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Blackwater Pro Shop Closed

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Back in June we mentioned the imminent opening of the Blackwater Pro Shop in Fayetteville, NC. Finally, there was a place where we could replace those worn out Blackwater T-shirts, but alas, no more. Cut down in its infancy, the Fayetteville Blackwater Pro Shop is closed. This week, while we were in town for SOFEX, we decided to drive by the Pro Shop and follow up on a tip we had received that the shop had closed its doors. Sure enough; out of business. Well, it was a good run, that is if you consider three months good. We always thought we’d stop by on our next visit. Hopefully someone local will buy the place which features an indoor range.

In early October, employees cleaned the place out. They even took down the sign. It looks like the Grinch came through the place. Poor Cindy Lou Who.

Thanks to Grey Group for the photos.

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Anatomy of a Shell Garment – Parts 5 & 6

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

BFE Labs once again hosts the final two installments of Unleashed Tactical Equipment’s “Anatomy of a Shell Garment” which when used as a whole, is an excellent primer for those who want to learn about shell garments, their construction, and what they are made from.


Part 5: Garment Construction

Part 6: Bringing it all Together

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Toyota Tundra Sportsman

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Unveiled at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, the Toyota Tundra Sportsman is a collaboration with Bass Pro Shops. Designed to take not only your deer stand but your entire hunting camp with you, Toyota touts it as “a command center for extended hunting trips” and “the ultimate sportsman fantasy transport and base camp. For example, there is a food preparation area in the tailgate, including a white gas stove and built-in 7-gallon water tank. Additionally, it sports a fold-down workbench, long gun storage and a pistol safe.

The Tundra Sportsman started as a 2011 Tundra double cab 4×4 with the optional TRD Rock Warrior package and 5.7L V8 power plant and 6-speed automatic. They also added a custom air intake and snorkel, as well as a custom exhaust that exits through the center of the pickup bed and rear deck. In addition to a 3-inch lift, the Tundra Sportsman features 18” teflon coated ATX wheels and Nitto Mud Grappler 33×12.5 tires.

The 86-square-foot platform atop the truck and can be accessed via a side-mounted ladder and doubles as a hunting blind or sleeping quarters.

Unfortunately, you won’t be ordering one of these from your local Toyota dealer. This concept car was designed to increase brand awareness for Toyota and Bass Pro Shops and “push the creative boundaries of truck utility.”

www.toyota.com

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Smith Ignitor Lens

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Smith Optics’ set out to develop a lens for use in all light conditions, all year round. The result was the Ignitor, Smith’s number one selling lens. It excels in flat light conditions by increasing contrast but it turns out you can use the lens during both light and dark conditions. Since Smith Optics meet ANSI Z87.1 standards for impact and the Ignitor lens is suitable in bright as well as low light environments, it can be worn constantly without having to change glasses, goggles, or lenses making it an excellent lens for tactical applications. It’s great not having to take your glasses off when you go inside, not to mention being able to see clearly in conditions like this.

elite.smithoptics.com

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Tru-Spec by Atlanco Tactical Pant Survey Participants Needed

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Tru-spec is currently seeking public safety professionals to participant in their Tactical Pant Survey. If you currently wear any brand of tactical pants other than Tru-Spec on duty at least 3 days a week and are interested in participating please go to the following link to fill out the qualifier survey.

http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e330n3gggfjqrgrr/start

Upon completion you will be contacted by Tru-Spec letting you know if you qualify for the second phase of the survey. All applicants who qualify will receive a free pair of tactical pants once the survey is completed.
For further information contact marketing@atlanco.com.

www.atlantco.com

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Christmas Comes Early This Year

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

OTTE Gear is holding their first ever sale from 3 Nov-10 Nov 2010 making it a great opportunity to get in on a DK Heavy Jacket. Available in Foliage, Light Coyote, Desert Digital and MultiCam. The DK Jacket features mesh back pockets to assist with venting as well as huge 20 inch pit zips which also facilitate venting in addition to an “on the go” conversion of the jacket to a short sleeve. OTTE uses elastic straps to keep the sleeves rolled up and out of the way. This is particularly handy when under heavy load and just venting the pits won’t do.

www.ottegear.com

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How the Russian Horde Eats

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

While Napoleon proclaimed that, “An Army marches on its stomach!”, he was marching on Russia. It seems as though the modern Russian Army has taken this advice to heart, as apparently, they recently won first place in a European Food Exhibition (military category) with their “Individual Diet, Battle” or, as it known with the troops, the IRP-B-1. Picli, at LiveJournal has assembled quite the exploitation report on said Russian ration. Make sure you go read it. The style of writing is awesome, but I still wonder what the hell “conservation gas” is. While I would hazard to guess that most SSD readers are suspicious of Russian military cuisine, I must admit that I am impressed that the manufacturers of the various ration components were proud enough of their products to put their names on the labels. Besides, who wouldn’t want a rat pack with a built in handle?

picli.livejournal.com

How many guys are in a Russian Horde anyway?

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ITS Tactical Discreet Messenger Bag

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

ITS Tactical recently released a new Discreet Messenger Bag manufactured by Zulu Nylon Gear. Based on the popular Zulu brand bag, ITS Tactical worked with Zulu to make a few improvements and offer it to their readers.

We’ve been checking it out and it is quite nice and has a couple of features not found elsewhere. In fact the entire list of features is so long we suggest you go check it out on their site. Naturally, it is Made in the USA and available in Black, Coyote, Foliage, and MultiCam they pretty much have all of the bases covered. Mind you, you may have to wait a couple of weeks for anything but basic black. To order visit www.itstactical.com.

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