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Announcing the LBT SHOT Show 2015 Giveaway

Friday, January 9th, 2015

If you thought last year’s SHOT Show Giveaway was over the top, you ain’t seen nothing yet!

This year several great companies have come together to offer an amazing giveaway, with more prizes than last year and more opportunities to win.

How To Enter
Tier 3 and Tier 2 GAW entry is achieved by obtaining 1 of 200 entry cups that will be handed out at 3:00 FCFS basis on day two Wed. Jan 21st of Shot Show

Tier 1 GAW entry is achieved by obtaining 1 of 100 LBT poker chips from one of the parties involved in the GAW, each party involved will have 25 special poker chips to GAW at their own discretion…. now how you go about obtaining one of these said poker chips is up to you, only you will have to live with the bad decisions you make in Vegas at SHOT SHOW.

4 Parties Involved
– LBTINC / LBX Tactical / Costa Ludus
– 2 Vets Arms
– Warsport
– Tactical Distributors

Prizes
Tier 3 (3 Winners)
– One LBT-1476A 3 Day pack filled with Tactical Distributors goods and swag from all partners involved.

Tier 2 (2 Winners)
– One LBT Rifle Bag filled with Tactical Distributors goods and swag from all partners involved.

– One LBX Costa Rifle Bag filled with Tactical Distributors goods and swag from all partners involved.

Tier 1 (2 Winners)
– 2VetsArms custom .308 Desert Digi Rifle
LBT Long Rifle Bag filled with Tactical Distributors goods and swag from all partners involved.

– Warsport GPR-E Rifle
LBX Costa Rifle Bag filled with Tactical Distributors goods and swag from all partners involved.

Rough Timeline
3:00 Kegs arrive and entry cup beer starts to flow

3:30-4:30 Socialize and check out the rifles/gear for the GAW

4:30-5:00 Start the GAW at Tier – 3 and work our way up to Tier – 1

5:30 Stumble back to your room and get ready for whatever you decide to get in to that night

Tags: 2 Vets Arms Company, Costa Ludus, LBT Inc, LBX Tactical, War Sport Industries LLC
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The Arc’teryx LEAF Khard 60 – New for 2015

Friday, January 9th, 2015

Arc’teryx launched the Khard 30 & 45 two years ago during SHOT Show 2013, but as soon as they were released customers wanted more carrying capacity, particularly something that would maintain the pack’s simple, low profile exterior, along with the ability to conceal an assembled carbine. After some trial and error in accommodating different weapons, the Khard 60 was born.

The numbers associated with each Khard version denotes the number of liters. The Khard 60 is now large enough that they refer to it as a hybrid Assault/Patrol Pack. These two photos will give you good idea of how large the pack is and how it will ride.

On the outside, the Khard 60 looks like any other mountaineering style pack. There’s no PALS webbing or even external pockets; just some daisy chain, a few zippers and a simple, yet effective suspension system consisting of padded shoulder straps and a waist belt that can be stored out of the way by looping back through the daisy chain.

The real magic is on the inside. The ‘U’-shaped zipper with two slides allows you to access the contents from top or side as well as the ability to open it up completely for full access to the contents.

Thanks to the drop down barrel extension, the Khard 60 will accommodate carbines with longer barrels. The pack was designed primarily for use with assembled, issue weapons. That means with some guns, you can have it all ready to go in the bag. Others, you may have to detach the upper and lower. Trial and error is obviously going to be at play here until every single configuration out there is tried, but I’d suggest you contact Arc’teryx LEAF direct to see if yours will fit.

This video gives you a great rundown of the Khard 60’s features.

Available in Crocodile, Urban Wolf Grey and MultiCam.

Be sure to stop by booth #10526 to check out the entire LEAF line.

leaf.arcteryx.com

Tags: LEAF
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The ALG Defense 6-Second Mount Is Finally Here!

Friday, January 9th, 2015

ALG Defense 6-Second Mount

The ALG Defense 6-Second Mount was designed when a counter-terrorism unit approached ALG with a strict set of criteria. When entering a linear environment, such as an airplane or bus, the team’s primary weapon was their pistol and they were looking for a fast sighting method that was rugged and robust. Red dot scopes mounted directly to their pistol slides were showing a high failure rate, due to extreme acceleration or deceleration of the slide. The balance of the pistols was thrown off from the rearward scope mounting position, and the slides were weakened from machining a pocket for the scopes into the top of the slide.

