Smith & Wesson's M&P semi-auto pistol is one of America's most popular law enforcement handguns and increasingly being seen on the IDPA circuit. American Gunsmithing Institute now has a new DVD course on the S&W M&P in all its variations and calibers.

AGI Instructor and Master Gunsmith, Robert "Bob" Dunlap , uses a "cut-away" model to identify parts and internal workings, demonstrate proper cleaning and lubrication and to help you better understand the unique design and function of the handgun. Bob not only shows you the intricacies of civilian versions but also takes you through the M&P model .45 with the optional thumb safety, mandated by the military and some law enforcement agencies.

Bob delves into the history of "plastic" guns, beginning with GLOCK and how Smith & Wesson responded with the Sigma model pistol. He'll provide you with the origins of the "M&P" name and concept and go into the design and function through explanation and demonstration of the various systems. Bob will discuss certain aspects of the handgun and freely gives his opinion based upon his years of expertise as a gunsmith. From the steel rails to the trigger, you'll get the insider's look at operation, potential for problems and how to overcome them.

Bob will also explain and demonstrate the importance of proper disassembly, cleaning and lubrication to keep your S&W M&P in top performance condition. Bob reassembles the pistol while demonstrating certain key areas to watch for potential problems. He wraps up this must-have course with his own personal observations on the popular pistol, what to look for and whether or not Bob "The Great One" would put the S&W M&P in his gun locker.

This course is a valuable aid to any owner of the S&W M&P series handguns. Full of visual demonstrations, tips and techniques, you'll go back to it again and again to get the most out of your S&W M&P. The AGI Smith & Wesson M&P Semi-Auto Pistol course is available at www.americangunsmith.com for only $39.95 (Product Id#149DVD).

If you love taking AGI's short courses, maybe gunsmithing is the job for you. Look into the AGI Professional Gunsmith course where in 108 hours of your own time, you can become a certified gunsmith and start making money at the hobby you love. 

American Technologies Network developed an advanced family of thermal sights for light, medium and heavy weapon applications; the ThOR series of thermal imaging scopes. The ThOR 3 optics are based upon a proven 320 x 240 microbolometer core, which is coupled with a high resolution OLED Color Microdisplay Assembly or B&W OLED Microdisplay Assembly that provides exceptional resolution and clarity.

To achieve superior accuracy and precision the ThOR scopes utilize a rear projected optical precision windage and elevation system that allows for ¾" MOA (2X) and ½" MOA (3x) reticle adjustments. This is a significant improvement over systems that use digital windage and elevation. The ThORs are the only thermal weapon sights with ATN's new proprietary feature - Two Color Manual Brightness control of the aiming reticle. This feature allows for a choice of color (red or amber) of the projected reticle depending on the operator's preference and tactical situation. The ThOR has a 3x optical magnifications, an increased resolution benefit over traditional digital zoom models.

The ThOR 3 scope is feature rich and an ideal tool for force protection, border patrol officers, police SWAT and special operations forces. Features include; precision internal windage and elevation adjustment, a digital operating control with direct button access, a manual image refresh switch, digital zoom for surveillance purposes, rapid 3-second start-up, 6-hour operation with 4-lithium batteries, MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny Rail) Quick-Release Mount; all housed in a rugged, full-metal, durable housing.

An important benefit of the ThOR 3 scopes for surveillance operators is that the uncooled thermal imaging cuts through dust, smoke, fog, haze and other combat obscurants. The ThOR 3 does not emit any visible light or RF energy, keeping the operator's location in total secrecy and safety.

The ThOR 3 B&W is available with an MSRP of $13,199.00 and the color unit for $13,699.00

The ThOR 3 Thermal Imaging scope can be purchased directly at www.atncorp.com or any of their retailing partners .

There is a new feature coming to The Urban Shooter Podcast soon to be known as the Black Man with A Gun Podcast. It features Barbara Baird of WomensOutdoorNews.com.

Since we met at a Blackhawk Bloggers event, Barbara Baird and I have become good friends. She is a sharp person that increases my intelligent quotient. She also shoots, hunts and fishes more than I, which I find amazing. It's amazing because she shares her adventures with all in her blog on Women's Outdoor News.com with some related highlights for the listeners of the Black Man With A Gun Podcast.

Barbara is about to start a new feature on the show called "Dear Barbara" that I hope you take advantage of. She plans to take your questions and answer them on the show. She is an accomplished instructor, hunter, outdoors person to add to her bona fides so if you have a shooting sports or related question that you want from a woman's' point of view, please email her at barbara@womenoutdoornews.com or call and leave a message at 888-675-0202 and I will pass it on. 

ISSC-Austria announces the arrival of the MK22 in Desert Tan on U.S. shores. The highly anticipated MK22 was first announced in April 2011 and Distributors and Dealers have ordered the entire year's production run. The MK22 in Desert Tan will be at a store near you by end of July, early August.  

LaserLyte® is devoted to manufacturing products in a manner that best maintains a healthful world and work environment. LaserLyte's commitment to environmental responsibility is consistent through-out the product life-cycle.

Beginning in the manufacturing stage, each component is produced with a focus on creating as little environmental waste as possible. This is accomplished through LaserLyte's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that employs new energy efficient machinery and environmentally safe coolants. All of LaserLyte's products are made in the U.S.A., thus reducing the demand for costly fossil fuels. To further reduce fuel consumption, LaserLyte's efficient shipping system minimizes freight costs and environmental strain by combining outgoing shipments.

LaserLyte's retail packaging is another facet of the company's commitment to reduce the environmental impact of waste. LaserLyte uses a high level of recycled materials in their packing. All packaging sports a recycle-friendly stamp which designates the package as a 1-PETE type highly recyclable plastic. LaserLyte customers are highly encouraged to continue the recycle philosophy by disposing of the packaging correctly and responsibly.

