For the safety of our employees, Adams Arms will be closing at 12 PM Friday 09/08. The office is expected to re-open Tuesday 09/12 unless weather permits. If that’s the case, we will notify everyone of when we will be back in office.
If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please email support@adamsarms.net.
Readers our regularly schedule shoot the shit is canceled due to the unwanted arrival of Hurricane Irma. Assuming we don’t get swept out to sea we will resume our Friday shoot the shit as soon as possible.
Henderson, NV – Hogue Knives is proud to announce the expansion of their USA-made EX-F02 line to now feature G10 handles. “The EX-F02’s light-weight durable design was created specifically with the outdoors-man in mind,” explained Hogue Knives engineer Scott Bruhns. “Manufacturing the handles in G10 material adds to that durability and creates a visually stunning knife.”
G10 is a composite high-pressure fiberglass laminate.It is an optimal material for knife-making because of its strength, excellent insulation properties and chemical resistance. Hogue’s patented G-Mascus® process creates a pattern mimicking the visual characteristics of Damascus steel. In addition, the angular primal texture on the surface of the EX-F02 handle results in a very unique patterning within the Damascus appearance.
The aesthetic enhancements of the EX-F02 have not sacrificed the functionality of the knife. With its large stick tang construction, broad top edge and serrated thumb ramp, the EX-F02 will stand up to the most demanding of challenges. A finger detent and a gentle recess on the tail end result in better leverage in a reverse grip situation. The EX-F02 is offered in both clip point and tanto style blades manufactured from quality 154 CM stainless steel that has been heat treated to RC 57-59, cryogenically treated and finally hand sharpened and honed to a keen edge.
A knife of such dynamic executed design requires a complementary sheath equal to the task. Hogue’s solution was to uniquely design a precisely fitted ambidextrous auto-retention aerospace polymer sheath to constrain this beast of a knife. “We knew we had a winner with the EX-F02 design but refused to settle offering the knife alone,” said Bruhns. “The sheath had to match, if not exceed this knife in star power.
We have created a sheath so unique it needs to be seen to be believed.” With its automatic retention ability to steadfastly lock the knife and its MOLLE compatible mounting capabilities, the sheath is ready when you are.
Hogue’s G10 EX-F02 models are MSRP $159.95 for the tumbled versions and $174.95 for the coated knives. Available in either clip point or tanto blade options, the knife also offers three choices of G10 colors: G-Mascus black, G-Mascus green and G-Mascus dark earth.
Hogue Knives are designed by former Recon Marine and custom knife maker Allen Elishewitz and made in the USA by Hogue Incorporated. All Hogue products are manufactured in family-owned and operated facilities under the direct supervision of the Hogue family.
Hogue Incorporated supports local dealers and encourages customers to purchase Hogue products locally. For more information please call Hogue directly at 1-800-438-4747 or visit http://www.hogueknives.com to find a Hogue dealer near you.
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.
As part of its sponsorship, Ritter & Stark has donated a gift certificate valued at $3,277 to the prize table.
Feistritz, Austria (September 2017) – Ritter & Stark GmbH, an Austrian-based firearms design and manufacturing company, is proud to announce that it’s signed on as a sponsor of the Guardian Long Range Competition. As part of its sponsorship, Ritter & Stark has donated a gift certificate of 50% off a rifle valued at $3,277 to the prize table. The Ritter & Stark team will be at the final Guardian match of the year to be held September 16, 2017 at Woody’s Hunt & Rifle Club in New Hill, North Carolina. In addition, the Friday before the last Guardian match of the year, R&S will be hosting a demo of the SX-1 MTR for attendees to shoot. Attendees who try the SX-1 will automatically be registered to win a free registration for any 2018 Guardian match, a thank you for coming out and trying the R&S SX-1 MTR.
The Guardian Long Range Competition is a full day precision shooting event, offering competitors the opportunity to test their skills with a rifle and compete. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the competition will go toward reducing the orphan crisis by helping offset the financial cost for parents considering adoption through Bethany Christian Services, America’s largest Christian nonprofit organization.
“We are proud to be sponsors of the Guardian Long Range Competition and glad we have the chance to give a well deserving champion an amazing prize,” said Yakov Trakhman, marketing director of Ritter & Stark.
Ritter & Stark produces the stunning SX-1 MTR rifle, an advanced long-range precision rifle, designed by the world’s best engineers, using state of the art machinery and proprietary techniques. The SX-1 MTR allows the operator to quickly and easily change out calibers between .308 Win, .300 Win Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum while in the field.
In addition to the ease of interchangeability, the barrels come with a MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail pre-installed, allowing the operator to pre-sight optics on each barrel, eliminating any need to re-zero the rifle when changing caliber.
One of the secrets to Ritter & Stark’s unprecedented accuracy is its unique barrel production. No other barrel maker in the world manufacturers its barrels like Ritter & Stark. The rifling is done in a CNC-controlled electrochemical machine. This avoids the transmission of thermal effects and mechanical stress to the material. Furthermore, this process allows Ritter & Stark to produce barrels with unique uniformity and within tolerance zones that were not possible in serial production before.
Every rifle is tested at the factory and can achieve 0.5 MOA 3-round groups or better using factory match grade ammunition.
Visit www.ritterstark.com to learn more about its rifles.
New website features modern, clean appeal with large imagery and easy-to-navigate design.
Beverly, Massachusetts (September 2017) – Chromatra LLC, the innovator behind the design and manufacture of color capable night vision, is pleased to announce it has recently launched a newly upgraded website at www.ColorTACnightvision.com. The new website features a modern, clean and visually appealing platform that improves overall navigation of the site. It is also now optimized for mobile viewing. The site is meant to act as an information platform on this new color enhancing night vision technology for law enforcement, military, Tactical Emergency Medical Services personnel, Federal agencies and high-risk corporate and infrastructure security personnel.
