Dashcam captured hero cop tackling man as he runs to jump off 60ft bridge

May 12, 2016

Being a hero and risk your life is a daily routine for the police officers. Here is the dramatic moment a hero police officer saved a suicidal man’s life by tackling him as he tried to jump off a bridge.

Dashcam footage of the rescue shows Sergeant Greg Bogert desperately running to catch the man before he jumps, then pulling him to the ground to restrain him.

The police officer can be heard shouting ‘don’t f****** do it’ during the dramatic rescue

The 18-year veteran of the Riverdale Police Department then calmed the man down enough to get him in an ambulance and taken to the hospital, saving the men’s life.

Source Article from http://www.special-ops.org/17154/dashcam-captured-hero-cop-tackling-man-as-he-runs-to-jump-off-60ft-bridge.html

ISIS militant captures his own death after he is hit by bullet while trying to flee

248 Shooter

May 10, 2016

The militants from the self-proclaimed Caliphate likes to portray itself as a well-trained fighting force that makes sweeping territorial gains with ruthless efficiency. But behind that claims and its propaganda machine, the reality is anything but – as this battlefield video shows.

Taken from the headcam of an ISIS fighter, it captures the chaos among a group of hapless militants as they fumble around trying to fire weapons at Kurdish forces in Iraq.

Apparently, a bunch of militants is driving the armored vehicle while the bullets fly past them. The militants onboard bicker and moan at each other while they are surrounded with rocket launchers and AK-47s.

The video, obtained by VICE News, shows one of the militant firings a machine gun perched on the side of the armored vehicle, but at one point the weapons slip. Another militant scream at him to be ‘careful not to shoot at our brothers!’ – referring to other ISIS armoured vehicles ahead of them in the convoy.

The militant continues firing his assault rifle, but is promptly barracked by another who yells: ‘The bullet casings are hitting us! Be careful, Abu Abdullah!’

In the bedlam, one fanatic demands a rocket launcher, but is asked by a confused militant: ‘The rockets for firing at people or armored vehicles?’

He eventually grabs hold of one and rises unsteadily to his feet with the weapon balanced precariously on his shoulder. When he delivers it, smoke and debris showered their vehicle and the force appears to knock the fighter wearing the head-camera to his knees.

One shouts: ‘Good job, but you roasted us, too! What is wrong with you, Abu Hajaar?’

In another attempt, the fighter has to be reminded that the safety cap is still on the rocket launcher. Moments later, their vehicle is struck by a Kurdish rocket, killing the driver.

The others jump out as the vehicle bursts into flames, but the headcam militant is taken out as he tries to escape, shouting: ‘I’ve been shot!’

The camera footage was later retrieved from the battlefield, around 30 miles north of Mosul in Iraq and it deliberately shows the confusion and low-level of training at the current ISIS forces.

Source Article from http://www.special-ops.org/17173/isis-militant-captures-his-own-death-after-he-is-hit-by-bullet-while-trying-to-flee.html

New-Bush Pilot Survival Kit

248 Shooter

May 9, 2016

A top drawer survival kit designed for back country pilots and maybe the rest of us

Skinner Sights, LLC, Saint Ignatius, MT, May 2016-Skinner Sights makers of custom quality firearm sights for many years and the inventor of the unique HTF Firearms covert (hide firearms in your closet in their garment bag) is coming out with a specialized survival kit for Bush Pilots and back country enthusiasts.

“This unique survival kit is the result of spending a lifetime in the extreme outdoors. With the Skinner “BUSH PILOT” kit you will be prepared! To the best of my knowledge this is the first production kit of its type.” – Andy Larsson, owner of Skinner Sights.

Gun: This unique survival kit comes with a customized Chiappa .44 Magnum 6+1 capacity take down lever action 51/2 pound rifle with 16″ barrel. Finished in warm tone hard chrome stainless steel and with a walnut stock it features Skinner’s incredibly effective (and beautiful) precision rear sight with interchangeable apertures and Skinner’s fiber optic front sight.

Other kit components: The kit includes a RAT-7 OKC Survival knife with a 7.2-inch carbon steel black powder coated blade and Micarta handle. The BUSH PILOT logo and serial number on the blade matches that of the carbine. The kit also contains Titan storm and water proof matches (in a sturdy capsule), a U.S. Government issue Doan magnesium fire starter, Ration brand heat and cooking stove with Hexamine fuel tablets, tough “polyester film space blanket” tube tent large enough for two adults, Brunton TruArc 3 flat base scouting compass and 50 feet of Mil. Spec. 750 Parachute cord.*

The bag: All this comes packed in Skinner’s Montana made custom 1,000 denier Cordura padded carry bag with a 500 denier liner. The bag features Molle attachment points for the knife sheath, and easy open full width buckle down closure flap so there is no fumbling around in a survival situation with zippers, etc. The tough well engineered bag has room for other essential items the pilot /outdoor enthusiast may wish to add.

MSRP: $1,799

*Note: 750 (pound) Para Cord–has 11 triple wound strands of nylon. Those with some survival training can utilize genuine 550 and especially 750 cord further by removing some of the exterior sheath and unwinding the nylon strands as needed for many other uses such as fishing line, thread, ties, snares or even for making a fish trap net.

We Like Shooting 142 – Aaron shot the chrono

We Like Shooting

May 9, 2016

Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 142 – tonight we’ll talk about Armaspec stocks, master chrony, mares leg, arm board tactical wrist coach, claw mounts, primary & secondary and more!

