TYR Tactical

Archive for January, 2012

Blue Force Gear Welcomes Dawn West

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Blue Force Gear, Inc. would like to welcome their recent hire, Dawn West. She will be working directly with President Ashley Burnsed on large projects including their new line of tactical nylon goods. She will also be assisting in overall business strategy.

Dawn comes from ADS, Inc. in Virginia Beach after joining them in March of 2005. She recently served for three and a half years under Amy Coyne as a Program Manager overseeing all commercial programs. She has worked extensively with the Natick SOF SSES group on one of the larger contracts she has managed. Prior to her Program Management position, she worked under Levi Wilson for three years in the Marine Corps Sales Division.

She has extensive knowledge regarding program management, supply chain management, military procurement processes and a proven ability to ensure contractual compliance and oversight.

Prior to working at ADS, Inc., Dawn worked in the commercial and residential real estate industries as a Project Manager for many large developments. She also served as the Senior Corporate Accountant for the New York Times Company.

Dawn is a graduate of Old Dominion University and has degrees in Accounting and Finance.

www.blueforcegear.com

BCS Releases New 7.62 Chest Rig

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Based on their popular low profile chest rig designs, Beez Combat Systems has introduced a cost effective 762/308 chest rig that will support 308 PMAGS/M14/M1A style mags. Available in 4 mag or 5 mag configuration, the rig is available in multiple color options – MultiCam, A-TACS AU/FG, Coyote, Ranger Green, Khaki and Black.

blog.beezcombatsystems.com/762-chest-rig

MagPod

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

MagPod is designed to turn your PMAG into a Monopod. It slides right on to the floor plate and comes to you from the guys who developed the Multitasker tool.

Medford Knife & Tool

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Greg Medford showed us his newly approved USMC EOD knife. Look for a full report here on SSD soon.

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Available from www.GSSgear.com or www.medfordknife.com

S&S Precision Sneak Peek

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

As if the S&S Precision Plate Frame wasn’t enough, they gave us a sneak peek of their still under development S&S Shiv. The knife itself is ready but they are still working out a couple of final enhancements to the sheath.

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See them in SHOT Show booth #8206.

www.sandsprecision.com

Gear Scout Tubes Video

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

When we were at Occupy the Range yesterday Gear Scout’s Rob Curtis tried out FirstSpear’s new Tubes technology.

Check out his report here.

New 2012 3-Day Pack from Mystery Ranch

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Featuring the new Interchangeable Spadelock System, check them out in booth #7411.

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www.mysteryranch.com

SUPCOV – Suppressor Cover

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

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The SUPCOV from US Tactical Supply is a suppressor cover made from extruded polymer. Its unique design features ribs that ensure only 50% contact with the suppressor. This form channels which assist in convection cooling.

Visit US Tactical Supply at SHOT Show in booth #6510 to see all of their offerings.

US Tactical Supply