Archive for August, 2015
Sneak Peek – LBX Tactical Helmet Cover
Sunday, August 23rd, 2015CRKT – 3 New Collaborations with Hans Florine
Sunday, August 23rd, 2015We ran across three great surprises in the CRKT booth at OR Summer Market. Designed by world-record speed climber of The Nose on El Capitan Hans Florine, these blades are lightweight and can be opened one-handed.
From top to bottom:
Dimensions
Open Overall Length 7.06 inches
Closed Length 4.12 inches
Weight 7.7 ounces
Blade
Length 2.92 inches
Thickness .09 inches
Material 5Cr15MoV
Blade-HRC 55-58
Finish Satin
Grind Flat
Style Tanto
Edge Plain
Handle
Material 1060 Aluminum
Lock
Type Locking Liner
Carry
Carry System 1 Position Pocket Clip
Options
Includes 1 Spring Assisted Opening Plier
Includes 2 Screwdrivers – Flat/Phillips
Includes 3 Marlinspike
Dimensions
Open Overall Length 4.77 inches
Weight 1.2 ounces
Blade
Length 2.23 inches
Thickness .12 inches
Material 8Cr13MoV
Blade-HRC 58-60
Finish Stonewash
Grind Hollow Grind
Style Tanto
Edge Veff Serrations
Carry
Carry System Glass Reinforced Sheath
Weight .9 ounces
Dimensions
Open Overall Length 4.06 inches
Closed Length 2.5 inches
Weight .6 ounces
Blade
Length 1.56 inches
Thickness .08 inches
Material 5Cr13MoV
Blade-HRC 56-58
Finish Stonewash
Grind Chisel
Style Tanto
Edge Veff Flat Top Serrated
Handle
Material 6Al4V Titanium
Lock
Type Frame Lock
Another Environment Perfect For UCP
Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 
Looks like ACU’s work well in an ash laden forest fire environment.
Thanks Chris M!
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
Sunday, August 23rd, 2015This time, the KCRF patch has made its way to Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa.
Thanks to ‘LB’ for the pic. Keep ’em coming!
Security Devices International – BIP 40mm Round Ballistics Video
Saturday, August 22nd, 2015At the recent U.S. Tactical Supply Oregon Department of Corrections Less Than Lethal Demo, WD Forensics shot a live video of Security Devices International’s 40mm BIP round being shot into ballistic gelatin. Although not a measured test, the video does show how effective the BIP round can be on a target.
Additionally, SDI’s full range of 40mm munitions are now available through their GSA contract, # GS-07F-0259N.
For more information, visit securitydii.com
Gunfighter Moment – Daryl Holland 
Saturday, August 22nd, 2015
Ken’s GFM was spot on about having easy standards that Ray Charles could pass. I don’t mean to pick on Florida because I know Boynton Beach PD, Hillsboro County & Polk County Sheriffs shoot well beyond the standard attached, but I don’t believe the standard is for them, rather than for the Sheriff or other busy decision makers that don’t have time to get to out the range.
I’ll raise the B/S flag on that one because I pay attention around the PDs and Sheriffs offices I train at. I see a Sheriff in Arkansas instructing civilians on his off time on top of being a political figure in the community. Most law enforcement agencies have gotten better about raising their level of training in recent years, but there are still those LEOs walking the streets that should be carrying a tazer instead of a firearm.
Check out the Florida standard I’ve attached and ask yourself, is it challenging?
Maybe with a tomahawk and a blind fold!
Respectfully,
Daryl Holland
Daryl Holland is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major with over 20 years of active duty experience, 17 of those years in Special Operations. Five years with the 1st Special Forces Group (SFG) and 12 years in the 1st SFOD-Delta serving as an Assaulter, Sniper, Team Leader, and OTC Instructor.
He has conducted several hundred combat missions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Philippines, and the Mexican Border. He has conducted combat missions in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush Mountains as a Sniper and experienced Mountaineer to the streets of Baghdad as an Assault Team Leader.
He has a strong instructor background started as an OTC instructor and since retiring training law abiding civilians, Law Enforcement, U.S. Military, and foreign U.S. allied Special Operations personnel from around the world.
Gunfighter Moment is a weekly feature brought to you by Alias Training & Security Services. Each week Alias brings us a different Trainer and in turn, they offer some words of wisdom.
I Feel Cheated
Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 
This would have been so cool, but imagine the mid-air collisions.
U.S. Elite Gear – Nylon Showcase Sale
Friday, August 21st, 2015
The U.S. Elite Gear weekly selection is the Nylon Showcase. Products from brands including as Velocity Systems, Vertx, High Speed Gear, and Arc’teryx including bags, slings, and load carrying gear are part of the showcase. Click the image above or the link below to see the products on offer.
www.us-elitegear.com/promos/nylon-showcase
