Providing Versatile Methods to Keep Public Order and Safety

Aiming at minimizing the use of force the solution integrates top-level methodology with cutting-edge technologies, defensive and offensive equipment, and tailored training

IWI – Israel Weapon Industries, an SK Group Member and a leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for military forces, police units, law enforcement agencies, and governmental entities around the world – announces the expanding of its portfolio with a comprehensive riot-control solution. The newly offered solution uses versatile methods to maintain the public order and safety with minimum force application. These qualities make it – as intended – perfectly suitable for the operational use of Law Enforcement Agencies, Military Personnel, Police Units, Prison Services, and riot-control Special Forces.

IWI’s riot-control solution, tailored to client’s needs, includes conceptual and operative methodology, defensive products such as tactical anti-stab uniforms, anti-stab and bulletproof vests, tactical helmets, shield, multipurpose grenades and more, offensive tools such as multi-shot 12 gauge shotguns, 37-38mm launcher, 40mm launcher, ammunition, drones, and tactical courses for all levels.

“Civil disorder, characterized by extremists violently demonstrating, or even a legal and peaceful demonstration which escalated into an uncontrollable riot, can result in property damage and human casualties. There is a great importance to handle the situation with minimum use of force and lethal equipment to keep the public safe and retrieve order”, says Ronen Hamudot, VP Marketing and Sales at SK Group. “Only a well-structured methodology of proper use of law enforcement techniques, procedures, and tools will ensure the order and reestablish the confidence to the citizens”. Read more

<>Eichinger asks parent company to assume obligation

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Dan Eichinger sent a letter to Enbridge Inc., requesting that the corporation enter into a written agreement with the State of Michigan to provide financial assurances to cover all damages and losses caused to property or individuals due to operation of the Line 5 dual pipelines through the Straits of Mackinac. Eichinger requested that Enbridge Inc. enter into a written agreement with the State of Michigan to provide sufficient financial assurances to cover any loss, including a catastrophic release from the dual pipelines.

“As recent events have reminded us, we must get these pipelines that transport crude oil out of the Great Lakes as soon as possible,” said Eichinger. “In the meantime, Enbridge must provide full financial assurance to the people of Michigan that the company will meet its obligations in the event there is a spill or some other disastrous damage to the Great Lakes.”

The 1953 Easement allowing placement of the Line 5 dual pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac requires Enbridge Energy Company Inc., the corporate successor to Lakehead Pipe Line Company, to compensate the State of Michigan for all damages and losses caused by the operation of the pipelines, and to provide insurance, bond or surety liability coverage. Read more

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the Trump Administration hosted the first meeting of the Task Force for Building and Rebuilding Monuments to American Heroes (Task Force) at the United States Department of the Interior chaired by U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt.

“President Trump took bold action by signing the Executive Order on Building and Rebuilding Monuments to American Heroes to remind us of the exceptional individuals in our history who produced the greatest country in the world,” said Secretary Bernhardt. “The President recognizes that statues are silent teachers in the form of stone and metal. Yesterday’s inaugural Task Force meeting following the direction of the President was a great kickoff to an exciting undertaking that will recognize our greatest citizens and protect our history for the benefit of all Americans.”

Task Force members as established by President Trump’s Executive Order include the following: Administrator of General Services Emily Murphy, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts Mary Anne Carter, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities Jon Parrish Peede, and Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Aimee Jorjani.

“GSA is honored to participate in the Task Force for Building and Rebuilding Monuments to American Heroes,” said Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration Emily Murphy. “Yesterday’s meeting was an important first step as we reinvigorate the essential role art has in civic architecture, expressing the values and identity of our Nation.” Read more

One is the 12th- largest found there since 1972

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Confirmation of two large diamonds found at Crater of Diamonds State Park made for a busy week last week at the park, one of the only places in the world where the public can search for diamonds in their original volcanic source.

“This unique park is one of our state’s most popular destinations,” said Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. “It’s always exciting for one of our guests to find a gem, and the staff is really great at working with them to confirm what they have found and hear each particular story of how they found it.”

Serendipity Diamond is 12th-largest found since 1972

Dr. Mindy Pomtree of Benton, Ark., was at the park in June and found her diamond near Beatty’s Hill when she spotted a glittering pebble on top of the ground. She put the stone in a zippered pocket and continued searching, not knowing what it was. “I kept feeling of my pocket throughout the day to make sure it was still there. I didn’t know if it was a diamond but thought it looked cool, and it was definitely shiny!” Read more

Features Primary Arms 4-16×50 FFP MIL-DOT Scope with All-New GLx Riflescope Mount

Includes Magpul FDE Bipod and Extra 20rd SCAR .308 Magazine

Complete Package Valued at Over $4,900

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms is celebrating Independence Day with their largest giveaway yet: a fully-kitted FN SCAR 20S Precision Rifle, complete with a Primary Arms GLx riflescope and GLx mount, plus a Magpul bipod and a spare 20rd SCAR .308 magazine. Valued at over $4,900, this rifle package will offer exceptional precision at any range, even when engaging targets beyond 1,000 yards. Read more

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are hiring 5,000 new team members nationwide, with positions now available in many cities across the country.

The outdoor retailer is seeing unprecedented interest in families and individuals returning to nature where they can safely practice social distancing in activities like fishing, hiking, camping and boating.

