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Gunfighter Moment – Larry Vickers

Saturday, March 19th, 2016

I’m gonna make this one short and sweet; when researching combat marksmanship trainers do your research – the industry is jam packed with scam artists. I see training scars and bad habits every class that originated from some ‘wannabe but never was’ instructors who are teaching stuff that is not only stupid but dangerous.

Do your research and if in doubt default to that resume. Nuff said – be safe and keep shooting.

LAV out

-Larry Vickers
Vickers Tactical Inc.
Host of TacTV

Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD-Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related TV shows on the Sportsman Channel with the latest being TacTV of which Bravo Company is a presenting sponsor. Larry Vickers special operations background is one of the most unique in the industry today; he has been directly or indirectly involved in the some of the most significant special operations missions of the last quarter century. During Operation Just Cause he participated in Operation Acid Gambit – the rescue of Kurt Muse from Modelo Prison in Panama City, Panama. As a tactics and marksmanship instructor on active duty he helped train special operations personnel that later captured Saddam Hussein and eliminated his sons Uday and Qusay Hussein. In addition he was directly involved in the design and development of the HK416 for Tier One SOF use which was used by Naval Special Warfare personnel to kill Osama Bin Laden. Larry Vickers has developed various small arms accessories with the most notable being his signature sling manufactured by Blue Force Gear and Glock accessories made by Tangodown. In addition he has maintained strong relationships with premium companies within the tactical firearms industry such as BCM, Aimpoint, Black Hills Ammunition, Wilson Combat and Schmidt & Bender.

Larry Vickers travels the country conducting combat marksmanship classes for law abiding civilians, law enforcement and military and has partnered with Alias Training to coordinate classes to best meet the needs of the students attending the class.

Gunfighter Moment is a weekly feature brought to you by Alias Training & Security Services. Each week Alias brings us a different Trainer and in turn they offer us some words of wisdom.

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Browning Introduces Ammunition For Personal Defense & Training

Friday, March 18th, 2016

Browning Ammunition debuts its personal defense and training product lines in 2016. The BXP Personal Defense round features X-Point Technology and is designed for reliable expansion and penetration for superior personal defense performance.

The unique X-Point is designed to shield the hollow point through intermediate barriers.

The BPT Performance Target rounds are full metal jacketed premium training products that can be used to hone your handgun skills. All BPT pistol products are matched training counterparts to BXP Personal Defense loads. Confidence at the range with BPT Performance Target means confidence in real personal defense situations.

Available now at your favorite Browning retailer.

Both BXP and BPT offerings include:
.380 Auto 95-gr.
9mm Luger 147-gr.
40 S&W 180-gr.
45 Auto 230-gr.

www.browningammo.com

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Combat Anorak

Friday, March 18th, 2016

For this week’s Friday Focus, we’re taking a look at an update on a classic garment, the Combat Anorak. We first featured the Combat Anorak in 2011, when it was part of NFM’s GARM combat clothing line, imported by FirstSpear. Since then, FirstSpear has moved production to the USA, and the Anorak is now made of Nextec epic fabric, which is a highly water-resistant, silicone-encapsulated nylon.

With a classic Anorak cut it is a lightweight garment that is intended to serve as a shell over all of your equipment. Consequently, it is very generously cut and extends down low on the torso with a lower cut on the rear. In fact, generous might be a bit of an understatement; I’m currently able to comfortably wear a small as an overgarment, and I usually wear a large military jacket. Granted, that’s with standard clothing underneath, however even then there’s still some room to layer.

Venting is facilitated via a quarter length zipper from chin to chest as well as a mesh insert integrated into the back flap.

Internal gear is easily accessed by a tug on a pull tab. The half moon opening features two zippers as well as a snap backup to keep the opening securely closed. You grab the tab and pull down. With practice this can be done one-handed.Additionally, there is an access flap on the back of the Combat Anorak for packs or back panels.The hood is large enough to fit over a helmet and features four points of adjustment which are simple to use. Two of the hood adjustments are on the rear. That small flap covers a barrel lock that pulls the lower portion of the back toward the rear.The shoulders are capped with lightweight Cordura and the cuffs are secured via Velcro adjustment to accommodate a wide range of layered garments. Additionally, there are small 1? Velcro squares on both sleeves and the rear of the hood for IR or other ID squares. The Combat Anorak stores inside an integral stuff sack and can easily be carried in a pack or cargo pocket.

Available in Coyote and Urban Discreet, sizes SM – 2XL.

www.first-spear.com – Combat Anorak

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ATI Introduces New AR-22 Stock Kit For The Ruger 10/22 Takedown

Thursday, March 17th, 2016

Milwaukee – March 10, 2016 – Advanced Technology International (ATI), a leading manufacturer of gun stocks and firearm accessories, is introducing a new AR-22 Stock Kit for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown platform.

