If you’re familiar with MATBOCK, you know Sean Matson and Zack Steinbok. Zach and Sean have spent over a decade of building innovative products and companies. CardoMax at first glance looks like another supplement company, but it is not.
CardoMax has used research-backed ingredients to develop their first 3 products. An Energy Intensifier, an Immune Booster and a Recovery Accelerant. All of these products will be single-served liquid supplements which are designed to be mixed with 20oz of your favorite beverage.
Energy Intensifier:
Is a sugar and calorie free liquid energy supplement designed to boost your workout with caffeine & BCAAs. The CardoMAX Energy Intensifier is the perfect addition for your gym bag or a portable packet to take out with you on a long patrol / hike.
Recovery Accelerant:
The Recovery Accelerant is slightly larger than the Energy packet, but is chalk full of all the good stuff like BCAAs, Creatine, Citicoline and other ingredients promoting good health . The dosages of Creatine & Citiocline have been shown to support brain function and help people with mild TBI.
Immune Booster:
Using natural flavoring, the CardoMAX immune booster packets include contents known for decades to sustain and build a strong immune system. With additional clean ingredients, the Immune Booster will help increase endurance and blood flow.
Zach and Sean said “NEW COMPANY! NEW INDUSTRY! NEW & IMPROVED PRODUCTS! SAME TRUSTED FOUNDERS! Engage with us today and be one of the first for free samples and new products before it hits the market.”
Lastly, they are offering 1000 FREE samples (S&H not included). Click here if you want to get your name on the list: www.energy.cardomax.com/energy1
Bern, Switzerland, 16 November 2020. RUAG Simulation & Training has confirmed its capabilities for full remote monitoring and supervision support for Live training systems on behalf of a European customer. The comprehensive event specifically featured the inclusion of after-action review (AAR) reporting and analysis and was provided to full customer satisfaction. The remote supervision was supported from Switzerland and enabled the customer’s scheduled training to proceed in keeping with pandemic guidelines. RUAG Simulation & Training supported army and police forces, deploying force-on-force and Mobile Combat Training Center (CTC) services featuring Gladiator Modular Tactical Engagement Training System.
RUAG Simulation & Training’s competency for full remote supervision, including data transfer necessary to AAR, was proven within the scope of laser-based force-on-force training exercises. The implementation of the remote protocols was a prerequisite to ensuring highest training fidelity despite COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Remote supervision offset the need for the standard on- site presence of two to four professional supervisors, assuring that international travel from Switzerland was avoided. The customer experienced a reliable and realistic training and a thorough and accurate AAR debriefing, all within their protected training-site environment.
The scheduled training, featuring a special operations program, proceeded according to plan, with multiple units and their various specialisations included within the Live system. RUAG’s Gladiator Supervision Equipment ensured the data transmitted from positioning and interaction sensors, from the various modules, components and participants comprised in the Mobile CTC Live system, was recorded and analysed for an effective AAR.
This achievement strengthened collaboration in an ongoing series of comprehensive laser-based force-on-force trainings commissioned by the customer. The Training-as-a-Service approach included full rental of Gladiator Modular Tactical Engagement Training System components and local consultants for operational system checks and servicing. Together with the customer, the team from RUAG Simulation & Training defined system configuration and component needs to target highest training fidelity and performance accuracy within budget guidelines.
RUAG Simulation & Training AG is a professional and trusted partner for Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) simulation & training solutions. Combining cutting-edge technology with an unparalleled depth of experience, RUAG develops affordable products tailored to training goals and designed for saving lives and protecting assets in the complex environment of today’s and tomorrow’s battlefields. Gladiator Modular Tactical Engagement Training Systems enable live conflict scenario simulations to proceed at the highest levels of fidelity.
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St. Charles, MO — Missouri-based Propper International recently hosted a full-day training event at the Granite City Police Department’s private gun range on October 29th. Members from police departments across the Greater St. Louis area attended with military police and other federal agencies represented as well.
Throughout the day, they received instruction from renowned tactical trainer Rick Hogg. Hogg is a 29-year US Army Special Operation Combat Veteran with 13 combat deployments between Iraq and Afghanistan. Since returning from overseas, Hogg provides comprehensive firearms training to military and law enforcement through his proven training methodology service company War HOGG Tactical, Inc.
“What I’ve noticed working with several departments across the country is that the onus for sharpening defensive skills lies with the officers themselves,” said Hogg. “I applaud Propper for showing the initiative to give these guys an opportunity to develop their abilities in a group setting and push each other to be better.”
