Modern Marine Expo

[SJB358]

Well, they let us out of The Gunnery Sergeants Advanced Course for a few hours today in order to go and observe the Modern Marine Expo today on Quantico. There is just about any vendor you can think of that has to do with the USMC. I mean, just about anything. Leupold, Zeiss, Sako, Blaser, Remington, International, Mack, Camelback, ETC. It is ginormous. It was 5 gigantic tents full of sweet gear!. Anyhow, here are some pictures. Didn't take a ton of them, but I did get a few.

We also got to meet R. Lee Ermey, get a picture signed by him and also talk with him for a bit. Pretty nice guy.

First glimpse of him

My buddy getting a signed picture

Me getting a picture signed

R. Lee passing me a coin

Here is the coin he gave me when I shook his hand

 

[SJB358]

Well, they let us out of The Gunnery Sergeants Advanced Course for a few hours today in order to go and observe the Modern Marine Expo today on Quantico. There is just about any vendor you can think of that has to do with the USMC. I mean, just about anything. Leupold, Zeiss, Sako, Blaser, Remington, International, Mack, Camelback, ETC. It is ginormous. It was 5 gigantic tents full of sweet gear!. Anyhow, here are some pictures. Didn't take a ton of them, but I did get a few.

We also got to meet R. Lee Ermey, get a picture signed by him and also talk with him for a bit. Pretty nice guy.

First glimpse of him

My buddy getting a signed picture

Me getting a picture signed

R. Lee passing me a coin

Here is the coin he gave me when I shook his hand

Here is the coffee mug I picked up for Brian

A new bumper sticker I scored as well from LaRue

Anyhow, it was a great time. Might stop through again tomorrow, just to see if I can put my eyes on anything else that is cool and take my time walking through the tents. I was kinda in a hurry, so I really hustled. I would like to have a little more time to look some more gear over. Scotty

 

[FOTIS]

2 cool! :mrgreen:

 

[Woodycreek]

Thanks for the mug buddy. See if you can get me that Blaser tomorrow.

 

[DrMike]

That looks like a delightful time in some excellent company.

 

[Guy Miner]

Dang... Haircut, shave and a full USMC uniform... :wink:

 

[Desert Fox]

Thanks for posting the picture Scotty. Like the new AICS stock, and yeah your picture with Lee.

 

[BK]

If you're picking up stuff for people, can you grab me one of those S&Bs?

Cool stuff, man. I always figured Gunny Ermey was a pretty nice guy, I bet even more so if you are part of the Gunnery Sgt. fraternity. Great pics!

 

[Scott Spencer]

AWESOME, Scotty!! And you look like a marine again! :grin:

 

[C.Smith]

Very nice, thanks for sharing the pictures. Nice coin too, I'm a big Glock fan, and no I'm not asking for anything.

Corey

 

[russ808]

Scotty,
Pics, Coin, and 5 tents of goodies, Heaven.
Russ

 

[SJB358]

AWESOME, Scotty!! And you look like a marine again! :grin:

Dang... Haircut, shave and a full USMC uniform... :wink:

Yeah, it was something to have to FIND my uniforms, get them tailored and learn how to put ribbons and stuff like that on them again too! I haven't worn a uniform up to this point for about three years. I am looking forward to getting back to work though. Spending so much time in a classroom wears me out more than full out work does.

It was a good time at the expo. Lots of cool equipment and great to see some of the gear they are making up for the DOD.

Brian, no luck with the Blaser. Maybe next year. Scotty

 

[Woodycreek]

So much for a dealer sample Blaser Tactical or Sako TRG. Guess we will stick with the Savage 10 338 Lapua.

 

[SJB358]

So much for a dealer sample Blaser Tactical or Sako TRG. Guess we will stick with the Savage 10 338 Lapua.

I'm in! The more I look at it, the more I think it is the best idea on how to get into the game. Heck it would be pretty reasonable to do the whole set up and still have a nicely packable rifle. Scotty

 

[BK]

Do it! I'm interested in one, but I've read a few reports of the Savage .338s not shooting super well. I want you guys to be the guinea pigs!