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Looks Like Fun With The Nerf – inteliSCOPE For Shooters – Indiegogo

June 16th, 2013

The inteliSCOPE is an app for Android and iOS smartphones that turns the device into a tactical optic. It features multiple self-orienting reticles, 5x digital zoom, drop compensation, recording and playback options, built-in compass, GPS positioning, shot timer, and local prevailing winds.

Additionally, the smartphone can be attached to a 1913 picatinny rail using the inteliSCOPE Tactical Adapter System. It’s made from high strength composite-reinforced polymer with a ruggedized tactile rubber finish. It detaches via a quick-release toggle, can be adjusted to portrait or landscape orientation, and allows for the user to shoot around corners with no head exposure. A Nerf rail adapter also allows the user to use the inteliSCOPE on any of the N-strike Nerf blasters.

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/inteliscope-for-shooters

From J. Smith via Tactical Fanboy

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June 16th, 2013

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You may even get some Live Coverage of the 2014 Hot Shots Calendar Shoot!

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Kitanica Brush Pants

June 16th, 2013

For some, Kitanica’s designs are too radical, but I think these new Brush Pants will garner a wider appeal.

Kitanica Brush Pants

Manufactured from 100% Cotton Duck in a Brown color, these will fit in just as well at the range as they do in town or on the farm. With bartacked seams and reinforced seat, they feature 2 hip pockets, 2 rear pockets and a knife/accessory pocket on the right leg. Pay attention to the take up tabs and sizing, you may want to go down a size if you are in between.

www.kitanica.net/brushpants

MATBOCK – LIFT Update

June 16th, 2013

MATBOCK has informed us that they are officially renaming the LIFT System as you know it. The current bag / semi-rigid litter will become the S-LIFT.

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Over the next few weeks look out for the R-LIFT and Combat Carbon Ladder.

www.matbock.com/collections/medical

Eagle Claw Veteran Awarded Bull Simons Award

June 16th, 2013

Late last week I received this from a longtime friend and industry member named Angie. It is about her father, Fred. He is a great American, and a true hero. His life’s work doesn’t pivot on just one day and one act. In fact, I don’t think we’ll ever here an inkling of the things he has done. He has a lifetime of doing great things. His daughter thinks so too. She’s very proud of her dad and rightly so. Today is Fathers Day and I can’t think of a more fitting tribute to dads out there than publishing this story about Fred Arooji and how he was recently honored by the SOF community by being awarded the Bull Simons Award. We all strive to be a hero in our kids’ eyes. Here’s a man who is a hero in every sense of the word.

Take a few minutes to read this excerpt from the June, 2013 issue of “Tip of the Spear” to get a small taste of the man that is CW5 Fred Arooji (USA, Ret). And, if you don’t know who COL Arthur ‘Bull” Simons is either, I’ve included a little about him.

Tip of the Spear June 2013 – Arooji Edit by solsys

US Army Camouflage Improvement Effort Update

June 16th, 2013

The Army did not announce their winner. Nothing follows….

Tactical Class Finder

June 16th, 2013

Tactical Class Finder aka TAC-Finder is a new web-based resource to help you find trainers as well as gear shops. The gear shop side of this sounds awesome. I constantly run across guys wondering what is available while they are on the road.

And, while I like the folks running this thing, I’m kind of curious about the “unbiased” aspect. Since they claim that the industry is in desperate need of an unbiased source for information and they plan to be it, I wonder what those “packages” they offer are all about. Sounds like they plan on taking money for listings. With that, somebody is going to claim that you are biased. Welcome to the big leagues.

At any rate, I can guarantee they will see some issues arise with the trainer part of this. There is no way around it. For example, are they going to open up their listings to every Tom, Dick and Harry out there? Just associating with some trainers will garner this fledgling site a bad reputation, at least in some circles. And then you’ve got to wonder if the top level trainers are going to want to lend their credibility to a site that will contain their competitors and by association legitimize them. It’s going to be tough nut to crack.

It’s an ambitious undertaking. I spoke to quite a few folks about doing this last year but with so many bullshit artists in the training market, I took a pass. I’ll keep an eye on how this goes for them. I wish them luck.

What is your centrally located source of weapons, gear, and training information? In reality, there isn’t one. This industry is in desperate need of an unbiased source of training options, ranges, and gear. TACFinder and Righteous Duke Media has created the perfect, hi-tech but easy to use website as the solution. With the goal of becoming the one-stop “find what you need” source Tactical Class Finder can help the novice or professional alike locate what they need.

This system has been built on an expandable platform that is ready to add on reviews, a community, endless page count, an e-zine blog and can maintain an unlimited volume of data!

The search feature is integrated with custom icons, google maps, and has the ability of finding each location down to GPS coordinates with fully customized search fields designed for Tactical Class Finder.

TAC-Finder is first & foremost a resource for the student-at-arms and consumer of firearms and tactical goods. TAC-Finder is not affiliated (i.e.,strategically allied) with any one organization/trainer/facility. TAC-Finder maintaining a professional neutrality in that we do not “play favorites”, meaning TAC-Finder does NOT show differential treatment to one organization/trainer/range over another.

Do you really want to get the student’s attention? TAC-Finder has service packages available giving a more in-depth look at you and your business. With TAC-Finder you can display pictures, media, and fully detailed class information and your business profile; everything you would want to show to your potential student or consumer-at-arms.

For more information regarding terms of use, packages available, or code of conduct please visit www.tacfinder.com

Sweet Sweet, The Memories You Gave To Me

June 15th, 2013

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This is the cover of the inaugural issue of ‘Soldier of Fortune’ magazine. Which military and firearms titles did you read while growing up?