Defense Review’s David Crane caught up with Personal Protective Systems at SHOT Show. Their stuff has sure come a long way since I first met them a few years ago. Dave has been raving about their latest armor and looking at his photos, I can see why. They are definitely taking their kit to the next level. I don’t want to steal any of his thunder so please, read his review here.
PEO Soldier released a video the other day of the XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System.
XM25 from PEO Soldier on Vimeo.
Much ado has been made about the blast pattern of the 25mm round but ultimately, you have to remember that this is a smart weapon. The round is designed to deliver the minimum effective munition to detonate right on target in order to generate as little collateral damage as possible. Perhaps the intent is that the weapon will do it all for the Grenadier so that all he has to do is point at the target, pull the trigger and the target will be destroyed. But, much like the current M203 and M320 40mm grenade launchers, you can hand it to a guy and he will make some noise or you can train the guy up and he can put a round into a second story window from a block away. It all comes down to training and experience. So if the blast pattern has some idiosyncrasies, a good gunner can use those to his advantage. Time will tell.
A lady might carry a gun but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t want to carry it in a good looking bag. Esther Gear builds bags that can’t quite be described as traditional purses but are definitely outdoor chic meaning, you wouldn’t wear them for a night on the town, but make great EDC bags paired with a Gore-tex jacket.
Their Haddasah purse features ample storage. It conceals a handgun in its own separate pocket and holster and also includes a secure zip pocket for important items such as a check book and wallet. There is also an outside pocket that closes with a magnetic closure and buckle. Finally, two hung pockets are located between the main zipper compartment and outside pocket for phone and keys.
Check them out at esthergear.com.
Note: The ladies we spoke with informed us that the bright colors looked less conspicuous than the black models.
Rocky has just begun limited release of their new C4 Trainers and Tactical Distributors has them in stock. The C4 Trainer is the lightest boot ever produced by Rocky. It is crafted from man-made materials and features Rocky’s Airport footbed as well as an EVA/Rubber lightweight outsole which you can see utilizes running shoe technology. The boot is well ventilated and incorporates screened air vents as well as a perforated tongue. Additionally, the toe is stitched down to increase durability. Currently, this 8″ boot is only available in Tan but it does includes 550 cord laces.
To win, simply enter in the comments section of this post with your boot size. You can use any name you want to enter but enter only once, and use a VALID email address. Entries are open from now until 1200 GMT on 6 April, 2011 when a winner will be chosen at random. Void where prohibited, limited sizes available.
If you just can’t wait to see who wins you can order your own at www.tacticaldistributors.com.
With the impending Army Camo solicitation, interest is up in all things camouflage. Slovenia’s School for Survival from Nature’s Land Camo is now available under the ExtremePRO brand.
For more info go here.
The three winners in the Rip Shears giveaway have been chosen by random and notified via email. Thank you to everyone who entered and congrats to John G, paradocs007, and Rich M. As soon as we receive their shipping addresses their prizes will be sent out thanks to Rip Shears. We all liked reading everyone’s comments. Look for another great giveaway later this afternoon.
The new Kit Bag from Hill People Gear is something a little different that what you might expect. Rather than a big, lumbering holdall, it is a compact Admin-style pouch that fits right up front where you can access it. Designed primarily for civilian applications, it interfaces well with a pack and surprise!, includes a pistol pouch. The 7.5†x 2†x 11†sized pouch is designed to carry a pistol with a weapon light mounted and a few other essentials without interfering with a hip belt. It can be worn attached to a pack’s shoulders traps or with its included H harness making it very stable, even when running. This can be a great piece of kit for someone who doesn’t want to carry in a holster or fanny pack and can also use the convenience of a fold open admin pouch to access items such as maps as well as other gear.
You will notice that they are partial to Kifaru (as are we). In fact, you may also notice some similarities with the Koala and that is because it was initially designed by the folks at Hill People Gear.
The Kit Bag is manufactured for Hill People Gear by First Spear meaning it is made from mil-spec materials and is Berry compliant. Available in Ranger Green, Foliage, and Coyote, to order yours, visit www.hillpeoplegear.com.
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