Problem is, I can’t decide which Mag Wrap to use.
US Night Vision offers a wide variety of Mag Wraps from Rapid Wraps. In addition to various Pro-2A and Mil-Spec Monkey designs, they also offer images from the Hot Shots Calendar. They for standard AR-15 magazines and stop right at the mag well so there is no interference between the magazine and the weapon. User installed, each package will retrofit 2 Magazines.
MADE IN USA
A lot is going on with Matt Jaques, what with his new series, Make Ready TV and other projects for Panteo Productions as well as his full time training gig, Victory First. He’s been working for some time with Vertx, but now it looks like they’ve formalized the arrangement. Congrats Matt, it looks like that hard work is paying off.
Cincinnati, OH – 04 DEC 13 – Vertx Apparel is proud to announce the formation of a strategic alliance with Matt Jacques and the cadre of Victory First Consulting. Victory First’s Founder and Instructor Matt Jacques will be assisting Vertx with the development of both covert and overt operational equipment. He will also be involved in the ongoing evolution of “low profile” apparel designed for unremarked wear in the urban sprawl or non-permissive environment.
“Matt brings a unique set of skills and specific mindset to the design table,” says Vertx Business Development Manager Darrell Morrow. “His particular background and experience will help us completely change the way you go to the range and do the job–armed and unnoticed.”
Jacques is an SME with over twenty years of military, law enforcement, tactical and undercover experience. He has spent over the last two decades working in or providing training to specialized units and personnel of certain assignments that operated by necessity in low profile here and abroad. These have involved counter-narcotics, investigations, high risk fugitive apprehension, and dignitary protection/PSD and force protection. He has also overseen the development of several weapons systems and their training programs. He has previously worked with both Vertx and Industrial Alchemy on specific programs and is looking forward to working with Vertx on a developmental level.
“I am very excited about the working with Vertx,” says Jacques. “They’re a company that is making great strides forward in practical application discreet apparel and gear–you’re going to see their catalog grow with some phenomenal clothing and kit. I’m humbled by the invitation they extended to Victory First and honored to be a part of this development. I’m looking forward to growing with them.
Jacques is the host of the new Panteao Productions Make Ready TV, is an instructor on several of the Panteao Productions’ “MAKE READY” series of training DVDs, has been involved in the last 3 seasons of Trigger Time TV, is a contributing writer on RECOILWEB.COM and provides SME consulting to other publications. He and his staff continue to work with firearms and equipment manufacturers here in the US while providing specialized instruction to responsible civilians, law enforcement personnel and members of the military.
TacticalGear.com has put together a tactical pants guide, which features information on many of the current tactical clothing manufacturers’ pant options. Each manufacturer is given a detailed profile in addition to a review of their flagship tactical pant, with additional styles also listed and detailed. This is a useful tool to compare price and functionality across brands when looking at purchasing new tactical pants.
tacticalgear.com/tactical-pants-guide
The AML5.56 is a military-quality universal magazine loader system, designed to automatically load all 5.56mm magazines with a standard capacity of 30 rounds from all manufacturers. It’s designed to load 29 cartridges per magazine in nine seconds, and can load 18 magazines in less than three minutes. It holds up to 2000 cartridges at a time, however the addition of an external silo raises the amount to 10,000 cartridges. According to the manufacturer, it can even be customized to any caliber.
www.primatic.com/military/automatic-magazine-loader/
Today we commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the Japanese attack on the US fleet at Pearl Harbor. It’s been a long time since that day. So long that last year was the final year for formal ceremonies. Some make the argument that by bringing it up every year, it perpetuates long held grudges. And to them I say, “Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.” Just consider my generation’s Pearl Harbor; the 9/11 attacks. Once again, America was the victim of a surprise attack that shocked the world. But, just like after Pearl Harbor, when America was attacked on 9/11 her citizens banded together and dealt with her aggressors. We must always be vigilant.
So here is my salute to America’s Greatest Generation and more so to those who served in the military during the inter-war years. That was true dedication. Thank you for showing us the way. May we always follow your example. And, a moment of silence for the 2402 Americans who were lost on that day and the hundreds more who were wounded in service to this great Nation.
