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Archive for May, 2014

ADS Federal Range Day – Force N Force

Friday, May 16th, 2014

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Force N Force is a brand under ATK Speer LE that deals in training and simulation rounds. Their range of 9mm training cartridges comes in blanks and marking and unmarking. The marking rounds utilize a glycerine-base which easily cleans off surfaces and clothing.

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They also manufacture their own drop-in bolts for AR-15 style rifles along with 5.56 training ammunition. This training ammo also works with simulation rifles.

All their cartridges are primer only, which reduces report and introduces no fouling to the firearm. Force N Force ammunition also has a 1 ft safety distance for all ammo.

le.atk.com/ammunition/speer

ADS Federal Range Day – Hosted by Trijicon

Friday, May 16th, 2014

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SSD and Tactical Fanboy are on the ground at the 2014 ADS Federal Range Day, hosted by Trijicon. The annual event brings Federal customers in the National Capitol Region with over 60 vendors for live fire demonstrations.

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Cell Tag Technology

Friday, May 16th, 2014

In this week’s FirstSpear Friday Focus the indomitable Ronnie Fowlkes gives us the lowdown on their Cell Tag Technology.

Precision laser cut from Cordura, the FirstSpear Cell tags can be backed with Glow-Tape, IR or a combination of the two. I can speak from experience. FirstSpear does a great job of working with you make sure your art looks right on the patch.

These are custom items. Orders usually take 2-3 weeks with a minimum order of 6. IR orders restricted to US Mil/Govt only.

www.First-Spear.com

LEAFGEAR Launches New Site

Friday, May 16th, 2014

Dutch military outfitter LEAF Gear has overhauled their website, offering a completely new look.

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www.leafgear.com

Sneak Peak – TACOST Rifle Card Set From TRICON

Friday, May 16th, 2014

Last year, we wrote about Trident Concepts’ TACOST (TAsk, COnditions, & STandards) card set, a series of firearms training drills based around a standard 52 card playing deck. Since the introduction of TACOST, only pistol drills have been available, however TRICON has now expanded the line to include rifle drills. Although the new set isn’t yet available on TRICON’s website, they did send a deck for us to check out.

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Developed by Jeff Gonzales, TRICON’s TACOST (TAsk, COnditions & STandards) card set offers four different rifle training groups: marksmanship, speed, baseline, and dry fire, with 13 training exercises per group. These are kind of like training decks for other sports with different exercises or drills in this case on each card. The drills are clearly explained with information including range, rounds fired, point penalties, and a basic explanation. Additionally, the deck includes Legend and Safety Rules cards. In a pinch, the cards can also function as a full deck of playing cards, as they’re marked with all four suits and 13 ranks.

Available soon from Trident Concepts – www.tridentconcepts.com/tacost-training-program

Is The Cat Out Of The Camo Bag?

Thursday, May 15th, 2014

Attendees at today’s change of responsibility ceremony for PEO Soldier’s APM for Clothing and Individual Equipment under PM SPIE from LTC Wallace to the incoming LTC Bryan, claim that an announcement was made regarding the Army’s path forward for camouflage.

This is moving fast and we know some in industry are already receiving notification of the change. In fact, the mills already have fabric orders. Go Army!

Lest we forget, congrats to LTC Bryan.

We’ll keep you posted.

Elite Defense At SOFIC

Thursday, May 15th, 2014

SOFIC 2014 Ad

Elite Defense is holding an End User Appreciation Reception during SOFIC on Tuesday, May 20th from 1730 – 1930. The location of the reception is on the Bada Bing, behind the Marriott Waterside outside the convention center. Complementary food and beverages will be provided.

www.elitedefense.com

Violent Little Machine Shop – Creasy Bear Patch

Thursday, May 15th, 2014

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Violent Little Machine Shop’s latest morale patch features a design by artist Joshua Johnson, and pays tribute to John Creasy, Denzel Washington’s character in Man on Fire.

Laser engraved on natural tanned leather, this patch features coyote stitching, and black hook Velcro on the back.

Available for pre-order and expected to ship in late May. American made.

www.violentlittle.com/collections/patches/products/creasy-bear-patch