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True North Concepts Racker

June 10th, 2022

“The Racker” is designed to avoid the extreme damage done to holsters during one-handed pistol manipulation drills. The commonly trained technique of catching the rear sight of a pistol on the curved top edge of a holster is both precarious and often damaging to the holster. Alternatively, some shooters choose to rack their pistol’s slide off of their belt buckle, which can damage the firearm’s rear sight or the lens of mini red dot sights.

The True North Concepts Racker provides a level and robust edge that captures the rear sight and facilitates racking/charging the firearm, with one hand. The Racker is constructed out of high strength polymer, and will wear instead of damaging your sights or firearm finish. Avoiding damage to your firearm is important, and for this reason The Racker was designed. The Racker mounts to any belt up to 2.25? wide, and will also thread through MOLLE/PALS webbing. The mounting bar is the same pattern as the proven Modular Holster Adaptor, and is cross compatible with the MHA mounting bars.

“The Racker” will assist those training in providing a more reliable reference point for single-handed manipulation of the pistol’s slide. The central location of mounting the Racker on the gun belt allows for repeatable reps, which builds confidence, speed and repeatability. When mounted, The Racker will stay firmly in one place on the belt, without sliding or moving around to worry about. Small and light, The Racker can be used on either side of the shooter’s belt, or two ran in mirrored tandem. Often there are few good points on the shooter’s “Support side” of their gun belt to manipulate pistol slides off of. The compact size of the Racker allows the product to be mounted in front of spare magazines on the “Support” side, or immediately in front of the holster on the “strong” or gun side of the belt.

A secondary feature factored into the design of The Racker, is the ability to remove a magazine stuck in the magazine well of their pistol. The inboard side of the racker has a flat edge to allow for the lip of the magazine’s base plate to be caught, using downward pressure applied to the firearm. After catching the magazine onto the racker, the shooter simply pulls out and way from themselves, allowing the magazine to slide out of the firearm’s mag well, and fall freely to the ground. This technique is extremely difficult to near impossible to accomplish one handed without the aid of the Racker.

Since the “The Racker” is designed for one-handed pistol manipulation, it works for more than just the tactical use of one handed pistol manipulation drills, as is taught for a wounded limb. It can also be used to enable a person with certain disabilities to operate a semi-auto pistol with one hand, such as those with limited or non-existent mobility in one arm. It can bolt directly to any desk, cabinet, shelf, workbench, wheelchair or nightstand to assist in chambering a cartridge for individuals with mobility or dexterity issues.

With time and use, the shooter will notice wear and scratches form on their Racker. This is the evidence of the abuse that would have been placed on their pistol’s sights or expensive holster, if manipulating their firearm one-handed in the traditional manner.  The Racker is designed to be a disposable part, however it will provide years of reliable, continuous use until replacement is needed. The worn face of the Racker can be quickly cleaned up periodically, by using a knife, razor, file or sandpaper to restore the profile of where the pistol’s sights impact the product.  Again, “The Racker” is designed to wear with use so you don’t place damaging wear on your firearm’s sights or holster.

Stay in the fight and save your holster.

MADE IN AMERICA

.2 oz overall weight

Compact design

High strength polymer construction designed to take abuse

Includes mounting hardware for duty belts and PALS/MOLLE webbing

Currently available in Black and Earth Brown

Fits all belts up to 2.25? wide

MOLLE/PALS compatible

Rock-solid mounting

User repairable

www.truenorth-usa.com

Badger Ordnance C1 Mount Awarded NSN by US Army

June 10th, 2022

The US Army has awarded National Stock Number 1005-01-701-3545 to Badger Ordnance for the Condition One Modular Mount as a component of the Advanced Sniper Accessory Kit.

The Condition One Mount is also paired by the Army with the Mk22 Advanced Sniper Rifle.

TacJobs – O P Tactical

June 10th, 2022

O P Tactical Inc is currently hiring

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: OPT is building a team of core professionals to further define, enhance, and expand our existing business model.

