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LARRY VICKERS ON THE GLOCK 18C

Posted on Wednesday, 29 November, 2017 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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NIDV-Symposium in Rotterdam Ahoy: “Adaptivity is key to public security”

Posted on Wednesday, 29 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

How can Dutch public security organizations adapt to today’s rapidly-changing circumstances?
On Thursday 30 November 2017, representatives from industry, government and knowledge institutes, led by former Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army Lieutenant General (ret.) Mart de Kruif, will come together to discuss how the adaptivity of our armed forces, police and security organizations can and must ensure the safety of the public. Hans Büthker, CEO of GKN Aerospace, Gerrit den Uyl, Director of the Police Service Centre, Paul de Krom, CEO and chair of the Executive Board at TNO and Pierre Delsaux, Deputy Director-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs with the European Commission will all share their perspectives on recent developments in this sector.
This will take place in connection with the Netherlands Industries for Defence and Security (NIDV) foundation’s 29th annual Symposium & Exhibition, to be held in the Rotterdam Ahoy conference center.
Our national security cannot be viewed as distinct from the developments taking place around us. Technology is advancing at an exponential rate and is becoming increasingly accessible for a larger group. As a result, our opponents sometimes have access to the most advanced resources. There would also seem to be few obstacles in place to prevent terrorists from obtaining these means. Governments, on the other hand, are subject to constraint in the form of a multitude of regulations.
In 2017, the challenges faced by security organizations in the Netherlands have not decreased. Partly for that reason, the Dutch government has decided to once again invest in the security of our country. This investment is vital and will offer a range of opportunities. The NIDV Symposium demonstrates how the business community can contribute to the security of the Netherlands by supplying innovative products.
About 100 companies from a dozen countries in and outside Europe will be in attendance on Thursday. There will also be plenty of opportunity for the companies to do business together. In addition, the Ministry of Defence, the Police, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will attend as exhibitors. This year’s Exhibition will pay particular attention to maritime and radar technologies, although IT, communications, simulators and sustainability will be addressed as well. In the course of a single day, all major players from the government, industry and knowledge institutes will have a chance to speak with one another.
The day’s event is a closed meeting for professionals from the business community and government. More than 2,300 people recently registered. Members of the press are welcome. Credentials must be presented and personal details submitted by email. Journalists may contact the NIDV foundation to register. Contact: Anne Brockherde, email: a.brockherde@nidv.eu, tel.: +31 (0)62 643 1082.

Morning program (Symposium hall):
Moderator: Lieutenant General (ret.) Mart de Kruif
08:00 – 17:00 Visit exhibition
10:00 – 10:05 Welcome by Hans Hillen, chairman NIDV
10:05 – 10:15 Introduction by Symposium moderator
10:15 – 10:35 Hans Büthker, CEO GKN Aerospace : “Steppingstone to the Aerospace
Champions League”
10:35 – 10:55 Gerrit den Uyl, director of Police Services Centre: “The police and the
future of our security”
10:55 – 11:20 Coffee/tea break
11:20 – 11:40 Paul de Krom, Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of TNO: “The past is a given, but you can shape the future”
11:40 – 12:00 Pierre Delsaux, European Commission, Deputy Director-General for the
Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs: “The way to a
European Industrial Technological Base for Defence and Security”
12:00 – 12:15 Summary and conclusion by Symposium moderator
12:15 – 12:25 2nd presentation of the Jan Gmelich Meijling-Award by Lieutenant General Martin Wijnen
Afternoon program (Booth 2.110, Hal 2):
Moderator: Major General (ret.) Jaap Willemse
13:30 – 14:00 Defence Innovation Game – Winner’s speech (TNO and Skydec)
14:00 – 14:15 Jaime Karreman, marineschepen.nl: Q&A and handover book “In het
diepste geheim” to vice admiral Arie Jan de Waard
14:15 – 14:45 Ron Boelsma, Innovation- and Knowledge broker, Police: “Is security
possible without Artificial Intelligence?”
15:00 – 15:30 Captain Paul Willemse, Projectleader (NL) Mine Countermeasures (MCM), Defence Material Organisation: “Belgium – The Netherlands future MCM
Programme”
15:45 – 16:15 Mark Bokdam , Projectleader C2000, Fire Brigade: “Deployability of
drones: A pioneering cooperation!”

The NIDV foundation is the primary link between the Netherlands’ defense and security industry and its government. It promotes the industry with regard to national and international contracts, including government tenders, and in national and international supply chains. The Netherlands Industries for Defence and Security is synonymous with the highest possible quality and effectiveness of equipment, services and application-oriented knowledge. NIDV is also a strategic partner of the government in the area of defense and security and a key figure in the triple helix collaboration between the government, knowledge institutes and the business community.

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SWAT, Bomb Squad, and K9 Conference in Vegas

Posted on Wednesday, 29 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

2018 BRAVO3 TRAINING CONFERENCE & VENDOR EXPO

Presented by: Tripwire Operations Group

FEBRUARY 5, 6, 7 – 2018 * LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

TUSCANY SUITES (SPECIAL EVENT ROOM RATES)

The year’s most significant, all-inclusive tactical conference in the United States – the 2018 BRAVO3 Conference and Vendor Show. This premier gathering of SWAT, K-9, and BOMB SQUAD operators allows you to stay at the forefront of the industry by offering the finest in training, education, technique and procedure sharing, and professional networking. Our mission is to provide the professional men and women of the SWAT, K-9, and BOMB SQUAD world with unsurpassed training opportunity BRAVO3 is ideal for any organization, company, or individual that manufactures, distributes, or sells equipment, products, and services related to the law enforcement, military, and tactical industries.

ATTENDEE INFORMATION

A full 3-day all-inclusive pass is $295/person (register early for special pricing of $275 valid thru December 31, 2017), which will provide you with a complimentary swag bag, and a certificate for 16-hours of Continuing Law Enforcement Education. We anticipate 300-500 personnel to be in attendance.

