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US Tactical Supply Adds Skeleton Optics To GSA Schedule

October 3rd, 2017

U.S. Tactical Supply is Proud to announce the addition of Skeleton Optics to our GSA Schedule GS-07F-0259N. Skeleton Optics has set the Highest Standard for Quality and Clarity with Polarized Zeiss Tri-Pel Coated Lenses and Rugged Grilamid TR-90 frames.

“For years, G.S.A. has been lauded for its ease of use and quality of goods by procurement officers everywhere,” said Skeleton Optics President and Marine Veteran Mark Llano. “We are thrilled that our partner U.S. Tactical Supply has lead the efforts to get the Skeleton Optics brand into the hands of our best and bravest in the field.”

Skeleton Optic Models – Scout, Renegade, Outlaw, Decoy & the New Womens Stampede are availible for immediate purchase on GSA Advanatge. Your Agency / Unit / Team can also request a GSA Quote @ ustacticalsupply.com/gsaquoterequestform E-mail @ sales@ustacticalsupply.com or conatct us the Old Fashoned way 541-928-8645.

View Skeleton Optics and their Specs @ ustacticalsupply.com/skeletonoptics

Active Duty, Veterans & Law Enforcement receive a 15% Disocunt off retail pricing!

GSA GS-07F-0259N

www.ustacticalsupply.com

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TangoDown / Vickers Tactical – Gen5 Glock Part Compatibility

October 3rd, 2017

I met with TangoDown at last week’s NTOA and asked about which Vickers Tactical aftermarket parts for the GLOCK will fit the new Gen5 G17 and G19 models.

Below is a list of existing parts which will enhance your Gen5 pistol. Over the next few months TangoDown told me they will be releasing the parts which they must overhaul due to the upgrades GLOCK made to the Gen5 (ie. Slide Stop & Slide Racker). Stay tuned for future releases!

What fits the Gen5 GLOCK?

Mag Release: GMR-003 ($16.92-$18.92)

Magazine Floor Plates: VTMFP-001 ($18.50-$23.50)

Grip Plug Tool: GGT-02 ($17.95)

Visit www.TangoDown.com for more information! All GLOCK parts can be found under the ‘Items for Glock’ tab.

Customer Questions: Sales@TangoDown.com

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TYR Tactical Tuesday – AUSA

October 3rd, 2017

The TYR Tactical® is proud to announce its participation in AUSA. Get hands-on with the latest TYR Tactical®, Huron™ and Revere K9™ designs. Following our mantra, Innovate or Die®, these products continue our mission of pushing the standards of today’s tactical equipment, defining modularity and scalability and are custom made for you, The Next Generation Warrior®.

When: October 9-11, 2017
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center; Washington, DC
Booth#: 1555

Want to set up a meeting? Email us at info@tyrtactical.com.

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Today Is The Anniversary Of The Battle Of Mogadishu

October 3rd, 2017

As time marches on, younger Americans step into the breach. It’s our duty to teach them about their heritage. Today is an important date in US military history for two reasons.

First, is the creation of the 75th Ranger Regiment through the activation of its 3rd Battalion. It’s also the date of 1993’s Battle of Mogadishu during which, elements of TF Ranger which had deployed to Mogadishu, Somalia, conducted an operation on that city’s Olympic Hotel in order to capture key leaders of the Aidid Militia.

Unfortunately, during the exfil portion of the raid a battle ensued that claimed the lives of 18 Americans and wounded another 73. Additionally, CW3 Michael Durant was captured by the militia. Fortunately, Durant was later repatriated and went on to retire from the 160th. Of the men killed that day, two would be awarded the Medal of Honor, Delta Operators Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart, for their selfless efforts to protect Durant after his aircraft, callsign Super 64, was shot down.

If you are unfamiliar with the events, one of the best accounts of the battle is contained in the book, “Blackhawk Down” by author Mark Bowden. Much of the information was serialized prior to the book’s publication in the Philadelphia Enquirer. Later this was made into a movie bearing the same name.

