Clint on Vehicle Defense:“Either DriveOr Draw... not BOTH!”Learn how to defend yourselffrom inside the car with helpfrom Clint Smith’s ThunderRanch DVD course.Three CourseBONUSIncludes:ConcealedCarry OptionsHomeDefenseVehicleDefenseTwo-disc set only $49.95 — Order Today:(800) 628-9818 (M-F 8am-3pm PST)www.americanhandgunner.com/TRvidsThe <strong>2011</strong> military Christmas gift guide.John Connorust ask yourself howJmany Christmas giftsyou’ve received whichdidn’t exactly inspirea spontaneous HappyDance? Not even a big,Cheshire-cat grin? Howmany ugly Christmasneckties became dipstickwipers; how many garish,scratchy sweaters lurkedin dark closets until theycould be surreptitiouslysent to Goodwill? Howmany presents have yougiven—in good faithand hopes of pleasingsomeone—and beendisappointed with theirlackluster reception?I can guarantee you’ll never havethat experience with a thoughtfulgift sent to a serving soldier. Sendprecisely the wrong present to exactlythe wrong person, and it will still geta smile, a laugh, a heartfelt nod ofwarm appreciation, simply becauseyou cared, and you made the effort.Now, this list is primarily foryour friends and family members“deployed forward,” OK? But if youcheck my “Odd Angry Shot” columnin this issue, you’ll find suggestions forthe warrior-friends you haven’t metyet, and other ways you can honorand support our troops and theirfamilies. Christmas is coming, andSanta’s willing to share the spotlight!Barely bigger and heavier than the singleAA battery that powers it, the LD15 miniflashlightfrom Fenix Light is perfect fora soldier’s use. Its twist-on switch won’taccidentally be activated, and offers a bright117-lumen beam or 8 lumens of low, discreetlight. It will even stand up on its tail to serveas a “batt-powered candle”! Waterproof andshock-suppressed, the LD15 comes with sparesealing O-rings, a lanyard and split-ring.Fenix Light8/F, 2nd Building, DongFangMingIndustrial Center, 33th District, Bao’an,Shenzhen 518133, Chinawww.GUNSMAGAZINE.COM/ fenixlightIn combat, often it’s the little things thatcount; peripheral accessories which windup saving lives. Such may be the casewith the 360 MOLLE GearKeeper fromHammerhead Industries. Light, compactand rugged, it securely tethers lights,multi-tools, comms, Z-Card packs and otheressentials with a spring-loaded retractablecable. The 360 comes in two lengths andthree levels of retraction force. If you don’tknow exactly what size and weight gear itwill be used for, I recommend the RT4-0004model. Want to send something cool to clipto it? Keep reading!Hammerhead Industries1501 Goodyear Ave., Ventura, CA 93003(888) 588-9981www.GUNSMAGAZINE.com/gearkeeperJared West, the mad wizard of Mantis Knives,listened closely to troops’ input on what theyneeded in a folding knife, then sat downand conjured up the Kunitza. Big, stout andtough, it flips open, locks solid, and fills thehand with highly ergonomic CNC-machinedG10 handle scales. The 154CM blade is 3.5"long, and when opened, its flipper doubles asa fingerguard. A soldier serving in Iraq was62WWW.GUNSMAGAZINE.COM • NOVEMBER <strong>2011</strong>
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