The SureFire, LLC Bore Rods manufactured by Geissele Automatics, LLC, are intended for concentricity check prior to firing suppressed on a new platform. That can be a pretty expensive issue if everything isn’t lined up properly. This video explains how to use them and why you should.
Offered in 5.56, 6.5, 6.8, 7.62 and .338 versions.
www.surefire.com/sf-bore-alignment-rod
It’s taken awhile to get it up and running but Gear Up is finally coming this fall. A Trade Only publication, it’s going free-of-charge to 25,000 procurement professionals worldwide. Plus, I’ll be providing some content.
Launch issue Novmeber 2016
GEAR UP! – In A new concept in both print and digital formats brought to you by the multi award winning publishers of Raider Magazine.
For the first time ever the global tactical gear industry will have its very own business to business publication
A unique FREE circulation will put in in touch with
• Manufactures
• Wholesalers
• Retailers
• Specifiers
• Procurement Officers
MATBOCK is pleased to introduce the Double Stack 5.56 Mag Pouch. Made with a Tegris backing with MOLLE attachments and MATBOCK’s Ghost material, the pouch is designed to hold 2 x 30 rd 5.56mm magazines. Both magazines or the back magazine can be secured in place with the bungee retention lanyard for quick removal of the first mag without fear of losing the second. The pouch weighs 0.8 ounces and is available in MultiCam with Coyote Tan and Black coming soon.
www.matbock.com/collections/pouches/products/double-stack-mag-pouch
MATBOCK is pleased to introduce the Triple Side by Side 5.56 Mag Pouch. Made with a Tegris backing with MOLLE attachments and MATBOCK’s Ghost material, the pouch is designed to hold 3 x 30 rd 5.56mm magazines. Specifically designed to be mounted to MOLLE or worn on an operator’s belt. The pouch weighs 2.3 ounces, is available in MultiCam with Coyote Tan and Black coming soon.
www.matbock.com/collections/pouches/products/triple-mag-pouch
OAF has introduced this shirt depicting SO1 Tony “Scarface” Montana reimagined as a death dealin’ Frogman that just smoked a whole village of Talibs. Covered in blood, holding his ratchet with death in his wake. He’s ready to RTB, smash some groupies and hit the chow hall with his brodies.
Scoop up one of these bad Larrys here shop.oafnation.com
104 years ago today, Arthur Rose Eldred became the first Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
In the century that followed, over two million young men have earned the award.
Because sometimes, we all just need to sit back and smile.
Law Enforcement across the country have focused on planning for, and reacting to, Active Shooter events. ADS Inc has shared this blog entry with us to briefly discuss the scenario and to show some material solutions.
As it relates to law enforcement, an “active shooter” situation is described as one in which a shooting is in progress and typical law enforcement protocols may be affected in terms of methods used for responding to the incident. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the “active” aspect of the term implies both law enforcement and the bystander have the potential to affect the outcome based on their responses. (Federal Bureau of Investigation 2013) According to a study released by the FBI in 2013, Law enforcement and an active shooter exchanged gunfire upon their arrival to the scene in 45 out of the 160 active shooter situations throughout 2000 – 2013.
Nearly half of the shooter involved officer deaths in this study were due to being under fire in open spaces and having little training or knowledge of how to respond or protect themselves. According to Greg Ellifritz, President of Active Response Training (Follow his blog), this study revealed the importance for law enforcement to undergo additional training similar to that of military tactics such as “bounding overwatch.” (Ellifritz 2014)
The new FBI study of 2014 and 2015 active shooter incidents was released just three days after the Orlando nightclub shooting (omitting the statistics from this incident). There were a reported 40 active shooter incidents throughout the 2014 to 2015 time period.
Of the 40 incidents, more than half (26) ended with law enforcement at the scene; 14 incidents ended in both gunfire exchange with law enforcement and the shooter being killed, while 12 others resulted in the shooter being apprehended. This is a dramatic difference from the FBI’s 2000 – 2013 study that revealed more than half (90) of the 160 active shooter situations ended on the shooter’s initiative with the shooter committing suicide, ceasing to shoot or fleeing the scene. (Federal Bureau of Investigation 2016)
Although these frightening statistics (see Diagram A) are hard to comprehend, they show a strong trend towards improving the way our law enforcement are educated and protected in responding to active shooter situations.
ADS’s INVOLVEMENT:
PROTECTING YOU SO YOU CAN PROTECT OTHERS
In response to the growing number of ballistic threats to Law Enforcement, and the government’s effort to create awareness around active shooter situations, ADS has worked with reliable tactical & body armor manufacturers, LBT and Custom Armor Group (CAG), to develop a custom packaged solution.
ADS is proud to offer affordable ballistic protective equipment for law enforcement officers that is light weight, NIJ06 certified and available to ship immediately. ADS’s easy and affordable solution is the ballistic protection your department needs at a fraction of the cost.
ACTIVE SHOOTER BALLISTIC RESPONSE KIT
situation. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared for one. Our Active Shooter Ballistic Response Kits are designed to provide you with the utility and protection you need to effectively respond to an active shooter situation without breaking the bank or dealing with long lead-times.
Starting at just $295, each kit comes with your choice of a black Standard or Advanced Plate Carrier Vest from LBT, a set of Level III or Level IV rated ballistic armor plates from CAG, and a matching “POLICE” hook and loop patch.
Click here for a spec sheet.
Visit adsinc.com/active-shooter-response for more information.
CENTRAL LAKE, MI – Six Police Officers and their families, which credit Armor Express body armor for saving their lives from death or serious injury, have descended upon Central Lake, Michigan to partake in a company sponsored Saves Retreat.
The Saves Retreat kicked off Thursday at the company’s global headquarters, announced Matt Davis, CEO and President of Armor Express. “We view our Saves as the true life-blood of our company,” explained Matt. “This retreat gives us the opportunity to give a little back to these heroes that sacrifice so much to protect everyday citizens.”
The company has a formal Saves Program which tracks those Officers who have been positively impacted by the protective qualities of their products. Heading up the program is Armor Express Save Lt. Brian Murphy, who was the first responding Officer to the 2012 Sikh Temple massacre in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Brian was shot 15 times during the altercation with the assailant. His body armor absorbed 3 of the rounds.
“Only these Officers and their families know exactly what they have gone through. By bringing them together we want them to know that they aren’t alone. They form life long bonds and friendships which are part of the healing process,” noted Brian.
“What these families go through is all too often taken for granted. These guys are true heroes but little focus is given to their own personal healing. We try to foster an environment where that healing can take place,” added Davis.
During the retreat the families have an opportunity to tour the Armor Express facilities, meet the employees, and share their life saving stories. Following the tour the company is hosted a picnic for all the Save Families and employees as a gesture of gratitude.
Davis continued, “The Saves wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the hard work of our employees. They take a lot of pride in what they do and they deserve a lot of thanks.”
After that, the group moved to a home on Torch Lake which was donated for their use by a generous family from Central Lake. For the next three days they have the opportunity to relax, build relationships and enjoy some camaraderie.
