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“Freedom Isn’t Free” Cooler to Benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation Relisted on eBay

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

eBay strikes! Halfway through the “Freedom Isn’t Free” Cooler Auction to Benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation, eBay shut it down. Now, it’s back up with all of the details the same. Unfortunately, they lost all of the bids so if you participated before, head back over.

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Our friends at MATBOCK have come up with a really cool fundraising idea. They have a buddy who makes custom coolers and approached him about doing a 100% Made in USA cooler with a military theme in order to raise funds for the Navy SEAL Foundation.

A lot of work went into this build. Here you can see the up close, the illustrations burned into the wood.

As an added bonus, the winner will be able to decide what he wants added to the lid.

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They’ve also added a few embellishments to keep with the theme.

This is going to look great in my backyard so go out there and win it as a donation for the SSD home office!

Here’s how it works. Visit the auction on eBay.

How to enter
1) Make your bid and check back to ensure you are the highest bidder
2) Give us a Like on Facebook – Visit MATBOCK on Facebook

Details
– The winner will have the opportunity to pick from three other drawings to complete the top of the cooler or they can submit their own idea to be placed on the top. (this is why we have a longer handling time)
– The cooler will arrive before memorial day weekend
– The auction will last 7 days and ends on 13 May.
– 100% of your bid will be donated to the Navy SEAL Foundation
– MATBOCK will pay for UPS ground shipping

The theme for this cooler is “Freedom isn’t free” because so often we forget the daily sacrifices that people all around the world make to ensure our freedom. Usually only during key events or holidays do people (sadly including us) think about these sacrifices. With this hand built 100% USA made cooler on your porch, patio or even in your garage, you will remember the daily sacrifice, not to mention 100% of your donation will go towards the Navy SEAL Foundation to help the families of the men who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Retail for this cooler is over $900, so lets start bidding!

www.eBay.com

PenCott Camouflage Webbing And Tape Now Shipping

Saturday, May 4th, 2013

Hyde Definition, developers of the PenCott family if camouflage patterns has announced that Texcel Industries is now fulfilling orders for webbing and tape in GreenZone™, BadLands™, SandStorm, and SnowDrift™. For pricing and orders contact: sales@texcelindustries.com.

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Additionally, for a limited time Hyde Definition is running a special promotion on Cordura fabrics in honor of the launch of the webbing and tape products – get 20% off the normal price when you order at least 50 yards of either 500D or 1000D Cordura. Contact orders@hydedefinition.com and mention the promo code “WEB20?.

Heroes Need Costumes

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

One of the best ads I’ve ever seen.

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This ad was created for the comic book “The Activity” which offers, at least from the visual standpoint, some very realistic looks at the equipment used by special operators. The characters in the book wear Crye and like the ad says, “Heroes Need Costumes.” Crye Precision makes some of the best gear there is, and it’s worn by many a hero.

Post #8000 And Going Strong

Friday, April 26th, 2013

This is our 8000th post. Number 7000 was at the beginning of January so we’ve slacked off a little here lately it seems, but we promise not to let you down. We’re in this for the long haul. Our next big stepping stone is our 5th Anniversary in May so look for something cool from us to you then.

Atlantic Signal | ADS TV | Warrior Expo West 2013

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Randal Hedrick from Atlantic Signal stops by at Warrior Expo West to talk about the Dominator II Headset with the Warfighter comms package.

Visit ADS for more information.

One of the More Interesting Sights at ‘Shot Heard Round The World’ Event

Sunday, April 21st, 2013

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Gun Culture 2.0 was in full effect. It was a fun day with lots of great folks. I really enjoyed meeting so many new (and old) 2A supporters.

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Thanks to all of the sponsors and especially Snake Hound Machine

What is Patriot’s Day?

Friday, April 19th, 2013

Recently, you’ve heard a lot about Patriot’s Day, but what is it?

The First Shots
Painting – ‘My Brother Has Been Shot’ by William Barnes Wollen

It commemorates the initial battle of the Revolutionary War at Lexington and Concord Massachusetts, on 19 April, 1775, over a year before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Paul Revere’s ride to warn his fellow patriots and this ‘Shot heard round the world’ have been passed down in story and song from generation to generation.

April 19th remains an important date not only for the nation, but in particular for the US Army and the National Guard as the militia, made up of Citizen-Soldiers, fought a feint to maintain their weapons and ammunition that had been recently moved from the magazine at Concord to other, safe locations.

As the initial volleys of fire were exchanged near daybreak at Lexington, colonial volunteers fell back in the face of over 500 occupying British troops. But as the battle moved on to Concord the tide turned and the redcoats were routed as more and more colonists joined the fray.

As the British troops withdrew through Concord they were reinforced creating a force of 1700, yet they remained no match for the determined colonists who forced them to retreat to the safety of Charlestown. The militiamen continued their pursuit which transformed into the Siege of Boston.

Today, we remember those that sacrificed everything they were to give us our freedoms and this great land.

Our Thoughts And Prayers Go Out To The People Of Boston

Monday, April 15th, 2013

We hope that those injured in the Boston Marathon explosions did not sustain any serious injuries and that there are no fatalities.

Based on the significance of this date I believe that this terrible act was perpetrated by domestic actors. In the end, it doesn’t matter. Whomever committed this reprehensible act is an enemy.