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April 7th, 2017

First-Spear Friday Focus – Woodland Multi-Purpose Packs

April 7th, 2017

Originally designed as a medical pack for a US Special Operations unit, the Multi-Purpose Pack has become a popular range bag or day pack. It is a non-stocking non-standard item which means it was designed at the request of a FS professional user to meet a unique mission set and is not part of the catalog or stocking list. Occasionally there are overruns and today we are in for real treat with the announcement of a Woodland Camo version. Supplies are limited grab one while you can.

Features include hydration compartment, padded shoulder straps, 5 external pockets and compression straps. The exterior dimensions are 18.5″ x 9″ x 8″.

Listed in the Non-Stocking Non-Standard section they are offering SSD readers a promo. Order any Multi-Purpose Pack this weekend and get a FREE Tough Hook.

www.first-spear.com

Tipton County Sheriff’s Office Receives K9 Safety Grant from the Spirit of Blue Foundation.

April 7th, 2017
Sheriff Tony D. Frawley (left) and Deputy William D. Cline (right) surround K9 Nelson who has quickly made a name for himself as a valuable asset for the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Tony D. Frawley (left) and Deputy William D. Cline (right) surround K9 Nelson who has quickly made a name for himself as a valuable asset for the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office.

TIPTON, INDIANA – April 5, 2017 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced that it has awarded a K9 Safety Grant to the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) to train their acquired K9 service dog. The new dog, K9 Nelson, is serving with handler Deputy William Cline who has served with TCSO for 2 years. K9 Nelson is a dual purpose dog trained in tracking, apprehension and narcotics detection. The $3,000 grant was sponsored by the Planet Dog Foundation, the charitable arm of dog toy and accessory manufacturer Planet Dog, who has given over $1 million dollars to organizations that bring people and dogs together for fun and mutual support.

“The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office greatly appreciates the grant it has received from the Spirit of Blue Foundation,” said Tipton County Sheriff Tony Frawley. “The grant allowed K-9 Nelson to complete his training and become a valuable asset to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Cline and K-9 Nelson proudly serve the residents of Tipton County each and every day and continually work to make Tipton County a safe place to live and work.”

K9 Nelson is a 3-year old Belgian Malinois who was bred in the Netherlands. He finished his basic training at Von Liche Kennels in Denver, Indiana before going through his final training at a K9 academy offered through the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in Muncie, Indiana. On his very first night on duty, K9 Nelson hit on a car during a traffic stop indicating there were narcotics present. The search of the vehicle revealed four plastic baggies containing a tannish-white granular substance. Around the baggies were dryer sheets used in an attempt to cover the substance’s odor. The owner of the vehicle told deputies the substance was the chemical used in creating the synthetic drug commonly known as “Spice”. In total 12.5 ounces of the substance was located and the driver of the vehicle was arrested on possession charges.

K9’s bring an auditory and olfactory advantage to police work, able to track subjects and identify articles not easily found by their human counterparts. But, all K9’s are trained to protect their handlers, making them an effective less lethal force option while enhancing the safety of officers on duty. When not on duty, K9 Nelson resides with Deputy Cline at his home as the family pet.

“The TCSO was very resourceful in working with their local businesses to raise the funds to acquire K9 Nelson,” said Ryan T. Smith, Executive Director of the Spirit of Blue. “But when they contacted us and shared that they lacked the funding for the final training phase we sprang into action to get that piece in place and get K9 Nelson and Deputy Cline out working on the road together. It is wonderful to see so clearly the direct impact that our granting ability makes for agencies such as this one.”

Statistics released by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund show that 135 law enforcement officers lost their lives in 2016, an increase of 10% from the prior year. 64 of those officers were firearm related fatalities, representing a 56% increase over 2015. 53 were lost as a result of a traffic related incident. In addition, the Officer Down Memorial Page reported that 25 K9 working dogs were lost in 2016 as well. The reality of these statistics, and the increasing number of underfunded law enforcement agencies across the country, fuel the Spirit of Blue safety grant initiative.

The Spirit of Blue Foundation actively encourages the public at large to honor and appreciate law enforcement officers who serve to protect our communities. By supporting the Spirit of Blue Foundation, the public can make an impact in the lives of law enforcement officers every day. To learn more about the Spirit of Blue, or make a donation, visit www.spiritofblue.org.

