Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Article: Former Navy SEAL Talks About SEAL Life, Training at Ohio Public Library

Former Navy SEAL Talks About SEAL Life, Training at Ohio Public Library
http://blog.usnavyseals.com/2011/07/former-navy-seal-talks-about-seal-life-training-at-ohio-public-library.html


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The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library in Stow, Ohio, became the setting where a former Navy SEAL was able to bring his SEAL experience to fellow Ohio natives.

Christopher Mark Heben, as shared in a feature on the Lakewood Patch, hails from northeast Ohio, and finished high school at Lakewood High School in 1988. While working for a mortgage banking firm, he found himself signing up for a SEAL program in 1996: “I saw an article in Popular Mechanics magazine…. I was enthralled with all things military so I took a hard look at this program. I had a tie on that I could not stand. I heard the calling, heeded it and enlisted.”

The rest, so to speak, is history, and now Heben is given the opportunity to inspire others to take that “road less travelled” – becoming a SEAL. Heben spent half an hour showcasing various training techniques, as well as scenarios that he had experienced while training to become a SEAL. An open forum afterwards provided the audience with opportunities to ask questions.

Of the journey to become a Navy SEAL, Heben shared: “SEAL training takes heart… Some guys hear the calling and listen or don’t. Some who don’t respond spend the rest of their life wondering.” He also shared that SEALs live by the adage: “Sweat more in peace, bleed less in war.”

Heben served with the Navy SEALs for ten years, until 2006. He is currently the Executive Vice President and COO of Medical Security International, a company that provides trainings for local law enforcement, as well as other agencies, regarding how to best prepare themselves for medical situations in the field.

Doug Dotterer, Library Executive Director, shared: “We brought Mr. Heben to the Library to highlight how our military special forces are engaging dangerous enemies around the world with little fanfare or recognition to protect Americans freedoms and liberties.”

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Saturday, July 2, 2011

Eberlestock Backpacks

Military Backpacks

Army Navy Blog
Eberlestock Backpacks are made for rugged hunting, tactical and military use. Eberlestock Backpacks are not cheap junk but if you want a backpack that is going to last a long time they are worth checking out.

Eberlestock offers a very good warrantee see http://www.eberlestock.com/warranty_and_returns.htm we've only had one defective pack and they replaced it no questions asked unlike some manufacturers. Eberlestock Backpacks are available in camouflage and solid colors see http://www.vtarmynavy.com/Eberlestock_Backpacks.htm for the latest pricing. Check out our paracord survey to get 10% off http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e4674to5gp9raxle/start:




