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Whiskey 5 – 37 PSR Gun Club

Monday, November 7th, 2016

SSD’s Whiskey 5 is a recurring feature that asks industry organizations, “Who, What, Where, When, and Why?” It’s a column intended to give you a more in-depth look at those manufacturers, trainers and individuals that make this industry unique. Today we’ll be taking a look at the 37 PSR Gun Club, which we originally talked about back in 2012.

Who

The 37 PSR Gun Club is a shooting range and training facility run by Retired Special Forces NCO Frankie McRae. McRae also operates Raidon Tactics, a fundamentals-to-Special-Operations training organization which holds most of its open-enrollment courses at 37PSR.

What

37 PSR Gun Club is a full service low restriction outdoor shooting range and training facility featuring covered firing lines with handgun, rifle and shotgun shooting positions, tactical training, competition bays, and a 360-degree ballistic rated shoot house. 37 PSR also houses a gun shop with full gunsmithing services. 37 PSR is open to shooters of all skill levels from beginners to special operations troops, and offers families everything from a Woman’s Only Shooting program to a Youth Shooting Program and Family Steel Challenge Matches. 37 PSR’s staff and firearms instructors have many years experience in either Special Forces or the US Special Operations Command.

When

McRae bought the facility in 2009, when it was barely recognizable as a range. Using his own and an investor’s funds, he recreated the facility from the ground up and opened it for training later that same year.

Where

37 PSR Gun Club is based in Bunnlevel, North Carolina, between Fayetteville and Lillington, just off HWY 210, 45 minutes from the Fairgrounds in Raleigh and 15 minutes from Fort Bragg.

Why

Initially planned as a DoD-specific training site, 37 PSR evolved into a civilian-friendly range offering everything from firearms fundamentals classes for children to advanced skills courses for special operators.

McRae realized the Fort Bragg area, home to numerous highly-trained troops and their families, lacked a low-restriction range where those troops and families could actually train rather than just shoot (no more than two rounds at a time, no drawing from the holster, no movement, nothing but sterile, square range noisemaking). 37 PSR Gun Club filled a dire need for a real place to train, from cradle to adulthood, without the mind-numbing restrictions of the typical shooting range. Despite detours from the original plan, and a near-catastrophic “hoarding instead of shooting” lull after Sandy Hook, 37 PSR continues to build its client base and expand both its facility and services offered.

37 PSR Gun Club is online here: 37psr.com

You can learn more about Raidon Tactics on SSD here: soldiersystems.net/2016/10/17/whiskey-5-raidon-tactics

Read up on Frankie McCrae, who we’ve known here at Soldier Systems Daily since some time spent with him in the Philippines a few years back, in this interview: www.recoilweb.com/preview-zeroed-in-frankie-mcrae-81521

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Whiskey 5: Raidon Tactics

Monday, October 17th, 2016

Whiskey 5 is a recurring Soldier Systems Daily feature that asks “Who, What, Where, When, and Why” of industry leaders, manufacturers and instructors — to let you hear how they describe themselves. It’s intended to give you a close and thorough look at some of the people that make our industry unique. We’ve found these basic 5 questions to be the basic keys to understanding. Past Whiskey-5s have included business from Provengo to Kryptek, and all sorts of other companies in between.

Today we’ll be sharing an overview of North Carolina’s Raidon Tactics Inc.

Who

Raidon Tactics is a training company located in North Carolina. It is run by Frankie McRae, a former Ranger and Special Forces NCO who instructed at the U.S. Army Special Warfare Center and School. McRae’s experience alone would make Raidon worth looking into, but Raidon’s entire instructor staff is comprised of seasoned professionals, with an aggregate total of over 100 years of Special Operations experience. Raidon offers one-on-one instruction for classes ranging from firearms fundamentals for new shooters to advanced skills for highly-trained special operations troops. Because McRae and so many of his instructors were Special Operations senior leaders who held positions in SF schools, and they’re close to Army SF’s heartland, Raidon maintains working relationships with military units to facilitate needed training.