ATTRIBUTES COMMON TO ALL POSITIONS
Hours, pay and benefits:
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm
Wage: Starts at $16/hr (MORE TECHNICAL JOBS MAY VARY)
OPT is a profit sharing company, quarterly we give a bonus if profits warrant it
Range membership: employees get free membership to H2O Fowl Farms range if desired
Friday lunch: every Friday I buy the crew lunch
Employee pricing: employees have very good pricing on items we sell, items may not be bought for immediate resale.
Must live within commuting distance of OPT We do not have remote work positions open at this time

All employees start on a 6 month probationary status

1. ECOMMERCE SALES ASSOCIATE

Responsibilities:
Process online orders when needed
Process phone orders
Pick orders for online processing
Other duties: inventory receiving, warehouse inventory, warehouse/ storefront renovation (reorganization), and other miscellaneous duties.
OPT does limited walk in sales, employee may assist with those.

In the past we ran a full on brick and mortar, as of right now, we plan on reopening a limited brick and mortar.

Qualifications:
Previous experience in sales, customer service, or other related fields preferred
Working knowledge of current individual military gear, firearms, and preferably a background in military or LE
Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office
Deadline and detail-oriented
Able to work around firearms

2. NETWORK SPECIALIST/ WEBMASTER

Responsibilities:
Manage internal network security
Assist in webmaster duties as needed (adding new items, updating inventory)
Setup new computers, software, and hardware
Troubleshoot network issues, and hardware issues
Assist with marketing to include social media, and email

Qualifications:
Previous experience in network management, programming, and webmastering
Working knowledge of current individual military gear, guns, and preferably a background in military or LE (for this position a willingness to learn is all we need)
Advanced knowledge of computers, and Microsoft Office
Deadline and detail-oriented
Able to work around firearms
Capable of basic HTML programming, or trainable
Capable of learning SM and Ecom media platforms, or previous experience with them

Pay:
This job starts at $20 an hour, based on ability we will advance from there.

OPT is an equal opportunity employer

SEND RESUME TO: optactical@yahoo.com

New Product from AXL Advanced: The IInnocuous Rifle Mag Pouch – Available Now

June 10th, 2022

AXL Advanced releases a new product in their lineup – The Innocuous, a horizontal rifle mag pouch designed to interface with their Eclipse Belt.

Similar in construction to the Node Pistol Pouch, the Innocuous shares the same concept of a semi-structured pouch that is both rigid enough to easily reindex magazines, but flexible enough to flatten down when empty.

A horizontal mag pouch prevents unwanted interaction between the magazine and plate carrier, and reduces discomfort when bending, kneeling, or sitting.

The Innocuous mounts via the Eclipse buckle assembly and included Node hardware, using only one molle slot, and is right-hand configurable only at this time.

Offered in Multicam, Ranger Green, Coyote, Black, and Wolf Grey.

www.axladvanced.com

US Army Issues NSN for B5 Systems Collapsible Precision Stock

June 10th, 2022

The US Army has issued National Stock Number 1005-01-701-3527 for the B5 Systems Collapsible Precision Stock which is a component of the Advanced Sniper Accessory Kit and used as an upgrade to Knights Armament M110 and M110A3 variants.

FN America – Mid Range Gas Gun

June 10th, 2022

During last month’s Modern Day Marine Expo we introduced you to FN America’s Mid Range Gas Gun candidates for USSOCOM’s ongoing program.

While SCAR definitely influenced the development of this rifle, a lot is new. It shares an aluminum extrusion upper receiver, modular butt stock and modular lower with the SCAR, but everything is different.

The team went out to the various SOF components and asked what they’d like if FN were to design a new gun. Mostly they heard the common criticisms of SCAR like the lack of non-reciprocating charging handle, proprietary magazines, and so on. FN set out to rectify those issues and more.

Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, the MRGG program called for two different weapons: a 14.5″ Assault version and a 20″ Sniper Support variant.

