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Saturday, March 5th, 2016Survival Tactical Systems – STS SMOKECHECK 16-01
Friday, March 4th, 2016
Survival Tactical Systems has announced their latest SMOKECHECK event for 2016. The event is being held on August 5th through 7th at the Side by Side Ranch in Wynnewood, OK. The event is a scenario-driven adventure course designed to push participants to the maximum of their abilities. The course is being led by instructors including Brian Bishop, Vince Vargas, Rudy Reyes, and Nick Koumalatsos, and sponsored by companies including Gerber Gear, Grey Ghost Gear, Beyond Clothing, and TRX Tactical Training.
For more information, and to sign up, visit the link below:
www.survivaltacticalsystems.com/smoke-check-products/sts-smokecheck-16-01
Gibbz Arms Statement Clarifying Their Position Regarding The GAMA System Patent
Friday, March 4th, 2016Earlier this week, Gibbz Arms released their GAMA attachment system along with their patent data as well as letters to potential licensees. They sent us this statement to clarify that they have so far, not filed any legal actions regarding their IP.
Recent chatter within the firearms industry, related blogs and social media, has suggested that Gibbz Arms has filed a civil action against various manufacturers who produce and market accessory mounting systems which are covered by Gibbz Arms’ pending patent applications for its GAMA System. To date, Gibbz Arms has not initiated any legal action against any manufacturer. Nor has Gibbz Arms threatened litigation against any manufacturer for infringement.
Although Gibbz Arms made its initial patent filings in January of 2013, the company had developed and began producing and selling its GAMA System products by late 2012. GAMA System Handgaurds and accessories were displayed at both Shot Show 2013 and Shot Show 2014. Since that time, Gibbz Arms has produced and sold thousands of GAMA System components, including hand guards and rails.
As a superior alternative MIL-STD-1913 and other rail accessory mounting systems, demand for the GAMA System has increased. In an effort to maintain continuity and to ensure quality production of its patent pending design, Gibbz Arms began offering a license agreement to manufacturers currently producing, and to those seeking to produce the GAMA System technology on March 1, 2016.
Best Regards,
Kevin Gibbens
Gibbz Arms
ARMORVENT
Friday, March 4th, 2016
ARMORVENT is the most effective body armor ventilation and load distribution device available, according to the manufacturer.
Engineered to improve comfort, ARMORVENT easily attaches to military and law enforcement body armor carriers. ARMORVENT controls the levels of moisture on the skin by promoting evaporation of sweat and natural ventilation of the hot, moist air typically trapped between your body armor and torso.
ARMORVENT creates a cooling effect in warm weather while working to maintain a dry feeling between the body armor and the skin during cold weather.
IWA – Forest Ground, New Camo Pattern from Sitka Gear
Friday, March 4th, 2016High end hunting clothier Sitka has introduced a new pattern exclusive to Europe.
The Forest Ground pattern is intended for use in Eastern Europe and Russia. Seen below are the Mountain Jacket and Pant.
IWA – TAT3D Sharp Grip Knife
Friday, March 4th, 2016This is a Picatinny compatible vertical foregrip that contains a knife. Offered by TAT3D, the Sharp Grip Knife is considered a last ditch weapon that will stay with your rifle.
As you can see, it’s offered in quite a few configurations including an angled grip as well as a non-metallic blade.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – Wind Cheater Now Available In Manatee Grey
Friday, March 4th, 2016
For this week’s Friday Focus, FirstSpear is announcing the availability of the long awaited Manatee Grey colorway for the Wind Cheater shell. The Wind Cheater is a durable yet breathable lightweight shell made with Duro Ambush with DWR treatment, which provides protection from light precipitation. The Wind Cheater also compresses well for storage, and is flexible, with a longer tail that will keep the wearer’s lower back and seat covered.
The Wind Cheater sports a number of features that benefit the overall functionality of the shell. The articulated hood is sized to fit over a helmet, and includes rear bungee retention, which allows the wearer to adjust it to their optimal size. Both sleeves feature zippered bicep pockets, FS’ low-profile Velcro attachment panels, and adjustable cuffs. Pit zips on either side of the Wind Cheater offer improved airflow and ventilation at the user’s discretion. The Wind Cheater also has two large-sized zippered torso pockets.
www.first-spear.com – Wind Cheater
IWA – Sport Systeme Dittrich’s SG-11, a Modernized FG-42
Friday, March 4th, 2016This is a pretty cool item I ran across here at IWA, spying it out of the corner of my eye as I walked through the aisles. My brain screamed “FG-42” but something wasn’t quite right. I stopped and asked the man at the booth what it was and sure enough, he told me it was a modernized FG-42. Turns out, the guy I was talking to was Bernd Dittrich and it was his company. Aesthetically the rifle is different, but it retains the same operating system as well as a few classic design cues. The name is different as well, being referred to as a Sturm Gewehr rather than a Fallschirmjäger Gewehr.
Chambered in .308 rather than the original 7.92x57mm, the rifle is offered in two length, SG-11 (320mm barrel) and SG-12 (500mm barrel). You’ll notice there added a full length Picatinny rail above the barrel as well as a section below the barrel.
As you can see, it utilizes the original-style magazine which Sport Systeme Dittrich manufactures.
The SG-11 utilizes a folding charging handle but unfortunately, it’s on the right side of the gun, making the manual of arms a bit awkward. I do like that they incorporated an AR-style grip, but I’m not a fan of the CAA model they included kn the display guns. While the stock is inspired by the original sillhouette of the FG-42, accommodation for an AR-style stock would be interesting.
Additionally, they offer an SG-13 which is chambered for the 7.62x54R cartridge. They also manufacture working reproduction firearms. A sampling is seen below. Unfortunately, these are not yet available in the US but Herr Dittrich told me he has been scouting factory locations.
