Kestrel has made a number of improvements in the 5700 series Sportsman and Sportsman ELITE. The LiNK function is by far the most significant and when paired with the Kestrel LiNK Ballistic App, the aggregate is truly the sum of all parts. Professional grade technology is now available to the hunter and enthusiast.
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This is a great video! Classic Howard Stern at his best… ROFL!
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.
It’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot-the-shit topic. As you know, the Clinton Campaign is actively encouraging civil suits against the ammunition and firearm industry for misuse or unauthorized use of their products. The poster child, and I use that analogy with the greatest respect, is the Newtown killings by Adam Lanza on 14 December 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary School. This national tragedy sparked an outcry for more stringent gun control and even before local police and the State Attorney’s office could conduct an investigation, an angry and misinformed public demanded the heads of the gun manufacturer, distributor and retailer who sold Adam Lanza the firearms. That justifiable anger played into the hands of those whose sole interest is in advancing the gun control argument by politicizing the tragic event.
It was not until 25 November 2013, when the Connecticut State Attorney released “Report of the State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of Danbury on the Shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School and36 Yogananda Street,Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, 2012 that it became clear that all of the firearms used in the killings by Adam Lanza were legally purchased by Mrs. Lanza, Adams mother, and not Mr. Lanza. The following is an excerpt from the report that you can read in its entirety here
The following weapons were recovered in the course of this investigation: (1) a Bushmaster Model XM15-E2S semi-automatic rifle, found in the same classroom as the shooter’s body. All of the 5.56 mm shell casings from the school that were tested were found to have been fired from this rifle. (2) a Glock 20, 10 mm semi-automatic pistol found near the shooter’s body and determined to have been the source of the self-inflicted gunshot wound by which he took his own life. (3) a Sig Sauer P226, 9 mm semi-automatic pistol found on the shooter’s person. There is no evidence this weapon had been fired. (4) a Izhmash Saiga-12, 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun found in the shooter’s car in the parking lot outside the school, and which was secured in the vehicle’s trunk by police responding to the scene. There is no evidence this weapon had been fired. (5) a Savage Mark II rifle found at 36 Yogananda Street on the floor of the master bedroom near the bed where the body of the shooter’s mother was found. This rifle also was found to have fired the four bullets recovered during the autopsy of the shooter’s mother.
All of the firearms were legally purchased by the shooter’s mother. Additionally, ammunition of the types found had been purchased by the mother in the past, and there is no evidence that the ammunition was purchased by anyone else, including the shooter.
Confronted by this reality, the movement’s attention turned towards the Remington Group, Camfour Inc., and Riverview Gun Sales, the named Defendants in a law suite that alleged “negligent entrustment” The Defendants asked the court for a dismissal under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), which protects gun makers from civil lawsuits, such as those brought by victims of gun crimes. Yesterday, the motion was denied by Judge Barbara Bellis of the Connecticut Superior Court paving the way for the trial to continue. If the plaintiffs prevail all firearm and ammunition manufacturers are at risk from meritless law suites.
The facts in this case suggest to us that Mrs. Lanza’s failure to secure her personal firearms resulted in her demise and that of the Sandy Hook children; if negligent entrustment applies in principal and concept it should fall on Mrs. Lanza not the Defendants.
So, just how difficult is it to secure your firearm and render it unusable by your kids? Unfortunately there is a large segment of the population lacking an understanding that all firearms can easily be rendered safe, even if loaded. To promote that understanding, we put together a short unscripted video that’s over miked and under lit demonstrating the process. It’s not difficult you simply need to be a conscientious and responsible gun owner parent.
Have a safe weekend everyone. Get out with your buds and family; maybe a little range time is in order. We love hearing from you and remember that all shoot-the-shit rules apply!
Zapata Racing started life competing in powered water craft events. The company’s founder Franky Zapata has been engaged in designing high performance hydro propelled devices. Zapata’s latest project, still in development, is the Flyboard® Air. Unlike the hydro-propelled devices, like the Jetpack, that require a hose for water intake, the Flyboard® Air is fully autonomous.
The Flyboard Air is an independent propulsion unit with some impressive capabilities not withstanding its limited operating time of 10 minutes. The Flyboard Air has an operating ceiling of 10,000 feet and a top speed of 150 km / hr. or 93.2 mph.
