Bravo Company’s BCM Gunfighters have added to their ranks. They’ve been hard at work, stoking the brand and doing what they do best, train our military, law enforcement and civilian shooters to be the best they can be. Look for some exciting stuff coming from this bunch of guys in 2014.
www.bravocompanymfg.com/gunfighters
The MOE-K2 Grip is a drop in upgrade for AR15/M4 pistol grips with a more vertical grip angle optimized for short LOP weapons, such as PDW (Personal Defense Weapons) configurations. Unlike other grips with more vertical angles that tilt the grip at the expense of optimum trigger finger alignment, the K2 is shaped to keep the trigger finger properly aligned with the trigger. It features our new aggressive TSP texture for positive weapon control and is compatible with Magpul Grip Cores for storage customization. Black and FDE are shipping now, with other colors to follow.
The instructors for Magpul’s training division wanted a 1911 grip with advanced features, improved control characteristics, and Magpul value. These grips were designed with their input and testing. Constructed of reinforced polymer, the grips have a unique diamond-shaped cross section to prevent twisting in the hand, an aggressive magazine release cut-out, aggressive texture for positive control, and are compatible with ambidextrous safeties. The grips are designed to fit full size framed 1911s with standard grip screw bushings. Available in Black, with additional colors and options to follow.
MATBOCK has been featured several times here on SSD, but if you are still not familiar, it is a company founded by two SOF Veterans with experience in some nasty places around the world. Their slogan “Lighter Faster Warriors” is embodied in everything they design as they seek out truly innovative methods of solving problems, both old and new, presented in tactical operations.
From their flagship Night Vision Auto-Focus Enhancement device the Tarsier Eclipse to their first products, the Constrictor Cargo Net System and Tree-Go IZLID Pouch, MATBOCK continues to push the bounds of traditional product development and problem solving. They leverage their SOF experience across the globe and work with former teammates and partners to bring innovation to market to benefit the warfighter.
In November MATBOCK celebrates their second anniversary and is planning several give-aways once reaching 2K “Likes” on Facebook. In the mean time, they are steadily handing out swag to their supporters. Below is the official press release announcing their two year anniversary and you can find more info about the company at www.matbock.com and Facebook.
Special Forces Veterans Use Innovation and Experience to Bring Unique and Effective Gear to the Military
Summary: Two SOF Veterans see huge growth in their small business by innovating new gear to help operators and civilians fight smarter, save lives quicker and turn opportunity into victory.
MATBOCK, a debt free, service-disable veteran owned and operated small business launched a unique product line of tactical gear in November 2011. Since it’s inception, MATBOCK has seen consistent growth and positioning in the marketplace. As an independently owned, service disabled veteran operated company, MATBOCK uses innovation and experience to build specialized gear to give military, law enforcement, and even civilians products that offer maximum advantages in multiple situations.
With 18 years of combined Special Forces experience, the backbone of MATBOCK is two professionals who work 365 days out of the year. “Our warriors deploy without any days off and we will be here to answer their needs all day every day.” said Sean Co-Founder & CEO of MATBOCK. “We understand the need to be not only innovative, but also provide our customers the best products and have them available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”
2013 has been a successful 2nd year in business for MATBOCK as 4 new products were introduced to the marketplace and each have quickly become appreciated as necessary items amongst elite Special Forces and other operators. Boasting over 2000% growth heading into 2014, MATBOCK has a list of products to introduce in 2014, proving their stability and commitment to excellence and innovation.
Starting with the launch of the Tree-Go IZLID Pouch and ending 2013 with the launch of the long awaited Tarsier Eclipse, MATBOCK has received great praise throughout all markets about the diversity, quality and innovativeness of their product line. For example, with MATBOCK’s S-LIFT, Police Officers in urban areas are now empowered to succeed in mass casualty situations. Black bear hunters in the Northeast are using the S-LIFT and Combat Carbon Poles to pack out their big game. Lastly, our combat warriors overseas are using the S-LIFT to rescue and evacuate wounded every single day. “Our goal from day one was to bring something new to our military personnel and heroes around the world. With each new product we introduce, we want to look at every aspect and make sure nothing goes unquestioned. Ounces equal pounds and we will make sure that every ounce has a purpose for the operator” says Zach, Co-Founder and COO of MATBOCK “we know what it feels like to carry wasted pounds or single use gear. We want to change that with every product we introduce”.
