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Custom 1911s From Springfield

Posted on Friday, 9 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Custom Carry 1911-A1, .45ACP (CA Legal Model)

Features

Custom fit slide to national match frame
Custom fit match barrel & bushing
Polish feed ramp & throat barrel
Springfield Custom tool steel match hammer & sear
Fitted aluminum trigger w/custom tuned 4.5 lb. trigger pull
Tuned for total reliability
Lowered & flared ejection port
Tuned & polished extractor
Standard recoil spring guide assembly
Custom fit beavertail grip safety
Extended single side thumb safety
Low mount Novak style rear sight
Dovetail front sight
Beveled & polished magazine well
Checkered cocobolo grips
Hand checkered flat mainspring housing (20LPI)
Standard carry bevel
Parkerized finish
2 magazines

To view all of their models visit: Springfield Custom

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BLACK BUNKER UNVEILS INNOVATIVE HOLSTER IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AT 2018 IWA OUTDOOR CLASSICS SHOW

Posted on Friday, 9 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Tribe ID Platform, A New Generation of Accessories

Tel Aviv, Israel – (March 8, 2018) Black Bunker™, game-changing designer and marketer of distinctive tactical accessories for shooting sports and firearms enthusiasts, today unveiled an innovative holster identification system. The Tribe ID Platform is the industry’s first recognition system adapted for gun holsters that visibly communicates the identity of the person carrying.

“Leading the way for a new generation of accessories, the Tribe ID Platform can be adapted to any individual, unit, force, team, group, belief, organization, family, state, nationality, place, or tribe,” says President of Black Bunker, Romain Lecosnier. “Whether you’re in an urban or wilderness environment identification and communication is paramount. Customizing your holster with the Tribe ID Platform provides an added level of immediate, non-verbal contact making you even more prepared,” he said.

Initially designed for integration with one of the most popular holsters in the world, the Fobus GL-2ND for Glock pistols, the Tribe ID Platform is adaptable to other holsters and brands and offers an unlimited opportunity for gun holster customization.

The Tribe ID Platform is designed and manufactured in Israel to military-grade specifications and standards and accepts a custom-made 54mm patch. The reinforced polycarbonate construction fits Fobus GL-2ND holsters for Glock 19, 17, 22, 23, 31, 32, 34, 35.

Please visit Black Bunker at the 2018 IWA Outdoor Classics in booth 8-200 to see the new Tribe ID Platform and learn more.

For additional information on Black Bunker and the new Tribe ID Platform, please email ADAPT.SURVIVE@BLACK-BUNKER.COM, or visit the website at WWW.BLACK-BUNKER.COM.

About Black Bunker

Black Bunker is founded and managed by experienced firearms industry personnel and our work is driven by a strong passion for firearms and tactical products. Black Bunker’s vision is to enable people to adapt intelligently to ever changing urban and wilderness environments. We make sure that the vigilant citizen is prepared. Because you never know. When. Where.

We only make Game Changers: In the Black Bunker we conceive truly innovative tactical products based on sophisticated ideas and strong beliefs and we transform these into distinctive designs. For your security we deliver high-end gear straight from the Black Bunker.

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PLEASE STOP BLOWING SMOKE AND LET’S FOCUS ON WHAT WILL REALLY HELP KEEP OUR SCHOOLS AND KIDS SAFE

Posted on Thursday, 8 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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The Parkland Shooting incident left the State of Florida and the nation in shock but It also confirmed that we find ourselves with a media and Democratic Party who manipulated and weaponized our school kids to attack the Second Amendment. If that alone isn’t enough incentive to get you to the polls this November, I don’t know what will. However, regardless of your political leanings, I want you to put on your thinking cap and digest what I’m going to lay out below.

After 9-11 it became clear, or it should have become clear, that the United States is vulnerable to terrorism. Government responded by hardening airports with police and TSA checkpoints. Soon thereafter, power generating facilities and other critical infrastructure were identified and they too were hardened. How then does a soft target like a school get overlooked? How utterly incompetent can this batch of Democrats be? They have no interest in school safety or in solving problems, their agenda is undermining the 2nd Amendment at any cost.

My question to Democrats, and God bless Andrew Pollack for his efforts, what is it going to take for you to get off the 2nd Amendment and down to addressing problems like you’re moderately intelligent people.

The FBI has at least 1000+ active terrorism investigations underway, and I’ll guarantee you at least a few of theses suspects are salivating over the prospect of targeting a school. Why? The Cruz attack got the killer a solid three weeks of 24 x 7 media wide coverage, but it also exposed the security vulnerabilities of our school. So, what effect will banning “assault weapons” have on school safety, when anyone can drive on campus with car bombs, mow kids down with vehicles, walk in with pipe bombs, or firearms. The same Democrats calling for gun control totally ignored adequate school security after 9-11 way before the Cruz shootings, or several other incidents, took place. The same Democrats know that individuals bent on doing harm have done so using pressure cooker bombs, pipe bombs, and vehicles.

I get hot under the collar about this because it can be readily addressed without requiring luminary status. But, I must tell you it’s becoming increasingly clear that Democrats will use anyone or anything to advance an anti-gun agenda. It’s difficult for me to criticize the Parkland kids for their protesting and marching, but I’m also reminded that among the first things done by Hitler, Mussolini, Mao, Stalin and Fidel Castro is establish child activism. They all had the same agenda, consolidation of power.

