Army Special Operations Veteran and Retired SGM, Pat McNamara recently trained elements of the 10th Mountain Division in various aspects of marksmanship. Fortunately for all of us, they’ve shared some of the training on YouTube like this clip.
Pat McNamara Trains 10th Mountain Division in Marksmanship
November 26th, 2019Polaris Off Road And Diesel Brothers Support America’s First Responders Through United We Ride Custom Vehicle Program
November 26th, 2019Customized Polaris Machines Used to Raise Funds for Police, Fire and Military Charities; Voting Process Provides Consumers the Chance to Win the Polaris Machine of Their Choice
Minneapolis (Nov. 25, 2019) – Polaris Off Road, the world leader in powersports and off-road innovation, today announced United We Ride – a partnership and fundraising effort with the Diesel Brothers that honors our nation’s military, police and fire departments. The program is highlighted by a Diesel Brothers’ customized series of recently launched Polaris machines. Each machine has been custom-made to honor a specific branch of American “first responders” – the RZR PRO XP Ultimate for policemen and policewomen, the RANGER CREW XP 1000 for firemen and firewomen, and the GENERAL XP 4 1000 for members of the U.S. military.
The program is powered by a national voting process where consumers vote for their favorite build, and voting totals determine the donation amount from Polaris to each of the program’s three charity beneficiaries – $25,000 to first place, $15,000 to second and $10,000 to third place. By casting their vote, consumers are automatically entered for the chance to win an all-new RANGER CREW XP 1000 with Ride Command, RZR PRO XP Ultimate or a GENERAL XP 4 1000 DELUXE.
“We are forever grateful for the commitment and sacrifice made by members of our military and first responders, and we are proud to continue our 15-year tradition of providing vehicles for their duties and their well-deserved free time,” said Kyle Duea, vice president of Off-Road Vehicle Marketing, Polaris. “Partnering with the Diesel Brothers to customize our machines and drive awareness of these charities is merely one way we can show our appreciation, while honoring their daily efforts to protect us, our communities and our freedom.
The United We Ride program will be donating to the following charities:
· Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) – Provides resources to support the families and co-workers of officers killed in the line of duty as they cope with the tragic loss and work to rebuild their lives.
· The Gary Sinise First Responders Foundation – Provides critical funding for emergency relief, training, and essential equipment to ensure our heroic firefighters have the resources they need.
· Your Grateful Nation – Provides support, guidance and resources to transition special operations veterans into their next successful career.
“The whole Diesel Brothers’ family has a deep respect for those who selflessly protect, serve and care for this great country,” said Dave Sparks, Diesel Sellerz. “That’s why we jumped at the opportunity to work with our most valued industry partners at Polaris to build the unique UTVs intended to honor the hard-working men and women of the U.S. military, law enforcement, and first responders. This is just a small token of our gratitude for their hard work and dedicated service.”
Customers are encouraged to vote for United We Ride at Polaris.com/UnitedWeRide until December 22. For the last 15 years, Polaris’ Commercial, Government and Defense team has proudly partnered with military and public safety organizations across the country to design and upfit Polaris vehicles for professional use. More information on Polaris’ military vehicles, turn-key law enforcement and fire-fighting vehicles, and grant assistance programs can be found on Polaris.com/Gov.
To find more information about Polaris Off-Road Vehicles and Polaris Engineered Accessories, visit Polaris.com/OffRoad.
2019 Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sales Page – Sponsored By Tactical Distributors
November 26th, 2019
Once again, our friends at Tactical Distributors are sponsoring our Black Friday/Cyber Monday master list. To see it, updated regularly with the latest sales info, click here.
Sneak Peek – Venom Suppressor Collab from Manticore Arms & Rat Worx
November 26th, 2019
Milipol 19 – Tardigrade Tactical’s Quantum Duty & Gunfighter Belt
November 25th, 2019Denmark’s Tardigrade Tactical released their new Quantum Duty & Gunfighter Belt during Milipol.