About The Spirit of Blue Foundation

The Spirit of Blue Foundation, based in Rochester, NY, is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to the enhancement of officer safety and vitality throughout the law enforcement community by promoting public awareness for their protection and fulfilling safety equipment and training needs. The Spirit of Blue Foundation develops and executes fundraising campaigns nationally with the support of partner non-profits, national retailers and private equipment manufacturers. Fundraising proceeds are distributed in the form of Safety Grants to law enforcement agencies across the country from local to state levels.

Saber Solutions – Multi-purpose Panel

April 6th, 2017

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The Multi-purpose Panel from Saber Solutions adapts the USSOCOM issued AVS pouch components onto other armor carriers and provides a Velcro panel for various chest rigs to secure onto
It also allows for a configuration of velcro backed pouches to be set at various angles to the user’s ergonomic preferences.
It features FirstSpear 6/9 technology and weights 6 oz.

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www.sabersolutionsllc.net/collections/frontpage/products/multi-purpose-panel

Lead The Way Fund Gala

April 6th, 2017

The Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund will be hosting its 3rd Gala Benefit this evening at Pier Sixty in NYC in support of our wounded and active duty U.S. Army Rangers and their families. Tom Brokaw will be back again as the Master of Ceremonies and the United States Special Operations Command Warrior Care Program (Care Coalition) will be honored with the Sgt. James J. Regan Lifetime Achievement Award. The USSOCOM Warrior Care Program supports Special Operations Forces (SOF) Wounded, Ill, or Injured service members and their families by providing a model advocacy program to enhance and strengthen their quality of life.

Protonex Technology Corporation is proud to support the great work of the Lead The Way Fund and has donated a custom Glock pistol for the auction portion of this evening’s event. Protonex Director of Military Sales, Ray Summers (himself a former 75th Ranger Regiment NCO) will also be in attendance at this evening’s Gala.

PMAG 10 Year Anniversary T-Shirt – Get It While It’s Hot

April 6th, 2017

Way back in 2007 Magpul introduced their first PMAG. During the ensuing decade they’ve exapnded the line and placed millions in service with armed citizens, LE and military. This t-shirt, which first showed up at SHOT Show, comemorates the feat.

Features:
100% Ring Spun Cotton
Designed, Engineered, and Patterned by Magpul
Side Seam Cut-N-Sew construction
Printed in the USA
Small – 3XLarge

www.magpul.com/products/magpul-fine-cotton-pmag-10th-anniversary-logo-t-shirt

MISSION SPEC – Rigit Kit Now Available In Ranger Green and MultiCam

April 6th, 2017

Mission Spec, LLC has released the Rigit Kit in two new flavors. Ranger Green and MultiCam have been added to the already available Black and Coyote lineup.

If you are unaware of the Rigit Kit it acts as an interface between a standard PALS grid and virtually any chest rig or panel that utilizes industry standard buckles for vertical attachment (ITW GTSR and DuraFlex Mojave patterned buckles). Additionally, adding a stable loop base to nearly eliminate all movement of the attached piece provided your rig of choice possesses a hook Velcro backing.

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100% designed, tested, and manufactured in the United States. Berry Compliant.

www.MissionSpec.com/products/rigit?kit

Brownell’s Offering Victory Wear Clothing

April 6th, 2017

Grinnell, Iowa – Brownells now sells Victory Wear shirts. Emblazoned with motivational images and themes, Victory Wear helps shooters and gun owners show off their pride and patriotism at the range, at the mall, or just walking around.

Made in America, the shirts are a tri-blend of Polyester, ring-spun cotton and rayon that feels light and comfortable. Brownells will offer the Every Day Carbine, Modern Day Coach Gun and Run Hide Fight shirts in a variety of colors and sizes.

Matt Jacques, President and Owner of Victory First, created Victory Wear based on the suggestions of several of his students and business associates. “They are for the folks who subscribe to the beliefs of the 2nd Amendment and the right of self-protection,” said Jacques.

An experienced trainer, Jacques is a retired Police Officer, and a Marine Corps veteran who spent most of his service with HMX-1, the Presidential Helicopter Squadron. He also worked for two Virginia law enforcement agencies, and was a founding Special Deputy of the U.S. Marshal Capital Area Fugitive Task Force for the Washington D.C. office.

Victory Wear will be featured on Austin Hill’s truck in the 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Alpha Energy Solutions 250. Viewers can tune in to either FOX or the Motor Racing Network on Saturday April 1, at 3:00 pm Eastern Time to see the Victory Wear truck in the race.

www.brownells.com