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OR – SOLOSHOT

Friday, January 25th, 2013

Of everything I’ve seen at OR I’ve got to say that this has the most potential. The SOLOSHOT is a camera controller that pairs with an RF sensor that you put on a subject. This allows the camera to track the guy wearing the sensor. It was designed for sport use but imagine putting a camera downrange and tracking a shooter from the target’s POV! The camera will track the shooter even behind cover and as he moves across a complex range scenario.

The RF sensor is fully waterproof with a 5 hour battery life. Both the camera controller and sensor charge piggy-back fashion from a wall outlet.

www.solosight.com

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New Class from Mike Pannone

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

Mike Pannone 2-Day Covert Carry

Course description: 2-day Covert Pistol is a fast paced course designed to give students not only the technical but the practical understanding of the effective employment of their pistol from a covert concealed location.

The CTT-Solutions covert pistol program is designed to exercise and refine the skills necessary to access and effectively use a concealed handgun with a high level of speed and efficiency day or night. This course is based upon training I received at 1st SFOD-D, provided to the Federal Air Marshal Service while I was the head range instructor at the FAMS school, the chief in-service instructor at the Seattle Field office of the FAMS, taught and used during protection operations in Iraq and refined for a course recently taught to high level SOF assets prior to high threat deployment. Students will be required to use the same gun and holster throughout the entire course. Time will be allotted in the first day to identify the best type, location and wear of holster and associated equipment. The remainder of the course will be dedicated to making the use of the weapon from that configuration rapid, sure and effective. Although courses of fire will go out as far as 50m, the bulk will be multiple partially obscured targets with multiple shots per target at 03-15m.

The course is designed to safely make you an extremely competent legal concealed handgun carrier (civilian, military or law enforcement) and give a foundation of drills and concepts for you to maintain your skills at your own range. Tactics will revolve around awareness and avoidance with shooting always being the last resort.

www.aliastraining.com

Tags: Alias Training and Security Services, Mike Pannone
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Kyle Defoor Reduces Adjusts Round Counts for Courses

Monday, January 21st, 2013

Trainer Kyle Defoor has taken a look at current ammo scarcity and adjusted the round count for his courses; balancing training objectives versus ammunition expended.

Adjusted Ammo Counts for 2013

With the recent spike of ammunition prices and scarce availability I have come up with an adjusted round count option of 400 total rounds for my OE 2 day pistol, carbine, or combo classes for those that want to train but supply/cost/availability of ammo is an issue.

Simplistically, some drills are simply cut in half, however there are some factors that many don’t consider which I’ve tried out with some custom and mil classes already this year. I have had no complaints so far, only positive remarks from those who I’ve done this with. Again, 400 rounds total for both days is possible. Hopefully this will help some out.

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Alias Training – John McPhee Aerial Marksmanship Training

Saturday, January 19th, 2013

Aerial Heavy Carbine Marksmanship course was designed to teach you to be “quick to shoot”, make the SHOT from a helicopter. Being accurate is final, but being accurate on the fly is better.

You will learn helicopter basics and safety considerations, the DOs and DON’Ts around helos. You will rehearse many shooting positions and techniques for making the SHOT. You will fly several courses of fire in progressive learning patterns to be as accurate and safe as possible as you become “quick to shoot”. Bring what you have; we will make you good with it. Learn to use your rifle, scope, reticle and any accessories for them. On the fly use hold offs, hold unders, and holdovers to increase your time to rapidly and accurately hit your target. You will shoot for score, for time and against your own skill to make the SHOT. Learn from your misses, where the shot went, why and correct for a hit in seconds or less. Teach you to correctly and rapidly reload, correct malfunctions and stoppages to get back in the fight on the fly.

Do these things while applying the Perfect Fundamentals of Marksmanship. Practice doesn’t make perfect, Perfect Practice Makes Perfect.

Topics covered:
Basics of the Heavy Carbine rifle
Weapon manipulation
Helicopter Safety
Weapons Safety
Load/ unload clear weapon
Scopes/Reticles
Zeroing
Ammo, overview
Ballistics
Fundamentals of Marksmanship;
Malfunctions
Hold offs;
Holds
Land-marking
Reloads
Mounting accessories

Required Gear;

*Large power scopes not recommended

– Optic 1-8 power variable (or smaller 1-4), with any reticle – Red dot scope w/ magnifier also acceptable
– Brass catcher
– Ballistic Eye Protection or Ballistic Goggles, Hearing Protection
– 4 magazines
– A way to carry 3 mags on your body or belt
– Kneepads
– Rifle sling
– Riggers belt (to safety line to helicopter)
– Safety Lanyard to hook to your riggers belt
– Self locking snap link
*Optional ballistic computer (will reference and use them)

NEXT CLASS IS IN Texas;
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DBT Launches Training Division – Partners with Ashlar Technologies

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

This is an interesting move by Diamondback Tactical.

