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US Elite Names Jim Erwin VP

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

Congratulations to Jim Erwin. He’s been working with US Elite for some time now.

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U.S. Elite is proud to announce Jim Erwin as Vice President. In this capacity, Erwin is taking a leadership role focusing on Sales, Vendor Relations & Community Outreach.

Erwin is a veteran of the U.S. Special Operations Forces, including service in the 75th Ranger Regiment and then as a 1st SFOD-D (Delta) Operator. After leaving active duty, Erwin provided close protection and security for high-profiled clientele across the globe, including many high-threat environments.

“Jim has been a valuable member of the U.S. Elite Team since he joined us as Sales Manager and Brand Ambassador,” said Steve Keefer, company CEO. “Simply put, Jim embodies our values and personifies the U.S. Elite lifestyle. He brings an extra dimension to our capabilities through his background, credibility and charisma.”

“At U.S. Elite, we only carry the finest products out there,” stated Erwin. “I’m honored and excited to serve our loyal customers to the best of my ability, to ensure they receive the best experience possible.”

U.S. Elite recently released a limited edition series of custom knives entitled The Kraken, named after and designed by Erwin.

Grey Ghost Gear The Exclusive Distributor Of Karrimor SF In The US

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

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13 NOV 13 // 21h15 Zulu – At long last, Grey Ghost Gear’s offering of packs built by the UK’s Karrimor SF is finally available! No longer will end users in the US need to order it from across the pond and have it shipped back here (or trade off some of their own kit to the Brits in a deployed location). We’ve got them on hand, in several types and multiple colors, with more to come.

Karrimor SF has been in existence since 1995. It is a direct descendent of the original Karrimor brand that has equipped British soldiers and adventurers since the end of WWII.

Based in Exeter (Devon, UK), Karrimor SF’s gear has fought insurgents and Taliban since OEF and OIF started; it has also literally climbed mountains, gone on safari or otherwise adventured on every continent in the world. The KSF brand was conceived by innovator and designer Deric Gollop and the KSF team, who used contemporary technologies and developments from the civilian world to build specialty packs for military Special Forces and law enforcement units—not unlike what Grey Ghost Gear has been doing here in the US.

“It was a natural fit,” says Grey Ghost Gear’s Director of Business Development Lindsey Lea. “It took nearly a year and a half to get it done, but the Karrimor SF packs are in stock and ready to ship—and so we’re clear, there’s no need to worry about quality. If having the UK’s forces torture test this stuff in Iraq and Afghanistan wasn’t sufficient, we’ve been abusing our own samples in the field. They are good to go.”

Grey Ghost Gear is the exclusive US distributor of Karrimor SF products. Their packs and LBE are built in Vietnam to exacting British MoD (Ministry of Defence) standards, supervised by KSF personnel who live on site. You can see the entire line of packs here.

“You won’t have to drink tea and crumpets or call it a bergen to wear Karrimor SF,” Lindsey says. “No scones or Earl Grey or funny accent required—just a desire for well built, field-proven gear.”

www.greyghostgear.com/karrimor-1

What’s New at Katylist?

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

Katylist has expanded their offerings with several new lines including the new STINGRAY Lvl IIIA ACH from Victory Tactical Gear.

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They’ve also introduced the SONS Trauma Kit from Phokus Research Group.

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Finally, Katylist offers the 1110 Gear Kydex CAT Tourniquet Holder.

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FirstSpear – Emergency Response Kit

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

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FirstSpear’s Emergency Response Kit is a medical pouch that allows for quick access of individual medical components. The ERK is composed of two pieces: the body and insert. The insert is a fold out envelope that holds medical components via elastic retention bands and stores inside the body. The body features a deployment handle that pulls the insert out of the soft shell stretch pocket; it can be mounted to deploy either up or down. Maritime-resistant plastic snaps provide additional security to the activation handle so it won’t open when you least expect it. The ERK is designed to mount to MOLLE/PALS using FirstSpear’s propriatary 6/9 technology.

Available in Black, Ranger Green, Coyote, and MultiCam.

www.first-spear.com

Lipsey’s Offering FDE HK45

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

Lipsey’s has had a great run with their exclusive GLOCK pistols in Flat Dark Earth. Now, they’ve introduced FDE models of the HK45 V1 along with the Tactical variant with threaded barrel. Larry Vickers shared a photo of the pistol he will be featuring on an upcoming episode of Tac-TV.

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A Winning Combo – Mayflower and Velocity Systems

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

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Our friends at Mayflower Research & Consulting remind us that winter is here. This is the Velocity Systems Assaulter Smock and Mayflower 24Hr Assault Pack V.2, both in Kryptek Yeti.

Sneak Peek – LALO Tactical

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

LALO (pronounced lah-low) stands for Light Assault Lowviz Operator. This entirely new line of footwear is the brainchild of Navy SEAL Veteran Nathanael Roberti who was inspired by the memory of comrades lost in Operation Red Wings to provide purpose built footwear for the special operator. This video gives you a great introduction to what’s behind the brand and a few glimpses of what’s to come. Look for exclusive content from SSD soon featuring this new line of footwear.

www.lalotactical.com

ExplosiveOps Gear – Viper Titanium Tool

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

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Now available from ExplosiveOps Gear is the Viper, a modified version of their popular TET – Titanium Entry Tool. Custom designed for a Special Operation’s Team, this tool features a 90 degree curved end for increased leverage when prying, and a chisel cut end for ease in entering tight spaces. The Viper also features serrations that are hand cut on the back of the bar’s pry end to reduce slippage when prying.

Available in Camo, Coyote, OD Green, and Black; hand made in the USA.

www.explosiveopsgear.citymax.com/catalog/item/4893749/9988602.htm