The optic mount is one of the least “sexy” parts of a rifle. All it needs to do is keep the optic in place, right? Well, it’s a bit more complicated than that. The optic mount should maintain zero, yes, but it should also be easy to use.

GDI optic mounts excel at both these purposes. They’re engineered to provide return to zero within .01 MOA when removed and reinstalled, and are robust enough to maintain that zero as long as they’re mounted.

In addition, every interaction the user has with a GDI mount is a smooth and easy one. For tube-style optics, horizontal split rings with the mounting screws attaching from the top make for an easy optic/mount installation process.

From there, the attachment to a picatinny rail is also easy, with an auto-locking quick detach (ALQD) lever that allows for one-handed installation and removal, with no chance of forgetting to lock the lever in place. Also, this design prevents unintentional unlocking of the lever, and adjustment for worn or out-of-spec picatinny rails is easy in the field.

There are a lot of things to check out when looking at new rifles or parts – but whatever you do, don’t forget the optic mount.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kate Hagen
Global Defense Initiatives, Inc.
(951) 595-7369   
info@gdiengineering.com

Global Defense Initiatives, Inc. Launches Product Offering into Commercial Markets at SHOT Show 2013

Temecula, CA (January 2, 2013) – Global Defense Initiatives, Inc. is a California-based leader and subject-matter-expert in the manufacture and development of innovative, technologically advanced mounting solutions  for weapon optics, and laser aiming / imaging devices.  GDI has been working directly with U.S. Military units for over 10 years and is now bringing their products to civilian shooters through retail and wholesale distribution channels.

GDI is excited to deliver this new offering to shooters nationwide through their U.S. distribution channels.  Having secured multiple contracts with the U.S. Military, their battle proven mounts are precision engineered to ensure ultra-repeatability, reliability and durability.  All GDI mounts are designed for use on M1913 Picatinny Rail Systems with  most major brands of optics and sights.

“GDI products have been proven in overseas operations over the last 8 years.  We are excited to offer the same products to civilian shooters throughout the U.S.,” says Marco Gonzalez, CEO, former U.S. Navy SEAL, and the innovation behind the products.  “Shooters invest so much into their optics, but neglect the importance of the interface to their rifle; we have spent 10 years engineering the details about that for them.”

Among many virtues, GDI’s Auto-Locking Quick Detach (ALQD™) Lever System brings one-handed mounting and dis-mounting to the user.  Our quick detach (ALQD™) lever mechanism automatically locks and engages the rail when closed to secure the optic to weapon.
GDI is actively looking for dealers and wholesaler partners.  Independent retailers who would like to become authorized resellers may contact GDI Engineering at info@gdiengineering.com, or visit www.gdiengineering.com.

Founded in 2002, Global Defense Initiatives, Inc. (GDI) is a US based, veteran owned, small business, specializing in the development and manufacturing of precision sight mount interface devices used for weapon system platforms.  With combat proven performance, engineering excellence, and superior functionality as the company’s hallmarks, GDI is recognized as subject-matter-experts throughout the defense industry and U.S. military.

Global Defense Initiatives, Inc.

(951) 595-7369
info@gdiengineering.com

GLOBAL DEFENSE INTIATIVES TO SHOWCASE NEW LINE OF MOUNTS AT 2013 SHOT SHOW

Manufacturer Brings Weapon Optic Mounts to Next Level of Precision with New Additions

Temecula, CA (December 4, 2012) – Global Defense Initiatives (GDI), manufacturers of mount interface devices for use with optical, laser aiming, illumination, night vision and thermal imaging systems, will be showcasing their latest line of optic mounts at the 2013 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV.

Set at booth (20536) GDI’s newest mount: the P-ROM L-Model™ (Rifle Optic Mount), for use with 35mm telescopic optics, will be showcased in 0MOA and 25MOA base model variants.  The noted 35mm P-ROM L-Model is the newest addition to the family of P-ROM L-Model™ (Rifle Optic Mount) solutions; currently available for 30mm & 34mm telescopic optics in both 0MOA and 25MOA base cant models.

Additionally, GDI will have the following mounts available for visitors to personally experience the quality and precision GDI’s distinctive innovations have brought to the industry:

• Trijicon® ACOG Series Optic Mounts:
  • R-COM B-Model™ (Combat Optic Mount)
  • R-COM E-Model™ (Combat Optic Mount
  • Aimpoint® Sight Mounts:
    • CM-OSM™ (Optical Sight Mount) for use with CompM4
    • CMC-OSM™ (Optical Sight Mount) for use with the CompM2 / CompM3
    • MT-OSM™ (Optical Sight Mount) for use with the Micro

Designed to provide each user with integrative mount design solutions that are ready to meet every mission-essential need, GDI has gained a reputation in the defense community by exceeding military specifications through their precision craftsmanship and durability.

