Shadow End from Adam Taylor on Vimeo.
The MC-130P Combat Shadows have been retired from AFSOC service. This video was produced for the end party. Although they were a relic from a short lived Rescue/SOF amalgamation, their capability will be missed.
Shadow End
November 23rd, 2014Training Mask – Elevation Training Mask
November 22nd, 2014
Training Mask is the brand name for a line of masks developed to simulate high altitude training by oxygen restriction. Using Training Mask leads to increased lung capacity, increased oxygen efficiency, increased stamina, and more. Training Mask has found use with SOF, Soldiers, and Marines, and is even carried by the Marine Corps Exchange. For more information, check out the capability statement .pdf above.
Gunfighter Moment – Frank Proctor 
November 22nd, 2014
In my classes one of the first thing I talk about is the fact that I use exercises during training and not drills. Here’s why. Most times when folks go to the range and shoot drills they do the same thing over and over again at the same pace and may or may not reach and end state that they want. For example a shooter goes out and does some Bill Drills from the holster. 50 times they draw the gun and shoot is 6 times in 2 seconds. They miss shots all the way to runs numbers 47-50. Does this mean they trained themselves to get a pistol out of the holster and get 6 hits in 2 seconds or that they trained themselves to fail for 46 attempts? I have done a whole lot of range sessions where I worked this sort of method and what I think I did was train myself to fail then eventually get it right. For example when I was training a lot for USPSA I would set up and run stages. I would bomb the stage a few times then start making magic happen. Guess what happened in matches? Most times I would bomb the first couple stages them settle down and do well. It’s hard to win against strong competition that way.
So here’s my exercise analogy. If you had a goal of benching 400 pounds would you walk into a gym,put 400 pounds on the bar and start doing 400 pound bench press drills? Not for long! My thoughts now are invest your training time, be very analytical about what’s happening when you shoot and identify then attack the things you need to work on to be the shooter you want to be.
-Frank Proctor
Frank Proctor has served over 18 years in the military, the last 11 of those in US Army Special Forces. During his multiple combat tours in Afghanistan & Iraq he had the privilege to serve with and learn from many seasoned veteran Special Forces Operators so their combined years of knowledge and experience has helped him to become a better operator & instructor. While serving as an instructor at the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course he was drawn to competitive shooting. He has since earned the USPSA Grand Master ranking in the Limited Division and Master ranking in the IDPA Stock Service Pistol division. He learned a great deal from shooting in competition and this has helped him to become to become a better tactical shooter. Frank is one of the few individuals able to bring the experiences of U.S. Army Special Forces, Competitive Shooting, and veteran Instructor to every class.
All this experience combines to make Frank Proctor a well-rounded shooter and instructor capable of helping you to achieve your goal of becoming a better shooter.
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.
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TNVC – CORE Survival HEL-STAR 6 Strobe
November 22nd, 2014
TNVC is currently running a promotion with CORE Survival to kick off the release of the new HEL-STAR 6 LE Strobe. Pre-order the HEL-STAR 6 LE by 11/30/14 and receive 10% off MSRP.
The HEL-STAR 6 LE Strobe is a purpose-built helmet mounted LED light intended for airborne/MFF, tactical, and other military operations. The HEL-STAR 6 combines features of the HEL-STAR 4 and HEL-STAR 5 into a multi-functional marker light with a compact design, enhanced omni-directional visibility, easy battery replacement, and waterproofness to 130′ sea water.
The HEL-STAR 6 can be switched between two operating modes and four user-defined functions, which can be selected from virtually any combination of White, four different color options, and IR, in either flashing or steady. The HEL-STAR 6 also exceeds the FAA’s 3 statute mile visibility requirement.
tnvc.com/shop/core-survival-hel-star-6%C2%AE-strobe
Note To Drive By Commentors
November 22nd, 2014Don’t attempt to create a new profile to talk smack about an article, give an asinine name, and then come back repeatedly entering comments that will never be approved to complain that your original BS comment wasn’t approved.
