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Shellback Tactical Announces New Partnership

Monday, April 21st, 2014

We received this release from Shellback a tactical which updates their manufacturing and distribution.

Big News coming from Shellback Tactical. Shellback Tactical started in Southern California and is best known for its Banshee line of products. Shellback Tactical’s roots are Law Enforcement based with its founder Michael Wratten spending 18 years of service as a police officer in Southern California. Michael recently retired from a career in Law Enforcement but will still continue his close ties and connections across the Law Enforcement community to continue evolving with cutting edge Law Enforcement products, and military gear. Michael will also now be full time at the helm as President and CEO of Shellback Tactical.

Shellback Tactical a Tennessee based manufacturer of USA Made, Berry Amendment compliant tactical nylon gear has formed a new partnership with Mountain Defense Group and is now Shellback Tactical LLC. With this new Venture Shellback Tactical is an independent company and is poised for growth. Shellback Tactical now has its own state of the art 65,000 square foot manufacturing, quality control and design facility in Tennessee. Its distribution facility is located in Indiana.

With this exciting partnership with Mountain Defense Group (MDG) you can expect to see the Shellback Tactical line of nylon products to expand greatly over the next year. In addition to this Shellback Tactical will be expanding its product offerings to include more soft armor, hard armor, specialty nylon products boots, knives and many other key products to outfit the LE/Mil operator from head to toe. Shellback Tactical will continue its Lifetime Guaranty on all nylon products and continue its long standing important tradition of products made in the USA. You can also expect to hear more from Mountain Defense Group.

With the new changes, Shellback Tactical has implemented their own Direct Dealer Network. We know the growth and success Shellback Tactical has come to see is through the partnerships that we have formed with our great dealers and loyal customer base. We thank you for that. Dealers can expect value, high quality, and an easier more streamlined dealer program and process to fulfill your needs.

Many of our customers are familiar with Julie K. formerly from TAG. We are excited to have Julie on board with us as Shellback Tacticals Director of Dealers Relations. She will make this process very easy for you. Our New dealer program is in place and ready. If you a current dealer of Shellback Tactical products or are interested in becoming a dealer of Shellback products. Contact Julie K. at (619) 253-6612 or julie@shellbacktactical.com. For all dealer, unit, and agency purchase orders we are ready to source and fill all your operational needs. PO’s can be sent to customerservice@shellbacktactical.com or contact Shellback Tactical at our new dedicated Toll Free number (844) 427-2478.

Going direct and getting set up with Shellback Tactical for the product line is now the only authorized official way to obtain Shellback Tactical products as a dealer or distributor.

Shellback Tactical is “Operator Evolved Gear”

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Corps Strength Newsletter

Monday, April 21st, 2014

You might be most familiar with retired MSG Paul Roarke AKA Master Gunz through his frequent ‘Corps Strength’ contributions to SSD, and by extension his book of the same name. Recently, Master Gunz has expanded his output to include a newsletter. Available via email subscription, the Corps Strength Newsletter features posts on physical fitness training, healthy eating advice, and outdoor/tactical gear reviews, along with plenty of humor and advice to keep readers motivated. A new newsletter is expected to be released roughly every two weeks, so sign up early so you don’t miss out.

You can sign up for the Newsletter here: Constant Contact – Corps Strength Newsletter

www.corpsstrength.com

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Grey Ghost Gear Armor Plates – Sneak Peak

Monday, April 21st, 2014

This is a sneak peak from Grey Ghost Gear of their upcoming line of armor plates. We got a glimpse at the recent Darley Defense Days at Ft Bragg. Stay tuned for the full reveal soon.

Dalton, ID — 18 APR 14 — Grey Ghost Gear – The world is full of a$$holes. Once in a while one of them tries to kill you. Grey Ghost Gear wants to help you prepare for that possibility. We want to armor you against the a$$holes.

To do that we’ve partnered up with one of the best composite companies in the world to build affordable armor plates for responsible citizens. We’re going to have 3 models, initially, all as good or better than those in use by SOF overseas, all NIJ certified and all very lightweight (some as light as 1 lb). They will also be affordable – like, starting at $200 affordable. Protection levels will be III, III + and IV.

The new plates use cutting edge technology only recently developed while building armor for a specialized maritime unit. A very limited number of them are labeled appropriately.

“The worlds full of a$$holes,” says Grey Ghost Gear Director of Business Development Lindsey Lea. “Might as well prepare to deal with them. If you can legally carry a gun we see no reason you shouldn’t also wear armor if you want to.”

“The phrase on the front of the plate may seem flippant, but it’s not. These plates and our intention to put them in the hands of responsible citizens is a natural extension of the Grey Ghost Gear ethos. We are very excited to offer cutting edge ballistic protection, not just to the military and first responders, but the everyman.” – Casey Ingels, Grey Ghost Gear CEO.

