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AOG 2-Day Go Bag and Practical Short-Term Survival Course

Monday, July 23rd, 2012

Grey Group Training is offering a 2 Day Go Bag and Practical Short-Term Survival course presented by Adventure Operations Group September 8-9, 2012, in Myrtle Beach, SC.

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According to the description topics of instruction will include:

-Designing tactical go bags, bail out kits, micro survival kits and secondary gear bags.
-Bail out survival:- the art of short term survival in a tactical environment utilizing your go-bag
-On the go shelter:- shelter you build ,find or take with you
-Practical fire application:- the art of building fire with standard everyday fire material
-Common sense water procurement:- procuring water in non traditional methods
-Food for function:- you have the ability to go for great lengths without food but if you can or if you need to, things to look out for Day two will start with a review, then move to the range for a morning session of shooting w/ go bags and bail out scenario drills.
-Shooting and moving with go bags.

In addition to lectures on preparing bags, the course will culminate in an afternoon scenario-based practical exercise where students will be tested on all the skills and equipment they have learned how to use, as they complete a bail out mission. This course will involve moderate physical challenges such as walking over uneven terrain and trails while carrying a small pack and navigating as a team.

This is a course I definitely want to attend. The subject matter is very poignant and the guys at AOG are awesome!

Register now at store.greygrouptraining.com/2-DAY-GO-BAG-COURSE.

Grey Ghost Gear to Introduce Karrimor SF to the US

Monday, July 23rd, 2012

Grey Ghost Gear will soon be introducing Karrimor SF to the US with products of both UK- and US-origin. Tactical Tailor will manufacture the Berry compliant packs and LBE, which Grey Ghost will distribute.

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Grey Ghost is a ‘boutique’ manufacturer of tactical gear based in Idaho. Karrimor SF is a serious European brand dating back to just after World War II with the large move towards post-war outdoor rec. The SF line has been around since 1995 and is well known in Commonwealth military circles.

It’s really exciting for me to be able to share this with you as it has literally been in the works for the past year. During last Summer Outdoor Retailer the two companies met and saw an instant fit. Call it kismet or just plain old hard work, but the two struck a deal that benefits all. Finally, we will be able to purchase Karrimor SF’s designs here in he US and if we’re lucky, maybe even see a few new ones.

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The Grey Ghost/Karrimor packs will be available in the industry standard camouflage patterns you would expect and possibly a few you don’t.

You’ll be able to buy the Karrimor SF it at www.greyghostgear.com; watch for news on when it will be released on their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/greyghostgear. Karrimor SF is on line at karrimorsf.com.

S&S Precision Plate Frame in Use at Fuerzas Comandos

Monday, July 23rd, 2012

The S & S Precision Plate Frame featuring their SOCS (Stretchy Outer Cover System) was filmed in Colombia during the recent Fuerzas Comando 2012 competition. The SOCS is not only covering the plate in a MultiCam print but it also provides a protective covering for the hard plate as well as soft armor which is necessary for the threat level protection of his armor package. The SOCS are available in MultiCam, tan, and black.

www.sandsprecision.com

Innovative Technology Summit

Monday, July 23rd, 2012

The Innovative Technology Summit (ITS) is a single day event (21 Aug 2012) which brings together members from DoD and Industry into an environment which promotes collaboration to solve capability gaps and build working relationships. Attendees will hear briefings from current DoD Subject Matter Experts and will be encouraged to openly discuss current and future program requirements, converse about innovative technologies, and build working relationships.

The ITS will be held at the Washington Nationals Ballpark Conference Center. The briefings will begin at 0800 and go to 1730. Right after there will be a Social Event which will be hosted at the ballpark, in a Club room during the Nationals vs. Braves ballgame (approx 1830-2200).

Speakers at the ITS will include:

Phil Perconti – Director, NVESD Science & Technology Division
Col R.C. Schutz IV – Director, Counter IED Div USMC Warfighting Lab
Mike Doney – Deputy Product Manager, FLIR – Ft Belvoir VA
Brett Bagwell Ph. D. – Optics SME Sandia Labs / USSOCOM
Pete Gould – USASOC CDD SGM (Ret) – Combat Applications SME
Chris Beck – USN SEAL (Ret) DoD RRTO (Rapid Reaction Technology Office)
Jason Auxier Ph.D. – Naval Research Lab – Optical Sensor Systems
Marty Jackson – Advanced Technology Integrator, USMC Intelligence Programs
Ralph Teague – Georgia Tech / SENSIAC Program Office
Dr Jinendra Ranka – DARPA Program Manager Strategic Technology Office (STO)
TBD (PEO Soldier or USSOCOM S&T or Army Research Lab)

Proceeds from ITS 2012 will be donated to Special Operations Warrior Foundation with the presentation taking place during the event.

Innovative Technology Summit

PIG Billowed Utility Pouch from SKD Tactical

Monday, July 23rd, 2012

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The PIG Billowed Utility Pouch from SKD Tactical utilizes a tri-panel construction. The billowed pouch concept was pioneered by PIG’s lead designer Tyler Cigard, and based off the Eagle AFSOC bag of his design. It features a dual zipper opening, a drainage grommet and cord grab tabs to aide in zipper closure and to attach carabiner type accessories.

Dimensions:

X-Small: H:5″ W:6″ D:1.75″
Small: H:5.5″ W:7.5″ D:1.75″
Medium: H:7″ W:7.5″ D:2.75″

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Offered in 3 sizes, in Black, Coyote and MultiCam.

www.skdtac.com/PIG-Billowed-Utility-Pouch-BUP-p

Send Me

Monday, July 23rd, 2012

From someone honoring the 27th Special Operations Wing comes this montage of AFSOC awesomeness set to “Send Me” by Max Impact.

I’m Not Sure What’s Going on in Chesterfield But Thus Far, I’m Not Impressed

Monday, July 23rd, 2012

Early Friday morning a monster gunned down innocent moviegoers in Aurora, Colorado. You might ask what that has to do with Chesterfield, Missouri and normally so would we. But, Chesterfield, Missouri based TacticalGear.com thrust themselves into the middle of this act.

You see, the perpetrator of this heinous crime is said to have purchased a Blackhawk! vest, 2 pouches and a knife from them in early July, according to their records. In fact, that info is ALL over the news. It seems a bit off to make such a big deal over that. A vest, knife, and two pouches? This isn’t like it’s the weapon.

Already, it was starting to look like someone going beyond being a cooperative citizen to looking for some publicity. But then, it got worse.

We’ve been very supportive of TacticalGear.com in the past but the comments made by COO Andrew Hoefener during a recent interview by KMOV were pretty unimpressive. He started out the interview just fine, explaining that TacticalGear.com is proud to support Law Enforcement, but then it got weird. He said, “If any additional scrutiny needs to be paid, it’s probably to ammunition sourcing online and firearms and how those are purchased.” What the hell is he talking about? And, does he even have any idea what he means when he says that? What is this guy thinking?

Deceptex Hits 350 Pattern Mark

Sunday, July 22nd, 2012

Hyperstealth Biotechnology Corporation’s print on demand Deceptex program has hit the 350 pattern threshold by adding the new Love, Nan, Oboe and Peter series.

Look for sales to begin in August.

www.hyperstealth.com/deceptex