Streamlight’s ProTac-1AAA is the best backup flashlight you’ll ever need. It runs on one alkaline or lithium AAA battery; generating 70 lumens on high and 5 lumens on low with a strobe to boot.
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Boynton Beach, Fla. (March 2015) – Tacprogear, a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, is pleased to announce that it has become the military and tactical distributor for LALO Footwear. Additionally, LALO has become the official footwear of Tacprogear.
“We are very excited about becoming the exclusive distributor for LALO Footwear to the military and tactical markets,” remarked TPG CEO Dan Lounsbury. “Our company missions and beliefs are very similar so this was a natural fit. Top tier materials designed with invaluable feedback from Elite Operators creates a top notch product that we are proud to offer through our website.”
LALO makes uncommon gear for the common man and woman, making the most technologically advanced products for the military and beyond. LALO Footwear is Navy SEAL field tested and approved. Their creations come from the minds of current and former special warfare operatives, as well as a team of award-winning designers and developers that have been creating innovative footwear for some of the world’s most popular brands for over 30 years.
“We are very pleased to partner with TPG to distribute LALO products via their sales channels, servicing their customer base. Together with TPG we can focus on delivering world class products and impeccable customer service to the market,” commented LALO CEO Jay Taylor.
TPG carries the following LALO Footwear styles on its website:
MSRP ranges from $117 to $315. The full selection can be found on TPG’s website.
The DoD is looking at revamping its procurement rules to reduce acquisition costs and speed up purchasing of commercial products. In recent years, the Department of Defense has increasingly relied on “currently on the shelf” or COTS purchases to meet the Department’s growing needs. Although its dependency expanded, potential suppliers were stymied and often discouraged by excessively long and complicated evaluation periods.
The DoD spends about $60 billion a year on commercial purchases. Some items, like bathroom tissue, are purely commercial; however, others are of commercial origins but modified for military use. Suppliers of commercial but modified for military use products have found themselves in prolonged battles with Pentagon officials while they establish if the item supplied is commercial or exclusive to the military. The purchasing of commercially available products means that contracts can be negotiated without undergoing the elaborate cost analysis performed for military only purchases.
The proposed rule changes would establish a 10 day window to determine if a product is truly commercial and not exclusive to the military. This comes as good news to prospective suppliers and established vendors experiencing increasing selling costs due to burdensome regulation. If successful, the rules changes will reduce the Pentagon’s acquisition costs and attract new suppliers to the military sector.
The first installment of the Bawidamann RAGNAROKS is now available ( now sold out.) It looks like Andrew decided to do two runs with the first coinciding with the new issue of RECOIL magazine featuring a broad survey of the tomahawk. The RMJ Tactical influence in this collaboration is evident as is the Bawidamann artistic flair. Bawidamann expression with RMJ Tactical function a amazing offering. You’ll find that the first run is sold out but more should be available in 3 to 4 weeks. M.S.R.P is $550
Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D-Calif., is the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and she wants to know why the Marine Corps uses the M855 5.56mm round and the Army uses the M855A1.
Representative Sanchez comments:
“Maintaining two inventories of the same size combat ammunition is probably not the most efficient way to go,” Sanchez said.
“I just think it looks bad. It makes us all look bad. It appears very wasteful from the outside to have the Marines and the Army not buying the same bullet.”
Background:
The U.S.M.C. uses the M16A4 – it’s a 4th generation M16. The rifle is chambered in 5.56 x 45 mm (NATO) and has a barrel length of 20 inches. The U.S. Army has standardized on the M4 also chambered in 5.56 x 45 mm (NATO) but with a barrel length of 14.5 inches. The 5.56 x 45 round, designated as M193, was designed with a 55grain projectile and intended for a 20 inch barrel. M193 relies on a muzzle velocity of 3000+ feet per second to achieve its terminal effectiveness; however, it lacked penetration performance against hardened targets.
The M855, with its steel penetrator, effectively addressed that concern and when fired from a 20 inch barrel, like those used on the M16A4, the round has sufficient muzzle velocity to achieve the desired terminal effects even with its 62gr projectile weight. Subsequently, all the services adopted the M855.
With the emergence and adoption of the M4 by the U.S. Army the situation changed. The M4 with its shorter barrel did not posses sufficient muzzle velocity to achieve acceptable terminal ballistics and the M4’s shorter barrel, even with its 1:7 rifling, did not provide the level of accuracy that the 20” M16A4 was able to deliver, so the U.S. Army called for an enhanced round, which was ultimately adopted by the Army in 2010 and designated the M855A1. This new round offered some interesting features. First, it was lead free, which I think was more of a political statement than anything else. However, the real reason for adopting the M855A1 was:
Readers who have been following the M4 “lethality” concerns will recall that the U.S.M.C. was conspicuously absent for those discussions. Their choice of rifle was the principal reason for that absence. The U.S.M.C. was simply not experiencing a performance issue with the M16A4 and M855 combination.
The M855A1 has, from all reports, addressed the overwhelming majority of issues with the M4, but does it perform equally well when used with the M16A4? This is a question that needs to be empirically answered. Ammunition IS NOT weapon system agnostic as most experienced shooters already know.
Suggested Approach:
So, perhaps the best approach is to ask the U.S.M.C. to conduct comparative tests, with both M855 and M855A1 ammunition types, and present its findings to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces along with its supporting data so the appropriate decision can be made.
