This time, not a patch but one of our KCRF-branded Liberty Bottleworks bottles. A reader sent this in from Fort Polk for a JRTC rotation. Clever application of a dummy cord to keep the cap with the bottle. Keep ’em coming, guys!
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up – Fort Polk
June 25th, 2014Costa RVET Course AAR
June 25th, 2014Nightlife in Wyoming:
Training in low-light/no-light is a logistical nightmare for the average training company. Range hours, noise ordinances, and liability issues all conspire against night courses. Considering how rare they are, when Costa Ludus (www.costaludus.com) invited us to attend his Restricted Visibility Elements Theory (RVET) course in Wyoming we had our tickets bought, bags packed, and guns shipped faster than Senator Yee can make an illegal arms deal.
photo by Weaponcraft LLC
Despite being a small populace, flying into Jackson Hole is easy enough thanks to its proximity to Yellowstone National Park and world class ski resorts. You get both barrels of the Grand Tetons the minute your head pops out of the aircraft door and the scenery doesn’t stop all the way into downtown Jackson. The city itself has maintained an old west’ feel through the decades but mostly now with boardwalks and saloon doors. The brothels, gambling houses, and open sewers are long gone… for better or worse.
Photo by Weaponcraft LLC
A ridiculously scenic hour drive south from Jackson puts you in Freedom, WY: It’s here, at the Northern end of the Star Valley, that Costa and his team built their headquarters aimed squarely at hosting students before and after full days of firearms instruction. Courses range from basic handgun marksmanship (HET1) to more advanced and specific offerings such as Vehicle Elements Theory (VET).
photo by Costa Ludus
The Costa Ludus HQ loft, finished just prior to the first Premier course, looks like a well-lit Cabela’s man cave replete with flat screens, overstuffed leather couches, full kitchen, and fully-stocked Yeti coolers. The concept here is that students get extensive time to dig into Costa’s personal experience with gear, tactics, and 90’s era action movies- review the classics if you want to keep up. Extended question and answer sessions easily wove through the casual conversations during meals and prior to range time.
Nikon Releases New PROSTAFF 7S Binocular Series
June 25th, 2014
Nikon has just released their new line of PROSTAFF 7S binoculars. The PROSTAFF 7S series utilizes fully multilayer-coated lenses and phase-correction coated prisms for improved image quality, resolution, and clarity. The binocular body is protected with a durable rubber, and is nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed for waterproof/fogproof performance.
Available in 8×42, 10×42, 8×30 and 10×30 magnifications.
John Clements Joins PROOF Research
June 25th, 2014As PROOF Research Director of Research/Development and Testing, Clements will support corporate mission to develop and provide highest quality carbon fiber barrels and weapons systems to military and civilian customers.
COLUMBIA FALLS, MT (June 2014) – PROOF Research announced today that John Clements has joined the company as Director of Research/Development and Testing. John’s experience includes 31 years of government service, with the last 16 spent as the Weapons Program Manager at Naval Special Warfare Development Group, where he was responsible for weapon systems R&D supporting combat development, weapons maintenance, ammunition testing and application development.
John’s work with SOCOM weapons development and testing has included a vast array of contributions that have enhanced nonstandard and precision long-range weapons systems for various special operations requirements.
“We are pleased to welcome John as the newest member of our team,” said PROOF Research CEO, Larry Murphy. “John’s vast experience supporting the special operations community is an incredible asset to further advance our core mission to provide the highest quality carbon fiber barrels and weapon system components to both the U.S Military and our consumer market customers.”
John has also held a senior engineering technician position at NSWC Crane, a shore command of the U.S. Navy, where he was responsible for multiple weapon and testing design efforts directly supporting Naval Special Warfare tactical and long-range precision weapons programs.
ADS Inc. – Warrior Expo East 2014
June 25th, 2014
ADS Inc.’s Warrior Expo East 2014 is fast approaching. This year promises to be an exciting one as over 240 exhibiting partners are listed to attend. There will also be a series of demonstrations and educational breakout sessions throughout the Expo that teach the latest equipment, procurement, and support solutions for maintaining operational readiness.
