This afternoon, SSD will be covering Darley Defense Days at the Virginia Beach oceanfront.
Darley Defense Days – Virginia Beach
June 4th, 2015Midwest Industries Introduces M-LOK Handguard for MR556A1 / HK416
June 4th, 2015 
-Midwest Industries new handguard for the MR556A1 or HK416 (with removal of sling loop)
-7 interface sides in M-LOK allow for accessory installation in almost any configuration necessary
-9 inches of usable handguard with a full picatinny top rail
-Handguard weighs 9.9 oz
-Retail price of $219.95 (introductory price $209.95)
-Extended length to follow
Available on www.midwestindustriesinc.com and through their dealer/ distributor network in 2-3 weeks.
Propper CEO Amy Coyne Honored by St Louis Business Journal
June 4th, 2015Propper International CEO Amy Coyne was honored this week by the St Louis Business Journal as one of 2015’s Most Influential Business Women.
Congratulations Amy!
Mission Spec, LLC Releases New Rigit Kit
June 4th, 2015
Mission Spec has just released their new Rigit kit. Rigit acts as an interface between a standard PALS grid and virtually any chest rig or panel utilizing industry-standard buckles for vertical attachment; examples include ITW GTSR and DuraFlex Mojave patterned buckles. The Rigit also offers a stable loop base to reduce movement of the attached piece, provided it features hook backing.
The Rigit is 100% designed, tested, and manufactured in the United States, is Berry Compliant, and comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
MissionSpec.com/products/rigit-kit
Scalarworks – Low Drag Mount Zero Hold Demonstration Video
June 3rd, 2015Scalarworks released a video demonstrating the tools, methodology, and testing of the return to zero and zero hold capabilities of the Low Drag Mount, for Aimpoint Micro sights.
American Knife & Tool Institute On The Passage Of The Knife Owners’ Protection Act
June 3rd, 2015Committee Passes Legislation to Protect Lawful Knife Owners Traveling from State to State
Cody, WY – The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI)-supported bill to ensure federal protection for lawful knife owners traveling between states has cleared another hurdle as the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee passed the commonsense Knife Owners Protection Act (KOPA) with broad support. The bipartisan legislation, led by U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, R-WY, and Ron Wyden, D-OR, addresses the current patchwork of state and local knife laws, which have increasingly presented problems to lawful knife owners during interstate travel. The legislation, S. 1315, is co-sponsored by Senators Mike Lee, R-UT, Joe Manchin, D-WV, John Thune, R-SD, and Martin Heinrich, D-NM.
Under current U.S. code, lawful gun owners are allowed to transport firearms legal in both the state of origin and the state of destination, provided they are properly stored and in accordance with all federal restrictions. However, no such protection currently exists for knife owners wishing to transport knives to and from states in which they are legal, but through jurisdictions with varying requirements. KOPA would allow legal interstate travel for knives, provided the knives are transported to and from states where the law allows possession of said knives, and they are transported in closed containers.
“With this legislation passing out of committee, we are one step closer to providing the protection that knife owners need to ensure they can travel without fear of prosecution,” said Senator Enzi. “With thousands of knife laws across the country, this commonsense bill would defend the rights of knife owners.”
“I appreciate the work of the American Knife and Tool Institute, which has helped build momentum for moving this bill forward,” Wyden said. “Senator Enzi and I will continue working to get this commonsense bill through the Senate and passed into law to allow knife owners who follow the rules to transport their property without added hassle between places where it’s legal to own knives.”
Since its inception, AKTI has served as the go-to resource for knife owners looking to ensure that they comply with all local, state, and federal laws related to knives. One of the biggest complaints and points of confusion AKTI hears about from lawful knife owners involves the interstate transport of knives. While citizens are making every effort to comply with patchwork state and local laws, it has become clear that there is the need for a federal protection for sportsmen, hunters, and other law-abiding knife owners that does not interfere with state and local restrictions on knife use.
“In addition to massive confusion over conflicting knife possession and transportation laws, over recent years, we have had an increasing number of cases brought to our attention where individuals who are trying to abide by the law are stopped or detained as a result of patchwork, complex, and conflicting laws,” said AKTI Executive Director, Jan Billeb. “But with the steadfast support and hard work from our champions, Senators Enzi and Wyden, we are one step closer to a bipartisan, commonsense solution to the problem. AKTI is grateful for their leadership in the issue, and their commitment to ensuring protection for all lawful citizens. We are confident that under the guidance of Senators Enzi and Wyden, KOPA will enjoy bipartisan support as the legislation reaches the floor of the Senate.”
KOPA is an important key to protecting everyone who travels with knives. It will allow citizens to transport knives over state lines for lawful purposes, and put an end to the massive confusion that currently surrounds the issue. The passage of KOPA by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee is one step closer to replacing the burden on knife users of trying to know, understand and comply with several states’ laws with these reasonable regulations:
G-Code Contact
June 3rd, 2015G-Code Contact is a line of immediate action platforms, featuring components hand-picked from the G-Code catalog and assembled into fighting loadouts, based on requirements from Special Operations Warfighters currently overseas.
From belt systems to chest rigs, G-Code Contact systems are designed to be worn on your person, under clothing, or to travel with you in a day pack or other small bag where they can be quickly donned for combat use.
2 x 2 Micro Chest Rig
A single layer of G-Code Scorpion rifle(2) and pistol(2) pouches delivers speed and utility in a easy to conceal minimalist chest rig.
3 x 3 Micro Chest Rig
Featuring three G-Code Scorpion rifle-pistol stacked pouches, the 3 x 3 occupies the same footprint as the 2 x 2 but with an extra rifle and pistol magazine capability.
The Traveler Chest Rig
Two G-Code Scorpion rifle pouches, one rifle-pistol stack pouch, a medium GP pouch and a long GP suspension pouch create a platform for additional capabilities that range from emergency medical kits to breacher systems to signaling devices to documentation/recording systems.
The Traveler also includes a discreet stand alone System Bag that can be left in place or carried as part of an EDC without raising eyebrows in daily life.
Scorpion Low-Viz Belt
Three G-Code Scorpion rifle pouches, three pistol pouches, an RTI Adaptor and a holster ready RTI Optimal Drop Pistol Platform ride on a G-Code Operator Belt, creating a low profile fighting system that can easily hide in plain sight with minimal concealment layering.
Scorpion Stack Belt
Two G-Code Scorpion rifle-pistol stack pouches, a single rifle-double pistol stack pouch, an RTI Adaptor and a holster ready RTI Optimal Drop Pistol Platform ride on a G-Code Operator Belt, creating a combat ready platform that delivers fast access to vital equipment at their center of gravity.
Covert Belt
A dual rifle magazine D3 Carrier pouch, two single pistol magazine pouches, an RTI Adaptor and a holster ready RTI Optimal Drop Pistol Platform ride on a G-Code Operator Belt, giving the end user a quick-don belt that can easily be stored in a daypack or stored under a car set, fully loaded out.
