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Hoppe’s Debuts “How to Clean” Video Series

June 15th, 2020

New Hoppe’s Video Series Provides Cleaning Instructions on Most Popular Firearms

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – June 15, 2020 – Hoppe’s, the No.1 name in gun care products, announced today that it has added another new video to its popular “How to Clean” Series, which provides step-by-step cleaning instructions on some of today’s most popularly owned firearms. The 15-part video series is available for viewing on the Hoppe’s website, YouTube, and Facebook pages.

Developed to provide effective, yet easy-to-follow cleaning instructions for a variety of different firearms, the Hoppe’s video series is the perfect resource for first time gun owners. The “How to Clean” series also serves as a valuable refresher course for any firearms enthusiast. Throughout the series, host Luke Williams, better known as Outdoors By Luke, provides simple and important tips on cleaning a myriad of firearms ranging from the popular Glock 17 pistol to the Ruger 10-22.

“As the industry welcomes more first time firearms owners than ever before, the need to provide helpful cleaning instructions has never been greater,” said Eliza Graves, Sr. Brand Manager for Hoppe’s. “Through our instructional video series, longtime and novice gun owners alike can easily find helpful tips that will keep their firearms running like new.”

To view the Hoppe’s new “How to Clean” series and to see the company’s full line of gun care products and accessories, be sure to visit www.hoppes.com.

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June 88 – 160th SOAG Recovers Mi-24 in Chad

June 15th, 2020

June 1988, the 160th SOAG (Originally Task Force 160, the unit was later Designated a Group, the Regiment) received a short-notice directive to recover a Russian made Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter from a remote location in Chad.

At midnight on June 11, 1988, two MH-47s flew 490 miles at night without outside navigational aids to the target location, the Ouadi Doum airfield in northern Chad.

The first Chinook landed and configured the Mi-24, while the second hovered overhead and sling loaded it for return to Ndjamena.

A surprise sandstorm slowed the return trip, but less than 67 hours after the arrival of the C-5 in Chad, the ground crew had the Mi-24 and Chinooks aboard and ready for return to the U.S.

Operation Mount Hope demonstrated incredible teamwork by aviation, ground, and support personnel. Their efforts resulted in the unit’s ability to strike deep and accomplish the mission.

Night Stalkers Don’t Quit!

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Dual Leadership Model for IWA OutdoorClassics as Luisa Seibt Becomes New Marketing Director

June 15th, 2020

Luisa Seibt (30) was appointed marketing director of the IWA
OutdoorClassics trade fair on 1 March 2020. She will work in tandem with Rebecca Schönfelder, the event’s exhibition director, to provide the leading international trade fair for the sector with an experienced pair of leaders at the helm.

In recent years Luisa Seibt worked for one of the event’s major exhibitors in the field of digital marketing for hunting and sports. Through her involvement in joint projects relating to the IWA OutdoorClassics, she gained experience of working with the exhibition team and her expertise in social media and blogger relations was much sought after. This means that Seibt is not just familiar with the thematic areas of the IWA OutdoorClassics as a former exhibitor but already knows a good bit about the developments and work flows of the trade fair as such.

“Due to the corona situation I am starting the job at a time of unprecedented challenges, not just for us as an exhibition company but also for the entire sector. However, it is a situation that also offers opportunities,” says Seibt with conviction. “As the marketing team, we will have the support of a strong and well networked partner in the shape of the IWA OutdoorClassics exhibition team. The two teams will work together to identify potentials, above all in the area of digital transformation, and ensure that the IWA OutdoorClassics continues to be the leading fair for the industry,” Seibt adds.

Schönfelder is also looking to the future. “We have high hopes of the 2021 event. Our optimism is reinforced by the number of exhibitor registrations received for the IWA OutdoorClassics 2021 in just a short time. Luisa Seibt is a stroke of luck for us: She’s a marketing expert with insider knowledge of the sector and a passion for hunting, and a young person with an agile mindset who embraces challenges, so I am very much looking forward to working closely with her,” says Schönfelder.

The next IWA OutdoorClassics will take place from 12 to 15 March
2021.

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Saber Solutions MultiMag Flap Kit for AVS JPC 2.0 SPC

June 15th, 2020

The MultiMag Flap brings a single solution with unmatched versatility to the Crye Precision AVS™ JPC 2.0™ SPC™ series of plate carriers. Each magazine pouch is adjustable via the BOA system for various magazines including, but not limited to, STANAG and large frame 7.62 AR-10/SR-25 magazines. Pouches can be adjusted to fit other mission essential equipment as well.

