IPV AT ARMSCOR REACTION PAPER 13 September 2013

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INTRODUCTION: The visit in ARMSCORP provides me into different things. One of which was

the knowledge, experiences and remind me of having personally owned gun prior my retirement. These experiences were the first times to happen in my life wherein I personally see and observed how the guns are manufactured. Base on the presentation, it was presented that ARMSCOR produces and makes quality hand guns that makes ARMCOR the difference worldwide as their way of life. ARMSCOR delivers the best value in firearm and ammunition products anywhere in the world. This can be proving through the Company history and accomplishment and dedication in making high quality firearms and ammunition. The industrialization of firearms involves precision investment casting using ordnance steel; the exacting accuracy of Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machinery; and craftsmanship. The Tuason family has traditionally maintained leadership over three generations the quality and craftsmanship of having standard manufacturing of firearms and ammunition. The ARMCOR is guided with their motto Bringing the best of the Philippines to the rest of the World.

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DISCUSSION: The educational fieldtrip to the ARMCOR armoury purposely designed to

equip military commanders particularly CGSC students with an idea of logistical framework to help them decide firearms and ammunitions issues, make logistical decisions, behave in an logistical manner, and influence others to do the same once

they return to unit after graduation from CGSC. Base on the presentation the ARMCOR Company is the largest arms and ammunition manufacturer in South East Asia. The producer of quality Firearms and Ammunition. An ISO 9001 Certified Company. On FIREARMS product, the Arms Corporation has the following new products that are being frequently ordered by customers local and abroad; The 1911 A2 .22 TCM is a semi-auto and recoil operated action, the front sight is mounted on dovetail cut and adjustable snag-free style rear sight. The 1911 A1 - XT22 is a semi-auto recoil operated action, it is a front sight mounted on barrel dovetail cut and fixed rear sight mounted on slide dovetail cut. The MIG 22 Standard is a semi-auto action has 0.91 kg trigger pull and Lever operated with sear block safety; it is an automatic bullet feed and eject. The M22 Carbine Pistols, is a semi-auto action with 1.81-2.72 kgs. It is a trigger pull and has a cross-bolt button safety, an automatic bullet feed and eject. The Practical Series, is a semi-auto and recoil operated action Std. front sight mounted on dovetail cut and has a snag-free rear sight. The GI Series, is a semi-auto and recoil operated action GI front sight mounted on slot GI rear sight is mounted on dovetail cut. It is a 1.81 - 2.27 kgs a trigger pull with GI hammerand GI grip safety. The Medallion Series, a semi-auto and recoil operated action; Standard barrel except ramped bull for Med. comp. model; 127mm barrel length; 222mm overall length; Fiber optic front sight mounted on dovetail cut; Snag-free rear sight for Med. std. model; LPA rear sight for tactical and competition models; 1.36-1.81 kgs. trigger pull; Extended ambidextrous safety; Custom fitted parts; Humped high sweep beavertail grip safety; feed ramp & barrel throat; Full length guide rod / stabilizer. The Tanfoglio Series, is a Browning short recoil action; Integrated front sight; Snag-free rear sight (police standard); Single & double-action trigger; Automatic safety on firing

pin & manual on sear lever; Standard hammer; Side extractor; Standard or Ambidextrous sear safety; Combat slide stop Revolvers, Shotguns, Bolt Action Rifles, Semi Auto Rifles, Airguns/PCPs, and 1911 Parts & Accessories. On AMMUNITION, the Arms Corporation is also manufacturing thousands of ammunitions of different clavier; for Rim fire, for Centerfield Pistol, for Centerfield

Rifle, and for Shot Shells to include the ammo Components

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CONCLUSION:

As a student of the CGSC Class 57, I find the educational fieldtrip very relevant, important and exceeded my expectations. As a commander and as soldier, I really learned a lot. Foremost that struck me was the topic responding to moral temptations which can be done by doing homework, gathering data first; talking it over with friends, family members, people in similar positions in other organizations, asking questions instead of giving answers; re-framing of the issues; referring to organizational commitments and values; understanding audiences, their needs, fears and motivations; and moving towards large change by small, incremental steps. This, I believe, will help me in making decisions in the exercise of my functions especially in dealing with dilemmas.

