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Operation Garnet & Free

Thursday, September 23rd, 2021

USC Chapter of Turning Point USA Getting Firearms Education

Swansea, SC, September 23, 2021 – Panteao Sportsman’s club will host “Operation Garnet and Free” at its outdoor shooting range facility in Swansea, SC on Saturday, September 25th from 9 am – 4 pm. The event will host 50 students from the University of South Carolina who are chapter members of the national conservative youth organization called “Turning Point USA”.

Turning Point USA, or Turning Point, advocates for conservative values on high school, college, and university campuses. TPUSA has expanded its presence to include 2,500 high school and college campuses nationwide.

Katie D’Alois, President of the Turning Point USA at University of South Carolina said, “We are incredibly excited to be joining Panteao Productions and Champion Defense for this amazing opportunity. We are proud supporters of the protection of the Second Amendment, and we believe one of the best ways to do this is through educating people on the fundamentals of firearm safety and operation. The Second Amendment is our biggest line of defense against the rise of a tyrannical government, which is becoming increasingly important in today’s world of government overreach and abuse of power. It also is one of the most effective and efficient forms of self-defense, which has become even more important to me as a young woman living alone on a college campus.”

The class will cover a familiarization with various types of firearms and how to handle them properly and safely. Jay Harris, founder of Champion Defense said, “The firearms safety course introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a firearm safely. Through this course, the students will learn about pistols, rifles, and shotguns. They will receive instruction on the various parts and operation of each firearm to include ammunition, gun safety, shooting fundamentals, and shooting activities”

“This is a golden opportunity for Panteao Sportsman’s Club to give-back and provide a proper venue for our local students to get familiarized with firearms and learn the fundamentals,” said Fernando Coelho, President of the Panteao Sportsman’s Club. “We are very excited to work with Champion Defense and Turning Point USA to provide instruction that will not only make them comfortable with firearms and the rules of safety, but also to expose them to recreational shooting as an activity to enjoy for years to come.”

In addition to providing the range facility for the event, Fernando Coelho will have videographers from his video production company, Panteao Productions, on hand to film and document the event for release later this fall. The documentary video will be released in the MakeReady.tv lineup of programming.

Operation Garnet & Free is being supported by Ruger Firearms, Walker’s Ear Protection, Personal Defense World, along with local sponsors The Cigar Militia, The Melting Pot, Jacob Grey Custom, Lake Country, Palmetto Payroll Solutions as well as Galeana Automotive Group.

The Panteao Sportsman’s Club is located at 2040 Pine Plain Road, Swansea, SC 29160. For more info about the club, visit: panteaosportsmansclub.com

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TMS Tuesday – Packing A Wound With OLAES Hemostatic Bandage

Tuesday, September 21st, 2021

Packing a Wound with the JEMS Hot Product Award Winning OLAES® Hemostatic Bandage

An important part of learning to stop the bleed is learning how to properly pack a wound. Being prepared will help you be ready to save a life in the case of an unexpected emergency.

The OLAES® Hemostatic Bandage is a JEMS Hot Product of 2021 and an EMS World Innovation Award Finalist. It combines the globally recognized OLAES® Modular Bandage with battle tested HemCon® ChitoGauze® PRO to create the most comprehensive trauma bandage for multiple injury profiles. One of few CoTCCC recommended hemostatic dressings, ChitoGauze® PRO features chitosan as the hemostatic agent, is X-Ray detectable, and is located inside the bandage’s wound pad for rapid access at the point of injury.

Let’s look at the steps to packing a wound!

Step 1: Locate the Bleed

Put your fingers into the wound, locate the source of the bleeding, and apply direct pressure.

Step 2: Form a Ball

Take the end of the gauze and form it to create a ball of hemostatic agent to better provide direct pressure on the source of bleeding.

Step 3: Pack the Wound

Using appropriate pressure to stop the flow of blood, push the gauze into the wound and directly onto the source of the bleeding. With constant pressure, pack the wound with the gauze until all the areas of the wound are completely filled and bleeding has stopped.

