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Raine Inc To Open New Manufacturing Center

Friday, March 21st, 2014

20MAR14 – What has been in the works for nearly a year is taking shape for Raine Inc. The addition of Scott Mello one year ago began the ball rolling for Raine Inc to look at a new state of the art manufacturing operation. With much deliberation, forethought, and careful consideration, Raine has decided Mayaguez, Puerto Rico will be the new home for these operations. Having previously ran Eagle Industries manufacturing operations in Mayaguez and collaborating with other companies on multiple manufacturing projects, Scott’s decision on the location came pretty easily.

Simply put, Raine has been growing considerably, and with that growth, relationships and programs are expanding simultaneously. With that advancement began a need for space and personnel capable of handling the expansion quickly, while increasing quality and production volume at the same time. The answer was simple in that the available personnel were a large factor in the decision making process. The skills of the people are what make Mayaguez a great tactical gear manufacturing area; they’ve been doing it for years. Their speed, accuracy, attention to detail, and quality put them at the top of the list in Raine Inc’s opinion. Something that we have found that is really exciting is that even though Scott hasn’t been operating there in a couple of years, the fondness and mutual respect has led many of Scott’s former staff and operators back to him. Scott is very excited to once again be part of these wonderful folk’s lives, and Raine Inc is excited to build its new relationship with them as well.

Our new facility, which is approximately 24,000 square feet, is located in the same industrial park that has housed multiple heavyweights in the tactical gear manufacturing industry before. Raine Inc has undertaken a very lengthy renovation of the facility and it is shaping up to be an outstanding place to work and make great kit. Construction is estimated to be completed in early April, and the new Raine PR will ramp up operations to start laying stitches end of April.

www.raineinc.com

New FN SCAR Video From Panteao

Friday, March 21st, 2014

Columbia, SC, March 20, 2014 – Panteao Productions introduces a new DVD from Matt Jacques on the FN SCAR family of weapons. The Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) is a modular rifle made by FN Herstal (FNH) for the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Designed during the SCAR competition with the aim to replace the M4 Carbine, there is much still not known about the FN SCAR Family of Weapons. In this video, Matt Jacques dispels the myths and walks you through the performance and contract requirements, comparisons between the SCAR-L (Light), SCAR-H (Heavy), MK20, PDW, and their nomenclature, disassembly and reassembly, maintenance, configurations and accessories.

Matt is a retired police officer and a Marine Corps veteran. He served with two Virginia law enforcement agencies as well as a Special Deputy of the U. S. Marshal Capital Area Fugitive Task Force for the Washington D.C area. After his retirement, Matt worked as the Senior Manager of Assault Weapons for FNH USA. He managed the FN SPR Precision Rifle program; FN Belt fed Weapons section and the SCAR program. Matt was tasked with the user evaluations and teaching the New Equipment Training (NET) for SOCOM and the SCAR family of weapons. Matt left FNH USA in 2006 and returned to training Law Enforcement, this time within the ranks of the Federal Law Enforcement community within the Washington DC area. Today Matt trains both law enforcement personnel and civilians under his company, Victory First.

Whether you have shot a SCAR in the military, own one personally, or are considering adding one to your collection, this is a must have video.

Panteao SCAR

Link to video: panteaoproductions.com/products/scar-family

2014 Operator Challenge

Friday, March 21st, 2014

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Operator Challenge

The 2014 Operator Challenge is an invitational 5-stage physical and shooting event limited to 100 Operators from the USA and the 117 nations that have been invited to attend USSOCOM’s 2014 International SOF Week. Competitors will compete in events including an obstacle course and steel challenge range, tested through a mixture of shooting barricades, movement with kit, and a simulated wounded Operator. Competitors will utilize carbines, pistols, ammunition, and individual tactical equipment provided by the Operator Challenge Committee. The competitors will be competing for awards and high end prizes.

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A parallel ‘SHOOTING WITH SOF’ event will allow select non-DoD and civilian teams to compete for prizes as well as shoot weapon systems utilized by SOF Operators.

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The 2014 Operator Challenge is being held on May 18th, 2014, the weekend prior to SOFIC and the USSOCOM Global SOF Conference. The competition is being hosted at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office’s range complex, a 220 acre shooting facility with state-of-the-art ranges, utilized by local, state, and national law enforcement ranges as well as units from the U.S. Special Operations Command.

