2018) – Nikon has announced that it will become the first-ever Title Sponsor of the NRL (National Rifle League) for the approaching 2018 season. The NRL Presented by Nikon will host 15 national-level precision rifle matches beginning February 23, 2018, and the season will culminate at the NRL Presented by Nikon Championships October 19-21, 2018.

Nikon celebrated its 100th Year Anniversary in 2017 with the introduction of its flagship BLACK precision optics line and has more than doubled the size of the line for 2018. The new BLACK FX1000 match grade FFP riflescope and BLACK RANGEX 4K 4,000 yard rangefinder—combined with the NRL Title Sponsorship—demonstrate Nikon’s commitment to the competitive shooting sports.

According to Nikon’s Sr. Manager; SRO Sales & Operations, Jeremy Bentham, “Nikon is proud to be partnering with the NRL for 2018 and we are looking forward to working to promote the sport together.” The NRL is recognized for its support of competitive rifle shooting and of the athletes who are participants.

“Nikon is a world-renowned optics manufacturer and with the introduction of the new BLACK line we are thrilled to have the opportunity to work together to help grow the precision rifle sports. We could not be more excited to be partnered with Nikon in 2018 and look forward to a very successful season,” stated Travis Ishida, President of the National Rifle League.

About Nikon

Nikon Inc. is the U.S. distributor of Nikon sports and recreational optics, world-renowned Nikon 35mm cameras, digital cameras, speedlights and accessories, Nikkor lenses and electronic imaging products.

For more information on Nikon’s full line of Riflescopes, Reflex/Red Dot Sights, Binoculars, Rangefinder Binocular, Fieldscopes, and Laser Rangefinders, visit:

www.NikonSportOptics.com

About National Rifle League

National Rifle League is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the growth and education of precision rifle shooting through a range of outdoors-related public interest activities. These activities are designed to develop marksmanship skills for those participating in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearm safety.

Its mission is to enable growth in the competitive shooting sports, for those who have aspiration for their communities, their businesses, families, and themselves. National Rifle League supports them on their journey from ambition to achievement. And therefore, it is so proud to support match directors and competitive shooting athletes as they represent all of us over the United States. For more information, please visit: http://www.nationalrifleleague.org.

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STREAMLIGHT LAUNCHES STREAMLIGHT JR. F-STOP FLASHLIGHT

Posted on Wednesday, 21 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

New Light Features Convenient Spot-to-Flood Lighting

EAGLEVILLE, PA, February 20, 2018 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, launched the Streamlight® Jr. F-STOPTM, an ultra-compact 2AA alkaline penlight that allows users to smoothly transition between spot and flood beams to meet both close-up and area lighting needs.

The Streamlight Jr. F-STOP’s adjustable focus allows users to transition the beam from a piercing spot light to a smooth flood pattern by simply sliding the flashlight’s bezel.  

“The Streamlight Jr. F-STOP is lightweight, easy to carry and offers versatile spot-to-flood lighting to cover every need, from task lighting such as automotive repairs and equipment checks to area workplace lighting requirements,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen.  “It’s compact, fits into a holster or clips onto your pocket, and uses easily sourced AA batteries.”

The new light features the latest in power LED technology.  It provides 220 lumens, 5,600 candela, and a 150-meter beam distance on the spot setting. The flood setting offers 250 lumens, 360 candela, and a 38-meter beam distance.

The Streamlight Jr. F-STOP runs on two AA alkaline or lithium (L91) cell batteries. With alkaline batteries, its run time is 6 hours; 10 hours with (L91) lithium cell batteries.

Featuring a machined aluminum case with a non-slip knurled grip, the Streamlight Jr. F-STOP weighs 4.4 ounces with alkaline batteries and measures 6.5 inches in length. It is IPX4-rated for water-resistant operation and is impact-resistant tested to one meter.

The light is packaged with a black nylon flapless holster and comes with a removable pocket clip.

The Streamlight Jr. F-STOP has an MSRP of $55.08 and comes with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime warranty.

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Phoenix Weaponry’s Integrally Suppressed 338-06 Rifle

Posted on Wednesday, 21 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Phoenix Weaponry’s Integrally Suppressed 338-06 Rifle

Introducing Phoenix Weaponry’s integrally suppressed hunting rifle.

