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FirstSpear Friday Focus – The Asset

Friday, February 26th, 2016

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For this week’s Friday Focus, we’re taking a look at the FirstSpear Asset shirt. Designed and engineered to “be a gunfighter’s best friend”, Asset is a combat shirt designed to offer high heat and flash flame protection, as well as featuring a generous neck cut to accommodate balaclavas or neck sleeves.

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The torso of the Asset is constructed of Polartec Flame Retardant fabric, with a thinner, wicking mesh in the armpit area, which is treated with an antimicrobial finish. The sleeves of the Asset are made of FirstSpear P Aramid, a Kevlar-based flame retardant fabric which is also highly abrasion resistant and durable. Also featured on the sleeves are low-profile Velcro attachment points and pockets also made of FS P Aramid.

www.first-spear.com – The Asset

Amy Graves Joins MasterPiece Arms As National Sales Manager

Friday, February 26th, 2016

Amy GravesNew sales position will provide MPA’s sales channel with superior customer service as MPA’s firearms business expands.

Comer, Ga. – (February 2016) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles, is pleased to announce the hiring of Amy Graves as MPA’s new national sales manager. As MPA’s business continues to grow, it became clear to its President, Phil Cashin, that a dedicated sales manager was needed in order for the company to move to the next phase.

“Amy’s background in working to promote a brand to dealers and distributors has earned her a great deal of respect in the firearms community,” Cashin commented. “At MPA, she’ll be able to build on all of her relationships and experience, while leveraging the MPA brand, across the sales channel. An added benefit is that now our dealers and distributors will have one contact to provide that personal touch critical to achieving a successful sales relationship.”

“I am thrilled to be joining the MPA team,” Graves added. “This position gives me the opportunity to take my marketing and sales skills to a new level. I am looking forward to being part of this company’s success.”

Graves will be responsible for developing programs for distributors and dealers with the goal of increased and consistent sales and managing the manufacturer’s rep groups while providing them with the tools they will need for success. Before joining MPA, Graves was employed at Bond Arms, Inc. and is a licensed private investigator and personal protection officer.

For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of pistols, rifles, carbines and suppressors, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.

TacJobs – American Defense Manufacturing – Assembler/Gunsmith

Thursday, February 25th, 2016

New Berlin, WI 22FEB2016 – American Defense Manufacturing, LLC (ADM) is seeking multiple persons to join their team as assemblers and gunsmiths. ADM is a New Berlin, WI based company that has a rich DNA in the machining and production crafts. Well known for their high quality professional optic mounts, they are also the OEM manufacturer for several well-known and trusted brands in the firearms industry.

Their uncompromising expectation of quality has allowed for current growth as ADM expands to the firearms manufacturing space. This growth has created the opportunity for new members to join the team that share the company vision of excellence with unwavering attention to detail and quality. If you are interested in being a member of a quickly growing team, read the below job announcement and send a complete resume to: careers@admmfg.com.

Assembler/Gunsmith:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
This team member will be assembling various manufactured mounts and rifles for dealer and retail distribution while ensuring 100% quality and adherence to company standards.

This ADM Team Member will possess the knowledge of basic shop safety procedures needed to work in a small arms environment, performs support functions for the shop, to include assembly of weapon systems, optical mounts, trigger assemblies, and preparing metal parts for refinishing. Other support functions include, but are not limited to, inventory control, quality control, packaging, shipping, and limited customer service. Team Member will be expected to perform any and all tasks needed within his or her capabilities to ensure goal accomplishment of the team.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

  • Extremely high attention to detail and desire to strive for excellence
  • Strong work ethic and desire to learn new skills
  • Understanding and belief in the “team” concept
  • Pride in craftsmanship and product of one’s work
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check
  • Ability to legally possess a firearm
  • Ability to understand the mechanical function and interaction of firearm’s working parts
  • Ability to understand the difference and proper use of various ammunitions
  • Assemble components with little or no supervision
  • DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certified Gunsmith school or equivalent verifiable Military training in firearms repair.
  • Possess excellent knowledge of gun-smith tools and procedures, and firearms operating principle and ballistics.
  • Experience and knowledge in AR-15 platform assembly and maintenance
  • SALARY: DOE with opportunity for rapid advancement based on performance
    LOCATION: American Defense Manufacturing, New Berlin, WI
    RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: NO
    BENEFITS: INCLUDE HEALTH

    North American Rescue Catalog

    Wednesday, February 24th, 2016

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    North American Rescue has released their catalog for 2016. They’ve also updated their website, which can be viewed through the link below.

    www.narescue.com

    SilencerCo Announces G43 Threaded Barrel

    Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

    G43 Threaded Barrel

    SilencerCo has announced that they’re now offering a model of their threaded pistol barrels for the Glock 43. SilencerCo designed a special 1/2×28 piston that works only with the Glock 43 barrel, as standard 1/2×28 pistons won’t work with the barrel.

