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Soldiers Train With Allies To Survive Jungle

Thursday, February 28th, 2019

CAMP BAROMMATRAILOKKANAT, Thailand — Soldiers of the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, and the Royal Thai Army (RTA) learned jungle survival skills, basic rifle marksmanship and room clearing procedures Feb. 13, 2019, at Camp Barommatrailokkanat, Thailand, during Exercise Cobra Gold.

The training was an exchange of skills between the two armies. U.S. Soldiers would demonstrate their tactics and techniques, conduct practical exercises and the RTA soldier would do the same.

“This training increases interoperability by having us understand each army’s tactics better,” said Sgt. John Drayton, a team leader with 5-20th Inf. “We will be ready if we ever had to operate with each other in the future.”

This training helps build a common picture between the U.S. Army and the Royal Thai Army, said Sgt. 1st Class Derrick Dritchas, the first sergeant for B Company, 5-20th Inf. The U.S. Soldiers learned the Thai tactics, standard operating procedures, and shared their knowledge on the subject with the RTA.

“Being in Thailand is a new experience for most people here,” Drayton said. “Just training and operating in this environment teaches Soldiers how be better prepared for missions in this region.”

They don’t know what missions may come down in the future, said Dritchas. The jungle training gave these Soldiers the ability to find edible plants, wildlife and where to find water. Having those skills to survive off of the land in the jungle is invaluable.

The Thais taught them things he never knew such as ants can be a signal of where to find water, said Spc. Louis Smith, a Soldier with B Co. 5-20th Inf. He now knows how find those food and water sources in the jungle if something were to happen to him in the future.

“I want my Soldiers to fully experience the cultural of Thailand and understand the training value of going to another country,” Dritchas said. “Understanding this culture and how their army operates is a valuable skill for Soldiers to have.”

By SSG Samuel Northrup

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SOLKOA JFAK

Thursday, February 28th, 2019

The new S3/HPG JFAK is available on the website in both military and civilian versions. Packed is the Hill People Gear Kit bag which allows to be worn with all gear including plate carriers.

www.solkoasurvival.com

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XTech Tactical Joins Front Lines with Commufornia Special

Thursday, February 28th, 2019

February 28th, 2019 – Mesa, AZ
XTech Tactical, a rapidly growing innovative firearms accessory manufacture, is now shipping its MAG47 10/30 (MSRP $29.95) as its introduction of the “Commufornia Special” magazine line. The MAG47, which has widely been established as the greatest US Made AK Magazine, is now available for those in states that currently do not permit standard capacity magazines.

The MAG47 10/30, just like the MAG47 features:

-Stainless steel reinforced feed lips and locking lugs
-Stainless steel spring
-Tool free disassembly and reassembly
-Industry leading polymer
-Waffle and tread pattern to ease in extraction and insertion
-Counts as 3 922r components
-MADE IN USA

The MAG47 10/30 will not function if its blocker is removed due to its reduced spring, and the magazine is only marked as a 10-round magazine. Rebuild kits will be available from the company should users relocate to free states or their local laws change to permit standard capacity magazines.

The company will donate $1 per “Commufornia Special” magazine from its website for the life of the “Commufornia Special” line. This donation will go towards efforts that protect the inherent Constitutional rights of all Americans. XTech Tactical has selected Gun Owners of America (GOA) as the recipient of this donation. The magazines will also ship with a $5 off annual membership offer to Gun Owners of America.

“XTech Tactical has historically chosen to not consider producing any state compliant products. Our rational has been that such products quiet those in restrictive states. We hope that the message of the “Commufornia Special” line will unify, educate, and assist those in restrictive states to fight for the rights of all Americans. This is our way of joining the front line of the fight! We are excited to work with the team at Gun Owners of America and encourage other manufactures to consider similar partnerships with organizations fighting to retain our rights”, stated Jeremy Deadman, XTech Tactical’s Director of Sales and Marketing.

Dealers can contact dealers@xtechtactical.com or contact Zanders Sporting Goods.

For more information on XTech Tactical please visit www.xtechtactical.com

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ASE UTRA To Reveal New Suppressors At Enforce Tac & IWA Outdoor Classics

Thursday, February 28th, 2019

Check ASE UTRA’s new 5.56 suppressors at booth 556 during Enforce Tac and booth 3-514 at IWA.