What

Raidon Tactics is a go-to company for those requiring realistic, relevant training from skilled, experienced instructors. Raidon offers individual and team training in rifles, pistols and shotguns, Tactical Casualty Combat Care/EMT/paramedic training, counter-ambush and PSD driving, surveillance, sniper/observer skills, aerial marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat, K9 handling, edged weapons, corporate and travel threat mitigation, and many other courses. Raidon trains military, law enforcement and private citizens of all ages.

When

Raidon bought their facility in 2009, made improvements and opened the facility for training a year later.

Where

Raidon Tactics is based in Bunnlevel, North Carolina, minutes from Fort Bragg. Raidon operates a low-restriction training facility almost 365 days a year, minus Christmas and Easter. The facility has numerous live fire training bays, a 360-degree ballistic shoot house, and 100- and 25-yard shooting ranges for the public. “Low restriction” means exactly that; Raidon students shoot from elevated positions, vehicles and other barricades. Firearms classes offer a full complement of steel targets to challenge shooting skills. Raidon also leases a 1000-acre farm for realistic scenario-based training; for example, students learning Sensitive Site Exploitation will get many false positives from explosives and other chemicals used for farming. Raidon has a hardball road for Vehicle Interdiction training, which is used often by Special Forces units on near Ft Bragg. Language skills can be tested in realistic scenario-based training exercises that employ multilingual role players to enhance realism.

Why

Because the military makes it hard to get good training.

McRae dealt for years with the Army’s policy of ruining good training opportunities with bureaucratic obstacles and overbearing safety rules. After retiring he decided to open his own facility where he could provide the best training possible with the least red tape. There are very few military facilities where a unit can incorporate evasive driving, CQB, hand-to-hand combat, TCCC, and small unit tactics into one exercise, without having to deal with an old-school sergeant major waving a reflective belt. Instead of drowning troops in unnecessary hurdles, Raidon Tactics has perfected the turn-key method of providing training to Special Operations units. Raidon Tactics even provides all weapons, ammo and gear to all of students in order to make training as painless and smooth as possible.

Find Raidon Tactics online at raidontactics.com.

Also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RaidonTactics

You can read more about Raidon Tactics chief instructor Frankie McRae in this interview here:
www.recoilweb.com/preview-zeroed-in-frankie-mcrae-81521

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Whiskey 5 – Provengo

Thursday, July 7th, 2016

Who
Provengo. Provengo is a contractor that has been supplying the Department of Defense for over 12 years. After hearing so many of our customers tell us their biggest challenge was getting the gear when they needed it, we heard them and we evolved. Two years ago we expanded into the full service ecommerce website we are today, featuring just in time inventory. Everything on our site is on the shelf in our warehouse. Located in Oceanside NY, all orders are shipped the same business day, when placed before 12pm ET. Our mission is to offer expedited equipment order processing for those serving and protecting the United States, at deeply discounted prices. Simply register for a government account on our website to take advantage of these amazing deals.

What
We offer a full range of services without the complications, price mark ups and time consuming policies of large, multilayer organizations. Our brands, including Crye Precision, 5.11, Yeti, Costa Del Mar, Goal Zero, Danner, Benchmade, and Salomon to name a few. Our selection reflects the constantly evolving requirements of successful operations, and new products are added to our site every month.

When
Provengo LLC was established in 2004 as a Women Owned Small Business. We are proud to have grown from a small shop into the thriving website we are today, with an untarnished reputation of success.

Where
Every item on Provengo.com is stocked in our warehouse in Oceanside, NY. We double?check every order and ship all orders received before 12PM ET the very same business day. We offer in store pickup for local orders; be sure to check our site for hours of our retail store.

Why
Here at Provengo, we believe it’s important to maintain our reputation as a business who genuinely cares about our customer. That’s why we stock, package, and ship all the products we sell. We take pride in hand?selecting every item we carry. From protective to tactical equipment to simply the coolest gear, we love every product we sell. Since we’re constantly on the hunt for new items, great products get added to the website every month. If we don’t stock it, let us know and we might be able to order it for you! We want to make your experience with Provengo the best. Hopefully, you’ll be so impressed you’ll tell your friends about us!