The weapon is modular and you can reconfigure barrel length or even caliber within three minutes by removing three bolts. The barrel and lower handguard come off as a unit. Bolts are now Torx spec rather than Hex to avoid stripping.

Additional modular components include the Forward Assist and Case Deflector along with the Ambidextrous Bolt Release. You can also swap out buttstock and pistol grip.

They re-engineered the lower receiver with a shorter distance between the grip and trigger than found on the SCAR. They also incorporated an AR-style rear charging handle as well as non-reciprocating side charging handles at either side. These can be removed by the shooter if desired.

Additionally, the lower receiver now accepts SR-25 pattern magazines and is made from aluminum. There are discussions of future caliber compatibility by producing a 5.56 lower like is used with the Mk17. All controls are ambidextrous. The gun incorporates a two-stage trigger developed in house.

The guns are both quite accurate. They are seeing 0.65 MOA for the Sniper model and .95 for the Assault. Recoil was extremely light, even for a rifle chambered in 6.5 CM and was very controllable on the full-auto setting of the Assault variant. Additionally, these rifles aren’t destroying optics and other enablers like we have seen with SCAR.

For this program, FN topped off their Cold Hammer Forged barrels with a HUXWRX suppressor.

The guns seen here are earlier prototypes and FN continues to refine the weapon. Hopefully, we’ll see more of this gun as it’s added to the FN lineup. They are also working on a name and hopefully they’ll unveil that soon as well.

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Pub Shorts V2

June 10th, 2022

Fathers Day is around the corner, FirstSpear’s American Made Pub Shorts are here to deliver.

The FirstSpear Pub Shorts feature a lightweight, breathable performance material blend that stretches and wicks away moisture.

“I was a little hesitant to order these because of the cost, but I’m glad I did. Totally worth it! Fit was right on target with my waist size. The adjustable waist band is a nice touch when carrying a IWB holster, allows for enough give and doesn’t feel like my shorts are busting at the seams. The performance blend material dries quickly and is comfortable to the touch. Not to mention they’re USA Made. From the gym, to the range, to a night out these will defiantly be my go to pair from now on.”

— Scott

The enhanced pockets are deep and conform to the body. These shorts are sewn with an 8.5” inseam and provide a stylish look without sacrificing performance.

The elastic waistband is sturdy and has a soft knit for an extremely comfortable feel against the body.

Check out FirstSpear for these and many more products for America’s Warfighter.

USAF’s ShOC-N Battle Lab Hosts Distributed Command and Control Event

June 10th, 2022

Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada — The 805th Combat Training Squadron’s Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, or ShOC-N, is the U.S. Air Force’s premier battle lab supporting the development, advancement, and maturation of key technologies and capabilities designed to compress the kill-chain for joint and coalition warfighters.

The ShOC-N accomplishes this mission by utilizing multi-domain, all-domain, and cross-domain solutions spanning all classification levels, working closely with key defense, industry, and sister services such as the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Missile Defense Agency, and the Defense Industrial Base.

In addition to hosting government sponsors and industry partners daily, the ShOC-N is helping to steer and evolve Joint Staff doctrine and guidance for all-domain and cross-domain solutions and capabilities by focusing on defining and developing instrumentation for data, networks, software, and air component-specific command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence, or C4I, warfighting processes.

Working closely with their wide range of mission partners, the ShOC-N is a vanguard unit on the frontlines of next-generation technologies for the USAF and Joint Staff. With key placement and access to Nellis AFB’s unique mission, the ShOC-N is providing a critical venue to advance and refined key technologies and showcase them to U.S. and coalition leadership in a tactically and operationally relevant setting – to see the technology working in a warfighter environment with real-world operators at the helm vice a clean lab with scientists only.

