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Magpul – Magpul Hunter X-22 Takedown Now Shipping

Tuesday, September 20th, 2016

The X-22 Takedown chassis is an ergonomic, full-featured stock for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown series rifle. Made from high quality reinforced polymer, the Hunter X-22 Takedown features an ergonomic grip, adjustable length of pull and comb height to fit a wide variety of shooters, multiple sling mounting options, a non-slip rubber butt-pad, and M-LOK® slots for accessory attachment. The Hunter X-22 Takedown fits standard Ruger 10/22 Takedown .22 LR pattern rifles with no gunsmithing, and a reversible barrel tray ensures proper fit with factory pencil profile as well as heavy bull barrels.

Features:
·Drop-in design compatible with all factory Ruger 10/22 Takedown .22 LR receivers
·Reinforced polymer construction for strength and durability
·60 degree grip angle from bore axis
·Adjustable LOP from 12.5”-14.5” with 0.50” Spacers
·Non-slip rubber butt-pad
·Optional Cheek Riser Kits to raise cheek height 0.25”, 0.50”, or 0.75”
·Reversible barrel tray accepts all factory barrels as well as aftermarket up to 0.920”
·Compatible with all capacities of factory Ruger 10/22 magazines
·M-LOK slots on forend sides and bottom for a wide variety of accessory and sling mounting options
·Two dimpled drill points to install optional standard swivel studs (#10-32 x 3/8” long dome stud)
·Push-button QD swivel compatibility in rear with optional Sling Mount Kits
·Left and Right rear 1-1/4” Footman’s Loops

www.magpul.com/products/hunter-x-22-takedown-stock-ruger-10-22-takedown

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Posted in Advertiser, weapons | 5 Comments »

Stuff I Like – ‘Eagle Facing West’ by Jay Mach

Tuesday, September 20th, 2016

Recently, a friend recommended that I read Jay Mach’s ‘Eagle Facing West’ based on my interest in military history. At 254 pages, this Kindle book is a quick, yet engaging read.

I grew up fascinated with the Vietnam war and remember the mountains of data presented by the National League of Families and others alleging that US POW and MIA personnel had been left behind by our government in Southeast Asia and were still being held captive up into the mid-1980s. ‘Eagle Facing West’ takes this concept one step further and supposes that a core group of “Keepers” had survived to this day and were being kept alive by the Vietnamese and forced train their personnel and serve as analysts. The men who are the main focus of this novel, craft a plan to escape using modern technology and end up with some very capable assistance thanks to an escape signal captured by US overhead imagery. Intrigue ensues with a rogue politician attempting to bury their existence.

Right out of the gate I’m going to tell you that Jay Mach is a pen name. I now know who is behind the book but I won’t tell. What you need to know is that Mach is actually a team made up of a former congressional staffer and a military insider. The duo has close ties with the US Special Operations Forces community and US Air Force pilots. Boy, does it show. To be sure, it’s a technothriller, but elements of the story carry a degree of plausibility. On more than one occassion, my jaw dropped as I saw details which are not common knowledge. I give it two thumbs up!

Download your Kindle copy from www.amazon.com.

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Posted in Stuff I Like | 9 Comments »

SOF PEO C4 Industry Collaboration Event – Non-RF Comms

Tuesday, September 20th, 2016

USSOCOM’s AT&L Program Executive Office-Command, Control, Computers and Communications (PEO-C4) / has announced and industry collaboration event focused on non-RF Communications to be held 7 and 8 December, 2016 at SOFWERX in Tampa, Florida.

They wish to meet with selected experts from industry to facilitate technical discussions on active and passive non-RF communications.

The discussions will focus on the following areas of interest:
• System scalability on various sized platforms
• Data rates and power levels
• Transmission ranges
• Non-RF equipment solution sets
• Low Probability of Intercept/Low Probability of Deception/Low Probability of Exploitation
• Non-RF communication in a wide variety of environments
• Near and far field capabilities

Interested parties need to respond by Oct 14, 2016 at 12:00 pm Eastern. Visit www.FBO.gov for full details.

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Former Wellco Executives Indicted for ‘Made In USA’ Fraud

Tuesday, September 20th, 2016

On September 13, 2016, a federal grand jury in Greeneville returned an indictment against Vincent Lee Ferguson, 65, of Knoxville, Tenn.; Matthew Lee Ferguson, 40, of Lenoir City, Tenn.; Kerry Joseph Ferguson, 35, of Houston, Texas; Matthew Harrison Martland, 32, of Knoxville, Tenn.; and Stephanie Lynn Kaemmerer, 44, of Knoxville, Tenn., for wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, major fraud against the United States, and smuggling goods into the United States.

They are former employees of Wellco Enterprises, a now defunct footwear manufacturer which sold boots to the US military. Vincent Ferguson was president and CEO from 2006 to 2012, Matthew Ferguson was senior vice president of sales, Kerry Ferguson was marketing director, Matthew Martland was director of distribution and logistics and Stephanie Kaemmerer was inside sales manager and operations manager at Wellco.

Wellco had a rich history in military footwear for over half a century. In fact, their Rosearch business unit held the IP for several direct molded sole systems including the Jungle Boot’s Panama sole and the legendary footprint sole developed experimentally for MACV SOG’s cross border operations. Wellco was bundled with Altama and sold out of Ch 11 bankruptcy to Original SWAT in 2014 to form Original Footwear.

Investigations by Homeland Security, the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, Air Force Office of Special Investigation, General Services Administration Office of Inspector General, and the Defense Contracts Audit Agency found that Wellco substituted Berry compliant boots with those Made in China in order collect a larger profit from the sale of the boots to the military as well as others, including the public.

If convicted, they all face a term of 20 years in prison as to each wire fraud charge and smuggling charge, and up to 10 years in prison for the charge of major fraud against the United States. Additionally, they face fines of up to $250,000 and up to three years of supervised release as to each count. The indictment also seeks forfeiture of approximately $8.1 million.

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

Tuesday, September 20th, 2016

Taken at a Russian gas station east of the border with Finland.

Posted in KCRF | 7 Comments »

ZTS – Mini Battery Tester

Monday, September 19th, 2016

With all of the electronics we use these days, power collection and management is a serious concern. Because so many work-related items use standard commercial batteries, this is an item which is just as useful at home as on the job.

Kitbadger recently conducted a review of the Mini Battery Tester by ZTS. It allows you to quickly ascertain the status of the batteries you have on hand.

The MBT ests 1.5v alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D, N), 1.2v NiMH/NiCd, 3v photo lithium, and 9v alkaline. Interstingly, it uses 4 AAA batteries.

The MBT is available though Amazon.com.

Thanks Ivan!

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Posted in Power | 4 Comments »

It’s Back!

Monday, September 19th, 2016

h/t Mission Spec

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Skallywag Tactical – Gladium Knife

Monday, September 19th, 2016

Skallywag Tactical has released a brand new ‘affordable’ blade, the Gladium Knife. The Gladium is forge from 440 stainless, with a black stone wash finish. It comes complete with a kydex sheath, and is only 5″ OAL and 3mm thick, making it a good addition to an EDC configuration.

skallywag.us/store/skallywag-gladium

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