I can think of a number of military or tactical applications for the Flyboard Air. How about getting to the top of a building or an emergency egress. Or, perhaps negotiating a terrain obstacle or board a vessel.
Zapata Racing is a French company. Organizations interested in taking a closer look at the prototype, contact Franky Zapata at http://zapata-racing.com/en/
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Comer, Ga.- (April 2016) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles, announces the MPA BA Shooting Academy. The MPA BA Shooting Academy offers long range rifle training for new shooters who are just getting started, as well as experienced shooters, who want to hone their skills and participate in long range precision rifle competitions.
“We’ve been amazed at the excitement we’ve seen over the last year for long range shooting and for our long range rifles and chassis systems. The need for training for both entry level and experienced competition shooters who want to hone their skills has become apparent, so we created the MPA BA Academy. We are very excited about the growth in this sport and our training program will certainly provide an avenue for shooters of all skill levels to increase their performance,” said Phil Cashin, owner of MasterPiece Arms.
The Intro Training Program (MPAITP) is designed for beginner students who utilize the MPA BA Rifles or Chassis Systems. The intro course will build solid shooting fundamentals and provide data that the shooter will be able to take anywhere and use to successfully engage targets at a distance. Additionally, the intro course is designed so the shooter will be able to troubleshoot problems with the rifle, scope or ammunition. The focus of the course will be on the fundamentals of building a strong shooting position, understanding and utilizing windage and elevation adjustments on optics and reading atmospheric conditions such as mirage and wind. This will be a two-day course.
The Advanced Competition Training Program (MPAACT) is designed for experienced shooters who desire to start competing in long range Precision Rifle Competitions, such as the Precision Rifle Series (PRS), or many of the regional Sniper competitions held throughout the U.S. This is designed for shooters who utilize the MPA BA Rifle or Chassis system. The course will focus on time management, building stable and consistent positions and how one can utilize the many benefits of the MPA BA Chassis in various shooting scenarios experienced in competitions. This will be a two-day course.
The courses will be led by Ryan Castle, Scott Satterlee and Matt Brousseau. All three are top ranked PRS Shooters with years of shooting and training experience.
The training locations for the MPA BA Shooting Academy will be at Core Shooting Solutions (Baker, Florida), Rock Castle Shooting Center (Park City, Kentucky), Rock Lake Rifle Range (Saint John, Washington) and another location in the Dallas, Texas area (to be named later).
The courses are $585 each. Transportation and lodging will be the responsibility of the student. To sign up for a course, visit http://masterpiecearms.com/shop/mpa-ba-academy-training/.
For more details on the courses, contact MPA via phone at 1-(706)-395-7050 or email phil@masterpiecearms.com.
Grinnell, Iowa (April 12, 2016) – The 77-year-old, Iowa-based firearm industry giant Brownells, Inc. has opened its first ever retail store location in Grinnell, Iowa. Known worldwide for its all-things-firearms website – Brownells.com – and their enormous catalogs, the Grinnell retail store marks the company’s first brick and mortar location.
The 7,000 sq. ft. retail store, attached to Brownells’ new 245,000 sq. ft. distribution center, is located at 3006 Brownells Parkway in Grinnell, Iowa, just a few yards off Interstate 80 at the 182 mile marker.
Visitors to the new retail location will experience one of the nicest and most unique gun stores they’ve ever visited. They’ll be greeted by nearly 1,200 new and used firearms, plus a large selection of ammunition, optics, parts and accessories, all set against an outdoorsy backdrop with rich wood accents and a world-class taxidermy collection. If customers don’t find what they’re looking for on the shelves, they’re invited to order from the warehouse where any of the nearly 100,000 firearms-related items will be delivered to the store in minutes.
“Our company has been family-owned and Iowa-based for 77 years,” said third-generation owner and CEO, Pete Brownell. “We’ve done business nationally and internationally for decades, but we’re excited to have an Iowa focus now with our retail store. What’s most unique about this store is that it’s located in the same walls as our distribution center. This equates to a fantastic customer experience and the best of both worlds; a beautiful retail store to transact and access to a huge selection of products unrivaled anywhere in the world.”
Brownells retail store hours are as follows:
A grand opening for the retail store is being planned for Saturday, June 11, 2016.
