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Whiskey 5 – Quantico Tactical

November 15th, 2016

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Who

Quantico Tactical is a leading retailer and a government supplier of weapons, weapon accessories and other special operational equipment. Quantico Tactical was founded in the town of Quantico by David Hensley, who retired from the Marine Corps in 2004 as a Major with seven years enlisted time. As a family, veteran owned small business, David and his team ensure Quantico holds true to its founding principles of integrity, service and value.

What

Quantico Tactical has two divisions; retail and government sales.

Retail

Via its on-line presence and retail stores located outside of major military bases, Quantico Tactical is a leading force in the retail of weapons, weapon accessories and other gear to members of the military, federal agents, state/local law enforcement officers and enthusiasts. Every Quantico Tactical store has an unmatched selection of gear & guns with a well trained staff to ready to assist.

Quantico Tactical is the largest military/LE distributor for Smith and Wesson, Sig Sauer, FN, IWI and Beretta which allows Quantico Tactical to offer unmatched “Professional” pricing on weapons for Military (Active/Reserve/Retired), Law Enforcement (Active/Retired) and First Responders.

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Quantico Tactical also manages the commemorative weapons program for both Smith and Wesson and Sig. So, if your unit, department or agency is interested in a commemorative weapon or a group buy of off the shelf weapons, please contact Quantico Tactical.

Government Sales

Quantico Tactical is a major supplier of equipment to the Military, Federal Agencies, State/Local Departments and Private Security. Our line card includes leading manufacturers of weapons, weapon accessories, personal equipment, communication/crypto/computer gear, tents/shelters/generators, UAVs and more. Our contract vehicles include an extensive GSA Schedule, DoD eMall and a Defense Logstics Agency contract for Special Operational Equipment which allows us to rapidly supply equipment to you equipment via MIPR or MILSTRIP funding.

Our Government Ops team is made up of US Military combat veterans who continually train so they can stay abreast of current technology to assist you in filling your capability gaps.

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When

Quantico Tactical was started in 2001 as a part time business while David was stationed in Quantico. The original store was open Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays unless David was deployed, in which case the store would remain closed until his return. Upon David’s retirement in 2004, Quantico expanded to seven stores and began doing government sales. In 2014, after a decade of full time effort, Quantico Tactical was awarded a five year, $10 Billion contract with the Defense Logistics Agency to provide Special Operational Equipment to US Military and Federal Customers worldwide. This DLA contract, allows Quantico to take MIPRs or MILSTRIP for your unit’s equipment needs. Further, Quantico Tactical has an extensive GSA Schedule.

Where

Quantico Tactical currently has a Government Ops (Sales) team around the country, six brick and mortar stores outside major military bases (Ft Lewis/Tacoma, Fort Riley/Junction City, Ft Hood/Killeen, Ft Campbell/Clarksville, Ft Bragg/Aberdeen and Northern VA/Woodbridge). Their HQ is located in Aberdeen, NC just outside Ft Bragg.

Why

Quantico Tactical’s growth is continually fueled by our commitment to exceptional service and the desire to sell only the best gear and weapons. When you visit Quantico Tactical, you will see only “better, best and over the top best” gear. When you order from us, expect excellent customer service.

David Hensley is still actively involved in the day-to-day operations of Quantico Tactical and may be reached at David@QuanticoTactical.com.

You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

November 15th, 2016

From my journey to West Point for my 10 year reunion last month. It is of the large mural in the southwest wing of Washington Hall depicts the history of the weapons of warfare used in the twenty most decisive battles in history as visualized by the artist, Mr. T. Loftin Johnson. When completed in 1936, it was one of the largest unbroken interior paintings in the world, with an overall surface of 2,450 square feet.
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Forbes Joins The Tactical Media

November 14th, 2016

BaS Foundation – GLOCK Raffle

November 14th, 2016

The Benjamin A Stevenson Foundation provides annual merit and need based scholarships to children of fallen Soldiers, desiring to attend private school (K-12) and/or to achieve excellence in extra-curricular activities.

The raffle is for One Glock 22 Frame with 9mm and .40 Cal KKM barrels threaded and non-threaded.
It is currently in progress, ending November 3oth with the drawing on December 5th, 2016.

Also Included:
Trijicon Ruggedized Miniature Reflex (RMR) sight
Glockworx trigger
Four Magazines with Taran Tactical Extenders
Everything in the package will be cerakoted in a MultiCam variant
Comes with Pelican Case with B.a.S Foundation Emblem

Order your tickets here.

