Arc’teryx is expanding their footwear line with the introduction of a trail running shoe, the Norvan VT (North Vancouver, Vertical Terrain).
Available with or without GORE-TEX lining, it incorprates their 360º Support System made of internal and external components such as to toe lacing which helps position the shoe for a mid foot strike. The Norvan VT has a 9mm drop and weighs 11 ounces.
Coming for both men and women, Spring 17 from www.arcteryx.com.
Black Creek, GA- June 16, 2016. Daniel Defense—engineer and manufacture of the world’s finest firearms, precision rail systems, and accessories— Has announced it will no longer sell firearms to Academy Sports due to their decision to remove MSR’s from their website and in-store displays.
Letter to all Daniel Defense Distributors:
“As you know we take our partnership with our stocking retailers very seriously. We are committed to serving and supplying them at the highest level and expect our retailers to have that same level of commitment to our brand and our industry. Unfortunately, Academy Sports has made a corporate decision, in the wake of the recent terrorist attack, to remove all MSRs from their website and in-store displays. Academy Sports has communicated that they intend to continue to sell the MSR category of firearms without displaying or advertising them publicly. As a prominent MSR brand, Daniel Defense cannot support decisions that are completely contrary to the values of our company and industry. Therefore, as of today, June 16th, I request that you place Academy Sports on a Do Not Sell list for all Daniel Defense products and terminate any shipments to their stores or distribution centers. It is unfortunate that we have to make this decision, but it is clearly the right thing to do for our brand, our industry and our constitutional right. Thank you for your support.”
Bill Robinson, VP of Sales
“Academy’s decision clearly segregates firearms by their appearance, which sends a dangerous message to our politicians that it’s acceptable to do so. We as an industry must stand and fight, together.”
Marty Daniel, President and CEO
DALTON GARDENS, ID – Grey Ghost Precision is proud to announce three new Brand Ambassadors to showcase their products throughout the United States: Nick Koumalatsos, Jim Staley and Will Petty. Each of these men brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge with regard to firearms and training. They embody the values and spirit of Grey Ghost, are dedicating to improving Americans who pursue the noble profession of arms, and we are looking forward to doing great things with them.
Nick Koumalatsos is a 12-year Special Operations Marine Corps veteran who served with Marine Reconnaissance and Marine Special Operations Command. He has deployed all over the world and in support of OIF/OEF and trained foreign police, military, and militia in several countries. His military career prepared him for successful leadership and strategic operational planning. As founder of The Raider Project, Koumalatsos has helped MARSOC and other USMC combat veterans to transition smoothly, peacefully and successfully into the private sector. Additionally he is the CEO of two successful businesses: Survival Tactical Systems, an international training and consulting company; and Skallywag, an adventure apparel company.
Jim Staley is currently the Lead Instructor for the Deliberate Dynamics training program. His military service includes 8 years as a Recon Marine and Sniper. Upon leaving the Corps, Staley worked for Triple Canopy in Basrah as Shift Leader for a 17-man Department of State detail from 2005 to 2007. Between 2009 and 2012, he served as a GRS contractor team lead in Iraq. This unique and extraordinary background gives him a perspective unmatched by any but a handful of professionals anywhere in the world.
Will Petty is a former police officer, LE firearms instructor and tactical unit member who is the creator of the VCQB program. A longtime instructor for the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association and adjunct for regional police academies, he has also worked as a Counterterrorism/tactical consultant for security units of the United Arab Emirates and the Critical National Infrastructure Authority. He continues to work patrol and as his department’s rangemaster. Petty currently holds the billet of National Director of Law Enforcement Training for the 88 Tactical Group.
Grey Ghost Gear/Grey Ghost Precision is a Service Connected Disabled Veteran owned manufacturer of Tactical gear and firearms. We remain in constant comms with the customer by ceaselessly interacting with operationally active military units and the best first responders in the world. Our senior staff frequently attends military and LE training and continues to travel to conflict areas like Afghanistan and Kurdistan to see our equipment in use first hand by the guys who are killing bad guys with it.
See you on the sharp end.
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Winkler Knives unveiled two new products at the recent Blade Show designed with US Navy and Army Veteran Special Operator Kevin Holland. He is the guy who first came to Daniel Winkler to create a military axe so it’s great to see him lend his experience toward new designs.
This is the Legacy Axe which shares some lines from that first model that Kevin carried ino combat. One of the biggest changes is the swept back handle which doesn’t constantly catch on the leg as you walk. You’ll also note that the top half of the handle is skeletonized and wrapped in 550 cord. As with all Winkler Knives handle options include maple and rubber (chiseled is optional) but I’m sure you could get micarta if you asked.
Below, you can see the Recon Knife. Offered with or without teeth, it was designed specifically by Holland as a companion for the Legacy Axe.
Fort Worth, TX, June 15, 2016– Following the successful launch of the IWB Compact Discreet Carry Holster in November of 2015, DSG Arms has revisited outside-waist-band holster design with two goals in mind: stream-lining without sacrifice of quality or comfort, and compatibility with threaded barrels. The new HR Holster from DSG Arms, engineered for minimal presence and maximum comfort, fulfills both goals.
Order with your choice of black or red hardware on carbon fiber-textured Boltaron (Retail price $99).
Models currently available for pre-sale: Glock 17, 19, 26, 42 and Glock 43.
Models for Glock 17/19 with RMR’s will be added in the near future.
It’s going to be a blast. See you there!
Tactical Tailor has added yet another great asset to their team. Dan Stout joins as Tactical Tailor’s new SOCOM/LE Sales Manager, utilizing his extensive experience and knowledge to help the SOCOM and Law Enforcement communities with their nylon gear, armor plate, and rifle needs.
Dan served in the United States Army, most of it with 1st Special Forces Group. On top of being part of 1st Special Forces Group, he also earned his Airborne wings and HALO qualification. He worked his way up to senior medic while participating in OEF-A, OEF-P, as well and being a part of multiple deployments to countries through the PACOM AOR.
Towards the end of his service, Dan started looking forward to see how he could take his past experience and continue to use it to help those still in service. At that same time, Tactical Tailor happened to be looking for someone to help further customer relationships and help establish, and solve, nylon gear needs within the SOCOM and LE communities. Through a mutual contact, paths crossed and Dan joined the Tactical Tailor team.
When asked about his thoughts on joining Tactical Tailor, Dan said he was, “very excited to be a part of the Tactical Tailor team, and am really looking forward to improving both the relationship with the customer as well as improving the overall customer experience.”
Long story short, if you are in the SOCOM or LE communities, Dan Stout is the HMFIC and will be your POC if you need anything. You can reach out to him through any of the following:
P: 253-984-7854 Ext. 121
E: dstout@tacticaltailor.com or socomsales@tacticaltailor.com
I stopped by MATBOCK yesterday and they showed me this new J LIFT. Designed at the request of a South American military, this litter weighs 1.5 lbs and won’t absorb water.
