Spring 15, Tilley Hats is introducing a new color for outdoorsmen.
Referred to as “5-Mile Orange” this high visibility crown will be great for hunters and anyone else who wants to be seen in the great outdoors. You’re getting Tilley Endurables quality here with a lifetime guarantee including the color. If it ever fades, they’ll replace it.
Support the National Rifle Association – I can’t make it any plainer than that.
My trip to South Africa reminded me once again how fortunate we are to have not only the 2A but the means to defend it, meaning a strong NRA. Straight up, the NRA isn’t perfect and I would definitely do some things differently if I were in charge, but it is our number one instrument in fighting the anti gunners. I’m a Benefactor life member and have been for years – I urge you to support the NRA and encourage others to do the same.
Stand together or we will hang separately.
History has taught us that for certain.
-Larry Vickers
Vickers Tactical Inc.
Host of TacTV
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical in a retired US Army 1st SFOD-Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related TV shows on the Sportsman Channel with the latest being TacTV of which Bravo Company is a presenting sponsor.Larry Vickers special operations background is one of the most unique in the industry today; he has been directly or indirectly involved in the some of the most significant special operations missions of the last quarter century. During Operation Just Cause he participated in Operation Acid Gambit – the rescue of Kurt Muse from Modelo Prison in Panama City, Panama. As a tactics and marksmanship instructor on active duty he helped train special operations personnel that later captured Saddam Hussein and eliminated his sons Uday and Qusay Hussein. In addition he was directly involved in the design and development of the HK416 for Tier One SOF use which was used by Naval Special Warfare personnel to kill Osama Bin Laden. Larry Vickers has developed various small arms accessories with the most notable being his signature sling manufactured by Blue Force Gear and Glock accessories made by Tangodown. In addition he has maintained strong relationships with premium companies within the tactical firearms industry such as BCM, Aimpoint, Black Hills Ammunition, Wilson Combat and Schmidt & Bender.
Larry Vickers travels the country conducting combat marksmanship classes for law abiding civilians, law enforcement and military and has partnered with Alias Training to coordinate classes to best meet the needs of the students attending the class.
Gunfighter Moment is a weekly feature brought to you by Alias Training & Security Services. Each week Alias brings us a different Trainer and in turn they offer some words of wisdom.
This time, we have a KCRF shirt that showed up at Blackhat USA 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest illumination tools and tactical products, has released its latest rechargeable flashlight designed to meet the demanding needs of law enforcement patrolling our streets. The compact P1R Peacekeeper™ is an everyday duty light with two useful output levels: 600 blinding lumens on high, and 15 lumens of extended-runtime on low output for close-up tasks. Its compact, knurled body also makes the P1R ideal for use with a handgun. There is also a single-output Peacekeeper Tactical.
Both Peacekeeper models are powered by a readily available 18650 lithium-ion rechargeable battery that’s easily charged using either an AC wall charger or a DC vehicle charger, both included with the light. It can also be powered by two disposable 123A lithium batteries, if necessary, when there isn’t the time or opportunity to charge between uses.
“Working in the law enforcement field, you soon realize nothing is for certain, perhaps with the exception of day and night occurring,” said Jason Davis, an active-duty patrol officer in Southern California. “While working within an environment with diminished or no light, you quickly learn about introducing light into your world. The Peacekeeper is the flashlight that I rely upon whenever there is a need to flood an area with intense light. From lighting up a room or yard or into a vehicle or on a person, the Peacekeeper’s 600-lumen beam is enough to control your scenario.”
Weighing in at just over 6 ounces and measuring just over 5 inches in length, the palm-sized P1R packs a lot of punch without being a burden to carry. Its Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum body is durable and lightweight and fits in many standard flashlight holsters. O-ring and gasket seals keep out dust and moisture, while a coated, tempered window maximizes light transmission and protects the reflector and LED. Built for law enforcement, the rugged, dual-output Peacekeeper delivers exceptional performance for both tactical and non-tactical applications.
There are two models. The P1R Peacekeeper features a dual-output click-type tailcap switch. The first press or click provides 600 lumens of maximum output to meet most unforeseen emergencies; return to off and press or click a second time, within two seconds, to produce a 15-lumen low-output beam for close-up work with extended runtime. The single-output Peacekeeper Tactical operates by pressing down on the tailcap switch for momentary-on activation, or rotating the tailcap clockwise for constant-on activation. Both versions have an MSRP of $250 and come standard with an 18650 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, AC charger, and DC car charger.
Features & Benefits
• Virtually indestructible high-output LED regulated to maximize output and runtime
• Reflector shapes far-reaching beam with intense center and significant surround light for peripheral vision
• Dual-output tailcap click switch on Peacekeeper (press or click for max output press or click again within two seconds for low output); tactical tailcap switch on Peacekeeper Tactical (press for momentary activation, twist for constant-on)
• Coated, tempered window resists impact and maximizes light output
• Weatherproof—O-ring and gasket sealed
• Constructed of high-strength aerospace aluminum with Mil-Spec hard anodizing for extreme durability
• Includes energy-dense 18650 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, AC charger, and DC car charger
• Backed by SureFire’s No-Hassle Promise
www.surefire.com/p1r-b-peacekeeper
The Cobra SIS Armor Carrier was developed in collaboration with members of the LAPD’s Special Investigation Section, hence the SIS moniker. Made from 1000D Cordura nylon, the SIS Armor Carrier is designed as a low-profile carrier for both soft armor and plates. A built-in weapon sling allows the user to secure their long gun, while an adjustable cummerbund and non-skid upper chest keeps the vest from shifting and the weapon secure while firing. The SIS Armor Carrier can be ordered as just the vest, or with the full complement of SIS kit parts, which can also be ordered separately for full customization based on end-user needs:
– Double pistol magazine pouch
– Eye protection hard case
– 40mm and flashbang grenade pouch
– Pistol holster
– M4 magazine shingle pouch
– Handcuff pouch
– Rapid response bandoleer
– Flat IFAK
– X26, X26P, and X2 Taser holsters
Made in the USA with American materials.
sotechtactical.com/collections/cobra-sis-vest-and-accessories
WTT has delivered 600 jackets to the US Army Soldier Enhancement Program for evaluation. These jackets are 100% FR made from Gore’s Pyrad shell material insulated with 2.4 oz of PrimaLoft Fusion.
The Army is currently evaluating concepts for an FR environmental clothing system.
Self Reliance Outfitters is the retail arm of Pathfinder School LLC. Dave Canterbury is the principle of Pathfinder School. You may recognize his name from the show “Dual Survival”.
Dave has written a new book called “Bushcraft 101” which ships the second week in September. I asked Dave about the book and he said he wanted to focus on bushcraft and the outdoor living skills that keep you alive. His is a no nonsense approach that focuses less on gadgets and more on skills. The book covers the 10 Cs with special emphasis on the 5 Cs of Cutting Tool, Combustion Device, Container, Cover and Cordage. If you’re not familiar with these items and how they relate to survival this is a great book for you.
Dave Canterbury can also be seen on the new Hunt Channel show “Pathfinder Outdoor Journal” which is a historical look at how outdoorsman have lived and what they carried over the centuries. You can see past episodes at huntchannel.tv.
www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com
Offered in Satin Nickel and Antique Bronze, the Canyon Light from Barebones reminds me of an old miner’s or railroad light, but there’s nothing old about what it offers. Utilizing a 3w Cree LED it offers variable lighting from 1-200 lumens. It is rechargeable via USB and the internal Li-ion cells can also accommodate power out to a recharge a phone or other device. Finally, the Canyon Light incorporates a battery meter.
