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Archive for March, 2017

USCG Canine Explosive Detection Team Explains The Equipment Their K-9s Wear During A Vertical Delivery Hoist

Tuesday, March 28th, 2017

Video by PO3 Loumania Stewart.

Bravo Co Worldwide – War Rug Print Daypack

Monday, March 27th, 2017

Fewturing a paintjob inspired by Afghan war rugs, I’ve been wearing this daypack from Braco Co Worldwide to several trade shows.

At first glance, everyone comments on the Sierra Block 1’s non-military appearance. That is, until I take it off and show them the intricacies of the pattern. There are tanks and planes, AKs and RPGs galore.

The shoulder straps are quite comfortable. In addition to the main compartment theres a dedicated laptop compartment for MacBook Pro 15” amd an ingenuous security pocket on the back panel which fits my iPad like a glove.

Features:
– Internal large mesh organization system
– Multi functional horizontal/vertical skateboard/compression straps
– Paracord knotted zipper pulls
– Air flow foam (open cell) back padding
– Base compression strap system
– Duratuff™ MOLLE mount extension on bottom of bag
– Interchangeable MOLLE strapping system
– Adjusting side pocket
– Easy access center pocket
– Small organization front pocket
– Dual top load pocket

The Sierra Block 1 is made from a combination of Weatherproof 840 denier Nylon with a dark blue 210 denier Oxford Nylon lining.

Get yours at bravocoworldwide.com/collections/war-rug/products/sierra-block-i-natural.

Urban Operator – Slidebloc EDC Belt

Monday, March 27th, 2017

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Urban Operator’s Slidebloc EDC Belt is a 1.75″ belt made of nylon webbing, with an Austrialpin Slideblock buckle. The nylon used is made to Mil-W-27265 Type 13 Class 1A MilSpec standard, and is resin treated. The Slidebloc EDC also features a 4″ front loop panel, and a 4″ secret exterior compartment. Available in the following colors: Coyote Brown, Black, Tan, and Foliage Green

urbanoperator.net/collections/slidebloc-edc-belt

TD Neptune Pants 2.1 Available For Pre-Order

Monday, March 27th, 2017

Tactical Distributors has announced the pre-order for the latest version of their Neptune Pants, ver 2.1.

Features:
– Ultra Lightweight Fabric 96% Nylon, 4% spandex
– Quick dry fabric, Abrasion resistant
– 2-way stretch
– 6 Pocket design, Left hand leg mag pocket
– Back secure zip wallet pocket
– Mesh Pocket bags for venting and water dispersion
– Snap Button fly and YKK zippers
– Articulated knees
– Gusseted Crotch

Offered in Flat Dark Earth, Dark Urban Grey and Dark Desert Sand in a wide variety of sizes.

Pre-order yours at www.tacticaldistributors.com/products/td-neptune-pants-2-1.


Caveat Emptor – Counterfeit Tourniquets Remain An Issue

Monday, March 27th, 2017

We first mentioned counterfeit Combat Application Tourniquets back in 2010, and they had already been a problem for awhile. Recently, there has been a rash of these fake products showing up in various supply chains of law enforcement and first responder agencies. For example, this clinical bulletin was issued a few years ago by the New Hampshire Department of Safety.

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Our friends at CTOMS conducted three tests in which they self-applied two counterfeit Combat Application Tourniquet (E-CAT or Element CAT) and one real C-A-T to a healthy thigh. Continuous Doppler ultrasound was conducted to assess the distal pulse. Tourniquets were tightened until failure or it was too painful to continue to tighten.

While this video is a few years old, it demonstrates how dangerous counterfeit tourniquets are.

According to North American Rescue, they’ve identified six different counterfeit CATs. While this link offers a great comparison between a genuine CAT and a counterfeit, the simplest thing to check is the windlass. If it isn’t stiff, ask for a real one.

The bottom line is, buy your tourniquets from approved sources. The buck you save, may cost a life.

SureFire Launches All-New CombatLight With MaxVision

Monday, March 27th, 2017

Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce the launch of the new G2Z-MV. SureFire’s new single-output G2Z™ Combatlight® with MaxVision™— features a proprietary reflector that shapes the 650 lumens of light into our wide, useful MaxVision Beam™ optimized for your field of view. With its newly designed bezel, the compact G2Z is even shorter and lighter than its predecessor, generates nearly twice the output, and has all of the same features for outstanding tactical performance. Its corrosion-proof Nitrolon® body is durable and lightweight and features SureFire’s CombatGrip design—a reduced-diameter mid-section and rubber grip ring that’s perfect for flashlight/handgun techniques and provides a secure hold with wet, cold, or gloved hands. A click-on/off tailcap switch provides ergonomic, foolproof activation even under the most stressful conditions. For simplicity, ergonomics, reliability, and durability in a tactical flashlight, there’s simply no beating the new G2Z-MV CombatLight.

Learn more at www.surefire.com/g2z-max-vision

Panteao INSIDE STORY: The Warfighters

Monday, March 27th, 2017

This is Segment 1 of Episode 1 of Panteao INSIDE STORY: The Warfighters. It covers “Real Instructors vs the Posers”. These is quite a bit of content in these episodes so they are serializing them.

In this segment from INSIDE STORY: The Warfighters, Kyle Harth, Aaron Barruga (Guerrilla Approach) and Robert Keller (Gamut Resolutions) are posed the question, “How do you weed through the real instructors sharing knowledge on the forums, social media and YouTube versus the posers? ”

The segment is sponsored by BLACKHAWK!
Special thanks to the staff of Bourbon Columbia for their hospitality.

Watch more videos on Panteao.com.

Which One Were You?

Monday, March 27th, 2017