Source One Distributors is hosting Band of Brothers member Ed “Doc” Pepping in their booth at SHOT Show. Stop by for an autograph from this member of the “greatest generation.”
Also on hand in SOD’s booth will be the premier of a select few pieces from 782 Gear‘s upcoming line. Additionally, ArchAngel Armor will be on hand to display their latest gear.
Source One Distributors is located in booth #8203.
The SHOT Show A-TACS media event will be held in the Bushmaster Booth #14627 on Wednesday (second day of show) 20 January.
Digital Concealment Systems in conjunction with Bushmaster will hold two separate media events:
9:00 – 10:00 am – coffee / pastry
2:00 – 3:00 pm – water/soda snack
All of the A-TACS vendors will have have samples on display and there will be press kits available.
Truthfully, I wasn’t even sure what title to give this article. I could do the journalist thing and give it a sensationalized headline, or I could call it like I see it. I chose the hybrid approach.
Hyper Stealth recently posted a new page on their website with the assertion that the Crye developed Multi Terrain Pattern is “far from original”. What makes absolutely no sense is the lack of evidence that this is the case.
The article claims that: “In 2003-2004 Guy Cramer, President/CEO of HyperStealth, worked with the Infantry Trials Development Unit (ITDU) (U.K. Ministry of Defence) on new camouflage patterns before being told that the ITDU was unable to continue working with him as he was not a British Citizen.”
Ok, got it. Six years ago they did some work for the MoD but have no connection to the recent British camo development effort. Maybe the bone of contention here is that Crye Precision is also a non-British firm yet was allowed to work on British camo. For the record, Caleb Crye is not Canadian, but rather born in the USA.
At any rate, the article goes on to showcase almost 50 patterns or variants of various camo patterns “which bear a close resemblance to the new British Pattern.” We see some patterns which use similar colors and others which don’t. Furthermore, they fail to show any of the distinct shapes used in MTP. Ergo, I see no evidence that Crye knocked them off. If anything, it is an interesting look a wide variety of concepts in Hyperstealth’s stable of over 8000 patterns and you may find just the pattern you need. Check it out for yourself.
And if you want to see the real thing, visit Crye Precision‘s booth #27007 at SHOT Show.
Kelty is unveiling their new MultiCam bivy at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market next week in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is manufactured from a 70D Nylon outer shell with a proprietary waterproof/breathable laminate. To keep weight and cost down they are using a 70D nylon bottom with a 1.25 oz. waterproof coating. Additionally, the bivy features a hooped design using a delrin rod and has a footbox of 15 inches for boots-on use. It accommodates a sleeper of up to 6’ 9†and has a right hand zipper. It weighs in at just under 2 pounds. Finally, it is a Berry compliant MultiCam bivy.
Stop by booth #28027 and check out the bivy as well as a plethora of other tactical outdoor products.
Robinson Arms, manufacturers of the XCR have filed suit yesterday in US District Court for Utah against Remington, Bushmaster, Rock River Arms, and Magpul Industries based on alleged infringement of their patent (Multi-caliber ambidextrously controllable firearm #7,596,900) issued 6 October, 2009 and initially filed in August of 2003.
Specifically, the weapons alleged to have violated Robinson’s patent are the Remington/Bushmaster ACR, Magpul Masada/Massoud, and the RRA LAR-8. All of these weapons feature a magazine release that is manipulated by the trigger finger from within reach of the trigger guard as well as a similar bolt hold open device. We have read the complaint and it is fairly ambiguous as the which patent claims they allege were violated.
Both Bushmaster and Remington are part of the Freedom group, owned by Cerberus Capital Management. So for taking on Freedom Group I give them an “E” for Effort. Of note is the timing of the suit, just days before SHOT Show as well as Robinson’s announcement on their website that they would be exhibiting after all in a booth (#20034) shared with Serbu.
Blackheart international will be handing out free copies of the premier issue of “The Blackheart Sentinel”. This newspaper-style quarterly features articles on Blackheart International’s products, services provided by Mid-Atlantic Training Resources, as well as other articles of interest to the tactical community. Issue 1 will feature some surprises in particular including new products for the RPG as well as an in-depth look at Blackheart’s new line of custom BHI-15s.
The Blackheart Sentinel Issue 1 Page 1
Pick up your copy at booth #20040 and don’t forget to pick up a calendar as well. The models will be on hand to add a personalized message.
TAG’s Shellback Tactical division is set release six new products at SHOT Show including a new Cobra Buckle riggers belt that is said to be priced lower than anyone in the industry.
They are also unveiling the BANSHEE but all they will release is the name. I can’t wait to see what it is. Stop by the TAG booth #25411 at SHOT and see for yourself.
Protect the Force, LLC recently announced that Mr. Matthew “Griff†Griffin has joined Protect the Force LLC as the organization’s Business Development Director for Tactical and Special Operations services and equipment.
Griff is a former U.S. Army Officer, Ranger and combat veteran. “Griff brings substantial knowledge of the military and federal marketplace, domestically and downrange. He has built a tremendous number of trusted relationships which will help Protect the Force achieve its mission. We are honored to have him join our teamâ€, said Clay Williamson, Protect the Force’s President. I actually met Griff through his wife, Michelle who is now with Arc’teryx LEAF. He is a straight shooter and holds the end-user in very high esteem.
Protect the Force will continue its expansion, and is currently conducting a worldwide search for CBRNE and ballistics specialists, as well as Tactical Business Development Directors. The Tactical and Special Operations team will be participating in the upcoming SHOT Show in Las Vegas and Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City.
