Archive for June, 2016
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Tuesday, June 7th, 2016Blade Show – Medford Knife & Tool
Tuesday, June 7th, 2016This is the Medford Knife & Tool Machete. Developed for an element in NSW (I found out about it from them and specifically asked Greg Medford about it at Blade Show), it’s a big chunk of sharp metal that is going to clear trails, make quick work of camp chores and could lop off a head or two. You may note a slight forward rake to the blade. That’s to give you some extra power through your stroke.
Specs:
Total length: 18.5″
Blade length: 12.5″
Blade Width: 2″
Blade Thickness:.125″
Steel Type: CPM S7
Blade Coating: Black PVD, NP or Vulcan
Handle Type: G10
Sheath Type: Kydex
TYR Tactical Innovate or Die Tour Continues
Tuesday, June 7th, 2016It’s going to be a busy week Texas! Stop by and see the TYR Tactical® Innovate or Die® Tour & Mobile Showroom from 11:00-15:00. The next three stops are Lackland AFB, Bryan Police Department and Montgomery County.
What is the TYR Tactical® Innovate or Die® Tour & Mobile Showroom?
We understand that to create Mission-Adaptable Gear, one has to spend a tremendous amount of time and resources on R&D – making sure that the feel, comfort and ergonomics of our products are right for our customers. To better serve this mission we have created the TYR Tactical® Mobile Showroom. This completely custom 44’ trailer was designed to travel across the country so we can better show our complete breadth of products. For the first time customers will have a hands-on experiences with TYR Tactical® Pouches, Body Armor, Belts, Revere K9™ Products and Huron™ Clothing & Packs. They will also get a chance to view products before their release and provide feedback on existing products.
Want to request an Innovate or Die™ Tour stop? Click the link below to get started.
www.tyrtactical.com/news/details/tyr-tactical-innovate-or-die-tour-stop-request-form
Eagles and Angels Limited – Men’s Fashion Cut from the Cloth of Heroes
Tuesday, June 7th, 2016In a nutshell, Eagles and Angels Limited is Veteran owned and takes donated uniforms from folks who served and turns them into high end men’s fashion accessories. Everything is Made in the USA. Even better, 10% of the proceeds go to military charities.
Founder Tom F has started with a pocket square, something every man can use and has expanded to other items like remembrance ribbons. For a Veteran, or someone who supports our military, these can be a small symbol of what we hold dear and with Father’s Day coming up, E&A might have just what you’re looking for.
GallantFew Names SGM (Ret) Brendan Durkan As Interim Darby Project Director
Tuesday, June 7th, 2016Roanoke, TX – GallantFew’s Board of Directors named retired Sergeant Major Brendan “Duke” Durkan as the interim Darby Project director, effective immediately and until the board appoints a replacement. Friday, June 3, 2016, Tim Gonzalez resigned as director of the Darby Project. GallantFew anticipates the search for a candidate, to lead this important misson-based program, will produce an outstanding leader to move the Darby Project to even greater levels of care for US Army Ranger veterans.
“Duke Durkan is a treasured Darby Project volunteer and is well connected within the active duty special operations community. Duke has a stellar reputation and his increased involvement and oversight will enable Darby Project to serve more US Army Rangers by facilitang peaceful and successful transitons from military service to a civilian life filled with hope and purpose,” says Karl Monger, GallantFew Execuve Director.
Brendan “Duke” Durkan assumes the Darby Project director responsibili es immediately and all Darby Project services have and will remain uninterrupted. All questions may be directed to GallantFew Executive Director, Karl Monger, at karl@gallantfew.org.
Tactical Tailor Announces New Members OF R&D Team
Tuesday, June 7th, 2016Tactical Tailor is proud to introduce the newest members of our Research and Development team, Avery Kerr and Dave Hannah. Both men come from extensive military backgrounds and know a thing or two about how military gear works.
Avery originally hails from Santa Barbara, California. At age 20, he joined the Army, where he served with the 2nd Ranger Battalion. He went on to become a part of the Oregon National Guard and served as a scout sniper in 1-162 Infantry. He deployed to Kuwait in 2003 and then served as a supply sergeant, training NCO and Readiness NCO for 11 years. Upon leaving active duty, he sought to design and build gear of his own, for similar reasons that sparked the creation of Tactical Tailor – to better innovate the gear that he was using. This led him to Tactical Tailor’s R&D department, where he now gets paid to do it.
