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Support Pitti Heerwagen as He Raises Money for the All In All The Time Foundation

August 13th, 2015

Meet Andreas ‘Pitti’ Heerwagen.

Pitti was born in the East when Germany was still divided and grew up to serve in the German Navy. He came to the United States in 2007 for a military exchange program. He fell in love with America and never left, gaining his green card. Currently, he works in sales at S&S Precision.

For 15 years, Pitti has competed in triathlons including five Iron Man iterations as well as over 30 other events. This time, he’ll be competing in the Maryland Cambridge Iron Man on Oct 3rd. In addition to the thrill of competition, Pitti will also raise funds and awareness for the All In All The Time Foundation. His other goal is to not let Drew down.

Although always in training, he’s had his sights on this regional qualifying Iron Man since January. Pitti admitted to being “Addicted to working out”, and currently participates in one major event per year to provide purpose for his efforts.

He reiterated several times that he was not doing this one for himself and he’s said that it’s made the training easier. Plus, he’s 40 now. He knows what he’s done wrong in that past and what works.

But there’s something more. Pitti recently read a book that has seriously influenced his training philosophy. He read, “Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance“. He not only has taken inspiration from this book, he has given copies to friends. He spoke with me about it, “It’s a natural born lifestyle…in our DNA. We were made for a time when you couldn’t just pick up a Snickers, you had to fight for it. You couldn’t eat four times a day.” To learn more about what Pitti was talking about, you’ll have to read the book, but I’ve got to say, it seems to be working. I’ve known Pitti for years but never seen him this lean, or focused. He told me that he is the same weight as when he was a young man starting out in the service. If there is anything personal about this race, it’s that he wants to realize his goal of qualifying for Hawaii.

When I asked if there was anything he wanted to add, he said, “I want to to thank S&S for allowing me to train hard.” Pitti isn’t alone in his commitment to this cause. Drew from S&S said that his arms are getting tired from giving massages every day.

Please join us in supporting Pitti.

www.gofundme.com/SSP-IronmanMD

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August 13th, 2015

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Gerber Gear – Span Solid State Tools

August 12th, 2015

Gerber Gear’s Span Solid State Tools are a pair of all-in-one weapon maintenance tools designed to be lightweight and portable. The Span Archery is for bows, and the Span Shot is for shotguns. Booth tools feature a black ceramic-coated 420HC steel chassis fashioned into a slim “T” shape, which provides additional torque when in use.

The Span Archery consists of 19 tools. It includes a 1/4 in. standard bit-tip driver and a detachable set of 11 universal bit-tips, a broad-head wrench, an integrated blade sharpener, a ceramic tool for cleaning the edge of a blade, a 3x hex wrench, and a bottle opener.

The Span Shot consists of 14 tools. It includes a 1/4 in. standard bit-tip driver and a detachable set of 6 universal bit-tips, choke tube wrench, pin punch and solid tapping surface, elevation and windage scope adjustments, a 3x hex wrench, and a bottle opener.

www.gerbergear.com

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TWN Industries Now Offers Kryptek Camo’s Banshee

August 12th, 2015

TWN Industries Adds Kryptek Camo’s Banshee To Its Collection

PRINCETON, FL – August 11, 2015 – TWN Industries Inc., the leading Water Transfer Printing supplier, announces the release of yet another popular Kryptek Camo pattern: Banshee. The pattern comes in two variations: a full-scale version and a reduced version. The reduced version is 25 percent of the original size, making ideal for decorating smaller parts.

The new design is made up of dark browns and hazy shadows, and has been extensively tested and proven extremely effective in hardwood, tree-stand hunting application during fall/winter foliage cycle. Banshee empowers users to strike with the confidence of a predator at one with their surroundings. The pattern’s bi-level layering incorporate background transitional shading and sharp random geometrical foregrounds to create a three-dimensional effect that ensures the utmost in concealment at both close and long ranges.
TWN Industries expects outdoor enthusiasts to embrace Banshee as a versatile pattern with a multitude of applications. Hydrographic processors will be able to decorate items such as gun stocks, game cameras, binoculars, helmets, bow risers, UTV’s, and much more.

Banshee water transfer printing film is available exclusively through TWN Industries, Inc. Call now to place your order and film requirement. Three-meter accessory packs are available immediately. The part number for Banshee is WTP-804, and Banshee Reduced is WTP-836. To purchase film, or to find a TWN Certified Decorator who can decorate products for you, call 305-258-9622.

www.watertransferprinting.com

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Crimson Trace – 5 Steps To Selection Guide

August 12th, 2015

Crimson Trace put together 5 steps to selecting an appropriate laser sight for a firearm.

(Wilsonville, OR) — When it comes to selecting the right laser sight for a firearm, Crimson Trace recognizes that gun owners sometimes have questions. To answer those questions, and to guide with product selection, the Wilsonville, Oregon based company offers these five easy-to-follow steps for selecting the perfect laser sight for any firearm:

1) What firearm will be fitted with the sight? Crimson Trace’s website (www.crimsontrace.com) lists the many leading firearm manufacturers that the company makes specific fitted laser sights for, ranging from Beretta to Walther, plus 1911s, MSR/AR rifles and any firearm with an accessory rail. Additional details on the website list specific firearm models.

2) What products will match the gun’s uses? Crimson Trace offers the firearms industry’s largest selection of laser sight categories including: Lasergrips, Laserguards, Lightguards, Rail Masters and Rail Master Pros, Modular Vertical Forearms (MVFs) and Defender Series. These add up to nearly 200 products to fit thousands of firearms. Customers can take several routes to customization of, or equipping, their firearm with laser sights and powerful LED white lights.

