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Rifle Scope and Sights at Mounting Solution Plus (MSP)

Mounting Solutions Plus (MSP) is both a manufacturer of quality firearm accessories, as well as a distributor of firearms related products. Mounting Solutions Plus, is happy to grow there slection of Rifle Scopes and Red Dot Sights to the rest of our tactical accessories. Included in our current lisitng are: Aimpoint, BSA Scope, Bushnell Scopes, Elcan, Eotech, Horus Vision, NcStar , and Trijicon

In addition to our Rifle Scopes we carry a verity of Scope Mounts & Scope Rings.

Mounting Solutions Plus specializes in tactical mounts and gun accessories for professional and competition shooters.

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Joyce Wilson, executive director of the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), announced that the IDPA Headquarters Shooting Team will be competing in the 2012 Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championship, using M&P pistols manufactured by match host Smith & Wesson.

"Smith & Wesson has been a perennial supporter of the shooting sports, our Second Amendment rights and a charter supporter of IDPA. While many of the HQ staff are 1911 shooters, as a show of appreciation for Smith & Wesson's continued support of IDPA's local, regional and national championships, Team IDPA will compete at the Smith & Wesson match with their model M&P pistols," announced Wilson.

The International Defensive Pistol Association, which boasts nearly 19,000 members, was established with the primary goal of providing the concealed carry permit holder with a recreational venue to practice defensive-based handgun skills.

"Smith & Wesson is proud of our long term commitment to all shooting sports, including IDPA, and are pleased to welcome the IDPA Headquarters Shooting Team at the 15th Annual Smith & Wesson Indoor National Championships. We look forward to a continued collaboration with IDPA," said Tom Yost of Smith & Wesson.

Since its formation in 1996 IDPA has grown to become one of the most active practical pistol sports with weekly competitions held all across the country. Among those competing in IDPA competition are factory supported shooting teams like Team Smith & Wesson which has earned multiple titles and awards over the years.

The Championship, scheduled for February 23-25, 2012, in Springfield, Mass., will be held at the Smith & Wesson Shooting Sports Center. The IDPA Headquarters Shooting Team will be represented in competition by Team Captain Joyce Wilson, Robert Ray, Terry Burba and Kitty Richards.

"Team IDPA is looking forward to competing on Team Smith & Wesson's home court and we're putting Team S&W on notice that when the timer sounds at this year's Indoor Nationals, they'll need to bring their "A" game if they plan to go toe-to-toe with Team IDPA," said Wilson, throwing down the gauntlet.

For more information about the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), including a schedule of upcoming competitions for 2012, visit www.IDPA.com.

The Z2-S LED CombatLight is a high-intensity single-output LED flashlight featuring a strobe for special tactical or emergency applications. This compact, versatile light uses a high-efficiency LED that is virtually immune to failure since there’s no filament to burn out or break. Its tough aerospace aluminum body is Mil-Spec hard anodized for extreme durability, and it features an ergonomic CombatGrip that’s ideal for flashlight/handgun techniques and provides a secure hold for hands that are cold, wet, or gloved. The Z2-S uses a micro-textured reflector that produces a smooth, intense beam with significant peripheral light to enhance situational awareness. Features a tactical pushbutton tailcap switch for fast no-look access when pressed—press three times rapidly to activate strobe. Twist tailcap clockwise for constant-on in either mode.

Close Quarter Combat often referred to a CQB is a very dynamic and a dangerous situation to the untrained or unprepared operator. However to a trained operator or  it is an overwhelming and dynamic show of force that completely dominates and controls the mission or situation at hand. This level of skill falls into no less than 6 categories, Movement to Contact, Breaching, Entry, Area Domination, Communication, and Exit strategies.

This type of training requires a great deal of team work and unit cohesion allowing for each member of the team to have almost a since of what the other members are doing without any need for verbal communication. Team communication and understanding is a key element to success in the field.

When executing room and building clearing, operations must be planned and executed with care, each operator must understand the principles of room clearing, such as surprise, speed, and controlled violence of action. Units must train, practice, and rehearse the techniques until the team operates smoothly.

Surprise is a key element to a successful operation.   The entry team clearing the room must achieve surprise, if only for seconds, by deceiving, distracting, or startling the enemy. The use of flash bag grenades is often used to facilitate this.

Speed provides a measure of security to the team and allows the operators to use the first few vital seconds to maximum their advantage. You must remember to only move as fast as you can effectively engage your targets. Always remember “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast”.

Violence of Action eliminates or neutralizes the enemy while giving him the least chance of inflicting friendly casualties. Violence of action is not limited to the application of firepower only. It involves an operator’s mind-set of complete supremacy and control of the situation.

Webster’s Dictionary defines Moral as “relating to principles of right and wrong.”