The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued a solicitation dated 17 March 2015 seeking what it designates as the Family of Weapon Sights – Sniper or FWS. The new thermal sight will work across all sniper system platforms including the M24, M107 .50BMG, M110 SASS and the M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle. Ideally, the FWS will be comparable to the AN/PVS-30 Clip-on Sniper Night Sight currently in use, which mounts in front of the magnified day optic.
Interested parties have until 30 April 2015 to respond. Reference Solicitation No.:
I’ve followed Rob’s work for quite a few years. He was senior photographer for Military Times. He’s not just a great photographer but he’s a gearhead through and through. Over the years, Rob has done great work for Military Times and his experience will serve Recoil Magazine well. Congratulations Rob, we wish you the very best.
New Firearm Safety Video
First-of-its-kind resource from NSSF encourages open conversations between parents and children about firearm safety
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) today released a new, first-of-its-kind educational resource, the “How to Talk to Your Kids about Firearm Safety” video. The video, starring champion shooter and mother Julie Golob, encourages parents to have “the talk” about firearm safety with their kids sooner rather than later, and provides tips for how to have a helpful discussion.
“Too often, children don’t know what to do if they find a gun,” said Steve Sanetti, President and CEO of NSSF, which developed and sponsors the Project ChildSafe firearm safety education program. “This video opens a door for honest conversation and empowers parents to be the authority on gun safety for their kids, whether they have guns in their homes or not.”
The “How to Talk to Your Kids about Firearm Safety” video was created as a resource to start positive and constructive conversations by encouraging discussion rather than lecture, and helps parents responsibly demystify the subject of guns.
“As a mother, I know full well how challenging this conversation can be,” Golob said. “It’s crucial that parents set an example and teach their kids about firearm safety so children don’t learn about guns solely from what their friends say or what they see on video games and TV.”
The video features Golob expressing the importance of adults having gun safety discussions with young people, emphasizing that education on responsible safety and storage is the number one way to prevent firearm accidents in the home. The video has two sections, one for talking with younger children, the other for talking to older kids and teens.
“How to Talk to Your Kids about Gun Safety” is available-and shareable-online at projectchildsafe.org and on the NSSF YouTube page. NSSF is also promoting the video with its members, law enforcement partners, local communities, conservation groups and other supporters, starting with a national launch in partnership with Sportsman’s Warehouse, which streamed the video in all of its stores across the country.
“Talking to kids about gun safety is not something to be put off or ignored-it’s an essential part of responsible gun ownership,” Sanetti added. “This video supports our industry’s “Own It? Respect It. Secure It” initiative, and we hope firearms owners everywhere watch it and share it with their communities.”
The video expands Project ChildSafe’s safety education resources that encourage safe firearms handling and secure storage by gun owners and their families. The video complements such program resources as the Safe Storage Options Infographic and the Parent-Child Safety Pledge. Since 1999, Project ChildSafe has worked with more than 15,000 law enforcement departments throughout the United States to distribute educational resources and free firearm safety kits, which include a gun lock, to their communities. To date, the program has given away more than 36 million safety kits and gun locks in all fifty states and the five U.S. territories.
Project ChildSafe’s public commitment to firearms education and making our communities safer is supported by Project ChildSafe, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. To learn more about Project ChildSafe, visit projectchildsafe.org.
Boynton Beach, Fla. (March 2015) – Tacprogear (TPG), a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, announced today the receipt of a $1+ million dollar award to provide ballistic helmets to a South American Military.
TPG Armor and TPG BLACK, the American Made Mission Specific line of products made in South Florida, include a complete line of both hard and soft armor. The helmet line, which includes their standard PASGT, ACH/MICH and High Cut SCOUT helmets were all possible contenders for the end-user, who specified a product with certain performance, weight and overall ballistic properties important to the end-user on the ground.
The new helmet production line, which recently relocated from Delray Beach, FL. to a state-of-the art 30,000 square foot facility in Boynton Beach, FL, is one of the fastest growing product lines for TPG.
Alex Cejas, President of Tacprogear, stated, “We are excited about this new award given our recent return from Europe where we evaluated the latest new ballistic helmet technologies and machines. At TPG, we always want to be on the leading edge of development and production for all of our products,” Cejas added.
For more information on any of the Tacprogear product line, visit www.tacprogear.com or www.tpgblack.com
Grey Ghost Gear has but together a rifle case that looks pretty interesting. Their case is lined with hook and loop so you can customize rifle ride positions, add additional patches, pouches, or holsters, the inner body of the Rifle Case is completely modular. You can also integrate the company’s line of Orange Diamond Concealment pouches. Rifles up to 38” long will fit without issue and larger rifles can easily be secured if broken down, leaving plenty of space for binoculars, spotting scope, NVGs, or a handgun. There is also a set of large zippered mesh pouches on the inner lid to hold loose items such as range cards, magazines, notepads, and other shooting accoutrement.
The case is sized so that you can drop it into a Pelican 1720 hard case to protect your rifle and optics from hard knocks. GGG has also added a reinforced carrying handle, substantial zippers, removable carrying strap, and a 8×3” loop panel for nametapes or unit identifiers.
These are available in black, coyote and grey at an m.s.r.p. of $129
Find out more about this rifle case HERE.