Please take a moment to remember these men and their sacrifice.

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

October 3rd, 2017

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag from South-Germany!

Danke!

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US Marine Corps Designates B.E. Meyers & Co.’s GLARE RECOIL as the LA-22/U

October 2nd, 2017

B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce that the U.S. Marine Corps has designated their GLARE RECOIL™ non-lethal Hail and Warning device the official Joint Electronic Type Designation System (JETDS) identifier LA-22/U with an NSN of 5860-01-657-3893, as part of the Ocular Interrupter System (OIS) program.

The LA-22/U is an internally funded and developed 250mW maximum output green laser dazzler. In February of 2016, it was selected by the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) to replace the GLARE MOUT 532P-M or “MiniGreen”, and GBDIIIC W/SCM (LA-9/P), and provide an advanced non-lethal Escalation of Force solution for Hail and Warning combat applications on land and sea. The LA-22/U is currently in production and being delivered by B.E. Meyers & Co., the sole source provider to MARCORSYSCOM for the $49M IDIQ Ocular Interruption System (OIS) program, contract number M67854-14-D-1040.

Fitted with B.E. Meyers’ groundbreaking and patented SmartRange™ technology, the GLARE RECOIL™ integrates laser range finding, near-field detection, and a 3-axis gyroscope into the unit’s safety controls. This technology allows it to detect objects/persons entering the proximity of the beam, and self-regulates the power output to maintain controlled EyeSafe™ Class 2M irradiance while ensuring maximum permissible exposure on target.

The GLARE RECOIL™ also features a motorized zoom for variable beam divergence and a pulse mode for optimal effect. It can be mounted onto any existing weapon system with a MIL-STD-1913 rail mount, can be employed in a handheld-only configuration, or integrated into existing Remote Weapon System platforms.

Additionally, the GLARE HELIOS™ is the Class 1M variant of the LA-22/U (GLARE RECOIL™), and is only green laser Hail and Warning system certified by the FDA for use by Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies.

For more information on these systems and this contract, please contact the B.E. Meyers & Co. team at sales@bemeyers.com.

www.bemeyers.com

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Inside Safariland’s Acoustic Lab

October 2nd, 2017

Safariland’s TCI boasts an acoustic lab where they can replicate and work to mitiagte those sounds which threaten the hearing of military, law enforcement, other ar ed professionals and recreational shooters alike.

“There’s a few different ways we can use our equipment to confirm a reading, and we use it for both R&D and production, and getting certifications,” says Brad Medine, Category Director for TCI.

Additionally, they can record sounds created dueing ballistic testing and use those as samples for their work. This video gave you a quick overview of their efforts.

To read the full post, visit www.safariland.com/in-the-spotlight/inside-safariland-acoustics-lab.

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Darley Safe Water Box

October 2nd, 2017

Darley Defense showed me their Safe Water Box. The water is vacuum filled in a flexible bag, creating a barrier to oxygen and aroma, and placed in an outer board box protecting from light and air during the entire storage period, thus avoiding risk of bacterial contamination. This one-way packaging is compliant with hygienic requirements and makes packaged water affordable in a sustainable format. The bag and box are completely recyclable. Additionally, there is a tamper evident strip for food security.

The 82nd Airborne is using this during water resupply efforts during their training exercises at Fort Bragg and Fort Polk. Interstingly, they claim this is is cheaper and more effective to distribute to deployed forces than using the reusable 5 gallon jerry cans. For example, it can be configured as a CDs bundle. The cost to the 82nd Airborne is 50% cheaper than their previous water solution.

The Red Cross and FEMA are deploying this technology to hurricane stricken areas. They have 26 pallets of water going Puerto Rico this week. The Red Cross likes this bag in box packaging because one box can be given to a family and it can be easily utilized for drinking, cooking, hygiene. This is also significant because the long-term environmental footprint is substantially less compared to bottled water.

www.darley.com/pump-guide/product-water-purification/bag-in-box-water

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