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Announcing “The Blackheart Sentinel”

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Blackheart international will be handing out free copies of the premier issue of “The Blackheart Sentinel”. This newspaper-style quarterly features articles on Blackheart International’s products, services provided by Mid-Atlantic Training Resources, as well as other articles of interest to the tactical community. Issue 1 will feature some surprises in particular including new products for the RPG as well as an in-depth look at Blackheart’s new line of custom BHI-15s.

The Blackheart Sentinel Issue 1 Page 1

Pick up your copy at booth #20040 and don’t forget to pick up a calendar as well. The models will be on hand to add a personalized message.

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The 2010 Blackheart International Calendars are in!

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

One of my favorite annual events is picking up my 2010 Blackheart International calendars at SHOT Show and getting it personalized for one of my sons. Of course, mine goes to my son. At least that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

So when you are at SHOT Show this year be sure to stop by booth #20040 and pick up one for a “friend” and an extra one for a friend or relative who couldn’t make it. For those of you who won’t be at SHOT Show this year you can order a copy from www.BHIgear.com.

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Tactical Pistol Shooting 2nd Edition

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

A new, expanded edition of “Tactical Pistol Shooting” was just released. Just like the first edition it is a solid work and is filled time tested pistol handling techniques. Written by special operations veterans Erik Lawrence and Mike Pannone, two guys who know their stuff. Major improvements over the first edition include full color photos and an improved section on shooting while wounded. Speaking with the author on the new photographs he said that working with Mike Pannone and the photographer was a joy. Mike knows all of the drills cold allowing Erik to work with the photographer and see each shot from his perspective. They wrapped up the entire book’s worth of photos in two hours! I still find it amazing that “Tactical Pistol Shooting” contains over 350 color photos in a trade paperback for under $25. It is worth the cover price and is an excellent reference.

Order it at BHIgear.com. You can even include an autograph and message.

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Zinc Air Batteries

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Other than the fact that they are lightweight and reliable, the single greatest thing about Zinc Air batteries is that they are not HAZMAT. That alone is worth its weight in gold. Imagine a life with out the trials of dash twos. And now, with the video just released by Blackheart International, we know just how hazardous traditional lithium batteries can be.

Leaders are beginning to seriously discuss the Soldier’s load and engineering tools like SWAP (Size, Weight, and power) analysis used to look at aircraft and vehicles are beginning to be applied to the grunt. When you stack an 8180/U battery up against a 5590/U using those criteria, the Zinc Air technology wins hands down. What’s more, they are safer and as the video demonstrates, will continue to provide power even when damaged by projectiles. The 12/24 Volt 8180/U battery has an NSN and is available from Blackheart International. Additionally, there are numerous adapter cables available to help you use the battery with a variety of communication and electronic devices.

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BHI-15 Lower Receiver Builder

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Blackheart International recently released their new Billet Lower Receiver. Now they are offering lower builds with full guns coming soon.

Built on a BHI-15 Lower, the price is computed based on the selected options.

Trigger Options:
Standard Mil-Spec Trigger Group
Geissele SSA Trigger Group – a non-adjustable, 2-stage combat trigger
Geissele DMR Trigger Group – an adjustable, 2-stage tactical and military trigger

Buttstock Options:
Standard AR-15 Collapsible Stock
Magpul CTR Collapsible Stock
Vltor ‘Clubfoot’ Collapsible ModStock

Pistol Grip Options:
Standard M16A2 Style Grip
CAA Ergonomic Pistol Grip

Last week Governor of West Virginia, Joe Manchin, visited BHI in Philippi, WV to test the new BHI-15 rifle. The governor had no problem making the steel ring with the new AR.

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RPG Boresight from BHI

Monday, June 29th, 2009

The RPG-7 Boresighter was imagineered by the BHI design and development gnomes to allow you to calibrate your optical sights.

Made from aircraft grade aluminum and hard coat anodized for wear protection, the Boresight has been machined to exacting tolerances while taking into account the bore dimension of varied countries of manufacture.

Instructions for usage included. Like one of the gnomes told me, beats the hell out of looking through the tube with bubble gum holding strings on the bore.

The boresight is available from Blackheart International.

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BHI Releases AR Lower

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Blackheart International has just announced the release of their BHI-15 Stripped Lower Receiver. Manufactured from a 7075 T6 aluminum alloy forging the BHI-15 Lower incorporates a variety of features.

The entire lower is CNC machined to final dimensions with tolerances as fine as .001â€. The magazine well is wire-EDM machined and CNC broached with a flared opening for snag-free magazine insertion. Standard .154â€ holes for hammer and trigger pins let you install the aftermarket trigger of your choice and .250â€ pivot and takedown pin holes offer compatibility with a broad range of upper receivers.

The receiver is marked with “safe” and “semi” pictographs and is marked “MULTI Caliber”. It comes finished in Black Hardcoat anodized to MIL-A-8625 Type III Class 2 spec. The BHI-15 Lower Receiver can only be transferred to a Federal Firearms License. For more information visit www.bhigear.com.

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Canted Foregrip Mount from BHI

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

The Canted Foregrip Mount features a 10 degree cant which, when mounted on a fore-end rail equipped AK-47 accommodates the loading and unloading of magazines. This 2nd generation canted grip adapter comes with a Tango Down Vertical Battle Grip but allows the use of any grip that attaches to a Picatinny or Weaver rail. While designed specifically with the AK family of weapons in mind, it will fit any Mil Std 1913 rail in order to acquire a more ergonomic grip.

The mount also features a sling mounting plate for push-button sling-swivels as well as a “cut-out” for rail-mounted flashlights. Manufactured from aluminum, the fore-grip mount attaches to the rail via locking screws (loc-tite suggested).

To order visit BHIgear.com.

Please note: Shipments allowed to USA only. Export of the grip is strictly prohibited without a valid export license issued by the U.S. Department of State, Office of Defense Trade Controls, prescribed in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR)

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