Eberlestock "M" Gunslinger BackpackEberlestock "M" Gunslinger Backpack -- $249.00 -- Eberlestock "M" Gunslinger Backpack The GS05M Gunslinger is a 2900 cubic inch pack, with extraordinary features that set it apart from any other mid-size pack. The Backscabbard™ is wide enough to hold any type of rifle, including assault rifles and rifles with large scopes. The Gunslinger is an excellent organizational tool. The layout of its compartments, with a large and a small tuck-pocket on the outside, two small accessory compartments, a mid-size compartment in the top-cover, and a large main compartment that has both top- and full side-access, you can load the pack with your gear in a way that makes it predictable to locate whatever items you need immediate access to. You can add external mag pouches and accessory pouches virtually anywhere on the pack. On top of this, there is really no way to adequately describe the superiority of this weapons carriage system over the standard shoulder sling. It's big compression straps allow you to smash it flat and are also excellent ways to crank a load onto the outside of the pack. People have carried moose quarters on this pack! Features: ~ GSTC Butt cover is included ~ Shooter's harness, optimal for comfort and thin for shooting with the pack on ~ Scabbard tucks away into the pack and locks in place ~ Can carry two hydration bladders (not included) ~ Vertically adjustable harness fits a remarkably wide range of torso lengths ~ Full-length side zipper for easy access to main compartment ~ NSN #8465-01-548-9564 ~ 2900 c.i. ~ 1000d Nylon ~ Weight: 5 lbs, 8 oz / 6 lbs, 8 oz with butt cover
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Eberlestock Blue Widow PackEberlestock Blue Widow Pack -- $329.00 -- Eberlestock Blue Widow Pack available in unicam digital sorry color not shown. The Blue Widow was introduced upon the request of bow hunters who had wondered at first glance what they would do with the rifle scabbard on our Dragonfly and Just One packs. Most of those who used the J107 found that they like the scabbard after all, because it�s a great place to put things like arrows and grunt tubes. But anyway, we like packs so much that we decided to honor the idea and apply some of the un-tapped items in our design locker. The Blue Widow is basically a Dragonfly with the scabbard layer removed. The main vertical pockets and utility expansion compartment are attached directly to the main frame panel. We added a larger Flex Chassis which can fold forward for use as a seat. And because we think that scabbards and packs go together, we made it so that you can add one if you need it. Actual weight = 7.0 lbs. Shipping Dimensional weight = 21.0 lbs
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Eberlestock Dragonfly "M" Big Mouth Tactical BackpackEberlestock Dragonfly "M" Big Mouth Tactical Backpack -- $389.00 -- Eberlestock Dragonfly "M" Big Mouth Tactical Backpack The J107M is a variant of Eberle's Dragonfly hunting pack. With the patented Cam Expansion and built-in BigMouth Backscabbard™, the Dragonfly raises the bar, featuring a high tech suspension system, a huge range of adjustability, and more patented and proprietary features than any pack made. A full slate of premium features includes a full framesheet, which augments the internal aluminum stays to give a very stable load bearing platform, and a fully adjustable shoulder harness and beefy #10 zippers. If you need a pack that is scalable for multiple missions, you should consider a Dragonfly. Features: ~ BigMouth Backscabbard fits larger-scale sniper rifles ~ Top pack converts to a fanny pack and has a dedicated hydration pocket (one of two on pack) ~ Shooter's harness, optimal for comfort and thin for shooting with the pack on ~ Vertically adjustable harness fits a remarkably wide range of torso lengths ~ 2900 cubic inch pack ~ 1000 denier nylon. ~ Pack wt. 8 lbs, 8 oz.
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Eberlestock FAC Track PackEberlestock FAC Track Pack -- $289.00 -- Eberlestock FAC Track Pack The F3F has a new zip-around top opening, with optimizes it for PRC-117 type radios, MOLLE/PALS webbing up the sides in place of the F3M's side pockets, and two front pockets. This is a great all-around 3-day pack, but we named it the FAC Track because it is the best-in-class pack for Forward Air Controllers, and we think they're good guys to have on your team. Features include: * Upper back wall radio rack with 3 large antenna portals. * Padlock webbing tie-points all over the pack. * "Shooter's harness" with 3D mesh is vertically adjustable for varying torso lengths, and is both thinner for shooting, and more comfortable for heavier loads. * Numerous small pockets and organizers -- so you can always go right to what you're looking for. * Has both a plastic framesheet and contourable internal aluminum stays. * Handles on 3 sides make it easy to pick the pack up, especially when retrieving it from your trunk. * Five hydration compatible pockets. * Includes G1RC Rain Cover, stowed in a zippered pocket in the bottom of the pack. Actual weight = 7.5 lbs. Shipping Dimensional weight = 11.0 lbs
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Eberlestock G4 Operator BackpackEberlestock G4 Operator Backpack -- $399.00 -- Eberlestock G4 Operator Backpack Many see the Eberlestock G4 Operator Backpack as the ultimate scout/sniper pack. It represents everything that Eberlestock has learned about the needs of the professional military sniper community. It is a true go-to-war pack. The operator has elements similar to other Eberlestock packs. It's layout is much like the phantom, but it's bigger and has a two-chamber main compartment, plus the outer front pockets. The Operator's pack bag and Backscabbard are sewn integrally together. The pack has been built with the understanding the reality that a classic "drag bag" is rarely likely to be used by a modern military scout or sniper, and we gain some benefits of simplicity and weight savings by integrating the whole package into a simple unit. Features: ~ Butt cover included ~ Top-loading access for over-stuffed loads ~ Radio compartment on back wall ~ Tuck pockets, mesh pockets and PALS webbing fit out the interior ~ Carries a rifle either butt-down or butt-up ~ Scabbard tucks away into the pack and locks into place ~ Zip-away panel divides main compartment ~ Rain cover included in bottom of compartment ~ Vertically adjustable harness for varying torso lengths ~ Internal aluminum stays and plastic framesheet ~ Built in shooting rest between outer front pockets ~ NSN #8465-01-571-0495 ~ Approx 3800 c.i. ~ 1000d Nylon ~ Weight 9lbs
