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2023 Silencer Summit Sound Test Results

September 28th, 2023

Thunder Beast Arms has published the results of the recent Suppressor Summit which tested 185 firearm and suppressor combinations. The event was conducted August 8, 9, & 10th, 2023 at TBAC’s indoor test facility in Cheyenne, WY.

The purpose of the event was:

(1) to test as many silencers as possible in one place at one time with the exact same setup;
(2) to share sound-testing best practices and train additional people on the PULSE;
(3) to compile a large dataset that included a proposed 2m @ 225-degree mic position (in addition to standard milspec-left and “shooter’s ear”), to help analyze the applicability of that mic position for future testing

The event was primarily organized by AAC. TBAC was the host, scientific equipment operator, did the post-analysis, and wrote this report. Representatives from the following companies were present: AAC, AB, Abel, Aero Precision, Allen Engineering, Daniel Defense, Dead Air, Energetic Armament, Griffin Armament, JK Armament, Radical Defense, Resilient, Siege, TBAC, YHM, Allen Arms, Silencer Shop, and Hansohn Brothers. The B&K rep was also present.

Read the results here.

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NDIA Future Forces Conference 23 Poster #4 – Deadly UAS Homing Threats of the Future

September 28th, 2023

This is the fourth installment in our effort to share examples of posters which are being presented during this week’s Future Force Capabilities Conference presented by the National Defense Industrial Association. We’ll let them speak for themselves.

The contact info is on the poster for those interested.

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All Secure Foundation Announces New Chief Operating Officer: Chris VanSant

September 28th, 2023

[St. Louis, MO] – All Secure Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Chris VanSant as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With over two decades of military service and a deep commitment to veteran mental health and wellness, Chris VanSant brings a wealth of experience and passion to his new role.

Chris VanSant’s military career is nothing short of exemplary. He has served in various elite units, including the 75th Ranger Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, 82nd Airborne Division, and has completed 11 combat deployments with the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force). His dedication to service and his remarkable achievements in the military showcase his unwavering commitment to excellence.

But Chris’s journey doesn’t end there. He is a staunch advocate for veteran mental health and wellness, drawing from his personal experiences with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, sleep disorders, and chemical dependency. He understands the importance of resilience and recovery, both through traditional and unconventional means, and he is dedicated to helping fellow veterans find their paths to healing.

In his civilian life, Chris served as the Chief Operating Officer for Tyr Tactical and was a valuable member of All Secure Foundation’s Board. Alongside his wife, Robin, and daughters, he actively supports various veteran charitable causes, demonstrating his commitment to giving back to the military community.

Tom Satterly, the Founder of All Secure Foundation, shared his thoughts on Chris VanSant’s appointment, saying, “I have had the privilege to serve alongside Chris in Special Operations many years ago. Not only was he a consummate professional, but I could trust his thoughtful decision-making and respected how he could instill his calm demeanor in others. Just like Hair Club for Men, he is not only an executive at All Secure, but he was also a client. He has walked or hiked his way through the challenges we face in transition, and he also has a passion for helping his fellow warfighter families heal. We are honored that Chris chose to fight alongside us at All Secure.”

All Secure Foundation is thrilled to welcome Chris VanSant as its new COO and the organization looks forward to the fresh perspective and innovative ideas he will bring to the team. With his leadership, All Secure Foundation is confident in its ability to continue making a dynamic and lasting impact on the lives of Special Operations Active Duty and Combat Veterans and their families.

Join us in extending a wholehearted welcome to Chris VanSant as he takes on this crucial role in advancing All Secure Foundation’s mission to assist Special Operations Active Duty and Combat Veterans, and their families, in their recovery from Post-Traumatic Stress through education, awareness, and resources for healing, marriage retreats, and PTS resiliency training.

For more information about All Secure Foundation and how to get involved, please visit:

Website: www.allsecurefoundation.org

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/all-secure-foundation

Instagram: www.instagram.com/allsecurefoundation

About All Secure Foundation: All Secure Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting Special Operations Active Duty and Combat Veterans, and their families, in their recovery from Post-Traumatic Stress through education, awareness, resources for healing, marriage retreats, and PTS resiliency training. Founded with the mission to provide comprehensive support to those who have sacrificed for our nation, All Secure Foundation is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of veterans and their loved ones.

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The Flaming Rock from S.O.Tech

September 28th, 2023

The idea behind the new S.O.Tech Flaming Rock came from the 25th Infantry Division based at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. After hearing that the troops would cut shreds of VS17 panels and tape rocks around them to throw to signals to lift and shift fire, we decided to come up with something better.

The Flaming Rock is real simple, it is made of MultiCam pack cloth with an orange pack cloth tail.

We supply a sewn-on strip of one wrap that ties around the pouch to hold the rock in place. The Flaming Rock is able to attach to the MOLLE of the soldier’s vest, making it very accessible for fast access.

sotechtactical.com/collections/featured/products/frck

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Air Force Releases Enlisted Airmanship Continuum

September 28th, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass published a letter to Airmen Sept. 18 detailing updates to the enlisted force development model. The model reflects the new Enlisted Airmanship Continuum, a series of changes aiming to provide new development opportunities to Airmen.

Fellow Airmen,

Over the past several years, our service has been working diligently to meet our national defense needs. Our most significant advantage remains steadfast—a powerful, capable enlisted corps. We must continue to improve upon how we develop these Airmen to sustain our competitive advantage. Our Enlisted Professional Military Education, upgrade training, and career progression models have made us the force we are … however, we must always look at ways to improve.