Diamondback Tactical, a world leader in mission-specific tactical armor systems, announced today the launch of its new training capability. Partnered with Ashlar Technologies, a premier security, training and intelligence solutions group, Diamondback will now offer to its law enforcement, military, and specialty clients state-of-the-art security training and technology solutions. In addition, this powerful combination allows Diamondback and Ashlar clients the ability to design and build customized armor product systems to meet their specialized needs.

In conjunction with Ashlar Technologies, Diamondback will expand its training opportunities to include more adaptive approaches for its own product training, and offer clients specialized training in special weapons and tactics, tradecraft, advanced technologies, and special operations. The depth of training that Diamondback Tactical and Ashlar Technologies can provide with this partnership directly supports Diamondback’s growing law enforcement, federal, specialty, and private contractor client base.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Ashlar Technologies to the Diamondback team,” said Andrew Bair, Chief Executive Officer of Diamondback Tactical. “The capabilities and level of sophistication that Ashlar brings to our training division is impressive, and our clients will benefit greatly from their depth of knowledge, experience, and proven capabilities in the special operations, training, and intelligence communities.”

Led by Paul Mullis and Steve Stormoen, who are both former CIA officers with backgrounds in special operations, Ashlar brings an approach for elite training, tactics, and systems solutions that greatly complement Diamondback’s advanced-technology mission-specific armor.

“Based on our experiences in the special operations and tactical environment throughout the world, we have partnered with Diamondback because their products lead the market in quality and technology, and we have 100% confidence in their ability to protect our clients in all scenarios,” said Steve Stormoen, Executive Vice President of Ashlar Technologies.

To learn more about the training programs offered by Diamondback Tactical, contact a field representative, or visit www.diamondbacktactical.com.

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New for SHOT Show – SOTech Range System

Sunday, January 13th, 2013

Considering every step from the gun safe to the firing line, SOTech designed a modular range bag system for handgun shooters. Multiple pull out pistol cases Velcro against the wall in most gun safes. These padded pistol cases accept most large frame handguns. On the outer face is a pouch with slots for 3-5 magazines and a box of pistol rounds. On the flap there is ample Velcro for a nametape identifying the pistol inside, and the name of the owner for identification on the range. The shooter chooses his pistols and drops them into the range pack. The pack also has pockets for 4 boxes of pistol ammunition, paper targets, markers, a staple gun, first aid kit, eye protection and ear protection. Because of the padded sling strap, the bag can rotate around for quick access to range ID and log books, and for gun checking at the range office. On the firing line, the pack rests on its side on the shooting bench behind the firing points or at the firing point. The pistol case modules can be removed and carried to the line with eyes and ears hanging from hang straps on the lockable pistol cases. After shooting, the pistol cases return to the pack and the cleaning case can be opened exposing a fold-out light colored rimmed cleaning tray with slots for brushes, rods, patches and oil bottles. The individual pistol cases and range bag lock for transport home, and the pistol cases extract for insertion back into the safe. The pack also has a concealed back slot for carry of a hydration reservoir or a defensive weapon. The main pack can also be emptied and used as a briefcase or a Police patrolman’s warbag. Check out the system at SHOT at SOTech booth #20113. Bag will be available March 2013 at SOTechTactical.com.

Tags: S.O. Tech, SHOT Show
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SureFire Institute Grand Opening Next Week

Thursday, January 10th, 2013

Next Week, during SHOT Show, January 15th and 16th, from 3pm-6pm at the Pro Gun Club in Las Vegas, SureFire Institute is holding it’s public Grand Opening.

www.SureFire.com

www.surefireinstitute.com

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Magpul Dynamics Pricing and Ammunition Requirement Update

Tuesday, January 8th, 2013

Magpul Dynamics sent us this announcement. With ammo prices going through the roof, when you can even find it, training ammo is going to be an issue. Magpul Dynamics is adapting to the reality of the situation.

In an effort to make training more accessible in these times of increased prices and reduced availability, Magpul Dynamics has updated their pricing structure, round counts, and acceptable calibers for the 2013 training year.

Effective immediately, all three-day classes are reduced to $600 per student, and two-day classes are reduced to $450 per student. In addition, the curriculum has been revised for all pistol/carbine courses based on the changes occurring over the past year to allow for maximum training value at a slightly reduced round count. Also, we are temporarily allowing the use of pistol-caliber carbines and 22LR AR-15 pattern training rifles in the carbine classes. Please understand that there are many drawbacks to training with 22LR as opposed to normal rifle platforms, but significant training value will still exist. We expect a full return to allowing rifle-caliber rounds only in the future as the ammunition supply catches up with current demand and ammunition prices return to a reasonable level. However, we understand the financial burden placed on students with the current state of the economy and the rapid rise in retail pricing in the ammunition industry. We firmly believe in the value of quality firearms training and are committed to providing quality products and services at a fair price.

Duane, Steve, Caylen, and Jon

www.magpuldynamics.com

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