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Archive for June, 2014
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2014Grey Ghost Gear – Whole Lotta Kryptek
Wednesday, June 4th, 2014
Owing to the increased popularity of Kryptek, Grey Ghost Gear is now, in their own words, “carrying damn near an entire loadout of gear in Kryptek patterns.” Popular items such as the Minimalist Plate Carrier can be ordered in Highlander and Mandrake, and Stealth Operator Pack in Highlander, Typhon, Mandrake, and Yeti. Other items, such as ammo pouches, accessory pouches, and even sunglasses can be purchased in Kyrptek patterns.
Vertx Signs Sponsored Competitive Tactical Precision Rifle Shooter, Co-Host Of Trigger Time TV And Seasoned Tactical Writer, Melissa Gilliland, To Pro Staff Team
Wednesday, June 4th, 2014
Cincinnati, OH 03 JUNE-2014 – Vertx® Apparel announces the addition of female Competitive Tactical Precision Rifle Shooter, Co-Host of Trigger Time TV and tactical writer, Melissa Gilliland, to the Vertx Pro Staff team.
Ginger Rohlfs, Director of Marketing for Vertx® added, “We cannot say enough great things about Melissa. Her knowledge, professionalism and tactical proficiency are valuable to not only Melissa as she brands herself but also to Vertx® as we seek to add the best to our Pro Staff. She is able to give us the female perspective which is critical to us as we move forward in the tactical apparel market.”
Well known for competing in Tactical Precision Rifle Shooting competitions, Gilliland tried her hand at competitive shooting in 2012 with husband 1SG, former ranger and record-holding Army Sniper, Jim Gilliland at the PTS Team match in Cookeville, Tennessee. In the past two years, The Second Amendment advocate, mother of four children and U.S. Military supporter has made quite the name for herself, having acquired over 245,000 Facebook likes by top shooting industry professionals. Never one to slow down, Gilliland also works closely in the firearms industry, working as a contributing writer for Personal and Family Defense Centers on America, www.BreachBangClear.com, SureShots Magazine, and most recently Gunsamerica.com.
“Vertx has the most comfortable tactical clothes on the market. I have worn other brands in the past at my competitions and Vertx has the best female fit,” said Gilliland. They are designed for the female body so the fit is perfect and comfortable.”
Although well known for her competitive rifle shooting capabilities, Gilliland’s other achievements include co-hosting Seasons 3 and 4 of Trigger Time TV and co-owning Shadow 6 Consulting with her husband Jim. Gilliland is also a proud supporter of www.AmericanSnipers.com, where she has modeled professionally in Tactical Girls calendars for over 3 years to help support and sponsor snipers across the Country.
Gilliland plans expanding her match schedule to include national tactical rifle competitions through the US throughout 2014, and although admitting to being one of the few women competitors who regularly competes at competitive rifle competitions, she is never one to shy away from fear.
Orion Applications 2014 Training Schedule
Wednesday, June 4th, 2014
Orion Applications announces their first open enrollment training schedule for 2014. The Orion Applications website is currently under construction, however for general questions, course registration, or hosting information you can contact brian@odg-usa.com.
SureFire Warehouse Sale
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
SureFire is having a massive warehouse sale open to the public. Save up to 70% on select flashlights, weapon lights, hearing protection, tactical gear, and lithium batteries.
The sale takes place on Saturday, June 7th from 1000 – 1500 at their Fountain Valley, CA location:
17620 Mount Herrmann St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Elite Survival Systems – Modular Vest Panel System
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Elite Survival Systems Modular Vest Panel System, or MVP, consists of a line of tactical vests made up of a series of interchangeable pieces for improved customization. Each component of the system is constructed of 1000D nylon, heavy-duty hardware, and nylon mesh. All front panels have a non-slip shooting and Velcro attach area.
A variety of panels are now available, including a cross-draw holster panel, ammo panel, and MOLLE panel which can be integrated with other panels for greater versatility. This modularity allows the user to adjust their vest to meet their requirements as needed. Additionally, the shoulders and waist can be adjusted to fit users in the small to 2x sizes.
SJK Hunting partners With Outback Outdoors To Test And Evaluate For Fall 2014 Hunting Gear
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014With over 80 years of combined hunting experience, Outback Outdoors contributes extensively to the SJK Hunting design process.
BOULDER, COLO. – SJK Hunting (formerly Slumberjack), manufacturers of outdoor gear since 1957, is partnering with Outback Outdoors to test, evaluate, and provide feedback for a brand new line of hunting gear, launching for fall 2014. With decades of experience and hundreds of successful hunts, Outback Outdoors brings a priceless amount of knowledge to the SJK Hunting product design and development process.
Providing real world testing and feedback, Outback Outdoors helps SJK Hunting hone designs and vet features to create the most cutting edge hunting gear available. A collective of highly skilled and experienced hunters who spend much of the year creating video of their hunts for a regular segment on the Sportsman Channel, Outback Outdoors is an ideal partner for this collaboration.
