In this photo from the Huffington Post, Russian President Vladimir Putin sports (Hyperstealth Developed) Optifade Open Country camouflage during a recent fishing trip.
The garment, manufactured by Sitka Gear, is pretty high end stuff.
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Putin Wears Optifade
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013Austere Provisions Company CORE Panel – Signup Now For Stock Notification
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013Manufactured by Blue Force Gear exclusively for Austere Provisions Company, the CORE Panel is a PALS compatible insert for bags, packs, and anywhere else you want to carry a preconfigured panel. You simply weave your PALS equipped pouches, holsters and other gear into the CORE Panel’s MOLLEminus field. Naturally, it will accept other attachments as well. Ive been following the development of this thing for awhile and to me, the big idea here is that you can set up your gear for specific applications no slide it into a civilian or military bag.
Now, APC has the order page up and you can sign up for in stock notification. I’m pretty stoked about this thing nd have cool leather satchel that I plan on using my CORE Panel with once I get it. I’ve used APC’s stock notification in the past and it works so don’t be shy.
Manufactured from ULTRAcomp and offered in Urban Wolf Grey and MultiCam.
http://www.austereprovisions.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=APC-CP1
Proto Tactical Introduces The Alliance – A New Carbine
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013I got a call yesterday from Kino Davis to tell me about the Alliance, a new carbine from Proto Tactical. Proto Tactical has been manufacturing OEM firearms components for other manufacturers and companies since 2010 and specializes in rapid prototyping and precision design and manufacturing. Now, they’ve decided to try their hand at assembling their own weapons. Not a bad looking gun.
Proto Tactical Alliance Specifications
Upper Receiver Assembly:
Vltor MUR Upper Receiver
16” 41V50 Chrome Lined Barrel, 1:8, 5.56mm NATO
Mid-Length Gas System with Low-Profile Gas Block
Proto Tactical Z-Tac Muzzle Break
Centurion Arms C4 Railed Hand Guard
M16 Bolt Carrier with Proprietary Nickel/PTFE Based Plating
MilSpec Bolt, HP/MPI with HD Extractor Spring and Black Insert
Bravo Company Gunfighter Charging Handle
Lower Receiver Assembly:
Proto Tactical 7075 Forged Lower Receiver
Proto Tactical Lower Parts Kit with Enhanced Trigger and Hammer
BAD-ASS Short Throw Ambi Selector
Vltor A5 Recoil System (Receiver Extension, Buffer and Spring)
B5 Systems Bravo Stock
Umbrella Corporation Grip
MSRP:
$1599.00
Proto Tactical LLC introduces the Alliance, their newest offering to the popular tactical AR15 carbine market, setting a new high water mark for consumer expectations and manufacturer’s standards.
Even though Proto Tactical is a full service firearms manufacturing facility accustomed to fully machining their own receivers, chambering and turning barrels, designing and developing new parts – the decision behind the Alliance was to identify the best parts available and use that list of premium parts and most desirable features to offer a rifle that checks all of the boxes. The Alliance offers both veteran and beginning shooters a turn key solution that was previously only available by working with custom firearms shops, gunsmiths or though years of do-it-yourself experience.
Working with local firearms consultant Kino Davis, Proto Tactical has configured and manufactured a rifle that offers the most sought after features… and drops a lot of names in the process; from the Vltor MUR upper receiver and A5 recoil system, to the 16” mid-length gas system barrel, the highest quality internal parts featuring a short-throw BAD-ASS selector, Centurion Arms railed hand guard, and furniture from B5 Systems and Umbrella Corporation.
Proto Tactical President Gary Palese said “as a manufacturer, it is tempting to just make a lot of these parts in house… but we talked to a lot of people and looked at a many different rifles in the field to come up with this design.” He went on to say “this project was about finding the best systems out there and bringing them together under our standards for Precision in Assembly” – The Alliance rifle is assembled using a Proto Tactical lower receiver, completely manufactured in their Tucson based shop.
The Alliance is available for immediate order, for more information about the Alliance or other Proto Tactical services, contact them at 520-579-9873 or sales@prototactical.com
USAF Approves New Balance Merino Clothing
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013
New Balance announced that on July 19, 2013 the Air Force Uniform Office approved several New Balance items for use with FR uniforms. The items on the list are intended to be worn next to skin only.
It includes a wide range of No Melt No Drip products that are appropriate for a wide range of climates. NB’s synthetic blends and proprietary Merino wool blends will offer Airmen a next to skin layering system appropriate for their unique mission.