The new site has been designed to improve functionality and overall design appeal with better, larger imagery and an easy navigation. Customers can learn more about the company and its team, as well as view a list of upcoming events on the About page. The Technology page features Chromatra’s unique Gemini™ 2-channel technology, while its Applications page outlines how the ColorTAC™ CVA-14 Color Night Vision Adapter offers many benefits to the end user versus standard night vision alone.
Those looking for more information can request a demo or contact a sales associate, or for those who are already a customer, contact customer support, all from the Contact Us page. Authorized resellers are also listed on this page.
Bergara Rifles wraps up summer long-distance shooting events featuring the Bergara B14 and Premier Series of rifles.
Lawrenceville, Ga. (September 2017) – The Bergara Experience, by Bergara Rifles, has completed its maiden tour for 2017. Three ranges sponsored the open-to-the-public, long-range shooting events; Woody’s Hunting and Rifle Club in North Carolina, the White Feather Precision Shooting Range in Tennessee, and the final event was held at the Barbour Creek Shooting Academy in Alabama. Both curious and the experienced shooters turned out in all three events to patiently wait for their turn to try the Bergara B14 and Premier Series of rifles. For several shooters, these events were the first time they shot a rifle and most had never experienced long-range shooting before.
“I attended the Bergara event at Barbour Creek Shooting Academy in Eufaula Alabama yesterday. I have to say that the Bergara crew and their host were awesome! I shot the B-14 HMR and I was amazed! My 1st shot was at 400 yards, dead center bullseye! At 600 yards 3 in the deer vitals. Now to 1000 yards, I put 5 of 5 of 5 in the steel. Three (3) were within 6 inches or less of the bullseye. For someone who’s never shot more than a 100 meters at a range I can’t tell you how impressive these rifles are, you’ll have to try one to believe!” Randy Wessinger messaged on the Bergara Experience Facebook.
“It’s one thing to say your rifles are serious long-range precision rifles and to claim accuracy out hundreds of yards in your advertising, but we wanted to prove it,” Ben Fleming, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, for Bergara Rifles explained. “The concept behind the Bergara Experience was to give the public the opportunity to experience long distance shooting, even though they may never shoot these distances again, these shoots show that the performance of these rifles is not just ad-talk, its built-in.”
All of Bergara’s Premier series rifles are shot tested at the factory and every rifle includes the test target. Each of the events gave shooters the chance to ring steel at distances between 440 and 1,000 yards. The Bergara Rifle team extends their gratitude to the three ranges for hosting the events and the team are already in talks with more ranges for the Bergara Experience 2018.
Stay up to date on where the next Bergara Experience will be held at Bergara’s Facebook page or by joining Bergara’s e-newsletter. (http://bit.ly/bergara-e-newsletter)
JOHNS ISLAND, SC – SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range is pleased to announce that several industry-leading companies have renewed their commitment as Supporting Sponsors and with the addition of new sponsors at the same level, Supporting Sponsorships are now sold out. The thirteenth-annual event will be held on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Boulder Rifle & Pistol Club just 30 minutes from Las Vegas in neighboring Boulder City, Nevada.
“Each year, Industry Day strives to provide additional value to our sponsors and exhibitors. With the increase in sponsorship support for Industry Day 2018, we are thrilled that in its thirteenth year, the event proves to be a valuable avenue for manufacturers,” said Cathy Williams, co-owner of Industry Day at the Range. “With this sponsorship support we can continue to provide the over 1,600 elite media and buyers with hands-on experience that one cannot get anywhere else.”
Companies renewing their Supporting Sponsorship include: Action Target, Aero Precision, Beretta USA, Browning, KRISS USA, Rock Island Armory, Vista Outdoor, Walther Arms and Winchester. Joining as new Supporting Sponsors in 2018 are Ascendance International, Caracal USA, EOTech, Gatorz, Ruger Firearms, Smith & Wesson and Springfield Armory.
There is still time to register your company to showcase your product to the over 1,600 media and buyers in attendance. Exhibitor registration remains open with the following limited space available: airgun, archery/crossbow, ATV/Truck demo track, Conservation Corner, Less Lethal, non-shooting, and shotgun (clay targets). Pistol, rifle and full auto shooting positions are sold out. Registration will close September 29, 2017, unless space sells out sooner.
Pricing and details on each exhibit can be found here; https://shotshowrangeday.com/exhibitors-2/exhibit-pricing/. Do not delay, register today; https://shotshowrangeday.com/registration/.
For more information on Industry Day at the Range, visit www.SHOTShowRangeDay.com.
(Summerville, SC ) – American Tactical, US manufacturer and world-wide importer of firearms, ammunition and tactical equipment, has expanded its Cavalry shotgun line with the new Road Agent 12-gauge shotgun.
The Road Agent’s design has an updated twist with the classic external hammers side by side. The Road Agent features our Patent-Pending De-cocker System, an industry first for an external hammer shotgun.
The Road Agent auto-cocks both hammers when you break the barrel to load it. The Patent-Pending De-cocker Lever automatically sets the gun to the “Safe” position. Just move the de-cocker lever to the de-cock position and both hammers will drop without striking the firing pins. When ready to shoot, simply break the barrel to re-cock the hammers.
The Road Agent features an 18.5″ carbon steel barrel with black aluminum finish, aluminum receiver, intricate scroll engraving and hand finished wooden stock and forearm. The Road Agent also features double triggers to match its classic external hammer design, so you can shoot both barrels at once!