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How To Truly Dial Out A Remington 700 Rifle

248 Shooter

May 6, 2016

There is a certain segment of the shooting public that is more educated and experienced with firearms than ever before, and they are never going to be satisfied with off-the-shelf performance from production rifles. So, a wise retailer will keep tabs on all the shooting disciplines that affect their business.

The Remington 700 bolt action rifle is widely used across many areas, including hunting, tactical and competition. If your business serves shooters who are engaged in these activities, you’ve probably already been asked, “what can be done to make my 700 shoot better?”

The skills of the shooter will, of course, have to be considered. If his fundamentals of accurate shooting are solid, maybe a simple change to premium or “match” ammo will bring accuracy to an acceptable level. If high-quality ammunition with a proven track record of accuracy doesn’t cure the problem, it’s time to look into the mechanical side of the rifle.

Are the mount and rings tight, true and properly installed? Is the trigger too heavy to manage? Does the scope need to be changed out and then the shooting system reevaluated? Has a heavy-recoiling cartridge in a light rifle caused your customer to develop a flinch problem? If all of the above have checked out OK, but on-target accuracy is still not to the level of other comparable Remington 700 factory rifles, then you might have to get deeper into the mechanics of the rifle.

How do you evaluate the mechanics of the rifle? It could be as simple as sending the rifle back to Remington with a letter describing the problems and letting them deal with it. You could send the rifle to a custom gunsmith to improve reliability and accuracy with proven mechanical techniques. You could consider taking on the job at your own shop, provided you have the right personnel and equipment. Let’s examine the mechanical improvement procedures and determine the best route to take.

The base cylinder style action of the Remington 700 rifle is a very popular action for accuracy work, and certain gunsmithing procedures have proven to yield excellent accuracy improvements on target. Some people looking for the ultimate in accuracy from the 700 will scrap most everything except the action itself. Doing this, while choosing the best in aftermarket components, will be expensive, but it will also result in excellent downrange accuracy.

Starting with truing, or “blueprinting” the action, you will generally need a precision lathe and holding fixture. This will allow the receiver to be dialed in to run true with dual dial indicators. Once the action is running true, the receiver threads are cut into perfect alignment with the axis of the receiver. This will allow the barrel to accurately and squarely thread into the receiver. The internal locking lugs are then trued while the receiver is still in the lathe. This will allow for even support of the bolt’s locking lugs once they are hand lapped into place. The receiver ring is then lightly faced back until true. This will provide for a perfect recoil lug and barrel shoulder bearing surface.

In other words, the barrel shoulder, the recoil lug and the front action ring will all be brought into a perfect union when the barrel is finally torqued into place.

The critical dimensions of the bolt, whether factory or custom replacement, will have to be checked and addressed as needed. When truing is required, it is common to indicate the bolt true in the lathe and lightly face the front and rear of the lugs, as well as the bolt nose. Extreme care must be taken not to mushroom the firing pin hole while live centering and turning the bolt body in your machine. Once the lugs are square and true, the bolt face should be trued as well. Then move on to the bolt lug lapping process to bring them into 100 percent contact with the receiver.

The Remington 700 receiver generally has a scope base or bases held in place by four small screws. To help assure durability, it is wise to address this issue before the action is re barreled. Failure to do so can result in the scope mount shearing off under recoil. Some people like to use lugged scope mount rails to absorb the recoil impulse instead of transmitting the impulse to the screws. Others prefer boring out the action screw holes and installing oversized mount screws to, in effect, serve as multiple recoil lugs threaded into the receiver.

When it comes to rebarreling your Remington 700 accuracy project, do not skimp on barrel quality or your accuracy will suffer. This generally means buying a match-grade barrel from a company with a reputation for accuracy. Hart, Krieger and Bartlein all come to mind. Caliber, twist rate, contour, weight and material will all have to be considered to make sure the final project meets its expected use goals.

One of the biggest hurdles you will face in purchasing a name brand match barrel is delivery time. It is not uncommon to wait up to a year for your match barrel order to be filled. You are lucky to find them in stock.

Precision barreling is generally done on a lathe by a skilled operator and gunsmith. This is an operation that can directly affect the safety — as well as accuracy and reliability — of the rifle, so it must be done properly. You will also need to consider adjusting dimensions if you decide to install an oversized recoil lug.

Headspace is a critical dimension in the rifle, but there is more to consider. The Remington bolt is actually counterbored into the rear of the barrel. This creates the “three rings of steel” that many people speak of when talking about Remington 700 rifles. The clearance in the counterbore should be considered in terms of safety, reliability and accuracy.

Shooters who are looking for a zero fit in this area might run into reliability problems because the bolt will not close with the slightest interference, such as the bristle off a bore brush. Another reliability consideration when custom barreling the Remington 700 action is to assure that the proper barrel recess bevel is turned in place to help assure reliable feeding. If your shop is doing the gunsmithing, consider the expected use of the rifle while mapping out the work. Get professional assistance as needed.

Obtaining a stock for your 700 project is easy, because there are many companies making 700 stocks. The Remington 700 is often referred to as the “small block Chevy” of rifles due to its popularity and the huge array of accessories for it.

Choosing a stock for your Remington 700 stock can be difficult because there are so many to choose from. Again, I would suggest considering the expected use of the rifle and the body type and physical strength of the owner. Too heavy or too light, too long or too short can all cause problems. Some stocks will require bedding material, others will rely on a bedding block and some will use both.

