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Stag Arms Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Violations, Company To Sell

December 23rd, 2015

Yesterday, Stag Arms President pleaded guilty to a single felony count of possession of an unregistered machine gun. In the plea deal, Malkowski agreed to step down as well as sell the New Britian, Connecticut-based company in addition to paying a fine of $100,000. Stag Arms not only surrendered its FFL to manufacture, Malkowski will also no longer be able to own a firearms company.

Today, Malkowski is scheduled to plead guilty in US District Court in New Haven to a misdemeanor count of failure to maintain firearms records.

Stag Arms’ issues were first noted during a routine ATF inspection in July 2014 where they found numerous record keeping errors as well as missing machine guns which turned out to be either unregistered or misregistered. Most of the issues revolve around a failure to serialize receivers which must be accomplished within seven days of manufacture.

Stag Arms issued this statement:

NEW BRITAIN – Tuesday, December 22, 2015 – “Stag Arms, LLC today announced that the company and its founder, Mark Malkowski, have reached a resolution with government officials stemming from an investigation that began last year relating primarily to the timing of recordkeeping during the manufacturing process and compliance with federal firearms manufacturing and registration requirements. Both Stag Arms and Mr. Malkowski cooperated fully with the government throughout the investigation. While both Stag Arms and Mr. Malkowski believe that public safety was never compromised, they have agreed to enter guilty pleas and to pay significant fines, because doing so is in the best interests of the company and its employees. Mr. Malkowski has also agreed to transition the business to new ownership and is in advanced talks with a potential buyer. Mr. Malkowski will continue as a marketing consultant to the business and the industry for a period of time following the sale. Stag Arms takes its obligations to comply with all laws and regulations very seriously and has made comprehensive changes to ensure that similar problems cannot happen again and that best compliance practices are maintained in all of its operations.”

– Stag Arms, LLC

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Virginia Announces Changes to Concealed Carry Weapon Reciprocity and Recognition

December 23rd, 2015

The Virginia State Police released this announcement yesterday. It is very important for those visiting the Commonwealth of Virginia who previously enjoyed reciprocity for their CCW permit. The action was taken at the direction of Virginia’s Attorney General, Mark R. Herring, who had the VSP review concealed carry rules in each of the states that currently have reciprocity agreements with Virginia. Likewise, Virginians will need to pursue alternative CCW licensing from other states such as Utah or Florida which offer non-resident options, if they plan to carry while in other jurisdictions where it is legal.

This is the second firearms restrictive executive action taken by Democrat Governor Terry McAuliffe’s administration. The previous move prevents open carry of firearms by non-LE in Executive branch agencies and buildings.

Legal review conducted in 2015 pursuant to § 18.2-308.014 of the Code of Virginia identified several jurisdictions that currently fail to meet the statutory requirements for recognition of the concealed carry permits they issue. As a result of that review, effective February 1, 2016, concealed carry permits issued by the following jurisdictions are NO LONGER VALID in Virginia:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Minnesota
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming

As a result of this revocation of recognition Virginia concealed carry permits may no longer be valid in the jurisdictions listed above. Permit holders should, prior to travel, contact each jurisdiction to determine if their permit will be recognized prior to carrying concealed in that jurisdiction.

According to the legal review conducted by the Attorney General’s Office, certain states will no longer recognize Virginia concealed handgun permits because Virginia no longer recognizes that jurisdiction’s concealed handgun permit. These states are:

Florida
Louisiana
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Wyoming

Virginia extends reciprocity or recognition to citizens holding both resident and non-resident permits/licenses from the following jurisdictions as set forth below:

Listing of states with which Virginia has Reciprocity Agreements (A formal written agreement exists between the two jurisdictions):

Texas
West Virginia

Listing of states with which Virginia has mutual recognition (Jurisdictions have informally agreed to honor permits issued by the other):

Michigan
Utah
Oklahoma

Virginia non-resident permit holders

Virginia non-resident permit holders should contact each jurisdiction to determine if their permit will be recognized prior to carrying in that jurisdiction.

www.vsp.virginia.gov/Firearms_Reciprocity

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High Angle Solutions – Atlas Devices – ATL (Atlas Tactical Ladder) System

December 23rd, 2015

Today, we’re introducing a new company to the High Angle Solutions rotation, Atlas Devices, LLC. Atlas Devices is a world leader in tactical access for SOF. Look forward to future High Angle Solutions posts from Atlas, in addition to CTOMS and DMM.