The Wisconsin company has taken its popular AR-22 Stock Kit for the original Ruger 10/22 platform and transitioned it to the Takedown line of 10/22’s. The new stock kits allow for full function of the 10/22 Takedown’s break-apart capabilities, while transforming the firearm’s appearance to that of a modern sporting rifle in minutes.

The AR-22 utilizes an AR-15 modeled polymer receiver chassis and the stock kit includes all of the components necessary to make alterations with precise fitment and invisible parting lines.

“We are extremely happy to be able to bring this highly requested product to market for our customers;” said Amanda Mapes, National Sales Manager. “Our engineering team was able to adapt our original design in a way that kept the visual integrity of the AR-22, without sacrificing any of the intended Takedown functionality.”

ATI executes this functionality by utilizing additional aluminum components that mount to the receiver for added rigidity of the system. The front half of the kit’s components install in much the same fashion as the original components do by utilizing the rifle’s original mounting locations.

ATI’s AR-22 Stock Kit for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown is cover by the company’s limited lifetime warranty and is available now at www.atigunstocks.com, from select ATI distributors, and will be hitting store shelves later this month.

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Tactical Assault Systems SteriPEN Tactical Kit

Wednesday, March 16th, 2016

An Extreme Outfitters exclusive, the TAS SteriPEN Tactical Kit

SteriPEN Adventurer Opti-
The smallest, lightest SteriPEN, the Adventurer Opti, uses a revolutionary optical eye to sense the water. The patent-pending technology provides safe use and the standard insulating sleeve around the UV lamp allows purification in even the coldest of waters.
Fast, Light, Easy and Effective, the Adventurer Opti provides the ultimate protection from waterborne illnesses. Giardia, cryptosporidium, bacteria and viruses are all destroyed –in seconds—by SteriPEN® UV light. Similar to other SteriPEN models, the Opti purifies 0.5 L (16 oz.) in 48 seconds and 1.0L (32 oz.) in just 90 seconds. The UV lamp provides up to 8,000 one-liter treatments.
The new optical sensor doubles as a convenient LED flashlight. It’s a great backup light when camping or taking a night-time walk to refill your water bottle. The Flashlight mode is activated by pressing and holding the single button down for 3 seconds. The clear lamp cover focuses the LED light.

The Adventurer Opti retail package includes 2 non-rechargeable (disposable) CR123 batteries and a neoprene case with belt loop. Device works with containers with minimum 1.75 in. diameter opening (i.e. Nalgene wide-mouth bottles).

Adventurer Opti Specs:
Weight: 103g/3.6 oz. with batteries.
Size: 15.5cm. (6.1in.) x 3.3cm. (1.5in.) x 2.2cm. (1.0in.)
Battery: Uses two CR123 batteries (included)
Battery life: Disposable — 100 treatments (16oz./0.5L); Rechargeable — 40-50 treatments (16oz./0.5L)
UV Lamp Life: 8,000 treatments

Kit Includes:

– SteriPEN Adventure Opti
– TAS 32oz Water Bottle with Sipper/Strainer
– GTG SteriPEN Ready Aquasack with Sleeve in either Coyote or Multicam

GTG SteriPEN Ready Aquasack with Sleeve-

The Tactical Aquasack is an insulated bag that completely surrounds a bottle with half-inch foam and a reflective insulation material. These sacks help prevent water from freezing while winter camping or mountaineering. They also work great for keeping hot drinks hot in the winter and cold drinks cold in the summer. Haul loop/carry handle or the PALS attachment system allows easy attachment to your pack or belt. It has an IDEAL® TAC Zipper with an inner insulated lid. The outer liner is constructed of 500 denier pack cloth.

This kit retails for $149.99 but for a limited time and while supplies last you can get yours for $99, plus free shipping!

www.extremeoutfitters.us/tacticalassaultsystemssteripenreadytacticalkit

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National Tactical Medicine Competition To Challenge Providers From Around The Country

Wednesday, March 16th, 2016

Two-man teams competing among peers to prove physical and clinical abilities, treating patients in a tactical environment

Charlotte, NC (Feb. 19, 2016) – Today, SOARescue, in partnership with multiple organizations, officially announces the National Tactical Medicine Competition (NTMC). This competition is being held on Sunday, May 22nd in Charlotte, NC at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fire and Police Training Academy (1770 Shopton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217).

The National Tactical Medicine Competition is an event created to allow tactical medical providers from around the country the opportunity to collaborate and compete in a community of peers. Civilian Tactical Medicine is a relatively new discipline within the world of pre-hospital medicine. Together with The Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, we are creating opportunities to increase awareness, collaboration and training. This competition is a great opportunity to bring like-minded individuals together and support a cause greater than self.
The National Tactical Medicine Competition is based on the Tactical Emergency Casualty Care guidelines and all simulated patient care will be in line with the currently approved guidelines. The Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC.org) endorses the NTMC.

