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Magpul – Hunter 700 Stock Now Available

September 10th, 2015

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Magpul is now shipping the long-awaited Hunter 700 stock. The Hunter 700 is made from reinforced polymer, with a machine finished, anodized A380 cast aluminum bedding block, and is compatible with all Remington 700 Short Actions, along with other receivers using the 700 pattern. It features a fully adjustable length of pull and comb height, and the stock is M-LOK compatible for attaching all manner of accessories.

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The Hunter 700 is also designed to accept the upcoming Magpul Bolt Action Magazine Well, allowing the shooter to use detachable box magazines without the need for custom inletting.

Additional Features

  • Rubber recoil butt-pad included and optional OEM Butt-Pad Adapter available for use with aftermarket pads
  • Optional High Cheek Riser Kit to adjust cheek weld (0.25″ Riser comes standard)
  • Free-floats ALL factory Remington barrels including aftermarket profiles up to a Medium Palma (0.920″ dia. 5.50″ forward of the breech)
  • Accepts factory and most aftermarket triggers
  • Compatible with all stock Remington hinged floorplates (ADL models will require current factory bottom metal or the Magpul Bolt Action Magazine Well)
  • Three dimpled drill points to install optional standard swivel studs (#10-32 x 3/8” long dome stud)
  • Push-button QD swivel compatibility in rear with optional Sling Mount Kits
  • Left and Right 1-1/4” Footman’s Loops
  • The Magpul Hunter 700 Stock comes in Black, Flat Dark Earth, Olive Drab Green, and Stealth Gray. Made in the USA.

    www.magpul.com/products/hunter-700-stock-remington-700-short-action

    Chuck Vlasek Joins BE Meyers as Business Development Manager

    September 10th, 2015

    When I heard Chuck was moving to BE Meyers I thought to myself, “That’s a match made in heaven.” Chuck is a quiet, unassuming guy who took me awhile to get to know. He doesn’t brag about his military service or his clients at SureFire and that’s what I like about him. He doesn’t have to tell you how awesome he is, he shows you in his actions. I’ve never questioned anything Chuck has told me and I’ve solicited his advice on matters both professional and private. I can’t think of a finer endorsement.


    My relationship with BE Meyers goes back to the late 1990s during my time in the Air Force. Talk about a customer focused company! I can’t say enough good things about BE Meyers products. They are so well designed and built that clients don’t see a need to upgrade to newer models. I don’t if that’s a blessing or a curse, but it sure speaks to quality. Chuck is going to do great things there.

    Mr. Chuck Vlasek Joins B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc. as its newest Business Development Manager

      

    September 10th, 2015 (Redmond, WA) –

    B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc. is proud to announce that Mr. Chuck Vlasek has joined the team as Business Development Manager for the Weapons Segment operating out of FT Bragg, NC.

    Prior to this position Mr. Vlasek spent 6 years in the US Marine Corps where he was a scout sniper and deployed three times conducting combat operations. After leaving the military in 2007 he went on to become the Military Sales rep for SureFire, where he worked for the last 8 years supporting military, federal, and law enforcement customers around the globe.

    “Chuck is a tremendous asset to the team and comes to us with extraordinary operational experience as well as industry experience”, said Matt Meyers, Director of Business Development. “We are very excited and very fortunate to have him on the BEM team.” 

    Chuck lives in North Carolina with his wife Annie, son Charles, and two Rottweilers.

    Chuck can be contacted at chuck.vlasek@bemeyers.com

    SilencerCo Announces New Subsidiary: SilencerCo Weapon’s Research

    September 10th, 2015

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    WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – September 10, 2015 – Continuing in their innovative and roguish nature, SilencerCo has once again thrown the gauntlet in a big way – by forming their own technological skunkworks outfit, SilencerCo Weapons Research.

    Located in Austin, TX, SilencerCo Weapons Research, or SWR for short, is based around bringing technology within reach of the Everyman. For too long, technological advances surrounding the shooting industry have been priced out of the attainable range of most citizens, kept a secret, or the public has simply been told that they can’t have them. SWR not only believes that you deserve better – they plan to show it.

    SWR will use their expertise in the various arenas of the industry to design their own technology geared toward cutting-edge solutions for the discerning sportsman. The initial product offering will be announced in mid-September, with a steady pipeline of products to follow. Consumers can anticipate products that will enhance the shooting experience and bring into civilian reach capabilities that were formerly only available to government end users.

    SilencerCo continues to keep the industry on their toes and test the line of what is considered possible. SWR represents the purest form of that effort, venturing into an uncharted territory with the goal of bringing the best within reach.

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    John Q Public Discusses ‘Grunts of the Air’ : The A-10 Video The Air Force Doesn’t Want You To See

    September 10th, 2015

    Fellow Air Force retiree Tony Carr writes the John Q Public blog which keeps the Air Force on its toes. He has been keeping tabs on the Combat Camera-produced, unreleased doumentary, ‘Grunts of the Air’ depicting an A-10 Squadron deployment to Afghanistan in 2014. For some reason, the Air Force hasn’t released it officially. Naturally, Carr wants to know why.

    I have no interest in stealing JQP’s thunder, so please read the background story here.

    Savox Communications To Attend DSEI

    September 10th, 2015

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    Savox Communications DSEI Preview Press Release

    High Impact, DSEI 2015 Presence for Savox Communications

    · Pivotal European launch of future soldier headgear system expected to turn heads

    · Contract wins and latest compact intercom C3I communications developments

    Espoo, Finland, September, 2015 – Leading provider of C3I and communications solutions for defence, security and professional public safety users, Savox Communications, will be exhibiting at the World Leading Defence and Security event, DSEI 2015 (15-18 September), at ExCel, London, (Stand N5-442). At the show, Savox will launch the latest variants of its combat headgear system and its compact intercom C3I solution into the European market. The company will also be making a further major announcement at the event.