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Eberlestock Gunslinger 2 BackpackEberlestock Gunslinger 2 Backpack -- $289.00 -- Eberlestock Gunslinger 2 Backpack The G2M was developed from the original GS05M Gunslinger. It has a slightly larger scabbard, to better accommodate weapons with larger cross-sections or bulky optics. The scabbard is wide at the bottom, giving the option of carrying weapons butt-down or butt-up. The main bag is the same size as the GS05M, so capacity is about the same. Like the Operator, it has both front loading and top loading features, giving exceptional accessibility and loading flexibility. The G2 is a great platform to make the ultimate "go bag." It is relatively compact, yet capable of internally storing an M-16/M-4/AR type weapon, water, ammo, and survival gear. Once in the field, the pack has good capacity, but has the added benefit of being really easy to lash additional gear to, simply by cranking on an external load with its built-in compression straps. The top pocket assembly features a handy internal organizer, with several small pockets, pen holders, and a padded pocket which serves equally well for AR mags or for a PDA.
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Eberlestock Halftrack PackEberlestock Halftrack Pack -- $229.00 -- Eberlestock Halftrack Pack The Halftrack pack is the sister to the Phantom sniper pack, and is built from the same pattern. It's a front-loader, with two levels of varying-sized tuck-pockets lining its interior, Padlock system racks inside and out, and a fold-down shelf that can be used to divide the main compartment into upper and lower chambers. It will carry two 3-liter hydration kits, mounted in side pockets, or two 2-liter bladders in side-sleeves if you want to keep the main side pockets free for other gear. The waistbelt features a 6 x 2 Padlock matrix on each side. Sidewall tunnels allow carriage of long items such as skis or poles to be suspended from internal D-rings. A radio rack with large antenna portals is fitted to the back wall of the upper chamber. The pack features a robust internal aluminum and plastic frame, is comfortably padded with our deep-cut airmesh foam, and is well ventilated. Features: ~ Load control compression Straps ~ Full array of PALS compatible webbing ~ Catch all pockets ~ Pull-out rain cover included ~ Side mounted compartments for two hydration systems ~ High quality load bearing waistbelt and harness system ~ Approx 3080 c.i. (50 Liters) ~ 1000d Cordura ~ 6lbs, 12 oz.
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Eberlestock Hydration BladderEberlestock Hydration Bladder -- $28.95 -- Eberlestock Hydration Bladder All Eberlestock packs have dedicated bladder pockets and louvered tube portals. Options: 2 liter or 3 liter
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Eberlestock Hydration Bladder (Closeout)Eberlestock Hydration Bladder (Closeout) -- $28.95 $20.27 -- Eberlestock Hydration Bladder All Eberlestock packs have dedicated bladder pockets and louvered tube portals. Options: 2 liter or 3 liter
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Eberlestock Light Weight Rain CoverEberlestock Light Weight Rain Cover -- $20.95 -- Eberlestock Light Weight Rain Cover These Featherweight Raincovers are a compact and excellent addition to any pack. Like our reversible covers, these are designed to cover either the entire pack and a weapon that's being carried, or just the pack itself so that you can pull a gun from the scabbard. High quality polyurethane-coated nylon. Available in Coyote Brown, UNICAM, and SnowTech. Weight: 4 oz. Available in sizes small or large.
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Eberlestock Multicam Halftrack PackEberlestock Multicam Halftrack Pack -- $269.00 -- Eberlestock Multicam Halftrack Pack The Multicam Halftrack pack is the sister to the Phantom sniper pack, and is built from the same pattern. It's a front-loader, with two levels of varying-sized tuck-pockets lining its interior, Padlock system racks inside and out, and a fold-down shelf that can be used to divide the main compartment into upper and lower chambers. It will carry two 3-liter hydration kits, mounted in side pockets, or two 2-liter bladders in side-sleeves if you want to keep the main side pockets free for other gear. The waistbelt features a 6 x 2 Padlock matrix on each side. Sidewall tunnels allow carriage of long items such as skis or poles to be suspended from internal D-rings. A radio rack with large antenna portals is fitted to the back wall of the upper chamber. The pack features a robust internal aluminum and plastic frame, is comfortably padded with our deep-cut airmesh foam, and is well ventilated. Features: ~ Load control compression Straps ~ Full array of PALS compatible webbing ~ Catch all pockets ~ Pull-out rain cover included ~ Side mounted compartments for two hydration systems ~ High quality load bearing waistbelt and harness system ~ Approx 2300 c.i. ~ 1000d Cordura ~ 4lbs, 6 oz.
