Archive for the ‘Industry’ Category
KAC’s Trey Knight Interviews TAC TV’s Larry Vickers
Monday, July 22nd, 2013New Film Company Panteao Pictures Announces Project
Friday, July 19th, 2013I found out about the launch of Panteao Pictures and this project the other day and I’m intrigued.
Fernando Coelho, the President/CEO of Panteao Productions, is proud to announce the launch of the sister company to Panteao Productions, Panteao Pictures. Panteao Productions will continue to produce instructional, industrial, and documentary videos. Panteao Pictures will take on the role of producing a motion picture. The film, called Alexander’s Bridge, is currently in pre-production and scheduled for a fall 2014 theatrical release.
Instructors from the Panteao Productions Make Ready series of videos will be having cameo roles in the film. Tom Spooner, Scot Spooner, J.D. Potynsky, John Spears, and Don Gross are on board as technical advisors for the film. Tom, Scot, and J.D. will be training the lead actors of the film as well as having roles in the film. Filming will be done on location in Georgia.
The original story is by Fernando Coelho. The screenplay is by Fernando Coelho, Scot Spooner, and John Spears.
This isn’t Fernando Coelho’s first step into the film world. In 1989 he was involved in a motion picture that was filmed on location in Malaysia. It was produced by Sunny Films and directed by Toby Russell (son of director Ken Russell). The film was called the DaDah Connection. Fernando co-wrote the screenplay, played a bad guy in the film, blocked out scenes and choreographed the gunplay.
“With my previous experience from working with Toby Russell on the DaDah Connection and more recently the videos Panteao Productions produced, I felt it was time to tackle a project that I have wanted to pursue since my ammo days”, said Fernando. “With the experience of our existing crew members and additional crew we are bringing on board, this is going to be a top notch production with the end result being a film that will be out there for decades to come.”
When asked what the film was about, all Fernando would say is, “It involves a small group of Delta Operators that are put into the middle of a battle they never thought they would face. Beyond that, ya gotta wait for the trailer to come out.”
Panteao Pictures launched the website for the motion picture (www.alexandersbridge.com) as well as a Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AlexandersBridge). Panteao will be making regular updates to the website and FB pages, keeping folks up to date on the project.
FHF Gear Updates Site
Friday, July 19th, 2013
We’ve mentioned FHF Gear several times in the past. They build some cool stuff that transcends tactical and is well suited to other outdoor pursuits. They’ve update ether site with a new look. Check it out.
How They Roll at Tactical Tailor
Thursday, July 18th, 2013
Gunter’s List Of US Made Products
Thursday, July 18th, 2013
‘Gunter’s List of US Made Products’ is a list of 3300 companies that make products in the USA. For each entry there is an indicator stating if all or some of their product line is made in the USA, whether they’re domestic or foreign owned, and a link to their website. A content bar lists all the available categories and subcategories making navigation simple. Understandably, there’s a fair number of tactical gear, clothing, and firearms companies on the list, although the hundreds of other companies offering US-made products are also worth a look.
The State of the Union at Raven Concealment Systems
Friday, July 12th, 2013We received this status update from our friends Raven Concealment Systems and thought it would be worth sharing with our readers.
July marks the culmination of many months of continuous improvements in our manufacturing processes, as well as the addition of new tooling and technology to our production facility.
The result of these improvements is something we are very proud and excited to announce: Starting in July, the lead time for ALL CUSTOM ORDERS has been reduced by 40%. In addition to this reduction, we have continued to add to our “Quick Ship” Program. Holsters for these items are available with 3-5 day shipping:
-All Glocks
-All S&W M&P Semi Auto’s
-All Non-Railed 1911’s
-HK P30, 45, and 45 Compact
-Sig P239, P229R
-Glocks and M&P’s with X300, X300 -Ultra, and TLR-1 Lights
-Magazine carriers for almost every model of defensive handgun
-Magazine carriers for all models of M4/AR-15 pattern rifles
Finally, RCS has also introduced a number of new products that are in stock and available for immediate shipment:
-Glock and M&P VanGuard 2’s
-ModuLoader Frames to belt mount many MOLLE pouches
-A sturdy pocket clip for the Surefire G, P, and Fury series lights
As always, RCS liked to “under-promise and over-deliver.” We will remain dedicated to quality products, service, and unmatched lifetime warranty. All of our products will continue to be made in the USA.
Hiller Ignite Presents 2013 Ignite Awards to The Travis Manion Foundation and InfraScan
Thursday, July 11th, 2013VIRGINIA BEACH, VA July 11, 2013 Hillier Ignite, an organization dedicated to promoting democracy and freedom by creating economic opportunity, today announced the recipients of the Ignite Warrior for Warriors Award and the Ignite Lifesaving Innovation Award for 2013.
The Ignite award annually recognizes and rewards outstanding achievements tied to each of Hillier Ignite’s core focus areas: entrepreneurs/innovation, youth, and active duty military and their families. The Ignite Lifesaving Innovation Award recognizes the company responsible for creating and introducing a product that Hillier Ignite has judged to be the year’s most significant lifesaving innovation; the Ignite Youth Award recognizes a person or organization that has taught and inspired disadvantaged youth; and the Ignite Warrior for Warriors Award recognizes a person or organization that has provided significant support to veterans in overcoming the challenges related to the transition to civilian life or the challenges faced by military families. The Ignite Warrior for Warriors Award and Ignite Youth Award both include an unrestricted grant of $25,000. The Ignite Youth Award will be presented later in 2013.
An important goal of Hillier Ignite is to encourage greater entrepreneurship and innovation towards initiatives that can save lives – particularly those of our warfighters. The Ignite Lifesaving Innovation Award is part of the organization’s effort to ignite this movement, by recognizing an outstanding product and the people behind it. The inaugural Hillier Ignite Lifesaving Innovation award was presented to InfraScan, for its Infrascanner 2000, a portable screening device that uses Near-Infrared (NIR) technology to screen patients for intracranial bleeding.
“Traumatic brain injury touches many veterans and military families. For those injured far from the diagnostic machines available in hospitals, fast and accurate assessment of the impact of head trauma can be the difference between life and death, said Luke Hillier, Founder and President of Hillier Ignite. “The Infrascanner 2000 is the lifesaving innovation that makes this possible, within minutes, and as with many great innovations, it has both military and civilian applications.”
“InfraScan is honored to receive the Ignite Lifesaving Innovation Award for the Infrascanner Model 2000,” said Dr. Baruch Ben Dor, Chief Executive Officer of InfraScan. “The Infrascanner is a result of a hard work of a team of entrepreneurs in collaboration with local universities, the state of Pennsylvania and the US Navy and Marines. Entrepreneurship is not only driving the economy and creating businesses, but it is also the means to move lifesaving innovations from laboratory bench to patient bedside.”
What I’ve Been Doing All Morning
Wednesday, July 10th, 2013Thanks to FirstSpear, Oakley, SIG Sauer, Zero Point and Wilcox Industries…look for a full report soon.
