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PECOC in the British Press

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

PECOC

We have previously discussed the British Army’s new PECOC program here and here. Finally, the BBC has shown an interview showcasing the recent evolution of the British Soldier. Although the BBC interviewer never comes out and calls it PECOC, take a keen look at the three Tommies being interviewed. Not only will you see a slightly modified DPM, but a new armor vest, helmet, and eye protection. The hybrid camo we talked about in previous articles can be seen in the pic below. Please note that the pattern will be confined to armor and belt kit as the UK uses different uniform fabrics for temperate and desert environments. Following this reasoning, if you are going to use different fabrics, why not use different patterns. You can also see the Crye-style Combat Shirt in the PECOC camo. The MoD has determined that this will be the colorway for the new camo pattern but that they may come up with an entirely new pattern.

PECOC

PECOC

Watch the BBC Video Here.

Read the Daily Mail article here.

The British Army Defence News article is here.

Photo from Daily Mail.

SOG Fusion Salute

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

SOG Fusion

SOG Knives have been around for years and have long been some of my favorites. They are high quality tools and knives that won’t break the bank. They have been producing knives in their Fusion line that showcase custom features at production prices. The Salute is their first Fusion tactical folder. It comes standard with SOG’s reversible pocket clip attached to machined G10 handles combined with scalloped full-length steel liners. The lockback knife is topped off with a 3.625″ Bowie-style blade made from 8Cr13MoV and features SOG’s newest invention; a movable thumb stud.

SOG Fusion Salute

Available in Bead Blast and Black Oxide finishes, with an MSRP of $50.00 or less, the Salute is both affordable and good looking.

Blackheart International Weapons Manuals

Friday, September 19th, 2008

Blackheart International

Previously, we’ve covered Blackheart’s excellent M16/M4 Handbook by Mike Pannone. Blackheart has been in the business of training people and developing outstanding training materials for years. One of their flagship products is their line of weapons manuals. Individual volumes in this ever expanding series cover US, Allied and Threat small arms (with the Mk 19 and RPG-7 thrown in for good measure). Authored by Blackheart’s staff of former Special Forces personnel, all of the manuals feature step by step instruction, clearly written with numerous illustrations. Each manual consists of Operations, Maintenance, Immediate Action, Use of Accessories, Manufacturer Markings as well as Ammunition information. We keep an entire set of these manuals in our reference library. Considering the amount of Soviet Bloc weapons we all are running across these days, you should seriously consider getting a set as well.

Blackheart International Foreign Weapons Manuals

Currently available are: Makarov Pistol, PPSH-41 Submachine Gun, AK-47/74, PKM Machine Gun, DShk 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun, RPG-7, HK-69A1 Grenade Launcher, M2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine Gun, M203 Grenade Launcher, M79 Grenade Launcher, MK19 MOD3, 40mm Grenade Machine Gun, and MAG58/M240 Machine Gun.

All of the training manuals can be found on this page. Many of them are also on GSA.

Also, to celebrate the end of the fiscal year in style, Blackheart will be open from 8 AM to Midnight the 27th, 29th, and 30th of September. When you order, don’t forget to pick up a calendar.

Photos courtesy of Blackheart International, LLC.

Remington Announces EOTAC Joint Venture – New Entrant into Tactical Clothing Market

Friday, September 19th, 2008

EOTAC

Madison, NC – Remington Arms Company, Inc. announced today that it has teamed with Fernando Coelho, long involved in the firearms, ammunition, and tactical clothing communities, to enter the rapidly growing market for tactical apparel.

The new company – EOTAC, will be tapping into decades of experience in the military, law enforcement, and private security sector by both Mr. Coelho and Remington’s family of companies, to design and produce, the finest line of tactical and discreet clothing.

“EOTAC’s approach to apparel design is to offer a balance between innovation and price point. By merging outdoor industry techniques with tactical user based input and world class materials, EOTAC will offer both traditional tactical clothing and the next generation in tactical clothing” said Fernando Coelho, President of EOTAC.

Based in West Columbia, South Carolina, EOTAC has entered the market with its Operator Gradeâ„¢ line of apparel. The line focuses on providing purpose-designed solutions to law enforcement, military, private security, and Fire/EMT, looking for purpose-built clothing that covers both tactical and discreet wear.

“On a daily basis, Remington, and our sister companies- Bushmaster and DPMS, interact with operators all over the world when seeking to address their needs with our firearms and ammunition solutions. This constant interaction with the global tactical community, puts us in a position to provide a constant stream of feedback and ideas to EOTAC’s design team, leverage our industry expertise and relationships, and support EOTAC in developing and supplying, the finest tactical and discreet clothing available” – said E. Scott Blackwell, President of Global Sales and Marketing for Remington and Vice President of EOTAC.