In closing take a look at the (28 C.F.R.) definition of terrorism: “the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives” What part of Cruz’s activities on Valentine’s Day does not meet that definition?

Let’s get behind Mr. Pollack to get our most vulnerable soft targets protected and give your 2nd Amendment phobia a rest.

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Hogue Inc. Announces New AR-15 Fixed Buttstock

Posted on Thursday, 8 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Henderson, NV – Hogue Incorporated, America’s premier manufacturer of handgun grips, has added an AR fixed buttstock to their line of tactical rifle components. “We already offer a best-selling collapsible buttstock packed with high-end features so it made perfect sense to reinterpret it for a fixed alternative,”said Hogue co-owner and master toolmaker Jim Bruhns.
The Hogue fixed buttstock is constructed with a hybrid reinforced polymer and OverMolded rubber design. Using their patented OverMolded technology, Hogue has created a beard-safe cheek rest that is comfortable to the touch. The stock’s butt pad utilizes this unique hybrid build as well. It cushions the shoulder from the rigors of recoil during firing while it’s polymer cap provides snag-free shouldering when
the rifle is brought to firing position. The reinforced polymer frame includes multiple swivel sleeve and sling mounting positions for a varied choice of carry options.
The fixed buttstock fits A2 sized buffer tubes and replaces the existing stock in seconds. Their selection utilizes all of the familiar Hogue rubber colors: black, flat dark earth, OD green, purple, aqua, pink, red lava and Ghillie® green.
Made in the USA, the Hogue fixed buttstock’s MSRP is $49.95 for black and $59.95 for colors. Hogue supports local dealers and encourages customers to purchase their buttstocks locally. For more information please call Hogue directly at 800-438-4747 or visit http://www.hogueinc.com to find a Hogue dealer near you.

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The ARS30-1 Arsenal Inc. Suppressor

Posted on Thursday, 8 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Arsenal, Inc. compact titanium 7.62mm quick mount suppressor, 19.5 oz., 7.5”, includes one 14x1mm LH and one 24×1.5 mm RH quick adaptors, manufactured exclusively for Arsenal by Gemtech. Full-auto rated.

Learn about the ARS30-1 here: http://www.arsenalinc.com/usa/ARS30-1_Arsenal_Suppressor.html

ABOUT ARSENAL, INC.
Arsenal, Inc. is the exclusive licensed US manufacturer of the finest, most authentic firearms for Military, Law Enforcement, Sportsmen, Competition Shooters, Hunters, Collectors, as well as TV & film industry. Arsenal, Inc. uses the latest technology and materials in conjunction with the legendary standards of Arsenal of Bulgaria.
All models made in the US and in Bulgaria are shoulder-fired, gas-operated, magazine-fed rifles and pistols built on forged then milled receivers and implement CNC technology. Arsenal, Inc. also produces a line of rifles and pistols incorporating stamped receivers that offer an economically priced alternative to the traditional forged and milled construction. A wide variety of models are available in calibers 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm, and 5.45×39.5mm.
Arsenal, Inc. is online at www.arsenalinc.com, Phone Arsenal, Inc. at (702) 643-2703 or by email at customerservice@arsenalinc.com

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Larry Vickers On Zeroing Your Aimpoint

Posted on Thursday, 8 March, 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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VIRIDIAN WEAPON-MOUNTED CAMERAS GAIN TRACTION WITH POLICE DEPARTMENTS NATIONWIDE

Posted on Thursday, 8 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – March 7, 2018 – FACT Duty^™ Weapon-Mounted Cameras(WMC™) from Viridian Weapon Technologies are in the process of being tested, evaluated and/or implemented by more than 50 law enforcement agencies nationwide. Numerous additional national and international customers are seeking information and product samples for evaluation.
Viridian has created an entirely new category for handguns and law enforcement with the introduction of the FACT camera. The highly advanced WMC employs a 1080p full-HD digital camera with a microphone and 500 lumen tactical light. This unique solution helps overcome/address some limitations with body and dash cameras seen in recent publicized events and expressed by law enforcement professionals in high-profile cases.
Viridian’s proprietary INSTANT-ON^® technology automatically activates the camera and microphone whenever the officer draws the firearm from its holster. Not only does this eliminate risk of failure to manually turn on the camera during a critical event, but it also keeps the officer from fumbling with cumbersome equipment. The WMC provides an unobstructed view of a critical use-of-force event from the end of the firearm and generates just a small fraction of the data to manage compared to other law enforcement recording options, resulting in significantly lower comparative data management costs. This makes the Viridian WMC an ideal supplement or alternative to body or dash camera programs.
Currently, police departments of various sizes and geographical locations are either testing Viridian WMCs or have actively engaged the Viridian team on getting the product in their officers’ hands. Law enforcement agencies in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, Oklahoma and several other states are all working with Viridian on next steps for possible implementation of FACT Duty WMCs.
“Our FACT Duty WMCs are needed for policing today,” said Viridian President and CEO Brian Hedeen. “The significant response, engagement and follow up from so many departments and agencies shows that law enforcement personnel also see how important this new technology is to their officers and their organizations. FACT Duty WMCs provide a new, unfettered perspective for officer involved shootings and other use-of-force incidents. Our products help show what really happened.”
Designed exclusively to answer the needs of duty officers, the FACT cameras do not require any new equipment or departments to purchase additional products. The WMCs fit on existing standard issue firearms and fit seamlessly in multiple duty holster platforms. The cameras feature a battery life of over three hours to handle virtually any scenario. They also incorporate password protected data access and are easily rechargeable.
Law enforcement agencies interested in signing up for test and evaluation programs or learning more about this product can contactSales@ViridianWeaponTech.com. Information on FACT cameras and the entire line of Viridian products can be found at www.ViridianWeaponTech.com.

