At the recent U.S. Tactical Supply Oregon Department of Corrections Less Than Lethal Demo, WD Forensics shot a live video of Security Devices International’s 40mm BIP round being shot into ballistic gelatin. Although not a measured test, the video does show how effective the BIP round can be on a target.
Additionally, SDI’s full range of 40mm munitions are now available through their GSA contract, # GS-07F-0259N.
For more information, visit securitydii.com
Ken’s GFM was spot on about having easy standards that Ray Charles could pass. I don’t mean to pick on Florida because I know Boynton Beach PD, Hillsboro County & Polk County Sheriffs shoot well beyond the standard attached, but I don’t believe the standard is for them, rather than for the Sheriff or other busy decision makers that don’t have time to get to out the range.
I’ll raise the B/S flag on that one because I pay attention around the PDs and Sheriffs offices I train at. I see a Sheriff in Arkansas instructing civilians on his off time on top of being a political figure in the community. Most law enforcement agencies have gotten better about raising their level of training in recent years, but there are still those LEOs walking the streets that should be carrying a tazer instead of a firearm.
Check out the Florida standard I’ve attached and ask yourself, is it challenging?
Maybe with a tomahawk and a blind fold!
Respectfully,
Daryl Holland
Daryl Holland is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major with over 20 years of active duty experience, 17 of those years in Special Operations. Five years with the 1st Special Forces Group (SFG) and 12 years in the 1st SFOD-Delta serving as an Assaulter, Sniper, Team Leader, and OTC Instructor.
He has conducted several hundred combat missions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Philippines, and the Mexican Border. He has conducted combat missions in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush Mountains as a Sniper and experienced Mountaineer to the streets of Baghdad as an Assault Team Leader.
He has a strong instructor background started as an OTC instructor and since retiring training law abiding civilians, Law Enforcement, U.S. Military, and foreign U.S. allied Special Operations personnel from around the world.
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This would have been so cool, but imagine the mid-air collisions.
Canadian tactical clothing company SEALS Action Gear is now offering several of their in-house designed products in PenCott GreenZone and BadLands camouflage patterns, such as their Tactical Field Smock.
The 4.4 version of the SEALS Action Gear Tactical Field Smock sports a design based on the classic SAS smock, and made from MilSpec grade 50/50 NyCo ripstop material, which is woven and printed in the USA. The smock has plenty of on-board storage capacity, including:
Additional features include drawstrings at the waist and bottom, a high collar and removable hood, snag-free snap wrist adjustment at the cuff, and a wind flap over the zipper.
The Tactical Field Smock is available in PenCott GreenZone and BadLands camouflage patterns.
For more details on the SEALS Action Gear product line in PenCott patterns, visit www.pencottcamo.com/2015/08/seals-action-gear-announces-pencott-camouflage-product-line
Jetboil fans rejoice. At OR Summer Market they released a new double burner basecamp stove for the field gourmet.
The Genesis uses a butane cartridge to offer 10,000 BTUs per burner although I’d say that the 9 lbs 14 oz design is better suited to vehicle operations.
The system comes complete with double burners, butane connection hose, windscreen, ceramic coated frying pan, 5 liter pot with Flux Ring which really speeds up boiling, pot lid, and carrying case. Notice, there’s also a standard size burner attached via hose for coffee.
The Peak Inc is run by a retired PJ friend of mine. Rod Alne runs a great program in Montana with medical, mobility, mountaineering and firearms training. There are surveyed DZs, a variety of close and long distance ranges including a maniacal unknown distance high angle course of fire. In addition to training some of this nation’s most elite, The Peak also offers open enrollment courses. They even have a few cool pieces of kit that most anyone in the outdoors can use, like this lanyard.
Level 1 Survival Lanyard
The level 1 Survival Lanyard is your last line of defense in a survival situation. The lanyard is designed to carry the last items required to be successful in a survival situa-tion. On your lanyard, you can place a signal device, fire starter, compass, small knife, and a light source. Plus, it has 45 ft of paracord to be used for shelters and snares.
The Level 1 Lanyard runs $15, or $25 with items. To order, you can email train@thepeakinc.com.
Operator Shirt, Velcro, V3 Short Sleeve
The V3 Operator’s Shirt is a lightweight shirt made from a stretch jersey, polyester/spandex blend which is sweat wicking, cooling, and soft against the skin. The shirt also features an anti-microbial treatment to inhibit bacterial growth. The Operator’s Shirt has flat seam stitching, a tagless design, and a 4″ x 4″ loop Velcro panel for IFF and unit patches.
The V3 Operator’s Shirt is available in Coyote and MASS Grey, sizes MD – XL. Made in the USA and Berry compliant.
PT Shirt, Short Sleeve
The PT Shirt, Short Sleeve, like the V3 Operator’s shirt, is made of a stretch jersey, polyester/spandex blend which is sweat wicking, cooling, and soft against the skin, and features an anti-microbial treatment to inhibit bacterial growth. It utilizes flatlock stitching and a tagless design to eliminate the potential for “hot spots” from wear.
The PT Shirt is available is available in Coyote and MASS Grey, sizes MD – XL. Made in the USA and Berry compliant.
