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NRA American Warrior Issue 16 Is Now Available

Wednesday, October 9th, 2013

NRA Life of Duty’s ‘American Warrior’ is a great online magazine that covers military, LE and first responder profiles, gear and lifestyle. The latest issue is now available for your perusal.

American Warrior No 16

Of particular interest to SSD readers would be the WarriorWare section featuring reviews by Dom Raso who served this nation for many years as a Navy SEAL. I think you’ll find his reviews refreshing and he covers several products we’ve mentioned here before including the S&S Precision PlateFrame as well as Crye Precision’s HalfJak and All Weather Combat Clothing.

Read your copy at ‘American Warrior’.

Orion’s Kin

Monday, September 30th, 2013

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Orion’s Kin is an upcoming television program that “…will focus on applying core military tactics and modern military technologies to the unforgiving environments of the North American backcountry.” The program is headed by Adam Mattis, U.S. Army Veteran and outdoorsman/conservationist. The page also features a blog with frequent updates and a store featuring Orion’s Kin-themed apparel. Orion’s Kin is slated to start filming this Fall, and appear on television sometime next year.

www.orionskin.com/

St Martin’s Press Teams With SOFREP For Ebooks

Saturday, September 28th, 2013

St Martin’s Press editor Marc Resnick has negotiated a deal with SOFREP.COM (Special Operations Forces Report) to publish hard-hitting, news-breaking original e-books from the world of Special Operations. With millions of visitors monthly, SOFREP is the largest Spec Ops site on the internet devoted to authentic, accurate, and timely analysis of Special Operations, Intelligence, and foreign policy issues that affect the United States. SOFREP’s editor-in-chief Brandon Webb is a former Navy SEAL and New York Times bestselling author of The Red Circle and the original e-book, Benghazi: The Definitive Report.

Resnick says, “With the December 17, 2013 publication of OPERATION RED WINGS: THE UNTOLD STORY BEHIND LONE SURVIVOR, St. Martin’s Press is thrilled to begin an extraordinary new e-book publishing program with our partner, SOFREP.COM.”

Tapping directly into the huge fan base of the bestselling memoir, Lone Survivor, and the upcoming Universal Pictures adaptation of that book, OPERATION RED WINGS tells the story of the recovery mission to rescue Luttrell for the first time ever. Written by Peter Nealen and the team at SOFREP using exclusive interviews, after-action reports, military intelligence, and previously untold accounts of the rescue mission, OPERATION RED WINGS is filled with never-before-told details and shocking new revelations.

SERKET Racing – “A Lap With A Hero”

Wednesday, September 25th, 2013

SERKET Racing’s Mark Llano took Travis Clennon for a lap at Circuit of the Americas, located in Austin, Texas. Travis is a former Army Staff Sergeant and was wounded by a roadside bomb while serving in Afghanistan, and was awarded The Purple Heart for his bravery. On September 21, 2013, Travis was given a home due to the efforts of Operation Homefront, Wells Fargo, and SERKET Racing.

www.serketracing.com/

www.operationhomefront.net/

Liion Defense Now To Sell Floating, 2.9 Lbs DKX Max III Body Armor Plates

Sunday, September 22nd, 2013

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Liion Defense | Concealment & Tactical is now carrying and selling the DKX Max III Rifle Rated Armor, made by DKX Advanced Manufacturing headquartered in Bismarck, ND.

The Max III is a stand alone, NIJ Level 0101.06 certified, Level III armor ballistics plate. The plate is made of DSM Dyneema and boasts an ultra light weight of 2.9 pounds and the ability to float due to significant positive buoyancy. It has a “Multi-hit 7 Year Warranty” as well as Radio Frequency Embedded Verification (RFEV) which provides reliable part identification, life cycle and inventory management to insure the best quality armor.

“We are very excited to carry this new line of body armor for our clients and customers,said Cory Finley, one of the founders and owners of Liion Defense. “Something we are very passionate about is the protection of human life, whether it’s the man on the ground overseas defending liberty and freedom, the officer in the streets defending our homes, or the public servant aiming to protect his loved ones and friends; so adding the Max III to our line-up only made sense. We are honored to be able to provide a lighter, and superior option to the men and women who will benefit from it.”

Liion Defense is an established manufacturer and producer of concealment and tactical Kydex holsters and gear, serving military, Law Enforcement Officers, and private citizens. As of September 17th, 2013 Liion Defense will now be offering the new lightweight Max III armor plates for immediate sale and order.

