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Special Ops Survivors Annual Golf Tournament Set For Sept. 11 At Del Mar Country Club In Rancho Santa Fe

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

Perfectly timed to honor Sept. 11, Special Ops Survivors, a nonprofit organization, will present its annual charity golf tournament. Funds raised will go to help provide support services for surviving spouses of Special Operations military personnel.

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 24, 2015) Special Ops Survivors—a nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to serving surviving spouses of active duty Special Operations personnel who have died in combat or training since January 1, 1980—is pleased to announce their annual charity golf tournament will take place on Friday, Sept. 11 at the Del Mar Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.

Special Ops Survivors is encouraging all golfers to mark Sept.11 in a meaningful way this year. Together with fellow golfers, they will raise funds to help support surviving military spouses of Special Operations military personnel. The charity event is also open to additional sponsors.

Registration will begin at 10 a.m. with the tournament kicking off at noon. Golfers can play individually for $300 or as a foursome for $1,000. Breakfast will be provided to the golfers along with a box lunch to take on the course. A cocktail reception and awards ceremony will follow at 5:30 p.m.

During the reception, speakers will include:

Mary Ellen Bancroft, surviving spouse of Marine Capt. Matthew Bancroft who died Jan. 9, 2002 while serving during Operation Enduring Freedom;

John Baca, a former U.S. Army soldier and Vietnam War veteran. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest decoration of the United States Armed Forces, for his actions in combat.

“This is a very special event for our organization,” says Elizabeth Brown, executive director of Special Ops Survivors. “We will honor the day and pay a special tribute to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice and to their surviving spouses. It also raises critical funds to help us meet our mission to embrace and empower surviving spouses.”

For more information or to register, please visit SpecialOpsSurvivors.org or contact golf@SpecialOpsSurvivors.org.

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5.11 Tactical – Taclite Anorak

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

5.11 Tactical first unveiled the Taclite Anorak at this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market as part of their upcoming Fall/Winter 2015 line. It is made of 5.11’s exclusive poly-cotton blend Taclite fabric, with a Teflon finish for stain and soil resistance, as well as a 100% cotton flannel lining which provides 40gm of insulation. The addition of 5.11’s Quixip two-way zipping, which extends through the sleeve, allows for the Anorak to transition from cool to warm conditions while maintaining comfort. The Anorak also features kangaroo style pockets with 5.11’s Rapiddraw for access to a concealed firearm.

www.511tactical.com

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Beyond Clothing – A7 Cold Jacket Durable

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

Beyond Clothing’s A7 Cold Jacket Durable is designed for wear in extreme cold environments. They combined a DWR coated 70D nylon ripstop shell over Climashield 3.6 oz. APEX Insulation. Additionally, the Cold Jacket Durable features Cordura reinforcement in the elbows as well as the seat, and is oversized to be worn over A1-A5 layers while static in arctic climates.

Features

Cordura reinforced seat and elbows

Helmet compatible, insulated hood with adjustments

Left internal chest pocket

Zippered hand pockets

Hook and loop wrist adjustments

Internal mesh pocket

2-way side vent zippers for pass through and easy layering over kit

www.beyondclothing.com

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New Products From Nightforce

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

TS-80 Hi-Def 20-60x Spotting Scope

The TS-80 features a 20-60x magnification through its 80mm objective lens. It is constructed using a magnesium alloy body and extra-low dispersion (ED) glass, which is fully broadband multi-coated for improved color contrast and resolution. Additionally, the TS-80 is waterproof and shock tested.

Nightforce Flip Up Lens Caps

Manufactured to spec by Tenebraex, the Nightforce Flip Up Lens Caps are designed to provide protection from dust, moisture, abrasion, and scratches for high-quality rifle scopes. Made of heavy-duty black plastic, the Lens Caps feature adapters for use with the objective lens threads and the eye piece of the rifle scope. They flip up with finger pressure and can be locked into place with slight backwards pressure. The caps come in a set of two.

nightforceoptics.com

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C&H Precision Weapons Expands Product Offering With Addition Of Heinkel And Castaneda

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

Veteran-Owned Rifle Shop Now Offers Slide Machining and Stippling

LaBelle, FL – August 25, 2015 – C&H Precision Weapons, manufacturers of the highest-quality custom-built precision rifles, have announced they have expanded their operations to include custom grip, slide and barrel machining work through the recent addition of their newest machinists, Chris Heinkel and Fierr ‘Kazz’ Castaneda.

Specializing in slide, barrel and grip modifications, Heinkel and Castaneda bring over six years of experience in machining to the company.

