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January 17th, 2018SureFire Field Notes Ep 18, The Hostage Shot with Scott Reitz
January 17th, 2018SureFire Field Notes is a multi-segment informational video series with tips and techniques from subject matter experts of all backgrounds. In this episode, Scott Reitz of ITTS discusses the importance of training for a hostage shot.
Scott Reitz is a 30 year veteran of the Los Angeles Police department. Scott received his Bachelors degree from the University of New Mexico and shortly thereafter joined the ranks of the Los Angeles Police Department. During his first few years, he worked both Wilshire and Van Nuys divisions as a heroin expert and a member of the Special Problems Unit. He was accepted into the elite Metropolitan Division a few years later and remained there for the duration of his career. Shortly after his acceptance into Metro he advanced into ‘D’ platoon (SWAT). He remained there for ten years until he was upgraded as the primary firearms and tactics instructor for the whole of Metro division and all LAPD advanced in-service firearms/tactics training. He was additionally in charge of advanced training for specialized units such as gangs, LAFD arson, anti-terrorist division, S.I.S., Internal Affairs follow teams as well as all 19 geographical divisions among others. Scott was an adjunct instructor for the U.S. Department of Energy’s SRT III program and one of the founders of the US Marine Corps SOTG program in Camp Pendleton, California. He has trained and worked with U.S. Army Delta, Naval Special Warfare’s Team 6 and Air Task Force assets that support special operations. He is also one of a very few instructors who is a Federal and Superior Court qualified expert in deadly force, training, safety and police tactics. He has testified and consulted in the defense of police, F.B.I., U.S. Secret Service, and B.A.T.F. as well as many high profile cases.
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www.internationaltactical.com
Filmed and edited by Eugene Nagata of Kiri Studios.
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Sneak Peek – PlateFrame Modular from S&S Precision
January 17th, 2018The most comfortable plate carrier system ever developed, the PlateFrame Modular (PF-M) is available exclusively to Military and Law Enforcement.
Call the S&S Precision sales team at +1 757-453-6695 to schedule a private viewing at SHOT Show 2018 – Booth #30302.
MultiCam to Highlight New Strategic Partnerships at 2018 SHOT Show
January 17th, 2018Brooklyn, NY – Jan. 17, 2018 – MultiCam®, the combat-proven, complete family of concealment solutions for those who demand the best, has announced that it will be highlighting some of their major strategic partnerships, to include IMP Anodizing, Techwear USA, Index Fasteners and Flexfit®, at their booth (#32408) at the 2018 SHOT Show, in Las Vegas, held January 22-26th.
The MultiCam® family of camouflage patterns has been extensively tested and proven by the U.S. Department of Defense, Special Operations units and is available to commercial markets around the globe; to include hunting, footwear and high-end apparel brands – from fabric and trim to hydro dip and now anodizing and printed kydex.
IMP Anodizing a leading quality metal finisher specializing in color anodizing and chemical brightening of aluminum parts for almost 60 years, will now serve as the official anodizer for aluminum in MultiCam®, using a process called Permodize®. The agreement between the two companies is structured so that OEM’s will be able to have their products, (rails, uppers, lowers, knives, multi-tools, lights, etc.) anodized in the internationally popular pattern at IMP. To showcase the work, MultiCam® will have Gerber’s 06 Auto, Covert Auto and Mini Covert Auto knives in the anodized MultiCam® pattern on display at their booth.
The partnership between MultiCam® and Techwear USA, a producer of custom ink dyed sublimation polos and jerseys, will now make competitive shooting teams looking for polos, short and long sleeve jerseys in the MultiCam® pattern, available. Customers seeking to use the pattern will be able to incorporate it either into their design or throughout the entire jersey, through Techwear USA. The initial agreement will launch with just MultiCam® with the rest of the catalog of patterns to follow. To showcase the capabilities of the custom ink dye, competitive shooter, Travis Gibson’s, jersey will be on display along with all MultiCam® booth staff will be wearing custom polos.
MultiCam®’s strategic fabric partner, 1947 LLC, will be debuting five new fabrics this year. On display will be XGO’s Phase 1, 4 & 5 moisture wicking fabrics plus Invista’s lightweight NYCO Extreme and 165 AYT 3.6oz nylon.
As previously announced, MultiCam® has partnered with, Flexfit®, one of the world’s largest manufacturer of custom, private label headwear, to offer their pattern on the company’s proprietary stretch fabric on their leading Flexfit® and Snapback styles, Original 6277MC, Snapback 6089MC, Retro Trucker 6606MC and Low Profile 6245MC. All four styles are now available in High volume custom overseas (720pc MOQ) or lower volume custom domestic embroidery (144pc MOQ) in MultiCam®, with MultiCam® Black becoming available Spring 2018. Each of the hats will be on display at the booth, along with representatives from Flexfit®.
