The GEMTECH Dagger is a lightweight all Titanium direct thread silencer. Rated for 300 Win Mag and barrels as short as 18″ on 300WM and 12″ on 308. The Dagger’s a light and strong 30 caliber silencer designed for extreme use and built to SOCOM standards.
On April 23rd and again on May 21st, the Sportsman Channel will broadcast a special program on Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT). It’s a behind-the-scenes peek at how the companies that make up BDT are working together to create a completely new integrated weapon system.
We’ve been swamped with a variety of projects this week so we’re a little late getting this week’s shoot-the-shit topic done. For those just joining us, each Friday we come up with a topic that may or may not be consistent with the Blog’s central theme. We encourage readers to participate and feel free to make unsupported comments, use uncensored profanity, insult anyone you wish or change the subject altogether.
A large number of folks have expressed an interest in pursuing martial arts training as a vehicle for self-defense. We encourage those falling into that group to reconsider your decision. A successful defense strategy has but one objective and that is maintaining physical separation between you and the assailant and nothing surpasses the effectiveness of a firearm in achieving that goal. All of the martial arts require physical contact so they fail to maintain separation. Even pepper sprays fail to meet our separation objective unless you’re using police grade dispensers. Any assailant armed with a gun, knife, bat, etc., presents a lethal threat and it is highly unlikely that you would prevail; statistically the deck is stacked against you, regardless of how many You Tube videos you’ve watched.
Your key to surviving a self-defense scenario has always been, and will continue to be, situational awareness. Avoid putting yourself into a situation that you have to fight your way out of. However, life being what it is, if you find your-self in an unavoidable confrontation, your defensive posture should consist of two concentric circles with you at the center. The outer circle has a 20 foot radius and the inner circle a 10 foot radius. A threat entering the 20 foot space is prioritized and anything entering the 10 foot space gets immediate attention.
Martial arts are great and there are tons of styles, schools and just plain garbage. Study the martial arts to develop discipline, agility and physical wellness. Study traditional arts like judo, aikido, kung fu and karate from professionally accredited schools. Aikido and Kung Fu are disciplines that you can practice until you’re 90. Approach the martial arts with an interest in their history, philosophy and as interesting and effective wellness tools, but let your firearm handle the defensive work.
Have a great weekend. Have some fun, but be safe. Spend some quality time with your buds and family.
The internet has a tendency to amplify everything and what would normally be considered minor developmental challenges tends to become unfounded disasters. Glock Gen 4 pistols took some of those hits. So we decided to take a look at Gen 4 enhancements, circa 2016 using the Glock 17 as our vehicle, to understand those changes and what effect they had on the pistol’s performance.
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This light has more tricks than Houdini and they are all good. Rechargeable 1,100 lumen scene lamp, storage compartments, 360 degree illumination, serves as a storage battery that you can use to charge your phone, etc. etc.
With camping season cranking up, this has to be the best addition to your camping gear that I can recommend. I kid you not! Familiarity with Streamlight’s Super Siege breeds love and not contempt.
You’ll read all about it here in May! Oh, and did I mention S.O.S. signaling?
Hockessin, Del. (April 20, 2016) – Social Responsibility Network LLC and GTV Live Shopping LLC launched GunTV, a television shopping network for firearms, accessories and related consumer goods, just 20 days ago to a great deal of fanfare. The network launched on a variety of cable networks and television stations across the country, and has added to its cable and television distribution significantly, now reaching more than 20,000,000+ cable households. The GunTV website, www.guntv.tv, was launched simultaneously.
GunTV blazed a new trail with its revolutionary television shopping network for consumers to get an up close and personal look at high quality products from iconic manufacturers, at a great value. From the comfort of their own homes and on any device, anywhere, anytime when viewing GunTV’s stream at guntv.tv, viewers enjoy a variety of products demonstrated by knowledgeable hosts culled from the shooting sports and former military and law enforcement communities.
“The deeper we look at the products we purchase, the better purchasing decisions we make. At GunTV, safety is our number one priority,” said Valerie Castle, Managing Partner. GunTV offers education, information and safety regarding firearms, and it follows 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.
Just a few short weeks after a successful launch, GunTV has now expanded into new territories, including Nashville, Sacramento, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Raleigh-Durham, Dayton, Birmingham, Baltimore, Cincinnati, New York City, Buffalo, Phoenix, Tulsa, San Antonio, Orlando, Austin and Columbus to name a few. Viewers can visit the Affiliate Guide at guntv.tv for complete tune-in information.
“We’ve had a very positive response from viewers since the recent launch of GunTV. Early results have exceeded our expectations, and we are right on target with our business model in expanding coverage across the USA. ” said Ms. Castle.
IWI announced that the TAVOR® X95™ began shipping late last month. IWI’s first black rifles with 16.5” barrels went to wholesale distributors, as well as 250 FDE models that shipped April 1, 2016. IWI wants you to know they should be making their way to your local FFL dealers now. ODG models will follow in the coming weeks.
In honor of the recent LBM $6,000 Gun and Gearaway contest winner’s custom dip, Adaptive Graphx is offering custom firearm camo processing for only $170 through June 30, 2016
Nampa, Idaho (April 2016) – Adaptive Graphx, industry experts in custom water transfer printing and Cerakote firearm coatings, has recently completed the custom Kryptek Camo dip of the IWI US TAVOR for Robert Wagner, the winner of the Laura Burgess Marketing $6,000 Gun and Gearaway contest. To celebrate the completion of the inaugural Gun and Gearaway, the company will be offering, for a limited time, firearm camo processing for only $170 to all TAVOR, semi-auto rifle, shotgun and bolt action rifle owners.
