Archive for May, 2010

Grants for Shooting Ranges

Press Release

NSSF to award up to $500,000 to shooting ranges

NEWTOWN, Conn. — To help public and private shooting facilities jump start their recruitment and retention efforts, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) will be awarding up to $500,000 in grants this year to ranges around the country.

This is the third year that NSSF has distributed funding to qualifying ranges through its Range Partnership Grant Program.

“These grants will help shooting range managers create new strategies to drive traffic to their facilities and, in turn, benefit the future of our sports,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF senior vice president. “Research tells us that millions of Americans would like to try shooting, and the place to get started is at one of the thousands of ranges across the country.”

The projects funded by the grants will also serve as pilot programs, which, if successful, can be used by other facilities.

“The best way to increase participation is to enhance and promote shooting opportunities at the local level,” said Melissa Schilling, NSSF recruitment and retention manager. “We’re looking for unique proposals that move the needle on recruiting new shooters, attracting lapsed shooters back to the range and increasing opportunities for active shooters.”

Shooting ranges interested in applying for a grant can learn more about NSSF’s Range Partnership Grant Program at http://nssf.org/shooting/grants.

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Drifire Clothing

Fire resistant clothing from Drifire. For those who work in dangerous situations. This type of clothing appears to be a good alternative to UnderArmor which has been rumored to melt and fuse to the skin under high temperatures.

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Ops Gear Tactical DVDs

opsgear.com has training DVDs for civilians and law enforcement. Here is a sample:

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Lenco Armored Vehicles

Lenco is a maker of armored vehicles for military and law enforcement.

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Combat Medicine in OIF

CAPT Michael Vengrow, MC, USNR on Combat Medicine in OIF.

Combat Medicine in OIF

Combat Medicine in OIF Netcast

CAPT Vengrow discusses his experience in OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) and discusses the challenges the U.S. Military faces with battlefield healthcare in its current wars. He ellaborates on how the fighting in the Global War on Terror will require new ways of approaching combat medicine.

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LaRue Tactical Trauma Kit

From: LaRue Tactical

Ready for your range bag or that extra space you have on your chest rig.
You never know when an accident will happen, working and training around firearms without a dedicated first aid kit is foolish, and could cost the lives of you, or your fellow shooters. Our staff of combat veterans worked hard to select the contents of this kit with the warfighter in mind, but it is also applicable to a short visit to the local range.

LaRue Tactical Trauma Kit

LaRue Tactical Trauma Kit

Kit Includes:Re-Sealable Poly Bag
Celox (15g, small)
CavArms Tourniquet
Emergency Bandage (Israeli Bandage) 6″ w/ 2nd pad
4.5″ x 4.1 yards Kerlix Gauze
Nitrile Gloves
CPR Face Barrier
2 VioNex antimicrobial hand wipes
1″x 3″ Band Aid Cloth
Fingertip Band Aid Cloth
Knuckle Band Aid Cloth
2 Alcohol Preps
2 piece Tylenol Pack
1″ x 10 yards Hypoallergenic Tape

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Trijicon 4×32 ACOG TA31RCO-M150CP

Press Realease

Trijicon®, Inc., the world leader in the development of Brilliant Aiming Solutionsâ„¢ for the military, law enforcement and hunting markets, introduces the Trijicon 4×32 ACOG® (TA31RCO-M150CP) to the consumer market. Previously only available to the military and law enforcement market, the Trijicon 4×32 ACOG is perfect for varmint or big game hunting with an AR rifle or plinking at the range.

Trijicon 4x32 ACOG32 TA31RCO-M150CP

Trijicon 4x32 ACOG TA31RCO-M150CP

The ACOG is the official rifle combat optic of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Trijicon 4×32 ACOG is standard issue for all Special Operations Forces. This new to the consumer market 4×32 ACOG is the official optic of the US Army. Like the military, hunters are searching for an optic to add to their arsenal that is rugged, dependable, and operates in critical situations – and Trijicon has answered the call with the introduction of its exclusive 4×32 ACOG into this market.

The Trijicon 4×32 ACOG incorporates the innovative Bindon Aiming Conceptâ„¢ (BAC) – a revolutionary both-eyes-open aiming method that provides the shooter with “instinctive” target acquisition and increased hit potential. The reticle features a red chevron aiming point and incorporates a Bullet Drop Compensator (BDC), which offers additional aiming points out to 800 meters. Weighing in at a mere 16.2 ounces and measuring 7.3″ L x 2.1″ W x 2.5″ H, the Trijicon 4×32 ACOG is lightweight, versatile and mounts to any MIL-STD-1913 rail using the supplied mount. A spacer system is also provided allowing the sight to be configured properly for varying weapon systems.

The Trijicon 4×32 ACOG is manufactured in the USA and features forged, 7075-T6 aluminum alloy housing, providing durability beyond the call of duty and a hard anodized coating protects against corrosion and battlefield chemicals. Fully multi-layer lens coating per MIL-C-14806A provides for maximum optical performance in any light. Additionally, the 4×32 ACOG offers improved engineering of the +/- 20 MOA (two clicks per inch at 100 yards) external adjustment system. The newly improved system provides faster adjustment speed in the field as well as a completely waterproof design even when the caps are removed. Waterproof (100 Meters) and nitrogenfilled to eliminate fogging, the Trijicon 4×32 ACOG has a lifetime warranty.

For more information on the Trijicon 4×32 ACOG model TA31RCO-M150CP or any of Trijicon’s self-luminous aiming systems, please contact Trijicon, Inc. at 49385 Shafer Ave., Wixom, MI 48393 • (800) 388-0563

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Light Weight Camping Stoves from MSR

For wilderness camping or bugging out

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