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New Home Defense DVD From Panteao

Monday, February 24th, 2014

Columbia, SC, February 22, 2014 – Panteao Productions introduces a new DVD on home defense called “Make Ready with Paul Howe: Home Defense”.

Taught by Paul Howe and drawing from his personal experiences, this video will give you the advantage. Paul is a high-risk training instructor that served 20 years in the US Army, ten of those in Special Operations. He served as a Tactical Team Leader and Senior Instructor while assigned to Army Special Operations. During his tour in special operations he was involved in several combat actions. One of the most notable was the battle of Mogadishu that was later portrayed in the motion picture Black Hawk Down. In this video, Paul takes you step-by-step through alarms, cameras, and gates for your home, what to do when you leave or arrive at your home, staging equipment, home invasions, mindset, movement and engaging threats, calling 911, and more.
The DVD is available for pre-order from the Panteao website. The video will be available streaming to Panteao subscribers shortly.

Direct link to product page: http://panteaoproductions.com/products/home-defense

Tags: Panteao Productions, Paul Howe
Posted in Training | 13 Comments »

Gauer Garage

Monday, February 24th, 2014

Look, I’m a huge fan of the Pinzgauer High-Mobility All-Terrain Vehicle. If you know anything at all about them, you probably are too. They have a huge civilian off-road following who refer to these 4×4 and 6×6 vehicles as “Pinzies” but the Astrian-built Pingauer is affectionately known as the “Gauer” by their military users. When I found out that some of my former military friends in West Virginia were turning a hobby into a business, of course they had to call it the Gauer Garage.

In addition to offering fully customized Pinzgauers, upgrades, parts, and maintenance, Gauer Garage also offers driving instruction. If I had to name the number one attribute of the Gauer, it would be ‘Mobility.’ You aren’t doing that with many vehicles out there.

You’ll notice several different variants of these Gen I vehicles built in the 70s and 80s. Thanks to rolling 25 year DOT and 21 year EPA moratoriums on the importation of out-of-spec vehicles these can be brought into the country once the reach the proper age. Gauer Garage finds them and customizes them for civilian use. Because there are so many variants of these 4 and 6 wheeled trucks, as of late, several have become self-contained prepper bug-out vehicles like the 712 you see here. It features a hard sided cabin at the rear and 360 degree cameras for enhanced security.

gauergarage.com

Tags: Gauer Garage
Posted in Mobility | 12 Comments »

Vertx Partners With Dakota Meyer To Develop Apparel In Support of FTWGA

Monday, February 24th, 2014

Cincinnati, Ohio – Vertx is proud to announce a partnership with Dakota Meyer to develop a co-branded line of apparel in support of For Those Who Gave All. (www.ftwga.com) FTWGA is the brainchild of Meyer, the first living Marine in three decades to receive the Medal of Honor. The overarching goal of FTWGA is to create awareness for our nation’s military and first responders while providing support to various related non-profit charitable organizations. Vertx Managing Director Joe Yorio commented: “We are both honored and humbled to be collaborating with US Marine veteran and Medal Of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer to launch a cobranded line of apparel endorsing For Those Who Gave All. This was a perfect fit for Vertx being that many of our employees are veterans and our parent company, Fechheimer, has been making uniforms for the last 170+ years. Our sister brand Flying Cross currently produces several uniforms for our military, as well as numerous government agencies and many law enforcement departments.” Yorio goes on to add, “A major contributing factor to this overall partnership was that Dakota was not just attaching his name to this endeavor; he wanted to be heavily involved in product development, marketing and sales and is committed to the success of FTWGA. This hands-on style is very complimentary with our vision for the expansion of the Vertx brand and the engagement of our Pro Staff to contribute to our overall product design and wear testing. We look forward to a successful partnership and are privileged to be an advocate for the For Those Who Gave All brand.” The first launch of products is available for pre-order with future collaborative designs in the works. Five new t-shirt designs can be found at www.ftwga.com and http://www.wearvertx.com/FTWGA-For-Those-Who-Gave-All.aspx.

Tags: Dakota Meyer, For Those Who Gave All, VertX
Posted in Charity, Clothing | 3 Comments »

Warrior Protection & Readiness Coalition Appoints David Costello as Executive Director

Monday, February 24th, 2014

The Board of Directors of the Warrior Protection & Readiness Coalition (WPRC) has announced that they have unanimously voted to appoint David L. Costello as the Executive Director of the WPRC. Congratulations!

