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Questions Asked on the USAF Security Forces LEOSA Facebook Page

November 29th, 2014

uestions we receive on a weekly basis…
1. I’m Army MP XX number of years can I apply to the AF. -NO.
2. What is LEOSA? -Really?
3. How does this benefit me? -See previous response.
4. I’m Guard/Reserve/IMA/Retired can I apply. -If AF, yes if qual’d.
5. Why do we have to pay? -No public tax dollars.
6. My CHL/CCW is better and this is a scam. -FALSE
7. This violates Posse Comitatus. -FALSE
8. Can I arrest people 24/7 as a cop. -Absolutely NOT
9. If I can’t carry on base what’s the point? -Really?
10. I already have a state issued LEOSA card based on my AF status. -You are in violation of the law because you must have an ID card issued BY YOUR EMPLOYER, ie. the USAF
11. Can I carry a weapon onto a plane. -NO, read the law!
12. I’m a SNCO and don’t have training records, am I eligible. -Seriously?
13. LEOSA/CCW insurance is a scam. -FALSE, its been around for years.
14. Can I carry my USAF issued M9? -NO
15. Can I carry an Uzi? Technically possible, sigh.
16. I’m an officer, but not SF or an MP, and I can apprehend based on my rank and the UCMJ; how can I apply? -NOT ELIGIBLE
17. I’m a First Sergeant but was never SF am I eligible? -NO
18. I was Air Police, do I qualify? -Yes
19. I was Security Police do I qualify? -Yes
20. I was a Security Police Security troop before the careerfield merged, do I qualify? -Yes
21. Does this apply in Puerto Rico? -Yes

By the way, the Air Force appears to be way out in front of the other services in issuing credentials to their LE personnel in accordance with the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act.

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Gunfighter Moment – Larry Vickers

November 29th, 2014

Consider the source; be careful what you believe on the Internet in regards to firearms, their history and implementation. Although plenty of solid information exists on the web, a lot of wrong, misleading and potentially dangerous information and advice is spread around as if it were facts carved in stone. I literally see multiple examples of this every single day on the web.

My advice is consider the source and cross check. In addition your own verification, thru experience if possible, usually points you in the right direction.

‘The problem with the Internet is it is full of people with nothing to say that say it anyway’ – Jeff Cooper

-Larry Vickers
Vickers Tactical Inc.
Host of TacTV

Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD-Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related TV shows on the Sportsman Channel with the latest being TacTV of which Bravo Company is a presenting sponsor. Larry Vickers special operations background is one of the most unique in the industry today; he has been directly or indirectly involved in the some of the most significant special operations missions of the last quarter century. During Operation Just Cause he participated in Operation Acid Gambit – the rescue of Kurt Muse from Modelo Prison in Panama City, Panama. As a tactics and marksmanship instructor on active duty he helped train special operations personnel that later captured Saddam Hussein and eliminated his sons Uday and Qusay Hussein. In addition he was directly involved in the design and development of the HK416 for Tier One SOF use which was used by Naval Special Warfare personnel to kill Osama Bin Laden. Larry Vickers has developed various small arms accessories with the most notable being his signature sling manufactured by Blue Force Gear and Glock accessories made by Tangodown. In addition he has maintained strong relationships with premium companies within the tactical firearms industry such as BCM, Aimpoint, Black Hills Ammunition, Wilson Combat and Schmidt & Bender.

Larry Vickers travels the country conducting combat marksmanship classes for law abiding civilians, law enforcement and military and has partnered with Alias Training to coordinate classes to best meet the needs of the students attending the class.

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 us some words of wisdom.

Tags: Alias Security and Training Services, Larry Vickers, LAV, Vickers Tactical
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This Is How You Test – Hat Tip to Small Arms Defense Journal’s Look at Barrel Lengths for 5.56 Weapons

November 29th, 2014

Next time you want to run out back with a gun and “test” it, take a gander at this.

Even though Doc Dater isn’t wearing a lab coat he is do instructing the heart of testing, which is painstaking data collection. Photo from Small Arms Journal.

Small Arms Journal has published a great story entitled “Barrel Length Studies in 5.56 Weapons” where they investigate the effects of bore pressure upon projectile barrel exit of varying barrel lengths. They go into detail on how they prepared the test and how they collected the data as well as the results. A fine piece of work.

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Acronymjutsu FW 1415

November 28th, 2014

ACRONYM® Acronymjutsu [FW-1415] from ACRNM on Vimeo.

It’s been sometime since we mentioned Germany-based Acronym’s high end, military inspired clothing line. They incorporate some of the latest fabrics into their innovative designs that include some of the first real use of PALS which they call Tec Sys webbing.

www.acronym.de

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Posted in Clothing, Design, International, Media, Packs | 12 Comments »

Violent Little Machine Shop – Blackout Friday And New Products

November 28th, 2014

Violent Little Machine Shop is having a Blackout Friday deal, exclusive to Soldier Systems Daily readers. Use the code BLACKOUT to receive free shipping on all orders.

Additionally, VLMS has released a few new products:

‘Too Bad Acey’ Patch

Based on arguably the greatest scene in ‘Home Alone’, the “Too Bad Acey Ain’t In Charge No More” morale patch, or ‘Too Bad Acey’ morale patch for short, immortalizes Ralph Foody’s character ‘Johnny’ on a black and white PVC, Velcro backed morale patch, sized 3.8″ x 2″. Comes with an art card, and can be purchased with a vinyl decal sticker, also available separately.

www.violentlittle.com/products/too-bad-acey-morale-patch

“Talk to me Goose” Blackout Patch

The “Talk to me Goose” morale patch is now available in Blackout coloring. PVC with Velcro back, sized 3.5″ x 2″. It also comes with a Blackout art card.

www.violentlittle.com/products/talk-to-me-goose-top-gun-patch

The Kydex Shock Wallet is now available in a Blackout variant, Black Carbon Fiber with Black Shock Cord, in time for Black Friday.

www.violentlittle.com/products/kydex-shock-wallet

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

November 28th, 2014

How about 34,000 ft?

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Magpul’s Complete “Art of the Firearm” Box Set On Sale for $99.95

November 27th, 2014

store.magpul.com/category/videos

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Two New Products From Platatac

November 27th, 2014

Platatac has recently released two new products: a new combat belt, and a Special Forces bronze figurine.

Platatac Soldier Integrated Combat Cobra (SICC) Belt Mk2

The SICC Belt Mk2 is Platatac’s update on the classic SICC belt. The primary addition to the updated belt is an additional column of MOLLE-compatible webbing to better support the attachment of pouches, which makes the SICC Mk2 an even more stable platform for a pistol holster. Manufactured from high strength, abrasion resistant webbing, and featuring an aluminum Cobra Buckle, the SICC Mk2 is also great for running mag pouches, multiple utility pouches for general use, or just holding up a pair of pants.

Available in Black, Khaki, and MultiCam.

www.platatac.com/platatac-soldier-integrated-combat-cobra-sicc-belt-mk

Platatac/Naked Army ‘SF Operator’ Cold-Cast Bronze Figurine

Platatac partnered with Naked Army to develop this cold cast bronze figurine of a coalition SF Operator. 1:6 scale, the figure incorporates elements of Operators from towards the end of the War in Afghanistan from countries including Australia, Canada, UK, USA, and New Zealand. Dressed in typical SF gear, the figure is carrying an M4 SOF MOD carbine with suppressor, scope, SureFire light, and Advanced Target Pointer/Illuminator/Aiming Laser, and an HK 9mm USP as a secondary.

www.platatac.com/naked-army-sf-operator-cold-cast-bronze-figurine

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