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Eberlestock MultiPack PouchEberlestock MultiPack Pouch -- $44.95 -- Eberlestock MultiPack Pouch For several years, people have been asking Eberlestock to make a binocular case. Usually what they've asked for is something similar to the cases that are already on the market, and since those things already exist, I never really saw the point. Most of what's out there has seemed limiting, with a narrow purpose and too many straps. But the seeds of an idea had been planted, and they have finally grown into something that is unique. Eberlestock is pleased to offer the MultiPack, an ideal tool for carrying your binoculars, calls, flashlights, batteries, and any other small items that you'll want ready and easy access to. It's not an ordinary organizer/accessory case, but one which simply and comfortably can be worn or mounted in more ways than you can shake a stick at. Here's a look at our favorite features: ~ 10 Pockets ~ High Quality padded construction gives this item a nice feel and makes it perfect to protect your valuable optics ~ Double slider main zipper for either hand access ~ MultiMount Padlock system attachments ~ Main compartment amply holds most quality binoculars ~ Zippered mesh compartment ~ Interior sidewalls are lined with five individual tuck pockets ~ Easy view opening lets you see into contents while wearing as a chest pack or a hip pack ~ Front zip pocket ~ Quiet-opening side pockets sized for flashlights or game calls What makes this different from other chest packs and binocular carriers: Worn as a chest pack, the A2MP is suspended from your pack's harness. The pack carries the weight of the pouch and its contents beautifully, so you don't notice that you're carrying binoculars, etc. The A2MP can be mounted to any of the Padlock matrixes on our packs, so you can carry it on the side of your waistbelt, or mount it on the main body of the pack. Our unique Padlock MultiMount system allows you to attach the A2MP to any piece of webbing or belt. Which means that you can put it anywhere. For example, you can use it as a fanny pack just by attaching it to your regular pants belt. In the field, this means that you can grab it and use it as a small fanny pack if you've stashed your big pack someplace.
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Eberlestock Phantom Sniper PackEberlestock Phantom Sniper Pack -- $389.00 -- Eberlestock Phantom Sniper Pack The Phantom pack is a mid-sized pack that is our own original design. It offers the ability to remove the bag and straps from the patented Backscabbard™, which can then be combined with the top-cover to make a nice drag bag. The Phantom is a front-loader, with two rings of various-sized tuck-pockets lining its interior, MOLLE racks inside and out, and a fold-down shelf that can be used to divide the main compartment into upper and lower chambers. It will carry two 3-liter hydration kits, mounted in side pockets, and/or two 2-liter bladders in sleeves between the side pockets and the main pack. This pack allows you to carry your heavy weapon in the backpack, either with or without the concealing top cover. If the cover is not mounted, you can withdraw a full-scale sniper weapon from the pack very quickly. Or, with the cover over the weapon, nobody needs to know what you are carrying. Note that the waist belt can be removed, and the harness can be mounted to the bag so that the pack can be used as a conventional, non-scabbard pack. The modular system lets you choose how much or how little of the system you need for your mission. Includes the pack and scabbard combination, removable butt-cover, and pull-out G1RC rain cover. Specs: ~ Approx 3200 c.i. ~ 1000d Cordura ~ Weight 8lbs
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Eberlestock Reversible Rain CoverEberlestock Reversible Rain Cover -- $24.95 -- Eberlestock Reversible Rain Cover Reversible Waterproof Rain Covers are tailor made to fit Eberlestock backpacks. Why offer a rain cover when our pack fabric is waterproof? In driving rain, it's impossible to keep the innards of a backpack dry without an honest rain cover. If you're going to be out for an extended trip in wet weather, or you'll be bivvying your pack, you'll appreciate having a nice rain cover along. Weight:9 oz.
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Eberlestock Side ScabbardEberlestock Side Scabbard -- $39.95 -- Eberlestock Side Scabbard This side scabbard will mount to the Padlock™ matrixes on the sides of our packs, and is a great way to carry a shotgun or a flyrod, in addition to whatever you're carrying in the main scabbard. The A1SS attaches to standard MOLLE-compatible webbing. Alternatively, it can be clipped into the Control Clips and carried inside our Gunslinger pack's Backscabbard. Used this way, you can put both a shotgun and a rod tube or a tripod into the main scabbard, and keep them from clanking together. Or, if you're a tactical operator, well, you can see that this is a great way to carry an entry gun or other tactical shotgun in addition to all of the other stuff that you're carrying. This is another "no holds barred," high quality product, as you have come to expect from Eberlestock. Includes a built-in Padlock strap, which will allow you to attach the Side Scabbard to our packs.
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Eberlestock Skycrane 2Eberlestock Skycrane 2 -- $489.00 -- Eberlestock Skycrane 2 The J79 Skycrane II is a modular load bearing system consisting of three primary bags: the basic J79 pack, the pull-out G1 “Little Brother” pack, and a removable fanny/courier pack. The A3SS Tactical Weapon carrier, our other Side Scabbards, and a variety of components can be added to make a seamless pack system that can be selectively configured and optimized to a variety of missions. The basic J79 pack has a fully adjustable, robust internal aluminum/plastic frame system which can be optimized for direct-to-back carry or over-armor carry. The J79 is a scalable pack system. The system is built around a modular 2300 cubic inch internal frame pack that employs our patented Cam Expansion system. Its unique design allows it to perform exceptionally well in a variety of configurations. It is reducible all the way down to a fanny pack, and scalable all the way up to a full-scale 7975 cubic inch freighter that can tackle anything from an M4 to the M107 Barrett to a boat motor. The system has a variety of gear compartments and storage spaces that are designed for flexibility, ease of operation, and accessibility. Please note: The basic pack system includes the J79 outer pack, the G1 Little Brother pack, and the removable Fanny. Scabbards, hydration systems, and other accessories are all sold separately.
