My friend Ivan recently visited Gorilla and PCP Ammunition.
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Kit Badger – A Look Inside Gorilla & PCP Ammunition
November 24th, 2018Phipps Joins Union Sportsmen’s Alliance as Strategic Accounts Manager
November 24th, 2018Spring Hill, Tenn. — The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) has expanded its union relations department with the addition of U.S. Army combat veteran, union pipefitter and lifelong outdoorsman Sam Phipps as the organization’s new strategic accounts manager.
The USA is stepping up its union relations efforts to keep pace with a record-setting increase in projects and events aimed at protecting North America’s outdoor heritage by uniting union members for conservation, outreach and community service.
Under the guidance of Union Relations Director Walt Ingram, Phipps will manage the USA’s strategic endemic partnerships and help launch the organization’s new Partner Local Program—which provides local unions with greater opportunities to benefit their communities. He will also serve as the USA’s liaison with the Union Veteran’s Council and grassroots contact with United Association (UA) members.
A lifelong resident of Elsberry, Missouri, Phipps grew up hunting and fishing on the Mississippi River. He served his country as a U.S. Army Infantryman in Afghanistan 2011 and 2012. Upon returning home, he entered the UA’s Veterans in Piping (VIP) program, and is currently a 5th-year apprentice with UA Local 562 out of St. Louis, Missouri.
Phipps remains a diehard sportsman, and has dedicated himself to helping youth and U.S. Armed Forces veterans enjoy the outdoors by volunteering with the Union Veterans Council, The Fallen Outdoors, the USA and various mentorship efforts.
“Sam has exemplified leadership and service to his country, to the Union Veteran’s Council, as a fundraiser and organizer for The Fallen Outdoors, as a mentor to both youth and veterans, and he continues to demonstrate that commitment daily as he works as a UA fitter and a devoted husband and father,” said USA CEO and Executive Director Scott Vance. “Sam has a proven track record of developing strong partnerships both inside and outside of the union community, and he’s demonstrated that he can grow those partnerships into something meaningful for the outdoor passions that he loves.”
Phipps is eager to tackle his new responsibilities. “I am extremely grateful to begin working for an organization whose mission means so much to me,” he said. “To work in the name of conservation, community, youth, veterans and my union brothers and sisters is an opportunity of a lifetime.”
In Memoriam – Damon Scott
November 23rd, 2018We have some very sad news from Daniel Winkler. We’ve been using Winkler Knives for years and Damon Scott was one if those people behind the scenes that makes that company what it is.
I have very sad news. After a long illness one of the pillars of Winkler Knives has left us. Damon Scott was not only a model employee who did whatever job was asked of him, we never had to question that he would always keep the best interests of the company first. He had a lot of experience that came in handy at work along with physical strength and an eye for detail. At 6’10” I have to admit I called on Damon a lot instead of hunting for a step ladder.
More than being a great employee, Damon became a member of our family. He married our niece who also works at Winkler Knives. He joined in all family activities and had the gift of naturally fitting in. There will be a sadness for us all in the coming holidays.
I personally believe that Damon has moved on to another existence where he is playing music, telling stories and making things. I look forward to the day I see him again.
God bless you Damon, and God bless the many of us left behind who your presence touched. We are better people for having known you.
-Daniel
Holster Guide Offers 3,300 Options
November 23rd, 2018(Wilsonville, OR)– Crimson Trace® continues to help customers select a holster for their firearm(s) equipped with a laser sight, and the company’s free 40-page-plus online holster resource guide—located at www.holsterresourceguide.com–offers full details on more than 3,300 specially designed holsters. These custom created solutions answer the question of what holster will fit a specific firearm with a Crimson Trace laser sight installed. The website has details on nearly 30 holster manufacturers, thousands of holster models, and many more details to aid in the steps-to-selection process.
This comprehensive online holster resource works to guide Crimson Trace customers in selecting the best holster option(s) for their laser-equipped firearm(s). The website helps customers make selections based on the Crimson Trace® laser sight product installed along with the firearm manufacturer’s specific handgun model and matching that information with a holster manufacturer and the available holster models. A multitude of styles are provided, including: inside the waist band, outside the waist band, pancake, shoulder carry, and other style holsters. Notably, most Crimson Trace Lasergrips® models will work with any holster since the installation of the laser sight does not dramatically alter the profile of the firearm. For models that do alter the outer configuration of the firearm, (Laserguard®, Laserguard® Pro™, etc.), a form-fitted holster will often be required.
Website visitors will discover many manufacturers’ products, including: Alien Gear Holsters™, BLACKHAWK!®, CrossBreed®, DeSantis®, Galco®, Mitch Rosen™, Tactical Tailor®, Bravo Concealment™, Tuff™ Products and others. Once a holster is selected, clicking on the product will take shoppers directly to the item for sale in an online website.