For more information about Brownells’ new retail store, or to get in touch with Brownells retail, call 641-236-0001 or visit www.brownells.com/retail.
When Gaston Glock developed the Glock 17 for the Austrian Army, he wasn’t just replacing the aging Walther P38, he created an industry. Fast forward 34 years and we see an industry centered around Glock pistols. I venture to say that Glocks have more accessorizing options than the 57 Chevy; not even the venerable 1911 can come close to the Glock in terms of “things you can do” to them.
When discussing the Glock 17, it’s unavoidable and more often assumed that this workhorse got its name from its 17 round magazine, a false assumption. The Glock 17 gets its name from the fact that it was the 17th patent held by the Glock company. Every other model pistol thereafter is name in numerical sequence; e.g., Glock 18, Glock 19 Glock 20, etc. For reasons that completely escape me, not all models are available in the United States. The Glock 42 was the classic example available to Europeans for years before its introduction in the United States.
In my upcoming review, which I hope to have completed end of April, I won’t rehash the Glock magic; instead, I’ll give you my impressions on the Gen 4 enhancements. So, stay tuned for that.
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $49.3 billion in 2015, a 158 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to almost 288,000, a 73 percent increase in that period, according to a report released today by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the industry’s trade association.
On a year-over-year basis, the industry’s economic impact rose from $43 billion in 2014 to $49.3 in 2015, a nearly 15 percent increase while total jobs increased from approximately 263,000 to almost 288,000, a 9 percent increase in the same period.
“Our industry is proud to be one of the truly bright spots in our economy as an unprecedented number of Americans have chosen to exercise their fundamental right to keep and bear arms and to safely enjoy the shooting sports,” said Stephen L. Sanetti, NSSF president and chief executive officer. “In response to that dynamic, we have increased our direct workforce by about 21,000 in the last two years alone, adding jobs that pay an average of more than $50,000 in wages and benefits. In addition, since 2008 we increased federal tax payments by 144 percent, Pittman-Robertson excise taxes that support wildlife conservation by 92 percent and state business taxes by 96 percent.”
The Firearms and Ammunition Industry Economic Impact Report: 2016 provides a state-by-state breakdown of job numbers, wages and output covering direct, supplier and induced employment, as well as federal excise taxes paid. Access the full report here
Lieutenant Commander Edward Lin, was born in Taiwan and later became a naturalized U.S. citizen, according to a Navy article profiling him in 2008.
Redacted Charge Sheet
We’re putting the wraps on what I think you’ll find an interesting read, our upcoming review of Kestrel’s Sportsman weather meter with Applied Ballistics software and the Kestrel Link Ballistics App. The combined technology is setting new standards for developing consistently reliable firing solutions for the precision shooter. So, be sure to catch that later this month.
The following video appears to show a Browning M2 heavy machine gun blowing up as the result of some sort of malfunction. Turkish Gendarmerie can be seen here engaging YPS Kurds in Turkey. The Gendarmerie are a sort of military police who operate in the more rural areas of the country and they specialize in counter terror operations as well.
Wonder what the hell happened?
We had the pleasure to review a new addition to CRKT’s Forged by War series marketed as Clever Girl. Its designer, Austin McGlaun, is a U.S. Army Iraq veteran with a flair for what I’ll call “intimidating” designs. Clever Girl is a reflection of his combat experience and CRKT exceptional quality and attention to detail.
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The Magpul Core Breach Gloves are designed to preserve comfort and dexterity when manipulating weapons, tools and specialty equipment while providing a high level of protection to the user.
Hard knuckle armor and digital pattern reinforced leather palms combine with touch screen capability and articulated hand and finger construction for maximizing protection without sacrificing ‘feel’.
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It’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot-the-shit topic. This is the one time of the week when you the reader can make any unsupported comment, use uncensored profanity, insult anyone you wish or change the subject altogether; all at no charge to you. Our topics don’t necessarily reflect the sight’s theme but they do add to the reader’s knowledge base wherever possible, which is the reason we are avoiding election discussions. Can you believe the 2016 election process! I suppose things could be worse!
Instead we’d like to dismiss the myth that bananas are fattening and not good for you. There’s been considerable research done on the nutritional value of bananas that contradicts the assertion and clearly supports that bananas are actually very good for you.
