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True story and most people will never know it. Here's an interesting side bar. After the Japanese decimated our fleet in Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941, they could have sent their troop ships and carriers directly to California to finish what they started. The prediction from our Chief of Staff was we would not be able to stop a massive invasion until they reached the Mississippi River. Remember, we had a 2 million man army and war ships in other localities, so why did they not invade? After the war, the remaining Japanese generals and admirals were asked that question. Their answer...they knew that almost every home had guns and the Americans knew how to use them. The world's largest army ...America's hunters! I had never thought about this... A blogger added up the deer license sales in just a handful of states and arrived at a striking conclusion: There were over 600,000 hunters this season in the state of Wisconsin. Allow me to restate that number. Over the last several months, Wisconsin's hunters became the eighth largest army in the world. More men under arms than in Iran. More than in France and Germany combined. These men deployed to the woods of a single American state to hunt with firearms, and no one was killed. That number pales in comparison to the 750,000 who hunted the woods of Pennsylvania and Michigan 's 700,000 hunters, all of whom have now returned home. Toss in a quarter million hunters in West Virginia and it literally establishes the fact that the hunters of those four states alone would comprise the largest army in the world. The point? America will forever be safe from foreign invasion with that kind of home-grown firepower. Hunting -- it's not just a way to fill the freezer. It's a matter of national security.
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That's why all enemies, foreign and domestic, want to see us disarmed.
Food for thought when next we consider gun control?
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ArmourLite FireFighter Watch Editions
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ArmourLite offers a rugged Tritium timepiece specifically for fire fighters in three variants. ArmourLite's unique shatter, high-impact and scratch resistant crystal stands up to the stresses of the day-to-day job demands faced by firefighting personnel. The heavy-duty, stainless steel case is plated in black PVD with a choice of durable wrist bands including black stainless steel, black rubber tread and black and red carbon fiber. The 13-jewel, Swiss Ronda 540D Chronograph movement features a 1/10 second Chronograph up to 30 minutes, a center stop second (1/1 sec.) with ADD and SPLIT functions and a 30 minute counter up to a 10 hour counter. The ArmourLite FireFighter Watch editions also include a unique red and yellow "eye" that counts hours, crucial to monitor when on the job.
Learn more about the ArmourLite FireFighter Watch Editions after the jump.
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The New ATN OTS-30/OTS-60 Thermal Imaging Viewer Goes Digital
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American Technologies Network has raised the bar in providing digital thermal imaging viewers in an affordable, rugged, pocket-sized package. Offering superior performance, the OTS-30 and OTS-60 are monocular viewers built around state-of-the-art uncooled thermal imaging technology. These thermal imaging units are built with MIL-SPEC optics and an 800 x 600 OLED color display. The digital features include menu functions such as reticle type and color selection, windage and elevation adjustments, polarity single-button modes including black on white, white on black and 5 different color settings.
Read more about the OTS-30 and OTS-60 after the jump.
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Team ITI Signs MTK Solutions, LLC, a FrogLube™ Distributor, as New Sponsor for 2012 Competitive Season
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Team ITI is pleased to announce MTK Solutions, LLC, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and FrogLube distributor, as a new sponsor for the 2012 competitive season. All seven members of Team ITI will carry FrogLube in their range bags during competitions and training throughout the season. As a revolutionary bio-based gun cleaner, lubricant and preservative (CLP) product made from food-grade ingredients all obtained exclusively from US suppliers, Team ITI felt that FrogLube, distributed by MTK Solutions, LLC, was a natural fit for the team.
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GASTON J. GLOCK style LP Sponsors the Dave Sevigny Performance Team
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GASTON J. GLOCK style LP have signed world champion shooter Dave Sevigny and Sevigny Performance team member Anna Brooke. GASTON J. GLOCK style LP will be working closely with Dave and Brooke to improve and develop apparel and equipment specifically to fulfill the shooting requirements for firearms training and competitions.