MultiCam® is also announcing their partnership with Index Fasteners Inc, a leader in the Wholesale Fastener Industry to serve as the only kydex supplier to be licensed to print MultiCam® onto kydex for the holster/sheath markets. Currently, only the original MultiCam® pattern is available, with the remaining MultiCam® patterns to be released later this year.
Also on display at the MultiCam® booth, will be products from Vans, New Era, Oakley, and MultiCam® Tees; each set to be available for purchase on the soon-to-be-live MultiCam® webstore (scheduled for launch in Spring 2018).
In addition to the booth display, attendees will also be able to contribute to their favorite military charities through the annual Crye Precision Charity Auction, which will be hosted at the MultiCam booth. Part of that initiative is via the always popular, Hot Shots 2018 calendar. For a suggested donation of $20 you can pick up your very own copy, and have it signed by the Hot Shots Calendar Girls themselves.
High Angle Solutions – Nordisk
January 17th, 2018World’s lightest two man tent
With a race weight of a mere 490 grams Lofoten is probably the lightest tent in the world – and with a pack size of only 11×22 cm it is definitely the smallest when packed! Tipping the scale for a fully functional two-layer tent the bar has once again been pushed for light weight enthusiasts.
For the modern trekker or adventurer the gear you bring along needs to be small, light – and fully functional. The new ultralight weight Lofoten tent from Nordisk meets all of those demands.
Lofoten is a complete two-layer tent with both durable and weather resistant flysheet and a breathable inner tent. The race weight is 490 grams but the complete weight including the bonus pack is 565 grams.
High Angle Solutions is a weekly series of articles focusing on military mountaineering solutions. It’s brought to you by UK-based Brigantes Consulting, in conjunction with several other brands, both here in the US and abroad.
FN to Host Black Rifle Coffee Company at SHOT Show
January 17th, 2018(McLean, VA – January 16, 2018) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce it will host Black Rifle Coffee Company in its booth at the 2018 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 21 – 25, 2018. Black Rifle Coffee Company will be serving a limited-edition FN SCAR® Mission Adaptable Blend, available only by visiting FN’s booth during the show. 225 bags of the select blend will be given away per day to show attendees on a first come, first serve basis, with a limit of one bag per person.
“Black Rifle Coffee Company’s veteran and premium product focus combined with its customer reach align perfectly with our values and mission to provide the world’s most battle-proven firearms to military, law enforcement and civilian customers. As coffee aficionados and huge fans of the Black Rifle Coffee Company ourselves, we are thrilled to partner with them and offer this unique blend for SHOT Show,” remarked Tom Scott, director of marketing for FN America, LLC. “We are excited to share this limited-edition coffee with our customers but the key is to visit to our booth and try it in person because once it’s gone, it’s gone for good. Only a limited quantity was made.”
“Black Rifle Coffee Company is excited to be partnered with FN for SHOT Show,” said Daniel Hollaway, vice president of marketing for Black Rifle Coffee Company. “We can’t wait to see the new industry innovations and our fans at the show. Come see us at booth #13662.”
The FN SCAR Mission Adaptable Blend is a dark roast coffee of Central American and Colombian premium beans, described by Black Rifle as “no frills, no froth, no foam. Just. Black.” Influenced by Black Rifle’s Just.Black. Blend that contains twice as much caffeine than other coffees, the FN SCAR blend will give you the power to meet the demands of any mission.
For more information about FN and FN products, please visit www.fnamerica.com, or visit the FN Booth (#13662) at the 2018 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 23-26, 2018, at The Sands Expo and Convention Center.
OTB Boots is Back!
January 17th, 2018It is with great pleasure to announce that OTB Boots will re-launch right after the 2018 SHOT Show, with new product delivering in early March.
The original founder Dan Ellis was able to acquire the rights back to OTB in 2017. Dan has been busy working on a 2018 re-launch of some of its coveted models; same outstanding quality products with a new updated logo.
OTB Boots was always known to introduce market-changing innovations into footwear categories void of upgrades or technical advancements. This was demonstrated in OTB’s original model of the Abyss water boot that was developed in conjunction with the US Navy SEALs. Soon after, the popular DesertLite and JungleLite were introduced as some of the lightest boots in the field.
The JungleLite model has been re-engineered to meet AR 670-1 regulations yet still retain the superior support, athletic fit, and breathability not found in any boot on the market today.
OTB Boots will re-launch exclusively in March with US Patriot Tactical through their network of forty (40) stores and accompanying website. Sales and distribution will be managed by Black Lions Partners, a marketing and distribution company affiliated with US Patriot LLC. We are accepting new dealer inquiries for the second phase of shipments that will arrive in early Fall 2018.
You can view the new line up at www.otbboots.com.
New dealer inquiries are welcome by contacting sales@otbboots.com.
The Team Room – A New, Veteran Owned Clothing Company
January 17th, 2018SF Veteran and reality TV personality Grady Powell has launched The Team Room, a new clothing company.
Although new products are coming, their main effort right now is the DTOM hoodie we mentioned a few months back.
