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Hill & Mac Gunworks – HMG Sturmgewehr

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015

The MP 43/MP 44/StG 44 or Sturmgewehr 44 is the first mass-produced and fielded assault rifle in history, having been developed and utilized by the German forces during WWII. Hill & Mac Gunworks will soon be offering a US-made modern interpretation of this iconic rifle chambered for multiple common rifle cartridges, as well as the original 7.92×33 Kurz. The HMG Sturmgewehr will use standard AR-15 magazines, and is designed to accept all standard semi-auto HK-style trigger packs. The barrel will be swappable for separate lengths and calibers, and the rifle will feature a top-mounted Picatinny rail for the attachment of optical accessories. The HMG Sturmgewehr is planned to be released in Fall/Winter of this year.

hmgunworks.com/product/hmg-sturmgewehr

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Mike Pannone – New CTT-Solutions Class Policy

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015

No student was injured in a CTT-Solutions class or any other Alias class. This is to ensure it stays that way.

There have been several incidents where students in handgun classes carrying in a concealed appendix holster have discharged their pistol while re-holstering with subsequent injury. Therefore, I will be instituting a much stricter program of instruction and range policy designed to make every effort to ensure that all holsters in class are properly worn and safe for use both in and out of class. My evaluation will be based on body type, holster design/location and trigger design/weight. It will be in your best interest to have a belt slide holster and a cover garment suitable for use with it if you are planning to shoot from appendix in the event I deem your set-up unsuitable.
APPENDIX CARRY IS NOT FOR EVERYONE AND IS LIMITED TO CERTAIN BODY TYPES AND SKILL LEVELS. DO NOT ASSUME THAT JUST BECAUSE YOU BUY A GOOD QUALITY HOLSTER THAT YOU ARE FINE. THE HOLSTER MUST BE WORN PROPERLY AND IN THE PROPER LOCATION AND THE GUN MUST HAVE A TRIGGER THAT IS SUITABLE FOR CONCEALED CARRY.

The above mentioned problem is the result of one or more of the following factors:

Holster selection- certain body types cannot wear an appendix holster without their stomach forcing the gun into a position where it is pointed at their legs or genitals. When I carry appendix my pistol is not pointed at any part of my body unless I get in an awkward position.

Holster location- the holster genre is call “appendix” and if one looks on an anatomical chart, your appendix is not in the center of your body where your navel is. Improper wear causes it to be a safety concern by orienting the muzzle at the legs or genitals.

Trigger weight and design- a striker fired gun with a chambered round and an aftermarket lightened trigger is NOT suitable for concealed carry in an appendix holster with a round chambered in my classes. You can carry what you want on your time but NOT IN AN OPEN ENROLLMENT CLASS. I am quite confident in my skills and

1.) I carry a DA/SA CZ P07 which gives me a much greater level of inherent safety.
2.) When I did carry a striker fired gun the trigger was of stock weight with stock parts.

Technique and skill- when one is learning he/she should be going exceptionally slow so as to be able to identify EXACTLY the method by which they manage their gun and garment in conjunction with each other. With bad technique any firearm related task becomes risky and when learning new skills, speed can injure or worse.

Attention to detail- Don’t paw at a garment or gun to draw it or try and stuff it back in your holster like a sandwich into a bag. Think of the desired end state and never forget the nature of the device in your hands.

When re-holstering strictly adhere to the following steps:
S-low down, straighten your trigger finger along the frame and well outside the trigger guard
A-lways ensure the garment is completely cleared from the holster and surrounding area
F-inal visual check that gun/holster are clear of clothing and finger is outside of trigger guard
E-nd the action by slowly re-holstering the pistol

*Other than a mechanical failure of the pistol, negligent discharges when drawing or re-holstering are always due to a mistake by the shooter. These mistakes are overwhelmingly caused by excessive speed and sloppiness. From this point on in every Covert Carry Class I will reserve final say on whether or not your holster is worn properly, in a suitable location and is appropriate for your body type and the pistol being used. It will be a requirement for all attendees to bring a belt holster along with their desired appendix holster. An inexpensive belt holster is worth the investment and should be integrated into any concealment training regardless of primary carry method.

www.ctt-solutions.com

Tags: Alias Training & Security Services, CTT Solutions, Mike Pannone
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Chase Tactical – Free Tough Hook Promotion

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015

Chase Tactical is now offer a FREE Tough Hook with the purchase of every Warrior Assault Systems DCS Plate Carrier. The Warrior Assault Systems DCS Plate Carrier is available in Black, MultiCam, Coyote, Ranger Green, OD Green, A-TACS-FG, and A-TACS-AU. Tough Hook colors of Black, Tan, and OD Green will ship with the respective color of the Warrior DCS Plate Carrier.

www.chasetactical.com

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SilencerCo – Alaskan Bear Hunt With Suppressors

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

SilencerCo has posted a video of a recent suppressed rifle hunt in Alaska for brown and black bears.

silencerco.com

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Posted in Media, weapons | 5 Comments »

Kryptek Camo Spotted In Jurassic World

Thursday, June 18th, 2015

It you haven’t seen Jurassic World yet, I suggest do. It’s a fun movie. You may just spot a few cool bits of kit.

