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Greetings!
November in North Carolina is hard to take. My fleecewear and boots are still in the closet and maybe, just maybe, they'll stay there. There is one pair of boots that will be making it out of the closet, though. I just received my BLACKHAWK! Light Assault boots for SHOT Show (yes, heels only at night now). I couldn't get over how light these are and how comfortable. Like SWAT Slippers. There is no need to have a break-in period either because of the super comfy molded footbed. There is just enough ankle support too without restricting my sprints across the show floor to see our clients. I am really looking forward to feeling great at 5:30 every show day this year, all because of my BLACKHAWK! boots.
As this will be our last newsletter prior to Thanksgiving, we'd like to take a moment to reflect on the past year and give thanks to the support and encouragement we have received from all of you as we continue to grow and transform. May you all have a wonderful Turkey Day.
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Team SIG SAUER Captain Max Michel Breaks Records with Eighth USPSA Area Title Win for 2010 |
 Team SIG Captain Max Michel has made history with his recent Open Division Title win at the 2010 Area 2 Championships, held November 10-14, 2010 at the Rio Salado Sportsman's Club in Mesa, AZ. The Area 2 Championship was the final Area Championship of the 2010 season that Michel needed to win in order to become the first person in history to win all eight Area Championships in a single year. Michel competed against 151 shooters in the Open Division and finished with 1135.0241 match points, or 100.00%, to ensure his place in the history books. The Area 2 Championship concludes Michel's 2010 competitive season on a high and memorable note. |
MasterPiece Arms Shipping New Protector Series Handguns | |
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MasterPiece Arms new product line, the MPA Protector Series pistols, has begun shipping from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Comer, Georgia. This highly awaited series of conceal carry pistols in .32 ACP and .380 ACP are American-made, finest quality personal protection or back-up guns at a wallet friendly retail price.
One of the unique features of the MPA32 and MPA380 is that, unlike most of the competition, the Protector series pistols are fully machined from solid steel and have no castings, polymers or MIMs. The machined 4140 steel receivers and 4140 or stainless steel upper slides are very durable, strong and lightweight; all features important in a personal protection pistol. The overall "grip-feel" of the Protector Series has been found in customer grip-test after grip-test to provide a more comfortable, confident and controlled grip on the pistols.
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Other Protector Series pistol features include a recessed hammer for snag-proof control and safety, a 6 round magazine capacity and injection molded black grips. Both the MPA380 and MPA32 weigh 11.8 ounces. Both measure .925" in width, 4.37" in length, and 3.2" in height and have a 2.25" barrel. MSRP for the MPA32 and MPA380 in black is $322.90. MSRP for both with a stainless steel upper is $345.90. |
BLACKHAWK!� Dynamic Entry�
Emergency Rescue Tools for LE, Fire and EMS Professionals | |
 BLACKHAWK! Products Group Dynamic Entry� enters the Fire and rescue markets by combining years of experience in designing and producing the best in innovative breaching and entry tools for LE and the military with recommendations from rescue operators in the field. Dynamic Entry collaborated with BLACKHAWK!'s Knife categories and designed the Small Pry™, a specialized entry tool that has now been adapted to the Fire/Rescue market. The Emergency Rescue Small Pry is machined from solid D-2 tool steel and tempered to RC-55-57 for extreme toughness. Finished with a black epoxy powder-coat finish for durability and corrosion resistance and a checkered thermoplastic high-visibility yellow rubber handle for a sure, comfortable grip, the Emergency Rescue Small Pry also has a machined natural gas valve cutoff slot. This 1.5" by 6" wide slot, located near the center of the blade, provides the user with ample leverage for closing natural gas valves that could potentially pose a hazard to Fire/EMS personnel. Sold with an injection-molded sheath for a retail price of $199.99.
The Dynamic Entry Emergency Rescue Stainless Hallagan Tool™ is built upon the classic Hallagan design and modernized for the 21st century with tempered stainless steel heads featuring friction ridges on all contact surfaces that are counter-angled to the head. Designed specifically to grip breaching surfaces securely, these counter-angled friction ridges also provide stability during breaching operations and prevent tool slippage. The solid fiberglass handle is electrically non-conductive to 100,000volts AC and features safety-guard handgrips that reduce the possibility of the operator's hands slipping into the working end of the bar. The Dynamic Entry Emergency Rescue Hallagan Toll retails for $285.99.
