Based on the Mountain Trainer Mid Leather, Salewa’s Mountain Trooper is the same booth expect that it is all black, eyelets have replaced the lace hooks and there is no metal or wires.
I saw it during a recent trip to Canada for Rampart Range Day, where apparently there’s been some serious interest.
Proof Mark LLC is a veteran owned firearm accessories design and manufacturing company located in the Pacific Northwest. They recently released their Muzzle Stand-off Device (MSD) for the G19/23. Project development began in October of 2015 and concluded in Spring of 2018.
The design intent originates in part with the Battle of Qala-i-Jangi where an SFOD-A, after expending their ammunition, had to defend their position using their empty weapons in hand-to-hand combat. Another source of inspiration was a special mission group in Slovakia, where there were several reports of Glock slides coming out of battery due to muzzle contact. The MSD has utility in kinetic operations and as well as CCW. FBI statistics show more than half of law enforcement firefights take place at distances of 0 to 5 feet. When in close contact with an assailant the MSD prevents the slide from being pushing out of battery.
The MSD body is machined from billet 7075 aluminum and the glass break is 17-4 stainless.
The locking mechanism consists of a Patent Pending 303 stainless locking block which fits within the profile of the STANAG 4694 rail and allows for tool-less removal.
The MSD went through extensive testing which revealed two primary design obstacles; gas management at the muzzle and frame fitment. First, capturing excess gas behind the stand-off device generates a tremendous amount of force on the pistol dust cover and this can lead to material fatigue. This challenge was overcome with the use of proper venting. Second, inconsistencies of Glock dust covers between generations and even within a single generation made universal fitment difficult. To overcome this obstacle, balance was struck between critical dimensions to achieve a good fit on Gen3/4/5.
With solutions engineered and production eminent, Glock released their new Gen5. This extended the development cycle as the slides of the Gen5/19X are longer than prior generations which caused interference with the back of the MSD. This was overcome by recontouring the back of the MSD.
Prior to public release, the MSD went through a year of testing within one of the military’s special mission groups with positive feedback.
The MSD G19/23 fits the Safariland 7TS G17/22 XC1 holster. Look for the following first eight digits: 7378-8322-XXX. The last three digits indicate right/left hand configuration.
Variants of the MSD for the G17/22 and G34/35 are forthcoming.
The company website is: www.proofmarkllc.com
Instagram: @proof_mark
Prometheus Design Werx’s best selling Rapide Field Short returns this year in their updated Guide Cloth for the start of the 2018 Summer Season. Featuring a high tenacity, 4-way stretch, C6 DWR treated nylon/Spandex blend, and a material weight that stays remarkably comfortable in just about any environment an explorer might be in. With ample functional features, work wear construction, superior quality of make, design and fit, this short is the one to rule them all. The Rapide Field Short GC is a best in class, technical garment for the capable and dedicated, self-propelled explorer, adventurer, and international traveller. For those who consider the whole world their area of operation this is one short that can tackle it all on performance, comfort and style.
The PDW Rapide Field Short GC is a part of their Built in USA CORE-Line of products by Prometheus Design Werx. Available in Dark Arid Earth, Dark Leaf Green, and Dire Wolf Gray.
The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:
“Since first debuting these a year ago, the Rapide Field Short has quickly become our favorite for every day wear during warmer seasons. The newly updated Guide Cloth we’re now using also makes this short quite suitable for the spontaneous dunk into a mountain lake if the opportunity arises. And if it does, certainly don’t hold yourself back if you’ve got a pair of these on. The Guide Cloth 2.0 fabric totally moves with you, dries fast, and the mesh pocket liners drains water fast. We truly believe these will be the most comfortable field short you will wear and own. Just recently, one of us travelled from warm, dry and sunny Arizona for 7 days, then almost right back out for 5 days in hot muggy Georgia, and the one goto short was the Rapide in Guide Cloth. We’re glad that we can continue to build these in our home state of California, are looking forward to hitting the trails in the Sierra this summer, any other points out bound across our nation and beyond.”
The PDW Rapide Field Short GC will be available for purchase on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 12:00 Noon PDT via their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com.
