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Archive for 2011
Modern Day Marine – We’re Live
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011M27 IAR Details
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011This brochure from IAR producer H&K will be released at Modern Day Marine later today. As you can see, the IAR, as issued, will include accessories from several companies including the Blue Force Gear VCAS sling.
Haley Strategic Launches Webstore
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011While they’ve only got a few items for sale so far, Haley Strategic has launched their web store.
Corps Strength – Mix It Up!
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
People who exercise on a daily basis, especially those of us that have been doing it for many years, often get in a PT “rut”. Over time, we’ve found the workout routine that works best for our goals and lifestyle and then we stubbornly stick to it. The fact is, one of the best ways to get in the habit of regular exercise is to make it something you can just do, with any worry or extra mental effort. So doing mostly the same thing all the time does make it a no brainer. However, even the best routine will burn you out if you don’t change it up once in a while. One of the best ways to maintain a long term, injury free PT effort is to frequently change things. Add something different. Like if you’re a big weight lifter, try a session of no weight calisthenics.
If you run all the time, jump on a bike or climb some stairs. I think swimming is one of the best all around body workouts and it gives your joints a break and its a completely different type of workout than anything you can do in a gym. Try some different sports like yoga, martial arts or boxing. I’ve done all those over the years and they can all help give you a great workout; mentally and physically. The point is; to develop and maintain a high level of physical conditioning (and keep your attitude fresh) you need to regularly add some variety to your routine. In my book Corps Strength I outline the right way to incorporate different types of “cross-training” into your overall fitness plan. Doesn’t mean you have to do something different everyday, just mix it up a little. It will go a long way to help you stay in condition, while keeping you motivated and injury free. Try it.
Good Luck and be Safe
MGunz
Guess What Showed Up on Our Doorstep Last Week
Monday, September 26th, 2011
It’s definitely coming. We received a package out of the blue from Max at SOD Gear containing a Operative Field Parka (Smock) and Spectre Shirt featuring Hyde Definition’s PenCott Bad Lands.
The Crovel
Monday, September 26th, 2011
The Crovel, which is a portmanteau of shovel and crowbar, bares at the very least a passing resemblance to the Chinese Multifunctional Shovel in both aesthetics and functionality, but is made in the USA. The Crovel works as a shovel, crowbar, hammer, bottle and can opener, and grappling hook, among other uses. The shovel head is made from 10 gauge hardened steel while the handle is a 19 inch goose head crowbar with a 1.5 x .75 inch hammer face. The handle is also wrapped in 15 feet of 550 paracord, which offers an enhanced grip, but can also be used as a survival material. All we need now is a Youtube video of several American soldiers showing off all this tool’s features set to epic music and we’d be in business.
You can order The Crovel from survivaloutdoorgear.com.
Thanks to www.TacticalFanboy.com for this article.
SureFire M720V RAID WeaponLight 
Monday, September 26th, 2011
The SureFire M720V RAID WeaponLight is one of the systems chosen for USSOCOM’s VBL III contract.
It features variable white-light and infrared output from a single, LED head. A self-locking ring eliminates the danger of accidental light discharges. Modes are controlled via buttons and switches on the light’s chassis or via tape switch. Additionally, it attaches Picatinny rails (even dinged or out of spec) with an integral mount with a self-adjusting Swing-Leverâ„¢ clamp. Available in Black or Desert Sand.
For more information visit, www.surefire.com/RaidWeaponLight. Agency orders can be supported by www.ADSinc.com/SureFire.
Orion Design Group
Monday, September 26th, 2011
“MOUNTAIN BORN, LIFESTYLE INSPIRED”
The future of Individual Signature Management has arrived. For a look of Orion’s ODTDM-2 pattern see the October issue of Combat Tactics.
Stand by for SHOT show 2012.
