In this issue

2020 has definitely started with all boots on the ground as the entire PMCI team made their way to SHOT Show to check out the latest and greatest at the biggest shooting show on the planet, and you can read the report in this issue! We've also got to grips with the SIG M400, the rather special Spartan Harsey Dagger, and the latest 6mm gas training "AR" from VFC, so whatever your "tool of choice", you can read about it in PMCI!

SHOT 2020

AS WE ROLLED INTO 2020, IT WAS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN FOR THE TACTICAL AND FIREARMS COMMUNITY MOVERS AND SHAKERS TO MAKE THEIR ANNUAL MIGRATION TO THE DESERTS OF NEVADA. INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD SUCH AS LICENSED FIREARMS DEALERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, MILITARY AND PRIVATE MILITARY CONTRACTING PURCHASING AGENTS, CELEBRITIES AND MORE DESCEND UPON LAS VEGAS, NEVADA FOR THE ANNUAL SHOT SHOW, AND THE PMCI CREW WERE THERE AMONGST THEM!

9 mins

PEPPERBALL NON-LETHAL OPTIONS

EVERY DAY, ALL OVER THE WORLD, MILITARY SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUPS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CIVILIANS ALIKE ENCOUNTER CRITICAL SITUATIONS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION. OFTEN, THESE SITUATIONS ARE FORCED TO BECOME DRAWN OUT AND END IN QUESTIONABLE LETHAL FORCE DUE TO LACK OF AVAILABLE OPTIONS. WHILE TASERS AND PEPPER SPRAY COULD HAVE ELIMINATED THE THREAT EARLIER, FACTORS SUCH AS DISTANCE AND THE INABILITY TO DEPLOY FROM PROPER COVER PREVENT THESE OPTIONS FROM COMING INTO PLAY EARLY IN THE REACTIONARY GAME PLAN. FORTUNATELY, NON-LETHAL PAYLOAD DELIVERY OPTIONS FROM A COMPANY BY THE NAME OF PEPPER BALL, HAVE BEEN MAKING THEIR WAY ONTO THE BATTLEFIELDS AND STREETS OF SOME OF THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST AREAS TO HELP.

8 mins

0241 TACTICAL REVISED

At PMCI we absolutely love seeing good friends doing great things and rightly benefitting from their efforts! A couple of years ago Bill got together with Sean from 0241 Tactical, and now revisits this veteran-owned company to see how they have gone from strength to strength!

8 mins

HOME ON THE RANGE

For some of the PMCI team the winter months make it harder than ever to get out training, but as the weather starts to change for the warmer it’s time to get the gear in order, and prepare for those long summer rangetime sessions, so Bill takes a look at the gear he uses and why.

10 mins

EVERSAFE PACK

One of the biggest problems with working in the public as an armed professional is being able to discreetly carry the necessary equipment. Whether it’s an extra set of handcuffs, spare magazines or even a submachine gun and body armor, often the only option is to carry a backpack. While there are many great tactical packs on the market, they all have two major drawbacks, lack of security and the fact they all distinctly look TACTICAL.

7 mins

SIG SAUER M400

AR-15 platform rifles are showing up on the secondary market at 1/3 the cost of what buyers rushed to for them and interest has started to move to other platforms such as AK-47s and handguns. Luckily, there are a few companies that have continued to make high quality AR-15 rifles, such as SIG, to provide shooters with reliable, accurate and well-built products.

9 mins

SPARTAN HARSEY DAGGER

Throughout history, the dagger has managed to transcend its humble origins as a medieval belt knife to become symbolic and sacred, especially within military circles. Often characterized by a very sharp point and usually two sharp edges, daggers are typically designed to be used as a thrusting or stabbing tool. During medieval times, the dagger’s ability to pierce the links of chain mail and between plates of armor made it invaluable when larger knives and swords often failed. Trampas takes a look at a very special version that’s comes courtesy of some very good friends to PMCI!

7 mins

SMITH AND WESSON 638 AIRWEIGHT

In both civilian and law enforcement circles, the Smith and Wesson double action J-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special has long been a favorite since its introduction in the 1950s. For the senior officers in Trampas’ department, the 2” barrel (often referred to as a snub nose) 5 shot revolver was a favorite “unofficial” carry pistol.

9 mins

WILLIAMS GLOCK 42/ 43 SIGHTS

One of the most disappointing items to encounter when shopping for a new defensive handgun is to find a great deal on the pistol you want, but realize, it comes with less than stellar factory iron sights, but that can be remedied swiftly and easily thanks to Williams Gun Sight Company.

4 mins

VEGA FORCE COMPANY SR-16 GAS BLOWBACK CARBINE

Whilst the majority of the focus for 6mm Training is centred around handgun models at the moment there are already training tools available licenced by companies you probably all know and love already, so this time Bill gets into things by showcasing the training version of the Knight’s Armament Company (KAC) SR-16!

6 mins

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Private Military Contractor International is the first publication dedicated to PMC operatives.
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All our writers are experienced individuals with an in-depth knowledge of their subjects.
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