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Apocalypse Pooh

October 9th, 2014

Apocalypse Pooh is a merging of Winnie the Pooh and Apocalypse Now, created by Todd Graham. It casts Pooh and his various friends as characters from Apocalypse Now, radically changing the context of the original animation.

Thanks Jon!

Delivering The Holidays To Diplomatic And Military Service Members Worldwide – U.S. Postal Service Recommended Mailing Dates

October 8th, 2014

WASHINGTON — Making sure those serving in the nation’s armed forces and diplomatic service receive their presents and care packages in time for the holidays is a priority for the U.S. Postal Service and for friends and family members of military and diplomatic personnel serving around the world. Helping to get packages on their way, the Postal Service offers a $2 per box postage discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate box at $15.45, for mail being sent to APO/FPO/DPO (Air/Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office and Diplomatic Post Office) destinations worldwide.

Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes are available at no cost at either local Post Offices, or ordered online at shop.usps.com. Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed online anytime using Click-N-Ship at cns.usps.com/go.

To ensure timely delivery of holiday wishes by Dec. 25, send cards and packages to military APO/FPO/ DPO addresses overseas no later than the mailing dates listed below.

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Use the Military Care Kit to Send Presents and/or Care Packages
With Priority Mail supplies as the packaging of choice for families preparing care packages for service members overseas, the Postal Service created a free “Military Care Kit” based on the items most frequently requested by military families.

The kit contains:

§ Two Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate Boxes.
§ Two Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Boxes.
§ Priority Mail tape.
§ Priority Mail address labels.
§ Appropriate customs forms.

To order the kit, call 800-610-8734. Guidelines for packing, addressing, and shipping items to U.S. troops can be found at usps.com/ship/apo-fpo-guidelines.htm.

Addressing the Package
1. Write out the service member’s full name in the address.
2. Include the unit and APO/FPO/DPO address with the 9-digit ZIP Code (if one is assigned). For example:

CPT JOHN DOE
UNIT 2050 BOX 4190
APO AP 96278-2050

SGT ROBERT SMITH
PSC 802 BOX 74
APO AE 09499-0074

SEAMAN JOSEPH SMITH
USCGC HAMILTON
FPO AP 96667-3931

MSG JANE DOE
CMR 1250
APO AA 09045-1000

3. Include a return address.
4. Include the service member’s name and address as well as the sender’s name and address on an index card inside the package in case the label is damaged.

Looking for a SureFire X300U-TN?

October 8th, 2014

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I’ve been getting inquiries from readers so I found some.

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Viewpoint Tactical Magazine Coming Soon

October 8th, 2014

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Viewpoint Tactical Magazine is an upcoming free online tactical magazine. It promises to be the most diverse tactical magazine in the industry, with articles from all corners of the tactical community.

This first issue will cover the following topics:

  • TACMED Training: The Real Deal
  • Gates of Fire
  • The Story of Medal of Honor recipient Sammy L. Davis
  • Russia Israel: The Proxy War
  • Cyber TCSM
  • When LEDET meets Legend
  • Dick Kramer Interview
  • SAWMAN talks Rhinos
  • Shoot-Move-Communicate
  • and much more
  • The first issue is set to launch on November 20th, 2014.

    For more information, visit www.viewpointtacmag.com.

    Vickers Tactical Partners With CCW Safe

    October 8th, 2014

    It was announced today that Larry Vickers and Vickers Tactical has partnered with CCW Safe. CCW Safe is a legal services membership plan that provides attorneys, investigators, and expert witnesses to its concealed carry permit holder members.

    You can read the full release here: ccwsafe.com/news/vickers-tactical-partners-with-ccw-safe

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    Specter Gear – Spartan Series Tactical Thigh Holster

    October 8th, 2014

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    Specter Gear has released their new line of Spartan Series Tactical Thigh Holsters. The holsters are constructed from four layers of heavy duty ballistic nylon with a two layer 1000D Cordura nylon outer shell. The holster is permanently attached to a vertically adjustable triple layer 2″ wide scuba webbing hanger strap.

    The leg strap, which is removable and reversible, is made from 2″ webbing with a heavy duty side release buckle closure, and heavy duty elastic loops which allow for expansion of the thigh straps during movement, as well as two rows of imbedded rubber stitching on the inside to prevent shifting and movement of the holster.

    The Spartan Series is available for most popular handgun models, including the 1911A1 series, Beretta M9/92/96, Glock 17/22/31, SIG P220/P226, XD-9/40/45, and S&W M&P9/40/45.

    Color options: Black, Coyote Tan, Foliage Green, Olive Drab, UCP, ABU, and MultiCam.

    Made in the USA.

    Specter Gear – Spartan Series Tactical Thigh Holster

    Sneak Peak – Grey Ghost Precision Prototype Rifle

    October 8th, 2014

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    This Grey Ghost Precision prototype rifle has recently finished a grueling train-up cycle (including SWC), and will soon be heading off to Afghanistan where a specialized unit given a bit of leeway with their weapon selection will be putting it through the ropes, so to speak.

    Remember, nothing made by Grey Ghost goes commercial until it’s proven itself on a combat deployment.

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    ITS Tactical – Mini Survival Kit (MSK)

    October 8th, 2014

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    ITS Tactical’s Mini Survival Kit or MSK is a small pocket-sized survival kit that strikes a balance between being minimal and cost efficient while being functional in virtually any survival scenario. The majority of items in the MSK are individually poly-bagged for added water resistance.

    The contents are as follows:

    1x Ferrocerium (Ferro) Rod
    5x Tinder-Quik Fire Tabs
    6x Lifeboat Matches w/ Striker
    1x Fresnel Lens
    1x Mini Signal Mirror
    1x Glow-in-the-Dark Button Compass – Grade AA
    6x Feet of Brass Snare Wire
    6x Feet of 188 lb. Test Kevlar Cordage
    10x Water Purification Tabs
    1x Emergency Water Bag (5” wide x 14” tall)
    1x FRS (Folding Razor Saw)
    1x Steri-Strip R1541 (1/4? x 3? – 3 strips)
    1x Triple Antibiotic Packet
    1x ITS Laser Engraved Logo on Silver Hinged Tin (3 3/4″ x 2 3/8″ x 7/8″)
    1x Dri-Card Desiccant
    6x Inch Strip of Duct Tape
    2x Rigger’s Rubber Bands

    www.itstactical.com/store/bushcraft/its-mini-survival-kit-msk