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American Defense Manufacturing – New Mounts For 2017

Thursday, April 20th, 2017

New Berlin, WI – 20APRIL2017 – American Defense Mfg® is proud to release for immediate availability the following new mount products in addition to our line of UIC Carbines. The AD-TP (Tripod Mount), AD-SM-01 (Co-Witness) / AD-SM-02 (Lower 1/3 aka SOCOM) Gen 2 Swing Off Magnifier Mount, AD-BP-P2 (Harris Bipod Mount), and the AD-GP (Go Pro Mount). These mounts feature our patented QD Auto Lock™, which provide a positive locking that requires 2 intentional actions to open. American Defense Mfg® mounts are precision machined to provide a positive lock up and consistent return to zero. Furthermore, the American Defense Mfg® line of mounts do not require any tools to adjust tension or to remove from the weapon platform. For more information visit www.admmfg.com or your favorite retailer!

Tripod Mount MSRP 73.95

Description

The AD-TP Tripod Mount enables you to attach a standard camera tripod baseplate (1/4×20) to your railed forearm. It is precision machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat T3 Mil-Spec anodize. It features the Patented QD Auto Lock™ Lever system to accommodate both in spec and out of spec rail systems.

Features

Six 1/4×20 threaded holes for mounting to your standard camera tripod baseplate.
The AD-TP tripod mount features the Patented QD Auto Lock™ Lever system, which has the following advantages:
Does not require proprietary tools for adjustment.
Can be adjusted with your finger or a flat blade screwdriver.
Lever can be configured to lock to the front or the rear.
Superior clamping surface to insure maximum rail engagement.

Materials & Construction

The AD-TP tripod mount is precision CNC machined from a block of 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat type 3 Mil-Spec anodize for a rock hard lasting finish.
Precision machined from 6061 T6 Aluminum.
Hard coat anodized for a lifetime of performance.
Fully adjustable to fit both in spec and out of spec rail systems.
American Defense MFG, LLC. products feature a lifetime warranty.
Features the Patented QD Auto Lock™ Lever system.
Made with pride in the U.S.A.

Specifications

The AD-TP tripod mount has the following specifications:

Weight: 3.60 ounces

Magnifier Swing Off Mount GEN 2 MSRP 135.00

Description

The AD-SM-02 GEN 2 Magnifier Swing Off Mount features a lower 1?3rd co-witness (Co-Witness model available) when used on an AR15, M16, M4 flattop with Mil-Spec size iron sights. The GEN 2 Swing Mount features user adjustable tension and enhanced geometry on the swing arm mechanism. It enables the operator to flip the magnifier out of view for an unmagnified sight picture. It is configurable for a right or left direction of flip. Fits Magnifiers with a 30mm tube. It is precision machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat T3 Mil-Spec anodize. It features the Patented QD Auto Lock™ Lever system to accommodate both in spec and out of spec rail systems.

Features

The AD-SM-02 Magnifier Swing Off Mount features the Patented QD Auto Lock™ Lever system which has the following advantages:
Does not require proprietary tools for adjustment.
Can be adjusted with your finger or a flat blade screwdriver.
Lever can be configured to lock to the front or the rear.
Superior clamping surface to insure maximum rail engagement.

Materials & Construction

The AD-SM-02 Magnifier Swing Off Mount is precision CNC machined from a block of 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat type 3 Mil-Spec anodize for a rock hard lasting finish.
Precision machined from 6061 T6 Aluminum.
Hard coat anodized for a lifetime of performance.
Fully adjustable to fit both in spec and out of spec rail systems.
American Defense MFG, LLC. products feature a lifetime warranty.
Features the Patented QD Auto Lock™ Lever system.
Made with pride in the U.S.A.
Specifications
The AD-SM-02 Magnifier Swing Off Mount has the following specifications:
Weight: 4.8ozs.

