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High Desert Outdoor Research announces launch of Kalix Teknik CR1 and CR2

November 29th, 2018

CEDAR CREST, New Mexico – November 26, 2018 – High Desert Outdoor Research is proud to announce the most recent additions to their product lines: the Kalix Teknik CR1 and CR2. The CR1 is an adjustable cheek rest compatible with over 90 composite stocks, and the CR2 is a tool-less comb insert designed for wooden stocks.

A perfect sight picture requires proper fitment of a rifle, notably the comb height. Customized comb height allows you to be more consistent, which leads to increased accuracy. Now you can obtain your ideal fit with the easy installation of a Kalix Teknik CR1.

For shooters with a wooden stock, High Desert Outdoor Research also carries the Kalix Teknik CR2.

End users who are not comfortable installing the CR1 can ship their stock to High Desert Outdoor Research. High Desert Outdoor Research uses the MFIX installation tool from Kalix Teknik, designed to guarantee a flawless installation of the CR1 adjustable cheek rest. This service is only available in the United States.

Visit their website learn more about High Desert Outdoor Research.

www.highdesertoutdoor.com

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SIG SAUER Introduces SPEC1 Premium Firearm Care System

November 29th, 2018

Newington, N.H. (November 29, 2018) – SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce SPEC1, a premium firearm care system, specially formulated for SIG SAUER by SLIP2000. SPEC1 is a non-toxic, non-hazardous, pure synthetic based lubricant with no Teflon™, silicones, or petroleum distillates.

“This partnership between SIG SAUER and SLIP2000 that has resulted in SPEC1 is a win for our consumers. For years SLIP2000 has been the lubricant of choice amongst our SIG SAUER Academy instructors and military units in the U.S. and around the world, because of the quality and performance of the product,” began Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “It’s important to us that our consumers have easy access to the same products used by our instructors, and can have complete confidence in the lubricants and cleaners they are using on their firearms because it has earned the SIG SAUER name. The introduction of SPEC1 accomplishes all of these objectives to the benefit of our end user.”

The complete SPEC1 Premium Firearm Care System includes: synthetic gun lubricant, light gun grease, bore solvent, and gun degreaser. SPEC1 is formulated to reduce heat and wear, and to keep firearms running smoother and lasting longer. SPEC1 will not attract dust, dirt and sand, or feel sticky and tacky like most petroleum-based products on the market today. This synthetic lubricant will not dry up, freeze in cold temperatures, or allow carbon, copper, and plastic wad fouling to stick in the barrels or to gun parts. This non-toxic, non-hazardous formula is completely safe for the end user during application, cleaning, and firing.

“SLIP2000 is honored to be working with SIG SAUER, one of the world’s best firearms companies, to introduce SPEC1. We are also extremely proud that our lubricants earned the favor of the elite SIG SAUER Academy instructors through rigorous use and testing,” began Greg Conner, President, SLIP 2000 / SPS Marketing. “This partnership means that SPEC1 lubricant is now the official lubricant of the SIG SAUER Academy, and that all SIG SAUER firearms will be manufactured with the SPEC1 lubricant, and a product sample will ship with every SIG SAUER firearm. To earn the endorsement of SIG SAUER, and know they want to put their name on our lubricants and cleaners, is very exciting for our brand.”

The SPEC1 Premium Firearm Care System is available at your authorized SIG SAUER dealer, at sigsauer.com, and the SIG SAUER Academy Pro Shop, 233 Exeter Road, Exeter, New Hampshire.

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Help the NC Army National Guard’s 1-130th Attack Recon Bn Get New T-Shirts by Buying One for Yourself

November 29th, 2018

Military support artist Travis Getz of Squadron Store was tapped to create the emblems for both Task Force Panther – currently fighting in Afghanistan – and the NC Army National Guard’s 1-130th Attack Recon Battalion, an AH-64 unit that is part of TF Panther. The Panthers requested shirts but are having trouble meeting a minimum order quantity for their black PT shirt, which is printed on a high quality blended material shirt with moisture wicking properties. You can help the unit get their morale-boosting shirts by ordering one for yourself. Sizes go from Youth XS to Adult 5XL and start at $13 (plus tax/shipping). Orders must be placed by midnight tomorrow (Friday, November 30, 2018).

I spoke with Travis about this endeavor and he had this to add.

Task Force Panther’s CO (currently in Afghanistan) asked me to do their TF emblem. That went well and I produced it on shirts, coins, stickers, etc. They ordered in bulk, it was great.

The Panthers, our local NC AH-64 Apache unit, asked me to work up branding for their unit. The design was approved by the CO, they put my Panther head design on their engine cowlings, ordered stickers in bulk, it’s awesome!!!

