The SPARROWS Lock Picks event in Carson City opened with a range-focused day sponsored by SIG SAUER and major PPE vendors, followed by an evening of networking and social activities that set the tone for prison-based covert-entry training to follow.
Vendors provided live evaluations: Oakley SI ballistic eyewear, 3M Peltor ComTac headsets, TENICOR concealment holsters (including VELOS AIWB), and Royal Arms breaching ammunition testing.
Day Two moves training into a former maximum security prison for covert entry, escape/evasion, and expanded SPARROWS-led instruction.
Kicked off last week in Carson City for another iteration of what has quickly become one of the more unique events on the tactical convention calendar. The level of industry support behind the event has visibly grown, with companies including Oakley SI, 3M Peltor, SIG SAUER, TENICOR, and Royal Arms supporting this year's opening range day. The level of participation is a direct reflection of the events reputation.
A separate area of the range was dedicated to helicopter infil/exfil training for those who were quick enough to get one of the limited spots. Oakley SI Oakley SI's involvement provided attendees with an opportunity to test and evaluate the company's ballistic eyewear lineup in an actual training environment. SIG SAUER SIG SAUER's support added another layer to the hands-on nature of the event.
— Day One / Night One Report Rock'a Lock'a BANG! Both Oakley SI and 3M Peltor were on hand to provide PPE to participants. Including HALO and ARRAY goggles those attending for infil training.
Day Two of Rock’a Lock’a BANG! BANG! Moved the event from the range and into a completely different training environment: The former state of Nevada Maximum security prison. With the addition of new attendees comes a shift into covert access, escape, rescue, and problem-solving skills, with classes conducted throughout
Day Three of Rock’a Lock’a BANG! BANG! brought participants back to the former Nevada State Maximum Security Prison for another full day of hands-on training. With the event now firmly established inside the prison environment, the training continued to expand beyond traditional lock manipulation. SPARROWS continued it
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