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Gear Review: Vicker’s One Sling by Blue Force Gear

Having used these slings on the M27 and my personal weapons I highly recommend them. I’m not the only one so I’ll let Travis take it from here

-Keith

By Travis Pike

Vickers one on the CZ Scorpion

The Blue Force Gear Vickers sling is possibly one of the most widely issued slings in the United States. The finest fighting force in the United States military, the Marines, issue both the Vickers sling and Vickers M240 sling. The Vickers sling catalog is large, and one of their newer models is the Vickers One Sling. The biggest difference between the Vickers One sling and traditional rifle sling is size. The Vickers One sling is one inch in width, and the standard Vickers is 1.25 inches wide.

 

The Quarter Inch difference

 

The concept of the Vickers One Sling is due to the current trend in the firearms world for smaller and lighter rifles. This includes ultralight AR builds and pistol caliber carbines. Weapons like the SIG MPX and CZ Scorpion are incredibly popular and started a trend toward smaller and lighter firearms. The Vickers One Sling is thinner and 23% lighter than the standard Vickers sling. It’s smaller width allows it to use 1-inch sling hardware, which is lighter and common.

 

Vickers makes most of their popular sling hardware in 1-inch configuration. This includes the RED swivel, the ULoop, and QD swivel options.  Besides the size and weight savings, it functions exactly like a standard Vickers sling. Although it appears it is only available in black or coyote color options.

Vickers One Sling – Performance

I specifically bought this sling for use on my CZ Scorpion 9mm Carbine. The weapon is outfitted with a variety of different sling mounting options, including a 1-inch slot in the rear of the receiver. A normal BFG sling would get bound up and wrinkle in that little slot. The One seemed like a natural choice. It’s an excellent and permanent companion to my Scorpion, and since then I’ve moved to using two U Loops to secure it to the rifle.

 

What I really like is how comfortable it is as a sling. I’ve used both single and three point slings and like many found them to be lacking in many ways. The single point wasn’t great at keeping the rifle stable when the hands were occupied. Three point slings are sloppy and a mess of straps and buckles primed to catch your gear on your gun, designed as a catch all measure for multiple weapon systems.

 

What’s old is new and the two point sling seems to be the most intuitive and simple system for carrying a firearm. The Vickers One sling is different simply by design. It can be adjusted rapidly for different sizes by gripping and ripping the pull tab. This instantly changes the size of the sling.

 

For general carry purposes having the sling tight to the body is generally preferred. This allows you to comfortably and securely carry the weapon if your hands are busy with other tasks. When things pop off you lengthen the sling and gain maneuverability. In the course of a firefight, a lot of things can happen. You may be tasked with something like pulling a wounded person to cover. You need your hands for this. Tighten the sling, and your gun is secure and your hands are free.

 

The Tab

The tab is aggressive and easy to grab. Generally saying complicated crap is crap in a firefight. However, the Vickers One sling isn’t complicated. Just grab the tab and pull one way or another. Larry Vickers is an experienced gunfighter, and it shows in his sling design. It doesn’t require any special attention from its user and allows them to keep their eyes on the objective while in use.

You can adjust the sling for shooting in traditional positions without breaking the sight plain. You can also adjust the sling to shoot in a variety of nontraditional positions that may be necessary when working a barrier. The sling is stupid simple to use in any of these situations, while always maintain situational awareness.

 

My experience with the tab is that it always works. I deployed with a traditional Vicker Sling and it almost always filthy dirty. It went through rivers, canals, up and down mountains, and in and out of moon dust. It never got gunked up so bad I couldn’t pull the tab to release or tighten it.

 

Running Hard

Running the sling with the CZ Scorpion Evo feels natural. The weapon isn’t heavy enough to require the extra quarter inch. It works with the sling with the stock folded since I’m right handed. I’ve also found that it works with the Kel Tec Sub 2000 and the SIG MPX. If your intention is for an easy to handle and lightweight rifle, the Vickers One is the perfect sling for it.

And the Winner is M-LOK… to what Contest?

The new M110A1 CSASS, a contender for the IBR/ISCR as well

USSOCOM

The U.S. Military’s Special Operations Command NAVSEA Warfare Center Crane has published the results of an evaluation on the M-LOK rail system design by Magpul.