Robert Wagner’s, Winner of the LBM $6,000 Gun & Gearaway, Kryptek Camo dipped TAVOR.
“We are exceptionally proud of the recent dip we did of the IWI US TAVOR for Robert. We thought it looked fantastic and wanted to give other gun owners the opportunity to own a custom camo’d rifle of their very own,” commented Gary Cauble, director of marketing for Adaptive Graphx.
The cost of the dip includes firearm disassembly, surface preparation, camo processing, protective finish coat, reassembly and free return shipping (return shipping will require an adult signature). Customers can choose from Kryptek Highlander, MultiCam, A-TACS Camo, Desert Digital, Next G-1 Camo or G-2 Camo, Muddy Girl or StōnPremiere camo patterns in a flat finish.
This promotion is open to US customers only. This limited edition pricing is available through June 30, 2016. For questions about processing your firearm call 208-442-6502 or download the Order Form to take advantage of this special deal.
For more information on Adaptive Graphx, visit www.adaptivegraphx.com or “Like” us on Facebook and “Follow” us on Instagram. For more information on Adaptive Tactical or StōnCamo, visit www.adaptivetactical.com and www.stoncamo.com.
About Adaptive Graphx:
Adaptive Graphx are industry experts in custom water transfer printing and Cerakote firearm coatings. The decorators at Adaptive Graphx are masters of their craft; their advanced planning and attention to detail are essential to ensure high quality results. Every aspect of the process happens in our facility: prep, base coat, film transfer, finish coat and curing. Our quality assurance means consistency in output and fast turn-arounds for both large print runs and custom orders. We Customize Ordinary. www.adaptivegraphx.com
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The CORVO is a traditional Chilean Army combat knife. Its origins are mysterious; it probably arrive in the New World with the Spanish Conquistadores, who developed an appreciation for the design during the Spanish war against the Moors. The CORVO was used during the War in the Pacific. It was produced in several versions such as the curved Corvo with the blade bending nearly 90°. The Corvo Aracameño is longer but with a gentler curve of the blade. Extrema Ratio Corvo was inspired by the later.
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Featuring a narrow footprint and a telescoping extension pole, the Portable Scene Light can be used almost anywhere by first responders and other professionals for scene lighting purposes, from wide, open places to tight, confined work areas.
“We have upgraded the Portable Scene Light from 3,600 to 5,300 lumens, to give users an even more extraordinary high lumen flood light,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “This completely portable flood light can be conveniently carried and rapidly deployed in less than 30 seconds. It’s ideal for lighting large scale scenes, such as fires and major accidents, as well as for examining small, narrow spaces such as in mining and industrial inspections. With its long run times, the light can be used throughout an entire work shift without having to recharge the battery. And users now will be able to easily detect when the battery is running low with the light’s new low battery indicator light.”
The Portable Scene Light uses six C4® LEDs and wide-pattern parabolic reflectors to provide two selectable beam widths and three levels of light intensity, ranging from a super-bright flood beam to a low setting with ultra-long run times. The light features a rotating head that can be extended on a telescoping pole to an overall height of 72 inches, supported by stabilizing legs that can be quickly deployed and locked to provide balance on uneven surfaces. The light also features a 90 degree swivel neck, enabling users to aim the light beam precisely where it is needed for task lighting purposes.
On the high setting, the light delivers an incredibly bright 5,300 and a four-hour run time, over a beam distance of 410 meters. On medium, it provides 2,500 lumens, nine hours of run time and a beam distance of 292 meters. On low, the light runs for 18 hours and offers 1,300 lumens, and a beam distance of 215 meters. A selectable diffuser permits users to choose between the two beam widths, which are available with all three lighting modes.
The Portable Scene Light is powered by a zero-maintenance 12 volt, 14.4 Ah sealed lead acid battery that is rechargeable up to 500 times. The light can be charged to 90 percent of its capacity in 10 hours. Red and green LEDs provide charge status feedback. The light also will run indefinitely by plugging the included remote 10-foot power cord into a DC power source; an AC adapter is also included. A toggle switch allows users to switch between the battery and power source modes of operation.
Constructed from high-impact thermoplastic housing, the Portable Scene Light offers weatherproof construction. It features an IP67 design for dust-tight and waterproof operation to 1 one meter for 30 minutes. The light also is engineered to resist 40 MPH winds continuous in all directions with its head fully extended.
The Portable Scene Light light measures 22 inches in length and 6.5 inches in width, and weighs 25 pounds. It packs to a compact size for easy storage.
Available in international safety yellow, the light comes with a heavy duty shoulder carrying strap, AC charger, 12V DC cord and Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. The MSRP is $1,149.00.
Manassas, VA – April 18, 2016 – Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in reflex sighting technology, and manufacturer of electronic fire control systems, has announced the relocation of its US headquarters to Manassas, Virginia.
Following more than ten years based in Chantilly, Virginia, continued growth of the company’s sales to the military, law enforcement, and commercial markets has created a need for additional space and capabilities.
“This move will allow Aimpoint to better meet the needs of our customers,” said Brian Lisankie, President of Aimpoint Inc. “This new, state of the art location provides a considerable increase in both office and warehouse space, and provides everything we need in order to implement improvements in order fulfillment and electronic commerce. Being located directly on the Route 66 corridor gives us quick and easy access to Washington DC, as well as Washington Dulles Airport, and is big enough to accommodate our growth requirements into the future.”
The company’s new address is: Aimpoint Inc, 7309 Gateway Court, Manassas, VA 20109. Aimpoint Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aimpoint Holding Inc. For more information, please visit the company’s webpage at: us.aimpoint.com.
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.
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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.
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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
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