When asked about his past and his new position in Tactical Tailor, Avery said, “The battalion helped me become the person I am today, and I look forward to doing great things at Tactical Tailor in the future.”
Dave Hannah also served in the United States Army, most of it with 1st Special Forces Group. Of course this means that Dave is a little shy bragging about his accomplishments, but we managed to drag out of him that other than being part of 1st Special Forces Group, he also earned his Airborne wings, Ranger tab and became HALO qualified. He also spent time as an MPC K9 handler as well as a Senior Communications Sergeant. Needless to say, he is another major asset to the Tactical Tailor team and has quite a bit to bring to the table.
In keeping true with his sense of humor and secretive nature, Dave was quoted saying, “There’s a snake in my boot!”
Tactical Tailor is excited to see what Avery and Dave’s extensive military experience will bring to the table when it comes to designing quality, American made tactical gear. For Patriots By Patriots continues to be more than a slogan, but an actual mission to better serve those who directly rely on our products.
Don’t Confuse Enthusiasm With Capability
Tuesday, June 7th, 2016There’s a old adage in Special Operations, “Don’t confuse enthusiasm with capability.” I heard it used a lot over the years and was told it stemmed from the ill-fated Operation Eagle Claw, where an ad-hoc task force made up of different service capabilities was created to attempt the rescue of American hostages held by Iran. Truth be told, it’s probably even older than that. The point is, you can call yourself special all day, but that doesn’t mean that you are. With the Iran mission, everyone wanted a piece of the pie whether they were ready or not and the mission failed. Although the lessons learned from that mission led to the eventual creation of USSOCOM, don’t think this idea is solely the purview of SOF. It doesn’t matter what you do, or where you fit in the food chain, it’s applicable to everyone.
In more recent times, there were many new organizations stood up within DoD after 9/11. They were specialized in nature but not necassarily in capability. In each case, they were weighed in measured by the war. Some matured, others disappeared. The concept of enthusiasm being tempered by capability is an inescapable crucible.
Generally, SSD readers are a cut above. They care about their profession, or interest, and choose the best equipment. Others go a step further and seek out training to improve their capabilities. That is the sign of a true professional. However, such positive traits are not going to be true of everyone in an organization. We are truly as weak our weakest link and we all know someone who is all show and no go. Do not let them define you or your unit and don’t make promises you can’t deliver on.
Everything we do isn’t awesome. Accept criticism and reflect on it. That’s a trait of maturity. If you’re thin skinned, you’ve likely got maturity issues and aren’t very good at what you do. As an aside, don’t take criticisms of your profession in general, or of others in your profession personally. Every profession has plenty of room to improve. However, do deliver constructive criticism to your peers. Use it to grow professionally and personally and encourage others to do so as well. Make things better.
There is a current notion that everyone is a winner and gets a trophy. We must stop this concept from poisoning the profession of arms. Not everyone is going to be an Operator and we don’t need them to be. Figure out what it is you are supposed to do, and be awesome at it, both individually and collectively.
This isn’t meant as discouragement. To the contrary. Love what you do. Create enthusiastic capability and make sure that you can deliver on demand, no matter the job. Help others rise to the same level.
Chiappa Firearms – X-Caliber Shotshell-To-Cartridge Inserts Now Available Individually
Tuesday, June 7th, 2016I get a lot of email regarding availability of different caliber inserts for shotguns. Now, Chiappa is offering them individually rather than just as a full kit add-on to their firearms.
Chiappa Firearms is now offering the versatile, easy to use X-Caliber shotshell-to-cartridge inserts individually.
Formerly only available as a complete set, shooters can now buy whichever inserts best fit their cartridge preferences and needs.
X-Caliber shotshell-to-cartridge inserts are available for both 12ga and 20ga and add unparalleled versatility to any break-action shotgun.
Easy To Use
X-Caliber adapters are simple and quick to use. Simply insert the adapter into the appropriate 12ga or 20ga chamber with the “rim” of the insert lined up with the shotgun’s extractor. The shotgun is now ready to shoot the cartridge or smaller bore shotshell as designated by the insert.
Shoot Readily Available Ammo
X-Caliber adapters are available in both 12 gauge and 20 gauge.
12 gauge adapters are available to shoot: 20ga, 410ga/45COLT, 45ACP, 44MAG, 40S&W, 357MAG/38SPL, 9MM, 380ACP
20 gauge adapters are available to shoot: 410ga/45COLT, 45ACP, 357MAG/38SPL, 9MM