Specifications:
Barrel Length – 18.5”
Overall length – 35.4”
Weight – 5.3 lbs unloaded
Length of Pull from rear trigger – 14.75”
Length of Pull from front trigger – 15.5”
Drop at Heel – 2.25”
Drop at Comb – 1.75”
Stock – Hand fitted and finished Turkish Walnut
Front Sight – Bead
The Road Agent (ATIGKOF12RA) has an MSRP $599.95
For more information on products from American Tactical, visitwww.americantactical.us. F
Skynamo Aerospace of Wojnicz Poland sees its Raptor Hoverbike playing an advanced mobility role for the military. According to the company, operating the Hoverbike is like riding a motorcycle. Operator sitting position and its handlebar controls are similar to what you’d see on a motorcycle. Since what goes up must come down, in the event of engine power loss – for example by unnoticed fuel exhaustion – it runs the power generator in reverse mode, operating as an electric motor for driving the propellers. With power from the batteries, the pilot assisted by the PowerGuard system is able to land safely. The Raptor is priced somewhere in the neighborhood of $128,000 (not official).
Optics 1, Inc. (Safran) announced that its Integrated Compact Ultralight Gun-mounted Rangefinder (I-CUGR) has been selected by the United States Marine Corps (USMC).
The I-CUGR is a small, lightweight, and rugged weapon-mounted laser rangefinder with integrated illumination and aiming lasers that will give USMC the ability to quickly range targets without taking hands off their rifles — providing more accurate first round hits.
Developed as a modular system, the I-CUGR can be used on all types of military Sniper, CQB, or crew-served weapon systems (adaptor required) and can be used with all types of bullet designs and calibers. The simple two-button operation allows for ease of use on the device or with a remote so the shooter’s hands never leave the weapon. The I-CUGR consumes very little power, allowing for extended use, and is ruggedized for military operations.
“We appreciate the opportunity to continue working closely with the U.S. Marine Corps in providing the Marines with superior technology that provides precise and accurate targeting solutions,” said Jose Andrade, Optics 1 Business Development Manager and a retired USMC Sergeant Major. “The selection of the I-CUGR solidifies the confidence in our commitment to providing technologies that are light yet powerful and are critical to the success of the USMC’s mission requirements.”
The I-CUGR has been designed by Optics 1 leveraging proven rangefinder technology from Safran Electronics & Defense. Production will take place in Bedford, New Hampshire at Optics 1. The initial order is for 315 units with deliveries beginning this year.
Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology is pleased to announce new sales partnerships with Keystone Manufacturer’s Representatives, Odle Sales and Ron Macy Associates, Inc. These new partnerships provide Otis with additional sales support across the United States. Each agency’s professional sales teams will represent Otis in the state, local and federal enforcement markets, including wholesale and retail channels.
Keystone Manufacturer’s Representatives are located in Cheltenham, PA and will be responsible for the Eastern US region. Ken Hellendall, Principle, states “We are excited about adding Otis to our tactical product lines and Keystone is honored to join the Otis team.” He continues, “We welcome the opportunity to bring the Otis name to the Public Safety community.”
Odle Sales is located in Columbia, MO and covers the Central region of the US. Jim Lund, LE Business Unit Manager for Odle Sales states, “We are very excited to partner with a world class organization such as Otis to bring their exciting line of products to the Law Enforcement Market; their commitment and passion to Law Enforcement is impressive.”
Ron Macy Associates, Inc. is headquartered in Murrieta, CA and will handle parts of the Western US. “We at Ron Macy Associates Inc. were very happy to be appointed the Law Enforcement Reps for Otis for CA, NV, AZ & HI” states Ron Macy, Principle. He continues, “We are looking forward to working with their team to increase their Law Enforcement business in our area.”
The internal Otis Technology sales team will continue to support marketing, customer service, and warranty support through their Lyons Falls, New York facility while working closely with each sales agency. “We are thrilled to work with these three new sales agencies. Each is top of their game in their respective territories and is dedicated to the sales of top brands of quality law enforcement gear,” states Brad McIntyre, Vice President of International/Military Sales for Otis Technology. He continues, “In our combined endeavors, we’re wholly committed to supporting our fine men and women in Uniform by providing the best equipment and service possible.”
Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems and accessories available. The superior Breech-to-Muzzle® design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US Military. Otis Technology is SMART GUN CARE.
Jenks, Oklahoma (September 2017) – Is the CZ P-10 C better than the Glock 19? Did CZ improve on perfection? We will leave that up to you to decide! Laying the argument aside, the P-10 C is the newcomer in the polymer striker fired pistols division. It’s taken a while for the P-10 C to come to market, but for many CZ fans it’s been worth the wait. From home defense to target shooting, its compact size makes it suitable for concealed carry. While some holsters offered for the Glock 19 may fit the new CZ P-10 C, some will not be fitted properly with enough clearance or appropriate retention. With the excitement of the new firearm, Tulster decided to offer an IWB holster for the CZ brand starting with the CZ-USA P-10 C.
From the ground up, the Profile holster was designed to be an ultra-concealable, minimalistic, appendix carry holster without the drawbacks. Distinct features such as the matte-edge finish and minimal material used facilitate in a comfortable fit providing maximum concealment for concealed carry.
Each AIWB Profile holster is formed to the P-10 for a snug fit with low drag. The adjustable retention along with the inherent positive retention “SNAP” ensures the firearm is secure when holstered.
Removal of extra material between the muzzle and retention screw adds to a layer of comfort without digging into the body or thigh. The trigger guard is intentionally undercut to promote a higher grip on the P-10 C and allow for a magazine release while the firearm is fully holstered.