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The Gun Club of America (GCA) Releases Exhibitor Incentives for GunStock
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The Gun Club of America (GCA) announced its exhibitor incentive package for GUNSTOCK, a three day event to be held at the Stillwater Firearms Association (SFA) Range in Fallon, Nevada from June 15th through 17th, 2012. This event is the fourth national gathering for the GCA's over 6,000 members and will feature shooting events, live fire demonstrations, seminars and hands-on training for GCA members.
There is no cost to manufacturers to exhibit; however, the GCA does ask its exhibitors to provide demonstration firearms and ammunition for attendees to use (if applicable). The GCA also asks its exhibitors to consider donating prizes for drawings which will benefit this year's non-profit partner, The Pathway Home. The Pathway Home is a non-profit, residential recovery program for veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars who deal with the challenges of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). More information on Exhibitor Benefits can be read here.
For more information on how to become an Exhibitor, download the Interactive PDF flyer
or email lenee@gunclubofamerica.com
Learn more about GUNSTOCK after the jump.
Not enough? Check out GUNSTOCK's additional training days.
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LaserLyte® Zombie Killer Edition Pistol Bayonet
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The new LaserLyte® Zombie Killer Edition Pistol Bayonet is another LaserLyte original. The fully functional, razor-sharp Ka-Bar® blade on a 30% glass-filled nylon blade handle in Zombie-attracting neon green fits on any medium to large pistol with a rail. The universal quick-detachable design allows the pistol bayonet to slide on and off easily with the press of two buttons. The 2.75 inch blade is a full-tang design with an aggressive serrated top. The blade is made from carbon steel and sharpened to a fine edge and finished with a black Teflon® coating for long-lasting protection. The overall length of the pistol bayonet is just 5.75 inches and it weighs 2.6 ounces. A custom polymer sheath is included. MSRP is $19.95.
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MasterPiece Arms Presents the MPA 57SST 5.7x28mm Pistol with MPA Vigilant 22 Full Auto Suppressor
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MasterPiece Arms newest video covers the MPA 57SST 5.7x28mm, 5" threaded barrel, 20 round mag Pistol with the MPA Vigilant 22 Full Auto Suppressor.
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Morphix Technologies® Offers Training Facilities a New Tool to Educate Officers on the Dangers of Toxic Chemicals on the Job
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Morphix Technologies® has created a Training Kit for law enforcement, responder and agency training facilities and schools in response to the increasing need for chemical awareness training. With a rise in illegal drug and chemical production, toxic chemical spills due to industrial or transportation accidents and chemical suicides, more officer and responder training programs include courses that provide critical knowledge on chemical scenarios and how to respond to them.
Often times, protocols include officers and responders alerting hazmat teams to the scene, but do not provide the initial responders with tools to identify whether or not odorless, toxic gases are indeed present within the perimeter or beyond. The Chameleon® Training Kit, used during training, helps initial responders learn to identify the presence of toxic chemicals through a training Chameleon® armband with special inactive cassettes that show the difference between unaffected cassettes and cassettes that read a chemical in the environment. Also included in the kit are blue training cassettes (50 total) and ammonia ampoules that enable the instructor to demonstrate, in a well-ventilated area, how the cassettes change color when exposed to a chemical.
Learn more about the new training kits after the jump.
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Why Create the Revision BATLSKIN™
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The role of the modern soldier has changed drastically over the past 20 years. This video takes a look at the how the evolution of the modern battlefield has inspired the design and development of the Revision Military Batlskin Modular Head Protection System.
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Sentry Solutions Marine TUF-CLOTH vs. TUF-CLOTH for Concealed Carry Firearms
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Q: Would you recommend Marine TUF-CLOTH over TUF-CLOTH for concealed carry firearms which are exposed to perspiration during hot and humid summer months? I have tried several products I read about in gun magazines, none of them prevented rust during concealed carry.
