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Every Crisis Is An Opportunity

Friday, April 6th, 2018

Opportunity is everywhere. Thanks Nick for reminding me.

HoldZall Target Holding System

Friday, April 6th, 2018

Watertown, WI – The Wisconsin Trigger Company announces its newest product, the HoldZall Target Holding System. The HoldZall is designed to hold a wide variety of items, allowing you to use them as targets.

From match sticks to beach balls, if you can fit a rubber band around the target item, the HoldZall will hold it. With the included couplers and straight rods, the HoldZall can be inserted into the ground and adjusted to the height you want the target to be.

Setting Low Targets with the HoldZall

1 Push a target holder in the ground.

2 Hold the desired target in place with a rubber band.

Setting High Targets with the HoldZall

1 With the installing tool push a straight rod in the ground.

2 Slide your choice of couplers on the straight rod.

3 Slide a target holder in the coupler. The farther down you install the holder the less movement you will have at the top.

4 Hold your desired target in place with a rubber band.

Introductory Sale Price Just $29.95

Learn more at: wisconsintrigger.com/product-category/military-surplus-and-collectibles

The HoldZall Target Holding System and replacement parts are available at WisconsinTrigger.com.

Vertx Launches New Glove Line for 2018

Friday, April 6th, 2018

Cincinnati, Ohio – Vertx®, a leading manufacturer in low-profile apparel and gear, announces the launch of a new cutting-edge tactical glove line designed to further support the Prepared Professional™. This new line of gloves consists of four innovative styles including the VaporCore™ Shooter, Rapid LT, FR Assaulter and FR Breacher.

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With more than 175 years of experience in the military and tactical world, we combined expertise and research to develop a new line of gloves that would meet our standard of quality, provide superior functionality and address some of the top needs expressed by today’s customer base,” said Justin Roberts, Vertx Brand Manager.

All four gloves share similar features including articulated pre-curved fingers that provide exceptional fit and dexterity necessary for comfort and functionality. Strong hook and loop wrist closures ensure a secure fit and double needle topstitch reinforcement in all key areas maximizes the gloves life-span.

The gloves mimic human skin through the use of natural goatskin suede, enabling a better sense of touch. The middle finger and thumb also include conductive touchpoints for use with smartphones and other touchscreen technology.

In addition to the gloves’ shared characteristics, each style has a unique set of key features. The VaporCore™ Shooter has active particles permanently embedded within its fabric that allows the glove to dry five times faster, keeping the hand cool and comfortable. The Rapid LT incorporates an expertly constructed lightweight

design, pairing the suede with a two-way fabric providing free range of motion. This glove also benefits from color fastness, retaining its original color wear after wear. The FR Assaulter and FR Breacher both benefit from flame resistant qualities, as Kevlar® thread knitted throughout the pieces provide excellent durability. The FR Breacher also provides knuckle protection, guarding the back of the hand from harsh environments and general wear and tear.

For more information regarding the new tactical glove line, visit www.vertx.com.

TacJobs – CTOMS

Friday, April 6th, 2018

Edmonton, Canada-based Tactical Medicine Training and Equipment specialists have two positions they are looking to fill.

Chief Instructor

CTOMS is a unique company providing tactical, medical, and rescue training and equipment sales, primarily to the defense and security industry, but rapidly expanding into more mainstream, and international markets.

Working at our location in South Edmonton, in a fast-paced environment, we are seeking an ambitious and energetic Chief Instructor to manage our contracted and open training programs.

If you are interested and meet the criteria, please submit your CV with cover letter and references in MS Word or PDF file format to the email address on the Contact Us page of our website. PDF submissions using the Indeed template is less desirable. A direct contact email must be included in your application.

Wage offer will be determined by the level of appropriate experience.

Residency in or near Edmonton is required. The location of work is our office in south Edmonton and will require national and international travel from time to time.

Thank you to all that apply. Only those that demonstrate they meet our requirements will be contacted for the next step of the hiring process.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Act as the Course Director and Instructor on each training session both in house and on the road.
• Work with the Training Coordinator in all aspect of these responsibilities.
• Work with the internal marketing team to create, launch and manage training marketing efforts, including course and training advertising.
• Comprehensively manage existing training contracts. Run contract courses in accordance with contract parameters.
• Plan and conduct open courses based on market demand.
• Compose and negotiate training contracts.
• Write training proposals and bids.
• Provide customer service regarding training programs and courses by working with clients, including needs assessments, sales, and follow ups.
• Work with Director of Research, Development, and Standards to modify and develop new training programs/curriculum.
• Source, select, secure, and manage training staff, including contracting, Task Offers, administration, travel, living, and logistics.
• Conduct Instructor evaluations and feedback.
• Prepare and execute student and observer liability waivers, non-disclosure agreements, and course critiques.
• Create and review Joining Instructions for all courses.
• Liaise with client management or Medical Director to customize course content and delivery.
• Book training facilities as required.
• Arrange and manage instructor teaching resources and internal training as authorized.
• Maintain and manage training equipment inventory.
• Work with the Inventory Manager to procure/pull inventory for training courses.
• Maintain Intellectual Property and course training equipment security at all times.
• Refine and develop checklists of processes for preparation, operations, and closure of courses.
• Additional confidential responsibilities.

