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Greetings!
Around dinner time on Friday, August 26th, Irene's entourage came calling here in Eastern North Carolina. Steady rain and light winds turned more serious near bedtime, which in fact was delayed due to fear of the unknown, such as flying trees, rising water and a really good movie. Saturday was the deluge and at approximately 9:45 a.m. our electricity was cut off. We were as ready as we could be and hunkered down. As the eye passed right up our exhaust pipe here in New Bern, the winds increased with 74 mph wind bursts. The pouring rain continued well into Saturday night. But what the heck, with our neighbors over for a pasta dinner (we have a gas stove) we had our own version of a Hurricane Party. Sunday started off with clear blue skies and beautiful weather. The damage for us was not significant, although the water rose over our docks and crept up our back yard to just a few feet of being in our garage where we had stuffed everything from our porch, deck and dock. But those majestic Carolina Pines had caused problems up and down our area, falling on houses and cars. Many people are still digging out in our area and I am thankful that we came through this with flying colors. Yes, this was our first significant hurricane, but no, it doesn't change my mind - I still love North Carolina.
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Get Your Home-Based FFL & Class 3 Guaranteed with FFL123.com
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Brandon Maddox, Licensed Firearms Retailer and Owner of FFL123.com, shows how easy it is to own a home-based Federal Firearms License and a Class 3 License with his Accredited Better Business Bureau "A" rated FFL License/ Class 3 Guide Kit
FFL123.com is the number one seller and most inclusive FFL kit on the market today and only kit covering Class 2 or Class 3. The FFL123 Guide takes you from start-to-finish in the Federal Firearms License application procedure and guarantees you'll receive your FFL or get 150% of your money back. This robust guide covers all nine FFL licenses. Founder, Brandon Maddox, helps applicants through the process of obtaining a home-based FFL for personal firearms and ammunition purchases or to start their very own firearms retailing business. Many customers also add on the Class 3 so they can deal in silencers, machine guns, and SBR's.
Using clear and easy-to-follow instructions and examples, Mr. Maddox demonstrates in deep detail his five-step process to get an FFL approved. The FFL123 Guide provides information on how to set up and which type of FFL is right for the applicant. After building a foundation, he addresses the key reasons and how to overcome home-based FFL denial. Every form needed to complete the application is included and example forms instruct the applicant on what to fill out and where. The guide covers local, state and Federal requirements including ATF prework requirements. Mr. Maddox gives practical advice for the ATF meeting and official interview process.
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The Gun Club of America (GCA) Announces Shootfest
One Full Day of Fun, GCA Fellowship and Instruction
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 The Gun Club of America (GCA) is trying out something totally new: a one day regional event called SHOOTFEST. The trial event will be held on October 8, 2011 from 9am - 5 pm at the Sacramento Valley Shooting Center in Sloughhouse, CA. SHOOTFEST will provide yet another opportunity for GCA members to get together, have FUN (one of the Four Pillars of Membership) and experience a number of new or different styles of shooting that members may not normally participate in.
This all-inclusive event includes:
- Eight shooting stages with guns and ammunition provided
- Professional instruction
- A box lunch
- BBQ dinner to follow event
The eight shooting stages include:
- Cowboy Action Shooting
- IPSC (Tactical Handgun)
- Tactical Carbine (M-4 Style)
- Rimfire Silhouette - Rifle
- Speed Steel - Handgun
- Accuracy Shooting - Target
- Kids / New Shooter Range .22 Rimfire
- Shotgun - Wing Shooting
- Bonus Stage!! To Be Announced
Read more after the jump.
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Take Some Weight Off That Trigger Pull with BP2000 Powder™
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My first experience with Sentry Solutions products came in the early 1990's when Frank and Mark came to Sigarms to demonstrate their products. We decided to test the lubricity of their Smooth Kote™ and their BP2000 Powder™ in comparison to conventional lubricants used in everyday combat pistols. We selected a P220 that had been shot with several thousand rounds and was fully broken in and lubricated with petroleum based liquid lubricants. Our primary focus was to see if Sentry products gave any advantage to lightening the trigger pull in both double-action and single-action.
 We weighed the trigger pulls in both double and single-action with the conventional lubricant and took an average of several different measurements. Next, we detail stripped the gun and removed all lubricant and firing residue down to the bare metal. We then reassembled the gun and repeated the test. Needless to say, the average weights were greater than when the gun was lubricated.
Next, we detail disassembled the gun and cleaned it again, just in case any contaminants had come in contact with the parts. Once this was done, we treated the P220 with Smooth Kote and BP2000 Powder. After a brief curing period we reassembled the gun and measured the double-action and single-action trigger pull weights.
