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A note from Team Hot Shots regarding their conquering of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Massive thank you to everyone that has sponsored Team Hot Shots and a special thanks to our main sponsors Arc’teryx, Smith Optics, Crye Precision, SureFire LLC, Edgar Brothers, Crimson Trace, Dead Legacy, MultiCam, Soldier Systems, and International model management. Our team did the Machame route took six days to complete the route back home safe and sound.
Well done guys!
www.bmycharity.com/teamhotshots
#Mission22, a nonprofit veteran’s organization committed to raising public awareness and support of veterans suffering from PTSD and TBI and to end veteran suicide in America wants to raise $20,000 between now and 25 May 2015. #Mission22 was created by Special Operations Veteran Tom Spooner who chose the name Mission 22 because we are losing 22 Veterans a day to suicide!
You could win a custom 1911 built by the man himself, Dalton Fury who has transitioned from a shooter in the Unit to best selling author and now, pistolsmith.
DF Custom 1911 .45 ACP SN# MISSION22 w/custom leather holster by J.R. Custom Holsters
A hand built and blued .45 ACP pistol with custom aluminum grips highlighting the #MISSION22 logo. Custom dark walnut presentation case by Dave Lauck of D&L Sports, DF Customs certificate of authenticity, and a custom hand crafted holster from J.R. Custom Holsters in Emmett, ID.
Pistol specs:
-Gunsmith fit forged Caspian Govt. 5″ slide with laser engraved DF Custom 1911 logo
-Precision machined Caspian frame serial number MISSION22
-Bar-Sto Match Target stainless steel barrel hand fitted
-Hand blended Smith & Alexander Mag guide to frame well
-Hand blended Wilson Combat beavertail grip safety
-Hand blended Cylinder & Slide thumb safety
-Hand blended Wilson Combat slide stop
-Hand blended EGW bushing to EGW recoil spring plug
-Hand checkered and angled Ed Brown mag release button
-Serrated front strap and slide top
-Undercut trigger guard/front strap connection
-Dehorned entire pistol
-Hand blended slide rear to frame and beavertail
-Custom grips from WickedGrips
-Novak Lo-Mount rear sight
-Hand blended Chambers Custom front sight
-Greider precision V-series match trigger
-Custom case hand made by Dave Lauck of D&L Sports
-Hand polished and hot blued by Precision Bluing
Holster specs:
-Hand crafted by Jim Ryan
-Outside the waistband / 1911 Govt. Model 5″
-Burgundy horsehide with Burgundy Ring Lizard and Black Frog trim
-Underside of holster laser engraved with #MISSION22 logo
Custom #MISSION22 blade by Joey Watson w/custom leather sheath from J.R. Custom Holsters
Blade specs:
-Custom made by Joe Watson Knives in Austin, TX
-Grounded CTS-B75P steel in Mini-Bowie pattern
-Heat treated with satin finish and polished convex edge
-Hand sculpted carbon fiber handle slabs and set off with mosaic pins
-Laser engraved #MISSION22 logo near the hilt
Sheath specs:
-Hand crafted by Jim Ryan
-Outside the waistband loop
-Burgundy Horsehide with Burgundy Ring Lizard and Black Frog trim
-Full welt construction with floating welt retention tab
For full details visit, rafflecreator.com/pages/4978/win-a-df-custom-1911-45-acp-and-support-mission22.
Hotshots Calendar are climbing Kilimanjaro and they are using Mystery Ranch packs,to do it. You know the Hot Shots Calendar and the lovely models who adorn it. Each year they raise funds for military charities through calendar sales. This year, a couple of the ladies wanted a challenge and decided to climb a mountain. HSC girl Team leader Kelly Hall and HSC girl Daisy Watts will be joined by Ming Davies and Adam Edgar as they give everything to ‘Conquer the roof of Africa’.
Their goal is to raise £30,000 for Help for Heroes and they are just shy of that. Please help if you are able. It’s a great cause.
www.bmycharity.com/teamhotshots
The Warrior’s Bridge is a new nonprofit founded by Amy Tucci Jones and Scot Spooner to help fellow Veterans. It plans to provide free, long-term wellness treatment to those United States service members who possess invisible wounds due to mortal combat experienced on the field of battle, in order to facilitate their pursuit of the American Dream with a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Warrior's Bridge Teaser from AO Films on Vimeo.
This motorcycle was used by MultiCam-sponsored Team DS6 during the Baja 1000 race and is being auctioned off during the annual Crye Precision SOF charity auction held each SHOT Show along with several other items.
The bike with custom work is valued at $25000.
-Talon billet wheels
-G Force Suspension
-Pro Circuit exhaust and clutch cover
-Baja Designs Squadron headlight
-IMS fuel tank
-Ohlins steering damper
-Custom engine and gear box work by Berkley Honda
-Renthal chains, sprockets and handlebars
-Run-flat Bib Moose foam tire inserts
-New, replacement panels and fenders along with the originals
Visit booth #32403 to bid via one of the iPad stations.
At an industry fundraiser sponsored in part by RE Factor, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodwin Declared Today Green Beret Foundation Day.
SF veteran Michael Rodriguez received the proclamation from the Mayor and in turn presented her with a coin.
Bawidamann Blades has manufactured a limited run of 250 limited edition knives for FNH.

With an Overall length of 8″, the knife has a 4.25″ blade (CPM S35-VN) with 4″ of continuous cutting thanks to the full belly drop point with mild re-curve. It incorporates jimping and file marks on the spine for thumb traction as well as an ergonomic handle for positive retention. The knife is wolf grey Cerakote with G-10 handles.
Knife includes:
Walnut case
Serialized FN coin
Bawidamann Uber Scabbard Sheath System
Bawidamann PUP system for PALS
Serial #001 will be auctioned off on gunsaemerica.com with proceeds going to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.