TRAINING

A line-up of world-renowned instructors will be presenting instruction on real-world topics that are critical to SWAT, K-9, and Bomb Squad operations. Combined with our à la carte style schedule, this is a training event that you cannot afford to miss. Topics to be covered will include, but are not limited to:

Survival Tactics for UC Officers
Restraint Defeat, SERE, & CQC
Combat Mindset & Critical Thinking
Robotic Breaching & SWAT/EOD Interoperability
Comprehensive IED Electronics
Insight Into ISIS Weaponry and IED’s
Intro to Homemade Explosives
Advanced Weapon Retention
The Science of K9 Odor Detection
IEDs: A Historical Overview
Decoy Skills for K9 Maintenance and Scenario-Based Training
More…

Learn More

Check out the Rated Red videos being posted weekly filmed at Tripwire Operations Group!

CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT CATALOG

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Team SIG Captain Max Michel Has a Banner Year

Posted on Wednesday, 29 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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Newington, NH (November 28, 2017) – SIG SAUER, Inc., congratulates Max Michel, captain of Team SIG, on an exceptional year of achievement and performance across 2017. Michel led Team USA to a Gold Medal at the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Handgun World Shoot held at the National Shooting Center in Chateauroux, France on August 28 – September 2. In addition to his outstanding performance on the world stage, Michel scored superb wins on the national level as well, earning 3 national champion titles. Michel earned the Carry Optics National Champion title at 2017 USPSA SIG SAUER® Optics National Championship held at the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, Florida from March 23 – 26. Michel went on to earn the Overall Champion title at the US Steel Shooting Nationals held at the South River Gun Club in Covington, Georgia from March 30 – April 1. At the Pro-Am Shooting National Championship held at the Volusia County Gun and Hunt Club in New Smyrna Beach, Florida he finished first overall in the Optics Division.

On top of his national championship titles, Michel earned numerous titles at state and sectional championships across the country.

World Speed Shooting Championship – 2nd Place Open Division
USPSA Area 3 – Overall Champion
USPSA Area 6 – Carry Optics Champion
USPSA Double Tap Championship – Overall Champion
USPSA LA Gator Classic – Overall Champion
USPSA AL Sectional Championship – Overall Champion
USPSA OK Sectional Championship – Overall Champion
USPSA MS State Championship – Overall Champion
USPSA NM Sectional Championship – Overall Champion
Aiming For Zero Charity Match – Overall Champion

Not content to rest on his laurels, Max Michel wrote his name into the Guinness Book of World Records for his action-pistol shooting. He knocked down 6 steel plates in 2.05 seconds from the draw with his 9mm SIG SAUER P320® Pistol. He then unofficially broke his own world record on October 21 posting an amazing 1.91 second time on his first run. This was documented while doing a demonstration, with TV camera’s rolling and in front of over 400 spectators at an Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) disabled veteran range event at the San Antonio Police Training Academy.

“While Max’s skill and proficiency with a pistol is well known in the shooting sports world, his latest performance transcends the competitive arena and places it squarely in the public domain.” Said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales. There are many great shooters out there, but a Guinness World Record title adds documented validity and notoriety, elevating Max’s credentials to an even higher level of distinction. And he topped off his year by unofficially setting the bar even higher, shattering his own world record at a disabled veterans event. The fact that Max gives his time to attend events such as this just solidifies that he is not only a world class shooter, but a world class good guy.”

SIG SAUER, Inc. is The Complete Systems Provider™, leading the industry in American innovation, ingenuity, and manufacturing. SIG SAUER® brings a dedication to superior quality, ultimate reliability, and unmatched performance that has made it the brand of choice among many of the world’s elite military, government and law enforcement units as well as responsible citizens. SIG SAUER offers a full array of products to meet any mission parameter, including handguns, rifles, ammunition, electro-optics, suppressors, ASP (Advanced Sport Pellet) airguns and training. The largest member of a worldwide business group of firearms manufacturers that includes SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland, SIG SAUER is an ISO 9001: 2008 certified company with more than 1,600 employees. For more information on SIG SAUER, any of its products, or the SIG SAUER Academy SM, please visit on to sigsauer.com.

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Team SIG Shooter Lena Miculek Continues to Dominate Ladies Action Shooting in 2017

Posted on Wednesday, 29 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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Newington, NH (November 28, 2017) – SIG SAUER, Inc., congratulates Team SIG Shooter, Lena Miculek, for making 2017 the best year in Team SIG history with outstanding wins at the top of her shooting disciplines. She earned numerous titles throughout the 2017 season.

Miculek earned the title of High Lady while competing in Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) with a SIG MPX® at the 2017 USPSA SIG SAUER® Optics National Championship at the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, Florida on March 23-16. Miculek went on to again claim the High Lady Title at the Lucas Oil Pistol Caliber Carbine World Championship held at the Lucas Ranch in Cross Timbers, Missouri on September 1-3. Competing with her SIGM400® rifle, Miculek excelled as a member of the 1st place Ladies Open Team at the IPSC Rifle World Shoot held at Patriot Park near Moscow, Russia, competing in 30 stages against almost 600 competitors from 40 countries. Miculek also won 1st place Ladies Individual, and was the winner of the Ladies Open Shoot-off.

Miculek took home the title of High Lady at the NRA World Shooting Championship at the Peacemaker National Training Center in Glengary, West Virginia on September 13-15. The NRA World Shooting Championship is a very different style of match, forcing participants to compete in twelve different shooting disciplines using unfamiliar firearms. Proving she can compete in a variety of divisions, Miculek took home seven other titles this season.

USPSA OK Sectional Championship – Champion, Pistol Caliber Carbine Division
USPSA Area 6 Championship – High Lady
Starlight Night Match – High Lady
Babes With Bullets 3-Gun Challenge – High Lady, 1st Place Tac-Optics
Wyoming Governor’s Cup – High Lady
3-Gun Nation Florida Regional Championship – High Lady
3-Gun Nation South Carolina Region Championship – High Lady

“This year proved to me something I’ve believed and tried my best to follow throughout my career. Every Single time I go to the range, I try new things looking for a better way to be a more complete shooter. Because of that method of training I earned my 7th world title this year while shooting 5 different disciplines, said Miculek. The key to success is to never stop learning.”