This is your opportunity to shoot the heavy loads and high velocities in the field without paying the price with your hearing.  None of us like spending the next three days wondering if there is a phone ringing somewhere.  This rifle has been developed around the venerable and highly tuned Remington 700 action with a PTG fluted bolt and a tactical bolt knob (Other actions can be used in this build, and can be requested and quoted at time of order).   At the core of this integrally suppressed assembly is an air gauged 24” custom Douglas barrel blank which has been mated with a titanium suppressor core and sleeve in order to maintain the lightest weight and highest durability possible for a functional hunting rifle that has been designed to be comfortably carried in the field all day.  Overall weight of the rifle as built in .338-06 is just under 8 lbs., less optics.  This rifle is built for long range delivery and as such is supplied with a 20 MOA rail and a custom Bell and Carlson stock that has been inlet and glass bedded for superior accuracy.  Not only is the rifle quiet, it is remarkably accurate, and consistently shoots sub MOA.  Available in just about any caliber imaginable.

While this is a standard rifle, we will be happy to custom build it any way you would like, or likewise convert your current rifle to this integrally suppressed platform just by contacting us directly so we can help you realize your dream.  You can reach us here during normal business hours at (720) 340-2496, or submit an inquiry toinfo@phoenixweaponry.com

You can read more about our Integrally Suppressed 338-06 rifle HERE

See us at our web page www.phoenixweaponry.com

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OUR TOP 5 PISTOL PICKS FROM SHOT SHOW 2018

Posted on Monday, 19 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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At the top of my list is Glock’s 19X, which is visually attractive and comes with all of the right bells and whistles to make it an exceptional offering from Glock. The company has improved the grip texture, added a “real” lanyard loop, extended the slide stop lever, forgot all about the external safety and included the Glock marksman barrel. I had the opportunity to run through a couple of magazines on Range Day and fell in love with the pistol.

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Number 2 on my list is SIG SAUER’s new P365. This is the pistol the industry sees as the Glock 43 slayer. The P365 embodies SIG commitment to excellence in a package that’s chambered in 9 mm with a 10 +1 capacity. SIG’s micro-compact offering has front and rear slide serrations, excellent grip and a very nice trigger. The P365 will give Glock 43 a run for its money, no question about it.

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Third on my list and a close tie with SIG’s P365 is Walther’s PPS M2. This pistol is classic Walther! Extraordinary ergonomics everything from the grip to the front and rear slide serrations scream Walther Arms. The trigger is easily the best out of the box trigger of any pistol on the market. I particularly liked the oversized rear sight which makes it easier to perform a charging operation should one hand be disabled. Metal sights, extended magazine release and 3 magazine options are just icing on this cake. In live fire, the PPS M2 is comfortable and controllable and its excellent trigger makes it a joy to shoot.

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Fourth, is Beretta’s APX. Grasping a Beretta APX is like putting on a tailor made suit, everything fits just right, even its aggressive slide serrations are extremely well implemented and make slide manipulations very smooth. I could have done without the somewhat aggressive finger grooves but that was more than compensated for by Beretta’s decision to serialize the trigger group and not the frame. Their choice makes it possible to change frame sizes and colors along with opening the doors to caliber changes using the same serialized trigger group. I’ve heard complaints about APX’s striker deactivator and the take down procedure which are quite candidly petty. The mechanism is designed to prevent disassembly of the pistol if the striker is still loaded (under spring pressure) thus eliminating the possibility of releasing the striker on a potentially loaded chamber. The APX is chambered in 9mm and offers a 17+1 capacity. Beretta is also making the APX in a .40S&W with a 15+1 capacity. The APX is a superb full size offering suitable for both LE and military application.

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The number five spot goes to Heckler & Koch’s VP9 Tactical. This version is identical to the rest of the VP line with the only difference being the threaded polygonal bore profile minus the traditional o-ring. The trigger is excellent and typical of the VP series. Again, the finger grooves did not float my boat but that was compensated for by the inclusion of the rear cocking supports. When operating the VP with a glove hand the cocking supports come in very handy. All controls are fully ambidextrous . The VP9 Tactical is available in 15+1 9mm and 13+1 .40S&W configurations. An excellent pistol in all respects.

