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US Army Eliminates Distributed Learning Courses

Thursday, May 16th, 2024

Effective Immediately: To meet the CSA’s intent of eliminating training which is redundant, antiquated, or doesn’t support warfighting and lethality, the US Army has determined it will eliminate approximately 346 hours of Distributed Learning Courses for Officers and NCOs.

An analysis determined these courses were redundant and/or antiquated when assessed against current training requirements and needs.

Enlisted courses being eliminated are Distributed Learning Courses (DLC) I–VI (formerly known as Structured Self Development (SSD) I–VI), they account for 253 hours or 31 days.

Officer courses being eliminated are the Distance Learning Prerequisite for Commanders Career Course and the Distance Learning Prerequisite for Commanding General Staff Officers Course (P920), these account for 93 hours or 12 days.

164 hours of prerequisite Distance Learning Courses remain and are currently under analysis for potential elimination in the future.

An ALARACT message will publish later today detailing full information on this change.

This We’ll Defend!

-SMA Michael Weimer

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Silencer Central Launches New Silencer at the 2024 NRA Annual Meetings

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – May 14, 2024 – Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, has a lot in store for the 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, May 17-19, 2024. Silencer Central will showcase a new suppressor, host a meet & greet, have daily raffles, and more! Visit booth #10731 to start the simple silencer buying process and get your application submitted live to the ATF.

The NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits features more than 14 acres of exhibits, events, seminars, workshops, and leading industry companies. Silencer Central will provide attendees with the opportunity to purchase a silencer, have their photo and fingerprints taken, generate their free NFA Gun Trust or file as an individual, set up a no-fee payment plan and submit their ATF application all at the event.

“At Silencer Central, our customers are at the center of everything we do,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “We are thrilled to attend the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits to showcase our newest suppressor. We are also proud to be recognized by the NRA with two Golden Bullseye Awards. These accolades motivate us to continue pushing the boundaries of excellence for hunters, shooters, and conservationists.”

In recognition of his outstanding personal achievements and significant contributions to the shooting and hunting community, Maddox will be honored with the prestigious 2024 Pioneer Award by the NRA. The award will be presented during a special breakfast during the 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Additionally, Silencer Central’s new Speed K suppressor will be recognized with the Suppressor of the Year Award by NRA’s Shooting Illustrated.

Silencer Central is hosting a meet and greet with YouTube personality Hickok45 on Saturday, May 18 from 11a-12p in booth #10731. Be sure to stop by and take your picture with Hickok45.

Silencer Central recently partnered with FN America to offer FN’s Rush 9 TI and Catch 22 Ti Silencers. Visit the FN Booth #7934 to check them out. A Silencer Central representative will be there to take care of your paperwork and submit it to the ATF for approval.

As part of Silencer Central’s commitment to the NRA, anyone who upgrades to a Lifetime Membership at the membership desk will receive a certificate for a free .22 suppressor (a $345 value), or the value of that suppressor can be used toward the purchase of any other BANISH silencer. Customers can buy directly from Silencer Central at the event with sales representatives assisting throughout the entire purchasing process.

For more information, call 888-781-8778 or visit SilencerCentral.com. To learn more about the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, visit nraam.org.

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SOF Select 24 – Mechanix Wear

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

Mechanic Wear showed us their TAA Precision Pro High-Dexterity Grip Glove – Covert. It’s a mouthful but will all make sense as we walk through the features, it will all sense.

TAA means they are trade act compliant; in this case manufactured in Laos. While not Berry compliant, TAA compliance means you can still use certain government procurement methods to buy them like Government Purchase Card and GSA. Precision Pro is the model and these are cut for dexterity with hourglass finger profiles.

The Grip Glove is best explained with the photo above which shows Mechanix Wear’s Padlock Silicone Grip technology. The gloves are also touch screen compatible. Finally, the color is Covert which is a fancy term for Black.

Offered in XSmall – XXLarge.

www.mechanix.com/us-en/all-work-gloves/HDG

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SOF Select 24 – HUXWRX

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

The new FLOW 556K L is a new variant of the popular FLOW 556K with a locking collar. In fact, the L or Lima designation is for Locking Collar, just like the 556 is for the caliber, K is for short or Kurz and FLOW is a Flow-Through design.

Here, you can see it next to a standard 556K Flow which is DMLS printed in 17-4 Stainless. Designed for toxic fume exposure mitigation, it also offers flash reduction, sound reduction, recoil reduction, accuracy, and repeatability by its unique Flow-Through helical coil and core deflector design. It is full-auto rated and compatible on 5.56, 17 HMR, and 5.7 platforms.

The Lima model of this 3D printed suppressor is currently only available through the Mission Team for authorized customers who are looking for the extra confidence of a locking collar.

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Barrett Announces the Return of the REC7 DI Rifle

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE — Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc., the leader in long range, is pleased to announce the return of the REC7 DI rifle. First introduced in 2016, this iconic firearm returns to the market in Summer 2024 following a temporary production hold due to the MK 22 contract.