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The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) to Offer TrainingSeminars at SHOT Show 2018

Posted on Tuesday, 28 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

The NTOA will offer four seminars and one full day of critical incident debriefs to registered SHOT Show attendees who serve in law enforcement or the military.

Doylestown, Pa. (November 2017) – The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) will once more offer SHOT Show attendees the opportunity to participate in NTOA training seminars. As part of the Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP), participants will 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. A one-time registration fee of $25 gives attendees access to all 2018 LEEP courses, except for the full-day Critical Incidents Debriefs, which has a separate $89 registration fee.

Attendees must be law enforcement or military and registered through SHOT Show to attend the incident debriefs and LEEP programs.

“Our seminars continue to be sold out and are some of the most highly demanded LEEP sessions year after year during SHOT Show. This year we are returning with more seminars and have partnered with SHOT Show to offer a special full day of critical incident debriefs. Any law enforcement officer or military personnel who attends our sessions will leave with a full toolbox to help them tackle today’s pressing challenges,” commented Thor Eells, NTOA’s executive director.

The NTOA will be offering the following seminars:

A Day of Critical Incident Debriefs
Monday, Jan. 22, 2018
Marcello 4505
0800 – 1700

The NTOA and SHOT Show have teamed up to bring you a full day of critical incident debriefs. Subject matter experts from around the United States will provide a detailed analysis of several recent major critical incidents. Agencies continue to be challenged with incidents that test their response capability and their capacity to recover from resource-draining circumstances. This seminar will focus on sharing lessons learned from the perspective of patrol, SWAT and command-level personnel on such issues as communication, policy, equipment, and pre-event training and exercises. The daylong event will help attendees identify the delta between what your agency is prepared for and the realities of critical incidents.

Super Session – Top Tactical Concepts for Law Enforcement Operations
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018
Marcello 4402
0815 – 1015

This course will present many of the top 20 tactical concepts that are important for every officer, team member, team leader and team commander. These concepts are applicable to patrol critical incidents and SWAT operations. The concepts will be delivered through the use of lecture, class discussion, incident debriefs and videos. Students will come away with a better appreciation of concepts, such as safety priorities, officer jeopardy, opportunity, the 4Cs, space and time, tactical pause, tactical aim points, soft skills (de-escalation) and scenario based/integrated training.

Super Session – Active Shooter Update and the Advanced Police Officer
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018
Marcello 4402
0815 – 1015

Active shooter events continue to concern communities and their law enforcement agencies. This presentation will review recent incidents for lessons to be learned and examine the ongoing evolution of law enforcement response. The NTOA’s Active Shooter program is designed to prepare first-arriving officers to confront and neutralize the threat and save lives.

Super Session – Law Enforcement Response to Suicidal Subjects
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018
Marcello 4402
0815 – 1015

This course is designed to educate police personnel on the legalities and challenges faced when responding to suicidal subjects. Unique perspectives are provided in order to provoke discussion within agencies to have a true understanding of the relevant Constitutional requirements. Case law examples are provided as talking points to assist in guiding policy and response decision-making. In addition, model programs from throughout the United States are presented as potential options for agencies to consider.

The Future of Tactical Patrol Operations
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018
Marcello 4402
1045 – 1215

Terrorism, police ambushes and active violence incidents have changed the expectations placed on patrol officers today. This seminar will explore what’s being taught in basic law enforcement academies today, the delta in tactical response training and steps that agencies can take to improve their own training capabilities.

To register for any of these seminars, please visit here: http://bit.ly/2mKg3qm.

For more information on the National Tactical Officers Association, visit www.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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Pre-Order For UMQDS Mounts Is Now Open

Posted on Tuesday, 28 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

The U.S. Optics UMQDS mounts are back. The mounts are available for pre-order now and by clicking on the link below, you can get in line. They will be available in a 34mm tube size with the option of 0, 20 or 30 MOA, so finding one to fit your platform won’t be an issue. They have dual locking throw levers which not only makes detaching and installing your optic quick and efficient, but it won’t effect your repeatability in the slightest. Finding a mount durable enough to keep up with your new B-Series is hard, so these mounts are here to stay.

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NSSF PRAISES TEXAS REPS. CUELLAR, CULBERSON FOR FIX NICS LEGISLATION

Posted on Tuesday, 28 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, praised U.S. Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and John Culberson (R-Texas) for their leadership on introducing the bipartisan H.R. 4434, the Fix NICS Act of 2017 into the House of Representatives. The legislation is a companion to an identically titled Senate bill and both drew support from both Republican and Democrat co-sponsors.

“We are deeply appreciative of both Congressmen Cuellar and Culberson to demonstrate leadership in the House of Representatives to encourage state and federal agencies to enter all applicable records in the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS),” said Lawrence G. Keane, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. “This legislation will offer states the necessary resources to promptly and efficiently provide disqualifying records to NICS on those who are prohibited under current law from possessing firearms. Federally licensed firearms retailers rely upon NICS to prevent the sale of firearms to prohibited persons. This legislation will fix NICS so that background checks are accurate and reliable.”

The bipartisan House of Representatives legislation would ensure federal and state authorities comply with existing law and accurately report relevant criminal history and mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The bill penalizes federal agencies who fail to properly report relevant records and incentivizes states to improve their overall reporting. The bill also directs more federal funding to the accurate reporting of domestic violence records.

Fixing NICS has long been a top priority for NSSF. The FixNICS® campaign was launched by the firearms industry in 2013 when the industry examined how many states were failing to fully submit prohibiting mental health and other disqualifying records to NICS. Since then, NSSF’s work has resulted in reforms being adopted in 16 states and a 170 percent increase in records submission, to 4.5 million in 2013 up from only from 1.7 million in 2013. Several states, and as tragically learned through recent events, some federal agencies, still are not fully participated in submitting records to keep firearms from those prohibited from purchasing them.

Congressman Cuellar praised the bipartisan effort that offers promise to strengthening existing laws and keep firearms from prohibited persons.

