When we need paracord we get it from Supply Captain but we had no idea that they offered this many color combinations.
Archive for 2012
Paracord in More Colors than You Can Shake a Stick at from Supply Captain
Friday, November 9th, 2012BE Meyers Flash Hider for 5.56mm Weapons Now Available for Civilian Purchase from Weapon Outfitters
Friday, November 9th, 2012Developed for use with the M249 SAW, the highly successful 5.56 flash hider from BE Meyers is available for the first time for civilian purchase from Weapon Outfitters. It also fits other 5.56mm weapons.
As you can imagine this is an ITAR controlled item so US domestic sales only.
www.weaponoutfitters.com/be-meyers-flash-hider-for-5-56mm-weapons
SORD Protective Laser Range Finder Pouch
Friday, November 9th, 2012
Australia-based SORD introduces their Gen2 protective padded Laser Range Finder pouch. It’s padded to protect your optics and incorporates a single hand captive buckle operation.
Accommodates –
-SWAROVSKI LASER GUIDE 8x30mm
-VECTRONIX TERRAPIN PLRF
-BUSHNELL ELITE 1500
-LEICA 1200 CRF
-LEICA 1200 LRF
-LEUPOLD RX IV
-NIKON 1200
PALS compatible and offered in SORD Base Color, MuoltiCa, DPCU and A-TACS AU.
Stand Up For Heroes Streaming Online Live Tonight
Friday, November 9th, 2012Featuring performances by Bruce Springsteen, Roger Waters and John Mayer, Stand Up For Heroes will stream live online tonight on at YouTube and on ReMIND.org tonight at 8PM EST. Stand Up For Heroes has raised over $12 Million for wounded warriors.
Recoil May Have Misstepped But Publishers Are Listening – World of Firepower
Thursday, November 8th, 2012I picked up a new quarterly magazine today. “World of Firepower” is a publication from the Editors of Gun World and mimics the look, size and feel of the up and comer “Recoil” magazine. Literally. Take a look at the cover. But, I’d say they won’t make the same mistakes that “Recoil” did. Take for example the editorial by Consulting Editor Paul Hantke. He gives a great synopsis of a lifetime with firearms and over 25 years of writing experience to let us know that there are gun guys behind this one.
It’s a lifestyle magazine that’s more “Maxim” than “Guns and Ammo” and includes loads of cool guy photos of Operators in action as well as a feature by “No Easy Day” author Mark Owen. Overall, “Firepower” seems to be more military centric than “Recoil” was. Throw in some gun reviews, gear porn, knives, and some female eye candy and I’d say it will be popular.
It’s a new format for a rather traditional industry. I’m looking forward to the next issue to see how it fares.
CQB Training – Let’s Be Careful Out There
Thursday, November 8th, 2012Close Quarters Battle training has become the latest rage for the ‘new golf’. While some might argue whether this skill is justified for civilians, I feel it is a valuable skill considering most of us own weapons to defend our homes. Employing a firearm in such ‘close quarters’ requires a new set of skills rarely learned on the flat range. Oftentimes, this form of training for those who are not military or LE is referred to by another name such as house clearing or home defense. No matter the name, the principles remain the same.
By now many of you know that there was an accidental, non-fatal shooting last weekend during a CQB-style course in Texas. Details have begun to emerge and the instructor has manned up and accepted responsibility. This is not the first time this has happened and unfortunately, won’t be the last. So, I thought this would be a good opportunity to point out some common issues encountered by prospective students.
The biggest issue associated with this form of advanced training is that you should seek out instruction from someone that knows what they are doing. As CQB-style training becomes increasingly popular, more and more instructors are going to offer it. Some are excellent and some have no business doing it. One thing to ask a prospective instructor is about his credentials. There is one popular instructor out there who recently began offering this form of training and only started offering it after he attended someone’s else’s course.
Conversely, don’t lie about your experience. If you haven’t done it before, admit it. Once you find the right instructor, listen. Ask questions. Participate in dryfire. You can learn a lot about movement and procedures during practice runs. Finally, practice, practice, practice.
No matter who you decide to train with, pay full attention at all times and remember that safety is everyone’s responsibility. Listen to, and comply with all range commands. Col Cooper’s four rules of firearms safety are just as critical here as anywhere. In fact, probably more so due to the inclusion of the ‘fog of war’ where the shooter must face the unknown.
1. All guns are always loaded.
2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
4. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
Whether in a home environment or in a strange building, remember, there will most likely be civilians. Identifying targets and what is beyond them is crucial to their safety. Remember your rounds may go through walls. Consider this both in training and in the real world. Pursuant to this, train in properly constructed facilities.
If you are going to engage in CQB-style training, train with people who know what they are doing, remember the fundamentals, listen to all range commands, and don’t let peer pressure place you or others in danger. Remember, “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.”
There are myriad factors involved in this advanced form of firearms employment. Stick with professional, competent trainers and learn to do it right. Training is crucial to success, but let’s be careful out there.
TacHacker – The UnPouch – ShareWear from Advanced Outfitters
Thursday, November 8th, 2012This ShareWear design from our friends at Advanced Outfitters is intended as a minimalist carrying solution. The UnPouch consists of bungee cord, a strip of 1″ webbing folded back on its length and sewn or bartacked every inch ala PALS as well as a cordlock to keep it all together.
As you can see in the photo, you weave it all together using your pack’s (or other platform) PALS webbing as a base. It’s all held together with the Cordlock but in a pinch, I’d say a knot would suffice. It will carry various bottles such as the Nalgene model seen here and AO says they’ve carried magazines that way too.
It’s an I the resting minimalist design but this recipe is just the beginning. Based on this concept, you could home brew all kinds of concepts. Give it a whirl. This is an ShareWear concept so feel free to share with friends or with us here at SSD.
Thanks to Advanced Outfitters
US Elite Super-SOF Veteran’s Day Sale – November 7-15
Thursday, November 8th, 2012As in years past, US Elite honors the Veterans of our country. This year they decided to showcase some Veterans of the Special Operations Forces who have channeled that creativity, drive and passion that made them successful in their previous careers – and are now bringing that same spirit, and innovation, to business. Now until November 15, they are having a SUPER-SOF Veterans Day Sale, featuring 10-25% discounts on Combat Flipflops, High Ground, Mayflower Research & Consulting LLC, NavELite LLC, Pro Survival Kit Co., Rip Shears, Tactical Tailor, and naturally, US Elite as well.
In addition, US Elite will be donating 5% of sales from this campaign to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF).
Shop some innovative, quality Vet-owned/operated brands and donate to a worthy cause while you shop!
www.us-elitegear.com/veterans-day-sof-sale