Welcome to our Friday morning shoot-the-shit. A place in cyberspace where you can participate without worrying about correctness. It is that one time during the week where you can offer any opinion without supporting detail. Hell you can even use colorful anachronisms, and your participation yields the same benefits as a licensed therapist without the invoice. Now, for our hand selected topic… Cigars!
Life is becoming much more interesting for those of us who enjoy the occasional maduro or rubio. In years past, if you wanted to enjoy a puro from Cuba you had to get contraband from Canada, Mexico or the EU. The entire world was able to enjoy a good Cuban cigar except for the United States; I’m happy to say those days are coming to an end, and soon an entire generation of previously denied citizens will have the option to enjoy a full-bodied smooth-burning Partagas. When that day arrives live it up but for God’s sake have some class.
About six years ago, two NCOs and my self were sitting around shooting the breeze when a Col (actually an Lt. Col) walks by puffing on a stogie and inhaling the smoke. All three of us looked at each other wondering who this miscreant was; clearly not West Point, probably worked his way up as a Reeeeeeezzzzzzervvvvvvv. Ladies and Gentlemen, please, under no circumstances should one inhale cigar smoke. A good cigar, like a good anchovy, must be savored. Its smoke should roll around in your mouth and around your tongue so that its smooth and delectable flavor can be fully appreciated.
If you were ever observed inhaling cigar smoke in an upscale cigar room, you would see the concierge hastily walking towards you, with knees rubbing as he walks, and a two degree port list on his head. Upon his arrival, and speaking in a slight British accent, he would say “perhaps the gentleman would be more comfortable outside.” People, inhaling cigar smoke has the same effect as sailing on a port or starboard tack with a jib sheet dragging in the water. Your club’s commodore would be instantly dispatched to suggest berthing arrangements at a public marina!
So, for God’s sake have a little class. Enjoy your weekend. Spend some time with your family and be safe. We’ll see you back on Monday.
SOFINS is an annual event hosted by the French Special Forces community with attendance limited to French and Foreign Special Forces. It’s a great opportunity for information exchange and great liaison. This year the event will be held at Camp de Souge from 14 Apr 2015 to 16 Apr 2015. If you wish to attend, you’ll need to be validated SOF.
Click On The Picture Above To Be Taken To The SOFINS Site
The greatest defensive weapon ever devised is the compact 6 shooter. They are the personification of reliability and concealability. At the 2015 SHOT Show, manufacturers including Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Taurus and others unveiled several new revolvers. The new offerings included many models designed specifically for concealed carry. The good news to go along with the revolver resurgence is that Crimson Trace offers Lasergrips® that will fit more than 50 revolver models.
In the Crimson Trace Lasergrips product group are numerous models engineered to fit revolvers from a leading manufacturer—Smith & Wesson. There are Lasergrips available for the S&W J-Frames, K- and L-Frames, and the Round Butt series, along with several laser sights for the manufacturer’s N-Frames. There are also Defender series grips with Crimson Trace’s N-Gage™Activation that will fit the S&W J-Frame Round Butt revolvers.
Consumers can also obtain Lasergrips for numerous Ruger revolvers, including: SP-101, GP 100, the Super Redhawk, the Alaskan model handgun plus the LCR Hammerless. Ruger recently introduced the Lightweight Compact Revolver (LCRx™) with a 3-inch barrel. This revolver is of great interest in the concealed carry market, and it is chambered in .38 Special +P. All of these Ruger revolvers can be equipped with Crimson Trace Lasergrips that feature the company’s patented Instinctive Activation™ engagement feature.
Additionally, there are Lasergrips for the many Taurus small-frame revolvers ranging from the Model 17 up to the No. 941, and for the larger and popular Judge and Tracker revolver models.
In many cases all that’s required to install Crimson Trace Lasergrips is to remove the stock grip panels, position the Lasergrips in place, and insert and tighten two screws. This can be accomplished in a few minutes without any special gunsmithing. Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices range from $149 for the DS-124 Defender Series to $319 for the LG-305.
To learn more about ways to equip a revolver, visit: www.crimsontrace.com/products/lasergrips-for-revolvers.
Crimson Trace’s mission is to enhance people’s ability to protect family, home and country. To help meet that mission, the company has undertaken an awareness campaign that encourages
Silencerco’s Octane Adapter for the CZ Scorpion EVO threads into the back of the pistol caliber, carbine-rated, Octane and thread mounts 18x1M on the Scorpion’s barrel. M.S.R.P. is $89. Silencerco offers a number of thread patterns. For additional information click here.
Roswell, Ga. (March 2015) – Concealed Carrie, designer and manufacturer of fashionable, high-end concealed carry handbags and apparel, introduces just in time for spring, the first ever, women ‘s athletic shirt for women who want the opportunity to protect themselves while enjoying the great outdoors. Whether you chose to carry self-defense products while out running, biking, hiking or just running errands and don’t want the extra bother of a purse or fanny pack, the Concealed Carrie athletic top is the perfect answer.
“Women shouldn’t have to sacrifice their safety while enjoying their favorite outdoor pastimes and our new athletic top is their fashion-forward solution. Statistics show that a woman is attacked every ninety seconds in the US. If we can keep one woman from becoming a statistic, then all this hard work will have been more than worth it,” Leslie Deets, CEO and founder of Concealed Carrie commented.
