SilencerCo has released their first hunting video with the Salvo 12 shotgun suppressor.
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SilencerCo Releases First Hunting Video With Salvo 12
Wednesday, September 17th, 2014Oakley Releases SI Fuel Cell in Ultrablend Black
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014Recently, SSD visited the Oakley HQ where they showed us the background on their Ultrablend Camo pattern created using Cerakote firearms coating. At the time, the SI Fuel Cell was only available in Ultrablend Desert Sage but they showed us the Black variant as well. Now, they’re available.
LENS:
• Dual lens POLARIC ELLIPSOID™ geometry (two lenses cut from single toric shield)
• UV protection of Plutonite® lens material that filters out 100% of UVA / UVB / UVC & harmful blue light up to 400 nm
• Optical precision and performance that meets or exceeds ANSI Z87.1 standards
• Impact protection based upon ANSI Z87.1 test methods for High Mass and High Velocity impact resistance
FRAME:
• Durability and all-day comfort of lightweight, stress-resistant O Matter® frame material
• Carefully painted and cured with Cerakote ™ Generation II Firearm Coatings
• Enhanced durability, wear and corrosion resistance, and reduced Near-Infared (NIR) management.
• Comfort and Performance of Three-Point Fit that holds lenses in precise optical alignment
• Gun Metal Icon Accents
First Look – Grey Ghost Precision Rifles
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014Grey Ghost is hard at work prepping the first batch of their upcoming precision rifles. A few guys from a couple of SFGs have been testing the protypes and offering their feedback to improve the final product.
Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
“How Much Did You Pay For Your MultiCam Knockoff?”
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
During a recent trip to Spain, Chief of Staff of the United States Army Ray Odierno discusses those outrageous MultiCam royalties and ways to get around them with Spanish Army General Jaime Dominguez Buj.
MATBOCK – New LIFT Coupler
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
The LIFT Coupler is the latest component in MATBOCK’s LIFT System. Made from carbon fiber, the LIFT Coupler is an 8-inch tube that securely connects two or more Combat Carbon Poles together using hand tightened friction seals. With just two poles, this gives operators a 15′ extension pole, which can be used to hoist an urban climbing hook or EOD tools.
www.matbock.com/collections/all/products/lift-coupler
Director of Defense Logistics Agency On The Road Visits Supply Chain – Quabaug Corporation and Vibram
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014I keep hearing about Navy Vice Admiral Mark Harnitchek and everything I hear is good. The Director of the Defense Logistics Agency comes across as a no-nonsense leader who cares about the men and women he serves and the equipment they use. He asks pointed questions about the supply chain and has been out in the road taking a look at just what they do. This report about the Director’s visit to the Quabaug Corporation comes to us from their partner Vibram brand who provide the soles for combat boots.
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSTRY
DLA Director Vice Admiral Mark Harnitchek Recognizes Vibram USA’s Critical Contributions to U.S. Armed Services During Tour of Quabaug Corporation Manufacturing Facility
NORTH BROOKFIELD, MA, September 11, 2014 – As part of his ongoing effort to partner with industry leaders, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Director Vice Admiral Mark Harnitchek and his senior staff visited Quabaug Corporation, the U.S. manufacturing partner of Vibram, USA. As DLA Director, Harnitchek oversees the acquisition and supply of commodities, clothing, textiles, and other equipment for the Department of Defense. Vibram is recognized worldwide as the leader in high performance soles for outdoor, recreational, work and fashion footwear and is relied on by the world’s greatest climbers and athletes. In addition, Vibram is the only U.S. manufacturer providing high-performance soling products to all branches of the United States Military.
During his visit, Vice Admiral Harnitchek was provided an overview of the spectrum of products manufactured in North Brookfield, including soling for combat boots, military dress shoes, jungle boots, and the new domestically manufactured athletic training shoes. Joined by Quabaug Corporation CEO Kevin Donahue and Vibram USA Vice President Bill Ells, Harnitchek toured the manufacturing plant and company development laboratories to see the advanced manufacturing processes used by Vibram to build their world class products.