Huntsville, AL – The Board of Directors of Remington Outdoor Company (“ROC”), one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of firearms, ammunition, and related products, has appointed Anthony Acitelli as Chairman of the Board effective immediately.
Mr. Acitelli is a respected industry veteran with twenty plus years of leadership experience. Mr. Acitelli currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of ROC. In addition to successfully leading sales and marketing organizations, Mr. Acitelli most recently served as CEO of Taurus Holdings.
Mr. Acitelli, CEO and Chairman of the Board, concluded, “I want to thank the board for their support and leadership as we transition and look to the future of our business and brands. We will continue to deliver high-quality products to our valued customers and demonstrate our two core principles, passion for precision and pride in craftsmanship.”
Mr. Acitelli holds a Master of Business Administration from Thunderbird Global School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of South Florida.
DuPont Safety & Construction will launch a new lightweight innovation for tactical helmets, DuPont™ Tensylon® HA120, at Eurosatory, June 11-15, 2018.
“DuPont™ Tensylon® HA120 is a new material for helmets that provides maximum ballistic protection at a lighter weight than traditional helmets, taking some of the load off the men and women on the front lines,” said John Richard, vice president and general manager, DuPont™ Kevlar® and Nomex®.
“Tensylon® HA120 enables helmets to be up to 40 percent lighter than traditional helmets allowing military and law enforcement members worldwide to stay safer and move faster with improved mobility.”
Designed with optimum ballistic properties and impact resistance, Tensylon® HA120 ensures maximum protection and lightweight durability for high performance helmet applications. Optimizing the performance of traditional Tensylon® solid state extruded ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) film technology, allows manufacturers to make lightweight ballistic helmets with superior protection from bullet penetration and low back face deflection (BFD), in a single-step processing cycle. To improve mold release, bonding to paint and abrasion resistance, a Tensylon® HA120 core can be co-molded with outer skins of woven fabrics made with Kevlar® fiber.
“Innovation is a continuous process at DuPont,” Richard said. “We’re constantly looking for new solutions that are stronger, lighter and more comfortable for the men and women protecting us. They deserve the best protection, so they can stay focused on the high-risk job of safeguarding their communities and their countries.”
The new Tensylon® HA120 material and other DuPont ballistics solutions will be featured at the DuPont Safety & Construction booth located in Hall 6, Stand J251 at Eurosatory 2018 at Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte in Paris. Customers and the media also are invited to attend a DuPont Safety & Construction reception at the Le Chalet des lles restaurant, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. CEST.
• Designed to protect you against the sun, allow air circulation and break the silhouette and camouflage you with the surroundings
• Holds up to abuse, packs very easy and gives great 360 degree sun protection
• Comes in Flecktarn, PenCott™ GreenZone and MultiCam®, and SloCam, as well as brown grey
07.06.2018, Trzin, Slovenia: While outside operationally or at the range when the sun is shining bright, it is important to keep your eyes and face protected. Boonie hats have become an essential apparel for the Special Forces operator, infantry soldier, law enforcement SWAT team member, as well as military and tactical enthusiasts.
UF PRO®, developer and producer of high quality high-performance tactical clothing for special police and military units worldwide, welcomes Summer 2018 with its brand-new Striker Gen.2 Boonie Hat, designed to protect you against the sun, allow air circulation and break the silhouette and camouflage you with the surroundings.
The new Striker Gen.2 Boonie Hat holds up well to abuse, packs easily and gives great 360-degree sun protection. Made of a lightweight, yet durable 35% Polyester, 65% Cotton Ripstop fabric in Flecktarn; 50% Nylon, 50% Cotton Ripstop in PenCott™ GreenZone and MultiCam®; and 67% Polyester, 33% Cotton Ripstop in Brown Grey, SloCam, it features a Mesh sweatband to create maximum airflow to help you keep a cool head.
To further keep your temperature down as the heat index rises, the UF PRO® Striker Gen.2 Boonie Hat includes two mesh ventilation openings in the front and the back to allow for air circulation. The adjustable chin strap, made of Paracord, provides a secure fit and can be used (the chord goes through the hat’s brim) to adjust the circumference of the hat by the intuitive secure toggle in the back.
