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Daniel Defense Announces $20 Million Expansion To Better Meet Demand

Friday, January 24th, 2014

Black Creek, GA – January 23, 2014 – Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest weapons systems, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced plans for a five-year, $20 million expansion in Bryan County, Georgia.

“We are proud to be among the nation’s fastest growing private companies according to Inc. 500|5000 Magazine,” says Marty Daniel, President and CEO of Daniel Defense. “Maintaining the level of growth we’ve experienced over the last 10 years requires a long term vision, continued momentum, while maintaining the level of quality expected by our customers.”

At the conclusion of the 5-year, multi-million dollar expansion, Daniel Defense will have expanded to over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and administrative space in Bryan County. “This is yet another step toward bringing every part of the manufacturing process in-house, which will in turn give us ultimate control over quality assurance,” exclaimed Daniel.

Daniel Defense moved its operations to Bryan County in 2009 with the opening of its now 47,000 square foot facility. The long-term project would not be the first size increase for the Georgia-based company. They expanded operations to a 90,000 square foot facility in Ridgeland, South Carolina, in 2012. With flourishing interest for the name brand precision firearms, parts and accessories, the planned increase will enable them to meet growing demand while maintaining a first-rate customer service experience.

danieldefense.com

OR – 5.10

Friday, January 24th, 2014

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The number approach shoe gets better. 5.10 is launching an Updated Guide Tennie in February. It features deeper, wider lugs and a stiffer midsole. It’s now even better for climbing but still a hiker and now, it’s also available in a mid-top height.

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5.10 has also just made a major upgrade the Camp 4. Although it’s lighter than the older model, it features a completely new outsole. Some of the weightless is due to a reduction in foam meaning it will also dry faster. Like the Guide Tennie, the Camp 4 is now also offered in a mid-top height.

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Finally, the popular Water Tennie continues to be a dominant watershoe. And, I believe it’s the only trade compliant water shoe on the market. And I know it’s the only one with sticky rubber.

www.fiveten.com

OR – Wild Things

Friday, January 24th, 2014

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Wild Things Low Loft Jacket – FR uses FASTPACK technology with GORE® PYRAD® flame retardant and 80 grams of PrimaLoft® Fusion (2.4 oz). The fact Thais new jacket integrates WL Gore’s PYRAD technology should be enough but that jacket integrates even more new garment technology. PYRAD is a treatment for existing fabrics so you retain most of the base fabric’s inherent capabilities.

The Wild Things Low Loft Jacket – FR is a lightweight insulation piece that is durably water resistant, windproof, highly breathable and fire retardant. It can be worn as a stand-alone outer-layer or as an insulating mid-layer with a cold weather clothing system. Low water pick-up and quick dry properties maintain the effectiveness and lightweight nature of the jacket. 80 grams (2.4 oz) of PrimaLoft® FUSION is used to provide superior lightweight insulation – wet or dry. PrimaLoft® FUSION has the highest warmth to weight ratio (clo/oz/sqyd) of any Berry-compliant synthetic insulation.

Air permeability is optimized to facilitate “fast packing” and low pack volume of an insulated layer. This enables the soldier to quickly don and doff (pack and unpack) the jacket as their mission and/or environment changes.

GORE® PYRAD® is a self-extinguishing fabric that offers protection in heat, flash-fire and arc-flash incidents. Key features include:
• Protection against heat and flame
• Increased thermal stability
• FR properties build into laminate structure – will not degrade with wash and wear
• Maintains physical integrity of the garment after exposure to flash fire

The jacket is designed for use by the dismounted soldier in cool to cold and dry to damp conditions. The lightweight and low pack volume enables the soldier to easily stow and carry the jacket while on movements. Once the soldier comes to rest, the combination of insulation with high breathability make the jacket ideal for “baking dry” any moisture build up in the base layers thereby maintaining soldier comfort and effectiveness.

Compared to the current ECWCS L3 Fleece, the Wild Things Low Loft Jacket – FR offers a much broader temperature range capability, greater breathability, significantly higher water resistance and windproofness, as well as lower pack volume. It also provides FR protection. In addition, it does not retain dirt and other contaminants like Fleece.

