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Greetings!
We just finished up the SIG SAUER Editor/Writer Seminar held here in Exeter and Epping, New Hampshire. For me personally, this was really a treat. I first became familiar with SIG SAUER in April of 1991 when I was hired as a temp in their warehouse. The facility was brand new and SIG (then SIGARMS) had only occupied it for less than six months. As SIG grew and changed, so did I. Sometimes I feel I grew up there. Having the chance to get back on the Academy Range (and that itself is another story!) and shoot a variety of SIG's, I felt a real coming home. The guns felt good in my hands, especially since SIG is now making different size grips and guns available to us small-handed people. They shot beautifully and I was hitting the targets with no problem (Take note and a bow, Mr. George Harris).
The real treat was having a chance to tour the facility. The place was teaming with activity - organized activity. I was also impressed to see most of the team wearing SIG logo clothing. Everyone was proudly displaying their loyalty to a great company. The dedication and committment we saw was evident from the bottom up.
Now I just have to decide which style of the P238 I MUST buy!
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ATN's Night Shadow Night Vision Binocular for Seeing into the Night Distance | |
American Technologies Network, Corp. ( ATN), a leader in night vision technology, has built their exclusive " Smart Technology" into their Night Shadow Night Vision binocular line. ATN's Smart Technology includes a proximity sensor that automatically turns the night vision binocular on when it's brought into a viewing position. No more fumbling for on / off buttons in the dark or creating excessive movement or sound when predator hunting. An added plus to the proximity sensor happens because as the unit turns itself on or off automatically, it saves on the battery life and the life of the unit itself. ATN's Smart Technology also includes easy-to-use digital controls and a long-range Infrared Illuminator which allows the viewer to see in total darkness with perfect clarity. The ATN Night Shadow in Gen. 1 is the perfect tool for predator hunting, night-time fishing, wildlife observation or personal security. The Gen. 1 Night Shadow retails for $449.00. The ATN Night Shadow | |
| BLACKHAWK! Gear and Apparel for Fire/EMS |
BLACKHAWK! wrapped up the FDIC show in Indianapolis, IN with resounding success in their new line of bags, apparel, flashlights, knives and tools. Stay tuned for the news on each new line, but here's a peek at what you can expect from the world leader in tactical gear:
Station Wear
BLACKHAWK!s Station Wear Job Shirt can worn on the job or simply to lounge around in. Made from 80% cotton and a 20% polyester blend heavyweight fleece it has raglan sleeves for greater mobility and can carry small duty and accessory items in the radio pocket, sleeve pocket and a mesh pocket sewn into the armhole, as well as a dual side entry pouch pocket. The Station Wear pants are 100% durable 8.5 ounce cotton canvas with generous pockets and reinforcement where needed. Both the Station Wear Job Shirt and Pant have reflective tape subtly sewn within the seams on the outside of the body.  
BLACKHAWK! U.S.A.R. Radio Chest Harness
The ideal chest harness for situations where you need your radio, GPS, knife and a second magazine easily accessible. The BLACKHAWK! U.S.A.R. Radio Chest Harness has an inner pouch for maps and documents and also adjusts for all portable radio sizes with an elastic antenna support. Made to last a lifetime, the chest harness has reflective gray piping and quick release buckles.
Stay tuned for more Initial Response, Fire and EMS gear from BLACKHAWK! |
SIG SAUER Demonstrates How To Make a SIG 516 in a Few Easy Steps | |
(NOTE: Please do not attempt to do this at home, or anybody else's home.)
Recipe:
Have all ingredients ready and set the temperature to a raw New England day to about 46 degrees. Add occasional rain.
Step One: Take one well-abused (20,000 rounds in already) demonstration SIG 516 rifle and bury it in sand. Cover well.
SIG 516 Covered in Epping, NH sand |
Step Two: After mixing thoroughly some nice dirt and good old pond water, place rifle in mud. Cover and pat down mud.
SIG 516 Mud Bath |
Step Three: Now to add more liquid. Immerse the SIG 516 in some very still, well aged pond water (preferably freezing cold too) and allow for bubbles to dissipate.
SIG 516 Water Bath |
Step Four: Bake rapidly for that smokey flavor!