From the injection molded belt clip to the soft loop option, the cant settings are easily adjustable from 0-15 degrees to allow for a perfect grip on the CZ P-10 C.
This Profile holster can be ordered in many different colors and patterns for either Right or Left handed shooters.
Holster Features:
For more information about Tulster products, visit: www.tulster.com
For a limited time G-Code is offering Tactical Black Fuzz on OD Green Kydex for the following product lines: OSH, OSL, XST, Incog, Eclipse, Shadow, and GSM Pistol Magazine Carriers! Order yours today at www.tacticalholsters.com!
This Labor Day weekend, we pause to remember Texas. We pray for those who lost their lives in Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath and we pray for those who survived and now copping with what faces them going forward. Vanquish your fear and revel in courage and optimism, the future is yours. Texas you are not alone, 49 other stars stand with you and together you will prevail, flourish and prosper!
Bryan Litz is a ballistician for Berger Bullets and Applied Ballistics. Bryan has authored a number of authoritative books on the subject of ballistics. His software, published by Applied Ballistics, can be found on a number of devices including the Kestrel Wind Meters by Nielsen Kellerman. The Applied Ballistics software and smart device app is considered an industry standard used by law enforcement and military units across the world.
The Bluetooth app will allow users to control the LabRadar device remotely from your phone or tablet, let you export your data files, and many more features to be announced soon. The company does not have a firm release date at this time, but if you register your LabRadar at www.mylabradar.com you’ll be notified when the firmware is available.
The Magpul GL Enhanced Magazine Well is a high performance purpose built Glock frame magazine well. Designed to fully enhance and ensure positive magazine insertion in high stress scenarios.
Sleek and ergonomic design features also provide excellent concealment while ensuring minimal printing to the users clothing. Ramp and edge geometry allow for the positive and flawless removal of faulty or stuck magazines during reloading or immediate action events.
The Magpul GL Enhanced Magazine Well is optimized for use with standard capacity Glock factory magazines, Magpul GL magazines, and a variety of aftermarket floorplates and extensions that are available for both. Recent generations of reduced capacity (10 rd) factory Glock magazines have several dimensional differences which may interfere with any magazine well, including the Magpul GL Enhanced Magazine Well. Some large aftermarket floorplates may also interfere.
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(Wilsonville, OR)— Crimson Trace is offering many laser sight options for the newly released GLOCK® G17 Gen5 and G19 Gen5 semi-auto pistols. Among those options include: the Laserguard® laser sight LG-637 with red laser diode and the Laserguard LG-637G with green laser diode; the Laserguard LG-639 (red) and LG-639G (green) laser sights; and the Laserguard LG-436 laser sight. The Crimson Trace Laserguard LG-452 green laser sight will also fit those GLOCK pistols. In addition, the soon-to-be released Crimson Trace Laserguard Pro with LED white light and laser diode—the LL-807 with red laser diode and LL-807G with green laser diode—will fit the new GLOCK G17 Gen5 and G19 Gen5 pistols. Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices for Crimson Trace laser sights begin at $249 for the LG-637 laser sight.
The Crimson Trace Laserguard family is one of many laser sight and tactical light products the company offers that securely fit firearms by GLOCK and many other manufacturers. Full details are available at www.crimsontrace.com and Crimson Trace products can also be purchased across America at more than 2,500 retailers.
Crimson Trace now offers more than 30 laser sights, firearms lights, and combination units for installation on nearly all GLOCK pistols. This quantity is greater than the number of laser sight products offered for GLOCK pistols by all other laser sight manufacturers combined.
For owners of the new GLOCK G17 Gen5 and G19 Gen5 pistols, Crimson Trace’s innovative Laserguard Pro laser sights combine a 150-lumen LED white light within a compact housing along with either a red (LL-807) or green (LL-807G) laser. Features of the Laserguard Pro include Crimson Trace’s Instinctive Activation™ firearm laser sight engagement system located under the trigger guard, a master on/off switch on most models, and easy-to-use elevation and windage adjustments. An adjustment wrench and battery are included in each package. All of these innovative products are covered under Crimson Trace’s Free Batteries for Life program.
In addition to its laser sight products, Crimson Trace now also offers special packages complete with form-fitted concealed carry holsters crafted by Blade-Tech® for several GLOCK firearms. Crimson Trace offers a variety of Glock holster solutions to give consumers a wide choice of performance and price options. More details are at http://www.holsterresourceguide.com.
Crimson Trace products for GLOCK pistols can also be easily installed without modification of the firearm —or special gunsmith skills. For more information on Crimson Trace products, dealers, dealer locations, and to obtain a free copy of the 2017 catalog, visit www.crimsontrace.com or call 800-442-2406. Crimson Trace is widely recognized as the leader in establishing laser sights as standard equipment of firearms.
“How to Use DNA Phenotyping in An Investigation” will be led by Parabon® NanoLabs Vice President Paula Armentrout Wednesday, 6 Sept., 2017.
Reston, Va. (August 2017) – Parabon® NanoLabs, a vertically integrated DNA technology company that develops next-gen forensic and therapeutic products, will be leading a lecture for the New Jersey Homicide Investigators Association (NJHIA), held at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in Freehold, New Jersey. The lecture, “How to Use DNA Phenotyping in an Investigation,” will be led by Parabon’s vice president, Paula Armentrout, on Wednesday, 6 Sept., 2017, at 8 a.m.
Armentrout will describe Snapshot™, the company’s DNA phenotyping system, a revolutionary new forensics capability that accurately predicts ancestry and physical appearance from DNA evidence. It can also determine kinship between DNA samples. She will also discuss how the service can aid in generating investigative leads, narrowing suspect lists and identifying unknown remains.
