TrulyTactical SKS Modifications

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TrulyTactical has an instructional DVD ($19.99) that details at-home gunsmithing techniques to modify the front end of your SKS. While some of the methods are fairly crude, it does offer some inspiration and cheap alternatives to modify your SKS.

They also offer a One-Stop-Shopping kit ($419) that includes everything to modify your SKS to TrulyTactical standards.

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The comprehensive kit includes:

* ONE “Modding your SKS” DVD
* ONE Copy of “Modding Your SKS – Volume 2 – The Front End”
* ONE TAPCO SKS Stock, your choice
* ONE SKS MagAdapter Gen3
* FOUR Tapco 20 rnd Normal Capacity mags already Modified to NON Duckbill, usually Black but we might substitute other colors Olive Drab or Dark earth
* ONE Black Tapco 5 rnd (pinned) Hunting mag w/ duckbill (already Modified to NON Duckbill)
* ONE TrulyTactical SKS Magazine Release black Parkerized
* ONE TAPCO Singlepoint Sling Adapter
* ONE Five Pack of 7.62×39 “dummy” Inert “Training” Rounds
* ONE bottle of Gunzilla
* ONE TrulyTactical IFF Velcro backed Patch
* ONE TrulyTactical Bumper Sticker
* TWO TrulyTactical Logo Stickers

First Annual Silencers Are Legal Shoot

Silencerco and the American Silencer Association is putting on the first annual Silencers Are Legal Shoot in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday, April 28, 2012. This event promises to be one of the most exciting and educational live fire events of the year. Bring your personal firearms and have the opportunity to test various manufactures suppressors on it. All live fire at this event will be suppressed and no unsuppressed fire will be allowed.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the American Silencer Association.

WHEN
Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

WHERE
10751 Luna Road
Dallas, TX 75220
www.elmfork.com

WHAT
Testing products from silencer and firearm manufacturers.
Learn about silencer ownership.
Raffles for a chance to win products.
There will be vendor booths selling firearms, ammo and accessories.

STAY
For our out of town guests, a discounted group rate at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriot will be available from April 27-29. Click here to book at the discounted group rate.

Must be 18 to attend the event.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
If you have children, the minimum age is 5 and the minimum age for shooting is 12.

For more information please visit:

www.silencersarelegal.com

Threat Dynamics Tactical Scenarios

This place looks way too cool. Hopefully I’ll be attending some classes relatively soon. I’ll provide a full review of the facilities and my experience when I do.

Threat Dynamics’ Tualatin, Oregon training facility is the only place in the world where civilians can experience cutting-edge threat response technology which, until now, was only available to law enforcement and the military.

Training or entertaining on a Scenario Card is great way to experience being in a real world threatening situation. We have two systems to choose from; the Threat Alley (Single Screen, 10′x 12′) or the Treat Arena (300 degrees, 5 10′x12′ screens all the way around you). All of our 200 scenarios are filmed in HD with real live actors (no CGI) in real world situations, and in many cases the scenarios are based on situations that really happened. For example: active shooters in schools, home invasions, and parking lot and convenience store robberies. Every scenario is branch-able based on what the trainee does and says- so yes the scenarios respond to verbals. Use of cover and concealment is recommended while going through the scenarios. Our scenarios do shoot back. This is done by the use of our Threat Fire belt (optional). The Threat Fire belt delivers a jolt of electricity to the trainee to simulate a wounding hit. The use of the belt adds many benefits to ones training that is not possible through any other system. Adding real stress and a consequence of pain to a situation heightens the realism and teaches the trainee to fight through the pain.  The use of the belt is recommended but not necessary to go through the scenarios.

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Since participants do not use live ammunition, the costs are relatively affordable. If there was a location closer to me, I’d be there at least once a month!

VR100 (Threat Alley) Single-Screen Scenarios: 160 Scenarios to choose from

10 Scenarios = $35.00
20 Scenarios = $55.00
30 Scenarios = $75.00
IVR300 (Threat Arena) 300 Degree Screen Scenarios: 65 Scenarios to choose from

10 Scenarios = $50.00
20 Scenarios = $85.00

Many thanks to Jimmy for the tip!

Judge Napolitano’s Last Final Word

Brass Over Bolt Malfunction

I stumbled across this m4carbine.net thread about the “craziest failure I’ve ever seen”. It discusses a situation in which a round gets wedged between the upper receiver and gas tube of an AR-15. I realized quickly that I’d seen the malfunction before but never known the name of it. I also realized that the clearance drill was never covered in my Front Sight 4-day Practical Rifle Course.

The only time I’ve ever seen a “brass over bolt” malfunction was at a range in Arizona many years ago. I was borrowing an AR-15, using a used surplus 30-round USGI magazine, and shooting with the weight of the rifle supported by the magazine. At the time, I assumed the magazine was the culprit, so I tossed it in the trash and moved on. But clearing the malfunction took me another 5 minutes and a but of headache.

I found a couple YouTube videos that cover the clearance process:

.45 Colt Cremation Jewelry

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I had no idea that there was such a thing as cremation jewelry, but I did find a company that makes a bullet cremation necklace.

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Thanks to Lynn for the tip.

Double Diamond 9mm AR Lower Receivers

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Double Diamond Law Enforcement Supply has a dedicated 9mm lower receiver that takes Colt 9mm SMG magazines. They are billet machined and can be ordered to customer specification (starting at $275).

Image courtesy Trident Arms.

- Compatible with Colt SMG Magazines
- 6061-T6 or 7075-T6 Aluminum
- Standard profile or Vltor-Matched Profile
- Type III Hard Coat Anodizing
- EDM Cut Magwell
- Upper Receiver Tensioning Screw
- Nitrided Feed Ramp
- Self-Centering Ejector

Image courtesy Double Diamond Law Enforcement Supply.

They are also currently taking pre-orders on a billet 9mm Glock dedicated lower receiver (starting at $275, ship date is March 30, 2012).

Image courtesy DDLES via okshooters.com.

- Last Round Hold Open
- Compatible with Glock 9mm/.40/.357sig/.40GAP Magazines
- 6061-T6 or 7075-T6 Aluminum
- Type III Hard Coat Anodizing
- Standard Forged or Vltor-Matched Profile
- Upper Receiver Tensioning Screw
- Self-Centering Ejector
- No Magazine Modifications Necessary

I think it looks much better than other Glock magazine compatible lowers.

Range Day

I got to go to the gun range today. There’s nothing like shooting a glorious medley of firearms on a beautiful day!

All Terrain Tiger Stripe Tru-Specs

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There’s a new Tru-Spec camouflage pattern available: All Terrain Tiger Stripe.

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PredatorACU.com has a selection of All Terrain Tiger Stripe clothing.

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AR Maintenance

AR15.com has a TON of useful information.