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Hot Shots Calendar – Casting Call for 2015 Models

Saturday, February 15th, 2014

Hot Shots Casting Call

Hot Shots Calendar has issued an open casting call (ladies only please) for the 2015 edition. The actual photo shoot will be in June, here in the US, but they are looking for models from both the US as well as the UK. This is a pretty big deal because up to now, all of the models have been British. Proceeds from Hot Shots Calendar supports such charities as Help For Heroes which offers practical, direct support to the UK’s wounded as well as the Special Operations Warrior Foundation here in the US.

www.facebook.com/hotshotscalendar

5.11 Tactical Unveils Limited-Edition, Custom-Designed Strider Knife

Friday, February 14th, 2014

Companies Collaborate to Release 511 U.S. Manufactured Strider/5.11 Strider Military Folder Knife

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MODESTO, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2014) — 5.11 Tactical®, the global innovator of tactical gear, today announced that the company has partnered with leading knife manufacturer, Strider™ Knives, to release the Strider/5.11 Strider Military Folder (SMF), a custom-designed tactical knife. Made in the U.S., the knife, which is manufactured with CTS-B75P steel for ultimate corrosion and wear resistance, brings together two companies with a common ethos—to make high-quality, functional products based on feedback from those who work in the field. As a limited-edition product, there will only be 511 knives made. Each piece, available at www.511tactical.com later this month, will include a custom nylon case, a “Raider” patch inspired by the WWII Marine Raiders’ patch and a certificate of authenticity signed by Tom Davin, 5.11 Tactical Chief Executive Officer, and Strider Knives Co-owner, Duane Dwyer.

“From the product’s design, to its durability and U.S. manufacturing, the Strider/5.11 SMF knife reflects the core values, mission and ethos of both 5.11 Tactical and Strider Knives,” said Davin. “We’ve long admired the work of Duane Dwyer and the whole Strider Knives team. Collaborating with the Strider experts to create a knife that fits the needs of our combined customer base has been a unique, yet organic, partnership resulting in a beautiful, limited-edition product.”

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With a sleek design, rooted in simplicity, the Strider/5.11 SMF knife is engineered with minimum components while staying true to the key components Strider Knives have become known for, including a titanium slab frame lock, a glass epoxy laminate handle and a rough peel surface for positive grip. The blade design is a drop point, hand flat ground with a simple break on the spine and no false edge.

“The Strider/5.11 SMF knife is truly a work of craftsmanship,” said Dwyer. “By engineering with utilitarian requirements in mind, we’ve created a knife that is both a workhorse and a battlefield companion—regardless of where your battle takes place. The subtle yet impactful features are demonstrative of the commitment to quality both companies were founded on and remain committed to.”

The Strider/5.11 SMF knife boasts one-of-a-kind features including a custom-made pivot pin, custom fasteners and a Titanium handle with G10 scales. For durability and long-lasting performance, this is the first Strider knife to incorporate CTS-B75P steel—an alloy from Carpenter Technologies that that is highly resistant to corrosion and wear—allowing users to more easily maintain a sharp edge for an extended period of time.

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The Strider/5.11 SMF knife can be purchased on 511tactical.com later this month and will retail for $599.99.

www.511tactical.com

TYR Tactical Presidents Day Sale

Friday, February 14th, 2014

TYR Tactical Presidents Day Sale

TYR Tactical is holding a Presidents Day Sale. The following deals are being offered:

– Save 40% off retail on two Level IV Stand Alone ESAPI Plates.

– Use cupon code PRES14 to save 15% on your entire order.

– Free TYR Tactical Hat with every order over $250.

The sale runs through February 17th.

www.tyrtactical.com

TacJobs – Silynx Communications, Inc is Hiring

Friday, February 14th, 2014

Silynx Communications, Inc., makers of the CLARUS and C4OPS, is seeking to fill a new position on their business development team. This is a full-time position. Domestic and international travel required. Location of position to be determined, preference for Washington, DC area.

Description: Business Development Sales Associate

Business Development Sales Associate Job Purpose: Builds market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing sales with business relationships.

Business Development Job Duties Include (but are not limited to):

•Reach and maintain proficiency related to all aspects (e.g. technical, functional) of Silynx products.
•Generate sales leads and expand market presence, with initial focus on the military and law enforcement branches.
•Build long-term productive partnerships based on mutual benefits.
•Proactively locate or propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners, discovering and exploring opportunities.
•Screen potential business deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluate options; resolve internal priorities.
•Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations, examining risks and potentials, and estimating partners’ needs and goals.
•Close new business deals by coordinating requirements, developing and negotiating contracts, integrating contract requirements with business operations.
•Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential and always acting, reacting, and communicating professionally.
•Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
•Provide weekly and monthly written reports of all activities, or as requested.
•Contribute time and efforts to all marketing tasks and needs, as requested.