Deep Discounts
-Get exclusive discounts on our most popular products We Stock & Ship Directly
-Don’t waste time ordering from competitors who don’t keep stock or have a warehouse. Orders placed before 12pm ET will be processed and shipped the same day! That’s our promise to You!

Hassle Free Returns
-Provengo has a 10?day no hassle Return policy. Merchandise may be returned to Provengo within 10 days of the receipt of your purchase.
Free Shipping
-Orders over $250 will ship for FREE. Yes, it’s completely FREE. (excludes AK,HI, PR)

How
Simply register on our website for a government account to take advantage of these great deals. As an extra bonus, the first 400 registered users will receive a FREE 5.11 Knife valued at $20. Enter coupon code SS16 during checkout.

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Whiskey 5 – 3GUN4VETS

Thursday, June 30th, 2016

WHO: 3GUN4VETS …www.3gun4vets.com/our-story – Non Profit veteran run organization.

WHAT: 1yr anniversary fund raising match.

WHEN: 30 -31 July 2016 (SAT/SUN)

WHERE: Parma, ID (Parma Rod & Gun Club) Home of the MGM Ironman

WHY: The Organization is about one thing and one thing only. Getting our lost veterans back, whether it be an emotional loss or a physical loss. Our goal is to help get combat veterans upright again by introducing them to a hobby they can not only relate too, but a group they can belong too. We take the weapons once used for destruction and help turn them into tools of healing. Our support structure is made up of like minded people that genuinely care for one another. Our sport offers not only the mental and physical challenges many of our vets are use too, but the camaraderie many have left behind or lost.

The 3G4V program is not designed to be a Band-Aid for veterans, but rather a life altering surgery. I know first hand the healing powers this sport has to offer because I too was once lost. Thinking I had no where to turn I let myself and my family suffer. This sport gave me back more then I ever could have asked for. This sport brought me back from a place I never wanted to be and a place I never thought I’d escape.

This isn’t a one time thing for us, we aren’t the organization that brings vets out for a weekend of fun just to check the block and say we did our part. This organization is about follow through. We are with our vets for the long run, they made a commitment to us, we owe them the same.

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Whiskey 5 – American Cord & Webbing Co., Inc.

Monday, March 7th, 2016

Who
For over 100 years, American Cord & Webbing Co., Inc. (ACW Co., Inc.) has been a leading designer and manufacturer of narrow fabrics, sewn strap assemblies and injection molded plastic hardware produced for both military and commercial use. We take pride in offering quality products that exceed government specifications. ACW is recognized in the industry for its’ innovative design and engineering abilities when developing custom products. Our combined years of experienced industry professionals, along with our commitment to service and quality, is unequaled in today’s marketplace.

When
ACW opened its doors in 1917 and will celebrate its’ 100th Anniversary this coming year. You will see that even after a century of business, ACW continues to maintain the same level of commitment to its customers. Our highly trained and experienced customer service and sales representatives work together to provide our customers with top-notch sales and support, while fulfilling orders with efficiency and speed.

What
ACW began with the development of a single buckle, which was introduced into the flotation industry almost 40 years ago. Since the beginning, they have continued to redesign and improve their product lines to be able to offer its customers the latest improvements and advancements plastics and weaving technology. ACW continues to meet and exceed customer demands through streamlining operations and expanding facilities as necessary. Our dedicated facility for custom design and manufacturing places ACW above its competition. Designing and manufacturing in-house allows for efficiency in all phases of product development, allowing ACW to be able to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions for our customers. An emphasis on value-added services, such as pre-production samples, and a problem-solving approach, complements our long-standing industry reputation. ACW raises industry performance standards and will continue to do so for years to come.

Where
ACW is located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island in a state-of-the-art weaving and molding manufacturing facility. You are also able to reach us at www.acw1.com.