Harris Swivel Bipod Mount MSRP 71.50

Description

The AD-BP-P2 Bipod Mount enables you to attach a Harris-S, Swivel bipod to your railed forearm. Not compatible with the Tac Lever ( Lever interferes with the bipod itself ). It is precision machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat T3 Mil-Spec anodize. It features the Patented QD Auto Lock™ Lever system to accommodate both in spec and out of spec rail systems. The mount includes two different sized delrin sleeves to accommodate both Harris and other brand bipods that swivel.

Features

The AD-BP-P2 bipod mount features the Patented QD Auto Lock™ Lever system that has the following advantages:
Does not require proprietary tools for adjustment.
Can be adjusted with your finger or a flat blade screwdriver.
Lever can be configured to lock to the front or the rear.
Superior clamping surface to insure maximum rail engagement.

Materials & Construction

The AD-BP-P2 bipod mount is precision CNC machined from a block of 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat type 3 Mil-Spec anodize for a rock hard lasting finish.
Precision machined from 6061 T6 Aluminum.
Hard coat anodized for a lifetime of performance.
Fully adjustable to fit both in spec and out of spec rail systems.
American Defense MFG, LLC. products feature a lifetime warranty.
Features the Patented QD Auto Lock™ Lever system.
Made with pride in the U.S.A.

Specifications

The AD-BP-P2 bipod mount has the following specifications:

Weight: 2.60 ounces

GoPro Mount MSRP 75.00

Description

The AD-GP GoPro Mount enables you to attach a GoPro Camera to your railed forearm. It is precision machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat T3 Mil-Spec anodize. It features the Patented QD Auto Lock™ Lever system to accommodate both in spec and out of spec rail systems.

Features

Solid mounts the GoPro camera at a 90* angle
The AD-GP GoPro mount features the Patented QD Auto Lock™ Lever system that has the following advantages:
Does not require proprietary tools for adjustment.
Can be adjusted with your finger or a flat blade screwdriver.
Lever can be configured to lock to the front or the rear.
Superior clamping surface to insure maximum rail engagement.

Materials & Construction

The AD-GP GoPro mount is precision CNC machined from a block of 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat type 3 Mil-Spec anodize for a rock hard lasting finish.
Precision machined from 6061 T6 Aluminum.
Hard coat anodized for a lifetime of performance.
Fully adjustable to fit both in spec and out of spec rail systems.
American Defense MFG, LLC. products feature a lifetime warranty.
Features the Patented QD Auto Lock™ Lever system.
Made with pride in the U.S.A.

Specifications

The AD-GP GoPro mount has the following specifications:
Weight: 2.60 ounces

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DSG Holsters at 2017 NRAAM

Wednesday, April 19th, 2017

Featuring Expanded Range of Models

Fort Worth, TX, April 17, 2017 – Kydex holster manufacturer DSG HOLSTERS, a subsidiary of DSG ARMS, will return to the NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia April 28 – 30, 2017, with a greatly expanded range of gun models in our top-selling holster styles, including the recently-announced FN 509™ – an all-new 9MM striker-fired pistol from FN America, LLC.

“As an official LE/MIL Distributor for FN firearms, we’re especially pleased to be able to provide aftermarket support for the new striker-fired FN 509™ through our subsidiary company DSG Holsters” stated Zack Jones, Vice President of Operations for DSG Arms. “We will have both inside and outside waistband holster styles available for the FN 509™ in stock and ready to sell at the NRA Annual Meeting next week.”

NRAAM visitors will find the full array of DSG brand holsters (both inside-waistband/outside-waistband), magazine carriers, and belts in two locations: DSG Holsters Booth #5059 and the DSG Arms show trailer located at the entrance of the Georgia World Congress Center.