Normally, ShOC-N leverages existing exercises to meet mission requirements.  But sometimes, when no other appropriate venue exists, the ShOC-N team will host its own organic event to advance and refine technologies. A recent example occurred at the end of April. The ShOC-N hosted an organic Distributed Command and Control Event simulating Agile Combat Employment utilizing new technologies available at the ShOC-N. The ShOC-N set up an austere location simulating a pacing adversary threat environment for the new technologies and their ability to operate in a degraded setting.

“ShOC-N’s ability to operate in the shadows of operational theaters or large-scale exercises allows us to experiment in the most realistic, operationally relevant ways.  Everything we do is nested within the USAF Warfare Center’s Pacing Challenge Campaign Plan. All new technology is vetted against our ability to compete with China,” said Col. Frederick Coleman, 505th Command and Control Wing commander, Hurlburt Field, Florida.

The Air Combat Command C2 Futures Branch’s Tactical C2 Weapon Systems Division leveraged the event to shape Battle Management Command and Control functions requirements, viewing several mobile and rapidly deployable tactical air component C2 systems at work in an ACE environment.

“Major General Slocum, ACC/A3 [director of operations], challenged the staff to rapidly prototype and field a Tactical Operations Center – Light, or TOC-L, capability,” said Maj. Carl Rossini, C2 Futures Branch chief. “[The] ShOC-N enabled us to meet that challenge by quickly bringing together the event, data, warfighters, test organizations, and acquisitions.”

Not only did this event leverage unique ShOC-N capabilities, but it also served as a risk reduction event for the Pacific Air Forces’ Valiant Shield 2022 exercise, along with ACC’s participation in the U.S. Army Futures Command’s Project Convergence 2022 exercise.

Organizations that partnered with the ShOC-N for the TOC-L experimentation included the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Research and Engineering 5G support team, the Missile Defense Agency, representatives of the ACC staff, the Air Force Joint Test Program Office, the 605th Test and Evaluations Squadron, the 422nd Test and Evaluations Squadron, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Solypsis, Global C2 Integration Technologies, Lower Echelon Analytics Platform – Tactical, or LTAC, and Novetta Systems.

In addition to external mission partner involvement and success, the ShOC-N employed their organic data scientist team to develop methodologies to measure data latency from various systems, data files, and logs. Their analysis proved successful and demonstrated data scientists’ current and future utility, along with the need to advance and automate instrumentation.

“Collecting and storing mass amounts of data without a plan is of no value. Turning volumes of data into decision quality information is where we show value, and I’m proud of our data science team,” said Lt. Col. David Spitler, 805th CTS/ShOC-N commander.

Instrumentation is a core attribute of the battle lab still under development.

“The analytics shown by our data science team and the LTAC cyber team sparked the imagination of what is possible. However, it also showed how much more investment is needed to truly instrument the battle lab,” said Col. Aaron Gibney, 505th Combat Training Group commander, Nellis AFB, Nevada. “We need to be able to define what we’re measuring and then measure it in an automated, objective, quantitative way.”

When data is collected, classified, labeled, properly tagged, and stored with ontologies, the instrumented data provides the basis for objective evaluation of technical performance in the experimental lab environment. Instrumentation is intended to enable objective methods for A|B comparisons, measuring compression of warfighting processes, data latencies, and the efficacies of prototypes against currently fielded hardware and software. With instrumentation, the ShOC-N will provide objective reviews to inform senior leader decisions for the continued prototyping and/or transition to test to deliver capabilities to the warfighter rapidly.

The Distributed Command and Control Event showed how critical the ShOC-N is as the USAF develops and matures advanced technologies to compress the kill-chain and streamline the decision-making process for warfighters. The ShOC-N was able to showcase key technologies in an ACE environment and will continue advancing its mission to support the warfighter. 

“The warfighter ethos is alive and strong in the ShOC-N,” said Coleman.

The 805th CTS reports to the 505th CTG, Nellis AFB, Nevada, and the 505th Command and Control Wing, headquartered at Hurlburt Field, Florida.  

By Deb Henley

505th Command and Control Wing

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