I was in Vancouver, BC for a couple of days, handing out KCRF patches.
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
December 17th, 20164th District Federal Reserve Security Forces Adopt LaserMax Guide Rod Lasers For Duty Use
December 16th, 2016Rochester, NY – December 12, 2016 –LaserMax announced today that the 4th District Federal Reserve Security Force has purchased and is issuing LaserMax Guide Rod lasers for the use in the security force issued Glock G17 & G19.
The primary duty of uniformed division officers is to provide law enforcement and force protection services to Federal Reserve facilities. Other than administrative matters and violations of Federal Reserve Bank regulations, Federal Reserve Security Forces respond to police, fire, medical incidents and site security issues in and adjacent to their assigned facilities to protect life, render aid or assist other law enforcement.
In addition to providing product to the 4th District Federal Reserve Security Force LaserMax was afforded the opportunity to meet with tactics and training leadership to advice them on proper installation and tactics of use for firearm laser aiming devices in response situations.
“The adoption of the Guide Rod lasers from a security force of this prestige is an incredible testament to the trust and confidence these guys put in our product,” said Chris Gagliano, Director of Military Products for LaserMax. “Getting to work with the tactical response team at the Federal Reserve is a great honor and we have thrilled to have them utilizing our Guide Rod laser systems on their duty sidearms.”
“We are so happy that the 4th District Federal Security Force has joined the growing list of Federal and Local Law Enforcement agencies that recognize the tactical advantage that laser aiming devices provide officers,”said Chris Tinkle, Chief Sales Officer. “I have enormous respect for the job these officers do and providing the tools and training to increase their shooting proficiency is a wonderful achievement for LaserMax.”
PROOF Research Announces CAMGAS Barrel Design for AR-10 Variants
December 16th, 2016Columbia Falls, Montana – With the release of its new patent-pending Caliber Matched Gas System (CAMGAS) barrels, PROOF Research has eliminated the issues traditionally associated with building 6.5mm and .260 rifles on 308AR/AR-10 platforms. Until now, AR-variant shooters looking for ballistic advantages from either of these calibers were faced with excessive bore pressures that necessitated makeshift solutions such as clipping buffer springs, adjusting buffer weights, and/or relying on adjustable gas blocks, to keep their rifles functioning properly.
PROOF’s R&D team has solved the overpressure issue with gas systems tuned specifically to the cartridge/barrel-length combination. “By moving the gas port, the pressure in the bore is given time to reduce to that comparable of a .308 Winchester with a rifle-length gas system, which is what the 308AR/AR-10 system was designed around,” said Greg Hamilton, PROOF’s research-and-development weapons specialist who’s also a 3-Gun and PRS competitive shooter. “The recoil impulse is noticeably smoother, which helps keep you on target while taking advantage of a more efficient projectile. Case extraction is also easier, with less case-head smearing, so the brass is in much better condition for reloading.”
In recent years, 6.5mm Creedmoor and .260 Remington have become increasingly popular in long-range shooting competitions. The .260 in particular represents an outstanding caliber for a military counter-sniper role—out to roughly 1,000 meters—in smaller- to mid-sized weapon systems. It offers exceptional accuracy and superior ballistics over the ubiquitous .308 while dishing out substantially less recoil and enough energy to make it a legitimate contender for military and law enforcement applications.
“I’ve been using prototype CAMGAS barrels, in both .260 and 6.5 Creedmoor, in competition for almost a year with excellent results,” Hamilton explained. “Both rifles ran flawlessly through high-round, fast-cadence stages, firing hundreds of rounds with 100 percent reliability and zero maintenance or cleaning. From recoil to reliability, every aspect of performance was improved compared to the typical un-tuned barrel.”
PROOF Research currently offers Caliber Matched Gas System barrels chambered for 6.5mm Creedmoor and .260 Remington in three separate lengths: 20, 22, and 24 inches (See more here). Every CAMGAS barrel comes standard with an easy to install custom-length gas tube. To learn more about customizing your larger-frame AR with a smoother-shooting PROOF Caliber Matched Gas System barrel, visit proofresearch.com or contact PROOF Research at info@proofresearch.com or (406) 756-9290.
About PROOF Research, Inc.
PROOF Research is a science-driven defense/aerospace company, based in Northwest Montana, committed to developing next-generation materials and composites to produce carbon fiber barrels and weapons systems that lighten warfighter load while increasing durability and effectiveness. PROOF Research’s goal is to make reduced weight, unsurpassed durability, and match-grade accuracy a reality for all of its customers.
Headquartered in Columbia Falls, Montana, PROOF Research maintains sales and manufacturing centers in Montana and Dayton, Ohio. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.proofresearch.com.
Magpul – PRS GEN3 Precision-Adjustable Stock
December 16th, 2016
Magpul has just released the much-anticipated PRS GEN3 field precision stock for AR15/M16 and AR10/SR25 platforms. It features tool-less length of pull and cheek piece height adjustment.
With solid adjustments for length of pull and cheek piece height via aluminum detent knobs, the PRS GEN3 (Precision Rifle/Sniper) stock provides a stable interface and is intended for semi-automatic sniper or varmint type rifles. Offering a nearly universal fit, it is optimized for rifle-length receiver extensions but will also mount to mil-spec carbine and A5-length tubes. Includes a cant/height-adjustable rubber butt-pad and rotation-limiting QD sling swivel cups as well as M-LOK slots on the bottom for rear monopod mounting. Made in U.S.A.
Specs:
PRS GEN3 Precision-Adjustable Stock
Weight: 27.8 oz.
Weight, w/rifle receiver extension: 31.2 oz.
Weight, w/carbine receiver extension: 31.7 oz.
