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Gunfighter Moment – Pat McNamara

April 15th, 2017

Because I’ve heard it said that ‘Holstering’ a pistol is an ‘Administrative’ move, I would argue that there is true merit in holstering a pistol the same way we draw a pistol on two different fronts.

One is that in the tactical world, we must sometimes have to deescalate and go ‘Hands On’. We must do this without taking our eyes off of the threat.

Two, when practicing a draw stroke, the best draw stroke is nothing more than holstering in reverse. This was said to me by Rob Leatham some decades ago. So, when practicing a draw stroke, why not double the amount of meaningful repetitions by holstering the same way we drew?

…Only one is in reverse.

Patrick McNamara
SGM, US Army (Ret)

Pat McNamara

Patrick McNamara spent twenty-two years in the United States Army in a myriad of special operations units. When he worked in the premier Special Missions Unit, he became an impeccable marksman, shooting with accurate, lethal results and tactical effectiveness. McNamara has trained tactical applications of shooting to people of all levels of marksmanship, from varsity level soldiers, and police officers who work the streets to civilians with little to no time behind the trigger.

His military experience quickly taught him that there is more to tactical marksmanship than merely squeezing the trigger. Utilizing his years of experience, McNamara developed a training methodology that is safe, effective and combat relevant and encourages a continuous thought process. This methodology teaches how to maintain safety at all times and choose targets that force accountability, as well as provides courses covering several categories, including individual, collective, on line and standards.

While serving as his Unit’s Marksmanship NCO, he developed his own marksmanship club with NRA, CMP, and USPSA affiliations. Mac ran monthly IPSC matches and ran semi annual military marksmanship championships to encourage marksmanship fundamentals and competitiveness throughout the Army.He retired from the Army’s premier hostage rescue unit as a Sergeant Major and is the author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting). He also served as the Principle of TMACS Inc.

Gunfighter Moment is a weekly feature brought to you by Bravo Company USA. Bravo Company is home of the Gunfighters, and each week they bring us a different trainer to offer some words of wisdom.

Marine South – United States Tactical

April 14th, 2017

Exhibiting for the first time at this year’s Marine South is United States Tactical. They had their debut during SHOT Show in the Red Rock Outdoor Gear’s booth. So far, they’ve introduced some slings and belts but they also have a K9 line in the works.

Designs are by former Marine Jeff Kyle, who some of you may know from his philanthropic work with his brother Chris. They told me that they are working to get their products introduced into the Marine Corps Exchange.

www.unitedstatestactical.com

Marine South – RIG Series Eagle IFAK from North American Rescue

April 14th, 2017

Although the pouch is the same for each of the RIG Series Eagle IFAKs from North American Rescue, it comes in three levels, each differing based on contents.

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Features:
-Tourniquet attached for quick deployment by banding it to inside of front opening flap
-Protective hood with quick latch release helps protect IFAK components and includes sewn in embroidered medical cross identifier
-Allows attachment both vertically (PALS backing) and horizontally (3 in belt loop)
-Quick pull latch and tab for easy one-handed opening
-Detachable (hook & loop backed) shock-cord inner panel adjusts to secure internal components & is easily removable for rapid access

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The three levels are Basic, with Combat Gauze and Advanced.

Basic

with Combat Gauze

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Advanced

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The carrier is H 8″ x 4″ x D 3″ and offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green and MultiCam.

www.narescue.com/rig-series-eagle-ifaks

Urban Operator – “The Urban Patrol” Field Notes Cover

April 14th, 2017

Urban Operators’ new Field Notes Cover “The Urban Patrol” uses a different approach fabric called ACRONYM (Advanced Composite Rugged Optimized Nylon Material) laminate fabric. Very rugged material.

Features:
Measurements: Close: 4.25″ x 6.5″ Open: 8.5″ x 6.5″
Holds up to 2 – 3 pens, pencil, or markers
2″ x 5″ Loop panel for identifier
1″ elastic nylon keeper
Two divider for business cards, holds 4 – 6 cards
Big slot for underneath divider for cards
Sewn in America by an American Patriot!
Will fit notebook size 5.5″ x 4″ inches

Colors: Coyote Brown, MultiCam, MultiCam Black

www.urbanoperator.net

ITS TACTICAL – Gear Tasting Radio

April 14th, 2017

Arlington, TX (April 12, 2017) – Expanding on the success of our weekly Gear Tasting YouTube series, ITS Tactical recently added a new weekly Gear Tasting Radio podcast on iTunes that offers an in-depth look into the usage and philosophy behind the equipment in our lives.

