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Max Michel Comes Home With Two First Place Finishes in European Competitions

June 23rd, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (June 20, 2019) –SIG SAUER, Inc. congratulates Team SIG Captain Max Michel on his two first place finishes in European competition. At the European Steel Challenge Championship, Max placed first in the Open Division held May 30 – June 1 in Winterswijik, Netherlands, and at the Infinity Open, he placed first in the Production Optics Division held June 7-9 in Phillippsburg, Germany.

“As Max begins to prepare to defend his titles at the IPSC World Shoot in 2020, it’s great to see him go into these European competitions and come away with first place finishes,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer, and Executive Vice President Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “His performances continue to dominate across the various divisions he competes in and his ability to compensate for various styles of shooting, depending on the match, is really impressive.”

For competition Max used a SIG 1911MAX at the European Steel Challenge, and a SIG P320X5 at the Infinity Open. In both competitions he used the soon-to-be-released ROMEO3MAX, and SIG SAUER 9mm Match Elite Competition Ammunition.

“The IPSC style of shooting is very different in the fact that they use a target which is 30% smaller and a different shape than the USPSA target that I am accustomed to. The courses are also formatted in a way that accuracy is more heavily weighted that raw speed unlike U.S. matches,” added Michel. “Overall, despite the differences in style, I accomplished everything I wanted to and my SIG equipment was a huge factor in elevating my performance to these first place finishes.”

The ROMEO3MAX used by Max Michel in competition is a compact, open reflex sight featuring a 30mm Max round lens design for superior field-of-view, a special red-notch filter for a vivid red dot and unrivaled optical clarity, 6 MOA dot size for rapid target engagement, twelve illumination intensity levels, MOTAC activation, and up to 20,000 hours of runtime. The sight is machined from aircraft grade aluminum in a matte black finish, with a side-loading battery tray, and waterproof (IPX-7 rated).

The SIG SAUER Match Elite Pistol Competition Ammunition used by Max Michel at the European Steel Challenge and Infinity Open is available for purchase at sigsauer.com/store.

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US Army Combined Arms Center Releases First Doctrine Audiobook

June 22nd, 2019

(Fort Leavenworth, Kan.) The U.S. Army Combined Arms Center (CAC), in a collaborative effort led by the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) and supported by the Army Training Support Center (ATSC) – Mobile Learning Division (MLD) and Enterprise Multimedia Center (EMC), released its first doctrine audiobook as part of a pilot program today. The first publication produced as an audiobook is Field Manual (FM) 3-0, Operations, a manual that marked the shift in the Army’s focus towards large-scale combat operations when published in October 2017.

Audiobooks are not new to the publishing industry; however, this marks the first time the Army has ventured into this medium as a way of delivering Army doctrine.

“Doctrine audiobooks give Soldiers another way to receive information and learn by letting them increase their professional knowledge while doing other things, like working out or commuting,” said Col. Rich Creed, director, CADD. “We are pleased by the flexibility the audio format provides to the majority of people in the Army, who don’t usually carry doctrinal manuals around with them every day.”

Army doctrine audiobooks are produced from published and authenticated doctrine, but abridged for the audio format. Like print publications, online presentation of audiobooks follows a standardized format that includes the publication’s introduction, each of the chapters, and the appendices. Army doctrine audiobooks use industry standard .mp3 files that can be accessed by users across multiple platforms, including laptops, e-Readers, tablets, smartphones, and other mobile devices.

The Combined Arms Center is currently working on audiobook versions of FM 2-0, Intelligence, and ADPs 3-90, Offense and Defense, and 7-0, Training, that will be available later this summer. The viability and use of the audiobook format, as well as future production of additional doctrinal publications, will be evaluated as part of this pilot program.

Audiobooks join the CADD lineup of digital interactive publications available to Soldiers via the U.S. Army Central Army Registry. To access the FM 3-0 audiobook, visit rdl.train.army.mil/catalog-ws/view/FM3-0Audiobook/index

By Ted Crisco and Maj. Christopher Parker, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate

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WTF introduces Bag 07 in M81

June 22nd, 2019

Whiskey Two Four are excited to offer our Bag 07 in M81 woodland camo. Just $32 and 3.5oz / 100g. Bag 07 is lined with hook and loop to accommodate compatible inserts. Part of the PIMPS (Practical Integrated Modular Platform, Scalable) family, Bag 07 is compatible with numerous armor and load carrying systems.