SIG's Defense Program Manager, Robert Hirt (seen above), demonstrated for all of us the testing program the new 516 undergoes. He shot a full magazine between each torture test of different manufacturer's ammo. Never a failure. I guess I could end this little piece by saying "with a SIG 516 you can have your cake and eat it too." |
REVISION Eyewear
Match Your Mission to Your Tint | |
When you are considering eyewear protection, a factor many overlook is how the tint of the lens affects vision. Obviously, unless you are the Hollywood type, you won't wear dark sunglass lens at night. Revision helps you to make the right choice by understanding the light conditions you will be in. One more detail Revision considers in producing the highest quality ballistic eyewear protection on the market.
Each lens tint is designed to maximize visibility, minimize interference and optimize performance. Revision lens coatings are chemically engineered to be anti-fog, anti-scratch, anti-static and chemical resistant.
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| International Training's Women's Only Weekend Events |
Day One will focus on a full day of high performance driving, and start with a review of the basic principles of high performance driving. The day will quickly progress to practical, hands-on Advanced Driving and Crash Avoidance Techniques, including: - Crash Avoidance
- Vehicle Control
- Off-road recovery back to paved road
- Vehicle Control During Highway Emergencies
- How to Manage and Minimize Crash Impact
- Communication between the driver and the vehicle
- Proper use of the seat belt
- Effects of alcohol on driver ability
Day Two will be a full day of handgun training, including:
- Review / warm up on the range
- How to safely and properly use a dominant side, belt mounted holster
- Defense from a vehicle, shooting from, around and through vehicles, exiting the vehicle (we will supply the vehicles)
- Home Defense: Planning, tactics and techniques for a violent encounter in the home
Day Two is appropriate for anyone who can safely perform the Four Cardinal Rules of Firearms Safety
Required Equipment:
Handgun with three magazines / holster / magazine pouches. (Rental Weapons and Ammo are available at ITI) Note: Course must have minimum of 6 students enrolled. Cost: $989.00 Dates:July 24-25, 2010 September 18-19, 2010 November 6-7, 2010 Registration:
Please email ititx@itiwsi.com or call 830-334-2990 to register For additional information please contact ititx@itiwsi.com or call (877)-334-2907. |
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Featured Blog:
Firearm User Network | |
Some quotes worth remembering for all gun owners.
- Shooters, more than any other group, suffer from delusions of competence. - Karl Rehn
- What gets measured gets managed. - Peter Drucker
- When you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it; but when you cannot measure it, when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge is of a meagre and unsatisfactory kind. - Lord Kelvin (Sir William Thomson)
- A single measurement is worth a thousand opinions - Gary Bencivenga
- Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment. Put yourself on view. This brings your talents to light. - Baltasar Gracian
- Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sun-dial in the shade? - Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
- If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spend it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke. - Brendan Francis
- Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best. - Henry Van Dyke
- Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)
- Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. - Aldous Huxley (1894 - 1963), "Proper Studies", 1927
- Where facts are few, experts are many. - Donald R. Gannon
- To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge. - Benjamin Disraeli (1804 - 1881), Sybil, 1845
- Knowledge and timber shouldn't be much used till they are seasoned. - Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809 - 1894), The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table, 1858
To read more of the Firearm User Network's blog, click here.
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Laura Burgess Marketing provides public relations and marketing communications services to companies within the law enforcement, tactical, military, shooting sports, home building, boating and recreational fishing markets. With over 17 years of experience in marketing, corporate management and public relations, Laura Burgess Marketing helps companies to build better brand awareness to the media and their customers through traditional and the new social media methods.
Sincerely,
Laura Burgess
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| A Crash Course in Practical Tomahawk Tactics | |
The tomahawk is a devastating close-combat weapon that has enjoyed a significant resurgence of interest in recent years. When it comes to the tactics of using a 'hawk combatively, students can reference classical texts on the traditional use of the one-hand axe or reference modern instructional materials like those of Cold Steel's Lynn Thompson or my friend Dwight McLemore. However, if you want a down-and-dirty approach that will give you functional skills in very short order, here's a crash course in the system I teach.
The guard position for my tomahawk system is a variation of the de cuerdas position of the Filipino martial arts. As a right hander, place your left foot forward, hold the shaft of the 'hawk in your right hand, and wrap your left hand over the head of the 'hawk with the edge facing to your left. This position allows you to control the weight of the weapon with both hands and puts it in front of you where it acts as an effective means of blocking other weapons.
Against any incoming attack above your waist, pivot into the attack and thrust the 'hawk forward to block with the shaft of the weapon. Against blunt weapons, you can block the weapon itself. Against bladed weapons, you can still block with the shaft or you can aim your block so it crushes the fingers of the hand wielding the weapon. From that position, your left hand slides off the head to control the attacker's wrist while you immediately counter with downward chopping strokes, "cycling" the chops to target the collarbone, head, and arm.