Product Characteristics The 1911 A2 Semi-auto & recoil operated action; Std. front sight mounted on .22 TCM dovetail cut; Adjustable snag-free style rear sight; 1.81-2.72 kg. trigger pull; Std safety; Combat hammer; High sweep beavertail grip safety; 3.17 kgs. Recoil spring and 7.71 kgs. Mainspring; Flat top serrated slide; Parkerized finish; Polymer grip stock; Pistol case; One magazines. 1911 A1 - Semi-auto recoil operated action; Std. front sight mounted on barrel XT22 dovetail cut; Fixed rear sight mounted on slide dovetail cut; 1.361.81 kgs. Trigger pull; Std. safety; Combat hammer; High sweep

beavertail grip safety; 7.71 kg. main spring; Open slide with GI serration and flat top rear end; Side extractor & cross pin-blocked firing pin; Full length guide rod; Perkerized finish; Polymer or checkered wood grip stock; Pistol case; One magazine. MIG Standard 22 Semi-auto action; 0.91 kg. trigger pull; Lever operated sear block safety; Automatic bullet feed & eject; With picatinny rail for scope mounting; Matte finish; One magazine. M22 Carbine Semi-auto action; 1.81-2.72 kgs. Trigger pull; Cross-bolt button Pistols safety; Automatic bullet feed & eject; With picatinny rail for scope mounting; Matte finish; One magazine. Practical Semi-auto & recoil operated action; Std. front sight mounted on Series dovetail cut; Snag-free rear sight; 1.81-2.27 kgs. trigger pull; Ambidextrous safety (std. for CS); Combat hammer; High sweep beavertail grip safety; Combat trigger; Extended ejector; Beveled magazine well; Parkerized finish; Polymer grip stock except plain wood grip for CS model; Pistol case; Two magazines. GI Series Semi-auto & recoil operated action; GI front sight mounted on slot; GI rear sight mounted on dovetail cut; 1.81 - 2.27 kgs. trigger pull; GI hammer; GI grip safety; GI serration (rear only); GI trigger; Parkerized finish; Polymer grip except plain wood grip for CS model; Pistol case; Two magazines. Medallion Semi-auto & recoil operated action; Standard barrel except ramped Series bull for Med. comp. model; 127mm barrel length; 222mm overall length; Fiber optic front sight mounted on dovetail cut; Snag-free rear sight for Med. std. model; LPA rear sight for tactical and competition models; 1.36-1.81 kgs. trigger pull; Extended ambidextrous safety; Custom fitted parts; Humped high sweep beavertail grip safety; feed ramp & barrel throat; Full length guide rod / stabilizer; Checkered magazine release; Dehorned edges polished; Pistol case; Two magazines. Tanfoglio Browning short recoil action; Integrated front sight; Snag-free rear Series sight (police standard); Single & double-action trigger; Automatic safety on firing pin & manual on sear lever; Standard hammer; Side extractor; Standard or Ambidextrous sear safety; Combat slide stop; Parkerized finish for steel parts; With accessory rail on polymer frame for tactical lights, lasers, foregrips, etc.; Pistol case; Two magazines. Revolvers, Single & double action; 1.81 - 2.95 kgs. single action trigger pull; 5.25-5.90 kgs. double action trigger pull; Fixed ramp front sight; Fixed wide square notch rear sight; Transfer bar safety system; Wide serrated thumbpiece hammer; Wide finger radius trigger with polished sides; Floating firing pin; Parkerized finish; Polymer grip except checkered wood grip for 206A. Shotguns Three-inch chamber; Pump action; Interchangeable choke (improved cyl., modified or full choke) for D/IC model; Bead front sight; Serration on receiver; 6.0-9.0 lbs. trigger pull; 13 1/2-13 3/4 in. length of pull; Parkerized finish; Contoured barrel; Damascened bolt; Cross-bolt safety; Polymer buttstock & forearm (pistol grip for BG & FS models) except wooden stocks for DI/C model.