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Our Thoughts on the Parkland School Shootings

Posted on Friday, 16 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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The Parkland school shootings stand as a national tragedy. Seventeen lives were snuffed out and fourteen others injured through the actions of a criminal who’s sole desire was to elevate his self esteem. Our heartfelt condolences go out to those students and family members who lost a friend, classmate or sibling.

Where have we gone to as a society? I grew up  in a time when an individual of legal age could walk into a store and purchase a firearm and ammunition by simply presenting a government issued i.d. There were no mass killings. If you had a problem with someone at school, it was usually resolved with a face to face encounter behind the bleachers, but what  troubles me even more than our current social fabric is the prosaic exploitation of a national tragedy to advance a political agenda.

Readers, if the availability of guns were a valid causation for violence,  there would have been mass shootings when I was growing up but there were none that I can think of. What the hell has gone wrong? We have more gun legislation and restrictions than ever before yet we experience these senseless acts of violence. Guns aren’t the drivers behind a behavior that trivializes human life. Enter technology.

Over the years, responsible parenting has been disappearing; increasingly, mothers and fathers have substituted active parental supervision with laptops, PlayStations, and smartphones all of which can either be enablers, or the gates of hell. Social media interactions has replaced human interaction and social media has been weaponized to hurt and malign. It’s become more important to get a large number of likes than it is to develop people skills.

Kids, of all ages are vulnerable because of their lack of cognitive skills to assess and process what they are being exposed to on the world wide web, and without continuous and intrusive parental supervision they are rudderless and vulnerable to toxic ideas and affiliations. Online, unsupervised kids can receive instruction on building explosive devices, identify soft targets, tactics, or even recruited.  This is today’s environment. So, how do we protect our most vulnerable from potential carnage?

You do what the Israelis have successfully done, identify and harden soft targets. Restricting guns or gun types are ineffective when the perpetrator can go on Facebook and learn how to construct a pressure cooker bomb. Remember what economics teaches us, when you are hungry and can’t find a hamburger you’ll eat a hot dog – they call it substitution. Substitution is not an excuse it is functional and very real! The change we are looking for does not start with Congress it starts at home with moms and dads.

Our prayers go out to your friends, classmates and families !

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The New Kalashnikov Assault Rifle AK-15 In Action!

Posted on Friday, 16 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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World of Beretta T.V. Features John Chapman on Shooting While on Your Back

Posted on Friday, 16 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

 

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Steyr Arms Kicks Off Its New Training Academy

Posted on Friday, 16 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

BESSEMER, Ala. (Feb. 15, 2018) — Steyr Arms has announced the first 2018 dates for the new Steyr Arms Training Academy at the company’s headquarters in Bessemer, Ala. Led by Academy Director Eduardo Abril de Fontcuberta, the first two courses, SPR-I (Steyr Precision Rifle) and SPA (Steyr Precision Armorer), will be conducted March 9 through 11 and March 30 through April 1, respectively, with more courses slated for May.

Fontcuberta, a native of Spain, is a world champion long-range competitor with more than 25 years of experience as a military and law enforcement sniper trainer and armorer. His name is probably most recognizable from his frequent writing in national firearm magazines and his book, 100+ Sniper Exercises. In order to provide more personal-trainer-like sessions with ample individual instruction, Fontcuberta is limiting each of the three-day courses to a maximum seven students. Each of the courses will provide students with a total of more than 24 hours of intensive instruction.

The SPR-I course is meant to provide students with theoretical knowledge, shooting practice and the ballistic skills needed to reach each Steyr rifle’s accuracy potential. The course covers the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship, creation of extremely accurate paper and electronic tables, as well as understanding of how different factors affect shooting. During the dynamic classroom sessions as well as range practice, Fontcuberta will adapt to the students’ needs while covering all the components of successful long-range shooting, including equipment selection and refinement, proper zeroing techniques, zero-distance selection, scope and rifle accuracy testing, wind estimation, new hardware, and ballistics know-how and software options. A Steyr Logbook is also included with the course. Students who don’t own a Steyr rifle prior to the course can rent a Steyr Pro THB rifle, and other rifle models will be available on request. By the end of the course, students will be able to operate on their own with supreme confidence when shooting targets or hunting.