Please visit Stay Safe Media to read the full article. About Michael Janich
Michael Janich has been a student and teacher of the martial arts and practical self-defense for more than 30 years. The author or co-author of 9 books and 9 instructional videos on personal defense, combat shooting, and other topics, Janich has also been published in more than a dozen magazines, including Black Belt, Inside Kung FuTactical Knives, Fighting Knives, Combat Knives, American Handgunner, Guns Combat Annual, S.W.A.T., and many others. He has also been featured numerous times on radio and national television, including appearances on Ripley's Believe It or Not! (demonstrating the use of the blowgun) and the Outdoor Channel's popular Shooting Gallery series. |
Max Michel Now on Facebook! | |
Champion Shooter Max Michel is proud to announce that his Facebook Fan Page went live recently. Become a fan of the page and get the latest news on Max's matches and class schedules. View photos and videos of his competitions and helpful tips or start a discussion with other fans! Already a fan? Then click the "Suggest to Friends" tab and help us break 2,000 fans! The Max Michel Fan Page is for all the wonderful people out there who have supported Max throughout the years. |
It's Race Season at Sentry Solutions! | |
Say "Pinewood Derby" to anyone who was ever a boy scout and watch the smile start up. The story goes that a scoutmaster organized the first Pinewood Derby race in the early 50's since his son and scout was too young to participate in a Soap Box Derby race. Using miniature wood cars made by the scouts, the cars functioned like the rideable Soap Box cars. The rest is history. Now a trademark of the Boy Scouts of America, there are organizations around the globe that cater to Pinewood Derby aficionados young and old.
Sentry Solutions Pinewood Derby Kit |
Sentry Solutions has developed a specific kit just for Pinewood Derby cars. To build a fast pinewood derby car, you need to reduce friction. Friction is the enemy of speed. Reduce friction, increase speed. The difference in time between a well-lubricated pinewood derby car and a pinewood derby car without lubrication can be one-half second or more (this translates into several feet on the track). Some rules prohibit oil lubes. Obey the rules!
Most races restrict the use of anything except dry lubricants.
Sentry Solutions BP2000 Powder is the perfect solution for legally lubricating your pinewood derby car.
The Kit includes:
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BP2000 Powder -
Tuf-Glide pen applicator -
1 set of latex gloves -
alcohol pads -
cloth patches -
mini swabs -
2 larger swabs
MSRP: $10.00 |
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Follow the First Ever
BLACKHAWK! BLOGGER Seminar
BLACKHAWK! just wrapped up their first Blogger Seminar at their Norfolk Headquarters.
2010 Blogger Seminar Paintball Match |
We give an overview of the event in our blog. Here's an excerpt:
What a wonderful whirlwind the past few days have been. Today the eight bloggers who ventured out to Norfolk, VA to visit the BLACKHAWK! Headquarters returned home after two and half days at the first ever BLACKHAWK! Blogger Seminar. BLACKHAWK! has done Writer Seminars for the past five years, but this was their first blogger seminar. We at LBM and at BLACKHAWK! weren't sure what to expect, and neither did our bloggers. I'm pleased to say that both parties had nothing but positive things to say about each other by days end.
Read the rest of the LBM blog here. Find out what the bloggers thought of the experience: Kevin Paulson of HuntingLife
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Max Michel Wins 8th USPSA Area 6 Championship | |
Max Michel edged out the country's top shooters to win the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) Area 6 Championship held April 16-18, 2010 in Covington, GA. Michel was the 100% match winner in the Open Class, edging out former Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) teammate K.C. Eusebio for first place with a final match score of 1191.4037. Michel has participated in the Area 6 Championships over the past nine years, and has won eight of the nine championships he has participated in. This is his seventh consecutive Area 6 Championship. |
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World Renowned Martial Artist Waysun Johnny Tsai Introduces the C.U.M.A. RAM Tactical Pen | |
Master Waysun Johnny Tsai, one of the world's foremost experts in practical street defense, today announced the release of the C.U.M.A. RAM Tactical Pen. Tsai personally designed the aggressive, sleek and unique tactical pen, which has all the capabilities of a regular pen, but also serves as a last ditch impact weapon. Made 100% in the USA, the pen has a patented "High Speed, Quick Release Clip-Cap." This unique feature removes the need for a neck sheath. |
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