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Eberlestock Tactical Rifle ScabbardEberlestock Tactical Rifle Scabbard -- $129.95 -- Eberlestock Tactical Rifle Scabbard The A4SS Side Scabbard is a configurable weapon carrier, capable of being rigged to contain virtually any man-portable weapon. It links to a pack's main frame panel, and works best either with a specially configured pack such as the Terminator, or with a pack that facilitates lashing the scabbard to the pack.
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Eberlestock Terminator BackpackEberlestock Terminator Backpack -- $399.00 -- Eberlestock Terminator Backpack The F4M Terminator is an extremely versatile full-format load bearing pack. Optimized for the scout/sniper mission, it has a unique articulating rear interior wall that allows a weapon to be carried near the wearer's back. When not carrying a weapon, the wall is pressed against the frame to maximize conventional interior load space. The F4M is laid out much like the G4M Operator, but instead of a built-in weapon carrier, the pack is a conventional pack with configurable load bay. The weapons bay puts the weapon next to the wearer's body. A trap door on the back of the main lid of the pack opens to allow the insertion of a scabbard or for the carriage of a weapon resting on the bottom of the pack without use of the scabbard. Features: ~ Vetically adjustable harness for varying torso lengths ~ Top pack convrts into a fanny pack ~ Side pockets peel away to expose PALS Webbing ~ Internal aluminum stays and plastic framesheet for optimal support ~ Rain cover included in bottom compartment ~ 5000 c.i. ~ Weight: 10 lb 8 oz ~ Construction: 1000d Nylon
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Eberlestock X1A1M Rifle PackEberlestock X1A1M Rifle Pack -- $179.00 -- Eberlestock X1A1M Rifle Pack The X1A1M is a variation of our X1A1 hunting pack. Call it the X1 for short. This is a good pack for military or law enforcement uses where a compact pack is desired. Compared to our Gunslinger pack, the X1 has a similarly sized body, but is built without the top cover compartment, and without the large compression straps. Another major difference is that the scabbard on the X1 is narrower, making it a good size for typical bolt-action sniper rifles. The X1 is a hybrid top/front load pack, meaning that the zippered upper access allows the upper front half of the pack to swing away, but still allows stuffing the entire main compartment from above. Additionally, you have access to the lower section of the main compartment through side zippers on both sides. Actual weight = 5.0 lbs.
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Eberlestock X1E Euro Model X1 BackpackEberlestock X1E Euro Model X1 Backpack -- $179.00 -- Eberlestock X1E Euro Model X1 Backpack available in dry earth and ranger green The X1E is carefully made with premium components, thoughtfully laid out. With our exclusive patented Quickdraw Backscabbard, and just enough pockets to organize your essentials. Features include: * Deep scabbard accommodates a full-scale hunting rifle. * Padlock webbing tie-points all over the pack, including on the larger "mainline" waistbelt. * "Shooter's harness" is vertically adjustable for varying torso lengths, and is both thinner for shooting, and more comfortable for heavier loads. * Handles on 3 sides make it easy to pick the pack up, especially when retrieving it from your trunk. * Hydration compatible pocket on opposite side from scabbard (please note, we recommend the WB2L two-liter bladder for this pack; our WXP3L has a plastic cross-bar that makes it a little too wide for the X1's pocket. If you prefer a 3-liter bladder, you can just store it in the upper main compartment, using the fold-down shelf to hold it elevate in the pack). Actual weight = 5.0 lbs. Shipping Dimensional weight = 11.0 lbs
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Eberlestock X2 PackEberlestock X2 Pack -- $189.00 -- Eberlestock X2 Pack available in ranger green NT1 and Dry Earth cordura note colors not shown. The X2 is a tough little pack with big pack features. Like oversized compression straps for lashing on a heavy load. Dual hydration compartments. Quick-access pockets for spotting scopes and tripods. And best of all, a unique tubular aluminum Intex(TM) frame. Other major features include: Ample FlexChassis™ which can flip forward for use as a seat or cradle loads you strap to the pack. Perfect platform for our ARCG ButtBucket™, for carrying a compound bow. Designed to accept either our A1SS or A2SS Side Scabbards, to carry either shotguns or full-scale hunting rifle. Padlock webbing tie-points in key locations for accessory attachment and lashing on gear. "Shooter Harness," which is both thinner for shooting, and more comfortable for heavier loads. Actual weight = 4.5 lbs. Shipping Dimensional weight = 11.0 lbs
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Multicam Eberlestock Dragonfly "M" Big Mouth Tactical BackpackMulticam Eberlestock Dragonfly "M" Big Mouth Tactical Backpack -- $429.00 -- Eberlestock Dragonfly "M" Big Mouth Tactical Backpack sorry color not shown! The J107M is a variant of Eberle's Dragonfly hunting pack. With the patented Cam Expansion and built-in BigMouth Backscabbard™, the Dragonfly raises the bar, featuring a high tech suspension system, a huge range of adjustability, and more patented and proprietary features than any pack made. A full slate of premium features includes a full framesheet, which augments the internal aluminum stays to give a very stable load bearing platform, and a fully adjustable shoulder harness and beefy #10 zippers. If you need a pack that is scalable for multiple missions, you should consider a Dragonfly. Features: ~ BigMouth Backscabbard fits larger-scale sniper rifles ~ Top pack converts to a fanny pack and has a dedicated hydration pocket (one of two on pack) ~ Shooter's harness, optimal for comfort and thin for shooting with the pack on ~ Vertically adjustable harness fits a remarkably wide range of torso lengths ~ 2900 cubic inch pack ~ 1000 denier nylon. ~ Pack wt. 8 lbs, 8 oz.