Rather than a typical parts-replacement class, the SPA course focuses on the art of assembling and maintaining a precision rifle to include all special needs, optics, ammunition, and complex adjustments. Fontcuberta will provide students the knowledge to gain 100-percent effectiveness from their Steyr precision rifles, as well as complete repairs and keep them performing at competition/sniper standards. The course will cover all the maintenance, replacement, disassembly and re-assembly procedures, trigger adjustment and even barrel changes. Students will also learn about scope-rail selection, scope-base types, proper mounting of optics and night-vision systems and advanced stock adjustment and how to test and evaluate a scope system. In addition, the course will cover advanced zero procedures for armorers, no-shooting field zero and how to create custom tables adapted to the scope, ammunition and performance for each individual rifle setup. Students will also be able to test-fire their work both at Steyr’s indoor test range as well as on a 600-yard outdoor range.

Tuition for each course is $995, and Fontcuberta has plans for future courses that will focus on other Steyr firearms platforms and their employment. For more information on the Steyr Arms Training Academy and the courses offered, visit http://steyrarms.com/academy/.

Established in 1864, Steyr Mannlicher, GmbH, is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious firearms manufacturers. Steyr’s comprehensive lines of premium hunting rifles and precision sporting and tactical firearms are technically mature, and their subtle elegance also communicates the harmony between appearance and substance. Steyr’s legendary SBS actions and cold-hammer-forged barrels are distinctive and unparalleled. Steyr Arms is the subsidiary headquarters of Steyr Mannlicher in the U.S., and it is also the exclusive importer for Merkel firearms, JAGDHUND and X JAGD apparel. For more information, contact Steyr Arms at 2530 Morgan Rd., Bessemer, AL 35022; call (205) 417-8644; or visit www.steyrarms.com.

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MasterPiece Arms Introduces the MPA BA Hybrid Chassis

Posted on Friday, 16 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

From hunting to F-Class and everything in between, the MPA BA Hybrid Chassis provides a light platform that can be customized to the shooter’s needs.

Comer, Ga. (February 2018) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles and Chassis Systems, is pleased to introduce the MPA BA Hybrid Chassis. Based on the highly successful BA Chassis System, the Hybrid Chassis base weighs in at just below 3 lbs. It has been designed to give the shooter a variety of different applications in which his or her rifle can be used, whether it be for different hunting scenarios or for competing in F-Class (FTR), where weight restriction on the overall weight of the rifle assembly is a vital factor. Watch the YouTube video below:

Masterpiece Arms MPA Hybrid Chassis

Masterpiece Arms MPA Hybrid Chassis

“We wanted to come up with a chassis that had the footprint of our standard BA Chassis but was lighter than our BA Lite Chassis. We’ve extended the forend and have made it lighter. We call it the Hybrid because it gives the shooter the ability to utilize this chassis in a number of different applications and can also can be modified for weight by using our new Weight Tuning System,” said Phil Cashin, president of MasterPiece Arms.

For the shooter who wants to use all the many benefits the Hybrid offers for hunting applications, it provides the reduced weight needed, whether hunting white tail from a tree stand or blind or hiking deep into the back country. The weight of the chassis will not be a limiting factor. For the F-Class shooter, this ultra-precision chassis allows for more weight to be placed onto other areas of the rifle, providing the shooter with his or her desired accuracy performance without being hamstrung due to the weight of the stock.

The Precision Rifle Series (PRS) shooter can also utilize all the game changing technology MPA includes in the chassis design that has propelled MPA to the most used rifle stock or chassis by the best shooters in the PRS (according to the 2017 PRS Finale Gear Survey). One incredible enhancement that can be added to the Hybrid design is the MPA Weight Tuning System. This gives the shooter the ability to take this 2.9 lbs. chassis and increase the weight up to 7 lbs., as well as alter the balance point of the rifle assembly.

The chassis is machined on MPA’s CNC Horizontal Machining Centers to exacting tolerances from 6061 aluminum. MPA’s unique pocketing system reduces weight and increases the structural integrity of the chassis. At an astonishing 2.9 lbs. with no recoil pad, this unique chassis system provides a super precise platform for the Remington 700 Short and Long (and all deviants, such as Curtis Custom, Stillers TAC, Surgeon 591, Mausingfield, Kelbys, Impact Precision, Big Horn and many others), Savage and Howa Short or Long Actions, Tikka Short Action (T3) and Badger M2013. New inlets are being added frequently.

