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Register Now: SIG FREEDOM DAYS New Hampshire

June 23rd, 2022

Registration is now open for the one-of-a-kind range event, SIG FREEDOM DAYS: New Hampshire, taking place October 14-15, 2022 at SIG SAUER ACADEMY in Epping, New Hampshire!

At SIG FREEDOM DAYS, you will have the opportunity to:
• Get exclusive access to the SIG SAUER Academy grounds, including the new SIG Experience Center
• Be one of the first civilians to see the SIG-LMG (Lightweight Machine Gun) in action with demonstrations from our product experts
• Shoot nearly 50 new and existing SIG SAUER firearms alongside world-class SIG SAUER Academy Instructors
• Meet Team SIG Shooting Champions Max Michel, Lena Miculek and Daniel Horner
• See stage presentations by pro shooters, industry leaders and personalities
• Connect with sponsors and partners

Location: SIG SAUER Academy, Epping, NH

Dates: Friday, October 14-Saturday, October 15, 2022

Times: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Price: $199.95 per person, per day

There will be a limited number of tickets available which will give you more time with our instructors. This will also mean short lines, giving you more trigger time on SIG products.

*Must be 12+ to attend SIG FREEDOM DAYS with a parent/guardian. Must be 18+ to handle firearms without parent/guardian supervision.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

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NDIA Applauds Congressional Armed Services Committees for NDAA Actions

June 23rd, 2022

ARLINGTON, VA — The National Defense Industrial Association issues Wednesday, June 22, the following statement on congressional actions for the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act committee marks:

NDIA applauds the bipartisan House 42-17 vote this afternoon to increase the topline and commends the congressional Armed Services committees for moving forward with their individual marks on the forthcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2023. We look forward to a 62nd consecutive passage of the authorities critical to defense that ensure our troops have the equipment and resources necessary to carry out their missions.

Both bills continue support for current readiness, increased warfighting capabilities, investment in new technologies, and replenishing critical munitions.

NDIA is especially pleased with the 23-3 vote of the SASC to increase the topline to $847 billion. The additional increase over the president’s budget request will help answer inflation and provide the authorization of appropriation needed to implement the National Defense Strategy. We call upon Congress to find a similar bipartisan agreement to properly fund the defense appropriations bills.

NDIA CEO and President HON David L. Norquist commends the votes, stating, “Inflation is our reality, and we cannot dismiss its effect on the Defense Department. These overwhelming bipartisan votes are a recognition of our strategic challenges and a commitment across the aisle to ensure national security is sound and it remains a priority.”

NDIA will be following closely as the NDAA progresses through the respective chambers to conference. We encourage an on-time passage of the bill to ensure our nation has the authorizations necessary for our national defense.

The inclusion this afternoon by HASC of an amendment in the en bloc package No. 1 to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation and Research Program affirms NDIA and its small-business members’ efforts. The authority, set to expire at the end of the fiscal year, provides critical capabilities to DoD. We commend these efforts and hope to see a similar provision included in the Senate’s mark.

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US Army Updates Tattoo Policy

June 23rd, 2022

Hat tip to @usawtfm for this:

Army Directive 2022-09 changes the Army tattoo policy to allow certain tattoos on hands, back of neck, and behind ear. There are specific limitations that are outlined in the memo.

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Grayman and Company Introduce Sunglasses

June 23rd, 2022

Grayman and Company has been talking to me quietly about their plans for a pair of sunglasses for a while. These were born from the need for executive protection and plainclothes guys who want sophisticated looking sunglasses that you can wear with a suit, but with the protection of polycarbonate sport sunglasses or eyepro.

The Grayman and Company sunglasses come in two Wayfarer-inspired styles and an aviator style. They feature a groundbreaking Japanese Urethane-based lens that has far superior polarization, optical clarity and scratch resistance to the polycarbonate lenses we’re used to, but maintains high-velocity impact resistance in-line with ANSI Z87.1+ testing methodology. They are currently not rated for Z87.1+, as the lack of side-shot protection would instantly disqualify them. I’m told they’re working on some solutions to this. The Urethane lens holds a lot of promise and there don’t appear to be any major peers or competitors who use this lens technology, yet.

Check them out at sunglasses.grayman.company

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DAF Launches Program to Issue Pregnant Members Free Maternity Uniforms

June 23rd, 2022

Arlington, Va. (AFNS) —

The Department of the Air Force will soon launch the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program, or “Rent the Camo,” that will temporarily issue free maternity uniform items to pregnant Airmen and Guardians at 10 bases.

This program is a joint effort with the Army and details on how and where to apply are being finalized.

The Air Force installations participating in the pilot program are:

· Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

· Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia

· Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

· Joint Base San Antonio, Texas

· Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

· Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey

· Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina

· Shaw AFB, South Carolina

· Yokota Air Base, Japan

· Kadena AB, Japan

“The Department of the Air Force is focused on updating policies and instituting programs that remove potential barriers for all members to serve our nation,” said John Fedrigo, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. “By temporarily issuing free maternity uniforms, we can improve our Airmen and Guardians’ quality of life so they can focus on executing the mission.”

