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Archive for 2011

2010: Mission Accomplished

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Be sure to check out these brands in booth #20415 with ADS at SHOT Show 2011:

Speeds Kits from TSGI
SEK Solutions
Combat Medical Solutions
GHOSTEX with HyperStealth
ECWCS GEN III and FREE

Additionally, ADS will be hosting the NSW Foundation in their booth.

www.ADSinc.com

S&S Precision Launches New Site

Monday, January 17th, 2011

When you looked at S&S Precision’s most recent catalog, you probably said to yourself, “This is awesome but their website is a little plain”. Well they agree and have launched a fantastic new site that brings the look and feel of that catalog to the web.

When you visit the site and click on the various category tabs make sure you use the slider bar below the first item to navigate right and left. All of the items from the catalog are there as well as a few new ones. Look for the guys at SHOT Show where they will be walking the halls.

www.sandsprecision.com

SSD Exclusive – ZERO POINT is on a TiRAID

Monday, January 17th, 2011

When the need to access or open something exists and carrying a halligan tool is either impractical or just too much and a big screwdriver just won’t get it done, what do you use?

Well, the team at Zero Point asked themselves that very question. The tool that they came up with is the first joint effort between the guys with the operational experience and Zero Point’s newly established World-Class Engineering Team.

Not one to back down from a challenge, the engineers took what began as grey matter concept and a few basic sketches turning them into a well designed, highly functional tool in less than two months. Better yet, it’s made from titanium!

Enter the TiRAID (Titanium Replaceable Assault Implement Demolition)

As the name implies, the operator will have the ability to attach different options based on the assessed target as well as his particular style. The striking heads are available in either stainless steel for increased striking momentum and a finer cutting edge OR titanium for lighter weight and absolute corrosion resistance.


Striking Heads Include: Talon, Hawk, Bludgeon, Ax, and Hammerhead

As if producing the TiRAID in short-order wasn’t enough, Zero Point’s engineering team was also tasked to design and manufacture a ground breaking, 12 gauge IED disruptor, also out of titanium and within that same two month window, of course. naturally, they succeeded.

ADS carries the complete line of all Zero Point products. To see both tools visit ADS’s booth (#20415) while at Shot Show.

Sneak Peek of Blue Force Gear’s New Plate Carrier

Monday, January 17th, 2011

Check it out in booth #26211.

www.blueforcegear.com

The Calm Before The Storm

Monday, January 17th, 2011

It’s early in the morning of 17 January, 2011 and while SHOT doesn’t officially kick off until the 18th, events will already be starting later today. Many of you are enroute to Las Vegas while others are already here involved in last minute preparations for booths. Or, you are getting ready to head out to one of several range days sponsored by various entities wishing to show how their wares fare in the outdoors.

For those of you who will be attending SHOT Show 2011 we look forward to meeting you on the floor. For those of you who can’t make it, we are going to give you a glimpse of what you missed, so check back each day for reports. Don’t forget, our reporting doesn’t end here. We are heading straight to the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City on Friday. We’ve got our walking shoes on and Epsom salts in the room. It looks to be a jam packed week.

-SSD Staff

The Kick Dummy

Monday, January 17th, 2011

It’s a dummy you use to practice kicking a man in the crotch. At least, that’s all the commercial seems to imply. And while that is a fine defensive move (sarcasm), it’s not the end-all-be-all technique that will save your life in every engagement. Hell, after hearing about this, I might just have to start wearing a crotch protector of some kind so I don’t accidentally get kneed in the sack by a former Royal Marine Commando’s daughter due to simple miscommunication. In fact, until I went to the actual website, I almost though it was a joke.

Long story short: This product is completely retarded. I don’t really care how un-PC that is, it’s the truth. If you really care that much about self-defense in the first place, put yourself, or your loved ones, through a self-defense or martial arts class and leave this steaming pile of rip-off in the infomercial where it crawled from. “As used by the world’s meanest fighters”, my ass.

Tactical Fanboy

LMT to Giveaway Rifle at SHOT Show

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

Visit LMT in booth #20255 in the Law Enforcement section in order to introduce you to the 2011 product line and their SHOT Show specials. You can also enter to win a Lewis Machine & Tool CQB16 while you’re there – it will be quick and painless. All they have to do is scan your badge and you’ll be entered. The winner will be notified once everyone is back from the show. LMT says that they think they’re pretty up-town with their scanner and that they want you to be part of the up-town atmosphere.

www.lewismachine.net

FailZero Announces New Partners

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

FailZero/UCT Coatings (Booth #7110) has further expanded use of its EXO Technology across the firearms Industry. Look for their EXO Technology on the TALO Exclusive “Glock® EXO” being offered on 6 models. LWRC has adopted EXO across their AR platforms. Several other OEMs offer EXO and FailZero editions of their products including:
-Diamondback Firearms (.380 pistol)
-Cylinder and Slide (1911 Trident)
-Christensen Arms (AR platforms)
-Spikes Tactical (ARs)
-Osprey Defense (Piston systems)
-Leitner Wise (ARs)
-SI Defense
-PWS (ARs and Piston Systems)

Check the directory for their booth numbers. Additionally, FailZero has completed testing with several more OEMs, so expect more EXO coated firearms on the market throughout 2011. UCT is also partnered with Brownells to offer two new EXO coated products: a Remington/FailZero 700 BDL action, and an Artisan Arms/FailZero .22LR Conversion kit with . Additionally, FailZero will be taking advance orders on new caliber AR upgrade kits in 5.45x39mm, 6.8, 7.62x39mm and 6.5 Grendel.