A: We recommend Marine TUF-CLOTH for extreme conditions such as concealed carry. That being said, many customers use the regular TUF-CLOTH with no complaints. Either way regular use of the TUF-CLOTHs will ensure rust free performance. Please note that if a firearm has already rusted, the rust needs to be completely removed in order to prevent it from reappearing. Many folks think they have removed all rust (using steel wool or similar, for example), re-apply oil, then find the rust reappears. In this case the oil has simply been masking the rust rather than preventing it. Often it is necessary to use a chemical to remove rust. We always use Naval Jelly or similar to remove rust. Any rust remover containing phosphoric acid will be effective; do be careful when using it as it too will attack finishes as rust does. Naval Jelly is easy to get at auto parts stores.
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Tuff Writer® Launches the "Ultimate Clicky Pen Project" Through Kickstarter
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Tuff-Writer™ Inc., makers of the world's toughest American made pens, have launched "The Ultimate Clicky Pen Project" to create a first production run of the world's finest clicky pens. The Ultimate Clicky Pen is the brain child of Tuff-Writer General Manager Jack Roman, who has been designing pens for the tactical industry for years and has now turned his attention to designing and building an all metal, machined clicky pen.
Learn more about the project after the jump. |
Laura Burgess Marketing provides public relations and marketing services to companies within the law enforcement, tactical, military, shooting sports, fire, EMS, 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.
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Laura Burgess Marketing Named One of Constant Contact's 2011 All Stars for 2nd Consecutive Year
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Laura Burgess Marketing has received the 2011 All Star Award from Constant Contact®, Inc., the trusted marketing advisor to more than half a million small organizations worldwide. Each year, a select group of Constant Contact customers are honored with the All Star Award for their exemplary marketing results. Laura Burgess Marketing's results ranked among the top 10% of Constant Contact's customer base. This marks the second consecutive year that Laura Burgess Marketing has won this coveted award.
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Win Free Swag from Your Favorite Firearms and Accessory Manufacturers
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Who DOESN'T love a chance to win free gear. Want to find out who is giving away what and where you can find it? Weapon-Blog.com hosts a page on their site where they list ALL the running contests on Gun Gear Giveaways.
Visit Weapon-Blog.com today to find out what YOU could win!
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American Technologies Network has announced their first ever night vision photo contest. As one of the most innovative brands of Night Vision Optics, Goggles, Scopes, Monoculars and Daytime Rifle Scopes, ATN has thousands of products in use throughout the world. The problem is they rarely get to see them in action. Because of this, ATN has called upon its fans to help build their photo library with images of ATN products in actual use out in the field. Selected winners will have a chance to win some fun prizes, plus a chance to be featured in the next ATN catalog. ATN is looking for photos of their product line used in military, law enforcement, security, and / or outdoor scenarios. In order to qualify, photos must be submitted to the ATN Facebook wall with a brief description of the product used, the scenario in which it is used in, as well as the location of the photo, no later than June 30, 2012.
Prizes for the top photos chosen by ATN include:
Read the full contest terms and conditions after the jump.
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The Heizer Defense LLC Hedy Jane DoubleTap™ is a tactical pocket pistol with 7 patents pending, built on the slimmest and lightest titanium or aluminum frame on the market today at only .665 inches wide and 14 ounces (titanium). The Hedy Jane is finished in "iPhone®" white Cerakote™ from the leaders in firearms finishes. Available in .45 ACP or 9MM, the Hedy Jane is a no-snag, hammerless pistol completely designed, engineered and manufactured to the highest degree of precision and tolerances in an aerospace facility using aerospace technology and equipment. The Hedy Jane DoubleTap™ carries two rounds in the chamber and the integral grips house two additional spare rounds on a loading device for tactical reloads. The interchangeable barrels feature a patent-pending progressive barrel porting option that cuts muzzle rise and recoil. The ambidextrous thumb latch releases the action to eject the spent rounds.
Read more about the new Hedy Jane after the jump.
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CNBC / KRISS Arms Documentary
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Last month CNBC made a great documentary on KRISS Arms and their technology. See this great video below.
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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 Monthly Newsletter
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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 monthly newsletter for companies large and small. Contact us today to schedule your ad in the next LBM newsletter.
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