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atmiller · 07-29-2007, 05:05 PM

Bought a Taurus PT1911 yesterday. Its the "Homeland Defender" model. Has a stamp on the slide saying this, and the shipping box had this designation as well.

Does anyone know the significance of this?

jeepinbanditrider · 07-29-2007, 05:06 PM

A company using Patriotism to push a product.

**nikon777** · 07-29-2007, 05:07 PM

Marketing. Glock also has a "Home land defender" model 19. Some one else has an AR with this label as well. I think its bushmaster.

http://www.homelanddefender.com/

Ellett Brothers launches Homeland Defender brand

Shooting Industry, Dec, 2006

Ellett Brothers has recruited several manufacturers of consumer tactical defense products and launched a new brand. Homeland Defender. The brand, according to Ellett Brothers, "offers readiness-minded citizens the first comprehensive line of consumer tactical firearms and equipment, emergency products and mission-ready accessories."
The Homeland Defender product line currently includes tactical rifles and shotguns from Bushmaster and Mossberg; handguns from Glock and Taurus; ammunition from Federal Premium and CCI; chemical sprays and stun guns from Sabre; and sights, flashlights, tools and accessories from EOTech, LaserLyte and Pelican.

The brand was launched in response to the growing need for self-defense products, as highlighted by 9-11, Hurricane Katrina and the war on terror, according to Ellett Brothers. These events also revealed "a new groundswell of courageous Americans who refuse to be passive victims."
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
"As Americans, we're rediscovering our national heritage of self-reliance," said Chuck Walker, vice president of sales and marketing for Ellett Brothers. "Personal responsibility is an American point of pride. We can and should be ready for anything. That's why each Homeland Defender product has been selected for optimum deterrence effect, tactical performance and reliability in critical situations. Consumers can now equip themselves completely, easily, and with more assurance than ever before."
Ellett Brothers and participating manufacturers developed distinctive packaging for the Homeland Defender products, which are now available at select gun shops and sporting-goods retailers. In addition, Homeland Defender caps and clothing will be available at dealers and online at the new brand's Web site.
For more information, contact Ellett Brothers at 1-800-845-3711 or visit www.homelanddefender.com.

GaryTx · 07-29-2007, 05:15 PM

Yep...nothing but marketing.

atmiller · 07-30-2007, 05:38 AM

That's what I thought. Everything about the gun looks like a regular PT1911, but there is a decal stuck on the slide.

**NC Dave** · 07-30-2007, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atmiller

That's what I thought. Everything about the gun looks like a regular PT1911, but there is a decal stuck on the slide.

A decal - not an engraving in the slide???

If true, that's just tacky and cheap....

atmiller · 08-01-2007, 09:31 AM

Yeah, everything but that little emblem is engraved.

07-29-2007, 05:05 PM	#1
atmiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 930	Homeland Defender Bought a Taurus PT1911 yesterday. Its the "Homeland Defender" model. Has a stamp on the slide saying this, and the shipping box had this designation as well. Does anyone know the significance of this? __________________ NRA Life Member XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical with Storm Lake Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod Most Recent Purchase: Bushmaster AR-15 O.R.C.

07-29-2007, 05:06 PM	#2
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,836	A company using Patriotism to push a product. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

07-29-2007, 05:07 PM	#3
nikon777 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH. The Danger Zone. Posts: 7,012	Marketing. Glock also has a "Home land defender" model 19. Some one else has an AR with this label as well. I think its bushmaster. http://www.homelanddefender.com/ Ellett Brothers launches Homeland Defender brand Shooting Industry, Dec, 2006 Ellett Brothers has recruited several manufacturers of consumer tactical defense products and launched a new brand. Homeland Defender. The brand, according to Ellett Brothers, "offers readiness-minded citizens the first comprehensive line of consumer tactical firearms and equipment, emergency products and mission-ready accessories." The Homeland Defender product line currently includes tactical rifles and shotguns from Bushmaster and Mossberg; handguns from Glock and Taurus; ammunition from Federal Premium and CCI; chemical sprays and stun guns from Sabre; and sights, flashlights, tools and accessories from EOTech, LaserLyte and Pelican. The brand was launched in response to the growing need for self-defense products, as highlighted by 9-11, Hurricane Katrina and the war on terror, according to Ellett Brothers. These events also revealed "a new groundswell of courageous Americans who refuse to be passive victims." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "As Americans, we're rediscovering our national heritage of self-reliance," said Chuck Walker, vice president of sales and marketing for Ellett Brothers. "Personal responsibility is an American point of pride. We can and should be ready for anything. That's why each Homeland Defender product has been selected for optimum deterrence effect, tactical performance and reliability in critical situations. Consumers can now equip themselves completely, easily, and with more assurance than ever before." Ellett Brothers and participating manufacturers developed distinctive packaging for the Homeland Defender products, which are now available at select gun shops and sporting-goods retailers. In addition, Homeland Defender caps and clothing will be available at dealers and online at the new brand's Web site. For more information, contact Ellett Brothers at 1-800-845-3711 or visit www.homelanddefender.com. __________________ Wu-Tang Killa' Bees on Da' Swarm! Liberals Click Here! Last edited by nikon777; 07-29-2007 at 05:10 PM.

07-29-2007, 05:15 PM	#4
GaryTx XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,103	Yep...nothing but marketing. __________________ "I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please." ~John Wayne

07-30-2007, 05:38 AM	#5
atmiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 930	That's what I thought. Everything about the gun looks like a regular PT1911, but there is a decal stuck on the slide. __________________ NRA Life Member XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical with Storm Lake Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod Most Recent Purchase: Bushmaster AR-15 O.R.C.

08-01-2007, 09:31 AM	#7
atmiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 930	Yeah, everything but that little emblem is engraved. __________________ NRA Life Member XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical with Storm Lake Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod Most Recent Purchase: Bushmaster AR-15 O.R.C.

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