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4 New Slings – Raine Inc. BLACK

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

As part of their BLACK line of products, Raine Inc. has partnered with Savvy Sniper to produce a new line of weapon slings. The four slings are licensed from Savvy Sniper, and include the COBRA Quick Adjust Sling (QUAD Cobra QD), Ambi Quick Adjust Sling (QUAD Ambi), Heavy Weapon Quick Adjust Sling (HD QUAD SAW), and General Purpose Quick Adjust Sling (M4 Lite) models. The slings are constructed from 1″ or 2″ mil-spec tubular webbing and bungee cord, and use tri-glides and buckles from Austri Alpin, and/or tri-glides, buckles, and clash hook attachments from ITW Nexus, dependent on model. They also feature a proprietary slider handle for instant adjustment in sling length and are designed to be used with gloves during operations. All four models of slings are currently available in 499 Tan, Black, Foliage Green, and MultiCam, and are made in the USA.

raineinc.com – BLACK Slings

Tags: Raine Inc, Savvy Sniper
Posted in weapons | 4 Comments »

US Army Camouflage Improvement Effort Update – Meanwhile in Washington

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

You literally cannot make this stuff up. Apparently, Illinois Freshman Congressman Rep. William L. Enyart (Dem), came up with a great idea. He read an article last month in the The Washington Post about the US military’s multitude of camouflage patterns and intends to introduce legislation today that will require all of DoD to share a common camouflage pattern.

Apparently, living in a city where you regularly see military personnel from all services strutting around in their individually branded uniforms like so many third world militaries didn’t attract his attention. It took a newspaper article to garner his attention. Ironically, Rep Enyart retired just last year as a Major General from the Illinois Army National Guard where he served from 1982 – 2012. Prior to that, he served in the US Air Force from 1969 to 1973. Somehow, that didn’t wake him up either.

And it seems, he is oblivious to previous public law regarding camouflage and field uniforms. His proposed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act would require all of the services to adopt a common pattern by 2018 and would forbid any of them from producing a pattern for its own sole use. Horse left the barn on that one I’m afraid.

On one hand, I’m glad to hear about this new found interest Rep Enyart has for camouflage but I’m deeply saddened that, as usual, a Congressmen is going to run blindly uninformed into introducing redundant legislation. Instead, hopefully he’ll do a little research, take a look at what comes out of the Army Camouflage Improvement Effort and perhaps hold DoD’s feet to the fire on previous legislation.

I appreciate where his heart is, but I wish he was better informed, especially as he is a retired GO.

Tags: Rep. William L. Enyart
Posted in Camo, Congress | 44 Comments »

HyperStealth Explains Why MARPAT Isn’t The Answer

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

A lot of people look at the US Military’s camo wars and ask themselves, “Why not just adopt MARPAT?” That’s a fair question, especially when you take it one step further and ask, “Why bother with camouflaged PPE when using Coyote is good enough?”

HyperStealth’s Guy Cramer takes a look at the history and data available to explain why MARPAT isn’t the best answer. This is well worth the read.

www.hyperstealth.com/coyote

Tags: Hyperstealth Biotechnology Corp
Posted in Camo | 45 Comments »

2014 Hot Shots Model Countdown – Daisy Watts

Tuesday, June 4th, 2013

The 5th model for the 2014 Hot Shots Calendar is Daisy Watts. 50% of proceeds from the sales of these calendars support various UK and US military charities including Help for Heroes and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. In addition, Hot Shots offers other morale items like T-shirts, playing cards, and badges. The models also donate their time by regularly visiting the troops. It’s a great cause and worthy of your support.

Hit the jump to see a photo of Ms Watts.
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Tags: Daisy Watts, Hot Shots Calendar
Posted in Admin | 2 Comments »

30% Off Oakley Boots at Extreme Outfitters

Tuesday, June 4th, 2013

Get 30% off Oakley boots now through 30 June at www.extremeoutfitters.us. Use Code Oakley 30 at checkout.

Tags: Extreme Outfitters, Oakley
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Oakley SI M Frame Helo

Tuesday, June 4th, 2013

The SI M Frame Helo from Oakley is an insert for the SI M Frame 2.0 and 3.0. It’s a soft rubberized gasket designed to comfortably keep dirt and debris out of your eyes.

www.oakleysi.com

Tags: Oakley
Posted in Eyepro | 4 Comments »

Duffle Bag in Kryptek Typhon Available from HonorPoint USA

Tuesday, June 4th, 2013

Featuring HonorPoint’s “Zipper Off Technology” or ZOT, the Duffle Bag is modular in nature and can be configured in multiple fashions. Made in USA of 500D Cordura.

shop.honorpointusa.com/products/duffle-bag

Tags: HonorPoint USA
Posted in Load Carrying | 3 Comments »