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OTTE Gear Seeking Customer Input

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011

OTTE Gear has been getting requests for various camo patterns. However, the materials that they use are very expensive and custom prints require runs in the thousands of yards. Needless to say, this can get pretty expensive, pretty quick, especially if you want to offer numerous patterns. It becomes very important to properly gauge the market’s commitment to a pattern before investing in the materials. A couple of mistakes can lead to financial ruin.

So, OTTE Gear is asking for some help. They’d like to know what you think, and more importantly, what camo patterns you want to buy. Hunting, Military, or Law Enforcement.

So have at it, email them at info@ottegear.com with your camouflage pattern preferences!

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Brandon Webb Laments a “Broken DoD Acquisition System”

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Brandon Webb is a colleague of mine who writes for Military.com’s Kit Up!. He also does some consulting, independent writing and is an all around entrepreneurial kind of a guy. He’s just published a critique of the Federal acquisition system on his blog. Check it out.

www.brandontylerwebb.com

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ODA 574 Episode 3 from NRA Life of Duty

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

NRA’s Military, LE and Public Safety themed website has released episode 3 titled, “The Sacrifice” of their tale of ODA 574 who played a crucial role in the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001. It is definitely worth watching.

www.nralifeofduty.tv

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Salomon Quest in Brown – MRE Exclusive

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Mission Ready Equipment had the access to identify an operational requirement for a more arid environment friendly color for the Salomon Quest 4D GTX boot and the foresight to make it happen. They got with the guys at Über SOF (who as far as we are concerned would be Salomon Tactical if there was such a thing) and identified a supply of Quests in Brown manufactured for the European market. Together they worked to convince Salomon to bring the entire stock to the US. Now, they are available to you, exclusively from MRE.

As you can see, they blend well with both AOR1 and MultiCam. The Quest is an awesome boot and is comfortable right out of the box. The Quest is built on the same last as the Salomon XA Pro 3D running shoe which is Salomon’s most popular style. The sole relies on Salomon’s 4D Chassis. The outsole has an ascending lug pattern in the front of the sole, and a braking pattern in the rear. Beneath the foot is a cushioning pad, while the chassis protects against twisted ankles, and then an additional cushioning pad to absorb rocks and roots underfoot (4 layers= 4D). Finally, the GTX in the style name stands for Gore-tex and these boots will not only stand up to the terrain but also the weather.

There are only a couple of hundred pairs available. Get yours before their gone from www.missionreadyequipment.com.

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Make Ready with Massad Ayoob: Home Defense

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

“Make Ready with Massad Ayoob: Home Defense” is the latest release in the Make Ready video series from Panteao Productions. Massad Ayoob has been on the gun scene since 1971 when he first began writing for gun magazines. He is also the author of two books, “In the Gravest Extreme” and the “Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry.” Ayoob has also been an expert witness for the courts in weapons and homicide cases for over 30 years, and a sworn part-time police officer for 36 years.

Home Defense is the first of several titles by Ayoob. In this video, he walks you through a typical home while giving you key points hardening the home’s perimeter, lighting, firearms and ammo selection, safe rooms, family member roles, getting help, and the myths of home defense.

In addition to DVD format, you can also see the entire Make Ready series on streaming video at the Panteao Productions website at www.makeready.tv.

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Improvised Everything

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

We’re big fans of outsourcing but some of the ideas in this briefing prepared by Booz Allen Hamilton for the Army are extreme versions of the concept. The point of this briefing, first published by “Wired’s Danger Room” is that you can leverage technology without having to invest in huge infrastructure. This means that our adversaries can become niche competitors relatively easily.

Improvised Everything

If sort of thing is your cup of tea, then check out the article we published about a year ago on Disruptive Technologies.

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Labor Day Sales

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

This will be a single article post for ALL Labor Day Sales and will be updated as additional info is received so check back.

-MGI is having a Labor Day Special https://www.mgi-military.com/store/
On their Online Store starting tomorrow – Friday Sept 2 through Monday September 5 for 10% on all orders.

–US CAV – 10% off from Sept 4 – 10. Get the code by signing up for their email newsletter or wait til Monday to get the public code that’s good for 1 day only. Note: Newsletter subscribers always get better codes that last longer.

–Tactical Distributors – Check out the “Summer Clearance” category for savings up to 50%.

– Gun Holsters Unlimited – 10% off all ammo in the store all weekend long!!! Simply register with the site and use the code CHEAPAMMO at checkout.

–Tactical Assault Gear – This Labor Day, TAG wants to offer their loyal customers a secret coupon code to save 30% on all TAG/Shellback branded products. Use code “FBFAN” during the checkout process for your 30% savings. This sale is not being advertised on the TAG website, and is just for their loyal TAG fans and customers. This is our way of showing their appreciation for your unwavering service to our country and dedication to the TAG brand.

– SOG Specialty Knives & Tools – Check out specials available through September 6th, 2011. Save 50% on selected knives. Order now as quantities are limited.

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BOLO Report – The Tweel

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

LE blog, the BOLO Report published an interesting article yesterday on the Tweel, a new tire concept. An integrated Tire and Wheel concept (hence the portmanteau name), lacks an air valve, or air, for that matter.

Check out the full details at boloreport.wordpress.com.

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