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Magpul Now Shipping New iPhone Cases

Thursday, April 3rd, 2014

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Magpul is now shipping new iPhone field cases.

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Field Case for iPhone 5c

The Field Case for iPhone 5c is a semi-rigid cover designed for basic protection in the field. Made from a durable thermoplastic, the 5c case features PMAG-style ribs for added grip, snap-on design for easy installation, and it slides easily in and out of pockets without snagging.

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Executive Field Case for iPhone 5s and 5c

The Executive Field Cases for iPhone 5s and 5c are slimline covers designed to provide basic protection in the field. Made from a flexible thermoplastic, the Executive Case features a slim and unobtrusive design, with PMAG-style ribs on the sides for added grip, snap-on design for easy installation, and it slides easily in and out of pockets without snagging.

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New Bump Case colors

New Bump Case colors for the iPhone 5s are shipping. Dark Blue, Light Blue, Teal, Yellow, Red, and White have been added to the Bump Case color line up.

store.magpul.com/category/125

Lancer Launches The New Active Shooter Response Kit For Law Enforcement

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014

Allentown, PA – March 31, 2014 – Lancer Systems LP, a leading advanced weapons and components manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Lancer Active Shooter Response Kit. The kit is designed for law enforcement agencies and individual officers who want to add the speed advantage of the Lancer L15 lower receiver and the reliability of the Lancer L5AWM magazine to an existing patrol rifle.

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The Lancer Active Shooter Response Kit, which comes in both stripped and complete versions, enables an officer to continue to use his or her own upper receiver. Each kit includes three translucent L5AWM magazines; one of each of the 10-, 20- and 30-round capacities. The design and control configuration of the kit allows the user to carry an additional 30 rounds of ammunition and reload in under two seconds.

The stripped kit includes a semi-assembled L15 lower receiver with tactical magazine well, FAB Defense GL stock, and Lancer Single Point Sling Mount. The receiver is delivered with the pivot pin, bolt release and magazine release pre-installed. The complete lower kit comes assembled and ready for an upper receiver. Kits start at $384.98 MSRP.

“So far, the feedback we’ve received from law enforcement agencies and through training seminars focused on the Active Shooter Response Kit has been incredibly positive,” said Ty Weaver, Director of Special Operations & Training, Lancer. “Officers are constantly telling us they need a way to make their rifles lighter, faster and more accurate. Many times, however, budget constraints do not allow for entirely new equipment purchases. The kits provide officers immediate improvements to their current weapons to better ensure their safety out on the street.”

The Lancer Active Shooter Response Kit is the second product launch of Lancer’s new Special Operations Division, a segment of the Advanced Weapons & Components business area with an expansion of offerings specialized for military and law enforcement personnel. The division’s initial product launch was the Lancer Single Point Sling Mount, an exclusive attachment accessory featured in the new Active Shooter Response Kit and currently in use by a US Navy Special Mission Unit.

store.lancer-systems.com

SureFire Hostage Rescue

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014

In this video from SureFire, Former Navy SEAL Dave Maynard leads a team in a mock hostage situation, utilizing the 2211 WristLight and X400 Ultra light and laser combo. Maynard also discusses the function of the lights and tactics used.

www.surefire.com

Rob Anderson Buys US PALM

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014

Pretty exciting new for Rob. He and I are old sparring partners and I know he has been working on this for awhile now so I’m glad to hear that his dream has come to fruition. I can’t wait to see what he has in store for US PALM.

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Scottsdale, AZ – US PALM, the industry leader in AK47 accessories and soft armor solutions, is pleased to announce that founder Robert Anderson has purchased US PALM [US Primary Armament Logistical Manufacturing] from its holding company SGC Global Industries. Anderson founded US PALM in the spring of 2009 and has seen successful growth each year since its creation. With flagship products such as the AK30 magazine and the Defender soft armor solutions, US PALM looks forward to long term continued growth under Anderson’s direction as President of US PALM, LLC.