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Pyramyd Air Announces Date for Pyramyd Air Cup

Posted on Thursday, 8 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

National competition will be held at Tusco Rifle Club in New Philadelphia September 21-23, 2018

Solon, Ohio (March 7, 2018) Pyramyd Air, the world’s largest online airgun retailer, is holding its 5th Annual Pyramyd Air Cup Competition at the Tusco Rifle Club in New Philadelphia, Ohio September 21st through the 23rd. The Cup brings shooters nationwide together for one of the most dynamic competitions in the airgun world. In anticipation for the event, three new Gunslynger Target Competition Packages will be offered through Pyramyd Air. These new packages feature the same targets used at the Cup to bring the excitement of the event to airgunner’s backyards.

Last year’s PA Cup saw record attendance as the most attended Field Target event in the country, hosting over 100 airgunners from as far away as Puerto Rico. In addition to Field Target and Gunslynger Events, Pyramyd Air will repeat the popularity of the 2017 Cup with customers by offering 20% off all on-site sales.

“This year’s competition promises to be our biggest event yet,” says Val Gamerman, President of Pyramyd Air. “Each year we introduce more people to the sport of airgunning by bringing in the best airgun sharpshooters around with multiple events and challenging courses. All participants, regardless of whether they’re amateurs or professionals, are invited to compete for the top spots. Beyond that, it’s a great way to meet people just as passionate about this sport as we are.”

Airgunners who want to practice their skills before September have the opportunity to purchase three new GunSlynger target packages at PyramydAir.com. These new packages include official GunSlynger targets, banners for personal ranges, and even allow shooters to host their own shooting competitions with chances to win Pyramyd Air Gift Cards.

2018 Pyramyd Air Cup Events:

Field Target: Spanning over the course of the entire weekend, the Field Target Competition will feature Open, Hunter and World Field Target Federation shooting classes. This competition is considered a Grand Prix event and scores will count towards 2018 AAFTA Grand Prix scoring.

GunSlynger: This fast-draw competition combines speed and accuracy where competitors must knock down the designated targets at varying distances in the shortest time possible. Cash prizes available for top finishers. This event is available to PCP and Spring/Gas-Piston Airgun shooters.

On-Site Sales: Repeating the successful sale last year, all purchases made through our sales booth at the PA Cup will receive 20% off their purchase. Pyramyd Air customer service professionals will be onsite to answer questions.

Demonstration Lane: At the demo lane, shooters have an opportunity to shoot some of the most popular airguns featured on PyramydAir.com. Pyramyd Air technicians will be available to answer questions, and help perfect your technique.

For more information about each competition see pyramydaircup.com/competitions.

Shooters can register online for an early bird discount at PyramydAirCup.com on or before August 3, 2018. The final registration deadline is August 31, 2018. Hotel rooms have been reserved in the area, and on-site camping is available. Click here to register today.

For more information , contact Marketing Manager, Kristen Coss by email:kristen.coss@pyramydair.com, or phone: 888-262-4867 ext. 253.

For up-to-date news and information from Pyramyd Air, sign up for email updates by visiting PyramydAir.com and clicking the “Subscribe” link on the bottom of the website.

About Pyramyd Air

Pyramyd Air sells airguns, accessories and ammo from AirForce Airguns, Air Arms, Air Venturi, Ataman, Beeman, Benjamin, Beretta, Browning, BSA, Colt, Crosman, Daisy, Eun Jin, Evanix, Feinwerkbau (FWB), Gamo, Hammerli, Heckler & Koch (HK), Magnum Research, Makarov, Marksman, Mendoza, Remington, Ruger, RWS Diana, Sam Yang, Sheridan, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson (S&W), Sumatra, Tanfoglio, Umarex, Walther, Webley, Weihrauch, Winchester and others. Pyramyd Air provides professional product videos and a daily blog, Pyramyd Air Report, written by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier, a world-renowned airgun writer, expert and consultant. They also provide instructional videos on Airgun Academy and airsoft videos located here.

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LAANC Expands Nationwide

Posted on Wednesday, 7 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

The FAA has announced an official timeline for nationwide expansion of the LAANC program.

With LAANC, Sinclair Broadcast Group gets a new angle on breaking news stories.

After 6 months of being the preferred UAS Service Supplier of automated airspace authorization in U.S. controlled airspace, we know what LAANC means for your drone business: access, safety, growth, and a future for the drone industry.
That’s why we’re thrilled to report that the FAA has announced a timeline for nationwide expansion of the LAANC program.