I was astounded to find that both pull weights averaged a full 20% reduction over the conventionally lubricated gun! That P220 never saw anything other than Sentry products after that. Even though it was a blued gun, a wipe down with a Tuf-Cloth after each use kept it from rusting even under the most adverse conditions.
George Harris, President and CEO of International Firearms Consultants LLC.
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Revision Wins Exclusive, Cross-Service Protective Eyewear Contract for German Military
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Revision announces its most recent contract award: to supply the Germany military with their ballistic eyewear needs through 2013. The project will see Revision deliver over 256,000 sets of the Sawfly Military Eyewear System for use by Army, Air Force and Navy troops. Revision was selected as the sole-supplier for this contract following a rigorous bid process and extensive in-service user trials including in-theatre use in Afghanistan.
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MasterPiece Arms Defender Carbines Now California Compliant
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MasterPiece Arms announces the Defender Carbine Models MPA1SST, MPA20SST and MPA9300SST now meet and exceed the State of California's requirements on the sale and ownership of semi-automatic center-fire rifles. California restricts the sale and possession of semi-automatic center fire rifles with the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and other specified features. California regulations, however, exclude magazines that require the use of a tool to be removed from being deemed "detachable magazines." Our new CA line of MPA Defender Carbines meets and exceeds these requirements by developing our magazine lock design thereby rendering the magazine "non-detachable" under California law.
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LaserLyte® Mini Bayo - A Review from Gear and Gadgets for Everyday Carry...
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Excerpt taken from "Stick 'em Posey! Stick'em!!"... from Gear and Gadgets for Everyday Carry...
 As combat evolved from sticks and stones to cannon and rifles someone got the bright idea to put a long, removable blade on the end of your long gun to make it a glorified spear! Not only did it prove useful in close quarter combat, but there is an intimidation factor that cannot be ignored by even the most belligerent of persons. Anytime you see a rifle with a bayonet attached it screams "Stay Back Hippie!"
Taking this concept to the pistol, LaserLyte® has developed the Pistol Bayonet. Ok, I know what your thinking..."A what?" Yes, a bayonet for your handgun. I know it sounds strange and purists everywhere will be decrying its use. But let me tell you, don't judge a book by its cover!
Read more of the review after the jump.
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Team International Training Inc. Brings Home High Overall, CDP Division Champion, 2nd Place ESP Division and High Lady Titles at 2011 Mountaineer Classic
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 | | Gary Byerly (L) and Morgan Allen (R) of Team ITI claim their plaques. |
Team International Training, Inc. (ITI) had an outstanding showing at the Mountaineer IDPA Classic 2011, held in Boone, NC August 20th, 2011. Gary Byerly was crowned CDP Division Champion and High Overall, while teammates Morgan Allen and Laura Torres-Reyes took home 2nd place ESP Division and High Lady, respectively. This was Allen's first match back since May when he underwent surgery to repair a broken wrist.
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The ATN NVB5X-2 Night Vision Binocular
ATN's Night Vision Bi-Ocular provides high magnification for home security or any other outdoor observing in total darkness!
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American Technologies Network's new NVB5X-2 is the only night vision bi-ocular with the highest magnification of any commercial night vision device on the market today. Tough enough for any outdoor activity or environment, the ATN NVB5X-2 offers an incredible 5X magnification with range and clarity. A bi-ocular system allows the viewer to look through two eyepieces that produces a stereoscopic image with results much like natural vision.
The NVB5X-2 features multi-coated, all-glass optics that is weather and fog resistant. A detachable long range infrared illuminator also comes with the night vision device. The NVB5X-2 runs on one 1.5 V AA type battery or one 3 V CR123A type battery with a battery life of up to 60 hours. (20 hours with the IR Illuminator attached). MSRP is $2,095.00.
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American Gunsmithing Institute Presents New DVD on Springfield Armory XD / XDM Pistols
Everything You Want to Know About Maintaining This Reliable Pistol
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The Reese family rescued the Springfield Armory name and philosophy in 1974 and continue to develop products that are loyal to Springfield's heritage while ensuring the Armory's place in the progression of American firearms. Now, the American Gunsmithing Institute has a new DVD release on the Springfield Armory XD / XDM Pistols.
In this DVD, AGI Instructor Bob Dunlap works his way with the viewer through the new Springfield XD series of Semi-Auto pistols. As usual, Dunlap uses a cut-away gun to explain and demonstrate the design and operation of the gun. He also tells you why it appears that the original designer is a European Gun Guy, not an American engineer, and why in this case, that's good.
