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Magpul Now Shipping Field And Executive Case For The iPhone SE

April 4th, 2016

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The Magpul Field Case for the iPhone SE is a semi-rigid cover designed to provide basic protection in the field.

Made from a flexible thermoplastic, the Field Case features PMAG-style ribs for added grip, snap-on design for easy installation and removal, and slides easily in and out of pockets without snagging.

FEATURES

· Compatible with iPhone SE as well as the 5 and 5s

· Semi-rigid thermoplastic elastomer construction provides protection against minor bumps and abrasions

· Compact design adds minimal bulk to the phone

· Textured surface and PMAG-style ribs for added grip

· Raised lip protects screen when laid face down yet remains unobtrusive

· Charging cable port, headphone jack, and ringer/silent switch are accessible with case installed (optimized for use with factory charging cable and headphones)

www.magpul.com/products/magpul-field-case-iphone-se

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The Magpul Executive Field Case for the iPhone SE is a slim line cover designed to provide basic protection in the field.

Made from a flexible thermoplastic, the Executive Field Case features a slim and unobtrusive design, snaps-on for easy installation and removal, and slides easily in and out of pockets without snagging.

FEATURES

· Compatible with iPhone SE as well as the 5 and 5s

· Semi-rigid thermoplastic elastomer construction provides protection against minor bumps and abrasions

· Compact, slimline design adds minimal bulk to the phone

· Textured surface and short, PMAG-style ribs on the sides for added grip

· Raised lip protects screen when laid face down yet remains unobtrusive

· Charging cable port, headphone jack, and ringer/silent switch are accessible with case installed (optimized for use with factory charging cable and headphones)

www.magpul.com/products/magpul-executive-field-case-iphone-se

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Realm of History Presents Roman Army Structure

April 4th, 2016

This video from Realm of History describes the unit structures of the Roman Army. It’s very interesting if you’re a history buff like me.

RAM Roman Army Structure from ISO on Vimeo.

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TacJobs – Army Marksmanship Unit Instructor Training Group

April 3rd, 2016

The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit is currently seeking motivated NCOs who have a passion to teach marksmanship to join its Instructor Training Group (ITG). NCOs selected for this opportunity will be deeply involved in changing marksmanship doctrine, equipment, and training.

 
Photo: Soldiers participate in a basic rifle marksmanship exercise during the Marksmanship Master Trainer Course. (Photo by SPC Osama Ayyad)

Current requirements include:

– Male and female Soldiers are eligible to apply

– Rank of SGT-SSG (SSG(P) and SFC are not eligible); Soldiers cannot have more than 12 years active federal service; all SGTs must have completed team leader time; all SSGs must have completed squad leader time

– MOS immaterial

– Cannot be currently on orders for school or deployment

– No temporary profiles; permanent profiles will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

– Updated Enlisted Record Brief (ERB)

– GT Score of 107 (or above)

– APFT Card (240+) within six months; must be in compliance with AR 600-9

For more information or to view the complete list of requirements, go to:

www.benning.army.mil/armor/316thCav/129/mmtc/content/pdf/ITG%20Hire

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Born On The 4th Of July – Static Line Key Chains

April 3rd, 2016

I ran across these the other day and thought it was a cool share for the paratroopers out there.

 

They’ve got a whole slew of products beside the T10 static line key chains, including dog leashes.

 

What’s more, they have versions with unit insignia and jump wings and other scare badges.

bornonthe4thofjuly.com/static-line-products

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SilencerCo – Iowa Legalizes Suppressors

April 3rd, 2016

Iowa Legalizes Suppressors

House File 2279 Becomes Law, Makes Iowa 42nd State to Legalize Suppressors for Civilians.

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – April 1, 2016 – Iowa has become the 42nd state to legalize suppressors. House File 2279, a bill introduced by Rep. Matt Windschitl and Rep. Terry Baxter, recently passed the Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee on March 2, 2016 by a wide margin of 11-2. The bill moved through the Iowa Senate without issue, and has now been signed by Governor Terry Branstad.

After three years of efforts by the American Suppressor Association, the National Rifle Association, and the Iowa Firearms Coalition to educate lawmakers on the benefits and realities of suppressors, HF 2279 was met with positive response.