Comes with three removable flaps that can be adjusted between two heights for different magazine lengths such as the PMAG 40 or PMAG 25.

Includes removable male Tubes™ buckles for use with our Tubes™ Conversion Kit or any other cummerbund with a female Tubes connector.

Optional PMAG Gen M3/STANAG speed reload inserts and bungee retention available for purchase separately soon. Available in MultiCam, Coyote Brown, and Black.

sabersolutions.com/products/multimag-flap-for-avs-jpc-2-0-spc

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Dasco Storage Solutions – TA-50 Gear Storage Locker

June 15th, 2020

Dasco Storage Solutions has some great products like their TA-50 Gear Storage Locker.

The TA-50 Storage Lockers have been installed in unit buildings so that troops have their gear ready at work, in amphibious units for the storage of wetsuits, tanks, masks, and flippers and have even been used to store linens in the barracks.

Offered in single and double tier models, these lockers are great for storage of military field equipment, Police/LE/ Corrections gear, and camping and shooting equipment as well as targets and ammunition.

With over 45 square feet of storage, you can fit a wide assortment of gear and/or weapons securely within the locker. This includes a combination of up to four long guns (rifles, carbines, shotguns), multiple handguns and up to two heavy, crew-served weapons, along with field equipment.

The all-steel construction features a secure, multi-point lock mechanism and the padlock hasp engages both doors. The locker is also black Sandtex powder-coat finish for long service.

Additionally, thanks to the perforated doors you can conduct quick visual inspections and there’s plenty of ventilation for wet gear and integrated handles help with moving the lockers. For added stability there are pre-drilled holes at the top, bottom, sides and rear to mount the lockers to walls, floors and each other.

Inside the Locker are four columns of built-in universal back panel columns (two on each side) which accept over 100 storage components for all kinds of weapons and equipment, resulting in a customized storage solution.

Standard TA-50 Gear Storage Locker components include an upper shelf, hanger bar and three coat hooks, but you can add fully-adjustable heavy-duty shelves, additional hanger bars and coat hooks and even integrated power.

Check them out at www.dascostorage.com. You can buy direct, or through their various dealers M1 Secure Storage Systems, Data-Link Sales Associates, and Secure Western Storage as well as the various TLS Vendors.

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MATBOCK Monday – Medical Backdraft

June 15th, 2020

Good morning and Happy MATBOCK Monday,

Developed in coordination with some of the leading medics and combat first responders, the MATBOCK Backdraft is for small teams with relatively quick access to higher levels of care. The unit mounts on the back of the plate carrier via MATBOCK Ghost Tabs and is split into 2 separate removable pouches that are held in place via Velcro. The unit was designed to split medical equipment between bleeding and airway and is run in this setup by different units.

The bottom of each pouch is attached to an adjustable lanyard that connects to the side panel of the plate carrier. When the operator requires the contents of one of the pouches, he or she simply pulls the lanyard, releasing that pouch.

Don’t forget to tune in on Monday at 4:30 PM EST as Jim and Casey conduct a live demonstration of the Medical Backdraft and answer all of your questions.

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Operator Watch Band by Ventumgear

June 15th, 2020

Germany’s Ventumgear makes watch bands for the Apple Watch. Called the Operator Watch Band, they are made from nylon with a steel ring and Velcro closure and fit the Apple Watch 42/44mm.

Owner Max Shwegl tells us that he is considering expanding the watch bands to Garmin soon.

Available in a wide variety of colors and patterns from www.ventumgear.com/p/operator-watch-band.

In the US, visit ventumgear.us.

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DRIFIRE FR Ultra-Lightweight Short Sleeve Tee

June 14th, 2020

It’s hot and humid outside. How about some new T-shirts? Made from an ultra-lightweight 4.5 oz knit, these t-shirts are not only comfortable but FR as well. It includes flatlock seams for no-rub comfort, permanent flame resistance, moisture management, and odor control and dries three times faster than cotton. I’ve had one of the Grey ones for awhile and it’s holding you well.

Offered in a wide variety of colors (Black, Coyote Brown, Desert Sand, PT Grey, Marine Olive Drab, Navy and Tan 499), sizes SM-3X.

www.drifire.com/base-layers/drifire-military-ultra-lightweight-short-sleeve-tee

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