During 2010-2011 the Army fielded a limited number of XM25 Individual Semi-automatic Airburst Systems to troops in Afghanistan. PEO Soldier described the weapon as a game changer, and the troops gave it the monicker “Punisher.” Unfortunately, we didn’t get many glimpses of the weapon’s deployment. But here are a few to tide you over until we hear more about the XM25.
This trailer ought to stir some debate. It’s for a real movie featuring a group of 12-13 year olds who fight out a real war in their neighborhood.
Shellback Tactical’s Banshee PC (Black) is now officially approved by the LAPD. It was added late last week to the Official LAPD Approved gear list and is now officially approved by the Los Angeles Police Department for individual purchase. According to the program coordinator at the LAPD, the upcoming New Banshee QD Hybrid is also considered approved as part of the Banshee Family along with the accessory products.
In addition to Black the Banshee rifle Plate Carrier is also offered in Coyote Tan, Ranger Green, A-TACS and MultiCam.
American Safety Equipment Co out of Virginia Beach has added S&S Precision to their GSA schedule which can make procuring their wares a much simpler process.
The following items are already listed on the schedule with additional items added regularly –
Manta Strobe
V-Lite
M-ax Mount
M320 Holster
Kangaroo Insert
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Chris Costa enjoying a day at the office. Jumping a Camo Rigs harness, he’s wearing a Bone Head helmet dipped by the guys at WW Guns, and fitted with Smith Elite boogie goggles.
This is something you don’t see every day. Ft Knox has put out a solicitation for WWII USGI militaria for use on mannequins. That alone in unusual. Even more so, is that they are using an online reverse auction to buy the stuff. Considering the cost of authentic gear, not to mention reproductions and the large sizes of some of the items, the chance that the Army will get ripped off on this deal is very big. There’s no such thing as a bargain on WWII collector’s items.
001 M1 HELMET; SIZE 7, 7 EACH WWII AND 3 EACH LATE-WAR/POST-WAR 10 EA
002 M1941 FIELD JACKET, SIZE 42 7 EA
003 M43 FIELD UNIFORMS INCLUDING WOOL TROUSER AND WOOL SHIRT, SIZE 42 3 EA
004 ARMY HBT TROUSERS, SIZE 36 3 EA
005 ARMY HBT TROUSER BELT, SIZE 36 3 EA
006 ARMY HBT SHIRT, SIZE 36 3 EA
007 ARMY HBT CAP, M1943, SIZE 7 3 EA
008 ROUGHOUT SERVICE SHOE, SIZE 9 10 EA
009 M1938 LEGGINGS, SIZE 3 10 EA
010 TROUSER BELT, SIZE 45 10 EA
011 HAVERSACK 10 EA
012 M1923 CARTRIDGE BELT 5 EA
013 T HANDLE SHOVEL W/COVER 10 EA
014 M1910 CANTEEN WITH CANTEEN COVER 10 EA
015 M1924 FIRST AID POUCH 7 EA
016 M1942 FIRST AID POUCH 3 EA
017 PISTOL BELT AND THOMPSON MAGAZINE POUCH 4 EA
018 PISTOL BELT AND CARBINE MAGAZINE POUCH 3 EA
019 WOOL SHIRT, SIZE 17X34, 6 EACH ENLISTED AND 1 EACH OFFICER 7 EA
020 WOOL TROUSER, SIZE 34 7 EA
021 JEEP CAP 2 EA
022 CAPTAIN COLLAR RANK, US SET INFANTRY SET, 29TH ID PATCH 1 EA
023 M1 HELMET, ECONOMY 1 EA
024 M1943 FIELD JACKET, SIZE SIZE 36 1 EA
025 M1943 FIELD JACKET LINER, SIZE MEDIUM 1 EA
026 M1943 FIELD TROUSER, SIZE 36 1 EA
027 LEATHER PALM & WOOL GLOVES, SIZE MEDIUM 1 EA
028 WOOL SCARF, GRAY 1 EA
029 SHIPPING
We recently posted a video entitled, “Dishonorable Disclosures” by a group named OpSec that was making a case that the Obama administration had been releasing details of special operations for political gain. Their timing couldnt have been worse. We knew that a major book was on the horizon (and they should have to) by a bin Laden raid participant so we were a bit cautious about the whole politicized thing. Since the OpSec group is headed by SEALs it would surely make them look kind of foolish if an even bigger leak came out by a fellow SEAL. Well, now that book has been announced. According to a report by ABC News, “The book, titled “No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama bin Laden,” was written by a former SEAL team leader who the publisher said was “one of the first men through the door on the third floor of the terrorist leader’s hideout.” See the ABCNews story for details on the upcoming book by “Mark Owen.”
While we are certainly looking forward to reading the book due out September 11th, we hope that the group OpSec will attempt to maintain their legitimacy by also working to educate the public on any damage that this book might cause. Here’s your chance to do the right thing guys.