The Dynamic Entry Emergency Rescue Breacher Series™ are heavy-duty, lightweight hallagan-style breaching devices designed for close-quarter breaching situations. Utilizing the newly redesigned tempered stainless steel wedge that features friction ridges on all contact surfaces counter-angled to the head providing stability during breaching operations and preventing tool slippage, the new breacher series also feature electrically non-conductive handle systems resistant to 100,000 volts AC. The new series includes the Emergency Rescue Breacher for a retail price of $181.99, the Emergency Rescue Special Operations Breacher for $191.99 and the Emergency Rescue Mini Breacher for $181.99. |
Sentry Solutions Support War Effort:
A New Hampshire Company Providing the Tools Asked for by Soldiers | |
With the 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division on its way back to Kuwait as the final US combat brigade to leave Iraq after a seven year war, Mark Mrozek, President of New Hampshire based Sentry Solutions, reflected on his company's role during the war and supplying the D.o.D. "We are very proud of all the men and women returning from the war and are humbled by their service and sacrifice. Our thoughts constantly drift to those families who will not see their loved ones again. As a company, we have been directly involved with the military since 1990 and it has always been our mission to make products that help bring more of our soldiers home."
 Sentry Solutions, specializes in oil-free, dry film lubricants and protectants for small arms and related gear. Their most popular products are TUF-CLOTH™ and TUF-GLIDE™; nearly half the deployed Troops in the War on Terror (Overseas Contingency Operation) enjoyed the use of these CLP (Clean, Lubricate, Protect) replacements. "Many people are shocked to learn that fact. Apparently no small business has ever accomplished that," Mark explained. Soldiers looked for alternatives to CLP when their mission demands revealed the short comings of mil-spec oil based "wet" small arms lubricants.
Sentry Solution's TUF-CLOTH first saw field testing in the Gulf War courtesy of USMC Special Operations teams. "I quit my job and joined my father (the developer of our product line) in early 1992," Mark continued, "By that time Sentry Solution's products were undergoing field testing in deserts, jungles and the frozen north." The initial testing proved that Sentry Solutions' oil-free gun care products not only lubed their weapons but actually kept firearms cleaner by preventing any buildup of fouling and debris.
Read the full story to learn more about Sentry Solutions' roll in the War Effort. |
Finding Time to Train...It's Harder Than It Sounds
By Waysun Johnny Tsai | |
One of the questions that seems to pop up here and there at my gym in Chicago is "SiJo, when do you get a chance to train?"
That question always gets me. I travel a lot, teach a lot, own two businesses, work on several projects at a time and am married with two children.
So when people give me excuses of how they are just too busy to train I understand, I just don't subscribe to that school of thought.
As busy humans, we make up all kinds of reasons of why we can't make time to workout, train or improve ourselves. Most of us rarely take action on the reasons of why we should.
It really is sad to see how many out of shape, couldn't fight their way out of a wet paper bag people there are today. Sad indeed.
As a trainer, it is pretty hard to get going after teaching five classes in a row. I do go running every other day, I have been slacking lately because of the cold weather (excuses).
I don't really get to workout with my students because I am busy teaching them, so I came up with a different solution...I became the student.
I wanted to take Kali classes but couldn't make my schedule match the programs around the city, so I launched a program and hired an instructor to teach it. Bam, instant in house Kali class.
I also teach CUMA Street Defense in downtown Chicago at www.mmamasterschicago.com once a week. I  make a point to attend the Brazillian Jiu Jitsu class that comes right before the class that I teach, even got a uniform with a white belt. My wife wants me to take ballroom dance lessons with her, so I found an instructor that wants to trade defense lessons with his wife for dance lessons with mine.
My point is that anything is possible to the willing mind. Be creative, be inspired. Nothing worthwhile comes easy. I call up every friend of mine that owns a gun to go shooting, so I can spend time with them and enhance my skills at the same time. Shooting and milkshakes after, that's my motto. It works great.
