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Get Your Credit Cards Ready – Mayflower Launches Today (Update)

Friday, March 20th, 2009

It’s Live. We overwhelmed them when they were trying to test the shopping cart system yesterday with over 24,000 visitors.

I am surprised that Crye’s recent webstore relaunch two weeks ago didn’t jump start the economy, but that combined with Mayflower Research and Consulting, LLC’s Grand Opening should do something positive to those pesky consumer confidence numbers. Mayflower is known for straight forward, lightweight designs. What’s more, they are relatively inexpensive. The only problem has been availability; until now.

So, all of you have been looking at this for the past two months.

And this, plus a lot more, is what you will see once you get inside.

The initial launch will feature the basics. And while the site’s offerings are by no means limited to those few items in the photo, there are always new products in development, so check back often.

www.mayflower-rc.org

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Gerber Seat Belt Cutter

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Gerber has produced an excellent seat belt cutter. It is compact, lightweight and stores in a durable friction sheath that will affix to a single PALS bar or can be attached to webbing with a MALICE clip. Interestingly, the color matched MALICE clip was marked with the Gerber Legendary Blades logo as well as Tactical Tailor.

The 420HC stainless steel blade is designed to one thing and do it well. In our test it made quick work of Type 8 nylon webbing. The Seat Belt Cutter is simply to deploy and has a large finger loop and grooves. The non-slip handle also features a pointed end which can be used to break glass in an emergency.

Available in Foliage, Coyote Brown, and Black from Garrett Container Systems.

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Emergency

Friday, March 20th, 2009

I read a good book over the weekend. Recently released, the cover of “Emergency” claims that it “This Book Will Save Your Life”. While there are a fair number of good pointers throughout the book, it’s really an autobiographical journey of self-discovery. We follow the author, Neil Strauss as he begins to realize that the world he lives in is a much more dangerous place than he always believed. Having taken the fruits of civilization for granted he begins his transformation from sheeple to survivor to sheep dog. While his initial motivations are somewhat questionable, I feel he becomes a better man and ultimately, better neighbor for having made the trip. Readers will find familiar personalities, schools, and TTPs in the book. I highly suggest you pick up this book, it is an entertaining read and the part that I found most enjoyable was how Strauss begins to see the world in a more pragmatic light and masters his fears.

Check out the author’s website for sample chapters.

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Hyde Definition Sponsors Strike-Hold! Logo Competition

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

As an update to our recent article on Strike-Hold!’s logo design contest, we have been informed that the prize for producing the winning design is a set of very intelligently-designed field clothing in the amazing new PenCott camo (plus the other merchandise goodies, as well as global fame) from Hyde Definition.

Contest information can be found here.

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S.O. Tech Canine Insert Panel

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Working dog owners, handlers, and trainers can now keep their canines working efficiently with S.O.Techâ€™s new Canine Insert Panel (#MSP-K9). This unique organizer features five detachable zippered pouches that can be used for storage of food, grooming tools, leashes, training aids and first aid. The first aid pouch can also be converted to a convenient fanny pack. The vinyl window on the outside holds necessary packing lists and essential veterinary records. Loops at each end can be used to hang the panel when open or as carry handles when closed. The panel zips closed for transport and includes lightweight shoulder straps for carrying. The best feture about the new Canine Insert is that it is designed as a module for the S.O.Tech Mission Packs (Urban, Trek & Expedition) for longer missions.

The Canine Insert Panel also includes a canine collar and leash, a 32 oz. lexan bottle for transport of water and a collapsible bowl that can be used for water or food. 20â€ H x 12â€ W x 5â€ D when closed.

Made in the USA and available in a variety of colors from S.O. Tech.

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Marine Corps Considers Collapsible Buttstock

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

On February 27th the MARCORSYSCOM’s Program Manager for Infantry Weapon (PM IW) issued a Sources Sought Notice for a Collapsible Butt Stock for the M16A4 Marine Corps Service Rifle. The current fixed stock of the M16A4 becomes “an obstacle when combined with the increased bulk of improved body armor”. Consequently, they are looking for something to make the weapon a little more accommodating to different body types.

The Marine Corps’ requirements are pretty straight forward:

– It has to be collapsible

– They want a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of six (6) position stops in the butt stock for adjustment

– The new stock has to be just as reliable as the current stock if not better

It is important to note that there is no solicitation document to actually purchase any collapsible stocks but it is an important first step in that direction.

You can read the entire RFI on FedBizOpps.

Tags: MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
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330D Revolution? Ha! Try 20D

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

At the OR Summer Market last August we took a look at a dizzying amount of fabrics. For us, only one or two really stuck out. One such fabric was from Cubic Tech Corp. Primarily they are sail cloth manufacturers and their product was used to bring the America’s Cup home to the USA. Non-woven flexible composites made from Cuben Fiber offer customizable ply orientations which afford directional stability and strength, as well as real rip-stop. A broad selection of films add the flexibility of an array of properties including toughness, low gas permeability, and visible & UV light protection. The material is intended to be glued rather than sewn and this could ultimately lead to stronger as well as lighter equipment.

Is the market ready for this yet? Not completely, but we hope that someone will take up the charge and try it out. Arc’teryx has already released a pack with welded seams on the commercial market and issue dry bags feature RF welded seams. At least initially we expect for such products to be for very specialized applications, but as the technology is refined perhaps one day everyone will carry equipment manufactured from ultra lightweight fabrics engineered specifically for the application.

They can even offer laminates in colors.

Check out Cubic Tech Corp for more info.

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Raking, Prying, and Ramming…OH MY!

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

The creators of the Jersey Cuffâ„¢ (formerly Dispose-A-Cuffâ„¢), Jersey Tactical Corp, introduce a solution to the standard breaching tool-set including rams, rakes, sledges hammers, bolt cutters, spreaders, steps, axes and more.

Replacing the typical burdensome, sometimes over 50 lbs, weight of a standard breaching pack and offering additional functionality is the Jersey Bootâ„¢ weighing in at just 25 lbs. Made by the American Worker for the American Warriorâ„¢ with no moving parts and over 20 uses, the Jersey Boot is designed for use as traditional ram, height differential ram, CQB ram, prying action, fire axe, digging tool, lock buster, chain buster, step, and anything else you can imagine. Catch a glimpse of the Jersey Boot in use by DEA group 5-6 on Spike TVâ€™s new show â€œDEAâ€.

The Jersey Boot is available now in Black, OD Green, Desert Sand, Fire Engine Red, and Fire Engine/Safety Fluorescent Yellow from www.jerseytactical.com.

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