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Grey Ghost Precision Team Shooter Jeremiah Futch, Secures Top Placement at Multi-Gun Nationals

June 20th, 2017

June 15, 2017 – Grey Ghost Precision is proud to announce team shooter, Jeremiah Futch’s placement of 23rd in the Tactical Division at the 2017 USPSA Muti-Gun Nationals held April 14-16th, in Boulder City, NV.

This was the second Nationals for Futch, a 13-year veteran of the U.S. Army Special Forces with multiple combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan and proven track record of leadership. He is currently the Head Shooting Instructor for the 1st Special Forces Group (A) and a valued member of the Grey Ghost shooting team.

Each of the firearms that Futch runs during the competitions has been manufactured or modified by the team at Grey Ghost Precision. Choosing to run the Grey Ghost Precision Light (5.56), with an 18″ barrel for his rifle during the competitions, Futch’s rifle choice isn’t the most common in the 3-Gun arena.

“My rifle is by far my best of the 3 guns I have. I also use a Remington Versa Max shotgun that has been customized by the GGP machinist shop, and a GLOCK24 with a 9mm conversion barrel that has also been tailored by the same team. Needless to say, the team at GGP is one that I trust completely.”

Futch is one of several active duty, Special Operations Military members the team at Grey Ghost entrusts their firearms with, to provide honest and real feedback.

With a number of prototypes in the hands of trusted industry partners and professionals, from Special Forces teams and instructors, Law Enforcement, competition shooters and hardcore hunters, Grey Ghost isn’t one of those companies who asks for help and then decide they’re going to do it their way anyway. The team takes every ounce of feedback, in conjunction with design and engineering, and the product you see come out of the box will be the result of legitimate evaluations and honest opinion.

“We make it a point to remain relevant to our customers by being in constant contact with them,” stated GW Ayers, Vice President of GGP. “Feedback is the most important aspect in design and manufacturing – and we realize how imperative it is to humble ourselves to know that. We are incredibly end-user focused; and with several of our products currently being deployed with teams in combat, our focus on the feedback from those who put themselves into harms way is the most imperative.”

Grey Ghost has worked hard to maintain a reputation in the industry that is second-to-none when it comes to class, work ethic and innovation. The team not only brings new products to the market on a consistent basis (they were among the first to introduce a new line of .308 at SHOT 2 years ago), but they ensure that each product that goes out the door is to the ultimate end-user satisfaction and perfection.

Futch, who trains year-round, returned from a deployment in the Philippines just 30-days before the match, and pushed hard in training to make up for lost time with the Grey Ghost rifle. Spending nearly 90 minutes, 6 days-a-week leading up to the match, Futch and his Grey Ghost rifled proved that the nothing can stop you if you train hard enough.

“Have Jeremiah as part of the Grey Ghost team is not only an honor, but is a truly imperative ingredient to how we as a company operate,” stated Casey Ingles, CEO of GGP. “Without professionals such as Jeremiah, we wouldn’t be able to produce the products we do, and be able to provide those who use them, the confidence to know they will operate when needed.

Jeremiah Futch is the Head Combat Marksmanship Instructor for 1st Special Forces Group’s (Airborne) Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Committee. He is a professionally sponsored shooter competing in USPSA, Multi-gun and 3 Gun competitions. Futch consistently places in the top 50 at multiple National Championships, and is currently the USPSA Washington State Champion in Carry Optics Division. His title sponsors include Grey Ghost Precision, Blade-tech, Vortex Optics and Rainier Ballistics.

Day 9 Prize: Mother of All Giveaways

June 20th, 2017

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Here we are at Day 9, and theres one more gear prize to give away before the big dogs come out. The CEO of Grey Ghost Gear and Tactical Tailor personally put together a ‘Gunfighter’ Kit. This kit includes a Minimalist Hypalon Plate Carrier (with our patch, of course) and a UGF Padded Battle Belt, outfitted with pistol mag pouches, rifle mag pouches, a dump pouch, a first aid/accessory pouch, and a holster. The whole kit is in Multicam just as pictured above. Add your gun and some of your gear to the belt and carrier, and you should be good to go!

