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Archive for 2012

The Activity – A Graphic Novel

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

The evolution of global conflict necessitates the development of special operations to rise and meet the call. Such is the center of THE ACTIVITY, a monthly comic book series from premier publisher Image Comics (who brought us THE WALKING DEAD). Written by Nathan Edmondson and illustrated by Mitch Gerads, the story follows a Direct Action Special Operations team through a series of adventures. The first collected volume is in stores June 6.

I’ve read every issue so it was great to be introduced to Nathan Edmondson by a mutual friend. He has been learning about the gear and how it works in order to improve the authenticity of the work. While it is fiction after all, look for some very cool stuff popping up later this year.

“The Activity: Volume 1” is available through Amazon or our local comic book dealer.

For The Ladies – Wilson Combat Medallion Ear Rings

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

Wilson Combat has just released these new two-tone ear rings featuring the same medallion used in the grips of Wilson pistols. Constructed of Sterling Silver they are Two-Tone Plated with 10K Gold.

shopwilsoncombat.com/Wilson-Combat-Medallion-Ear-Rings-Two-Tone

Wings for Warriors

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

The Annual Wings for Warriors event will be June 9 from 1400-2000 at Lendy’s Cafe at 1581 General Booth Blvd in Virginia Beach. It’s all you can eat wings as well a silent auction and raffle with prizes awarded all through the afternoon. Proceeds go to the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation.

SOFIC – Capabilities Demonstration

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

MilitaryNotes Channel put together a pretty good video montage of the separate SOF capabilities vignettes demonstrated at this year’s Special Operations Forces Industry Conference and associated International Special Operations Forces Conference in Tampa, Florida. The demo was performed by SOF personnel from Australia, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Jordan, Norway, Poland, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.

NRAstore introduces NRA Vertx Phantom LT Pants

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

The NRAstore and Vertx have announced the availability of NRA Phantom LT pants through the NRAstore catalog and NRAstore.com starting in June 2012.

Phantom LTs are lightweight, discreet and extremely durable tactical pants that will hold and protect your equipment. Featuring a total of nine pockets – including a knife clip notch – the pant shows only two pockets from the outside for a covert appearance.

“The functionally advanced Vertx Phantom LT pants are unlike any others in the tactical arena,” said Dirk Grove, NRAstore Sales Manager. “Boasting absolutely no Velcro, they’re the quietest pants around. A gusseted crotch and subtly articulated knees provide range of motion no other pants can match.”

Exclusive Intelli-Dry technology provides liquid repellency and stain resistance on the outside plus moisture wicking on the inside for added comfort.

“That’s a first for a tactical pant,” said Bob Getto, CEO of Fechheimer and the Vertx brand. “The brand promise of Vertx is original and authentic, and that describes the NRA Phantom LTs.”

www.NRAstore.com

F’Ning Bottle Opener by Battle Mug

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

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If you’re looking for the perfect companion to your Battle Mug then consider the F’Ning Bottle Opener. This M4 flash hider inspired bottle opener is Made from 4140 Pre-Hardened Mil-Spec quality Steel is Phosphate coated. Made in USA! With free shipping. No overseas orders, make sure you read their fine print.

shop.battlemug.com

ARES-16 Small Arms Family Product Overview

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

We mentioned the ARES -16 family of weapons last year.

The ARES-16 family of small arms is available in 5.56mm and incorporates a Gas-Piston, Short Stroke Tappet operating system. Actually, to configure the various weapons, the ARES-16 relies on different upper and lower receivers. These combinations allow the user to configure the weapon as:

-Sub-Carbine
-Carbine
-Assault Rifle
-Designated Marksman Rifle
-Magazine-Fed Assault Machine Gun
-Belt-Fed Assault Machine Gun
-Dual-Feed Assault Machine Gun
-Belt-Fed Mounted Light Machine Gun

www.aresdefense.com

WT Tactical Gear Upgrade Sale

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

Wild Things Tactical, which holds something like 30 contracts with the military supplying inclement weather gear like the Marine Corps Happy Suits to extreme cold weather kit for PJs in Alaska (and is approved for the Military Free Fall School), is conducting a ‘Gear Upgrade Sale’ through 31 May.

All WT Tactical and Wild Things gear (military, LE and commercial) is 15% and 25% off, respectively. This price is adjusted on their site, you don’t need a coupon code.

We’ve covered WT Tactical many times before, if you want to do some reading.