SSD is on hand at the NTOA Annual Conference in Richmond, VA. Look for live coverage here as well as on www.TacticalFanboy.com.
Archive for 2011
NTOA – Live from the Annual Conference in Richmond
Sunday, September 18th, 2011TacHacker – Duro Overruns
Sunday, September 18th, 2011Occasionally, we get inquiries from those looking for a few yards of this or that so that they can take on a do-it-yourself project. There are plenty of places to source fabric, but one that everyone who manufactures soft goods should check is Duro Textiles, LLC. They hold the license for MultiCam and print a wide variety of patterns on even more fabrics. Check this link for overrun offerings.
Mexican Cartels Using Improvised Grenades
Sunday, September 18th, 2011Sometimes it’s hard for those of us not in the southern border states to imagine the situation with our neighbor Mexico. Articles like this one from the BOLO Report remind us of the dangers our sworn officers and citizens are exposed to. Mexican drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) are utilizing improvised hand grenades in their internal conflicts with the Mexican government as well as with each other.
Read about it here.
BHI Announces Big-Game Hunter Prep Course
Saturday, September 17th, 2011
BHI Outdoors has announced a new course. The Big-Game Hunter Prep Course is designed to introduce you to the skills needed to increase your confidence and practical marksmanship skills, and help ensure you don’t come back home empty handed. Veteran big-country hunters know there’s a huge difference between cutting bullet holes from a solid bench rest and being able to execute lethal and humane 100-, 200- or even 300-yard shots in the field.
Much like BHI Outdoors’ tagline “Combat Inspired – Field Proven”, this one-day program is based on many of the skills and competencies BHI teaches in their military-oriented sniper and marksmanship courses. Instructional modules include ballistics, proper zeroing of your hunting rifle, shooting form, range calculation, stress shooting, and shooting known/unknown distance targets from various positions.
For more information call BHI Outdoors at 304-457-1280.
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Stuff We Didn’t Write About
Saturday, September 17th, 2011Cloaked in Pixels – I told you guys Hexagons are the key! Arrgghhh
Here’s what the lucky bastards got to do at Call of Duty XP event (photo gallery)
First FELIN Soldier Systems Delivered to the French Army – Should be titled “First PRODUCTION FELIN…”
Vertx Phantom LT Pants
Saturday, September 17th, 2011
Vertx has just introduced a new lightweight pant to compliment their already excellent design including articulated knees, waistband, inset cargo pockets, concealed zippered pocket, and back pocket credential flap.
Manufactured from a 6.5-oz., Mini Rip-Stop 65/35 Polyester/Cotton blend, the Phantom LT Pants incorporate Intelli-Dryâ„¢ technology that offers liquid repellency on the outer surface, moisture wicking next to the skin and stain resistance.
Offered in LE Black, OD Green and Desert Tan in waist sizes 28 – 54, lengths 30 – 36.
NTOA 2011 Conference & Vendor Show – Next Week!
Friday, September 16th, 2011
Don’t forget, the 2011 National Tactical Operations Conference & Vendor Show will be held next week, 18-23 September in Richmond, Virginia. In addition to a show featuring 175 vendors showcasing their latest wares, attendees may also choose from 16-, 24- or 32-hour practical tracks including Advanced Tactics, HRT and HRW. NTOA is also offering a variety of 4- and 8-hour seminar tracks on such topics as SWAT supervision, crisis negotiations and gunfight medicine.
To sign up visit NTOA.org.
Photos courtesy of Sam Perry Photography: spsquared.com
National POW / MIA Day 2011
Friday, September 16th, 2011When I first came into the military in the mid-80s there were a lot of Viet Nam veterans, hell, I even served with some Korean War vets. One of the things that was pretty dear to the military in those days was the issue of POWs and MIAs. It seems that since War on Terror started, we don’t discuss this much anymore, but today is National POW / MIA Day.
Please remember our missing and honor those who were held as POWs by our adversaries. Also, take a moment to visit the Defense Prisoner of War Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) who is responsible for not only accounting for our personnel, but has a lot to do with the SERE training you receive.
