Mission First Tactical Catalog 2012
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Archive for January, 2012
Mission First Tactical Catalog 2012
Friday, January 6th, 2012New Eyepro from Smith Optics
Friday, January 6th, 2012At SHOT Show 2012 Smith Optics Elite Division is officially unveiling a couple of new eyeshields in a line called Aegis which denotes the lens type. The Aegis Arc and Aegis Arc Compact share similar geometries but the Compact model is naturally a little smaller to accommodate smaller faces. One of the most exciting things about the Aegis line is the innovative PivLock Lens Interchange Technology that allows for fast lens exchange.
Additionally, the Aegis Echo is designed specifically for those wearing helmet and headset combinations. It features ultrathin moldable temples that hug close to the head but don’t make it feel like you’re being squeezed in a vice.
One major announcement is the frames are MultiCam. It seems odd, but Smith is the first company to offer production eyepro with MutliCam frames. This isn’t just about looks. While they’re going to do a better job of blending in to the wearer’s overall ensemble, Smith Optics delivers performance as well. They combine Tapered Lens Technology to make sure what you see is optically correct with full UV protection in addition to meeting US Standard MIL-PRF-31013, ANSI Z87.1-2003 and EN 166 standards.
Additionally, the Aegis Eyeshield is exclusive to Tactical Assault Gear at SHOT Show.
Smith Optics Elite Division will be in booth #7310 at SHOT Show.
12 Days of Tactical Christmas Winners
Friday, January 6th, 2012If you received an email saying you’ve won, please answer it! We have a lot of unclaimed prizes.
The Mother of All Afghan Camo Solicitation
Friday, January 6th, 2012The synopsis for this solicitation entitled, “Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment, uniforms and field jackets for the Afghanistan National Security Forces to include the Afghanistan National Army and Afghanistan National Police” is almost shorter than the title, “Contractor shall provide Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) uniforms and field jackets for the Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF) to include the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) and Afghanistan National Police (ANP).”
Initially released over the holidays and updated today, the “Mother of All Afghan Camo Solicitation” as we are calling it, originated with US Forces in Afghanistan and has a pretty short response time. Offerors must reply by Jan 20, 2012 at 7:00 am Eastern. But with a contract ceiling of $150 Million, the juice definitely looks to be worth the squeeze if you have the contacts in country to make this happen.
Now, here’s the kicker, assembly of the uniforms and equipment must be accomplished in Afghanistan but materials can be imported…from any country. However, due to proprietary restrictions there is a directed source (ADS) for 3 of the 6 camouflage patterns required to complete the contract such as the GHOSTEX Kilo-1 seen above. It is important to note that ALL 6 patterns are Afghan patterns and already in use by their forces so they aren’t looking for new camo.
HyperStealth Pulls Back The Curtain on EuroSpec
Friday, January 6th, 2012HyperStealth Biotechnology has released a webpage specifically dedicated to cataloging their EuroSpec series of camouflage patterns.
www.hyperstealth.com/EuroSpec-history
12 Days of Tactical Christmas – Day #13
Friday, January 6th, 2012Wait a second. Did we say, “Day 13?” Yep, we sure did. You saw all of those great prizes, from a wide variety of supporters. When we approached them, we asked if they’d be willing to support a “13th day” and once we explained to them what we had in mind they all readily agreed. This 13th day is a grand prize if you will consisting of one of each of the prizes awarded in the various daily giveaways. If there was a bonus giveaway on any particular day, the winner will get one of those too. (more…)
WTF Part II
Friday, January 6th, 2012Riddle me this…why would someone enter a contest for a free holster and then have vapor lock when asked which make and model gun they have? It’s probably best to not enter a holster giveaway if you don’t actually own one. Tactical Mama relates that “the black is going to start leaking out of (her)” if email exchanges continue to go on like this.
TM to winner…”You know, make and model of pistol…for the ummm, holster you won? Sure, we can make sure it matches your armor vest, but which model gun is it for? Oh…you think that model will look better with your loadout? Fine, but once again, which gun do you need it for?”
And…finally, No, Tactical Mama doesn’t want to talk to you on the phone at 11 PM. Actually, she doesn’t want to talk to you on the phone at all if it can be handled via email. Please understand, she’s busy right now wrangling prize winners (well over 100, many of whom haven’t answered her emails) and planning my trips to SHOT, OR, and a military mountaineering conference. However, she will stop and take a photo with you at SHOT Show if you ask her nicely.
And yes, this was meant to be read tongue in cheek, or was it?
Liars, Poseurs, and Frauds…An Editorial by Raven Concealment Systems
Friday, January 6th, 2012Raven Concealment Systems posted this on their Facebook page recently. It is one of the best things we have read in awhile. We’d say that their sentiment is shared by many in industry. Be aware there is some rather frank language in there. Verbatim…
I am appalled that I even have to compose this message.
With increasing frequency, we are receiving phone calls and emails from people who either imply or directly state that they are a member of the special operations/intelligence/federal law enforcement community, when they clearly are no such thing. Usually they are doing so with a hand extended, looking for some sort of discount, expedited service, and/or free “T&E” gear.
I’m not sure if these people think we’re stupid, or if they are really just so caught up in their Walter Mitty alternate reality that they believe their own lies, but we are completely fucking fed up with it.
In an attempt to reduce or eliminate such contact in the future, we are posting this “Public Notice:”
We do extensive business with the military special operations/intelligence/federal law enforcement community. We know how those guys communicate with vendors. Here’s a hint: They do it from email addresses that end in “.gov” and “.mil”, not “navyspecwarfare@xxxxxxx.com”. If you email us from an address like that, we are going to know right away that you’re a lying piece of shit.
Whenever we get an email or call from someone making claims to be from ‘XYZ’ agency or ‘ABC’ unit that makes our Spidey Sense tingle, we pick up the phone and call one of our buddies who ACTUALLY WORKS FOR SAID AGENCY/UNIT/GROUP/etc and ask them if you’re legit. Vetting someone is really easy in a community that small.
Our Operations Manager is a licensed private investigator, with a background in both federal investigation and military law enforcement. When we get guys falsely claiming to be ninja-force 17, we have him run said idiot to ground. He digs up every bit of that person’s personal information he can find, from criminal background to really embarassing pictures that are floating around Facebook.
Here’s our take on it: The guys you are attempting to impersonate take that sort of thing REALLY fucking seriously; therefore, WE TAKE IT REALLY FUCKING SERIOUSLY. If you are harboring any stupid ideas about calling us and claiming to be someone you are not, here’s what you can expect to have happen:
First, we will tell you to fuck off.
Next, we will dig up every bit of info on you we can find.
Then we will use said info to whatever ends we find suitable. Best case scenario is that we will use that information to publicly embarass you, but more likely we will forward that info to the community which you have claimed to be part of. If your claims violate the “Stolen Valor Act” in even the slightest way, we will assist in your prosecution.
I apologize to all of our loyal customers for such a vulgar rant, but I can only imagine how many other companies (who do not have the same resources at their disposal) are being duped by these lying dick-douches. Please share this to help spread the word.