To minimize stock problems, consider going with an established company in the stock making business. McMillian has been around for about 40 years and certainly knows the stock business. When it comes to stocks for the Remington 700, McMillian has a wide variety to choose from. Have your customer review the catalog, and he might be able to tell by sight which stock would probably best suit his shooting style.

A quality trigger is a requirement for safety, reliability and accuracy. Many aftermarket triggers are made specifically for the Remington 700 rifle. This is another area where the “buy quality” rule certainly applies.

Two aftermarket Remington 700 triggers that have gained a large following over many years in the business are Timney and Jewell. Research them both, while considering the expected use for the rifle, and make an informed decision. Once the rifle project is operational, the trigger will be the finger-rifle connection that will influence on-target performance. Once a shooter develops a high level of trigger control without rifle disturbance, he will begin to see the true potential of his mechanically accurate rifle project.

What about trigger pull weight? Again, it depends on the application and the shooter. As a retailer, you will want to consider product liability issues when it comes to trigger pull weight. Most would consider it unwise to put a 2-ounce benchrest trigger in a rifle expected to see use as a mountain-climbing, sheep-hunting rifle. Apply common sense in all of your decisions. Whatever pull weight adjustment you settle on, make sure you properly safety test the trigger’s functionality before delivering it to your client.

Once you have the Remington 700 “trued,” assembled with the best components available and test fired for safety and accuracy, it’s time to call your client with the good news that his custom rifle project is done. It is a sign of a professional retail operation if you are well organized when your client arrives to pick up his rifle.

Have it cleaned and ready to go. Consider doing the barrel break-in process for him. Have a case, safety gear and cleaning supplies ready so he will have the opportunity to obtain everything he needs without wasted time — his or yours. Have a test target to document the performance his improved rifle will deliver. If you have an on-site range, give him a live-fire demonstration to show him what kind of accuracy can be obtained with proper shooting form. Document the work performed in detail and be sure to complete any FFL log-out requirements.

Once he begins winning the local matches, with the assistance of your performance improvements, you can be assured of a steady stream of fellow competitors coming into your shop for similar work.

Source: http://www.shootingsportsretailer.com/2016/05/02/truly-dial-remington-700-rifle/

Take A Closer Look At FN And Its South Carolina Factory

248 Shooter

May 5, 2016

COLUMBIA, South Carolina — Recently I had the opportunity to tour the factory that makes the greatest home defense weapon ever conceived – the MK-19 automatic grenade launcher. Strangely, my wife disagrees. Apparently, the thinks that the blast radius is excessive and will wreak havoc on the furniture.

Yes, I’m talking about the FN factory here in sunny South Carolina. Located just outside of Columbia in the central part of the state, this FN plant makes all the fun stuff, not just for the military, but for the retail market too. Depending on the current government contract load and retail orders, you might see anything from M16A4s to FN-15s to handguns to M240 machine guns and even the MK-19 Automatic Grenade Launcher.

As a side note, FN is working on a small contract now for more MK-19s, so we did get to see some of that process while we were there. As we’ll see in this pictorial tour, FN goes to a lot of trouble to make quality guns – especially the barrels. Additionally, each and every one of the 3,500 guns that roll out of this factory every month is test fired for function and accuracy.

This plant opened in mid-1980 and by January 1981 was making M240 machine guns for Uncle Sam. At that time, those machine guns were destined for tanks – one coaxial with the main cannon and another mounted on the turret. Now, the facility has expanded its operations to include commercial guns too. Let’s take a closer look.

There are two starting points in the production process. Rough forgings arrive here for machining into receivers, bolts, side plates and various other parts. Barrel blanks arrive in the form of large steel bars. Both are drilled, cut, milled, hammered, polished, finished, and assembled into completed rifles, pistols, and machine guns.

First, let’s start with the machine line process. Receivers start as large, and very rough forgings. Through the process, over 80 percent of the metal is removed from the initial forging by the time a receiver is complete.

Something unique about the FN process in the machine shop is that each operator is responsible for specific lots of components. As a result, you’ll find measuring and gauging equipment throughout each work area. The operator who performs the machining steps is responsible for maintaining quality control along the way. However, all of their output is subject to additional quality checks by independent quality control engineers. Think of it as a redundant quality process. As an operator’s “name” is on each lot of components, it’s very much in their interest to deliver perfect results to the independent quality control staff. Not only is this facility ISO approved, but it’s also certified to manufacture parts for aircraft – a much higher level of quality certification.

At one point we strolled by some steel blocks destined to become bolts for the MK-19 Automatic Grenade Launcher. Our tour guide JP challenged us to try and pick one up. After a quick hernia surgery, I estimated the starting weight to be somewhere near 100 pounds. Now that’s a serious bolt. Of course, by the time it’s completely machined, it’s only going to weight somewhere in the tens of pounds. Yeah, only.

The CNC machining sections are impressive, but what really captivated me was the barrel shop. I’ve toured a number of factories and seen different takes on the process. What stood out here was the number of steps involved in producing each and every barrel. As a result, FN has become a supplier of barrels to a number of other companies. About the time of our tour, the FN folks were just starting the process of stamping their logo on all barrels supplied to other gun makers, so in the future, you’ll know for sure whether the barrel on your rifle originally came from the FN factory.

Barrels start their life as bars approaching two inches in diameter by my eyeball estimate. Whether destined to become rifle or pistol barrels, they all start as two to three-foot long rods. The first step is deep hole drilling. This process is completely automated, with a conveyor placing four barrels at a time into the boring machine. A rough bore is then drilled through the length of the bar stock.