Tech Specs:
• Body fabric made with GORE® FASTPACK technology with GORE® PYRAD® flame retardant
• 2.4 oz PrimaLoft® Fusion
• 2 hand warmer pockets with brushed lining
• 2 bicep pockets
• Knit FR collar for comfort and protection
• Hanger loop
• Internal Napoleon pocket
• Elastic cuffs
• Drop tail for excellent coverage
• Sleeve and chest Velcro patches
• Jacket weight – 27 oz (1 lb 11 oz)

www.wildthingsgear.com

OR – Mystery Ranch – A Legend Returns

Friday, January 24th, 2014

Mystery Ranch has reintroduced the Terraplane. If you want to know which pack SOF was wearing in the 1990s, this is it. Long produced by Dana Designs and predecessor Kletterwerks, the 5,000 cu in Terraplane was a favorite of many SOF units and in particular, NSW.

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Mystery Ranch recently decided to reintroduce the popular pack. The big changes are in the suspension, but the classic lines and pocket layout remain the same. Above you can see the newly updated model in OD and Foliage and below is the new Terraplane in Black.

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Below is a Dana Designs example.

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And this one is the rarest of them all. It’s a Kletterwerks Terraplane, circa 1975.

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Welcome back MR Terraplane! You were missed.

www.MysteryRanch.com

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Long Sleeve Field Shirt

Friday, January 24th, 2014

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I’ve been a big fan of bamboo undergarments for several years so when I found out right before SHOT Show that FirstSpear had introduced a long sleeve Bamboo T-shirt I couldn’t wait to get my hands on one. It’s constructed from a blend of 70% viscose from Bamboo and 30% polyester. The Bamboo offers natural antibacterial and odor resistant properties. It’s also moisture wicking, UV-resistant, anti-static, and is great at maintaining the core of the wearer whether staying warm in cold weather or cooling off in hot. The FirstSpear T’s generous cut allows for greater freedom while moving, although the garment will shrink slightly upon multiple washings.

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Available now in sizes Med – Xlg, in colors Sage, Moss, and Titanium. Look for a special offer on these for the next 24 hours. Add the field shirt to the cart on the website and automatically get a free FS logo shirt.

www.first-spear.com

SureFire In The Movies

Friday, January 24th, 2014

SureFire illumination tools have been featured in some of the best war, cop, and action movies ever made. (It all started with the red-laser equipped handgun in The Terminator.) This use of SureFire gear is no coincidence because it is the top choice of the elite military and law enforcement teams portrayed. And propmasters rely on SureFire’s legendary quality and reliability for these multi-million-dollar productions. Enjoy!

www.surefire.com

Manticore Arms – Tavor ARClight XTL (Extended Tactical Length) Forearm

Friday, January 24th, 2014

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The Manticore Arms Tavor ARClight XTL Forearm is an aftermarket forearm attachment for both 16.5″ and 18″ barreled TAR-21 rifles. Like the original Tavor ARClight forend, the XTL will be available in two trim levels: Naked and Fully Loaded. The Fully Loaded trim includes multiple lugged aluminum rail segments and the Light Ring mounting kit. The design of the forearm allows for a light to be mounted internally on both barrel lengths, and its internal diameter of 1.675″ allows it to sleeve over any suppressor with up to a 1.5″ diameter body.

Color options will be Black and Flat Dark Earth.

It will be available from Manticore Arms in roughly 1 month.

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www.manticorearms.com

ExplosiveOps Gear – Operator Training Bags

Friday, January 24th, 2014

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ExplosiveOps Gear has launched their new Operator Training Bag. The EOG OTB is constructed of U.S. made 1000 denier Cordura with 2″ milspec seatbelt webbing. 6-7 handles (depending on size of bag) are double stitched all around the bag allowing for all manner of push, pull, or throw movements. Bags ship empty and can utilize any manner of fill material including wood pellet, sand, gravel, rubber, etc. Liners are sold separately or as part of a kit.

Made in the USA. Available in Medium and Large sizes and in the following colors:

Ranger Green
MultiCam
Black
Coyote
Coal Grey
Olive Drab

www.explosiveopsgear.com/operator-training-bags.html