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TigerSwan Announces Strategic Partnership

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

TigerSwan, founded by veterans of the Armyâ€™s Delta Force has entered into a strategic alliance with Iraqi-owned Babylon Eagles Security Company, the largest operating risk management and security company in Iraq. The alliance in Iraq will be referred as BETS (Babylon Eagles/TigerSwan).

â€œBabylon Eagles is the preeminent provider of integrated security solutions in Iraq,â€ said James Reese, CEO of TigerSwan. â€œWe are understandably proud and humbled that Babylon Eagles has selected TigerSwan as its exclusive U.S. security partner to assist companies operating there and the people and the government of Iraq.â€

Dr. Mudhar Shawkat, Founder and CEO of Babylon Eagles Security Company, called the selection of TigerSwan â€œan important and strategic extension of the expansive services we provide to our clients doing business in Iraq.â€ â€œAmong all the U.S. security firms we considered, TigerSwan and its principals were the most respected, most culturally attuned to the challenges facing our growing client base operating in Iraq,â€ said Shawkat. The combined strength of TigerSwan and Babylon Eagles will enable a more effective and specialized relationship with customers throughout the region, he said.

For more information as well as a comprehensive training catalog and calendar visit www.tigerswan.biz.

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Tactical Trinity System by Surefire

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Based on over 30 years of tactical light development and training Surefire has determined that Law Enforcement personnel need three complimentary illumination tools to cover the full range of situations they may find themselves in. They must be able to identify threats, disorient opponents, and illuminate targets. Surefire refers to this concept as the “Tactical Trinity”.

Surefire goes on the further define the Tactical Trinity as a primary light, a backup light, and a weapon light.

The primary light must be handy and provide a consistent 50 lumens of light which they refer to as a tactical level of light. There are a number of lights on the market that accomplish this and at a wide variety of price points. For years I carried a Surefire 6P but these days you can get the appropriate amount of illumination at an even lower price with the Nitrolon series from Surefire. What’s more, they come in Black, Tan, OD and Yellow. Surefire has also incorporated self defensive features into their lights like those seen on the E-2D Defender above.

Surefire urges the officer to select a backup light that is ultra compact yet provide the same level of light as a primary light. Some might think this is simply an excuse to get a guy to purchase an extra light but “Murphy” can rear his ugly head anywhere and there is nothing worse than needing light just when your batteries go on your primary light. Oddly enough, Surefire actually offers a light called the E1-B Backup and it is a great light. It is very compact and offers two-stage illumination. The initial click of the tailcap causes the light to provide a full 80 lumens and a second click brings it down to 5 lumens for administrative functions.

The final piece of the Tactical Trinity is a weapon light which must offer “overwhelming output”, offer practical, ergonomic switching options as well as be reliable. Depending on the primary weapon, Surefire offers everything from illumination tools purpose built specifically for weapons to to the X300 and new X400 series of pistol lights. The latest in the series, the X400 also integrates a visible laser.

While Surefire has developed this philosophy specifically for the LE community, the same tenets apply to military users but I would recommend the addition of a head lamp or helmet light. Surefire has invested in development of the latest technologies including Total Internal Refection (TIR) lenses and LED lamps. It is really worth your time to speak to a Surefire representative about their entire line of illumination tools to find the right product for your needs.

For more information be sure to check out their informative website.

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Alpine Tactical – Resources for the Military Athlete

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Alpine Tactical is owned and operated by a former USAF Pararescueman and provides a variety of training services.

Alpine Tactical offers three contract courses for qualified students:
-Adverse Terrain Operations
-Basic High Angle Rescue
-Military Fitness Instructor

In addition to the formal courses of instruction, they provide a myriad of resources for the individual Warrior. For example, the Military Fitness Manual is fast becoming a standard text for Warriors looking to improve their potential. Look for a future article on this subject.

Additionally, Alpine Tactical are members of the International Kettlebell & Fitness Federation (IKFF) and promote Kettlebell training which has become popular with those training for and already in elite units. They also sell Cera rehydration products, Kettlebells, and physical training instructional DVDs.

Visit Alpine Tactical for an update rundown on all of their services. Military be sure to inquire about discounts.

