Based on their recent Overland: Wyoming trip theme, there are three new designs. My favorite is the Jerry Can shirt.
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Magpul Releases New T-Shirt Designs
Thursday, March 15th, 2018Redback One – Active Shooter Awareness Seminar
Thursday, March 15th, 2018
Redback One Active Shooter Awareness Seminar
Presented by Jason Falla
When: March 24, 2018
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Aloft Hotel, Crossways Blvd. Chesapeake (may change to Colonial Shooting Academy)
Cost: $85
Registration: www.redbackone.com or email info@redbackone.com
What To Do During An In Progress Active Shooter Crisis
As active shooter situations are generally over within 5-15 minutes and often before the arrival of law enforcement officers, individuals must be prepared both physically and mentally to deal with an in progress active shooter situation.
Active shooter incidents are unpredictable and generally evolve quickly: Typically, the immediate deployment of law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and
mitigate the threat. However, many active shooter situations have been stopped by armed citizens or those that are prepared to intervene to stop the threat.
SEMINAR COVERS THE FOLLOWING TOPICS
• Response procedures following our ESCAPE methodology.
• Mindset and mental toughness.
• Profile of an active shooter.
• Fear response and dealing with combat stress.
• Human combative behaviors and rapid threat recognition.
• Responsibilities of managers and staff during an active
shooter crisis.
• What to do when the shooter is in your vicinity.
• Room hardening procedures and how to barricade.
• Procedures to disrupt or incapacitate the shooter.
• How to respond when Law Enforcement and first responders arrive.
• Evacuation procedures and what you can do to assist.
• Casualty care and life saving techniques.
WHAT IS AN ACTIVE SHOOTER?
The National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA) defines active shooter as… “one or more subjects who participate in a random or systematic shooting spree, demonstrating their intent to continuously harm others. An active shooter’s overriding objective appears to be that of mass murder, rather than criminal conduct such as robbery kidnapping, etc.”
DON’T BE A VICTIM
This seminar explains in detail the appropriate response protocol that should be used during an in progress active shooter crisis in the workplace.
BE MEYERS Lasers Go To Work at USASOC Sniper Competition
Thursday, March 15th, 2018
March 15, 2018 (Redmond, WA) – Multiple sniper teams will be putting the B.E. Meyers & Co. MAWL-DA and IZLID 200P to work illuminating targets at extreme distances as they shoot their way through the grueling night stages of the Annual USASOC Sniper Competition. This is a five-day, combat oriented event designed to test and honor the best teams from throughout the Special Operations community as they compete for coveted silent bragging rights. It is slated to run 18-23 March, 2018 in Fort Bragg, NC.
MAWL-DA
The MAWL-DA (Modular Advanced Weapon Laser – Direct Action) is a high power infrared and visible green aiming and illumination laser for individual carbines. Offering improved ergonomics, interface, and performance, the MAWL-DA has been engineered from the group around the needs of the modern night fighter. It incorporates cutting edge VCSEL technology which eliminates the current problem of inconsistent granular, speckled illumination. This unparalleled beam quality is leveraged with multiple modes of divergence and power, based on ideal settings for any operational environment.
IZLID 200P
The IZLID 200P is a compact, lightweight infrared (IR) laser pointer and illuminator small enough for hand held applications or mounted to a variety of weapon platforms. It is powerful enough to effectively support joint fires, or can be easily adjusted to support weapons mounted applications with illumination beyond 800m.
“We are excited to be a part of the USASOC Sniper Competition this year,” said Chuck Vlasek, B.E. Meyers & Co. Business Development Manager. “This is a great opportunity to support and engage with the Special Operations community whose input has played a major role in shaping our products and successes.”
Attendees are invited to visit the B.E. Meyers & Co. sponsor table on March 22nd and 23rd on Range 37. Mr. Vlasek will be providing overviews and insight into B.E. Meyers and Co.’s extensive line of Defense Solutions including: the MAWL-DA; the IZLID series of IR and SWIR pointers and Illuminators; the GLARE RECOIL advanced Ocular Interruption System (OIS); and more.
For more information about B.E. Meyers & Co. and their products, please visit www.bemeyers.com.
To book a meeting with Mr. Vlasek at the USASOC Sniper Competition, please contact sales@bemeyers.com.
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Aimpoint Announces Limited Run of Micro T-2 Flat Dark Earth Sights
Thursday, March 15th, 2018
Manassas, Virginia – March 15, 2018 – Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in reflex sighting technology, has announced the launch of a limited run of Micro T-2™ carbine ready sights in Flat Dark Earth (FDE) color. This is the first time the company has offered an FDE finished sight to the US market.
