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BE Meyers & Co Announces Growing Distribution Network

Monday, January 14th, 2019

SEATTLE, WA (January 13, 2019) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is proud to announce the recent additions of Curtis Blue Line, Green Line Tactical, KF Armory, LLC, N.S. Defense, and Victory First as official resellers. These companies are joining B.E. Meyers & Co.’s nation-wide network providing advanced laser and solutions with a focus on federal, state, and local law enforcement, as well as commercial markets. B.E. Meyers & Co. also has extensive international representation in Canada, Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia, and Australia.

“The welcome addition of our new Resellers represents a necessary broadening of our partnership approach with excellent small businesses that are able to promote B.E Meyers products into our valued customer base,” said Jamie Wilford, B.E. Meyers & Co.’s Director of Global Business Development.

B.E. Meyers & Co. is proud to work with the following US resellers:

AARDVARK
ADS., Inc.
Brownell’s
Curtis Blue Line
ECI Defense Group
Esoteric, LLC

Federal Resources
Green Line Tactical
Hurricane Butterfly LE
JJ Rock Co.
KF Armory
Larson Firearms
Mile High Shooting Accessories
MOD Armory
N.S. Defense
Noveseke
OP Tactical
Operational Detachment Source
Proven Arms & Outfitters
Quantico Tactical
Ridgeline Defense
Surplus Ammo & Arms
Tactical Night Vision Company
Tidewater Tactical
TSSi
Unifire, Inc.
Victory First
W.S. Darley & Co.
Weapon Outfitters

As a 44-year family business now in its second generation of leadership, B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc. has maintained an end-user focus while continually innovating in the design and development of advanced photonic solutions.

B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility located in Redmond, Washington, with all products made in the USA.

www.bemeyers.com

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Meet JOE

Monday, January 14th, 2019

Yesterday, I found out why the Parachute Regiment refers to its troops as “Joe.”

Meet JOE.

In 1942 the PARAs were formed from soldiers already in the Army. The volunteers on transfer had their documents stamped with the letters J.O.E, standing for ‘joined on enlistment’. New members of the Regiment today are still refered to in this way.

It helps to place everyone on the same footing, building a cohesive team and family. Joe is genderless, doesn’t have a sexuality, finacial history, race, religion or come from a certain background. Joe is equal.

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PS Magazine Reminds You To Keep The Anti-Reflective Device On Your M68 Close Combat Optic

Monday, January 14th, 2019

This is a public service message from the Army’s very own PS Magazine.

Soldiers often remove the M68 Close Combat Optic’s (CCO) reflective sight’s anti-reflective device (ARD) because they think they can sight better without it. Then, of course, the ARD goes missing.

Does this make the M68 NMC?

Yes. Step 10 of the PMCS in WP 0012 in TM 9-1240-413-13&P (May 13) says if the ARD is missing or damaged, the M68 is NMC.

Leave the ARD on for two very good reasons:

1. The ARD prevents a reflection from signaling your position to the enemy. That could mean the difference between life and death on the battlefield.

2. The ARD protects the M68’s lens from scratches. If the lens becomes too scratched, you can’t see through it and the sight does you no good.

Units should emphasize to Soldiers they shouldn’t remove the ARD in the field. Armorers can order replacement ARDs with NSN 6650-01-479-5386. They cost a little more than $40.

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Propper EdgeTec Collection

Sunday, January 13th, 2019

Featuring100% poly ripstop fabric, Propper’s new EdgeTec collection prevents wrinkles and holds up against everyday demands.

Available in men’s and women’s styles, EdgeTec pants (starting at $29.99) come in three pocket configurations: Slick, Tactical, and EMS. The men’s Slick short retails for $24.99. The polo ($34.99) is also offered in men’s and women’s styles in a snag-resistant, soft-touch, anti-odor material to help keep the stink out on long, hot tours.

EdgeTec will officially debut at SHOT Show and should be available for order near the end of January, but you can get a sneak peek here.

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New Paddle Attachments Now Available from Bravo Concealment

Sunday, January 13th, 2019

Bravo Concealment, has just announced their NEW Product Release making Concealed Carry soooo much easier.

Polymer Injection Molded Paddle Attachments:
These attachments convert your OWB gun holster and magazine pouches into a quick “on and off” paddle holster. Imagine not having to thread your belt through the holster belt loops anymore. Just slip your gun holster over your belt, it’s that simple. These Paddle Attachments hold on to dear life and will not let go until you decide otherwise. Comfortable to wear all day long, these attachments make your everyday concealed carry lifestyle easy.

Made out of a robust polymer blend, these attachments are tough and durable for long lasting and are lightweight for extreme comfort.

Easily attaches to your gun holster or magazine pouches by swapping out the standard belt loops and installing the Paddle Attachments with a regular Philips screw driver.

• Sold in pairs
• Hardware Included
• Accommodates belt sizes: 1.25″ and 1.50″
• Accommodates to all 3.0 and second-generation gun holsters
• Accommodates to Bravo Concealment mag pouches.

