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BHI Announces Big-Game Hunter Prep Course

September 17th, 2011

BHI Outdoors has announced a new course. The Big-Game Hunter Prep Course is designed to introduce you to the skills needed to increase your confidence and practical marksmanship skills, and help ensure you don’t come back home empty handed. Veteran big-country hunters know there’s a huge difference between cutting bullet holes from a solid bench rest and being able to execute lethal and humane 100-, 200- or even 300-yard shots in the field.

Much like BHI Outdoors’ tagline “Combat Inspired – Field Proven”, this one-day program is based on many of the skills and competencies BHI teaches in their military-oriented sniper and marksmanship courses. Instructional modules include ballistics, proper zeroing of your hunting rifle, shooting form, range calculation, stress shooting, and shooting known/unknown distance targets from various positions.

For more information call BHI Outdoors at 304-457-1280.

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Stuff We Didn’t Write About

September 17th, 2011

Cloaked in Pixels – I told you guys Hexagons are the key! Arrgghhh

Here’s what the lucky bastards got to do at Call of Duty XP event (photo gallery)

The New Pants Review

First FELIN Soldier Systems Delivered to the French Army – Should be titled “First PRODUCTION FELIN…”

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Vertx Phantom LT Pants

September 17th, 2011

Vertx has just introduced a new lightweight pant to compliment their already excellent design including articulated knees, waistband, inset cargo pockets, concealed zippered pocket, and back pocket credential flap.

Manufactured from a 6.5-oz., Mini Rip-Stop 65/35 Polyester/Cotton blend, the Phantom LT Pants incorporate Intelli-Dryâ„¢ technology that offers liquid repellency on the outer surface, moisture wicking next to the skin and stain resistance.

Offered in LE Black, OD Green and Desert Tan in waist sizes 28 – 54, lengths 30 – 36.

www.wearvertx.com/MensPhantom

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NTOA 2011 Conference & Vendor Show – Next Week!

September 16th, 2011

Don’t forget, the 2011 National Tactical Operations Conference & Vendor Show will be held next week, 18-23 September in Richmond, Virginia. In addition to a show featuring 175 vendors showcasing their latest wares, attendees may also choose from 16-, 24- or 32-hour practical tracks including Advanced Tactics, HRT and HRW. NTOA is also offering a variety of 4- and 8-hour seminar tracks on such topics as SWAT supervision, crisis negotiations and gunfight medicine.

To sign up visit NTOA.org.

Photos courtesy of Sam Perry Photography: spsquared.com

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National POW / MIA Day 2011

September 16th, 2011

When I first came into the military in the mid-80s there were a lot of Viet Nam veterans, hell, I even served with some Korean War vets. One of the things that was pretty dear to the military in those days was the issue of POWs and MIAs. It seems that since War on Terror started, we don’t discuss this much anymore, but today is National POW / MIA Day.

Please remember our missing and honor those who were held as POWs by our adversaries. Also, take a moment to visit the Defense Prisoner of War Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) who is responsible for not only accounting for our personnel, but has a lot to do with the SERE training you receive.

www.dtic.mil/dpmo/pow_day

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Multi Mission Kits

September 16th, 2011

About eight years ago USAF Security Forces worked with Eagle Industries to develop the Defensor Fortis Load Carrying System (DF-LCS). This was the first time that a load carrying system had ever been developed specifically for the Air Force’s largest career field, its security troops. They took lessons learned from other MOLLE-based systems and adapted it to their mission and standard loads. Initially adopted in OD Green since Woodland camo was the standard, the USAF has transitioned to their new Digital Tigerstripe Pattern. Consequently, the AF has switched to DF-LCS in Digital Tiger.

After the ADS garage sale, our friends at Tactical Distributors went in and worked with Tactical Fanboy to identify the best equipment left. Turns out there were a bunch of the Multi Mission Kit components of DF-LCS available. Manufactured by Eagle Industries, the Multi Mission Kit includes the Multi Mission Pack, a three day design with ample storage space, 2 ea vertical sustainment pouches and 2 ea horizontal utility pouches. These pouches are designed to expand the capacity of the MMP and further organize loads.

The MMP itself features internal organization pouches, two antenna / hydration ports, 2 external side compartments, External PALS webbing on pack waist belt, sides, bottom, and front, and a top drag handle. These are Made in USA, genuine Eagle Industries kits.

To check out all of Tactical Distributor’s sale items visit www.tacticaldistributors.com/sale

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Paradigm SRP TALON Universal Weapons Mount

September 16th, 2011

Paradigm SRP provides services from Executive Protection to Foreign Internal Defense risk mitigation and consultations. And now, they’ve added some pretty high tech technology development to their portfolio.

You may have seen the first version of their TALON Universal Weapons Mount on the Discovery Channel series, “Sons of Guns.” The version you saw on the show utilized mechanical gyros, while this new version uses state-of-the-art fiber optic gyros.

Adaptable to many platforms including rotary wing aircraft, vehicles, and maritime systems, the TALON Universal Weapons Mount will accommodate a wide variety of weapons starting with the M4 type carbine for more stable shots to larger and more accurate systems for precision shots such as the .50 (rifle). Additionally, the TALON will mount belt fed systems such as a 7.62 Light Machine Gun (LMG). Furthermore, Paradigm SRP is working on compatibility with the Mk 19 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher. It is a simple and stable mounting design that does not require permanent alteration for installation but rather uses existing cargo hard points along with common tie-down straps.

Pinpoint precision is now achievable from aerial platforms (ground and maritime as well) due to the TALON’s design. A quick mount system allows the weapon to be attached to the TALON. Stabilization is achieved by incorporating mil-spec fiber optic gyros, high speed servos, and advanced circuitry into a precision machined two axis yoke. Stabilization correction solutions are made at a rate of over one thousand times per second. This is much faster than mechanical gyros.

If you want to know more, make you see the TALON Gun Mount in booth #811 at the National Tactical Officers Association’s 28th Annual Conference 18 and 19 September in Richmond, Virginia.

ParadigmSRP.com

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Inforce WML

September 16th, 2011

Several months ago I started speaking with Inforce about a new LED weapon light concept unlike anything I’d ever seen. Featuring an integrated MIL STD 1913 rail compatible clamp/locking system, the WML also incorporates an ergonomic push button activation switch right into the body of the light. As you can see from this graphic, the WML is adaptable enough to accommodate many shooting styles. This light was designed from the ground up for use with a rail equipped carbine. No extra mounts, No remote switches or cables, No extra lenses.

Powered by a single CR123, the PWL relies on White and IR LEDs. The primary light is White and features selectable Constant and Momentary High, Low and Strobe modes. Additionally, you can configure the PWL to offer either High/Low or Low/High modes. Additionally, there is a Strobe Disable. The secondary light is IR with Constant High and Low modes as well as a Momentary High mode. Additionally, there are two lockout systems to avoid accidental light discharge. First is a safety bail that prevents pushing the activation switch. Second, the head can be rotated to disengage power.

The WML is waterproof to 66 feet and available in Black and Desert Sand.

www.inforce-mil.com

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