During the morning session, the focus was on increasing efficiency when drawing from a holster and changing magazines, both with dry fire and live rounds. The afternoon session included exercises intended to simulate shooting under duress and also covered first responder medical skills such as how to stop a bleeding wound and apply a tourniquet. Each officer was provided with Propper gear to wear during the training and got to take home a Propper Bail Out Bag after the session concluded.
“Organizing this training exercise seemed like the bare minimum we could do to express our appreciation to these brave individuals who’ve put their lives on the line to keep our community safe,” said Craig Madden, Senior VP of Marketing & eCommerce for Propper.
TACOMA, WA – November 5, 2020 – Rite in the Rain® is proud to announce two new zeroing targets, Target product numbers: #9129 (MOA) and #9130 (MIL).
Both targets are produced on proprietary Rite in the Rain® cardstock paper, removing any concern of targets falling apart under adverse weather conditions. In addition, the targets present clean bullet holes for ease of analyzing shot groups or scoring targets.
Rite in the Rain® Product #9129 (NSN 6920-01-660-0348), is an improved A8 Target, based on the original US Army A8 featured in Training Circular (TC) 3-22.9. Designed to make subtle, yet substantive improvements to an already superior design. The improvements are functional and aesthetic. The # 9129 target design is subdued to present a cleaner target presentation for shooters, proving a better focus on the center of visible mass and providing a more useable scoring target for short range marksmanship training. The zeroing adjustment grid is upgraded, using true minute of angle (MOA) in place of shooter MOA. This allows greater fidelity in making sight adjustments. #9129 offers a more precise zero, with less time and ammunition expended. The final improvement is the addition of directional arrows, to show sight correction directions.
Rite in the Rain® Product #9130, eliminates the need for Soldiers to calculate their mean point of impact (MPI), adjustment in MOA, and conversion into mils. The .1 mil grid is designed to facilitate zeroing aiming devices with adjustments in mils for the following weapons:
-AN/PEQ-15/15A, M-249 Iron Sights
-M145 Machine Gun Optic
-SIG Tango 6 optic used with the M-110A1 Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDM-R)
Product #9129 can be ordered by NSN 6920-01-660-0348, through normal supply channels.
Both Product #9129 and #9130 can also be ordered through GSA advantage or directly from Rite in the Rain® at riteintherain.com.
Produced in collaboration with Canebrake Consulting. Proudly USA Made!
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Jericho, Vt. – The Vermont National Guard will break ground on a new $27 million facility for the Army Mountain Warfare School on Thursday, Nov. 5 at Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho.
The socially-distanced ground-breaking ceremony is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
“In my many conversations with the Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, and the Director of the Army National Guard, it was clear to me that replacing the facilities of the Army Mountain Warfare School allowed the Army to greatly expand and improve its capabilities,” said Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy. “As Appropriations Vice Chairman I was glad to be in a position to be able to ensure that it was funded, when the Army told me that despite the need it had not been included in the budget submission. I’m proud of the opportunity ahead of us for Vermonters to expand our ability to teach Soldiers and other members of our Armed Services how to not only survive, but to master and make the most of difficult terrain and cold climates.”
The 82,668 square foot facility will include educational space, billeting for 174 personnel, and a dining facility. The new schoolhouse will also offer students a unique four-story indoor climbing wall and will use a geothermal ground source system to provide heating and cooling. Space for the installation of photovoltaic panels will also be incorporated. Project completion is expected near April 2022.
“The Army Mountain Warfare School cadre are among the best and brightest in the field; this school is where students learn to become competent mountaineering professionals,” said Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, Vermont adjutant general. “This new facility is a testament to those Soldiers, and the thousands of graduates and cadre that have come through the school for nearly four decades.”
The Vermont National Guard has operated the only Army Mountain Warfare School in the country since 1983. They now instruct courses in basic, advanced, and specialty mountain warfare. They also provide additional mission specific training to United States and foreign military forces in a variety of countries.
“This new facility ensures the continuation of excellence in mountain warfare operations, and the lasting value this school brings to Vermont and the U.S. Army. Sincere thanks to Senator Leahy for his efforts in making this a reality,” said Knight.
Joint Force Headquarters, Vermont National Guard Public Affairs
NEWINGTON, N.H., (November 2, 2020) – SIG SAUER Academy, the leading provider of the highest quality firearms instruction and tactical training in the world, is pleased to announce that Volusia County Gun & Hunt Club in New Smyrna Beach, Florida will be hosting on-location SIG SAUER Academy courses.