This event is for NJHIA members only. In order to become a member, visit www.njhia.org and click on join under the “Member” tab. People can also join the NJHIA at the morning of check-in and registration for the event.
The NJHIA was established to promote quality homicide investigations within the state of New Jersey, as well as establish a network for other law enforcement agencies across the United States. It supports its members by providing regular training sessions, workshops and special investigative seminars.
Dark Storm’s Hailstorm 9mm pistol and carbine gives AR enthusiasts a lot of reasons to add these platforms to their collection, first of all, using GLOCK® magazines.
Oakdale, NY (August 2017) –Dark Storm Industries (DSI), a New York based firearms manufacturer, has designed and made the Hailstorm DS 9mm pistol and SBR to give GLOCK® and AR fans a new platform. The Dark Storm’s billet 7075 aluminum lower is built specifically for GLOCK 9mm magazines (G17, G19 and G26). The DS built upper receiver, also in billet 7075 aluminum, features a last round bolt-hold-open function.
Additional features that make the DS 9mm pistol and carbine a clear stand out include a superior fit, eliminating any spaces between upper and lower, a flared mag well and grip on the front, and compatibility with other after-market AR accessories. The single-stage trigger offers a clean, crisp pull and both carbine and pistol offer low felt recoil. DSI designed and produced parts such as the 9mm bolt carrier group, the billet ambidextrous safety selector, the ultralight narrow profile M-Lock 9″ barrel shroud, conical muzzle blast deflector and 7.5″ 9mm threaded nitrite barrel to offer outstanding performance on a lightweight platform.
Both pistol and rifle come with a 17-round magazine, outfitted with a Hogue® Pistol Grip, trigger lock and are optic ready. The DS-9 Hailstorm pistol features a CAA stock saddle cheek riser and a Thordsen Customs enhanced buffer tube cover with QD sling sockets, all for an MSRP of $1,095.00. The DS-9 short barreled rifle with a Magpul CTR stock has an MSRP of $1,095.00 and all NFA regulations apply.
“The addition of a 9mm version DS Hailstorm pistol and SBR to our line gives customers that prefer the 9mm, whether it is for self-defense or because they are serious GLOCK fans, two reliable and accurate platforms that are easy to use and maintain, with low recoil and an amazing appetite when it comes to the variety of 9mm ammo that these guns handle,” Ed Newman, president of DSI summed up.
DSI also offers DS-9 carbine models in compliant configurations for the restrictive states of California and New York. For more information, visit www.dark-storm.com.
August 29, 2017 – The supervisory board of H&K AG, the parent company of the Heckler & Koch Group (“Heckler & Koch”), has revoked the appointment of Mr. Norbert Scheuch as Chairman of the Executive Board and as Chief Executive Officer of H&K AG with immediate effect. The appointment of Mr. Norbert Scheuch as executive director of Heckler & Koch GmbH was also revoked with immediate effect.
Until the appointment of a successor in the near future, Mr. Wolfgang Hesse, the sole executive board member of H&K AG and the sole executive director of Heckler & Koch GmbH, will take over Mr. Scheuch’s duties, in close cooperation with the supervisory board.
The already initiated strategic realignment of the Group, the operational transformation process and the product innovation initiative will be continued unchanged.
About Heckler & Koch
The Heckler & Koch Group, in operation for more than 65 years, is a leading manufacturer of small arms with a premium quality product portfolio for the armed forces of the EU, of NATO countries and of NATO-equivalent countries. The Heckler & Koch Group designs, produces and distributes small arms, including rifles, side arms, sub-machine guns, machine guns and grenade launchers.
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SMYRNA, GA. – Aug 30, 2017 GLOCK, Inc., introduced a new generation of confidence today with the launch of the G19 Gen5 and G17 Gen5 pistols. The Gen5 pistols feature over twenty design changes which distinguish them from their Gen4 predecessors.
“The development of our Gen5 pistols was the result of the constant pursuit of perfection and a desire to meet the requests of the consumer market,” said GLOCK, Inc. VP Josh Dorsey. “We have combined the standards of high-level performance and reliability with distinctive design enhancements to improve durability, accuracy, and performance. The benefits enhance the shooter experience at the range and in high-stress situations where fractions of a second matter.”
The Gen5 pistols are a variation of the M pistol used by the FBI. Through rigorous testing and development, GLOCK has combined the historical reliability and trust in the brand with precisely engineered design changes to meet the demand of consumers world-wide.
Among the design changes are five key features. The GLOCK Marksman Barrel (GMB) utilizes new barrel rifling to deliver improved accuracy. The removal of the finger grooves and an added ambidextrous slide stop delivers improved control and flexibility. The nDLC finish is a tougher and more durable finish that is exclusive to the GLOCK manufacturing process. Introduction of a flared mag-well increases performance by making it easier to funnel the magazine into the mag-well, particularly in high-stress situations.
The roots of the Gen5 pistols lie in a request by Federal Law Enforcement for a new service pistol. “Our goal was to meet the demanding needs of law enforcement agencies while maintaining our standard of perfection,” said VP Josh Dorsey. “Once the pistols we submitted proved themselves in testing and were adopted, consumers began asking for those pistols. The Gen5 pistols we are introducing today meet that demand.”
For more information about the new generation of GLOCK pistols, contact GLOCK, Inc., or go to us.glock.com/Gen5.
Impact Guns in Utah has a limited supply available at $559.99
WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – August 29, 2017 – Savage Arms is pleased to announce left-hand versions of its popular Stealth chassis rifle chambered in popular long-range calibers. The lineup has also expanded to include 223 Rem. The proven rifle platform delivers exceptional accuracy and performance. Shipments are currently being delivered to dealers.