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Laura Burgess Marketing provides public relations and marketing services to companies within the law enforcement, tactical, military, shooting sports, boating and recreational fishing markets. With over 20 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
Laura Burgess Marketing |
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Tactical Mic Keeper (TMK) Now Made in America
Increases Presence and Accessibility through Social Media Outreach
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Webster Innovations, LLC. today announced it has moved production of its product, the Tactical Mic Keeper (TMK), from overseas to Scottsdale, AZ. Veteran Law Enforcement Officer, Brian Webster, invented the TMK in 2007 as a reliable and professional solution for the microphone retention problems that officers face when in pursuit of a suspect. With production moved to the US, the TMK is now made from a stronger, more flexible polymer. To learn more about the recent move, watch the Video Announcement.
The TMK was invented to solve the problem of how to safely and professionally attach a portable microphone to an officer's uniform so that it does not fall off. It can be worn on the front of the uniform or under the shoulder strap (epaulette). Once in place, the TMK becomes invisible as it is hidden by the microphone. The TMK keeps a microphone safely in place and keeps an officer's uniform professional in appearance as it attaches by way of the uniform button, not the uniform itself. The TMK is compatible with almost all remote microphones, including Motorola, Kenwood, Harris, Vid Mic and Freelync. It is ideal for use by police officers, EMTs, fire fighters, correction officers, TSA employees and border patrol.
Tactical Mic Keeper Increases Presence and Accessibility through Social Media Networks
TMK has also launched an official Facebook Page and Twitter account in an effort to directly communicate with its core audience - the first responder. The goal of the networks are to create a place where fans and followers can interact directly with the company and other enthusiasts, where they can discuss and review the TMK and learn about new product developments.
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US POD BOX - The GEDUNK Mobile Rehab Station
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US POD BOX proudly announces more options to the very successful PODBOX line. The American Made "PODBOX" ™ originated in the Preparedness world as a solution to the needs of Responders for local, regional, state and international deployment requirements. The PODBOX offers many customized solutions for Law Enforcement and Emergency Responders. The GEDUNK is the ultimate REHAB Cart for long operations, shelters or EOC's. Like the PODBOX line, the GEDUNK allows for rugged mobility for any response application.
Read more after the jump.
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MGI SIGNS ACUSPORT TO DISTRIBUTE HYDRA RIFLE AND ACCESSORIES
AcuSport to distribute MGI's Hydra Modular black rifle M16/AR-15 platform to a nationwide base of retailers
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MGI proudly announce a partnership with AcuSport Corporation, a leading distributor of outdoor and shooting sports products in the U.S.A. AcuSport will carry MGI's Hydra Modular Rifle system and accessories throughout their distribution centers to retailers nationwide. MGI, the original inventors of the Bushmaster, developed the Hydra Modular Rifle system. The MGI MARCK 15, known as the Hydra, is the base system, ready to fire out-of-the-box that includes the Modular Lower Receiver, QCB Upper Receiver and a 16-inch barrel. The MGI Hydra system includes various magazine wells and caliber conversions that allow barrel changes in seconds and utilizes the correct magazine for the desired caliber. In this ever growing system, many calibers are now available including .22 rimfire, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .223 or 5.56, 6.5 Grendel, 7.62x39, 6.8 SPC, .450 Thumper, .458 SOCOM, .50 Beowulf and over two dozen configurations with additional magwells. The Hydra Modular Rifle system is the most versatile black rifle platform on the market today. The much anticipated MGI 9mm and .40 S&W conversion kits for use with Glock magazines will soon be available and also distributed through AcuSport.
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The Latest from Trainers Command Post & The LBM Blogger
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LBM Wants YOU...To Be a Contributing Blogger | |
LBM is looking to expand The LBM Blogger and we're looking for upstanding bloggers to contribute. We've already been able to get some fantastic bloggers to start posting content on our site. Perhaps you've seen their work. If you are a blogger who has contributed outstanding work to the industry, we'd like you to share your wisdom with our readers.
Getting started as a contributing blogger is easy. Contact Ashley Burgess to have your profile created.
Once your user profile is created, feel free to contribute as often or as little as you'd like!
All posts will be publicized through our Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn accounts. We may even feature you in our bi-monthly newsletter as well! |
LBM Now Offers Advertising in Bi-Monthly Newsletter | |
Are you looking to gain exposure but don't have the budget to launch a full scale PR / Marketing campaign? LBM is proud to announce that we are now accepting advertising in our bi-monthly newsletter for companies large and small. Contact us today to schedule your ad in the next LBM newsletter. |
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