The sights are being finished with Cerakote® H-Series surface coating – an advanced thin-film ceramic coating that bonds completely with the aluminum alloy housing of the sight. Cerakote® finishes are known worldwide for their corrosion and chemical resistance, UV and thermal stability, and durability under extreme conditions.
“We needed to match our choice of color surface finish with the durability and performance of the Micro T-2 sight,” said Jonas Ardemalm, Director of Commercial Sales & Marketing at Aimpoint AB. “Cerakote® offers an extremely durable coating that has been proven to perform under very demanding conditions, and it offers advantages beyond typical paint applications. We are very happy to offer this enhanced Micro T-2 to our customers in the USA.”
This initial run of FDE Micro T-2 sights is being offered on a test basis through a select group of authorized Aimpoint Dealers in the USA, and they are expected to sell out quickly.
Australian Army – LAND 400 Phase 2 Announcement: Rheinmetall has been selected to deliver Australia’s new Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle, the Boxer CRV
Thursday, March 15th, 2018
Following a rigorous testing process, Rheinmetall’s Boxer CRV was assessed as the most capable vehicle for the Australian Army. The vehicle will enhance the safety, security and protection of our troops, and will replace the ageing Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV).
The vehicles will be equipped with high levels of protection; firepower and mobility provided by the vehicles will be used for operations, varying from peacekeeping to close combat. They will able be used at facilities in Puckapunyal, Bandiana, Adelaide, Townsville and Enoggera.
The Boxer will be manufactured in South East Queensland and use over 24 manufacturers located across Australia.
Photo: LTCOL McKendry
HK416A7
Thursday, March 15th, 2018I snapped a couple of photos of the new HK416A7, recently selected for use by the German Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK) during Enforce Tac.
It offers ambi controls as well as a new grip which accepts inserts for different palm swells.
It’s in RAL8000 color and will be issued with the new HK Gen3 Polymer Magazine.
Finally, here’s an image of the muzzle device.
Leupold Upgrades Thermal Line With LTO-Tracker HD and LTO-Quest HD
Thursday, March 15th, 2018BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has upgraded its award-winning thermal imager line with the introduction of the LTO-Tracker™ HD and LTO-Quest™ HD.
Designed to be compact and light enough to take on even the farthest backcountry hunt, the LTO-Tracker shows hunters the heat signature of game, blood trails and more – day or night. The new LTO-Tracker HD takes things to another level: the second-generation thermal sensor detects heat out to 750 yards and a new 390×390 pixel full circle display offers improved resolution. The LTO-Tracker HD will feature new Copper and Range color palettes not previously offered. It is capable of detecting temperatures from -40°F to 572°F and will perform in temperatures from -4°F to 140°F.
The LTO-Quest delivers a powerful handheld thermal device, a camera and a dual-mode 300 lumen flashlight all in a single piece of gear. The LTO-Quest HD uses an advanced thermal sensor to extend its detection range out to 750 yards and provides storage space for up to 3,000 images. The 320×240 pixel display has been ruggedized with Gorilla® Glass. The unit features four hours of continuous use.
“When we launched the LTO-Tracker and LTO-Quest, we knew it was just the beginning,” said Tim Lesser, vice president of product development for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “The new LTO-Tracker HD and LTO-Quest HD represent the next step for the line – they offer superior detection distance and a bevy of other features that make them essential gear, akin to a binocular or rangefinder.”
For more information on Leupold® products, please visit us at Leupold.com.
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HK433 Ver 4 in RAL8000
Thursday, March 15th, 2018During last week’s Enforce Tac, Heckler & Koch gave us a sneak peek at the latest Version 4 of the HK433 in their RAL8000 color which is a Tan variant.
You’ll notice that the different materials have a slightly different shade. This is because the coloration formulations are different for each material and are absorbed and reflect differently. At least for now, H&K isn’t going to work to match the shades precisely.
As you can see, the HK433 offers both HK416 and G36 style ambidextrous controls. It also has a two position gas port for use with or without a suppressor.
The folding stock is adjustable for comb height along with length of pull, and the weapon will function with the stock folded.
The HK433 is currently competing with a carbine produced by Haenel, one of which will replace the G36 in the German Army.
Based on this competition there are still a couple of changes in store for the HK433’s Version 5. The Charging Hane will be moved a bit more to the rear because the current location can get in the way of accessories like flashlights. Additionally, the charging handle is reversible from left to right by the shooter, but H&K is going to make it just a little more difficult to do to avoid inadvertent removal.
The HK433 will be offered with the new Gen3 Polymer Magazine we showed you last week.