Step 4: Hold Consistent Pressure

Hold direct, consistent pressure on the packed wound for 3 minutes. If the bleeding stops, proceed to bandaging. If the bleeding continues, remove all the gauze from the wound and repeat all the steps with fresh gauze until the bleeding has stopped.

Step 5: Apply the Pressure Dressing

Once the bleeding has stopped, apply a pressure dressing with the pressure cup centered over the wound. Maintain pressure and wrap the bandage tightly over the wound and pressure cup.

Step 6: Secure the Pressure Dressing

Once the bandage has been fully applied, secure it with the securing clips.

Step 7: Check Wound

Check to make sure that the bandage is in the right spot, the pressure is in the right spot, and the bleeding is controlled.

Step 8: Indicate Hemostatic Agent

Annotate hemostatic use on patient’s DD1380 (Tactical Combat Casualty Care Card), and tuck the bandage’s wrapper into the dressing to indicate that a hemostatic agent was used.

Please seek additional medical attention and opt for hands-on training if possible.

For more information on the OLAES Hemostatic Bandage, check out this link: OLAES® Hemostatic Bandage – TacMed Solutions

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4GD Selected for Urban Fighting Skills House Framework

Friday, September 17th, 2021

London UK, 15 September 2021, 4GD – Immersive close combat technology specialists, 4GD have been selected for the Urban Fighting Skills House framework, awarded by the UK national training estate prime contractor, Landmarc Support Services Ltd.

Under the UFSH framework, 4GD will deliver a series of Level 2 SmartFacilities, the first of which is set to start construction in 2022 at Whinny Hill, Catterick Garrison.

The new Level 2 combat training environment installations will consist of SimWall rapidly reconfigurable modular panel systems and 4GAV, a unique special effects and video monitoring system that uses a combination of smoke, light (white/IR) and sound to immerse users in a high-fidelity combat simulation. This interactive special effects system, controlled by an intuitive user interface, delivers either sensor activated and reactive, or instructor-initiated effects, designed to heighten realism and replicate real-world effects on the soldier’s cognitive load.

While fitted for further upgrades, such as the ACIES IntegratedRealities synthetic environment and ECFECTUS data collection and analysis system, the new build will be the first to have two floor levels.

Rob Taylor, Founder of 4GD said: “We are delighted to be selected by Landmarc Support Services for the UFSH framework, a key part of the British Army’s Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP). With our Level 2 SmartFacility capability tried and tested already at Colchester, in service with 16 Air Assault Brigade of the Army, 4GD is looking forward to helping create a network of urban training facilities, aligned with the British Army’s vision for collective training.”

The Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP) is part of the British Army’s new Future Collective Training System, sparked by the need to adapt to the rapid change in the nature of warfare.

www.4gd.co.uk

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USAF Defenders Beta Test New Weapons Qualification Course

Wednesday, September 15th, 2021

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) —

Defenders from across the Total Force are currently beta testing a new Air Force security forces weapons qualification course designed to enhance proficiency across the career field.

Developed by the Air Force Security Forces Center, a primary subordinate unit of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, the proposed course will seamlessly instruct, test and evaluate weapons training for the more than 38,000 active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and government civilian security forces members.

Twelve active-duty bases, two Air National Guard bases and one Air Force Reserve base are currently participating in the one-year beta test, which began June 1.

“The weapons qualification course is a forward-thinking effort, focused on enabling Defenders to adapt to a changing operational environment. Together, we will organize, train and equip Defenders to remain the most proficient and ready force,” said Brig. Gen. Roy Collins, Security Forces director and deputy chief of staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection.

“This improved course of fire will allow our Defenders to focus more on weapons proficiency after initial qualification,” Collins added. “Once qualified on any weapon in our inventory, it is imperative to immediately start to build upon proficiency and repetition to create Defenders who are ready to operate in current and future environments.”

The four-block qualification course supports many of the 32 recommendations proposed by the Security Forces Defender NEXT Initiative. One aspect of the new initiative seeks to modify weapons and tactics capabilities with a focus on air base ground defense as a foundational requirement for Defenders across the Total Force.

