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The Third Issue of Frag Out! – Polish Edition Is Now Available – International Edition Will Soon Follow

December 4th, 2014

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The third issue (Issue 2) of the Polish edition of Frag Out!, the “Tactical & Tacticool” magazine, is now currently available in digital format on the web. This third issue features stories on the HK416A5, FN Minimi Mk3 Gun Pr0n, MSPO 2014, Direct Action Gear Sneak Peaks, AK Assault Rifle Basic Training Part 3, and more. The English international edition will soon follow.

You can read the Polish edition here: fragout.uberflip.com/i/423908

You can read all past issues of Frag Out! here: www.fragoutmag.com.

Beyond Clothing / Grey Ghost Gear – Rig Light Jacket

December 4th, 2014

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Two great companies, Beyond Clothing and Grey Ghost Gear, have teamed up to create the Rig Light Jacket.

Rig Light 8

Constructed from Beyond’s proprietary 4-way Stretch Woven Fabric and ripstop nylon, the Rig Light combines aspects of a softshell with a midlayer to provide a durable, lightweight jacket. It features DWR treatment, which sheds light rain and snow.

Features include:

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Right and left external bicep pockets with 4×7″ loop patches

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Left zippered chest pocket

Low profile lightweight ripstop nylon hood zips into collar

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Left and right external hand pockets

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Hook and loop wrist closures

Available in sizes SM – 2XL.

www.greyghostgear.com

Tactical Distributors – Limited Edition Holiday KCRF T-Shirt

December 4th, 2014

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Starting today, Tactical Distributors will be offering a Limited Edition SSD – KCRF t-shirt. Themed for the holidays, this festive green, white, and red KCRF tee will be available stand alone, or as part of a special promotion: any orders of $125 or more qualify to receive the Holiday shirt for only $1 by using promo code DOGOOD1 at checkout. $1 from every shirt sold will be donated to The Salvation Army. ‘Tis the season.

www.tacticaldistributors.com

Meet The Brains Of The RIANOV Eagle from Precision Targeting

December 4th, 2014

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This tiny wafer of a chip is the actual ballistic computer used in Precision Targeting’s RIANOV Eagle which we originally showed you during SOFIC. It’s built as an OEM product that can be supplied to other manufacturers.

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The actual RIANOV Eagle, seen above, is a weapon mounted (1913 compatible) ballistic computer. It offers a fully compensated ballistic solution monitoring environmental conditions and weapon system orientation (slope and cant) to provide a firing solution. The military version is interoperable with the STORM, Rulr and RAPTOR.

www.rianov.com

Sneak Peek – New Bipod from KAC

December 4th, 2014

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I spent yesterday on the range at Spartan Tactical with Leupold and Knight’s Armament. KAC had a few new items on hand, one of which is this cool bipod.

Developed for a user requirement stemming from reliability of existing bipods, this new model from KAC incorporates adjustments for cant and pan as well as independent leg extension and position. In addition to the standard 0/45/90 degree leg positions, Knight’s has also incorporated a total of 6 positions including intermediate between the 45 and 90 deg which is ideal for loading the bipod in varying terrain.

The feet offer a wide, aggressive base and incorporate quite pointy teeth.

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Make sure you stop by Knight’s booth at SHOT Show where it will be formally launched.

www.knightarmco.com

SureFire Names Jeff Barger VP Of Marketing And Commercial/Consumer Sales

December 4th, 2014

Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high performance illumination tools, suppressors and tactical products, Is pleased to announce Jeff Barger as our new Vice President of Marketing and Commercial/Consumer Sales. Jeff will be responsible for expansion of all sales and marketing channels.

“I believe we can successfully drive SureFire’s growth into key segments of the commercial/retail markets that are high margin and large volume due to my background in both the industry and retail channels that coincide with SureFire’s product categories,” said Jeff Barger, SureFire’s VP of Marketing and Commercial/Consumer Sales.

Barger brings extensive sales and business growth experience to the role, having spent almost 30 years delivering impressive business solutions in several different industries. For some six years, Jeff served as Executive Director of Corporate Development for Sturm Ruger Firearms and more recently as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Viridian Green Lasers (Laser Aiming Systems Corporation).

Jeffrey holds BA’s in Economics and Political Science from Denison University in Granville, Ohio and Corporate Finance from Northeastern University in Burlington, Massachusetts. Jeff is an outdoor hobbyist actively enjoying skiing, target shooting, hunting, fishing and forestry.

Jamie Wiedeman will be transitioning over to the role as Vice President of Military Sales to focus on Department of Defense procurement opportunities. His decades of experience and leadership make him a perfect fit for this role.

www.surefire.com

2015 NDAA Does Not Strike Requirement For Common DoD Camo

December 3rd, 2014

Despite deliberations throughout this year, the 2015 NDAA aka the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 does not repeal the provisions of last year’s Enyart Amendment requiring DoD to move toward common camouflage patterns and combat uniforms.

According to the Joint Explanatory Statement to Accompany 2015 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015:

Revised policy on ground combat and camouflage utility uniforms

The Senate committee-reported bill contained a provision (sec. 352) that would amend section 352 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (P.L. 113-66) that established a policy that the Secretary of Defense shall eliminate the development and fielding of Armed Forces-specific combat and camouflage utility uniforms and families of uniforms for specific combat environments to be used by all members of the Armed Forces.

The House bill contained no similar provision.
The agreement does not include the Senate provision.
(Emphasis added)

We note that the guidance for the military services and combatant commands required by section 351 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (P.L. 113-66) to implement this policy is late and has not yet been delivered. We also note that the implementation plan is also late and necessary to ensure proper implementation of the Department of Defense’s guidance to establish and publish joint combat uniform standards and performance criteria.

For more info on the 2014 NDAA provisions for camouflage read this: soldiersystems.net/2014/02/03/joint-service-camo-national-defense-authorization-act-fiscal-year-2014-repost

Updated – What I understand this language is doing is tapping DoD on the head to let them know that they aren’t following last year’s NDAA by providing information Congress asked for. It looks like Congress is still very keen on the subject and that they need to get their act together.

I Know What I Want For Christmas

December 3rd, 2014

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www.carnikcon.com