“Following the horrific shooting that occurred in my district, in Sutherland Springs, Texas, there is a call to action to prevent this kind of tragedy from happening again. But many call for new laws often without considering whether or not current laws are being enforced,” Congressman Cuellar said. “Today, we introduced bipartisan legislation that will fill in the gaps in NICS that led to tragedies like the one in Sutherland Springs. The FIX NICS Act is an example of both parties in both chambers of Congress working together to set aside partisan politics and offer real solutions to the American people.”

Congressman Culberson pointed to the fact this legislation is intended to bolster existing law, the common ground on which both parties should agree.

“Had existing law been enforced, the horrific tragedy in Sutherland Springs, Texas would have never occurred. The pure negligence of criminal history reporting into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) must end,” said Rep. Culberson. “I’m honored to join my fellow Texas legislators, Senator John Cornyn and Rep. Henry Cuellar on the Fix NICS Act and am greatly encouraged at the bipartisan effort to hold federal and state authorities accountable to existing law. I urge my fellow colleagues in Congress to support this critical, lifesaving piece of legislation.”

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CYBER MONDAY AT THE SAFARILAND GROUP

Posted on Monday, 27 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

ADDITIONAL SAVINGS, TODAY ONLY!

Shop online for Cyber Monday deals and avoid the crowds. For one day only, get 20% off communications, forensics, firearms cleaning equipment and accessories and 30% off holsters and gear. Don’t delay, promotion ends at midnight tonight!

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CYBER MONDAY AT SIG ARMS

Posted on Monday, 27 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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Introducing The Adventure-ready Backpack Holster From Alien Gear.

Posted on Monday, 27 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

The ShapeShift™ Modular Holster System has expanded once again to bring you a completely new carry position. Connect your holstered handgun to a variety of straps including backpacks and duffle bags with the all-new ShapeShift™ Backpack Holster! This clever adapter, available as a complete holster or expansion pack, is a perfect companion for any hunter, backpacker or commuter.
Let’s see what this holster has to offer:

The versatile design turns virtually any strap into a secure carry method in seconds! This adapter can attach to your backpack, duffle bag and more with zero hassle. You get Level 2 retention
with its thumb release. The ShapeShift Backpack Holster offers world-class safety with its customizable retention to suit your draw style!

M.S.R.P. $49.88

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ADAM KRAUT Esq. Takes You Through Filling Out the ATF FORM 1

Posted on Monday, 27 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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Shephard Media’s Handbooks

Posted on Monday, 27 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

In the information age, data is king

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Shephard Media’s handbooks are relied upon by aerospace and defense industry insiders as vital sources of information and intelligence.

These products are perfect if you want to be up to date in the following markets: civil and military helicopters, land warfare, unmanned systems, defense electronics, maritime security, military training and simulation, and more.

Each handbook provides:

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XGO CYBER MONDAY DEALS

Posted on Monday, 27 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Those Who Know, Wear XGO.

This Black Friday through Cyber Monday elite athlete-inspired, military-tested gear is more accessible than ever.
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VERTX CYBBER MONDAY SALE

Posted on Monday, 27 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

CYBER MONDAY SALE

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GLOCK BLACK FRIDAY BUNDLE

Posted on Saturday, 25 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Off- Road Hat 30% OFF GLOCK Compact Umbrella 30% OFF

Cigar Travel Case 30% OFF Perfection Tumbler 30% OFF

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Field Notes Ep. 16, Positional Shooting with Barry Dueck

Posted on Friday, 24 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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Air Venturi Releases 4 New Interactive Target Systems

Posted on Friday, 24 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Medusa Target System

CLEVELAND, OHIO (November 22, 2017) Air Venturi, the leading manufacturer and importer of airgun, airsoft, and ammunition brands, is announcing the release of four new interactive target systems. These new offerings are designed to create dynamic shooting sessions to airgunners everywhere with targets that feature a combination of spinning paddles, noise-generating steel, and resettable shooting challenges.

“Considering the hours of trigger time airgunners use to gain proficiency, creating some exciting new targets makes sense and gives shooters what they want.” says Paul Milkovich, Air Venturi’s Director of Business Development. “Shooters want something more exciting than soda cans, and these targets have something for every airgunner.”

The four new targets include:

Cowboy Action Diamond Gong Airgun Target: This ⅛” thick diamond shaped steel plate will be recognizable to SAA shooters everywhere. Each hit provides a satisfying clang as it sends your BBs and pellets safely into the ground.

The Medusa: This Texas Star like challenge finds its roots in Greek Mythology, inspired by the dreaded Gorgon monster. This resettable target lets you shoot down its 9 spinning “snakes” and reset them without leaving the bench.

Crazy Eights Target: A classic firearm target redesigned as the ultimate airgun target. Hit all eight of the hanging paddles with a reaction you can see and hear. Once all eight are on the reset bar, shoot the release paddle to drop back into the action.

Dueling Tree Target: This target lets shooters go head-to-head against their favorite shooting partner in a contest of speed and accuracy. Featuring six target paddles, the first shooter to shoot down all three paddles on their side wins.

For additional information on the new Air Venturi interactive targets, contact Air Venturi Marketing Manager, Kristen Coss by email: kristen.coss@airventuri.com, or phone: 216-292-2570 ext. 253.

For up-to-date news and information from Air Venturi, sign up for email updates by emailing dealers@airventuri.com and letting them know you would like to receive exclusive, members only information.

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AIMPOINT BLACK FRIDAY PROmotion

Posted on Friday, 24 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Manassas, VA – November 22, 2017 – Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in reflex sighting technology, launches the Aimpoint PROmotion on Friday, November 24th. The PROmotion includes an exclusive PRO Pack with the purchase of an Aimpoint® Patrol Rifle Optic (PRO) from any authorized Aimpoint dealer.