Plates will be made available to military, LEOs and U.S. citizens with concealed carry permit (CCW/CHL, etc.) in good standing in their home state. The buyer’s state and local laws will apply.

Look for full technical specs, ordering procedures and additional information within the week – if you’re at the NRA show, come by and talk to GGG along with Tactical Tailor at Booth # 8148.

www.greyghostgear.com/grey-ghost-plates

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High Threat Concealment Expands Distribution

Monday, April 21st, 2014

Newport News, VA, April 2014 – In a world where being “made” can be a life-ending event, High Threat Concealment™ (HTC™) has set the standard for low visibility tactical equipment. Our system has become standard issue to groups and units whose lives depend on staying off the grid. Being able to operate covertly, yet still effectively react to a threat without compromising your capability is where HTC™ has exceled. For Protective Security Details, Surveillance Teams, SOF units, and individuals operating in non-permissive environments, our Low Profile System™ (LPS™) has become a necessity for professionals looking to lower their tactical signature. The modularity of our system creates a flexible platform that can be adapted to a variety of tactical applications.

HTC™ is now going global. After stepping in to fill the emerging vacuum in the domestic “low visibility” market, we are establishing our International Dealer Program. With our scalable manufacturing capabilities, we are able to fill large purchase orders with minimal lead-times. We are now ready to create and dominate globally in the “low visibility” Market. All international parties interested in becoming dealers are asked to contact: Shay Dortch at: sdortch@highthreatconcealment.com.

Be sure to stay tuned for major new announcements on new, innovative products coming to the market in 2014 from High Threat Concealment™.

highthreatconcealment.com

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Tyler Grey – Coming Back After A (War) Injury

Sunday, April 20th, 2014

Tyler Grey is an US Army Special Operations Veteran I met a few years back through some mutual friends. When you first meet him two things will strike you: the first is a very serious injury; you can’t shake his hand without becoming aware of it. The second is his great attitude.

Since I’ve had the opportunity to get to know him, I’ve come to know a man who won’t let life lick him. I’d say that’s one of the reasons he got involved with GORUCK and the tactical training industry. The guy’s a survivor. You need to take the time to go read about his experience, which he wrote about in an article currently on GORUCK’s website.

You can read the whole thing over at GORUCK: news.goruck.com/military/coming-back-after-a-war-injury

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Coming Soon – NRA Freestyle

Sunday, April 20th, 2014

NRA Freestyle is an upcoming project which will include three new TV shows and a website, all intended to appeal to a more youthful audience of firearms enthusiasts. The shows will feature hosts such as SSD friend, former US Navy SEAL Dom Raso and NRA contributor Coilion Noir, and promise to embrace fitness, adventure, and independence while blending Second Amendment rights with entertainment and culture. Stay tuned for more information when NRA Freestyle launches on April 30th.

www.nrafreestyle.tv

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SKD Tactical – Easter Sale

Sunday, April 20th, 2014

SKD Tactical is holding an Easter sale this Sunday, April 20th CST. 10% off all eligible brands and product. Sale lasts or 24 hours.

www.skdtac.com

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Patriot’s Day – Remembering ‘The Shot Heard Round The World’

Saturday, April 19th, 2014

You’ve probably heard about Paul Revere’s ride and the ‘shot heard round the world’. April 19th, Patriot’s Day, marks what we consider the beginning of the American Revolution, well over a year before the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Interestingly, I grew up in the 70s and 80s watching ABC’s Schoolhouse Rock series on Saturday mornings and regularly seeing this little gem. Sure, it’s a little off on the facts, but can you imagine one of the major networks playing something so patriotic today? It’s not even 40 years on. Such a shame that, as a people, we don’t look at our country the same way anymore.

Each Patriot’s Day, I remember those men at Concord and consider what it must have been for them to stand there in the face of the world’s greatest army and take up arms in the defense of their colony from oppression.

Consider this:

This militia came together on that morning to protect their arms from seizure by an oppressive government. That is a fact. It’s not meant to be inflammatory or support an agenda, but it will upset some nevertheless.

“Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.”
-John Parker
Captain of Militia

As the initial volleys of fire were exchanged near daybreak on Lexington Green, colonial volunteers fell back in the face of over 500 occupying British troops. But as the battle moved on to Concord the tide turned, and the redcoats were routed as more and more colonists joined the fray.

As the British troops withdrew through Concord they were reinforced. Now boasting a strength of 1700 men, they remained no match for the determined colonists who forced them to retreat to the safety of Charlestown in Boston. The militiamen continued their pursuit which transformed into the Siege of Boston.

Today, join me in remembering those American warriors who pledged their lives to give us our hard fought freedoms and this great land.

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