GDI was founded in 2002 by Marco Gonzalez, the company’s CEO; who through his experience as a U.S. Navy SEAL, brought operational military knowledge of the need for a solution to the then-current optic mounts issued to the war-fighter.

“The precision and accuracy just wasn’t there when we needed it,” stated Gonzalez.  “I took it upon myself, as a personal mission, to develop a product that would not only improve the function and durability of the optical sight mount, but optimize its performance to increase accuracy and keep our war-fighters safe while defending our freedoms.”

GDI’s origins as a provider of high-threat security services and specialized weapons and tactics training for military and law enforcement personnel, provided a research test bed that ultimately led to the development of its precision mount line.

Today, the sole focus of GDI, is to provide the defense and shooting industries with viable COTS, and developmental mounting solutions that meet the respective needs of the military and law enforcement operational communities, and shooters within the civilian sport, hunting, & tactical competition areas.

About GDI
Global Defense Initiatives, Inc. is a veteran owned small business specializing in the manufacturing of Marksman Grade Engineered Mounts™ for use on weapon platforms. GDI is a DOD approved provider, sought out for their subject-matter-expertise and commitment to engineering excellence by the industry leaders in optics, laser & imaging devices.

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Winchester Model 70 Safari Express .375 H&H

If Africa is the most romantic continent, then the .375 H&H is the most romantic rifle cartridge. It was used by famous hunters at the turn of the 20th century to bring down the largest and most dangerous game in the world. It’s spawned numerous smaller cartridges. It has been surpassed in power and size, but it’s still the standby hunting rifle cartridge for those who want to be able to take on anything on land without breaking their shoulder or not being able to find ammo. That’s basically why I want one. It’s just…cool.

Such a rifle would make more sense if I was about to venture to Africa for an elephant hunt, but there aren’t any animals within a few hundred miles of where I live that couldn’t be humanely hunted with a .30-06. The .375 would still make a spectacular hunting rifle, especially with big solid bullets that wouldn’t fragment and destroy meat. But in reality, there’s just no need for a .375, and so I probably won’t own one any time soon – but that doesn’t mean my desire for one has lessened.

I was first introduced to firearms at about age 4. My dad had me shoot a bunch of big guns in an attempt to scare me away from them forever. Yeah, that didn’t really work out…

Of course, as a commenter on the GDI Facebook page said rather wisely, you could wait until “When they reach the age where they understand death is a serious and permanent consequence of negligence.” But while that might be a good time to take them shooting or let them handle guns, it might be a good idea to at least teach them that they shouldn’t touch guns before then.

The NRA’s Eddie Eagle program teaches kids in pre-K to third grade four things about seeing a gun:

- STOP!
- Don’t touch.
- Leave the area.
- Tell an adult.

This is a pretty well-organized program that has been in place for decades and has had documented cases in which children successfully followed the steps, preventing tragic injury.

This is obviously a decision for parents to make, but it needs to be given consideration early on in the child’s life – or before the child is born.

Most civilian self-defense shootings take place in low light – as do officer involved shootings. Many firefights in combat occur during night hours.

So why do we spend most of our time at the range during the day, in perfect light?

Night shooting is a valuable - and perishable - skill.

It’s not always easy to find a place to shoot at night. Many ranges are only open for normal business hours. Military and police shooters sometimes have ranges available at night, but administrative requirements can slow the pace of training significantly.

If you can’t remember the last time you shot at night, you owe it to yourself to find a way to do so. Without constant practice, night shooting skills will deteriorate rapidly.

It’s easy to brag about how much you shoot when no one can verify the numbers. Shooting costs a lot of money – not just ammo, but replacing worn or broken parts, range time, and so on.

Ammo. Lots and lots of ammo.

Some of the astronomical numbers that I’ve heard people say they shoot simply make me laugh out loud. Recently, a gun store employee friend told me about a customer who bragged about shooting 5,000 rounds of 5.56 per week. That’s about $1800 a week just for ammo, not to mention the sheer amount of time spent shooting. Now, maybe he has a massive amount of money to spend on ammo and he doesn’t mind doing the same thing over and over again, but in all likelihood, he doesn’t even shoot a fraction of that amount.

When it comes to determining exactly how much you actually shoot, there is no reason other than pride to inflate the number. Skills can be maintained, and even improved upon, with very modest investments of time and money. Successful range sessions might only consist of 50 rounds, and yet as long as your goals are achieved, you are doing just fine.

It’s far better to improve your skills with 50 rounds than it is to shoot 500 just to brag about it.

I remember 9/11, and I remember the first anniversary, thinking how amazing it was that an entire year had gone by since that day. Now eleven years have passed, and the meaning of the day seems to have changed.

As the years go by, has 9/11 simply become a day for photos of American flags to be posted on Facebook and somber (yet terse) statements on Twitter? Will 9/11 be a national holiday ten or twenty years from now, like Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day?

Should its meaning only be remembered on 9/11, or should it serve as a constant reminder of what might be lost if the country lets its guard down again?