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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Arms Case

Friday, June 17th, 2016

This week we focus on an FS product that’s been around for awhile. Offered in both Carbine and Long Gun lengths, the FirstSpear Arms Case is a modular carriage and storage solution for your weapons. What’s more, these fit inside Storm cases for storage and transport.

FS Arms Case

Boasting haul loops on either end as well as a wrap around handle, the Arms Case also offers an external storage pocket with a Velcro panel for removable identification markings.

The carbine length Arms Case is 36″ and the long Gun variant is 43″. As you can see, the interior features 6/12 slots and the weapon tiedowns can be configured to accommodate a variety of weapons. Both will accept scoped weapons with standard 20 or 30 round magazines attached as well as a removable 6/12 Organizer Panel which allows you to configure the interior how you see fit. It attaches to the interior of the Arms Case via “G” Hooks and when removed, can be hung on a hook, nail or door knob while you reconfigure your kit. But for the Arms Case, modularity goes beyond just setting the interior up. In addition to managing your internal configuration, you can also integrate the entire Arms Case into many hard cases as a padded weapon insert in order to consolidate your gear and protect it for long haul transportation.

Zipper Detail

The Arms Case closes with a 3/4 zipper that allows you to open it flat.

Shoulder Strap

Additionally, it accepts an optional shoulder strap for ease of carry.

FS Shoulder Strap and 6/12™ Organizer Panel are sold separately. Shipping now in in Black and Coyote.

colors

Carbine 36″ x 13″ (fits Storm case iM3100, not included)
Long Guns 43″ x 13″ (fits Storm Case iM3200, not included)

www.first-spear.com

Good Luck Luie!

Friday, June 17th, 2016

Good Luck to our friend Luie Z as he heads to the WERA Nationals!

Arc’teryx Norvan VT Trail Running Shoe

Thursday, June 16th, 2016

Arc’teryx is expanding their footwear line with the introduction of a trail running shoe, the Norvan VT (North Vancouver, Vertical Terrain).


Available with or without GORE-TEX lining, it incorprates their 360º Support System made of internal and external components such as to toe lacing which helps  position the shoe for a mid foot strike.  The Norvan VT has a 9mm drop and weighs 11 ounces.

Coming for both men and women, Spring 17 from www.arcteryx.com

Daniel Defense Terminates Relationship with Academy Sports

Thursday, June 16th, 2016

Black Creek, GA- June 16, 2016. Daniel Defense—engineer and manufacture of the world’s finest firearms, precision rail systems, and accessories— Has announced it will no longer sell firearms to Academy Sports due to their decision to remove MSR’s from their website and in-store displays.

Letter to all Daniel Defense Distributors:

“As you know we take our partnership with our stocking retailers very seriously. We are committed to serving and supplying them at the highest level and expect our retailers to have that same level of commitment to our brand and our industry. Unfortunately, Academy Sports has made a corporate decision, in the wake of the recent terrorist attack, to remove all MSRs from their website and in-store displays. Academy Sports has communicated that they intend to continue to sell the MSR category of firearms without displaying or advertising them publicly. As a prominent MSR brand, Daniel Defense cannot support decisions that are completely contrary to the values of our company and industry. Therefore, as of today, June 16th, I request that you place Academy Sports on a Do Not Sell list for all Daniel Defense products and terminate any shipments to their stores or distribution centers. It is unfortunate that we have to make this decision, but it is clearly the right thing to do for our brand, our industry and our constitutional right. Thank you for your support.”

Bill Robinson, VP of Sales

“Academy’s decision clearly segregates firearms by their appearance, which sends a dangerous message to our politicians that it’s acceptable to do so. We as an industry must stand and fight, together.”

Marty Daniel, President and CEO

Detonation Technology – STS-6 Shock Tube System

Thursday, June 16th, 2016

Setting a breach is inevitably the moment when shock tube turns against you. For a small interior breach shock tube (or NONEL) is manageable, only needing to be 12′ or 15′ long. But when large wall charges and EOD energetic tools are needed that standoff isn’t enough, and 75′ of shock tube can make an impressive rats nest.