Although a viable rifle and carbine qualification course is currently in place for security forces, “senior leaders recognized a need for enterprise-level change with an emphasis on continuous and realistic training across the career field,” said Jason Seibel, AFSFC chief of Air Force combat arms at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

The course, in testing, incorporates training on a quarterly basis rather than annual weapons qualification, as is currently the case for Airmen and Guardians in the security forces career field. This transition to proficiency training integrates four blocks of training:

Block 1: Carbine marksmanship fundamentals and simulator training
Block 2: Short-range combat training and shoot, move and communicate skills training
Block 3: Limited visibility engagement training and virtual reality scenario-based training
Block 4: Marksmanship qualification and live-fire proficiency training for select Defenders

“The course provides instructors with what is called a building-block instruction method,” Seibel said. “Each block of training builds on the previous block. Defenders must successfully complete Blocks 1, 2 and 3 before taking the final qualification block. In this way, we develop Airmen from the novice, who graduates basic military training, to the expert Defenders who attend our advanced course, ensuring proficiency throughout their careers.”

Tech. Sgt. George Henry III, 355th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, which is one of the test sites for the course, said it’s giving the career field a standardized way to accomplish weapons proficiency.

“This new course of fire will be used to pave the way for how Defenders qualify throughout the entire enterprise. Defenders will be shooting, moving and communicating during the entirety of the course,” he said.

Throughout the training, Defenders and combat arms instructors at each of the 15 test sites will provide data and feedback to Seibel and other combat arms training team developers at AFSFC. When beta testing ends May 31, 2022, the AFSFC team will analyze the input from the test sites and finalize the policy guidance with the goal of implementing the course by October 2022.

“This new course … benefits all Airmen who are charged with protecting our assets day and night. Today’s threats are evolving and our Defenders need to as well,” said Staff Sgt. Logan Goode, 355th SFS combat arms instructor. “Our Defenders will become more versatile and agile than ever before, allowing for better base defense and operations abroad.”

Story by Joe Bela, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public AffairsPublic Affairs

Photos by SrA Alex Miller

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Introducing GBRS Performance

Sunday, September 12th, 2021

FITNESS MATTERS

We are firm believers that everyone should be physically capable, especially those who risk their lives to help others.

For the past two years, we have been training and rebuilding with strength & conditioning coach, Vernon Griffith II and developing a program of our own with the tactical athlete in mind. We built a program that will focus on improving mobility to enhance the quality of life while also improving strength, endurance and overall health.

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WHAT YOU GET

Programming 5 Days A Week

Daily workouts designed to increase strength and mobility while improving overall performance + instructional videos for all movements with coaching cues and demonstrations.

Detailed, Expert Instruction

With over 50 combined years of Professional Education and Tier 1 Special Operations experience, our coaches will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow.

A Supportive Tribe

Being a part of the team, you will never feel like you are on this journey alone. Our supportive community will keep you pushing to unlock your best.

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Langdon Tactical Presents LTT Discover, a Platform for Education and Support for Firearms Owners

Monday, August 30th, 2021

PHOENIX, AZ (August 30, 2021) – Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), known for custom firearms, parts, gunsmithing services and firearms training, is expanding their brand this fall with the addition of LTT Discover. LTT invites you to discover your firearm carry journey as an educational resource spanning mindset, physical well-being, fitness, tips, tools and more. With record-breaking new gun ownership on the rise, LTT has collaborated with well-respected individuals and organizations to provide resources for a wide variety of firearms owners – from those looking to own their first firearm to those who are just beginning their Everyday Carry (EDC) to those who currently have their CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon permit.)

As part of the effort to welcome and educate new gun owners, LTT wants to meet the individual wherever they are on their journey of gun ownership and self-protection by creating two new divisions: LTT Dominate and LTT Discover:

LTT Dominate is what you already know about Langdon Tactical – products, custom gun work, and training that allow gun owners to fine tune the edge they get from LTT’s custom products and firearms.

“It’s not a one size fits all industry, and we want to broaden the standard. At LTT, we not only strive to deliver great products, but we have the desire to educate and provide confidence to individuals and their families by meeting them where they are in their firearms ownership journey instead of forcing them to be one way. Being prepared should be accessible to anyone and that’s what we hope comes across with LTT Discover.” said Aimee Langdon, Vice President of Langdon Tactical Technology, Inc.