The banana’s secret weapon is its fiber, potassium and Vitamin C; a medium sized banana delivers 450 mg of potassium.
Here are some of the many benefits
One serving of banana contains 110 calories, 30 grams of carbohydrate and 1 gram of protein. Bananas are naturally free of fat, cholesterol and sodium.2 The recommended intake of potassium for adults is 4700 milligrams per day.
Bananas provide a variety of vitamins and minerals:
So, there you have it – eat bananas!
Have a great weekend, rest up or do something exciting. In all cases spend some quality time with your buds and family and keep those sweat pumps in low speed, but stay engaged!
Boothwyn, PA – April 7, 2016 – Nielsen-Kellerman (NK), creators and manufacturers of Kestrel® Weather & Environmental Meters, has announced the official launch of their new website, www.KestrelBallistics.com. The new site features an educational section, “Schoolhouse,” containing a regularly updated library of information for long-range shooters of all skill levels, drawn from the most respected experts in the industry; and an e-commerce section where customers may purchase quality long range shooting accessories such as scopes, range finders, weather vanes and Kestrel weather and ballistics meters, among other items.
The “Schoolhouse,” an educational resource, will contain articles and other pertinent information from Kestrel’s internal experts and product managers, as well as Kestrel’s industry partners including Applied Ballistics, Accuracy 1st, nVisti and more. The goal of the Schoolhouse section is to continuously update long-range shooters about industry advances, new techniques and how to use a Kestrel Weather Meter and ballistics calculator for improved precision and accuracy.
Products offered through the e-commerce platform will include Kestrel Ballistics Meters, in addition to other trusted long range shooting products from companies such as Bushnell, MagnetoSpeed and Accuracy 1st – making this the first time Nielsen-Kellerman will be a reseller of these top-tier items.
“As Kestrel has progressed in the long-range shooting space, we have seen that there is a real thirst for knowledge among long-range shooters. Just as we never ship a product without ensuring that it will provide accurate, reliable information, we will ensure that KestrelBallistics.com only contains articles, advice and products that customers can rely on. We are truly enjoying expanding our customer offering in this area.” stated Nielsen-Kellerman CEO, Alix James. “We have greatly enjoyed building relationships with other innovative, quality-focused manufacturers in the precision shooting niche, and really look forward to providing one site where in-depth information about their products can be shared.”
Designed to speak to the consumer, the site’s functionality and interactive use provides users with all the information, products and resources they need for success in long-range shooting, whether they are primarily interested in hunting, competitive or tactical shooting.
About Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters
Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters are manufactured by NK, which has been researching, developing and manufacturing technically advanced environmental instruments for more than 15 years and owns multiple patents on their unique features. Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters are employed by thousands of users in hundreds of demanding activities around the world. Every Kestrel meter is pocket-sized, rugged, accurate, waterproof, easy-to-use, and backed by an industry-leading five-year warranty. Available measurements include wind speed, air flow, temperature, humidity, wind chill, heat stress index, pressure, altitude, wind direction, air density and wet bulb temperature. Advanced models in the Kestrel 4000 series add high-capacity data-logging with on-screen graphical recall and optional Bluetooth® wireless data transfer to computers and smart phones as well as built-in calculators for specialized requirements, such as ballistics firing solutions for long-range shooting and evaporation rate for concrete placement. Every Kestrel meter is designed, developed, built, tested and supported entirely in the USA. NK is proud to be both a recognized leader in Lean manufacturing and process improvement and an award-winning top workplace.
We thought we’d kick start your Thursday morning with a weapons familiarization session by the U.S. Army for the German Bundeswehr. I love machine guns…
N.K.2 is a new reduced-size knife in Extrema Ratio’s family of neck knives. The N.K.2 differs its predecessor N.K.1 in the new Tanto blade and the blood-draining slot. The handle is specifically designed to prevent accidental injury while drawing the knife. The N.K.2 is a double duty tool capable of defensive use or as EDC for precision work. Extrema included a rapid-release Kydex sheath that ships with a hank of paracord for neck carry. The N.K.2 can also be MOLLE mounted to a tactical vest or to any of the compatible Cordura sheaths from Extrema Ratio.
