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Colt SCW Side-Folding Stock for AR15/M4

May 17th, 2023

For the first time ever, a true side folding stock for your AR15 engineered by Colt! The Colt SCW (Sub Compact Weapon) side folding stock is a complete conversion kit that utilizes a Colt designed sub-compact receiver extension, buffer and bolt carrier group that is capable of firing reliably in semi-auto and full-auto, even when folded. This stock system is ideal for operating in and around vehicles, or when extreme concealment is a necessity. The Colt SCW complete conversion kit was engineered and developed by Colt to military standards and is the only side folding system for AR15 type weapons platforms that has passed military testing standards. Compatible with all mil-spec AR15/M4 direct impingment weapon systems.

Exclusively distributed by ArmsUnlimited.com

For dealer or government inquiries contact sales@armsunlimited.com

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Qore Performance Launches IMS VERSA: Universal Plate Carrier Cooling, Heating, Hydration for any MOLLE Plate Carrier

May 17th, 2023

15 May 2023

Knoxville, TN — Qore Performance, Inc., the inventor of weaponized thermoregulation and hydration technology for military, law enforcement, prepared citizens, safety professionals and athletes, is thrilled to announce the launch of the IMS VERSA. Designed to meet the cooling, heating and hydration needs of modern armed professionals operating in ever hotter and more austere environments, IMS VERSA brings seamless internal, universal carry of ICEPLATE® Curve to MOLLE plate carriers everywhere for the first time.

IMS VERSA is a sleeve designed specifically for ICEPLATE® Curve, an innovative cooling system widely recognized for its durability and effectiveness in preventing heat injuries with existing hydration stores. Used by noteable enterprises such as Dutch Bros Coffee, Raising Cane’s and more, ICEPLATE® has more than 5.5M hours worked in the field without a heat injury. IMS VERSA, the newest addition to the IMS Collection, takes plate carrier performance to the next level, enhancing survivability and environmental innoculation for anyone wearing a military-style plate carrier equipped with MOLLE.

Key features of IMS VERSA include:

1. Universal: IMS VERSA is specifically engineered to integrate ICEPLATE® Curve seamlessly with any MOLLE-equipped plate carrier using unique laser-cut side slits and straps, providing tactical professionals with a flexible cooling/heating/hydration solution that fits effortlessly under their existing MOLLE-equipped plate carriers.

2. Advanced Thermoregulation: IMS VERSA utilizes Qore Performance’s patented ICEPLATE® Curve technology, allowing users to enjoy the full range of thermoregulation + hydration benefits 50 ounces of hydration can provide while simultaneously controlling core body temperature with up to 70 watts of cooling power or 52 watts of heating power. This cutting-edge system ensures optimal performance and endurance, even in the most demanding environments.

3. Durable and Lightweight: Crafted from ultra-premium US materials such as Velcro® brand hook and loop as well as our proprietary ICEPLATE EXO® Laminate technology, IMS VERSA is built to withstand rigorous use. Despite its robust construction, it remains remarkably lightweight, ensuring minimal additional burden on the wearer.

4. Enhanced Comfort and Ergonomics: Designed with user comfort in mind, IMS VERSA offers an ergonomic fit that allows for unhindered movement, particularly in confined spaces like vehicles where sitting flat is now easily accomplished compared to traditional legacy bladders. Its streamlined profile ensures optimal wearer comfort during extended periods of use.

“We are thrilled to introduce IMS VERSA to the market because it is such an elegant solution to a long-standing problem,” said Justin Li, Qore Performance Co-Founder and CEO. “Our team is obsessed with empowering high performance individuals with the tools that boost performance and survivability in the field.”

With the launch of IMS VERSA, Qore Performance, Inc. continues weaponizing temperature to tap capabilities, capacities and environments that were previously inaccessible. By combining functionality, durability, and advanced cooling technology, Qore Performance is one step closer to Building A Superhuman Future.®

IMS VERSA is now available for purchase exclusively on QorePerformance.com. For more information or media inquiries, please visit www.QorePerformance.com or contact Qore Performance via email or by calling 703.755.0724.

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Happy 15th Anniversary To Us!

May 17th, 2023

We began this journey 5 years ago on May 17, 2008 and have published most every day since then. There were a couple of missed days that first year. I hope we’ve lived up to the promise of that first post.

We currently stand at over 35,000 published articles. That’s an average of over six per day. Not too shabby.