Designed by active women, the top is made from a breathable poly-blend black material with a moisture wicking apple green color-block on the back providing extra visibility. A bonus pocket in the back provides extra storage for personal items. The shirt has hook and loop lined, ambidextrous concealed carry pockets that are positioned below the breast bone.
The placement of the pockets allow for a free-range of movement while securely storing any personal defense product such as a firearm, Taser, pepper spray or other self-defense item. Sturdy YKK® zippers keep pockets secure and allow for quick and easy access when needed.
An adjustable drawstring waistband configures the top to any body type and elastic at the base reduces vertical movement when exercising. (Runners will note an increase in vertical motion depending upon the weight of the self-defense product.)
Flattering and functional, the Concealed Carrie athletic shirt is available online SM-XL for an MSRP of $94.00.
Visit Concealed Carrie at the 2015 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibition, booth #206.
This is a last call for those who are wanting to take advantage of Lone Wolf’s free barrel promotion. The deal ends on March 31st. Lone Wolf is offering a $109.95-$149.95 value barrel free with your purchase of an LWD slide. Glock 17/19/22/23 slides are excluded from this promotion. Promotion limited to in stock items, so don’t delay! Click Here!
A.R.M.S. Inc. is leaving its West Bridgewater, MA home and moving operations to South Carolina citing a better business climate. The company expects to complete the move during the first quarter of 2015; however, the unexpected passing of Sharon D. Swan, on 19 Feb 2015, may impact that timeline. A.R.M.S. Inc. was founded in 1980 by Sharon D. Swan, her Husband Richard (Dick) Swan, along with Mother in law Mildred Swan.
A.R.M.S. Inc. will not formally announced its South Carolina location until later in the year. To make its move easier, the company plans to take a markdown on some of its inventory. So, this may be a great opportunity to acquire what is undoubtedly some of the best mounts, sights, rings and accessories on the market.
The Double Decker TACO® combines a modular rifle mag pouch with a modular pistol mag pouch into one secure unit. ATACS FG now $10 off. While supplies last!
Microtech is best know for its knives. In 1994 the company founded the Microtech Small Arms Research, or MSAR, division formally entering the firearms manufacturing business. In 2007 MSAR introduced its first rifle, the STG-556. The American made 5.56 x 45 bullpup was patterned after the Steyr AUG A1 with the exception of its M16 style bolt release; however, it did not accept the M16/NATO magazine. Two years later, in 2009, MSAR introduced the STG-556 XM17-E4 which retained the M16 bolt release but this updated version of the STG-556 could also accept the M16 / NATO style magazines.
In a letter to its customers, dated 20 March 2015, MICROTECH formally announced the closing of its MSAR division. MICROTECH’s letter follows:
MICROTECH SMALL ARMS RESEARCH
| 3.20.15 |
It’s been quite the journey. We set out to share our passion for firearms with the industry and deliver an advanced, American-made bullpup rifle and accessories.
Knowing that our focus and energy lately has been directed towards the expansion and evolution of our 20-year knife line, we no longer felt it sustainable for MSAR to remain an active entity in our holdings.
That being said, we’ve begun to liquidate our remaining inventory. The existing inventory will be packaged into parts kits and sold on a limited basis. Contact and ordering information for those kits will be made available in the coming weeks. Repair services have been disabled with the release of this announcement. Rifles currently in our posession will be repaired and returned to the owners.
As the MSAR project comes to a close, arrangements will also be made to offer purchase options for our existing tooling to qualified buyers. Parties who wish to have their interests considered should submit a formal request, including a letter detailing qualifications and a minimum of three (3) industry references to tooling@msarinc.com. Please note that we will not be responding to any service inquiries or general questions sent to this account.
We learned many years ago that our customers are our lifeline; we thank you,, for your tireless loyalty and support of the MSAR line. You’ve given us the chance to explore the world of firearms on a new level, and for that, we’ll be forever grateful.– The MSAR Team
Glock Introduced the Glock 43 in a .380 ACP a couple of years ago and it took the U.S. market by storm. The European market has had access to the G43 in .380 for quite a while now. So, it was only a matter time before the company introduced a 9mm version of the G43. That moment has arrived for the domestic market.
VP Josh Dorsey predicts “It will be the pistol of choice for law enforcement and civilians. The G43 sets a new standard for concealed carry pistols.”
With a frame width of just over one inch, a slide width of only 0.87 inch and overall length of 6.26 inches, the G43 will be the conceal carry gun to beat. Small enough for small delicate hands but still sized to make it controllable even by novice shooters. The single stack magazine holds 6+1 rounds and retains the same features as the full sized Glock pistols.
Glock will debut the G43 at the NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibition, in Nashville, TN, April 10-12, 2015 at the GLOCK booth (#633). Shipments of the product will begin directly following the convention.
This Friday’s Shoot-The-Shit topic is dietary supplements and fat burning, appetite suppression and all sorts of claims that border on ludicrous. As with all Shoot-The-Shits, feel free to use profanity, unsupported statements, change the subject. It’s simply a Shoot-The-Shit and a non-billable event.
For example, you can say yeah that’s a crock of shit but the chick looks pretty hot. That’s one way of changing the subject. Alright, so here we go.