Beginning in December 2020 through February 2021 exclusive SIG SAUER Academy course offerings will be taught by the world-renowned SIG SAUER Academy instructors onsite at the Volusia County Gun & Hunt Club. The course offerings are as follows:
• Handgun 102: This is step 2 in the SIG SAUER Academy foundational handgun series. Utilizing the principles of training in Handgun 101, this course takes students through the efficient and safe use of a handgun. Working from the holster, performing reloads, clearing stoppages, and correctly manipulating a trigger to maximize accuracy are all thoroughly taught in a relaxed, hands-on environment.
• Handgun 103: This intensive one-day class is designed to take your skills to the next level. Handgun 103 builds upon and refines the skill sets previously established in Handgun 102 while also introducing shooters to new drills, cutting edge concepts, and core shooting principles.
• Mission: Red Dot: Leave the Iron Age behind. Proven on the battlefield and in competition, there is no longer any debate that a red dot makes for faster, more accurate shots over iron sights. Take your shooting to the next level with the course built specifically around this major advancement in firearm technology and learn to shoot and engage targets with a pistol mounted red dot.
• Bullets and Bandages: This course teaches students how to keep themselves and their team members alive and fighting in critical injury situations. Students will master basic lifesaving emergency medical skills using equipment available under field conditions. Training scenarios presented also include basic weapon manipulation and live fire, while simulating high risk situations. Other topics covered include suppressive fire techniques, evasive action, and preparing wounded team members for evacuation and advanced medical care.
• Basic Trauma Management: An 8-hour class designed to provide the end-user with the basic knowledge necessary to “Be the difference” in a life-threatening trauma situation. The student will learn basic human anatomy and physiology, injuries to the various systems of the body and how best to treat them as well as medical kit training, mass casualty principles and 911 communication. The day will end with various hands-on practical applications and rapid patient assessment drills. The time chooses you. Will you be ready?”
To register and review the in-depth course outlines, pre-requisites, and equipment requirements for the SIG SAUER Academy courses at the Volusia County Gun & Hunt Club visit sigsaueracademy.com.
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Immokalee, FL October 19th. FORCE CENTER announced today that it will be offering rental packages to defense manufacturers, retailers, tactical trainers and any other type of company who’s services may interact well with the facility. The training center, branded FORCE CENTER, formerly served as the location of the Hendry Correctional Institute Complex. The 1200-acre center has since been converted to a state-of-the-art shooting and training complex that offers various structures and property available for a variety of scenarios including active shooter response, cell extractions, shoot houses, and 360 ranges and more.
FORCE CENTER has newly renovated office spaces (with brand new T1 lines) located at its Headquarters available for other training companies, defense manufactures & retailers to rent, and also have various levels of access to the rest of the property and its extensive offerings.
“We want to have a shooting & training complex with harmonious companies who are able to call this place their base of operations as well” said Ryan Hillaker, Business Development Manager of FORCE CENTER. “We are here to not only provide the best in class facility but one that that breeds a strong community of like-minded individuals who care about training and wish to sharpen their skills across the board.”
There are only 12 spots remaining as of this press release, so for further inquiries and to inquire about more information, please contact Thomas Carlson at: tcarlson@forcecenterusa.com
The FORCE CENTER is located in a remote area in Immokalee, Florida, just 40 minutes east of Naples, Florida. Force Center encompasses 1200 acres of secured land and includes multi-operational training venues, furnished scenario buildings, an off-road tactical driving range, 360 firing range, a 1-mile precision rifle range with a 4 story sniper tower, FAA certified unrestricted airspace 3721(Class G), a 3,500ft runway, and multiple landing zones for helicopters. The center is designed to serve Military, Fire/EMS first responder, K9, Law Enforcement and civilians in all their training needs. The Center offers unique training facilities that can train your team for reality-based active shooter scenarios, prison riots, IED overviews, explosives training, and first aid. Additionally, Force Center can provide tactical flight training services in conjunction with Airborne Tactical Training.
FORCE CENTER also offers on-site housing accommodations consisting of a five-acre housing village with six duplexes and a larger open barracks area capable of sleeping up to 50+ personnel. Each Duplex has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, full kitchens, living rooms and covered parking for one vehicle.
For more information on FORCE Center, its services, and its facilities, visit www.forcecenterusa.com.
