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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Speed Bag

Friday, March 21st, 2014

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While I was previewing FirstSpear’s current line up over the Summer, a really cool duffel-style bag stuck out. It had a couple of compartments and this awesome mesh pocket attached to the end that accepts their Helmet Hut. It was beyond cool. I’ve been after them for some time to create a video because it’s got so many neat features. In this week’s Friday Focus, FirstSpear has satisfied that request. Behold, the Speed Bag!

FirstSpear took the basic issue duffel bag and completely modernized it for use with modern PPE, adding several features.

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In addition to the Helmet Hut, the Speed Bag also accepts several other accessories including the 6/12 organizer panel, padded weapon insert, and shoulder straps.

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The stowable Reinforced Long-Haul Shoulder Straps are pretty innovative and the set stows out of the way in a sleeve on the top of the Speed Bag when not needed to carry heavy loads.

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In addition to accommodating the Helmet Hut, that mesh pocket at the end of the Speed Bag is great for dirty or wet clothing and boots, keeping them segregated form your other gear. At the opposite end of the Speed Bag there’s an external zippered pocket that fits a fully loaded FirstSpear Fight Strap which is a bandoleer that accommodates 5 magazines to get you quickly into the fight or rapid resupply to those already there.

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Two full-length zippered compartments on each side of the bag are sized to fit short-barreled rifles, sub-guns, or a breaching shotgun. They accept the Speed Bag Weapon Insert Panel (Sold Separately). In addition to protecting your weapon during transport, these panels will can be folded out flat for weapons maintenance or used as a hasty mat for shooting on rocky ground.

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Length: 28″ Height: 14″ Width: 13″ Made in USA and offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green and MultiCam.

FirstSpear would like to offer a cool deal. When you purchase a Speed Bag, you will receive one free 6/12 organizer panel to help organize your kit as well as a free Padded Breakaway Sling.

www.first-spear.com

Tactical-Life.com – Setcan StressVest System

Friday, March 21st, 2014

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This week’s post from Tactical-Life.com covers Setcan’s laser-based StressVest system. A safer option for force-on-force training, the StressVest system consists of a receiver vest that reacts to strikes from laser pulses. A transmitter reads these strikes, and sends signals to a training belt which records the hits, and can be configured to vibrate, or shock the wearer.

For the full story, visit www.tactical-life.com/magazines/guns-and-weapons/setcan-stressvest-system-force-force-law-enforcement-training

Cabela’s – A-TACS AU Camo Trainer CT1 Boots

Friday, March 21st, 2014

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Exclusive through Cabela’s is a line of Trainer CT1 boots featuring A-TACS AU camouflage. The boots, which come in 3″, 6″, and 8″ upper variants, are lightweight and breathable, with 600D nylon uppers and Virbram outsoles with Cocoon technology – a built-in megagrip compound which add an extra layer of rebound and cushioning. The boots also feature moisture-wicking linings and padded spacer-mesh collars, as well as lace pouches.

Cabela’s – A-TACS AU Trainer CT1 Boots

Robby Johnson to Join SIG SAUER

Friday, March 21st, 2014

A very reliable source gave us a heads up that Robby Johnson has resigned from Remington Defense and is accepting a position at SIG SAUER. Robby is a former Sniper with the 75th Ranger Regiment and also served in the Army Marksmanship Unit. He has been instrumental in many of Remington Defense’s successful programs over the past few years.

Here is some video of Robby in action at the 2010 Rocky Mountain 3-Gun event.

CONGRATS!

Z-Medica – BTK (Belt Trauma Kit)

Friday, March 21st, 2014

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Z-Medica’s Belt Trauma Kit is designed specifically for the domestic First Responder – a compact and affordable alternative to a full-sized IFAK for First Responders limited on space, budget, and training. The components of the BTK were selected to help First Responders quickly establish bleeding control:

Gloves
Combat Gauze LE
SWAT-T tourniquet/pressure dressing
CPR face shield

The kit can be worn vertically or horizontally on the belt as well as mounted on a go-bag, rifle sling, or body armor. A variant called the BTK+ adds a separate removable pouch that contains the customer’s choice of a CAT or SOFTT-Wide tourniquet.

www.z-medica.com/lawenforcement/Law-Enforcement-Products/Belt-Trauma-Kit

Tactical Distributors Spring Sale

Thursday, March 20th, 2014

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Tactical Distributors is holding a Spring sale. 20% the entire site + free shipping. Use code SPRING20 at checkout. Sale runs March 20-23.

www.tacticaldistributors.com

New US Army Wear Uniform and Appearance Guidance

Thursday, March 20th, 2014

As most of you know, an updated version of AR 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army Clothing and Insignia is due to be released any day. In anticipation of this rollout, Army leaders are receiving familiarization training from JAG officers on its contents as AR 670-1 is now considered a punitive regulation meaning Soldiers can be punished for violating its many rules. Below is the briefing.

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Click on image to download entire briefing

What stood out to me in this briefing?

-Portions of AR 670-1 and most of the appearance and grooming chapter are punitive
–Violations of the punitive sections by Soldiers may result in adverse administrative and/or charges under the provisions of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)

-Lots of haircut guidance including sideburn and moustache

-Lots of new tattoo guidance
–Photos will be uploaded to Soldier’s Army Military Human Resource Record
–Commanders will conduct annual inspection to ensure no new unauthorized tattoos including racist/extremist tattoos
–If you have certain tattoos, you cannot apply for warrant or commission

-No more travel in combat uniforms except enroute to or from combat deployment

SilencerCo Shows You How To Purchase A Suppressor

Thursday, March 20th, 2014

SilencerCo dug up this classic instructional video on how to legally purchase a suppressor.

www.silencerco.com