Beginning in April, LAANC will expand to nearly 300 air traffic control facilities across approximately 500 airports across the United States.

Want to know if your region is next? Click below to see the official timeline.

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NSSF Appoints SIG SAUER’s Tom Taylor to Board of Governors

Posted on Wednesday, 7 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest board member, Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, of SIG SAUER. Taylor will be filling a seat left vacant by the departure of Colt Manufacturing’s Dennis Veilleux, with his term expiring at the end of 2019.

In his role with SIG SAUER, Taylor leads all global marketing initiatives and U.S. commercial sales, as well as product development for the company. This spans Sig Sauer’s complete systems including firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, suppressors and air sport pellet guns. He has served in this role since March of 2015.

Prior to joining SIG SAUER, Taylor was Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, at Mossberg from 2010 to 2015. He spent five years at Smith & Wesson as Vice President, Marketing and Product Development. During his tenure at Smith & Wesson, he led the development and introduction of the now iconic Military & Police (M&P) pistol and rifle lines. Taylor also spent time at Remington/Freedom Group where he served as Senior Vice President overseeing several special projects.

Prior to joining the outdoor industry, he had executive experience with The Coca-Cola Company where he worked for more than two decades in various areas, including senior management positions in sales and marketing. He also served in senior management positions at Frito-Lay for three years.

Taylor serves on a volunteer basis as Chairman and Executive Director of Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA). HAVA is a 501(c)3 organization formed by companies in the shooting and outdoor industry with the purpose of raising awareness and further assisting disabled veterans with their healing process through guided hunts, shooting events and other outdoor sports activities. Taylor was part of a group that founded the organization in 2007. He has also served on the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) Foundation Board of Directors and is involved in many other hunting and shooting support organizations. He is personally passionate about shooting sports and has served on various other boards and initiatives in support of shooting, hunting and protection of the 2nd Amendment.

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Pulsar’s New PB8I Power Bank

Posted on Wednesday, 7 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Everyone loves thermal and digital night vision, but not everyone loves constantly buying and switching out batteries. For those looking to break the routine of trips to the store for batteries, Pulsar has a new lithium-ion PB8I Power Bank (PL79110).

A 5,100 mAh capacity USB rechargeable external battery pack, the PB8I Power Bank allows up to 20 hours of continuous use on just a single charge. Weapons mountable, this power bank is shockproof and can be mounted to any firearm with a compatible rail system. Perhaps the most useful feature of the PB8I is its built-in, push-button charge level indicator, which displays the charging level for you so you’re never caught by surprise with a dead battery.

Constructed of ABS plastic, this durable power bank can withstand the elements with an impressive IPX7 waterproof rating. Luckily for weight-conscious hunters and tactical shooters, the PB8I Power Bank only weighs 7.8 oz. and is compact enough to not take up needed space on rifles. A thermal and night vision addict’s best friend, the new Pulsar PB8I Power Bank includes a micro USB cable for charging.

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DoubleStar Strongarm Pistol Brace takes Pistol Stabilizers to a Whole New Level

Posted on Wednesday, 7 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Made tough, made to last and Made in America. Strongarm your pistol.

Winchester, Ky. (March 2018) – DoubleStar Corp, manufacturers of high-quality, US-made AR components, rifles and pistols, is proud to offer an alternative to cheap pistol stabilizers with the new DoubleStar Strongarm Pistol Brace. What sets the Strongarm apart from the competition is that it is made from rugged 6061 billet aluminum, unlike many of the plastic or soft foam products currently on the market.

Made in America, the Strongarm is built to last, just like the rest of the DoubleStar and Ace product lines. The Strongarm features three QD swivel mounting points with swivel included and fits pistol buffer tubes with a 1.11 to 1.2 inch diameter. Finished with a Type 3 hardcoat anodize to withstand plenty of use, it also comes with a hook and loop strap for increased stabilization, making the Strongarm your shooting arm.

“With the popularity of pistol stabilizing braces on the rise, there are many that make the shooting experience less desirable because of poor materials or faulty production,” Nick Collier, director of special operations for DoubleStar, said. “We at DoubleStar know that people rely on our products, whether it is because they are military, law enforcement or serious competitors; therefore, it is extremely important to us that every part is carefully designed and manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility using only the materials and technology that will ensure our DoubleStar and Ace products will perform to our stringent standards.”

For more information about DoubleStar, visit www.star15.com.

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Dark Storm Industries (DSI) Unveil their Patriotic 2018 Signature Series Freedom Flag 5.56 Rifles

Posted on Wednesday, 7 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

DSI’s DS-15 Signature Series rifle is feature packed, limited edition, American-made and ready to wave the Grand Old Flag!

DS-15 Signature 5.56 “Freedom Flag” Standard Rifle

Oakdale, N.Y. (March 2018) – Dark Storm Industries (DSI), a New York based firearms manufacturer, proudly unveil the 2018 edition of their Signature Series rifle, the DS-15 Freedom Flag 5.56. The DSI Signature Series is an ingenious combination of Dark Storm precision engineered and manufactured parts, partnered with some of the industry’s top stock and grip manufacturers and featuring DSI Signature parts and finishes. The DSI Signature rifles are limited edition, custom rifles designed and built by serious shooters for serious shooters.