UF PRO®’s Striker Gen.2 Boonie Hat features a wide brim that can be moulded so that it fits your head perfectly, allowing you to adjust it as you see fit. The hatband offers two rows of straps with loops for threading pieces of foliage as natural camouflage to further break up the outline of the wearer, helping them blend into their surroundings. These are also constructed of the company’s high-performance Polyester, Cotton Ripstop blend. As there are never enough pockets, UF PRO® integrated an ingenious mesh pocket on the inside of the hat for those very important documents (concealing a thin, flat object like an ID card or plans for your secret mission) and three Velcro pads for attaching ID patches.
The lightweight Striker Gen.2 Boonie Hat is engineered to help you stay cool, comfortable and provides visual concealment, coming in the popular Flecktarn, PenCott™ GreenZone and MultiCam®, and SloCam patterns, as well as in brown grey for those in an urban environment.
This is the ultimate hot environment hat, offering floating brims, mesh venting holes and a Paracord chin strap to prevent chafing. The fit, workmanship, pattern and features are all outstanding.
“By listening to our customers, we came up with this new design, giving them a hat that is easy to wear and breaks up the outline of the wearer’s head, thereby assisting with concealment. The brim also provides a measure of comfort against rain and hot sun,” says Armin Wagner, UF PRO® Head of Product Development.
Boonie hats have become synonymous with the special operations soldier, law enforcement SWAT team and military/tactical enthusiast. The evolution of the boonie over the past few years has arrived at UF PRO®’s new advanced design.
Whether you are a tactical enthusiast, private contractor, or member of a law enforcement or military unit, UF PRO®’s Striker Gen.2 Boonie Hat will keep your noggin cool and camouflaged.
Find out more about the Striker Gen.2 Boonie Hat here.
Cloud Defensive is introducing an FDE version of their Optimized Weapon Light In FDE, available exclusively through Milspec Retail. The OWL is reversible so it can be mounted to either side of the rail and is powered by a single 18650 battery. It offers momentary and constant-on capability; output and run-time to be announced soon.
The QD head and tail mean multiple beam patterns are at your fingertips. It also incorporates an integrated tool in the tailcap for attaching the OWL to your weapon as well as for for changing the lens in the field.
Department: Operations
Reports to: Business Unit Director – Law Enforcement Armed Forces
Job purpose: The LEAF Global Commercial Manager – B2B (Business-to-Business) is responsible for the strategic development, ongoing sustainment and profitable growth of all LEAF B2B regional sales and distribution channels.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
• You own the LEAF B2B customer profile and are the in-house subject matter expert on MIL-GOV-LE specialty single channel and multi-channel sales distribution
• You own the LEAF B2B global commercial sales and distribution channel strategies, inclusive of “Where to Play” and “How to Win” tactics thus supporting long-term LEAF Business Unit strategic business planning
• You manage all LEAF sales representatives and are responsible to ensure that information is shared with internal and external representatives in a timely, effective and efficient manner
• You support key commercial B2B accounts by working with them directly during sell-in and sell-through activities and when applicable supporting them at regional trade shows
• You own and manage the Global Dealer Playbook in collaboration with the LEAF Integrated Commercial Team and are responsible for ensuring that the playbook is updated routinely
• You collaborate proactively with the Dealer Service Supervisor – LEAF on order book management and are prepared to assist the LEAF Dealer Service Team if required
• You initiate the commercial sell-in of seasonal product lines. This includes being responsible for pricing, pre-season program terms and supporting sales representative and key commercial account sell-in and sell-through activities
• You are responsible for providing ongoing customer feedback, identifying MIL-GOV-LE consumer trends that are all key inputs to seasonal and long term product line planning
• You are responsible for providing commercial and model forecasts to Demand Planning in order to ensure Business Unit profitability, maximizing sales and minimizing inventory risk
• You partner and support the Business Unit Director – LEAF by conducting business development with key B2B customers and by providing specific deliverables or reports upon request
Additional experience, education and/or skills required:
Required
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Business and/or 5+ years MIL-GOV-LE sales experience
• You set a clear vision, align your team around common objectives, and foster commitment to these objectives
• You have effective and efficient time management skills, strong analytical skills, excellent communication and presentation skills
• You are able to travel internationally (trade shows, key commercial account visits, business development activities, etc.
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing creative solutions
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You are able to balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
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