2017 NRAAM Show Specials:

· DSG Alpha Outside-Waistband Holsters – NRA SPECIAL $45
· DSG CDC Inside-Waistband Holsters – NRA SPECIAL $39
· DSG HR & HR Vertical Outside-Waistband Holsters – NRA SPECIAL $40
· DSG Single Pistol/Rifle Magazine Carriers – NRA SPECIAL $25
· DSG Double Magazine Carriers – NRA SPECIAL $30
· DSG Alpha Belts – NRA SPECIAL $49

Additional Information:

The FN 509™, an all-new 9mm striker-fired pistol from FN America, LLC., was born out of the company’s effort to produce a contender for the U.S. Army’s Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition and has been further enhanced to meet the needs of U.S. law enforcement and commercial customers. Built on the proven architecture of the FNS™ Compact, FN made changes internally and externally to meet the rigorous performance standards of the MHS requirements and further developed the platform into the FN 509™ with help from industry experts.

To see the new FN 509™ in person, visit the FN Booth (#2429) at the 2017 NRA Annual Meetings, held April 28 – 30, 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia. To read more on the design and development of the FN 509™ or to find a dealer near you, please visit www.fnamerica.com.

DSG Holsters, a division of Defense Solutions Group, Inc. and distributed by DSG Arms, is a Texas-based kydex holster manufacturing company. Crafted and assembled in Fort Worth, the DSG series of Alpha, CDC, HR & HR Vertical Holsters and Magazine Carriers have been adopted by civilians, law enforcement, military and government agencies throughout Texas and North America. DSG Holsters combine innovative and efficient technology with old school craftsmanship back by our Satisfaction Guaranteed – Limited Lifetime Warranty. Visit our site for a complete listing of available DSG Holster styles and gun models: https://dsgarms.com/holsters.

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Colt Announces the New Gold Cup Trophy

Tuesday, April 18th, 2017

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (April 13, 2017) – Colt, the company whose Gold Cup® has long been the pinnacle of performance in the world of competitive shooting, is pleased to announce the next generation Gold Cup® Trophy. Updated to meet the desires of today’s elite shooters, the pistol is a modern take on the stalwart classic performance firearm that has helped so many competitive shooters achieve victory over the past century.

“We started the development of the new Gold Cup® Trophy when I decided to compete in the Bianchi Cup,” said Mark Redl, Team Colt Shooter and Product Manager for Colt. “Everything about this pistol was designed to make it an affordable option for the professional competitor to engage in the most elite shooting match in the world. We started with our standard Gold Cup® Trophy and upgraded it in the same ways that many enthusiasts and professionals do as they ship their beloved firearm around the country for costly specialty services. Now, for the cost of perhaps one or two of these services, you can buy a brand new Gold Cup® with the upgrades right from the factory.”

This new Gold Cup® features Colt’s competition ergonomics, including an undercut trigger guard and upswept beavertail grip safety, and Colt’s Dual Spring Recoil System™ for improved recoil mitigation. Factory 25 LPI checkering on the front and rear strap of the grip, along with Colt branded blue G10 grips complete the stabilization package. Competitors will appreciate the firing system, which is now the Colt Series 70™ system, which reduces the number of moving parts in the trigger assembly, as well as reduces the length and weight of the trigger pull.

“Another big change for this model is that along with the traditional .45 ACP, it’s also available in 9mm,” said Redl. “The whole package makes this a really appealing handgun for world class competitors.” The new Gold Cup® Trophy is available in 9mm (SKU: O5072XE) and .45 ACP (O5070XE), and has an MSRP of $1,699.

About Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC
Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC is one of the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms. The company has supplied civilian, military and law enforcement customers in the United States and throughout the world for more than 175 years. Our subsidiary, Colt Canada Corporation, is the Canadian government’s Center of Excellence for small arms and is the Canadian military’s sole supplier of the C7 rifle and C8 carbine. Colt operates its manufacturing facilities in West Hartford, Connecticut and Kitchener, Ontario. For more information on Colt and its subsidiaries, please visit www.colt.com.