Enter the Detonation Technology STS-6. The shock tube is spun on a collapsing mandrel in a hand held drill, then the clam shell case is snapped on and the mandrel is removed. An M-81 or other igniter is attached to the outside, and the “live” end spools out from the middle. It is virtually impossible to get tangled.

www.DetonationTechnology.com

Grey Ghost Precision Announces Three New Brand Ambassadors

Thursday, June 16th, 2016

DALTON GARDENS, ID – Grey Ghost Precision is proud to announce three new Brand Ambassadors to showcase their products throughout the United States: Nick Koumalatsos, Jim Staley and Will Petty. Each of these men brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge with regard to firearms and training. They embody the values and spirit of Grey Ghost, are dedicating to improving Americans who pursue the noble profession of arms, and we are looking forward to doing great things with them.

Nick Koumalatsos is a 12-year Special Operations Marine Corps veteran who served with Marine Reconnaissance and Marine Special Operations Command. He has deployed all over the world and in support of OIF/OEF and trained foreign police, military, and militia in several countries. His military career prepared him for successful leadership and strategic operational planning. As founder of The Raider Project, Koumalatsos has helped MARSOC and other USMC combat veterans to transition smoothly, peacefully and successfully into the private sector. Additionally he is the CEO of two successful businesses: Survival Tactical Systems, an international training and consulting company; and Skallywag, an adventure apparel company.

Jim Staley is currently the Lead Instructor for the Deliberate Dynamics training program. His military service includes 8 years as a Recon Marine and Sniper. Upon leaving the Corps, Staley worked for Triple Canopy in Basrah as Shift Leader for a 17-man Department of State detail from 2005 to 2007. Between 2009 and 2012, he served as a GRS contractor team lead in Iraq. This unique and extraordinary background gives him a perspective unmatched by any but a handful of professionals anywhere in the world.

Will Petty is a former police officer, LE firearms instructor and tactical unit member who is the creator of the VCQB program. A longtime instructor for the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association and adjunct for regional police academies, he has also worked as a Counterterrorism/tactical consultant for security units of the United Arab Emirates and the Critical National Infrastructure Authority. He continues to work patrol and as his department’s rangemaster. Petty currently holds the billet of National Director of Law Enforcement Training for the 88 Tactical Group.

Grey Ghost Gear/Grey Ghost Precision is a Service Connected Disabled Veteran owned manufacturer of Tactical gear and firearms. We remain in constant comms with the customer by ceaselessly interacting with operationally active military units and the best first responders in the world. Our senior staff frequently attends military and LE training and continues to travel to conflict areas like Afghanistan and Kurdistan to see our equipment in use first hand by the guys who are killing bad guys with it.

See you on the sharp end.

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Winkler Knives – Legacy Axe and Recon Knife

Thursday, June 16th, 2016

Winkler Knives unveiled two new products at the recent Blade Show designed with US Navy and Army Veteran Special Operator Kevin Holland. He is the guy who first came to Daniel Winkler to create a military axe so it’s great to see him lend his experience toward new designs.

This is the Legacy Axe which shares some lines from that first model that Kevin carried ino combat. One of the biggest changes is the swept back handle which doesn’t constantly catch on the leg as you walk.  You’ll also note that the top half of the handle is skeletonized and wrapped in 550 cord.  As with all Winkler Knives handle options include maple and rubber (chiseled is optional) but I’m sure you could get micarta if you asked.  

Below, you can see the Recon Knife. Offered with or without teeth, it was designed specifically by Holland as a companion for the Legacy Axe. 

www.winklerknives.com

Dom Raso Lays Down Some Truth

Thursday, June 16th, 2016

The AR-15: Americans’ Best Defense Against Terror and Crime

Source: NRA News