3) Green or Red laser? Both colors offer advantages. Red laser sights are normally more affordable and use less battery power. Green laser sights are more visible in ambient lighting conditions. Crimson Trace offers a wide selection of red and green laser sights, and several models, such as the Laserguard LG-443 for Glocks, are available in red and green. Crimson Trace offers more green laser sights than all other competitors combined.

4) Where can I buy, or see, Crimson Trace products? In addition to viewing the product on the company’s website, there are more than 2,500 Crimson Trace dealers across America. The informative website also has a DEALER locator feature to help find nearby dealers. A large number of dealers have gun ranges where buyers can test Crimson Trace laser sight products installed on the firearm.

5) What about a holster? In the event adding a Crimson Trace product changes the outline of the firearm, there are many sources of holsters to fit the firearm with the product installed. Those holsters can be ordered on the company’s website or purchased direct from manufacturers including: BLACKHAWK!, Blade-Tech, CrossBreed, DeSantis, Galco, Mitch Rosen, Tactical Tailor, and others. Retail prices range up to $75. Crimson Trace works with those holster manufacturers during product design, and when a new laser sight is offered for sale—there’s a holster for that!

For more than two decades, Crimson Trace has provided America’s gun owners, and military units and law enforcement officers around the globe, with the world’s largest selection of award-winning laser sight and tactical light products. The company is widely recognized as America’s foremost leader in establishing laser sighting systems as standard equipment on concealed-carry and personal defense firearms. All Crimson Trace products are Proudly American. Full details are at www.crimsontrace.com or available by calling 800-442-2406.

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First Tactical – Tactix Pants

August 12th, 2015

First Tactical has begun to roundout their lineup with the release of the Tactix-series of pants. They offer a little different look than what’s currently out there and come in Tactical, EMS and BDU styles for both men and women. Below is the Men’s Tactical model.

The Tactical model is offered in Black, Khaki and Midnight Navy in waist sizes from 28-44, lengths 30-36, while the EMS pant is only in Midnight Navy and the BDU adds OD Green but no Khaki. The BDU pant has additional sizing.

For full details, visit www.firsttactical.com.

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Line Of Fire Partners With Dom Raso Of Dynamis Alliance

August 12th, 2015

This is some very interesting news we’ve been chomping at the bit to share with you.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 12, 2015

Line of Fire Partners with Dom Raso of Dynamis Alliance

Huntington Beach, CA / August 12, 2015 – Line of Fire, a premier manufacturer of top quality military/ law enforcement gloves and apparel, has partnered with Dynamis Alliance and its team of former operators to design and build high quality, innovative gear for tier one warriors.

After twelve years of service as a Navy SEAL, Dom Raso wanted a way to continue to help protect the future, safety, and freedom of our country and its allies. Dynamis Alliance was born in 2013. Dom knew that there were many likeminded people throughout the world looking to increase their safety and security of their families. His solution was to build a team to provide the best gear and training available. Line of Fire is proud to be working with this team.

“Given the years of military experience served by the Dynamis crew and my prior relationship with Dom, it was a natural and inevitable partnership. Line of Fire as a brand seeks to align with real, high-level operators, and we are excited to be doing that with this partnership,” said Brian Miller, Founder and COO at Line of Fire.

Together, Line of Fire and Dynamis have already been working on some gamechanging gear, most notably the ROPER glove, a glove that turns any operational glove into a fast rope glove, while allowing for a free trigger finger. Ideas like this and (others that cannot yet be mentioned) are what this partnership is all about.

The certified experience of Dynamis combined with the unique manufacturing capabilities of Line of Fire will certainly produce some effective gear. Line of Fire’s high quality glove line and unique grip system go hand in hand with the high quality expectations of the most elite operators. This partnership will continue that trend. Dynamis Alliance’s simple, very real motto, — “Quality training, gear, and preparation can make the difference between life and death.”

Retailers interested in offering Line of Fire and/or Dynamis Alliance products may contact Line of Fire at sales@loftactical.com and/or intel@dynamisalliance.com. Products and information can also be found at www.loftactical.com and/or www.dynamisalliance.com.

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Guest Review – Whiskey Two-Four Ultralight 8×3 Split Panel

August 12th, 2015

Recently released from Whiskey Two-Four is their Ultralight 8×3 Split Panel chest rig. Like previous rigs the Split Panel is laser-cut from a sheet of Hypalon and loops are stitched along the edges. These loops are the perfect place to attach the buckles of their improved Universal Chest Rig Harness or to simply tie it down to the outside of a pack. Like many chest rigs on the market it will buckle perfectly into plate carriers and other vests with buckles on the chest and the addition of a Velocity Systems Swift Clip kit makes for a perfect way to retain the sides. The rig itself weighs nearly nothing, is ultra-strong, and will not hold water; all properties drawn from the use of Hypalon.

Mixing and matching your favorite pouches makes for endless rig combinations, as well as breathing new life into old disused pouches. Each side of the panel gives you 4 vertical columns and 3 horizontal rows to work with and is joined by two 1″ buckles. The ability to run a slick carrier and quickly switch load carriage by mission profile or personal preference makes WTF’s platforms a strong, light and compact solution. I’ve found the Split-front to be an especially awesome addition to the straps of a Grey Ghost Gear Lightweight Assault Pack or Haley Strategic D3 Flat Pack as a way to add additional storage up front where it counts.