Check out this interesting documentary on Historic European Martial Arts.
If you’re interested in taking up HEMA as a practice, check out www.hemaalliance.com.
Back to the Source – Historical European Martial Arts
December 23rd, 2015Yes, NSW Has “Adopted” the Glock 19
December 23rd, 2015
Internet forums and gun blogs are all worked up that Naval Special Warfare is adopting the Glock 19 force wide. So naturally, I started getting questions about it but I didn’t realize it was a big revelation or for that matter, a secret. You see, select elements of NSW have been using Glock 19s for years, just like other SOF, due to its reliability and concealability.
Early models were said to be adapted for use in maritime environments by equipping them with maritime cups for the firing pin. As I understand it, over time, use of the Glock 19 began to proliferate throughout the community. Earlier this year some East Coast SEALs conducted an evaluation and the decision was made to adopt them on a wider scale.
However, they haven’t purchased additional pistols yet, nor completed a fielding plan. If there are any new users, the pistols most likely came from SOFSA.
Phokus Research Group – Bug-Out Kit
December 22nd, 2015
Phokus Research Group has expanded their line of Kits to include Survival Kits, including this Bug-Out Kit. The Bug-Out Kit is a rapidly deployable kit designed to fulfill the priorities in a Bug Out situation: escape the elements, stay warm, and signal rescuers. To this end, the Bug-Out Kit contains the following contents:
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Bravo Company Manufacturing – PNT Trigger Assembly
December 22nd, 2015
Bravo Company Manufacturing has announced their new BCM PNT Trigger Assembly. The PNT Trigger Assembly is built to exceed MilSpec standards, and each PNT is heat treated and hardened, for increased durability and performance.
PNT Trigger Assemblies are honed, while the trigger and hammer pins are centerless ground. The BCM Disconnector is stamped from 1070 material, and fine blanked and double disc ground to a precise size for consistent and reliable operation. The PNT Trigger Assembly is designed to be 100% compatible with MilSpec lower receivers.
The sear engagement surfaces on the PNT Trigger Assembly is hand polished to reduce friction, and the PNT features an electroless nickel finish to reduce felt creep and grittiness in the trigger press. Teflon particle embedded within the nickel further reduce friction in the Trigger Assembly, and adds further protection to the corrosion, rust, and oxidation resistant finish.
Like all BCM rifles and BCMGUNFIGHTER accessories, the PNT Trigger Assembly is made in the USA.
www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-PNT-Trigger-Assembly-AR15-p/bcm-pnt-ta1
Inteliscope PRO+ Rifle Mount For Seek Thermal’s CompactXR Camera Now Shipping
December 22nd, 2015Product showcases the first integration of Seek’s CompactXR thermal image camera into a night vision scope at a price point of less than $500
SANDPOINT, Idaho, December 21, 2015 – Inteliscope LLC today announced it is now shipping the patented Inteliscope PRO+ Rifle Mount for Seek Thermal’s award-winning CompactXR thermal imaging camera. Inteliscope is the first company to integrate the Compact XR into a night vision scope at a price point of $497.
“With a highly successful pre-sale campaign for the Inteliscope PRO+ Rifle Mount for Seek’s CompactXR, we could not be more pleased to bring this product to market,” said Jason Giddings, Inteliscope’s CEO. “This product is such a great example of how Inteliscope is tapping into the latest technologies to help our customer base perform better and be safer in the field.”
“We are excited to see new innovations through the use of our products and SDK starting with Inteliscope’s mounting kit,” said Tracy Benson, VP of Global Marketing for Seek Thermal. “The idea that the Inteliscope team could quickly make an accessory suitable for their customers leveraging the same smartphone CompactXR device and Seekware SDK at affordable prices is remarkable.”
The $497 Inteliscope PRO+ Rifle Mount bundle provides a quality night vision experience for a fraction of the cost of stand-alone units. The Inteliscope PRO+ mounts any smartphone to the shooters rifle and the Seek XR is integrated into the PRO+ mount using a snap-in bracket with a short extending cable to the phone, providing firm support to improve accuracy and eliminate issues with high recoil. Seek’s CompactXR can detect temperatures from -40° up to 626° Fahrenheit, with the ability to detect heat up to 1,800 feet away.
NTOA Introduces Night Vision Operator Course
December 22nd, 2015NTOA has announced that they are now offering a Night Vision Operator Course for qualifying agencies. The full release can be read below:
Will your night vision system meet your operational needs? Do you understand the benefits and limitations of NVDs? Is your training sound and defensible?
The NTOA’s two-day Night Vision Operator’s course covers the various pieces of the puzzle, including how night vision works as a system and how to select equipment to build a system that works.
Students will:
Current course offered:
Fort Smith, AR
March 9-10, 2016
The National Tactical Officers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the law enforcement community. The NTOA currently has more than 40,000 members from specialties including patrol, TEMS, crisis negotiations, canine, corrections, sniper, protective operations, explosives, command, behavioral sciences, and more.
For more information or to schedule a course in your agency, contact NTOA training at training@ntoa.org or 800-279-9127, ext. 2.
Tactical Distributors – New Mobile Site
December 22nd, 2015
Tactical Distributors has launched a new mobile site with the following features:
