The Fitness Explorer just published a 60 Second interview with Gym Jones founder Mark Twight. Twight is well known in military circles for his mountaineering training as well as his pivotal role in the development of the Protective Combat Uniform.
What struck us most about the interview is his answer to the question, “What is fitness to you?” to which he answered, “The ability to do a task.” Check out the entire interview that is, while short, gets to the heart of the matter,
London Bridge has just unveiled a new addition to their popular High Gear line. The M4 Padding Kit was designed for the Special Operations Combatives Program and provides padding to the barrel (including front sight triangle) and forearm which can have sharp edges if it is a modular rail as well as the stock and magazine. That’s right, you can train with your magazine inserted into the magwell so that training replicates real life scenarios.
It is cost prohibitive for military units or other agencies to procure the number of specialty inert weapons to accommodate large-scale combatives training. This new padding set allows you to use your issue weapons without fear of injury to the trainee or damage to the weapon. It makes an excellent addition to already in-service Modern Army Combative Kits (MACK) as well as a supplement to other systems.
ADS offers the full line of High Gear products to Government clients. www.adsinc.com/london-bridge-trading
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Alpin Gruppe’s new website features information on their training programs, equipment they recommend, and even a forum for members to interact with one another. In fact, long time readers may remember our article on Alpine Tactical and their Military Fitness Manual. They are back with a new DVD series devoted to fitness (including Kettlebell) and movement techniques with military mountaineering debuting later this Fall. Additionally, Alpin Gruppe has been working with Wounded Warriors, and uses much of the fitness material offered in the DVD series in their program.
Beginning in February of 2011 you will have another option for barefoot running. The Evoskin from Inov-8 Ltd weighs a scant 3.5 ounces per foot. This light weight can be attributed to the material used to manufacture the Evoskin; silicone. As you can see, the toe pockets are molded directly into the footbed. What is interesting is that they have integrated a strapping system across the top of the foot.
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Founded by mountaineering legend Mark Twight, Gym Jones’ “objective is genuine fitness, not the appearance of fitness: actual capacity strengthens confidence, a facade is merely physical.” They are well known by those who want to reach their true potential. Military, Law Enforcement, and First Responder personnel are athletes. Take a look at the Gym Jones forum and you may find some kindred spirits.
Troops on the go are always looking for compact and lightweight ways to get a workout. For those who find themselves in just such a situation, Rubberbanditz just might be worth taking a look at. The system uses rubber bands to provide resistance and was developed by company owner Ari Zandman-Zeman while serving in the Peace Corps. Rubberbanditz are easy to use and each kit comes with an instructional video. Additionally, they are not only lightweight but also are small enough to take a long on any trip.
John Carlin developed the Train Safe firearms block so that shooters could safely train with their issue or daily carry sidearm. The Train Safe block slightly protrudes from the barrel of the pistol and is brightly colored so there is no mistake that the weapon has been rendered safe. Additionally, the design prevents a round from being chambered. It is an inexpensive way to gain some peace of mind while training with firearms. To order the Train Safe, visit www.trainsafe.us.
Laser Ammo Ltd. manufactures the patent pending SureStrikeâ„¢ dry fire system which is designed to turn your pistol into a laser emitting dry-fire training gun. It does this by having dimensions similar to those of a standard ammunition cartridge. You load the device into the weapon’s chamber though the breech and it is held in place with a safety pipe and nut.
Activated only by a firing pin strike, the SureStrike emits eye-safe laser pulse, or a “shot†of red light, which simulates the point of impact where a bullet fired from the pistol, would have struck providing immediate feedback to the shooter.
SureStrike practice helps to improve techniques related to sighting, target acquisition, flinching, trigger control, etc. The shooter can also practice drawing, chambering, magazine change, racking the slide, and holstering, all resulting in better performance, even under pressure. An additional benefit is that all of this is done with the shooter’s own weapon rather than a simulator pistol.
Incorporated in the SureStrike training kit is the UhrSecureâ„¢ safety system, which locks the laser cartridge into the chamber with a safety pipe and nut that prevents the loading of a live round. The UhrSecure safety system provides a visual and physical indication of the secure nature of the firearm and enables safe use of the kit for both single and multiple users. The SureStrike has been tested by the Israeli secret service, the IDF anti-terrorism school and Israeli police.
The SureStrike laser training system is under warranty to provide 5,000 “shotsâ€. If needed, an inexpensive replacement activation cap is available to guarantee another 5,000 shots. The SureStrike laser training system comes with a 9mm SureStrike laser cartridge, the UhrSecure safety system, a quick-user guide, battery pack and five reflective targets based on classic law enforcement standards, all in a convenient carrying case.
Adapters are available for .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .45 GAP, .45LC revolvers, and 12 gauge shotguns. Also available are replacement activation caps that allow the SureStrike to function as a bore sight, work with some of the market’s leading weapon simulation systems, activate electronic targets, and even use variable laser beam duration for advanced technique analysis.
No, we haven’t used it but it looks like it will give better feedback than dry firing with a washer on the barrel. Additionally, we like the idea that a live round can’t accidentally be chambered with the device installed.
