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Galco Announces Two New Sales Team Members

Tuesday, November 1st, 2016

Galco Gunleather is excited to welcome two new additions to its sales force:

Reed Gabrielson earned a bachelor’s degree with a double major in Political Science and Criminal justice from California University Long Beach. He brings extensive sales experience in the firearms industry, in both the retail and wholesale spheres. Reed is also an active participant in the practical shooting sports, including 3 Gun, USPSA, and IDPA.

After serving in the US Army, Dave Starin went on to a twenty- year career in law enforcement, spending 14 of those years with SWAT. He’s a state LE and NRA-certified firearms instructor. Dave was Gunsite Academy’s Director of Training from 2010 through 2016, and remains a Gunsite Rangemaster. Dave’s wealth of real-world experience will be a great asset to Galco’s sales team.

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New Gerber Center-Drive Multi-Tool Now Available

Tuesday, November 1st, 2016

PORTLAND, Ore. (Nov. 1, 2016) – Gerber, a leading manufacturer of personal knives, tools, and equipment today launched a much anticipated new multi-tool, the Center-Drive. The product is now available through gerbergear.com and select retail partners.

“Gerber has seen a tremendous response from media and the public since the announcement of the Center-Drive.” said Andrew Gritzbaugh, Gerber‘s Director of Marketing Communications. “This exciting new product reflects Gerber’s unique design DNA, and represents a commitment to innovation, quality and American Manufacturing. We’re excited to introduce the tool to the market.”

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The New Center-Drive multi-tool offers uncompromising performance through revolutionary design. Innovative Center Axis Tech™ aligns the full size driver in the center of the tool to yield maximum torque and rotation, just like the real thing. No productivity is sacrificed with the addition of a 30 percent longer outboard blade and one-thumb opening sliding jaws. Full size, real tools – the multi-tool just got a reality check.

The new Gerber Center Drive will be available at the following retailers Nov. 1st 2016.

More information at center-drive.com or on gerbergear.com.

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Posted in Advertiser, Knives, Press Release | 6 Comments »

Springfield Armory Introduces The Saint Rifle

Tuesday, November 1st, 2016

For some time, rumors swirled over a new product coming from Springfield Armory. It’s here now, and to be honest, I’m kind of surprised. The Black Rifle business wasn’t something I expected SA to get into.

Manufactured in their Geneseo, IL, factory, the Saint is the first rifle in their AR lineup. Relying on Bravo Company furniture, it’s a mid-gas carbine with a 16″ barrel.

Here are a couple of shots to give you a feel for the Saint, which will retail at $899.

www.defendyourlegacy.com

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Posted in Black Rifle, Industry | 26 Comments »

Ask SSD – Arc’teryx LEAF Cold WX Jacket and Pants SV Temp Range

Tuesday, November 1st, 2016

Recently, after we mentioned the latest Cold Weather ensemble from Arc’teryx LEAF, we were asked, “What Is The Intended Temp Range For The Arc’teryx LEAF Cold WX Jacket and Pants SV?”

The answer is from -20C/-04F down to -40C/-40F, so you’re looking at some seriously cold temperatures.

We also got a question, asking if the fit block in the torso is large enough to wear over kit. According to Arc’teryx, the amswer is “No.” It’s designed to be worn with overwhites, if required tactically, and with external LCE as you can see in this CSOR photo.

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Posted in Advertiser, Arc'teryx, Clothing | 8 Comments »

Tactical Tailor – Rolling Duffle In A-TACS iX

Monday, October 31st, 2016

Tactical Tailor’s Rolling Duffle Bag is large enough to carry all the gear you need for almost any mission. The large, mil spec 1000 denier Cordura Nylon bag features a 6,550 cubic inch main compartment and two side pockets, one designed to accommodate an M4 or similar sized carbine. The bag is backed up by a removable, heavy duty aircraft aluminum frame capable of supporting weights up to 150lbs. The frame is finished in tough industrial powder coating and features one piece, smooth rolling, shatterproof rubber wheels. Also features internal and external compression straps, clear ID pocket and multiple carry handles. It weighs only 10.5 pounds empty, including the frame. Now available in A-TACS iX.

Tactical Tailor

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Posted in Advertiser, Camo, Load Carrying | 3 Comments »

Major Tom Greer – “An American Warrior”

Monday, October 31st, 2016

You may have known him by his pen name, Dalton Fury. But in life, he was known as Tom Greer. Not long ago, we told you that Tom had terminal pancreatic cancer. I’m sorry to say that he recently passed away from cancer at age 52.

He wrote the book, “Killing Bin Ladin” about his time as an Army officer in Delta, and also created a series of fiction fearuring ex-Delta Operator Kolt Raynor. I think there was a lot of Tom in Kolt.

He was a great man, both in and out of uniform. He would often travel to Atlanta’s Hartsfield International airport near his home to give copies of his books to service members and that was the majority of my interaction with him. I sent him copies of his books to hand out. I supported his work via SSD, and exchanged notes. I’m very sorry to see him taken so young. He’s a man who still had a lot to offer the world.

He will be missed.

Initially, I didn’t want to post about his passing, not wanting it to be a spectacle. Even though he had written several nooks, he was not a public man and I’m not sure that anything I could say would properly honor the man. Then, his brother CSM Steve Greer, shared this video memorial to Tom, so my feelings changed on the subject. It’s solemn and I found it a very fitting tribute.

Rest In Peace

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USCG Beach Patrol – 1941

Sunday, October 30th, 2016

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(Updated) Discontinued BSA Merit Badges : Master-at-Arms

Sunday, October 30th, 2016

This photo is said to be of Boy Scouts participating in the short-lived Master-at-Arms badge. It was one of the original 14 merit badges which debuted in the 1910 version of the Boy Scout Handbook and unfortunately, this one lasted just a year. The badge was missing from the 1911 version of the manual when it was released.

To earn the badge, a Scout had to master three of the following combat skills (the surviving manual says two):
-Single Stick
-Boxing
-Ju Jitsu
-Wrestling
-Gymnastics
-Quarterstaff Fencing

Update – Kirk Lawson has introduced a reproduction of the original merit badge pamphlet. The drawings come from this manual and you can download it here.

Interestingly, the pamphlet is dated 1925 but it would not be unheard of for a merit badge pamphlet to continue to be published even after it was no longer a merit badge because they were printed by private publishers at the time, and not by BSA.

Can you imagine such a merit badge today?

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Posted in Combatives, Scouting | 25 Comments »