The GLOCK family of pistols has an interesting feature which has spawned quite a few aftermarket accessories.
Refined Savages saw the empty channel in the grip behind the magazine well and thought it would be the perfect space for a fire starter.
The G-Spot Fire Starter Kit includes:
Ferro Rod
Metal Striker
Flame Wicking Cotton
Accelerant Gel Packs
Compatible with the GLOCK 17, GLOCK 19 GLOCK 34, and GLOCK 35.
refinedsavages.com/product/firestarter
HELSINKI – Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division; the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division; and the Guard Jaeger Regiment of the Finnish Army, conducted bilateral training in Santahamina Island, Finland, June 28, 2022.
Over 200 U.S. Soldiers conducted urban operations training alongside Finnish soldiers, learning tactical skills from each other in order to operate seamlessly with partner nations.
The training is part of the Finnish Summer Exercise, a training exercise conducted in various bases throughout Finland, running from the end of June to September.
“Finland has been great. We appreciate the hospitality. From a military standpoint, the training has been exceptional. The Guard Jaeger Regiment has been very accommodating for anything we need,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jacob Teplesky, commander of the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.
During the exercise, U.S. engineers and sappers conducted training on breaching, demolitions, and have learned how to use Finnish type charges they’ve never experienced before, said Teplesky
The Guard Jaeger Regiment’s primary mission is to train soldiers for urban operations. These soldiers would defend the capital as part of wartime units formed by the regiment.
“It’s very important, the cooperation between Finnish and U.S. forces. I think you will continue to see, as we continue to expand these exercises, throughout the summer as … we move from squad and platoon level, to a battalion command post exercise, we fly our unmanned aerial systems and we shoot a mechanized gunnery,” said Teplesky.
The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe.
SPC Hassani Ribera Soto
(Loveland, CO.) Gloom Group is proud to announce the launch of a community driven resource for night vision consumers, Night Vision Vendor Reviews.
This resource is the final of the three pillars in a consumer night vision education focused brand, and aims to be the center of gravity for reviews on vendors in the night vision space, which has exploded over the past several years. With such rapid growth in the night vision space, and many reviews winding up on social media that isn’t searchable, or scattered across the internet, finding a quality vendor is a large barrier to anyone looking to spend the considerable money that night vision requires.
A community driven resource does require community participation to be valuable however, so Gloom Group humbly asks that if you own night vision, that you leave a detailed review of your experience with that vendor at the following link: Night Vision Vendor Reviews.
G.G. can we found on their website, www.gloomgroup.com, as well as their Instagram page: @gloomgroup.
SAINT CLOUD, MN, July 11th 2022 – Maxim Defense announces David Farrell as Vice President of Commercial Sales.
His responsibilities will encompass sales team leadership, expanding Maxim’s presence in new geographies, develop new distribution channels, and contribute to the company’s marketing and business strategies.
David brings over a decade of sales and leadership experience to Maxim. Before joining Maxim, David led the high-performance sales teams at Christensen Arms and spent four years with Sig Sauer managing multiple national accounts and other various sales and marketing initiatives. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa and received his M.B.A from the University of New Hampshire.
“David is an outstanding addition to the Maxim team. He brings a deep knowledge of the firearms industry and what it takes to deliver client success,” said Dave Larson, EVP of Sales & Marketing. “As Maxim continues its rapid growth, David’s sales leadership and background in building top-performing sales teams will expand Maxim’s products and brand.”
To learn more about Maxim Defense, please visit us at www.maximdefense.com.
The future is here with the Coil Accelerator from North Shore Sports Club which like a rail gun uses an electrically produced magnetic charge to propel a metal disc toward the target rather than using traditional chemical propellants.
The disc is 275 grain and the magazine will hold 50. Projectile velocity is selectable at 80, 115, or 145 fps with an energy of between 3 and 16 joules. This gives you a maximum range of 40 feet but North Shore Sports Club says you’ll get between 20 and 30 feet of effective range. Since this is battery powered, you’ll get about 500 shots per charge and it takes about an hour to recharge the battery.
