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Double Tap Military Surplus Grand Reopening

Monday, April 13th, 2015

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Last Friday, Virginia Beach-based Double Tap Military Surplus reopened its doors to the public, and held a Grand Reopening celebration, with refreshments, Military charities in attendance, giveaways, and more.

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The official opening took place at 1000, with owner Eric Anas kicking it off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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The new retail space is around 2000 sq. ft., roughly double the size of the previous space. It features a full inventory of products from around 30 brands, along with a robust selection of Military surplus including packs, equipment, and clothing.

Here you can see more photos of the showroom.

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The floor is decorated with a non skid overview of an aircraft carrier.

Featured throughout the retail space are various kitted-up manikins which add a bit of flair to the shop.

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Here you can see their very robust patch wall, with hundreds of patches from various manufacturers.

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Even the restroom is decked out in a Military theme.

Additionally, Double Tap hosted a barbeque lunch, with a name-your-price model. The funds raised from the lunch were donated to four Military charities: Wounded Wear, All In All The Time Foundation, the USO, and Freedom Hunters. Wounded Wear and Freedom Hunters were also in attendance at the Reopening event.

If you’re in the area, you can visit Double Tap Military Surplus at:

5760 Northampton Blvd
#118
Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Or you can order online at doubletapsurplus.com.

SureFire Blast Diffuser Is Now Called The Warden

Sunday, April 12th, 2015

During SHOT Show, SureFire debuted a product called the Blast Diffuser. Although it looks like a miniature suppressor, it isn’t. Now called the “Warden” it adapts (via the SureFire Quick Attach mechanism) to SF SOCOM muzzle brake / suppressor adapters and pushes the concussion of the muzzle brake forward, away from the shooter and those next to him.

  

www.SureFire.com

Thirty Seconds Out And Spikes K9 Fund – “Commute” Spray Art Piece

Sunday, April 12th, 2015

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Evan of Thirty Seconds Out and Jimmy Hatch of Spikes K9 Fund have partnered up to produce this limited edition spray art piece. Dubbed “Commute”, the piece depicts Jimmy with Spike, his K9, and the rest of their crew in the side door of an MH60 Blackhawk helicopter during operations. It is done on Pro Gallery Canvas with a heavy duty wood frame, measuring 1.5″ X 18″ X 24″. 50% of all profits from the sale of the piece will go to benefit Spikes K9 Fund.

thirtysecondsout.com/products/art-spikes-k9-fund

Learn more about Spikes K9 Fund at spikesk9fund.org

Sparrows Lock Picks – FIELD SPEC 3 Knives

Sunday, April 12th, 2015

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Sparrows Lock Pick has, at special request, designed and built a set of three small survival blades, a mix between an arrowhead and a thumb dagger, for a select customer. After fulfilling the order, they were left with 166 sets, which they will soon be selling on their website.

The three blades are made of 440C steel, with a black stone wash. Small and sharp, the blades are designed to be pinched with fingers or tied onto an object. They come with a bit of paracord, a mini case, and a survival tin.

www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/3-points

Patriot Ordnance Factory – PSG 9mm

Sunday, April 12th, 2015

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Patriot Ordnance Factory has unveiled the PSG (Patriot Sub Gun) 9mm at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. The PSG is an AR-15 pattern sub gun chambered for 9mm parabellum which feeds from a stick magazine, and it features an overall length of 16.3″.

Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available.

Operation Restored Warrior

Saturday, April 11th, 2015

Operation Restored Warrior

Operation Restored Warrior is a 509c non-profit charitable organization dedicated to assisting Veterans dealing with PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Combat Related Stress. The organization is managed by Veterans, and its programs are administered in a private facility in Vail, CO.

To raise awareness and funds for ORW, they are having a team of former Military personnel and civilians participating in the upcoming New York City Triathlon on July 19th. They are currently looking for sponsorship for the event, as well as additional willing participants.

For more information on this upcoming event, visit: www.orwtriathlon.org

www.operationrestoredwarrior.org

Gunfighter Moment – Daryl Holland

Saturday, April 11th, 2015

When I’m asked about which holster to buy, I tell folks the same thing that I tell them for a gun; “What do you want it for?” If you are Law Enforcement or a Truck Driver that spends multiple hours in a vehicle seat, then you need a paddle holster, so it rides higher on the belt. I use a paddle holster for concealment wear and I’ve never needed anything more than the Safariland paddle holster with no thumb break or hood.

Whatever holster you end up with, practice your draw to develop the muscle memory from that holster and its position on the body. Don’t be that guy who puts his holster all over the place, like on the chest plate, and never practice drawing from that new position.

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For the tactical guy, you may want to lower your holster down below the belt line and plate carriers, obvious if you’ve ever worn kit. Anyway, leg holsters are fine, but I want to keep my legs free for speed (what’s left of it), and wear a 2” drop from my belt line with an ALS type holster; see the above image of a recent photo taken with my buddy from the unit training at the Polk County Sheriffs facility. BTW, I’d like to thank the Polk County Sheriffs for a great week of training.

Respectfully,

Daryl Holland

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Daryl Holland is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major with over 20 years of active duty experience, 17 of those years in Special Operations. Five years with the 1st Special Forces Group (SFG) and 12 years in the 1st SFOD-Delta serving as an Assaulter, Sniper, Team Leader, and OTC Instructor.

He has conducted several hundred combat missions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Philippines, and the Mexican Border. He has conducted combat missions in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush Mountains as a Sniper and experienced Mountaineer to the streets of Baghdad as an Assault Team Leader.

He has a strong instructor background started as an OTC instructor and since retiring training law abiding civilians, Law Enforcement, U.S. Military, and foreign U.S. allied Special Operations personnel from around the world.

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.

TYR Tactical – Spring Cleaning Plate Sale

Saturday, April 11th, 2015

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While supplies last, TYR Tactical is offering a heavily discounted ‘Spring Cleaning Plate Bundle’. The Spring Cleaning Bundle includes:

– Set of Two CLOSEOUT Level IV Stand Alone ESAPI Plates

– Qty.1 TYR Tactical™ Motorola® XTS Radio Pouch

– Qty.1 TYR Tactical™ General Purpose Pouch – Medium 6” x 6” Upright

– Qty.1 $20 Gift Card to put towards your next purchase with TYR Tactical™

– Qty.1 TYR Tactical™ Camo Spear Decal

RETAIL VALUE: $863.85

FINAL PRICE: $293.95

Sale ends Tuesday, April 14th.

www.tyrtactical.com/products/details/new-featured-products/two-level-iv-stand-alone-esapi-plates