We’ll be giving away this kit to ONE lucky winner. To enter, click the banner on our homepage, or even HERE

Fill out the form, confirm the email, and just like that you are in for the whole event. If you already entered, you are still good to go for the entire giveaway!

U.S. 18+ to enter, because of the grand prizes being firearms.

Speaking of Grand Prizes, watch this video to see them for yourself:

Grand Prizes and BONUS PRIZE: Mother of all Giveaways

 

Day 8 Winners: Mother of All Giveaways

June 20th, 2017

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The 25 Winners of the Apparition SBR Bags are:

  1. David Elmer Sr. – Milford, NH
  2. Eddie Thill – Cincinnati, OH
  3. Thomas P. McLaughlin – Adams, TN
  4. Michael Gilbert – Pearland , TX
  5. Greg Gosselin – Colorado Springs, CO
  6. Robert Poe – Lafontaine, ID
  7. Lauren Drew – Sanford, NC
  8. Roger Gortmaker – Milwaukee, WI
  9. Kevin Widner – Nutrioso, AZ
  10. John Minton – Des Moines, IA
  11. Beau Hunt – Vacaville, CA
  12. Pete Triolo – Burlington, NC
  13. Michael Cooper – Santa Clarita, CA
  14. Tom Nevens – Destin, FL
  15. Gary Lopez – El Paso, TX
  16. Eric Brunsen – Derby, KS
  17. Paul A. Miller – Leicester, MA
  18. William Bryan Green Sr – Weston, MO
  19. Jack Weber – Cape May, NJ
  20. Andrew Kuenker – Westfield, IN
  21. Jeff Sizemore – Foley, AL
  22. Matthew Olson – Helena, MT
  23. John Coleman – Denver, CO
  24. Nicholas Johnson – JBER, AK
  25. Eric James – Gresham, OR

(Random Color, rifle not included)

Winners will be contacted via email.



Didn’t see your name? That just means you have 6 more chances to win. The next prizes will only have one winner each… so your odds didn’t get better but the prizes themselves definitely will be! Stay tuned for each daily winner announcement. Not entered? click HERE.

REMINDER: U.S. residents 18yrs or older only for firearms prizes.

NSWC-Crane Issues Presolicitation For New Optics – Miniature Aiming System – Day Optic Squad – Close Quarters Sight and Clip-On Magnifier

June 20th, 2017

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, which manages small arms development for USSOCOM, has issued a presolicitation, informing industry that it intends to issue a solicitation contract for a full and open competition for an anticipated Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that will cover a five year ordering period with five (5) additional one (1) year options that may be exercised at the Governments convenience. When you see the minimum and maximum for the IDIQ, your eyebrows will raise a little, but it will make sense.

The anticipated requirement is for a Miniature Aiming System – Day Optics (MAS-D) Squad – Close Quarters Sight (CQS) and Clip-On Magnifier (CM). The sights will be used on both compact and assault rifles. The anticipated contract minimum quantity is thirty (30) units OR $36,000 and the anticipated contract maximum quantity is thirty-nine thousand three hundred units (39,300) OR $47,160,000. These numbers give the command a great deal of flexibility, allowing them to select more than one contract awardee. Additionally, there is room for other organizations to purchase from this contract.

This slide comes from COL Samuel Ashley’s (USASOC G8) briefing at last month’s NDIA Armaments Symposium. Many know that USASOC divested itself from the use of EOTech Holographic Weapon Sights due to their thermal shift issue. What many don’t know is what they replaced them with as an interim solution. The 75th Ranger Regiment had an immediate need and a shoot off of Commercial Off The Shelf red dot sights was conducted at Ft Bragg, NC. The sights evaluated included the EOTech as a baseline, Aimpoint T2, Leupold LCO and Trijicon MCO. I am told that the EOTech performed very well but that it was not a candidate for selection due to its thermal shift problems. I am also told that the user evaluation preferred the Leupold LCO. However, in a second phase of the evaulation conducted at Crane, the LCO had some reliability challenges, so ultimately, the Rangers got the Aimpoint T2. Interestingly, 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne)(Provisional) chose to field the Army’s service common M68 optic, also by Aimpoint. The use of service common equipment saves the command’s MFP-11 Dollars for other capabilities.

