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May 2nd, 2017High Threat Concealment – Defend with Confidence From the HTC Vantage
May 1st, 2017Newport News, VA— 4/21/17 — Today High Threat Concealment (HTC™) announced the company’s flagship Outside-the-Waistband (OWB) Holster line will now be called “Vantage™”. The popular product line in both civilian and government markets has evolved through fine-tuning the manufacturing process of the holster that started it all. At the core of the HTC consumer products division is this high-grade compilation of countless hours of design engineering and field testing that began over five years ago by two US contractors in Afghanistan driven by a need for more effective solutions to tactical problems.
As the name implies, these holsters offer shooters unsurpassed quality and craftsmanship. The Vantage™ provides a comfortable, secure, and custom-engineered fit for your weapon while minimizing the visible print of the holster. The Vantage™ is currently available for most popular semi-auto pistols. HTC’s OWB holsters come standard with rugged Zytel® belt loops that fit 1.5″ to 1.75″ width belts and a 0° cant or “straight drop/draw.” Those who wish to run their holster with a 15º or FBI-style forward cant can elect to do so using a pair of optional closed belt loops that allow for adjustable cant and ride height. Shooters are also able to adjust the fitment and tension on non-light-bearing holsters to suit their individual preference, using a tension adjustment feature that precisely adds or removes pressure from the holster’s capture feature.
“James [Overton, President and co-founder of HTC] and I started years ago repairing broken holsters and equipment while working downrange. What began as a couple of guys making their own thermoformed pancake holsters has continued to evolve into the Vantage Holster. Not content to merely make good holsters, we wanted to go beyond what we typically expected of an OWB holster and keep pushing to excellence.,” said Adam Garrison, COO at High Threat Concealment (HTC™).
Each Vantage™ Holster is made to order from premium grade Boltaron® and built to match the specific make and weapon model including most after-market features. Every HTC holster is then hand finished, inspected, and checked for proper fitment using the actual weapon and accessory combination as ordered. Vantage™ Holsters are currently available for pistols from Beretta, Century Arms / Canik, CZ, Glock, Heckler & Koch, IWI, Kriss, Ruger, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory, Walther Arms, and most 1911 models.
Vantage™ Holsters start at $94 and can be found at www.highthreatconcealment.com.
US Army Veteran Launches VOSB and HUBZone Certified Agency, Serrano Media Group
May 1st, 2017
CHICAGO, Ill. – May 1, 2017 – Jonathan Serrano, an entrepreneur with more than 10 years of experience in business, operations, and project management, has launched Serrano Media Group, a multi-faceted communications company providing public relations, video and film production, and event staging and staffing. Serrano is also a U.S. Army veteran and a decorated paratrooper.
Serrano Media Group, headquartered in Chicago, with an operations office in Miami and a satellite office in Orlando, FL brings together a team of leading experts in the communications, video production, event staging and multimedia staffing fields to provide top-tier integrated marketing and media program management services to government agencies. The company offers full-service strategic communications through its diverse leadership team, all of whom have more than 20 years of experience in their respective fields, with both the federal government and corporate clients.
“This company is a culmination of the hard work and dedication of many experts in various industries,” said Jonathan Serrano, president and CEO of Serrano Media Group. “On behalf of my team, we are proud to extend our services nationally and offer our clients everything they need under one roof.”
Serrano Media Group is HUBZone certified, as well as Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs
The firm’s mission is to help federal agencies and private clients reach their communications objectives with sophisticated and targeted programs. With its professional and culturally diverse background, Serrano Media Group is also committed to serving clients who want to optimize their presence in the U.S. Hispanic market.
Leading the marketing operations of Serrano Media Group is VP-Government Services Rafael Marrero.
About Serrano Media Group:
Serrano Corporation d/b/a Serrano Media Group is a privately held full-service strategic communications firm, headquartered in Chicago with offices in Miami and Orlando, providing multi-faceted public relations, communications, video and film production, event staging and multimedia staffing services. The company is both VOSB and HUBZone certified and specializes in servicing federal government and private sector clients.
For additional information on Serrano Media Group, visit www.serranomediagroup.com.
Visit Gentex at the SOG Expo
May 1st, 2017
NRAAM 2017 – Seekins Precision Havak
May 1st, 2017
The Havak weighs in at 7.3 lbs and features a spiral fluted 24″ barrel. It also has a helical extraction cam and comes standard with a Timney Trigger.
The custom action incorporates a four lug bolt with a 90 Deg throw and bead blasted, spiral fluted body. Interestingly, they use an M16-style extractor. stock and trigger pattern are Remington 700-style.
Speaking of stocks, the Havak comes with a hand bedded McMillan Warden stock featuring two QD points and a bipod stud.
Offered in 6.5 Creedmoor, .308, 6 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC.
While the current model of the Havak is intended for hunting, look for a tactical version at SHOT Show 2018.
NRAAM 2017 – Geissele Maritime Bolt Catch
May 1st, 2017The Maritime Bolt Catch was designed to make it easier to use with wet hands or with the palm of your hand. What I really like about it is that I’ve seen many Bolt catches with enlarged upper pads, but rarely do they make the lower pad for locking the bolt to the rear, any larger.
Fits any lower reciever designed to fit Mil-Spec bolt catch. Manufactured from heat treated 8620 steel and manganese phosphate coated.
geissele.com/maritime-bolt-catch
NRAAM 2017 – XAR Folding Rifle from F&D Defense
May 1st, 2017
F&D Defense’s XAR Folding Rifle is the most remarkable thing I saw at this year’s NRA Annual Meeting. I’ve seen other folding designs but the invariably feature a folding stock.
The XAR hinges just in front of the upper receiver. The barrel folds to the side.
The secret is the taper around the barrel extension which allows it to pivot right into position in the tapered upper receiver. Then, the barrel is locked into place via a latch, similar to many suitcases.
This short video shows you how it works.
F&D Defense will be releasing the XAR Invicta (5.56/AR15 platform) in summer of 2017.
Stuff I Like – Patagonia Men’s R1 Fleece Hoody
May 1st, 2017I’ve always liked the Patagonia R1 Fleece, going back to when it was a part of the Military Advanced Regulator System (MARS) military clothing system. I don’t recall owning any before that but several years ago, I purchased my first R1 Fleece Hoody in Black. The Polartec Power Grid is comfy, and it makes a nice layering piece. Although, it’s considered a slim fit, it has a bit of stretch to it. In addition to the hood, there’s a single, zippered chest pocket, deep front zipper for ventilation and thumb cuffs for keeping your hands warm. Finally, the fabric offers Polygiene permanent odor control.
This Spring, I was shopping at an REI when I saw the Hoody in the Buffalo Green color, so I purchased a new one. The R1 Fleece Hoody is a design that is reintroduced, season after season, but in new colors, so you have to keep an eye out. As we near the end of the season, you may start to see these on sale.
www.patagonia.com/mens-r1-regulator-fleece-hoody