LTT Dominate and LTT Discover promise to provide product, resources, training, and content to embody the LTT ethos – Custom Without Compromise.

Learn more at: LangdonTactical.com/discover

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116th IBCT Trains on New Squad Designated Marksman Rifle

Monday, August 30th, 2021

FORT PICKETT, Va. – Virginia and Kentucky Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team trained on and fielded new M110A1 squad designated marksman rifles July 12-15 at Fort Pickett.

The new weapon is a 7.62 mm rifle, which gives Soldiers greater range and accuracy than the standard M4 rifle. It makes use of an advanced targeting system and sound suppression and fills a distance gap between the M4 and larger-caliber sniper rifles.

Those advantages make infantry Soldiers more lethal and allow them to engage the enemy at a greater distance, according to 1st. Lt. Matthew Arnold, the Virginia Army National Guard’s New Equipment Training / New Equipment Fielding state coordinator.

“The M110A1 SDMR allows our Soldiers to be able to reach targets out to 800 meters and beyond, depending on the Soldier’s skill level,” said Arnold. “This basically allows the standard infantry squad to have more standoff between them and their target as well as increased time and space for maneuver as a result.”

Thirty Soldiers assigned to the Lynchburg-based 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, the Winchester-based 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, the Portsmouth-based 2nd Battalion, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, the Fredericksburg-based 229th Brigade Engineer Battalion and the Kentucky National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Regiment, participated in the training and fielding.

The event started with time in the classroom with civilian instructors from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, Materiel Fielding and Training Directorate, Soldier Lethality Team, learning the nuances and mechanics of the new weapon. From there, Soldiers took to the range to zero the rifles before firing at targets up to 800 meters away, taking turns behind the trigger and shot-spotting. Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Smith, the VNG command sergeant major, and Sgt. Maj. Latane I. Gilliam, the 116th IBCT operations sergeant major, observed the live-fire range and took turns behind the new rifle.

Arnold said in the past, the higher-caliber and increased-range rifles were primarily used as weapons for snipers.

“The main point is that this weapon, which was previously used as a sniper rifle, is now going to be in widespread use across our formation and the ways we use it will change depending on the situation,” said Arnold.

The M110A1 fielding was the most recent in a series of small arms fieldings across Virginia Army National Guard’s formations the past several months to bring its Soldiers up to speed with their active-duty Army counterparts. Other fieldings included the M3E1 Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System, a recoilless rifle that is replacing the AT-4, as well as the M17 pistol, replacing the M9, and the M320A1 grenade launcher, which replaces the M203.

Those small arms fielding highlights the important role the NET/NEF facility plays in improving the Virginia Army National Guard’s warfighting capabilities.

“It’s important to keep our Soldiers up to date with the latest weaponry because it can and will change how they fight,” said Arnold. “NET/NEF is the process that keeps us on par with the active component.”

By Mike Vrabel, Virginia National Guard

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DroneShield Enters C-UAS Training and Simulation Market

Wednesday, August 25th, 2021

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the release of DroneSim, a lightweight and rapidly deployable UAS/drone simulator that is able to mimic common drone signals for the purpose of C-UAS system testing and validation. The device is capable of generating aerial (UAV), ground (UGV) and water surface (USV) drone signals.

Constructed within a ruggedized hard case with MIL-SPEC connectors, DroneSim is durable and requires minimal training to install and operate. When connected to a network, DroneSim can be operated remotely. This allows for faster system testing and system testing in environments where drones may be unable to fly. An easy-to-use GUI allows the user to select between different drone/UAS protocols and requires minimal training to use. The product was developed in response to customer demand.

DroneShield’s CEO Oleg Vornik commented, “We are excited to launch DroneSim as our entry in the important market for training and simulation systems. As a global leader in the C-UAS space, DroneShield is well positioned to expand its solution ecosystem into this area”.

The product is expected to be of significant interest to a range of DroneShield customers globally across military, law enforcement, and Government agencies.

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