The awards ceremony and Operator social will be held on May 20th, 2014 in downtown Tampa. The event will include entertainment, a silent auction, and a raffle prior to the awards ceremony. This event benefits the Global SOF Foundation and the Green Beret Foundation.

For more information, visit: operatorinc.com/events/5/2014-operator-challenge

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Speed Bag

Friday, March 21st, 2014

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While I was previewing FirstSpear’s current line up over the Summer, a really cool duffel-style bag stuck out. It had a couple of compartments and this awesome mesh pocket attached to the end that accepts their Helmet Hut. It was beyond cool. I’ve been after them for some time to create a video because it’s got so many neat features. In this week’s Friday Focus, FirstSpear has satisfied that request. Behold, the Speed Bag!

FirstSpear took the basic issue duffel bag and completely modernized it for use with modern PPE, adding several features.

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In addition to the Helmet Hut, the Speed Bag also accepts several other accessories including the 6/12 organizer panel, padded weapon insert, and shoulder straps.

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The stowable Reinforced Long-Haul Shoulder Straps are pretty innovative and the set stows out of the way in a sleeve on the top of the Speed Bag when not needed to carry heavy loads.

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In addition to accommodating the Helmet Hut, that mesh pocket at the end of the Speed Bag is great for dirty or wet clothing and boots, keeping them segregated form your other gear. At the opposite end of the Speed Bag there’s an external zippered pocket that fits a fully loaded FirstSpear Fight Strap which is a bandoleer that accommodates 5 magazines to get you quickly into the fight or rapid resupply to those already there.

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Two full-length zippered compartments on each side of the bag are sized to fit short-barreled rifles, sub-guns, or a breaching shotgun. They accept the Speed Bag Weapon Insert Panel (Sold Separately). In addition to protecting your weapon during transport, these panels will can be folded out flat for weapons maintenance or used as a hasty mat for shooting on rocky ground.

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Length: 28″ Height: 14″ Width: 13″ Made in USA and offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green and MultiCam.

FirstSpear would like to offer a cool deal. When you purchase a Speed Bag, you will receive one free 6/12 organizer panel to help organize your kit as well as a free Padded Breakaway Sling.

www.first-spear.com

Tactical-Life.com – Setcan StressVest System

Friday, March 21st, 2014

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This week’s post from Tactical-Life.com covers Setcan’s laser-based StressVest system. A safer option for force-on-force training, the StressVest system consists of a receiver vest that reacts to strikes from laser pulses. A transmitter reads these strikes, and sends signals to a training belt which records the hits, and can be configured to vibrate, or shock the wearer.

For the full story, visit www.tactical-life.com/magazines/guns-and-weapons/setcan-stressvest-system-force-force-law-enforcement-training

Cabela’s – A-TACS AU Camo Trainer CT1 Boots

Friday, March 21st, 2014

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Exclusive through Cabela’s is a line of Trainer CT1 boots featuring A-TACS AU camouflage. The boots, which come in 3″, 6″, and 8″ upper variants, are lightweight and breathable, with 600D nylon uppers and Virbram outsoles with Cocoon technology – a built-in megagrip compound which add an extra layer of rebound and cushioning. The boots also feature moisture-wicking linings and padded spacer-mesh collars, as well as lace pouches.

Cabela’s – A-TACS AU Trainer CT1 Boots

Robby Johnson to Join SIG SAUER

Friday, March 21st, 2014

A very reliable source gave us a heads up that Robby Johnson has resigned from Remington Defense and is accepting a position at SIG SAUER. Robby is a former Sniper with the 75th Ranger Regiment and also served in the Army Marksmanship Unit. He has been instrumental in many of Remington Defense’s successful programs over the past few years.

Here is some video of Robby in action at the 2010 Rocky Mountain 3-Gun event.

CONGRATS!

Z-Medica – BTK (Belt Trauma Kit)

Friday, March 21st, 2014

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Z-Medica’s Belt Trauma Kit is designed specifically for the domestic First Responder – a compact and affordable alternative to a full-sized IFAK for First Responders limited on space, budget, and training. The components of the BTK were selected to help First Responders quickly establish bleeding control:

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Combat Gauze LE
SWAT-T tourniquet/pressure dressing
CPR face shield

The kit can be worn vertically or horizontally on the belt as well as mounted on a go-bag, rifle sling, or body armor. A variant called the BTK+ adds a separate removable pouch that contains the customer’s choice of a CAT or SOFTT-Wide tourniquet.

www.z-medica.com/lawenforcement/Law-Enforcement-Products/Belt-Trauma-Kit