The MPA produced buttstock includes an adjustable length of pull, recoil pad with height and cant adjustment and adjustable cheek riser. The upper night vision bridge can be added as an accessory and provides a seat for a Picatinny rail. A matching rail is mounted to the bottom of the chassis, giving the shooter plenty of rail space for a variety of enhancements.

MPA BA Hybrid Chassis Specifications:

  • V-Bedding System
  • EVG Pistol Grip
  • Bag Rider
  • Lower Picatinny Rail
  • Multiple QD Sling Swivel Locations
  • User Located Side Rails (option)
  • Adjustable Length of Pull: 13.5 – 14.75″ (shorter or longer LOP available upon request)
  • Recoil Pad is Adjustable for Height and Cant
  • Built-In Leveling System (inclinometer)
  • Machined Thumb Notch
  • Compatible with any AICS type magazine (mag not included)
  • Weight: 2.9 lbs. (without recoil pad. There are a variety of recoil pads available.)
  • MSRP starts at $825.00

The MPA Hybrid Chassis is available in black, burnt bronze, flat dark earth, gunmetal, marine red, NRA blue, sniper green and tungsten. All chassis are Cerakoted® in a multitude of colors. Solid colors are included. Custom Cerakote colors have a $135 upcharge for the chassis body and $65 for the barreled action.

MPA makes every effort to get the product to the customer as quickly as possible. Please allow eight to 12 weeks before delivery from date of order as these are hand-built precision instruments and not production components.

For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of rifles, chassis systems and accessories, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.

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STREAMLIGHT® INTRODUCES PROTAC® HL 5-X USB

Posted on Friday, 16 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Brightest Addition to Tactical Light Series Offers 3,500 Lumens, Multi-Fuel Options

EAGLEVILLE, PA, February 15, 2018 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac® HL 5-X USB rechargeable system, the newest and brightest addition to the ProTac® series of tactical lights.  Delivering up to 3,500 lumens, the new light comes with two of Streamlight’s new 18650 lithium ion batteries with an integrated micro USB charging port and a charge cord.  A ProTac HL 5-X with four CR123A batteries is also available.

The ProTac HL 5-X USB offers three selectable programs and is powered by either two rechargeable 18650 USB batteries or four 3-volt CR123A lithium disposable batteries. This multi-fuel capability enables users to charge the light on the go, or insert cell batteries when a charging source is not available.

“The ProTac HL 5-X USB is one of the brightest tactical lights on the market, with flexible battery options for every situation,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “The ideal hand-held flood light, the ProTac HL 5-X USB lets you see what is all around you, including hard-to-reach perimeters and corners.”

The ProTac HL 5-X USB uses the latest in power LED technology for extreme brightness.  When using 18650 batteries, it delivers 3,500 lumens on high, and a run time of one hour and 15 minutes. It also provides 2,500 lumens and a run time of 1 hour and 30 minutes on the high setting when using CR123A batteries.  Run times on low are 10 hours and 30 minutes, and 11 hours and 30 minutes, respectively.

The light features a TEN-TAP® programmable switch, which allows for user selection from among three programs: high/strobe/low (factory default); high only; or low/medium/high.

Fabricated from 6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with an anodized finish, the ProTac HL 5-X USB features a multi-function, push-button tactical tail switch that permits one-handed operation. It also has a “sure grip” rubber sleeve to ensure users never lose their grip.

The ProTac HL 5-X USB is 9.53 inches in length and weighs 1 pound, 2.4 ounces with four CR123A batteries and 1 pound, 3.4 ounces with two 18650 rechargeable batteries.  The light has an IPX7-rated design for waterproof operation to one meter for 30 minutes, and is impact resistance-tested to one meter.