The Model 10/110 BA Stealth is a lighter, more compact option in the BA line. It features a factory-blueprinted Model 10/110 barreled action mated to a custom version of the Drake Hunter/Stalker monolithic chassis, which has been modified to Savage’s specifications.
Features & Benefits
• New left-hand and 223 Rem. models
• Factory-blueprinted Savage action
• Monolithic chassis machined from a solid billet of aluminum
• M-LOK fore-end and Picatinny rail for easy configuration
• Adjustable AccuTrigger
• 5/8 x 24 threaded muzzle with protector
• EGW one-piece scope rail
• Fab Defense GL-SHOCK six-position, shock-absorbing buttstock with adjustable cheek
Part No. / Description / MSRP
22639 / 110 BA Stealth, 300 Win. Mag. / $1484
22664 / 110 BA Stealth 300 Win. Mag. Left Hand / $1484 – NEW
22640 / 110 BA Stealth 338 Lapua Mag. / $1622
22665 / 110 BA Stealth 338 Lapua Mag. Left Hand / $1622 – NEW
22847 / 10 BA Stealth 223 Rem. / $1207 – NEW
22848 / 10 BA Stealth 223 Rem. Left Hand / $1207 – NEW
22637 / 10 BA Stealth 308 Win. / $1207
22662 / 10 BA Stealth 308 Win. Left Hand / $1207 – NEW
22638 / 10 BA Stealth 6.5 Creedmoor / $1207
22663 / 10 BA Stealth 6.5 Creedmoor Left Hand / $1207 – NEW
Savage Arms is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. To learn more about Savage Arms, visit www.savagearms.com.
France’s PGM is one of the world’s best designers and manufacturers of high precision sniper platforms. The company also manufactures a line of QD suppressors optimized for the PGM rifles. They introduced a new ultra-short version of the company’s QD design that is 5 cm in length and 115 g less than the classic version, with identical accuracy and performance! The short version is now available and 100% made in France.
In response to recent critical incidents, the NTOA designed its latest course to meet the needs of officers who might not be assigned to tactical teams, but still require advanced skills.
Doylestown, Pa. (August 2017) – The National Tactical Officers Association
(NTOA) is pleased to announce its newest course, Advanced Response Police Officer, to its impressive roster of continuing education and training resources. In the wake of recent critical incidents, today’s law enforcement officer needs to be more prepared than ever. The Advanced Response Police Officer course was designed to meet the needs of officers who might not be assigned to a tactical team, but who still require advanced skills to respond appropriately before a tactical team arriving. This is a 40-hour (five-day) course, comprised of 10 classroom and 30 practical hours.
The Advanced Response Police Officer course is designed to provide officers with enhanced training, skills, and techniques to survive ambush and unexpected threat situations. Focusing on practical application of skills learned, this course is conducted primarily in the field or on the range. It is designed for any police officer wanting to enhance his or her survivability in any environment. Topics include the use of various pieces of equipment, tactical movement, tactical combat casualty care, live fire drills, scenario-based decision-making, rescues and counter-ambush tactics.
Upon completion of the course, attendees will be familiar with the fundamentals of tactical movement, ballistic shield operations, mechanical breaching, interior building clearing tactics for two- and three-man teams, tactical movement in open air and urban environments, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), officer/citizen down rescues and counter-ambush survival tactics.
To learn more about hosting a class at your agency, please visithttp://www.ntoa.org/host-training-courses/.
For more information on the National Tactical Officers Association, visitwww.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.
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Originally introduced to the optic’s market in 2013, the Firefield Agility 1×30 Red Dot Sight is receiving a facelift for 2017. Giving the shooter an option between four different reticle designs and the choice of red or green illumination, the improved Agility 1×30 Hunting Red Dot offers high quality red dot performance at an affordable price. Designed to adapt to any daytime tactical situation, its IPX5 weatherproof body incorporates a parallax corrected optical system to provide quick and easy target acquisition. With flip-up caps included, rest assured the Agility’s glass will stay as pristine as the day you placed it on your firearm.
Engineered for both MSR’s and shotguns, Firefield has produced two models, the Agility 1×30 Hunting Red Dot (FF26030) and the Agility 1×30 Shotgun Red Dot (FF26031). Both feature the same optic technology with the Shotgun Red Dot showcasing a saddle mount able to fit semi-auto and pump action Remington 870, 1100, and 1187 shotguns.
The Agility Red Dot’s finely tuned illuminated reticle has the ability to last up to 440 hours, on one CR2032 battery, allowing it to outlast any ammo you brought with you to the range.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is honoring the nation’s fallen law enforcement officers by contributing $25,000 to the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Foundation. The donation was announced at the organization’s 63rd biennial national conference.
“The consistent strong support of the NSSF is invaluable in our effort to ensure that officers killed in the line of duty are never forgotten and that their families are always cared for,” FOP President Chuck Canterbury said.
“Members of the firearms industry are proud to stand with the brave men and women of law enforcement across this great nation who every day put their lives on the line to serve and protect our citizens,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF senior vice president and general counsel. “As a former prosecutor and son of a New York City policeman, I am especially thankful for the opportunity to have our industry contribute to this worthy cause.”
The ongoing professional relationship between law enforcement and NSSF members extends well beyond the purchasing of firearms, ammunition and related products. NSSF has long partnered with law enforcement on programs to curb the criminal acquisition and misuse of firearms and to encourage the safe handling and storage of firearms. Programs include
Firearms manufacturers have long recognized the importance of giving back to the law enforcement community — a community that is an important and growing segment of the firearms industry market. The law enforcement segment of the NSSF-owned and sponsored Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show represents 28 percent of the show’s floor space at nearly 180,000 square feet. If the segment were broken out as a stand-alone show, it would be the largest law enforcement show in the country.