The rifle’s heart and soul are the DS-15 7075 billet aluminum lower receiver and DSI 7075 forged upper receiver with a forward assist and ejection port cover. The rifle features a charging handle with an extended tactical latch and a billet ambidextrous 90-degree safety selector. The NiB bolt carrier group provides improved reliability and reduced maintenance. The DSI 16″ 5.56 threaded (1:9) stainless steel barrel and spiked CQB compensator are both finished in the Signature Series brush stainless finish.

A Signature Series drop-in trigger offers a nice, crisp 4-lb. trigger pull and short reset. The 15″ extended length Signature Series M-LOK forearm and full-length Picatinny top rail provide the user with plenty of options for lights, sights and laser combinations. Dark Storm’s Freedom Flag 5.56 rifle is built with a Magpul CTR adjustable stock, an ambidextrous sling plate,a Hogue rubberized pistol grip and comes with an Amend2 MOD-2 30 round magazine. A custom “battle-worn” Cerakoted American flag caps off this unique rifle that is sure to catch the attention of everyone at the range for its looks as much as for its down-range performance.

“The DS-15 Signature Freedom Flag rifle proved to be quite popular at our booth this past SHOT Show,” Ed Newman, co-owner and founder and owner of Dark Storm Industries, commented. “No matter what state you live in or do business in, Dark Storm is the one company you can go to for the largest choice of rifles available to California and other restricted states, including our new Signature Series.”

The DS-15 2018 Signature Series 5.56 Freedom Flag rifle is available in a standard,fixed magazine and featureless platform starting at the patriotic price of $1,776.00.

DS-15 Signature Series “Freedom Flag” 5.56 Featureless Rifle

DS-15 Signature Series “Freedom Flag” 5.56 Fixed Mag Rifle

For more information, visit www.dark-storm.com.

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Extrema Ratio – Enforce Tac 2018 and IWA 2018

Posted on Wednesday, 7 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Enforce Tac 2018

IWA 2018

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Patton Village PD Chooses Battle Rifle Company

Posted on Wednesday, 7 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

(Patton Village, TX) – The Patton Village Police Department has chosen Battle Rifle Company to outfit their patrol officers with new rifles.
Located just north of Houston on Highway 59, Patton Village is a quiet bedroom community. The city has a population of around 2,000 residents. The Patton Village Police Department is committed to making sure they stay one step ahead in preparation and protection for the community. As a committed proactive police force, officers will now be armed with Battle Rifle Company BR Trooper rifles.
Lt. Chris Hernandez of the Patton Village Police Department said it best: “We want to be ready for anything.” Hernandez is the patrol commander and trainer for the department. With more than half a dozen Trooper rifles now in service, the department is prepared to deal with any situation. The officers did an individual officer purchase of the rifles, and they ride in every patrol unit on duty.
Battle Rifle Company is a custom builder of AR style rifles for law enforcement, tactical shooters and government agencies. If your department has a need for rifles, please give us a call at Battle Rifle Company. We can provide cost effective solutions for your rifle needs. This program is also available to Foreign Law Enforcement and Government Agencies under ITAR Compliance. To learn how we can build something for you, contact:

Chris Kurzadkowski
Battle Rifle Company
17313 El Camino Real
Houston, Texas 77058
281-777-0316
866-804-3049 fax
info@battleriflecompany.com

For more information on Battle Rifle Company, visit www.battleriflecompany.com.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Awards Federal Premium Ammunition a .40 Caliber HST Ammunition Contract

Posted on Tuesday, 6 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – March 2, 2018 – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently awarded Federal Premium a major ammunition contract. Starting delivery in 2018, the contract provides for up to 180 million rounds of .40 caliber Tactical HST duty ammunition to multiple Department of Homeland Security law enforcement components and other federal agencies for up to five (5) years. This contract will provide the organization’s agents and officers with .40 caliber duty and training ammunition.
This contract will provide the organization’s agents and officers with the legendary performance that has made HST a dependable and popular choice with law enforcement worldwide for two decades.
“Law enforcement and federal agencies put it all on the line for our safety and freedoms. They should expect nothing less from their ammunition,” said Mike Holm, Product Director at Federal Premium. “Federal Premium provides the top-quality products they need to have full confidence in any situation. HST has a long history of providing trusted performance time and time again for our nation’s law enforcement.”
HST’s expanded diameter and weight retention produce the desired penetration without over-penetrating. Its bullet nose profile, nickel-plated case, Federal primer, and clean-burning, low-flash propellants provide the ultimate in function and reliability in semi-automatic handguns.
Federal Premium is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. For more information on Federal Premium, go to www.federalpremium.com.

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Gun Pro introduces New Delta 1 Sights to it’s Line

Posted on Tuesday, 6 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Gun Pro™ introduces Delta 1 Sights® for popular Sig Sauer and Springfield XD models

Saint Louis, MO (03/02/2018) Gun Pro is pleased to announce the latest addition to its growing Delta 1 Sights product line: Sig Sauer and Springfield XD Delta 1 Sights.

Gun Pro’s Delta 1 Sights offer lighting fast target acquisition via its fully patented and intuitive single point alignment system. Their innovative design, further defined by its open sight picture, provides for extremely simple and accurate shot placement.