WTF products are made in the USA from milspec, Berry compliant materials by fairly compensated skilled labor in a climate controlled environment with latest equipment.

www.wtfidea.com/pimps-bag-07-plate-carrier-hanger-bag

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Canik TP9 Elite Combat Named Industry Choice Handgun of the Year

June 22nd, 2019

Delray Beach, Fla. – (June 17, 2019) – Canik, manufacturer of handguns and accessories used around the world and imported to the U.S. exclusively by Century Arms, has received the 2019 Industry Choice Award for Handgun of the Year for the TP9 Elite Combat.

Presented by Rockcastle Shooting Center, the hands-on, unbiased, multi-day testing and evaluation phase is conducted by some of the most influential people in the business. These hand-selected evaluator delegates include firearm retailers, distributors, professional shooters, gunsmiths, law enforcement and military personnel, members of the outdoor media, and recreational shooters. Categories include rifles, handguns, shotguns, optics, accessories and ammunition.

“Canik handguns represent the very best in value and performance. Every TP9 Elite Combat features exceptional performance elements with upgrades designed by Salient Arms International and offered at a remarkably accessible price,” says Jason Karvois, Director of Sales. “We thank Rockcastle for this recognition and welcome everyone to take a look at a Canik at their local sporting goods store.”

Canik previously won the ICA Handgun of the Year in 2017 with the TP9SFX and placed second in 2018 with the TP9SF Elite. In 2018 Canik handgun magazines won the ICA Firearm Accessory of the Year. Experience true handgun superiority with Canik. Learn more at canikusa.com.

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OR Summer Market 19 – Skinners Barefoot Shoes

June 21st, 2019

Skinners are socks that can be worn in lieu of shoes. These Barefoot Shoes combine knit construction with a 2mm layer of polymer adhered to the sole to protect the foot from sharp rocks and such.

While there’s a whole argument to be made that we aren’t created to wear shoes on our feet and doing so actually weakens them, I love the idea of Skinners because I can walk from my tent to take a leak at 3AM without having to put boots on.

Available now in multiple colors (olive shown) and sizes from skinners.cc as well as Amazon.

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OR Summer Market 19 – SOG Knives Parashears

June 21st, 2019

The Parashears from SOG Knives we previewed last year are finally ready. It was designed in conjunction with emergency medics as a single tool they’d want to take when weight is a factor.

It integrates a glass breaker, line/seatbelt hook, rope cutter, inch rule, millimeter rule, tweezer,, serrated blade, awl, oxygen wrench, Phillips screwdriver, standard screwdriver/bottle opener and of course, compound leverage shears.

Yet, Parashears fold up into a compact form factor.

The holdup has been development of a version with Red handles and matte finished shear blades which will actually be released first as an REI exclusive. The other variant is finished completely in a Matte Black finish. Made from 3CR13 Stainless Steel with glass reinforced nylon handles.

www.sogknives.com

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OR Summer Market 19 – Trade Rolling Suitcase in Woodland / 6-Color Desert from Herschel Supply Co

June 21st, 2019

For the past few years I’ve had a Herschel Trade rolling suitcase in Woodland Camo. It’s a hard-sided case that’s taken well over 100,000 airline miles. I always know which bag is mine coming off of the carousel and my contents always arrive safe and sound. Unfortunately, baggage handlers are working hard to rip one of the wheels off. Eventually, it will succumb to their efforts.

That’s why I was super stoked to see that Herschel is releasing a new variant in Spring 20 featuring a combination of both Woodland and 6-color Desert camouflage patterns. The Trade comes in four sizes and its clamshell design features integrated locks for the two zipper polls.

Herschel will be introducing a whole slew of their other styles in 6-color Desert as well, but the Trade remains my favorite.

If you’re interested in getting one, make sure you jump on them quickly once they are available because the camouflage variants always go quickly.

herschel.com

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OR Summer Market 19 – Better Tether and Quick Ties by Matador

June 21st, 2019

Matador has been making innovative travel items like bags for several years. At ORSM they unveiled two cool new products tgst almost anyone can use.

The first is the Better Tether. Below you can see the attachment system which holds the two ends together. Adjustable on both ends, the hook attaches to a closed webbing loop.

They also showed their new Quick Ties which are intended as a multi-use replacement for zip ties.

matadorup.com

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