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Friday 25 January 2013

GICS at SHOT Show 2013


GICS was fortunate to be invited to and attend SHOT Show 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA from 15 - 18 January 2013.





After a marathon trip taking us through 4 airports, several bus and train rides, 36 hours after leaving Cape Town, we arrived in Las Vegas on 14/01/2013.



Straight after leaving the airport, it is easy to see that Las Vegas is everything and more than Hollywood makes it out to be. It truly is a 24 Hour city with every sort of facility and activity that you can think of. Despite being in the middle of the desert, there is a massive aquarium, skiiing and snowboarding. If you can think it, it exists. (If not, I am sure they will build it.)



The SHOT Show itself was held at Sands Expo and Convention Centre. The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries in the world. The show is restricted to the shooting, hunting and outdoor trade and commercial buyers and sellers of military, law enforcement and tactical products and services and we were amazed at the number of attendees over the 4 main days of the show.



We were very pleased to meet with a number of our existing suppliers, some of which we had not yet had the chance to meet with in person and we look forward to returning their hospitality if and when they join us here in Sunny SA.



We also made a lot of new contacts and we look forward to introducing a few new brands and products into the local market over the next few months.

The show is truly massive with over 1600 exhibitors spread out over 2 massive floors. We barely managed to cover the entire show over the 4 days taking our meetings into consideration.

Besides meeting with suppliers and friends who we have been dealing with for many years, highlights of the trip included meeting legendary Gunny R. Lee Ermey of Full Metal Jacket and Lock 'n Load fame. We also met Chris Costa of Costa Ludus. (Ex Magpul Dynamics.)

   

We invited both Gunny and Chris to join us in SA. Lets see what the future holds...

Another highlight was meeting with James Chan, MD of WE Tactical Training International and discussing various aspects of WE Airsoft and training both locally here in SA and internationally. James is exceptionally passionate about what he and WE Airsoft does and we look forward to working closely with WETTI.



On a personal note, highlights of the trip included shooting a RPD, M249 and a Kriss .45 ACP SMG.





We met with and saw far too many people and things to mention them all here, so we apologise if anyone reading this feels that we have left them out!

We believe that GICS benefitted greatly from the trip and we hope to pass this benefit onto our customers by employing the strategies and techniques that we learnt in order to bring better service to our customers, aswell as to bring new brands and products to the SA market that will benefit both, the private and government/law enforcement sectors.



Click here for more photos of the show.

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 021 555 3858 or info@gicombatsupplies.co.za with any questions or queries.

At your service, 
The GICS Team  

Email. info@gicombatsupplies.co.za
Website. www.gicombatsupplies.co.za

GICS Airsoft Combat Shoot - Sat 03/02/2013


GICS would like to invite all our customers, Airsoft shooters, friends and family to join us on Saturday 03/02/2013 for a monthly Airsoft shoot.



Everyone is welcome to enter so come along and compete against your friends, kids, parents and colleagues.

Entry to the shoot will cost R40.00 per person if you use your own Airsoft GBB pistol, or R60.00 per person if you want to use the GICS provided Airsoft GBB pistols, gas and BB’s.

The 3 shooters with the best times of the day will win prizes as follows:

1st Prize: R200.00 GICS Gift Voucher
2nd Prize: R100.00 GICS Gift Voucher
3rd Prize: R50.00 GICS Gift Voucher

GICS will be hosting an Airsoft shoot once every month during 2013 and the results of every shoot will be recorded. At the end of the year these results will be tallied up and a final event will be held where great prizes can be won!

Opening times: 09:00 – 14:00
Shooting competition: 10:00 – 13:00

Snacks will be available via a vending machine.

We hope to see you then!

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 021 555 3858 or info@gicombatsupplies.co.za with any questions or queries.

At your service,
The GICS Team

Email: info@gicombatsupplies.co.za
Website: www.gicombatsupplies.co.za

Friday 18 January 2013

New WE Shipment has arrived.


We are pleased to announce that our latest WE Airsoft shipment has arrived.



The shipment includes:

WE M4A1 AEG
WE G39C AEG
WE M4 RAS GBBR
WE 4168 GBBR
WE L85A2 GBBR
WE AKS-74UN GBBR
WE 30rd M4 Magazines – Black & Tan
WE G17 GBB Pistols
WE F226 GBB Pistols
WE BB’s - 0.20g, 0.25g .28 and 0.30g
WE 20rd VN Magazines

Please feel free to contact your relevant sales person regarding progress of your order if they have not yet contacted you.

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 021 555 3858 or retail@gicombatsupplies.co.za with any questions or queries.

At your service, 
The GICS Team  

Email. retail@gicombatsupplies.co.za
Website. www.gicombatsupplies.co.za

Tuesday 8 January 2013

GICS Airsoft Combat Shoot Sat 05/01/2013 Debrief


We would like to thank everyone who attended our Airsoft pistol and rifle shoot on Saturday 05/01/2013.



Congratulations go out to the 3 winners, namely:

1st Place: Kyle - Tokyo Marui M3 Super 90 Spring Shotgun
2nd Place: Brendan - R250.00 GICS Gift Voucher
3rd Place: Mario - R100.00 GICS Gift Voucher

Congratulations also go out to our 3 winners from our previous shoot who received their prizes on Saturday.

    

Click here for more photos from the shoot.

We plan to host Airsoft combat shoots on a more regular basis in 2013 and any and all suggestions are welcome. Please email any and all suggestions to info@gicombatsupplies.co.za.

We will be announcing the 2013 calendar shortly. Watch this space.

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 021 555 3858 or info@gicombatsupplies.co.za with any questions or queries.