This victory in Iowa is bringing hope to the eight other states where suppressors are still illegal for civilians to own. As part of their “No State Left Behind” campaign, the American Suppressor Association will now turn its attention to those states, including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York.

“SilencerCo has been a strong supporter of the American Suppressor Association since its inception. We’re proud of the hard work they have put behind HF 2279 along with the help of the NRA and the Iowa Firearms Coalition. Because of the determination and educational push by these groups, Iowans can now enjoy the same rights as are held by law-abiding citizens in 41 other states,” says Joshua Waldron, CEO of SilencerCo.

SilencerCo is also working to remove suppressors from the list of NFA items all together through the introduction of the Hearing Protection Act. To learn more and add your voice to the cause, visit www.fightthenoise.org/take-action.

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Did Someone Say 5.11 Tactical Duty Kilt?

April 3rd, 2016

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5.11 Tactical’s yearly April Fool’s Day joke turned real product, the Tactical Duty Kilt, is available once again. This time, you can get it in the following colorways: Battle Brown, Black, Kryptek Mandrake, MultiCam, Storm, TDU Green, and TDU Khaki.

As always, this is a limited run product, so get yours while you can.

www.511tactical.com/catalog/product/view/id/110911

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TNVC – Princeton Tec ABR Mount

April 2nd, 2016

Princeton Tec’s newest mounting system, the ABR Mount, is now shipping, exclusively through TNVC. The ABR, or Above The Rail, Mount is an injection-molded nylon mount which sits between the helmet shell and accessory rail. It provides users with a solid platform for attaching Princeton Tec MPLS Lights, freeing up valuable space on the helmet’s accessory rail for other, mission-critical components.

The ABR Mount is compatible with Ops-Core, Crye Precision, and Team Wendy helmets.

tnvc.com/shop/princeton-tec-abr-mount

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Gunfighter Moment – Pat McNamara

April 2nd, 2016

Training with insight and keen intellect is important. On the topic of ‘Train like you fight’, which I’ve ranted on this forum I the past, it isn’t so much about what you wear during training. But, since I’ve noticed a recurring theme, I will address a few sticking points.

Many of you live in a tactical world, so it is necessary to kit up during training, at times, to insure you can work out of your kit, wear it comfortably, maneuver in it without leaving a yard sale behind you.

Too many of us civilians, who do not live in the tactical world, are kitted up during training like we are going on a raid.

A drop down leg holster, plate carrier and chest rig with a hundred MOLLE attachments are probably not necessary components to your range gear unless your job involves high risk warrants or assaulting on an HVT’s strong hold.

I am a minimalist on the range because, I am a civilian. A good holster that retains my side arm without flopping around, a single mag pouch and an extra mag in my pocket are typically what I run with during training.

Additionally, a Wal-Mart bought, leather thumb break holster is not the way to go either. I am not saying that we should not own a good plate carrier and chest rig, I certainly do, but I do not run day to day operations in it. My range setup closely mimics my day to day wear with a few exceptions to make it easier for me to teach on the line.

Patrick McNamara
SGM, US Army (Ret)

Pat McNamara

Patrick McNamara spent twenty-two years in the United States Army in a myriad of special operations units. When he worked in the premier Special Missions Unit, he became an impeccable marksman, shooting with accurate, lethal results and tactical effectiveness. McNamara has trained tactical applications of shooting to people of all levels of marksmanship, from varsity level soldiers, and police officers who work the streets to civilians with little to no time behind the trigger.

His military experience quickly taught him that there is more to tactical marksmanship than merely squeezing the trigger. Utilizing his years of experience, McNamara developed a training methodology that is safe, effective and combat relevant and encourages a continuous thought process. This methodology teaches how to maintain safety at all times and choose targets that force accountability, as well as provides courses covering several categories, including individual, collective, on line and standards.

While serving as his Unit’s Marksmanship NCO, he developed his own marksmanship club with NRA, CMP, and USPSA affiliations. Mac ran monthly IPSC matches and ran semi annual military marksmanship championships to encourage marksmanship fundamentals and competitiveness throughout the Army.He retired from the Army’s premier hostage rescue unit as a Sergeant Major and is the author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting). He also served as the Principle of TMACS Inc.

Gunfighter Moment is a weekly feature brought to you by Alias Training & Security Services. Each week Alias brings us a different Trainer and in turn they offer some words of wisdom.

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