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Is He Doing it “Right” or Not?

November 17th, 2012

Some readers may look at this photo and say that he is doing it wrong. Sure, he’s got a grip on the magwell and his buttstock is off of his shoulder, but he may just be adapting to the cover.

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Weapon handling skills are very much up to the individual and should be looked at more from a TTP standpoint than dogmatic adherence to one school of thought over another. Sure, there are definitely ways not to do it, but there are also multiple ways to get rounds on target. Over time, you’ll find something’s work better than others for you.

Gain a wide variety of skills from multiple instructors and then learn how to adapt them to your situation. When I say instructor, I mean that in a rather broad sense. Many if you serve in the military or LE and gain instruction associated with your duty. However, I recommend everyone seek training from a professional instructor whether uniformed or not.

So what do you think? Is the guy in the photo doing it “right?”

Interested in the Panteao Production Theme Music?

November 17th, 2012

Download it in MP3 format here courtesy if Panteao Productions.

STS Covers AR15 M16 Tactical Shooting and Reloading

November 16th, 2012

Specialized Tactical Systems shooting the Titan A. Targets are steel plates in the trees and rocks, but off camera. Weapon is a Titan A M16 (not M4/AR15) Suppressor is a STS suppressor.

www.specializedtactical.com

Natick Labs Can “Git R Done”

November 16th, 2012

In what may prove to be their greatest achievement yet, Natick’s Carriage Design Lab, demonstrated a modular chest rig that holds beer, cigars, lighter and TV remote control to Comedian Larry the Cable Guy during a recent visit for his History channel show “Only in America.”

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Larry the Cable Guy just didn’t visit Rich Landry’s Nylon Disneyland, he also get to try out a lunch of sampling a of delicious rations as well as investigate the latest in FR technology.

To learn more about his adventures at Natick Soldier Systems Center, visit www.army.mil

Skeletonized Bottle Holder from ITS Tactical Now Available

November 16th, 2012

If you use Liberty Bottleworks bottles or other, similar bottles then you know that there isn’t currently a good way to carry them let alone something that is adaptable to a wide variety of belts and platforms. That is, until now.

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First off, it’s Made in America. Second, it’s received a slight name change from the original. You see, the new Skeletonized Bottle Holder began its life as the Modular Skeletonized Container Sling. Designed and manufactured by ITS Tactical and Zulu Nylon Gear, we initially mentioned it during Summer OR when it was initially debuted, but now it’s available for purchase.

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It incorporates a lightweight minimalist (2.7 oz!) design that features true one-handed operation, full adjustment to handle any container size and mounting to either MOLLE/PALS, or a standard belt.

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The Skeletonized Bottle Holder features double-layer webbing as well as a HDPE stiffener for structure and support. They’ve also created a textured pull-tab for a non-slip grip with adjustable shock cord retention to facilitate one-handed container deployment and accommodate any bottle neck size.

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The Skeletonized Bottle Holder features a fully-adjustable system in both width and height that can handle multiple container styles and diameters. Using the included PALS attachment system, it can be mounted virtually anywhere, including most any belt size with a simple configuration of the mounting strap.

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A short list of compatible bottle designs include Liberty Bottles (both 32 oz and 20 oz), Nalgenes, Klean Kanteens, GI Canteens, Guinness Cans and even plastic water bottles. Available in MultiCam, Coyote Brown and Black.

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www.itstactical.com/store/its-skeletonized-bottle-holder

PenCott Badlands Veil Prototype from Whiskey Two Four

November 16th, 2012

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While Whiskey Two Four has its roots in paintball, this item shows that you never know where the next thing is going to come from. This version is made from NYCO with the half moon cuts inspired by standard issue camo netting. They are also looking at laminating fabrics for dual sided use as well as incorporating a geometric cut pattern to work with PenCott’s pattern.

Combat Humidor

November 16th, 2012

Just because you are deployed doesn’t mean that you have to give up the finer things in life. With that in mind comes Combat Humidor.

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Apparently, the first Combat Humidor was created in November 2008 by Marine Corps Capt Boris Levin for his deployment to Iraq. He built a cedar box inside of a .50 caliber ammo can which accompanied him on 36 patrols in HMMWV’s, MRAPS, and MTVR 7 Ton in Nukhayb and Basra, Iraq. Over the next few years, Combat Humidors were given to several Marines which they took on deployments to Afghanistan, Oman, Ghana, Senegal, Haiti, Kuwait, and Iraq.

According to Combat Humidors they construct their two-layer, airtight creations in Wilmington, NC from the best quality Spanish cedar and military ammunition cans. Spanish cedar is utilized in the construction of cigar humidors around the world primarily because it has a neutral aroma that does not transfer its fragrance on to cigars within its confines. It is lightweight, aromatic wood that has an excellent resistance to wood-boring insects, and rot-resistance outdoors. The exterior of the Combat Humidor is an M13 7.62×51 linked ammo can that has been stripped of any surface rust, sprayed with Rustoleum primer and painted coyote desert tan with a slight rough texture to recreate US military vehicles in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Combat Humidors specializes in customer creations so contact them to have a personalized version made for you or a loved one.

www.combathumidor.com

The Six Shooter Shaving Kit from B2B

November 16th, 2012

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Bullets to Bandages continues to redefine the bullet with their new Six Shooter Shaving Kit.

www.bullets2bandages.org