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Enter the Build Your DDM4 Flyaway Sweepstakes by Daniel Defense

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

Daniel Defense has chosen SSD to announce the Build Your DDM4 Flyaway Sweepstakes. One lucky SSD reader will receive a Grand Prize consisting of:

• Round trip airfare to/from Savannah, Georgia
• Hotel Accommodations
• Tour of both Daniel Defense facilities: Black Creek, Georgia; Ridgeland, South Carolina
• (1) Custom Built DDM4

The winner will work hand-in-hand with an armorer to assist in the build of the DDM4 rifle which will then be sent to winner’s FFL for transfer. DD pays for you to travel to their factory and build your own rifle!

There is no specific date set for the trip. Daniel Defense will work with the winner to set the date of the prize.

Enter by 31 August, 2014 for your chance to win. To enter visit danieldefense.com/registertowin.

Be sure to read all of the contest rules. These are very important. This is a Daniel Defense contest and not being administered by Soldier Systems Daily.

Tags: Daniel Defense
Posted in Contest, weapons | 9 Comments »

Project Athena Foundation – Grand Canyon Rim 2 Rim 2 Rim October 2014

Monday, August 18th, 2014

Melissa Matson, a friend of the tactical industry, is taking part in the ‘Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim Trek’, a multi-day hike of the Grand Canyon, in order to raise funds and awareness for the Project Athena Foundation. The event is taking place in early October.

The Project Athena Foundation is a non-profit organization that assist women who’ve endured medical or traumatic setbacks in reaching their athletic and adventurous goals as a part of their recovery. Donations go to help survivors participate in a selected outdoor adventure, as well as assist with entry fees, airfare, coaching, inspiration, specialized equipment, ect.

For more information, and to donate, visit www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/MelissaMatson/grand-canyon-rim-2-rim-2-rim

Tags: Project Athena Foundation
Posted in Charity | 3 Comments »

SIG Launches New Micro Site – SIG Evolution

Monday, August 18th, 2014

SIG Evolution is a new Micro Website which focuses on the P320, SIG MPX and SIG556xi.

There’s always a lot going in with new firearms so SIG created this handy guide showing what went into each product, as well as a breakdown of the various options.

SIG knows what trips folks up and they want to dispel any confusion. For example, the difference between a SIG MPX and a SIG MPX-K or how a SIG556xi Russian compares to the SIG556xi Carbon Fiber.

www.sigevolution.com

Tags: Sig Sauer
Posted in weapons | 2 Comments »

The Safariland Group Names Scott F. Harris Chief Financial Officer

Monday, August 18th, 2014

Harris to oversee global finance and accounting operations

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The Safariland Group (The “Company”), a leading global provider of a diverse range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, announced today the appointment of Scott F. Harris as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). As CFO, Harris will be a member of the Company’s executive leadership team and will oversee the global finance and accounting operations of the Company. Harris will report to Scott O’Brien, President.

“We are thrilled to add Scott to our executive team. His financial acumen and expertise, strategic thinking and leadership will be an exceptional advantage for the Company as we continue to grow globally,” said O’Brien. “Scott’s experience in international finance, including two expatriate assignments in Luxembourg and France, and mergers and acquisitions will be critical in supporting our key growth initiatives through the international market and strategic acquisitions.”

Harris joins the Company after spending the past 14 years at Delphi Automotive PLC, a leading global vehicle components manufacturer. Most recently, Harris was Vice President, Finance and CFO for Delphi Thermal Systems, an operating segment of that company based in Troy, Michigan. Before assuming the CFO position in 2007, he was the Finance Director of the Delphi Diesel business based in Paris, France and a Director of the Corporate Controller’s Staff in Troy, Michigan. Prior to joining Delphi, Harris held several financial leadership positions with Honeywell including assignments in Morristown, New Jersey; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Luxembourg. Harris received his A.B. in Economics from Brown University and his MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.

