Following up on their international release a few weeks ago, High Threat Concealment will be at SOFIC 2014 in Tampa at booth 1849, along with their new industry partner Darley Defense. Stop by the booth and see what HTC has been up to since SHOT Show. Interested dealers can contact Shay at sdortch@highthreatconcealment.com to set up a meeting during the show.
Developed by a friend of SSD, the Survival.Signal.Rescue Panel or SAR Panel is a multipurpose signal panel designed to help the user survive and get rescued in an emergency situation.
The top side is composed of NSI/ISEA 107-2010 compliant high-visibility material, designed to reflect light in either day or night conditions. A center pocket stores the included 20ft. of 400lb break strength kevlar cord, and the entire panel can be stored within the pocket when not in use. High contrast black webbing is sewn around the edges, providing strong attachment points for the included cord.
The bottom side is composed of a US manufactured heat-reflective Mylar, thicker than a standard space blanket. In addition to the signaling and marking functionality, the SSR panel can be used as a sun shade, and the integral pocket can hold hand-warmer and be wrapped around the user’s chest, while the Mylar side is positioned outward to reflect and trap heat in the core. The Mylar is also waterproof so the SSR can be used as a rain cover.
The SSR Panel is currently up for funding on Kickstarter. Funding is going towards ordering the product materials, all produced in the USA. Project rewards include the SSR panel itself, up to a package including a GPS beacon, infrared strobe, and additional survival items.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tbgroup/survivalsignalrescue-panel
I was recently made aware of an effort among some of my former cohorts and friends to memorialize a truly exceptional warrior we lost during my last deployment. I was so touched by their vision and inspired by this group of exceptional individuals organizing the effort, I felt compelled to share and contribute to getting this project the recognition it deserves. – AV
Climb for the Fallen (CFTF) is being established as a Virginia-based 501(c)3 non-profit seeking to memorialize fallen US service members whose lives were lost during combat operations and support their families by empowering them through outdoor experience and adventure. The organization was founded by a group of friends who are outdoor enthusiasts, climbers, and adventurers who wanted to contribute to the memory of our fallen American heroes through something unique.
CFTF’s first project, Kevin’s Climb is to establish a first ascent, memorial route on a 1000 foot rock face in the Sierra Nevadas named for their fallen teammate. Kevin Ebbert was one of those individuals who touched everyone he encountered in one way or another and left a lasting positive impression in everyone’s mind. He was genuine, deliberate, and driven; a warrior, friend, teammate, and leader to all who knew him.
After graduating from the University of California, Santa Cruz, Kevin enlisted in the United States Navy and became a Navy SEAL. Kevin deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 and due to his outstanding work as a medic was meritoriously advanced through the combat promotion system and awarded a Bronze Star with Combat V. Kevin had a plan to attend medical school and pursue his dream as a doctor following his military commitment and had set the wheels in motion to do so. During his second deployment to Afghanistan, on November 24th 2012, Kevin Ebbert, was killed in action by enemy fire while moving to support teammates during combat operations in Southeast Afghanistan.
To support Kevin’s Climb, CFTF has launched a Kickstarter Campaign to help with the expenses of travel, equipment, and the documentary production. CFTF feels that just doing the climb is not enough and seeks to create a professional product to capture the experience and celebrate the life of a friend who paid the ultimate sacrifice. In addition to the Kickstarter campaign, Climb for the Fallen will soon be capable of receiving contributions directly as a 501(c)3 from those interested signing up as corporate sponsors or individuals who would prefer to make contributions directly instead of contributing via Kickstarter. Climb for the Fallen can be contacted at team@climbforthefallen.com and the various hyperlinks included above provide further details about the organization and Kevin’s Climb.
About the Author
Austin Vermillion (AV) is a Navy veteran who spent the first half of his career in the enlisted ranks and was later commissioned as a Navy Supply Officer through the Seaman-to-Admiral-21 Commission Program. After commissioning he joined the Naval Special Warfare community focusing on Material Management, Force Modernization Requirements, Support Capabilities and Operational/Combat Logistics in Africa and Afghanistan. After leaving the Navy, he joined a program supporting SOF operations overseas and also works to provide integration and support based on end-user needs to Veteran entrepreneurs and industry through Targeted Integration Group.
Designed by an active duty Sniper Instructor, the Yellow Birdhouse Shooting Bag is intended for moving or overwatch operations and is easily adaptable for a variety of shooting positions. Comes with a strap to quickly attach/detach to a carabiner or other mount.
Available in MultiCam.
ustacticalsupply.com/yellowbirdhouseshootingbag
Columbia, SC, May 9, 2014 – Panteao is happy to introduce the second video title with Nikki Turpeaux: Concealed Carry Skills for Ladies.
This title from Nikki is a continuation on her first video, “Intro to Concealed Carry for Ladies”. Nikki is the Owner/CEO of Archangel Tactical, LLC and Founder of the Get A GRIP™ Ladies Personal Defense & Firearms Training Program. Her training curriculum serves women, men, youth and families in the disciplines of defensive pistol, shotgun, carbine, OC, edged/improvised weapons and unarmed defense training.
In this video, Nikki reviews survivor’s mindset, commitment to training, less lethal options, drawing from concealment, draw stroke, dealing with malfunctions, reloads, weapon retention, use of cover, dry fire training, and more. This video will help you to continue building on your foundation of firearms skills.
The DVD is available for pre-order. Panteao website subscribers will be able to watch the video starting May 12th.
Link to video: panteaoproductions.com/products/concealed-carry-skills-for-ladies
Every now and then it helps to remind yourself of the K.I.S.S. Principle and that Murphy is in fact alive and well. Complexity is the enemy in many instances and never more so than when someone is shooting at you with hostile intentions. When it comes to fighting with small arms, keeping it real is always a good idea. Food for thought.
-Larry Vickers
Vickers Tactical Inc.
Host of TacTV
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical in 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 some words of wisdom.
What a great photo from a reader who is a USCG Veteran. Thanks for your service and the photo!
Semper Paratus
This is an announcement from the American Suppressor Association regarding their recent name change from the former American Silencer Association. We are pleased about this decision, as it more properly reflects the function of firearm suppressors while distancing the organization from the stigma associated with the term ‘silencer’.
The American Silencer Association is pleased to announce that we have changed our name to the American Suppressor Association. We feel that this is a necessary step to portray our industry in the most accurate light while advocating and educating the public on behalf of the suppressor industry.
The core mission of the ASA is to educate the public on the merits of suppressors. To do so, we must first dispel the widespread notion that firearm suppressors can silence their host gun. To those familiar with suppressors, the difference between the two terms is largely semantics. After all, Hiram Percy Maxim, the man who invented the first commercial suppressor, called his products silencers. However, to the millions of Americans whose only exposure to suppressors has been through Hollywood, the term ‘silencer’ takes on a literal meaning.
Anyone who has ever used a suppressor knows that although they do reduce the overall sound signature of the host firearm, they are incapable of ‘silencing’ anything. Even the most effective suppressors on the smallest and quietest calibers reduce the peak sound level of the gunshot to that of a chainsaw or a hammer drill (110-115 dB). For most centerfire rifle and pistol calibers, suppressors can only reduce the peak sound level to that of a snare drum at a rock concert, or a jet engine at takeoff (130-140 dB).
It is for these reasons that we have decided to change our name. You can visit us online at www.AmericanSuppressorAssociation.com. All previous American Silencer Association URLs and email addresses will still remain active.
We thank you for your support, and look forward to a bright future under the new American Suppressor Association banner.