Available in black, the ProTac  HL 5-X USB and the ProTac HL 5-X have MSRPs of $175.00 and $145.00, respectively.  Both come with a lanyard and Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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Savage Gives Hunters Field-Ready Combo Package with New 110 Engage Hunter XP

Posted on Friday, 16 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – February 15, 2018 – Savage is pleased to offer hunters and other serious shooters a new field-ready rifle-and-optics package that combines the company’s proven Model 110 platform with a factory-mounted, bore-sighted Bushnell Engage scope. Shipments of these firearms are currently being delivered to dealers.
Length-of-pull on the 110 Engage Hunter XP is easily customized to fit any shooter for comfort and consistency, and the user-adjustable AccuTrigger provides a light, crisp pull. The rifle’s improved ergonomics get even more accuracy from its legendary 110 action, floating bolt head, and thread-in, zero-tolerance headspace system, while the optic’s drop-compensating reticle makes it easier to place precise shots at longer ranges.
Features & Benefits
• Adjustable length-of-pull
• User-adjustable AccuTrigger
• New Model 110 design and ergonomics
• Detachable box magazine
• Black synthetic stock
• Matte blued barrel
• Weaver Grand Slam rings and bases
• Bushnell Engage 3-9x40mm scope with drop-compensating reticle, mounted and boresighted
Part No. / Description / MSRP
57010 / 243 Win., 22-inch barrel / $629
57011 / 6.5 Creedmoor, 22-inch barrel / $629
57012 / 7mm-08 Rem., 22-inch barrel / $629
57013 / 260 Rem., 22-inch barrel / $629
57014 / 308 Win., 22-inch barrel / $629
57015 / 270 WSM, 24-inch barrel / $629
57016 / 300 WSM, 24-inch barrel / $629
57017 / 338 Federal, 22-inch barrel / $629
57027 / 25-06 Rem., 22-inch barrel / $629
57028 / 270 Win. 22-inch barrel / $629
57029 / 6.5X284 NORMA, 24-inch barrel / $629
57030 / 30-06 Sprg., 22-inch barrel / $629
57031 / 7mm Rem. Mag., 24-inch barrel / $629
57032 / 300 Win. Mag., 24-inch barrel / $629
57033 / 338 Win. Mag., 24-inch barrel / $629
57144 / 280 Ackley Improved, 22-inch barrel / $629
Savage is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. To learn more about Savage, visit www.savagearms.com.

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The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Delivers Successful Sold-Out Training Sessions at SHOT Show 2018

Posted on Friday, 16 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

The NTOA offered four sold-out sessions and co-hosted a very well attended full day of critical incident debriefs during SHOT Show’s Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP).

Doylestown, Pa. (February 2018) – The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) is pleased to announce its four NTOA training sessions offered at SHOT Show 2018, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 23-26, 2018, were some of the most highly demanded sessions available, selling out well before the show debuted. The NTOA also teamed up with SHOT Show to co-host a very well attended full day of critical incident debriefs taught by subject matter experts from around the United States.

The NTOA taught four seminars on current hot topics, including Top Tactical Concepts for Law Enforcement Operations, Active Shooter Update and the Advanced Police Officer, Law Enforcement Response to Suicidal Subjects and The Future of Tactical Patrol Operations.

“Year after year we see our sessions sell out during the Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) portion of SHOT Show, which demonstrates that the demand for quality, credible and proven training tactics is only increasing. We are honored to be included in this effort and are happy to contribute to the ultimate goal of enhancing the performance and professional status of our law enforcement brethren through our training resources. We look forward to coming back to LEEP in 2019 with even more dynamic sessions,” remarked Don Kester, the NTOA’s Director of Training and Education.

As part of LEEP, participants receive a certificate of attendance upon completion, confirming course participation and documenting their training. The LEEP program focuses on the most contemporary law enforcement challenges and technology advancements.

The NTOA is proud to offer training sessions during the annual SHOT Show and contribute to the law enforcement attendance rise year after year. This year’s SHOT Show saw the addition of a fourth NTOA training session (up from three in 2017), as well as the newly added full day of critical incident debriefs, and continued demand for more information and sessions from its attendees.

For more information on the National Tactical Officers Association, visit ntoa.org or call 800-279-9127. Join the NTOA today and start receiving the benefits of better training and stay on top of the ever-changing and challenging world of law enforcement.

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Mini Me, Trojans and Collusion

Posted on Friday, 16 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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It’s Friday and time for our shoot the shit. I just got over the flu and I must tell you, you don’t want to go through this. Where did I pick it up? On a crowded flight back from Las Vegas. Two morons coughing up a storm without covering their mouths and an airline that didn’t offer them a face mask.