SUMMARY

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) conducted testing for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to evaluate modular rail systems and provide a recommendation based on the performance characteristics of each system. Modular rail systems were evaluated for repeatability, endurance, rough handling, drop testing, and static failure load. Where possible, handguards manufactured in different modular rail systems, but otherwise identical, were used as a basis for a comparative analysis. All tested modular rail systems showed to be adequate for securing accessories during cyclic loading through endurance and rough handling testing. However, distinct performance differences were observed from repeatability, drop test, and failure load analysis. Overall, test and evaluation demonstrated that the M-LOKTM modular rail system surpassed the performance results achieved by other modular rail systems. In repeatability testing, M-LOKTM allowed for the repeated installation of the same accessory rail in the same location on a handguard with an average point of aim (POA) shift of 1.3 MOA, as low as one quarter the average POA shift observed by other modular rail systems. Drop test results demonstrated that M-LOKTM systems maintain securement of accessories to the handguard and sustain less damage from impact forces than some other modular rail systems. Failure load testing demonstrated that M-LOKTM systems support the highest load of all modular rail systems tested. In fact, the test equipment used to interface with 1913 accessory rails secured with the respective modular rail system across testing repeatedly failed prior to failure of the M-LOKTM attachment system. Even so, testing of the M-LOKTM systems failed at loads as high as over three times the maximum failure load of some other modular rail systems. NSWC Crane recommended to USSOCOM that the M-LOKTM modular rail system be utilized over the alternative systems tested. USSOCOM has chosen to incorporate the M-LOKTM modular rail system in acquisition efforts including the Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG) and Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR).

 

This along with the United States Marine Corps. announcing the Magpul PMag M3 Coyote as the winning magazine for its weapon systems has secured two huge victories for the company that started with a simple rubber device designed to pull a GI magazine from a mag pouch. In fact the PMag win is a 180 degree shift from the prohibition on the M2 magazines that came down when the M27 was introduced (the MOE/M2 PMags didn’t fit the European Magwell on the H&K M27 so having MOE/M2 magazines allowed for the M16/M4 would make it impossible for them to feed ammo to the M27).

This also confirms the why the M110A1 (pictured above) comes with a Geisselle designed M-LOK rail system instead of the legacy 1913 Picatinny. The military branches are keeping an eye on evolving technologies and integrating excellent designs. This is a welcome change from the historical ponderous nature of upgrading ordnance technologies.

Great job Magpul!

This also solves the dilemma of what handguards will be going on a couple of firearms I have.

GC-118 Matt Landfair | Awesome Stuff from 2016

In Episode GC-118, Matt Lanfair from Primary and Secondary joins me to talk about the awesome stuff we liked in 2016.  As usual, there was some additional discussion covering things you may care about. Thanks for being with me in 2017 and I can’t wait to show you what I have planned for the year.

Discussed Items

Ukoala Bag

Law Tactical

PWS EBT MOD 2

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We Like Shooting 180 – The Patreon Saints

This episode of the We Like Shooting show is brought to you by Second Call Defense, Manticore Arms, DEZ Tactical Arms, the Sonoran Desert Institute, JC Arms and Ammunition and Patriot Patch Company!

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Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 180 – tonight we’ll talk about Drago Gear, CMMG, SilencerCo and more!

Our cast for episode 180 is Shawn Herrin, Aaron Krieger, Savage1r, Jeremy Pozderac, Nick Lynch!

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This podcast sets the mood in the bedroom

by maleman2portsmouth on Jan 22, 2017
RATING: ★★★★★

In August 2016, I pretty much exhausted all the episodes of other podcasts I listen to and really wanted something new. I typed in “firearms” in the search bar and got all the affiliates of the firearms radio network. The first one I listened too was this week in guns. Over about 12 weeks, I downloaded and listened to every episode. Then I needed something else and I tried we like shooting. Holy hell. I’m actually glad I started on this week in guns, because if I did it the other way, I would’ve been disappointed when I found out it isn’t nearly as great as we like shooting. The epidsodes are long, usually 2 hours plus and I love that because I can’t get enough of them. Jeremy’s rants are amazing and all his swearing, Shawn, Aaron, ava, Nick and Rhodie all bring great insight, I think I missed someone, the whole group together talks amongst themselves but somehow it feels like you’re there and you’re listening to friends. It’s the only podcast I donate too, the only podcast I’ve ever been willing to donate to because they do really great stuff, they provide great content, I just can’t say enough good about them. If you love firearms, like firearms, are slightly interested in firearms or even anti firearms trying to learn what the hype is all about, you have to listen to these guys. And you definitely have to listen if you’re a maleman (intentionally misspelled), apparently besides myself, there’s a lot of malemen that listen to this amazing show. Keep up the great work.

fun times

by Dueraim on Jan 22, 2017
RATING: ★★★★★

I love the show! good information about guns and gear. love y’allkeep up the good work adn shoot staight.

Question for Jeremy?

by Matthew Lesko on Jan 22, 2017
RATING: ★★★★★

What does man seed taste like?

Dirty Shaun and the boys

by NEHunt&Fish on Jan 17, 2017
RATING: ★★★★★

Look forward to this show every week! Great place for learning about the latest in the gun industry with some flavor. They even have a bearded lady! Some safespacer at the FRN makes this an edited show and it’s really the only downside. It’s hard to hear over the constant beep covering Jeremy’s swears. Leave your sleeves at home and come listen.

Excellent podcast

by Hilzy8 on Jan 14, 2017
RATING: ★★★★★

Accidentally left the podcast playing when I made a traffic stop and my dash cam recorded the funeral discussion involving strippers. I hope my sgt. enjoys that I guess.