“We’ve been making outdoor gear for over 50 years so when we set out to create a line of dedicated hunting gear, we already knew what works well for backpacking and camping,” said Russell Rowel, Vice President of SJK Hunting. “Since hunters have very specific gear needs, we wanted to get as much input as possible from highly experienced backcountry hunters. That’s why we partnered with Outback Outdoors. They have the knowledge, experience, and passion to help us create some of the most functional hunting gear on the market.”
Outback Outdoors is a team of three experienced hunters and outdoorsmen, including Trevon Stoltzfus, Adam Wells, and Dave Beronio. Blending a passion for the hunt with a desire to bring a fresh perspective to the world of hunting videos, this team of hunting industry professionals spends hundreds of days each season hunting, filming, and now working with SJK Hunting’s new line of hunting gear.
SJK Hunting’s new for 2014 line incorporates proven hunting features and functionality into every product. Lightweight materials, durable construction, cutting edge Kryptek camouflage, and an extensive amount of input from the highly experienced team at Outback Outdoors combine to create some of the most cutting edge backpacks, treestand bags, and accessories available.
SJK Hunting launched their first ever line of hunting specific backpacks, treestand bags, and accessories at the annual SHOT Trade Show in Salt Lake City on January 14, 2014. Retail availability is scheduled for summer 2014.
www.slumberjack.com/tacticalhuntinggear
Mutualink’s Mobile Operations Fusion Kit Enables On-the-Go Interoperability For Mobile Field Operations
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014Compact, rugged “go kit” will be tested during DoD exercises at Aberdeen Proving Ground
WALLINGFORD, Conn., June 2, 2014 – Today, Mutualink, Inc. announced the availability of a new mobile operations fusion kit (OFK) for use by military personnel, coalition partners and first responders in the field. The kit, known as OFK 2.0, enables users to connect anywhere and anytime with the most flexible, agile, and secure communications and interoperability “go kit” available on the market today. It enables secure voice, full-motion video and information sharing on a global, real-time basis.
The OFK 2.0 is a complete multimedia communications system bundled into a compact, lightweight, waterproof, ruggedized carrying case. The kit is equipped with a military-standard 810G multimedia portable laptop (with microphone and speaker headset), an on-board rechargeable power supply, and connectivity for up to four different radios and communications assets in the field. Equipped with a MIMO mesh radio, OFK kits can be automatically linked together and provide robust broadband data connectivity with speeds as much as 40 Mbps over distances up to 5KM, enabling secure in field broadband device access. With multiband broadband access capabilities and advanced simultaneous access bonding, the OFK can utilize any available broadband wireless data connectivity for backhaul, including on board 4G LTE and 3G cellular mobile, MIMO ISM band and WiFi connectivity, as well as portable satellite and terrestrial connectivity access.
OFK can be used to support either a fully-meshed collaboration or an autonomous fielded operation by way of an independent and covert enclave. Easily deployed in minutes, the OFK is an instant Operations Center providing full situational awareness with multiple radio net connectivity, in and out video and ISR sharing, and information sharing. The OFK utilizes a flexible power system capable of both AC and DC power inputs with an advanced rechargeable battery. It has been successfully tested and used with portable solar panel kits providing additional resiliency and usability under austere power conditions.
Mutualink’s mobile operations fusion kit will be incorporated into the 2014 Joint Users Interoperability Communications Exercise (JUICE), taking place June 16-27 at the Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. Throughout the exercises, OFK 2.0 will continue to undergo intensive testing and development of operational procedures in support of the warfighter and first responder.
Over the past year a prototype of the mobile operations fusion kit was evaluated, tested and used by field operators and commanders in the US, Canada, Italy, Poland, and Colombia. Feedback from these real-world experiences directly impacted the development of the OFK 2.0. Key features and benefits include:
· Highly-secure collaboration – all communications are protected by triple redundant AES-256 encryption.
· Easy to use – no in-field integration is needed; the kit is plug-and play and has an intuitive drag-and-drop user interface.
· Network agnostic – easily and quickly establish a connection to other users regardless of the available connectivity (3G/4G, WiFi, Ethernet, satellite, IP radio, microwave, Troposcatter, etc.).
· Affordable – the customer is able to leverage and integrate legacy and newly-acquired systems at an extremely competitive price.
“Mutualink is delivering unmatched interoperability and full spectrum situational awareness in and from the field for the military, coalition partners, and first responders for about the same cost as a pair of high-end military radios,” said Joe Mazzarella, Senior Vice President at Mutualink. “We listened to our customers and built a product that completely satisfies their mission requirements. With this technology, dismounted soldiers and field operators connect and collaborate – as and when needed – in a sovereign, secure manner. With this capability, field sensors and surveillance platforms can be integrated and shared with C2 points, and other partner and remote surveillance and information support views can be delivered to the field. With seamless on-demand radio net, telephone and mobile phone interoperability, its uses are virtually unlimited. ”
“During a stressful situation like combat or civil emergency, the soldier and first responder need to quickly and effectively interpret and share information. Mutualink designed the OFK 2.0 with that in mind,” said retired Air Force Colonel Sonny Blinkinsop, Director of Mutualink Defense Services. “This is the most complete and capable interoperability kit available on the market – bar none. It is mobile, chalk-full of capability, easy to use, and truly plug-and-play ready.”
