If you’re in the National Capitol Region be sure to check out the grand reopening event on for Full Metal Jacket on Saturday July 23rd at 2379 S Dove St Alexandria, Virginia.
There will be giveaways from:
Blue Force Gear
Eagle Industries
Condor Outdoor
Propper
Marathon Watch
And more!
All giveaways will be first come first serve. Some will be no purchase necessary.
And did we mention free tacos?
FirstSpear TV releases a new series introducing the real life characters behind the beards and gear.
Meet X-RAY TEAM.
FirstSpear TV’s mission:
– Produce and distribute the first SOF Inspired, multi-channel, video network
– Produce a variety of authentic content guided by active and retired members of the SOF community
– Entertain with stories derived from SOF experiences while promoting SOF relevant brands and products
– Provide support and recognition for the high level of professional efforts in the SOF community
To see more of the X Ray Team Series, check out FirstSpear TV and FirstSpear TV YouTube.
Contact Director FirstSpearTV: vinnie@first-spear.com
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NEWINGTON, N.H., (July 14, 2022) – SIG SAUER, Inc., is pleased to announce the official Grand Opening of the SIG Experience Center (SEC) on the campus of SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, New Hampshire.
The SIG SAUER Experience Center is a state-of-the-art facility bringing the SIG brand to life in an exciting, hands-on, immersive way. The SIG Experience Center is home to the SIG SAUER Flagship Store, the SIG SAUER Academy Shooting Facility, the SIG SAUER Museum, the exclusive members-only Club 1751, along with a complete conference and events facility. The SIG Experience Center serves as a true extension of the SIG SAUER brand and serves as the corporate showcase to the world.
Ron Cohen, President of SIG SAUER, Inc. was joined by The Honorable Asa Hutchinson, Governor of the State of Arkansas – home to the SIG SAUER Ammunition manufacturing operations — dignitaries from the State of the New Hampshire, and the leadership, employees, and distinguished guests of SIG SAUER to officially cut the ribbon and open the SEC.
“The SIG Experience Center marks the next phase in our company’s evolution, and we are immensely proud to have the opportunity to share the excitement of our brand and our accomplishments with the world,” began Cohen. “The timing of this facility is serendipitous as over the next eighteen months we will begin to deliver one of the largest small arms contracts in U.S. history, the Next Generation Squad Weapons to the U.S. Army. The museum at the SIG Experience Center (SEC) affords us the opportunity to share the story of our military beginnings in 1751 to our emergence as a modern defense industry leader transforming squad level weapons for the U.S. Army and world with the XM5, XM250, suppressors and hybrid ammunition.”
To celebrate the opening and achievement of the SIG Experience Center, the SIG SAUER Academy will be hosting a Grand Opening Celebration kicking off on Friday, July 15, 2022 and Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 10:00am to 9:00pm each day. The festivities include an events stage with presentations from Team SIG professional shooters, product walk-throughs, including the Next Generation Squad Weapons, and a live acoustic concert with country artist and SIG fan Brantley Gilbert on Friday evening. Additional events include signings with local sports legends including Boston Bruins Brad Marchand and Kevan Miller, also of the hunting company March & Mill Co., and former New England Patriot Adam Vinatieri, a vendor village and raffle opportunities. For a complete schedule visit sigsauer.com.
“The economic development benefits of this facility are substantial, and our Grand Opening Celebrations are the start of our commitment to host events and opportunities to bring visitors to the New England region from all over the world, create new jobs, and share the SIG Experience. This is just the beginning, and we could not be more excited about it,” concluded Cohen.
Photos and videos of the SIG Experience Center and the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting are available on the SIG Media Library.
The SIG Experience Center is located on the campus of the SIG SAUER Academy at 231 Exeter Road in Epping, New Hampshire and open daily from 8:00am to 9:00pm.
Rheinmetall has scored further contract successes in the field of 40mm ammunition. The South African subsidiary Rheinmetall Denel Munition has been awarded contracts for the supply of 40mm ammunition by two customers in Asia. In one case, this is a new customer who has ordered 400,000 40mm low-velocity grenades. These are to be delivered by December 2022. In the other case, an existing customer ordered 100,000 rounds of medium velocity grenades. These are to be delivered between December 2022 and February 2023. In total, the order is worth about 25 million euros.
“With these two contracts, we are expanding our customer base in Asia,” says Jan-Patrick Helmsen, CEO Rheinmetall Denel Munition. Negotiations are already underway to increase the quantities.
Rheinmetall Denel Munition offers a comprehensive range of high-quality 40mm ammunition, including. 40x46mm Low Velocity (LV), 40x53mm High Velocity (HV) and 40x51mm Medium Velocity (MV).
The 40mm MV ammunition has a range of up to 800 metres – 200 metres more than comparable products on the market. The 40mm LV ammunition has a range of up to 400 metres. Both types of ammunition use a High Explosive Dual Purpose projectile. This combines fragmentation and shaped charge, which has a high penetrating power. It can be used against bunkers and armoured targets and can penetrate 50 mm rolled homogenous armour (RHA).