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Emerald Warrior 23 Hones Mission Command in Environment of Competition

May 17th, 2023

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. —

Air Force Special Operations Command concluded the 16th annual Emerald Warrior exercise which provides realistic and relevant, high-end pre-deployment training encompassing multiple joint operating areas to ensure preparedness of Special Operations Forces, conventional force enablers, partner forces and interagency elements.

This annual exercise allows AFSOF to integrate with and execute full spectrum Special Operations in a complex and evolving security environment using all aspects of live, virtual, and constructive training assets – spanning multiple geographic locations. This year locations included Hurlburt Field, Homestead Air Force Base and Puerto Rico.

The EW 23 planning team applied lessons learned from last iteration and real-world operations to train and ready AFSOF with sister service and partner forces, while keeping focus on security priorities laid out in the 2022 National Defense Strategy, specifically, pacing strategic competitors.

“In this year’s iteration of Emerald Warrior, we continued to improve on AFSOC’s new approach to mission command of Air Force Special Operations Forces through the continued employment of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) and Special Operations Task Units (SOTU),” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Allen, Emerald Warrior exercise director. “The geo-separation of leadership created within the EW exercise scenario, allowed for real-time, on-the-ground decision making from the SOTG and SOTU commanders.”

Not only was the objective for EW 23 to hone the processes for mission command of SOTG’s and SOTU’s with geo-separated AFSOF, but also, to incorporate agile combat employment movements through austere, more complex environments.

“Honing AFSOC’s rapid ACE capability was a priority set for Emerald Warrior this iteration and the last as we continue to develop this concept through our mission sustainment teams or MSTs,” said Allen. “Being able to bring AFSOF and our partner force allies to the island of Puerto Rico allowed us to really get to exercise this rising capability in environments that we don’t typically get to in the states, and for that we are very appreciative of the government and people of Puerto Rico.”

MSTs established forward operating bases for a SOTG HQ and SOTUs to operate out of, providing initial site security, receiving cargo and personnel and setting up shelter.

In addition to exercising employable command and control structure, EW continued to exercise the incorporation of non-kinetic effects (NKE) and capabilities. This year’s iteration brought a more robust NKE fusion cell than previous exercises, incorporating information related capabilities such as information operations, intelligence, intelligence support to IO and public affairs.

“Synchronizing Information Related Capabilities (IRCs) across intelligence, information operations, cyber, space, and public affairs subject matter experts allowed us to further educate our SOTG and SOTU commanders on the capabilities they can provide when down range,” said Maj Jessica Vogle, Emerald Warrior J2 and Non-Kinetic Fusion Cell lead. “Whether it be the utilization of cyber effects to create complex dilemmas for our adversaries, space capabilities to get a site picture of the operation area or using IO and PA to get strategic messaging out, fusion cells create operational effects in the information environment and strategic advantage for AFSOF, our allies and partners through unique access and placement.”

A key part of Emerald Warrior is having partners and allies training alongside US forces. This year France, Germany and Lithuania participated in the three-week exercise.

“Interoperability with partner forces is always a priority mission set here at Emerald Warrior,” said Allen. “Training together makes all of us stronger, so we are appreciative that France, Germany and Lithuania were able to participate this year and are looking forward to having them back again in the future.”

Story by Capt Jantzen Floate, Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs

Photos by SSgt Joshua De Guzman and SrA Stephen Pulter

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World-Renowned Combatives Experts Gather for the First-Ever Combatives Association Summit in Auburndale, Florida

May 16th, 2023

Auburndale, Florida – The Combatives Association is proud to announce the first-ever Combatives Association Summit on September 22-24, 2023, in Auburndale, Florida.

This groundbreaking event will bring together combatives experts, instructors, and enthusiasts worldwide to share their knowledge and skills in studying combatives and entangled fighting.

The Combatives Association Summit is a must-attend event for anyone interested in studying combatives and entangled fighting. With over 17 of the world’s leading experts in the field, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business.

This three-day event will include workshops, seminars, and demonstrations covering a wide range of topics related to combatives, including close-quarter combat, edged weapons defense, and ground fighting.

One of the unique aspects of the Combatives Association Summit is the focus on entangled fighting, which is an often-overlooked aspect of combatives. Attendees will be able to learn techniques for fighting in close quarters and entangled situations, which is critical for law enforcement officers, military personnel, and anyone who may need to defend themselves in a confined space.

The Combatives Association Summit, organized by the Combatives Association, promotes the study of combatives and entangled fighting.