Below is another slide from that same briefing that shows, in generalities, what USSOCOM expects from a Close Quarters Sight and how many they want to buy.

The anticipated timeframe for the release of the solicitation is expected to be in the Fall of 2017. For full details, visit www.fbo.gov.

Ascendant Advisory Group Announces Down Range Solutions Group Acquires U.S. Optics

June 20th, 2017

Brea, California (June 19, 2017) Ascendant Advisory Group’s Mergers and Acquisitions Division announces, Down Range Solutions Group has completed the acquisition of U.S. Optics, a leader in the firearm optics industry. Down Range Solutions Group will continue doing business as U.S. Optics and the company will carry forward the reputation for manufacturing and assembling optics to exacting specifications, creating optics that consistently perform in the best and worst of environmental conditions.

Arnold VonBargen, former Owner comments: “We are very proud of what we built at U.S. Optics, great products from dedicated employees. Now we have the ability to reach our potential with additional resources and opportunities. I am extremely excited to see where we go from here.” VonBargen will stay on to oversee product development and to assist with maintaining a brand of durability, reliability and performance

“U.S. Optics will continue to serve our loyal customers in the precision and tactical shooting communities while we work to satisfy the precision optics needs of the military and law enforcement personnel.” says Down Range Solutions Group President and former Green Beret, Pat Harrigan. Harrigan has appointed Kevin “Chief” Peterson as COO of U.S. Optics.

Peterson brings the experience of being Command Chief USAF for Ellsworth AFB(ret) and Director of Operations at Sonju Industrial. “First and foremost, we intend to continue the lineage of excellent products from U.S. Optics, creating a zero-defect environment and increasing production so delivery times will decrease. Secondly, we intend to engage directly in providing product to our military, so they have the most advanced and dependable optics available” Stated Peterson.

Ascendant Advisory Group’s consulting and growth division will work with the U.S. Optics management team to help execute the go-forward strategy. The existing employees and management at U.S. Optics, together with the management at DRSG and Ascendant Advisory Group’s consulting division combine to create a partnership of diverse talent which will continually drive the production of high quality products. Additionally, increased production capacity will allow for the release of additional products and designs to a broader section of the market.

Down Range Solutions Group is a veteran owned and operated company that provides the most advanced and dependable products on the market for our military, law enforcement and civilian customers. By partnering with the best companies in the industry, hiring the best talent in the world, and engineering solutions thought impossible, we have developed unparalleled solutions and will continue to advance beyond expectations to serve those whose lives depend on our products.

BCM Launches Video & Media Archive 

June 20th, 2017

Hartland, WI, June 20, 2017 – BCM® has launched a Media & News Archive, an online gallery featuring the Company’s photography and film productions since October 2013, when the KMR(KeyMod™ Modular Rail) was first announced.
Charting the history of BCM’s continual innovation and performance enhancing control accessories for AR15 pattern carbines, the Archive also includes the American Gunfighter online video series and interviews with founder Paul Buffoni, as well as the Gunfighter History pieces created by Larry Vickers, JD Potynsky, Kyle Defoor and Travis Haley.

The site is viewable at media.bravocompanymfg.com and accessible from the nav on the main website www.bravocompanymfg.com.

BBQ, Beer, Corn Hole, and an Amazing Raffle!!!!

June 20th, 2017

Please make plans to join us on Wednesday July 12th at back Bay Brewing Co, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm for Corn Hole Throwdown, presented by Outdoor Research and Crye Precision.

All proceeds will go to Special Operations Care Fund (SOC-F)

*** If you want to skip the line please Pre-Pay here***

Urban Operator – Minimalist Nomad Liner Belt

June 19th, 2017

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Urban Operator’s Minimalist Nomad Liner Belt consists of a single layer of 1.75″ Nylon webbing, with loop Velcro wrap around the belt.

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The Minimalist Nomad features a 10″ zipper compartment for E&E items, such as cutting tools, lockpicks, firestarters, etc. The Nomad can also be used with other belts that have inner hook Velcro.

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