With US PALM entering its 5th year of business, the transition away from SGC Global Industries comes during a growth cycle for each company. “The timing was right on both sides to execute the break-away,” Anderson stated, “PALM will benefit from more individualized attention and a more focused organizational structure. My goal with PALM has always been to fill the gaps that exist in the industry with quality gear and I look forward to returning to US PALM’s roots”

Anderson will apply a renewed focus and energy to US PALM by realigning with the original goals of the company: to create gear for the modern warfighter and innovative solutions with real world purpose. US PALM will release information on product launches and new partnerships in Q2 of 2014 and looks forward to capitalizing on new and existing opportunities under Anderson’s ownership.

During the transition period, US PALM will continue normal operations from their current Scottsdale facility. In late Q2 2014 US PALM will relocate to a new larger facility in North Phoenix, currently under construction, to meet expanded production needs.

www.USPALM.com

Erik Lawrence Launches New Company

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014

Erik Lawrence has launched a new endeavor, Vigilant Security Services. He sold Blackheart International last year and felt he was ready to concentrate on VSS, a firm he founded in 2005 but just didn’t have the time to do much with.

Staffed by former SOF personnel, VSS provides the following services:

» Personnel Protective Services
• Executive Protection for VIP’s
• Private Security Details for Hostile Environments
• Counter-Surveillance

» Facility Security Services
• Site Vulnerability Assessments
• Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)
• Risk Assessments & Security Analysis
• Physical and technological security
• Corporate Security Reviews & Audits
• Information and intelligence gathering
• Defensive Strategy Evaluations

» Security Training
• Security Awareness & Individual Protective Measures (IPM) Training
• Safety Training for Traveling Abroad
• Security Staff Training
• Firearms and Tactical Training

Mini Kit MK-7 In A-TACS AU

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014

This is an announcement from PredatorBDU regarding the availability of 20DollarBandit’s Mini Kit MK-7 in A-TACS AU.

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We are excited to announce that PredatorBDU will be offering the Mini Kit MK-7 EXCLUSIVE in A-TACS AU!

We have been big fans of 20DollarBandit Mini Kit MK-7 since we first saw it on Kickstarter. In case this is your first time seeing the MK-7 it is a Custom 5.5″ x 5.5″ pouch designed to hold small pieces of gear and fit into your cargo pocket, EDC backpack, automobile glove box or bug out bag. The inside of the pouch provides tons of organizational space giving you endless options for stowing gear such as knives, cash or cards, chem lights, smart phones, flashlights or headlamps, compass, paracord, maps, multi-tools, fire starters, first aid kits, pens, notepads, and just about anything else that you would normally find loose in your cargo pocket.

A-TACS AU Mini Cactus

The Mini Kit MK-7 is small, modular and works great as an EDC cargo pocket organizer for everyday carry. The Mini Kit MK-7 does not require fine motor skills to open under stress as there are no zippers and the clamshell design allows you to add as much gear as you want to the pouch without having to worry about it closing. If you have a few MK-7’s then you could modularize your EDC and simply grab the MK-7 appropriate for the day’s activities and go.

The Mini Kit MK-7 is manufactured 100% in the USA by Ares Armor using 1000D Nylon. Eric (20$Bandit) spent a good deal of time working with Ares Armor over the last two years on the design of the pouch. The MK-7 indicates it is the 7th prototype created with a plethora of field testing along the way to perfect the final production model. If you are interested in the history of the pouch you can check out Eric’s YouTube video below for his Kickstarter Campaign.

The interior the Mini Kit MK-7 features two large pockets with one pocket having a clear plastic window for visibility. There are three double-layered reinforced bungee loops with 2″ bungee at the base and 1″ bungee on top creating multiple retention options for your tools and kit. A retention pouch at the base holds any extended length tools from sliding out of the pouch. There is also an ITW Plastic D-Ring for retention that lays flat within the pouch when closed, this stops the D-ring from hanging-up as you remove it from your cargo pocket. On the exterior there is a strip of Velcro loop for nametape, ID, or other morale patches. The 1” bungee retention strap pulls over the pouch once closed to retain all of your gear.

