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DBT Releases New LE Armor at SHOT Show

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

In addition to their solid line of armor and other tactical products, DBT is unveiling several new items at SHOT Show 2009.

Federal agents attending SHOT Show will be in for a real treat. They will able to see the new ATF Agent kit (tactical and concealable) featuring the new UTOC carrier and family of pouches for the first time and Diamondback will have their new LE focused team on hand to answer any questions.

DBT will also debut their full line of Flame Retardant pouches and vests designed for military use. Visit their booth at SHOT Show to see video from testing along with the actual vest from the test. Make sure you also ask about their new line of Ultra Lightweight military pouches when you stop by the DBT Booth number 23154.

Photos courtesy of DBT.

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Propper Goes FR at SHOT Show

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

It looks like FR is the “in thing” for this year’s SHOT Show and Propper is sure to satisfy. In addition to their commercial FRACU (Fire-Resistant Army Combat Uniform), they will be unveiling Fire Resistant System (FRS) from Adventure Tech.

Additionally, Propper continues to innovate with the No Fly ZoneÂ® Army Combat Uniform â€œApparel That Repels Insectsâ€, AF APECS and GEN II ECWCS manufactured in the Dominican Republic and a cool and comfortable 100% Cotton ABU (Airman Battle Uniform).

Last but not least Propper will showcase their popular Advanced Protective Combat Uniform (APCU). I have been using the Level V Jacket and Trousers in Multicam for about two months now and they are both comfortable and durable. In fact the entire line was developed as an improved alternative to the issue PCU. To purchase APCU contact US Cav.

Be sure to visit Propper at Booth number 8877.

For more information on any of Propper’s line visit them on the web at www.propper.com.

Photo of Level V courtesy of US Cav.

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Beyond Tactical at SHOT Show

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Beyond’s Scott Jones will be on hand to display their PCU solution as well as offer up a couple of surprises. Be sure to visit them at Booth number 8791.

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OTB Boots Announces Bootistan

Monday, January 12th, 2009

OTB Boots will unveil their latest creation at SHOT Show; the Bootistan named in honor of the environment it was designed for. The Bootistan is a true mid to heavy weight hiking style boot that from what we have seen so far, is worthy of being in any high end mountaineering store and/or REI. Unlike many militarized hikers, the Bootistan was designed from the ground up for combat. It will easily make the transition to the civilian market. This boot is going to take OTB to the next level.

It features:

-Waterproof Suede and Cordura upper
-Sympatex lined for 100% waterproof construction
-Full rubber rand encompasses the entire boot for rocky environments
-No hooks on the boot allow for jumping
-Looped wool and Ortholite dual density footbed
-Vibram sticky rubber Outsole

Additionally, OTB will have their JungleLite and DesertLite Fall line at the show. They both feature a new proprietary treatment that makes the boot 100% Hydrophobic. Think of it as Nex-Tec for footwear. This means no water will be absorbed by the boots. You can dunk and submerge the JungleLite or DesterLite boots in water, weigh them after submersion and there will be NO weight gain. By the 3Q of 09 all of OTB’s water products (Abyss, SAR, Odhin) will have this treatment.

If you are going to be in Orlando be sure to visit OTB’s Booth number 7986 at SHOT Show.

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SHOT Show Category

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Our coverage of SHOT Show 09 has already started with exclusive sneak peaks. We have added a “SHOT Show” category in order to help you track our coverage.

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Outside Magazine Gets It Wrong…Real Wrong

Monday, January 12th, 2009

The February 2009 issue has a pithy little featurette on bogus stuff inspired by the SEALs. While their heart might have been in the right place their facts weren’t.

Take a look at the photo below which shows the article in question. There is no mistaking the OTB Boots Leader model. Granted, the Leader isn’t an issue item in the Teams, but some of the other models are.

We are big fans of OTB Boots and I personally jumped a pair of their pre-production prototypes on a water jump of the coast of Florida. While I am not a SEAL, many SEALs do in fact wear OTB footwear. They are the real deal.

Excerpt from the Feb 2009 issue of Outside Magazine.

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VertX Debuts at SHOT Show

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

Newcomer VertX will be sharing booth space at SHOT show with Arc’teryx. Although newcomer doesn’t aptly describe VertX who is an off shoot of Fechheimer; well established makers of Flying Cross Public Safety wear. Arc’teryx and Flechheimer are no strangers to one another and have collaborated on the Justice Jacket, an Arc’teryx design (Gamma) modified for LE use with epaulets and holstered weapon access. The Justice Jacket is an exclusive product for Flying Cross.

They will be debuting two new pieces; their Tactical Pant and Action Polo. We don’t want to spill the beans on the new products but we can say a few things. he name VertX is a derivative of “Covert” and their line is intended to avoid attention, not attract it. For example, several unique features belie the covert nature of the pants. To quote VertX, “In a market full of garments that scream â€œshoot me”, this pant is in style for â€œAny time, any place, any missionâ€”. Rumor has it there will even be some of the trousers in Multicam for the crawd that must blend into a different environment.

Catch a sneak peak at www.wearvertx.com. Be sure to check out Vertx at the SHOT Show in Booth Number 6491.

Photo from Fechheimer.

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