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Multicam Eberlestock FAC Track PackMulticam Eberlestock FAC Track Pack -- $329.00 -- Multicam Eberlestock FAC Track Pack sorry color not shown The F3F has a new zip-around top opening, with optimizes it for PRC-117 type radios, MOLLE/PALS webbing up the sides in place of the F3M's side pockets, and two front pockets. This is a great all-around 3-day pack, but we named it the FAC Track because it is the best-in-class pack for Forward Air Controllers, and we think they're good guys to have on your team. Features include: * Upper back wall radio rack with 3 large antenna portals. * Padlock webbing tie-points all over the pack. * "Shooter's harness" with 3D mesh is vertically adjustable for varying torso lengths, and is both thinner for shooting, and more comfortable for heavier loads. * Numerous small pockets and organizers -- so you can always go right to what you're looking for. * Has both a plastic framesheet and contourable internal aluminum stays. * Handles on 3 sides make it easy to pick the pack up, especially when retrieving it from your trunk. * Five hydration compatible pockets. * Includes G1RC Rain Cover, stowed in a zippered pocket in the bottom of the pack. Actual weight = 7.5 lbs. Shipping Dimensional weight = 11.0 lbs
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Multicam Eberlestock Gunslinger 2 BackpackMulticam Eberlestock Gunslinger 2 Backpack -- $329.00 -- Multicam Eberlestock Gunslinger 2 Backpack sorry color not shown The G2M was developed from the original GS05M Gunslinger. It has a slightly larger scabbard, to better accommodate weapons with larger cross-sections or bulky optics. The scabbard is wide at the bottom, giving the option of carrying weapons butt-down or butt-up. The main bag is the same size as the GS05M, so capacity is about the same. Like the Operator, it has both front loading and top loading features, giving exceptional accessibility and loading flexibility. The G2 is a great platform to make the ultimate "go bag." It is relatively compact, yet capable of internally storing an M-16/M-4/AR type weapon, water, ammo, and survival gear. Once in the field, the pack has good capacity, but has the added benefit of being really easy to lash additional gear to, simply by cranking on an external load with its built-in compression straps. The top pocket assembly features a handy internal organizer, with several small pockets, pen holders, and a padded pocket which serves equally well for AR mags or for a PDA.
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Multicam Eberlestock MultiPack PouchMulticam Eberlestock MultiPack Pouch -- $47.95 -- Multicam Eberlestock MultiPack Pouch, picture not available for mc. For several years, people have been asking Eberlestock to make a binocular case. Usually what they've asked for is something similar to the cases that are already on the market, and since those things already exist, I never really saw the point. Most of what's out there has seemed limiting, with a narrow purpose and too many straps. But the seeds of an idea had been planted, and they have finally grown into something that is unique. Eberlestock is pleased to offer the MultiPack, an ideal tool for carrying your binoculars, calls, flashlights, batteries, and any other small items that you'll want ready and easy access to. It's not an ordinary organizer/accessory case, but one which simply and comfortably can be worn or mounted in more ways than you can shake a stick at. Here's a look at our favorite features: ~ 10 Pockets ~ High Quality padded construction gives this item a nice feel and makes it perfect to protect your valuable optics ~ Double slider main zipper for either hand access ~ MultiMount Padlock system attachments ~ Main compartment amply holds most quality binoculars ~ Zippered mesh compartment ~ Interior sidewalls are lined with five individual tuck pockets ~ Easy view opening lets you see into contents while wearing as a chest pack or a hip pack ~ Front zip pocket ~ Quiet-opening side pockets sized for flashlights or game calls What makes this different from other chest packs and binocular carriers: Worn as a chest pack, the A2MP is suspended from your pack's harness. The pack carries the weight of the pouch and its contents beautifully, so you don't notice that you're carrying binoculars, etc. The A2MP can be mounted to any of the Padlock matrixes on our packs, so you can carry it on the side of your waistbelt, or mount it on the main body of the pack. Our unique Padlock MultiMount system allows you to attach the A2MP to any piece of webbing or belt. Which means that you can put it anywhere. For example, you can use it as a fanny pack just by attaching it to your regular pants belt. In the field, this means that you can grab it and use it as a small fanny pack if you've stashed your big pack someplace.
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Multicam Eberlestock X2 PackMulticam Eberlestock X2 Pack -- $219.00 -- Multicam Eberlestock X2 Pack available in multicam note colors not shown. The X2 is a tough little pack with big pack features. Like oversized compression straps for lashing on a heavy load. Dual hydration compartments. Quick-access pockets for spotting scopes and tripods. And best of all, a unique tubular aluminum Intex(TM) frame. Other major features include: Ample FlexChassis™ which can flip forward for use as a seat or cradle loads you strap to the pack. Perfect platform for our ARCG ButtBucket™, for carrying a compound bow. Designed to accept either our A1SS or A2SS Side Scabbards, to carry either shotguns or full-scale hunting rifle. Padlock webbing tie-points in key locations for accessory attachment and lashing on gear. "Shooter Harness," which is both thinner for shooting, and more comfortable for heavier loads. Actual weight = 4.5 lbs. Shipping Dimensional weight = 11.0 lbs
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My Hero! A must read "the lone survivor" & the boot girls campaign. Tactical Gear