They wanted shirts. The same type/quality I’d produced for Task Force Panther. But they asked if I could take the orders individually instead of them having to collect money/arrange a bulk order on their side. The Task Force is embroiled in the recent flair up in attacks in Afghanistan and so after talking to the family, I decided the best thing to do was to offer the shirts for direct order through my Etsy site. This is a shift for me because usually I only do bulk orders to units, but it didn’t seem right to have someone ‘off mission’ in order to wrangle the complexities of a shirt order.

One of the shirts, a black PT shirt, only has 22 orders, which is far below minimum order quantity.

Do you think you could consider getting the word out to your readers that – if they want – they can purchase a cool shirt for themselves and help make the Panthers Soldiers and their families/friends getting their shirts a reality?

IMPORTANT: ordering closes Midnight this Friday (tomorrow) November, 30, 2018!

www.etsy.com/listing/644086828/1-130th-arb-panthers-5050-black-shirt

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Bravo Company – Cold Harbor Assaulter Carbine

November 29th, 2018

From the pages of the Amazon best selling graphic novels Black Powder Red Earth® the Cold Harbor Assaulter Carbine, built by BCM®, features Cold Harbor laser marked upper and lower BCM receivers with either a KMR-A(KeyMod Modular Rail Alpha) or MCMR(MLOK Compatible Modular Rail) hand guard.

The carbines include a BCM Mod 4 Gunfighter Grip, BCM PNT Trigger, FDE BCM Bolt Carrier and a full BCM polymer accessory package to include a Mod 3 Gunfighter Pistol Grip, Enhanced Trigger Guard, Rail Panel Kit and Mod 0 SOPMOD stock with all polymer hydro dipped in Multicam Black by Joint Force Enterprises.

The weapon system ships with a choice of a 12.5” 5.56 or 11.5” 5.56 Factory Short Barreled Rifle or AR pistol with an SB Tactical Brace(pictured). All uppers are shipped suppressor ready with a Surefire War Comp capping a 1/7 twist 11595E barrel.

Specced with the assistance of US Army Special Operations combat veterans from the BCM Gunfighter Program, the Cold Harbor Assaulter Carbine is the platform of choice for real-world urban and rural applications.

Available exclusively from Gun Gallery Jacksonville here:

Factory SBR
www.gungalleryjax.com/armory/pc/BCM-BPRE-Short-Barrel-Rifle-28p564.htm?fbclid=IwAR2t2W_5ne-FfQUl_3HQd-PU98dJTBe2YDmZIyJtK821E9Z03_aI-WDX61A

Pistol Variant
www.gungalleryjax.com/armory/pc/BCM-BPRE-Pistol-28p565.htm?fbclid=IwAR1rn8C5cUe-tFZGGvvpC_V3txjz5H4sRAj2uNT7fr15gvC9U38AwKbfYNs

Learn more about Black Powder Red Earth at www.BlackPowderRedEarth.com

Tags: BCM, Black Powder Red Earth, Bravo Company
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Attention US Military Retirees – Your Current Dental Program Is Going Away – Sign Up For The New One, Plus Vision Insurance

November 29th, 2018

If you’re a military retiree like me, you’ve been using the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program through Delta Dental, but that’s going away at the end of this year.

Instead, we’re eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). In addition to dental insurance, we can also get vision coverage which is a welcome addition for me as I started wearing glasses a few years ago.

New coverage will begin 1 January, 2019, but you will not be automatically enrolled in a FEDVIP plan for 2019. It is imperative you enroll during the Federal Benefits Open Season, which is November 12–December 10, 2018.

After consulting with my dentist regarding which plans he accepts, I took the plunge the other day. I didn’t need any existing passwords for MyPay or DEERS. The website was easy to use and within 15 minutes I had enrolled in both dental vision plans for myself and my dependents, and that time included comparing available plans.

You can’t ignore this. Once again, if you don’t enroll, you’ll lose your coverage.

Visit www.tricare.benefeds.com for more information.

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”They Shall Not Grow Old”

November 29th, 2018

”They Shall Not Grow Old” is a documentary on World War One by the famed Peter Jackson. The film was funded by 14-18 NOW and the Imperial War Museums in association with the BBC, debuting last month during the London Film Festival.

A limited US theatrical release is planned for December 17 and 27, before ending up on VOD. The meticulously restored and colorized vintage film will presented in both 2D and 3D.