The interesting thing about the barrel drilling process is that it’s silent and motionless. During the 10-minute drilling process, you can’t feel the machine move. That’s by design and the idea is to gain maximum consistency and precision even during the initial rough boring process. Part of the reason that the process is fairly fast is that drilling is done counter-rotationally with the barrel spinning one direction and the top-secret drill bit turning opposite.

The automation continues to the next step. As the groups of four drilled bars come out of the deep hole drilling machine, they’re fed by another conveyor into the next phase of the process, reaming. The reaming process finishes the bore by making the exact desired diameter and smoothing the interior finish.

At this stage, barrels face a fork in the road. Military guns with specific contract specifications may head to a button-broaching process. After reaming or honing the interior, a button is pushed through the bore to form rifling grooves. Other barrels, like stainless pistol barrels and those for guns like the FN-15 DMR head down the hammer forging line. First, these barrels are honed or reamed to establish exact diameters and interior finishes. Only then do they go to the hammer forge machines. FN obtains better overall results with stainless barrels, as on their pistol lines, by hammer forging. They’re somewhat unique in that their pistol barrels are hammer forged instead of button-broached or cut.

Hammer forging is a miraculous process that makes you appreciate the raw power of modern machinery. The simple explanation is that barrel blanks pounded with incredible force from the outside, thereby pushing the interior of the bore onto a shaping mandrel with an imprint of the desired rifling pattern. The steel literally presses inward to the mandrel and assumes the rifling shape. Ouch.

The four hammer carriers, with hammers attached, surround the barrel as it’s pushed through the hammer forge. A series of 12 rollers rotate at high speed, knocking the hammer carriers down towards the barrel blank as they pass by. Rather than discrete individual pounding, the operation resembles an electric mini-gun as compared to a semi-automatic. As the stock is literally beating into shape, it stretches because that steel has to go somewhere. This allows the FN folks to start with a bar that’s several inches shorter than they need because they know the final length after the hammer forge will be correct.

Once hammer forging is complete, it’s back to the CNC machines. Excess metal is removed and shaped depending on the desired final barrel type. One of the reasons that pistol barrels start out so thick is that there needs to be enough material to machine the chamber as the barrel and chamber are all one solid piece of stainless steel.

Rifle barrels also follow a progression of machining and measurement steps from this point on. As in other production areas, operators are responsible for their own quality control before items move onto a second independent quality control step.

Most of the complexity in the process is related to the production of parts. If they’re made to exact specifications and maintain tight tolerances, then final assembly is a pretty straightforward process. Workers assemble guns in small cells equipped for specific models.

Once assembly is complete, every rifle heads to the test range. Yes, every single rifle. Technicians perform live fire tests for both function and accuracy before a gun is certified for delivery.

I think we can all be thankful that FN’s guns for the commercial market are packaged differently than those ordered by the military. Military contract rifles are dipped in a giant vat of oil then allowed to drip dry. Without any further drying or cleaning, they are then packaged in sealed plastic bags. Presumably, new recruits get all the joy associated with cleaning them for the first time. At least they don’t use cosmoline!

Next time a prospective FN-15, Collector Series rifle, or FN pistol customer shows up at your store, you can share a little extra information about its origin.

Source: http://www.shootingsportsretailer.com/2016/04/11/take-a-closer-look-at-fnh-usa-and-its-south-carolina-factory/

Holy Buckets! Remington Makes More Ammo For The Masses

248 Shooter

May 5, 2016

Make a crap ton of ammunition in popular calibers and throw it in a bucket, gosh darn it. That sounds like freedom to me.

Well it also sounds like freedom to Remington, which has just released several new ammo options for just about every kind of shooter out there. Whether you’re a competitor, range plinker, concealed carrier or sporting tweed at the clays range, Big Green now has an option for your customers to feed their irons.

The most eye-catching new product from Remington’s Lonoke, Arkansas, ammunition plant has to be the new line of “buckets” chock full of ballistic goodness. Remington has redesigned its popular “Bucket O’ Bullets” in 22 LR, stamping an American flag in the background. But now the company sells a “Range Bucket” of 9mm Ruger rounds and an even better “Freedom Bucket” of .223 ammo — complete with American flag and Revolutionary War minuteman in the background.

(Remington staffers admitted they’d considered naming it the “Bucket O’ Freedom” but decided that might be going a bit too far)

The Freedom Bucket carries 300 rounds of 55 grain FMJ .223 ammo and comes in at an MSRP of $145 — just under $.50 per round, a bit pricier than the current $.30 average reported by some analysts. The 115 grain, 9mm Range Bucket is filled with 350 rounds and comes in at about $98 a pop — that’s about $.27 per round, which is right there with the average right now of $.23 per round (for 500).

Remington has also relaunched its former Golden Saber line, renaming it “Ultimate Defense” for concealed carriers and self protection. And the company now offers this deadly round in 9mm, 45 Auto, 40 S&W and 357 Magnum. All come in boxes of 20 and are priced at around $23.

For the shotgunners out there, Remington has just launched a line for gamers dubbed “American Clay and Field.” In the “good-better-best” argument, as one Remington engineer told us, this is the “better” line of shotgun ammo for shooters who take their clay and small bird hunting seriously, but not enough to go high end on what they’re throwing up there. We’re talking 1,200 fps velocities on 12 ga. rounds with a 4% antimony.

The American Clay and Field line is available in 12, 20, 28 and .410 and runs between $9 and $12 per box.

