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Crimson Trace Conquers The Darkness

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

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(Wilsonville, OR) — It’s an annual fall occurrence—nights are growing longer—and those periods will seem much longer beginning on November 1 when Daylight Saving Time ends. Most folks don’t enjoy darkness. Criminal elements, however, like the darkness so they can surprise—or get the jump on—victims. Crimson Trace urges gun and home owners to make plans now—and prepare for the darkness. The company offers numerous product lines to help ensure being better prepared.

First, most Crimson Trace products incorporate the company’s patented Instinctive Activation where holding a firearm naturally permits instant operation. There’s no fumbling around in the dark for switches when a second means life –or death. Plus, nearly all Crimson Trace products have master on and off switches so the laser can be turned off to save battery if the owner wishes. Finding the perfect holster for a firearm equipped with a Crimson Trace laser sight has never been easier, thanks to the 2,000-plus holsters featured on www.holsterresourceguide.com.

While Crimson Trace now offers more than two dozen laser sights with green diodes, it’s a fact that red laser sights continue to rule the darkness. Looking for a reason to buy a red laser sight for a firearm? There are many reasons.

Red laser sights are normally more affordable and are available to fit more firearm models (Crimson Trace offers nearly 200 red laser sight products). Thanks to action on television shows and in the movies, criminals know a red laser means the one holding the firearm has taken an additional step to be prepared against threats. There are numerous police documents and homeowner statements that indicate the presence of a red laser sight mounted on a firearm defused a tense or deadly situation.

Crimson Trace LG-405 on a S&W revolver

Want to be better prepared for the pending darkness? Take a look at the useful information on www.crimsontrace.com. Crimson Trace leads the market in products—and product categories. The Oregon-based company has laser sight and light products spanning across seven categories, including: Lasergrips, Laserguards, Lightguards, Rail Masters, Master Series, Modular Vertical Foregrips, and Defender Series. Gun buyers will find recent innovations like the Crimson Xchange Technology that fits perfectly on a Ruger LC9S-XT pistol. Xchange Technology permits installation of a light or laser—and switching to the other with ease.

The pending growing darkness just became a little brighter—and less dreaded.

Full details on the many Crimson Trace products, the company’s Free Batteries for Life program, and the location of the more than 2,500 Crimson Trace certified dealers across America—can be found at www.crimsontrace.com. Crimson Trace laser sights and lights help Americans from coast to coast to defend themselves, their families, their homes— and their country. Many Crimson Trace products are carried and used by military soldiers and law enforcement officers around the globe. Crimson Trace is a proudly American company. Call 800-442-2406 for additional details or to place an order.

SKD Tactical – SKD Armor 10 x 12 Level IV Stand Alone Plate

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

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SKD Tactical has released their new SKD Armor 10 x 12 Level IV Stand Alone Plate. Designed through a partnership with TenCate Advanced Armor USA and sold exclusively through SKD Tactical, these plates weight in at 6.75 lbs.

Features:

  • Level IV rated plate protection in a sub-7lb package
  • Ceramic and composite materials construction
  • Unique Grey ballistic nylon covering
  • 5-year warranty against all defects
  • Passes all NIJ 0101.04 Type IV testing protocol
  • www.skdtac.com/SKD-Armor-10-x-12-Level-IV-Stand-Alone-Plate-p

    Chase Tactical – Warrior Wednesday – Warrior Assault Systems RAPTOR Plate Carrier

    Wednesday, October 21st, 2015

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    The Warrior Assault Systems RAPTOR Plate Carrier was developed with input from UK Special Operations Units and is based off the SPEAR/BALCS Cut armor. The RAPTOR allows excellent armor coverage while allowing all important movement and mobility.

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    The Raptor has a unique quick release patent Pending system which allows the rig to be adjusted while being worn by the user. In addition the Pull Release (left or right handed installation) is securely located in the front shoulder section and does not interfere with day to day user operations.

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    The interior of the RAPTOR is lined with 4 mm 3D Spacer Mesh Fabric which allows air to circulate around the body for cooling. The 3D spacer mesh fabric also provides enhanced comfort particularly during prolonged periods of operational use.

    The RAPTOR has a split front opening flap which allows quick and easy access when the front of the rig is loaded with pouches.

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    The RAPTOR Plate Carrier is currently available in MultiCam, Coyote, Black, and OD Green and comes in two sizes.

    All Warrior Assault Systems products are made from genuine U.S. Mil Spec materials and hardware. Warrior Assault Systems is a UK based company.

    Interested in carrying the Warrior Assault Systems product line? Click on the following link www.chasetactical.com/become-a-dealer or email Support@ChaseTactical.com.

    Bastion – Minimalist PU Leather Wallet

    Wednesday, October 21st, 2015

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    The Minimalist PU Leather Wallet is part of Bastion’s ‘EDC Gentleman’s Gear’ line. Made of high-grade PU leather, the Minimalist Wallet features two pockets on the front and one in the back.