The PRO Pack represents a $100 value and includes gear from: Aimpoint, Surefire, Otis Technology, Telluric Group, and Princeton Tec. Those eligible can redeem online:bit.ly/aimpointpromotion

Developed specifically for the needs of law enforcement, the Aimpoint® PRO is available to everyone from authorized Aimpoint dealers online and nationwide. The PROmotion runs November 24th to December 31, 2017. All PRO Pack contents are included while supplies last.

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GREAT TIME TO PICK UP SIG SAUER MAGAZINES

Posted on Friday, 24 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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IWI US Seeking Director of Sales

Posted on Friday, 24 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

IWI US opens up position for Director of Sales to lead sales strategy for continued sales growth through existing and new sales channels.

Harrisburg, Pa. (November 2017) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., announces that the position of Director of Sales is open to qualified candidates. As the Director of Sales, the candidate’s role will be to create, define, establish and execute the sales strategy for continued sales growth through existing and new sales channels. IWI US is looking for a leader who will continue to strengthen and drive the IWI brand and provide increased sales and profitability. This individual will report to the CEO and will be responsible for a number of tasks.

“The position of Director of Sales for IWI US is a key position within the company, requiring leadership and professionalism coupled with industry and business experience, in order to take IWI US to the next level,” Casey Flack, CEO of IWI US stated. “This individual will work closely with me to forecast sales and continue to grow our market share in the commercial and law enforcement markets.”

Any candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in business, business management, marketing or related field and ten years of industry sales experience with at least five years managing a sales team. The candidate must have a firm understanding of the firearms market and trends, have an existing network of industry contacts and excellent interpersonal skills. Experience with commercial, law enforcement and military sales is necessary and international experience will be considered a plus. The candidate must demonstrate strong process development and leadership skills while developing effective working relationships with staff, peers and industry colleagues/contacts in a team environment.

The Director of Sales for IWI US will also be required to travel an estimated 30 percent or more of the year with international travel included. Additionally, the candidate will be required to manage, direct and monitor the activities of all sales and marketing personnel, prepare sales and marketing budgets, sales forecasts, allocate customer shipments, attend industry trade shows and establish relationships with industry partners, customers and retail channels. As part of the Director of Sales promotional activities, he/she must also manage all aspects of trade show activities and work with industry media and outlets.

Please submit all resumes and cover letters to careers@iwi.us.

To learn more about IWI US, please visit www.iwi.us.

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Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO) Black Friday Extravaganza

Posted on Friday, 24 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Sale Prices Good Through December 10th

Cannot be combined with any other discounts

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IWI US Announces Cyber Monday Sale

Posted on Friday, 24 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Receive 20 percent off everything from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. EST on Nov. 27, 2017, only at www.iwi.us/store.

Harrisburg, Pa. (November 2017) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is pleased to announce its Cyber Monday Sale, only awww.iwi.us/store. Customers can receive 20 percent off everything (on in stock products only) from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. EST on Nov. 27, 2017.

Featured products include: the Galil® ACE Stabilizing Brace, Tavor® X95™ SBR Aluminum Flattop Rail, Tavor Single/Double Ejector Bolt Parts Kit – 5.56 NATO/.300 BLK, Tavor X95 Screws/Nuts/Washers Pack, IWI Hat, Tavor SAR 5.56 NATO Barrel and Bolt Kit and IWI Tavor SAR T-Shirts. Visit www.iwi.us/store to see the full line of products included in the Cyber Monday Sale.

Backorders do not qualify. Gift certificates will be excluded. All orders must be placed online at www.iwi.us/store.

To learn more about IWI US, please visit www.iwi.us.

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Delair and ECA Group Unveil Their Multi-drone Ground Station

Posted on Friday, 24 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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MILIPOL 2017, Paris, France: the new ground control station developed by Delair and ECA Group, French specialists in civil, defense and security mini-drones, is changing the game for collaborative drone missions.

To succeed in drone-based security missions, the ground control station (GCS), is a decisive element, since it allows the operator to ensure its effectiveness.

Via a ground control station running on a ruggedized laptop specifically designed to withstand the harshness of field missions, the operator will plan his mission, pilot the drone and analyze the data from embedded sensors in real time. It is the ground control station that will play a vital role and its intuitiveness and compatibility with different types of terrain and missions will largely determine the success of an

Partners since 2016, Delair and ECA Group have co-developed this new generation of ground station (GCS). The objective is to operate both the product family of the UAV IT180 (mini-drone vertical take-off and landing) as well as the family of Delair drones, including the DT26X (mini-drone with fixed wing).

Fixed-wing UAVs, such as the DT26X, and rotary-wing UAVs, such as the IT180, are complementary and can therefore be used together on missions; The first will ensure the surveillance of an area and the second will intervene in support in case of detection of a threat.

“Thanks to the new GCS, collaborative drone missions are gaining considerably in performance. This type of mission now becomes easier to manage via a single interface and by a single operator. With the new ground station the intervention forces gain especially in precision of information and intervention reactivity.”, says Francis Duruflé, sales manager for Aerial Drones business at ECA Group.
“The new multiplatform ground station will also allow its users to optimize the training of their UAV pilot crews as well as the ability for the same pilot to switch from one drone to another in a very intuitive way. Another important criterion, the logistic constraint of the material to be transported, which will be reduced by using the new GCS.”, says Charles-Etienne Gariel, sales director at Delair.

This is a first in the French mini-drone industry and will allow Delair and ECA Group to offer innovative solutions for complex multi-drone operations, and thus increase their relevance in the future.

Learn more about ECA Group’s UAV solutions

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BERETTA DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES ITS NEW PMX SUBMACHINE-GUN

Posted on Friday, 24 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Photo Courtesy; Military Magazine

MILIPOL 2017, Paris, France, Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT) announced its new 9×19 submachine-gun, the PMX. It’s unclear as of this writing if the PMX will replace the company’s M12. The PMX was built using polymers, which allowed a weight reduction of 1.1kg to 2.4 kg, compared with the 3.5 kg of the M12.

The design features a full length Picatinny rail at the 12 o’clock with three shorter rail at the 6, 3 and 9 o’clock positions at the forend. The PMX feeds from a 30 round magazine and features a folding stock, which when folded reduces the gun’s overall length from 640mm to 418mm.

