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MURPH: The Protector Opens Nationwide This Weekend

Thursday, March 21st, 2013

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MURPH: The Protector is the story of Navy SEAL LT Michael Murphy’s life as told by his friends, family and teammates. Michael was raised in Patchogue, New York, attended Penn State University and then joined the U.S. Navy to serve in the SEAL Teams. He gave his life for his men in 2005 and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2007. This weekend, MURPH: The Protector opens across the nation at select Regal Cinemas.

“The Regal team understands how this film will connect with moviegoers across the country,” said Scott Mactavish, the film’s director. “It’s critical that we honor and remember those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms, and Regal recognizes that there’s an audience eager to hear this story. We’re honored to call them partners.”

A portion of the proceeds from the film will go to the LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Formed by LT Murphy’s family in August 2005, the Foundation was given New York Department of Education approval and incorporated in New York. The Foundation was granted IRS tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with the expressed written purpose of providing academic scholarships.

Be sure to check www.murphmovie.com/breakingnews to see if it will be showing near you.

Colorado Gov Signs Gun Control Measures Into Law

Thursday, March 21st, 2013

From the very beginning it was an uphill battle stopping a Colorado legislature and Governor’s mansion occupied by Democrats from enacting restrictive new gun laws that are ill conceived and largely unenforceable, so it was really no surprise earlier today when Gov John Hickenlooper signed into law three bills. These laws require universal background checks for gun sales, restrict the size of ammunition magazines to those capable of holding nor more than 15 rounds and make gun buyers pay for their own background checks.

MagPul has sworn to leave their Eerie, Colorado home if the magazine ban became law but not before seeding the state with as many standard capacity magazines as possible before the law takes effect. Now the question is, where will they go? They’ve alluded to multiple locations and if I had a dollar I’d put my money on one of those being Wyoming due to its strong support of the Second Amendment as well as close proximity to MagPul’s current location in “occupied” Colorado. Good luck to my friends in the Centennial State. SSD will begin retrograde operations soon for our personnel behind enemy lines.

Sneak Peek – Spartan Ranch Tactical Training Center

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

I was invited to a sneak peek look at a new training facility near Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and i want you to check it out. ISAP Inc has assembled a new set of training capabilities for mid-Atlantic region. Spartan Ranch Tactical Training Center is located in Maysville, North Carolina just north of Jacksonville, home of the US Marine Corps’ Camp Lejeune. Naturally, it’s also close to the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercostal Waterway for additional training opportunities.

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There are three components that make up the capabilities that Spartan Ranch Tactical Training Center offers. First, there is the facility itself. Next is Tactical Applications Group which is the training arm and provides specialized instructors. Finally, Spartan Tactical Arms offers firearms manufacturing and maintenance.

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Some of you may remember Tactical Applications Group’s range facility. Spartan Ranch Tactical Training Center uses the same basic layout but parent company ISAP Inc has greatly expanded the facility to include new berms for the precision rifle range which is certified out to 800 yards but can be extended to up to 1200 for certain customers, a 100 yard general purpose range as well as 50 and 25 yard pistol/shotgun ranges.

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In addition to the ranges, Spartan Ranch Tactical Training Center will boast billeting for up to 70 personnel as well as latrines, classrooms and a team room facility for gear prep and mission planning. During my visit, contractors continued to improve the facilities slated for a 1 May launch.

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Tactical Applications Group is rooted in the Camp Lejeune area. Staffed by Marine and Naval Special Warfare Veterans, it offers a variety of training specialties including CQB and long range precision shooting. As the staff expands they will be adding specialists from all branches to represent full SOF capabilities.

Also located on the Spartan Ranch Tactical Training Center campus is Spartan Tactical Arms which specializes in precision rifles as well as a line of CQB pistols designed to meet the USMC’s exacting requirements. Both of these products are already available for government and LE clients but will be offered commercially as well. Vice President CJ Quinlan also hinted at a line of carbines on the horizon.

ISAP has additional plans for the 300 acre facility including a shoot house and tower. Keep a look out here for details. Interested parties should contact cj@spartanranch.com.

TacJobs – Edgar Brothers

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

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UK-based Edgar Brothers is looking for talented individuals to join their sales desk operation with their Shooting Sports Division as a Shooting Sports Sales Advisor.

To apply please click the link below.

shootingsports.edgarbrothers.com/pages/Shooting-Sports-Sales-Advisor-

Forces Focus – AFSOC CV-22 Special Mission Aviators

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

GSS End of Winter Sale

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

GSS EOW Sale

March 22-23 shop the GSS Gear End Of Winter Sale in the Proshop and online at www.gssgear.com.

Multicam Ambidextrous Holster Sale at LBT

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

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LBT is offering a Modular Ambidextrous MultiCam Holster on sale for 49.95 (reg.130.00).

It’s an ambidextrous, modular, universal holster designed for the 92F, 92F with rail, and 92F with ILWP. Versatility comes from the number of carry modes and weapon configurations allowed by this holster. It can be attached to a platform via PALS webbing, attached directly to a belt or used in a drop leg configuration. It also features a secondary security strap for extra weapon retention.

lbtinc.com/holsters/thigh-holsters/modular-ambidextrous-holster

Operation Hawkeye: Purchase of Patch Supports Charity

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Operation Hawkeye is a mission launched by a Virginia schoolboy in 2011 to honor fallen special operations warriors, including 17 Navy SEALs and 14 other heroes killed in action on August 6, 2011 in Afghanistan. The mission rallies emotional and financial support for the families of the fallen using basketball, working closely with the Navy SEAL Foundation, Red Circle Foundation, USSOCOM Care Coalition and other nonprofit partners, whose funds are used to support the needs of the families of SOF heroes.

US Patriot is partnering with Operation Hawkeye and other members of the mission team to raise funds through the sale of an Operation Hawkeye PVC patch with Velcro back for $5.00. US Patriot will donate every penny from such sales, including all of its costs, to OH nonprofit partners in support of the causes and families of the 31 service members lost on August 6, 2011 in Operation Enduring Freedom when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed.

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US Patriot will also present each family with a framed display showcasing the Operation Hawkeye morale patch, inset with 31 other unique patches bearing the names of the warriors and military working dog that sacrificed all on August 6, 2011. *The individual warrior and military working dog patches will not be available for sale.

www.uspatriottactical.com/operation-hawkeye-patch