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Archive for 2015
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Friday, May 15th, 2015FirstSpear Friday Focus – Partner Series – Spartan Blades
Friday, May 15th, 2015Once again, the Friday Focus series serves to introduce one of FirstSpear’s OEM partners. This time, it’s North Carolina-based Spartan Blades.
Curtis Iovito and Mark Carey, Co-Founders of Spartan Blades, LLC, possess over 40 years of combined military service and experience. Mark and Curtis have combined their shared love of knife making, military experience and knowledge of the tactical equipment market to form Spartan Blades, LLC with a singular mission:
Why did you choose Made in America?
All Spartan’s knives are made by us in North Carolina with only US origin materials. As retired Special Forces NCOs, we have spent a lifetime working to advance the interests of our country. Spartan Blades does the same by only manufacturing in the U.S.A. and partnering with companies that do the same like FirstSpear.
Why did you choose FirstSpear?
Actually, FS was the only company that could source the inner sheath material we required. Another manufacturer stopped making sheaths for us but neglected to tell us! They kept us hanging for several months telling us they were going to send us sheaths all while knowing that they were not going to sew for small OEM companies anymore. This of course left us in a bind until first Spear stepped in and saved the day for us. They are a great company!
Elite Defense At SOFIC – 3rd Annual End-User Reception
Friday, May 15th, 2015
UF PRO – Striker Field Shirt Now Available In Brown Grey
Thursday, May 14th, 2015
UF PRO has recently added Brown Grey as a color option for their Striker Field Shirt. The field shirt is made from 50/50 NyCo ripstop fabric, with all loop material meeting NATO NIR requirements. The anatomic cut is designed for comfort when worn under body armor or battle vests. Dual access chest pockets feature Velcro closures to help prevent injury from secondary fragments, and offer good access to contents, even when wearing equipment or body armor. Big upper and lower arm pockets are spacious enough for equipment that requires quick access. Also included are pouches for D30 Trio Mid elbow protectors.
The Striker Field Shirt is available in sizes XS-3XL, and also comes in PenCott GreenZone.
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McNett Microfiber Towels Now Treated With SILVADUR Silver Antimicrobial Ions
Thursday, May 14th, 2015
Bellingham, WA (May 13, 2015) — McNett® Corporation announces that all microfiber towels sold under the McNett® Tactical and Outgo® brands will now be treated with SILVADUR™ silver antimicrobial ions. SILVADUR keeps the towel fabric fresh and odor-free by inhibiting the growth of microbes. The antimicrobial technology prevents unpleasant odors, decay and discoloration by preventing the growth of bacteria in the first place.
“The Ultra Compact Microfiber Towel by McNett is packed with more features than a Swiss Army knife. From patented sewn grommets, snap loops and retention straps to the free toiletry bag, our microfiber towels have always been loaded with attractive features missing from the competition,” said Gerald Craft, consumer marketing director. “Now that we’ve added the SILVADUR treatment by Dow consumers can grab the towel that truly has it all.”
The SILVADUR antimicrobial treatment is unique in that it offers a controlled release of silver for improved durability. During testing, after 50 rigorous launderings, SILVADUR still had a 99% antimicrobial control rate against bacteria and fungi.
In addition, SILVADUR has been approved as non-toxic by the International OEKO-TEX® Association. Tested at 10 times the recommended dosage and use levels, SILVADUR is proven to neither irritate nor cause sensitizations in humans. It is truly a durable antimicrobial that can stand up to real life.
All Ultra Compact Microfiber Towels by Outgo and McNett Tactical will now be treated with SILVADUR silver antimicrobial ions to keep them fresh and odor free. For more information, please visit: www.mcnett.com/tactical/microfiber-towel#44035.
Zero Point And Kopis Mobile Pay Homage To Draper Kauffman – Part 3
Thursday, May 14th, 2015Draper Kauffman Tribute
In a 3-part series to honor the Father of US Navy EOD and US Navy UDT/SEAL, Zero Point and Kopis Mobile will pay tribute to Admiral Draper Lawrence Kauffman by presenting a few key bullets from his remarkable career, unveiling a few custom designs attributed to his exploits, as well as working up donations to contribute to SOWF and EODWF. Don’t miss it – and visit their booth to find out more at SOFIC – Booth #1818.