Confusing cast

by The Grape Donkey on Jan 10, 2017
RATING: ★★★★★

So Jeremy is a big Marine who owns a gun shop. Ava is a pretty girl with a mustache. It’s the rest of the cast that confuses me. Is the rest of the cast one fat guy talking to his multiple personalities, or are they a bunch of fat guys who all sound the same?Either way, great show.

ShotShow

by not okay to hit on Jan 09, 2017
RATING: ★★★★★

When you are at Shotshow look me up, I will be the 80 year old hispanic lady who constantly tries to shove stripper business cards into your hand. Also speaking of hands, if everything looks small in big hands, your dick must look microscopic Jeremy, at least that is what they say at the truck stops… because you know… you are gay.

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GC-123 Shawn Herrin | We Like Shooting

In episode GC-123 I spoke with Shawn Herrin about his SHOT Show experience and his podcast “We Like Shooting.” If you don’t already listen to We Like Shooting, go check it out here.

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CALL TO ACTION: Repealing the NFA

Readers,

That is an AR15, it is nearly identical to the plethora of other AR15 rifles on the market. But thanks to the National Firearms Act of 1934 it takes approximately 10 months (currently, it varies) to complete this purchase do to the rules governing certain firearms considered “more dangerous” despite not being demonstrably so or the existence of an easily engineered work around that satisfies the law.

Suppressors/Silencers are another. Yes both terms are acceptable and in fact silencer is the legally recognized term

An NFA’s XCR, from XCRforum

This gun muffler (quite literally by design) helps bring gunshots down to hearing safe levels or close depending on caliber and makes firearms use much more neighbor friendly because of the reduced report. Anyone who has used a silencer on a firearm can attest that while they get “silent” by comparison they do not match Hollywood’s portrayal. Nor should the theoretical threat of “assassins” and suddenly silent criminal elements be realistic opposition. If one wanted an illegal silencer for an equally illegal first degree homicide the current penalties are not going to stop the crime or even hinder the intending offender or make the illegal silencer remotely difficult to acquire, it only hinders legal owners.

The history of the NFA is something I intend to outline this year in a longer informative post, but the act is today technologically irrelevant and isn’t being used to capture organized crime any longer. It’s time for it to go.

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/repeal-nfa

Sign the petition, it takes 30 seconds,  then share it and have your friends sign it. I know their are tens of thousands of NFA item owners and many more who are stopped only by the arduous wait times and additional $200.00 you must pay

Meanwhile a useless item like petitioning to see President Trump’s taxes has 430,000…

If you own an NFA item or want to own an NFA item your signature should be on this. If you support the Second Amendment as written you should have your signature on this. If you support civil rights, particularly the rights to defend your and others lives your signature should be proudly on this.

Seriously readers, sign it. This is potentially the most Pro 2A administration in living memory and we need to capitalize on it! You’re reading this on a web browser so poke the link with your finger or mouse and lets get this thing rolling.

There are literally 3 lines

First Name:

Last Name:

Email:

You’ll have to open your email and confirm you signed… that’s it… that is all that is required.

We should not have to wait nearly a year to buy a stocked MP5 9mm while we can leave with a Barrett M107 .50cal in 20 minutes with an equally clean record of conduct. A non-prohibited record should give access to any firearm the person wants to purchase.

Repeal the NFA. This has been your Monday CTA.

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KFG Introduces Convenient New App

Kahr Firearms Group (KFG) has found the most convenient way to get information to buyers: the Kahr Firearms Group App. The free new app includes product catalogs for Kahr Arms, Thompson, Auto Ordnance and Magnum Research products.

The new app also includes owner’s manuals for nearly all products included in the Kahr Firearms Group arsenal. Parts lists, technical data, diagrams, operating instructions, dismantling and reassembly instructions, safety information or cleaning and lubrication recommendations can all also be downloaded from the KFG App.

The KFG App is available free for all iOS and Android phones and tablets. From iTunes, the link for the new app is https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kahr/id1095545176?mt=8 or through Google Play by linking to https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.global.ebookn.kahr&hl=en. For more information about Kahr Firearms Group products, you can also go to www.kahr.com or www.magnumresearch.com or www.tommygun.com.

Source Article from http://www.shootingsportsretailer.com/2017/01/30/kfg-new-app/

WLS Double Tap 001 – Savage’s Shocking Secret

This episode of the We Like Shooting Double Tap show is brought to you by Black Rhino Concealment and Nighthawk Custom

Welcome to We Like Shooting’s Double Tap, Episode 1, Tonight we’ll roast Jeremy’s Intervention and Savage’s shocking secret. We’ll answer your questions on Dear WLS, we’ll talk about NOT GUNS, and revisit past gear!

