You can always buy a 6x magnifier, but you can’t buy one of these.
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October 10th, 2017AUSA – KAC 7.62 Assault Machine Gun
October 10th, 2017
At AUSA, Knight’s Armament Co displayed an example of their 7.62mm NATO Assault Machine Gun. Basically, it’s a big brother to the 5.56mm variant we recently featured. Since they are finalizing production of the 5.56mm gun, they wanted to start development of the 7.62mm version in order to provide as much part commonality as possible between the weapons.
It weighs in at 12.5 lbs, features a hard Picatinny Rail on the Receiver and can be fired without the removable stock.
AUSA 17 – FN SCAR Modularity
October 10th, 2017FN America breaks down SCAR modularity in this single graphic, which also serves as the backdrop to their AUSA booth.
Notice the caliber options along the bottom: 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 6.5mm CREEDMOOR, and .260 Remington.
Sneak Peek – Velocity Systems Arc’teryx Assault Pack Medical Inserts
October 10th, 2017Although the set of inserts for the Arc’teryx LEAF Assault Pack won’t be released until SHOT Show 2018, they made a soft debut last night at the Arc’teryx LEAF event in Washington DC.
Look for Assault 30 & 45 variants with grab and go features to take full advantage of the Assault Pack’s design.
Arc’teryx LEAF Reception in Washington, DC
October 10th, 2017Visitors to the Arc’teryx brand store at 11th and H ran into this sign on the door yesterday.
That’s because Arc’teryx took advantage of the international participation in AUSA’s Annual Meeting and Exposition by hosting a LEAF reception at the Washington DC store last night.
In addition to some great food, it was an excellent opportunity to get members of the user community together with Arc’teryx personnel and representatives of the supply chain.
A few door prizes were given away by the store and a fundraiser was also held on behalf of the Special Operations Care Fund with Raffle prizes donated by Arc’teryx and Velocity Systems.
I’d like to thank the Arc’teryx LEAF team for hosting, as well as the Washington, DC Arc’teryx store staff for their hard work.
On a final note, one person was missed at last night’s event and that’s the lady who put it all together. Thanks Jo Salamon! Hopefully, this will become an annual event and Jo will be there with the rest of us.
Check Out The Invisio Intercom At AUSA
October 10th, 2017While the Invisio Intercom in fact envisioned for use in vehicles, it’s plug and play architecture also makes it suitable for use in command posts or other locations where multiple control units, intercoms, headsets and interface cables are in use.
GoFundMe Fundraiser To Honor Captain Alexi Whitney, USMC
October 10th, 2017
Steven Arango started a GoFundMe page to fund a bust to honor Captain George “Alexi” Whitney, USMC. Captain Whitney graduated from Bates College, cum laude, and then served in the 3rd Marine Reconnaissance Battalion in Anbar, Iraq in 2005. He later joined the CIA, continuing his service. In December 2016, Captain Whitney was killed in action while serving in the CIA during an operation in Afghanistan.
The bust would be created by Colonel Lee Busby, USMC (Ret.), who has sculpted numerous service members who have been killed in action in Afghanistan and Iraq. His work can be seen in the following video.
www.gofundme.com/honor-captain-alexi-whitney-usmc
2nd MarDiv Fielding S&S Precision Grenade Launcher Holsters
October 10th, 2017According to a Facebook post by 2nd Marine Division Gunner, CW5 Christian Wade, they are fielding the S&S Precision Grenade Launcher Holster. This PALS compatible Kydex holster will accommodate the M320 in stand alone mode. It can also be attached directly to a belt thanks to the Gear Retention Track adapters supplied by S&S Precision.
While the Marine Corps continues to rely on the M203 40mm Grenade Launcher, it looks to transition to the M320, made by H&K. This side-opening 40mm Launcher will accept a wider variety of rounds than the M203 and can be used in the stand-alone mode as well as attached to an individual weapon like the M4 or M27. Currently, a 2nd MarDiv “Über Squad”, under the tutelage of Gunner Wade, has been validating equipment and TTP concepts first explored during Sea Dragon 2025.