“We’re excited to offer Delta 1 Sights, with their superb open sight picture and lightning fast sight alignment, to an entirely new group of firearms enthusiasts. We are confident that our sights will revolutionize the sight market,” said Greg Wittner, Director of Sales.

For more information about Delta 1 Sights and other Gun Pro products, please visitwww.gunpro.us.

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CCI Launches New VNT 17 HMR Long-Range Hunting Load

Posted on Tuesday, 6 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

LEWISTON, Idaho – March 2, 2018 – CCI Ammunition is pleased to introduce VNT 17 HMR, a long-range rimfire load that lets shooters devastate varmints or drill targets at extreme distances. Shipments are being delivered to dealers.
The loads feature a Speer VNT bullet with an extremely thin jacket and polymer tip that team up to offer flat trajectories, superb long-range accuracy and explosive terminal performance on impact. It’s the perfect combination for hunting varmints or shooting at the range.
Features & Benefits
• Speer VNT bullet design
• Very thin jacket combined with precision-built polymer tip
• Devastating terminal effect on varmints
• Flat shooting and highly accurate to maximize effective range
• Consistent CCI priming
Part No. / Description / MSRP
959CC / 17 HMR VNT 17-grain, 50-count / $17.95
CCI is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. For more information on CCI Ammunition, go to www.cci-ammunition.com.

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Nighthawk Custom Korth Revolvers

Posted on Tuesday, 6 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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BUCK KNIVES EXPANDS EVERYDAY CATEGORY

Posted on Tuesday, 6 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

More options in Rival series, new handle materials, and a new line of lightweight options now available

Post Falls, ID –3/5/2018 –Buck Knives has introduced a variety of new knives, including expansions to their everyday category designed specifically for everyday use in the field or at home.
A new model of the Inertia is now available. Featuring a nylon handle, the assisted opening Inertia has been redesigned to reduce weight and offer a more ergonomic fit. Competitively priced, the Inertia sports an upgraded spring material that allows for fast and smooth opening and heavy-duty fasteners that enhance the durable construction while increasing the aesthetic appeal. MSRP: $60. Made in the USA.
Just the right size to fit in your pocket, the new Alumni knives are extremely lightweight and affordable. The Alumni features a 420HC stainless steel blade with an anodized aluminum handle available in black, blue, gray, and gold color options. The nail notch in the blade makes this knife easy to open, while the lockback design locks it open for safety. Colorful, lightweight, and compact, the Alumni pocket knife is slim enough for the smallest of pockets and a perfect everyday carry option. The Alumni was designed for adding corporate logos and engraving to the blade and handle. MSRP: $30. Made in the USA.
The sleek new addition to the Rival family, the 363 Rival SS and the 366 Rival III feature ergonomic nylon handles and are constructed with 420HC steel. The Rival family now consists of four different knives, ranging in size to meet the ever expanding everyday needs. MSRP: $22.50-$37. Made in the USA.
The additions to the everyday category all feature blades finished with Buck’s advanced Edge2x™ technology that makes them sharper out of the box, hold an edge longer, and easier to re-sharpen. All are made in the USA and backed by Buck’s respected Forever Warranty.

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COAST Lights, Knives and Multi-Tools – HX5, HX4 and HP3R Rechargeable

Posted on Monday, 5 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Not all situations require a Surefire Scout light, Streamlight TLR or ProTac. Portland, OR, based COAST lights, knives and multi-tools does a great job of filling the need for a value priced line of lighting tools that handedly outperform their peers.

To get all of the relevant details, read my review…

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SNEAK PREVIEW: STREAMLIGHT TLR-8

Posted on Friday, 2 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

At this year’s Shot Show, Streamlight introduced two new members of their highly successful weapon mounted light family, the TLR-7 and TLR-8. The TLR-7 is a light only accessory and the TLR-8 is a light / laser combo.

I’ll be working on that review for you; however, I’ll say this much, I’m already looking for a new light bearing holster! Do I love it? Yes I do!

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BAWIDAMANN CHATTANOOGA LEATHERWORKS POGN L TANTO/DROP POINT SCABBARD PROTOTYPE

Posted on Friday, 2 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

If you own a Bawidamann PONG L, you will be want to pick up the Chattanooga Leatherworks POGN L Tanto / Drop Point Scabbard. Why don’t you have one already say you? They’ve been under development but are coming soon. The Chattanooga Leatherworks scabbard is like the Bawidamann PONG, a work of art.

To learn more about Andrew Bawidamann offerings visit: http://bawidamann.com/

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Federal Adds 300 Blackout to Power-Shok Copper Line

Posted on Friday, 2 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – March 1, 2018 – Federal is pleased to announce it has expanded its selection of Power-Shok Copper rifle ammunition with a new 120-grain 300 Blackout load. Shipments are being delivered to dealers.
Federal Power-Shok Copper provides the same freezer-filling consistency of original Power-Shok with a non-lead bullet. The accurate, hollow-point copper projectile creates large wound channels, and the Catalyst lead-free primer provides the most efficient and reliable ignition possible.
Features & Benefits
• New 120-grain 300 Blackout
• Lead-free copper bullet construction
• Hollow-point design expands consistently
• Accurate, reliable performance
• Large wound channels and efficient energy transfer to the target
• Federal brass
• Catalyst lead-free primer provides the most efficient ignition
Part No. / Description / MSRP
300BLK120LFA / 300 Blackout 120-grain Power-Shok Copper / $26.95
Federal Premium is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. For more information on Federal Premium, go to www.federalpremium.com.