The PMX’s operating system is a blow-back design with a cyclic rate of approximately 900 rounds per minute. It is selective fire SMG with three selector position: safe, semi-automatic and fully automatic.

BDT expects its first major order to come from the Italian Carabinieri some time in 2018.

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Happy Thanksgiving !

Posted on Tuesday, 21 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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I want to take this opportunity to wish all of my readers a Happy Thanksgiving. May life bring you and your families the best it has to offer. I’ll be taking a couple of “meritorious” days off to enjoy the Holiday.

Don’t forget to checkout my FOG HORN’s ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPING IDEAS there are some great ideas for you. In fact, if you don’t have someone you like use me! Did I say that?

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GIVING A FIREARM AS A GIFT? SOME REMINDERS FROM NSSF

Posted on Tuesday, 21 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Image result for Christmas Tree The holidays are just around the corner. As hunters, shooters, collectors or just plain plinkers, it’s a natural instinct to want to share our enjoyment of firearms with others. What better way to do that than to make a gift of a firearm to a family member, close friend or relative?

The first thing to remember if you’re thinking about giving someone a gun is that . . . it’s a gun! You already know that ownership of a firearm brings with it some serious legal and ethical obligations that other consumer products don’t. So let’s look at some questions you may have about giving a firearm as a gift.

Buying a Gun as a Gift

Consider using a gift certificate from a firearms retailer near where the recipient lives.

The first question you have to ask is whether the intended recipient can legally own the firearm where he or she lives. With more than 20,000 different gun laws on the books, even the kinds of firearms that law-abiding citizens can own vary from place to place; for example, juveniles (under age 18), generally speaking, are precluded by law from possessing a handgun. Check out the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) website for an overview of local laws and, whatever you do, don’t forget that you can never under any circumstances transfer a firearm to someone you know — or have reasonable cause to believe — legally can’t own one. That’s a federal felony, so be careful.

There’s no federal law that prohibits a gift of a firearm to a relative or friend that lives in your home state. Abramski v. United States, a recent Supreme Court decision involving a “straw purchase” of a firearm did not change the law regarding firearms as gifts. The following states (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington State) and the District of Columbia require you to transfer a firearm through a local firearms retailer so an instant background check will be performed to make sure the recipient is not legally prohibited from owning the gun. Maryland and Pennsylvania require a background check for private party transfer of a handgun. There are exceptions, so it’s important to carefully check the law of your state or ask your local firearms retailer.

Consider a Gift Card

The ATF recommends that if you want to give someone a new firearm, rather than going to a gun store, buying it on your own and giving it to, say your father, consider instead purchasing a gift certificate from that retailer and giving it to Dad as his present. That way he’ll get the exact gun he wants, and there’s no question about who is “the actual buyer of the firearm,” which is a question any purchaser must certify on the Federal Form 4473 at the time of purchase.

Shipping a Firearm

You can only ship a handgun by common carrier (but not U.S. Mail) and a long gun by U.S. Mail or common carrier to a federally licensed retailer, but not to a non-licensed individual in another state. With all carriers, federal law requires you to declare that your package contains an unloaded firearm. To be safe, always consult your carrier in advance about its regulations for shipping firearms.

Giving a Gun as a Gift

What if you want to give “Old Betsy,” your favorite old deer rifle, to your son or daughter as a college graduation gift? Again, in most states, there’s no law that says you can’t, but some states require even inter-family transfers to go through a licensed retailer. Remember, you can never transfer a firearm directly to another person who is a resident of a different state. In that case, you must transfer the firearm through a licensed retailer in the state where the person receiving the gift resides. Using a gift certificate from a firearms retailer near where the recipient lives might be a good solution. Pre-1898 antique firearms are generally exempt from the retailer requirement. Be safe and check with your retailer or local law enforcement before you hand over your prized possession.

It’s often an emotional moment when a treasured family heirloom is passed down to the next generation. These moments are part of what our cherished enjoyment of firearms is all about and represent that unique bond that sportsmen have with their fellow enthusiasts.

So enjoy the holidays and do it right!

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Frank “Lowlight” Galli Reviews Howa 1500 HCR 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle

Posted on Tuesday, 21 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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Posted on Tuesday, 21 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Don’t miss great deals on some of the most popular items! TNVC is kicking Black Friday off today and running the sale through December 04.

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IWI US Company Grows, Requires Move to New, Larger Facility

Posted on Tuesday, 21 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

IWI US will relocate from Lower Paxton Township to Lower Swatara Township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania to accommodate demand for its products.

Harrisburg, Pa. (November 2017) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., announced this week through local media its plans to move to a larger facility in a neighboring township. The new facility features space for manufacturing, assembly and warehousing areas to accommodate IWI US’s continued growth and demand for its Israeli made products, such as the TAVOR®, Galil ACE®, UZI® Pro, Jericho® and law enforcement platforms.

“This move to a larger facility will allow IWI US to expand its manufacturing operations for increased production and the addition of new product lines,” Casey Flack, CEO of IWI US, commented.

IWI US plans to begin the moving process in early Jan. 2018 to coordinate increased sales and the arrival of three brand new products into the famous IWI line-up. IWI US will unveil the TAVOR 7 and the Masada 9mm pistol at the 2018 SHOT Show, held Jan. 23 – 26, 2018 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, plus one more very exciting entry still under wraps at this time.

“Since IWI US was launched in 2012, we have seen unprecedented growth, due in part to the reputable brands designed by top Israeli engineers and designers, and all are truly battle tested before civilian models were even considered,” Flack added. “We’ve been very fortunate in a market that is politically swayed that the demand for our products has remained strong and consistently growing.”

Employees at the current facility are expected to transfer to the new, larger facility. Flack indicated that the company will be hiring before the end of 2017 and plans to double the employee base in the next several years.

To learn more about IWI US, please visit www.iwi.us.

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FOG HORN’s ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPING IDEAS

Posted on Monday, 20 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Every year, we select 10 products that we feel merit your Holiday Shopping dollars. This year we have some exceptional suggestions for you and we invite you to check them out…

Happy Holidays!