Webster’s Dictionary defines Ethical as “conforming to an accepted standard of conduct.”

In other words, morals are what is right or wrong for you as an individual and ethics are what is considered right or wrong by the collective group of people who you interact with. On issues involving the Use of Deadly Force, we have laws to guide us, but ultimately the standard of conduct is set by the courts and juries through their decisions in criminal and civil trials. Their decisions filter down and impact the policies of the District Attorney’s Office, your local law enforcement agencies, and civil litigation attorneys.

Our own, individual decisions on the Use of Deadly Force may or may not conform to the accepted standard of conduct of the collective group of people we interact with.

Indiana does have a Stand your ground law now in effect. Sixteen states have adopted “Stand Your Ground” laws that allow an individual to use deadly force to protect a residence, place of business, vehicle or other property.

The laws that originated with the National Rifle Association and got first life in Florida in 2005 have now spread widely through the South and Midwest.

In the last legislative sessions, 21 states brought the bills up for consideration and 15 states adopted statutes. So far Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia and Washington have enacted statutes.

Surviving the Cold

When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can become a challenge. Extremely cold temperatures often accompany a winter storm, so you may have to cope with power failures and icy roads. Although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and falls on the ice, you may also face indoor hazards. Many homes will be too cold—either due to a power failure or because the heating system isn’t adequate for the weather. For those who must use space heaters and fireplaces to stay warm, the risk of household fires increases, as well as the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Exposure to cold temperatures, whether indoors or outside, can cause other serious or life-threatening health problems. Infants and the elderly are particularly at risk, but anyone can be affected. To keep yourself and your family safe, you should know how to prevent cold-related health problems and what to do if a cold-weather health emergency arises.

The emergency procedures outlined here are not a substitute for training in first aid. However, these procedures will help you to know when to seek medical care and what to do until help becomes available.

What Is Extreme Cold?

What constitutes extreme cold and its effects can vary across different areas of the country. In regions relatively unaccustomed to winter weather, near freezing temperatures are considered “extreme cold.” Whenever temperatures drop decidedly below normal and as wind speed increases, heat can leave your body more rapidly. These weather related conditions may lead to serious health problems. Extreme cold is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies in susceptible people, such as those without shelter or who are stranded, or who live in a home that is poorly insulated or without heat.

Taking preventive action is your best defense against having to deal with extreme cold-weather conditions. By preparing your home and car in advance for winter emergencies, and by observing safety precautions during times of extremely cold weather, you can reduce the risk of weather-related health problems.

We live in an ever-changing world and with more and more people looking to have a firearm for personal protection we have an obligation to make sure that those that do have them are trained to use them. Shooting at a piece of paper 20 yards away, once a year, is just not enough. In order to effectively use a firearm in a self defense situation it takes proper training and a lot of practice.

One great way to practice defensive shooting is to get involved in the International Defensive Pistol Association, (IDPA). The International Defensive Pistol Association is a shooting sport dedicated to realistic shooting scenarios using everyday concealed carry equipment.

So where do you start? Indy IDPA is a great choice and place to start.Indy IDPA is hosted at Atlanta Conservation Club. Atlanta Conservation Club is a premiere shooting club in Atlanta, Indiana.

Ok so what do you need?

Hearing and eye protection are mandatory at all times on the range for shooters and spectators.  You will need a modern, safe semi-auto or revolver with a minimum caliber of 9mm/.38 special.  You will need a strong-side holster and 3 magazines (or 4 speedloaders).  Mags/speedloaders can be carried in pockets, but mag carriers are recommended.  You will also need a cover garment such as a vest, jacket, or shirt that covers your holstered firearm and mag carriers.  For complete equipment guidelines please see the IDPA rulebook.

For more information about Indy IDPA contact info@IndyIDPA.com or visit there websit at IndyIDPA.com

The Model 512 is the most popular model HWS.

The EOTech 512 a65 Holographic Weapon Sight give you incredible speed and accuracy  in a tactical situation, hunting or sport shooting.

The Holographic sight makes use of the capability of a hologram to construct a three-dimensional image to produce a reticle that is projected out to the target plane providing incredible accuracy. The Eotech 512  is used through out the country by swat, military forces and sports shooting enthusiast. It runs on AA batteries and comes with instructions,the basic model is black but you can get the camo version for a little more .

This tactical optic is perfect for agencies that want the best in CQB speed and versatility, without the need for night vision compatibility.

• AA Battery model (supports Lithium and Alkaline)
• Reticle: 65 MOA circle with 1 MOA aiming dot
• Includes rugged aluminum hood assembly and knobbed, tool-less mounting bolt
• Interfaces to 1″ Picatinny (MIL-STD-1913) or Weaver rail