(Click to view announcement)

Tags: David Costello, Warrior Protection & Readiness Coalition
Posted in Industry | 1 Comment »

THE Rifle

Monday, February 24th, 2014

This may well be the most significant individual weapon in US Small Arms History.

While THE rifle no longer exists exactly as it did on that day on that target, more of it is present in this photograph than anywhere else. You’re looking at history here ladies and gentlemen. Thanks to LAV for sharing it with us.

Posted in Black Rifle, History | 94 Comments »

Attention Ops-Core: These Photos Are Keepers

Sunday, February 23rd, 2014

First, we see Chief of Staff of the Army GEN Ray Odierno donning an Ops-Core Maritime FAST Helmet as he prepares to observe a live fire demo by members of 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA.

Rangers from the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment assist U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno dawn his protective gear and communication system during his visit to Fort Hunter Liggett, CA Jan. 31, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cortez/ Released)

Next, he is out in the field, kitted out. I also dig that the CSA is wearing the Operational Camouflage Pattern even though it is a CONUS training exercise.

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno (left) observes as the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment conducts a live fire exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA Jan. 31, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cortez/ Released)

On the other hand, we have this photo taken at a different time and place, of the Commander-in-Chief, President Obama wearing an ACH with the worst cover I have ever seen. If looking cool is winning, then GEN Odierno is taking home the trophy. The POTUS? Well, maybe that’s what happens when you hang out with Marines.

(Thanks Feral Jundi for the heads up on the POTUS helmet.)

Tags: GEN Ray Odierno, Ops-Core
Posted in Helmets | 58 Comments »

Built For 3-Gun – CMMG Introduces The Mk4 3GR

Sunday, February 23rd, 2014

Fayette, MO — The Mk4 3GR was developed specifically for the 3-Gun Competition, where quick-handling for both short and long shots is a necessity. Featuring a smooth Geissele Automatics SSA® 2-stage trigger, a lightweight KeyMod hand guard and an accurate 18-inch 416 stainless steel barrel, the Mk4 3GR has the fit, feel and function to make it an ideal rifle for the fast-paced action of 3-Gun Competition.

The Mk4 3GR is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and sports an 18-inch 416 stainless steel medium taper profile barrel with a 1:7 inch twist. It is equipped with a CMMG SV muzzle brake, Geissele Automatics SSA 2-stage trigger and a Magpul MOE® pistol grip, trigger guard and rifle butt stock. Each rifle also comes with a 30-round Magpul PMAG®.

The Mk4 3GR includes an RKM14 KeyMod hand guard with a 1913 Picatinny rail on top. The KeyMod slots are found at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions and offer shooters a low-profile mounting alternative to the M1913 Picatinny rail. For accessories that are not yet KeyMod compatible, users can purchase a separate CMMG 5-slot Picatinny adapter rail that can be easily attached to any of the KeyMod slots for optimal placement of the accessories.

CMMG Mk4 3GR Specifications:
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Barrel: 18” Medium Weight Taper Profile
Muzzle: CMMG SV muzzle brake, threaded ½-28
Hand Guard: CMMG RKM14 KeyMod Hand Guard
Receivers: Forged 7075-T6 AL M4 Type Upper, AR15 Type Lower
Trigger: Geissele Automatics SSA 2-Stage Trigger
Furniture: Magpul MOE Pistol Grip, MOE Rifle Butt Stock
Weight: 7 lbs. (unloaded)
Length: 38”
Magazine: 30-round Magpul PMAG

www.cmmginc.com/product_p/55a6654

Tags: CMMG
Posted in weapons | 2 Comments »

Rogue Dynamics – Colt Classic Shirt

Sunday, February 23rd, 2014

Rogue Dynamics Colt Classic shirt features a front-facing design reminiscent of a certain international soft drink company’s flagship product. The back of the shirt features the Rogue Dynamics logo. Printed on a 50/50 American Apparel shirt. Available in sizes XS-XXL.

www.roguedynamics.com/products/colt-classic-shirt

Tags: Rogue Dynamics
Posted in Clothing, Morale | 4 Comments »