DKX Max III Product Info and Specifications

-Part Number: DKX M3 SC
-Description: Stand Alone, Level III
-Plate design/Shape: Double Curve, Shooters Cut
-Ballistic Material: DSM Dyneema UHMWPE
-NIJ Level 0101.06: Level III, Certified
-Coverage Size: 10” X 12”
-Weight: 2.9 lbs
-Thinness: ~1.1”
-Side Plates: DKX M3 SP (specifications available)

Special Features

– Very light
– Polycarbonate back reduces weight and provides permanent label protection
-100% Dyneema ballistic material
-Significant positive buoyancy
-RFEV: (Radio Frequency Embedded Verification) provides reliable part identification, life cycle and inventory management
-Proprietary press and manufacturing process
-Multi-hit capable
-7 year warranty

Visit www.LiionDefense.com for more info or to purchase.

www.dkxarmor.com/

Mathew Pruitt Joins Lewis Machine & Tool Company

Sunday, September 22nd, 2013

MILAN, IL (September 19, 2013) – Lewis Machine & Tool Company (LMT), an Illinois based company that designs, prototypes and manufactures firearms and accessories law enforcement, military and commercial manufacturers announces the appointment of Mathew Pruitt to the management team. As the Director of International Business Development for LMT, Mathew will broaden the scope of LMT’s current international sales efforts while increasing market share.

Mr. Pruitt formerly spent 10 years working on project management with the Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce and Quad City Development Group (these organizations are now merged into the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce). He served as the Vice President for economic development and regional project management. Mathew was instrumental in the attraction of one of the biggest projects in the Quad Cities in the past 30 years and helped a facility with a $300M re-investment to modernize their plant. This helped secure 200 existing jobs and created 150 new jobs for the area.

Mathew grew up in the Quad Cities and graduated college in Cedar Falls, Iowa at the University of Northern Iowa. After college he lived in Chicago and has since moved back to the Quad Cities.

In his new position with Lewis Machine & Tool Company, Mathew will expand the international business to supplement LMT’s current success in the commercial, military, government and law enforcement markets. He will be creating greater awareness of Lewis Machine & Tool Company’s capabilities as a complete firearms manufacturer focused on increasing brand awareness in the international market for not only firearms but also accessories and upgrades.

Lewis Machine & Tool Company, a GSA supplier, was founded in 1980 in Milan, Illinois, with the mission of designing and producing the highest quality of products for the military and government agencies. LMT provides customers with the highest standards in design, engineering and quality assurance in everything they manufacture from custom firearms to accessories. For more information, contact Lewis Machine & Tool Company at sales@lmtdefense.com.

www.lewismachine.net/

James Yeager Asks You To “Stop James Yeager From Being On Doomsday Preppers”

Sunday, September 22nd, 2013

James Yeager wants you to sign a petition to keep him off of Nation Geographic’s Doomsday Preppers.

I don’t care if you love James Yeager or you hate him, that man knows how to work the media. This time he’s aiming to get his own TV show and he makes no bones about it. He knows that controversy means ratings. He’s got the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence on one side with their petition to persuade NatGeo to keep him off of Doomsday Preppers. On the other, he has NatGeo who spent a great deal of money to shoot the episode featuring him. So what does he do? He goes for broke. He wants his supporters to play both sides in order to increase the coverage (hell, it’s working…I’m talking about it) because he is betting that with enough interest, he can roll it into his own series. Simply Brilliant. You know what? I wouldn’t be one bit surprised if it works.

Benchmade Knife Company Announces “Benchmade Law Enforcement Division”

Friday, September 20th, 2013

We received this announcement just a little while ago. Check out their Facebook page to keep abreast of what Benchmade is doing for the LE community.
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September 19, 2013, OREGON CITY, Ore. – Benchmade Knife Company is pleased to announce the launch of it’s “Law Enforcement Division”.

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Benchmade has proud history of serving law enforcement agencies over the years and Benchmade’s Law Enforcement Division looks to directly speak and address the needs of law enforcement individuals and agencies.

“As a part of the Benchmade team, the Law Enforcement Division looks to key-in and specifically work closely with all those in the law enforcement and tactical markets,” says Brian Montgomery, New Business Development Manager, Federal Law Enforcement Sales. “Our new Facebook page will be a great outlet and opportunity to share relevant stories and articles and as well, introduce and share specific product developed for all those in law enforcement.”

Troy Corum, Benchmade’s Commerical Law Enforcement Business Development Manager, says, “Within our division we have 40 years-plus of experience in law enforcement and the tactical markets. With some of these new tools and assets we will be implementing we look to even better serve all those in this market.”.

You can visit the Benchmade Law Enforcement Division Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/BenchmadeLE