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Original Footwear – Patch Swap 2017

December 29th, 2016

During last year’s SHOT Show, Original Footwear hosted a very popular patch swap event where attendees exchanged a personal patch for a limited edition patch from Original Footwear. They want this year’s swap to be even bigger.

To participate:
-Visit the Altama/OSWAT Booth #20149 during SHOT Show (Jan 17 – Jan 20)
-Have your badge scanned at the booth
-Leave a patch of your own
-Receive one of 2 exclusive patches
-Participants will be entered to win pair of boots chosen after SHOT

They are also inviting folks who want to stop by the booth, to leave their stories of why footwear is important, both on and off the job.

One lucky participant will earn themselves free boots…for life!

www.originalfootwear.com

Stag Arms – AR-15 Featureless Rifles

December 29th, 2016

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Stag Arms has announced a new line of AR-15 Featureless Rifles. Each rifle comes with a 16″ target crowned barrel made of 4140 steel with a 1:9 twist, and true to its name is lacking in “features” such as a pistol grip, muzzle brake, and forward grip that would define it as an “assault weapon” under California law. Additionally, every Featureless Rifle comes complete with the new Hera Arms California-compliant stock. These rifles are currently available for pre-order, and will be available in 6-8 weeks.


www.stagarms.com/ar15-featureless-rifles

You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

December 29th, 2016

This artistic shot was provided by longtime SSD friend JD Long of Invista.

The Fix Is In at Q

December 28th, 2016

When Q had their grand opening party early this year, Kevin Brittingham showed me, and several other firearms media, a modular bolt gun which would eventually come to be known as “The Fix”. It’s seen below, along with the Honey Badger and a Beretta fitted with a Q suppressor.

Here are a few more shots of The Fix.

You can swap calibers.

The adjustable stock folds to the right.

The Fix is M-Lok compatible.

To wrap things up, here’s a shot of the integrally suppressed Honey Badger.

Look for full details during SHOT Show on these and other innovations from Q.

UAS Men’s RLT Boot from Under Armour

December 28th, 2016

I’m always on the lookout for new kit, even if it comes from the most unlikely sectors. UAS is a new line from Under Armour which is more luxury than athletic wear.

As I own a pair of UA Fat Tire boots and love them, the RLT immediately caught my eye. Although it’s quite unconventional looking, the Fat Tire sole offers both cushion and traction.

For some, the RLT may be a choice for a duty boot. It’s available in Black, as well as a Tan color which is called Partridge along with Dress Blue, although the toe seam detail may be an issue.

www.underarmour.com/en-us/mens-uas-rlt-fat-tire-boot

AFSOC Takes Delivery of Christini All-Wheel Drive Motorcycles

December 28th, 2016

This photo if from recent New Equipment training by Fayetteville, NC-based Tactical Mobility Training for Air Force Special Operations Command’s recent purchase of Christini All-Wheel Drive motorcycles. 

Ritter & Stark To Demonstrate SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle at VFOB Try & Buy Event

December 28th, 2016

The long-range precision SX-1 MTR rifle designed and produces in Austria will be available for media and buyers to try at the VFOB Try & Buy event before SHOT Show 2017.

Feistritz, Austria (December 2016) – Ritter & Stark, an Austrian-based firearms design and manufacturing company, are bringing their SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle (MTR) to the Veterans Forward Operating Base – Try & Buy event January 15 & 16, 2017 at the Pro Gun Club in Boulder City, Nevada. The event, sponsored by the Veterans Family of Brands, will host 50 members of the VFOB family and 50 additional manufacturers showcasing an array of firearms and firearms gear.


The 2-day event precedes the annual SHOT Show® and will give dealers and media members the opportunity to try some of the latest and hottest weapon platforms on two ranges. Ritter & Starks’ new entry into the long-range precision rifle niche has already received a large amount of attention and press on the international defense market, as well as its US debut at the 2017 AUSA show.


VFOB Try & Buy attendees will be able to shoot the SX-1 MTR and see first-hand how fast one can change calibers between a .308 Win., .300 Win Magnum and a .338 Lapua Magnum. Scopes do not have to be changed out or re-sighted since the SX-1 MTR barrels feature a MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail installed directly on the barrel. Pre-set scopes make conversion barrel change-outs quick and efficient without any loss of zero.


Ritter & Stark barrels are guaranteed to at least leading in industry 5,000 rounds for .308Win and .338LM, and 2,000 rounds for .300WM assuring 100% of accuracy. Ritter & Stark’s SX-1 MTR’s performance is factory proven to be a consistent 0.5 MOA with 3-round groups or better using factory match grade ammunition.


See and try the Ritter & Stark SX-1 MTR at the VFOB Try & Buy. Reservations are required at info@veteransfob.com. Visit Ritter & Stark at the SHOT Show and see the future of rifle systems available now at the NEXT Pavilion, Kiosk 331. For sales appointments during the exhibition, please contact Alexander Chikin at +43 664 88 5456 41. For media appointments, contact Laura Burgess at 252-288-5805.

Visit Beyond at Outdoor Retailer

December 28th, 2016

To book an appoint email mission@beyondclothing.com.