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JULY 2015 CONTENTS 4 KEMPO ARNIS We speak to US Hall of Fame recipient Borut Kincl about the unique selfdefence training offered by The Kempo Arnis Federation 8 CORPS STRENGTH Effective fitness training; we get the lowdown from the might “MGUNZ”! 10 RUNNING AND GUNNING Need to brush up on your live fire skills and drills? Look no further than Tactical Security Training UK 15 INDUSTRY UPDATE Hot topics in the world of the Private Military Contractor 16 THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR Checking out Warrior Assault Systems and their very latest tactical gear innovations 20 CORDURA COOL We delve into the inner workings of fabric industry giant CORDURA 24 GEAR FOR THE GOOD GUYS The PMCI Team make their recommendations on the latest gear to hit the market! 30 TECH AND TOOLS Keep your edge with the Tactical Pathfinder blade from Skallywag Tactical 32 TACTICAL INNOVATION The Revision Batlskin Helmet System 35 FIREARMS SPOTLIGHT Trampas gets to grips with the SIG TACOPS 1911 41 BOOK REVIEW The Role and Limitations of Technology in U.S. Counterinsurgency Warfare 42 HEAD TO HEAD Looking to break into the world of the PMC? We talk to two industry veterans to get their insights on what it really takes! 44 FIREARMS MAINTENANCE Hoppe’s “Elite Gun Care On The Go” Kit 46 INDUSTRY VACANCIES Looking for work? Just check here. Editor (International): Dan Eastes Graphic Design: Baz Thakur, Havoc Design Publisher: Nigel Streeter PMCI Magazine is a digital-only publication, published bi-monthly and available FREE OF CHARGE via the PMCI app on the following platforms: Apple iOS, Android, Windows 8, and Windows Phone. For more information visit our publishing partner: www.PocketMags.com PMCI can also be read online at: www.issuu.com Calibre Publishing Limited Wyche Innovation Centre, Walwyn Road, Upper Colwall, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6PL Tel: [phone] Web: www.pmcimagazine.com ©Calibre Publishing Limited 2014 Copyright © Calibre Publishing 2014. All rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the express permission of the publisher in writing. The opinion of the writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. The Editors reserve the right to edit submissions prior to publication. Letter, idea or question? Thank you for downloading this Edition of PMCI, the FREE digital publication dedicated to PMC Operatives. PMCI is written by individuals with first hand knowledge and experience of the subject they write about - people like Col. Gerry Schumacher (USSF Ret.), author Simon Chambers and ex-TL Dan E, all of whom have an intimate understanding of what the role entails and the day to day challenges faced by PMCs. line and let us know. Either email the editor PMCI will provide a platform to review and discuss the things to matter to all of us, such personal equipment, training, employment and lifestylestyle management - and these are also our core fundamentals. We hope you enjoy this Edition of PMCI and if you have any feedback or comments, or would like to contrubute to future issues, please let us know by email to: [email protected] PHOTO CREDITS: Cover: UFPRO. Authors where applicable, Shutterstock.com, Istockphoto.com 2 Editor (UK): Bill Thomas Got something to say? A question for our experts? An article or article idea? Drop us a ([email protected]), write to us at the Calibre Publishing address above, or talk to us on Twitter or Facebook.