AUSTIN, TX — A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) hosted a training for female law enforcement on August 9-11, 2017, at the American Police Hall of Fame in Titusville, FL. Participants included five law enforcement officers (LEOs), one spouse of a LEO, and two civilians.
In July 2016 AG & AG launched the “Back the Women in Blue” campaign in which club members purchased t-shirts benefiting officers’ training. With significant support from GLOCK, ammunition from Federal Premium, additional support from Tuff Products, and facility fees from the American Police Hall of Fame, AG & AG was able to provide the firearms training, hotel and some travel accommodations, and all meals for the officers.
“This was an extremely gratifying training focusing and elaborating on safety, fundamentals, and mindset,” said Officer Meghan Vold of the Park Forest (IL) Police Department. “As a female LEO/student I left with more confidence, empowerment, tactics, friendships, and unbreakable bonds. A Girl & A Gun is a tremendous training environment to enjoy trigger-time in an accepting, fun, motivating, and inspirational atmosphere.”
The 2.5-day training course was conducted by Heather Eckert, a civilian subject matter expert who holds multiple law enforcement and civilian training certifications, including Texas DPS Level III Firearms and Classroom Instructor. Topics included presentations on verbal judo, fit for duty, mindset, and body language recognition that the officers found very beneficial as a refresher from learning it in the academy, as well as live-fire instruction on the range and simulated situational scenarios with equipment from Tactical Preparation USA.
AG & AG is planning to offer additional training events for female officers, as well as a training course designed specifically for wives of LEOs, whose lives face uncertain dangers due to the nature of their spouses’ careers. For more information, visit AGirlandAGun.org/back-the-blue.
About A Girl & A Gun
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) is a membership organization whose events have been successful stepping stones for thousands of women into the shooting community and fostered their love of shooting with caring and qualified instructors to coach them. AG & AG breaks barriers for women and girls in the area of self-defense and in pistol, rifle, and shotgun shooting sports by welcoming beginners to learn the basics of safe and accurate shooting and providing experienced shooters with advanced-level training. Learn more at AGirlandAGun.org.
Cyberspace is buzzing with news of the Glock Gen 5 pistols; although, there’s been no formal announcement by the company. There’s also suggestions that availability will be end of August 2017, but like all things Glock (a more realistic, I can go to my dealer and find one I can touch) is probably 6 months out. So, my anchor pool pick for $5 is Q1 2018. We’ll see!
Meanwhile, the folks at Guns America produced a great video review of the G17 Gen 5 and G19 Gen 5. To me, the most interesting development is Glock’s move away from the polygonal barrel. It’ll be interesting to see what the incremental improvement in accuracy is or is the Gen 5 a targeted U.S. market product.
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Fobus Holster will be exhibiting their quality-built and affordable holsters and mag pouches at booth #841 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Aug. 25 – 27, 2017.
Bensalem, Pa. (August 2017) – Fobus Holsters and Mag Pouches will be exhibiting at the National Rifle Association’s Carry Guard Expo at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Aug. 25 – 27, 2017. Fobus will have on display a sampling of products from its over 160 different passive and active retention holsters and mag pouches at booth #841. Attendees will receive a free T-shirt with the purchase of any show-only, deeply discounted holsters or mag pouches from the booth, while supplies last. Additionally, Fobus will be offering show attendees a website-only 60 percent off promotion.
The NRA Carry Guard Expo is a three-day educational and interactive experience dedicated to individuals interested in increasing their knowledge and skills within personal protection, concealed carry and defense tactics. Over the course of the show, attendees will have the opportunity to attend a broad array of seminars and workshops, as well as visit the expo, featuring an exhibit hall chock-full of hundreds of top companies within the personal protection and concealed carry markets.
Learn more about Fobus’ extensive selection of passive and active retention holsters and mag pouches at www.fobusholster.com and on YouTube. Follow Fobus Holsters on Instagram.
Robert Vogel is a professional marksman, competition shooter, and National/World champion. He is the only Law Enforcement Officer ever to win World and National Championships in the Practical Pistol Disciplines of IPSC, IDPA and USPSA.
Robert was born and raised on a farm in rural Saint Mary’s, Ohio where he became heavily involved in shooting, hunting and the outdoors from a very young age. After graduating high school he went immediately into a 2-year Police Academy program. It was also at this time that he began competing in practical shooting competitions. Fast forward a couple decades and at present Robert is now a 3-time world champion and 23-time national champion across 3 disciplines of practical/combat shooting and has been all over the World competing and teaching. Besides this, he has been a Police Officer for over 13 years. Eight and a half of those years were spent as a full-time street cop while also being a member of the county’s joint-department SWAT team. During that tenure he also served as a firearm instructor for both the department and the SWAT team.
B-14 HMR (offered in 6.5 Creedmoor)
Lawrenceville, Ga. (August 2017) – There’s a new caliber on the block and it’s quickly taking over the rifle scene. In fact, in 2017 nearly every company that introduced a new long gun did so in 6.5 Creedmoor. And why not? It shoots flatter, has lighter recoil, cuts through the wind better and is just flat out more accurate than its predecessor, the venerable .308. It’s basically a do-anything cartridge that excels at hunting, long range shooting, in a bolt gun, an AR and a chassis rifle. Yes, the 6.5 Creedmoor revolution is here and Bergara Rifles is and has been at the forefront. While it’s a testament to the impressiveness of the caliber that most companies now offer a 6.5 Creedmoor long rifle, the truth of the matter is that many of them were late to the game, whereas Bergara has been offering its rifles in 6.5 Creedmoor since it first opened its doors in 2012. In fact, the 6.5 Creedmoor is offered in all rifle models that Bergara produces, allowing its customers to have a wide selection of rifles for their specific shooting application. Its customers have taken notice and Bergara’s 6.5 Creedmoor rifles are so popular that it is selling them at a 10:1 ratio versus its other calibers.
