Springfield Armory Releases The M1A Socom 16 CQB

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February 26, 2016

Trusted for decades for its authoritative stopping power and reliability, the M1A platform is now optimized for close quarters defensive use. Springfield Armory is proud to announce the newest member of the M1A family, the Socom 16 CQB.

The Socom 16 CQB is not just a smaller and more maneuverable M1A; it’s been designed specifically to excel in close quarter applications. Nearly ten inches shorter than the M1A standard model, the CQB offers quick and easy handling for defensive use indoors or out.

The reduced size is the obvious part. What makes the Socom 16 CQB shine are the handling improvements. The all new adjustable buttstock is mounted on a standard AR-type receiver extension tube, so customers can choose from hundreds of compatible stock options to suit their specific mission requirements. The Socom 16 CQB features a new pistol grip that facilitates retention and control over the rifle with the firing hand. The grip itself is AK-rifle compatible, so it can easily be swapped with any standard aftermarket model. In short, the grip and control components are specifically designed to allow interoperability with the widest possible array of aftermarket options to suit specific customer needs.

“There’s never been a question about the effectiveness of the M1A platform for serious fight-stopping use,” observes Springfield Armory CEO Dennis Reese. “With the Socom 16 CQB, we wanted to really optimize the platform for indoor or field close quarters use.”

A close combat rifle requires customization when it comes to accessories like lights, lasers and optics. The Socom 16 CQB leverages the M-Lok compatible system for easy attachment of gear exactly where it’s needed. Two included three-slot rail segments can be mounted at the three and nine o’clock positions. A longer seven-slot rail at the six o’clock position is perfect for mounting a bipod or other accessories. On top and forward of the receiver, mounted on the barrel, is a medium eye relief seven-slot rail capable of mounting a scout optic should need dictate longer range shooting.

Since the Socom 16 CQB is a member of the M1A family, it accepts, all the same, magazines as other M1A models so users can choose from 5, 10, or 20-round magazines. A ten-round magazine is included with the CQB.

The Socom 16 CQB is ready for defensive use right out of the box. The XS Sights Tritium front sight post glows day or night when viewed through the adjustable rear aperture sight. Users who prefer optical sighting can choose a CQB factory model pre-configured with a Springfield Armory proprietary Vortex Venom Red Dot sight.

The new M1A Socom 16 CQB arrives packaged in a new custom ballistic nylon Springfield Armory “Tactical Gear” soft case complete with internal support straps, owners manual storage pocket, and pouches for up to three spare magazines.

Whether for home defense, law enforcement, or field use, users will appreciate the new Socom 16 CQB. It’s designed for maximum utility without any sacrifice of firepower.

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Now Shipping the Magpul DAKA Pouch, Liberty or Death T-Shirt and Belt Hardware Kit

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February 26, 2016

MAGPUL DAKA POUCHES

The Magpul DAKA Pouch, designed to bring organization to the dusty, dirty, and muddy world we work and play in.

Made from polymer infused textiles that are welded on all seams and use a genuine YKK® water resistant zipper. The construction methods and materials used mean that these pouches are at home in hard use applications like tool storage or bulk storage of your reloaded ammunition as well as lighter duties like organizing your personal electronic accessories. Although these pouches are not 100% water proof (read submersible…) they will keep your items dry under most wet weather situations making them a great choice for most outdoor adventures.

Made in the U.S.A.

FEATURES

Reinforced polymer fabric with anti-slip texture
Welded construction creates permanent impenetrable seals
YKK AquaGuard® water repellant zipper
550 paracord with heat shrink tubing for enhanced grip, even with gloves
Paint pen dot matrix debossed into body for identification marking
Carabiner attachment points

www.magpul.com/daka

LIBERTY OR DEATH T-SHIRT

At the Virginia convention held May 1775, The Colony was divided into 16 districts and each district instructed to raise and discipline a battalion of men “to march at a minute’s notice.”

On July 17, 1775 a cadre of 350 men called the Culpeper Minute Men were organized under a large oak tree in “Clayton’s old field”

They adopted uniforms consisting of hunting shirts of strong, brown lines, dyed with an extract of the leaves of trees. On the breast of each shirt was worked in large white letters the words: “LIBERTY OR DEATH.”

Their flag had a rattlesnake with 13 rattles, coiled in the center, ready to strike. Underneath it were the words: “DON’T TREAD ON ME.” On either side were the words: “LIBERTY OR DEATH.” And at the top “THE CULPEPER MINUTE MEN.”

