This week’s post from Tactical-Life.com covers the Boeing Bird of Prey. The YF-118G program, known informally as the ‘Bird of Prey’ due to its distinctive gull-shaped wings, was an advanced stealth aircraft project. Although the Bird of Prey itself was retired, technologies embodied in its design continue to be applied to current black projects.
For the full story, visit www.tactical-life.com/magazines/special-weapons/boeing-bird-of-prey
Since yesterday’s test pattern post featuring USN Veteran and renown science fiction author, Robert Heinlein struck a nerve for some, I felt that this quote is an excellent follow up for all of us. Especially those who think that everything is about them. I can assure you, for once, this one is really about you.
I think we all follow the second part, that we don’t follow rules we find obnoxious. It’s human nature. But I don’t know that we all accept moral responsibility for all of our actions. It’s something to strive for, always.
I visited the Gerber boot at the recent Warrior West Expo and the Gerber CSW (Crew Served Weapon) Tool caught my eye. It offers 13 tools to support operator level maintenance for the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and M240 Crew Served Weapon. One tool, two sides.
M249
Gas Block, Removal Tool
Gas Block, Barrel Scraper
Gas Block, Shoulder Scraper
Gas Block, Inner Groove Scraper
Gas Block, Outer Groove Scraper
Piston, Inner Cup Scraper
Piston, Outer Groove Scraper
Gas Tube, Inner Groove Scraper
M240
Gas Block, Barrel Scraper
Gas Block, Shoulder Scraper
Gas Block, Outer Groove Scraper
Gas Block, Port Punch
Piston, Inner Cup Scraper
Piston, Outer Groove Scraper
FEATURES
Overall Length: 3.75″ x 1.31″ x .96″
Weight: 4.5 oz
Steel Type: 400 Series Stainless
Handle Material: Glass Filled Nylon
Tan499 Berry Compliant Sheath
Made in America
Lifetime Warranty
www.gerbergear.com/Military/Gear/CSW-Tool
Like we told you, the Sheriff is back and he’s peeling back the curtain a little to show us what he’s been up to. In this video, John McPhee shows us some of his training methodology and how he uses Coach’s Eye, a sports training app, to record and review a student’s performance. I’m a big fan of this app which is generally used in the mainstream sports community and McPhee has been leveraging this technology for several years to improve his students’ performance.
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Last week, I had the chance to visit HSGI’s new production facility in Swansboro, NC along with Tactical Distributors. I love visiting American factories, especially those that support our military, law enforcement and first responders and it was a great opportunity to meet the people behind the brand. This visit was no exception. HSGI has a great management team but, as with all manufacturing, the real magic is on the production floor. What a great group of people. Everyone I met was friendly and fully engaged in the work at hand. It’s a relatively small staff compared to some factories I have visited but the HSGI crew have made up for this by cross-training employees to serve more than one function when needed. This allows them to concentrate additional workers on surge requirements. For example, during the visit, there were several extra folks tying TACOs is anticipation of last week’s release of two new styles, the HCM and Extended Pistol Mag TACOs. Both Todd from TD and I even got to try our hands at the process. HSGI also built special edition versions of a new production belt for us. You’ll see these soon.
It was a great visit. HSGI is a well established company that continues to innovate, all the while building quality, affordable products made by Americans. Please enjoy this video produced by our friends at Tactical Distributors (and keep an eye out during the video for some previews of upcoming HSGI products).
TAG has updated its clearance section and is now offering up to 80% off retail on overstock and discontinued products.
This week, TAG has added products from SureFire, Smith & Wesson, TRU-SPEC, XGO, and Team wendy. All items listed are in stock with limited quantities while supplies last.
Stay tuned, as we’ll announce as products from more brands get added to the TAG clearance section.
www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com/clearance