    SPECS

    – Caliber: 9mm
    – Twist: 1:12 RH
    – Thread Pitch: 1/2×28
    – Barrel Length: 3.86”
    – Finish: Black Nitride
    – Material: 416R Stainless

    Ships with custom SilencerCo thread protector and special 1/2×28 piston.

    www.store.silencerco.com/collections/silencer-accessories/products/threaded-barrels

    TNVC – Night Fighter Night Vision Training Classes

    Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

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    NIGHT FIGHTER: Level 1 (2 Nights – Open Enrollment)

    NIGHT FIGHTER: Level 1 is an open enrollment class for qualified civilian students and armed professionals. We are currently looking for hosts who would like to bring a unique training experience to their ranges.

    NIGHT FIGHTER: Level 1 is designed to arm students with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of night vision operation and usage techniques. Beginning with gear choice and setup, the class provides students the tools for learning to safely / effectively move, shoot, and communicate in low-light / no-light environments. Students will participate in a variety of movement, stalking, and live-fire exercises aimed at producing a core competency with night vision goggles, lasers, and white light.

    Don’t have night vision, but still want to train? No problem! We offer rental NVG’s, Helmets, Mounts, and Lasers for an additional fee. If you decide that you want to purchase the gear you rented during the class because it was so awesome and you realized what you’ve been missing, 100% of your rental fee for that item(s) will go towards the purchase of the new product.

    Once a class has been set up, we will post it on our site so students can sign up. The host does not need to have a full class roster before coming to us.

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    NIGHT FIGHTER: Armed Professional (3 Nights – Restricted U.S. Government)

    Let’s face it: a disproportionate amount of crime and combat takes place at night. Military, Law Enforcement, and Security Professionals need to be able to meet that threat in a manor that provides them unparalleled advantage to increase officer/public safety. NIGHT FIGHTER: Armed Professional is a restricted class for those going into harm’s way. This class can be private for an individual department, unit, or agency. Or, it can be open to representatives from multiple departments, units, or agencies. We are currently looking for departments that would like to host a class in their area.

    NIGHT FIGHTER: Armed Professional provides advanced instruction to armed professionals who have already mastered the fundamentals of low-light / no-light operation. This class focuses on increasing the students’ night vision skill sets during real world operations. Students will participate in a variety of evolutions including team movement and communication, movement to target, stealth search to contact, target discrimination/engagement, vehicles, and CBRN integration.

    tnvc.com/training
    training@tnvc.com

    TWN Industries Releases Highly Anticipated A-TACS iX Pattern

    Sunday, February 21st, 2016

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    PRINCETON, FL – February 18, 2016 – TWN Industries Inc., the leading Water Transfer Printing supplier, releases A-TACS iX (Intermediate Xtreme) Camo hydrographic pattern. This is the first in a new generation of camouflage patterns from Digital Concealment Systems. A-TACS iX is the flagship pattern in a new “X series” line of camouflage patterns from DCS–what will become a complete multi-environmental concealment solution. A-TACS iX utilizes the very latest in printing and camouflage design technology combined with the perfect blend of colors from the already popular A-TACS AU and FG camouflage patterns to create a pattern with vastly improved depth and definition. A-TACS iX Camo also incorporates enhanced edge detail in the transitional areas between light and shadow within the pattern to create the added illusion of depth while maintaining the unique A-TACS Camo “pattern within a pattern” concept. New A-TACS iX Camo is best suited for transitional environments with a blended mix of intermediate greens and desert tans.

    Soon, DCS will follow the launch of its new iX pattern with running changes to the already popular AU and FG variants to further integrate them into the “X” series of camouflage patterns. For more information, visit A-TACS Camo online at www.a-tacs.com or, contact Clint Hoover at clint@a-tacs.com.

    A-TACS iX water transfer printing film is available exclusively through TWN Industries, Inc. Three meter accessory packs are available immediately. Part number for A-TACS iX is WTP-854. To find a TWN Certified Decorator who can decorate products for you or to purchase film, call 305-258-9622.

    www.watertransferprinting.com

    Combat Flipflops – SITREP For The Unarmed Forces

    Sunday, February 21st, 2016

    Combat Flipflops has released this SITREP on their production and ongoing efforts:

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    Every Spring, fighters come out of their winter slumber and raise havoc on the oppressed. You responded.

    Since the successful Combat Flip Flops mission in the Shark Tank, you’ve put over 40 Afghan girls in school for a year and cleared over 2300 square meters of land mines. The Stoke is real!

    We’re backordered on almost all products, so here is the promised by monthly production update:

    Afghanistan: All shemaghs and sarongs are in production in our three facilities in Afghanistan. All items are on track for delivery per the timeline listed on the product page and order receipt.

    Colombia: Our Brothers and Sisters in the Southern Hemisphere are slaying flip flops at record levels. The Stoke is strong in Colombia and all orders are due in

    Laos: We’re landing jewelry later this week and shipping over the weekend. If you don’t receive a shipping update this weekend, your order is due in Mid-march per product description and item receipt.

    America: T-shirts are in production. We hit a small delay. They were supposed to ship this week, but will be shipping next week. Claymore bags are in production and due in for delivery per the product description and your receipt.

    www.combatflipflops.com