Archive for 2014
Hey Noveske – The Finns Just Raised The Bar
Monday, November 17th, 2014Kitanica – Limited Edition Backcountry Pants In Kryptek Highlander
Sunday, November 16th, 2014
For a limited time, Kitanica is offering their popular Backcountry pant in Kryptek Highlander camouflage. Made from 50/50 NyCo ripstop fabric and Mil-Spec A-A-55301 nylon webbing, the Backcountry pant comes with 2 hip pockets, 2 rear pockets, and 2 knife/cell phone pockets on each leg for plenty of carry space. The riveted button waist features a YKK metal fly zipper, and a 7 belt loop, contoured waistband. A Velcro side cinching system allows the wearer to adjust the pant to their liking, and reinforced knees, a reinforced seat, and bar-tacked stress points make for an overall durable pant.
www.kitanica.net/Backcountry-Pants-p/038.htm
Dynamis Alliance – Waterman Survival Course
Sunday, November 16th, 2014
Dynamis Alliance is holding a Waterman Survial Course on December 5th, 2014 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The course is being hosted by 12-year Veteranl Navy SEAL Dom Raso, along with Alex Llinas, a Freediving Level II Instructor.
For more information, visit www.dynamisalliance.com/blog/entry/waterman-survival-course-wmc.
Sneaky Bags – Trick Or Treat Bag
Sunday, November 16th, 2014
Sneaky Bags developed the Trick or Treat bag at the request of a customer who wanted a bag to transport issued firearms and a small loadout, which could also accept integral IIA ballistic panels. The result is a combination weapons case and messenger bag, with a dedicated main weapons compartment. The front exterior of the ToT has a loop panel for ID or morale patches, and padded carry handles. The front flap features a dual buckle closure system.
The main weapons compartment features a padded divider, and can carry various sized firearms, including a broken-down carbine or PDW. Additional room makes it easy to store a pistol, magazines, etc. It also includes a padded laptop sleeve, which can comfortably store even most larger sized laptops and other computing devices.
The messenger bag component features PALS/loop fabric for customization with compatible pouches, and two mesh pockets.
The top of the main flap features an organizer component, for items such as writing implements, keys, cards, and a mobile device.
When opened, the main flap reveals a full mesh pocket, for maps and papers or other documents.
The rear of the bag has a zippered loop fabric lined flat items pocket, with a quick-access cutout. The bungee web is designed to secure lightweight items such as a rainshell. The rear also features attachment points for the included “Utilitor” straps. The ToT also comes with a padded shoulder strap which conveniently attaches to the two d-rings on either side of the bag.
Available in Black, Gray, and Medium Navy in sizes Medium and Large.
www.sneakybags.com/store/Trick_or_Treat_Bags/ToT_Trick_or_Treat_Bag_Large
BDS Tactical Launching New Line Of Micro-Rigs
Sunday, November 16th, 2014
BDS Tactical Gear has announced a new line of V-Ops (Variable Operations) Micro Chest Rigs. V-Ops Micro Rigs feature a tuck-away centered carry handle, 1.5″ non-padded shoulder straps, and a waist strap constructed of 1″ webbing. The Micro Rigs are designed to carry the minimum amount of gear necessary to accomplish any mission, and are available in the following configurations:
Additional options will include 7.62 mag pouches, an admin pouch, and medical pouch.
V-Ops Micro Rigs are built in Oceanside, CA.
The V-Ops rigs, bags, and packs are all 20% off, all slings and BDS Light products are 50% off, and everything else is 25% off As a special bonus for Soldier Systems Daily readers, BDS is offering an additional 10% discount. Use coupon code SSD10 to apply the discount. The offer is valid through tomorrow, November 15th.
For The Ladies – Adidas Camo Windbreaker
Saturday, November 15th, 2014
The Adidas Camo windbreaker is a full-zip windbreaker made from 100% polyester taffeta. It features a hood with drawcord-adjustment, side pockets with snap-button closure, elastic cuffs, and a drawcord on the hem. It comes in Adidas’ own ‘Multicolor’, which has more than a passing resemblance to Flecktarn, for those of you who are into German camouflage.
www.adidas.com/us/camo-windbreaker/M30311_470.html
Gunfighter Moment – Pat McNamara 
Saturday, November 15th, 2014
We guys are notorious for practicing what we are good at. It gives a warm and fuzzy. I’ve made mention of this in the past and have encouraged folks to include more strong hand training in their range time. It is an elusive way to bridge the gap and to sneak off of a plateau.
I have modified the National Match course of fire and have included it in my current curriculum. This is a great bang for the buck drill.
The course of fire is as follows; Use an IPSC target. Firing lines are at 50 yards and twenty five yards.
Course of fire is shot in three strings.
String one is slow fire five rounds from the 50 strong hand only
String two is timed fire from the 25 yard line. Five shots, from the holster, strong hand only in twenty seconds
String three is rapid fire from the 25 yard line. Five shots, from the holster, strong hand only in 10 seconds.
It is a 75 point course of fire.
The scoring system I use is to deduct one point for ‘C’ zone or head shots. Deduct two points for ‘D’ zone hits. Deduct five points for misses.
Way more forgiving than the National Match course of fire but works well for varied skill sets. Good use of fifteen rounds.
Patrick McNamara
SGM, US Army (Ret)
Patrick McNamara spent twenty-two years in the United States Army in a myriad of special operations units. When he worked in the premier Special Missions Unit, he became an impeccable marksman, shooting with accurate, lethal results and tactical effectiveness. McNamara has trained tactical applications of shooting to people of all levels of marksmanship, from varsity level soldiers, and police officers who work the streets to civilians with little to no time behind the trigger.
His military experience quickly taught him that there is more to tactical marksmanship than merely squeezing the trigger. Utilizing his years of experience, McNamara developed a training methodology that is safe, effective and combat relevant and encourages a continuous thought process. This methodology teaches how to maintain safety at all times and choose targets that force accountability, as well as provides courses covering several categories, including individual, collective, on line and standards.
While serving as his Unit’s Marksmanship NCO, he developed his own marksmanship club with NRA, CMP, and USPSA affiliations. Mac ran monthly IPSC matches and ran semi annual military marksmanship championships to encourage marksmanship fundamentals and competitiveness throughout the Army.He retired from the Army’s premier hostage rescue unit as a Sergeant Major and is the author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting). He also served as the Principle of TMACS Inc.
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.
Violent Little Machine Shop – Put Out The Vibe Patch And Sticker
Saturday, November 15th, 2014
Just in time for the new Dumb & Dumber flick that released today, Violent Little Machine Shop is offering their brand-new ‘Put Out The Vibe’ patch as well as a sticker. Immortalizing the classic Icelandic Snow Owl Benefit scene (y’know, the one with the tuxedos?), the design is printed on a PVC patch and a weather tough sticker. The patch comes with an art card, and both the patch and sticker can be purchased separately or as a package deal.
www.violentlittle.com/collections/morale-patches/products/put-out-the-vibe-morale-patch
www.violentlittle.com/collections/stickers/products/put-out-the-vibe-dumb-and-dumber-sticker