The Boot Scoop

By Boot Girl Myra

Remember that quirky animal in the movie Dr. Doolittle?  Essentially, it was a llama with a head at each end.  Sometimes it pulled the beast forward, at other times jolting it backward unwilling to move ahead, forcing it to remain in the memories of the past.   Whatever it did it was in constant conflict with itself.

I would imagine that is a good description of the emotional, mental and physical conflict for those who have seen combat upon returning home.  It’s the battle of trying to get past what trauma and turmoil is behind them and pushing forward to a new normal.  There is a constant pull of reliving  those moments;  calculating to the Nth degree what they could have done different to change the outcome for the better.

My view on heroism these days is not so much the battle that these honored men and women fight for my freedom, although honorable no doubt.  It’s about their lives when they come home.  Military training is all about gearing you up for the worst in battle.  Preparing to “bring it” with an enemy in hot pursuit of your shirt tails.  All your training is for the purpose of getting the upper hand, and vanquishing those who would perpetrate attempts to bring this great nation down.  But what about the 19 year old injured in the line of duty the first week in a combat zone?  His life is changed forever.  And there begins his heroic journey, to tame the inner “push me, pull you”.   Sleepless nights of being pulled back can take its toll on any one of our heroes, including their families.  The motivation to move toward an uncertain future can be more daunting than thoughts of the past.  He’s not trained for this part of life, it’s not his area of expertise.

It was this week in 2005 that Operation Red Wings went down in the Mountains of Afghanistan.  And if you haven’t read the story Lone Survivor do yourself a favor and garner some new appreciation for Independence Day by reading it.  In the six years since that traumatic event, people like Marcus Luttrell and Char Fontan Westfall  have clearly defined  heroism to me.  Marcus, as the title of the book suggests,  is the Lone Survivor of an operation involving a total of 20 men.  Char’s husband Jacques was killed in the rescue attempt to save Marcus and his team mates.  Her commitment to the Boot Campaign is nothing short of a miracle.

Jacques Fontan

I’m sure many families associated with ORW will be very reflective this week, being pulled back into the past, but I’m praying and hoping their inner Push Me Pull U will do more pushing ahead.  Sometimes it takes looking back to help remind us of how critical it is to move ahead.  If we forget our past, we most assuredly will have a tragic future but it’s for the purpose of having the guts to move forward.

This week I choose to look back into a rich American history, full of successes and failures, to remember those whose lives were donated for our freedom.  At the same time I look forward to another year of watching people like Marcus realize his dream of creating a premiere treatment facility for returning wounded military, so that our military can push forward to an amazing future just like yours and mine.


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Condor Tactical Gear Soon Available in A-TACS

New line of tactical gear coming out!! CANT WAIT!! Tactical Gear

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Yet another tactical gear maker will be available in the much-loved A-TACS camouflage pattern. Kit manufacturer Condor has been producing nylon products designed with the end-user in mind. It produces a wide variety of tactical gear, including technical performance jackets, base layers, pants, tactical vests, plate carriers, modular pouches, packs and so on.

Proudly partnering with A-TACS, the first products to feature this pattern include:

  • Modular Operator Plate Carrier
  • Three-Day Assault Pack
  • Three Fold Mag Recovery Pouch
  • CBT Bungee Sling
  • Cobra Single Point Bungee Sling
  • Triple Kangaroo Mag Pouch
  • Pistol Holster
  • Double Pistol Mag Pouch
  • Map/Intel Pouch

For most of the products you have to wait until mid-October to purchase. If you’re in the market for a rifle sling you’re in luck because those are now available through Condor retailers. Having expanded internationally, Condor gear is now available in Germany, France, Italy, UK, Japan and many other countries worldwide. Essentially, the company has you covered no matter your geographical location.

Are  you in the market for new A-TACS gear?

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13 Awesomely Tactical Movies

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The good, the bad and the cheesy – these memorable law enforcement themed cinematic gems have all the cornerstones of the basic cop flick. You know, explosions, spectacular chase scenes and roughing up a bad guy or two. Throw in a terrorist with a thick, barely discernable accent for good measure.

All kidding aside, who doesn’t love an action-packed hour and a half dedicated to police officers? Surely at least a small amount of today’s finest first realized their destiny to protect and serve while watching the top tactical movies of their respective times.

Seven

“Ladies and gentlemen, we have ourselves a homicide.” Seven is one of those mid-1990s thrillers that successfully combined elements of horror and film noir. Detectives William R. Somerset and David Mills investigate a series of murders that revolve around the seven deadly sins. The creepy factor is high with this one, so it might not be for everyone.

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Donnie Brasco

“How much money did you give that guy? A wiseguy never pays for his drinks.” You must be thinking, “Another Johnny Depp movie, c’mon?” Before he was Capt’n Jack Sparrow, he was Joseph D. Pistone aka Donnie Brasco, an undercover FBI agent deeply embedded in one of New York’s influential mafia families. Mostly well-received by film critics and audience members alike, the film depicts the real-life story of Agent Pistone and the sacrifices he made to put the mobsters behind bars.