Interestingly, the coil accelerator offers semi-automatic fire as well as 5-disc burst and full-auto. Pretty impressive from something coming out of Illinois. Way to think outside the box. Plus, there’s no recoil or smoke or flash signature.
These have been around awhile but since there’s a big push to go electric, it’s worth a look if you’re interested in tinkering.
www.northshoresportsclub.com/coil-accelerator
In November 2020 a Canadian Special Operator had a negligent discharge with a SIG P320 pistol variant and suffered a wound. The pistol was just beginning fielding at the time but withdrawn from further service pending an investigation into the incident.
Shown is a SIG SAUER P320 X Carry. No details have been released regarding the exact model adopted by CANSOF.
In July 2021 CANSOF released the findings of that investigation exonerating the pistol.
Late last month the command issued a statement that they were once again moving forward with fielding the pistol. Interestingly, they don’t name the manufacturer or model.
Here is their statement:
Canadian Special Operations Forces Command Statement on Bringing Weapon Fleet into Service Following the Unintended Discharge of a Holstered Pistol During Training
June 29, 2022 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) will bring into service a newly procured pistol. This decision is based on the outcomes of deliberate investigative and administrative processes examining the factors that led to the unintended discharge of a holstered pistol during a range training event on November 5, 2020.
Central to leadership’s decision to proceed with bringing the weapon fleet into service was ensuring members’ utmost confidence in the effectiveness and safety of their equipment and weapons.
The decision is based on the following factors:
• The investigation into the November 2020 incident concluded the weapon is technically sound and functioned according to the technical requirements.
• Weapons technical experts trialed thousands of rounds without an incident reoccurrence.
• The investigation concluded the probability of this same incident reoccurring is assessed to be extremely low.
• Following the investigation, the Command assembled a working group consisting of operators, weapons experts and procurement specialists to develop and assess a number of options on the way ahead. The working group presented those options and analysis. The working group provided the recommendation to CANSOFCOM leadership to carry on with the process of bringing the pistol into service. Before a final decision was taken on the recommended way forward, leadership directed a third party safety/risk assessment occur.
• The third party safety/risk assessment provided additional information pertaining to the recommended way forward to the chain of command that assisted in informing the final decision.
Next steps
Bringing the weapon fleet with ancillary equipment into service will be conducted methodically and will adhere to the new Command implementation and fielding policies being introduced. Introducing these new policies is a direct result of implementing the investigation report’s recommendations. The safety of our members remains our top priority.
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —
Beginning this fall, the Air Force’s 92 enlisted Career Assistance Advisors will be converted to Airmen Development Advisors, complete with a new corresponding Air Force specialty code and bolstered foundational support.
The change is designed to align the broad spectrum of CAA responsibilities with deliberate development of the enlisted force, as recently outlined in the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan.
The portfolio of daily CAA responsibilities includes guiding Airmen in making informed decisions about their military careers, such as career path counseling, reenlistments, retraining, and specialty job opportunities. They also advise commanders and supervisors on enlisted force management and professional development opportunities and manage the administration of key training programs such as the First Term Airmen Course.
Though these roles and responsibilities will not be altered as a result of the transition from CAA to ADA, the new AFSC will make ADAs part of the professional military education instructor community. This will align them with Air Education and Training Command’s Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, allowing for a more cohesive level of baseline professional support.
“Right now, CAAs perform their duties without any formal training, standardized resources or instruction on how to build curriculum,” said Senior Master Sgt. Wes Lawrence, CAA special duty manager. “The change reinforces the importance of what Airmen Development Advisors will execute in their daily mission. We must provide tailored, professional resources and support that will benefit all Airmen.”
The transition exemplifies the “Force Development Ecosystem” focus area of the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan, which calls for building greater connections between initial skills, technical and on-the-job training, education and experiences.
“Connecting Airmen Development Advisors with the professional military education community makes sense as we strive for more deliberate development of tomorrow’s enlisted force,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass.
ADAs will continue to support all mission partners, to include: active duty, Guard, and Reserve Airmen; Guardians and civilians. The change will be official once the Air Force Enlisted Classification document is published, which is scheduled for Oct. 31.
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