Known for its reliability and precision, the Barrett REC7 is designed specifically for situations in which there’s no room for error and features a mid-length gas system for reliability with or without a suppressor. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, its upper and lower receivers are machined from 7075-T6 aluminum, while all aluminum components are coated in Type 3 hardcoat anodizing.

Featuring a cold hammer-forged chrome-lined barrel, Magpul® furniture, ALG QMS trigger, and extended slimline Barrett handguard with M-LOK® accessory mounting slots, no detail has been overlooked in the pursuit of excellence.

Bryan James, President of Barrett, expressed his excitement regarding the return of the REC7 DI, stating, “We are thrilled to be able to offer the REC7 DI once again to our customers. This rifle embodies the legacy of quality and reliability that the Barrett name represents. We are confident that shooters will once again appreciate the exceptional performance and craftsmanship of the REC7 DI.”

Available in 5.56 x 45 NATO, every REC7 DI is hand-built one at a time, inspected, and tested to ensure it delivers the performance you expect from the Barrett name.

For more information please visit barrett.net/rec7di.

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Magpul Unveils Enhanced Lever Gun Accessories

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

I was previewed these new products during SOF Week in Tampa but wasn’t sure when they were going to announce them. If you’re a lever gun shooter, pull your barstool up to the bar.

The items include the new ELG™ M-LOK Hand Guard – 1895 and ELG™ M-LOK® Stock – Marlin® 1895/1894/336.

Here are Magpul’s descriptions:

The ELG M-LOK Hand Guard is an easy way to optimize the front of your Marlin 1895-pattern lever-action rifle. The 12” long hand guard installs easily and features an integrated hand stop that can also be used to brace your gun when needed. M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions also give you plenty of space for mounting accessories such as lights, slings, and bipods. For a better grip on your gun when you’re firing modern, heavy-recoiling .45-70 Government rounds, the ELG Hand Guard is also compatible with both styles of Magpul Rail Covers.

For the rear of your rifle, our ELG M-LOK Stock draws performance-enhancing features from our other popular stocks to give your Marlin a modern makeover. With adjustable length-of-pull and comb height for various optics, weatherized onboard storage for extra ammunition or accessories, and the ability to attach M-LOK accessories and slings, you can add even more capability to your lever-action rifle.

The stock’s internal storage comes equipped with a quiver to hold six (6) .45-70 Gov’t or 30-30 Win cartridges, and an open storage compartment insert. The stock also accepts QD cups for a mounting a sling, with one sling swivel built-in at the bottom of the pistol grip for shorter slings and a higher muzzle-down carry option. There’s even a pair of M-LOK slots on each side of the stock for accessories like an ammo saddle. Head over to Magpul.com and shake the dust off your Old West classic today.

Magpul will have these accessories, as well as other new items, on display this weekend in Dallas for the NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibition.

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Franklin Armory Now Shipping New Binary Firing System for Grand Power Stribog SP9

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

Franklin Armory®, Inc., one of America’s most innovative manufacturers of firearms and accessories, has begun shipping its latest Binary® trigger, the SP-S1 for Grand Power’s popular Stribog SP9 series of firearms. The new SP-S1 Binary® trigger is drop-in ready and will work with both the A1 and A3/A3G models of the Stribog SP9.

Franklin Armory’s patented Binary Firing System® (BFS™) enables reduced split times and tighter controlled pair groupings, which are important shooting metrics for both defensive and sporting applications. To see this latest product from the Binary Firing System® lineup in action, check out the video “Franklin Armory Introduces the Binary® Trigger for Stribog SP9.”

Like other BFS™ offerings from Franklin Armory for rifles and pistol-caliber carbines, SP-S1 is a three-position selectable trigger: Position One, safe; Position Two, traditional semiautomatic; Position Three, Binary® mode.

In Binary® mode, a single round is fired when the trigger is pulled and a single round is fired when the trigger is released at the user’s discretion. As only a single round is fired for each function of the trigger, Franklin Armory’s patented Binary Firing System® has been consistently defined as a semiautomatic trigger by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

One of the revered safety features incorporated into all Franklin Armory BFS™ triggers is the ability to cancel the release round. To cancel the release round on SP-S1, simply move the ambidextrous selector paddle located on either side of the receiver from Binary® position to the “semi” or “safe” position before releasing the trigger.

MSRP for Franklin Armory’s SP-S1 Binary® trigger is $499.99.

For more information about SP-S1 and other innovative Franklin Armory products like the newly announced G-S223 and G-S173 Binary® trigger and slide kits for Glock® 22 and Glock® 17, visit FranklinArmory.com.

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Sons of Liberty Gun Works Garage Sale

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

Gear up for unbeatable deals at Sons of Liberty Gun Works’ Garage Sale! Join us at our actual location for jaw-dropping discounts on all SOLGW merchandise, blem parts, and accessories. Plus, savor delicious bites from Grilled Grunts food truck, wash it down with ice-cold brews at Green Dragon Tavern South, and score big with free raffles happening all day long! Don’t miss out – mark your calendars and lock in the date for the ultimate SOLGW gear shopping experience!

Saturday, May 18th from 1000 – 1700

2828 S Laredo Street

San Antonio, TX 78207

www.SOLGW.com

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