Proceeds from the Competition will benefit C-TECC and the improvement of tactical medical care and education.

Teams of two competitors will negotiate through a series of events to challenge both clinical and physical abilities. While the “lanes”, as they are called, will be agnostic to provider level, they will require competency and skill to negotiate successfully. Competitors will proceed through the phases of care. Beginning at direct threat care, minimal treatment is performed but physical ability will be required to move the patient. Teams will transition to indirect threat care where they will be expected to further treat the patient and prepare for evacuation. Following, teams will evacuate the patient to a given location and continue to provide care during evacuation. Teams will then have to continue through specialized skill sets found only in tactical medicine.

The Mission of the Competition is simple, To Preserve Life. Through friendly competition among peers in a community of professionals, competitors and observers alike will all be able to take something away from this unique event.

Competition – Networking – Training – Fellowship

The Competition will consist of 15 two man teams and will be held over 8 hours on May 22nd 2016. Banquet to follow.

Event Details:

Date: May 22nd 2016, 0800-1700
Place: Charlotte Fire and Police Training Academy
Address: 1770 Shopton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Team: 2 competitors per team, 15 Teams
Webpage: www.Tacmedcompetition.com
Sponsorship Contact: Andrew@SOARescue.com
Cost: Competition Team $150.00 Entry fee
Banquet Ticket: $20.00
Attendee: $0.00
Sponsor: Price Varies
Benefits: The Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC.org)

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Tactical Tailor – Pacific Northwest Pack Series

Wednesday, March 16th, 2016

Tactical Tailor prepared a press release on their new line of Pacific Northwest Packs, which can be read below:

The PNW Pack Series has been kicking around in Tactical Tailor’s design shop for about 18 months. Obviously Tactical Tailor geeks out over backpacks and we love the great Pacific North West. We love the fit, form and function that a lot of the climbing/alpine packs offered in the mountains, but the problem that consistently surfaced was light weight packs only work well when you put light weight things in them. A pack that works awesome for camping and climbing in the Cascades would fall apart as soon as you added 2 SAW drums, 100 rounds of 7.62 link, a mortar round and a few 5590 batteries.

We would often joke that the US Military got three things right, the smoking jacket, the poncho liner and the ALICE pack. Unfortunately ever since, the US Military has been trying to get rid of them once they saw that they worked and the troops loved them; well, as much as anyone can love a piece of GI equipment…

Tactical Tailor staff travels the US about 30-40 weeks a year doing trade shows and visiting our nation’s war fighters. The two things we hear consistently is that the ALICE/MALICE frame is king and that our supporters wish we would build a new pack since they can’t wear their old one out and need an excuse to buy a new one.

We started thinking about how we could combine our love of the MALICE pack with more updated outdoor design features that we loved and the PNW Pack Series was born.

In 2015, Larry Coffey, the owner of Tactical Tailor and the father of the late Tactical Tailor founder Logan Coffey, mentioned that he would love to have a team in the 2016 Bataan Memorial Death March. As we all learned early in our military careers, a suggestion from the commander is really an order, so we wasted no time in starting our training.

As we were working through the design process we carried these packs up Mount Si, Tiger Mountain, Mount Rainer (aka Mount Tahoma) and along the Nisqually River with military weight loads. We post holed in the snow, trekked through frozen fog and walked in white out conditions. The mountains wasted no time in telling us what we got right and what we got painfully wrong. We’d hit the design table, make some changes and hit the mountains again the next weekend. Some of the great new features that resulted from these experiences are an adjustable suspension system with load lifters, low profile super straps, outward cinching super belts, compression straps and exterior access zips. Plus, if you like the look of these new straps and belts, they will be available for sale separately too.

Tactical Tailor is looking forward to walking our packs in the Bataan memorial Death March on March 20 at White Sands, NM and they will be available for customers to order that same day. It’s been an amazing journey back to our roots rucking our own designs and we look forward to sharing them with everyone that has supported us over the years. We hope to see everyone at White Sands or whatever post, camp or base we land at after that. Of course, if you’re ever at Fort Lewis, come see us, we have a Starbucks machine!

Got questions or need to get your hands on one of these awesome new packs? Look us up on the web at www.tacticaltailor.com, drop us a line at customerservice@tactcialtailor.com or give us a shout 253-984-7854.

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Posted in Advertiser, Packs, Press Release | 25 Comments »

High Angle Solutions – Atlas Devices – REBS Compact Launcher

Wednesday, March 16th, 2016

The REBS Compact Launcher is a multiple shot, subsurface transit capable rope/ladder deployment system that is optimal for use in scenarios where traditional hook & pole climbing systems can’t reach high enough to hit a target. The REBS is capable of reaching vertical heights of 100+ feet, and excels for use in mission profiles including Visit Board Search and Seizure, High Angle Rescue, Urban Vertical Assault, and Tactical Rope Access.