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June 21st, 2014SERKET Racing – The Mission
June 20th, 2014In this video, former Marine Mark Llano talks about SERKET Racing, an organization based in Wellington, Florida. Started by Llano and Randy Webb, SERKET Racing competes with the goal of raising awareness and assistance for military Veterans and their families. SERKET races a Porsche GT3 Cup 911 in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama, the largest single-make racing series in North America.
Insect Shield Outdoor Blanket
June 20th, 2014It’s Summer and that means lots of time in the great outdoors. If you’re like us, they’ll be camping, picnics, open air concerts and sporting events. With the great weather comes the bugs. Insect Shield has introduced a blanket with their bug repellant treatment.
The blanket is 100% Polyester and sized 56″ x 74″. Offered in Red, Dark Blue and Green.
www.insectshield.com/Insect-Shield-Outdoor-Blanket
Salient Arms Introduces LUDUS Package for GLOCK
June 20th, 2014Based on a partnership with Chris Costa, Salient International has introduced a LUDUS package of GLOCK mods based on his preferences.
The LUDUS package includes GLOCK 17/19 exclusive slide with full-wrap front serrations coated in LUDUS gray and Salient Flat-Faced trigger. Further options include Recessed RMR Cut/Sight and DLC coated box-flute/matched-fit barrel. Customers can supply any GLOCK model number to have this package applied.
Contact Salient Arms for details. Their Facebook page is a great resource as well.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – Partner Series – Hill People Gear Umlindi Pack
June 20th, 2014For the first time in our weekly Friday Focus segment, we will be featuring one of FirstSpear’s OEM partners and a product FirstSpear produces for them; Hill People Gear and their Umlindi Pack.
Why Hill People Gear started
According to the Hill brothers who founded Hill People Gear, this is how the legend began:
HPG started as a series of personal projects built to solve problems that weren’t satisfied by anything else on the market. Other people started seeing and wanting these things for themselves so we decided to give it a whirl. As our market has grown, we’ve been able to expand our product line from unique items unavailable elsewhere into better renditions of items that are more widely available. When we hear from a guy who used to climb with Yvonne Chouinard and starting backpacking before we were born, or from a guy who is a full time adventurer and jungle instructor — and they’re liking our packs better than anything else they’ve ever carried – it inspires us to keep turning out gear that will stand the test of time.
Why American production
We’re able to make decisions based on more than just the bottom line because we’re a family owned business. Helping maintain American manufacturing infrastructure means we have smaller profit margins, but at the same time we’re doing our part to build stronger communities here at home. This is how you fix social and economic problems the American way. Individuals freely deciding to do what needs to be done brick by brick, not governments bungling around with top down half-solutions. Our customers understand this and part of why they choose to send their hard earned dollars our way is because they also believe in investing in American infrastructure.
Why FS
We were lucky enough to fall in with First Spear before they had their production line set up. We knew a guy, who knew a guy. That’s really been the basis of our partnership with FS. From the beginning, we were doing business with people who operate the way we do – do a good solid job without cutting corners, fix problems head on when they come up, don’t be chickenshit about the little things, and above all be trustworthy. It should come as no surprise that this results in production quality as good as you can get anywhere and a very easy going working relationship. There may be drama in our business from time to time, but it doesn’t come from our partnership with FirstSpear.
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Umlindi Pack
The Umlindi Pack is an exercise is designing the largest pack practical for use without lifter straps. It features a one piece contoured shoulder harness which doesn’t get in the way of shouldering a rifle. The padded back panel ensures comfort for the wearer. The Ute-style pulley compression system accepts the Palspocket, Tarapocket, or Tarahumara packs. Additional features include dual wand pockets, 3 reinforced hang tabs inside the pack, a hose port, half depth slot pocket inside of pack, and a parachute cord tool loop in back center. Use of an optional Prairie Belt or other war belts makes the “Lindi” into a large lumbar pack.
Available in Khaki/Ranger or Foliage/Stone. Hill people would also like to offer SSD readers a discount code for the Umlindi Packs. Use the coupon code “FSFFK” (for khaki/ranger) or “FSFFF” (for foliage/stone) for $20 off an Umlindi pack through 6/27.
Tactical Distributors – Shooter Performance Shirt
June 20th, 2014
Tactical Distributors has just come out with their new Shooter Performance Shirt. While similar in design to the original Shooter Shirt, the Performance Shirt is made with moisture-wicking, 4-way stretch fabric. It also features articulated side panels, and raglan sleeves for flexibility and movement. The left-sleeve Velcro loop panel allows for the attachment of a morale or ID patch.
Available in Black, Desert Sand, and Urban Gray. Made in the USA.
www.tacticaldistributors.com/shooter-performance-shirt
Syracuse University’s Newhouse School To Host Workshop For Active Duty Military Aug. 15 And 16
June 19th, 2014This is an announcement from Syracuse University regarding an upcoming two-day workshop available to all active duty military personnel.
The Military Visual Journalism program in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University will present a two-day workshop, “Managing Your Digital Arsenal,” Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, Aug. 16, on the Syracuse University campus. The workshop is open to all active duty military personnel. Follow on Twitter at #MVJ50.
August 15
The workshop will begin with a welcome from Newhouse Dean Lorraine Branham, followed by opening remarks from Ray Shepherd, director of Defense Media Activity; and a keynote by Steve Rubel, executive vice president for global strategy and insights at Edelman New York.
Sessions include:
“From Still to Multimedia: Making the Transition,” led by Bruce Strong, chair of multimedia photography and design (MPD) at Newhouse
“Sound Decisions: Making the Most of Your Audio,” led by Doug Quin, associate professor of MPD at Newhouse
“Finish First: Mobile Video Reporting Skills,” led by Simon Perez, assistant professor of broadcast and digital journalism at Newhouse
“The Language of Light: Seeing It, Creating It and Using It,” led by Gregory Heisler, distinguished professor of photography at Newhouse
Aug. 16
The second day will include remarks from internationally acclaimed photographer Joe McNally and multimedia adventure storyteller Corey Rich.
A screening of “The Hornet’s Nest” will be followed by a discussion with ABC News correspondent Mike Boettcher.
The day will conclude with a panel discussion featuring uniformed members of the military who work in communications.
All events will be held in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium in Newhouse 3. Registration fee is $75.
In addition, a dinner celebrating the Military Visual Journalism program’s 50th anniversary will be held Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center’s Goldstein Auditorium. Cost is $50.
For more information or to register, see http://newhousemilitary.syr.edu/managing-your-digital-arsenal or contact Nancy Austin at njaustin@syr.edu or 315-443-4082.
Gun Websites – Visual Kalashnikov Recognition Playing Cards
June 19th, 2014
Gun Websites currently is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for Kalashnikov playing cards reminiscent of aircraft identification cards. Consisting of 52 individual Cold War-era AK variants manufactured in Russia, China, East Germany, and Bulgaria, the cards will feature the following information:
– Kalashnikov Model
– Country of Origin (USSR, China, E. Germany, Bulgaria)
– Countries ‘Cold War’ Flags
– Dates of Production (when available)
– Caliber (color of silhouette indicates caliber)
– Type of Receiver (Milled, Stamped)
– Materials used (Wood, Plastic, Bakelite, etc)
– Factory of Origin (when available)
– Cold War Factory Logos
Of course, the cards will also feature full suits and will fully function as a standard playing deck. The cards will be printed in the USA by USPCC.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gunwebsites/kalashnikov-identification-playing-cards