This is our first shoot the shit for the year. We do this because we want to keep you from paying $150, or more, per hour to a jackass who studied psychology because they could bullshit their way through class or wanted to understand themselves. Readers wishing to participate, can make unsupported statements, use uncensored profanity, insult anyone they wish or change the subject altogether. You can’t beat that with a stick, so let’s get started.

There’s so much crap to talk about that its hard to pick one or two topics to dissect and have some fun with, but we’ll role with a couple you may find interesting.

The 2018 Winter Olympics kicked off in PyeongChang, South Korea and after observing the sitting arrangements, I have to believe the U.S. Secret Service was freaking out…

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Sitting behind Vice President Pence was none other than Kim Jung Un’s (a.k.a. Mini Me) sister, Kim Yo Jong – who is a good looking chick! Knowing how Kim Jung Un took out his half-brother, she could have taken the V.P. out with a VX gas vaginal discharge or through the expulsion of intestinal putrefaction. I wonder who was responsible for that arrangement?

If that’s not enough for you, have you seen the Trojan Bareskin Valentine’s Day commercial? Whoever came up with this should be using them as hats or water balloon party favors!

Last but not least is the Russian collusion saga. Everybody has a theory, if this isn’t a total cluster-hump I don’t know what is. Here’s our analysis…

  1. Any idea that Russia was conspiring against Hillary Clinton is nonsense. The Russians had the Clintons already compromised. Bill Clinton’s $500,000 speaking engagement in Russia and the $140,000,000 foundation donation after the Uranium transaction while Hillary Clinton was at State made the Clinton’s far more pliable than Donald J Trump. The only possible reason why Russia would try to sabotage Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Campaign is payback for U.S. intervention in the Ukraine – recall our attempt to depose Viktor Yanukovych.
  2. Christopher Steele is a fall guy. Mr. Steele was recruited solely because  his MI6 curriculum vitae allowed him to feed the FBI a phony dossier, and made it possible for him to leak information to the media with credibility under auspices of “working” for the FBI. Making that feeding easier is the fact that, allegedly, senior DOJ and FBI officials were plainly anti-Trump. Furthermore, it’s quite likely that Steele also seeded social media to create the illusion of direct Russian intervention. Adding to this already complex equation was knowledge that Mr. Steele’s extradition and questioning by U.S. lawmakers was unlikely to occur.
  3. The Russians have always had very active clandestine operations and it is quite possible they observed and possibly attempted to influence public opinion in our 2016 election, but no more so than any other nation state in the course of conducting foreign policy agendas.

What I find interesting with the entire collision / interference idea is that at no time, prior to the 2016 election, have voters been informed of possible interference in U.S. elections by foreign powers. Collusion and interference allegations only surface in 2016. If Russia and other foreign powers have been interfering for some time with our electoral processes, one should think officials would have exposed that activity to American voters; yet it only surfaces in 2016. Go figure!

I’ll end by reminding citizens of Obi Wan Kenobi’s line from the Starwars film “A New Hope”, circa 1977…

These aren’t the droids you’re looking for. He can go about his business. Move along…

Stay alert, stay engaged and have a great weekend. Spend some quality time with your buds and family.

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PGM Precision Is Now Offering a 6.5 Creedmore Chambering

Posted on Thursday, 15 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

The strong points that make this caliber a small revolution are:

  • Low recoil
  • High accuracy
  • High ballistic coefficient
  • Supersonic beyond 1200 m!
  • Works in the magazine of the Ultima Ratio

In addition, the components are easy to find and several major manufacturers offer Match-quality manufactured ammunition at a reasonable price. Available from now on in Intervention barrel.

Power up your Ultima Ratio or Ludis with this caliber specially designed for long distance shooting!

Info, advice and order: francois@pgmprecision.com

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Adaptive Tactical Releases its ‘Orange Less Lethal’ EX Performance Forend and Adjustable Style Stock for Mossberg® Shotguns

Posted on Thursday, 15 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Optimized and readily identifiable for “less lethal” law enforcement applications, Adaptive Tactical is currently the only company offering a less than lethal stock in an adjustable stock configuration.