Now, for the everyday person it may seem like I may have resources that others don't, but this is TRAINERS COMMAND POST. Most of us on this site are indeed trainers or instructors that haved some kind of intructor network that we can tap into. Again, we just have to stay inspired. I don't want to be that fat 65 year blackbelt instructor that can't see my feet or touch my shoulders, even more I want to be able to race my kids down the block without being winded.
Another thing is we have to stay ahead of our students. How can we teach them to push themselves beyond their comfort zone if we don't do it ourselves? We hear and preach it all of the time "lead by example".
It doesn't matter how awesome we were in our glory days, what matters is who we are today and what we are doing to grow NOW. I'm not being a hypocrite, I look in the mirror everyday and see many things that can I improve on.
I know that I am not the ripped 22 year old tournament fighter anymore, but I enjoy sparring with them. Hell, my arm was in a cast from a groundfighting class two years ago, elbow still hurts from tendonitis.
I'm only 38 years old and I also have two bad ankles, a bad right knee, lower back problems and have had reconstructive surgery on my right rotator cuff. It would be very easy for me to give up the martial arts today, but I don't want to...I'm inspired.
So the next time you find yourself being lazy and want to use your injuries, job or kids as an excuse, think of all of the reasons of why you should train. Then get your butt in the gym. Trust me, it's only going to be 40 degrees tonight and I won't feel like going for my midnight run, but I will because I have to. I'm going to throw on some old guy ointment, my elbow brace, my hoody and just run. I'm going to run because it makes me feel alive, the pain keeps me sharp and focused. I know that I have to stay sharp and focused for my students and my family. How can I teach my students urban survival if I myself am a quitter that submits and taps out to every obstacle thrown in my path by life.
Remember that which does not make you stronger, will kill you...
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NTOA Accepting Applications for Executive Director Position |
The National Tactical Officers Association is currently accepting applications for the position of Executive Director.The NTOA is a non-profit, 501c-3 organization. The Executive Director operates full-time from the association's headquarters office located in Doylestown, PA. The mission of the NTOA is to enhance the performance and professional status of law enforcement personnel by providing a credible and proven training resource as well as a forum for the development of tactics and information exchange. The Association's ultimate goal is to improve public safety and domestic security through training, education and tactical excellence. The NTOA operates with Veritas (truth, honesty and integrity) in our relationships. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and oversees and leads the full-time staff of the headquarters office. The Executive Director plans and directs the administrative, operational and financial activities of the headquarters staff; provides regular status reports and updates to the Board of Directors on the implementation of the Association's vision and goals; serves as the primary representative of the association during conferences, committee meetings and coordination efforts with other like organizations and government agencies; and participates in membership recruiting efforts and frequent public speaking engagements. The position includes travel time up to 25%. Desired QualificationsQualified candidates should have a work history as both a law enforcement leader as well as a business manager. Prior experience as a tactical officer and a leader in a similar state or national professional association is desirable. Qualified candidates should possess the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse civilian staff, through empowerment, to reach a common set of goals. Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as a familiarity with current forms of electronic communication such as internet conferencing, websites, email and social networking technology. Salary and BenefitsSalary and benefits package will be commensurate with the applicant's education, experience and qualifications. Application ProcessInterested candidates should click here and download an application. Completed applications and resumes can be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to P.O. Box 797, Doylestown, PA 18901. Paper copies mailed to this address must be addressed to "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPLICATION". All questions concerning this position should be directed to Thor Eells at [email protected]. |
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Laura Burgess Marketing provides public relations and marketing communications services to companies within the law enforcement, tactical, military, shooting sports, boating and recreational fishing markets. With over 19 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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It's That Time of Year Again! |  |
Here it comes at 95 miles an hour! That's SHOT Show speeding towards you. If you want to get the attention of the media and dealers, we are here to help.
Every year, LBM puts out a series of email newsletters targeting media and dealers with the latest in new products and announcements. And it's time to make plans again. This year, LBM will offer a Hunting exclusive email newsletter and a LE/Tactical exclusive email newsletter.
So here's the deal - $50 bucks for 75 words, booth number, hi res image and logo - one time newsletter offering. For $75 up to 100 words and info will go in two email newsletters! LBM now accepts credit cards.
