Chase Tactical will be displaying at the California Association of Tactical Officers (CATO) this week through December 6th. For those attending, Chase Tactical will be located in Booth 421. Stop by and meet the staff.
Chase Tactical Displays at CATO in San Diego
December 3rd, 2017QinetiQ Emulates Drone Threat for Royal Canadian Navy
December 3rd, 201730 November 2017 – QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) has introduced a new service to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) by emulating the threat posed to large naval vessels by small multi-rotor drones.
The live demonstration was carried out in November 2017 from a Halifax-class frigate under the C$8.5M Unmanned Targets Repair, Overhaul and Engineering contract, awarded to QTS in 2015.
QTS flew its Snyper multi-rotor target alongside Lockheed Martin’s Indago quadcopter using QinetiQ’s Universal Target Control Station (UTCS), which facilitates the operation of multiple unmanned systems from a single command centre.
The RCN has operated fixed wing aerial targets and marine surface targets using QinetiQ’s UTCS for more than 20 years, but the introduction of rotary wing targets is a first for the service.
Peter Longstaff, Managing Director, QTS, said: “Commercially available technologies, like off-the-shelf drones, are becoming more advanced and more accessible to those who wish to use them to cause harm. QinetiQ simulates these new and emerging threats to help the armed forces understand how to protect their people and assets. This is part of our global strategy to modernise test and evaluation by introducing innovative and advanced capabilities that help nations maintain their advantage over potential adversaries. In Canada, we are committed to supporting the Department of National Defence in achieving its vision of being strong at home, secure in North America, and engaged in the world.”
Simon Nadeau, DNR-2 Unmanned Systems Section Head Commander, RCN, said: “The information and results obtained during the demonstration are vital for the RCN’s development of remotely piloted systems use at sea, and the evaluation of ships’ critical defence systems. We are very pleased with the support that QinetiQ Target Systems provided to us during this demonstration.”
The Snyper target is one of several QinetiQ technologies designed to help customers tackle threats from small unmanned aircraft, including the Obsidian detection system and the laser weapon currently in development by the Dragonfire consortium that will be capable of destroying drones mid-flight.
The Yarborough Knife
December 3rd, 2017The Yarborough knife, aka The Green Beret Knife.
Soldiers graduating from the Special Forces Qualification Course were presented The Yarborough knife along with their Green Beret, beginning in August 2002.
The knives were initially “issued” to graduates and signed for on a “hand receipt”, making them government property. According to myth, legend , and folklore, this made them illegal to re-sell. You rarely see a Yarborough for sale.
Today, graduates must purchase their knife through the SF Museum. You may only purchase one. Each knife is serial numbered and that number kept on record.
Chris Reeve’s Knives manufactures the Yarborough and also makes a civilian version minus the ‘Yarborough’ and serial number engraving on the blade.
The Yarborough knife, a combat field knife specifically designed by renowned knife maker William Harsey – which serves as a link to the brotherhood of unconventional warriors.
Blade Length: 7.0″
Cutting Edge: 6.25″
Handle Length: 5.375″
Overall Length: 12.375″
Info via Special Forces Association Chapter LX
HASF Charity Raffle – Win 10 Grand+ in Prizes
December 3rd, 2017HASF is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization consisting of Veterans, Law Enforcement, and Civilian Professionals who carry out Humanitarian Aid Missions in the world’s most dangerous places. Their specialty is providing Dental, Medical and Food/Water Logistics to allow Families in War Zones where no other groups are going access to these basic human serves.
Recently during Hurricane Harvey the HASF team was able to provide food, clothing, water, and medical care to thousands of people with our team of dedicated volunteers.
One of HASF’s main difficulty’s in fundraising is they are an armed Humanitarian Aid Team due to the inherent danger of providing Aid in places like the Southern Philippines, Honduras, Burma, Kurdistan, and Iraq. And now they need help bringing their mission and hard learned skills to families in need during natural disasters right here in the U.S.A.! Thank you for supporting our Humanitarian Aid Missions Abroad, and now here in the States.
To elevate their deployment times normally spent fundraising between getting the call for help and being able to deploy domestically, the HASF Mission Team is hosting a Raffle to fund a War Chest. The Team has a bunch of cool prizes that have OVER $11,050.00 DOLLARS COMBINED CASH VALUE for the winner or to a veteran.
