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Amy Graves Joins MasterPiece Arms As National Sales Manager

Friday, February 26th, 2016

Amy GravesNew sales position will provide MPA’s sales channel with superior customer service as MPA’s firearms business expands.

Comer, Ga. – (February 2016) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles, is pleased to announce the hiring of Amy Graves as MPA’s new national sales manager. As MPA’s business continues to grow, it became clear to its President, Phil Cashin, that a dedicated sales manager was needed in order for the company to move to the next phase.

“Amy’s background in working to promote a brand to dealers and distributors has earned her a great deal of respect in the firearms community,” Cashin commented. “At MPA, she’ll be able to build on all of her relationships and experience, while leveraging the MPA brand, across the sales channel. An added benefit is that now our dealers and distributors will have one contact to provide that personal touch critical to achieving a successful sales relationship.”

“I am thrilled to be joining the MPA team,” Graves added. “This position gives me the opportunity to take my marketing and sales skills to a new level. I am looking forward to being part of this company’s success.”

Graves will be responsible for developing programs for distributors and dealers with the goal of increased and consistent sales and managing the manufacturer’s rep groups while providing them with the tools they will need for success. Before joining MPA, Graves was employed at Bond Arms, Inc. and is a licensed private investigator and personal protection officer.

For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of pistols, rifles, carbines and suppressors, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.

Rifle Dynamics Red October Kalashnikov

Thursday, February 25th, 2016

The Rifle Dynamics Red October Kalashnikov is a practical-style competition providing a fun opportunity to compete using the AK-pattern rifle in a style that is typically slanted towards more modern AR-style designs. This match is NOT intended to be a tactics and doctrine-based exercise, just a fun celebration of Mikhail Kalashnikov’s rifle for the masses, which has served billions and billions worldwide in both noble and ignoble pursuits.

ROK will be held from October 29, 2016 at 9:00 AM through  October 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM at the Southern Utah Practical Shooting Range in St. George, UT.  They are limiting the event to 200 shooters.

It will consist of 350 rounds over 10 Stages (two of which are nighttime low-light).  Competitors will shoot four stages on Friday (either morning or afternoon), two night stages on Friday Night and four more stages on Saturday.  They’ll run a “half-day” schedule with room for 200 shooters, which gives competitors time to peruse a vendor area that they intend to fill with AK-specific retailers, builders and parts makers, complete with live-fire demo areas.

There are four divisions:

-Kalash Heavy, for stock 7.62×39 and larger-caliber AKs/direct variants. Iron sights and 30 round (or smaller) mags only.

-Kalash Light, which is Kalash Heavy but for anything 5.45 or larger

-Open Kalash, where anything that’s an AK or variant and is chambered in 5.45 or larger is allowed! Optics, drum mags, anything you want so long as there’s an AK under there!

-ComBloc, which is for any rifle issued by a Warsaw Pact nation that ISN’T an AK (such as an SKS, Vz.58, StG-44 or any commie subgun like a PPSh-41)

southernutahpracticalshootingrange.com/rok

Garmin tactix Bravo

Thursday, February 25th, 2016

 

The Garmin tactix Bravo is first and foremost a watch, and a good looking one at that. But that’s not all that’s going on with the tactix. It’s a GPS-enabled multi-sport training watch that offers some great features for militray and LE users. For instance, it processes both US GPS and Russian GLONASS signals meaning you’ve got a better shot at knowing where you are in a GPS-denied environment. Additionally, the tactix offers apps such as Jumpmaster which makes data all the more usable. Also, GPS features like track-back allow you to find your way back to a point of origin and the GPS data is augmented by altimeter, barometer and compass features.

Here are a few highlights:

    2-inch high-resolution, sunlight-readable Garmin Chroma Display with high-strength domed sapphire lens, capable of switching between 2 modes: day use and night vision goggle compatibility
    Omni-directional stainless steel EXO antenna, with GPS/GLONASS satellite reception, has the ability to track in more challenging environments
    All-black, rugged and durable design inspired by the requirements of tactical gear intended for use in the field
    Black PVD-coated stainless steel buttons, knurled start/stop button, rear case plate and screws
    High-sensitivity GPS/GLONASS satellite reception has the ability to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone
    Dual-mode operation optimizes the sunlight-readable display for day use or night vision goggle compatibility

The tactix is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It can last up to 20 hours on a single charge in GPS training mode, 50 hours in Ultra-Trac mode and six weeks in watch mode. It features a PVD coated Black case with nylon strap or silicone band. Finally, there are lots of apps available for the tactix, with more coming all of the time.