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SNEAK PREVIEW: COAST LIGHTS, KNIVES and MULTI-TOOLS

Posted on Friday, 2 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Portland, Oregon, based COAST traces its beginnings to 1919 when its founder launched a new and improved fillet knife that was readily accepted by the salmon fishermen of the Pacific Northwest. The company’s HX4, HX5 and HP3R general purpose lights have some interesting features that I’ll be telling you about in my upcoming review.

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KRISS USA Launches New Division Edelweiss Arms

Posted on Friday, 2 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Edelweiss Arms specializes in the import and resale of collectible and antique firearms

March 1, 2018 – Chesapeake, Virginia, USA – Today KRISS USA, manufacturers and developers of the KRISS® Vector family of firearms, launch Edelweiss Arms, a new division focused on the import and sale of C&R (curios and relics) and antique firearms, with a specialty on Swiss firearms, to collectors in the United States. Edelweiss Arms is a direct to consumer e-commerce business that leverages strategic partnerships in Switzerland, and throughout Europe, to source only the highest grade and historically significant collector’s firearms.
“This is an exciting new venture for our business, and we’re looking forward to providing some value to the collector’s market in the United States,” states KRISS USA Marketing Manager, Tim Seargeant. “Edelweiss Arms is positioned to provide the discerning collector in the United States unprecedented access to some of the most pristine condition antique and C&R firearms from Europe. Additionally, our Edelweiss Arms website is designed to streamline the decision making and ordering process, to reduce the guess work that is traditionally associated with shopping for collector’s pieces.”
Edelweiss Arms’ initial offerings include a wide variety of Schmidt-Rubin rifles. In addition to long arms, Edelweiss Arms also boasts a selection of Lugers in different variations from Waffenfabrik Bern (W+F Bern) and Deutsche Waffen Munitions Fabriken (DWM). Other handguns include several SIG P210 semi-automatic pistols as well as the P49, the Swiss military version of the P210. Edelweiss Arms also specializes in antique firearms, as defined by 27 CFR 478.11, which can be transferred in the United States without a Federal Firearms License (FFL).
For more information about Edelweiss Arms, or to view the current inventory, visit:www.edelweissarms.com.

About Edelweiss Arms

Edelweiss Arms is a division of KRISS USA Inc., specializing in the import and resale of antique and collectible firearms, with a strong focus on Swiss firearms. Edelweiss Arms specializes in offering premium quality collectors pieces to the discerning collector in the United States. Leveraging on strategic business relationships in Switzerland and a wide network of partners in Europe, Edelweiss Arms’ aim is to import only the highest grade and historically significant collector’s firearms. Edelweiss Arms is headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, where all of our pieces are inspected, cataloged, and vaulted.

About KRISS USA

KRISS USA is a leading manufacturer, distributor and provider of small arms, training replicas and accessories for commercial, military and law enforcement users worldwide. KRISS USA is part of a group of companies that focus on delivering proprietary technologies to the firearms industry, enabling more efficient solutions and corresponding to the 21st century security requirements.

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Savage Model 110 Varmint with AccuFit Delivers Surefire Performance, Long-Range Accuracy

Posted on Friday, 2 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – March 1, 2018 – The new Model 110 Varmint from Savage delivers the fit, feel, features and impeccable accuracy varmint hunters need to reliably connect with small targets at long ranges. Shipments of these firearms are currently being delivered to dealers.
The Model 110 Varmint’s AccuFit system lets prairie doggers and other varmint hunters easily customize the length-of-pull and comb height for a personalized fit, while the user-adjustable AccuTrigger offers a crisp, clean pull.
Together with the AccuStock, which secures the action three-dimensionally along its entire length, the Model 110 Varmint provides the fit and function of a custom rifle—right out of the box. Its 26-inch heavy barrel is button rifled and held securely within a rugged synthetic stock. Plus, it features a detachable 4-round box magazine and fast-handling oversize bolt.
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
• Gray synthetic stock with Beavertail fore-end
• 26-inch black matte heavy barrel with precision button rifling
• 4-round detachable box magazine
• New Model 110 design and ergonomics
Part No. / Description / MSRP
57066 / 223 Rem., 26-inch barrel / $749
57067 / 22-250 Rem., 26-inch barrel / $749
57068 / 204 Ruger, 26-inch barrel / $749
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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Why You Should Hang On To Your Turntable

Posted on Friday, 2 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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I made it through another week, and consider myself fortunate to have survived the flu that’s going around. Nasty stuff!