Skills/Qualifications: Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Selling to Customer Needs, Territory Management, Market Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Meeting Sales Goals, Professionalism, Attention to Detail, Proactive and Self Motivated.

Only applications submitted by email will be considered.
Please include your resume with salary history.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be contacted to further the application process.
No phone calls, outside agencies, or recruiters.

Send resumes to: careers@silynxcom.com

LBT President’s Day Sale!

Friday, February 14th, 2014

LBT Sale!

www.LBTinc.com

TNVC – Wilcox RAPTAR Laser

Friday, February 14th, 2014

In this video, Chip discuss the Wilcox RAPTAR ES and RAPTAR ES Lite, and demos some of its features.

tnvc.com/raptar

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Belt Systems

Friday, February 14th, 2014

This week, we are looking at Belt Systems. Specifically, FirstSpear offers a line of Belt Systems with components that can be used in conjunction with one another. In some cases they canb also be used as stand alones or to augment gear already in your kit bag. The items include the Assaulters Gun Belt (AGB), Padded AGB Sleeve, Tactical Suspenders, as well as the Line One Belt and 6/9 BeltLink.

Assaulters Gun Belt

FS Patterned AGB
The AGB utilizes a two-piece metallic buckle, it’s a strong belt that will stand up to daily use as well as combat equipped buddy drags. It can be integrated to the OAGRE for additional equipment space and also accommodate many different FirstSpear components that will help optimize it for the full spectrum of tactical and discretionary operations. Sizes Small – XLarge, in MultiCam, Khaki and Black

Padded AGB Sleeve

AGB Sleeve
The Padded AGB Sleeve fits over the AGB or similar gun belt to provide support, comfortable padding and additional load-bearing capability; compatible with standard MOLLE-style pouches as well as FirstSpear’s 6/9 and 6/12 pouch line. D-Rings included to attach to multiple suspension system harnesses.

Low Profile Tactical Suspenders

Low Profile Tactical Suspenders
These Tactical Suspenders are designed to support the additional weight of a loaded up Padded AGB Sleeve 6/12, particularly when ballistic inserts or multiple pockets are attached. Fully adjustable and low profile, they won’t get in the way of your armor.

Line One Belt


You wear pants everyday right? So how about a belt that you can wear with a pair of blue jeans just as easily as with your combat pants? That’s where the Line One Belt comes in. Made from BioThane, a Urethane covered Nylon offering superior strength and weather-resistance; it won’t crack, peel, or become stiff in frigid temperatures. Specially tempered, non-slip coating eliminates “break-in” time and allows for flex like leather, yet it is impervious to sweat and water and will not stretch or lose its original shape. Offered in Black or Coyote, sizes Small – XLarge, it isn’t fancy but it does feature the FirstSpear logo embossed fittingly, at the tip.

FS 6/9 BeltLink

BeltLink
The FS 6/9 BeltLink makes it simple to attach any of the popular 6/9 attachment-style FirstSpear pouches to an AGB or similar duty-style belt. Sold in sets of two. Simple, but effective.

This video gives you a great overview and shows you how to configure your gear.

While we can’t always expect a deal, FirstSpear has been generous enough to offer something special this week. Buy one AGB and get a set of free 6/9 belt links. When you add the AGB to the cart a set of TWO 6/9 belt links will add automatically to cart.

www.First-Spear.com

Tactical-Life.com & Panteao Productions Present – LMT DMR Stock and SLK8 Receiver

Friday, February 14th, 2014

Tactical-Life.com and Panteao Productions got some excellent video coverage during SHOT Show and we thought it would be great to share it with our readers here at SSD. This video introduces the Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) DMR Stock and SLK8 Receiver.

The new LMT DMR AR buttstock released during SHOT Show is designed for use with a mil-spec carbine extension tube, offering three separate position adjustments. In addition, the cheek weld height and the length of pull can both be adjusted to 45 different positions. Intended for 3-gun competitions, the slick side SLK8 receiver (think LM8 with no rails) offers a stainless steel 5R cut-rifled barrel (available in 16″ and 20″) with a 1-in-7.5-inch twist rate, an ambidextrous magazine release, a two-stage match trigger and Ergo grip.

For the full story, visit Tactical-Life.com/magazines/guns-and-weapons/lmt-new-2014.