At your service, 
The GICS Team  

Email. info@gicombatsupplies.co.za
Website. www.gicombatsupplies.co.za


Thursday 3 January 2013

Saturday 05/01/2013 Open Day Specials!



The following items will be on special in store on 05/01/2015 ONLY: (Normal prices will apply after 05/01/2013.)

Description:Regular Price:Special Price:
ACM TA31 Style 4 x Magnification Scope w/ Dummy Fibre Optic R 700.00R 650.00
ACM TA32 Style Red Dot Scope w/ Dummy Fibre Optic R 900.00R 800.00
G&P 110rd M16 VN Metal Mid Cap Magazines R 150.00R 135.00
G&P Raider Foregrip Tan R 300.00R 270.00
Shooter Magazine for Ares M3A1 R 320.00R 280.00
G&P Elcan Style Scope R 850.00R 750.00
UFC 4x26 Illuminated SVD ScopeR 1 400.00R 1 250.00
AGM MP44 AEG w/ Real Wood R 2 650.00R 2 400.00
Ares M3A1 Grease Gun AEG R 3 200.00R 2 850.00
ACM M1892 Winchester Maxi Gas Rifle R 2 700.00R 2 550.00
ICS Galil ARM ICS-91 AEG R 4 850.00R 4 600.00
ICS Galil AR ICS-92 AEGR 4 600.00R 4 350.00
G&P M16A4 AEG R 5 000.00R 4 500.00
JG G36C AEG R 1 950.00R 1 750.00
KA FN FAL AEG R 4 200.00R 3 800.00
WE 1911A1 Full Metal GBB Pistol R 1 450.00R 1 300.00
WE AceVD Aluminium/Wood GBB Rifle R 6 500.00R 6 000.00
Snow Wolf M82 Barrett AEGR 5 400.00R 5 100.00
* Specials valid in store on 05/01/2013 only.
* Specials only valid while stocks last.


Due to popular demand, we have decided to extend the special on logo and themed T-Shirts and Tru-Spec Shorts until Saturday 05/01/2013. Hurry! Stock is running out fast. 

Logo and themed T-Shirts at R100.00 each! (Normal price as much as R250.00.)
Tru-Spec Shorts at R250.00 each! (Normal price as much as R450.00.)

If it's on the special rack, that's the price!

Click here for more info on this special.

The Open Day on 05/01/2013 will include the following:

-    Airsoft shooting competition where the 3 shooters with the best times will win prizes.
-    New Year In Store Specials valid In Store on 5 January 2013 only.
-    Victory Milsim Events militaria display.

Boerewors rolls will be on sale and snacks and refreshments will be available via the vending machine.



Everyone is welcome to enter the airsoft shooting competition. Entry is free of charge.
The shoot will comprise of 2 stages:
Stage 1: A GBB handgun stage.
Stage 2: An AEG G36C rifle kill house stage.
GICS will provide the airsoft pistols, rifles, gas and BB's. (You are welcome to bring your own airsoft GBB pistols along if you like.)

First Prize: Tokyo Marui M3 Super 90 Spring Shotgun
Second Prize: R250.00 GICS Gift Voucher and a GICS Velcro Patch
Third Prize: R100.00 GICS Gift Voucher and a GICS Velcro Patch

So come along, compete against your friends and set up as many times as you like.

Opening Times: 09:00 - 14:00
Shooting Competition: 10:00 - 13:00
The handgun stage will be shot from 10:00 - 11:30.
The rifle stage will be shot from 11:30 - 13:00.
You need to set up a  time in both stages in order to compete for the prizes.
If you set more than 1 time per stage, your best 2 times will be added together and averaged and added to your score from the other stage to calculate your overall time.
Click here for photos of our last shoot held on 15/12/2013.

Bring your friends and family along and join us for something different.

We hope to see you then!

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 021 555 3858 or retail@gicombatsupplies.co.za with any questions or queries.

At your service, 
The GICS Team  

Email. retail@gicombatsupplies.co.za
Website. www.gicombatsupplies.co.za

GICS is Open for 2013!



After a good but brief break, the GICS Team is back and ready to take on 2013!

We hope that you and your family had a good break and wish you all the best for 2013.

We resumed business today, Thursday 03/01/2013 and will be open as usual moving forward:

Trading Hours:

Mon-Fri: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturdays: 09:00 - 14:00

We received a lot of stock just before the holiday break and also received some stock while we were closed. (This includes airsoft, Condor, Tru-Spec and some other brands.)

We are busy unpacking, receiving and packing new stock and orders as we speak. Please feel free to contact your relevant salesperson from tomorrow 04/01/2013 for progress on your order(s).

We will be having a New Year Open Day on Saturday 5th January 2013 to welcome in the New Year with various activities and in store specials for that day only.

We hope that all our customers, friends and family will be able to join us to welcome in the new year.

The Open Day will include the following:

-    Airsoft shooting competition where the 3 shooters with the best times will win prizes.
-    New Year In Store Specials valid In Store on 5 January 2013 only.
-    Militaria display overseen by Victory Milsim Events.
-    In Store competition.

Boerewors rolls will be on sale and snacks and refreshments will be available via the vending machine.

Everyone is welcome to enter the airsoft shooting competition. Entry is free of charge. GICS will provide the airsoft pistols and rifles, gas and BB's. (You are welcome to bring your own airsoft GBB pistols along if you like.)

So come along, compete against your friends and set up as many times as you like.

Opening Times: 09:00 - 14:00
Shooting Competition: 10:00 - 13:00

Bring your friends and family along and join us for something different.

We hope to see you then!

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 021 555 3858 or retail@gicombatsupplies.co.za with any questions or queries.

At your service, 
The GICS Team  

Email. retail@gicombatsupplies.co.za
Website. www.gicombatsupplies.co.za