Archive for 2014
Norwich University Study On Trijicon RMR Vs Pistol Iron Sights
Friday, March 7th, 2014Spirit Of Blue Hires Its First Staff Member
Thursday, March 6th, 2014Last week, Ryan T. Smith was appointed to the role of Executive Director (half-time) of the Spirit of Blue foundation. His work will include drafting their 3-Year Strategic Plan, managing the Safety Grant Program, heading up promotional planning, and maintaining sponsorship relationships.
Warrior Expo – Belleville / Tactical Research
Thursday, March 6th, 2014Belleville recently added a new boot to their Tactical Research line called the MINI-Mil Transition boot.
Last year, Tactical Research unveiled the MINI-Mil boot, inspired by popular minimalist running shoes. It only features a 2mm heel to to drop making it a very flat boot. FR folks who aren’t used to barefoot running, this was a bit too much so TR came up with this new model. The MINI-Mil Transition offers a 6mm heel to toe drop which feels more “natural” for those wearing traditional combat boots. It remains a lightweight boot at 15.5 oz per pair. However, whereas the MINI-Mil features an unlined upper, the Transition model incorporates Aero-Spacer breathable, hydrophilic mesh lining. Additionally, this 8″ high boot is AR 670-1 compliant. Offered in Tan and Coyote, full sizes 6-14 (R&W) and half-sizes 6.5-11.5 (R&W).
Warrior Expo – Benchmade
Thursday, March 6th, 2014New for 2014, the Benchmade Fixed Contego by Warren Osborne features a reverse Tanto blade.
With an overall length of 10.18″, the Fixed Contego combines a 4.97″ blade made from CPM-S30V with contoured G10 scales. The knife also includes a multi-position, molded sheath with adjustable detent.
Warrior Expo – Beyond
Thursday, March 6th, 2014
Warrior Expo – ExplosiveOps Gear
Thursday, March 6th, 2014EOG offers a family of Titanium Entry Tools. Manufactured from Grade 5 Titanium, they are offered in two different shapes and two different lengths. We’ve mentioned the Viper Tool (seen in this photo) in the past with its crowbar-like appearance, but the TET is a different product.
The shorter version is 15″ and most often used by Assaulters. It is narrow enough to be carried threaded into MOLLE webbing. They also offer a PALS compatible pouch. There are also 19″ and 21″ models of the TET.
As you know, Titanium is a great material for these bars as it is both strong and lightweight. Additionally, Ti is non-magnetic.
Granite Gear, LLC Announces Strategic Alliance With FELLFAB
Thursday, March 6th, 2014This is some pretty cool news from two great companies.
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and Two Harbors, Minnesota – March 5, 2014 – Granite Gear has partnered with Canadian manufacturing and engineering company, FELLFAB®, to bring their cutting-edge tactical and outdoor gear to the Canadian market.
FELLFAB® President Eric Taylor and Granite Gear CEO Bryan Kinsley jointly announced the partnership, in which Granite Gear will grant FELLFAB® sole licensure to make, manufacture and sell their Load Carriage Systems in Canada. Granite Gear and FELLFAB® will combine technologies to jointly design and develop the Load Carriage Systems for use by the Canadian Military and other organizations in need of tactical gear.
As part of the agreement, FELLFAB® has been appointed the exclusive representative and dealer for Granite Gear tactical products in Canada. By combining FELLFAB®’s manufacturing scale, engineering excellence and project management expertise with Granite Gear’s award winning, cutting-edge excellence in design and construction of backpacks and tactical equipment, both companies believe that they can offer customers a highest quality, Canadian-made product that can continue to meet evolving tactical equipment needs.
Kryptek Smiths Are Now Available
Thursday, March 6th, 2014
Tactical Distributors has received the brand new Smith Optics Elite Lockwood sunglasses in Kryptek Highlander, and they’re ready for shipping starting today. The Lockwood features 100% Milspec polarized lenses, which meet ANSI Z87.1 standard for optics and MIL-PRF-31013 standard for impact. The frame is constructed of lightweight, impact resistant materials and includes megol nose and temple pads. Each pair also ships with a free Smith Optics Elite skull patch.
The Highlander Lockwoods are also available through US Elite Gear.
www.tacticaldistributors.com/featured/lockwood-kryptek-highlander-polarized