Big Green also offers new shotgun rounds in the Ultimate Defense line, including a 9 pellet 00 Buck (1,325 fps) and an 8 pellet 00 Buck (1,200 fps) for just under $6 per box.

And pig hunters will squeal over Remington’s new Hog Hammer 000 Buck (1,325 fps) and 7/8 Slug (1,750 fps). The 000 Buck is interesting as it contains high antimony lead shot that’s copper plated, which shows well over 12 inches of penetration at 15 yards into ballistic gel — enough to make plenty of bacon even on the toughest hogs.

Source: http://www.shootingsportsretailer.com/2016/04/12/holy-buckets-remington-makes-more-ammo-for-the-masses/

We Like Shooting 140 – Kelli’s List

We Like Shooting

May 4, 2016

Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 140 – tonight we’ll talk about HMG stanag mags, sock? The ruger american pistol, patriot skinz and more!

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MGO, MOC, SAM – Michigan 2nd Amendment March

248 Shooter

May 3, 2016

(Photo Credit: Jason Gillman Candidate for 104th House District Seat)

Today several of the 248Shooter crew made it out to the 2nd Amendment March at the State Capital Building in Lansing. We were joined by roughly 200 other like minded people that included, fathers, mothers, grandparents, kids and all manner of responsible gun owners.

To the surprise of Mothers Demand Action who met at the capital the day before with 30 or so people nobody was shot, nobody was robbed, no crimes were committed and everyone left happy and maybe a bit cold.

It was great to see so many people in a time when gun rights are not on the forefront of our minds the same way they were in 2013 after Sandy Hook. The loss of support on this event from MCRGO was felt though not to the degree that some might have expected. With outside pressure mounting it would be ideal if the riff of these organisations could be put to bed in an effort to pursue a common ground approach to securing the protection and expansion of State gun rights.

The speeches included.

10:00 AM– Host, Joel Fulton, Freedom Firearms*

10:10 AM– Erik “Trek” Utrecht, Founder MDFI

10:20 AM– Rene’ Hawarny, The Well Armed Woman

10:30 AM– Representative Jim Runestad, District 44

10:40 AM- Representative Lee Chatfield, District 107

10:50 AM- MOC Inc. Tom Lambert, President

11:00 AM– MGO Jim Makowski, Attorney

11:10 AM– SAM Skip Coryell, SAM Founder

11:20 AM– Terry Johnson, Firearms Legal Protection

11:30 AM– CJ Grisham, Open Carry Texas

11:50 AM– Rick Ector, Rick’s Firearm Academy

12:05 PM– MARCH, music, mingle and prizes

12:30 PM– Firearm law Panel- Dean Greenblatt, Jim Makowski, Terry Johnson

1:30 PM– Senator Casperson, District 38

1:40 PM- Wrap-Up

The afternoon started off with a welcoming and an introductory talk by Trek of MDFI who spoke about the importance of the constitution. Like the article run by Dan of MOC earlier this week, Trek took the change the narrative message another step. As American’s we need to fight for the entirety of the Constitution and not just the 2nd Amendment. Instead of dividing ourselves as American Gun Owners we need to establish our group as Americans who own guns. While that may sound like semantics it builds a foundation for a stronger country and a large grass roots movement. No American wants to limit free speech or allow illegal search and seizure. To support the 1st and 4th amendments is not looked at as radical as they have a larger base of society the backs those beliefs. If we transition from a focus on being “Gun Owners” vs “Responsible Americans” we change the narrative and create a belief in protecting our existing laws. While this is not the first time this idea has been brought up it is one that has not been focused on enough. I hope all those who heard his speech today take this to heart and apply it in their daily lives.

Trek was followed by Rene’ Hawarny of the Well Armed Woman who spoke about the growth in female shooters, the need for specialised gear and training for this market and the steps their group has taken to fulfil those needs. If you are a female shooter it would do you well to look into this group and try to associate with a local chapter.

Several of our State Representatives spoke about the work they are doing to ensure the clear message of the 2nd Amendment is upheld on a state level. It was good to see those who have actively backed the shooting community such as Representative Jim Runestad, District 44, Representative Lee Chatfield, District 107 and Senator Casperson, District 38.

Tom Lambert a contributor to 248Shooter and President of Michigan Open Carry stepped down from the podium to address the public with his typical patriotic and eloquent message. Tom called for the unification of gun owners in an effort to thwart those who would see us divided and conquered. His message pointed out the advances made by MOC via their court cases that have forced local municipalities to follow state law as well as highlighting the current cases and law that is relevant to ALL gun owners not just Open Carriers. You can read his recent briefing on the current laws that have passed or are in process HERE.

The keynote speaker was CJ Grisham of Open Carry Texas who traveled to our frozen land to impart the importance of gaining acceptance of open carried firearms and how their actions in Texas has lead to increased gun rights for both open and concealed carriers across the state. Though he was clearly cold we all appreciated the time he took from his daily life to share with us the advancements made in his home state and the advice he had to share with us here in Michigan. One thing was clear Rick Ector’s visit to texas has made him a changed man as he came dressed in his new found cowboy hat and boots.

The day continued along this tone of unification and staunch support of the 2nd Amendment via the remainder of the speakers with detailed accounts of the 1946 Battle of Athens by Rick Ector of Legally Armed In Detroit who called on all citizens to support just laws and remove from office those who seek to disregard their oath to uphold the Constitution by illegal and unjust legislation. Rick’s message was well received by many in attendance with a load and heartfelt cheer of applause.