Why
In the marketplace today, there is a need for certified & approved, Berry-compliant products that maintain the highest strength and quality. ACW is able to provide those products all the while exceeding market expectations. Our representatives provide customers with relevant product information necessary to make an informed buying decision for our application needs. Simply put, ACW puts its customers first, while supplying the marketplace with high quality products and service.

acw1.com

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Whiskey 5 – Radical Firearms

Monday, December 21st, 2015

Who

Radical Firearms. We’re a Title II NFA Gun Manufacturer and retail operation with a complete—and growing—lineup of pistols, rifles, shotguns, silencers, and machine guns. We manufacture this line of our line of custom built AR-15s, AR-10s, bolt guns and silencers in house. We are a true manufacturer, not an assembly shop, with a fully tooled and operational gunsmithing facility. Our employees, 80% of whom are veterans because of our veteran hiring preference, are passionate about what they do and knowledgeable enough to do it extraordinarily well.

What

Radical began as a hobby. We started as Kyle Richie’s small shop, handling FFL transfers in a modest retail space while building high end ARs and bolt guns for choosy buyers with specific needs. We then brought in another black gun aficionado, David Spector, who knew workaday guns and business. We soon began to buy CNC machines to create better tolerances for the some of the pieces we were assembling in house (the first piece was a gas block). After selling enough gas blocks we bought more machines to manufacture other parts. With more CNC machine purchases we began hiring passionate employees. We started to realize we were creating our own parts at a fraction of the cost, which allowed us to pass the savings on to our customers. We now offer a great selection of firearms and parts that are built here in Texas for the most discerning firearms enthusiast and professional. From Military/Law Enforcement to 3Gun participants we are sure to have some thing that will meet your needs and budget—and we can do for as little as half the cost of other manufacturers. Don’t believe it? Visit the facility and watch us build your specific rifle start to finish.

When

Radical Firearms started in Texas, 2012 and the first CNC machine was purchased in 2013. We are proud to have grown from a small shop to selling 2000 rifles per month with over 50 employees in just three years.

Where

Radical Firearms is located in 4413 Bluebonnet Suite 8 Stafford, TX 77477. Check our site for hours for the store. We have been in Stafford the whole time, at same facility, in the same building. All of our principals are native Texans.

Why

Simply put, there’s a need, and because there are many rifle “manufacturers” who are disingenuous at best. Some source their parts from other manufacturers (including us) and put them together Lego fashion. Some source their parts the same way, then claim they’re built internally. We build our guns from muzzle device back, and really the actual manufacturing process. We have substantially less tolerance stacking than many manufacturers and can better control quality because everything is right there, cut to fit everything else exactly. You’re not going to find a couple thousandths off here and a couple thousandths off there on a Radical rifle. The team in our factory and store take pride in their work and thoroughly enjoy being part of the community. Besides building firearms for the public we have also begun to provide rifles to various law enforcement agencies in Texas and are the official rifle of the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA). Being part of the community is some thing in which we take pride; part of that is being a good neighbor. Our philanthropy work has raised a lot of money. We have as many as five rifle giveaways a month for various charities, from the families of fallen LEOs to families who lost everything during the recent flooding.

You can learn more about us online at www.radicalfirearms.com.

We’re on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RadicalFirearms and on Instagram as well, @radicalfirearms.

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Whiskey 5 – P11 Consulting

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

Who:
P11 Consulting

What:
Seeks win-win relationships between DoD (or other government entities) and defense industry partners that have viable solutions to stated or unstated capability gaps. Applying operational experience, requirements and programming experience, and acquisition management experience – P11 Consulting has unique assets to bring to bear to assist in identifying a potential government customer holding an existing requirement or formulating a future requirement that aligns with a client’s capability. Being able to see the operational relevance of a given capability in conjunction with a thorough understanding of JCIDS/SOFCIDS makes P11 Consulting a rare asset to add to an industry team.

Where:
P11 Consulting provides services to CONUS and OCONUS based clients while based in the vicinity of Fort Bragg, NC.

When:
P11 Consulting begins working on a client’s behalf upon signature of agreement.

Why:
You handed out cards and possibly free samples at SHOT Show – but what do you expect in return? Who do you follow-up with? Can you expect anything serious?

You may have a seasoned operator on your staff – which is critical to understanding your customer and ensuring operational relevance – but has he or she served as a capability developer? Served in a program management office? Aligned requirements with resources and tied both to a valid acquisition strategy?

