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RE Factor Tactical – The Defense Target

By on March 22, 2019 in Tactics and Training

The Defense Target is designed to give you an enhanced training experience by offering one target that can be customized with 18 fitted stickers. This allows the target to be used in multiple different scenarios. Available sticker areas include:

Target Scoring

The Defense Target’s scoring areas are designed to be as close to the average human’s anatomy as possible. The “5” head box measures the average width and height of a human head while the “5” heart box is purposefully offset slightly right (target’s left) and sized to the average human heart. Both “5” areas are designed to mimic a kill zone. The “4” zones match the average lung size and pelvic girdle area and are designed to mimic a shot in which death is probable but not guaranteed. The “3” represents the outline of the average human body and represents an area where death is possible but not likely.

Grapple Gun Belt from Hawkrigger

By on March 21, 2019 in EDC, Guns, Tactical Gear

Hawkrigger has been offering the Grapple Gun belt for more than a year but, unless you were watching closely, you may not have noticed the near constant improvements it has received. The Grapple’s distinctive buckle is actually in its fourth iteration. It recently received new tweaks to improve how it grips the webbing, how comfortably it wears, and some updated looks.

The webbing has also been upgraded. The original 1.5″ Grapple, the 38 Grapple, is now constructed using a double layer of US made scuba webbing. Hawkrigger has also introduced the new 45 Grapple, a 1.75″ version. It is constructed with a double layer of US made Type 13 webbing.

On top of all that, Hawkrigger also offers limited edition versions of the Grapple belts with black PVD coated hardware. These are typically offered in small runs when the hardware is available.

Check out Hawkrigger.com for more details.

Pine Needle Tea with Kit Badger and JTT

By on March 20, 2019 in Preparedness, Survival

Pine needle tea is easy to make, tastes great, is good for you, and it might be growing all around you. It is one my favorite hot drinks on the trail when it is too late for coffee (if that is even a thing).

You can make it from a number of conifers but Douglas Fir is my favorite. There are some needles that should be avoided like Ponderosa Pine but it is really up to you to know your area and which trees are safe.

It is easy to make. Just gather your needles. You may need to trim the bases off if they are extra sticky or woody at the base. Bring water to a boil and then take it off the heat. Add your needles and steep to taste. I always advise not boiling the needles because it can bring out a sort of turpentine taste.

Arm yourself with a bit of knowledge and then give it a try.

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B.E. Meyers & Co. Exhibiting At 2019 National Guard Association Of Washington Industry Day

By on March 20, 2019 in Guns

March 19, 2019 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. will be exhibiting at the NGAW (National Guard Association of Washington) Industry Day on March 21, 2019. This event will be held at Camp Murray in Tacoma, WA from 0900-1400 in building 80, where members of the B.E. Meyers & Co. team will be answering questions, and showcasing the company’s innovative defense solutions for the modern warfighter. Stop by their table to see the MAWL®-DA high-power NIR, and visible green aiming and illumination laser for individual carbines. The MAWL®-DA is currently in use with conventional and SOF units worldwide.

Other products on display include the IZLID® series of NIR and SWIR lasers for marking, pointing, targeting and illumination; the GLARE® RECOIL (LA-22/U) which was selected by the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) as the sole source winner for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Ocular Interruption Systems (OIS) program; the BOARS®-M2 low-profile optics and accessories rail for the M2 platform; and the M2A1F threaded, compact flash hider designed for complete compatibility with the General Dynamics M2A1 heavy machine gun platform.  

To schedule a meeting with B.E. Meyers & Co. at the NGAW Industry Day, please contact info@bemeyers.com. For more information about B.E. Meyers & Co. products, please visit www.bemeyers.com.

WoodKnot Gear 750ml Titanium Cup with Press

By on March 19, 2019 in EDC, Preparedness, Survival

Even if you aren’t a coffee snob, you’ll probably appreciate the WoodKnot Gear 750ml Titanium Cup with Press. A lot of people carry a lightweight cup to serve as their cook pot and cup when they are in the back country. A lot of those same people also carry some method of preparing coffee. The WoodKnot Gear Cup with Press can fill both of those roles!

The kit consists of 4 parts that can be mixed and matched to suit your needs: Titanium Cup, Titanium Lid with Press (the lid and press can be separated), Plastic Drinking Lid, and Mesh Stuff Sack. The total weight for everything is 10.1 ounces.

The titanium cup looks very well designed on its own. It has the three features that I consider necessary for a cup like this: graduated volume markings, ability to nest on a water bottle, and folding handles. It also has two features that are just really nice to have and harder to find on cups like this: a bail and a pour spout.

If all that isn’t interesting enough, you have the built in (removeable) French Press. Having this built in saves weight and pack space over many other ways of making coffee on the trail.

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