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The terms training and practice are often interchanged, but in SureFire Field Notes 43, Northern Red’s Zack Harrison explains that training and practice are two distinctly different actions when it comes to being proficient in firearms and CQB tactics. “An example of that would be [when] you learn a new skill, such as ballistic breaching, and you’re unfamiliar with it,” Harrison explains. “So, you go to the training piece where you are seeking instruction on the weapon system and how to use it. When you’re seeking new information or to get better at a skill from an instructor, that’s training.”
Practice is when you take the newly acquired knowledge/skillsets and rehearse them on your own time to ingrain them flawlessly into your subconscious. “The practice piece is something we need to start investing time in as an individual,” Harrison says, adding that he likes to use the saying, “Practice makes permanent.” You’ll note that’s a deviation from the more recognizable “Practice makes perfect” idiom, and there’s a reason for it. Practicing new concepts can improve proficiency, but Harrison’s caveat points to the fact that you need to be properly trained before you practice it. “If you practice something the wrong way over, and over, and over again, you’re just going to get very efficient at doing it incorrectly,” Harrison says. “So, you need to take a good look at, ‘Hey, am I maximizing my time? Is what I’m doing leading me in the right direction? If not, you need to self-correct.”
The definition of training is, “the action of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior.” Training involves learning of new skills, techniques, or concepts. Qualified instructors like those from Northern Red can provide everything from valuable techniques, tactics, and procedures, based on real-world experience, to training regimen recommendations for an intended mission set. Sadly, training is too often mistaken for practice with many students, including military and law enforcement professionals. The mistake is misinterpreting the occasional training they attend for practice when they need to take the knowledge from the training home and put time into practicing that.
Harrison’s philosophy is that practicing gets the body and the mind in sync so that your movements and actions become second nature. And once you’ve achieved that, you need to keep practicing to maintain the skillset. “The bottom line is that [with] skills you’re not particularly familiar with, as soon as you acquire them and you walk away from them, the moment you walk away from them they are starting to die,” Harrison said. “You need to constantly feed them. Pistol shooting is a perfect example. You should be picking that pistol up every single day, even if it is for 30 seconds to a minute. Be consistent with your training and your practice, do it the right way, and you’ll see the improvements.” This is especially important in the world of gunfighting, be it for SOF, LE, or average Americans who intend to defend themselves with a CCW. The more you practice to ingrain specific skillsets into your subconscious, the freer your mind will be to process the hyper-complicated scenarios that will likely unfold at the worst time possible.
In class, Harrison made the comparison to driving. Early in our driving careers, we often have a white knuckle grip on the wheel and are extremely focused on every detail. Minor distractions often result in a major disturbance or negative effect on the way you’re driving. Eventually, as you get more practice and seat time, you find yourself driving home via multiple freeway interchanges, changing lanes, adjusting the radio, adjusting the climate control, making phone calls, all the while constantly braking, accelerating, and avoiding collisions, through skills that are by now virtually automatic. That is the level of proficiency you should aim to achieve with whatever level of gunfighting you are pursuing, whether it is concealed carry draws and accuracy or CQB. Once that level of proficiency is available, your subconscious will handle the minutia of necessary actions leaving your mind free for high-level problem-solving. Training is not practice, and practice is not training. Neither one should be confused for the other.
About Zack Harrison:
Zack Harrison served for 10 years within the Special Operations community for the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was a member of Special Operations detachments and an instructor of U.S. Army Green Berets. Before enlisting in the military, Harrison was a history teacher and coach in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia. After being honorably discharged in 2014, he joined Northern Red, LLC.
About Northern Red:
Northern Red is U.S.-based, Service-Disable Veteran Owned Small Business that was founded in 2011 by former U.S. Army Special Operations Veterans and private-sector entrepreneurs. Based in Alton, Virginia, it provides clients with a wide spectrum of services, including the following programs of Instruction: Pistol/Carbine/Designated Marksmanship, Open Air/Small Unit Tactics, Close Quarters Battle, NVG/Laser Marksmanship and tactics, Low-Visibility Operations, Combatives, Team Leader/Planning courses, and Full Mission Profile/Joint Readiness Exercises. For more information, visit NorthernRedTraining.com.
About SureFire:
Since 1979, SureFire, LLC has been the leading manufacturer of suppressors, high-performance flashlights, weapon-mounted lights, and other tactical equipment for those who go in harm’s way or anyone who demands the ultimate in quality, innovation, and performance. SureFire illumination tools are used by more SWAT teams and elite special operations forces than any other brand. SureFire is an ISO 9001:2015-certified company. For more information, visit SUREFIRE.COM.