For my friends interested in purchasing Garmin products, I always recommend Strohman Enterprise. They’ll take great care of you, offering preferred pricing to Law Enforcement, Military, and Government Customers.

garmin.com

HSGI – MAC TACO

Thursday, February 25th, 2016

 

SWANSBORO, North Carolina – Feb. 25, 2016 – High Speed Gear® continues to innovate by developing new and improved ways to meet the highly diverse and specialized needs of our customers. Many of our products are inspired by direct feedback from our military, law enforcement, recreational and competitive customers. With that in mind, High Speed Gear® is proud to release its Multi-Access Communications (MAC) TACO®.

 

Originally designed as the issued pouch for a large communications partner, the versatile MAC TACO® uses our popular Soft TACO® technology and durable webbing in multiple sizes to create a secure but easily accessible storage solution for a wide variety of military and law enforcement personal communication devices. An over-the-top bungee retention tab provides additional security, and the open-top design and 2.5” side openings offer constant access to most controls without removing the device. The MOLLE version includes our HSGI® Clips and the belt-mounted version attaches easily to belts up to 2” with Velcro® One-Wrap®.

 

Made 100% in the USA, Battle Proven Tactical Nylon Gear™.

The MAC TACO® is available now.

www.highspeedgear.com

Sneak Peek – Drum Mag for .510 Beck

Thursday, February 25th, 2016

  
The .510 Beck cartridge was designed as an anti-material solution which is compatible with .308 AR-style rifles. The .510 Beck requires a different barrel, bolt, and magazine.  The military model is compatible with the SR-25 but commercial models are coming as well. 

This drum magazine for the Beck Defense .510 Beck round is based on the patented X Products .308 50 round drum design. Future models will be skeletonized to help control weight.

  
Initially, the rounds will be offered in subsonic with weights of 327 to 680 grains.  Coming soon.

TacJobs – American Defense Manufacturing – Assembler/Gunsmith

Thursday, February 25th, 2016

New Berlin, WI 22FEB2016 – American Defense Manufacturing, LLC (ADM) is seeking multiple persons to join their team as assemblers and gunsmiths. ADM is a New Berlin, WI based company that has a rich DNA in the machining and production crafts. Well known for their high quality professional optic mounts, they are also the OEM manufacturer for several well-known and trusted brands in the firearms industry.

Their uncompromising expectation of quality has allowed for current growth as ADM expands to the firearms manufacturing space. This growth has created the opportunity for new members to join the team that share the company vision of excellence with unwavering attention to detail and quality. If you are interested in being a member of a quickly growing team, read the below job announcement and send a complete resume to: careers@admmfg.com.

Assembler/Gunsmith:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
This team member will be assembling various manufactured mounts and rifles for dealer and retail distribution while ensuring 100% quality and adherence to company standards.

This ADM Team Member will possess the knowledge of basic shop safety procedures needed to work in a small arms environment, performs support functions for the shop, to include assembly of weapon systems, optical mounts, trigger assemblies, and preparing metal parts for refinishing. Other support functions include, but are not limited to, inventory control, quality control, packaging, shipping, and limited customer service. Team Member will be expected to perform any and all tasks needed within his or her capabilities to ensure goal accomplishment of the team.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

  • Extremely high attention to detail and desire to strive for excellence
  • Strong work ethic and desire to learn new skills
  • Understanding and belief in the “team” concept
  • Pride in craftsmanship and product of one’s work
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check
  • Ability to legally possess a firearm
  • Ability to understand the mechanical function and interaction of firearm’s working parts
  • Ability to understand the difference and proper use of various ammunitions
  • Assemble components with little or no supervision
  • DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certified Gunsmith school or equivalent verifiable Military training in firearms repair.
  • Possess excellent knowledge of gun-smith tools and procedures, and firearms operating principle and ballistics.
  • Experience and knowledge in AR-15 platform assembly and maintenance
  • SALARY: DOE with opportunity for rapid advancement based on performance
    LOCATION: American Defense Manufacturing, New Berlin, WI
    RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: NO
    BENEFITS: INCLUDE HEALTH

    EGL D60 Reversible Orientation Drum Pouch

    Thursday, February 25th, 2016

     

    The EGL D60 reversible orientation drum pouch relies on MALICE clips or other PALS compatible attachments. The drum can be inserted with rounds forward or to the rear to accommodate any load carriage. It’s a good option for those looking for a pouch for their Magpul D60 drum.

    Contact EGL for ordering info www.extremegearlabs.com.

    ‘The Dogs Of War’

    Thursday, February 25th, 2016

    If you watched ‘The Wild Geese’ when I shared it the other day then you’ve got to watch ‘The Dogs Of War’.