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Seeing Is Believing by Trident Concepts

October 4th, 2013

As we get older many of us (me included) go through changes in our vision that require us to adapt our shooting. Still others face vision challenges right out of gate. Jeff Gonzalez of Trident Concepts discusses a few of these issues in a recent blog post entitled “Seeing Is Believing”.

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Regarding shooting, one thing we can all agree on is you need to have decent vision.

Most of us as we get older will need to do something to correct our vision, whether through surgical procedures, contacts or glasses. It is a fact of life, you cannot expect to have perfect vision forever, but correctable to 20/20 should be a goal. If corrected with contacts or glasses then you are going to have to wear them when shooting, I know seems obvious.

To read the rest of the article, visit www.tridentconcepts.com/seeing-is-believing.

Daniel Defense Makes The Inc. 500/5000 List For The Second Consecutive Year

October 3rd, 2013

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Black Creek, GA, October 3, 2013 – Inc. magazine has ranked Daniel Defense NO. 2927 on its seventh annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This is the second year Daniel Defense has been recognized by the magazine. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Daniel Defense joins LivingSocial, Edible Arrangements, CDW and Lifelock, among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list.

“Daniel Defense has grown 1000% in the past ten years,” said Marty Daniel, President and CEO of Daniel Defense. “This is the 2nd year we applied for and the 2nd year we have been recognized by Inc. 500/5000. We have the products, marketing and distribution channels to grow faster; however, we are managing our growth to a level that is sustainable for excellent quality and customer service. Daniel Defense is well on its way to becoming the premier manufacturer of quality small arms in the world. And we have the team to do it!”

In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2013 Inc. 500|5000 companies is an impressive 142 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created over 520,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $241 billion.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000/list/2013.

“Not all the companies in the Inc. 500 | 5000 are in glamorous industries, but in their fields they are as famous as household name companies simply by virtue of being great at what they do. They are the hidden champions of job growth and innovation, the real muscle of the American economy,” says Inc. Editor Eric Schurenberg.

www.danieldefense.com

NRA Life Of Duty – Operation Gothic Serpent Anniversary

October 3rd, 2013

NRA Life of Duty Correspondent Chuck Holton and the Frontlines team ride through Somalia’s war-torn streets alongside former U.S. Army Rangers Keni Thomas and Jeff Struecker, reliving a scene of intense personal tragedy, sacrifice and heroism.

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Just In Case You Don’t Know Where Our Next War Will Be

October 3rd, 2013

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Coming soon from Emerson Knives, the CQC-7 Jungle. Considering his knives are carried by the best of the best it only figures that Ernie Emerson would have the inside track.

Vets Corps Has Two New T-Shirts

October 3rd, 2013

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Vets Corps USA is announcing two new t-shirt designs. The Veteran baseball t-shirt and Veteran varsity T-shirt are both 100% cotton and are designed by Veterans. The shirts are made in the USA. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Vets Corps compensated work therapy program that provides job training for both injured and non-injured Veterans.

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Litebuck

October 3rd, 2013

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Litebuck is a variable frequency strobe light designed specifically for use with several different attachment hardware options. The lights can function up to 100 hours and in three strobe modes: rapid, slow, and permanent on. They function in a temperature range from -20C/-4F to 40C/104F, are waterproof up to 60 meters, and are impact resistant. The hardware options include 1″ webbing attachable, hook base for attachment to Velcro, PALS/MOLLE webbing, and male/female buckle attachment. The lights are easily interchangeable between hardware options and are sold separately in packs of four.

Available colors include Blue, Green, Red, White, and IR. The hardware comes in Black and Coyote Brown.

Update: We’ve received word that the Litebuck has been tested and certified for an updated temperature range of -20C/-4F to 60C/140F.

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20th Anniversary of The Battle of Mogadishu

October 3rd, 2013

Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Oct 3rd Raid during which elements of TF Ranger, deployed to Mogadishu, Somalia conducted an operation on that city’s Olympic Hotel in order to capture key leaders of the Aidid Militia.

Unfortunately, during the exfil portion of the raid a battle ensued that claimed the lives of 18 Americans and wounded another 73. Additionally, CW3 Michael Durant was captured by the militia. Fortunately, Durant was later repatriated and went on to retire from the 160th.

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For those of you unfamiliar, one of the best accounts of the battle is contained in the book, “Blackhawk Down” by author Mark Bowden. Much of the information was serialized prior to the book’s publication in the Philadelphia Enquirer. Later this was made into a movie bearing the same name.

If you want to here more from a man that was there in the thick of it, pick up a copy of Panteao Productions‘ “Battle of the Black Sea” featuring MSG Paul Howe (USA, Ret).

Please take a moment to remember these men and their sacrifice.

NRA Life of Duty – Operation Gothic Serpent Anniversary Trailer

October 3rd, 2013

NRA Life of Duty Correspondent Chuck Holton and the Frontlines team ride through Somalia’s war-torn streets alongside former U.S. Army Rangers Keni Thomas and Jeff Struecker, reliving a scene of intense personal tragedy, sacrifice and heroism.

nralifeofduty.tv/home/video/frontlines-black-hawk-echoes-trailer