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DSG Arms Introduces The Alpha HR Holster

Thursday, June 16th, 2016

New Stream-lined OWB Holster

Fort Worth, TX, June 15, 2016– Following the successful launch of the IWB Compact Discreet Carry Holster in November of 2015, DSG Arms has revisited outside-waist-band holster design with two goals in mind: stream-lining without sacrifice of quality or comfort, and compatibility with threaded barrels. The new HR Holster from DSG Arms, engineered for minimal presence and maximum comfort, fulfills both goals.

Order with your choice of black or red hardware on carbon fiber-textured Boltaron (Retail price $99).

Models currently available for pre-sale: Glock 17, 19, 26, 42 and Glock 43.
Models for Glock 17/19 with RMR’s will be added in the near future.

www.dsgholsters.com

Tags: DSG Arms
Posted in Advertiser, Holsters | 1 Comment »

Waterbrick / Ammobrick / Foodbrick

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

I ran across these and thought they were pretty cool. Waterbrick International offers these containers for bulk storage of various items that can be stacked.

The secret is in the design. Not only do they boast handles but they also have molded protrusions and indentations that allow the bricks to interlock when stacked.

This design also gives you a lot of options for stowage and portage.

Yes, they are food amd water safe.

www.waterbrick.org

Tags: Waterbrick International
Posted in Sustainment | 3 Comments »

Default Judgment Order Grants Over $6 Million To Philippi Property Group, Erik Lawrence

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

A Barbour County Circuit Court Judgment Order has found Blackheart International, LLC, General Stability, Inc., and Steaphan Weir liable to pay Philippi Property Group and Erik Lawrence a total of over $6 million for damages caused by the “intentional acts, breaches, misconduct, and fraud” conducted by BHI, GSI, and Weir.

In April of 2013, Erik Lawrence sold Blackheart International to Global Stability, Inc. Later in 2013, GSI failed to fulfill the payment agreement for the purchase of the sale, and Blackheart International failed to pay rent the lease of property from Philippi Property Group as stated in the property and warehouse lease agreements. At that time, Erik Lawrence and Philippi Property Group filed a suit for breach of contract and payment failure; a countersuit soon followed, which has been dismissed.

After over two years of hearings and proceedings, the Circuit Courts have arrived at a final judgment which finds Blackheart International, Global Stability, and Steaphan Weir liable to pay Erik Lawrence and Philippi Property Group the amount for the purchase of the company and rent of property plus interest as well as damages.

A $536,436.11 judgment against Blackheart International, LLC, in favor of Philippi Property Group was ordered this spring by Circuit Court Judge Alan D. Moats.

The court also found Erik Lawrence entitled to recover damages for breach of contract and specific performance, and fraud, from both General Stability, Inc. and Steaphan Weir, jointly and severally, which obligations were personally guaranteed by Brace Barber, in the amount of $3,885,339.24. Furthermore, the court also found Lawrence entitled to recover damages for claims breach of contract, specific performance, fraud, conversion, and credit defamation from General Stability, Inc., Blackheart International, LLC, and Steaphan Weir, jointly and severally, in the entire amount of $816,809.32, in addition to credit reputation, business reputation, and annoyance and inconvenience damages of $750,000 as well as $250,000 in punitive damages.

Erik Lawrence currently serves asmprinciple of Vigilant Security Services, LLC, a firm that provides a variety of security services internationally as well as specialized weapons, tactics and surveillance training to a variety of qualified government clients.

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Combat Strength Training Launches New Web Site/ Training Platform

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

Most SSD readers know Patrick “Mac” McNamara from his series of Gunfighter Moments he has shared on behalf of Alias Training & Security Services. Now, Mac has launched a new website for his Combat Strength Training (CST) methodology. CST is a fitness training methodology Mac developed as a result of his time spent in the US Army Special Operations community during his twenty-two year career there. The approach retrofits the Combat Chassis (a.k.a. the body) so that it performs with maximum efficiency at maximum capacity.

In addition to a new layout, the new site offers five (5) new training modules for members.

1. Explainer/ How-To videos: In process of building an expansive library of explainer videos to break down the CST exercise movements to help you get the most out of your workouts. Pat also goes into detail regarding “why we do this” in the context of its tactical application in the combat / real-world environment.