When I saw this ad my first thought was that some Mohel in West Hollywood cooked it up. “FORSKOLIN”, what the hell is that foreskin extract – WTF. However, as I read the ad I went from laughing to simply shaking my head.
According to its manufacturer, this product blocks FAT, suppresses appetite, specifically targets belly fat (not ass fat, leg fat, back fat) it’s specific to belly fat. It also manages stress levels and stops emotional eating (which says to me that it has psychotropic properties). This is unbelievable folks! Well, if it has psychotropic properties why does the FDA classify it as a dietary supplement?
In 2008, Los Angeles stopped issuing licenses to new fast food restaurants seeking to open businesses in underprivileged neighborhoods to protect the poor from obesity; yes, you heard that right – yet this is allowed!
Weight control is a complex issue; there are genetic components; there are psychological components and learned behaviors that translate to eating disorders, all of which need to be treated medically. Weight gain in “normal” healthy individuals is a simple accounting problem. If you ingest a larger number of calories than you expend your body stores it in the form of a lipid that we call fat. It really is that simple. The normal individual, depending on sex and size, needs from 1000 to 2500 calories per day to simply sustain life. If your intake is 5000 calories but all you do is go to work then come home to sit on your ass with your iPhone, or laptop, you will suffer those consequences.
If you do not have a balanced diet, one that provides proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins you will need dietary supplements but your best option is your food source.
Get out, be active, exert yourself, sweat and be fit. You don’t need to crack walnuts with your pectoral muscles or your ass. You simply need to be fit.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY AND I’LL SEE YOU BACK ON MONDAY!
If you’ve been toying with the idea of suppressing you rifle but aren’t yet ready to take the plunge, you can take advantage of the fact that Dead Air Armament is now shipping its Key Mount Brake. You can begin to receive the immediate benefit of a high performance muzzle brake on your rifle and be suppressor ready for a Sandman-L™ or Sandman-S™ .
Lawrenceville, Ga. (March 2015) – Dead Air Armament™, the strikingly silent suppressor company distributed through BPI Outdoors, has announced the Key Mount Brake included in the purchase of every Dead Air suppressor is now available for sale as a separate item. Now, Dead Air suppressor users will not have to remove the included Key Mount Brake of the Dead Air suppressor just to change guns. Sold separately, as well as included with every Dead Air suppressor, the Key Mount Brake allows users to quickly and easily attach and detach Dead Air suppressors to multiple guns.
“When you’re ready for peace and quiet, use the Key Mount Brake to quickly attach your Sandman-L™ or Sandman-S™ to your rifle,” Mike Pappas, founder of Dead Air Armament commented. “If you are not quite ready to turn up the silence, you can still employ the finest brake on the market and experience a flatter shooting rifle with minimal concussion compared to traditional muzzle brakes.”
The Dead Air Key Mount Brake is currently available in ½ – 28 and 5/8 -24 with additional options coming later in 2015. Made from a high strength corrosion resistant alloy with an ultra-durable nitride finish, the Key Mount Brake is 2.60 inches long with a 1.08 inch diameter, weighing just over 3.5 ounces. MSRP is $99.00, available at Dead Air retailers.
For more information on Dead Air Armament™ and their line of suppressors, please visit www.deadairsilencers.com or join the conversation on Facebook or YouTube.
Liberty Ammunition recently released its vision of the iconic Colt cartridge reengineered as a lead-free, high performance personal defense round. Liberty’s high-performance ammunition delivers approximately twice the velocity, three times the terminal effect, noticeable reductions in felt recoil and considerably reduces the weight of all loaded weapons.
The popularity of the .45 Long Colt started in 1872 when it was designed specifically for one of the finest guns in all of America’s history: the Colt Single Action Army revolver. The powerful cartridge was an effective negotiator during our country’s push west and was used for protection and hunting by many Americans.
Fast forward to 2015 and the historic caliber has been dusted off and revamped and added to Liberty Ammunition’s expanding ammo line-up. The new .45 Long Colt is a copper, monolithic, hollow-point fragmenting round with a weight of 78 grains and a velocity of 1800 FPS delivering almost twice the speed of the traditional round.
Liberty Ammunition’s .45 Long Colt round is a powerful defensive round and well-suited for handgun hunters. It delivers less recoil than a traditional .45 Long Colt, taking the discomfort out of range practice and making the big bore caliber manageable for all levels of shooters. For revolver fans, the .45 Long Colt from Liberty Ammunition delivers power, speed, less recoil and lead-free attributes at about the same cost of traditional .45 Long Colt ammo.
Tullytown, Pa. (March 2015) – Kalashnikov USA, manufacturer of Kalashnikov style firearms, announces the hiring of industry veteran Bill Silver as the vice president of sales for Kalashnikov USA.
Over the last two decades, Bill has worked in a variety of capacities in the firearms industry, from national sales manager of a distribution house with east and west coast locations, to, most recently, as vice president of commercial sales at Sig Sauer®. During Bill’s career as a sales professional, he has demonstrated notable success by increasing sales significantly. His ongoing mission is to bring quality firearms to the commercial marketplace by assuring availability of product through distribution to local dealers who are anxious to serve the firearms enthusiasts in their area.