Download our special offer now!
Contact us for more information. |
GUNUP.com Launches New Features and "Win Free Ammo for a Year" |
GunUp.com, the authoritative community for gun enthusiasts to share, discuss, review and compare guns and accessories with confidence, is celebrating their official launch by announcing several new features including Polls, Gun News, Friends, and GunUp "Experts." GunUp Experts is a system that will promote community recognized users as subject matter experts on guns, online. Members are awarded points based on contribution, influence and moderation. Earning points is as simple as pushing a button. Points accumulated through December 15, 2010 will give members and new members alike, ample opportunities to earn prizes, including the Grand Prize of "Win Free Ammo for a Year."It's that easy; start establishing yourself as a GunUp Expert by joining and begin earning points to earn prizes. Bloggers who join the GunUp Blogger Network, automatically will receive a GunUp belt buckle and GunUp T-Shirt. Be sure to become a GunUp member today and don't forget to check out their state of the art Gun Comparison Tool ( GunFinder) and their real time gun price tool ( GUestimate). |
ISSC-Austria Announces Winner of World Simul-Shoot Championship | |
ISSC-Austria, exclusive importer and distributor of the M22 range pistol, today announced Brian Su of Greenwood Gun Club as the Overall Winner of the world's first Simul-Shoot Championship Series, held on Saturday, October 30, 2010 throughout the country. Honorable mention goes to Tom Ropers of Racine IDPA.
The family friendly .22LR event drew in 32 shooters from 18 clubs throughout the country. A total of eight states were represented in the competition, including: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Texas and Vermont.
The event was a great opportunity for new shooters to experience the thrill of competition, as well as seasoned shooters to hone their skills. Participants used any .22LR pistol they wanted to in competition. The World Simul-Shoot Championship Series consisted of three stages and allowed for shooters to compete against other participants or alone.
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International Training Inc. Sees Success in Training Translate to Competition Championships and Titles |
 The common refrain or question throughout 2010 as the International Training, Inc. (ITI)
. Competitive Shooting Team blazed its way through the IDPA circuit from North Carolina to New Mexico was, "who the heck are these guys?" The ITI team began its efforts in 2009 and fully developed its plans and its competitive team in the early months of 2010. This year has been filled with team training, training provided by ITI to competitive shooters and a growing record of success at IDPA and USPSA events. The team members are a balanced mix of ITI instructor cadre and sponsored shooters from a variety of backgrounds with one thing in common - speed and accuracy! When you're in the training business, there is no substitute for demonstrating in clearly certain terms that you are who and what you say you are as a firearms instructor! Team ITI set out to accomplish two objectives - first, to clearly demonstrate that they know their firearms business through performance against specific standards under the pressure of intense competition and second, to gain exposure for ITI and WSI through that same excellent performance. Team ITI's record is eleven state and regional championships in the Master Class of IDPA, an additional fourteen finishes in the top five positions of the Master and Expert Class of IDPA and three finishes in the top three positions of USPSA competitions. ITI trains approximately 2500 to 3000 students each year at its Virginia and Texas training sites. About 70% of those students undertake firearms training with ITI and the skill levels vary from those who have never held a pistol to highly skilled special operations personnel. Instructors have to be on their mark every hour of every day. They must know what and how to do the training to provide students with the best possible learning experience all of which is rooted in the fundamentals of shooting. Team ITI used the fundamentals they teach every day to the students of ITI. This seemingly simple set of concepts proved to be the formula for success time after time at each competition. No secret techniques, no special guns and gear - just practice, practice and more practice of fundamentals against a standard of excellence. Throughout 2010, Team ITI repeatedly demonstrated their skills as the buzzer sounded. When the pistol holstered and before the smoke could clear, audience after audience was asking - "Who are these guys?" It's about showing everyone that ITI, in the WSI family of companies, strives for excellence. ITI knows how and what to do with a firearm! |
Behind the Scenes with Revision Eyewear's Max Michel |
Revision Eyewear world champion shooter Max Michel sits down and talks about a number of different topics including how he got into shooting, his bond with his father and his years in the military.
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