2. Workout Program Templates (a.k.a. Chassis Guides): Initially a 4-week on-ramp workout program template for each of the four (4) Combat Chassis Types will be released. These on-ramp workout programs were developed in conjunction with an elite strength and conditioning coach based on the CST methodology and will jump start your training for your Combat Chassis upgrade.

3. Members Blog: This is not some half-baked corporate-sounding blog with weak and generic content. Every week the cadre of expert contributors will be opening up the CST toolbox of premium articles to help you keep your Combat Chassis tuned up. Some articles are free to the public.

4. Full-Length CST Seminar: The full-day CST Seminar (4+ hours of instruction) taught by Pat is now available on streaming video. This is for those who want to go behind the scenes of CST and get a ton of new content never released publicly until now.

5. Live Monthly Webinars with Pat: Participate in a live Q&A Webinar with Pat every month. In these hour-long webinars multiple topics will be discussed related to: combat applications of CST, performance-based training methodology, mindset, the various Combat Chassis types, programming, nutrition, prehab/ injury prevention, preparation for various military selection programs, and much more!

To learn more about these new training modules and the CST methodology, go to www.combatstrengthtraining.com.

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Night Vision Redux – Part 2 – Component Costs

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

Continuing with the the previous week’s narrative of use, potential modularity and general candidacy of the PVS-14 as a modular and scalable night vision device, a simple crayon explanation should be used as a common example of the device.

Modifying or upgrading a device needs to begin with understanding it, the key components, how they bind the device together, what they do, and what the practical cost are. As stated correctly, “the enemy of better is good enough”. This is a statement that needs to be regarded and examined thoroughly.

The enclosed image is a poor mans exploded view of the key components of the PVS-14 monocular with relative commercial costs referenced. These costs are general and vary with the source and quantity, but were taken from the web today for a baseline reference. In this reference, please take a look at which articles drive major costs, are key features (or should/should not be) and may be potentially focus items for enhancement. Several items such as screws, o-rings and lens caps have been deleted for discussion.

As you can see, many components on the PVS-14 are relatively inexpensive, although critical to its performance. Selective replacement of components can result in increased performance for a fraction of the cost of a new system. In the image you can clearly divide the components into electrical (typically serialized and complex) and non-electrical (less expensive and generally user adjustable).

By comparison, the M4 rifle is a solid although different technology. It has evolved from the M16A1 into recent form, then resulted into numerous sub-versions in the past few years. When the M16 service version was fielded, the key (not initial) improvements which drove the rifle into its changes of calibers, accuracy/ammunition improvements were highly influenced by a key addition.

Night Vision Redux is a weekly series prepared with the assitance of DEP, the US subsidiary of Photonis. It is intended to educate readers about image intensification (I2) systems and ways they can be upgraded without having go purchase comoletely new systems.

Tags: DEP, Photonis
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DDR 18Xray NSN

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

The 18Xray by Darrel Ralph Designs has been a very popular automatic opener. It also has an NSN of 1095-01-568-8897.

The 18Xray is made from 154-CM premium grade stainless steel. It has a blade length of 3-13/16 inches and an overall length of 8-7/8 inches with anodized 6160 aluminum slabs which incorporate a lanyard hole as well as pocket clip. It’s quite a robust knife which integrates Darrel’s SAS (Slide Auto Safety). Instead of a simple button that can actuate in your pocket, with the SAS you have to push the button forward and down to open the blade. It also offers a very positive lock.

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Posted in Knives | 3 Comments »

SureFire Exhibiting At 2016 Eurostatory In Paris, France

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—suppressors, illumination tools, and tactical products, will be co-exhibiting with TR-Equipement at the 2016 EUROSATORY Defence & Security International Exhibition in Paris, France, June 13th-17th. SureFire will be showcasing new versions for their widely popular Scout Light® series as well as many other cutting edge products. Attendees are encouraged to stop by the TR-Equipement booth located in Hall 6 booth B 147 and look at the wide range of products SureFire has to offer.

Tags: Eurostatory, Surefire, TR Equipement
Posted in Advertiser, Lights, Press Release | 1 Comment »