Even the product instruction cards in the packaging are made from 80 to 100-percent post-consumer recycled materials and are also recyclable. LaserLyte works closely with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), which aims to limit the loss of natural forests and reduce the use of hazardous pesticides. FSC is a non-profit and non-governmental organization which promotes responsible management of the world's forests by certifying companies which comply closely with its strict regulations.

The commitment to environmental stewardship is a commitment made by the LaserLyte management and employees who make every effort to reduce the use of paper through electronic programs and active carpooling to and from work. In addition, LaserLyte insists on maintaining energy efficient heating and cooling components and designating recycle bins for cardboard and other paper products throughout the offices and manufacturing facility.

LaserLyte's established programs help to recycled waste that may have otherwise ended up in landfills. LaserLyte's "recycle and reduce" programs further demonstrate the company's commitment to leaving as small of a footprint on the environment as possible.

Morphix Technologies® introduces three easy-to-use Chameleon chemical detection safety kits for law enforcement, first responders or fire personnel. Each convenient Chameleon kit is identified for a specific toxic gas situation. New kits are now available for clandestine methamphetamine labs or the newer "shake-n-bake" situations (Clan-Meth Lab Detection Kit), a hazardous material release/chemical spill (HazMat Detection Kit) or the newest trend in suicides (Chemical Suicide Detection).

The Chameleon kits are field-configurable chemical detection units that offer a low-cost, easy-to-use, hands-free solution to protect the safety of professional personnel whose job it is to be the first on the scene. Incorporating the use of Chameleon Detection Kits into police, fire and first responder training and actual use on service calls can provide an extra measure of safety and perhaps even save lives. In addition to safety considerations, the use of the Chameleon can reduce liability, injury time off and result in a reduction of costs by actually preventing injuries.

The Chameleon is a wearable, configurable sensor that is designed for easy on/easy off fit on the wearer's forearm and can be worn over most turn-out gear or level-A suits. The sensors change color when toxic gases are present and require no power source or calibration. Unlike current colorimetric detection systems, the Chameleon is designed to military standards for use in a wide variety of operating environments. It can be used in desert heat, arctic cold or tropical conditions and can even be immersed in water. The Chameleon detects gases and vapors in the air where other technologies only detect hazards in liquid or aerosol forms. Gaseous forms of toxic chemicals are the most likely danger to first responders, police and fire personnel.

Each specialized kit contains a wearable and fit-adjustable armband and prepackaged sensor cassettes. The Chameleon HazMat Detection Kit contains sensors for: chlorine/fluorine, diborane, high pH (base), hydrazine, hydrogen sulfide, iodine, low pH (acid), phosgene, phosphine and sulfur dioxide. The Chameleon Clan-Meth Lab Detection Kit contains sensors for: ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, iodine, low pH(acid) and phosphine. The Chameleon Chemical Suicide Detection Kit contains sensors for: high pH (base), hydrogen sulfide, low pH (acid), phosgene, and sulfur dioxide. 

PoliceTrades.com is proud to announce its 3,000th bid for law enforcement trade-in weapons. PoliceTrades.com provides the law enforcement community with innovative methods to dispose of unneeded firearms and ammunition, including duty guns, restricted Class 3 weapons and confiscated arms. The agency weapons are taken in for resale or for their parts value and subsequent destruction. This service is provided free of charge for law enforcement agencies, manufacturers, distributors and dealers.

"We are extremely proud of the growth of our trade program over the past year and have added numerous law enforcement distributors and dealers to our bidding network" said Ray Reynolds, President of PoliceTrades.com. He added, "We have developed a number of new programs including our parts stripping and destruction service for confiscated firearms and our trade service for transferable and non-transferable Class 3 weapons"

PoliceTrades.com is the leader in the agency firearm trade business with a wide variety of unique and specialized trade services including: 

• Duty handguns, rifles and shotguns
• Confiscated and surrendered firearms
• On-site parts stripping and destruction services
• Class 3 disposition for parts value and destruction or collector transfers 
• Payments made directly to the agency or any vendor of choice

Bid requests can be emailed to Bids@PoliceTrades.com or faxed to our e-fax system at (636) 898-6500.

For more detailed information, visit our website at www.PoliceTrades.com.

American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI), producers of the most authoritative instructional gunsmithing video courses, is pleased to announce the Christmas in July Sale, launching July 21st, 2011 through July 24th, 2011. EVERY product from the AGI catalog is currently on sale*; even the AGI Professional Courses are hugely discounted! And to make this deal even sweeter, any order over $200 will receive FREE shipping.

Furthermore, if you are a current Gun Club of America Silver member, take an additional 20% off your final sale price during check out. If you are a Brass member, receive 10% off your final sale price during check out. 

Order these courses, or any other courses listed in our full catalog , by phone, website or 24-hour message ordering system and take advantage of our Christmas in July Sale. On Thursday, July 21st and Friday, July 22nd, AGI staff will be waiting by the phones to place your orders. Make your orders over the weekend through the AGI website and 24-hour message ordering system.

 

*with the exception of the $20 Disassembly / Reassembly Courses, AGI Branded LOGO gear, books and tools not included in the Professional Certified Courses. 

Max Michel, champion shooter for Revision, captured Second Place Overall in the Open Pro Division at the 2011 Pro-Am Championship, held at the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, FL July 15-17, 2011. Michel won five of the eight "skins" and shot down a total of 240 targets, just shy of the 247 targets shot down to win the competition. This is Michel's second consecutive year placing Second Place Overall in the Open Pro Division. Over 350 competitors turned out to compete in the extreme Florida heat.

Michel will next be competing in the 2011 Area 3 Championship, held at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, NE August 11th - 14th, 2011. 

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