The Untouchables

“That’s the Chicago way.” The Untouchables is set during the 1920s and early 1930s, otherwise known as the Prohibition Era. Another movie based on actual events, it focuses on government Agent Eliot Ness’ mission to bring down gangster Al Capone. As in every good mobster/gangster film, the plot is twisty and the acting is superb. If you haven’t had the chance to watch this classic, go to Netflix. Surely your friends won’t notice it has taken you 24 years to view it.

Die Hard – All of Them

“Happy trails, Hans.” Beginning in 1988, Detective John McClane starts fighting the terrorist scourge of the world. Each entertaining in its own rite, the four Die Hard movies has spanned nearly 20 years. Arguments about which one is the best have undoubtedly tested the strength of male (and some female) friendships throughout the world, but who could pick between McClane of yesteryear and today? Yes, this is a mild form of cheating but it would seem impossible to choose just one.

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RoboCop

“Your move creep.” Serve the public trust. Protect the innocent. Uphold the law. RoboCop maintains the peace by adhering to these three simple directives. Singlehandedly bringing Detroit’s criminal underbelly to its knees, he seemed unstoppable until a hidden command disabled the metal leo. A bit more science fiction than crime, RoboCop has been viewed by millions over the past 20 or so years.

The French Connection

“Hey you! Haircut! Where are you goin’?” The French Connection has a number of endearing qualities, including stakeouts, drug smuggling, violence, cursing, shootings… the 1971 crime drama has a special place in the hearts of many. Complexity at its best, it may not be as action-packed (explosions) as some of the more recent movies, but is a classic nonetheless.

L.A. Confidential

“Oh, great. You get the girl, I get the coroner.” L.A. Confidential centers on a group of LAPD officers during the 1950s. With a plot riddled with corruption, Hollywood celebrity and Danny DeVito, the film received rave reviews. Don’t expect too much in the way of explosions and car chases, this is much more of a detective/thriller type movie.

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Dirty Harry

“…you’ve got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?” Quite possibly the most beloved cinematic gem among crime movie lovers, Dirty Harry follows Inspector Harry Callahan around as he hunts down a serial killer. He also stops a bank robbery while eating a hot dog, which is pretty cool. Politically correct this film is not. Actually, now that we think about it none of these are. Whatever. “Go ahead, make my day.”

Hot Fuzz

“Ever fired your gun in the air and yelled, ‘Aaaaaaah?’ Simon Pegg is the man, yet Dirty Harry he is not. In this supremely outrageous British film, he’s a hot shot city cop who gets transferred to a small village in the middle of nowhere. His crime? Being too darned good at his job. However, he soon realizes the town’s obscenely high “accident” rate may not be what it appears.

Police Academy

“Mahoney! Remember, that nobody screws with me.” What can we say about Police Academy? Inappropriate jokes, crude references, slapstick humor… we’re pretty sure that real police academies are nothing like this. The class full of misfit recruits does their best to prove themselves capable of being police officers with a little success at the end. Meh.

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Kindergarten cop

“I’m a cop you idiot!” So Kindergarten Cop is a bit more tame than, well, anything else on the list. But we thought we should put a family-friendly option in with the f-bombers and super violence associated with this particular blog post. Also, you have to admit Arnold playing a cop posing as a kindergarten teacher is pretty amusing.

Super Troopers

“I’m going to pistol whip the next guy who says shenanigans.” Super Troopers may not be a refined comedy. Some might not even consider the movie worthy of the genre. Others could be downright offended by it. If you’re a guy (or a really open-minded lady) you most likely have this DVD in your collection. You probably fished it out of the $5 bin at Wal-Mart, but hey it still counts.

Turner & Hooch

“Don’t eat the car! Not the car! Oh, what am I yelling at you for? You’re a dog!” Ok. We feel really guilty about the last movie, so here’s another flick for the whole crew. Turner & Hooch stars Tom Hanks as an investigator whose only witness to a murder is a dog. It’s pretty humorous but keep in mind the PG kind of funny.

There are a million cop/tactical movies out there… which are your favorites and why?

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Article: Yankee Hill Machine Gas Block with Flip-Up Hooded Front Sight & Bottom Rail Bolt-On Mount AR-15 Standard Barrel .750" Inside Diameter Steel Matte - MidwayUSA

The next piece to my gun, I can't wait until it is done.  Tactical Gear

Yankee Hill Machine Gas Block with Flip-Up Hooded Front Sight & Bottom Rail Bolt-On Mount AR-15 Standard Barrel .750" Inside Diameter Steel Matte - MidwayUSA
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Yankee Hill Machine Gas Block with Flip-Up Hooded Front Sight & Bottom Rail Bolt-On Mount AR-15 Standard Barrel .750” Inside Diameter Steel Matte

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These front sight towers feature a round hooded front sight guard for fast and accurate sighting. Made from steel and given a mil-spec phosphate coating, these sights will hold up in the most demanding conditions. The sight will accept all standard AR-15 front sight posts and hardware (included) and flips down easily with the push of a button for optic use. The two peice design of the gas block is easily installed using the four screws.

 
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