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SCUBAPRO SUNDAY – Patriots Day April 19th and ANZAC Day April 25th

Sunday, April 19th, 2020

Today is the 19th of April, also known as Patriots day. Today in 1775 we had had enough of being under the Crown. (well we had enough way before this) I can see know better way than to give everyone a link to the best way to tell the story. It might not be that factually correct, but you have to love schoolhouse rock.

Also, this week on the 25th of April, Austral and New Zealand observe ANZAC day. It is their Memorial Day to remember their falling, it starts with a sunrise service, followed by ANZAC biscuits, and beer with brothers and family.

ANZAC day started as a remembrance of the invasion of Gallipoli, now it is used as a Remembrance Day for all who have been lost to war. Gallipoli was a plan hatched by Winston Churchill the first lord of the admiralty in WWI. I had the privilege of spending an ANZAC day in Perth a couple of years back, and it was amazing to see how close we are to our allies in the pacific. So, on the 25th April raise a glass to all of our brothers that have helped support us in everything we have done and helped promote freedom in the world. The ANZACs are the only countries that have been with the U.S. in every war we have fought since WW1, to include Vietnam and the Global War on Terror.

ANZAC is the acronym formed from the initial letters of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This was the formation in which Australian and New Zealand soldiers in Egypt were grouped before the landing on Gallipoli in April 1915.

The acronym was first written as “A & NZ Army Corps.” However, clerks in the corps headquarters soon shortened it to ANZAC as a convenient telegraphic code name for addressing telegram messages.

I can never do justice telling the story of Gallipoli. Like most of WW1 and other battles, a lot of mistakes were made in the planning, but they were followed up by a lot of brave man doing whatever they had to do so their brothers would live another day. LLTBH.

www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/understanding-gallipoli

nzhistory.govt.nz/war/the-gallipoli-campaign/introduction

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Patriot’s Day Defines Who We Are As A Nation

Sunday, April 19th, 2020

Each year, we remind our readers of the events of April 19th, 1775. Rebellion had been brewing on the North American continent for years. Finally, in the early hours of the day, an American Army fired on British troops, starting a war that would last for over eight years and see the ascendency of the American Eagle over this land we now call the United States.

This battle is also where we draw our concept of the iconic Minute Man from.

Each Patriot’s Day, we honor those men at Concord and consider what it must have been for them to stand there together, in the face of the world’s greatest army and take up arms in the defense of their colony from oppression.

This militia came together on that morning to protect their arms from seizure by an oppressive government. That is a fact.

“Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.”

-John Parker

Captain of Militia

As the initial volleys of fire were exchanged near daybreak on Lexington Green, colonial volunteers fell back in the face of over 500 occupying British troops. But as the battle moved on to Concord, the tide turned, and the redcoats were routed as more and more colonists joined the fray.

The British troops retreated through Concord where they were reinforced. Despite boasting a strength of 1700 men, they remained no match for the determined colonists who forced them to retreat to the safety of Charlestown in Boston. The militiamen continued their pursuit which transformed into the Siege of Boston.

Today, join me in remembering those American warriors who pledged their lives to give us our hard fought freedoms and this great land.

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Gearup – Bow Tie

Sunday, April 19th, 2020

Here we find Gearup’s Bow Tie in MultiCam Black for all tactical weddings and special other occasions.

They tout is as the first and only Bow Tie which is water resistant, PU-Coated and IR-treated.

Handmade in Germany and offered in multiple patterns.

Find them on Instagram.

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XS Sights Introduces DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights for the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield EZ and the HK P7 Series

Saturday, April 18th, 2020

Fort Worth, TX (April 15, 2020) – XS® Sights is pleased to now offer its popular DXT2® Big Dot® Night Sights for the Smith & Wesson® M&P®9 Shield™ EZ® and the HK® P7 M8, P7 M13 and P7 PSP pistols.