The march around the capital was peaceful and tactfully done being led by bike police followed by a legal panel discussion aimed to clear up common misconceptions and the intricacies of Michigan law. Unfortunately though while all who were in attendance acted with tact, common sense and decorum the same could not be said for the anti-gunners.

As the event wrapped up the truck pulling the MGO trailer that was parked on the south side of the building was vandalized. Mike Phillips a board member for MGO brought the MGO trailer up attached to his white pickup. As reported by local construction workers a Prius owner drove by the truck slowly and closely. It was later found the street side portion of the truck had been keyed the length of the vehicle.

Doug of ATEi and Jeff of DMI speak to Lawmakers

Mom’s Demand Action was at the Captial a day before. This group experienced no vandalism or antagonism from peaceful gun owners. Unfortunately, the same courtesy and respect was not shown to our group the following day. Maybe it was resentment from 3 times as many gun owners showing up to defend our rights vs the paltry amount of support they received, maybe it was the lack of wanton bloodshed they seem to think will occur when gun owners get together. I don’t know the reason or who was responsible for this heinous act but it is clear time and time again that those how try and silence responsible gun ownership prove to be the violent criminals in our society and not the white knights they pretend to be.

Minus this one pathetic jab at the group the day went without a hitch. Nobody was shot, no crimes were committed. Gun owners mingled with each other, police, representatives and non-gun carrying citizens in an uneventfully quiet manner. What did the mainstream media have to say about this? Virtually nothing. In fact any coverage of the day was swept under the carpet in favor of pushing a Democrat-backed bill that would outlaw guns in the State Building and reverse the ban on signage brought int he building. It is a shame to see the blatant disregard for gun rights in media who only focus on illegal gun use instead of days demonstrating responsible gun ownership like we saw yesterday.

In conclusion like the Representatives who spoke from the various delegations, we ask you to not just make one day a year about our rights. Do something, get involved in the local groups. If you can’t do that then write your representatives. Remind them gun rights matter to you. Take it a step further and remind them that your part of other organizations such as a local homeowners group, gardening club, or other group and that your voice matters as a person and a member.

How great it is to see so many in attendance on a cold weekday. We thank all of you who took time out of your busy day, schedule or work time to make it to the Capital. Special thanks to MOC, MOG and the 2nd Amendment March committee for making this all happen.

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Daniel Defense Gets Into The Ammunition Business With ‘First Choice’ 300 Blackout

248 Shooter

May 1, 2016

A company that was all 300 Blackout before 300 Blackout was cool has just introduced its first line of ammunition bearing its name.

And you guessed it, the first caliber is 300 Blackout.

Daniel Defense — which makes some of the finest AR rifles out there and has been a longtime favorite of Army Special Forces troops for years — just released its “First Choice” ammunition line in 300 AAC Blackout subsonic. The company has long made AR-pattern rifles in the silencer-equipped, SBR-optimized chambering and now adds its manufacturing acumen to bullets for its guns.

The new Daniel Defense 300BLK (7.62x35mm) subsonic ammunition is designed for target shooting and home defense. It is manufactured using the highest-quality components available, including durable brass cases and precision 220-grain Lapua- Scenar-L OTM bullets, the first choice for serious target-shooting competition, the company says.

“We’re passionate about the launch of our 300BLK ammo,” said Cindy Daniel, Vice President of Marketing. “It represents a whole new era for our brand—one where we can now ensure that the ammo that goes into our firearms is as high quality as the firearms themselves.”

The new Daniel Defense First Choice ammo will run about $50 for a box of 30 rounds. The company says it will be offering 5.56 and 7.62×39 rounds soon as well.

Source: http://www.shootingsportsretailer.com/2016/03/24/daniel-defense-gets-into-the-ammunition-business-with-300-blackout/

Why We Love HPR Ammo For Our Rifles And Handguns

248 Shooter

May 1, 2016

At Shooting Sports Retailer we run a lot of competitions. While we’re not the best team in the world by any means, these outings prove a great way to test products from our editorial partners and really put them through the wringer of stress, accuracy and durability on the clock.

One of the most dependable products we’ve added to our inventory is the line of rifle ammunition from HPR. The Arizona-based ammo maker offers a full line of rifle and pistol rounds for every type of shooter. Whether its for personal defense using HPR’s Jacketed Hollow Point pistol ammo in everything from 10mm to 380, real-deal operators who need to engage targets indoors using the frangible Black Ops line or competitors like us who need rounds to feed well and hit their mark every time, HPR offers an affordable alternative with premium components.

The HPR 55gr 223 ammunition is a go-to round for running and gunning, with a blistering 3,223fps muzzle velocity, the round keeps much of its speed even out to 300 yards at 2,112fps. Each round is made with premium components and is hand inspected at HPR’s Payton, Arizona, plant.

We’ve fired nearly 1,000 rounds of HPR 55gr FMJ 223 ammunition through a wide variety of test guns — with a wide range of magazines as well — and never had a hiccup. That’s enough info for us to recommend HPR’s line to just about anyone.

And don’t forget HPR’s pistol lineup either. Whether it’s 38 Special, 45 ACP or big fat 10mm, HPR has a round that’ll feed dependably, shoot straight and do what it’s supposed to on target every time.

Source: http://www.shootingsportsretailer.com/2016/03/30/why-we-love-hpr-ammo-for-our-rifles-and-handguns/

The Original Muck Buck Company Men’s Arctic Excursion Tall

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April 30, 2016

We give our thoughts on Muck Boot’s Artic Excursion Tall Boots

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The Elite Survival Covert Pack Is Just That

248 Shooter

April 30, 2016

Elite Survival Systems might be one of the best pack makers you’ve never heard of.

