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HSP Announces Disruptive Environments Problem Solver Program

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

Haley Strategic has announced the launch of the Company’s Disruptive Environments Problem Solver program.

After the successful conclusion of the Disruptive Environment Problem Solver Mountain class, set in the Rocky Mountains the west slopes of Colorado, Haley Strategic will be offering a series of courses including survival, tracking, wilderness medicine and self rescue in environments ranging from wilderness to desert to mountain in summer, fall and winter.

Haley Strategic is pleased to introduce instructors Joe Scott, Steve Collins and Todd Rector; military and law enforcement professionals with extensive experience in combat tracking, sniping, search and rescue and wilderness survival. This team has worked with HSP since the company opened its doors in 2011 co-developing this program. A program that is about being proactive, focusing on self-reliance, rather than waiting for help. Starting with shelter and fire starting, the program includes sustainment tools including land navigation, water collection and purification, tracking and trapping.

Haley said, “When we opened shop at Haley Strategic, 2 years ago, we knew that our new training program would have to excel beyond what had been built in the past 4 years. Off the flat range into a 360º world where pressing a trigger wasn’t the solution…thinking was.

I’ve been fortunate to build a team with incredible people who not only push each other to reach for something better, but can complement each other to make that growth possible in ways that were not possible before.

The diversity and depth of the Disruptive Environments program is a direct result of that collaboration. We’re helping people become their own problem solvers, giving them tools and letting them find what works for them through practical application. ”

The Disruptive Environments program is designed to take people with a base set of skills and put them into controlled, real world situations where they can apply these skills to troubleshoot and problem solve their way to a successful resolution. With programs customized for users ranging from responsible citizens to special operations forces, the Disruptive Environments program is a true classroom for those looking to climb the next rung of the ladder of excellence.

This is very cool, very exciting news. I’ve spoken highly of HSP’s Disruptive Environments courses that not only impart skills but also offer scenarios to apply the training in realistic scenarios. I’ve also attended the Disruptive Industries program and found the method is both sound and effective. Additionally, as a lifelong outdoorsman, I love outdoor training courses, particularly those that concentrate on survival skills. I can’t wait to learn more.

www.haleystrategic.com

War Sport Signature Series LF-15 Lowers Available

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

War Sport has been lording their custom variant LF-15s over us for months now, teasing us with photos and telling us how great they’ve been running. Quite frankly, it looks to me like they’ve had just a little too much fun so it’s about time they shared the love with us little people.

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The Legion Firearms LF-15 lower receiver comes complete and incorporates the B.A.D. 45-degree Ambi Short Throw Fire/Safety controls, Ambi Magazine Release their our MIAD? “Mix-Up” grip option, Geissele SSA-E Trigger, VLTOR MilSpec Buffer Tube w/ASAP Ambi Sling attachment and Magpul CTR Stock (color coordinated to receiver). You can choose Receiver color (Tan, OD, Foliage or Colt Gray) and Buffer weight.

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There are only 15 available so you’d better jump on this quick if you want one.

www.warsport-us.net/War-Sport-Edition-Lower-Signature-Series-WS00014

OTG – Made in Merika

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

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www.offthegridconcepts.com

The SSD Logo

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

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Just after the site launched in 2008, Mil-Spec Monkey designed the SSD logo for us. Overall, it symbolizes the individual warrior through the traditional Davinci’s Vitruvian Man representing how art and science combine to outfit the Soldier blended with a 1960s futuristic feel in the form of the Olympic Sports Pictogramme-style which also alludes to the athletic facet of the Warrior. It holds the rugged individual as its core with a nod to the past and a look to the future. The font is Toaster.

Tactical Tailor Radically Reduces Lead Times

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

Speaking with Tactical Tailor’s Director of Sales GW Ayers III, he informed us that they have reduced lead times drastically. GW commented, “We have revamped our manufacturing processes and have instituted some lean manufacturing techniques. This has caused our lead times on items 1-500 pieces to decrease from 12 weeks to 4-6 weeks. The only sticky point is the availability of raw goods.” Well Done Guys!

www.tacticaltailor.com

Kryptek Flint and Steel Survival Bracelet

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

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There are lots of ‘survival’ bracelets on the market made from woven parachute cord. While the 550 cord and it’s internal strands can sure come in handy in a survival emergency once unravelled and gutted, they don’t offer anything but cordage. However, the new Flint and Steel Survival Bracelet from Kryptek incorporates fire making tools into the clasp. So, you don’t just get a bracelet with a unique look but also both fire making and cordage to deal with extreme situations.

www.kryptekstore.com/-Kryptek-Flint-and-Steel-Survival-Bracelet-P65

TreT – Ukrainian Parkour Dog

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

It’s amazing to see this K9 go head to head with a human Traceur in a Parkour run.

TreT-Training.com

BFG RACKminus in Stock at OP Tactical

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

Made from hydrophobic ULTRAcomp, the RACKminus from Blue Force Gear weighs just half a pound. Naturally, this MOLLE compatible chest rig has been sold out since it was released last month. But, at least for now, OP Tactical has it in stock.

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Get it while supplies last www.optactical.com/blfogemoramo