Specs:
• Paddle Attachment Dimensions in Inches:
(Length: 4.375 = 4 3/8) (Width: 1.625 = 1 5/8) (Height: 0.875 = 7/8)
• Hole Spacing: 0.625″

As always, our Paddle Attachments come with an ULIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY, 30-day Monday Back Guarantee, all while offering Free Shipping.

The Paddle Attachments are available now with a MSRP of $23.89. Get yours NOW as they pulled price down to $19.89 with an introductory special!

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And Some People Want An Hour Long Meeting

Sunday, January 13th, 2019

Make those minutes count.

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SCUABPRO Sunday – Nice to have Accessories

Sunday, January 13th, 2019

When planning a dive or a Boat/ Zodiac/ Wing ride, there are a few essential pieces of gear that you definitely should bring with you. But as much as you would want to keep your gear to a minimum, there are still a couple of things you should bring for your convenience.

I am going to talk about a couple accessories that you may not have thought of to add to your gear list. Everyone knows about the hammock on long plane ride but not enough can be said about being comfortable on a 4-hour boat ride after a 3-hour dive. I will explain what makes them useful and why you should bring them with you. This stuff can be used if on a boat heading to a dive or if you are just on a boat for a long OTB. It’s about comfort and I will say safety.

It all starts with a good dry bag. It’ll allow you to put all of your gear in one place, so you won’t have to worry about it getting wet or losing any of it. What makes a good dry bag? Well to start it has to have a good waterproof zipper and be able to take the beating of being bounced up and down in the front of a boat. In this bag you can keep your warm clothes for before or after the dive (if you are diving or getting wet) Always have a way to separate wet clothes from dry ones, a small or medium dry bag is good for this. That way you can put it back in away. You can also have a small camp / micro-fleece towel to help dry you off. In your bags hang a small light at the top so you can use it to look around with out having to dig around your bag trying to find whatever you need. This helps whenever you are looking in a pack at night. I like the small push button lights for this on a retractor like you use for your badge. Put one in all your bags will make your life easier when you are looking around your nags in the middle of he night when you are cold and wet.

If you can change out of your wetsuit make sure you do that, when you first get out of the water you will be hot, but if you are in for a long boat ride you will get cold. If you have a mustang suit, it is an easy thing to change into. Try and put on a base layer of wool, as you wont be completely dry wool keeps you warm even when wet. For your hands and feet. SEALKINZ make some great socks and gloves. They are waterproof and windproof. Lastly for when you get out of the water is something to eat and or drink. I am going to sound like and old man, but a thermos with hot chocolate, or soup. This will help keep you warm and also if you are cold and tired a lot better then eating a energy bar that is cold and hard. Some bite size snickers or something like that is good. They are also great for winter warfare or survival situations you can drop a bite size snickers bar into some hot water and you have a good soup.

Ok now that you are warm and dry, its time to get ready for the long boat ride home. Whenever you are on a boat the best ride is always in the back. There is less movement and its less wear and tear on you. If you are on a zodiac/ wing again try and sit in the back. If you have a stadium seat (picture below) take some one-inch tubular nylon wrap it around the seat and tie it together, put a carabiner on it to the D rings on the boat. Now you can sit on it, and it will help hold you in place and give you a better ride. This is great after a long night of being cold and wet.

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US Army’s 300th Sustainment Brigade Conducts Joint Parachute Testing With Marines

Sunday, January 13th, 2019

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait –- Soldiers and Marines partnered to train with and test a low-cost parachute system at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 10, 2018.

A Soldiers from the 524th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conducting recovery operations after completing a joint aerial delivery mission with the Special Purpose Marine Ground Task Force on Dec. 10, 2018, Camp Buehring, Kuwait. (U.S Army Reserve Photo by Capt. Jerry Duong)

Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command Marines released four low-velocity-low-cost, four high-velocity-high-cost, and two Joint Precision Aerial Delivery Systems from a KC-130J onto the Udairi Training Grounds drop zone at Camp Buehring.

“We took the parachute that was right by the expiration date and loaded them with four 55-gallon drums of water. Each load weighed approximately about 2000 lbs. said Sgt. 1st Class Larry Carter, 300th Sustainment Brigade senior aerial delivery technician. “It was a successful drop. All the loads came out properly, parachute executed properly, and hit the ground properly.”

U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, develops and tests new materials for the U.S. Army. NSRDEC will test the samples to determine the actual life-span of the parachutes, and using their full life-cycle ultimately saves taxpayer dollars.

“We cut a piece of the material out of each parachute system and sent it to Natick Labs in order to test the elasticity strength of the canopy,” said Carter. He believes the parachutes have another five years of potential use, saving the U.S. Army in excess of $25 million.

The joint event also provided training on proper systemes use and employment for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command Marines, and 824th Quartermaster Company, 524th Combat Supply Sustainment Battalion, 300th Sustainment Brigade, and 1st Theater Sustainment Command Soldiers.

Story by Capt. Jerry Duong and 1st Lt. Andrew Garrido, 184th Sustainment Command

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