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LARRY VICKERS ON THE IWI NEGEV SERIES

Posted on Monday, 20 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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LDS’ Multi-Sensor System Brings Explosive, Drugs Detection to a New Level

Posted on Monday, 20 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Petah Tikva, Israel, November 20, 2017: In recent years, criminal and terrorist organizations increasingly exploit commercial precursors to create explosives. Concealment of explosives and drugs have also become more creative and sophisticated, further challenging the conventional detection measures used by authorities.

Realizing the limitations of specific detection techniques used by authorities, terrorists and drug traffickers become adept to screening techniques. To meet the growing threat at high security screening systems such as airports, authorities employ several detection solutions in parallel. Lacking integration and synchronization, these solutions improve the probability of detection but incur high operating costs.

LDS is introducing at MILIPOL 2017 a fully integrated solution using multiple detection technologies including laser detection technologies, dual Ion Mobility Spectroscopy (IMS) and chemical detection, that operate in synch. The HDK employs a proprietary algorithm to processes the feeds from each of the detectors. Operating the sensors in parallel, and in real-time, results in a much higher probability of detection than the performance of each specific detector. HDK also provides much lower false positive rate, even in conditions that hinder detection by each of the specific techniques. Therefore, HDK delivers the highest level of detection and most reliable identification at the most affordable cost.
Implementing sample collection protocols developed specifically for field use, and controlled by a simple user interface, HDK is ideally suited for use by security teams, enabling handling any material with any form the team may encounter in the field.
“The HDK addresses a growing demand from the user community for integrated, field-deployable detection and identification solutions.” Said Rani Avni, LDS CEO. “We are proud to launch this advanced, integrated explosive and drugs inspection capability at MILIPOL 2017, representing a technological breakthrough in the authorities’ capabilities to collect, detect, and inspect explosives and narcotics of all types and forms. The new system introduces the highest standards in sensitivity for field deployable systems, along with a low rate of false alarms. The HDK successfully completed comprehensive testing and will soon be introduced to customers following the conclusion of regulatory and commercial certification.”
“As an innovated technology driven company LDS is vigilant at the operational gaps and capability needs of our customers. We study a lot from the huge operational experience of our customers, using detection systems, in Israel and abroad,” added Eli Venezia LDS’ president and Chairman of the board. ”HDK addresses these operational needs as other LDS detection solutions, such as the Spectro drone and the Sphere vehicles inspection system. These new systems enable our customers to “bridge” between evolving operational needs and advanced detection technologies, it is what makes our detection solutions unique and efficient for the field users.”
Laser Detect Systems (LDS) is a leading provider of narcotics, explosives, and HAZMAT detection and identification solutions, with its innovative products – the G-Scan, a Raman spectroscopy based detector, the I-Scan, an Ion Mobility Spectroscopy (IMS) detection tool and Wet chemistry material identification products.

MILIPOL 21-24/11/2017. Booth B 033 at MILIPOL 2017.

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DON’T TONGUE ME BRO!

Posted on Friday, 17 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

TGIF! We made it through another week and looking forward to a relaxing weekend, right! You can forget that idea with Thanksgiving coming our way.

For that reason, we’ve called this shoot the shit to blow off a little steam. Shoot the shits are great for getting stuff off your chest without seeing a therapist and having to pay $150 to $300 an hour. When we get done with you, you’ll feel better and still have money for a drink and a hooker.

Can you guys believe what’s been going on in Washington? There is so much porking going on in Washington that Congress needed to set up a secret slush fund to compensate individuals (male, female, transgender, switch hitter or undecided) claiming abuse. Now, fully loaded (including benefits) compensation for Congressmen (House and Senate) and Congresswomen is $243,000, the Speaker and certain committee chairs get slightly more. The figure I’ve shown does not included payments to individuals claiming sexual harassment or abuse. So that $243,000 may just be higher depending on what you do in the confines of your office – It’s no wonder their minds are constantly on reelection! Where else but in Congress can you knock down over a quarter million dollars a year, do nothing and have the taxpayer pick up the tab for ass grabbing! Wouldn’t it be cheaper if they brought in hookers?

We’ve been sitting here trying to figure out what it would feel like having Al Franken slip you the tongue? Ugh! Senator Franken has been serving in the Senate since 2009 representing the State of Minnesota.

Al, give that lutefisk a break! If you’re going to fondle a woman’s bosom at least wake her up!

On a more serious note, the recent and highly publicizes mass killings have sparked renewed calls for gun control – nothing new here. However, if you support the 2nd Amendment you need to remain alert to some of the stuff that’s going all of which designed to sway public sentiment. The assaults are many and insidious.

You’ll hear arguments like; countries that have implemented strong gun control (read bans) have less gun homicides. This is an example of using statistics to lie because what they don’t tell you is that as gun homicides decline, homicides with edged weapons, blunt object and other means went up.

Another strategy is media coverage. A mass shooting will be covered continuously for 1 to 2 weeks. Yet, when you look at FBI statistics 55% to 60% of all gun homicides are gang related activity using a handgun. Why aren’t these event getting covered? Because they are usually related to drug trafficking pointing directly to illegal immigration and poor border or port enforcement.

If you want to get a good feel for what’s heading our way read the following Guardian article. Lots of statistics, all of which are designed to impugn firearms, the firearms industry and NRA; not individual miscreants and criminals. So, here we go again!

Have a great weekend! We’ll be finishing up our Holiday Gift Giving Idea piece. Have fun but be safe and get some quality time with your buds and family.

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LUCID Optics Offers TP4 Tripod

Posted on Friday, 17 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

(Wyoming) – LUCID Optics, manufacturer of the best value line of optics on the market, is proud to offer the new TP4 Full Size Tripod for 2018.
For the best optics performance, stability is key. The TP4 full-size Tripod offers exceptional stability in an elegant four-section aluminum tripod. Offering the ease of twist-lock leg sections, you can get to the right height quickly. The included ball head mount has enough adjustments to get you in the right position for viewing. The built-in Mono-Pod feature allows for an ultra light and fast platform for folks on the go. This full featured tripod is sure to get you stable and let you see with a LUCID Optics view, “clearly”.