In an age where speed and unity of effort dominate the battle space, a different approach is required. Teamwork between specialties, locations, and commands will be essential if we are to best integrate teams to achieve Agile Combat Employment and empower our Multi-Capable Airmen through mission command.

We commissioned the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan to reimagine and explore an ecosystem that connects rank-based progression and provides more development opportunities for our Airmen.

As a result, and in line with Line of Effort 5, Force Development Ecosystem, in the Action Plan, we are updating our EFD model to reflect the Enlisted Airmanship Continuum (100 – 900).

To best prepare our force for a new era of competition, we will see the following efforts take flight.

1) Foundations Courses will replace our base-level Professional Enhancement Seminars beginning October 2023 and become prerequisite courses for EPME starting in late 2024.
2) Prepping the Line Job Qualification Standard (JQS) was launched earlier in 2023 and supports leadership readiness in key positions and roles defined by the Enlisted Force Structure.
3) On-Demand PME will launch in 2024 and provide unrestricted access to relevant content for Airmen, when and where needed, increasing the level of shared expertise across formations.

The Enlisted Airmanship Continuum builds upon our strong foundation. It directly aligns with what we value as a service through the Airmen Leadership Qualities and Foundational Competencies. It focuses on broader options for the Total Force, closing development gaps, and delivering quality content in a variety of methods. We will continue to listen to the feedback of our Airmen to help us hit the desired targets as these efforts mature. This shift is about the long game and building the force of the future. We owe every Airman deliberate developmental opportunities throughout their careers to grow and become their very best. They will be the difference makers in the future fight, and we are choosing to invest in them now to ensure we remain the Air Force our Nation needs.

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

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Lancer Systems, LP, Announces the Title Sponsorship of the Range at Camp Freedom

September 27th, 2023

Quakertown, PA, September 27, 2023 – On June 17, 2023, Allon Bloch, Chairman and CEO of Lancer Systems, LP, announced Lancer’s sponsorship of the range at Camp Freedom, in Carbondale, PA. “We are truly honored to announce Lancer’s sponsorship of what is certain to become the premier long range shooting facility, east of the Mississippi river,” said Mr. Bloch. While addressing a crowd of over 400 people at Camp Freedom’s 4th annual fundraising banquet, Mr. Bloch continued, “We have witnessed first-hand, the life-changing service and support that Camp Freedom’s staff delivers to our country’s disabled veterans, first responders, their families, and Gold Star families, and it is nothing short of extraordinary. Going forward, we believe the Lancer Systems Range at Camp Freedom will prove to be a tremendous resource, providing additional funding for the Camp as it expands its scope to include educational services, career transitioning, and additional well-being support.”

The Lancer Systems Range at Camp Freedom will not only support the Camp’s core mission, but will also provide much needed training opportunities for local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as become host to a number of national scale, competitive events.

The Lancer Systems Range at Camp Freedom features a 1,760 yard (1 mile) range that will be utilized for long distance shooting training for shooters of all levels of experience, including beginners. The multi-level, covered shooting structure is engineered to provide a world class range experience, and will be wheel chair accessible for guests. The range also features an adjacent 65×145 yard tactical training facility, where shooters can perform traditional sighting, pistol shooting, shotgun shooting, and engage in tactical live fire training.

Camp Freedom’s Executive Director, Matt Guedes, added, “The team at Lancer Systems has been a tremendous partner to Camp Freedom for many years now. Their sponsorship on this range has made the vision a reality. Without their support, we never would have been able to build out the ground work and complete the structure. Lancer’s support will result in many lives of our true American Heroes being rescued and saved.”

Bloch concluded the announcement by stating, “All of us at Lancer Systems are very proud to be a small part of Camp Freedom’s venerable mission, and we’re looking forward to working together in serving and supporting our country’s heroes, for many years to come.”

To learn more about Camp Freedom, please visit www.campfreedompa.org.

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LA Police Gear Launches New Website

September 27th, 2023

Check it out!

lapolicegear.com

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Spectre Operations Tabletop Gaming

September 27th, 2023

Spectre Operations is a tabletop wargame set in the ‘Ultra Modern’ era – kind of like Warhammer or Dungeons and Dragons.

We are about to release our 3rd Edition of the rules, now with even more depth and detail than ever before!

Spectre Operations provides the comprehensive rules for wargames set in the modern era on the tabletop. These rules will allow you to play a myriad of the situations that define Modern Warfare. Lead an Operation consisting of Combined forces against a Near Peer Opponent, Conduct a Special Operations mission to Eliminate a High Value Target, or Covertly Infiltrate and conduct an Intelligence gathering mission against a sensitive target – Spectre Operations allows you to play all aspects of these missions, and more.

We are aware that a big gateway interest in firearms at the moment comes from playing video games, and we really want to give another pathway for people that is a little more hands on and creative. Spectre Miniatures sell a comprehensive range of miniatures to support the rules, which require assembly and painting. We’ve found this is a great way for people of all ages to have some time to focus on a task and have a creative outlet. Following on from this, we have also had a lot of success with supporting Veterans groups, including the use of creative therapy.

Head on over to www.spectreminiatures.com to get your pre-order in today. Pre-Order includes a bunch of freebies and ships worldwide.

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