Length, max: 11.5-12.9 in.
LOP Adjustment Range: 1.4 in.
LOP, M16 Collapsed: ~14.3 in.
LOP, M16 Extended: ~15.7 in.
Cheek Height Adjustment Range: 0.8 in.
www.magpul.com/products/prs-gen3-precision-adjustable-stock
Triple Aught Design – Sentinel Field Jacket
December 16th, 2016
The Sentinel is Triple Aught Design’s modern take on the classic field jacket but I see it as more in class with traditional English driving coats as they’ve inset the chest pockets.
It’s a straight forward outer shell but with hidden internal carriage features. Internal and external chest pockets offer both security and accessibility, while classic flap-over front pockets also feature zippered hand pockets for convenient protection against the elements.
The Sentinel Field Jacket is made from Ventile which is both breathable and weather-resistant.
Features:
-Two Large Front Pockets with Flap Closure
-Two Front Hand Pockets with Weather-Resistant Zippers
-One Exterior Chest Pocket with Weather-Resistant Zipper
-One Interior Chest Pocket with Weather-Resistant Zipper
-Adjustable Cuffs and Locking Waist Cinch
store.tripleaughtdesign.com/Sentinel-Field-Jacket
Introducing Allied Risk Equipment Consulting, Ltd.
December 16th, 2016
Allied Risk Equipment Consulting Ltd is a newly formed multi-disciplinary company based in the UK. AREC specialises in consultancy, manufactures representing agents and where appropriate product distribution. Founder Richard Bell having been involved in the industry for some considerable time has divided it into three high-level demographics; Combative, Defensive and Recreational. Richard is working closely with several Global manufactures that are looking to expand within the UK and European markets. AREC also supports local, UK and European based manufactures in order to increase their opportunities and exposure in a wider market place.
AREC’s focus is not just on the companies / products but just as importantly in Richard’s opinion on the people as well as the culture, ethos, mentality, commitment and professionalism of those companies. Richard feels that knowing the provenance and history of how that company or product formed certainly helps him and ultimately an end user understand what they are buying and why it will have a positive impact on their personal or professional lives.
The companies that AREC has a strong desire to support are those made up of active or ex-service men / women or employee ex-service men / women who are looking to transition into a civilian life. Or they will also have close ties and / or support those in the Military, Police and Emergency Services.
Ideally the focus for AREC is to work with companies who are not only based in Allied / Coalition countries but will endeavour to source as much of the materials, production and staff from those countries.
With the launch of Allied Risk Equipment Consulting they are pleased to announce the 1st ‘Pro-staff’ appointment. Mark Jarvis, based in the UK is bringing with him a vast range of expertise and experience across a wide range of disciplines.
‘Mark Jarvis is a strength and conditioning coach who works closely with all levels of MMA fighters, boxers, athletes & celebrities specialising in performance conditioning. After leaving The Parachute Regiment, Mark worked in close protection & security, before moving into the field of military advisor in the film industry. There he trained actors for film roles which included weapons training, fighting forms as well as to physically look &move like soldiers and warriors. His many years of hands on training experience his first-hand knowledge of the human body, nutrition & supplementation has kept him at the top of his field as a personnel trainer and a strength & conditioning coach to a wide variety of clients from professional fighters, industry leaders through to Celebrities’.
For more information on Allied Risk Equipment Consulting and how to contact them do visit the website www.alliedriskequipment.com.
ITS x PDW SHOT Show Party
December 16th, 2016While ITS and PDW are no strangers to throwing epic SHOT Show parties, we’re changing things up this year and leaving it all out on the lanes. The Inaugural ITS + PDW Bowling Battle Royale competition will include teams from ITS, PDW and other soon to be announced industry companies.
Come join us to watch the shenanigans during our competition, or just hang out for our meet & greet. There will be plenty of lanes available if you and your cronies want to bowl. Like always, we’ll have exclusive SHOT Show swag to give away that you won’t want to miss! Watch this Facebook Event page for more announcements on the other industry teams competing.
Facebook Event URL: bit.ly/2gObO9G
Mark Hanish Named SureFire VP Sales & Marketing For Tactical Products
December 16th, 2016Fountain Valley, CA —SureFire LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products is proud to announce that Mark Hanish will be joining the SureFire team as VP of Sales & Marketing for Tactical Products. Jeff Barger will remain VP of Sales & Marketing for Commercial/Consumer Products. This strategy will allow each party to focus on growing their respective markets further.
Mr. Hanish stated: “I am honored to join Surefire, a company that has dedicated itself for decades to innovating products for warfighters, LE professionals, and hard use consumers. I look forward to increasing our market share, focusing on success at the retail level and through strengthening our brand as the premier manufacturer of tactical products.”
Mark Hanish brings a wealth of knowledge and industry experience to his role at Surefire.
Hanish has spent the past six years at FN America, as the Sr. Director of Commercial Sales where he orchestrated most aspects of the commercial business for US Operations. Hanish was also heavily involved with product development at FN for Commercial, LE, and Military sales.
For 20 years, Hanish has been a professional shooter, collector and firearms industry executive. Hanish was a sponsored professional shooter throughout college and earned his B.S. in Small Business Management from the W.P. Carey School of Business and Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University. The same year he graduated he turned his thesis into a reality and became one of the Founders of the Scottsdale Gun Club, one of the largest and most luxurious public indoor shooting ranges in the country.
Commenting on the new hire and company’s growth, Dr. John Matthews, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are happy to have Mark aboard and look forward to the knowledge, skills, and insight he brings to the table. With Mark and Jeff focused on their respective markets, we are excited for the substantial growth potential the future holds.”
Congratulations to both Mark and the SureFire team!