Additionally, this year’s Special Keynote Speaker is Scott P. Moore – United States Navy SEAL Rear Admiral (ret.) & Deputy Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command.
He will be discussing leadership, recruiting, training, and equipping effective teams to maintain operational readiness. He will also provide insights on transforming individuals into a cohesive team, selecting talent that complements each other’s strengths and compensates for their weaknesses, as well as the qualities to look for in team members and leaders.
The current event schedule is as follows:
Thursday, July 10
0700 – Registration Open
0900 – Warrior Expo Keynote
Scott P. Moore
United States Navy SEAL Rear Admiral (ret.) & Deputy Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command
1000 – Warrior Expo Exhibits Open
1630 – Warrior Expo Exhibits Closed
1900 – Customer Reception – Casino Night
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Ballroom C
Friday, July 11
0900 – Registration Open
1000 – Warrior Expo Exhibits Open
1530 – Warrior Expo Closed
Warrior Expo East 2014 is being held July 10-11 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, VA. For more information, and to register, visit: warrior-expo.com/warrior-expo-east
I Spy With My Little Eye – 7.62×39 SCAR
June 25th, 2014
New AMCU General Purpose Jacket Spotted
June 25th, 2014
One of our readers pointed out to us that the latest issue of the Australian Army News features the new General Purpose Jacket in AMCU camouflage. That one that folks said wasn’t going to happen when we posted a sneak peek.
You can check out the whole thing here: www.defence.gov.au/news/armynews/editions/1330/1330.pdf
Grey Ghost Gear Teams Up With Noveske Rifle Works
June 25th, 2014Two great brands making things happen together. I like it.
Dalton Gardens ID 23 June 14 – How do you determine the value of badass? Can it be reckoned, or is it incalculable?
You’re about to find out.
Grey Ghost Gear (which is bad ass) has teamed up with Noveske (which is equally bad ass). How bad ass is that?
Effective immediately, Grey Ghost Gear will be carrying Noveske uppers and soon you’ll be seeing complete rifles.
Asked to give some background to the relationship between the two innovative companies, GGG Despotrix-in-Charge Lindsey Lea advises, “The love story began with my very first SHOT Show ever. That’s where I met John and Sheri. We’ve been friends since then and now that that Grey Ghost has decided to carry weapons, Noveske was the obvious choice—both out of our respect for John and of course for the obvious fact that they’re superb rifles.”
Buyers will see a Noveske tab on the Grey Ghost website from which to choose from a variety of Noveske models, including the Infidel, Rogue Hunter in 16” and 18”, some of the 10” uppers in both 5.56 and 300BLK and others.
Noveske Rifle Works’ Sheri Johson echoes Lea’s sentiment. “The people at Grey Ghost Gear are some of the best I know, really,” Sheri says. I’ve been a fan forever. When they came to me about high quality AR parts…well, it was obvious we were going to do it.”
Rumor has it Grey Ghost Gear may reciprocate by building a Noveske-specific line of gear like concealed carry messenger bags, a 3-gun setup and the like. You’ll want to watch for that.
Fans of both GGG and Noveske are also well advised to keep an eye on both companies’ social media. There will be a joint giveaway soon involving both Facebook pages and possibly Instagram—prizes will be Noveske uppers and GGG goodness.
Grey Ghost Gear + Noveske……badass
Additional info exclusive to SSD
Grey Ghost Gear DOES already have their FFL, that’s was accomplished Wednesday of last week – so there WILL be full Noveske rifles carried on the GGG website.
Sheri Johnson from Noveske is talking to Lindsey Lea from GGG about GGG building them their own soft good series; that is going to happen, they’re just trying to decide what and when.
“Badass Squared” morale patches will soon be available.
GGG and Noveske will be giving away five (5) uppers jointly between their Facebook pages over Independence Day weekend. This was hinted at in the press release, but that’s the actual number and date. IF POSSIBLE (not confirmed yet) one of them will be signed by the entire Noveske shooting team.