Aaron Barruga – Enough Is Enough: A Tactical Training PSA

November 14th, 2016


(Author’s photo circa Afghanistan 2012. The stretcher held a patient fighting for his life after an ambush. The red markings on the floor are his own blood)

I get it, the cargo pant commando training culture of the 90’s and early 2000’s just isn’t compatible with the current generation of tech savvy tactical shooters. Millennials–who aren’t just teenagers and can be adults in their 30’s–are accustomed to a simple message they’ve heard their entire life “mainstream isn’t cool.”

I understand the frustration with legacy Special Operations instructors that are elevated to celebrity status, despite their complete inability to articulate a thought, or present information in a non condescending manner. There is nothing more painful than watching a commando, rich with experience, fumble through talking to a camera to convey a point, or interact on Instagram in the same manner as our grandparents.

This is why audiences gave hope and promise to the mediocre instructor–with no experience–made popular by social media. His neglect of tactical cargo-panted-velcro everything signaled a direct message, he is relatable, he is like me. It is also intoxicating to watch these individuals challenge conventional wisdom. When a mediocre instructor with no credentials whips a sarcastic quip at a career commando, it causes audiences to applaud in uproar of a counterculture instructor that has “beat the system”.

Although this might be clever marketing or culturally punk rock, it is dangerous for the transfer of knowledge. Despite any legacy SOF instructor’s inability to speak in front of a camera, or generate viral social media content, his lessons are hard learned in the real world with real blood and the real loss of brothers and sisters in arms.

What he lacks in social media charisma, he makes up for in battle hardened intestinal fortitude. His scars are both physical and emotional, not “training scars” from shooting at cardboard. So proceed forward shooters, elect your “instructors” because of their cool factor, just don’t expect them to have any answers for you when you pay hard prices in the real world.

Aaron Barruga is Special Forces veteran with deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pacific Theater of Operations. He has trained foreign commandos, police officers, and militia fighters. He is the founder at Guerrilla Approach, LLC, where he consults law enforcement officers on counter-terrorism and vehicle tactics.

The Q Honey Badger 2.0

November 14th, 2016

Well, I guess we can show it now.

Velocity Systems Introduces The New Guardian Point By Velocity Systems K9 Line

November 14th, 2016


Velocity Systems is excited to announce that they have expanded their current selection of K9 protective gear with the new Guardian Point by Velocity Systems K9 Line. The new K9 line includes harnesses, gauntlets, handler’s kit bags, leads, medical muzzle and more. To see the product line please visit www.velsyst.com/store/k9.

The safety and training of the K9s helping to protect us at home and abroad is important to Velocity Systems and Guardian Point. As the number of K9s protecting our country grows, so does the need for high quality gear and training equipment. Velocity Systems has always been dedicated to producing high quality gear and protective armor for K9s. When the decision was made to add to Velocity Systems existing K9 line, a partnership was formed with Guardian Point. The owners of Guardian Point have over 40 years of combined K9 experience. By combining Velocity Systems’ and Guardian Point’s knowledge and experience a new line of K9 products was produced that provides clients with a broad range of innovative K9 capabilities to meet the security and detection needs of the modern world.

TNVC and Mitch Rossell honor all Veteran’s at Garth Brooks 2016 Word Tour in Richmond, Virginia

November 14th, 2016


This past Friday night TNVC and Mitch Rossell honored all Vets at a Garth Brooks concert where Mitch is currently touring with Garth on his 2016 world tour in Richmond Virginia. Two special Vets, Chris Corbin (and his service dog Axe) along Tyler Grey accompanied Mitch on stage during his special Veteran Tribute Song, “A Soldiers Memoir”. Here is a special video segment of Mitch’s performance Friday night where there was not many dry eyes in the audience.

The concert was incredibly special honoring our Vets, meeting and talking with Garth and his lovely wife Trisha. Garth who is a true gentlemen in the business who made all of us feel like we were family along with his wife. They both also performed some very touching tribute songs, and the “USA” chants from thousands in attendance during the show was deafening! A night to remember for a long time. It’s was the least all of us can do to honor such incredible sacrifices each and everyone of our Veterans have given back to all of us. Rest assured we will never, ever forget.


For those wanting to purchase Mitch’s song “A Soldiers Memoir” on iTunes www.mitchrossell.com , 10% of net sales go to these select organizations. greenberetfoundation.org & warriordogfoundation.org


I want to personally thank Mitch Rossell, his Manager Josh Logan along with Garth and Trisha for making us all feel like family and honoring our heroes! Thank you from all of us, it was a night I will never forget.

Victor Di Cosola
President – CEO
TACTICAL NIGHT VISION COMPANY