“I’m very excited about leading the global financial and accounting operations for The Safariland Group,” said Harris. “With 50 years of experience in developing quality, technologically advanced safety and survivability products, the Company is the clear industry leader and I look forward to working with the team to drive profitable growth in our markets.”

www.safariland.com

Tags: Safariland
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Seeking AF Tattoo Policy Expertise

Monday, August 18th, 2014

We’ve got an Air Force reader with a problem. He’s a hard charging Airman that has a pretty extensive tattoo collection. He’s being told that if he doesn’t have his ink removed, he’ll be denied reenlistment, have his ALS date cancelled, meal card stamped “no dessert”, etc.

Do any SSD readers have any insight into tattoo waivers for serving Airmen (of any rank)?

Posted in Air Force | 50 Comments »

BLACKHAWK! Retakes Control Of Facebook Page

Monday, August 18th, 2014

Although the URL remains httpswww.facebook.com/girlswithguns18, late last night BLACKHAWK! Worked with FaceBook to regain control of their Facebook page. It was hacked yesterday and spammed thoroughly with NSFW images of women with guns. We are still insure who accomplished the hack but a similar act was recently committed against sister brand Bushnell. In recognition of the situation, BLACKHAWK! made this simple post.

Unfortunately, this hacking event cost BLACKHAWK! followers on Facebook which is now a rather expensive issue considering the spate of service changes at Facebook that have severely throttled the reach of business pages to their followers.

Tags: Blackhawk, Facebook
Posted in Industry | 6 Comments »

VSSL Outdoor Utility Tools

Monday, August 18th, 2014

With the adoption of LEDs, the traditional battery-and-bulb flashlight became largely obsolete, as LEDs are capable of producing light with reduced power requirements. VSSL Outdoor Utility Tools were created to utilize the form factor of these traditional flashlights by using a small form LED light and converting the extra handle space into storage for outdoor and survival gear.

Made from MilSpec 6061 seamless extruded aluminum, the VSSL is a waterproof 8″ x 2″ tube which comes standard with a dual mode LED flashlight and an oil filled compass. VSSLs are currently being offered in three configurations: Supplies, First Aid, and Shelter, which feature pre-packaged components. The Supplies configuration, for example, includes the following items, stored in tins specifically designed to fit in the VSSL:

• 4 hour pure Canadian beeswax candle

• Razor blade

• 6 Aquatabs® water purification tablets

• Wire saw (high tensile, 60lb working strength with handle straps)

• Aluminum beadless emergency whistle

• Waterproof matches

• Tinder Quik® fire starters

• Fishing Gear

• Signalling Mirror

• Kevlar® rope (150lb breaking strength)

• Reflective trail markers

• P38 military GI Type can opener

• First aid supplies

Made and assembled in Canada, using components from Ireland, India, USA, China, Mexico and Canada. Currently available for pre-order, with an expected ship date sometime in Fall 2014. If you’re interested in picking up one for yourself, they currently have promo code PREORDER20, which will save you 20% off your order.

www.vsslgear.com

Tags: VSSL
Posted in SERE | 1 Comment »

What The Heck Is Going On With Blackhawk!’s Facebook Page?

Monday, August 18th, 2014

UPDATE: Not too long after this article was published, Blackhawk! regained control of their Facebook page and has issued the following statement:

Friends and Fans of BLACKHAWK!: earlier this week our page was hacked. We apologize for the inappropriate content that was posted to our page and may have appeared in your news feed. We have regained control now. Please know we’re working with Facebook to clean it up and take the necessary steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Thank you for your continued support. Please help us spread the word.

For roughly the past 12 hours, the official Blackhawk! Facebook page has been posting nothing but pictures of women posing with guns and other unrelated links. If you go through their post history, you’ll find that the last legitimate post was August 5th, after which there’s a huge dead zone until today’s shenanigans started. Interestingly enough, the current URL for the page is www.facebook.com/girlswithguns18.

What’s going on over there? Our money’s on a hacker, and that seems to be the general consensus in the comments. Here’s to hoping that Blackhawk! will take control of the situation soon.

You can check out the madness for yourself here, but be warned it’s a bit NSFW: Blackhawk! Facebook page.

Tags: Blackhawk
Posted in WTF? | 12 Comments »