“Kalashnikov USA is very pleased to have Bill join our team as vice president of sales,” Thomas McCrossin, CEO of Kalashnikov USA said regarding Bill’s hiring. “Bill’s combination of experience, skill-set and reputation in our industry will fast track sales through our distribution channels. He will be instrumental in bringing to our customers the new line-up of firearms bearing a noble Russian heritage.”
“I welcome the opportunity to serve this industry by representing a line of products that through our distribution channels, dealers will want to sell and consumers will purchase with confidence,” Bill Silver, vice president of sales for Kalashnikov USA added.
In addition to leading a new sales team as Vice President of Sales for Kalashnikov USA. Bill will also wear the Vice President of Sales hat for Command Arms Accessories (CAA). Both companies will share a facility in Tullytown, PA. We wish Bill the greatest success in his two roles.
For more information on Kalashnikov USA, visit www.kalashnikov-usa.com.
The RM45 is for M300 or M600 Series and the RM45L for M620 Series.
The RM45 mount securely attaches any thumbscrew-clamp-equipped Scout Light to a MIL-STD-1913 rail and puts the light in the off-set position between rails, decreasing overall weapon profile and limiting snag factor. The RM45L offers the same capabilities, but was built for M620 Scout Light models that feature Swing-Lever™ clamps.
Baton Rouge, LA (March 17, 2015) – AMPWARE (www.getAMPWARE.com) today announced the launch of CRANKCASE and CRANKBOX, a smartphone case with an integrated hand-crank generator and a universal generator, respectively. The revolutionary devices allow smartphones and virtually any mobile USB charged device to never be without power-regardless of location.
Ampware’s patent-pending technology instantly develops 500 mA when hand cranked. Should users ever find themselves without power, they can re-energize their device’s battery, getting three hours of battery life for 5 minutes of crank time! Plug any USB-charged device into the charging port for a jump charge. No more looking for wall plugs, car chargers or USB outlets while on the go. CrankCase and CrankBox provide immediate power anywhere in the world, day or night. So users can talk, text and work on their mobile device anytime!
CrankCase will be designed for popular smartphone models, including iPhone 5, 5S and 6 in various colors (Compatibility for Android and other devices is in development). The CrankCase also features a hidden, removable CrankCable under the crank handle. This cable can be used like a normal cable in emergencies or when you don’t have one. Plus the phone can be charged with regular cables without removing the phone from the case.
An option for all smartphone /mobile device users, the CrankBox will also be separately available to charge any device using a USB connection.
“After Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, I realized that staying connected with loved ones in disasters is impossible without power,” said Mark Gabriel, co-founder of AMPWARE. “We designed the CrankCase and CrankBox to be reliable so you don’t have to worry about having a car charger or wall outlet to power your mobile device. In an emergency or in daily life, you can always generate enough power to stay connected with your family and friends.”
Limited numbers of CrankCase and CrankBox are now available at early bird prices of $49 and $29 respectively on Indiegogo.com. Buyers are urged to preorder these devices now and reserve their spot, as only a limited number will be released at this time. Buyers can sign up for a free Indiegogo account to get these early discount prices before CrankCase and CrankBox reach retail store shelves later this year.
If you’ve read our SHOT SHOW 2015 coverage of Streamlight’s new product offerings you already know the company introduced a AAA powered PROTAC tactical penlight, and those of you that didn’t, now know.
I have a small request of my readers, please don’t run out to Home Depot, Lowes or what have you and spend another dime on more mini flashlights until you’ve read what I have to say about Streamlight’s new penlight.
Q. Why is the Shamrock the National Flower of Ireland ?
A. The reason is that St. Patrick used it to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagans. Saint Patrick is believed to have been born somewhere around 385 anno domini.
LaserLyte® is now shipping the ultimate laser plinking kit consisting of the LaserLyte® Plinking Cans (3 units), a Trigger Tyme® Compact Training Pistol and a LT-PRO Pistol Laser Trainer. Everything anyone needs to train, teach or just have fun with anywhere, anytime.
The Trigger Tyme® pistol cannot accept or fire live ammunition, making it a safe training tool
for all ages and skill sets. The compact size of the pistol is ideal for training young shooters and individuals with small hands. The Plinking Cans react just like real cans and fall over when shot with the laser. The LT-PRO is easily inserted into the muzzle end of the Trigger Tyme® pistol for hours of training and fun. It can also be used in a real firearm for realistic training with the user’s actual carry firearm. MSRP for the LaserLyte® TLB-CLK Plinking Can Kit is $241.95.
For more information, visit www.laserlyte.com.
LaserLyte® TLB-CLK Package Specifications:
LaserLyte® Plinking Cans (TLB-BWC):
LaserLyte® Trigger Tyme Compact Pistol (LT-TTC):
LaserLyte® LT-PRO:
The U.S. Army has released a Sources Sought Notice, (W15QKN-15-X-7820) seeking a single vendor to bundle a laundry list of COTS aftermarket enhancements to its M4A1 carbine. The resulting product will be designated as the M4A1+
If I understood the Army’s SSN correctly it appears that they are looking for a single source supplier to perform the forklift upgrade to the existing M4A1 inventory.
I thought it was interesting that the Army’s request came right after the U.S.M.C. announcement that the Corps was considering aftermarket enhancements to the M16A4 and M4 rifles.
