Here’s a sneak peek of a collaboration between RMP Tactical and Austrlian Peter Fegan who is known for his ergonomic designs. The curves of the handle very much remind me of an ice axe.
While the production models will be crafted from 4140 chromoly steel, the Tan variant is actually a one-of-kind, Titanium model. The axes will also incorporate G10 handles. Look for a limited run this fall.
Congratulations to Thomas Carlson for his new position of Director of Marketing Communications at Daniel Defense. Do great things!
Weapons Research Engineer
Location: Columbia Falls, MT
Job Objective
Plans and executes research activities on the various components of the firearms system, evaluates and records the test results, prepares world class technical reports, generates test plans, provides input for design and process improvements, innovates and solves technical problems. Meets required deadlines and achieves technical objectives. Interfaces with engineering, production, and research groups.
Qualifications
1. Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering degree from an accredited university. Minimum of 3 years of experience required; firearms industry experience preferred, with a fundamental understanding of the engineering principles associated with internal and external ballistics. Other relevant operating experience in a research environment will be considered.
2. Proficient in use of computer aided design, drafting, SolidWorks, and metal working preferred.
3. Experience as a lead in formal research programs, understanding of building written testing protocols, test plans, gathering and reporting all data delivered for the individual tests. Statistical analysis and reporting of technical results.
4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and/or clients.
5. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, and quadratic equations and to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Familiarity with solving differential equations and boundary value problems, preferably related to internal and external ballistics.
6. Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
7. Proven ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and generate creative solutions while completing test projects on time and budget.
8. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff of PROOF.
9. Demonstrated firearms familiarity and competency in firearms safety.
Job Duties
1. Collects and generates ideas and hypotheses for research testing, develops and executes test plans for developmental and/or production firearms, and provides final reports.
2. Analyzes test data and reports to provide recommendations on product and process improvements.
3. Designs and coordinates fabrication of testing and test control fixtures and equipment and performs fixture and instrumentation validation and calibration.
4. Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.
5. Directs and exercises control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests.
6. Confers with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data and data interpretation.
7. Develops or uses computer software and hardware to conduct tests on products and systems.
8. Utilizes modeling and simulation software to design and evaluate product and fixture changes.
9. Coordinates with the VP of Engineering to evaluate, analyze, and make recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of the company.
Work Environment
Primarily works indoors in an office/manufacturing plant setting. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office setting and moderate in the plant setting. Higher noise levels will be experienced in firearm test firing ranges while performing duties. Firearm safety is a critical aspect of the work environment at respective locations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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It appears that blocked hats are making a come back in the Air Force. While they’ve long been available around Lackland AFB, where Airmen attend Basic Military Training School, they aren’t exactly in the spirit of a wash and wear utility uniform. But, over the past year or so, the service’s top Airman, Gen Mark Welsh and his Senior Enlisted Advisor, CMSgtAF James Cody have been spotted wearing them with their ABUs.
(Chief of Staff Gen Mark Welsh speaks with Airmen during a Dec. 14, 2014, visit at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Photo: SrA Kia Atkins/US Air Force)
Of course, this isn’t exactly a new phenomenon. Airmen wore the stiffened Ridgeway Cap in the 50s and early 60s, until their wear was curtailed around the time the AF phased out Sage Green fatigues.
If this is the style you are looking for, www.blockedhats.com has got you covered.
Like the Ridgeway, these caps have a plastic sidewall, but are much stronger than the original. Additionally, they are modified issue caps and take about four weeks for delivery unless you have a big melon, in which case there will be an additional lead time.
Meet the Dominator, the latest knife from legendary knife maker Darrel Ralph. Originally deaigned in 2002 for Camillus, it’s now available in multiple variants as a custom knife.
The Dominator features a CPMS35VN Stainless Steel Bowie Blade. It’s also a frame lock flipper with Darrel’s famous Maxx Glide Pivot Bearing System.
DJ had one heck of a time getting from his home base in the Midwest to Atlanta for Blade Show but it was certainly worth it. Here we have the new Necker NULU (left) and NPD or Necker Push Dagger (right). They are made from CPM S35VN with Black or Coyote DLC coating. Coming soon are user configurable slabs.