The will publish further info and spec sheets on the new designs just prior to Enforce Tac.

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Direct Action To Unveils New Products At 2019 IWA Outdoor Classics and Enforce Tac

Thursday, February 28th, 2019

Direct Action® is ready to Go Loud! this year with their new products to be shown exclusively at the largest exhibitions in Europe – IWA Outdoor Classics 2019 and Enforce Tac 2019 in Nuremberg, Germany.

Within the whole range of presented gear and garments the most noticeable will surely be their newest Direct Action® SPITFIRE® MKII Plate Carrier and a complete combat uniform – VANGUARD®, composed of VANGUARD® Combat Shirt and VANGUARD® Combat Trousers each with Cordura 500D reinforcements.

Direct Action SPITFIRE® MKII Plate Carrier

When it comes to modern tactical equipment, those not going forward are actually going backwards. We, at Direct Action ®, are focused on constant evolution of our products. Thanks to the feedback from users around the world, we were able to create the new, improved version of one of our top products – the SPITFIRE ® Plate Carrier. The MK II version may look simpler, but in fact it is much more scalable and mission configurable. We’ve decided to strip down the carrier of unnecessary PALS slots under the flap and on the back as well as enlarge the loop panel on the front for large LE patches. Even more – we’ve made it lighter than the standard version. Thanks to numerous new flaps, back panels and cummerbunds you are able to make the carrier the way you actually need it.

Specs:
• Made of Cordura® 500D fabric and proprietary laminate
• Optional accessory cutaway system, compatible also with SPITFIRE® Plate Carrier
• No flap included; various accessory flaps available
• Slick back compatible with SPITFIRE back panels; various accessory back panels available
• Minimalistic cummerbund included; various accessory cummerbunds
• Back zippers compatible with Crye Precision AVS standard
• Front buckles for attaching flaps or chest rigs; buckles compatible with Mayflower ®/Velocity Systems standard
• PTT mounting points
• Cables/hydration tube stabilizers
• Zippered chest pocket on front
• Optional comfort pads, compatible with the standard SPITFIRE ® Plate Carrier comfort pads

Weight: 430g – size M / 0,95 lbs

Sizes: M/L/XL

Colors: MCM, AGR, CBR, BLK, SGR, UGR, PGZ, PBL

Direct Action VANGUARD® Combat Shirt

A combat uniform is one of the most important layers you have on you during any operations. It protects against abrasions from environment, but also should provide proper freedom of movement. Our VANGUARD® combat shirt is made of top-quality fabrics. The torso is made of Polartec® PowerDry FR fabric that is not only pleasant to touch, but also stretchable, as well as transfers the moisture away from the body. The sleeves are made of NYCO fabric that is durable, yet breathable. Reinforcements on the elbows, that work as pockets for protective pads, are made of Cordura® 500D fabric. There are additional zippered pockets on shoulders with soft loop panels for personalization.

Specs:
• Made of Polartec® PowerDry FR and NYCO fabric
• Zippered pockets on shoulders
• Hook&loop closed cuffs
• Loop panels on shoulders for personalization
• YKK® zippers
• Cordura® 500D reinforcements on elbows
• Pockets for protection inserts on elbows

Weight: 460 g – size M / 1,01 lbs

Direct Action VANGUARD® Combat Trousers

Comfortable uniform is one of the most important things on battlefield. Therefore, our VANGUARD ®combat trousers were made specially to provide as much freedom of movement as possible without compromising the durability. Made of NYCO fabric with Cordura® 500D reinforcements on the knees, these pants will serve you well on any mission. Numerous pockets, including classic hip pockets, zippered front pockets and hook&loop closed pockets on thighs will fit all your necessities. The hook&loop pockets can be used as improvised dump pouches. Hook&loop flaps on leg cuffs and knees allows you to adjust the pants to your needs. Additionally, to provide even more freedom of movement, the pants feature numerous gussets made of 4-way elastic softshell fabric.