Some of the positions available are in the following areas:

• Tracker Marine Boat Center
• Hunting
• Customer Service
• Switchboard / Operator

Team benefits include competitive wage potential, holiday and vacation pay, flexible hours and merchandise discounts at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s. Health, dental, and life insurance programs are available for eligible team members.

You must be 18 years or older to apply.

If you are interested in applying, please CLICK HERE.

Stay Safer with Galco’s Ankle Trauma Medical Kit PHOENIX –

In today’s turbulent times, it’s not enough to carry just a firearm. Most self-defense experts now also recommend carrying an individual first aid kit, should you or someone else become injured, whether in a natural disaster or a defensive situation.

Galco’s Ankle Trauma Medical Kit (ATM-KIT™) carrier is designed for convenient everyday carry of medical tools and supplies for first responders, gun carriers, or anyone who wishes to be prepared in an increasingly dangerous world.

The ATM-KIT’s comfortable, high-grade neoprene band offers secure hook-and-loop closure with five neoprene pockets of various widths, each with a retention strap for security. It accommodates tools and equipment like tourniquets, strap cutters, knives, multitools, bandages, clotting agents or other emergency rescue and first-aid gear. Read more

New Instinct®, f?nix® and tactix® series move toward power autonomy with unprecedented battery life and specialized activities

OLATHE, KS — July 8, 2020 – Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the expansion of its solar charging technology to its Instinct, f?nix 6 and 6S, and tactix Delta adventure smartwatches. Building on the success of Garmin’s first solar charging adventure watch, the f?nix 6X – Pro Solar, these new solar editions allow customers to “Do What They Love Longer” through significantly increased battery life and new purpose-built functionality including surf, mountain biking and climbing activities.1

“Garmin’s multisport GPS watches are the choice for athletes and adventurers willing to push themselves through the next mile or over the next mountain. Using our solar capabilities, the new Instinct, f?nix 6 and 6S, and tactix Delta solar watches provide extraordinary battery life and give customers the ability to follow their passion to the sunset and further,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “In addition to the solar charging capabilities, these editions are full of updated and unique features. From new camouflage design patterns to surfing activity profiles, there is something for everyone with the new members of Garmin’s solar family.”

Instinct Solar

Since launching in 2018, the Instinct GPS adventure watch series has proven itself as a reliable tool built to endure the most challenging environments, from the city to the mountains and all places between. Instinct Solar takes its rugged reputation to new heights with astonishing battery life, updated bold designs and new activity profiles, including two new activity-specific Instinct editions, Instinct Solar – Surf Edition and Instinct Solar – Tactical Edition. Read more

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association

Camping tents have come a long way over the years.  While I’m sure there are some survivor canvas–style tents stashed away in some dark corner of the garage or basement, who wants to deal with all the poles and complicated procedures to erect them?  Count me out.  It’s simply not practical to race somewhere for half a day and then attempt to recall which pole gets assembled to which pole and in what order.  Fumbling around in darkness with everyone seemingly pulling in different directions is enough to send unhappy campers to the nearest holiday hotel.

Just as it is with pop-up ground hunting blinds, outdoor life has been made much friendlier with instant shelters, canopies and tents of all sizes.  Inflatable ground blinds that use no poles whatsoever are in use today, as well as hub-style blinds that are as easy to set up as umbrellas.  The tent market has caught on, as well.

Last year, when I went on a fishing trip, I packed an older model two-person tent that employs a few fiberglass, shock-corded poles.  However, with my metal cot inside, the tent was not large enough to accommodate the cot without its touching the walls of the shelter.  That’s fine if there’s no rain, but heck, this is Michigan.  I had to come up with a better system.

After considering options, I became interested in a Coleman Signal Mountain design that falls into the instant category.

Coleman Signal Mountain Tent

However, with this unit, the poles are already attached to the lightweight nylon material.  There is absolutely no assembly required!  Just spread it out on the ground and push the aluminum poles to full length until they snap into position and poof!  You’re camping.

Although this model shows it as a six-person tent, they’d have to be some tiny people.  But, with its 10×9-foot floor space, it was spacious enough for my cot and a double-bed air mattress.  Plus, it has 5 feet, 11 inches of head space – enough to stretch out for the average person.

The revolutionary tent has plenty of screened window openings – at least one on each side – plus a large screened door and even a tiny, zippered opening near the floor for running an electrical cord or hose inside.  The zippered door and windows have rain flaps, to minimize the chance of water infiltration, but I found the door zipper difficult to operate without getting it caught in the flap.

The tent has a full floor that extends upward a half-foot into the walls for added protection against ground water and includes a small repair patch for emergency use.  A separate tarp (bring your own) placed on the ground is recommended to minimize damage.

Although I have yet to figure out the best means of getting it back into the storage bag supplied, it can be accomplished, but it will take a bit of practice and technique foreign to me so far.  Because of the design of the roof and the relatively light-weight design, this tent would probably collapse under the weight of snow, but it should suffice in rainy conditions and moderately strong wind.

For about $100, I found the Coleman Signal Mountain model right for my needs, but larger sizes are available online and elsewhere.  If you want to avoid the frustration of complicated tents, when you are attempting to “get away from it all”, this is one solution.  And finally, as much as I cringe at the term “happy campers”, this instant shelter could actually be a means to create a few of them.