Vibram USA Vice President Bill Ells said, “We appreciate Vice Admiral Harnitchek’s interest in learning more about the products manufactured in North Brookfield that directly support our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. Every man and woman who serves our nation in the military wears a Vibram sole, and we are pleased to reaffirm our commitment to the Armed Services, especially on today’s solemn anniversary. On behalf of our employees, I thank Vice Admiral Harnitchek for DLA’s support of our domestic manufacturing.”
At the conclusion of the tour, Harnitchek addressed a gathering of Quabaug employees, including a large number of military veterans. The Vice Admiral’s remarks touched on the critical importance of the employees’ work manufacturing the most essential component of any military ensemble. He reflected on the added significance of this work on the 13th anniversary of the September 11th attack on the United States.
10-20 Services Opens TA50 Cleaning And Repair Kiosk At Ft Bragg
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
When I was an E4 and living in the barracks, at least one to two washing machines were always broken due to over use. If I had this opportunity to use 10-20 Services, I would have jumped at the chance. What we are offering the Soldier is a great value at the price.
– Arlyn Slade, Eastern Zone Manager, 10-20 Services
10-20 Services is a company that specializes in the cleaning, retrofit, and repair of technical, tactical, and first responder gear. The 10-20 in their name refers to User and Organization levels in military field manuals, representing their capability to clean and service the gear of both users and full organizations. Originally located exclusively in Lakewood, Washington, since last year they have operated a Fort Bragg support facility in nearby Fayetteville, North Carolina. Just yesterday they added a handy drop-off kiosk at the Ft Bragg mini mall next to clothing sales. It offers the chance to drop off your dirty and damaged field equipment for the same cleaning and repair services offered to USSOCOM’s SPEAR Program. This kiosk offers a 24-hour cycle from drop off to pick up. Pricing is based on a per item menu.
10-20 has been a subcontractor supporting the sustainment of Special Operations individual equipment for many years from their Washington location. Last year’s expansion to Ft Bragg introduced additional cleaning and repair capacity in the direct support of Army operations.
In addition to the kiosk, we had to opportunity to tour their Fayetteville repair and cleaning facility. The facility, an unassuming climate-controlled building located in downtown Fayetteville, houses a full complement of cleaning and repair equipment, much of which is proprietary to 10-20 systems. Their process for processing and treating gear and clothing is a multi-step process which ensures every item is treated appropriately.
First, arrived items are placed into triage and inventoried. Condition is gauged for each individual item, and items are selected for pre-treatment as necessary.
Afterwards, they clean the items using their Advanced Cleaning System. The Advanced Cleaning System consists of a specialized washing machine which utilizes a patented system of hydraulic pressure cleaning combined with a specific blend of environmentally-friendly detergents. Items remain stationary while in the system, allowing 10-20 Systems to wash items such as body armor, eye protection, boots, helmets, sleep systems, holsters, kneepads, and all manner of nylon gear, in addition to traditional garments such as uniforms and coveralls. The entire process is computer controlled, ensuring a consistent, effective cleaning process. Hard goods are disinfected to food grade standard, and the process is completely antimicrobial, removing 99.99% of bacteria, fungus, and viruses from the treated products.
Items are then racked and rolled into a specialized drying room. The room is set at a temperature of 106°F – 109°F and features a series of dehumidifiers which draw and suck moisture away from the gear as opposed of a traditional drying process. This method ensures fully dried gear which can be stored without fear of mildew or odors.
At this point, gear is then repaired in-house to mil-spec standards with Berry compliant materials. Items are then folded, packaged, coded, and labeled into the configuration outlined by the customer.
10-20 Services has contracts in place with SOCOM, US Army and US Marine Corps. Last year, they were also contracted to clean and service the US Army’s IOTV System.
Sneak Peak – BCM Stock
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
What are we looking at here exactly? Why, it’s a brand-new stock from BCM. The first glimpse came from a couple of images showing Frank Proctor and Travis Haley running it on their rifles.
Most recently, Larry Vickers posted a few up close photos of the new stock on his Facebook fan page.
We look forward to seeing this stock on the market in the next few weeks.