Part 3 of 3: Zero Point and Kopis Mobile are shooting Silver Bullets @ SOFIC!
Stop by booth #1818 for your chance to win a pure silver bullet.
You can win a 1 ounce silver bullet from the hourly drawings with a special prize given at the last drawing each day. You don’t have to pay to participate in the drawings, but all donations are greatly appreciated and will go to both the SOWF & EODWF in honor of America’s first “Twin Pin”… Admiral Kauffman.
For the drawings, there are different donation levels and each level earns you a unique gift or more.
$1 – “Pea-Shooter” Level = A Sticker of your choosing AND one chance at hourly drawings
$5 – “Slingshot” Level = A Morale patch or Koozie of your choosing AND one chance at hourly drawings
$10 – “Gunfighter” Level = A ball cap and any one of the previous items AND two chances at hourly drawings
$20 – “Grenadier” Level = A Pin Up Girl T-Shirt and any one of the previous items AND three chances at hourly drawings
$50 – “The Bomb” Level = One each of the above and a 9mm (1oz) Silver Bullet AND unlimited chances at hourly drawings
End of Day Drawings
Also, take your chances to win a 1 oz Silver Bullet at the “Fire In The Hole” game within the booth.
$5 donation gets you (1) One toss and a Morale Patch or a Koozie or a “Fire In The Hole” Challenge Coin. If you fire it in the hole you get a 1 oz Silver Bullet.
$10 donation gets you (3) Three tosses and any two of the above. If you fire one in the hole you get a 1 oz Silver Bullet for each one you make in the hole. Making all (3) Three in a row earns you a 5 oz Silver Bullet or equal.
The term “Silver-Bullet” defined:
1. (noun) A quick solution to a difficult problem.
Come meet the B.O.M.B. SQUAD at booth #1818
Thales selected For U.S. Army Rifleman Radio program
Thursday, May 14th, 2015
Arlington, VA, 13 May 2015 – Thales has recently been selected to provide the U.S. Army with Rifleman Radio systems. This award, under a ten-year (five-year base with five-year option) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, will allow Thales to compete for the different orders of the program.
The selection is for the Rifleman Radio Full Rate Production (FRP) program, also part of the U.S. Army’s Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Handheld, Manpack and Small-form Fit (HMS) program. The Army’s projected contract cost through 2025 for radios, accessories, technical support and sustainment, will not exceed $3.9 billion.
The Army’s acquisition strategy is to compete individual delivery orders following qualification testing. Testing will be performed on radios delivered under the initial delivery order. Qualified radios are expected to begin being fielded in 2017.
Thales’ enhanced AN/PRC-154A Rifleman Radio is the most advanced, fielded, and proven soldier radio on the market, delivering voice and data simultaneously. It provides secure, inter-squad, networked communications and situational awareness to the soldier at the tactical edge of the battlefield, improving mission effectiveness.
Thales has been involved in the development and fielding of the Rifleman Radio since 2004 under Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP). The Army has procured more than 21,000 radios to date under the LRIP.
Thales has leveraged over two decades of handheld radio design experience in its latest Rifleman Radio solution, which exceeds the original program requirements by improving battery life, mission weight, and waveform performance while also enhancing the user interface.
BCM 300 Blackout Teaser
Thursday, May 14th, 2015
Oh, yeah. It’s coming.
Also in the picture:
Nylon
– Velocity System Scarab Light Plate Carrier
– G-Code Scorpion Pouches in Multicam
– Silinyx Clarus Control Box and EarPro
Carbine
– Trijicon Accupoint1-6×24
– Lancer Systems L5 AWM Polymer Magazines
– Surefire M300V Scout Mini Light
– Haley Strategic Thorntail Keymod Mount
– Knights Armament Offset Iron Sights
– BCMGUNFIGHTER™ Stock (Urban Wolf)
– BCMGUNFIGHTER Pistol Grip Mod 3 (Urban Wolf)
– BCMGUNFIGHTER Vertical Grip Short – Keymod (Urban Wolf)
Glock
– ZevTech SOCOM Glock slide with Trijicon RMR
– Surefire X300
