Haley Strategic Partners takes a look at the new Miniature Rifle Optic from Trijicon.
According to a Request for Tender available on the New Zealand Ministry of Defence website, The New Zealand Army has chosen to replace the Steyr AUG currently in service with an AR-15 Style rifle manufactured by Lewis Machine & Tool. The US-based manufacturer was one of multiple companies chosen for the Individual Weapon Trial Phase, which was conducted between March 2nd and June 1st of 2015.
After the trials, LMT was selected by the Ministry of Defence as the preferred Tenderer. Pending a Due Dilligence activity by the Ministry, negotiation of a contract package, and New Zealand Government approval, LMT will be awarded a contract to provide the rifles. The exact model of LMT rifle hasn’t been revealed, although according to sources, the rifles are expected to start fielding in 2016-2017.
The New Zealand Army is already well acquainted with Lewis Machine & Tool, having selected and fielded a LMT DMR since 2012. Here is a video released by the NZDF of the LMT DMR in action:
You can find out more information on the New Zealand Army’s ongoing Weapon Replacement and Upgrade Program at www.army.mil.nz/our-capability/firepower/weapons-upgrade.
Hostile Intent Fabrications is a Veteran-owned company that produces morale patches. The above patch is the “Litany of Hate” PVC Morale Patch. It’s hook backed, and measures at 3″ x 3.73″.
You can find this and more patches at hostileintentfabrications.bigcartel.com
Sheriff of Baghdad has announced that the Fall 2015 John “Shrek” McPhee training scheduled has been released.
For more info and to sign up, either contact booking@sobtactical.com or visit sobtactical.com
Back in March, we wrote about the Operation HAWKEYE Team 31 Auction. Goods, services, and memorabilia will be donated for the auction, from various companies in the tactical and shooting sports industries. All proceeds from the auction will go to benefit the causes and loved ones of the US Special Forces and Military personnel lost in the Extortion 17 crash in 2011.
Operation HAWKEYE is still looking for support for the auction, particularly from those in the firearms business community. If you’re interested in donating an auction item towards this cause, you can check out the link below.
www.ophawkeye.com/online-auction-form
For more details, and to see the current list of donating companies and individuals, visit www.ophawkeye.com/team-31-countdown.
Survival Tactical Systems is offering their own Woodland Hat. Lightweight with a Woodland front panel and bill, and a light green mesh back. It adjusts via a Velcro back strap. Made in the USA.
www.survivaltacticalsystems.com/sts-equipment-apparel-swag/sts-woodland-hat
Additionally, Survival Tactical Systems has a couple of upcoming events.
There’s the upcoming SMOKECHECK course September 18-20th in Central Eastern PA. For more details, click the link below.
www.survivaltacticalsystems.com/smoke-check-products/sts-smokecheck-15-02-1
Survival Tactical Systems will also have booths #306 – #307 at the upcoming First Strike Military Expo at the NC State Fairgrounds Expo Center. The event is happening September 12th through 13th.
www.facebook.com/pages/1st-Strike-Military-Expo/426298724189740