Mini Kit Interior Packed Desert

In addition to the Mini Kit MK-7, we are offering the optional Mini Medic pouch, designed by 20$Bandit to fit in the clear plastic pocket of the Mini Kit MK-7. It comes in watertight re-sealable bag from Loksak and contains a comprehensive “bobo” style first aid kit. This is a great add-on for those that want to outfit their Mini Kit with a robust first aid kit right out of the box. The Mini Medic kit comes complete with Personal Anti-Microbial wipes x 4, one roll of .5″ adhesive tape, Burn Jel 3.5 g x 2, Moleskin x 2, Oval Eye Pad, Wound Closure Strips .25″ by 4″, Sheer Strips 1″ by 3″ x 10, Sterile Gauze Pad 3″ by 3″ x 4, Knuckle Bandages x 5, Hydrocortizone 1% Creme 1.5 g x 2, Mylar Space Blanket, and Triple Antibiotic Ointment, .9 g x 2.

Mini Kit with Mini Medic

You can order the Mini Kit MK-7 in A-TACS AU Camo at PredatorBDU.com with the Mini Medic available as an add-on item.

www.predatorbdu.com/mini-kit-mk-7-a-tacs-au

Tarsier Eclipse 9 Month Review

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014

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In the last year there have been several night vision enhancement devices or focus enhancement devices which have come to market. Given the expensive price tag associated with Night Vision Devices, it is reasonable to only desire the best capability and durability available in an enhancement device.

Recently I had the opportunity to run Matbock’s flagship Tarsier Eclipse night vision focus enhancement device in southwest Texas during several evenings outdoors with various lighting sources from natural ambient light to artificial sources. This opportunity was extremely beneficial because the terrain was completely unknown to me and the necessity of simultaneous focus at varying distances was essential for both target recognition and safety while walking through fields and thick brush without the use of white light.

For my own edification, I also took advantage of this opportunity to use the Tarsier Eclipse on one tube while equipping the leading competitor’s enhancement device on the other tube. The Tarsier Eclipse proved far superior at varying distances without requiring readjustment or mechanical movement once focused initially.

After my trip, I made contact with the guys at Matbock in order to dial into some of the feedback from guys I knew were running them during pre-deployment work-ups over the course of the past 9 months. The latest version of the Tarsier Eclipse has been with various units, but a particular group of SOF operators has been providing feedback to Matbock along the way. This unit has been in a variety of environments including mountainous, arid climates with dust-like sand as well as roughly 30 hours of saltwater underwater diving operations.

To this point, the only negative feedback provided by the unit stemmed from the diving evolutions in which the unit reported an increasingly difficult action of the iris. A couple of drops of lubrication easily remedied this and quickly restored the action back to new conditions.

In the last few days Matbock reached back out to say the unit using them during pre-deployment work-ups provided the Tarsier Eclipse’s back to them and each was sent back to the iris manufacturer. After breakdown and examination of all the parts, the iris manufacturer reported the following:

– No dust / debris inside the housing
– No signs of rust or pitting
– Minor scuffs on the Corning glass sacrificial lens (nothing that would impede vision or clarity)

With a couple drops of lubrication, the units were put back together and “like new”.

-AV

www.matbock.com

MATBOCK products are also available through GSA Advantage

5.11 Kilts Are Coming Back

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014

Born in an April Fool’s Day prank from yesteryear, the 5.11 Tactical Duty Kilt is making its big comeback. Here’s your first look:

Although details are scarce, what we can tell you is $10 from every kilt will be donated to FBINAA and We Salute You Veterans. There will also be a contest/giveaway run through social media.

The TDK will be available April 15th.

int.511tactical.com