The U.S. Congress passed the “Rent the Camo: Access to Maternity Wear Act” Bill in 2020, creating this new program. Under this bill, the Defense Logistics Agency will establish pilot programs within each military branch to issue maternity uniform items to pregnant service members. The bill also directs maternity uniforms not be treated with Permethrin, a chemical that helps repel insects such as mosquitoes and ticks. While there are no known health risk associated with the Permethrin, pregnant service members preferred that maternity uniforms not be treated with it.

The Department of Defense designated the U.S. Army as the service to maintain a stock of operational camouflage pattern maternity uniforms for the program, as the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force and U.S. Army wear the same OCP uniform. The ten bases selected for the pilot program are near Army installations that have a Central Issue Facility and can capitalize on the Army’s Occupational Clothing and Individual Equipment Direct Ordering system.

To ensure Space Force members are included in the program, several bases where Guardians are assigned were included in the pilot.

Once Airmen or Guardians at participating locations receive confirmation of pregnancy from their local Medical Treatment Facility, they can work with their first sergeant to complete the necessary documentation to obtain their uniforms. Reservists on Title 10 orders are also eligible for the program.

Expectant active-duty service members will be temporarily issued three sets of maternity OCP tops and bottoms, which they can wear up to six months post-partum per Department of the Air Force Instructions 36-2903 “Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel.” Members will then return their uniforms to the CIF to process the returned uniforms and complete a questionnaire. The returned uniforms will be shipped to a central facility where they will be inspected, repaired, cleaned, and prepared for re-issue.

The DAF “Rent the Camo” pilot program is expected to end Sept. 30, 2026.

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

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Shoot Like A Girl Hosts Free Shooting Sports Experience at Cabela’s in Lone Tree, Colorado

June 22nd, 2022

ATHENS, Ala. – June 22, 2022 – Shoot Like A Girl is bringing the 2022 Sea to Shining Sea Tour to Cabela’s in Lone Tree, Colorado this weekend for an interactive event that introduces women and their families to shooting sports in a fun, safe and comfortable atmosphere. Experience the state-of-the-art mobile gun range and join their certified female instructors as they share their extensive knowledge of firearms, archery, outdoor accessories and safety with guests while promoting confidence within shooting sports. New and experienced shooters and their families are invited to stop by the Shoot Like A Girl trailer in front of Cabela’s on June 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and June 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shoot Like A Girl’s unique events connect brands, products and the public. Attendees are never charged and are given one-one-one attention from passionate experts in the shooting sports field.

What to Expect

New and experienced shooters are encouraged to stop by the Shoot Like A Girl mobile range event to learn more about ways to get involved in the shooting sports. Inside the mobile range, using a military-grade firearm simulator which provides immediate recoil, impact and sound feedback, guests who are 16 years of age or older will gain confidence through handling and shooting handguns and long guns through this immersive event. Guests will also be supported by archery coaches through a live archery demonstration, allowing attendees to experience archery firsthand and learn more about the sport through hands-on instruction.

Shoot Like A Girl strives to empower women through shooting sports demonstrations and events while opening a discussion surrounding sports and outdoors. Attendees are encouraged to bring their families and children to discuss and learn more about firearm safety in a comfortable and controlled environment. No experience is necessary to participate in this free event, and all equipment is provided to guests upon their arrival.

At the Shoot Like A Girl gun counter outside the mobile range, visitors of all ages are welcome to compare a variety of disassembled firearms, including revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, shotguns and rifles. Additional products form corporate partners will be on display, including optics, conceal carry bags, holsters, TrueTimber camouflage, SABRE pepper spray products and much more. A full list of partners is available online.

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Channel Your Inner Top Gun with Aviators

June 22nd, 2022

The aviator is one of the most iconic sunglass styles of all time. Aviation eyewear has a long and rich history that can be traced back to the late 1800s, however aviators as we know them today were originally designed for military use during World War II. Millions of them were built and distributed via military purchase orders. Shortly thereafter, movie stars took a liking to the style and it wasn’t long until companies started to produce them for the general public. They were a massive hit and quickly became one of the most recognizable sunglass styles. They have withstood the test of time have been consistently worn by many ever since.

The Randolph Engineering Aviator is one of the most popular and high quality on the market today. These frames are handmade in the USA in Randolph, Massachusetts. A single pair of their glasses goes through a 200 step process that passes through 50 people’s hands, and takes about 6 weeks to complete!

They are also available for purchase with our custom, USA-made prescription lenses!

Above are just a few of the many variations on the aviator style. Due to their immense popularity, just about any glasses brand you can think of has an aviator style frame. As with anything that becomes popular enough, there are countless cheap imitations and knock-offs that have flooded the market. Tread carefully and make sure you do your research to find a pair that will both adequately protect your eyes and make sense for how you plan to use them.

We take pride in offering only frames that are quality made and built to hold up over time. We are always happy to make frame recommendations as well!

Has it been 2 years since your last eye exam? You need to get a checkup! See as well as possible with a new up-to-date prescription and catch any potential eye health problems before they become a bigger problem. Dr. Andrew Benson of VCC Eye Care is open for exams at Sports Optical in Denver. Please call us at 303-455-3369 or email sportsoptical@yahoo.com to schedule your exam.

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