The ammunition is manufactured in accordance with international standards and is suitable for use with suitably qualified grenade launchers of the latest generation.
Both TXC Holsters and OTTE Gear hires Austin Miller for sales, communications, and digital marketing!
TXC Holsters, Houston based manufacturer of Kydex forearms retention, and OTTE Gear, New Jersey based manufacturer of tactical clothing any nylon, are both proud to announce that Austin Miller has joined their team.
Austin joins as OTTE Gear’s newest Social Media Manager and TXC Holsters as the Sales and Marketing Coordinator. Austin is experienced in marketing through a vast number of digital channels. From a small business owner back in 2018, to most recently, 2 years at Modlite Systems as the Customer Engagement Director where he managed the customer service and marketing team. He brings his friendly and charismatic attitude, and experience as both a salesman and product end-user to two new teams with missions that are close to his heart.
“Many of you who have known me throughout the years know that I got my start in this industry manufacturing my own holsters, and that textile products are an addictive passion of mine. Having the incredible opportunity to work in both realms is a dream come true. Working with two amazing companies that didn’t make me pick has been incredible, and frankly I was shocked when they said yes to the proposal. Days are long, but the payoff is well worth it. Both companies are uniquely positioned with the resources to have an amazing impact, but nimble enough to respond to changes and new product needs by the end-user.”
– Austin Miller
If you have any inquiries, Austin Can be reached at:
In November 2020 a Canadian Special Operator had a negligent discharge with a SIG P320 pistol variant and suffered a wound. The pistol was just beginning fielding at the time but withdrawn from further service pending an investigation into the incident.
Shown is a SIG SAUER P320 X Carry. No details have been released regarding the exact model adopted by CANSOF.
In July 2021 CANSOF released the findings of that investigation exonerating the pistol.
Late last month the command issued a statement that they were once again moving forward with fielding the pistol. Interestingly, they don’t name the manufacturer or model.
Here is their statement:
Canadian Special Operations Forces Command Statement on Bringing Weapon Fleet into Service Following the Unintended Discharge of a Holstered Pistol During Training
June 29, 2022 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) will bring into service a newly procured pistol. This decision is based on the outcomes of deliberate investigative and administrative processes examining the factors that led to the unintended discharge of a holstered pistol during a range training event on November 5, 2020.
Central to leadership’s decision to proceed with bringing the weapon fleet into service was ensuring members’ utmost confidence in the effectiveness and safety of their equipment and weapons.
The decision is based on the following factors:
• The investigation into the November 2020 incident concluded the weapon is technically sound and functioned according to the technical requirements.
• Weapons technical experts trialed thousands of rounds without an incident reoccurrence.
• The investigation concluded the probability of this same incident reoccurring is assessed to be extremely low.
• Following the investigation, the Command assembled a working group consisting of operators, weapons experts and procurement specialists to develop and assess a number of options on the way ahead. The working group presented those options and analysis. The working group provided the recommendation to CANSOFCOM leadership to carry on with the process of bringing the pistol into service. Before a final decision was taken on the recommended way forward, leadership directed a third party safety/risk assessment occur.
• The third party safety/risk assessment provided additional information pertaining to the recommended way forward to the chain of command that assisted in informing the final decision.
Next steps
Bringing the weapon fleet with ancillary equipment into service will be conducted methodically and will adhere to the new Command implementation and fielding policies being introduced. Introducing these new policies is a direct result of implementing the investigation report’s recommendations. The safety of our members remains our top priority.
In this episode, Sean Murphy of Nightforce Optics discusses several ways to utilize a tripod in precision rifle shooting.
Sean Murphy is the Training Manager for Nightforce Optics and highly successful competitive shooter. Starting with an interest in firearms from a young age, Sean has been shooting competitively since 2006 and has worked in the firearms industry since 2011. He has experience with pistols, carbines and rifles; competing and training in many different shooting sports across the United States.
The Newly Redesigned Strandhögg V3 Now Available
Made in the USA, the new Strandhögg V3 SAPI Cut Plate Carrier maximizes 6/12 technology and rapid closure systems provided by the FirstSpear Tubes® fasteners for easy donning and doffing. The redesigned front panel has an internal zippered admin pocket along with a 4″x9″ loop field for identifiers. Along the bottom of the front panel is a second loop field, which has been added to facilitate use with the all new FirstSpear Admin Placard and Magazine Pocket Placard.
The newly designed Instant Access Back Panel allows for easier access to adjust your cummerbund. Both the front and back of the carrier feature interior facing channels for foam to add comfort and ventilation. These foam inserts can be removed for a more streamlined carrier. The front and back have the ability to hold both soft armor and plates that are the same size and cut of the carrier.
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