What happens when you combine your average run of the mill garden gnome with the little green Army men you played with as a kid? Combat Garden Gnomes, that’s what.
They’ve got the Platoon Leader
There’s a flamethrower
You can even get a prone rifleman
They’ve also added a new character to the mix; RPG gunner
These aren’t all of the gnomes. There are a few additional styles. As you can see they are available painted or unpainted so that you can customize them.
The DIY Project Honor Camo Spray Kit from LBX Tactical is now available at Tactical Distributors. Please note that this item only ships via ground.
www.tacticaldistributors.com/lbx/lbx-project-honor-camo-spray-paint-kit
5.11 Tactical has literally just announced the purchase of Beyond Clothing which includes the custom brand Beyond Tactical. This announcement comes right on the heels of Rick Elder’s move to 5.11 to spin up a new Special Operations focused business unit. So for you guys who kept asking me what Rick was going to do over there and how 5.11 was going to bring Berry manufacturing in and make that leap to the Elite customer, this is what I meant when I said that they had a plan. This is huge news and will affect 5.11 and how it is perceived in the market in untold ways.
Here is their press release –
5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of tactical gear, today announced its acquisition of Beyond, a highly technical performance clothing company that builds custom American-made apparel. The acquisition enhances 5.11 Tactical’s domestic manufacturing, product innovation and rapid prototyping capabilities, while providing Beyond with an expanded infrastructure to meet the global needs of the extreme purpose built customer, such as winter expeditionary teams, alpinists, and Special Operations communities. Industry veteran Rick Elder has been appointed as president of Beyond, which will continue to operate as a separate division of 5.11 Tactical in Seattle, Washington, while Beyond Founder Scott Jones will move into the role of chief designer.
“At 5.11 Tactical we are innovators who make purpose-built gear for the most demanding missions. Investing in Beyond’s continued growth is a prime opportunity to further our leading edge development,” said Tom Davin, CEO, 5.11 Tactical. “Rick Elder adds a unique set of capabilities to our 5.11 product development ecosystem. His U.S. Government, Military and Special Forces service will be a huge asset to the growth of our outdoor channel and our ability to be innovative.”
Rick Elder, a 13-year industry veteran, is charged with leading the rebranding and re-launch of Beyond, building upon the brand’s existing reputation and relationships. As part of the acquisition, 5.11 Tactical will leverage Beyond’s unique manufacturing to create leading edge, innovative products that drive deeper connections among U.S. Military and law enforcement professionals, as well as extreme outdoor enthusiasts.
An example of product innovation can be found in Beyond’s Cold Fusion Shock Jacket. Made from winterweight softshell, Scholler WB-400, this high performance product defines versatility. The Cold Fusion Shock Jacket is available in seven colors for men and women, and like all Beyond products, can be customized to the consumer’s specifications and delivered quickly.
“I’ve been serving the outdoor and tactical communities for more than 20 years, and am committed to take Beyond to the next level. Beyond is a brand that develops customized solutions for extreme users within the outdoor and tactical channels of trade,” said Elder. “5.11 Tactical has greatly enhanced its position by executing this acquisition—its infrastructure will help Beyond reach a global community, but still allow it a unique voice. ”
Elder formerly served as the executive director of Smith Optics Elite Division, where he led the development of the ballistic eye wear program. Prior to Smith Optics, Elder spent 10 years as a US Federal Program Manager, developing equipment in support of the United States Special Operation Command. Prior to, he attained the rank of Sergeant and later, Captain, completing his tour in 2001 within the 75th Ranger Regiment, United States Special Operations Command. Elder also served in the United States Army for seven years as both an enlisted soldier and commissioned officer.
For more information about 5.11 Tactical, please visit www.511tactical.com. Connect with 5.11 Tactical on Facebook at www.facebook.com/511Tactical and on Twitter (@511Tactical). For more information about Beyond, visit www.BeyondClothing.com.
Today’s premiere episode of Smith Elite On Review stars Stacey Nagy of Primary Weapons System and the MK107 Diablo AR-15.
Smith Elite invites you, as members of our community, to sit back, grab some popcorn, and tune in to Smith Elite On Review. Afterwards, tell us what you think and share your experience.
the 2013 BHI Girls & Guns calendars are in stock and are currently being shipped! This year’s calendar is their best ever. I know. I was there when they shot the calendar.
Another good reason to order now is that ALL PROCEEDS will go to support Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation and It Ain’t Chemo. By purchasing a calendar you can help BHI raise needed funds for wounded veterans and their families, and for cancer patients and their families.
Get yours from http://www.bhigear.com/2013-bhi-girls-and-guns-calendar.
Smith Optics asked us to help them share a new project they’ve been working on. Smith Elite On Review is a new web series that will look at stuff they think is cool. Here’s how they describe it…
Outside of designing and producing world class ballistic glasses and goggles, the Smith Optics team and community pushes life to the limits. We understand the need for reliable gear that you can depend your life on. We also appreciate the stories and legends from fellows in and around our industry. With that in mind, we are proud to introduce to you Smith Elite On Review. This new series is designed to review performance driven, dependable, lifestyle oriented products & organizations.
Tune in tomorrow for their first episode starring Stacey Nagy & Primary Weapon Systems.
We first showed you the new INFORCE Auto Pistol Light from Emissive Energy Corp during last month’s Maneuver Conference at Ft Benning. It offers 200 lumens of white light in a tight beam for close- to mid-range applications and balanced peripheral light for discernment of the surrounding area. The APL has a run time of approximately 1.5 hours using a single Lithium CR123A battery.
Designed with a straightforward, unique, bilateral and ambidextrous paddle switching system, the INFORCE APL affords left or right hand activation and natural finger movement from the weapon body to the switch to operate its momentary and constant modes.
Manufactured from fiber composite, the APL has a total length of 3 inches, width of 1.2 inches and weighs only 2.83 ounces, including the battery.
Currently it’s only available in Black although the yellow light on the show floor gave it a brownish sheen. Its integrated rail mounting system is compact, convenient, secure and easy to install without tools, utilizing a proprietary clamping system. The product ships with (2) rail mounting bars that accommodate GLOCK and MIL-STD-1913 rails.
Initial delivery is expected to be in late October 2012. US and International patents pending.
I recently ran across Special Operations Pins on Facebook. They offer a wide variety of pins like the ones shown below created for the 5 Active Duty SF Groups.
Special Operations Pins will provide a commemorative pin(s) to any Special Operations WIA, NOK Family (of a KIA), or Korean, WW II Veteran (and Family) free of charge and shipping upon request.
According to their Facebook page –
“We proudly support the Green Beret Foundation, The Special Operations Warrior Foundation, The Wounded Warrior Project, and The Point Du Hoc Foundation but we are not limited to these organizations in fund raising efforts to support our superb service members and their families. We frequently provide complimentary pins to our Special Operations friends purchasing from us – we strongly encourage our friends receiving these complimentary pins – not to thank us – but to return the gratitude to the outstanding men and women of our Armed Forces in a contribution of comparable value to any of these aforementioned organizations (or like minded non-profits).”
Information on purchasing pins is available through www.facebook.com/specialoperationspins.