“Gemtech Reloaded” discusses Gemtech’s conception back in the 70’s in Dr. Phil Dater’s garage shop and how they have progressed to the state of the art, World Class Silencer manufacture of today. Meet the new owners and see the new plans for Gemtech’s future with expanded manufacturing capabilities, customer service, faster delivery times and new innovations that will be made available to the public for the first time.
If you’re looking for a rimfire suppressor with some impressive performance you’ll want to take a close look at Tactical Solutions’ ASCENT22. 
The ASCENT22, new for 2016, is a lightweight and user-serviceable rimfire suppressor. It uses a split tube design that makes cleaning the suppressor extremely easy. The baffles are DiamonDyze™ coate. The ASCENT22 also features, a titanium thread adapter and blast baffle for increased heat and wear resistance. The Ascent22 is rated for semi-auto use with the following calibers: .22LR, .22 WMR, .17HM2, .17HMR.
Silencer Shop’s video will give you an insight as to its performance which looks like a nominal 30db reduction in sound pressure level.
Specs:
– 1/2″x28 Threads
– Titanium thread adapter and blast baffle
– Stainless steel Spilt Tube
– Weight: 4.1oz
– 5.9″
– Heat Resistant Utility Pouch & Wrench Included
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.
It may interest you to know that the suppressor sector is booming, and we can all thank the pioneering work from companies like SWR, GEMTECH and Advanced Armament, all of whom personify the spirit of small business entrepreneurship. The good news for consumers is that the vibrant competition in today’s market is leading to improved technologies and lower prices. Yeah, there’s a lot of fluff out there but there’s also some exceptional technology with correspondingly impressive performance. One example of that is Georgia based Dead Air Armament. Keeping up with what’s new is a full time job so I have to complement the folks at Small Arms Review for the work they’ve put into SAR VOL 20, No 3 which is not a comprehensive but focused treatise of ATF definitions, NFA regs, suppressor technology and suppressor history. SAR // Vol 20 No3 is on the racks now and available for purchase. If you are just getting started or have an interest in sound suppressors you’ll want to pick up a copy, it’s well worth the $6.95 price tag.
Last Friday, 1 April 2016, the Army announced its decision to award Heckler & Koch a contract to develop a compact semi-automatic sniper system. The decision would replace the current sniper platform M110 SASS, made by Knight’s Armament of Vero Beach Florida.
The Army has been shopping for a shorter, lighter, more ergonomic and more reliable system as stated in the Program Executives Soldier’s Portfolio.
We’ve read the FedBizOpps.gov notice which disclosed that H&K will produce a maximum of 3,643 rifles over 24 months, as well as spare parts and depot support, at a max contract value of $44.5 million. There’s a minimum purchase of 30 rifles for quality assurance testing.
The announcement did not mention a specific H&K COTS model but we won’t exclude that possibility and there’s no information given to concretely support an H&K (new) development effort. Maybe its an April Fool’s joke on Knight’s Armament.
I’ve shot the M110 SASS on numerous occasion and have never had a problem holding at least 1 MOA, nor have I experienced a catastrophic stoppage of any type. It seems to me that if the Army is looking for a lighter and shorter sniper system to replace the M110, something like the Knight’s Armament Compact SASS with a collapsible stock, 16 inch barrel, lighter and shorter overall length, would be the logical and less costly approach.
None of the interested parties had comments at this time, so we’ll keep an eye out for additional details as they become available.
Our congratulations to Heckler & Koch on their contract award.
Revision’s Batlskin Viper Head Protection System is the world’s first fully integrated, mission modular head protection system designed, engineered, and tested to protect from blunt impact, blast fragmentation, and ballistic threats.
For more information about Revision’s Batlskin Viper Helmets or Modular Protection Attachment System visit http://www.revisionmilitary.com.
Product Manager Paul Levy goes over some new product releases including:
The Regiment pack is a larger rucksack, intended to carry heavy sustainment loads on patrol or reconnaissance. With a total capacity of over 5000 cubic inches, this bag is heavy duty, but at only 5.5 pounds, it is not heavy-weight. .
All the standard features are included, like a reinforced carry handle, stainless drain holes on all the exterior pockets, RTO pass-through zipper and side compression straps. Beyond that, you will also find pass throughs on the side pockets for odd sized items like ski poles or shooting sticks, left and right side external zippers for cable or hydration pass through, separate zipper access to the main compartment, internal attachment points for their PRC-117G radio pouch, an air mesh map pocket inside the top flap and much more. The pack is also STRLLS and H harness compatible for airborne operations.