With topics already covered, such as Re-evaluating Your Home Security, The Benefits of Lock Picking, Preventing Vehicle Theft, Camping Essentials in the Great Outdoors and interviews with Jason McCarthy of GORUCK and Sensei James Williams of System of Strategy, there something for everyone with a love for good, quality equipment.

GTR is hosted by ITS Editor-in-Chief, Bryan Black and ITS Community Manager, Rob Henderson. A fresh episode releases every Tuesday on iTunes and is also available through www.geartastingradio.com and on YouTube, with a video recording of each episode.

Find Gear Tasting Radio here on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1203483156 or visit www.geartastingradio.com for more information.

Warrior West Update

April 14th, 2017

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at next week’s Warrior West Expo, April 19th & 20th in San Diego, CA. If you haven’t preregistered, get on it. You’ll still be able to register in site but the process will go faster if you do it before hand. Registration closes Sunday at 2359 EDT.

I’d also like to update you on the schedule for the Marina Village demos. They’ll be Wednesday: 11 – 12 & 2 – 3 and Thursday: 11 – 12. You’ll get a chance for some hands-on time with remote operated, unmanned underwater and surface vehicles. Additionally, WING will be offering boat rides in the harbor and Mustang Survival is providing PFDs, while KokoKat is letting people demo dry gear.

Warrior West gets better and better each year. In addition to a cool T-shirt, attendees have access to the latest gear on the market as well as training programs and seminars. Also, let’s not forget the Warrior Bash, an evening event where you can link up with old friends and make some new ones. Download the show guide here for full details.

To register, visit adsinc.com/warrior-expo/warrior-expo-west.

USSOCOM Issues Presolicitation for SPEAR Family of Tactical Headborne Systems

April 14th, 2017

Recently, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) issued a presolicitation notice to industry for a Commerical-Off-The-Shelf Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) Family of Tactical Headborne Systems (FTHS)-Ballistic and Non-Ballistic Helmets. The FTHS-Ballistic and Non-Ballistic Helmets will consist of a ballistic helmet system as well as a non-ballistic helmet system.  

The government intends to award a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) production contract for a fully developed item to the offeror with the best value to the Government. This is not a R&D contract; the offeror must be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and have an existing U.S. verifiable production line for any product proposed under this solicitation. All offerors must submit a proposal for both helmet systems; partial proposals will not be accepted. The helmet systems must meet the performance requirements as outlined in the Performance Specification and meet the requirements set forth in the Berry Amendment.

The acquisition will utilize full and open competition and the final solicitation is expected to be released this month. The minimum contract value will be $150K and the maximum contract value will be $95M.

Offerors will be required to submit Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) with proposal submission for evaluation. In addition, the Government may procure additional PDMs for testing purposes as part of this solicitation. These PDMs will be purchased from only those vendors remaining in the competitive range. Word is, the Government wants each offeror to submit in excess of 300 sample helmets, cost free. That’s a serious outlay to participate, considering the offeror may walk away empty handed.

It is important to note that these helmets are not the same as the Next Generatin SOF Helmet examples produced last year by Ops-Core and Revision.  Instead, these will be much more evolutionary in nature, bringing new materials and improved fit in packages much more like SOF currently use.  For example, this procurement is looking for solutions that include ballistic and bump shells, suspension systems including left and right eye dominant straps, accessory rails, exterior Velcro kits, 3M Peltor Accessory Rail Kit, and helmet covers.  Interestingly, SOCOM is said to be looking for a new hearing protection system soon making the interest in a 3M Pelton mount interesting.  Additionally, the offeror must propose a 3-Hole VAS shroud, provide the Wilcox G24 VAS mount, 4-Hole GSGM VAS Shroud, Wilcox GSGM VAS Mount, and the helmet itself must be compatible with currently fielded shrouds.  Kind of makes you think there should be a move to a more common VAS Shroud.  However,  another procurement is expected later this year for a separate SOF coxswain helmet which will likely include a bump helmet with ballistic appliqué upgrades as well as a mandible guard.

For additional details, visit www.fbo.gov.

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Ragged Old Flag T-Shirt

April 14th, 2017

This is their tagless 50/50 blend. Designed, sewn, and screen printed in the USA. Available in sizes Small-2X.


For every shirt sold this weekend FirstSpear will donate $10 to Wishes for Warriors.

www.first-spear.com