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, NC, designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, under a family of famous brands including Remington, Marlin, Harrington & Richardson (H&R), New England Firearms, L. C. Smith and Parker, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and is the largest domestic producer of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

About Bushmaster
Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC (BFI) is the leading supplier of AR15/M16 type rifles in the United States for Law Enforcement, Public and Private Security and Safety applications, as well as consumer use. Headquartered in Windham, Maine – with additional facilities in Dallas, Georgia and Lake Havasu, Arizona, BFI supplies both Aluminum and advanced Carbon Fiber based rifle platforms in calibers ranging from 5.56mm/.223 to .50BMG, as well as associated accessories, to it’s US customer base, in addition to Law Enforcement, Security and Military customers in over 50 countries around the world.

About DPMS
DPMS Firearms, LLC is an industry leader in providing quality AR-style rifles, components and accessories. Headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota – No other company offers more styles or configurations of AR rifles. DPMS also provides choices for high-power and small-bore shooters by offering several rifles chambered in .204 Ruger, .223 Remington, 5.56×45 NATO, .243 Winchester, .260 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.8×43 SPC, 7.62×39, .308 Winchester, .300 Remington SAUM and .338 Federal.

Diamondback Tactical Year End Sale

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Diamondback Tactical has just released a sale catalog. There is also a “Lucky 21” sale featured on the back cover of the catalog. When you purchase any combination of three pouches from the list of 21 different pouches shown, you get them for $21.00 while they last (buy as many as you like but hurry, they’re limited to stock on hand).

Sale prices in this catalog are good through December 31, 2008. Certain restrictions apply.

The sale catalog is available here.

More on PenCott Camo from Strike Hold

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

See it here.

Off Duty – Blackwater Bear Cub Swing Target

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Bear Cub Assembled

Blackwater Manufacturing has released a new swinging target set designed for small caliber weapons. It’s great for plinking with a .22.

Bear Cub Parts

Each kit contains:
1) TARGET
2) TARGET ARM
3) TARGET PIN
4) LEG
5) LEG MOUNT

Three additional target sets are available. One example is below.

Bear Optional Target Set

Blackwater offers an excellent warranty. Should a part break under normal use within the first year after purchase simply ship the defective part back and they will send a replacement part.

For more info contact: BLACKWATER TARGET SYSTEMS

Eagle Industries Introduces Two Types of New Flightsuits

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Eagle Industries

From Eagle Industries – Pics have been added, but the flightsuits aren’t on their website yet…

Eagle Flight Clothing

Eagle’s 2P/TAF (Two Piece Tactical Aircrew Flightsuit) is designed around the popular two piece Shirt and Pants, Flyers, Hot weather made for use during the Vietnam War with some modern upgrades to meet our customers needs.
Some companies sell cheaper non FR or piece-dyed flight suits, Eagle Industries requires military-specification, producer-dyed fabric and zippers made from NOMEX® fiber.

Aircrewmembers tell us our flight suits are much more functional than the traditional flightsuit. And what a relief to be able to take off the top. We make the 2P-TAF in standard BDU sizes and one design so we can keep the cost down.
2P-TAF flight suits are available in four colors. Khaki, Sage green, Black, Navy Blue

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Features:
• Zipper chest pockets face outward for use with body armor
• Zipper thigh pockets
• Round collar
• Button fly and zipper with belt loops and waist tabs
• Zipper sleeve pocket with cover
• Knife pocket
• Nametag hook-and-loop fastener
• Cargo pocket on left sleeve
• Hook-and-loop fastener sleeve tabs
• covered front zipper
• Zipper leg closures
• Lengthened back to allow tucking into pants
• Zipper leg pockets

Do you require the USAF 27/P flight suit but don’t like the pains associated with a one piece suit? Our 2P-27/P is identical to the CWU-27/P, but is available in a functional two piece design. Some companies sell cheaper non FR or piece-dyed flight suits, Eagle Industries requires military-specification, producer-dyed fabric and zippers made from NOMEX® fiber.
Aircrewmembers tell us our flight suits are much more functional than the traditional flightsuit. And what a relief to be able to take off the top. We make the 2P-27/P in standard BDU sizes and one design so we can keep the cost down.
2P-27/P flight suits are available in four colors. Khaki, Sage green, Black, Navy Blue

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Features:
• Zipper chest pockets
• Zipper thigh pockets
• Round collar
• Button pants with belt loops and waist tabs
• Zipper sleeve pocket with cover
• Knife pocket
• Nametag hook-and-loop fastener
• One-inch hook-and-loop fastener waist tabs
• Hook-and-loop fastener sleeve tabs
• Two-way front zipper
• Zipper leg closures
• Pleated action back
• Zipper leg pockets

Coming soon: A British/Canadian design with built in kneeboards and the 27/P with epaulets and sewn in trouser seam.

All photos courtesy of Eagle Industries.