M.S.R.P. Starts at $360
Starting RIGHT NOW! The store is LIVE!!!!!
Bawidamann’s blades go fast so if you snooze you loose…
Magpul Industries has started shipping the PMAG® 10 7.62 AC™ – AICS SHORT ACTION 7.62X51MM NATO. A larger-capacity variant of the proven PMAG 5 7.62 AC, the PMAG 10 7.62 AC is a reliable and durable polymer magazine for .308 Winchester based family of cartridges.
This magazine is compatible with short action AICS-spec bottom metal to include the Bolt Action Magazine Well for the Hunter 700 Stock, the PMAG 10 7.62 AC brings additional capacity in an affordable and reliable package. Featuring GEN M3™ technology, a paint-pen dot matrix for visual identification, and a flared base plate for positive control and ease of retrieval, the PMAG 10 7.62 AC sets a new standard for bolt action magazines.
M.S.R.P. $39.95
If you haven’t stopped at HSGI’s site in the last 90 days, you’ll want to do that. The company that builds some of the best high performance tactical nylon has been adding some very interesting kit. The Comm TACO MOLLE and TACO LT are my personal favorites but that’s just a sampling of what’s new. Visit HSGI’s NEW PRODUCT PAGE
MULTI-ACCESS COMM TACO MOLLE
TACO-LT 30% weight savings!
Readers we’ve made it through another week and look forward to some great weather and a well earned, fun, weekend. In last week’s shoot-the-shit topic we introduced you to the formalities of a dinner table. Well, we had great feedback from our readers some on which cannot be shared as their language suggested certain contortions of the human anatomy. However, you are all very classy folks and there is no better way to flush out a neer-do-well and social fraud than through casual observation at the dinner table. To help you be all that you can be, we want to expose you to some of the finer points of dining. Remember that by practicing you’ll develop that all important muscle memory.
To that end, we shot a short (fun) video that details some of the finer points of using a knife and fork. Right off the bat, never push food on to your utensil with any part of your body. Two, when cutting meats never use an icepick grip on your fork and never bring the cut meat to your mouth with your left hand. Always rest the knife on the edge of your plate and use your right had to raise the fork to your mouth.
Remember we always love hearing from you and that all shoot-the-shit rules apply. Have a great weekend; enjoy your friends and families but above all be safe.
Hockessin, Del. (March 31, 2016) – Social Responsibility Network LLC and GTV Live Shopping LLC, are launching GunTV, a television shopping network for firearms and related consumer goods, on April 1, 2016. The network will air across the country on a variety of cable networks and television stations. The new GunTV website, www.guntv.tv, will be launched simultaneously.
“We are very excited to bring our new concept of shopping for firearms and accessories to live television. Our unique platform allows industry manufacturers to showcase products through our talented and experienced on-air hosts. Viewers will receive in-depth, entertaining product demonstrations, and see the products in action, an important component of the purchasing decision.” said Valerie Castle, Managing Partner of GunTV.
GunTV will initially air 7-days a week from 1AM to 7AM EST and plans to scale the network to a 24/7 broadcast schedule. Leading manufacturers will be featured with product demonstrations punctuated with three minutes of firearms safety public service announcements every hour. The network will also provide a superior level of service through highly trained and knowledgeable customer experience representatives recruited from the veteran and former law enforcement community who will assist GunTV customers with making purchases over the phone and online.
“We understand that the more informed we are as consumers, the better purchasing decisions we make. At GunTV, safety is our number one priority. GunTV offers education, information and safety regarding firearms, and we follow all local State and Federal Regulations. GunTV does not ship firearms directly to consumers. All firearm orders are fulfilled by a Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer, and all firearm purchases through GunTV are subject to background checks.” said Ms. Castle.
GunTV’s hosts, culled from the shooting sports and former law enforcement and military communities, are entertaining and experienced with all types of firearms.
GunTV is proud to offer its viewers an exciting mix of unique content, a wide range of firearms and related products and services, educational information, resources and entertainment, all delivered on television and streaming on the Internet 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at www.guntv.tv. GunTV will use multiple social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, our hosts’ Twitter and email newsletters to keep customers engaged, and offer advertisers greater reach and messaging frequency.