Our panel tonight, Jeremy Pozderac of River’s Edge Tactical, the machine gun moses Aaron Krieger, my name is Shawn

Welcome to Double Tap Everyone.  What the show is.

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THIS WEEKS VIDEO Jeremy gets roasted and Savage gets toasted,

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Mike C. in Nevada

What is the difference in the .45 Colt and the .45 Long Colt?

Sam S. Tenn.

I want to know why my shoulder is getting sore with a 12 gauge instead of a 20 gauge with less kick. Let’s say both shells are shooting the same shot and powder. Looking at ballistics, the 12 looks like it’s maybe 50 fps faster (which may be the bore), but that’s all I can find. I think a 12 hits harder, but if so, why?  So besides the gauge and everything else being equal, what is the difference?

AJ M. in Ohio

Is there a difference in power/energy/velocity in long and short barrels?

Richard in FL

How do I set up a 100 yard shooting range?

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The 2017 Line-Up: Nighthawk Custom

2017 is turning into an exciting year for the firearm industry

Nighthawk Custom, a company that since 2004 has been masterfully pushing the 106 year old John Browning legend to an artistic mechanical pinnacle, is riding that new years wave with their 1911 additions.

Let’s have a look.

Border Special

The Border Special is a commander size 1911 in .45 ACP. True to format a 4.25″ Barrel, rounded mainspring housing, front and rear grip serrations, and double diamond cocobolo grips combine with gold dot sights on a forged steel frame. The 8 shot Border Special is ready for a concealed carry or open assignment and is set to deliver on every expectation.

The Bull

While The Bull is a classic Government 5″ it employs a serious design change. In place of the traditional barrel bushing The Bow Tie Plug and the more and more favored bull barrel lock up allow a rounded cut on The Bull’s muzzle. The Bull Nose Cut aids in holstering and gives this 1911 a sleek smooth look. In parallel form the front strap and mainspring housing use a rounded horizontal style of stippling that minimizes the pistol’s likelihood to snag during draw while still providing the extra traction on your hands during firing. Topped off with Straight 8 tritium night sights and a straight shot through the grip panel for your thumb to actuate the magazine release…

Hats off to The Bull

Nighthawk Carry

One for the 9mm fans the Nighthawk Carry combines a 3.8″ Bull Barrel lock up, tritium night sights, G10 grips, into a compact Officer frame. The forged aluminum base with precision LPI checkering and rounding applied to the slide and frame help this pistol carry comfortably and shoot even more so.

NHC Classic

A Stainless Government model with half diamond checkered wood grips, the NHC Classic embodies its name. The frontstrap and mainspring boast 25 LPI checkering. The sights are Gold Dot bead, a smooth guide rod and traditional style bushing round out the .45 ACP NHC Classic.

CCS (Complete Custom Stipple)

Starting with a Stainless Government Frame the CCS has no piece of steel untouched. A unique stippling is etched into the mainspring, front strap, slide top and rear, magazine release, slide stop, hammer, guide rod, grip safety, and trigger. Front and rear slide serrations, talon emblazoned grips, and tritium night sights finish off this truly unique 1911.

Tri Cut Carry

A 106 year old design can look just as futuristic as anything. The triangular cuts, slide porting, bull barrel lock up, and unique texturing give this 9mm 4.25″ barreled commander frame 1911 a profile straight from science fiction. I want this pistol. SciFi custom 1911, sold.

Very Impressive Pistols

Turnbull VIP 1

Turnbull VIP 2

Not kidding.

The VIPs (Very Impressive Pistols) combine the artisanship of Nighthawk Custom’s gunsmiths with Turnbull’s unique case hardened look to provide a truly exclusive 1911 frame in each case. These unique 5″ Government frame pistols speak for themselves, they are equal parts art and gunsmithing craftsmanship.

Nighthawk Custom maintains their absolute commitment to One Gun, One Gunsmith. This formula puts the smith assuring every single aspect of the pistol is far above and beyond quality standard from start to finish. The smith signs their name to the frame each and every pistol they create, beneath a grip panel. It is the very definition of handcrafted and puts Nighthawk Custom pistols in a category no production 1911 can parallel and as the name suggests these are custom… add the features you desire to your hearts content and make these 1911’s truly your own.

Browse the 2017 line and the entire catalog http://www.nighthawkcustom.com/pistols/new

And yes… I know custom guns come with custom prices but hey…

Tis the season.

We Like Shooting 181 – Cash me outside

Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 181 – tonight we’ll talk about SHOT Show 2017 and more!

Our cast for episode 181 is Shawn Herrin, Aaron Krieger, Savage1r, Jeremy Pozderac, Nick Lynch!

If you carry or use a gun to protect yourself an/or your family then you need Second Call Defense. They handle what comes after the trigger is pulled. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Get Second Call Defense today!

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Get 10% off at Manticore Arms with code WLS10!

Brought to you by DEZ Tactical Arms

Where we talk about the stuff we have, the stuff that we want and the stuff that we need!

