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Archive for June, 2013

Gunfighter Moment – Larry Vickers

Saturday, June 8th, 2013

As many of you know I use Aimpoints almost exclusively for my red dot optics. In my opinion they are the best on the market, hands down. My favorite is the Micro T1 but the Micro H1 will serve the majority of your needs just as well. For carbines I prefer the 2 MOA dot and for PDW’s or sub guns the 4 MOA dot is more to my liking. For shots past 50 yds the smaller dot is a plus and for shots under that distance the slightly larger dot is quicker to pick up on target

-Larry Vickers
Vickers Tactical Inc.
Host of TacTV

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Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical in a retired US Army 1st SFOD-Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related TV shows on the Sportsman Channel with the latest being TacTV of which Bravo Company is a presenting sponsor.Larry Vickers special operations background is one of the most unique in the industry today; he has been directly or indirectly involved in the some of the most significant special operations missions of the last quarter century. During Operation Just Cause he participated in Operation Acid Gambit – the rescue of Kurt Muse from Modelo Prison in Panama City, Panama. As a tactics and marksmanship instructor on active duty he helped train special operations personnel that later captured Saddam Hussein and eliminated his sons Uday and Qusay Hussein. In addition he was directly involved in the design and development of the HK416 for Tier One SOF use which was used by Naval Special Warfare personnel to kill Osama Bin Laden. Larry Vickers has developed various small arms accessories with the most notable being his signature sling manufactured by Blue Force Gear and Glock accessories made by Tangodown. In addition he has maintained strong relationships with premium companies within the tactical firearms industry such as BCM, Aimpoint, Black Hills Ammunition, Wilson Combat, Schmidt & Bender and Daniel Defense.

Larry Vickers travels the country conducting combat marksmanship classes for law abiding civilians, law enforcement and military and has partnered with Alias Training to coordinate classes to best meet the needs of the students attending the class.

www.VickersTactical.com

Gunfighter Moment is a weekly feature brought to you by Alias Training & Security Services. Each week Alias brings us a different Trainer and in turn they offer some words of wisdom.

You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

Saturday, June 8th, 2013

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This shot came from one if our readers in a “certain law enforcement agency specializing in the importing and deporting business.”

Thanks for standing watch on the wall!

Father’s Day Sale – 20% Off Benchmade Knives at US Elite

Friday, June 7th, 2013

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Father’s Day is June 16 – have you bought Dad a gift yet? Why not give him a Benchmade Knife Company Knife – 20% until June 17, plus get Free Shipping & Free Returns. Dad will love it & love you more!

www.us-elitegear.com

Extreme Outfitters Muzzle Brake Sale

Friday, June 7th, 2013

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Extreme Outfitter is having a sale on select Battlecomp muzzle brakes. Enter offer code VIP10 at checkout to receive the discount.

www.extremeoutfitters.us/

Wild Things Closes North Conway, NH Location

Friday, June 7th, 2013

The North Conway Daily Sun reports that outdoor and military clothing manufacturer Wild Things is closing their original North Conway, New Hampshire location which has been open for more than 30 years.

In addition to a small retail outlet, product development was based out of the New Hampshire location which is located near the home of co-founder Marie “Titoune” Muenier. Marie is a world class climber who, along with her ex-husband John Bouchard started Wild Things in 1981 to build the kinds of clothing and gear that they wanted to use.

Over time, military Special Operations Forces discovers their gear and eventually, the vast majority of sales transitioned from civilian to military customers. Marie sold the company in 2008 to private equity firm Consumer Growth Partners but has remained on board in product development. A role she will continue in spite of the North Conway closure.

Wild Things products are manufactured in several contract sewing factories located throughout the Eastern United States. Wild Things HQ remains in Rhode Island. Sales will continue to be web-based.

Kitanica Father’s Day Promo

Friday, June 7th, 2013

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Kitanica is having a special promo for Father’s Day. Any purchase of $199 or more adds a free Kitanica hat to the order with use of the promo code DADSDAY16. Offer ends June 18th.

www.kitanica.net/

Tactical Distributors Father’s Day Sale

Friday, June 7th, 2013

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Tactical Distributors is having a 20% off sale on all knives in honor of Father’s Day. The sale runs from June 7th-13th. Use promo code STAYSHARP at checkout.

Additionally, they also have a special Father’s Day Gifts Under $50 page.

www.tacticaldistributors.com/

Chris Irwin Joins Kill Cliff As President

Friday, June 7th, 2013

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Former U.S. Navy SEAL officer Chris Irwin has recently joined Kill Cliff as President of the company. Irwin, who has 16 years of military service in addition to his experience as a civilian executive running his own company, also graduated from the United States Naval Academy. Fun fact: he also happens to be related to the late Steve Irwin.

In addition to hiring a new president, Kill Cliff has launched a new advertising campaign and a new website. Commercials can be heard on XMSirius Satellite Radio on the ESPN and CNBC stations, and seen by Comcast subscribers in the Southeast on Discovery Channel during Deadliest Catch and spots during Atlanta Braves games.

Kill Cliff is available through a variety of tactical outlets.


www.killcliff.com/