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US Army Veteran Launches VOSB and HUBZone Certified Agency, Serrano Media Group

May 1st, 2017

CHICAGO, Ill. – May 1, 2017 – Jonathan Serrano, an entrepreneur with more than 10 years of experience in business, operations, and project management, has launched Serrano Media Group, a multi-faceted communications company providing public relations, video and film production, and event staging and staffing. Serrano is also a U.S. Army veteran and a decorated paratrooper.

Serrano Media Group, headquartered in Chicago, with an operations office in Miami and a satellite office in Orlando, FL brings together a team of leading experts in the communications, video production, event staging and multimedia staffing fields to provide top-tier integrated marketing and media program management services to government agencies. The company offers full-service strategic communications through its diverse leadership team, all of whom have more than 20 years of experience in their respective fields, with both the federal government and corporate clients.

“This company is a culmination of the hard work and dedication of many experts in various industries,” said Jonathan Serrano, president and CEO of Serrano Media Group. “On behalf of my team, we are proud to extend our services nationally and offer our clients everything they need under one roof.”

Serrano Media Group is HUBZone certified, as well as Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs

The firm’s mission is to help federal agencies and private clients reach their communications objectives with sophisticated and targeted programs. With its professional and culturally diverse background, Serrano Media Group is also committed to serving clients who want to optimize their presence in the U.S. Hispanic market.

Leading the marketing operations of Serrano Media Group is VP-Government Services Rafael Marrero.

About Serrano Media Group:
Serrano Corporation d/b/a Serrano Media Group is a privately held full-service strategic communications firm, headquartered in Chicago with offices in Miami and Orlando, providing multi-faceted public relations, communications, video and film production, event staging and multimedia staffing services. The company is both VOSB and HUBZone certified and specializes in servicing federal government and private sector clients.

For additional information on Serrano Media Group, visit www.serranomediagroup.com.

Visit Gentex at the SOG Expo

May 1st, 2017

NRAAM 2017 – Seekins Precision Havak

May 1st, 2017

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The Havak weighs in at 7.3 lbs and features a spiral fluted 24″ barrel. It also has a helical extraction cam and comes standard with a Timney Trigger.

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The custom action incorporates a four lug bolt with a 90 Deg throw and bead blasted, spiral fluted body. Interestingly, they use an M16-style extractor. stock and trigger pattern are Remington 700-style.

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Speaking of stocks, the Havak comes with a hand bedded McMillan Warden stock featuring two QD points and a bipod stud.
Offered in 6.5 Creedmoor, .308, 6 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC.

While the current model of the Havak is intended for hunting, look for a tactical version at SHOT Show 2018.

www.seekinsprecision.com

NRAAM 2017 – Geissele Maritime Bolt Catch 

May 1st, 2017

The Maritime Bolt Catch was designed to make it easier to use with wet hands or with the palm of your hand. What I really like about it is that I’ve seen many Bolt catches with enlarged upper pads, but rarely do they make the lower pad for locking the bolt to the rear, any larger.

Fits any lower reciever designed to fit Mil-Spec bolt catch. Manufactured from heat treated 8620 steel and manganese phosphate coated.

geissele.com/maritime-bolt-catch

NRAAM 2017 – XAR Folding Rifle from F&D Defense

May 1st, 2017

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F&D Defense’s XAR Folding Rifle is the most remarkable thing I saw at this year’s NRA Annual Meeting. I’ve seen other folding designs but the invariably feature a folding stock.

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The XAR hinges just in front of the upper receiver. The barrel folds to the side.

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The secret is the taper around the barrel extension which allows it to pivot right into position in the tapered upper receiver. Then, the barrel is locked into place via a latch, similar to many suitcases.

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This short video shows you how it works.

F&D Defense will be releasing the XAR Invicta (5.56/AR15 platform) in summer of 2017.

www.fddefense.com/rifles/xar

Stuff I Like – Patagonia Men’s R1 Fleece Hoody

May 1st, 2017

I’ve always liked the Patagonia R1 Fleece, going back to when it was a part of the Military Advanced Regulator System (MARS) military clothing system. I don’t recall owning any before that but several years ago, I purchased my first R1 Fleece Hoody in Black. The Polartec Power Grid is comfy, and it makes a nice layering piece. Although, it’s considered a slim fit, it has a bit of stretch to it. In addition to the hood, there’s a single, zippered chest pocket, deep front zipper for ventilation and thumb cuffs for keeping your hands warm. Finally, the fabric offers Polygiene permanent odor control.

This Spring, I was shopping at an REI when I saw the Hoody in the Buffalo Green color, so I purchased a new one. The R1 Fleece Hoody is a design that is reintroduced, season after season, but in new colors, so you have to keep an eye out. As we near the end of the season, you may start to see these on sale.

www.patagonia.com/mens-r1-regulator-fleece-hoody

NRAAM 2017 – BAR Floor Lamp

April 30th, 2017


If you are looking for the ultimate accessory for your man cave or office, this BAR Floor Lamp I spotted in the Ohio Ordnance booth is just what you need.


These limited edition lamps are just five of a run of 10 and each one is serialized “x of 10.” They are really cool. The Trigger actually functions as the on/off switch and includes working sights/safety/mag release/bipod. The Barrels are 1944 dated and the base is fashioned into the Ohio Ordnance logo. Finally, this piece of art is signature engraved.


Brace yourself. The cost is $6500, but they are manufactured from actual BAR parts and not plastic lookalikes.

If you are interested, email RLandies@oowinc.com.

NRAAM 2017 – Airborne Tab for Geissele Super Charging Handle 

April 30th, 2017

The new Airborne Tab for Geissele’s Super Charging Handle is a bit lower profile so it won’t snag on equipment or jab you while jumping with an exposed weapon. Below, you can see the Airborne version compared to the standard tabs.

www.geissele.com