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Gunfighter Moment – Pat McNamara

Saturday, April 15th, 2017

Because I’ve heard it said that ‘Holstering’ a pistol is an ‘Administrative’ move, I would argue that there is true merit in holstering a pistol the same way we draw a pistol on two different fronts.

One is that in the tactical world, we must sometimes have to deescalate and go ‘Hands On’. We must do this without taking our eyes off of the threat.

Two, when practicing a draw stroke, the best draw stroke is nothing more than holstering in reverse. This was said to me by Rob Leatham some decades ago. So, when practicing a draw stroke, why not double the amount of meaningful repetitions by holstering the same way we drew?

…Only one is in reverse.

Patrick McNamara
SGM, US Army (Ret)

Patrick McNamara spent twenty-two years in the United States Army in a myriad of special operations units. When he worked in the premier Special Missions Unit, he became an impeccable marksman, shooting with accurate, lethal results and tactical effectiveness. McNamara has trained tactical applications of shooting to people of all levels of marksmanship, from varsity level soldiers, and police officers who work the streets to civilians with little to no time behind the trigger.

His military experience quickly taught him that there is more to tactical marksmanship than merely squeezing the trigger. Utilizing his years of experience, McNamara developed a training methodology that is safe, effective and combat relevant and encourages a continuous thought process. This methodology teaches how to maintain safety at all times and choose targets that force accountability, as well as provides courses covering several categories, including individual, collective, on line and standards.

While serving as his Unit’s Marksmanship NCO, he developed his own marksmanship club with NRA, CMP, and USPSA affiliations. Mac ran monthly IPSC matches and ran semi annual military marksmanship championships to encourage marksmanship fundamentals and competitiveness throughout the Army.He retired from the Army’s premier hostage rescue unit as a Sergeant Major and is the author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting). He also served as the Principle of TMACS Inc.

Gunfighter Moment is a weekly feature brought to you by Bravo Company USA. Bravo Company is home of the Gunfighters, and each week they bring us a different trainer to offer some words of wisdom.

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Adaptive Tactical’s Patented Removable Barrel Insert Now Available For Ruger 10/22 Takedown Rifles

Thursday, April 13th, 2017

Patented removable insert allows for a custom fit for standard tapered barrels and bull barrels.

Nampa, Idaho (April 2017) – Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks and accessories, is pleased to announce that its patented removable barrel insert for the Ruger® 10/22 Takedown® rifle is now available on the Adaptive Tactical website and through various retailers.

Developed by Adaptive Tactical, the removable barrel insert revolutionized the customization of Ruger 10/22 platforms by providing an easy option to quick change barrels from tapered to bull, without gunsmithing tools while ensuring a stable, strong fit in the same 10/22 stock. The insert allows for a custom fit for both standard tapered barrels and .920-inch bull barrels in Adaptive Tactical’s Tac-Hammer TK22 Takedown stock, the Tac-Hammer TK22C 22 Charger Takedown Stock, and the ADTAC™ RM4 Stock.

Adaptive Tactical’s versatile removable barrel insert offers customers multiple choices in one platform, and is just one of many ground-breaking firearms innovations developed and patented for the benefit of the shooting sportsman or woman.

In addition, Adaptive Tactical is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with FAB Defense regarding Adaptive Tactical’s removable barrel insert, U.S. Patent 8,056,278.

For more information on Adaptive Tactical, visit www.adaptivetactical.com or “Like” us on Facebook and “Follow” us on Instagram. For more information on Adaptive Graphx or St?nCamo, visit www.adaptivegraphx.com and www.stoncamo.com.

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Gunfighter Moment – Mike Glover

Saturday, April 8th, 2017

WARFIGHTING OPTICS

The Hindu Kush mountain range spans 500 miles along the Afghanistan/Pakistan border with the highest point being over 25,000 feet above sea level. Literally meaning, “Hindu Killer”, the range was the site of the Bamiyan Buddhas, later obliterated by Islamic terrorists. Post 9/11, it was where US Army Special Forces would hunt them down and kill them.

