Soldier Systems Daily and Tactical Fanboy will be at SHOT Show delivering news on the latest and greatest straight from the show floor. Both sites will be posting updates throughout the day, and will also be posting updates to their respective Instagram accounts.
The United States is emerging from the longest war in its history. It is a war that involved two major fronts in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as other incursions in hot spots around the globe. This war involved millions of veterans, however much of it was fought by a small group of special operators. Even as most U.S. military are coming home, Green Berets are still serving in the dusty villages of Iraq and Afghanistan. This won’t change. It’s the life they lead and one that they are very proud of as vanguards of freedom in dark places around the world.
The Green Beret Foundation provides immediate financial assistance to Green Berets who are injured in the line of duty, to their families, and to the families of their fallen brothers. They also distribute funds to support the extended care an injured Green Beret required in the event the VA is unable or unwilling. The Foundation is focused on the immediate special needs of our wounded and is dedicated to the long term health of the Green Beret Family.
The Green Beret Foundation is sending a small contingent to “Continue the Fight” and looking not just to raise awareness but to find support from fellow Americans. If you see them stop them, talk to them and work with them. Be sure to visit their website www.greenberetfoundatin.org and their Youtube Channel. Here is a short video of one of those attending Shot Show.
First Lite makes wool hunting clothing. First Lite’s wares have caught the eye of some SOF personnel who appreciate the many benefits of wool. Now, First Lite has introduced a proprietary camouflage pattern.
No pixels. No trees. Designed exclusively for First Lite, Fusion is a proprietary mix of shapes and colors designed to obliterate the human shape.
Apparently, the signature feature of this camouflage is its “crackalature”. They’ve got some additional info over at www.firstlite.com/first-lite-fusion so go read up on it.
If checking out this pattern wasn’t a good enough reason to visit them at SHOT Show, they’ll host a keg at 4PM on Wednesday in booth 10053, right by Magpul.
The All In All the Time Foundation was founded in 2008 by Christina Valentine, the surviving spouse of Special Operator Senior Chief (SOCS) SEAL Thomas J. Valentine, who served at Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG). Tom died in a training accident in February 2008 during his 18th year of service. Originally established as a golf tournament the objective has always been to fill the immediate and interim financial needs of the surviving spouses and children of fallen, injured and active SEALs and support personnel.
In 2015, the All In Foundation plans honor the heroes of Operation Red Wings. They will commemorate the 10 year anniversary of this horrific event with a $10,000 grant or scholarship in honor of each of the fallen heroes. Many of the community’s larger benevolent organizations were just starting with Operation Red Wings happened and unfortunately their benefits are not retroactive. Christina has taken it upon herself to go back to those families who didn’t receive assistance and provided respite care.
The All In Team will have two big fundraising efforts at Shot Show. Stop by the S & S Precision booth 8206 to see the custom 2 Vet Arms rifle being given away. Text “tommyv” to 80888 for a $10 donation entry. You may enter as many times as you like. Drawing will be Thursday at 4:30 at the S & S Booth.
2VA Rifle Details
2VA-10 7075T6 Matched set billet receivers, ambidextrous side charging system, ambidextrous safety selector, for both left and right handed shooters, single stage 3.5 lbs ultra match trigger, B5 Systems Bravo collapsible butt stock with improved cheek weld, 15″ lightweight free float tube with modular attachment points for bipods, lights, or slings. 18″ full fluted 416R stainless steel match grade barrel with black nitride finish for longer barrel life as well as concealment in the field.
With the options in the 7.62/.308WIN market, the 2VA-10 line of rifles fills the void between affordability and quality without sacrificing the reliability or accuracy that is demanded with today’s hunters and shooters. With sub-moa accuracy as a starting point, blending ergonomics, adaptability and value we feel this rifle is a can’t miss.
AIATT will also be participating in Beyond Shot – Tattoo artists from Tatlantis Las Vegas will be set up at the event Tuesday from 5-10 and Thursday from 12-7. Proceeds from tattoos will go to the All In Foundation with 100% being donated to families of Naval Special Warfare.
Check out the new B18A1 SwayMore Tactical Liquor Dispenser from Battle Mug to be unveiled, appropriately enough, at SHOT Show.
That’s right, Rifle Dynamics and SilencerCo have come together to offer a Krink in .300 Blackout. What with the 7.62 x 39, you might wonder why even bother. According to RD’s Billy Cho, the decision was made in order to utilize subsonic ammo along with SilencerCo’s suppressor.
They’re staying mum about where the barrels came from but they will share that they are 1/7 twist. 9.25 inch barrel.
Cho also related that they aren’t over gassing these guns. They are optimized for use with suppressors and won’t cycle unsuppressed with subsonic ammo.
Right now these are being produced as a limited run of 25 as a package deal with Silencerco. But, Cho went on to say, “We will also be releasing a batch of suppressor optimized 7.62 and 5.45 guns that are basically our 700/500 series guns. Which are currently the ideal way to run suppressed.”
You can see samples of most of Rifle Dunamics’ guns they are doing with SilencerCo at their booth during SHOT show. This includes the Saiga 12 “cho-gun” RD built for SilencerCo’s Salvo12 suppressor and the new Vepr12/Saiga12 Salvo adapter.
It’s the Socorro, New Mexico Very Large Array.