InGen’s Asset Containment Unit of the recently released Jurassic World can be spotted wearing Kryptek pattern Vertx clothing. And through the pattern in the photos may look like Kryptek Typhon, it’s not!

As it turns out, Kryptek Typhon was too dark for the needs of the production crew, which is why a team of agers and dyers took Kryptek Mandrake pattern clothing instead and over-dyed it to look very close to Typhon. These teams also handle the tracking and replication of wear, tear, and battle damage to clothing.

Thanks to ‘MK’ for the tip!

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Posted in Camo, Media | 23 Comments »

Security Devices International To Attend The 75th National Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference And Exhibition

Thursday, June 18th, 2015

Security Devices International (SDI) will be present at the 75th National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Baltimore, MD. They will be at Booth 1049 displaying their line of 40mm less-lethal munitions technologies including the Blunt Impact Projectile (BIP), which has an effective operational range of 2 to 80 yards; the cushioning gel-head mechanism built into the BIP allows it to be used in close range situations, and its aerodynamic characteristics allow it to be used with improved accuracy over longer distances.

SDI Vice-President Allen Ezer will be in attendance, along with SDI’s 40mm Specialists Ross Botha and Gunner Couce. If you’re attending the show, stop by their booth to learn more about SDI’s product line.

This year’s NSA exhibition is taking place in Baltimore, Maryland. (Monday, June 29th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and on Tuesday, June 30th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm)

www.nsaconference.org/?q=node/2

securitydii.com

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VLTOR Weapon Systems – An Update On The MUR-1S

Thursday, June 18th, 2015

VLTOR has announced that they’ve updated the MUR-1S. The Modular Upper Receiver was developed as a MilSpec correct upper receiver with a thicker wall, designed to offer customers a stronger upper receiver. The update to the MUR-1S involves a change on the shell deflector. While the original shell deflector consisted of a metal plate with the shell deflector riveted on, the new shell deflector is a single machined piece. In addition to being an overall stronger design, it adds only .07oz to the weight of the entire receiver.

The updated units are currently shipping out to VLTOR’s backorder queue and will become generally available for new orders directly preceding the backorder queue.

www.vltor.com

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Angel 7 Industries – i-RMR Ballistic Lense Technology

Thursday, June 18th, 2015

Angel 7 Industries, developers of the Ghost Shield light adaptive/photochromic technology, have announced their new ballistic lens technology, i-RMR. This lens technology is capable of a V0 of greater than 1000 feet per second and a V50 of almost 950 feet per second. The full release can be read below:

LIGHT ADAPTIVE, VERSATILE TRANSPARENT ARMOR FOR EYE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Angel 7 Industries, LLC.(A7) has developed a next generation, versatile, and enhanced ballistic lens technology called i?RMR™. which has recently completed testing in accordance with ANSI Z87.1?2010, EN 166 and U.S. military ballistic impact requirements for spectacles (MILPRF-32432, clause 4.4.3.3.4, superseding former MIL?PRF?31013, clause 3.5.1.1.) and goggles (MILPRF-32432, clause 4.4.3.3.5, superseding former MIL-DTL-43511D, clause 3.5.10). The test results showed that the new lens technology achieved a V0 of greater than 1000 feet per second and a V50 of almost 950 feet per second! i-RMR™ lens technology has achieved these remarkable results without increasing lens thickness or weight and while maintaining perfect optical clarity. This new lens technology is a patents-pending, proprietary process that not only drastically increases the protective capability of a lens, it also allows A7 to combine other lens technologies in various and unique combinations in the manufacturing process which eliminates costly and time consuming secondary steps. i-RMR™ lenses can be combined with laser absorbing dyes, with polarization, with high definition solutions or any combination of these options. The process is completely automated which ensures consistent quality and drastically speeds up production time while reducing waste in comparison to traditional “flow coating” methods.

A7’s new Ghost Shield™ light adaptive/photochromic technology is one of the various lens enhancements that can be combined with i-RMR™ technology. Ghost Shield™ photochromic technology is greater than 90% clear (VLT) in it’s unactivated state and automatically adapts (tints) to any lighting condition in less than 10 seconds. The proprietary manufacturing process actually embeds the photochromatic material directly into the lens material so that there is nothing to scratch off and nothing that can be affected by sand, dirt, mud, or chemicals. The value proposition to an operator is twofold; 1. The operator now can utilize the most ballistically capable lens technology in the industry and 2. One Ghost Shield™ lens takes the place of both a clear and a tinted lens which means one less piece of gear to carry and keep up with, and less cost to agencies.

www.angel7industries.com

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