You may not have anyone with military experience on your staff, so how do you appeal to the military marketplace and find a point of entry with DoD?

P11 Consulting (PECON) is here to help you answer these questions, move toward solutions, and ultimately assist you in Understanding Your Operational Environment. By focusing on our clients with a thorough understanding of various government entities, processes, and procedures, we can assist your organization in moving closer to and achieving your goals. P11 Consulting seeks a win-win arrangement between DoD (or other government entities) with defense industry partners that have viable solutions to stated or unstated capability gaps. We’re here as a force multiplier to your organization’s team. Learn more about PECON at www.p11consulting.com and contact us to establish a partnership to further your business goals.

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Whiskey 5 – DSGI

Saturday, January 17th, 2015

Who:

Founded in 1995, Defense Solutions Group, Inc. (DSGI) is a privately owned U.S. Corporation serving Law Enforcement, Defense, Aerospace Industries, and the Shooting Sports. DSGI supports individual military and law enforcement personnel and the rapidly expanding civilian shooting sports markets through the retail company DSG Arms.

DSGI currently sponsors 3-Gun and Tactical Shooting Matches around Texas and the U.S. These efforts also include sponsorship of DSG’s own fleet of competitive shooters in addition to material support for other professional, collegiate and amateur shooters and teams.

What:

DSGI provides information products as well as manufactured goods under various DSGI brand names. Additionally the company distributes other high end brands of weapons components, optics, body armor and tactical gear to government, wholesale, and retail. DSGI’s information services development began in 1995 to provide the Aerospace and Defense industries with an easily accessible method of researching inventory availability as well as current and historical data about aerospace and defense related component purchases used in support of Air Transportation and U.S. Defense capabilities, via the internet.

Familiarity with current information technology coupled with in-house knowledge of the innovations made in weapons and equipment in the years prior to 9/11 allowed DSGI to transition seamlessly into direct military supply.

Today DSGI not only delivers the very best in brands and technology to the U.S. Military, but has also expanded its presence in Law Enforcement agency support while maintaining a large wholesale distribution network.

Where:

Through the retail website www.dsgarms.com, DSGI supports US Government operations as well as a growing audience of civilians and competitive shooters all over the US and many LE departments in Texas and surrounding states.

Our customers include United States Army Special Operations Command, Naval Special Warfare Command, Joint Special Operations Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DSS), Special Operations Group (SOG), U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Embassies around the globe, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Texas Department of Public Safety, SWAT, Texas Ranger Division – Border Operations, Federal Air Marshal Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Service (ICE) and many more.

When:

Founded in 1995.

Why:

In recent years technology and innovation in individual weapon systems and operational gear has evolved at a historically rapid pace. Operators today have different requirements and the equipment needed to meet those requirements can be very specific. Gear that was useful just a short time ago may have already been eclipsed in utility and durability by new products and DSGI maintains a constant presence in choosing the very best.
Our customers’ commitment to their mission drives our efforts to provide only high-end operational equipment choices. DSGI offers some of the very best selections related to weapons, components, armor, optics, eye protection, cleaning and maintenance products and more via its GSA Multi-Award Schedule Contract GS-07F-6007R.

DSGI understands that many purchasing responsibilities also fall on the individual Operator, Soldier or Law Enforcement Officer and DSGI, via DSG Arms, supports these individual purchasers with many of the same product choices offered directly to the government. Special discounted pricing is available to each and every active duty Military and Law Enforcement professional.

The same quick service and solid customer support is extended to our largest and smallest customers alike.
Product selection is key. Utility, innovation and durability drive the products we choose to offer our valued customers. At the same time emphasis is placed on the integrity and commitment to DSGI of the supplier and its support of our Fighting Forces and U.S. citizens.

DSGI strives to provide the most innovative and durable high-end parts and accessories for the AR15 & M4 family of weapons as well as active wear, gear and boots. With a 70,000 sq. ft. campus, DSG’s massive on-site inventory, pro-active shipping, and super-responsive sales staff has created a large and loyal customer following based on superior selection and service.

dsgarms.com

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