Greeting Eric,
Had a few drinks before doing the Sharkfest 1 Mile rough water ocean swim the next morning…. then back for a pint or two after the swim. Hooah. Hello to my brothers and sisters in SECFOR.
DS
Thanks for the photo and Happy Birthday to you as well.
This is the GLARE RECOIL™ from BE Meyers & Co. This green laser hail and warning system is the sole-source winner for the MARCORSYSCOM Ocular Interrupter (OI) Program ($49M IDIQ), and is also under evaluation for several other US and International programs, including the US Navy Hailing Acoustic Laser & Light Tactical System (HALLTS) program. It is the proven design.
The GLARE RECOIL™ is the only truly eye-safe Escalation of Force laser dazzler for hail and warning, with an NOHD of 0 meters due to the integration of a laser rangefinder into the safety controls of the system. The GLARE RECOIL™ can easily envelope both short-range and long-range target areas through the motorized zoom functions. It is an amazing piece of technology.
This video explains how the GLARE RECOIL differs radically from any other hail and warning system by illustrating how their patented “SmartRange™” technology works. Watch the video at bemeyers.com/media/videos.
SmartRange™ technology identifies the range to target and automatically regulates the power to correspond with output that is safe for that distance. If the target moves, the systems self-regulates power on target accordingly.
Designed for combat applications, the GLARE RECOIL™ incorporates groundbreaking safety technologies in a ruggedized package that performs in demanding land and sea environments, with impactful hail and warning capabilities able to safely alert targets anywhere from 3 meters to beyond 16 kilometers (10 miles).
Law Enforcement, BE Meyers hasn’t forgotten about you. The GLARE HELIOS™ is the Law Enforcement specific version of the GLARE RECOIL™ which provides identical controls in the same compact form factor, with FDA variances approving the GLARE HELIOS™ for use by all Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies and others meeting specific defense and security criteria.
If you’re going to be at AUSA this week, be sure to stop by BE Meyers & Co (booth #2342) to check out the GLARE RECOIL and MAWL for yourself!
Tomorrow Revision Military will officially unveil its submission for USSOCOM’s Next–Generation Helmet Program, but you get a sneak peek here at SSD. If you’re attending AUSA be sure to stop by their booth and check it out.
Essex Junction, Vermont (October 3, 2016) – In July of this year, Revision Military, a world leader in head protection solutions, was awarded a development contract (H92222-16-R-0017) by the Department of Defense for their next-generation helmet platform program. Tomorrow, Revision will unveil its submission for this contract—Revision’s Family of Tactical Headborne Systems (FTHS). In fulfillment of the development contract, Revision has delivered several-hundred samples for testing.
Revision’s unique multipurpose helmet suite consists of Coastal Marine, Riverine, Ground Ballistic, and Ground Bump systems. Revision has also developed a new set of accessories that will be provided with the FTHS suite kits. These specially-designed accessories enhance the multiuse helmet systems for Boat, Vehicle, and HALO/HAHO, as well as mountain, river, and direct action operations.
The bump helmet Revision developed for the FTHS is the first bump helmet in the industry that can be can be ballistically-enabled with add-on armor, for blunt force and ballistic protection during specialty operations. This novel operational approach also reduces the neck load burden during highly dynamic operations while still providing the protection required to accomplish the mission. This, coupled with the skeletonization of all system components, has significantly reduced the overall weight compared to helmets on the market today.
“We can’t wait for the warfighter to get their hands on these helmets,” said Eric Hounchell, Vice President, Armor and Global Operations, Revision Military. “This is a very exciting opportunity for Revision, and this project continues to drive innovation within our Armor Business Unit. It’s a very aggressive program and I believe Revision has proven itself more than up to the challenge, building a full-suite, custom solution from the ground up. All of the significant resources at the company’s disposal were called upon to produce this cutting-edge helmet, resulting in a product that will give some of our country’s most elite forces the protection, versatility, and maneuverability they require for demanding operations. We firmly believe the solutions we’ve created here advance helmet technology as we know it.”
Revision was one of only three companies awarded a development contract. Revision will also be delivering several hundred systems to a third-party test lab to support witness testing. Overall, Revision’s FTHS also includes a headborne signature PSM (Personal Signature Management) package, blunt/ballistic mandibles, daytime visors, a NVG splash shield, and Revision’s new multilayer liner comfort system with a removable fit band and a concave shell design to support NVG use. Revision’s FTHS suite of products and accessories will be available commercially in 2017.
Yeti Coolers has released the Yeti Brick, a limited edition bottle opener well deserving of its name, and they sent us one to take a look at.
Made of 3/4 lbs. of cast stainless steel, the Brick can easily function as well a bludgeon as a bottle opener, but its definitely built to last. An included rear lanyard loop also means you can hang it in a convenient location, or keep it on your person; it might be a bit big for EDC, but, hey, we don’t judge.
Again, the Brick is a limited edition release, so if you’re looking to get your mitts on one, act fast.
This 1970 made-for-TV movie stars Darren McGavin and Mako as two warriors chosen to represent their countries in a fight to the death on a deserted island in order to avert war. Intrigue ensues, as was the tradition during the Cold War.
Thanks to TominVA for the find!
Donald Lee, Matthew Griffin & Andy Sewrey from Combat Flip Flops
Photo: Anthony Bolante, The Image Arsenal
Combat Flip Flops is proud to announce the Navy Exchange as its first major retail partner. This partnership is a gigantic leap for the Combat Flip Flops mission and provides service members and their families everyday savings on their favorite beach footwear. Media and authorized patrons of the Navy Exchange are invited on Thursday, Oct. 6th to join the Combat Flip Flops team and everybody’s favorite Shark Entrepreneur, Mark Cuban, in celebrating the launch.
Combat Flip Flops is a beach lifestyle and apparel company that makes cool products in dangerous places—kicking radicalism in the teeth with stable employment and women’s education.
EVENT DETAILS:
Location: Navy Exchange, 226 Callagan Hwy, San Diego, CA
Time: 12 – 1 pm
Details: Meet the Combat Flip Flop founders and Mark Cuban, learn about the brand, and see firsthand why Cuban invested in their mission to manufacture peace through trade.
“We are stoked that the Navy Exchange, one of the worlds’ largest flip flop retailers, has joined the Unarmed Forces. With the opening order, we’ll be able to put over 6 Afghan girls in school for a year,” said Matthew Griffin, Co-founder and CEO of Combat Flip Flops.
For those unable to make the celebration, Mark Cuban and the Combat Flip Flops team will host a Facebook Live video starting at 11:50 am PST.
Australian gear company High Range Outdoors has released a new pack, the Bolt 12. Designed principally as a bug out bag, or to “do the bolt”, the Bolt 12 is made of 500D Cordura nylon, features a 12L capacity, and can attach to PALS webbing and other compatible systems using quick clips. The Bolt 12 comes with PALS webbing along the lower half of the pack to accommodate common-use pouches such as canteen and admin pouches without causing any ‘overstacking’ on the exterior of the pack.
Features
– approx 400mm x 240mm x 120mm
– double layer base
– 3×3 PALS webbing on sides with sleeve pockets behind
– 6×4 PALS webbing on front with zip pocket behind
– Removable/relocatable compression strap and additional strap for ‘bolt on’ mode
– Internal zip pocket
– Internal hang loops
– Removable frame sheet
– Internal hydration sleeve & hose/comms port
– Adjustable shoulder straps
– Buckles included for your choice standard shoulder strap tensioning or quick release buckles
– Strap wraps
www.highrangeoutdoors.com.au/products/bolt-12-plain-colours
