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OCTOBER 2017 CONTENTS 4 DSEI 2017: THE PMCI TEAM RECENTLY TRAVELLED TO ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DEFENCE SHOWS IN THE WORLD, THE MIGHTY DSEI SHOW IN LONDON! 10 TRAINING: THE UNIVERSAL COMBAT STANCE ONCE AGAIN WE ARE JOINED IN THIS ISSUE BY ELI FROM PROJECT GECKO WHO BRINGS US HIS THOUGHTS ON A CRUCIAL AREA OF FIREARMS TRAINING. 15 EDITORS COMMENT: “VANISHING MINDSET, VANISHING SKILLS” 16 GEAR ON TEST: THE PMCI TEAM MAKE THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE LATEST GEAR TO HIT THE MARKET. 22 TACTICAL INNOVATION: PROPPER GEAR GETTING THE LOWDOWN ON THE VERY LATEST FROM A RESPECTED TACTICAL INDUSTRY MARKET LEADER. 26 GOOD GEAR TO GO: FIRST TACTICAL UPDATED BILL TAKES A LOOK AT SOME GREAT GEAR FROM FIRST TACTICAL THAT’S IN THE PROCESS OF BEING LAUNCHED RIGHT NOW! 30 TECH: ETYMOTIC PROTECTING YOUR HEARING WHILST TRAINING OR “ON THE JOB” IS ALL-IMPORTANT AND ETYMOTIC HAVE THE SKILLS TO BRING US THE BEST. 34 KNIVES AND TOOLS: ADKINS WOOD & KNIFE UNIQUE DESIGN AND QUALITY FROM THE US KNIFEMAKER IN THE FORM OF THE “BUSH GATOR” BLADE 38 FIREARMS: BUIDING AN “INSTRUCTORS RIFLE” TRAMPAS TAKES US ON A JOURNEY TO CREATE HIS PERFECT INSTRUCTORS RIFLE 42 TECH: NEO MAG A MINIMALISTIC AND INNOVATIVE WAY TO CARRY A SPARE MAGAZINE COVERTLY 44 PERSONAL DEFENCE: SOG BATONS SOG ARE WELL KNOWN FOR THEIR KNIVES AND TOOLS, BUT THEIR NEW RANGE OF BATONS IS SIMPLY STUNNING! 46 SKILLS AND DRILLS: ANDY BRINGS US PART II OF HIS VEHICLE “TIPS FROM THE TOP” 48 BOOK REVIEW: “TACTICAL USE OF LOW SIGNATURE WEAPONS FOR MILITARY AND POLICE” 50 INDUSTRY VACANCIES: LOOKING FOR WORK? JUST CHECK HERE. Copyright © Calibre Publishing 2017. 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. 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. 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] 2 Editor (UK): Bill Thomas Editor (International): Dan Eastes Deputy Ed (USA): Trampas Swanson Graphic Design: Baz Thakur 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 Letter, idea or question? Got something to say? A question for our experts? An article or article idea? Drop us a line and let us know. Either email the editor ([email protected]), write to us at the Calibre Publishing address above, or talk to us on Twitter or Facebook.