While the company has a full lineup of tactical gear like pouches and soft holsters, it’s also taken a swing at the discreet carry and transport trend. One of the more interesting packs they’ve introduced this year is the Covert Operations rifle backpack.

Others have tried this before, but the thing that sets the Elite Survival offering apart is its sheer modesty. This thing looks like a slightly larger school book bag, but has all the attachments inside to secure and carry a broken down AR and all the goods that go with it.

The story goes that Elite Survival got a request from a few law enforcement officers who live in condos in the suburbs of Saint Louis and didn’t want to be obvious about it when they took their long guns to the range. So Elite Survival responded and produced an awesome option for shooters who don’t want to scream “tactical” when they go for a little steel banging.

The Covert Operations bag comes in at an MSRP of $224.95.

Source: http://www.shootingsportsretailer.com/2016/03/31/the-elite-survival-covert-pack-is-just-that/

GEMTECH Suppressor Company Announces New Ownership

248 Shooter

April 30, 2016

Boise, Idaho-based Gemini Technologies, better known as GEMTECH, makes some kick butt cans for the civilian shooter and military market. Since 1976 they’ve been turning down the volume on firearms and helped chart the course for today’s booming suppressor market.

We learned several months back that the company was in the midst of a sale, but had no further info on who the buyers were. Now it turns out former bank exec and self-professed “firearms enthusiast” Ron Martinez is part owner and CEO of GEMTECH. According to his LinkedIn bio, Martinez is also the CEO of Crossfire Elite, which makes shooting accessories like holsters and belts.

Also at the helm and part of the new ownership team is Mark Thompson, who’s now the company’s CFO. President Tom Collins says the new GEMTECH will focus on international sales, better pricing and better on-time delivery.

Check out the company’s promotional video to see more.

Source: http://www.shootingsportsretailer.com/2016/04/05/gemtech-suppressor-company-announces-new-ownership/

BUILDING THE FIGHTING MINDSET

248 Shooter

April 29, 2016

When we think of training, we tend to focus on the more tangible elements involved: the skills and tactics, the drills, and, most commonly but incorrectly, the gear and equipment that we will use. These factors are like the visible part of an iceberg that we can see above the waves. However, like an iceberg, there is a huge chunk hidden below the surface that we don’t see – the fighting mindset that supports our efforts and from which everything else flows.

I was originally introduced to the Combat Triad, consisting of Marksmanship, Manipulation, and Mindset, by Bill Jeans of Morrigan Consulting in the mid-1990s when I was a young police officer. I now use it as an umbrella concept to guide proper training. The Triad encapsulates the skills and conditions necessary to win, and not just survive, a gunfight. The first two components are easy to explain and understand. They represent the visible part of the iceberg. Marksmanship is the ability to hit a desired target and manipulation is the consistent, efficient running of the gun. These two elements form the basis for gun fighting skills and need to be constantly practiced and refined.

Mindset, the third point on the triad, is a much harder concept to teach and to learn. It requires discipline and work. It must be embraced by the individual and incorporated into daily life.

Mindset can be broken down into:

Mindset towards a threat. This is the easier of the two ideas to explain and is simply the willingness to do whatever is needed to win the fight. Words matter – we want to win the fight. It is not enough that we survive the encounter; we must strive to completely dominate it.

Mindset towards training. This is a more difficult concept to convey. It is made up of the discipline and commitment to seek out quality training and subsequently engage in the proper practice of fundamental technique at all times. Manipulations and techniques must be performed consistently, all of the time. This constant, consistent repetition will lead to the ability to properly run the gun under times of extreme stress, the kind of stress that might be encountered in, say, a gunfight. We need to remember that, in a critical incident; a person will not rise to the occasion but rather will default to their level of training. By striving to always shoot and manipulate the gun in the same way, shooters can develop “unconscious competence” or the ability to perform necessary actions reflexively under stress without conscious thought.

History is replete with examples of when proper mindset was not built and instead was replaced with what was easier. There was the infamous shootout in Newhall CA in the early 1970s, where the last trooper was found shot to death with an empty revolver and a pocket full of spent brass. More recently, an encounter was caught on video where an officer performed a weapon disarm of a suspect holding him at gunpoint and then started to hand the weapon back to the bad guy. Both of these incidents happened because of lapses in focus during training. When short cuts are taken during training for expedience or simplicity, those practices become the standard.

I teach my students to be mindful of what they do because what they do can become habit. I structure my skill building drills to work towards the worst case scenario and work to keep consistency between manipulations. For example, in an administrative load the core movements mimic those of a proper presentation, a proper emergency reload, and a proper immediate action drill. We also see this methodology in longgun to handgun transitions. Rather than ending with the shooter re-holstering the sidearm and then simply running the charging handle on the carbine to reset the action, we teach to end by inserting a new magazine and loading a round, thus getting the carbine back in the fight. This method is more time consuming as it requires the weapon to be unloaded in order to set up for the next run of the drill but it is absolutely correct because it forces the shooter into the proper habit of getting the primary weapon back into a fighting condition. When I was the lead instructor for my agency’s rifle team, this was the way we ran the drill. We did so because we knew that it was not enough to tell our shooters that they should get the carbine back into the fight; they had to train to do so.

