One of the latest morale patches from Thirty Seconds Out, ‘Contact Front Scoob’ is PVC with a hook Velcro back, made in the USA. Take advantage of free US shipping by using the coupon code contactscoob at checkout.
thirtysecondsout.com/products/morale-patch-contact-front-scoob
Grants Pass Oregon – Premium rifle manufacturer, Noveske Rifleworks, is excited to announce the limited edition release of a collaboration with Strider Knives. Designed by Johnny Noveske to be his perfect knife, Strider Knives was able to capture this design and bring it to reality. “This knife represents a design that Johnny worked on, taking into account all the features he wanted without compromise” said Lorina Noveske. “Strider Knives did an amazing job bringing the thoughts and drawings from Johnny into a high-quality knife that Johnny would have loved” she added.
Each knife is individually numbered, with only 50 available.
The knife will go on sale on Monday, June 15th, at 9:00am PST. The link to purchase will be posted via Noveske’s Facebook and Instagram pages at that time.
MSRP:
$475
SPECS:
www.facebook.com/pages/Noveske-Rifleworks/181862575167497
Heckler & Koch has announced the release of a .40 caliber model of its VP striker fired pistol line. This is the first non-9mm variant of the VP to be introduced since the VP9 was released in June 2014. The full release can be read below:
Heckler & Koch added a .40 caliber model to its new VP striker fired pistol line. The VP40 (Caliber .40 S&W) joins the 9 mm VP9 that was introduced to the U.S. commercial and law enforcement markets in June of 2014.
“Just a year after launching the VP series pistol with the 9 mm VP9, we are thrilled to have a .40 caliber model join the line-up,” said Michael Holley, HK-USA Vice President for Commercial and Law Enforcement Sales. “Last year the VP9 took the market by storm and the VP40 promises to live up to its birthright. For civilian shooters and law enforcement agencies looking for a little more power to go with the VP’s well-recognized superior quality – this is it. Once again it shows Heckler & Koch’s commitment to the U.S. market and American shooters.”
The VP pistol line has been in development for more than four years and its debut marked the return of HK to striker-fired models. Heckler & Koch pioneered striker fired handgun designs with the HK VP70 and P7 pistols more than 35 years ago and was also the first company to produce polymer frame models. The 9 mm VP9 has been one of Heckler & Koch’s most successful products – selling widely – and receiving positive reviews from civilian and law enforcement shooters throughout the U.S.
Wayne Weber, President of HK-USA stated, “Like the 9 mm VP9, the VP40 has been through just about every test and challenge possible. Heckler & Koch’s strict company testing program put the VP40 through just about every trial imaginable; NATO and U.S. NIJ drop tests, water, dust, mud, and sand tests worst that the most extreme environmental conditions in the world.”
VP40 function and abuse tests included firing thousands of rounds of a wide variety of ammunition types through several test pistols. Unlike some manufacturers, Heckler & Koch test fires every VP40 pistol for accuracy and function.
The VP40 has the same excellent, precise trigger that debuted on the VP9. And the VP40 grip can be customized to fit any shooter by using a mix of three interchangeable backstraps and six grip panels.
The charging supports – a feature introduced on the first VP models is present on the VP40 as well. These small, removable wings on the rear of the slide make cocking and manipulating the pistol much easier than other handgun designs. VP pistols also have a safer and easier disassembly process than many competing models.
Covered by Heckler & Koch’s limited lifetime warranty, the VP40 is designed and manufactured in Oberndorf, Germany with HK’s famous long-term durability. The VP40 is value priced with a suggested retail cost of $719. A law enforcement configuration VP40 with tritium night sights and three magazines is also available for $819 SRP. VP40 pistols are shipping now (June 2015).
hk-usa.com/hk-models/vp40/?utm_source=HK+Brings+.40+Caliber+Power++to+its+New+VP+Line
EraThr3 has partnered up with Clint and Heidi Smith of Thunder Ranch to offer what they call the ‘Thunder Ranch Experience’. The TR Experience is an all-inclusive package which offers top-notch gear and multi-day instruction, including a Clint Smith signature “skinny gun” rifle.
