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Archive for April, 2017
Springfield Armory Launching New XDE Compact Pistol at NRAAM
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017Announcing Forge Tactical, a Continuation of the EAG Tactical Legacy
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017Alliance, Ohio – John Chapman and John Spears, senior cadre members at EAG Tactical, announced today the formation of Forge Tactical, a gunfighting training firm focused on supporting the mission of our nation’s armed citizens, law enforcement officers and military professionals, carrying the legacy of EAG Tactical into the future.
“I am excited we were able to create a mechanism to carry on the EAG legacy while evolving our instructional and consulting capabilities,” said John Chapman, Director and Instructor at Forge Tactical. “The responsibility that comes with teaching fighting is one which we take seriously. John and I are focused on providing the same high level of principals and standards based training our students have come to expect, while also breaking new ground in the integration of skills, techniques and procedures courses in commercially available tactical training.”
John Spears, Director and Instructor at Forge Tactical emphasized, “While we have always enjoyed and continue to teach weapons skills and manipulation classes our focus has always been the next stage of development; assembling skills into procedures. This is how we help students and agencies realize capabilities that allow mission completion. Inherent in this is the emphasis on realistic urban training and full mission profile exercises.”
While Forge will teach a limited number of skills based courses, the amount of very high quality skills instruction available on the market today is large, so Forge will focus on application level training. Forge will guide students through the process of blending physical skills, judgment, weapons handling, marksmanship, leadership and aggression into coherent principals-based fighting capabilities.
In addition to open enrollment and contract training services, Forge Tactical will also continue and strengthen their existing relationships with Industry Partners; maximizing the benefits of close user to industry communication and applications based product development.
More information about Forge Tactical can be found at forgetactical.com.
Brad’s Story
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017When you see the name B. E. Meyers and Co, that ‘B’ stands for Brad. Unfortunately, he recently passed away. This is a tribute by B. E. Meyers & Co, to their founder.
As many of you know, my father, Brad Meyers, the founder of B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc. passed away a bit over a month ago after an amazing life. We thank everyone for the tremendously kind thoughts and notes regarding his passing, and we were so happy that at the celebration of his life over 300 folks whose lives were impact by Brad joined us at his memorial. We miss him dearly.
We worked to bring together a small video of his life for the memorial, capturing his story and his vision, which we would like to share with all of you. Bringing this video together was a labor of love, and in the process of going through his old videos and photos, we found an audio interview that had been done with Brad by my sister, Rebecca, for a college project in 2010. We thought, “Who better to narrate the story of Brad’s life than the man himself?”.
On behalf of the Meyers Family and everyone at B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc., we hope that those that watch this will all take some inspiration from Brad’s infectious enthusiasm for life, his company, and helping the end user. He was always thinking about what could be, the quest for what’s next, what hasn’t been done, or what could be done differently. B.E. Meyers is a small company that fights the big fight. Our motto is – “Build it right, Save a life”. That’s us. That is our core belief. We are in this business to help good guys put down bad guys wherever they be, and we all take pride in that mission.
As you will see from Brad’s story, “crazy” ideas can lead you down a path you didn’t know existed. He would encourage us all to never be afraid to pursue what we believe in, never stop learning, never stop being curious, and never let anyone deter your dreams. Those were his Optics of Optimism.
bemeyers.com/about-us/brad-meyers-story
Magpul Launches AKA KOA Apparel Line
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017To give back to the Recon community in an homage to Magpul’s history, we designed the AKA KOA line of apparel. AKA KOA is the nickname given to Alpha Company 3rd Recon Bn (USMC Hawaii) by its Commanding Officer, Kent Bradford, in the late 1980s. Loosely translated, it means “Shadow Warrior” in Hawaiian. While it was intended to symbolize the military capability of the unit, it fast became the call sign for Alpha Company’s other skill set, making the most of the Hawaiian island lifestyle during the off hours.
Features:
-55% cotton, 45% polyester
-Printed fabric with softening wash
-Pleated back and split side seam for movement
-Five-button shirt, with snap bottom button
-Magpul flag label on left side seam
-AKA KOA hangtag and packaging
Features:
-99% cotton, 1% spandex stretch twill
-Two button fly, with slotted buttons
-Drawcord through front of waistband for security
-Back right pocket with flap closure and drainage hole
-5 1/2” inseam
-Gusseted crotch
-Split side seam at bottom of leg for movement
Features:
-98% polyester, 2% spandex
-Mesh pocket with interior key loop closure on right hip
-Split side seam at bottom of leg for movement
-Shaped, non-stretch waistband
-Quick dry, 4-way stretch fabric
-Velcro fly with drawstring closure
10” inseam
-Gusseted crotch
-Magpul logo heat transfer on left leg
A portion of the proceeds from the AKA KOA Clothing line will go to the USMC Reconnaissance Foundation. The foundation provides assistance to wounded Reconnaissance Marines and Marine Reconnaissance families. For more information about the foundation, please visit www.reconfoundation.org.
Check the website for sizes and colors.
Vertx Announces Its Hyde And Hyde LT Pants
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017Cincinnati, Ohio (April 2017) – Vertx, a leader in low-profile apparel and gear for the prepared professional, announces the release of its newest product, the Hyde Pants and Hyde LT Pants.