Building The Fighting Mindset

Teaching someone to have a proper mindset is difficult in the extreme. A frequent topic of discussion amongst my fellow instructors is, if such a thing can even be accomplished, how does one best go about doing do. My feeling is that it must be explained and then shown by example. There are, however, several elements that are necessary and which will always be present in the fighting mindset.

The first element of a proper mindset is to seek out a proper foundation. The internet is, for the most part, not the best place to find “training.” As convenient as online surfing may be, so much of the available information is improperly explained or demonstrated, or is just outright wrong. The best opportunities for learning will come from attending a class with a vetted instructor. Select your teachers carefully and do not be afraid to ask questions. Look for an instructor who can explain what they teach and who will demonstrate the lessons. Check your ego at the door and be willing to learn.

Train with different instructors. So many in this industry teach from the same basic playbook but there are different perspectives and variations of techniques and principles. Another benefit to training with different people is in the way that information is presented. Two instructors may teach the same technique but may explain it in different ways. One way may resonate and make more sense than another. Not all techniques will work for all people. Training with a broad spectrum of experiences and backgrounds allows the student to take everything in, compile it, and end up with a system that works best for them and their circumstances.

In class, keep an open mind but don’t be afraid to ask questions. A good instructor will be able to back up what they teach and will strive to make sure information is flowing in both directions. I tell my students that “this is your class, not my class.” None of us know everything and everyone is capable of learning. We just have to be willing to invest our time and money into the process. Be willing to evolve. New information is constantly coming available. Avoid the latest fad; find what works for you and your environment. Evaluate your technique as you progress. As one’s abilities increase, so does one’s frame of reference and capacity for understanding. As a long time practitioner of Aikido, I experienced many instances where I was told something by my teacher that I simply wasn’t ready to hear. It wasn’t until later in my development that I was able to understand and incorporate the lesson into my practice.

The second element is to practice proper technique in a consistent manner. There is no single class out there that one can attend and emerge a gunfighter. Training is a journey, not a destination. Constant, continued practice of proper skills in a consistent fashion is critical. We need to understand that every time a shooter fires or handles a weapon, they are training. Whether the training is beneficial or detrimental depends on the mindset and discipline of the individual. Bruce Lee is often quoted as saying “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who had practiced one kick 10,000 times.” The point being made is that simply performing a technique over and over does not necessarily produce a competent result. The skill must be consistently performed in order for it to become an accessible habit. Inconsistent repetitions are wasted repetitions. Worse, incorrect repetitions can build bad habits and produce training scars with deadly results. In order for our training to be beneficial and assist in building reflexive habit, it must be consistently executed and proper in its methodology. In other words, we have to practice the right techniques the proper way. The old adage that “Practice makes perfect” is a vicious lie; perfect practice makes perfect, practice alone only makes permanent.

A crucial, and oft overlooked, part of a practice regimen is to have a plan. The unfortunate reality is that most folks’ training sessions are really just plinking. In order for training to be beneficial, it must be directed and trackable. Start with a clear plan, outlining both the skills to be worked and the standards to be met. Incorporate uncomfortable skills, such as support hand only manipulations, malfunction clearances, or unconventional positions. Left to our own devices, we tend to work more on things at which we are good. Having a training plan forces us to push ourselves and move out of our comfort zones. The use of standards allows us to quantify and track progress. Get a shooting buddy and a shot timer. Both will keep you honest about your progress.

The third element is one of applicability. Everything is fundamentals. As shooters progress up the ladder of skill, they discover that “advanced” training is nothing more than the fundamentals applied at speed and under stress. However, too many students confine themselves to the square range and never avail themselves of the opportunity to apply their skills to different environments and situations.

As an individual’s command of the fundamentals increases, we need to start pushing the limits of our comfort zone, in terms of speed and complexity, and ultimately begin to apply the fundamentals to realistic scenarios. I have structured my courses over the years to begin with skill building, expand to combination of skills, and finally graduate into applied exercises. Each of these stages offers its own sort of stress which forces the student to grow in order to be successful. I base my training on two measurements: what is the most likely threat scenario and what is the absolute worst case threat scenario. The majority of my practice is geared towards the first standard but I do not neglect the second.

Finally, we have to think. Gunfighting is problem solving. All too often, I see students on auto-pilot and just going through the motions while on the range or becoming emotionally overloaded in more complex scenarios and losing the ability to process. We control the fight, not the other way around. Another instructor and I were recently discussing different range commands for initiating a sequence of fire. A concern was raised about the possibility that certain words, “shoot” or “gun” for example, might condition a shooter to reflexively fire their weapon upon hearing similar words shouted from a crowd. My answer to this was that a student is not engaging on my command, whatever word or action I use. I tell my students that the command is simply the stimulus that tells them there is a problem. It is up to them to decide what the appropriate response will be. In a shooting class, this typically is for them to fire but, the point is that they should be thinking their way through the problem that has been presented, from the decision to fire, the number of rounds to fire, and decision to stop shooting once the threat is determined to have been neutralized.

On the other end of the spectrum, in more complex environments, such as a live fire shoothouse, we are constantly reminding the students to keep control by slowing down, breathing, and not moving beyond their ability to process what they are seeing.

The fighting mindset is a critical part of training. Without it, we see students who search and assess a situation without actually seeing what’s around them. We see trainees who shoot to slide lock and then mindlessly holster an empty weapon and who take shortcuts in order to “win” at a drill. With mindset, we see shooters who are processing and problem-solving, who push themselves to their limits and beyond in order to get better, who keep their minds open and engaged, always looking for the edge.

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