First we had Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov with an itchy trigger finger, and now it’s the Chairman of the Board himself.
All I can figure is that it’s a Sov’ Thing.
Let’s hope this goes better for Bushnell than it did for Eagle.
US Munitions maker Alliant Techsystems (ATK) has completed the acquisition of gun accessories company Bushnell Group Holdings, ATK announced on 4 November.
According to ATK the USD985 million transaction closed on 1 November and Bushnell will now be integrated into ATK’s Sporting Group. The deal was first announced on 5 September.
The acquisition means the Sporting Group will account for about 45% of total ATK revenue. It is part of ATK’s broader strategy to grow in the hunting and outdoor lifestyle market as it looks to compensate for cuts to defense and government sales.
The Bushnell acquisition is the second sporting goods deal undertaken by ATK in 2013, following the USD315 million purchase of Caliber Company in May.
In the last few days, a story has emerged in the mainstream media regarding the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community, specifically the SEAL Teams, being ordered to cease and desist wear of the Don’t Tread On Me (DTOM) patch many wear on their uniforms. Although NSW personnel have been ordered to quit wearing the patch on their left arm immediately, there is more to the story and the background isn’t what is being discussed in the mainstream. You are being told half-truths by people who don’t know what they are talking about. This has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with getting the paperwork done.
Roughly two years ago, East Coast-based NSW units began working with one of the manufacturers, authorized by contract to produce items in AOR1 and AOR2, to develop an Identify, Friend or Foe (IFF) patch which would incorporate the new NSW patterns and IR material. The intent was to create US Flag patches which could be worn in garrison, but incorporate the IR sheet material found in traditional IFF flag patches worn down range by all services. The intent of this was to reduce the cost associated with buying multiple types of patches and keep the uniform looking professional. In the process of working on the laser-cut US Flag patches, the manufacturer was asked if it was possible to use the same process in order to create a Don’t Tread On Me patch for personnel to wear.
In the midst of developing the new flag patches, the Navy rolled out the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type II and III with Velcro on the shoulder pocket flaps. Ironically, there was no provision in the Navy Working Uniform Manner of Wear regulation allowing flag patches to be worn outside of tactical, training, or deployed situations. As a result, the uniform looked somewhat ridiculous with bare Velcro. Once the prototype laser-cut AOR1 and AOR2 patches were ready for evaluation, the East Coast-based NSW Group sought authorization to wear the reversed US Flag on the right shoulder and DTOM on the left because the patches were made of the same material as the uniform and looked more professional than leaving one or both shoulders bare Velcro.
Fast forward two years and like all things, people begin to take notice and ask, “Why are they doing that?” In this case, NSW never fully ran the issue of wearing patches in the NWU to ground and eventually someone noticed the community was not technically complying with the uniform regulations. As a result of the NWU regulations never being updated to reflect authorization to wear the patch in garrison, the cease and desist order issued by direction of Naval Special Warfare Command, is enforcing the actual uniform regulations issued by the Navy Uniform Board.
There is no conspiracy here folks; no one in the Administration is attributing the patch to extremist groups or anything of that nature as some recent stories have indicated. And for anyone who thinks that is the case, if you take a look at the bow of any US Navy ship today, tomorrow, or next week, you’ll see the Navy Jack flying which is the same flag represented by the Don’t Tread On Me patches in question. This recent issue of patch removal is just the NSW Senior Enlisted community doing what they are supposed to do, enforcing the uniform regulations until those regulations are changed or modified through the proper process. But have no fear, the order to stop wearing the patch does not apply to wear in tactical, training, or deployed environments.
Update WARCOM sent out an email that the issue has been resolved and NSW personnel may wear the Navy Jack both in CONUS as well as deployed. The decision was directed by ADM Losey and approved by the MCPON. The WARCOM clothing instruction will be updated.