The problem with so many belts for law enforcement officers is that in order to remain rigid, they end up being thick. Tardigarde’s solution is to incorporate three compartments in the belt which accept rigid polymer inserts to stiffen the belt. In this way, the user can stiffen the left and right front area for load carriage but leave the rear flexible for comfort, or stiffen the areas as needed.
When the inserts are removed, the belt can be folded for transportation or storage which has attracted shooting sports enthusiasts.
Additionally, the belt is cut on a curve to make it more comfortable.
Velcro lined, the Quantum Duty & Gunfighter Belt interfaces with many inner pant belts like Tardigrade’s own Low Profile Laminate Belt.
Finally, the belt is compatible with 50mm pouches and is PALS compatible.
Tardigrade Tactical exhibited in the Unit-Z booth.
Milipol 19 – New From AKU
November 25th, 2019Italian shoe maker Aku showed a couple of new styles at Milipol 2019.
Up first are the Pilgrim TSC GTX and DS. The difference between the two versions is that one is lined with Gore-Tex Extended Comfort and the DS is not. Production versions have eyelets rather than D-ring lacing at the top.
Both feature waterproof suede and AIR8000 uppers along with the Vivram Curcuma anti-static nitrile outsole. UK size range is 3-14.
Next is the Climatica LE Mid which is a law enforcement version of the popular outdoor shoe, the Climatica.
These feature Gore-Tex Surround technology which offers breathability, even in the plantar area. The outsole incorporates a ventilation grid which allows sweat to escape.
Max Talk 46: Video (Night Vision) HEAT Night Operations Class
November 25th, 2019This is the forty-fifth installment of ‘Max Talk Monday’ which shares select episodes from a series of instructional videos. Max Velocity Tactical (MVT) has established a reputation on the leading edge of tactical live fire and force on force training. MVT is dedicated to developing and training tactical excellence at the individual and team level.
This video was taken on the second night of the HEAT Night Operations Class in November 2019, using a ‘student cam’ equipped with an ANVRS camera.
More information on this class can be found at maxvelocitytactical.com/tactical-classes/h-e-a-t-night-operations
Class prerequisites are:
HEAT 1 Combat Tactics
HEAT 2 Combat Patrol
Max is a tactical trainer and author, a lifelong professional soldier with extensive military experience. He served with British Special Operations Forces, both enlisted and as a commissioned officer; a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Max served on numerous operational deployments, and also served as a recruit instructor. Max spent five years serving as a paramilitary contractor in both Iraq and Afghanistan; the latter two years working for the British Government in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Website: Max Velocity Tactical
YouTube: Max Velocity Tactical
SIG SAUER Delivers Milestone 100,000th M17 / M18 Handgun to U.S. Military
November 25th, 2019NEWINGTON, N.H., (November 19, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the delivery of the 100,000th M17 and M18 for the Modular Handgun System program to the U.S. Military, ahead of schedule, and surpassing the performance standards and requirements since the official contract award in January 2017.
“In the month of October SIG SAUER exceeded our manufacturing requirements by thirty percent and delivered a record-setting 12,100 handguns to the U.S. Military to achieve this historic milestone for SIG SAUER and the MHS program,” began Ron Cohen, President & CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. “With the strict accuracy and acceptance specifications that the M17 and M18 are continuously exceeding, it’s clear that the success of this program can be directly attributed to the reliability, durability, and accuracy of the handgun, which has resulted in the high demand for both the M17 and M18 from every branch of the U.S. Military.”
The M17 and M18 handguns are a 9mm, striker-fired, P320-based handgun platform, featuring coyote-tan PVD coated stainless steel slides with black controls and utilize both 17-round and 21-round magazines. The handguns are equipped with SIGLITE front night sights, removable night sight rear plates, and manual safeties. To date SIG SAUER has delivered M17 and M18 handguns to all branches of the U.S. Military and the U.S. Coast Guard.
“From the very beginning the MHS program has been a true partnership between SIG SAUER and the U.S. Army which has resulted in the overwhelming success of the program, and ensuring that the M17 and M18 handguns are entering service, and in the field with our military,” concluded Cohen.