Experience and skills that must be demonstrated in the CV (and interview if requested):
• Professional pre-hospital medical background. Preferably military Medical Technician or law enforcement support Paramedic.
• Must pass Canadian federal Secret security clearance check.
• Well organized and administratively competent. Computer proficient and able to quickly learn and adhere to CRM and inventory management software, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience in adult education/instruction.
• Leadership/management experience preferred.
• Training coordination experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills. Excellent proficiency in English. Bilingual French is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong work ethic.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:
• Medic/Paramedic: 3 years (Preferred)

Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required)

Job Location:
• Edmonton, AB (Preferred)

Language:
• English (Required)

Business Development/Sales Manager

CTOMS is a unique company providing both training and equipment sales and services, primarily to the defense and security industry, but rapidly expanding into more mainstream, and international markets.

Working at our location in South Edmonton, in a fast-paced environment, we are seeking an ambitious and energetic Business Development/Sales Manager to help us expand our markets, manage major business development projects, interact with major clients and vendors, and develop a sales force and strategies. CTOMS is a small business, so the role will be multi-spectral, focusing on sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with existing and new clients.

In order to be considered, you must submit a CV with cover letter, in MS Word or PDF file format. If you wish, you can submit your CV directly to our email address found on the Contact page at ctoms.ca. A direct contact email must be included in your application.

Wage offer will be determined by the level of appropriate experience.

Thank you to all those that apply. Only those that demonstrate they meet our requirements will be contacted for an interview.

Responsibilities and Duties
Your responsibilities will include:
• Develop a sustainable growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction;
• Develop and manage major client (B2B and consumer) and vendor relationship program;
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust CRM policy;
• Develop and manage new sale channels;
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs;
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status;
• Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization;
• Arrange and conduct business meetings with prospective clients;
• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives;
• Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands the company’s customer base and ensures its strong presence;
• Prepare bids, proposals, and sales contracts ensuring adherence to law, established rules and guidelines;
• Recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives;
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the executive team;
• Protects organization’s value by keeping maintaining information security;
• Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople; and
• Attend industry functions, such as trade-shows and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.

Qualifications and Skills

Experience and skills that must be demonstrated in the CV (and interview if requested):
• Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role, consistently meeting or exceeding targets;
• Experience in customer support;
• Proficiency and effectively can utilize MS Office and CRM software, and can easily learn new ERP system;
• Excellent proficiency in English. Bilingual French is a plus;
• Strong business sense, industry expertise, and market knowledge (medical, EMS, law enforcement, GoC, Provincial and municipal gov’ts, military, etc., U.S. market knowledge of the same a plus);
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization;
• Ability to build rapport;
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close;
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills;
• Hard work ethic;
• Formal education in business administration, sales or relevant field.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:
• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Business Development: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required)

Job Location:
• Edmonton, AB (Preferred)

Languages:
• French (Preferred)
• English (Required)

For information on CTOMS jobs, visit
http://ctoms.ca/Mission-Essential-Information/Careers-Jobs/

For full contact details, visit ctoms.ca/Mission-Essential-Information/Contact-Us.

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Name That Bag Contest

Friday, April 6th, 2018

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For this weeks Friday Focus we are getting the first look at an all new range bag / all-purpose bag available for pre-order now from FirstSpear. Incorporating a removable padded shoulder strap secured with hk hooks, large interior compartment with two separate dividers that can be re-arranged or removed based on user requirements.

The full loop panel on both interior walls can be used to mount FS hooked backed Ragnar pockets or store cell tags. Two padded pistol pockets are located inside the main compartment and can be accessed individually in a hurry. Discreet appearance with unlimited amounts of applications from a carry on to a dedicated equipment or range bag.

Made in the USA and available now for pre-order in the all new two-tone manatee grey / kryptek along with solid black, manatee grey, and ranger green. 17″ x 9.5″ x 8″

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The only catch is the bag still needs a name. FS has asked SSD readers before to come up with great names for other items like the “The Engagement Ring” for the MK32 40mm speed loader. Here is another chance to make your mark in the FS product line, rules are simple! Comment your suggested name below and by next Friday FirstSpear will pick a winner (contacted via email). If your name gets picked and you already placed your order consider your bag free!

