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Archive for March, 2018

Sneak Peek – Ammo Pouches for Arc’teryx LEAF Packs from Spartan Village

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

The title sums it up. Reportedly, in colors to match your Assault Pack.

ARS30-1 Ti Compact Suppressor by Arsenal Inc

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

Manufactured exclusively by Gemtech for Arsenal, the 7.62mm ARS30-1 is made from Titanium. It is quick mount, weighing in at 19.5 oz. and is 7.5” long. It includes one 14x1mm LH and one 24×1.5 mm RH quick adaptors. Full-auto rated.

www.arsenalinc.com/usa/ARS30-1_Arsenal_Suppressor

Victorinox Multitool Available via NSN

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

I’m regularly approached by service members asking for National Stock Numbers for items. This one is for a Knife, Combat, Muti-Tool (1095-01-670-1865) manufactured by Victorinox, a Swiss Army brand.

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Knife Combat Multi-tool Flyer

Go Commando Show – Episode 33 Featuring SGM Rob Trivino (USA, Ret)

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

Rob Trivino is a Retired US Army Special Operations Veteran and owner of Evergreen Mountain LLC.

I purchased his book, “A Warrior’s Path : Lessons In Leadership” when it came out. It was a valuable read, even though I’m retired. I gave it to one of my sons who also plans a career in the military and hope that he finds its wisdom valuable throughout his life.

Trivino was interviewed on the most recent episode of the Go Commando Show.

I don’t often share other’s work like this without some form of partnership, but I thought it was so important for my readers that I obtained permission to share this episode of the Go Commando Show.

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Go Commando Show is the creation of retired Marine Fred Galvin. The whole series is worth a listen.

High Angle Solutions – Elliot Brown Watches

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

Elliot Brown watches aren’t like other so-called sports watches.

Ian Elliot and Alex Brown share 20+ years of unique watch building knowledge from the world of extreme sports which is how they were able to create the worlds most rugged “tool” watches.

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Working on the coast and enjoying just about every land and water based coastal sport was the catalyst to develop a range of watches that not only function in extremes but also look great with a suit or uniform.

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This Canford 202-004, like all other Elliot Brown watches has survived at test at 200m in water before being declared fit for use. It features a neat inner timing bezel operated via the upper crown and even when in the our or adjust position, the lower time and date adjust crown is still fully water proof.

The Swiss movement is housed inside a unique steel housing, suspended on a series of elastomer dampers to give immense shock protection. The highly legible dial and hands feature a Superluminova coating that  will glow for up to 8 hours.

The solid and beautifully detailed case back is bolted down for a perfect seal with multiple surfaces to minimize the contact patch with the wrist in warmer conditions.

2.8mm thick hardened and tempered crystal protects the dial with an anti-reflective coating applied to the inner surface and the strao retaing bars are solid screw in items that will stand any test.

This is one mean watch and it’s no surprise Elliot Brown are finding favour amongst many military groups.

For more information contact: caroline@brigantes.com

High Angle Solutions is a weekly series of articles focusing on military mountaineering solutions. It’s brought to you by UK-based Brigantes Consulting, in conjunction with several other brands, both here in the US and abroad.

You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

VM sends greetings from Cu Chi, Vietnam.

TYRANT DESIGNS CNC | M&P Shield Extended Mag Release

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

For immediate release- Chicago, IL- Tyrant Designs CNC fresh on the heels of their fast selling, quick installing plus 2 magazine extension is now the official launch of their new Extended Magazine Release (EMR) for the M&P Shield. Boasting a crosshair pattern design and a slightly raised (extended) surface Tyrant Designs CNC states the following;

“Our Shield Extended Magazine Release is CNC Machined from aerospace grade aluminum and merges flawlessly with the ergonomics and styling of your M&P shield. In addition to functioning exactly like an OEM release, the profile of our M&P Extended Mag Release is slightly raised with chamfered edges which helps ensure that you eject your S&W Shield magazine quickly and with ease!”

SHOP  THEIR EXTENDED MAG RELEASE  NOW AT WWW.TYRANTCNC.COM

Flame Resistant Apparel Experts, Massif, release a new short film – The Massif Story: Keep Going

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

Ashland, OR (03/06/2018) – Massif, a world-leader in Flame Resistant apparel for the U.S. Military, Wildland Firefighters, the SAR community and more, is excited to announce the release of their video-short, The Massif Story: Keep Going. Ashland, Oregon’s Jared Cruce Studio made the five-minute film, the first of a three-part series.

The intent behind the project is to broaden Massif’s brand vision, explain the company’s history, and their unique symbiosis with Antex Knitting Mills, and Matchmaster Dyeing and Finishing in Los Angeles. This partnership puts them in a strong position within the Flame Resistant Manufacturing industry that the competition can’t match. Daniel Tenenblatt, Executive V.P. at Massif, talks about the early days of Massif and Antex. “One of the founders of Massif flew down for the day from Ashland, with just a backpack. No one at Antex knew who he was. He had a great idea, saying,” “we’re going to make flame resistant garments and we’re going to sell them to the military.”

Antex/Matchmaster’s long history in the apparel industry, their solid circular knitting and finishing knowledge, and key abilities, paired with Massif’s outdoor and protective apparel experience since 1999, does indeed make them a hot commodity in the FR gear space. Steve Tacy, Director of Textiles and Technology points out in the film that, “Massif was founded based on fundamental principles, that there was a way to bridge the gap between world-class outdoor apparel and fully flame protective gear for the U.S. military.”

Massif began when a couple of SAR guys working in the Grand Tetons, were unhappy with their FR gear. It was bulky, uncomfortable, and lacked the performance characteristics they needed to do their jobs properly. So, out of a garage in a small Southern Oregon town, they decided to make their own gear and Massif has grown from those modest beginnings to one of the world’s preeminent manufacturers of high-end flame-resistant gear. Noelle Christensen, GM added in the film, “We learned from the outdoor industry and took those ideas and improved the performance of the fabrics and showed the military there was a way to make the gear better.”

The remainder of 2018 will bring two more short films from Massif and Jared Cruce Studio as the two work jointly to increase Massif’s brand awareness and gain momentum for 2019 and the company’s twenty year anniversary.