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Archive for 2012

Jon Canipe Joins Magpul Dynamics as Director of Carbine Operations

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

Magpul Dynamics isn’t the same company that it was even a year ago. They continue to adapt to advances in training methodology, weapon employment and equipment development. Today, as part of that continued improvement process, they officially announced that Jon Canipe has come on board as the Director of Carbine Operations, “in order to support the training schedule as well as support the development and testing efforts.” Canipe should be no stranger to readers of SSD. His weekly “Canipe Correspondence” series leverages his 12 years of military experience serving in US Army Special Forces. He will now offer his combat experience and time as an instructor at USAJFKSWCS to students of Magpul Dynamics. Congrats to Jon and Magpul Dynamics!

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They are building a great team over there. Make sure you check out their philosophy at www.magpuldynamics.com/mission.

PNW Arms Launches New Site

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

PNW Arms has launched their new website which incorporates social media, graphics, videos, and runs on the latest HTML5 technology. The landing site, www.pnwarms.com, is for general information relating to PNW Arms as an ammunition manufacturer. Explanations of technologies, product lines, and general corporate data is also available there. If you wish to purchase online directly from PNW Arms use the new webstore, store.pnwarms.com.

The work isn’t done. They plan to add new sections and content every week so if you don’t see something that you’d like to know more about either shoot an email to support@pnwarms.com or wait a bit and it’ll most likely be coming shortly. Additionally, a mobile version of the corporate site will come online in October for all the smart phone users who are having trouble navigating the new site.

Crye Precision Featured in Monocle

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

Crye Precision and their invention, MultiCam, are featured in the article “The Art of Getting Lost” in issue 56 of the magazine Monocle.

At Monocle’s website is a fantastic video featuring Caleb Crye discussing what motivates his workforce and unveils a few lesser known projects like a lightweight dirt bike and new design concepts for diving equipment. Additionally, Gregg Thompson weighs in on one of my favorite causes, American manufacturing.

The magazine is worth picking up as it’s packed with facts and is very well laid out. I got mine at Barnes & Noble.

www.monocle.com/sections/business/Web-Articles/How-to-get-lost

…Because It’s More Than Gear!

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

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Germany’s Sierra-313 takes advertising to a new level…

www.sierra-313.de

Über Group Seeking Operational Photos with Suunto Watches

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

20120904-160613.jpgÜber Group is looking for some military / operational / training photos with Suunto watches on your arm. Winner’s photo will be used in worldwide marketing of the Suunto brand in both printed and electronic media. Winner will receive a Suunto Ambit watch! Even if you don’t have a Facebook account you can still enter by sending them to your mates and have them post images through their Facebook page. Make sure any photos you enter are yours.

Über Group can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/uber.sof

A Dr Drake Action Figure?

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

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Ok, so it’s not quite what we expected either but CI Boys along with Mad Rabbit in conjunction with Magpul PTS has created a line of Magpul inspired figures. All of your favorites are there including Dr Drake as well as Bag Man and both Pink Fluffy and White Bunnies.

www.ciboys.com

TAREINCO VTP Sling

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

Tandem Research and Innovations Company is a local company to SSD, based in Newport News, VA. They produce a variety of outdoor and tactical products. One of their products that is garnering a lot of attention is the VTP Sling. The Variable Two Point Sling is rapidly adjustable for length when in the 2 Point mode and utilizes a Impact Weapons Components 2-1 Point Triglide.

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Colors include – Black w/ black hardware, Coyote Brown/ w/ tan hardware, OD Green w/ black hardware, Foliage Green, Purple w/ black hardware, Red w/ black hardware, Hunter’s Orange w/ black hardware.

www.tareinco.com/slings

Pancake of Death

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

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The Pancake of Death from Monkey Edge is based on CSM Gear’s popular Circle. It allows you to sandwich your sheath knife, pistol or other item between the layers, and mount it to your equipment at any angle that suits you. 550 cord works as a backup to make sure everything stays together.

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But, what they have done is taken that original Circle PALS Adapter to the next level by adding a removable outer section which attaches via hook and loop material. This section mounts into place and will hold a multitool, or medium folder and also has loops for a pen or chemlight. You can also attach morale patches or ID to the loop field.

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It attaches to a platform via PALS and is Made in USA! Currently available in OD and Black.

www.monkeyedge.com