We’ve had a number of inquiries on the availability of the Techna Clip for Kahr pistol CCW. The company announced yesterday that they are now available for purchase. The Clip is part of the Kahr Concealment System and will fit all models except for their P380. If printing is an unacceptable problem for you then this $34.95 solution will meet your needs.
We have another great review coming your way, which we’re shure will appeal to the edged weapon aficionado that is into ruthless efficiency. I won’t spoil the story for you but this is a design coming straight out of Fort Benning, GA and a CRKT implementation that leaves little to be desired in a utility combat knife (Did I just start a new class?). We’ll have that up for you mid April so be sure to visit us.
We had the opportunity to review Streamlight’s latest addition to their TLR line. I’m consistently amazed by how much value this Pennsylvania company engineers into its tactical product line. Here’s a light that packs a whopping 800 lumens, preserves the original form factor of the TLR-1 so you don’t need to replace your $190 light bearing holster, is IPX7 compliant and will run for 1.7 hours continuously on 2 CR123A batteries. If you want a weapon mounted tactical light on steroids that’s an amazing value as well, read my review…
ANOKA, Minnesota – March 28, 2016 – Federal Ammunition is pleased to announce new American Eagle Varmint & Predator loads, offered in 40- or 50-count bulk packs perfect for high-volume shooting. Shipments of this new product are now being delivered to dealers.
Combine accuracy, consistency, reliable performance on target and an affordable price tag, and the result is the perfect round for the avid varmint hunter. New American Eagle Varmint & Predator loads feature reloadable brass and Federal primers with a jacketed hollow point or Tipped Varmint bullet, depending on caliber. Both designs expand explosively on impact for maximum lethality.
Features & Benefits
• Consistent, accurate performance
• Explosive expansion on impact
• Consistent primers
• Reliable feeding and function
• Highly reloadable brass cases
• Bulk packs reduce in-the-field waste
Part No. / Description / MSRP
AE17HGTV / 17 Hornet 20-grain Tipped Varmint, 50-count / $52.95
AE22HGTV / 22 Hornet 20-grain Tipped Varmint, 50-count / $52.95
AE22350VP / 223 Rem. 50-grain JHP, 50-count / $33.95
AE2225050VP / 22-250 Rem. 50-grain JHP, 50-count / $52.95
AE24375VP / 243 Win. 75-grain JHP, 40-count / $46.95
AE308130VP / 308 Win. 130-grain JHP 40-count / $52.95
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About Vista Outdoor Inc.
Vista Outdoor is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer in the growing outdoor sports and recreation markets. The company operates in two segments, Shooting Sports and Outdoor Products, and has a portfolio of well-recognized brands that provide consumers with a range of performance-driven, high-quality and innovative products in the ammunition, firearms and outdoor products categories. Vista Outdoor products are sold at leading retailers and distributors across North America and worldwide. Vista Outdoor is headquartered in Utah and has manufacturing operations and facilities in 10 U.S. States, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Canada along with international sales and sourcing operations in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. For news and information visit www.vistaoutdoor.com
Blue Force Gear commissioned this special knife because it’s perfect for everyday carry, keep it in the car, stored in a bug out bag, or worn on an plate carrier. The IZULA is extremely light at only two ounces, is a great non-offensive utilitarian size, a plain edge blade and durable steel. It’s also made in the USA.
The ESEE IZULA is constructed from 1095 Carbon steel, a standard for hard use knives. This limited edition Blue Force Gear knife comes in “Desert Tan” and “Olive Drab” powder coating with laser engraved markings and the Blue Force Gear logo. The molded sheath and reversible Kydex belt clip are included with the IZULA knife.
You’ll notice the knife doesn’t come with handles, ESEE lets you decide how you want the knife’s grip by using the most common cord wrap styles. From there, the possibilities are endless!
M.S.R.P. $52
The IZULA® Name
According to the ESEE site, the locals in Peru call the meanest, nastiest ant of the jungle by the name “Isula.” We know it as the Bullet Ant. The Bullet Ant is known to be independent, tough, light on its feet, and a real aggressive survivor. The IZULA knife is built the same way. This knife is designed to be the perfect lightweight survival kit or concealed carry knife.
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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