The name, 6-Second Mount, comes from a description used by one of the operators: “The fight lasts 6 seconds… Either they’re dead or you’re dead, and aggression saves the day.”

Mounting an optic to your weapon decreases engagement time, allowing for faster and more accurate hits on target. By separating the sight from the reciprocating slide it allows the pistol to function properly without the added mass of the optic sight, producing a favorable weight distribution.

The ALG 6-Second Mount in machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and designed to fit Gen 3 Glock 17, 22, 24, 31, 34 and 35.
MSRP
Black: $250
DDC: $265

algdefense.com

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Point Blank Enterprises and FirstSpear at SHOT 2015

Friday, January 9th, 2015

At this year’s Shot Show, FirstSpear will be exhibiting on the main floor with soft armor partner, Point Blank Enterprises, in booth# 11366. FS will be showcasing more than 15 new products, utilizing the latest tactical equipment technology in conjunction with cutting-edge ballistic packages, “cold beverages” will be provided every show day at 1400.

Tags: FirstSpear, Point Blank Enterprises
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Drop In On Original SWAT At SHOT Show

Friday, January 9th, 2015

The time is nearing. SHOT Show is already 2 weeks away. If you happen to be attending visit the Original S.W.A.T. ?booth 20149. OSWAT will be unveiling some new items that people have been asking about even at last years show. Original S.W.A.T. will also be giving away a pair of boots each day of SHOT. But you’ve got to stop by the booth to find out how to enter.

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ALG Defense – Sidewinder Muzzle Brake

Friday, January 9th, 2015

ALG Sidewinder

ALG Defense’s new Sidewinder muzzle brake is machined from 17-4 Stainless Steel and fits ½”-28 threaded 5.56mm barrels. The vents are angled upward at 3 and 9 o’clock deflecting gas to the sides, away from the ground, reducing dust and debris when firing from the prone position. The vents are larger on top than on the bottom which minimize the muzzle rise of the ALG Sidewinder. The unique design reduces muzzle rise and recoil, allowing the shooter to quickly get back on target for rapid follow up shots. The ALG Sidewinder includes a peel washer for proper timing and concentricity during installation. Available in both Bright Polish or Black Nitride finish.
MSRP: Nitride: $75
Bright Polish: $85

algdefense.com

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New Products from Geissele Automatics

Friday, January 9th, 2015

The Super Reaction Rod

The Super Reaction Rod was designed to fulfill the need of an advanced armorer who frequently works on AR15/M4 platforms with over torqued, seized or Loctited barrel nuts. The Super Reaction Rod works by pre-loading the barrel extension lugs to the lugs of the Super Reaction Rod to eliminate movement created by adding torque to the barrel nut while at the same time fixing the upper receiver in place. Having the barrel extension mated to the Super Reaction Rod lugs and fixing the upper receiver before torqueing will remove stress that could be placed on the index pin. This allows the armorer to place tremendous torque on the barrel nut to assist in breaking seized nuts loose. The Super Reaction Rod’s pre-loading system can also be removed to allow it to work just like a standard Reaction Rod, which allows upper work to be performed in a 360° both vertically, and horizontally.

Reaction Block

The Geissele Reaction Block is designed to aid in the assembly of lower receivers. Once the armorer has installed the buffer tube onto the lower; the buffer tube and lower receiver assembly can be slid into the Reaction Block at the 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions. This allows the armorer to rotate the lower in 90 degree increments in the block simply by loosening the provided nylon screws, removing the lower, and sliding it back in at the desired orientation. The Reaction Block provides an ultra-stable platform for performing an array of lower receiver operations, as well as making the installation of the buffer retainer nut quick and easy. All while keeping both hands of the armorer free to work, saving both time and frustration.
MSRP: $99

geissele.com

Tags: Geissele Automatics
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Cult of Costa – Japan Synod

Friday, January 9th, 2015

International Tactical Training Star Chris Costa preaches to masses during his recent trip to Japan’s Peace Combat Fes 2015. There’s a lot going on here. Enjoy!

“Cos-Tah! Cos-Tah!”

Tags: Chris Costa
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