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Blauer Tactical Systems – S.P.E.A.R.â„¢ Instructor Course

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

During the week of January 26, more than 40 trainers from the military and law enforcement community converged on the Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) world headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA, for instructor certification in the popular close quarter counter ambush program, S.P.E.A.R. Systemâ„¢.

I was on hand for the last day of the week long course. Attendance ran the gamut from local LE to Federal Agencies to some of our nation’s most elite military units. Additionally, there were some international students on hand and during brief interviews after the graduation, regardless of origin, man or woman, the training was a resounding hit. Often you can write that off to post training high, (the students literally went from a final round of hand to hand exercises at full speed in High Gearâ„¢ to graduation) but this was an instructor course. Most of the students had studied several disciplines yet everyone sang the praises of the S.P.E.A.R.â„¢ system.

As a testament to the value of the training, one local corrections officer paid his own way to the class and worked his schedule in order to attend training. I have no doubt that the skills he learned in this class will one day protect him or one of his coworkers.

Tony Blauer, BTS CEO also commented stating, â€œItâ€™s a powerful and exciting thing to see so many operators, DT and combatives trainers together at our facility.â€ He went on to add â€œItâ€™s very rewarding to know Blauer Tactical is helping our warfighters and law enforcement community.â€

As I have said in the past, one of the unique things about Blauer’s training philosophy is that he has developed a self-defense program based on psychology, physiology and kinesiology. The name S.P.E.A.R. says it all; Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response. The system exploits the bodyâ€™s natural responses to violence and danger. This survival mechanism, dubbed: Startle-Flinch Response has been scientifically integrated into a series of neuro-muscular drills that teaches individuals how to convert their instinctive reactions into protective and combative tactics.

Visit www.blauertactical.com to check out Tony Blauerâ€™s blog and sign up for his newsletter with the latest training news as well as helpful tips. If you would like to receive notices about future training courses, please click this link and fill out the information.

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Tactical Impact TV on Youtube

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

User ADCOSteve has posted episodes of Tactical Impact on YouTube.

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HK-416 Handbook by Mike Pannone

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Back in August we published an article on the “M16/M4 Handbook” written by Mike Pannone. That book, published by Blackheart International has become an indispensable part of our small arms library. Recently, a companion of sorts was published, titled the “HK-416 Handbook” packed full of information and tips for shooters who wield the 416. As the 416 becomes more prevalent in the law enforcement realm (and hopefully eventually the civilian world as well) this handbook stands as the sole publicly available documentation on it’s use, care, and feeding.

The author, Mike Pannone is well versed in small arms training but has particular experience with the HK-416 including it’s use in combat. He has paid the same attention to detail to this weapon as he did previously with the M-16 family. We highly recommend this book.

Available now for $19.95 from Blackheart International.

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The Art of the Tactical Carbine DVD

Friday, November 21st, 2008

Hosted by Magpul Dynamics’ Travis Haley and Chris Costa the “Art of the Tactical Carbine” is an excellent training resource. Obviously, a video is no substitution for hands on training but it is a great refresher and may introduce you to some new techniques. The pace is brisk but they take the time to demonstrate, explain what is going on and why and often provide further instruction with a student. The three disc set covers respectively; Fundamentals, Advanced Skills, and Drills.

The video is a great example of the quality of the DVDs and the production value is fantastic. The method of filming makes you feel as if you are a member of the class. I have only have one slight complaint overall and that is with the sound. At times the voices are booming and at other times I had to increase the volume but this by no means distracted from the content. I highly recommend it as an addition to any tactical library.

The DVD is available for order from Magpul.com.

WARNING: This item cannot be exported from the United States of America without a valid permit due to U.S. State Dept. ITAR restrictions. Unfortunately this also includes military APO addresses.

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Tactical Impact

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Hosted by world renown tactical trainers Larry Vickers and Aaron Roberts, both former Army Special Operations Soldiers, Tactical Impact examines real life tactical problems and the arms, accessories, and tactics required to prevail. And yes, they even wear Multicam.

The show is featured on The Sportsman Channel (TSC), Fox Sports Net South, Wild TV and Pursuit networks. Check local listing for channel and time.

The show’s website can be found at www.tacticalimpact.tv

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