The Packing Rat

Did a lot of walking, some eating I probably shouldn’t have.  Fascinating.  The week following SHOT Show was well deserved recovery time. After the cluster-love last year, I was more prepared to network and talk.  I think I took less photos as a result, however.  Though I wasn’t necessarily impressed with the firearm announcements this […]

Brought to you by CS Tactical.

Brought to you by CS Tactical.

This post does not imply an accurate representation of the variety of women here at SHOT Show.

“The weapon for any mission,” the Colt LE901 is a multi-caliber defense system.  The lower receiver utilizes magazine adapters to convert “a single serialized lower receiver into multiple caliber, barrel-length, and operating system configurations.”  Swapping uppers is really straight forward.  I could see how a magazine adapter may fit to switch from 5.56mm to 7.62 […]

BDS Tactical, owned by Michael Bornfriend, is “Marine owned and operated business… proud to design, manufacture, and assemble 100% of [their] equipment just south of Camp Pendleton’s main gate in Oceanside, CA, USA.”  You may look at their YouTube channel here. http://www.youtube.com/user/recon0321man#p/u/5/bo-KHz24Fss

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LaRue Tactical’s OBR 5.56 is a 7.5 lbs. rifle with a barrel at 1/8 twist. “The bolts and bolt carriers are hand-polished hard-chrome and feature MOACKS-staked carrier keys.  The trigger group is the […] Geissele SSA Combat Trigger.”  Mark LaRue of LaRue Tactical has helped Californian’s quite a bit in our fight against the most […]

The Brokos Belt by Viking Tactics is pretty cool.  “Lightweight, comfortable and adaptable to a wide range of holsters and accessory pouches… made by warriors for warriors.”

Derek visits the Spydercco booth at SHOT Show 2011.

John Willis and Andrew Nelson of Original Special Operations Equipment Gear displayed their product line; one piece of kit caught me eye.

I love wool socks and base layers – especially if they are merino.  I’ll have to try these out.

It’s the US Survival Rifle on steroids.  California legal. David Ives demonstrates the disassembly the Vanquish when you’re on the go. This is the 20″ barrel. Other barrel lengths are available depending on your mode of carry, i.e., lunch box or suitcase.  Check out their website at http://www.nemesisarms.com/.

“The United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation (USYF) is a 501(c) 3 not for profit organization. All funds generated will be used to secure and manage Local Huntable Habitat, and teach our kids about the outdoor sports.”

I spoke to Mike at the Patriot Ordinance Factory booth.  As I introduce myself as a native Californian, I ask about their policies about shipping assembled rifles direct to FFL dealers.  Mike related to me that he’s working on it and POF-USA is very interested in meeting the demands of the California market.

Mounted shooting has always fascinated me.  It’s more of a equestrian sport, but I may have to try it someday.  At the Cimarron booth who “offer the highest quality reproductions of Colt and Winchester replicas.”