Archive for 2013
Extreme Outfitters – MOD Knives Sale
Sunday, September 8th, 2013FirstSpear ANVIS Battery Pouch Available At TNVC
Saturday, September 7th, 2013
The FirstSpear ANVIS Battery Pouch is designed to hold the ANVIS battery pack and other remote packs such as the Adams Industries Ground Warrior Battery Pack. It attaches to the back of any helmet via Velcro. The back of the pouch is covered in hook to easily interface with helmet covers or glued-on pile tape. Color-matched pile tape faces outward of the top flaps for easy attachment of IFF devices and patches. The inside includes an additional Velcro pocket for securing access cabling. Available in Black, Coyote Tan, MultiCam, and Ranger Green.
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Gunfighter Moment – Pat McNamara 
Saturday, September 7th, 2013
I try to read as many of the online comments pertaining to my training as possible. The vast majority are positive, but some are simply a good ribbing. Either way, I love them all.
One such comment was generated from a photo posted of my gun box. The individual stated that my ACOG would not be zeroed since it was not attached. That got me thinking this Gunfighter Moment would be a good venue to personally field that one.
I commonly change optics on my carbine based on the training venue. If you’ve got a good rifle, high quality optic, high quality mounting system, correctly mount your sight to your rifle, understand how to zero, and how to correctly take off and re-mount your sight to the rifle, you will rarely lose much of your zero.
Perhaps a half minute to a minute which requires only minor tweaking on the range.
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.
Arc’teryx Opens First U.S. Brand Store In Seattle
Saturday, September 7th, 2013Vancouver BC (September 6, 2013) – Canadian based outerwear manufacturer and retailer Arc’teryx will officially open a new 2,300 square-foot store in downtown Seattle, WA. Situated at the base of the Seaboard Building at Fourth Avenue and Pike Street the new store will open September 7th, 2013. This will be the first Arc’teryx brand store in the U.S.
Arc’teryx is built upon the principle of obsessive, precise design and production. Manufacturing high performance outdoor clothing, accessories and climbing equipment to the highest possible standards, their products include GORE-TEX outerwear, down and synthetic insulated jackets, gloves and backpacks.
The new store will open premiering the brand’s full collection for Fall/ Winter 2013 and will offer customers an opportunity to learn firsthand about the company’s innovative and forward thinking design process via special engagement areas inside the store.
“There’s a growing, loyal following for the brand and this store is a way for us to showcase the newest and fullest assortment of Arc’teryx products to our consumers, while also allowing them to discover what the brand stands for,” said Adam Ketcheson, VP Senior Director of Marketing & B2C. “Customers will be able to learn more about our research and design processes through hands on technology engagement areas within the store as well as from trained store staff.”
All Arc’teryx product design, research and development is done in-house at their head office in North Vancouver, British Columbia.
“In our own facility, we are able to dedicate time and resources to explore unorthodox design concepts and we have complete control over the development of new products,” said Carl Moriarty, Design Manager for Arc’teryx apparel. “Arc’teryx has a philosophy of design that centers on a product’s intended use. The aim is to create something that increases the user’s enjoyment of the activity. By being functionally invisible, what people experience is the activity and their equipment simply does what it’s supposed to do.”
The new Seattle store will officially open its doors on Saturday, September 7th at 10am. There will be GORE-TEX Science & Technology presentations along with a special rain room available where consumers can test out the products and learn firsthand how GORE-TEX works.
Designers from the company’s head office will also be on hand over the day to talk with customers and answer questions.
The Seaboard Building is an 11-story landmark building at Fourth Avenue and Pike Street that was developed and is managed by the Pine Street Group L.L.C.
Seattle store hours:
Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm
Sun: 12pm-6pm
SilencerCo Named One Of Inc. Magazine’s 500 Fastest Growing Companies
Friday, September 6th, 2013SilencerCo has been named to the prestigious list of Inc. Magazine’s “The INC. 500: FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES – Best Run, Most Innovative, Most Inspiring.” SilencerCo is noted among the Utah Top 100 companies by the Mountain West Capital Network, and additionally was named one of the “Emerging 8” Companies by Utah Business Magazine for 2 years running.
SilencerCo manufactures firearms silencers, and has increased its market share by educating consumers about the legalities of silencers. This education, coupled with manufacturing high end silencers, embodies its main mission – hearing protection.
“To be recognized as one of the Top 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America is incredibly humbling,” said Josh Waldron, CEO of SilencerCo. “We built this company from the ground up with just a few employees in 2008 and today we have over 75 employees and in 2012 did over $6 million in revenue. We are living proof of building and living the American dream.”
To view the entire article on SilencerCo listed in “The INC. 500: FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES – Best Run, Most Innovative, Most Inspiring,” visit: www.inc.com/magazine/201309/Burt-Helm/company-that-creates-firearms-silencers.html/1
To view the list of Utah Business Magazine’s “Emerging 8” visit: dev.utahbusiness.com/articles/view/fast_2/?pg=2
Duffle Bag Training
Friday, September 6th, 2013
Duffle Bag Training is a program by Ian Edgar that blends workouts, exercises, and flexibility all-in-one. This unconventional program is designed to improve functional strength, fat loss, and conditioning. The complete manual includes 160 pages with fully illustrated photos, insider tips, complete instruction, and follow-along high intensity workout programs.
Millbrook Tactical Announces Driver Training Facility
Friday, September 6th, 2013
Millbrook has announced that they will be offering their world class driver programs at a new training facility in Dunnville, Ontario. This 5.9km multi traction environment training facility will greatly enhance the experience. Look for the dates of the grand opening scheduled for mid-October.
MPIL Available In A Variety Of Colors
Friday, September 6th, 2013
I’ve mentioned the Marker Panel, Individual, LW Mk 1 from Battle Systems, LLC before. If you need a panel marker then this is the one for you. It’s lightweight, durable and effective. The latest version is Made in USA. It goes from a compact 2.5″ x 2.5″ x .75″ to a full 17″ x 17″ with orange and pink sides for marking or signaling.
The MPIL is available in a wide variety of colors and patterns.
www.battlesystemsllc.com/Marker_Panel,_Individual,_LW