President Roosevelt called today, “A date which will live in infamy.” May we never forget it.
It is still hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that I am a civilian. I’ve been retired for a while now but after 22 years of service, it is still difficult to get a grip on. As a civilian, it is still my duty, responsibility and right to protect and serve. To protect my family and friends and to serve my community. As an American it is my right to carry a side arm where ever the law permits. As a trained gun handler, it is my responsibility….as it is yours.
If you are a responsible and trained gun handler, and if you have not obtained the certifications necessary to allow legal carry of a side arm, shame on you. It is my responsibility to cover your back and yours to cover mine. Absorb the minor ass-wound of getting a CCW permit, get trained and follow the law.
Patrick McNamara
SGM, US Army (Ret)
Patrick McNamara spent twenty-two years in the United States Army in a myriad of special operations units. When he worked in the premier Special Missions Unit, he became an impeccable marksman, shooting with accurate, lethal results and tactical effectiveness. McNamara has trained tactical applications of shooting to people of all levels of marksmanship, from varsity level soldiers, and police officers who work the streets to civilians with little to no time behind the trigger.
His military experience quickly taught him that there is more to tactical marksmanship than merely squeezing the trigger. Utilizing his years of experience, McNamara developed a training methodology that is safe, effective and combat relevant and encourages a continuous thought process. This methodology teaches how to maintain safety at all times and choose targets that force accountability, as well as provides courses covering several categories, including individual, collective, on line and standards.
While serving as his Unit’s Marksmanship NCO, he developed his own marksmanship club with NRA, CMP, and USPSA affiliations. Mac ran monthly IPSC matches and ran semi annual military marksmanship championships to encourage marksmanship fundamentals and competitiveness throughout the Army.
He retired from the Army’s premier hostage rescue unit as a Sergeant Major and is the author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting).
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.
Mission Spec is happy to announce the release of their new plate carrier. The Essentials Only Carrier (EOC) is a light weight (23 ounces), low profile solution for those seeking a minimalistically designed armor carrier.
The EOC was designed to fit two medium sized shooters cut SAPI armor plates. The 1000 Denier Cordura constructed carrier utilizes ITW Nexus acetal polymer buckles. All components are nIR treated and/or compliant (excluding black). All design, testing, and manufacturing was performed in the United States.
The rear plate bag can be independently raised to offer better rear armor protection to a wider range of users. Patterned (ie: MultiCam) EOCs include pattern matching PALS webbing, side straps, and outward facing loop. Spacer (air) mesh faces the user on both the front and rear to help wick moister away while also improving airflow. The low profile design allows the EOC to be concealed under a light jacket for undercover uses.
The EOC is fully compatible with DKX Max III Polyethylene armor (shooters cut) available at MissionSpec.com.
To compliment the release of the EOC, Mission Spec has also released their Shoulder Savers. Designed specifically to be used with the EOC however the Shoulder Savers can be used with nearly any plate carrier that utilizes 2″ wide (or less) shoulder straps. Communication cables and hydration tubes can also be routed and secured via the Shoulder Savers.
Both the EOC and Shoulder Savers were scheduled to be released in Black, Coyote, and MultiCam. However, an unforeseen shipping mishap resulted in the Coyote being lost. At release, Black and MultiCam are ready to ship immediately with the Coyote counterpart approximately one week from completing production. Future patterns to be released; Kryptek and M81 Woodland.
Available for purchase now from Mission Spec:
EOC – missionspec.com/products/essentials-only-carrier-eoc/
Shoulder Savers – missionspec.com/products/shoulder-savers/
Coming July 2014 is a Jungle Boot from 5.11 Tactical’s Skyweight line, The Skyweight RD (rapid dry) was designed as a breathable, quick dry boot featuring a full PU microfiber combined with 1200D nylon upper. They’ve also integrated 4 drain holes (2 per side). The Skyweight RD weighs in at 14.7 oz for a size 9 boot.