Pre-order opens today. Expected to start shipping at the end of the month.

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

Friday, April 6th, 2018

The most southern tip of Portugal, Sagres.

Frag Out! Presents – Sport MSBS / GROT

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Our friends at Frag Out! Magazine have been gracious enough to allow us to share their exclusive look at the Sport variant of the Polish MSBS/GROT rifle.

Civilian MSBS/GROT S16 FB-M1 coming soon
Today we had an opportunity to pick up one of the first .223 Rem GROT S16 FB-M1, the long-awaited civilian-legal version of MSBS/GROT.

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223 Rem GROT S16 FB-M1  is semi-automatic version 5.56×45 NATO Fabryka Broni ?ucznik-Radom MSBS/GROT C16 FB-M1 assault rifles, initially adopted by Polish Armed Forces in 2017. The Fabryka Broni ?ucznik-Radom announced that rifles will be available for sale next week.

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The pictured GROT S16 FB-M1 comes from the first production run of 500 pieces. First 100 pieces will be limited, to commemorate Polish Independence (regained in 1918), edition which will have some special laser-engraved markings and certificate. Every rifle will come with engraved Polish White Eagle on the right side of the upper receiver.

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Semi-automatic GROT S16 FB-M1 comes assembled with side-folded collapsible stock, Magpul M-LOK attachment system handguard (officially licensed by M-LOK) with three short MIL-STD-1913 rails, folded ironsights, Magpul MOE handguard, green translucent polymer 30 round magazine, cleaning kit, manual, warranty card, etc. The rifle comes factory wrapped in anti-corrosion foil (in the past, rifles were packed in paper…, future is here!) and packed in the hard case.

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What are the differences between the  GROT S16 FB-M1 and GROT C16 FB-M1, except being a semi-only rifle? Of course, the standard fire control group was replaced with two-position (Safe & Single) selector lever (90 degree rotation). Icons are stamped, but not painted. FCG is ambidextrous. Next thing is the above mentioned M-LOK handguard with four mounting slots at the 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 o’clock and three at 2 and 11 o’clock. The 16” MIL-SPEC quick-changeable fluted barrel with 1:9 twist has 1/2-28-UNEF-2A thread, so the users can easily change the muzzle device. The GROT version adopted by Polish Army has muzzle device which can be only removed by armorer. Rifle is compatible with .223 Rem and 5.56×45 rounds.

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The civilian version of the rifle does not feature the bayonet lug. Since the bayonet in military rifle is attached to the lug and to the muzzle device itself, it is impossible to fix it to the S16 FB-M1. The QD sling attachment point location was changed accordingly to the feedback from military users.

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There were also some changes in the internals of the rifle – except the lack of full-auto capability. The bolt carrier was modified and the six wolfram plunges were removed. The S16 FB-M1 trigger works different too, it’s not MIL-SPEC one either the Match. The trigger reset is quite long, so no quick double taps. Unfortunately, it is not modular and cannot be replaced without some serious modification of the rifle.

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Driving home from the FB Radom, we decided to have a short trip to shooting range to check this piece out. Well, basically it shoots close to the military rifle. It is stable during shooting, fully ambidextrous and comes with the 90 degree rotation fire control group. The selector switch has quite strong resistance, but we hope it will soon go on. There was some wobbling in the collapsible stock. We were using cheap GGG rounds and there was no stoppages. According to the manual, the S16 FB-M1 is compatible with almost all STANAG magazines, except the Magpul PMAG M3… In upcoming days and months we will see how the rifle will perform when we will get it some serious use.

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Some tech specs:

Caliber: 5.56×45 mm NATO/.223 Remington

Overall length: 681 mm (26.81”) with folded stock or 903 mm (35.55”) with stock fully extended

Barrel length: 406 mm (16”)

Barrel twist: 1:9

Weight: 3.7 kg (8.16 lbs)

Hank Lafferty Joins TSSi as an Army Business Development Manager

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Harrisonburg, Virginia – March 23, 2018 – Bill Strang, President/CEO and Mark Good, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing of Tactical & Survival Specialties, Inc. (TSSi) announces Mr. Hank Lafferty of Sarasota, FL, has joined TSSi as an Army Business Development Manager.

Lafferty brings over 26 years’ experience serving in the US Army as well as 15 years of extensive business and sales experience. In this role, Hank will be providing exemplary customer service support through presenting and sourcing of innovative equipment solutions for the US Army, USASOC, National Guard, and select elements from US SOCOM.

TSSi is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business that has been providing specialized operational equipment and logistics support around the world for nearly 40 years. Their mission is to provide mission-focused, time-sensitive, value-added equipment and logistics services solutions, delivered with uncompromising integrity – anytime, anywhere. Please check out their solutions at www.tssi-ops.com.