During my time in the Kush, I was the primary gunner(18 Bravo – Army Special Forces Weapon Specialist) on all of my team’s mobile operations. My weapon system was typically a MK-19 40mm grenade launcher, or a M2 .50 Cal machine gun. Both weapon systems have ample power and the ability to reach out and touch the enemy with catastrophic effect at distance.

Dismounted, I ran my issue Colt M4 carbine with a full suite of optic, laser, and accessories that everyone in SF carried. On mission, there were many opportunities to employ magnification to take advantage of the maximum ranges of the 5.56 55-77gr ammunition we were issued, but our options for weapons optics was limited. The M68 Aimpoint and the Eotech 511 were both red dots, with no magnification. The Trijicon ACOG offered a fixed 4x magnification but was not ideally suited for close-in immediate threat encounters.

Not having the ability to positively ID a targets, spot threats, or shoot out to long distances severely limited our capability to accurately engage the Taliban and AQ during the early part of the war.

When magnifiers became available, they became immediately popular with the force. The 3x pushed our ability to ID and spot out further without sacrificing the speed of our EOtech 511s. Magnifiers also were a game changer in urban warfare, and became part of must have kit on a combat rifle. However, they were far from perfect. The ergonomics required an off hand manipulation to bring the sight inline behind the optic, in real settings the 3x magnification only extended the PID range a slight distance and finally, it added a not insubstantial amount of weight.

Ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain.

Fast forward a decade and the new go-to warfighting optic has transitioned from the red dot to a variable power optic. With an objective lens that the eye can immediately pickup without shadowing, they can be run on 6x when contact from a distance is the expectation, or dialed to a true 1X for CQB ranges. Today, with true 1x in a variable scope, there is no difference in performance between the red dot and a good 1-5, 1-6, 1-8 variable.

Right now, I use a Vortex Razor HD 2 1-6 on my BCM4 carbine and a Vortex 27X on my Surgeon .308. They have both the flexibility, ergonomics and utility necessary for a real-world engagements. If only we had them in 2001.

– Mike Glover
FieldCraft LLC

A former Special Forces disabled veteran with more than 18 years of military service, Mike has operated at the highest levels of Special Forces. Deploying 15 times to combat theaters, he has served in the following positions: SF Weapons Specialist, SF Sniper, SF Assaulter/Operator, SF Recon Specialist, SF Joint Terminal Air Controller (JTAC), SF Team Sgt, and SF Operations SGM.

Mike is a certified U.S. Government federal firearms instructor, and has also has trained mobility with Team O’Neil Rally School, BSR Racing, and BW drivers courses. He is medically trained every two years in Advanced Medical Trauma and continually maintains his re-certifications for consultation practices.

Considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in planning and executing Special Operations in a myriad of complex environments, Mike has taken his 18 years of experience and is giving the American citizen the applicable training tools and training necessary to better protect themselves and their families here and abroad.

Mike has a Bachelors degree in Crisis management and homeland security with American Military University and is pursuing his masters in military history.

Mike currently lives in northern California, where he continues to consult for the U.S. Government in security and firearms instruction.

www.fieldcraftsurvival.com

Gunfighter Moment is a weekly feature brought to you by Bravo Company USA. Bravo Company is home of the Gunfighters, and each week they bring us a different trainer to offer some words of wisdom.

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Tipton County Sheriff’s Office Receives K9 Safety Grant from the Spirit of Blue Foundation.

Friday, April 7th, 2017

Sheriff Tony D. Frawley (left) and Deputy William D. Cline (right) surround K9 Nelson who has quickly made a name for himself as a valuable asset for the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office.