The all-inclusive package includes the following:
For further details, visit www.erathr3.com/pages/tr_experience
SureFire has recently announced their new auto-adjusting P2X Fury with IntelliBeam Technology. The full release can be read below:
Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, is releasing its first auto-adjusting flashlight—an IntelliBeam™ version of the popular P2X Fury. This new Fury with proprietary IntelliBeam™ Technology (P2XIB) features an intelligent sensor and microprocessor-based system that continuously and seamlessly adjusts light output by constantly evaluating your surroundings. This model always delivers the right amount of light for the task at hand.
This cutting-edge technology also helps preserve dark-adapted vision by evaluating the environment before turning on, so it never activates on high in close quarters. If you’re in an open field, you’ll get all 600 lumens. If you’re prepping gear or loading a vehicle, it will dial in the necessary output based on the environmental feedback it receives, down to as little as 15 lumens. Just press or click the tailcap switch to engage this auto-adjusting mode. To override this mode, simply return to off and press or click again within one second to activate the max-output/tactical mode. This second press or click locks in all 600 lumens where maximum output is needed. The P2XIB defaults to IntelliBeam mode when it’s off for more than one second.
The P2X Fury with IntelliBeam Technology—like all Fury models—uses a high-performance LED to deliver its broad, intense light that’s focused by its reflector into a smooth, wide beam with a bright central area and generous peripheral light. The high-strength aerospace aluminum body is knurled to provide a comfortable yet secure grip and it is hard anodized to military specifications (Mil-Spec Type III) for extreme resistance to abrasion and corrosion.
The P2XIB is powered by two 123A lithium batteries (included) and has a MSRP of $229. It’s available for purchase via authorized SureFire dealers, by visiting www.surefire.com, or by calling SureFire at 800-828-8809.
After a long wait, the $10,000 er, Throwback Pack is now available from Grey Ghost Gear. Based on the Removable Operator Pack, the Throwback Pack features a body made from a Waxed Canvas material, which is very robust and has inherent water resistant features. The build and material lends itself towards a more ‘low profile’ look when compared to more traditional tactical bags; the bag will also “weather” and build its own character through use.
The main compartment is 550 cubic inches in volume, accessed through a top YYK zipper with two pulls featuring Flatlok cords. This compartment has two pockets on both sides, sized for a water bottle or to organize small items. The front pocket is 300 cubic inches, accessed through vertical zippers on both sides of the pocket; this pocket is lined with loop material to allow the user to customize it with various hook-backed pouches and holsters.
Additional features:
Available in Black & Olive Drab and Olive Drab & Field Tan; Black and Grey and Black w/ Wolf Grey hardware will soon follow.
www.greyghostgear.com/product-p/6022
Recently while promoting his new watch, Apple CEO Tim Cool remarked that; “sitting was the new cancer.” Well not quite, as comparing cancer (a disease), with sitting (an activity) isn’t accurate. What he was really doing was trying to make a case for you to buy his new watch, as it can be set up to vibrate and remind people who have desk jobs, to get up and move around at least once an hour. Now I’m not going to buy an Apple watch in any case, but he makes a good point about the adverse effects of too much sitting on your health. In today’s world more and more jobs are becoming less physical, and many are just about sitting behind a computer. Even in my job as an instructor, while I’m on my feet a lot teaching class, or running PT with my students, I still spend way too much time shining a chair with my ass. Email, developing curriculum, doing research on the internet, etc. it’s the nature of the beast, but it adds up to hours every day and I know many people who sit almost their entire workday.
Many studies have been done linking an increase in cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity to an increase in the amount of time people spend sitting. Sitting too much has even been linked to increased depression in women? An article by Runner’s World magazine sited a study that showed even people who exercise regularly run the same health risks as those who don’t exercise at all, IF they sit as much during their non exercise time. The simple fact is that your body is not designed for sitting, it’s designed for movement. Ok, that’s sounds great and makes sense, but what if your job requires many hours of seated work at a computer, or doing other relatively sedentary tasks? Well, according to other studies, taking frequent breaks to get up and move around are very beneficial, even if it’s just for a few minutes. The bottom line is get your butt up and take a walk, at least once an hour, even if you’ve got your PT in the day. If I have to put in a long stretch at the computer I always get up and stretch out a little and take a walk around the building at least once an hour, actually once every half hour works better for me. It gives your body and your mind a minute to re-boot and can go a long way to keeping you healthy. Try it.
Be safe always, good when you can
Semper Fi
MGunz