Our observations from SHOT Show 2017!

Rifles and accessories for the AR-15 lover! Whether you need a full rifle or just parts to build one DEZ has your back. High quality, match grade and most parts are made in house.

Get 10% off at DEZ Tactical Arms with code WLSPATRON!

The absolute best ammo we’ve shot! Match grade primers, match grade powder, virgin brass and top quality projectiles, at range ammo prices. You have got to see it to believe it!

Get $5 off at JC Arms and Ammunition with code WLS5OFF!

Brought to you by JC Arms & Ammunition

Savage1r goes over the news of the day relating to guns, rights and more!

Learn how to be a gunsmith in the comfort of your own home. Distance learning that gives you tools and a gun in a box to build as you learn! Whether you want to get more acquianted with your AR-15 or want an associates degree, SDI is the place for you.

Mention We Like Shooting!

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GC-124 Erik (Trek) Utrecht | How to Take a Class and What to Expect

In Gunfighter Cast episode GC-124, I talked with Erik Utrecht from Michigan Defensive Firearms Institute about what a student should expect when taking any training class, etiquette, the safety perspective and how to get the most out of your class.

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We Like Shooting 182 – Get over here!

Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 182 – tonight we’ll talk about Matador Arms, Tactical Operations, Master of Arms, MASF and more!

Instructor, commentator, martial artist and proprietor of Modern American Shooting and Firearms

You can find more about Baraka Ulrich James here

Our cast for episode 182 is Shawn Herrin, Aaron Krieger, Savage1r, Jeremy Pozderac, Nick Lynch!

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  1. FBI confirms that only 2% of gun sales in Washington state were private sales. Non-ffl private transfers are likely higher, but nowhere near the 40% claimed by antigunners.
  2. Continuing the UBC charade, only 1% of criminals (totalling 14) who attempted to buy guns in Oregon (both FFL and private sales) were arrested out of 2030 attempts.
  3. Missoula’s UBC law found illegal because it violates Montana’s state preemption laws. Seattle, you’re next.
  4. Trump picks the next SCOTUS tomorrow. It’s good, man…good.
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The Yeti Roadie Cooler

There is nothing more aggravating than having a cooler that can’t keep up with your lifestyle. Life can be demanding, whether you are working or having fun.  You need a cooler that can keep up with you.  That is why looked into The Roadie cooler from Yeti.

Roadie is a person who loads and unloads equipment for a band. This is a person who is always on the road and doesn’t have the comforts of home or a refrigerator to keep their drinks or food refrigerated. I think the meaning behind Yeti giving their cooler the Roadie name, is they know that this cooler will always be on the go and not stored in your garage.

One of the benefits of being a mobile cooler with these dimensions (OUTSIDE 14 3/8” × 19” × 13 ¾” / INSIDE 10” × 13” × 8 3/8” ),it will fit anywhere without getting in the way. The Roadie is perfect for camping, boating, kayaking and canoeing. The other application that the name refers to is it’s a great traveling companion. The Roadie fits in the truck cab with you making everything you need easy to access while on the road. You don’t have to worry about it taking up to much room or making a mess, as it will not condensate on your seats or floor. It makes a great armrest while riding shotgun too.

One of the other features that all the Yeti Tundra coolers have are the bear proof seal. Add a couple of locks and your food is secure. The Roadie is small and light enough weighing in at 15 pounds, it is not unreasonable to pull the cooler up into a tree when you are in bear country. Bear proofing your camp is a breeze with the Yeti construction, especially the way the form-fitting lid inter-locks with the cold-lock gasket. The Roadie has a full-length handle that locks in place to assist in ease of transport or tying off to for bear proofing your camp. The handle folds back out of the way when it is not needed almost like it is not there. The lid design and sealing gasket keeps food cool and when locked down with the heavy-duty rubber latches helps to conceal the food odor that would attract bears in the first place. This gasket also seals out heat and cold in.

The Roadie is the smallest of the Tundra series with all the features. Yeti has put many design features into making these coolers adaptable to what ever you are doing.  Yeti offers a ton of accessories for the Tundra series, which are explained in detail on their website.

I have used several Yeti products the Tumbler, Tundra 35 and the Roadie. I have been very satisfied with all of their products. I have found that they live up to the Yeti claims and well worth the price you pay. These products are tough, well made, and they last. I can promise you I have spent way more on replacing other coolers over the years, if I would have just bought the best up front, I would have saved a lot of money and heartache.

I use my Roadie, not just when I am in the woods, but also during the day on the construction site. This cooler is never out of place, it can be transition from your canoe to your camp ground to your pickup truck at work.  It will be with you on the road as long as you  are.

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Online Training: Creating More Knowledgeable Employees

It’s tough to sell what you don’t understand. Counter staff may know the locals and have a reputation as a good hunter or a great shot, but if they can’t convey a knowledge of products above that of the customer, the customer is likely to find another resource when it comes to making purchasing decisions.