Bergara Premier Series Long Range Rifle offered in 6mm Creedmoor
Not content to rest on its laurels, Bergara is constantly trying to stay ahead of the curve. While the 6.5 Creedmoor has finally achieved widespread acceptance among most rifle makers, there’s a new descendent of the round that’s making waves in the Precision Rifle Series community: the 6mm Creedmoor. And why? Because, the 6mm is even faster than the 6.5, shoots flatter and has less recoil. In fact, it’s used by more of the top 50 PRS shooters than any other round, including the 6.5 Creedmoor and Bergara has taken notice. It currently offers its LRP, LRP Elite, Premier Long range and custom series in the 6mm Creedmoor. Many rifle makers don’t even offer a rifle in 6mm yet.
“At Bergara, we’re not afraid to innovate and take risks and it shows in our rifles, which offer incredible build quality, fit and finish, all at a price that gives precision shooters great bang for their buck. On top of that, we’re always looking around the corner to see what’s next. We’re nowhere close to done yet, we’ve got a lot planned and I really think you’ll be excited to see what we roll out with next,” said Ben Fleming, VP of sales and marketing for Bergara Rifles.
Learn more about Bergara Rifles at www.bergarausa.com.
TGIF readers, we’ve made it through another week, and what a week it was. It’s also time for our shoot the shit. This week I’ll start by sharing a life experience followed by the ESPN extravaganza, monuments and closing with Hillary Clinton’s book excerpts.
I had to make a trip to the bank this week. I arrived about 10 minutes prior to the branch opening; however, the lobby was open and occupied by 11 people, all available seating was taken so I stood in front of the elevator. I was overcome by the fact that everyone was totally silent and void of sings of viable neural function. So, I commented on how everyone looked so somber and offered to do my Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonation – it’s a damned good impersonation; this produced absolutely no reaction, no smiles, no boos, or comment. They only stared in my direction. I turned around and found that I was standing in front of a sign advertising a teller / personal banker group interview – are you kidding me! So, what the hell is a group interview? Interesting to note was the number of applicants lined up to be group interviewed. This is what economists call an indicator.
ESPN blows me away and if I were CEO, I wouldn’t be making public excuses for Robert Lee’s reassignment, I’d be trying to find out how many idiots I have working in my organization. I also have a little bone to pick with the fine folks at ESPN but first I’ll recap the incident for readers unfamiliar with the Robert Lee debacle.
Robert Lee, a college ball ESPN commentator, was scheduled to cover a University of Virginia game, in Charlottesville, on 2 September for ESPN. Lee, a Chinese American, was reassigned because his name is coincidentally the same as General Robert E. Lee.
Over the weekend, I found myself at a local book store looking through the magazine rack to pick up a copy of RECOIL. Next to me, was a young boy and his dad who apparently recognized Javier Baez, in the buff, on the cover of ESPN magazine. The little kid was asking his dad how come the Chicago Cub’s player was naked.
Now, it’s been my life experience that successful athletes enjoy being positive role models for young men and women. Kids imitate and look up to them and I’ll bet you dollars to doughnuts that Javier feels the same way. So, this magazine cover does not flatter Javier, but it does show very poor taste on ESPN’s part. I propose that a more suitable cover could be ADELANTE Magazine’s not a sports publication.
On the lighter side it also reminds me of USN LTJG Dennis King’s theorem on bat sizes. LTJG King articulates that a bat in the hands of a small man will always look larger than the same bat in the hands of a big guy; he stops short of saying that its real number value is what counts!
Now for monuments!
This movement has nothing to do with slavery and everything to do with the imposition of one man’s will over the other. It’s, at least in my non-legal mind, a First Amendment infringement of the monument sponsors’ rights. Being offended is part of life; the way I deal with it is avoidance not hard and certainly a more mature approach. This is where we’re at circa 2016.
We are offended by historical monuments that have been in place for nearly a century, we are offended by public displays of nativity scenes, we are offended by public displays of a Cross or Star of David, we are also offended by conservative speakers, we are offended by displays of patriotism and we’re also offended by our flag. So, I’d like to close my comments by saying that we are fortunate enough to live in a country where the door swings both ways, and if you’re so deeply offended by these things that you can’t simply ignore them, perhaps the logical alternative is to find a more accommodating society elsewhere.
Secretary Clinton has a new book, hitting the shelves in September, titled “What Happened.” Audio excerpts from her book were released in which she expresses her discomfort with President Trump during a debate saying;
“…he was literally breathing down my neck, my skin crawled; it was one of those moments where you wish you could hit pause and ask everyone watching, well what would you do. Do you stay calm, keep smiling, carry on as if he weren’t repeatedly invading your space or do you turn look at him in the eye and say loudly and clearly back up you creep”
We decided to take a stab at rewriting her passage as if Susan Johnson, author of Forbidden, a classic erotic novel. So, here we go.
I new he was a libertine with a voracious appetite. He demonstrated his desire breathing down my neck. My skin crawled with anticipation but I knew the time and place was not right. I thought, do I hit the pause button or fold like an old T-shirt and let him have his way with me. If you were watching what could you do? Would you turn and call him a creep.
Please have a great weekend and let us hear from you! Be safe, especially you folks in the Texas panhandle. Leave the hurricane party until it’s over and get you and your family to safety.