No sooner were they formed than the companies of Culpeper Minute Men were absorbed into regiments of the Continental Line, and by Act of Assembly in October 1776, they were dissolved and merged into the militia. Many went on to serve, and die in places like Valley Forge.

As with much of the art created in an era long before “cut-n-paste”, many versions exist. The snake and the text on the Magpul “Liberty or Death” T-shirt are inspired from some of the more rare versions of this original artwork.

www.magpul.com/tshirts

WILDERNESS NAVIGATOR COURSE

This two day course is designed for anyone looking to learn the skills that it takes to navigate by map and compass in the wilderness. Using a systematic approach, we will introduce you to the lifetime skill of orienteering. As your confidence grows, you will be continuously challenged to move longer distances with more precision, thus increasing your sense of independence in the wilderness. Whether you an outdoor professional, competitive adventure racer or just someone looking for the freedom of knowing where you are in the backcountry, this course will give your skills to never get lost again.

https://www.magpulcore.com/training

MAGPUL TEJAS BELT HARDWARE KITS

Using the same high quality hardware that comes on our Tejas “El Original” Gun Belt, this hardware kit allows you to change the color of your hardware or upgrade any belt that uses a standard 1-1/2” buckle and two removable screws.

FEATURES

Tool-free fasteners
1-1/2” compatible buckle

https://www.magpul.com/tejas

Defense Technology® has announced the release of the 40mm Tactical 4-Shot Launcher

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Eric TGL

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February 25, 2016

ONTARIO, Calif. – Defense Technology^®has announced the release of the 40mm Tactical 4-Shot Launcher, and 40mm eXact iMpact^® and Direct Impact™ Adjustable Range Rounds at the 2016 SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 19-22.

“These new additions to our product families further illustrate Defense Technology’s ongoing leadership in creating novel solutions to address tactical gaps in the market,” said Dave DuBay, Vice President, Less Lethal. “Defense Technology’s commitment to the men and women of the law enforcement, corrections and military communities has long been established with innovative products, coupled with superior training solutions. Domestically, Defense Technology has helped restore order in every major civil disturbance of the 20^th century and has supported our troops from the second world war to today’s war on terrorism.”

Enhancing the family of launchers from Defense Technology, the 40mm Tactical 4-Shot Launcher, produced in collaboration with Lewis Machine & Tool, a precision gun manufacturer, provides an economical choice for the industry over traditional multi-launchers, while providing excellent tactical advantages. In addition to being the lightest weight tactical multi-launcher on the market, the Tactical 4-Shot is equipped with a quad rail and features an advanced pump action.

The 40mm eXact iMpact Adjustable Range Round and 40mm Direct Impact Adjustable Range Round have the ability to engage subjects from five feet to 70 meters to deliver the same energy throughout these distances, in a single round. Until now, this could only be accomplished through two independent munitions. The patented design allows velocity and kinetic energy to be adjusted for two design points for close-in and extended range engagements. As tactical engagements are fluid in nature, the ability to transition from close to extended range in a single round, while providing point of aim, point of impact accuracy and energy is an industry first.

The 40mm Tactical 4-Shot Launcher (Model 1440) in a black anodized finish will be available in the second quarter this year with an MSRP of $1,899.00. The 40mm eXact iMpact Adjustable Range Round and 40mm Direct Impact Adjustable Range Round (Models 6325-A, 6320-A, 6322-A, 6323-A and 6326-A) available in the first quarter this year, will be offered in the $29.00 to $35.50 MSRP range, depending upon payload.

Visit booth #12762 at the 2016 SHOT Show for a presentation.

About Defense Technology

Defense Technology^® has a long history of providing less lethal solutions for the law enforcement market to protect life and restore the peace. With a complete line of duty aerosols, less lethal impact munitions, crowd management products and tactical deployment devices, Defense Technology products are designed to provide proven, less lethal tools to maximize safety and minimize injury. Defense Technology is a part of The Safariland Group family of brands. For more information, visit www.safariland.com/defensetechnology.

About The Safariland Group

The Safariland Group is a premier global provider of trusted, innovative, high-quality law enforcement and security products for the public safety, military and outdoor recreation/personal protection markets. Offering many of the world’s most recognizable names in these markets, principal brands include Safariland^®, ABA^®, Second Chance^®, Bianchi^®, Break Free^® and Mustang Survival^®. Forensics brands include Identicator^® and NIK^®. The Safariland Group’s mission, Together, We Save Lives™, is inherent in the lifesaving products it delivers. The Safariland Group has its headquarters in Jacksonville, FL.