As Crimson Trace develops new laser sight models, the company works closely with numerous holster manufacturers to develop the necessary forms needed to create precise dimensions for a best fit. All the details—and resulting holsters—are located at www.holsterresourceguide.com. Holsters are being crafted now to accommodate pistols equipped with recently released Crimson Trace lighting products.
Crimson Trace’s online store at www.crimsontrace.com is another easy-to-use source of holsters and additional information. The website offers numerous detailed images and details for holsters and handguns, including: 1911 pistols, and other firearms by Bersa®, Kimber®, Remington®, Smith & Wesson®, Walther(w), and others.
Crimson Trace is widely recognized as America’s top brand of laser sights and strives to make laser sights standard equipment on concealed-carry and personal-defense firearms. For nearly 25 years, Crimson Trace has equipped America’s gun owners, law enforcement officers and military units around the globe with the largest selection of award-winning laser sight and tactical light products. Full details are at www.crimsontrace.com or are available by calling 800-442-2406.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – New Flannel Colors
November 23rd, 2018
Right in time for the holidays FirstSpear has released three new color options on the popular Stratton Flannel. Same cut and features but now even better for winter in a much heavier 9oz weight.
100% American Made, available now in the FS Store along with what appear to be some new hats!
www.first-spear.com/technical-apparel/outerwear/stratton-flannel-7376
www.first-spear.com/shadow-hat
No Fighting in the War Room: Military History Chronicle Launches
November 23rd, 2018Radford, VA – The Military History Chronicle (MHC, milhistorychronicle.com) is now live.
Though still in a nascent stage, the Military History Chronicle promises engaging, in-depth analysis of critical military events throughout history.
MHC features the perspective of accomplished historians Jeff Ballard and W. “Bucky” Lawson on everything from the (overrated?) significance of the Battle of Midway to an analysis of Lincoln’s strategic victory at Ft. Sumter. Current content is only on YouTube but will soon spread to the blogosphere. No Fighting in the War Room, the channel’s signature segment, features Ballard and Lawson discussing (and occasionally arguing over) such questions as, “Who was the best fighting admiral in the Pacific?”, and “Was Kelly’s Heroes better than The Dirty Dozen?”
Hosts Lawson and Ballard themselves are an odd combo of California surfer dude and Appalachian hillbilly. Both earned master’s degrees in Military History (with honors even!) and decided to use their newly-minted edjumacation to engage the world on social media. Or something. Lawson writes for the peer-reviewed Journal of the Saber and Scroll Historical Society and other publications; Ballard likewise scribes for the Journal and can also be found in the pages of Strategy & Tactics Press.
Though both historians are primarily interested in WWII matters, the channel and blog will address topics from any time periods. Content will include book reviews and interviews, tongue-in-cheek responses to viewer and reader questions, and the consumption of both bourbon and cigars. There is also a historical swag shop (www.thewarroom.store) with t-shirts and other loot; proceeds will be used to improve production value. And buy cigars.
NO FIGHTING IN THE WAR ROOM
Visit Military History Chronicle online; www.milhistorychronicle.com
Connect with Strategy & Tactics Press; www.facebook.com/StrategyTacticsPress
Buy some swag; www.thewarroom.store
SIG SAUER Wins 2018 Guns & Ammo Awards for “Handgun of the Year” and “Innovation of the Year”
November 22nd, 2018Newington, N.H. (November 20, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been recognized for two of Guns & Ammo Magazine’s prestigious annual awards for SIG SAUER products. The SIG SAUER P365 pistol was named “Handgun of the Year,” and the SIG SAUER Electro-Optics Ballistic Data Xchange (BDX™) rangefinder and riflescope system was named “Innovation of the Year.”
Recipients of the 2018 Guns & Ammo of the Year Awards were evaluated on the following criteria: 1) the product was new and available for purchase in 2018, 2) the product must have demonstrated quality and reliability to a degree that met or exceeded its design objective, and 3) the product must offer the greatest appeal to the masses.
2018 Guns & Ammo “Handgun of the Year”: Since its introduction in January 2018, the SIG SAUER P365 pistol has taken the market by storm, and is the top selling pistol on the market today. The P365 is an everyday, concealed carry pistol. This high capacity micro-compact pistol is smaller and lighter than other pistols in its class. It features a high-capacity, patented modified double-stack magazine for a 10+1 full-size capacity, with 12-round factory made magazines available for 13-round capacity.
“To have the P365 micro-compact pistol receive the Handgun of the Year award by Guns & Ammo magazine is really an exceptional honor, and is the direct result of the relentless drive of our engineers and product managers to push the envelope when developing new products,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer, and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “Our goal with the P365 was to bring an everyday carry, micro-compact pistol with full-size capacity to the market that consumers could depend on 365 days a year, and this award is validation that we succeeded.”