Sell-through is what keeps revenue flowing and the doors open. Well-trained counter sellers ensure a higher number of likely customers are converted into paying customers. Over time, this is how the store can develop a reputation not only as a supplier of goods, but as a resource for information. This type of word-of-mouth advertising among hunters and shooters is invaluable to the long-term success of the store.

Not only does a properly trained counter staff improve initial sales, it is more equipped to make appropriate add-on-sales suggestions. The power of add-on sales, with a customer already committed to purchasing product from the store, drives up the average transaction amount, and often the profit on each transaction, as the add-on products are typically higher-margin items than the initial product. A counter person, with a firm understanding of products, and his or her features and benefits is capable of making better suggestions with an informed and authoritative tone without seeming pushy. This can be accomplished only through training.

Why Online Training Matters

With technology and products changing almost daily, a consistent ongoing-training regimen is of vital importance. For a store that carries thousands of stock keeping units (SKUs), with hundreds of brands, taking on such a training workload is virtually impossible.

Luckily, as manufacturers and independent sales-rep groups have evolved, they are valuing training as an important part of their role in the relationship with their dealers. A cottage industry of third-party vendors dedicated to helping manufacturers make their training easy and accessible. Using these three resources to supplement the in-store protocol training employees receive is an easy, low-cost way to set your store apart from local competition.

Manufacturers spend considerable time and resources to educate the public about their brand or product. Modern consumers have more outlets to investigate products, which means brands are focused on creating an image that is consistent and impactful to potential customers. A significant factor in how the brand is perceived by consumers is how the brand is communicated by those selling the product.

“It’s vital for sell-through,” remarked Joel Smith, Southeast Regional Sales Manager for Outdoor Group, when asked about training retail employees. “Today’s customers are more sophisticated and knowledgeable than ever. If the customer knows more than the person selling the product, it hurts that employee’s ability to sell.”

Establishing employees as a resource for the products being sold is crucial to the credibility of the shop.

“Fifteen years ago I was on the other side of the counter,” added Smith, who once worked at a nationwide sporting good retail store. “I can count on one hand the number of in-store trainings we had from anyone. We had some computer-based training, but it was voluntary. We were trained on protocol for the store, but the product was never the focus. Now, it’s very much a continuing education process. Especially as you see more brands go towards a certification model for store employees to be able to work on some products or handle specific lines.”

Customer at counter“They Said It”

Brad Gross, recently named National Sales Manager for Styrka Optics, echoed Smith’s thoughts.

“Nobody working the counter in a retail shop wants to get themselves over a barrel when a customer asks a question. If there are products the employees aren’t comfortable with, they are naturally going to want to avoid those products. Our job is to give those

employees the tools needed to help consumers make the right product selection.”
I asked Gross what effect overall brand recognition plays in getting retail employees engaged with a brand, and his response was interesting:

“It can cut both ways. People generally fall into two groups: those who are brand loyal and those who experiment. As a newer optics brand, there are some people that look right over Styrka. They might have seen us here or there, but they carry the flag for another brand. Of course I would like to have them as customers, but I can’t hold loyalty against them. But you also have the folks that like trying something new and different. The kind of person that likes having something before their friends do. Those two types of people exist as retail employees, too. We have a quality product, and yes we are new, but that means we have something to talk about. That can work in our favor.”

Gross has a unique perspective, as prior to coming to Styrka he was the principal of his own rep group, M.I.N.K States Marketing, for the last 20 years.

“I’ve gone from spending my time being trained by brands to being at a brand working to train my sales people,” Gross said, adding a chuckle. “Brands and reps have one thing in common: they owe it to their retailers to make sure they have the tools they need to succeed. That means helping to drive sales and maximize profits. The best way to do that is to help the employees come to work as prepared as we can make them.”

As Gross said, independent sales representatives are tasked with being up-to-date on numerous ever-changing brands and being able to speak intelligently about them at all times. A strong sales rep spends a great deal of time receiving training on their brands so they can communicate confidently with shop owners. Since their livelihood depends on shops selling through the product brought into the store, it is important to the rep that the counter employees in the store are able to sell that product as effectively as possible.

Brad Ruddell, President of Mountain States Sports Marketing, offered this when asked about training:

“Our view focuses on the relationships we have with our customers, and building trust that we are there to support them. When you have that level of cooperation, you have a partnership that allows you work with individuals or the entire group.

“We are in contact with our retailers every single day, so training takes on many forms. It might be a 5-minute phone call, chatting about product over a meal before the shop opens or after it closes, ahead of a special promotion or when a new line comes into the store. That makes for thousands of doughnuts and hundreds of pizza over the years when working with retail employees!

“We work hard to be proactive, but if a store needs more help we make it a priority to get there as quickly as possible and have all the support materials their employees need to help make the brand a success.”

Is Online Training Easy To Learn?