Known for exceptional front sight visibility in all lighting conditions, these second-generation Big Dot Night Sights are available in Optic Yellow® and Optic Orange®. The DXT2 Big Dot sights drive focus to the front sight and downrange threat using a large, high-contrast front and a V-notch rear sight for an unobstructed view of the front sight.

The Big Dot fronts use a patent-pending colored Ember glow dot that absorbs light, causing the sight to glow before it’s dark enough to see the tritium center. The glow dot also stores energy enabling it to glow brightly for many hours. The V-notch rear sight features a vertical white stripe with a tritium vial at the center, creating a dot-the-“i” sight picture for fast and accurate target acquisition in high-stress situations.

Optic Yellow is the most visible color in low light. Optic Orange is the best for bright light settings such as shooting outside in daylight and offers a high-glow intensity that maintains visibility in decreasing light levels.

Retail Price: $132.00

For more information, visit www.xssights.com.

All XS Sights are backed by a 10-year, No Questions Asked Warranty and XS’s 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.

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SureFire Spotlight: The Closed Tine Flash Hider

Saturday, April 18th, 2020

SureFire Spotlight videos are a high level rundown of specific products. This one focuses on the Closed Tine Flash Hider.

SureFire adapters serve as rock-solid, precision mounting platforms for SureFire SOCOM Fast-Attach Suppressors, as well as, serving as a standalone muzzle device. The SureFire Closed Tine adapters closely represents a traditional birdcage flash hider along with having wrench flats for ease of installation. Just like the other SOCOM muzzle devices, this adpter is precision machined from heat-treated stainless steel which is highly resistant to gas and particle erosion. Additional these adapter utilize multiple bearing surfaces to ensure proper suppressor alignment every time.

www.surefire.com/sfct-556-closed-tine-flash-hider

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28,000 Posts

Saturday, April 18th, 2020

We just hit 28,000 active posts on the website. There of been more than those, but some have come down for various reasons over the years?.

Not doing too bad considering we have been publishing daily for just shy of 12 years.?

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Integrated Visual Augmentation System Soldier Touchpoints

Saturday, April 18th, 2020

Soldiers at Fort Pickett, Virginia are testing a Microsoft-designed prototype goggle, the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS). New technology offers capabilities that troops need to regain and maintain over-match in multi-domain operations on battlefields that are becoming increasingly complex and unpredictable.

US Army video by Mr Luke J Allen

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Salewa – Wildfire Edge Mid Gore-Tex

Friday, April 17th, 2020

Salewa’s Wildfire Edge features their Switchfit system which allows you to quickly adapt the fit from hiking to climbing, by offering compression at the toes similar to a climbing shoe. Simply tighten the laces to pull your foot forward into the toebox. Once you’ve finished climbing, return the laces to the original position, for a wider toebox and more hiking comfort.

To further enhance climbing precision, the Wildfire Edge’s insole also incorporates an Edging Plate below the side of the foot and big toe – for additional, directional stiffness – while the rest of the insole remains flexible and responsive to ensure good comfort and a natural rolling motion. The 11 mm drop is also ideal for fast mountain approaches or superior grip when traversing. The lightweight, flexible mid-cut upper is made of high-quality 1.6 mm suede leather, while the Exa Shell provides enhanced torsional stability and works together with the 3F System to wrap the foot for better flexibility, fit and support. Inside, the GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort lining is durably waterproof and breathable, so that precipitation and groundwater are kept out, but perspiration can easily escape from your feet. For greater protection against snow, scree and trail debris, there is a stretch gaiter. You can also customize the inside volume, thanks to the MFF+ footbed.

Underfoot, the Wildfire Edge Mid GORE-TEX® is equipped with the Pomoca Speed MTN Pro sole which uses Pomoca butyl compound rubber for better grip and friction on rock in both dry and wet conditions. The sole has a precision climbing zone at the toe, good edging performance and well-spaced tread blocks for improved traction on soft ground, such as mud and grass.

www.salewa.com/en-us/wildfire-edge-mid-gore-tex-mens-shoes

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