The AUSA EOD Warrior 5K is an event established to raise awareness and funds for the EOD Warrior Foundation. The event is taking place at Capitol Lake/Heritage Park in Olympia, Washington, with a course route consisting of two laps around Capitol Lake. The AUSA EOD Warrior 5K will be held on October 25th, 2014.
For more information, and to register, visit www.eodwarriorfoundation.org/events/events/view/74
Each week we focus on a different FirstSpear product and I’ve been wanting to share the R37 Rifle Wrap but we needed the right combination of photos and video to really show you what was up with it. Looks like the AV club at FS really came through this time.
It does so much; shooting mat, weapons case, drag bag.
Its exterior incorporates attachment points for 3D camouflage to aid in signature disruption and a reinforced webbing attachment point for drag and haul straps located at the forward taper of the wraps exterior.
The R37 can be transported by the FS 2” Standard Break-Away Sling, ECP Shoulder Straps or our Padded Speed Bag Shoulder Straps.
The Rifle Wrap can transport long-guns or carbines with a simple folding procedure.
When laid out flat the R37 is a comfortable pad to shoot from and two 6/12 pocket attachment fields provide area for optional pockets to store Binos, Wind Gauges and other essential items of target engagement.
The FirstSpear Exigent Circumstance Pack can be attached to the outside of the Rifle Wrap to give you some sustainment capability.
There are a lot of cool features in this design but the Tubes on the handles make it very adaptable for different weapons because you can alter the balance point. In addition to the different length configurations, you need to know that it is sized to fit into a variety of hard sided weapons storage cases. The ECP can also be attached to the exterior of the R37 during transport (ideally when your wearing the R37 as a backpack.)
Offered in Black, Coyote, ranger Green and MultiCam.
Now for the special offer. When you buy the R37 Rifle Wrap this weekend FS will ship it with a free Blast Mat (Black or Coyote) which attaches directly to the wide end of the R37 Rifle Wrap and is designed to take the brunt of muzzle blast and keep dust and debris from flying up. The corners can be weighted down to keep it in place. No code necessary.
Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the creation of the 75th Ranger Regiment but it’s also the date to remember 1993’s Battle of Mogadishu during which elements of TF Ranger, deployed to Mogadishu, Somalia conducted an operation on that city’s Olympic Hotel in order to capture key leaders of the Aidid Militia.
Unfortunately, during the exfil portion of the raid a battle ensued that claimed the lives of 18 Americans and wounded another 73. Additionally, CW3 Michael Durant was captured by the militia. Fortunately, Durant was later repatriated and went on to retire from the 160th.
For those of you unfamiliar, one of the best accounts of the battle is contained in the book, “Blackhawk Down” by author Mark Bowden. Much of the information was serialized prior to the book’s publication in the Philadelphia Enquirer. Later this was made into a movie bearing the same name.
If you want to here more from a man that was there in the thick of it, pick up a copy of Panteao Productions‘ “Battle of the Black Sea” featuring MSG Paul Howe (USA, Ret).
Please take a moment to remember these men and their sacrifice.
These photos from Richard King Photography show what appears to be War Sport Industries‘ latest venture; performance automobiles. They aren’t the only ones. It seems that guns and cars definitely go together. Numerous companies have undertaken vehicle projects.
Layin’ down tracks…
RE Factor Tactical’s Collapsible Water Bowl allows for the user to conveniently provide water for their K9 in any environment. Made of nylon, the bowl can hold up to 1400ml, and easily collapses on itself for storage. An integrated retention strap allows the bowl to be worn on a belt, and the paracord loop adds additional portability.
Available in Tan and Ranger Green. Made in the USA.
www.refactortactical.com/collapsible-water-bowl
Polaroid has now decided to step into the action camera game with the Cube. Priced at only $100, the Polaroid Cube has the following features:
– 1080P/720P video
– 6MP still photo
– Built in rechargeable battery capable of recording up to 90 min
– 124° wide angle lens
– LED indicator
– Microphone
– Weatherproof/Splash proof
It also has plenty of accessory mounts already available, such as a tripod mount, bicycle mount, helmet mount, and inarguably the best mount:
With its low entry price and established accessory line, this could end up being an excellent starting action camera, or at the very least a good backup or supplementary camera.
www.polaroidcube.com/polaroid-cube
Exotac has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the fireSLEEVE, a reusable slip-on cover for an ordinary Bic classic lighter which “…turns it into an elite piece of outdoor gear.” The fireSLEEVE adds the following list of features to a Bic lighter when property installed:
– Waterproof even when submerged to 3 feet for 30 minutes
– Floats
– Protects the gas button from being pressed accidentally
– Gas lock allows lighter to stay on without holding the gas button
– Attachment points on the cap and on the body to keep you lighter from getting lost
– Retain cap on bottom of body
– Improved grip
Upon successful funding, the fireSLEEVE will be available in both Black and Orange, and will be manufactured in the USA.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/exotac/firesleeve-waterproof-lighter
Bruntons All Day GoPro HERO 3+ high capacity power supply is an attachable lithium polymer power supply for the GoPro HERO 3+ line of action cameras. It extends the life of the GoPro HERO 3+ to nearly 4x the specified run time of the standard battery while maintaining the all weather durability the GoPro line is known for. It also doubles as a portable power device, allowing the user up to 2.5 smartphone charges from full. Included is a 3-in-1 adapter cable for Micro USB, Lightning, and 30-Pin to USB.
Brunton All Day from Brunton on Vimeo.
Available in Black and Yellow.
www.brunton.com/products/all-day