The internet has made access to information easier than ever, and recently third-party vendors have used the internet to make access to training more reliable, consistent and timely. Allowing brands and manufacturers to build specific training programs, third-party vendors establish a catalog of brands that retail locations can draw on to keep their employees educated on the latest products and trends. In some cases, the store employees are rewarded with discounts or products for completing that training.

Perhaps the most recognizable name in this space is 3point5.com. Its online, module-based training platform has been one of the most popular training tools for brands and retailers over the last decade. Currently in a bit of a rebrand to eXperticity, 3point5 boasts 750 brand clients and literally 1 million experts using its platform. Because the training is online and trackable, metrics are available to show progress of employees and to let brands know what shops, and employees, are working hardest to further their message. Because it is online, it is infinitely flexible and accessible to virtually any interested store or employee.

There are some newer players in the third-party arena, as well. One such platform is Brandlive. It uses an interactive live video platform to deliver timely and specific information from brands to retail employees. Rather than using modules to test on product information (though that option is available), Brandlive creates a high-level of engagement with a relevant-brand employee to those attending the online live-video event. A live feedback mechanism allows for real-time conversation with the on-camera expert — meaning your employee can ask meaningful questions of the sharpest, most knowledgeable member of the manufacturer’s team and get a live result. No phone tag. No guessing. It’s authentic and satisfying and eliminates misinformation greatly.

“It also archives the video for staff who couldn’t tune in live,” added Mac Howard, Vice President of Strategic Markets at Brandlive. “Or if they missed something important during the live broadcast, they can go back and find what they missed.

“Resources are as tight as ever for brands and retailers. Trying to do this type of training in person would use massive amounts of time and money. Those are things neither can spare. By bringing these parties together digitally, we can largely replicate the best parts of the interactions while minimizing cost. It’s really about having access to the right person, the right product and the right messaging at the right time. Whether it’s on a desktop, iPad or smartphone, the event is easily accessible from wherever the employees happen to be.”

Signing Up For Online Training

Currently, access to these training sessions are managed by the brands. Unlike other training programs, it isn’t possible for shops to sign up for the service and access brand training. With more brands being added, ask if the brand you would like to see  is using the Brandlive platform. A great deal of time, energy and capital is put into training sales. Customer service staffs and in marketing of products to the consumer. When that consumer arrives at a store front, however, sometimes the biggest breakdown in the educational cycle is the retail employee not realizing the customer is looking to for advice. Sometimes turnover can be a factor. Aside from keeping employees longer, there isn’t much that can be done to eliminate that issue.

You have a number of partners in your business who have a vested interest in seeing your sales staff succeed. Consider using them to your benefit. After all, these partners are all fully capable of assisting you in developing an efficient training schedule. This will create a destination for knowledgeable staff that can help make the best possible purchases.

Source Article from http://www.shootingsportsretailer.com/2017/02/01/online-training-creating-knowledgeable-employees/

Q&A With Crimson Trace President Lane Tobiassen

Crimson Trace has been a market leader for more than 20 years in consumer, military and law enforcement laser-sighting optics. It delivers approximately $44 Million in yearly revenue for the company. With more than 200 products, Crimson Trace is widely recognized as the world’s leading laser sight brand. The company has developed award-winning innovations including the Lasergrip, Laserguard, Defender Series, new LiNQ wireless activation system and Rail Master platforms.

The company maintains a product development team that has an established track record of launching high-quality, innovative laser-sighting products. Crimson Trace has earned the trust of large and small retailers with its product assortment, quality, service and margins. There are now hundreds of independent retailers selling Crimson Trace products.

As a laser-sighting company, there is a need to make products for more than one brand. Crimson Trace answers that call with models designed specifically for 20 firearms manufacturers with hundreds of models to choose from. And also the universal fit models add fitment to hundreds of additional models. Their OEM partnerships have been strong with many companies, however with 25 percent of its overall revenue coming from Smith & Wesson (S&W) related sales, a relationship with S&W has an already proven track record. This year Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation made that relationship permanent with its purchase and acquisition of Crimson Trace. Crimson Trace appears to be an excellent acquisition target for S&W with organically generated 10-year compound annual revenue growth rate in excess of 10 percent.

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James Debney, Smith & Wesson President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “As the undisputed leader in the market for laser sighting products, Crimson Trace serves as an ideal platform for our new Electro-Optics Division. Firearms purchasers frequently buy electro-optic accessories to enhance the capabilities and performance of their firearms. The growth that Crimson Trace has delivered is a testament to the high product quality and the robust product development capability that Lane Tobiassen and his team have established. That capability, combined with Crimson Trace’s leadership position in the market, provides a solid framework for organic and inorganic growth.”