Specs:
• Made of NYCO fabric, YKK® zippers
• 4 way elastic gussets to enhance freedom of movements
• Cordura® 500D reinforcements on knees that work as additional pockets for knee pad inserts
• Classic hip pockets with reinforced edges
• Zippered front pockets
• Hook&loop closed pockets on tights; can be used as improvised dump pouch
• Adjustment on knee area, Adjustment on leg cuffs, Hook&loop closed front, Zippered fly

Weight: 602 g – size M / 1,33 lbs

Direct Action® also decided to upgrade both of it’s gloves models (DA HARD and LIGHT gloves) with genuine leather instead of synthetic.

directactiongear.com

DIRECT ACTION ® – Experience Based Gear

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US Army Small Arms Championship

Thursday, February 28th, 2019

The US Army Small Arms Championships is coming up 10-16 March at Ft Benning. Sorry for the last minute notification.

This “All Army” competition is open to every component: US Army Reserve, National Guard, US Army Cadet Command (ROTC), and all US Army active duty Soldiers. The program is available here.

If your team has not registered yet, do so quick as spots are filling up. Registration closes on March 1, 2019 and can be found at ct.thecmp.org.

The flyer seen above is located here.

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Beat the Tax-Season Blues with TNVC’s 7th Annual Tax Rebate Infrared Sale (IRS)!

Wednesday, February 27th, 2019

tnvc.com/shop/category/sale

Every year, the Tax-Man a-cometh, but for the last seven years, TNVC has been there to take a little bit of the sting out of tax season and rebates that are never quite enough! This year, for our seventh straight year, we are happy to bring you some of the deepest discounts we’ve ever given for our 7th Annual Infrared Sale! (IRS—get it?)

This year, we are featuring blow out pricing on several of our most popular Steiner eOptics Class I, civilian-legal IR and laser devices, as well as $500 off the TNV/DTNVG, and our lowest price ever on the TNVC Torch PRO MK II IR illuminator! We’ve also got the new Unity Tactical Cold Weather Liner (CWL)!

These blow-out priced Steiner eOptics units are Blemished or Reconditioned items that may display some cosmetic imperfections or damage to packaging, but are fully functional and ready to go and come with a the same, full manufacturer’s warranty as new units! Reconditioned units have been used in product photographs or demos, but restored to full, like-new condition minus a few cosmetic marks!

These Blem and Reconditioned units are being offered at up to 33% off of our normal retail pricing, including:

• CQBL-1s under $600

• DBAL-D2s under $1,000

• DBAL-A3s under $900

• SPIR Special Purpose IR illuminators under $500

And that’s just in Round 1 of the IR Sale! We will be receiving and updating the website throughout the sale with new inventory, so if you see something you like and it’s out of stock, don’t despair, because it might be coming in soon! But don’t delay, all sale products are in-stock and ready to ship with live inventory, and once these heavily discounted units are gone—THEY ARE GONE! Please limit one per customer of these discounted units.

Steiner eOptics CQBL-1 Blemished Unit

Steiner eOptics DBAL-D2 Reconditioned Unit

Of course, these Steiner units are not all that we’re offering this year. In honor of our IR Sale, we’re also offering the popular TNV/DTNVG (Dual Tube Night Vision Goggle), now backed with our industry leading 5-Year Warranty with Gen. 3 L-3 OMNI VIII tubes for $500 off regular price!

We’ve also introduced the Unity Tactical Cold Weather Liner (CWL), and are offering the TNVC Torch PRO MK II for just $199.99!

Make sure to check back for more announcements as our 7th Annual IR Sale goes on, with more new stock and new products being added, and don’t forget! Free standard shipping on all orders of over $500!

Sale ends April 15th, 2019—so get those returns filed soon!

tnvc.com/shop/category/sale

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You Need A Halftrack In Your Life

Wednesday, February 27th, 2019

Are you planning for the Armageddon, the impending Second Civil War of Blue vs. Red, and/or World War III: The Final Battle against the Soviet Machine? YES!

Do you need something that is not susceptible to EMP interference? YES!

Does it need to be Armored, tracked, and capable of mounting weapons? YES!

Does it need to be available now? YES YES YES! You cannot plan too early.

THESE M3 HALF TRACKS HAVE EVERYTHING YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. GET THOSE TAX RETURN CHECKS READY!

controlleddynamicsgroup.com

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