2018 Guns & Ammo “Innovation of the Year”: The SIG SAUER Electro-Optics BDX system combines traditional hunting equipment with technology. BDX™ is a fully integrated rangefinder and riflescope system that utilizes Applied Ballistics Ultralight and Bluetooth™ to calculate and illuminate the exact holdover dot for the perfect shot. BDX™ is simple, fast, and intuitive – just connect the dot. The SIG BDX app is free and available for Android or iOS devices.
“The foundation of the BDX™ rangefinder and riflescope system is innovation, and to have the editors of Guns & Ammo Magazine recognize the rangefinder, riflescope, and app that creates the BDX system makes our entire team at SIG SAUER Electro-Optics immensely proud,” added Andy York, President, SIG SAUER Electro-Optics. “In their analysis the magazine editors really hit the mark by acknowledging BDX™ for its simplicity, speed, quality, and affordability, and further noting that when used together, it is the most advanced hunting technology introduced in many years.”
The 2018 Guns & Ammo of the Year Awards, and the full-feature articles on the SIG SAUER P365 and SIG SAUER Electro-Optics BDX™ system, are featured in the current issue of Guns & Ammo magazine.
Field Notes Ep 37 – Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for Law Enforcement Featuring Royce Gracie
November 22nd, 2018
In this episode, Royce Gracie discusses Gracie Jiu-Jitsu techniques for Law Enforcement Officers.
Royce Gracie was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of nine children, seven of whom are boys. His training in Jiu-Jitsu began at a very early age as a game with his father Helio. He never pushed any of the children to take formal classes until they wanted to do so. However, they often went to the Academy in Rio after school and on weekends.
Royce began competing in tournaments at age eight. He received his blue belt at age 16 and was promoted to black belt in less than two years. Royce moved to the United States at age 18 to live with his brother, Rorion. They began teaching private classes out of their garage, sometimes for more than ten hours a day. Together they opened the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy 30 years ago in Torrance, California. Although Royce no longer teaches there because of his rigorous travel schedule, it remains one of the largest martial arts schools in the country.
Royce’s reputable career as a fighter began in 1993 after defeating three opponents in the first Ultimate Fighting Championship in Denver, Colorado. His brother Rorion came up with this innovative challenge as a way to show Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to the world. Discipline after discipline was defeated by the slight 6’1”, 180 pound Royce Gracie. The viewers were in awe.
His opponents consistently outweighed him by more than 50 pounds. He went on to win 3 UFC titles and today is the only man in the history of no holds barred matches to successfully defeat four opponents in one night. After leaving the UFC Royce went on to compete in MMA events in Japan and is a huge icon in this country.
Royce holds the record for the longest MMA match in history: 90 minutes against Japanese superstar Kazushi Sakuraba in PRIDE Grand PRIX 2000. He also showed total domination of the Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Hidehiko Yoshida. His largest opponent was Sumo Grand Champion Akebono, 6? 8? 486lbs. Royce vs. Akebono was the main event of K-1 Premium Dynamite New Years Eve show on New Year’s Eve in 2004. Royce defeated the giant in just 2min and 13sec with a shoulder lock. Royce’s continued success has opened the eyes of many disbelievers to the importance of leverage and technique in grappling.
In November of 2003, Royce Gracie was the first fighter to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame along with fellow UFC veteran Ken Shamrock. Since then Royce’s face has has been seen on countless martial arts magazines such as Black Belt, Inside MMA and Tapout. He has also been featured in Men’s Health and Fitness and GQ and continues to give magazine and radio interviews. His recognition spans the globe to include fans on most every continent. In 2014 Royce was named one of the 50 Greatest Athletes in the World by Sports Illustrated.
Today Royce is privileged to spread the techniques perfected by his father all over the world. Throughout his busy fighting career Royce has maintained a rigorous travel schedule of seminars and classes. He currently oversees more than 55 US and international Royce Gracie Jiu-jitsu Networks. The techniques of Gracie Jiiu-jitsu have become mainstream in most martial arts dojos. Fighters everywhere are racing to learn and implement this jiu-jitsu in their training regimen.
His list of students is enormous. Royce has taught many of the big screen greats like Chuck Norris, Ed O’Neal, Guy Ritchie, Jim Carrey, Josh Duhamel and Nicholas Cage. He has also been very active with the CIA, FBI, DEA, Secret Service, Army Rangers, Army Special Forces, Navy Seals and many sheriff and police departments. His G.R.A.C.I.E. course for law enforcement has gained international recognition. Aside from teaching at his Networks across the United States, he regularly visits Canada, England, Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Israel, Australia, UAE and South America.
Royce makes his home in Southern California with his wife, Marianne, three sons, Khonry, Khor and Kheydon and daughter, Kharianna. He maintains an impressive training regimen, which includes running, weight training, cross training, meditation and countless hours of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He is a full time professional athlete who eagerly awaits his next challenge. Recently he completed a 40 mile run with his long time trainer, James Strom. In Royce’s own words, “Go ahead, tell me what I can’t do!”
