Heading to SOFIC next week? Stop by and see the latest and greatest load bearing and personal protective equipment from FirstSpear including the AAC Frog Kit as seen below.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – See FirstSpear at SOFIC
May 17th, 2019Make Ready with Richard Mann: Defensive Pistol Fundamentals Now Available Streaming
May 17th, 2019Columbia, SC, May 14, 2019 – Panteao is happy to announce the release of a new instructional video from Richard Mann. Defensive Pistol Fundamentals is the perfect place to start if you are new to carrying a pistol for personal defense. Richard Mann takes you through proper stance and grip, presentation from a holster, holster options, ammo selection, sight alignment and trigger pull, carry positions, shooting positions, reloads, shooting while moving, lights and lasers, barricades, strong and support hand only shooting, selecting a handgun for women, and a handful of shooting drills you can practice on your own. Richard Mann is a multiple graduate of Gunsite Academy with a background in both military and law enforcement. Today Richard works as a firearms journalist and consultant and has contributed to every major firearms and hunting periodical. He has also authored numerous books to include, Rifle Bullets for the Hunter, Handgun Training for Personal Protection, Shooters Guide to the AR, Cartridges of the World, Under Orion, and The Scout Rifle Study. Whether you are new to carrying a handgun for self defense or need to brush up on your shooting skills, this is a great video to watch.
Make Ready with Richard Mann: Defensive Pistol Fundamentals is available streaming for Panteao subscribers. It can be watched online via a PC or Mac, on a smartphone or tablet using the Panteao Make Ready Android and iTunes apps, or on television with the Panteao Make Ready channel on Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. For more information on how to stream the Panteao videos, visit: panteao.com/streaming-video-ways-to-watch
The video will also be available later this month on DVD and Digital Download formats. For more information on this title, visit Panteao at: panteao.com/product/mann-defensive-pistol-fundamentals
Warrior West 19 – Aqua Lung Waterproof Sniper Backpack
May 16th, 2019
Warrior West 19 – Wiley-X Spear Cold Weather Goggle
May 16th, 2019
The new Spear Cold Weather Goggle From Wiley-X is coming soon. It features interchangeable Shatterproof Selenite™ Polycarbonate lenses that meet the MIL-PRF-32432(GL) ballistic standards: ANSI Z87.1-2010 high velocity and high mass impact standards: as well as US Federal OSHA 1910.133(b)(1)(1) standards.
Wiley-X products are available for agency and unit order through ADS.
Warrior West 19 – NightForce UltraMount
May 16th, 2019
The UltraMount is the latest optics mounting system from Nightforce Optics. Available in both 1.54” and 1.93” (0 MOA bias), the UltraMount features two integral recoil lugs in addition to Titanium beta series crossbolts, as well as slotted 1/2” drive hex nuts to assist in field expedient removal.
All pertinent torque specifications and tightening sequences are laser engraved on each mount to help ensure proper toque values.
The UltaMount is machined from 7075 T6 aluminum alloy and hardcoat Mil-Spec anodized finished.
Currently only available for military and LE sales.
Nightforce Optics are available for agency and unit order through ADS.
Warrior West 19 – Predator Warpaint
May 16th, 2019Predator Warpaint was founded by Navy SEAL Nick Morris. They’ve offered camouflage face paint for several years. Now, they’ve introduced EarthWell Zinc which is clear and offers SPF 50 protection. Along with the Camo compact (yes, that’s an integrated bottle opener) , they now also offer a stand alone tinted sunscreen lotion.
EarthWell Zinc technology attributes:
· Dry-Touch technology
· Non-migrating
· Highly durable
· Water and sweat resistant
· Non-comedogenic
· Hypoallergenic
· Certified safe for sensitive skin.
Predator Warpaint products are available for agency and unit order through ADS.
Warrior West 19 – DFND Recovery Compression Short Sleeve T-shirt In Coyote
May 16th, 2019DFND’s Recovery Compression Short Sleeve T-shirt is now available in Coyote. That alone is something different. But what really sets this shirt apart is the pattern of the compression panels which are designed to replicate the application of sports tape. It’s almost impossible to apply tape to your own upper back. Below is a photo of the back side of the shirt.
DFND products are available for agency and unit order through ADS.
Warrior West 19 – Tim Kennedy
May 16th, 2019I must admit that when I sat down to listen to Tim Kennedy present “LEADERSHIP: Becoming The Sheepdog,” during this week’s Warrior Expo West, I was somewhat skeptical. The title evoked my disdain for the worn out Sheepdog trope. But what I got out of the presentation was something altogether different.
My only previous exposure to Tim Kennedy was a few glimpses of him on a TV series and he was understandably, oh so serious. Turns out, that’s not him at all. He is exactly who I should have thought he was, an SF NCO.
He was jovial throughout the presentation and even warned us up front that he would drop the odd curse word. I’m told there was some pearl clutching over his language, but he spoke to the audience as peers, and I’d say he held back a bit. I’ve heard much worse during my service. If the point of attending the speech was to meet the military customer, it served its purpose. This is how many service members talk, and look at life, particularly in our Special Operations Forces.
His message was simple, don’t quit. But Tim Kennedy can at times be quite self-deprecating, sharing both the highs and the lows in his life. It works.
I don’t want to steal his thunder by retelling his stories. The presentation offered example after example of never quit and never succumb to weakness, if you want to be great.
I enjoyed Tim’s presentation and if you get a chance to hear him speak, or just meet him in person, take it. It’s worth it.
