That’s a Diemaco (Colt Canada) lower mated to a .300 Blackout upper.
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
April 25th, 2017Breakthrough Clean to Exhibit at NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits, Atlanta, Georgia April 27-30, 2017
April 24th, 2017April 12, 2017 – Breakthrough Clean, makers of the finest gun cleaning solvent, lubricant and gun maintenance products will be showcasing their products at the NRA annual meetings and exhibits, April 27- at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. All NRA show attendees are encouraged to stop by Breakthrough® Clean’s Booth #4930 to see Breakthrough® Clean’s complete line of products and take advantage of their NRA show special. Stop by and purchase Breakthrough Clean’s Ammo Can Cleaning Kit and get a free pair of Gargoyles sunglasses (a $160 value!). Limited supply so get to the booth quick!
Breakthrough will also be sponsoring the 3rd annual Tactical Response Party with James Yaeger. Complimentary snacks, entertainment, and free beer with be provided. Location and time are below:
Saturday, April 29 at 7 PM – 11 PM CDT
HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA
265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
Saturday April 29th at 7:00 till 11:00
Snacks, Free Beer, Pay Bar, Entertainment.
Be sure to stay tuned to Breakthrough’s facebook and instagram accounts for updates. This is a link to the official NRA Show Party page: NRA Show Party
Learn more about Breakthrough visit www.breakthroughclean.com.
TYR Tactical at NYTOA
April 24th, 2017
TYR Tactical® is proud to announce its participation in the New York Tactical Officers Association conference on April 25th-26th, Booth# 413. 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®. If you would like to set up a meeting please contact Joey Goodloe at joey@tyrtactical.com.
NRA To Unveil “Carry Guard ” Program Of CCW Training and Insurance At Annual Meeting In Atlanta
April 24th, 2017In Atlanta later this week, the NRA will unveil a new concealed-carry training program along with a new concealed-carry insurance plan. Created by a team of veteran SEALs, Green Berets, and Law Enforcement experts, NRA Carry Guard will will feature tiered offerings of both training and insurance. There will be Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. Additionally, there will be a new magazine available, “NRA Carry Guard Magazine.”
So far Larry Vickers and Dom Raso have endorsed the program which will involve indepth instruction and qualification standards. However, all current NRA-certified instructors, law enforcement officers, and military personnel are eligible to apply to become Carry Guard instructors.
Visit Gentex at NYTOA
April 24th, 2017
Arc’teryx LEAF – Assault Shirt & Pant LT
April 24th, 2017
While many would look at the Assault LT series and call it a “Jungle” uniform, it’s not specifically designed for use in jungle, or arid environs for that matter, but rather as a more generic Hot Weather Combat Uniform. The Katana fabric from WL Gore & Associates incorporates ePTFE fibers and is lightweight, breathable, fast drying and no melt/no drip. The Katana is combined with 520E Tweave and Cyberknit mesh.
Features:
-PPE compatible allowing the shirt to be functionally worn with body armour
-Low profile zip neck allowing collar to be worn either open or as a neck protector
-Arm cuff velcro closures allowing for fully enclosed sleeves
-Upper arm zip pockets allowing for convenient pocket accessibility when wearing PPE
-Upper arm IFF Velcro® 4×4.5” (w/V-Lite™ retention ring) enhancing the retention of electronic IFF devices
-Daisy chain hard points (in upper arm pockets) allowing for the tying off of mission essential equipment
-Mesh pocket bag liners (upper arm pocketing) allowing for enhanced ventilation and reducing overall apparel weight when the shirt is wet
Features:
-Adjustable waist (c.2”) allowing for waist sizing flexibility
-Enhanced belt loops allowing for the use of the LEAF Rigger’s system
-Retention loops (sewn into waistline) allowing for the tying off of personal items
-Reinforced knees & gusseted crotch allowing for increased durability and enhancing end-user mobility
-Hand pockets (w/internal folding knife pocket) allowing for the secure carriage of a standard folding knife
-Seat pockets allowing for optional/extra storage
-Expandable cargo button pockets capable of providing dump pocket capability
-Draw cord ankle cuff closure (w/vertical retention tunnel for adjustment end) allowing for pants to be worn tightly with boots
-Mesh pocket bag/knee pad insert liners allowing for enhanced ventilation and reducing overall apparel weight when the pant is wet
-Soft knee pad insert capable allowing the end-user an option to insert soft knee pads
Although the subject of today’s article is the Assault Shirt and Pant, there is a third, complimentary piece, the Recce Shirt LT. The Recce Shirt LT is made from the same Katana fabric as the other items and features a user removable zipper closure down the front and mesh breathability panels inside the dual chest pockets.
As far as Arc’teryx LEAF products go, development of the Assault LT items was fast tracked. The initial T&E was conducted in the Summer of 2014 and they were announced publicly at SHOT Show, 2017. However, the plan to go to market came just last year, in February. Uniforms were evaluated by Coalition SOF during operational deployments so feedback was quickly incorporated into design refinements. For example, the Pants didn’t originally incorporate kneepads or rear pockets. The user trials indicated they were needed. Additionally, Arc’teryx introduced a Tweave 520E gusset into the crotch to deal with pilling. Finally, the Velcro panels on the sleeves of the shirts is now 4.5″ tall to accommodate attachment of the V-Lite from S&S Precision.
Considering its use, Arc’teryx designed this uniform as a consumable product. Interestingly, this gave several potential customers pause, so Arc’teryx collected data during their user evaluation and it turns out that they will easily handle six months of operational use.
As this is such a specialized item, they are currently sticking with the MultiCam print and have no plans to offer additional colors. Sizes offered are from XS-XXL.
Remembering The Fallen Of Operation Eagle Claw
April 24th, 2017Today marks the anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw. In the early morning hours of 25 April, 1980 President Carter announced to a stunned world that the United States had undertaken an ambitious raid into Iran to liberate 52 American hostages held illegally at our Embassy in Tehran. Unfortunately, Operation Eagle Claw was unsuccessful and we lost eight American servicemen in a horrible aircraft ground collision. Join me in remembering their sacrifice.
Their sacrifice was not in vain. The hostages were eventually repatriated and the accident was the watershed event that created over the next several decades, the world’s preeminent Special Operations capability; USSOCOM and its components. We wouldn’t be where are today without the determination of that fledgling task force. Join me in remembering those that had the guts to try.
SureFire to Offer Special Show Pricing on Select Products at 2017 NRA Show
April 24th, 2017
Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative— illumination tools, suppressors, and tactical products, will be offering many of its best-in-class products for sale at exclusive show specials at the 2017 NRA Show in Atlanta, Georgia, which runs April 28th through the 30th. Show attendees will have the opportunity to purchase some of their favorite SureFire products, including SureFire Wardens™, WARCOMP’s™, and Sidekicks™ . SureFire will also be displaying new products and hosting a daily sweepstakes with a chance to win a free Sidekick. Be sure to mark your calendar to stop by the SureFire booth, #3250, to see all of the company’s new products, purchase products at special show pricing, and enter to win a free Sidekick!
About SureFire—Located in Fountain Valley, California, SureFire, LLC is the leading manufacturer of suppressors, high-performance flashlights, weapon-mounted lights, and other tactical equipment for those who go in harm’s way, or anyone who demands the ultimate in quality, innovation, and performance. SureFire illumination tools are used by more SWAT teams and elite special operations forces than any other brand. SureFire is an ISO 9001:2008-certified company.
