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Monday, December 28th, 2015Salomon – The Joy Of Progression
Monday, December 28th, 2015We wanted to share this Salomon brand video with you to whet your appetite for the upcoming debut of the 2016 Forces line at SHOT Show. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing exclusive content from this line. It’s something you won’t want to miss.
S&S Precision Maker Monday – Cummerbund Accessories
Monday, December 28th, 2015
Cummerbund adapter with Flap
The new cummerbund adapter with flap allows the user to mount additional accessory pouches to the front and rear of the cummerbund by utilizing the integrated MOLLE/PALS system. Attached to the front of the PlateFrame, the cummerbund adapter was designed for reinforced strength and modularity.
Cummerbund adapter with Flap and Radio pouch
The cummerbund adapter with flap and radio pouch, allows the user to secure a handheld radio to either side of the PlateFrame while providing an attachment point for a MOLLE/PALS compatible component or pouch to be attached to the front side of the pouch. The integrated pouch design secures the radio along the inside of the adapter closer to the front plate for enhanced comfort.
Dump Pouch
The S&S dump pouch consists of non-hydroscopic material and mesh that was designed to be self-draining, easily allowing water and debris to escape from the pouch with no user interaction. The pouch will not absorb water; eliminating unwanted weight gain. The pouch was designed to hold up to seven standard 30 round 5.56 magazines. A one handed bungee retention system allows for easy access when desired and quickly secures the pouches contents when pulled tight. When not in use, the dump pouch rolls up into a tight/low profile package. The pouch is belt and MOLLE/PALS compatible.
Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn 
Saturday, December 26th, 2015
If you were to tell your neighbor that they are going to experience a home fire tomorrow, most would run to check the status of their fire extinguisher, or maybe even run out to purchase a new one. It sounds a bit flippant to say this, but the aftermath of the most recent terrorist event in the US has had a similar effect on many citizen’s outlook on firearms. Make no mistake, the Second Amendment is in place for such an need. I am always amazed at the number of people that have CCWs, yet rarely ever carry a sidearm. Somehow, they think that they will have time to strap a gun on if trouble is about to descend upon them.
Reality is that being prepared is about being ready. Situational awareness must be practiced; it is something that most people don’t possess; like combat marksmanship, it only comes with practice. Just having a gun is not really enough, you must be safe and skilled with a small arms in order to be effective. Most folks go to a class to qualify for their CCW. In most cases they make no effort to either improve their shooting skills or maintain them. Right now the buzz is that everyone wants a ‘high capacity’ pistol to prepare to shoot it out with a terrorist cell. Get real, it’s not how many bullets your sidearm holds, or how many spare magazines you have on your belt; it is about how well can you shoot effectively when the chips are down. Find a range in your area. Set aside time each month for dedicated practice. Seek out instruction; any is better than none.
Most every area of the USA now has a local guy cooking kydex holsters in his kitchen, another building AR15s in his garage, and another guy that has bought a set of 5-11 clothes, a war belt with leg holster (generally one that looks more like a high ankle holster), and blaster that looks like it came from the movie set of Star Wars. These types declare that they are ninja commando trainers and your answer to learning to become a great ‘Combat Shooter’ (whatever that may be).
Look at the reason you need a sidearm. What are realistic problems you face? Remember those little compact 380s and pocket rocket 9mms may be great to carry, but how well can you shoot one when someone is shooting at you? Most of these little pocket type guns are perfect for the people that carry them, as long as they never need them.
Good training and a supply of ammo to stay proficient is not cheap. Don’t kid yourself and think that just because you ‘qualified expert in the military’ or outshot your buddies 10 years ago at a beer can shooting match means anything today. Combat marksmanship is a perishable skill. Okay, if you are going to exercise your CCW rights, make a plan now to become skilled, and get started.
– Ken Hackathorn
Ken Hackathorn has served as a US Army Special Forces Small Arms Instructor, Gunsite Instructor, and NRA Police Firearms Instructor. He is currently an FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, Certified Deputy Sheriff with Washington County SO, Ohio, and a SRT member and Special Response Team trainer. Ken has trained US Military Special Operations forces, Marine FAST and SOTG units and is a contract small arms trainer to FBI SWAT and HRT.
Ken has provided training to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and been active in small arms training for the past 25 years. He has written firearms related material for Guns & Ammo, Combat Handguns, Soldier Of Fortune, and currently American Handgunner and contributed to at least six other gun/shooting journals. Ken was also a founding member of IPSC and IDPA.
To see Ken’s Training Class Schedule visit aliastraining.com.
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 SSD readers hard earned words of wisdom.
Sharktooth Utility Pendant
Friday, December 25th, 2015
The Sharktooth Utility Pendant is a survival tool currently up for funding on Kickstarter. The Sharktooth is the one of the first designs of Archwing, LLC’s Tactical Apparel venture, a steel tool with a variety of functions, including but not limited to an arrowhead, spear point, saw, hammer punch, flathead turner, etc.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/archwingllc/sharktooth-12-in-1-tactical-utility-pendant
FirstSpear Friday Focus – Holiday Special
Friday, December 25th, 2015
FirstSpear is wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! In honor of the holidays, order $150 from the FirstSpear webstore and get a FREE Santa skull logo long sleeve. This deal runs through the weekend, so take advantage while you can.
Raven Concealment Systems – VanGuard 3 Holster
Thursday, December 24th, 2015
The VanGuard 3 is the latest iteration of Raven Concealment’s line of minimalist IWB holsters. The VanGuard 3, or VG3, is designed to accommodate a weapon light, covering only the light and trigger guard of the weapon. The VG3 is ambidextrous, tuckable, and can be worn anywhere on the waistline excluding the small of the back. Currently, the VG3 is available only for use with the SureFire X300 Ultra A/B weapon lights, and a wide variety of commercially available pistols.
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Channelized Terrain Tactics: Basic Navigation Training
Thursday, December 24th, 2015
Author Dan Johanknecht has written a book titled ‘Channelized Terrain Tactics: Basic Navigation Training’. The first book in the CTT series, Basic Navigation Training serves as a navigation primer written to assist the user to learn and refresh the skills needed for land navigation with map and compass. The author has provided an excerpt from the book, which can be read below:
Fix your position
I traveled to foreign countries or into international waters for years for various contracts, and every trip reinforced the fact that my job (and maybe my life) depended on keeping track of my position as accurately as possible. Each contract required situational awareness using some sort of navigation process. Whether I was on a ship or in a crowded van, I used both technical and “old school” methods from stars to local cell phones to pinpoint my location. Once back home, I trained in search and rescue in a region that has GPS blind spots due to extremely dense terrain and deep slot canyons.
My notes led to this short book on navigation in channelized terrain – using basic methods. Channelized terrain is found worldwide, formed by plate action and erosion. It steers you–channels you–through its own route whether you are walking on a ridge top, river valley, or along the irregular ground in between.
Most Americans have a smart phone, and most smart phones have a GPS feature, but we all know batteries drain. There are even some foreign customs checkpoints that disallow individual GPS units on entry. Many well-traveled and highly trained people will tell you to bring a map and compass on your foray, but first you must know how to use them. This book will walk you through a few processes, using a Case Study method, to fix your position and prep before deploying. It’s been my experience that if I don’t practice this skill, I could forget or confuse some steps in the process of fixing my position – especially since land navigation is one of those sciences that a number of methods and tools can be used to arrive at the same answer. Land navigation is the epitome of a perishable skill – this book is my study guide on a topic, that despite all my years of intense training, I still need to study.
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