    Taking pride of place on the Savox stand will be its THOR Combat Headgear System, which will be unveiled to a European audience for the first time – not simply to look at, but also to try out for themselves. Already adopted for use by its first customer, the Finnish Defence Force, THOR is an ideal component for the many future infantry soldier modernisation programmes underway globally. It has a major role to play on tomorrow’s battlefields, whether in traditional combat scenarios, or in urban counter-terrorism and security operations, homeland security and Special Forces’ ops.

    Also to be showcased at DSEI, the company’s compact intercom system, IMP-CH. Visitors will be able to experience IMP-CH through a working simulation demonstrating its capabilities, daily, throughout the event. IMP-CH has been developed to meet the most demanding C3I requirements for applications aboard the widest B-vehicle inventory on land. At sea, IMP-CH is suited for use aboard small vessels, such as RIBs and larger ships, including corvettes, destroyers and aircraft carriers.

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    Mikael Westerlund, Savox Communications’ SVP Global Marketing, said, “DSEI is a milestone for Savox, as we demonstrate our strengths in communications and security solutions, gained over 30 years, to an audience with limited experience of our capabilities. We expect to surprise them.

    “Both THOR and IMP-CH, the two highlights on our stand, meet the evolving needs of a range of demanding defence and security end users; introducing them into Europe promises to be very exciting, as we make our mark firmly as a defence industry player. For its part, the THOR Combat Headgear System on display will offer visitors a vision of the soldier of the future; as for IMP-CH, we are expecting some good news on that front at the show, so watch this space! ”

    VISIT SAVOX COMMUNICATIONS ON STAND N5-442 AT DSEI 2015 AND BE ONE OF THE FIRST IN EUROPE TO EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF BATTLEFIELD HEADGEAR.

    WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR STAND!

    You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

    September 10th, 2015

     

    SSD reader Collin and a buddy went for a hike over the holiday weekend up the Franklin mountains near Fort Bliss. He brought along his KCRF patch and his Grey Ghost Gear pack for the trip.

     

    TRU-SPEC Named Official Outfitter Of Scaly Adventures – Season 3

    September 9th, 2015

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    Manufacturer to Outfit Cast and Crew of Award-Winning Adventure Show

    Marietta, GA – September 8, 2015 – TRU-SPEC, one of the leading suppliers of uniforms and personal equipment to the military, law enforcement and public safety markets, is excited to announce they are the official apparel provider for the award-winning, family favorite adventure show, Scaly Adventures.

    Beginning this month, the third season of the popular television show will kick off, and viewers will be able to see TRU-SPEC’s MultiCam Black, TRU Pants, boonies, contractor caps, backpacks, black t-shirts and the ladies’ pro-weight t-shirt outfitting the cast on their adventures.

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    Scaly Adventures, also known as Pierce’s Scaly Adventures, is an E/I (educational/informational) television show featuring Richard, Tanya, and Pierce Curren as they travel around the world featuring many different exotic animals, as well as their own 32 reptiles. The purpose of the show is not only to teach what reptiles are really like, but also to inspire kids through family-friendly programming. Each episode focuses on teaching kids how they should “interact with, care for, and protect animals.”

    “We are extremely proud to represent the TRU-SPEC brand in the upcoming season,” stated Tanya Curren. “When we first began Scaly Adventures, our goal was to create a credible yet compelling series that would appeal to young people. We are very proud to partner with TRU-SPEC in Season 3 as the Official Outfitter of Scaly Adventures. Their clothing and gear are not only the best you can get, but also they complete the ‘uniformed’ appearance we had been trying to achieve. TRU-SPEC truly is tough enough for the Scaly stuff!”

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    “At TRU-SPEC, we offer each of our loyal customers a line of trusted apparel that matches their performance – be it public safety, law enforcement, the competitive shooter or even those who work in environments that are a little more adventurous,” stated TRU-SPEC Vice President of Marketing, Darrell Jacks. “The folks at Scaly Adventures puts wear and tear on their apparel, in an effort to educate their viewers on how to properly care for and interact with animals; they need a line of apparel they can trust to move and withstand the aggressive situations they are put through, as well as remain comfortable in the different climates they endure. We’re extremely excited to partner with Scaly Adventures for this opportunity.”

    www.truspec.com

    Quantico Tactical Holds Weapons & Gear EXPOs This Fall

    September 9th, 2015

    SSD Fall EXPOS 2015

    Quantico Tactical has announced it’s bringing its Weapons & Gear EXPOs to seven locations throughout the United States at Quantico Tactical’s stores, through the months of September and October. The events are designed for Military and Law Enforcement, although they’re open to the general public, and allow these groups to interact with manufacturers, check out the latest gear and equipment, and make purchases, which includes close-out merchandise, free gifts, and registration to win gear and equipment.

    Here’s a list of locations and dates for the upcoming Quantico Tactical EXPOs:

    9/11-13 Junction City, KS – Near Fort Riley
    9/11-13 Oceanside, CA – Near Camp Pendleton
    9/18-20 Clarksville, TN – Near Fort Campbell
    9/24-27 Woodbridge, VA – Near Quantico
    9/25-27 Killeen, TX – Near Fort Hood
    10/2-4 Lakewood, WA – Near Fort Lewis
    10/9-10 Aberdeen, NC – Near Fort Bragg

    www.quanticotactical.com