Mark from Laser Shot speaks with ADS TV about their Small Arms Simulator, an affordable, portable simulator for smaller units with easier access. He also talks about their Indoor Modular Live Fire Range that can be scaled to your needs without obstructions.
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David Cozzone from Princeton Tec stops by to talk with ADS TV about the “Vizz” everyday carry headlamp.
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Dave Jones from Sig Sauer talks with ADS TV about the new P227-Nitron TB, the P227-Conceal/Carry SAS, the SIG716-18″ DMR and the SIG716-Patrol.
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This is a reminder that Juggernaut Defense is currently looking for funding on Kickstarter to create a Juggernaut Case variant for the iPhone 5. New photos of the iPhone 5 case can be seen below.
The Juggernaut Case is a military grade rugged wearable case and mount for mobile devices designed to allow users to bring their smartphones to the field to enhance communication capabilities. The case itself is waterproof, dustproof, and shock and drop proof. It features hardened anti-glare glass screen protection, and offers quick phone insertion and removal. Available mounts for the Juggernaut Case will include sternum-strap and MOLLE/PALS chest straps, a forearm mount, and a back pack mount that attaches to any backpack shoulder strap in a vertical position. Juggernaut Cases are currently available for a variety of Motorola and Samsung mobile devices, although Juggernaut Defense is looking to expand the Juggernaut Case line to the iPhone 5 by securing funding through Kickstarter.
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Mayflower Research & Consulting LLC frontman Travis Rolph sent me this review of the Velocity Systems BOSS Rugby. He wore it during a Multi-day, 169 mile ultramarathon called the Grand to Grand Ultra Stage Race. My experience with the BOSS Rugby isn’t nearly as arduous except that I’ll tell you that it is my favorite shirt. I’ve worn mine once a week since receiving it, for two reasons; comfort and styling. If you’ve seen me at a trade show, I was probably wearing a BOSS Rugby. I’ve also worn it at various ranges, while camping, to meetings and just kicking around town. It hasn’t picked, pulled or pilled and still looks great. Now, check out what Travis has to say about its performance under some pretty tough conditions.
Velocity Systems BOSS Rugby shirt
(Prototype, size large, black)
Aspects evaluated:
• Fit
• Durability of material
• Durability of construction
• Performance of seams (chafing)
• Pocket usefulness/velcro
Location/Duration:
• Grand to Grand Ultra Stage Race (unsupported), 169 miles
• Northern Arizona/ Southern Utah high desert
• Hard pack and soft sand, slot canyons, mountains
• Temperature range; 17 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit
• High winds, blowing sand
• Seven days living out of a rucksack
• 26-52 miles per day of strenuous activity
Observations:
The fit of the BOSS Rugby was loose but not too loose, this afforded full freedom of movement while ruck marching, running with a ruck, ascending ladders, ropes and routes requiring three points of contact and descending same. No durability issues were encountered (this shirt had been worn for normal PT and range work for three months prior to this evaluation). The high abrasion/stress areas of the shoulders, armpits, lower back and upper abdomen show no signs of wear. The flat stitch seams produced no chaffing even after being repeatedly sweated in and dried (via wind) to a white salt encrusted state. The material allowed for rapid drying during the windy conditions encountered which was appreciated when the temperature started falling quickly at sunset. The small Velcro sleeve pockets were perfect for a small weatherproof notebook/pen and sustainment fuel (gels). The Velcro exterior provided attachment for the race required country flag and race logo.
I don’t have any recommended changes; black was not the ideal color for the desert (heat/sun) but that has been addressed with the production of the tan and wolf grey variants.
North Vancouver BC, October 23, 2013 – Today Arc’teryx and Whistler Blackcomb are proud to announce the two companies enter into an exciting three-year corporate partnership. Beginning this winter season, the agreement will see all Whistler Blackcomb Ski School staff in Arc’teryx uniform, and establishes Arc’teryx as the presenting sponsor of the backcountry experience accessible via Whistler Blackcomb.
We are thrilled to bring Arc’teryx on board and into our corporate partnership family,” says Stuart Rempel, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Whistler Blackcomb. “The Arc’teryx brand has extensive backcountry roots and values that align perfectly with Whistler Blackcomb.”
Known for their expertise in extreme alpine environments, Arc’teryx brings this experience to all of its products through a design process that focuses on intended use and conditions. A collaborative effort between the design team and Whistler Blackcomb’s Ski Patrol resulted in custom staff uniforms for the mountain. The new agreement builds on this existing relationship.
Bartosz Barczynski, General Manager of the Adult Snow School Program at Whistler Blackcomb said the Arc’teryx partnership was “a perfect fit”. “With an average snowfall of roughly 12-metres or 40 feet per year, finding a uniform to keep our staff warm and dry was a priority,” says Barczynski. “Our staff works outdoors in all types of conditions on a daily basis so we look for a quality product that can stand up to the elements.”
Arc’teryx remains as the title sponsor of the prestigious Whistler-based Arc’teryx Deep Winter Photo Challenge, presented by GORE-TEX. An elite professional photography competition, Deep Winter challenges six photographers to capture a slideshow story in three days that is worthy of title of “King of Storms” and a $5,000 prize.
Adam Ketcheson, VP of Marketing & B2C at Arc’teryx, says, “Partnering with Whistler Blackcomb is really exciting because it is one of North America’s most iconic big mountain resorts. The expansive backcountry terrain that can be accessed from the high alpine lifts aligns with the Arc’teryx brand. Arc’teryx and Whistler Blackcomb are both driven by quality and performance with roots in the Canadian Coast Mountains.”
Columbia Falls, MT – PROOF Research, maker of carbon fiber rifle barrels, composite components for firearms, match-grade steel barrels, and complete rifle systems announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Dayton, Ohio-based Performance Polymer Solutions (P2SI), a producer of novel next-generation materials.
P2SI’s world-leading product portfolio includes proprietary, high-performance resins, state-of-the-art structural prepregs and high durability adhesive materials with service temperatures of over 1000°F. The company provides enabling composite material solutions and develops manufacturing processes for customers in the aerospace, defense, and consumer products industries as well as actively engaging in exploratory research.
P2SI’s products are used in the production of advanced platforms such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and was recently awarded “Supplier of the Year” by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for their exceptional support of an Advanced Development Programs project for which P2SI supplied a complete, high-temperature, advanced composite materials turnkey solution.
PROOF Research is committed to science-driven solutions that lighten warfighter load while increasing effectiveness. The acquisition of P2SI highlights their commitment to revolutionize firearm carbon fiber technologies. Combining P2SI’s novel aerospace materials, design concepts, and manufacturing methodologies with Proof Research’s elite weapons systems and components creates a powerful platform capable of launching a new class of products for both the defense industry and commercial markets.
“P2SI has an outstanding reputation in the materials technology industry,” said PROOF Research CEO, Pat Rainey. “Bringing them under the Proof Research umbrella positions us uniquely in the industry. We now have start-to-finish control over every component and material that goes into our carbon fiber-wrapped barrels as well as the ability to continuously develop game-changing new products.”
P2SI will continue to deliver innovative solutions to new and existing customers while playing a key role in developing the next generation of PROOF Research products. For more information about Performance Polymer Solutions (P2SI) visit: www.p2si.com.