AFR701 Flame Resistant T-Shirt
AFR105 Flame Resistant Boxer
AFR105w Flame Resistant FR Women’s Boy Short
AFR801 Flame Resistant Mid Weight Top
AFR201 Flame Resistant Mid Weight Drawers
MIL865 Flame Resistant Mid Weight Light Weight Top
MIL245 Flame Resistant Mid Weight Light Weight Drawers
MIL126 Flame Resistant FR Women’s Boy Short
MIL708 Light Weight Merino Wool T-Shirt
MIL810 Light Weight Merino Wool Crew
MIL811 Mid Weight Merino Wool ¼ Zip
MIL102 Light Weight Merino Wool Boxers
MIL211 Light Weight Merino Wool Drawers
MIL212 Mid Weight Merino Wool Drawers
More information is available at www.newbalance.com under Military. Additionally, unit and agency ordered can be handled by www.ADSinc.com
Agilite’s Gear Used in South African Illegal Miners Rescue
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013We’ve received word that they’ve been adopted by military and Fire/Rescue units but it’s pretty to cool to hear about these Agilite products being used in a mine rescue.
Innovative rescue products designed for the Israeli Army and top US Special forces were used in a dramatic rescue underground in South Africa yesterday.
At least eight people were rescued after a nightmare three day ordeal underground that left three dead, allegedly at the hands of an armed rival illegal mining crew.
Graham Holmquist, from volunteer rescue organization, Riga Rescue, used Agilite’s “Instant Harness” a product that has become a must-have for many hikers, to lower a South African Police interpreter down into the shaft to communicate with the injured miners regarding the procedures to follow.
The Instant Harness is designed for scenarios where military, police, fire, rescue personnel or hikers require a harness without warning and without needing to carry a rapelling harness with them at all times.
“There was one point when we thought we would not be able to get the stokes basket safely into the mine shaft and we were going to use the IPC to extract the patients.” Said Holmquist who later tweeted:
“@Miracle_Medical I can tell you! That is one kick ass harness and every person in EMS, SAPS, FD, should have one”. on
To those unfamiliar, the “IPC,” known as “The Human Backpack” is another innovative Agilite rescue product that shot to fame when it was adopted by top United States Marine Corps units a year ago and a remarkable video showing the device in use with Israeli Commandos went viral. The IPC has even been adopted by disabled people.
“We have only been supplying Agilite equipment for a number of weeks now and people’s reactions to it have been both incredible and immediate. Clients in all sectors are now buying Agilite gear from us as its quality and innovative design is unsurpassed.” Said Jennie Greenhill of Miracle Medical, a distributor of emergency equipment in South Africa who supplied the rescuers. “The Agilite products come battle-tested but they’re already facing local challenges of a different kind here.”
ArmaLite Acquired by Strategic Armory Corps
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013Phoenix, AZ July 23, 2013 – Strategic Armory Corps (“SAC”) announced today that it has acquired ArmaLite, Inc. ArmaLite is a leading manufacturer of a complete line of semiautomatic rifles, including the M15 and AR-10 lines, and an expanding line of advanced bolt action rifles in a wide range of calibers from .308 Winchester through .300 Win Mag, .338 Lapua, and .416 Barrett to the massive AR-50A1 .50 caliber rifle. Mark Westrom, the seller of ArmaLite, will remain as an investor in SAC and will serve on its board of managers.
The ArmaLite Division of the Fairchild Engine and Aircraft Company was the original developer of what has become known simply as the “AR”. In fact, “AR” actually stands for ArmaLite. There have been many variations of the original rifle, and today’s ArmaLite produces some of the highest quality firearms in the market. ArmaLIte will continue to operate out of its facility in Geneseo, Illinois which houses approximately 90 personnel.
Strategic Armory Corps manufactures precision bolt action rifles under the name Surgeon Rifles, high quality firearm suppressors under the name AWC Silencers, and match grade ammunition.
“ArmaLite is a tremendous addition to our group of outstanding companies and broadens our product line so we can better meet the needs of our customers”, said Mark Johnson, SAC President and CEO. “The history of Mark Westrom over his 19 years of leading ArmaLite will provide a wealth of industry knowledge to our leadership team and allow us to further expand our ability to meet the ever increasing demands for the highest quality products by our customers and the marketplace.”
Commercial Carbine No 1 from Hodge Defense
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013The elves at Hodge Defense have been hard at work building up carbines.
This is AU-MOD 1 No 11 and bound for DSG Arms. They will be receiving this rifle and several like it soon. I got a chance to handle one of the prototypes last week and I’m very impressed with the workmanship and choice of components.
