The US Army was founded on 14 June 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year.
I really like this video by SMA Dailey and thought you’d enjoy it as well, since it talks about the founding of our nation’s Army.
TYR Tactical is exhbiting their new PICO-MVS Tweave at this week’s Eurostatory in Paris.
You can see it for yourself at Eurosatory:
Hall 5, Booth#: E 457.
June 13-17, 2016
Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre
09:00-17:00
The TYR Tactical® PICO-MVS Tweave (TYR-M-ECMVS) is constructed using 4-way stretch tweave which provides freedom of movement while maintaining an low vis profile. It’s hybrid ballistic shape is a cross between the popular PICO & PICO-MVW. This sinuous design increases soft armor coverage without compromising comfort.
FEATURES:
• Internally Adjustable Cummerbund & Shoulders
• Gusseted Front & Back Plate Pocket
• Removable Concealable Shoulders
• Ballistic Vein™ increases load carriage performance, provides a rigid platform, reduces fatigue, stabilizes and enhances soft armor inserts.
• Attachment points are provided at the bottom of the carrier for the added capability of ballistic lower abdomen or ballistic groin protector accessories
• 5.56 Tweave Cummerbund holds four mags (SOLD SEPARATELY)
• Tweave Ballistic Lower Abdomen (SOLD SEPARATELY)
Carrier size relates to the size of the plates:
Small: 9.75″x12” Plate Pocket
Medium: 10.5″x12.75” Plate Pocket
Large: 11.25″x13.5” Plate Pocket
XLarge: 11.75″x14.65” Plate Pocket
Available in three different styles depending on the profile (thickness) of your plate.
PICO 4 will hold the Morgan Level III plate (.75” thick)
PICO 6 will hold TYR-HA3/7 plate styles (.5” thick)
Insert Options:
• Includes Certified T52/SP Soft Armor Level II NIJ0101.06 Specifications.
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• Includes Certified T54/C Soft Armor which meets Level II NIJ0101.06 Specifications
• Upgrade to Certified TXP3A Soft Armor Level IIIA NIJ0101.06 Specifications
Customers can take 15% off their purchase with coupon code: IDTOUR
www.tyrtactical.com/products/details/pico-mvs/tyr-tactical-pico-mvs-tweave
Billed as ultraportable footwear, Skinners are a current Kickstarter campaign. They are shaped like a ankle high sock but with a rubberized compound on the sole and up around the heel and toe. This offers a grip and keeps you up off of the ground. Offered in Black with different colors of branding in several sizes.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/skinners/skinners-revolutionary-ultraportable-footwear-with
It’s truly amazing to see how PROOF Research manufactures their carbon fiber barrels. I’m looking forward to the release of the full video.
Matt F, a longtime friend of SSD, sent us these snaps from Eurostatory in Paris of the Cristanini CBRN Decontamination Systems Booth.
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – June 13, 2016 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced that it has awarded a Safety Equipment Grant to the Cicero Police Department (CPD) for the acquisition of three AR-15 style rifles and essential accessories, valued at $9,065.43. The rifles constitute the creation of the CPD’s patrol rifle program, a capability they do not currently have, for the protection of its officers. CPD Officers will be trained in their use and the rifles and accessories will be staged in patrol cars for deployment.
Spirit of Blue presented the Cicero Police Department three LMT Defense rifles along with essential accessories to start their patrol rifle program. Receiving the grant was Town Councilor Mike Becallo; Town Supervisor Mark Venesky; Sergeant James Snell; and Chief Joseph Snell (left to right). The grant was presented by Spirit of Blue Executive Director Ryan T. Smith (center).
“These rifles will be a great asset to the Department and the community. It is important that we are prepared to respond to critical incidents with the proper equipment,” commented Chief Joseph Snell of the Cicero Police Department. “Having the proper equipment and resources provides a higher level of safety for our Officers and the residents of Cicero.”
The CQB16 rifles were generously donated by premier rifle manufacturer LMT Defense, which was founded in 1980 to provide the US Military, law enforcement and government agencies with precision engineered, high quality weapons. Since that time LMT Defense has gone on to distribute its product to militaries, national police agencies and VIP protection details in 43 nations around the world. Each rifle will come complete with an EOTech Holographic Weapon Sight, Magpul Back-Up Sights and five 30-round PMAG ammunition magazines, a Blue Force Gear Ten-Speed Chest Rig and VCAS weapon sling, all donated by their respective manufacturers.
“At the most basic level a rifle is a tool, and these are tools that any modern law enforcement agency must have to protect its officers and the residents they serve,” explained Ryan T. Smith, Executive Director of the Spirit of Blue Foundation. “We are pleased to be able provide these tools to the Cicero Police Department and we are grateful to our many safety grant sponsors who donated their great products to make this grant possible.”
Statistics preliminarily released by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund show that 44 law enforcement officers have already lost their lives in 2016, a decrease of 8% so far from the prior year. But 20 of those deaths were firearm related, a 25% increase over the same period in 2015. The reality of these statistics, and the increasing number of underfunded law enforcement agencies across the country, fuel the Spirit of Blue safety grant initiative.
The Spirit of Blue Foundation actively encourages the public at large to honor and appreciate law enforcement officers who serve to protect our communities. By supporting the Spirit of Blue Foundation, the public can make an impact in the lives of law enforcement officers every day. To learn more about the Spirit of Blue, or make a donation, visit www.spiritofblue.com.
Definitely want! Based on the Toyota 79 series platform, they’ve beefed up the shocks and coils of this 6WD vehicle and installed a 4.5 liter turbo diesel V8. It’s boasts a 3500 kg towing capacity, 100 liter onboard and 200 liter container water capacity as well as a 180 liter onboard and 200 liter container fuel capacity resulting in a 2500 km range.
www.australianpatrolvehicles.com
Thanks Platatac!
Offered in sizes Small – XLarge, this mesh parka and pant are treated with Insect Shield repellant. Also available in Navy Blue.
www.backcountry.com/snow-peak-insect-shield-parka-mens
www.backcountry.com/snow-peak-insect-shield-pant-mens