The market takes notice of these types of acquisitions simply because, in this example, the other 75 percent of Crimson Trace’s revenue is derived from products developed for other non-S&W brands like H&K, Glock, Kahr and others. The industry wants to understand how this acquisition will change how retailers, distributors and other firearms manufacturers work with Crimson Trace now under the S&W umbrella. Another acquisition should not be surprising since S&W has been acquiring companies for some time and currently owns S&W, Thompson Center, Taylor Brands and Battenfeld Technologies. Shooting Sports Retailer had an opportunity to interview Lane Tobiassen, President of Crimson Trace and the newly appointed the President of the new Electro-Optics Division of Smith & Wesson, to understand his strategy going forward for Crimson Trace and the new division.

SSR: The expectation is that things change each time a company is purchased by a firearms conglomerate. How will the overall marketing strategy of Crimson Trace change for retailers and distributors under the S&W brand?

Tobiaseen: S&W is an incredible brand with vast and deep customer support capabilities which we plan to leverage. Crimson Trace is now the foundation and focal point of the electro-optics division of S&W, but Crimson Trace will continue to go forward (with support) just as we have also have. We have over 2000 retail customers of all sizes and still have the same field strategy and resources. Our retailers, distributors and OEM partners can expect that support will not change from a subtraction of product support but actually should see an increase of support through the capabilities now available with S&W.

SSR: Will the Crimson Trace management team, workforce and operations remain in Wilsonville, Oregon?

Tobiassen: Yes, the plan is to continue the operation in Wilsonville, Oregon. There are no plans at all to move the operations.  We have some highly trained assembly workers which are dedicated to assembly. Under S&W, we do have some shared services components such as finance, HR and IT support which we will integrate into the Crimson Trace infrastructure.

SSR: Can you elaborate on what the market can expect would change with your OEM relationships and/or competitive (non-S&W) pistol models?

Tobiassen: S&W was an OEM customer prior to the acquisition, however we have 50 other OEM SKUs (stock keeping units) of other non-S&W manufacturer focused products, and we are committed to grow and continue to pursue these opportunities. S&W was strongly in support of continual growth of these relationships and models. A significant percentage of our growth is with new products and the expectation is that those products should serve more than just Smith & Wesson’s markets. We introduced the LinQ. It’s the first wireless laser-sighting system that is applicable to any AR platform. That type of innovation will definitely continue into the future product beyond S&W branded firearms.

SSR: It was noted that you would become the President of the new Electro-Optics Division of Smith & Wesson. As the new Electro-
Optics President, would you like to see S&W expand beyond laser-based optics to other types of optics?

Tobiassen: Certainly. The long-term strategy is to expand far beyond just laser optics. Expansion of the product line was the very reason why an electro-optics division was created. The S&W strategy is to identify complementary products to the S&W core business. Crimson Trace was the first of those products identified and ultimately acquired. Due to the large percentage of shared business the fit between our companies was natural. However, there are many more products on the market that fit into that mindset. The vision for the electro-optics business is beyond just Crimson Trace’s existing laser sighting. It’ll include electric, laser, tritium, scope, magnifiers, rangefinders, integrated systems, night vision and thermal. Some of that growth will be organic and some of that will be in-organic acquisitions of other companies.

LG-660_M&P_classicThe future growth piece is something we are very excited about. The acquisition is the start of something which we will continue to grow on as we identify and develop new market opportunities. The growth will not be immediate into those other markets. Right now the focus is on lights and lasers, but we will look for opportunities to expand beyond that. S&W has a growing portfolio of the brands which it rigorously strives to preserve. Very deliberately, the expansion of the electro-optics division model requires the right execution and timing. We will do it in the right way and do it at the right time.

SSR: What types of resources does the Crimson Trace team now have available as part of the S&W team?

Tobiassen: S&W is an enormously powerful brand with so many marketing, sales and support opportunities. Our existing resources will stay in place; however, we can draft off of being associated with an expansively connected company. Being directly integrated into S&W infrastructure is not something Crimson Trace had access to before the acquisition.

SSR: Crimson Trace had a strong marketing presence before the acquisition. How will that change?

Tobiassen: Crimson Trace was already executing at a high level from a marketing perspective before the execution. We don’t see there was a lot of unmet opportunity that we were missing with the capabilities he had available, but under the S&W umbrella we have plans to expand and build on that.

SSR: Is there anything you specifically want retailers, distributors and other manufacturers to know?

Tobiassen: Crimson Trace was established over 20 years ago, we continue to want people understand there is high continuity of the Crimson Trace line and support which S&W and my team are dedicated to continue to expand. Our commitment is to continue to support all our customers without interruption.

Final Thoughts

One of the prominent points during the interview was how important and strategic S&W considered the
Crimson Trace acquisition.

Unlike many purchased companies who are simply rolled up into a holding company, S&W has created an entirely new electro-optics division to further expand beyond Crimson Trace’s current product line.

Beyond the other previous S&W acquisitions, retailers should expect that S&W’s catalog may be significantly bigger in the coming years.

Source Article from http://www.shootingsportsretailer.com/2017/02/08/qa-crimson-trace-president-lane-tobiassen/