    Available in Black, Blue, and Grey.

    www.magplates.com/BASTION-MINIMALIST-PU-LEATHER-WALLET-p/mnmlstwllt

    U.S. Elite – PC-Run-Wild in Silicon Valley – You Call That a Knife?!?

    Wednesday, October 21st, 2015

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    Steve Keefer, CEO of U.S. Elite, recently wrote a blog post detailing how several Silicon Valley companies, including Google and PayPal, have negatively impacted U.S. Elite’s web presence by denying advertising and payment services due to their sale of knives. The opening paragraph can be read below:

    This is one man’s perspective on what I’ll call ‘PC-run-wild’ in Silicon Valley. My company has had to stop selling knives, which were an important part of our business. This did not happen because we’re bad at selling knives, or violated any laws, or acted in any way less than the high standards to which we hold ourselves. Simply put, it seems the powers that be in Silicon Valley have decided that small businesses should not be selling knives online. As a mini-David against Goliaths like Google, Facebook, Twitter and PayPal, I don’t have a lot of rational options other than to just vent and share my story with you.

    You can read the rest of the post at blog.us-elitegear.com/blog/2015/10/1/forced-out-of-the-knife-business-pc-run-wild-in-silicon-valley.

    Team Breakthrough Clean’s Kolby Pavlock Cleans Out The Competition At The NSSF Rimfire Challenge World Championships

    Wednesday, October 21st, 2015

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    October 19th, 2015: Breakthrough Clean Technologies, is proud to announce Team Breakthrough shooter Kolby Pavlock’s win at the NSSF Rimfire Challenge World Championships. Young shooter Kolby Pavlock was able to secure a World Champion title while at the Rimfire Challenge event. Kolby (16 years old) has been shattering records and expectations all throughout his very short career, balancing school and an aggressive competition schedule is not easy for this future pro shooter. With matches like Berry’s Steel Open, Oregon State USPSA Championships, Idaho State USPSA Championships, and winning Overall Champion at the NSSF Northwest Rimfire Challenge it’s amazing that this young shooter still manages to hold a high grade point average.

    “Kolby is a shining example of why we (as an industry) must invest in these young ambassadors. They will be the next generation of stewards for our sport, our industry, and our voice. Team Breakthrough Clean is proud of Kolby’s achievements, and his most recent World Championship win. We look forward to seeing what Kolby will do next.” says Gabriel Cabrera, Marketing Director for Breakthrough Clean Technologies.

    Breakthrough Clean Technologies also partnered with the NSSF to become a title sponsor for the NSSF Rimfire Challenge World Championship. This ensured that every shooter knew the benefits of what true forward thinking cleaning technology has to offer.

    For more information on Team Breakthrough Clean visit: www.breakthroughclean.com/sponsored-shooters

    High Angle Solutions – CTOMS – TRACE System Training

    Wednesday, October 21st, 2015

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    When we first development TRACE Systems we realized that if traditional rigging rules were applied, it could create unsafe conditions. For example, if you tie a knot in a rope that’s been cycled 100 times, the strength reduction of the rope comes quite close to the load limiting slip force of a wet well used rope, risking catastrophic failure should dynamic force be applied to it. There is a rule with TRACE Systems of no knots (with certain exceptions), however this is contrary to common rigging practices.

    Additionally, TRACE Systems is not cheap, and because of that, we feared that in an effort to try to save money, some end users may try to use different rope, even 6mm accessory cord in the devices. Testing has proven catastrophic failures at very low forces with alternate ropes (see: privatebloggins.ca).

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    We had to come up with a means to provide training to end users of the kits that was accessible and cost effective.

    Using our online Learning Management System (LMS), we built a course that is accessible anywhere you have an internet connection. Access to the course now comes with the purchase of every TRACE Systems Kit that contains a QD and rope.

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    This basic online course allows the end user to work through and learn the safe basic use of TRACE Systems at their own time and pace.

    The online course covers a basic physics review, the differences in traditional and TRACE Systems, in depth details about the rope and devices, including inspecting them for serviceability, testing videos including with third party components and sharp edge falls, and instructions on how to rappel, ascend, lower and haul.

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    CTOMS is currently working on 3 advanced modules: Alpine, Climbing and Rescue which will require mandatory practical training from CTOMS or one of their Authorized TRACE Systems Training Providers to follow the online content.

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    High Angle Solutions is a weekly feature by DMM and CTOMS.

    Extreme Outfitters – Garmont T8 LE

    Wednesday, October 21st, 2015

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    The popular Garmont T8 boot is now available in an LE model for Law Enforcement and Emergency Service professionals exclusive to Extreme Outfitters.

    www.extremeoutfitters.us/garmontt8le