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January 29th, 2017Fort Benning TV Presents – Shooter’s Corner: Barricades
January 28th, 2017Part One
SSG Andrew McElroy of the Army Marksmanship Unit discusses proper techniqiue when shooting from barricades.
Part Two
The AMU’s SSG Luis Saucedo and SFC Christopher Toepfer demonstrate proper technique for approaching and shooting from barricades in the standing and kneeling positions.
Gunfighter Moment – Frank Proctor
January 28th, 2017In order to put bullets on targets fast and accurate we need to see and process information fast. This is visual processing speed exercise and eye agility exercise. To perform this exercise - move your eyes as quickly as possible through the numbers 1-20. To get the work that is there for you, make sure that you are seeing the numbers and not just moving your eyes around. There are many possible ways to run the exercise. 1-20, 20-1. You can put the numbers in this sequence on 2 separate target boards and vary the distance between the targets to force more eye movement and even head movement. With creativity there are many ways to get some great visual work with some very simple tools. The ultimate goal is get your eyes moving and processing information as fast as possible.
– Frank Proctor
Frank Proctor has served over 18 years in the military, the last 11 of those in US Army Special Forces. During his multiple combat tours in Afghanistan & Iraq he had the privilege to serve with and learn from many seasoned veteran Special Forces Operators so their combined years of knowledge and experience has helped him to become a better operator & instructor. While serving as an instructor at the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course he was drawn to competitive shooting. He has since earned the USPSA Grand Master ranking in the Limited Division and Master ranking in the IDPA Stock Service Pistol division. He learned a great deal from shooting in competition and this has helped him to become to become a better tactical shooter. Frank is one of the few individuals able to bring the experiences of U.S. Army Special Forces, Competitive Shooting, and Veteran Instructor to every class.
All this experience combines to make Frank Proctor a well-rounded shooter and instructor capable of helping you to achieve your goal of becoming a better shooter.
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.
Gear Modifications in Vietnam
January 28th, 2017
I wanted to share these two photos of MG Ken Bowra when he was a 1LT serving in MACV-SOG’s CCN (TF1AE), in 1971 l, as the Reconnaissance Team Leader (One-Zero) of Recon Teams Idaho and Sidewinder. He wore an AK chest rig during missions and also sewed pockets on to the sleeves of his ERDL jungle fatigues.
These wartime mods were replicated by individuals and small units from the war, up into the early 00s, but eventually became standard.
SHOT Show 17 – Hazard 4 Multi Pistol Carrier
January 27th, 2017The Multi Pistol Carrier from Hazard 4 looks a bit like a lunch cooler but it has room for 6-14 pistols, depending on size and barrel length.
This padded case incorporates removable dividers, a top flap pocket, exterior PALS webbing and dual carry straps along with a removable shoulder strap.
Right now, only offered in Coyote.
– Laurice Graves
SSD Correspondent
SHOT Show 17 – Gear Aid Tactical Knife
January 27th, 2017You probably know Gear Aid under the name McNett. They’ve been offering tactical and outdoor accessories for years. They recently updated their Tactical Knife which is an inexpensive, fixed blade utility knife.
It features a 3″ titanium coated, 420 stainless steel blade with stiletto tip and glass breaker tang. The blade incorporates a cord cutter and serrations. The polymer sheath can be mounted to PALS, clipped to items or attached to a belt.
– Laurice Graves
SSD Correspondent
SHOT Show 17 – Lancer Systems Carbon Fiber Handguard & X-Cinch For SIG MPX
January 27th, 2017Lancer’s new MCX handguard is the only alternative to the OEM option. M-LOK compatibility allows for added accessory choices. Lancer’s MCX handguard, constructed from lightweight and reliable carbon composite, boasts suppressor compatibility, with around a 40% weight reduction as compared to the competition. Due to the use of composites, as with other Lancer handguards, such as their MPX handguard alternative, this handguard has a much lower rate of thermal conductivity. This allows for safer handling, as the handguard stays cooler.
• Available in 10.5”, 12“, and 18” lengths?• M-LOK compatible slots at 12, 3, 6, and 9 O’clock, as well as 45 deg offset faces?• Turn-key replacement for OEM handguard (no additional tools or parts needed) • Around 40% lighter than the OEM handguard?• Allows for use over suppressors with an OD less than 1.8”?• 1.5″ top rail included, or an upgrade to 3″ (all), or 4.5″ (12 & 18”) is available
Lancer Systems’ goal with their MCX handguard design is to provide recreational and professional shooters with a product that aids their performance, with apparent quality. Dean DeTurk, a sponsored competitive shooter said, “the light weight and durability of the carbon fiber, and the adaptability and cooling properties of the (design) provides me with a comfortable and quick handling rifle that enables me to compete at the highest level.”
A convenient, molded cinch enabling the user to double their on-weapon capacity and quicken reload time. Made from durable reinforced nylon and engineered to engage with locking ribs, this X-Cinch reflects the quality you’ve come to expect from a Lancer product.
• For use with 10/20-round and 30-round magazines?• Tool-less, thumbscrew assembly?• Locking ribs designed to mate with magazine texture to provide a secure fit
The goal of the cinch was to create a handy way to double the MPX’s capacity. This could be useful for both recreational and professional applications. Marine Infantry veteran Sean Burke commented, “this (X-Cinch) is useful because sometimes you don’t have the ability to carry additional magazines on your person, and the cinch provides security forces, or other individuals, the ability to decisively respond to threats with only the ammunition immediately available, on the weapon.”
Accuracy 1st Scope Level Light
January 27th, 2017
The Accuracy 1st DG, Inc. anti-cant scope level light slides and locks onto the Accuracy 1st scope level.
Made exclusively for Accuracy 1st, it has (3) light levels for varying degrees of brightness.
The battery powered scope level light has approximately 1,300 hours of life on the lowest setting. An automatic shut off option kicks in after an hour of use to prevent draining the battery in case being accidentally left on. Once the battery life has ended, simple remove and dispose of the scope level light and purchase a replacement. The Black ABS housing is UV resistant and fully water tight.
Wave Length: Green, 525 Nm
Run Time: Low=1,296 hours, Med=960 hours, High= 480 hours Automatic Shutoff: After 1 Hour
Dimensions: .25″ L x .875″ W x .625″ H
Item Number: A1DG.ACSLL.C
