Coming soon from Ronin Tactics.
Sneak Peek – Ronin Tactics “Son Tay” Tomahawk
May 24th, 2015Platatac and Hardcore Hardware Australia Teamup to Offer Australian Special Operations Tool
May 24th, 2015The Australian Special Operations Knife is the product of a collaboration between Platatac and Hardcore Hardware Australia. Offered in two blade colors, there is also a training model as well as two belt mounting options; MALICE Clips and Tek-Lok.
Harley-Davidson – Operational Personal Freedom: Ride Free
May 23rd, 2015
To thank all active and retired U.S. Military personnel, Harley-Davidson is offering a free H-D Riding Academy New Rider Course. This offer is active until September 13th, 2015. This offer is part of a program by Harley-Davidson called Operation Personal Freedom, started in conjunction with Wounded Warrior Project, to improve the lives of service members living with PTSD.
For more information, and to apply, visit ridefree.harley-davidson.com/militarylearntoride
Gunfighter Moment – Daryl Holland 
May 23rd, 2015
“At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst.”
-Aristotle
Like it or not, Law and Order is a must or you have chaos, which is what the savages long for anyway. It’s not just in the Middle East anymore; Ferguson, Baltimore, and more recently Waco, Texas are good examples of how close the leader of the Free World can become the Wild West.
Sure, nobody wants to be a victim, and with the lack of trust in our close minded and uninformed politicians who attack our 2nd Amendment rights, we buy more guns, ammo, and equipment. If you’re like my family, you can never have enough guns. However, why don’t we spend some of that money on training and improve upon a perishable skill?
I, too, would love having a gun collection like the one Charlton Heston had, but you can only shoot one gun at a time to get truly proficient with that weapon system. I try and keep things simple and only use Glocks and 1911 type pistols, because that is what I grew up with and used during my Military career.
Do you think the guy that surprised the two Jihadist down in Texas had been trained, or had really cool Gucci gear that did all of the work? Obviously, this guy was confident in his ability, and it’s very important to know your own ability before springing into action hero status. Anybody can spring into action when you roll out surrounded by commandos, but to act alone is simply heroism.
The conceal carry laws and training outline by the NRA barely scratch the surface on accuracy and accountability; I add the later because if your gun goes ‘bang’, you had better know where that bullet is going.
I believe that having a conceal carry permit is a privilege, while being proficient and accurate is a responsibility.
Train on.
Respectfully,
Daryl Holland
Daryl Holland is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major with over 20 years of active duty experience, 17 of those years in Special Operations. Five years with the 1st Special Forces Group (SFG) and 12 years in the 1st SFOD-Delta serving as an Assaulter, Sniper, Team Leader, and OTC Instructor.
He has conducted several hundred combat missions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Philippines, and the Mexican Border. He has conducted combat missions in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush Mountains as a Sniper and experienced Mountaineer to the streets of Baghdad as an Assault Team Leader.
He has a strong instructor background started as an OTC instructor and since retiring training law abiding civilians, Law Enforcement, U.S. Military, and foreign U.S. allied Special Operations personnel from around the world.
Gunfighter Moment is a weekly feature brought to you by Alias Training & Security Services. Each week Alias brings us a different Trainer and in turn, they offer some words of wisdom.
HDSI Does It Again
May 23rd, 2015 
Here’s Something You Don’t See Everyday
May 22nd, 2015 
How about an old school pair of Scuba Pro fins in OD?
Thanks ZK!
The Hunt
May 22nd, 2015Clips from our recent red stag hunt in New Zealand, where we tried out some new packs and clothing from Huron Tactical.
Products due to release 15-June-15 from www.tyrtactical.com
Haley Strategic – FlatPack
May 22nd, 2015I made a quick visit to HSP’s batcave in the Phoenix area last fall. Travis Haley showed me a bunch of cool projects including prototypes of the new FlatPack. I am very happy to see it make it to market.
The D3 FlatPack is a pack designed with a unique expandable gusset system, which allows it to go from an almost flat profile to 600 cubic inches when completely expanded.
In the compressed state, the FlatPack has storage room in the main compartment for a 1 liter hydration bladder, and small items such as batteries, energy gels, and chem lights in the dedicated admin chamber. When expanded, the main compartment can fit a fully-loaded D3CR, helmet, or jacket, and the admin chamber can fit electronics and/or small binoculars.
The FlatPack fully integrates with a D3CR or D3CR-H, with the pack straps replacing the H-harness. This combination results in a light recon, patrol, or EDC/Worst Case Scenario rig. The FlatPack is also compatible with any PALS-based system including plate carriers, assault vests or other packs with external PALS webbing.
Designed with the SOF end user in mind, the FlatPack is also great as a compact carry bag for civilians. The padded inner chhamber comfortably and safely stores consumer electronics including common tablet computers and laptops up to 8″ x 12″, and can also accommodate items such as books and digital cameras.
Available in Black, Coyote, MultiCam, and Ranger Green.