The Safariland Group is a trade name of Safariland, LLC.

Source: http://www.thegearlocker.net/2016/01/4892/

The director of the 13 Hours: “We were just saying the facts.”

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February 25, 2016

The director of the 13 Hours movie, director Michael Bay, was asked about alleged political connotations inserted into a film which tells the story of the 2012 Benghazi attacks. His stunning answer comes in just six words:

“We were just saying the facts.”

Michael Bay was hosted at the Fox News Channel on Tuesday night. After said that the movie had received praise from those on both sides of the political spectrum, his host Bill O’Reilly started questions session.

“You didn’t even mention Hillary Clinton in the movie, did you?” O’Reilly asked after contending criticism the film is political was “unfair.”

“No, we did not,” the director said. “We were just saying the facts.”

“Here’s the thing,” Bay added. “The politics got in the way of this great human story that happened. And this is really to honor these type of men who do this every day, who put themselves in harms way — that’s what this movie is about.”

His host O’Reilly pressed him further.

“OK, but it makes the Muslims fanatics look terrible, villainous, awful, savages. And a lot of people object to that, you know?” he said.

“Well, they attacked. They attacked,” Bay replied. “This is the way I was told. This was the way it was written by the five guys on the ground.”

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi recounts the true life events of six members of a security team who were sent to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, after waves of terrorist attacks and siege which followed on September 11, 2012.

The overall story about Benghazi attacks was very painful for Americans and especially for the politicians, as the public opinion was that government reaction was awful. Some people going further, claiming that members of American diplomatic mission in Benghazi were literally betrayed, but still these are only speculations and rumors.

Source Article from http://www.special-ops.org/15710/the-director-of-the-13-hours-we-were-just-saying-the-facts.html

Romtes Short Circuit Targets

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February 24, 2016

This isn’t Johnny 5, but these short circuit targets will let you know they are not alive after you put 5 in the A box.

Source Article from http://welikeshooting.com/featured/romtes-short-circuit-targets/

KRISS Vector 9mm

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February 24, 2016

Did you think the vector was cool in .45? Well now they have one in 9mm in several different flavors. Taste the rainbow.

Source Article from http://welikeshooting.com/featured/kriss-vector-9mm/

Delta P Design Suppressors

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February 24, 2016

Made from some of the best stuff on earth,Titanium and Inconel, but you won’t hear the Snap…ple.

Source Article from http://welikeshooting.com/featured/delta-p-suppressors/

Fix it Sticks

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February 24, 2016

They’re sticks that fix things. What’s not to like? Light, portable, modular tools that are useful for just about anything!

Source Article from http://welikeshooting.com/featured/fix-it-sticks/

Cobalt Kinetics Space Guns

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February 24, 2016

Taking the trophy as the sexiest and cobaltiest guns at range day, these rifles have a number of features that are ideal for hard core competition shooters!

Source Article from http://welikeshooting.com/featured/cobalt-kinetics-space-guns/

ESEE Knives

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February 23, 2016

1095 carbon steel knives with a no questions asked, transferable lifetime warranty. What’s not to like about that?

Source Article from http://welikeshooting.com/featured/esee-knives/

Mile High Shooting Accessories

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February 23, 2016

Full service shop for just about any long range needs you may have. Sweet complete takedown rifles fit in a back pack.

Source Article from http://welikeshooting.com/featured/mile-high-shooting-accessories/

Faxon ARAK 21 FSL

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February 23, 2016

The guys from Faxon are throwing states with an assault weapons ban a bone and releasing a Fifty State Legal (FSL) rifle.

Source Article from http://welikeshooting.com/featured/faxon-arak-21-fsl/

Lone Wolf, Alpha Wolf, Wolf Pack of Awesome

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February 23, 2016

Lone Wolf makes lots of accessories for GLOCK based firearms. We have featured their conversion barrels in the past. They also make replacement barrels if you’re looking to shoot lead ammo or just shot out your old barrel.

However a whole new reason to buy barrels has been growing in popularity. Suppressed guns are growing in popularity the same way slide serration and RMR’s took over the EDC market. With Michigan recently allowing hunting with a suppressor you can expect to see an even bigger push to suppressed guns and this includes handguns.

Broken down with a Raven Concealment VG2 Advanced.

With the SilencerCo fight the noise campaign, the hearing protection act and the countless gun groups going to battle for your right to have hearing safe shooting now is a perfect time to pick up that sexy suppressor.