Or you can, either way, I can do this all day.
Law Enforcement Coin Collection – Police & Deputy Coins On Kickstarter
November 21st, 2014
Coins For Anything has launched a Kickstarter campaign to create a series of 8 coins celebrating all aspects of Law Enforcement.
The coins are all 2-sided with detailed artistic designs, and many of the coins feature 3D imagery and bold colors.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/420090979/law-enforcement-coin-collection-police-and-deputy
Tactical Assault Gear Announces Mike Pino As West Coast Regional Sales Manager
November 21st, 2014Tactical Assault Gear has recently announced the hiring of Mike Pino. Mike will be taking the roll of West Coast Regional Sales Manager. The full release can be read below:
Tactical Assault Gear is pleased to announce that Mike Pino has joined Tactical Assault Gear. Mike brings years of experience and knowledge in the tactical and firearms retail industry. Mike has most recently worked with US PALM, out of Phoenix, AZ. Prior to that, he was with the Scottsdale Gun Club. Mike’s new role for TAG® will be the West Coast Regional Sales Manager.
“We are very excited to have Mike joining our team. He not only brings years of experience to TAG®, but he is highly motivated to continue to grow this region for our company”, said Chris Osman TAG’s® Director of R&D. Chris also said, “TAG® has gone through a lot of changes since my return to the company 11 months ago. We will continue to grow our TAG® specific sales force, focus on the TAG® brand as well as bring on other products that compliment what we are doing and are considered best in class in their respective space.”
www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com
Trident Concepts And Monkey Edge Team With Strider Knives To Produce The TRICON Model Fixed Blade Knife
November 21st, 2014Today, Monkey Edge announced the availability of the Trident Concepts fixed blade knife, which is designed and manufactured by Strider Knives. The full release can be read below:
Mesa, AZ – November 21, 2014 – Monkey Edge announced the immediate availability of the Trident Concepts (TRICON) fixed blade knife designed and manufactured in the USA by Strider Knives. The TRICON model fixed blade was conceived with the goal of producing a simple and streamlined design to facilitate a wide variety of carry options. Whether mounted to a plate carrier, or concealed carried carry in plain clothes, the TRICON fixed blade provides the user with a simple, easy to deploy, defense option.
The genesis of the project:
“While attending a Trident Concepts course, Jeff Gonzales (TRICON founder) and I had a conversation about edged weapons and it turned out nothing out there completely met his needs. I figured I could leverage our excellent relationship with Strider Knives to produce a new model that fit the profile Jeff was looking for,” explained Monkey Edge principal Brady Miller. Eventually, those cocktail napkin sketches turned into prototypes that were then further refined based on Jeff’s feedback. “I was well aware of Strider’s ability to put out top shelf hard use gear so working with them on this project was a natural fit. I am thrilled at how it turned out. The Strider team did an amazing job,” said Jeff.
Why the TRICON is a fixed blade:
Jeff Gonzales explains the effectiveness of the fixed blade: “Folding knives are great and I carry one every day. However, when speed is critical and most times it is, you won’t beat a fixed blade for deployment and access to the vitals”. The concept of the TRICON was to produce a fixed blade that the user could carry literally everywhere. It can go from being mounted to your plate carrier or chest rig to plainclothes concealed carry.
Built in the USA for hard use:
Like all Strider knives, the TRICON fixed blade is made in the USA at Strider’s Escondido, CA facility and comes with Strider’s lifetime warranty. Crafted from premium Crucible CPM S30V stainless steel. The full tang grip is flanked with textured G10 scales that provide a sure grip and are virtually indestructible. The TRICON fixed blade is shipped with a kydex sheath and Bawidamann Blades PUP mounting system. The PUP mount ships with hardware that allows it to be adapted to PALS/MOLLE platforms or belt carry. Additional sheath and mounting options are in development and will be offered at a later date. The first run of the Strider Knives TRICON fixed blade is available now exclusively in several blade finishes at Monkey Edge (monkeyedge.com/TRICON) beginning today at the price of $250.00.