The Hyde and Hyde LT Pants are built for the Prepared Professional who needs to blend an everyday lifestyle look with functionality and capacity. This casual, “no profile” stretch pant includes a number of classic Vertx features and has the capacity to store daily items from cell phones to magazines in a discrete, convenient manner. With the inclusion of VaporCore, powered by 37.5 Technology, the pants actively keep you cool and dry while allowing unparalleled freedom of movement. The Hyde Pants are constructed with a heavy-duty 7 oz. fabric, while the Hyde LT Pants are built with a light yet strong 5 oz. fabric.
“No one wants to stand out when they’re at work, the movies or at a restaurant with their family, but they still want to be prepared. These ‘no-profile’ pants allow the prepared professional to blend in, look good and be comfortable, yet still perform. It’s a simple concept really, be prepared, without looking tactical,” said Darrell Morrow, vice president of Vertx.
Features:
1. Relaxed fit features a defined contour waistband allowing optimum fit and comfort of waist and back rise.
2. Two reinforced utility pockets along back yoke above back pockets.
3. Lower front hand pockets for easy access with or without a holster.
4. Discreet dump pocket on right side for phones, magazines or other essential gear.
5. Low-profile zippered vent pocket along the seam of both legs provides air circulation.
6. Reinforced heel kick plate for durability.
7. Small, hidden utility pocket inside of bottom cuffs.
8. All pocket corners reinforced with metal rivets.
9. Gusseted crotch.
The 7 oz. Hyde Pants will be available in Military Olive, Seal Brown and Smoked Pearl, while the 5 oz. Hyde LT will be available in Alligator Green, Fathom Blue and Griffin Grey. MSRP is $89.95.
See the Hyde and Hyde LT Pants at Booth #1856 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia.
To learn more about Vertx, visit www.vertx.com.
Aimpoint Celebrity Booth Appearances at the 2017 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017Manassas, VA – April 26, 2017 – Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in reflex sight technology, is proud to announce five celebrity guest appearances in their booth at the 2017 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta, GA, April 28-30.
Aimpoint sights have been chosen by hunters, sport shooters, and professional end-users for over 40 years. This wide spectrum is represented with this year’s guest appearances in the Aimpoint booth #1410 at the NRA Annual Meetings. Returning to the Aimpoint booth are Craig Boddington, renowned hunter, conservationist, and author whose hunting experience spans the globe and Larry Vickers, retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran who now travels the nation as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. Celebrities joining Aimpoint this year for the first time are John “Tig” Tiegen, Tatiana Whitlock, and Chris Parrish.
Co-Author of 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi, John “Tig” Tiegen is prominently known for his heroism and bravery during the US Embassy attack in Benghazi on September 11, 2012. He was the most experienced Annex Security Team member for CIA’s GRS and played an essential part of the rapid response to the terrorist attack when Islamic militants attacked the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.
Tatiana Whitlock is a nationally recognized firearms instructor, martial arts practitioner, and subject matter expert writer for many firearms related publications. Tatiana has a powerful presence and influential voice in the firearms education and defensive training industry. Mother of two, she is a proud member of the NRA and is a featured instructor on NRATV’s NRA Women, Tips & Tactics, and NRA New Energy, as well as Trigger Time TV and Panteao Productions.
Chris Parrish, outdoor personality and World Champion competitive caller, will provide turkey call tips and techniques as well as hunting strategies during four 30-minute sessions at the Aimpoint booth. Parrish is also the engineer behind legendary Knight & Hale game calls and will give away call packages each day.
Nightforce Optics To Exhibit At 2017 NRA Annual Meetings
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017Nightforce® Optics, Inc., is excited to announce their exhibition at the 2017 National Rifle Association Annual Meetings (NRAAM) in Atlanta, GA.
On hand will be the line-up of premium optics and accessories, including several new for 2017 items such as the ATACR 7-35×56 F1 riflescope, Mil-C reticle and the lightweight, carbon fiber tripod. Also on hand for Saturday and Sunday will be hunting personality Sportswoman Courtney, talking about her experiences in the field with Nightforce riflescopes and signing autographs. If you find yourself at the NRA Annual Meetings, visit booth #831 to learn more about Nightforce.
The 2017 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits features more than 15 acres of the most spectacular displays of firearms, shooting and hunting accessories in the world, drawing tens of thousands of Second Amendment supporters, NRA members and shooting sports enthusiasts from across the nation.
Nightforce is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products, including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories. We are known for our rugged, high-precision engineered designs that are capable of holding up to punishing conditions. Based in Orofino, Idaho, Nightforce has established a benchmark for high-quality, high- performance products that have accompanied soldiers into battle, world champion shooters to the winner’s podium, and helped hunters take the trophy of a lifetime.
USSOCOM To Host Small Business Roundtable
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is hosting a Small Business Roundtable in Tampa, FL on 28 June 2017 from 2:00pm-4:00pm, with a no host social from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Government participants will be the Acquisition Executive, the Director of Procurement, and the Director of the Office of Small Business Programs. USSOCOM would like to have participation from all socio-economic categories and a variety of industries. Space is limited to 25 individuals; therefore, participation is restricted to one participant per small business.
If interested in participating, please send the following information to paul.ward@socom.mil:
Company Name
Company CAGE code or DUNS number
Predominant NAICS Code(s)
Socio-economic status
Name of Person attending
Contact Phone Number
Contact email
Responses are due by close of business on 19 May 2017. Responses received after the due date may not be considered. Invitations for those selected to attend will be sent out no later than close of business on 26 May 2017. If not selected for this event, your contact information will be saved in the event we hold future round tables.
Questions can be directed to Paul Ward, paul.ward@socom.mil, (813)826-2279