Nampa, Idaho (February 2018) – Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks and accessories, has released its new ‘Orange Less Lethal’ EX Performance Forend and Adjustable Style Stock compatible with Mossberg® 500, 88 and 590 series 12g pump shotguns. This is a requested follow up to the ‘Orange Less Lethal’ EX Performance Forend and Adjustable Style Stock for the Remington® 870 12g pump shotgun model, which was released in 2017. The highly visible bright orange easily marks the shotgun for use in ‘less lethal’ law enforcement applications, while the adjustable stock feature is ideal for compact storage in vehicles. It also provides a better fit for all officer sizes.

“Currently, we are the only company on the market making less than lethal stocks in an adjustable stock configuration, and that is a responsibility and honor we do not take lightly. Law enforcement and security professionals, as well as members of the military, have one of the most important jobs: to keep us safe and protect us from harm. We listen to our customers and create products they demand, and the ‘Orange Less Lethal’ EX Performance Forend and Adjustable Style Stock for Mossberg shotguns was no different. We hope this new product will create a more ergonomic, customizable and tactical shotgun for our brothers and sisters in blue,” said Gary Cauble, Director of Sales and Marketing for Adaptive Tactical.

Optimized and readily identifiable for ‘less lethal’ law enforcement and tactical operations, the ‘Orange Less Lethal’ EX Performance Forend and Adjustable Style Stock comes with a number of advanced design features specifically tailored to pump shotguns. This sleek industrial design features a two-inch Picatinny rail hidden under the nose cap. Once uncovered, it allows for the attachment of tactical accessories, such as lasers and lights. Made in the U.S.A., the stock and forend are constructed from high-impact, lightweight polymer and are designed with owner installation in mind. The M4-style stock has an oversized extra strength adjustment pin and an integrated QD swivel attachment with a molded-in, non-rust standard sling swivel attachment for secure mounting to various sling systems. In addition, the adjustable stock has excellent ergonomics and comes with a pistol grip that includes an easy-to-reach rapid adjust lever for custom length-of-pull. It also includes a nonslip vented rubber recoil pad, which allows for maximum recoil absorption. MSRP $129.99.

The EX Performance Stock Set is also available in black and popular camouflage patterns for Remington® and Mossberg 500, 88 and 590 series shotguns. A drop-in replacement AR Rear Stock (RAS) is also available for AR15/AR10 carbines or other shotguns and rifles utilizing Mil-Spec sized extension tubes.

Department and Agency pricing available. For more information, please call 208-442-8000 or email sales@adaptivetactical.com. Test and Evaluations samples are also available with formal request to verified law enforcement personnel and journalists.

For more information on Adaptive Tactical and other shotgun accessories, or for dealer inquiries, visit www.adaptivetactical.com.

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Speer Secures Long-Term Ammunition Contract from French National Police

Posted on Thursday, 15 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

LEWISTON, Idaho – February 14, 2018 – The French National Police recently awarded Speer with a long-term contract for its 124-grain, 9mm Luger Gold Dot Duty ammunition. This contract reflects the company’s industry-leading technologies and longstanding commitment to excellence.
“The French National Police are one of the world’s finest law enforcement agencies. We’re proud to provide Speer Gold Dot for their duty ammunition needs,” said Jason Nash, Senior Director of Marketing, “and are honored they selected us for this important contract.”
Gold Dot was the first handgun ammunition loaded with true, bonded-core bullets. Speer’s exclusive Uni-Cor construction process bonds the jacket to the alloyed lead core one atom at a time. This process virtually eliminates core-jacket separation while guaranteeing uniform jacket thickness for superior accuracy.
Each Gold Dot hollow-point cavity is tuned by caliber and bullet weight to ensure optimum expansion and penetration. Additional Gold Dot features include ultra-reliable CCI primers, plus high-powered, clean-burning propellants and nickel-plated brass cases for smooth function and extreme durability.
Headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho, Speer has a long-standing reputation for making the world’s finest bullets and in 1996 became one of the first U.S. ammunition manufacturers to achieve ISO 9001 certification for quality. The company manufactures a variety of bullets and cartridges for law enforcement, reloading and sporting applications.
Speer is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. For more information on Speer, go to www.speer-ammo.com.

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