ATL System Introduction

The Atlas Tactical Ladder system designed by Atlas Devices is an extremely versatile tool for SOF teams to increase their current tactical access capabilities while generating new ones never before possessed. The ATL System can be used for collapsible bridging, extended reach, weight reduction, ladder/bridge range increase, and more, in scenarios and locals including:

Urban Tactical Assault

Maritime Boarding

Rural Desert

Glacier

Fixed and Rotary Wing AIROPS

The core of the Atlas Tactical Ladder system is a rigid 7 ft collapsible ladder (P/N: ATL) weighing under 10 lbs. In addition to vertical climbing, the ATL can also safely bridge gaps with a 400 lb load. Its joint locking system can be set to auto-locking mode for rapid deployment or manual lock whisper mode for silent deployments. The collapsed profile can be packed within a torso dimension for ease of employment by all infiltration methods including MFF and AIE operations.

The ATL has a suite of accessories that enhance the capability of the ATL by utilizing unique design features that integrate into the ATL core ladder/bridge system. All accessories are tool-less for rapid don/doff. Atlas Devices is currently finalizing safe working load ratings for a 15 ft bridge configuration of the ATL. Additional mission profiles and ATL capabilities that we’ll be highlighting in upcoming High Angle Solutions features include:

Litter / Hoisting / Drag

Confined Space

Structural Collapse

Disaster Response

VBSS / Pool Hooking

Rescue and TACEVAC

Stay tuned for more information.

Atlas Tactical Ladder Introduction from Atlas Devices on Vimeo.

Get the full Atlas Catalog here: atlasdevices.com/pdf/Atlas_Devices-2015_Catalog.pdf

For more info visit www.atlasdevices.com or email sales@atlasdevices.com.

High Angle Solutions is a weekly feature by DMM, CTOMS, and Atlas Devices.

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Back to the Source – Historical European Martial Arts

December 23rd, 2015

Check out this interesting documentary on Historic European Martial Arts.

If you’re interested in taking up HEMA as a practice, check out www.hemaalliance.com.

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Yes, NSW Has “Adopted” the Glock 19

December 23rd, 2015

Internet forums and gun blogs are all worked up that Naval Special Warfare is adopting the Glock 19 force wide. So naturally, I started getting questions about it but I didn’t realize it was a big revelation or for that matter, a secret. You see, select elements of NSW have been using Glock 19s for years, just like other SOF, due to its reliability and concealability.

Early models were said to be adapted for use in maritime environments by equipping them with maritime cups for the firing pin. As I understand it, over time, use of the Glock 19 began to proliferate throughout the community. Earlier this year some East Coast SEALs conducted an evaluation and the decision was made to adopt them on a wider scale.

However, they haven’t purchased additional pistols yet, nor completed a fielding plan. If there are any new users, the pistols most likely came from SOFSA.

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Phokus Research Group – Bug-Out Kit

December 22nd, 2015

Phokus Research Group has expanded their line of Kits to include Survival Kits, including this Bug-Out Kit. The Bug-Out Kit is a rapidly deployable kit designed to fulfill the priorities in a Bug Out situation: escape the elements, stay warm, and signal rescuers. To this end, the Bug-Out Kit contains the following contents:

Survival Matches 4x

Tinder Quick Tabs 4x

Flash Signal Mirror

Howler Whistle

Button Compass

Flosscard

Aqua Tabs 4x

Cypad 8hr Light

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High Threat Concealment – SHOT Show 2016 Promotional Video

December 22nd, 2015

High Threat Concealment, in association with several industry partners including Troy Industries and Velocity Systems, has produced this promotional video showing off the latest and greatest from the respective companies, admin a narrative backdrop.

If you’re attending SHOT Show, be sure to visit High Threat Concealment at their Industry Day at the Range booth, as well as with Troy Industries at booth #20505.

highthreatconcealment.com

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Bravo Company Manufacturing – PNT Trigger Assembly

December 22nd, 2015

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Bravo Company Manufacturing has announced their new BCM PNT Trigger Assembly. The PNT Trigger Assembly is built to exceed MilSpec standards, and each PNT is heat treated and hardened, for increased durability and performance.

PNT Trigger Assemblies are honed, while the trigger and hammer pins are centerless ground. The BCM Disconnector is stamped from 1070 material, and fine blanked and double disc ground to a precise size for consistent and reliable operation. The PNT Trigger Assembly is designed to be 100% compatible with MilSpec lower receivers.

The sear engagement surfaces on the PNT Trigger Assembly is hand polished to reduce friction, and the PNT features an electroless nickel finish to reduce felt creep and grittiness in the trigger press. Teflon particle embedded within the nickel further reduce friction in the Trigger Assembly, and adds further protection to the corrosion, rust, and oxidation resistant finish.