Posted in History, Media | 9 Comments »

SCOTTLOCK

November 28th, 2018

SCOTTLOCK™ is an incredibly robust portable security system created to prevent an AR-15 from being stolen while keeping it close at hand. SCOTTLOCK™ was designed by law enforcement officers with tactical situations in mind. Having your AR-15 in a case in your trunk is not helpful when seconds count. Have it with you. Lives depend on it.

The SCOTTLOCK™ is constructed of two steel plates covered with a military-grade polymer coating. Your rifle is sandwiched between a layer of protective foam. When tethered via a cable or chain, the SCOTTLOCK™ minimize the likelihood for theft of the rifle! The SCOTTLOCK™ also prevents manipulation of the trigger, safety, and take down assembly pins (rendering the rifle inoperable). Designed, developed, and deployed by active duty Law Enforcement / SWAT personnel. It will protect all* AR-15’s, without damaging them.

-Made completely in the USA
-Patent Pending
-Fits mil-spec AR-15 rifles (.223 and .556 calibers)
-Weights approximately 4.2 lbs
-Approximately 8.5″ x 3.5″
-Prevents manipulation of the trigger, safety, magazine release, and assembly pins
-Water and solvent resistant
-Works with many different types of locks (keyed, combination, etc)
-Money Back Guarantee
-Lock, cable, and rifle not included 😉

The Team at SCOTTLOCK™ wants to say thank you for your service and show appreciation for the hard work and sacrifice of our first responders and military service men & women. We have created a VIP Program that offers a special reduced price ($169) on our SCOTTLOCK(s)™. This discount program is for all active duty, veteran, and retired military personnel and first responders (law enforcement & fire/ems).

For additional information please visit us at: www.scottlockusa.com

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Operator Coffee Under New Ownership – Appoints Chief Executive Officer

November 28th, 2018

Houston, TX. (November 19, 2018) – www.operatorcoffee.com Operator Coffee (OC) is now under new ownership, maintains Veteran owned/Texas roasted status, and is pleased to announce the hire of Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Sara Mellado.

The original founder and CEO Zack Weisenberger and partners are pleased to announce the sale of Operator Coffee, effective mid-October 2018. The company has maintained Veteran ownership and stays within the Anteris Alliance family which Operator Coffee has been a part of since shortly after launching in summer of 2017.

“We could not be happier than to see the brand that has been so close to our hearts, continuing on in the market under great new ownership with some great friends,” stated Weisenberger. “We have decided to move on due to life changes in career and at home, and we are proud to see this mission carry on to honor and support our men and women of service, and continue to serve our awesome customers.”

The new ownership officially announces the appointment of Ms. Sara Mellado as the CEO of Operator Club, LLC, dba Operator Coffee. Sara brings volumes of pertinent knowledge and experience to the position having previously served professionally over the past 10 years, in the roles of Coffee Shop Owner, Customer Service Manager, Director of Sales and Business Development, Director of IT, Graphic Design business ownership, and Vice President of Events for a number of companies in industries to include coffee, sporting goods, outdoors, human resources, graphic design, IT, and aviation.

“I am honored to step into this role and carry on the Operator Coffee brand. As a lifelong supporter of our military and first responders, and lover of coffee and business, this position is a perfect fit for me. I look forward to working with new ownership and the Anteris Alliance to take Operator Coffee to new heights and earn many new customers!” said Mellado.

Operator Coffee has already started to make some moves announcing the new Operator Club subscription program for monthly coffee shipments, as well as free shipping on orders over $60.00, OC Ambassador program, and a brand new dealer program. Mellado and her team have plans for new roasts and some great new partnerships bringing together Veterans, First Responders, and coffee to drive awareness, business growth, honor of our service men and women, and direct growing and measurable support to a number of great charities. Operator Coffee will be on site at Alliance Week in Las Vegas in January as well as at SHOT show.

Every Operator Coffee roast supports several outstanding Veteran and/or First Responder charities to include Special Operations Wounded Warriors (SOWW) sowwcharity.com; OATH Inc oathinc.org; Wheelchairs for Warriors www.wheelchairsforwarriors.com with plans for more in the near future.

Operator Coffee is proud to support these and other great charities, and when you purchase coffee from Operator Coffee you are making this possible! We are very thankful for our customers who support our brand, and assist us in our mission and vision. In the coming months, there will be many new exciting announcements for Operator Coffee – Strength and Honor in Every Cup!

We are also part of a great network of partner companies, the Anteris Alliance – www.anterisalliance.com. This is a group of over 50, Patriot owned, manufacturers and service providers who are working in community to support each other, and do more to support our Vets and First Responders together than we could do alone. Become a member of this great network today and you will receive invites to special events, an awesome member pack, and great discounts on Alliance company products, including 20% off Operator Coffee!

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