These are the detailed requirements as specified in the Army’s SSN
a.Accuracy/Dispersion (Precision): The system accuracy for the M4A1+ shall be 5 quote mark mean radius at 300 meters throughout barrel life (required) and shall be 5 quote mark extreme spread at 300 meters throughout barrel life with .9 probability (desired) and shall be 10 quote mark extreme spread at 600 meters throughout barrel life with.9 probability (desired). Note: The precision measurements are ammunition and M4A1+ specific, without attached under-barrel weapons. Extreme spread measurements will be both vertical and horizontal.
b. Improved extended forward rails: The improved extended forward rails shall provide for a MIL-STD-1913 compatible rail that is fixed at the 12 o’clock position, with numbered attachment points. The rail must also provide for the attachment of modular, MIL-STD-1913 enabler(s) attaching capability on the hand guard. The improved extended forward rails shall provide for a hand guard allowing for a free-floated barrel, and for a design/redesign of the under-barrel weapon systems/module interface to use the MIL-STD-1913 compatible rail surface on the hand guard as the attachment point(s), instead of the barrel.
i. Length: The length of the improved extended forward rails shall be twelve (+/- .5 quote mark ) inches.
ii. Mounting surfaces: The improved extended forward rails shall have sufficient removable mounting surfaces of varying lengths (e.g. 3 quote mark , 5 quote mark , 7 quote mark ) to allow selective, simultaneous mounting of standard U.S. military accessories (e.g., lasers, illuminators, slings, bipods, vertical grips/grip-pods, etc.).
iii. Zero Retention: The improved extended forward rails mounting surfaces will allow for zeroed accessories/enablers to retain zero with 90% confidence (excluding optic/enabler malfunctions) no more than 1 Minute of Angle (MOA).
iv. Color: The improved extended forward rails shall provide for reduced visual detection via a neutral (non-black) color and shall be of a rough, dull, non-reflective, coating/finish that retains paint. The color range will be Coyote 498 not lighter than Light Coyote 481, IAW FED-STD-595 #20150 not lighter than #20220; flat dull finish.
v. Protective Materials (coatings): The improved extended forward rails shall be corrosion, abrasion, impact, as well as nuclear, biological, chemical (NBC) contaminants and decontaminants resistant. The improved extended forward rails shall be protected from corrosion in all environments and weather conditions, including marine, high humidity, rain, and desert conditions.
vi. Low Profile Gas Block: The extended forward rails shall include a low profile gas block. The gas block will be compatible with current M4A1 heavy barrel and gas tube.
vii. Forward Sling Mount: The extended forward rail shall include a forward sling mount compatible with 1 quote mark sling.
c. Improved back-up sights: The M4A1+ shall include a removable back-up sight(s) to be used in the event of damage to the primary sight. These back-up sights (front and rear) shall stow down/away to reduce interference with the mounted primary sights and flip up to enable Soldiers to engage targets out to 300 meters. The sight aperture(s) shall provide for both near threat (to 200 m) and for longer (to 300m) engagements and shall allow for windage and elevation adjustments; 600 meters w/o degrading threshold capabilities.
d. Improved flash suppressor: The M4A1+ shall incorporate a barrel flash suppressor / muzzle brake designed to reduce the day and night firing signature and night vision device blooming effect of the weapon to be less than the current carbine without loss in system performance. The improved flash suppressor will have a blank firing adapter (BFA) compatible with M200 blank ammunition. The BFA shall minimize injury if a live round is accidentally fired with the BFA attached.
e. Improved charging handle: The improved charging handle shall provide for an enhanced (enlarged) grasping surface area that also allows for gas, lubricant, and debris deflection. The charging handle design shall include an extended latch capability for improved hand/finger grasping access and enhanced operating leverage/operation for both left- and right-handed shooters. The improved charging handle must be compatible with current standard optics, electro-optics and the improved BU sights (required). .
f. Weapon Weight: The M4A1+ will weigh less than 8.0 pounds un-loaded without accessories/enablers.
g. Reliability: The reliability of the M4A1+ shall be equal to or greater than the current capability when both systems are fired under the same conditions.
h. Enhanced trigger module: The enhanced trigger module shall provide for a single-stage trigger, free of creep, with consistent trigger pull weight within the range of 4.0 to 5.0 pounds. The enhanced trigger shall allow for operator selected semi-automatic and full automatic fire. The trigger shall be capable of installation/replacement by the field level maintainer. (Note: Creep shall be interpreted to mean any perceptible rough movement between the time the trigger slack is taken up and the hammer is released). NOTE: The enhanced trigger module is intended to be procured separately from all other M4A1+ components.
If you attended SHOT SHOW 2015, you had the opportunity to participate in a raffle held to raise money for one of the great charities, the Special Forces Charitable Trust. The prizes were a complete Remington PSR package, Remington M24 and Spartan Blade Knife – very nice prizes from some very generous companies. The winners have been announced and they are:
1st Place, PSR Winner: Kevin Faherty, Portland, OR
2nd Place, M24 Winner: Hector Garcia, El Paso, TX
3rd Place, Spartan Blade Knives Winner: Jeremy Knuth, Omaha, NE
Congratulations to all lucky winners! Our thanks go to them and all those who participated, and especially to the management team of the Special Forces Charitable Trust (SFTC) for their outstanding work.
Cam Zink, a professional freeride mountain biker, shares his thoughts on why he likes shooting suppressed.
