I ran across something really cool during last week’s Warrior West in San Diego. Steiner’s 350 lumen Mk7 Battle Light is designed to screw into the magazine tube of a shotgun replacing the factory spring cap. Activation buttons are on either side.
Available for Remongton 870/1100/1187, Mossberg 500, Benelli M4/Nova, and Beretta 1301.
In honor of ‘May the 4th’*, Violent Little Machine Shop is offering the Imperial Express morale patch set. Modeled after a certain credit card design, the Imperial Express patches feature four iconic Star Wars characters: Darth Vader, Boba Fett, C-3P0, and, everybody’s favorite Stormtrooper, TK-421.
3″ x 2″, PVC. Made in the USA.
www.violentlittle.com/collections/morale-patches/products/imperial-express-morale-patch-set
* Get it? ‘May the 4th’ – May the Force. Ha ha ha.
Force Protector Gear has introduced a new load carrying technology into their FOR61 Tac Pack Extreme. This articles concentrates on the DWD suspension and not the bag. The Dynamic Weight Distribution system was developed by the Israeli company Source who has been working with Force Protector Gear to integrate this Exoskeletal Frame System into a pack. The small mesh pockets on the waistbelt will store the control unit explained below. Production versions of the belt move this storage pocket to make it more easily accessible.
DWD mimics the human spine, with a single stay that rotates at the hips via the L5 joint which allows you to cut the belt away yet also offers flexion while walking. It also incorprates a control unit that allows you to adjust the distribution of the percentage of load carried by waist or shoulders as well as frame height. Load distribution is totally adjustable on the fly in increments of 15% from the hips to the shoulders as the user sees fit.
DWD accommodates personnel from 5’3” to 6’10” in its current configuration with two different Spine Bars (medium and large).
DWD is also a modular system that attaches to the pack or vest platform that needs to be carried thanks to PALS compatibility.
I got a chance to try it out with a 45 lbs load. The load moves with you and allows excellent upper body rotation. Below you can see how the DWD allows load rotation while being worn.
This document has additional information.
Sparrows Lock Picks is auctioning off their last set of FIELD SPEC 3 knives, with the proceeds going to benefit the MARSOC Foundation.
A description of the knives:
Sparrows Lock Pick has, at special request, designed and built a set of three small survival blades, a mix between an arrowhead and a thumb dagger, for a select customer. After fulfilling the order, they were left with 166 sets, which they will soon be selling on their website.
The three blades are made of 440C steel, with a black stone wash. Small and sharp, the blades are designed to be pinched with fingers or tied onto an object. They come with a bit of paracord, a mini case, and a survival tin.
A matching donation of up to $1000 of the winning bid will also be made by Sparrows to Wounded Warriors Canada.
www.ebay.com/itm/-/301616147979?
Theres nothing like being thrown into a room full of crazies and keeping your bearing. You’re my hero because there’s no way I could have done it without hurting some feelings.
Hearts and Minds…
Since it has already made its way through the Army via email at least once and has now appeared on Social Media as some amazing discovery, I’ll finally share it but without the originating office’s info. That guy doesn’t need every knucklehead who reads the slide calling him.
The info is very succinct and as good as any I’ve seen elsewhere. Also, it jives (as in teasingly so) with the draft ALARACT, I recently mentioned which contains a lot more detail.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL— May 1, 2015 — ACR Electronics, Inc., a Drew Marine company and the global leader in safety and survival technologies, today announced its acquisition of Ocean Signal, Ltd., an innovative supplier of marine safety and survival equipment.
ACR and Ocean Signal have two of the most highly experienced electronic engineering teams in the marine communication industry. Combined they now have the in-house capabilities to develop the next generation of survival products for the maritime, terrestrial, military, and aviation markets.
“Ocean Signal has pioneered a number of innovations in marine safety,” said Gerry Angeli, President of ACR Electronics. “Their ability to create a strong brand in a short period of time is a testament to their product design, quality and understanding of the market. Like ACR, Ocean Signal is known for reliable products that perform in the worst conditions the first time, every time and we are excited to add them to our team.”
The combination of the ACR and Ocean Signal brands bolster the product lines for the marine market place. Together the companies offer a full range of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons, Personal Locator Beacons, Search and Rescue Transponders, AIS Man Overboard Beacons, VHF radios, Searchlights, rescue strobe lights, pyrotechnics, and safety accessories.
Ocean Signal Managing Director Alan Wrigley said: “This is an exciting time for Ocean Signal and ACR. This combination will allow Ocean Signal to expand its capabilities and together we will redefine safety and survival technology in order to save more lives around the world – which is the objective we are all working towards.”
Financial terms of the acquisition will not be released.
The Attachment Shovel is a project by Urban Tactical currently up on Kickstarter. It is a utility shovel with a hi-carbon steel shovel blade, which features a side serrated edge. The handle system is constructed from aircraft aluminum with machined grips. These grips feature tools including a removable blade/bottle opener. The included rechargeable flashlight features 4 light modes, and features a brightness of 200 lumens.
Additionally, each shovel comes with one of these carrying cases.
The complete shovel features the following items:
-Flint
-String Saw
-USB Adapter / Charger
-2 in 1 Car / Wall Adapter
-Plastic Safety Whistle
-1800mAh Rechargeable Flashlight Battery
-Knife Attachment
-Ice Pick Attachment
-Phillips / Flat Head Screw Driver Bit
www.kickstarter.com/projects/2048570727/the-attachment-shovel-a-remarkable-multi-purpose-t