TIPTON, INDIANA – April 5, 2017 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced that it has awarded a K9 Safety Grant to the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) to train their acquired K9 service dog. The new dog, K9 Nelson, is serving with handler Deputy William Cline who has served with TCSO for 2 years. K9 Nelson is a dual purpose dog trained in tracking, apprehension and narcotics detection. The $3,000 grant was sponsored by the Planet Dog Foundation, the charitable arm of dog toy and accessory manufacturer Planet Dog, who has given over $1 million dollars to organizations that bring people and dogs together for fun and mutual support.

“The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office greatly appreciates the grant it has received from the Spirit of Blue Foundation,” said Tipton County Sheriff Tony Frawley. “The grant allowed K-9 Nelson to complete his training and become a valuable asset to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Cline and K-9 Nelson proudly serve the residents of Tipton County each and every day and continually work to make Tipton County a safe place to live and work.”

K9 Nelson is a 3-year old Belgian Malinois who was bred in the Netherlands. He finished his basic training at Von Liche Kennels in Denver, Indiana before going through his final training at a K9 academy offered through the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in Muncie, Indiana. On his very first night on duty, K9 Nelson hit on a car during a traffic stop indicating there were narcotics present. The search of the vehicle revealed four plastic baggies containing a tannish-white granular substance. Around the baggies were dryer sheets used in an attempt to cover the substance’s odor. The owner of the vehicle told deputies the substance was the chemical used in creating the synthetic drug commonly known as “Spice”. In total 12.5 ounces of the substance was located and the driver of the vehicle was arrested on possession charges.

K9’s bring an auditory and olfactory advantage to police work, able to track subjects and identify articles not easily found by their human counterparts. But, all K9’s are trained to protect their handlers, making them an effective less lethal force option while enhancing the safety of officers on duty. When not on duty, K9 Nelson resides with Deputy Cline at his home as the family pet.

“The TCSO was very resourceful in working with their local businesses to raise the funds to acquire K9 Nelson,” said Ryan T. Smith, Executive Director of the Spirit of Blue. “But when they contacted us and shared that they lacked the funding for the final training phase we sprang into action to get that piece in place and get K9 Nelson and Deputy Cline out working on the road together. It is wonderful to see so clearly the direct impact that our granting ability makes for agencies such as this one.”

Statistics released by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund show that 135 law enforcement officers lost their lives in 2016, an increase of 10% from the prior year. 64 of those officers were firearm related fatalities, representing a 56% increase over 2015. 53 were lost as a result of a traffic related incident. In addition, the Officer Down Memorial Page reported that 25 K9 working dogs were lost in 2016 as well. The reality of these statistics, and the increasing number of underfunded law enforcement agencies across the country, fuel the Spirit of Blue safety grant initiative.

The Spirit of Blue Foundation actively encourages the public at large to honor and appreciate law enforcement officers who serve to protect our communities. By supporting the Spirit of Blue Foundation, the public can make an impact in the lives of law enforcement officers every day. To learn more about the Spirit of Blue, or make a donation, visit www.spiritofblue.org.

About The Spirit of Blue Foundation

The Spirit of Blue Foundation, based in Rochester, NY, is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to the enhancement of officer safety and vitality throughout the law enforcement community by promoting public awareness for their protection and fulfilling safety equipment and training needs. The Spirit of Blue Foundation develops and executes fundraising campaigns nationally with the support of partner non-profits, national retailers and private equipment manufacturers. Fundraising proceeds are distributed in the form of Safety Grants to law enforcement agencies across the country from local to state levels.

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New Products From Austrialpin

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

AustriAlpin is releasing some more new high end connecting hardware this summer. All these premium parts are 7075 Aluminum, CNC milled for flawless precision, exceed NFPA, CSA, and ANSI Z359 standards, and definitely have the sexy feel and aesthetics that AustriAlpin products are known for. Available in cataphoric black and matte Mil-Spec colors.

Contact AustriAlpin Inc. (info@austrialpin.net) to request a free sample, product details, or for further information. View these and all other AustriAlpin products at www.austrialpin.net.

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