In line with this we have been working with a few different Silencer companies to start to bring suppressor reviews to our humble blog. The first step in this process was securing guns capable of running suppressors.

After I heard Lone Wolf was providing some barrels for booth guns in conjunction with Innovative GunFighter Solutions out of Wixom I had to get my hands on one.

The Alpha Wolf is offered in the same configurations as their standard barrels, standard length, threaded and conversion. However much like the R type versions of popular sedans the similarities stop there.

The Alpha Wolf represents the premiere brand for Lone Wolf offering tighter tolerance, higher quality and increased precision.

PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA!!
Fits all GLOCK generations
Designed for lead, plated, or jacketed ammunition
Certified, stress relieved 416 stainless steel
Button rifled, three stage honed bore
Industry recognized SBN premium coating (SBN is Salt Bath Nitride, similar to Tennifer)
Heat treated to RC 40-42, then SBN coating increases surface hardness to RC 60
Exacting tolerances allow for drop in installation
Fluting creates path for heat and debris to escape
Threaded models come with appropriate thread protector installed

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Lucid Optics Scopes

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February 23, 2016

Lucid has a few new optics coming out this year, a 1-6x and a fixed 4x that have a really cool blue reticle. They also have a new spotting scope.

Source Article from http://welikeshooting.com/featured/lucid-optics-scopes/

I’ve talked with a spree killer…

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Keith Finch

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February 22, 2016

I’ve talked with a spree killer…

That’s an odd thing to acknowledge having stood face to face with a man who has killed now seven people and an eighth’s life still far from certain.

What did we speak of? Guns… I was working so, of course, we talked about guns. I do that with dozens of people each day. I’ve spoken with and taught thousands of people at this point, and one thing about Dalton stands in stark contrast right now.

He was entirely unremarkable in any regard I can recall. I barely remember his face (it was his Uber picture that sparked familiarity), and that generally corresponds with a run of the mill conversation about any given firearms topic…

Nothing stood out.

I’ve spoken with people who throw up red flags. People who want to bury guns in some remote location to fight the “U.N. invasion”. People who you can tell immediately will fail a background investigation. People who project everything about themselves by their mannerisms, body language, and topics of conversation have been face to face with me across a counter, and I read deeply.

I’ve spoken to bigots and morons, and they are the minority, but they do exist… and they’re annoyingly loud about it.

Dalton, however, nothing stood out like I said. No oozing feeling of evil intent. No “creepy vibes”.

This close to home attack, both socially and geographically, has driven home a sharp point. You cannot predict evil. Good people do not understand evil. It is a more foreign and alien concept than any other in our lives. Political disagreement, even vastly differing views that result in heated debate and anger don’t begin to touch on the disparity of good and evil.

We cannot understand it, not truly, so we cannot predict it. That leaves good people with only one viable option.

We must react to it.

We cannot know where or when so it must be wherever and whenever. We must be ready to act with the virtue and righteousness of good people. Be ready to aid the injured, to comfort the mourning, to protect ourselves and each other, and to communicate as best able to warn each other.

And in that moment of tragic necessity, you should be ready to get violent.

Evil in this regard is not only foreign, alien, and terrifying; it is force laid bare. How do you react? How do you respond to that evil if it is right in front of you?

I can’t answer that for you. My answer is mine alone. I can share with you my answer and give my advice, but I do not choose for you.

But whatever your answer and in whatever form it takes make it a serious one. Do not ground it in hope or a fanciful notion of what you wish would or could happen. Answers to emergencies must be grounded in real solutions to effect the real situation… The hope of peace is a beautiful thing, but it is not a course of action.

Given the known facts of Dalton’s spree, it is entirely baseless and pointless to say either of the asinine arguments “get rid of guns” or “should have had a gun” they are equally intellectually empty and serve only to anger the political opposites. Just look at Facebook for six seconds.

Mourn the fallen.

Comfort the living.

Show kindness still to your neighbors.

And in the face of true unpredictable evil choose now, today, this very moment, choose to act. Whatever that action may be, cover, defense, escape, evade, evacuate, aid, or intervene. Act with purpose, decisiveness, and intelligence.

I’ve chosen for me and again only me, I choose for no one else. I chose 10 years ago.

In the face of Evil, of force terrifyingly laid bare before me, if I am alive, I will act.

And it will be violent.

Source Article from http://248shooter.com/index.php/ive-talked-with-a-spree-killer/