Aquaterro

Archive for 2011

Larry Vickers at SHOT Show

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

Larry Vickers will be available in Blue Force Gear (booth #26211) and Daniel Defense (booth #20271) alternating mornings and afternoons between them. You may also see him walking the show during lunch checking out new products.

www.vickerstactical.com

ADS Catalog Volume 8 Now Available

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

New from ADS is their Volume 8 catalog: It is jam packed with 696 pages of goodness. In fact, you will feel like a kid in a candy store. If you have a requirement, ADS has got you covered. They literally have thousands of products from leading manufacturers in addition to ADS Solutions such as GEN III ECWCS, FREE, Escalation of Force Kits, Joint Forces Extrication Kits, MRO Solutions, Expeditionary Solutions, and more. ADS takes it a step further with Volume 8, continuing to offer more purchasing and contracting options than ever.

ADS will have limited copies available at SHOT Show (booth #20415), but for those of you who can’t make it you can view (or download) it on their website NOW. ADS will also accept orders for Volume 8 on 1 FEB 2011 via their Request a Catalog page.

Special Offer on TAG Phalanx Chest Rig from Beyond Issue

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

Beyond Issue is offering a special deal to SSD readers for the TAG Phalanx Chest Rig Type 4 Fury. Berry compliant and manufactured of 500D Cordura, the Type 4 Fury has the features found in the other models such as four center pouches for rifle magazines. However, the radio pouches accommodate the MX5000 radio rather than standard military models. This is perfect for LE or anyone using commercial radio systems.

The offer is limited to 25 rigs and is only available in Coyote. You need to use this link to order: www.beyondissue.com

Grey Ghost Outlet a Big Success

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

We heard from Grey Ghost Outlet that a lot of our readers took advantage of the web site after reading about it here on SSD. Since they specialize in liquidating overstocks, it’s one of those sites that you have to visit regularly. Additionally, we have let a couple of companies know about the site who are getting ready to launch new styles for 2011 and have excess inventory of colors such as UCP or stuff that is no longer in production for whatever reason.

Unfortunately, UCP isn’t going away for everyone in the Army who is training or deploying outside of Afghanistan and several vendors are holding excess inventory since MultiCam fever has set in. Grey Ghost Outlet is a great place to pick up such items for CONUS training. It has been our experience that if you go there and see something you want, you’d better grab it since prices are outrageously low and supplies are limited.

www.greyghostoutlet.com

Danger Close Consulting Products Now Available from Grey Group

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

GGT is now the exclusive retailer of Danger Close Consulting items. Not familiar you say?

www.greygrouptraining.com

Drive Nails with an Elzetta Flashlight at SHOT Show

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

Weapon accessory manufacturer Elzetta has offered up an interesting challenge to those attending SHOT Show next week; use one of their flashlights to pound a nails into a 2×4. Let us know if you think their lights are “tough as nails.”

Try it out in booth #8406.

www.elzetta.com

Silynx Introducing New Products at SHOT Show

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

In addition to displaying their new Micro C4OPS system, Silynx will also be introducing the C4Grip.

Visit booth #5100.

FirstSpear Formally Launched

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Scott Carver, FirstSpear founder has announced the formation of his new company concentrating on specialized load carrying and armor systems for warfighters. He has assembled one hell of a team and we wish him our best. Below is the press release in its entirety.

FirstSpear Utilizes Unique Technology Advancements and Focus to Provide Enhanced Capabilities for Warfighters and Professional Users

Saint Louis, MO, January 11, 2011 – Today, President and CEO, Scott Carver, announced the launch of FirstSpear, a company focused on the rapid design, development and delivery of Integrated Personal Protective Equipment and Enhanced Load Carriage Solutions for warfighters and professional users. The company will begin new product roll-outs in early 2011 and is already accepting orders for production.
FirstSpear’s founders have a legacy of designing, developing and producing some of the most widely used and sought after tactical equipment for military and law enforcement. Carver’s newest venture will focus on providing our men and women in uniform the next generation of mission-critical equipage. Based upon an unsurpassed understanding of operational requirements and dedication to ensuring high-speed fielding, FirstSpear has a unique capability for custom product design and innovative manufacturing. Built to meet the highest quality standards, FirstSpear’s products are engineered to be light weight, withstand harsh combat conditions, and maintain their durability over time, no matter the mission.

“FirstSpear is about empowering our professional users with solutions that exceed expectations, in any environment, during any mission profile,” said Jonathan Laplume, FirstSpear’s Vice President for Strategy and Development. “Our products utilize advanced design, lightweight materials, and our first-hand knowledge of user needs to provide our warfighters with a consistent combat advantage.”

“Our user’s needs are constantly evolving, FirstSpear’s vision is to evolve with them in real time,” said Carver. “FirstSpear integrates past experience and proven technology with a unique advancement in materials, configuration and production efficiency, to offer the most advanced load carriage solutions possible.”

FirstSpear, LLC is dedicated to rapidly delivering innovative individual equipment systems to professional users. To follow the launch of FirstSpear, LLC visit www.first-spear.com.

FirstSpear was founded in 2010 by a team of experienced industry professionals and former U.S. servicemen, with the mission of rapidly delivering innovative personal protective equipment and enhanced load carriage solutions to US and allied warfighters and professional users. With over 20 years of hands-on manufacturing experience with tactical equipment, Scott Carver has proven experience and dedication to meeting the warfighter’s evolving mission needs. FirstSpear’s uniquely focused research and development team is lead by former SOF Infantryman and present industry design specialist Jonathan Laplume.