Bolt Rifles

Action ARMSCOR has perfected .22 caliber accuracy and balance in its superbly-styled Bolt Action Rifle line. Every rifle conforms to the highest standards of quality and workmanship demanded by sportsmen and rifle enthusiasts. All major components-receiver, bolt, barrel and trigger mechanism are precisely machined from high grade ordnance steel and heat-treated for optimum strength and mechanical reliability. The stock is made from American walnut or the finest Philippine mahogany, with straight or Monte Carlo style cheek piece, to fit perfectly with the barrel and receiver assembly. Depending on the model, standard features include open or hooded front sight with or without fiber optic; leaf or ring type adjustable rear sight - for windage and elevation; straight-tapered, bull or contoured barrel; parkerized, stainless or nickel plated finish; and 3-6 lbs. trigger pull. Each model comes with a manually-operated bolt for loading and ejecting, a positive thumb-operated safety and the Armscor mark of quality. Semi Auto Semi-auto action; Straight tapered barrel; 4-6 lbs. trigger pull; 13 Rifles 1/2" - 14" length of pull; Positive thumb operated safety; Automatic bullet feed & eject; Parkerized finish; Two magazines. Airguns/PCPs ARMSCOR air guns are made for general enjoyment sych as plinking, target shooting and small-game hunting. These parkerized, CO2-powered single-loading, bolt-action rifles and pistol cost much less to purchase, maintain and operate than live-ammo firearms. The solid-steel receivers are grooved to accept scope mounts (not included). The barrel and other major parts are made of quality ordnance steel for long life, accuracy, and durability. Standard features include, for air rifles: bead ramp front and leaf type rear sight, 1.36-2.73 kg trigger pull, 343-349mm length of pull; for air pistol: integrated sights, 1.81-2.73kg trigger pull, manual cross-bolt trigger block safety.

@@@In 1905, two Englishmen named Roy Squires and William Bingham put up a photo print shop and merchandising firm in the Philippines. The company established was called Squires, Bingham & Co. Squires and Bingham eventually expanded their business to general trading; importing and retailing motorcycles and sporting goods - including firearms and ammunition. By the 1930's, Squires Bingham Co. had become popularly associated with sporting guns. It was at this point in time that Arthur D. Hileman, an ex-US Army Hospital Corpsman, purchased the store from its original owners. In 1941, the store - referred to as the "Sportsmen's Headquarters" - found a new owner in Celso S. Tuason. Unfortunately, just four months after he purchased the store, World War II broke out and Japan invaded the Philippines! Naturally, the invaders first order of business, much to dismay of Don Celso, was to confiscate all the firearms in his store. To survive, Squires Bingham Company had to rely on its clothing and haberdashery during those dark years. After the war, due to foreign exchange controls, Don Celso Tuason decided to venture into manufacturing. He focused on the most popular and profitable item in the store - firearms and ammunition. Like most countries after World War II, it was a time of rebuilding. Thus, in 1952, the President of the Philippines granted the Tuason family permission to manufacture firearms and ammunition locally as it was in line with his governments thrust towards industrialization. This led to the birth of Squires Bingham Manufacturing. Inc. In the mid-1960's, Don Celson Tuason decided that it was time to turn over the management of the Company to his three sons - Bolo, Butch and Conkoy. In 1980, Squires Bingham Co., Inc. became the holding company of the Celso S. Tuason family and their varied business interests. Don Celso's eldest son, Demetrio "Bolo" Tuason, was chosen to be the Chairman and President of the manufacturing company for firearms and ammunition. Thus, Arms Corporation of the Philippines (Armscor) was born.