THE PRIZES include:
3 chances to win an ALL-INCLUSIVE 5 DAY HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT OPERATIONS SKILLS COURSE
LEARNING THE SKILLS THE MISSION TEAM USES IN THE WORLDS MOST DANGEROUS PLACES, SIDE BY SIDE WITH OUR MISSION PSD TEAM at their headquarters in Virginia. Housing, chow and use of aall Training Gear included. $3,000.00 DOLLAR VALUE
M-PSD MOBILE MISSION TEAM BATTLE BELT SYSTEM
AND 2 HOURS 1 on 1 OF REMOTE TRAINING ON SKYPE WITH THE TEAM.
Our custom belt system includes a cobra buckle tactical nylon belt, holster (just tell us what model you carry), double pistol mag carrier, double m-4 mag carrier, radio holster, multitool carrier (Leatherman or Raptor Shears) all in one concealable package. The teams will also Skype with the winner and train them in all the ins and outs of using the M-PSD battle belt system for two hours. $350.00 DOLLAR VALUE EACH
$1000+ DOLLAR COMBINED VALUE TWO custom knives – BOTH 1 of 1
The Pocket Cleaver was designed by HASF Founder and Team Leader James Price, who had it custom made by Robert at R. Scheppmann Knives when he was in Iraq. This is the only one in the world, 1 of 1 with a certificate of Authenticity.
Made by Spencer A Reiter SAR at Global Tool with input from James, The design is a fixed blade which is 9 1/4? long 5? handle 4 1/4? blade, the blade features a modified tip sometimes referred as “harpoon” and a “Power-Assist” grove on the Spine.
Both knives have Pedigree, and were used by the HASF Team Leader in Iraq on contracts so they have some interesting story’s you can hear about on Skype with the team. Women, and children.
TNVC Will Offer MAWL-C1+ IR / Visible In Limited Edition Tan
December 3rd, 2017TNVC is happy to announce the new release of the B.E. Meyers MAWL-C1+ IR / Visible **LIMITED EDITION TAN**. Orders are being taken now for end of January release per B.E. Meyers.
tnvc.com/shop/b-e-meyers-mawl-c1-ir-visible-laser-copy
Remington 1911 R1 Limited Double Stack Handguns Available Now at Retailers
December 2nd, 2017Huntsville, AL – Remington, building on two centuries of American ingenuity announced today that its line of 1911 R1 Limited Double Stack handguns are now shipping and available at retailers, dealers and distributors across the country.
The new Model 1911 R1 Limited Double Stack series has been engineered end-to-end for championship performance. With its Ionbond PVD coating, the 5-inch match-grade stainless steel barrel, slide and frame deliver silky smooth operation in heavy use. The ambidextrous extended thumb safety makes for easy operation in either hand. Its ?ber optic front sight and fully adjustable LPA target rear sight are built for rapid target acquisition and shaving split seconds off your score.
Features and Benefits:
The new Remington 1911 R1 Limited Double Stack handguns are currently available in three models – R1 Limited 19.9 – 9mm, R1 Limited 18.40 – 40 S&W and R1 Limited 15.45 – 45 Auto, manufacture suggested retail price of $1,399. For further details on 1911 offerings click here.
Frank Proctor Rebrands
December 2nd, 2017Renowned shooting instructor Frank Proctor has not only adopted a new logo, but also made significant changes to his training schedule.
Frank says that he won’t be out on the road anymore, but rather train at his private training facility near Talladega, Alabama, which facility features 11 pistol bays with over 100 AR 500 steel targets as well as three dedicated rifle ranges covered in steel targets out to 450 yards. He feels this will offer a more consistent experience for his students. Frank also tells us he’ll release more videos along with new products.
BATTLEARMS Announces CA Compliant Fixed Magazine Block
December 2nd, 2017BATTLE ARMS DEVELOPMENT, INC.© (BATTLEARMS) is excited to announce that it will be releasing the BAD-MRB (Magazine Release Block) – CA Compliant Fixed Magazine on December 1st, 2017.
After months of anticipation the new CA Compliant Fixed Magazine service will be available at the BATTLEARMS website. This will be the first of services provided online via a Conversion Work Order Form right at the BATTLEARMS services page. This page will include details with a video demonstration, options and what is and not included in the service.
