TYR Tactical

Reebok Sponsors 2015 Best Ranger Competition

April 7th, 2015

St. Louis, MO (April 6, 2015) – Warson Brands, official licensee of Reebok military footwear, is supporting this year’s Best Ranger Competition by providing Reebok high performance military boots to all 102 contestants. The Best Ranger Competition 2015 is the 32nd anniversary of the event and will be held on Fort Benning, April 9-13.

“This event attracts the most elite athletes in the US Army,” said Dan Henry, Warson Brands Military Business Development Manager, former Captain US Army, Airborne Ranger, and BRC competitor. “We want them to know that Reebok is designing high performance footwear to meet the unique challenges of the US military. And there is no better place to demonstrate that than at the Best Ranger Competition.

SureFire – M300C Mini Scout Light

April 7th, 2015

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The SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light is an ultra-compact Weapon Light that mounts to any Picatinny rail using an integral thumbscrew clamp. The M300C is only 4.1″ in length, and weights 4.8 oz with battery. The body of the M300 is machined from aluminum, and features MilSpec Type III hard anodizing.

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Impressively, despite its compact size, and powered by just a single 123A battery, the M300C is capable of a max output of 300 lumens with a tactical runtime of 1.3 hours.

Available now at www.surefire.com/m300c-z68-mini-scout-light

Rim Jack – An RMJ Tactical / American Kami Collaboration

April 7th, 2015

Meet the Rim Jack. It’s a collaboration between RMJ Tactical and American Kami meant as a special build to raise awareness and money for the Green Beret Foundation. The only way you’ll be able to score one of these is when they are in limited release for fundraisers.

  

Essentially, the Rim Jack is an Eagle Talon head increased 10% with an open bid at the blade. Naturally, it’s 100% Made in the USA. The .9″ thick handle offers G10 grips (laser engraved with both brands’ logos) with a .275″ thick head made from DLC coated S7. The head is held in place via a mortis and tenon attachment with proprietary screws.

Remembering Rory McGahan

April 7th, 2015

I just received news that Rory McGahan has passed away. A USMC Veteran, Rory was a patriot and worked for several prominent companies in industry after leaving the service. He was a friend to many and will be missed.

There are few details so far but first and foremost, let’s keep his daughter in our thoughts and prayers. If you’ve got a memory of Rory, this is a good place to share it.

Rest In Peace my friend.

Wiggy’s – Shoe Drier

April 6th, 2015

    When you think of Wiggy’s, you generally think of sleeping bags. But, that’s not all Jerry Wigutow does. His latest product is an inexpensive shoe drier.

    While it can be used to dry almost anything, this “Shoe Drier” utilizes a viscose rayon fiber batting core to absorb moisture from your boots or other items in a similar fashion to stuffing your wet shoes with newspaper. Wiggy claims there is no known shelf life for this item and that it can be used indefinitely including field use so long as you dry it out each day. It can also be thrown in a standard dryer.

     

    For use in extremely wet or cold environments, Wiggy’s also offers a vest which can be worn below overgarments. You place the Shoe Drier in the vest in order to dry it with body heat.

    www.wiggys.com/footwear/shoe-drier

    Blackhawk Closes Norfolk Headquarters

    April 6th, 2015

    It was the mid-2000s and business had never been better for tactical gear manufacturer Blackhawk. The real estate market was booming as well. After moving the company a couple of times around the Tidewater of Virginia during the 90s, Founder Mike Noell purchased a prime piece of real estate right next to the Norfolk International Airport in an industrial area. Fortuitously, the Norfolk Police Department’s training facility was just around the corner. With a fully stocked ground floor pro shop showcasing Blackhawk’s latest products and an inhouse design team, it became a tactical mecca for those visting Hampton Roads.

    The plan was to raise two buildings on the property. The headquarters building would house the company with an entire extra floor for lease to outside businesses in order to help offset the bank note. The second building would be another source of additional income. It was never built. By the time the HQ was complete, the housing crisis began to take hold. Not long after, Noell sold Blackhawk to ATK.

    Since then, ATK has tried to use the space as much as possible, moving various business units in and out. Last week, ATK’s Utah-based Vista Outdoor Inc closed the facility.

    According to Vista Outdoor spokeswoman Amanda Covington “The decision to close this facility was made after careful consideration of the facts and benefits to the business, customers and stockholders.”

    This closure affects 43 employees. About a quarter of them were laid off and the remainder reassigned to other facilities in Virginia Beach or Overland Park, Kansas to Vista’s outdoor-products segment.

    TacJobs – CZ USA Parts and Customer Service Representative

    April 6th, 2015

    CZ-USA is seeking to fill the position of Parts & Customer Service Representative (PCSR). The responsibility of the PCSR is to maintain customer service satisfaction by providing problem-solving resources.

    Speaking with customers over the telephone is the primary role of the position. The PCSR will spend a substantial amount of time in a customer service role, working closely with our customers on the phone and through email to determine what the customer’s exact needs are, and to see that their needs are met in an efficient manner.

    Employment Requirements:

    Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
    One or more years’ experience in customer service.
    One or more years’ experience in ordering, stocking, inventory, disassembling and assembling of parts and firearms products.
    One or more years’ experience with firearms and parts, sales, service and distribution.
    Courteous manners with public and co-workers.
    Must be highly accurate, and detailed oriented.
    Must have knowledge of firearms and firearm safety.
    Must be capable of taking the initiative to complete tasks with minimal need for direction.
    Proficiency in spoken and written English.
    Must possess excellent computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
    Must have the ability to multitask and make good decisions.
    Must be punctual, meticulous and reliable.
    Available for occasional travel, including multiple night stays.

    Preferred Skills:
    Some college education

    Working Conditions:
    Work 8-hours daily, 5-days weekly, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Complete some duties in a non-climate controlled warehouse.
    Non-paid 30 minute lunch hour with 2-15 minute paid break periods.
    May be required to work overtime with paid compensation.
    May be required to work weekends and/or in lieu of days in work-week.
    Frequently exposed to noise and a regular flow of office personnel.
    Must have the ability to bend, twist, crouch, stoop, reach, and climb stairs/ladders.
    Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull up to seventy-five (75) lbs.

    Essential Job Functions:
    Confer with customers by telephone and email to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints.
    Read catalogs, or computer displays in order to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
    Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customers’ requests, or customers’ descriptions of malfunctions.
    Receive and fill telephone and online orders for parts.
    Fill customer orders from stock.
    Prepare sales slip or sales contracts.
    Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
    Take inventory of stock.
    Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
    Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund payment.
    Mark and store parts in stockroom according to prearranged systems.
    Records via computer customer interactions or transactions detailing inquiries, complaints or comments, as well as actions taken.
    Check to ensure appropriate changes were made to resolve customers’ problems.
    Refer unresolved customer grievances to appropriate management for further investigation.
    Compare disputed merchandise with original requisitions and information from invoices and prepare invoices for returned goods.
    Obtain and examine all relevant information to assess validity of complaints and to determine possible causes, such as misuse.
    Provide appropriate documentation on changes/corrections regarding terms of sales and pricing in a timely manner.

    Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: The following are the physical requirements of this position, which all workers filling the position must be able to do or withstand each day:
    Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
    Vision: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; Ability to see color.
    Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
    Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
    Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
    Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
    Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
    Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
    Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
    Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
    Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
    Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers.
    Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
    Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
    Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
    Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
    Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
    The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, or gases.

    Interested applicants should email their resume or application to resume@cz-usa.com.

    CZ-USA is an equal opportunity employer.

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