Notable speakers and attendees include Craig Douglas, Matt Larsen, Cecil Burch, Cliff Byerly, Jon Hauptman, Nick Delgadillo, Cole Miller, Ben Aubin, Guy Schnitzler, Aaron Jannetti, Sam Ferguson, Jerry Wetzel, Chet Palumbo, Devin Crinklaw, Fletch Fuller, and David “Boon.”

Registration for the Combatives Association Summit is now open, and early bird pricing is available until July 5th, 2023.

To register or learn more about the event, please visit combativessummit.com. For media inquiries or to schedule an interview with event organizers, please get in touch with info@combativessummit.com

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“Mentions In Dispatches: An Infantry Platoon in Viet Nam, June 1966 – June 1967”

May 16th, 2023

I just found out about a brand-new book by Battle of Long Tan / Vietnam veteran, 2Lt Dave Sabben MG. According to the website, “It offers an extraordinary and fascinating, detailed insight into a one year tour of duty in Vietnam.” I’ve already ordered my copy but it would make a great gift or addition to your personal collection.

Dave Sabben was 20 years old when he volunteered for conscription in the Australian Army in 1965. He completed officer training at the Scheyville National Service Officer Training Unit and in January 1966 was posted to 6RAR in Brisbane and appointed commander of 12 Platoon, Delta Company aged 21.

Dave was recommended for a Military Cross for his leadership and actions in the Battle of Long Tan, but that was downgraded by higher echelons to a Mentioned In Despatches (MID). In 2008 this was upgraded to a Medal Of Gallantry (MG).

This high-quality coffee-style book, chock full of 500+ images, maps, letters, tables, diagrams, and will take you into an average Australian infantry platoon across a 12-month tour of duty in the year the 1st Australian Task Force was set up at Nui Dat, in Phu?o??c Tuy Province, South Vietnam.

It will take you from the early days – June 1966 – when a bare rubber plantation was occupied in the middle of the ‘enemy’ controlled province, while a new operational base was established.

Hundreds of soldiers enduring six two-hour sleep periods every three days for weeks on end. In between those periods of sleep, they patrolled with heavy kit in dust-dry or monsoonal-wet and dangerous conditions to clear the enemy from their own bases. And when not on patrol, they were digging pits, trenches, latrines, command posts, clearing the undergrowth around Nui Dat, and erecting barbed wire fences.

All proceeds go to Dave Sabben and the book is available directly from him at sabbenmidbook.com. Click on the cover to add it to your basket.

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Smith & Wesson Releases New Performance Center M&P 10mm M2.0

May 16th, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, MA., (5/16/2023) – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today unveiled the new Performance Center® M&P®10mm M2.0™ pistol.

Building off the success of the M&P10mm M2.0, Smith & Wesson listened, went to work, and focused on features designed to increase performance in order to take this series to the next level. Chambered in 10mm Auto, this new full-size polymer handgun is built with enhanced features that include a ported 5.6-inch barrel to reduce muzzle rise, optic-height tritium night sights for a clear sight picture in low-light conditions, and a Performance Center® tuned flat M2.0 trigger with a crisp break and audible reset.

“The new Performance Center 10mm was conceived with both the hunter and target shooter in mind. The goal was to build upon the M2.0 10mm series, with the intention of having reduced felt recoil and quicker follow-up shots. Popular features previously seen on other 5.6-inch PC pistols are present in this design and, when paired with the flat-shooting 10mm Auto cartridge, provide the end user a total package for hunting, self-defense, or at the range,” said John Myles, Senior Manager of New Products.

The new Performance Center 10mm slide is cut for optics and ships with Smith & Wesson’s C.O.R.E.™ plate system, two 15-round magazines, and four interchangeable palmswell grip inserts. This pistol is proudly made in the U.S.A. and has an MSRP of $749.00.

Step up your game with the new Performance Center® M&P®10mm M2.0™. For more information visit www.smith-wesson.com.

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SOF Week 23 – Secumar

May 16th, 2023

This is the SECUVAC from German dive equipment manufacturer Secumar.

This two-part equipment is designed to protect an injured person during maritime operations. It consists of a polymer rescue sled for rigidity and ease of movement and a waterproof cover with zippers at three sides. The sled can also be hoisted. You can also insert an inflatable mattress between the sled and cover. Inside is a fleece blanket.

The face covering is clear to allow rescuers to monitor and communicate with the evacuee. It includes hoops to keep it off of the evacuee’s face.

Although the evacuee breathes what air is inside the SECUVAC, there is an inlet valve located at abdominal area and an outlet valve at the head area. This can be used to provide oxygen and positive buoyancy. There is also laser cut PALS webbing at select areas to attach gear.

www.secumar.com/en/secuvac

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