Castaneda, the son of internationally know Weapons and Tactics instructor, Cazz Castaneda, is a life-long shooter – having competed in USPSA matches since he was 7-years-old. He relocated to Fort Myers to serve as a project manager for Altair Training Solutions, and has been machining high tolerance tools for over five years.

Heinkel, an expert at stippling pistol grips, has a background in precision machining. Chris also has a background in security and corrections; having served as a Corrections Officer for both Charlotte and Suwanee county.

“C&H’s foundation was built on the simple pursuit of preserving our favorite rifle, the M40 series, and the skills required to build it for current and future generations,” stated Partner and Co-Founder, Buck Holly. “With the ever-present call for the customization of our client’s daily carry pistols, we recognized the demand and instantly sought the talents and professionalism of Chris and Kazz. We’re honored to have them as part of the C&H team – and look forward to providing our customers with this new product feature.”

C&H specializes in the USMC M40 series rifles, the standard issue bolt-action sniper rifle used by U.S. Marine Scout Snipers for nearly 50 years, the company offers the M40 in three variants – M40A1, M40A3 and M40A5; with each rifle authentically built to the exact USMC specifications by a former U.S. Marine 2112 (Precision Weapons Technician).

Owned and operated by two former enlisted U.S. Marines with a combined 35 years of military service, the company maintains the same ethics and character instilled in them by the Marine Corps, which are expected and appreciated by all customers.

Partner and Co-Founder, Dave Clark (Ret.MGySgt), who served 26 years in the Marines as a 2111 (Small Arms Technician), 2112 (Precision Weapons Technician) and 2181(Senior Ground Ordnance Maintenance Chief); the former NCOIC of the famed USMC PWS (Precision Weapon Section) at Quantico VA, manages the shop, ensuring the accuracy of each firearm before it leaves.

In addition to the M40 rifles and the new machining services offered, the company also produces custom builds; working with each customers’ unique set of requirements for their particular application – whether for tactical teams, competitive shooting, long range hunting or light-weight rifles for extreme hunting trips.

www.chpws.com

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Extreme Outfitters – Powertraveller Sale

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

www.extremeoutfitters.us

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Polaris Defense MRZRs Now Delivering Under New $83 Million IDIQ Contract

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

MINNEAPOLIS (August 24, 2015) — USSOCOM has awarded Polaris Defense a new, sole source, firm-fixed-price contract for the MRZR off-road vehicle platform and vehicle delivery started earlier this month. The $83 million, five year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, signed in July, continues delivery order options on MRZR 2 and MRZR 4 vehicles – along with contractor logistics support (CLS) for spares, training and support as part of the light tactical all-terrain vehicle (LTATV) program. Since 2013, Polaris Defense has been delivering MRZR vehicles to USSOCOM under a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) against a GSA contract.

“We’ve been providing the MRZR for three years to USSOCOM and this contract reiterates that ultralight mobility is still a critical component of Special Operations Forces missions,” said Rich Haddad, Polaris Defense General Manager. “These are extremely configurable platforms, providing operators the ability to quickly prepare for missions even in the most extreme terrain. MRZRs provide extreme mobility SOF can count on, that deploys in tactical air, providing maximum flexibility.”

The MRZR is a highly mobile off-road platform that is CV-22 internally transportable and can be configured a number of ways to help expeditionary forces meet mission requirements for emerging threats, while forward deployed. Some common tactical features of these off-road platforms include increased payload, standard winch, electronic power steering, aircraft tie-downs, fold down rollover protective structures (ROPS), large cargo boxes, IR light capability and blackout mode.

“Our customers appreciate that we use robust commercial off-the-shelf components for intuitive operation and easier maintenance worldwide,” said Haddad. “Our MRZRs are in service in more than 20 countries, providing a high degree of interoperability and commonality among U.S. and allied forces.”

Polaris Defense brings game-changing resources to the military in the area of ultra-light off-road mobility as part of a larger, commercial company. Polaris provides a wealth of engineering, production and sustainability resources that come with being a recognized leader in the off-road vehicle industry. Polaris maintains a robust global network of dealers, distributors, and subsidiaries, providing dedicated full life-cycle support for these vehicles throughout the world. And with a proven and well-established Defense team, the company works closely with military customers to gain a thorough understanding of their off-road mobility needs, as well as their support requirements when they operate globally.

www.polaris.com/en-us/military

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Posted in Contracts, Mobility | 1 Comment »

Dynamis Alliance – Combative Pistol 1 Course

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

Dynamis Alliance is holding an upcoming Combative Pistol 1 course. The course is scenario heavy, and is designed to bridge the gap between unarmed combat and extreme close quarters pistol. The course is taking place September 25th through 27th, and is being hosted by Monderno in Kalispell, Montana.

www.dynamisalliance.com

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