The TP4 offers the following the specifications:
• Height: 17.5” to 62”
• Weight: 3lb, 1oz
• Hand Warmers (2 Legs)
• Rubber Non Slip Feet
• 2 Position Legs
• 4 Section legs
• Back Pack Anchor
• Hand Lanyard
• QD Optics Plate
MSRP for the TP4 Tripod is $179.00.
To learn more and see the full lineup of LUCID Optics products, visit www.lucidoptics.com.

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Springfield Armory Announces The New Saint Edge

Posted on Friday, 17 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Introducing the next level in our SAINT AR-15 series. Premier components and upgrades end to end for quick-handling, improved accuracy, and consistent performance comparable to custom AR builds costing much more. At just over 6 lbs., the Edge is one of the lightest production AR-15s on the market, featuring a sleek patent-pending free float handguard and billet receiver with lightening cuts for rapid operation and nimble maneuverability. An SA proprietary muzzle brake virtually eliminates recoil, while the Melonite coated trigger allows for a crisp, clean trigger press with no creep. The Accu-Tite™ tension system ensures a tight fit with no rattle between the upper and lower receivers, paired with a premium M16 bolt carrier group that has been shot peened and MPI tested for a lifetime of reliability. A multi-mode adjustable pinned gas block, 1:8 twist Melonite-treated barrel, flared mag well, metal flip-up sights and Bravo Company furniture complete the Edge as an impressive high-end production gun for a steal of a price:

MSRP $1299

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Andrew Bawidamann HUGINN EDC KNIVES ARE IN STOCK

Posted on Friday, 17 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

The HUGINN fixed blade flat ground knife is an amazing creation from Bawidamann; named after Odin’s Raven. If you think you might want to pick one up, act fast because like most of Andrews blades they disappear fast!

Steel: .100 CPM S35VN
Finish: Custom cerakote
Handle Scales:IM Bawidamann Chunked Pattern Carbon Fiber (proprietary Carbon fiber composite)
Hardware: 316 stainless standoffs and Coated torx screws
Scabbard: comes ready to carry out of the box with the Bawidamann Uberscabbard
OAL Length: 8.125 inches
Blade Length: 3.75 inches
M.S.R.P. $325

MADE IN USA

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Flint River Armory Offers Second Generation CSA45

Posted on Friday, 17 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

(Huntsville, AL) – Flint River Armory (FRA), designer and manufacturer of the innovative CSA45 pistol-caliber weapons system, is now offering updated features in the Second Generation CSA45 carbine, or CSA45 Gen 2.
After introducing the unique CSA45 weapons platform, Flint River Armory continued to focus on offering customers the best product possible. The result is the new CSA45 Gen 2 with updated and refined features. The CSA45 Gen 2 is currently available with 16″ amd 10″ barrels (SBR is 25″ overall with collapsed custom stock). All barrels are threaded for either flash hider or suppressor. AR/M4 fire controls offer ease of training for the user.
The CSA45 Gen 2 features a short stroke gas piston and rotating/locking bolt operating system. It also offers a reciprocating side charge, and Keymod or M-LOK rail system. It has an AR-15 buffer tube and buttstock and uses AR-15 standard lower parts kit. The low recoil and accuracy of the CSA45 Gen 2 are appealing to shooters, and the Glock magazine compatibility is an added convenience.
For more information on Flint River Armory, visit https://flintriverarmory.com/. For press inquires contact Monica Arnold at pr @blueaugust.com.

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Andy’s Leather Offering Deep Discounts during Holiday Season

Posted on Friday, 17 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Save 20 percent off all products from Nov. 22 – 28 and 10 percent off all products from Nov. 29 – Dec. 24, 2017 at www.andysleather.com.

Nebo, N.C. (November 2017) – Andy’s Leather, purveyor of fine leatherwork for rifles, Scout rifle slings and accessories, is pleased to announce several holiday specials. ForBlack Friday and Cyber Monday, customers will receive 20 percent off all products, including the popular Rhodesian and Ching Slings, belts, jingle bells, tote prototypes and other accessories, using code “BlackFriday” at checkout, between Nov. 22 – 28, 2017. From Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, save 10 percent off all products during Andy’s Leather’s Christmas Sale using code “Xmas2017” at checkout. These special offers can only be taken advantage of by shopping at www.andysleather.com.

Andy’s Leather features 100 percent American-made products by its sole proprietor and founder, Andy Langlois. Handcrafted in North Carolina, Langlois uses high-end bridle leather and solid brass hardware in his designs, including the very popular Rhodesian Sling. The Rhodesian sling is a two-point sling designed for the Scout Rifle, featuring a forward loop. It acts as both a shooting support, as well as a carry strap. While designed for the Scout Rifle, it will also work on any rifle that has the standard sling mounts (Uncle Mike’s style studs).

“I’ve found myself in the giving spirit this season and have decided to several exclusive holiday sales to customers who buy my products direct at andysleather.com. Whether you’re looking for rifle slings, belts or a great deal on bags and totes, I’ve got you covered this year,” remarked Langlois.

Andy’s Leather will also feature on sale, for a limited time, select prototype bags and totes, designed from European leathers, for both men and women. Several years in the making, the Irish and Italian leather crafted bags and totes have several models featuring English bridle leather on the handles and straps. Each hide is meticulously chosen for both its durability and its appearance and hand cut and fully stitched without the use of metal. Black Friday / Cyber Monday and Christmas Sale discounts may be applied to the already discounted prices of these prototype bags and totes.

Andy’s Leather’s fine products are also carried by Ruger®, Gunsite Academy, A.H. Larsen (Denmark), Brownells®, Acme Armament and recently added Big Horn Armory. Holiday discounts and sales may vary by dealer.

Langlois is also the founder of The Scout Rifle Forum and Scout Rifle Magazine. For more information on Andy’s Leather, visit www.andysleather.com.

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