Fight the Noise is a movement to regain our Voice. To exercise our right to protect our hearing and silence the sound. To be responsible gun owners and be treated as such. We want law-abiding citizens to have the ability to purchase and own silencers without being subjected to excessive wait times, paperwork, and taxes. We are the silent majority, and it is our time to be heard. We are your Friends. We are your Coworkers. We are The Suppressed™.
We also want you to join the movement. By joining the Fight the Noise movement, you are loudly stating that The Suppressed have had enough. As a way of saying thank you for being part of the Fight the Noise Movement, Silencrco will send you regular supply drops of #FightTheNoise propaganda and enter you into our monthly suppressor and EasyTrust™ giveaways, the winners of which are chosen solely from members of The Suppressed.
The Crimson Trace LG-919 G10 Master Series Lasergrips are not just visually attractive, they also provide a valuable tactical advantage for home defense and conceal carry. These grips represent a level of refinement that sets new standards. CTC’s decision to use a micro laser lens solved an all too common problem with Level 2 and Level 3 tactical holsters. In this rendition, nothing was taken for granted and nothing was overlooked. Read my review…
While on a training exercise off the coast of Florida’s Panhandle, 7 MARSOC operators and 4 Army personnel perished when a UH-60 Black Hawk helo crashed in Santa Rosa Sound. The wreckage was located in 25 feet of water, and all on board are presumed dead. To date, 9 members have been identified. Special Operations Forces, train as they fight and everything they do is inherently dangerous, and performed at great personal risk.
Our prayers go out to those who lost their lives in service to their country. To their colleagues and family members our deepest condolences for your loss. They are the best of the best, and you are all exceptional people in a world were mediocrity seems to be the growing norm.
The seven Marines were with a MARSOC regiment, Camp Lejeune, NC. Army personnel were part of the 1-244th Assault Helicopter Battalion based in Hammond, LA. The accident took place on 10-Mar-2015 at approximately 20:30.
The sign that you see is prominently displayed above every urinal in Walmart’s men’s room. Regardless of stature it is inescapable, and when you have to piss like a Russian racehorse, as I did, there’s nothing else to do but read it as you drain your bladder. Having attended a Catholic School as a child, where it was mandatory to read 5 books every quarter no matter how boring, you develop the ability to read quickly so it didn’t take any time at all to get through the sign. Still draining, I began to analyze its content, which comes with being forced to read 5 books per quarter.
It would appear, from reading the first sentence, that Walmart is able to sell at low prices and provide effective (highly questionable) customer service because they apprehend shoplifters.
Next, they remind you that shoplifting is a crime, and not a joke, with lasting consequences.
In the last sentence they reinforce that shoplifters will be apprehend, and ask that you not risk it.
So, aren’t they asking you not to engage in precisely the practice that allows them to bring you lower prices and better customer service? I see a huge contradiction here, or a low budget command of the English language!
The USMC may be looking to enhance the Corps M16A4 and M4 rifles in the near future. Some of the areas being considered by the USMC are listed below. Improvements to marksmanship training are also being evaluated.
The Streamlight Portable Power Unit (PPU) is destined to be one of the best products of 2015. The EPU-5200TM is an external power pack you can use to charge USB Lights, Phones and Other Devices, and it is both rugged and waterproof. I had a close-up look at the unit during ShotShow 2015, in Las Vegas; it is absolutely perfect for LEOs, military, first responders or active outdoor enthusiasts, just clip it on to your belt, pack or load bearing vest and you’re good-to-go.
The EPU-5200 features 5200mAh of power capacity for convenient recharging of most USB products with micro-USB input, providing 4 full charges for the Streamlight ClipMate® USB; the Streamlight Stylus Pro® USB and the Streamlight Double Clutch® USB and 2 full charges for the Streamlight ProTac® HL USB. It also provides a range of ½ to 3 full charges for most smartphones and tablets. Four blue LEDs display battery level status.
“The EPU-5200 offers the ultimate in convenience for safely recharging lights in Streamlight’s USB flashlight category, as well as many of the smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices used by today’s mobile professionals,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “It’s a great backup power source for tactical, first responder, industrial personnel and consumers alike. And its built-in flashlight is convenient for use when traveling, to illuminate a car or door lock, or for illuminating a path in darkness.”
The EPU-5200 uses a 3.7V, 5200mAh Lithium Polymer battery with a safety control circuit to provide more than 500 charging cycles. The power unit can be charged by connecting its Micro USB port to most USB sources and fully recharges in 8 hours using a Streamlight AC/USB wall adapter.
The unit is operated by means of a multi-function, pushbutton switch. To charge an attached USB product, the user presses and releases the switch, which automatically turns off when charging is complete. The flashlight provides 250+ hours of illumination.
The EPU 5200 weighs 5.4 ounces, and measures 4.45 inches long, 1.83 inches wide and 1.04 inches high. It has an IPX7-rated waterproof design to 1 meter for 30 minutes when its cover is installed, and is made from an impact-resistance polymer tested to 2 meters. The installed cover also protects against inadvertent turn-on and battery drain of the device.
Available in black, the EPU 5200 is packaged with a removable pocket clip and a 5-inch USB 2.0 A (male) to micro-USB cable. It has an MSRP of $54.00 and includes Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.
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