But I got through it, and now its time for our shoot the shit. I was going to talk about the gun control extravaganza but the argument is so ludicrous that it’s become disgusting. Our politicians have known since 9/11 that our country is vulnerable to terrorist attack; yet in spite of that knowledge, they have completely ignored our schools, the most vulnerable soft targets we have. What Cruz did in Parkland was no different than the night club shootings in Orlando, no different than the San Bernardino shootings, the Boston Marathon attacks and the Paris shootings for that matter. But, in typical political fashion, in an almost mindless discussion, lets blame the gun. It’s remarkable that these people have a fully loaded compensation package of about $243,000 per year. The only person talking about hardening schools is Donald J Trump, Texas Gov. Abbot and Florida Governor Rick Scott. Disgusting! But, this is not our topic so I’ll get off the soapbox before I get wound up.

Image result for analogue sound wave Music is a wonderful thing, it enriches and communicates great emotion. When you listen to a violin you hear the resonance of the strings with the wood, you hear the violinist bowing as well as the resonance of the bow’s strings. A Stradivarius violin has a unique and identifiable resonance that’s communicated to the listener acoustically in the form of primary frequencies along with harmonics. The sound from musical instruments along with the sounds of your voice and what you hear are analog and not a binary stream of 1’s and 0’s

When a vinyl record is made, the analog track of an instrument is imprinted on the vinyl as it is captured by the microphone. It is the pure analog sound with all of its harmonics as it was generated by the instrument. Every nuance is captured with complete accuracy.

With the arrival of the digital age, we employed a technology called pulse coding modulation or PCM. PCM converts the analog signal from that violin to a digital stream of 64,000 bits per second.

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What happens in PCM is that we electronically sample the analog sound wave 64,000 times per second to generate a digital stream. Because the sampling is not continuous, when we covert the digital stream to an analog sound, that we can hear, we can only approximate what the original analog sound was.

Increasing the sampling rate and improving the DACs (Digital to Analog Converters) gets us a more faithful analog reproduction; however, it is still a best effort approximation of the original analog sound. The reason that CDs sound better than vinyl is because the digital stream has a higher signal to noise ratio. It’s equivalent to speaking using a normal tone of voice in a quiet environment. Things sound cleaner . What you loose in a digital environment are those nuances and resonances produced by an acoustic instrument like a violin, cello and guitar.

Vinyl had a couple of bad things going for it. First, an LP takes up more space in a store shelf than a CD. Second, people were completely uninformed on how to properly care for and LP. Records were being played with worn needles and heavy arms along with other physical abuse.

CDs have now vanished having been replaced by the MP3 and as music lovers, we’ve moved from a faithful rendition of an instrument to a sterile approximation.

Keep your turntable and buy vinyl, not for its collectable value but because short of a live performance, it’s the only way you’ll get to experience a Steinway or Stradivarius.

Have a great weekend. Be safe and spend some quality time with your buds and family.

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SIG SAUER Academy Instructor Andy Roy On Bolt Action Rifle Bilateral Shooting

Posted on Thursday, 1 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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NAPED Announces 2018 Annual General Meeting

Posted on Thursday, 1 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Growing law enforcement/public safety non-profit association will host annual conference in Savannah, Georgia.

New Bern, NC (February 2017) – The National Association of Police Equipment Distributors (NAPED) will be hosting their annual meeting at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah, Georgia, June 8 – 11, 2018. Set on the scenic Savannah river, the 2-and-a-half-day conference provides law enforcement and public safety distributors/dealers, manufacturers and industry professionals the opportunity to network and grow their businesses.

This year, NAPED is pleased to announce two free seminars sponsored by PoliceOne.com for the membership in addition to meetings and exhibition space. Sara Wilson, vice president of the Praetorian Digital Grants Division will speak on police grants, what they are and how to help agencies with them. Nick Bruckner, vice president of the Praetorian Digital Grants Division will speak on how companies within the public safety/law enforcement markets can better reach and retain customers through digital marketing.

“These are challenging times in our industry,” Tim Brown, President of NAPED and GT Distributors commented. “NAPED is a valuable resource for companies looking to form long term relationships that provide growth opportunities in the law enforcement markets. Not only do we have a growing membership, but are offering our members more value for their membership.”

NAPED is now a North Carolina non-profit association benefitting the very men and women that use NAPED’s membership products and stores to access the best law enforcement and public safety products.

New members can sign up at www.naped.com and register for the Annual General Meeting on the homepage of the NAPED website, as well. NAPED questions or need help registering? Contact director@naped.com.

Like NAPED on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NAPEDGroup

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Arsenal New SBR Variants

Posted on Thursday, 1 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

For more information visit: http://www.arsenalinc.com/usa/SBR/

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STREAMLIGHT® NAMES CLEE & ASSOCIATES AS FEDERAL/MILITARY SALES REP AGENCY OF THE YEAR

Posted on Thursday, 1 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

EAGLEVILLE, PA, February 28, 2018 – Streamlight^® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, announced that Clee & Associates has been named the company’s 2017 Sales Rep Agency of The Year for the Federal/Military markets.

Clee & Associates is a manufacturers’ representative agency based in Fort Worth, TX. The company received the award in recognition for outstanding sales achievement in their sales territories of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

“Clee & Associates’ outstanding sales performance last year contributed greatly to our company’s success in the Federal/Military sectors, strategically important market segments for Streamlight,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “We look forward to their continuing contributions to our sales efforts.”

For more information about Clee & Associates, please visit www.cleeandassociates.com.

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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

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.

“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.

NRL Dog Valley Precision Challenge 2017

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.

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

(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

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.

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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