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Sneak Peek – ECHO NiNER Tigerstripe Softshell Jacket
Friday, December 21st, 2018FirstSpear Friday Focus – New Summit Bag Sizes
Friday, December 21st, 2018
Introducing yet another all new item from the FirstSpear web store! They have decided to bring on two new sizes to their popular Summit Bag line with an 11L and massive 56L. These are 100% American made and available in all stocking summit bag materials and colors including both full mesh and light weight ripstop. Both new sizes feature a simple webbing handle to hang in a locker or tie off point.
With absolutely no limit on possible applications the Summit Line is excellent for interior organization inside larger bags or packs, hauling loose ammo, under seat/glove box storage, stuff sacks for garments, hygiene kits, electronics/ cables and other various loose equipment you can keep an eye on all in one place.
Made in America, available now only on first-spear.com.
Kuwait’s Zain Group Purchases DroneShield’s Equipment
Friday, December 21st, 2018DroneShield Ltd (the “Company” or “DroneShield”) is pleased to announce that, following the execution of a Teaming Agreement with Kuwait’s Zain Group (“Zain”), a US$7 billion leader in telecommunications in the Middle East, announced to the market on 5 December 2018, Zain has now placed an order for DroneShield’s equipment. While the value of the order is not material to DroneShield’s overall revenues, it represents an important step in the evolution of DroneShield’s relationship with Zain.
DroneShield’s Chief Executive Officer Oleg Vornik, said “Our key Middle Eastern partner Zain, which operates across a number of Middle Eastern countries and has a workforce of over 6,000 and over 47 million active individual, business and governmental customers in the region, has financially committed to the partnership by ordering our equipment. Just weeks ago, Zain announced the establishment of its Zain Drone business that will serve governments and enterprises in Kuwait, with plans to extend the business gradually across Zain’s regional footprint. Zain selected DroneShield as its counterdrone partner because, in the words of Zain Group’s CEO Bader Al Kharafi, as set out in Zain Group’s release about its partnership with DroneShield, “DroneShield’s product range, coupled with our telecommunications expertise, provides exactly what our [Zain’s] customers are looking for. Consequently, after an extensive review of the counterdrone market, we [Zain] opted to enter into a Teaming Agreement with DroneShield.”
DroneShield looks forward to building on its recent successes in the Middle East and elsewhere, together with Zain.”
RE Factor Tactical – MultiCam Black Trucker Hat
Thursday, December 20th, 2018
RE Factor Tactical’s MultiCam Black Trucker Hat features their murdered out TNT Molecule Logo.
Made through FlexFit with an Adjustable Back, it’s a great morale item which will keep the sun out of your eyes.
Get yours at www.refactortactical.com.
Steyr Introduces a 6.5 CM Variant of the Scout Rifle
Thursday, December 20th, 2018
Considering how popular 6.5 Creedmoor has become, I understand why the did it, but I’m not sure it follows Col Cooper’s sedition of a Scout Rifle. What say you?
Photos from Steyr Arms USA.
U.S. Army Contracting Command Issues Award to SIG SAUER for MCX, MPX, and 716G2 Rifles, along with SP2022 Pistols, TANGO6 Riflescopes, and Suppressors
Thursday, December 20th, 2018Newington, N.H. (December 20, 2018) – SIG SAUER has confirmed the award of a five-year contract with the U.S. Army Contracting Command for commercial off the shelf (COTS) rifles and pistols to include MCX rifles, MPX sub-guns, 716G2 rifles, SP2022 pistols, TANGO6 series riflescopes, suppressors, and various SIG SAUER accessories.
“This is a very exciting announcement for SIG SAUER and we are extremely proud that the U.S. Army has selected SIG SAUER products for this award,” said Ron Cohen, President and CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. “For this contract the U.S. Army has identified a wide array of SIG SAUER product including pistols, rifles, optics, and suppressors. We are extremely humbled that they have recognized our ability to meet the broad scope and demands of this contract while recognizing the quality and versatility of our products for the battlefield.”
The U.S. Army identified the following SIG SAUER product for the COTS contract:
SIG SAUER MCX Rifles: conceived for the demands of the special operations community and engineered for adaptability, accuracy, and durability. Available in over 500 configurations the MCX offers the utmost in mission-specific flexibility featuring user changeable barrels, free-floating M-LOK™ handguards, ambidextrous AR style controls, a folding adjustable stock, and a 30-round magazine.
SIG SAUER MPX Rifles: a groundbreaking sub-gun with a short-stroke gas piston operating system, featuring user changeable barrels available in varying lengths, a short aluminum KeyMod™ handguard, ambidextrous AR controls, and a 30-round magazine.
SIG SAUER 716G2 Rifles: a short-stroke pushrod gas system on an AR platform and 7.62 NATO caliber performance, a free-float handguard, ambidextrous controls, a telescoping stock, ambidextrous steel QD sling mounts, and a 20-round magazine.
SIG SAUER SP2022 Pistols: full-size suppressed and non-suppressed pistols featuring a durable, lightweight, and wear-resistant polymer frame with a nitron stainless steel slide, a double action/single action trigger, SIGLITE Night Sights, and an integrated M1913 accessory rail.
SIG SAUER TANGO6 Series Riflescopes: ruggedized and optimized for military use to withstand both close quarter battle operations and long range shooting. All TANGO6 series riflescopes are manufactured using anodized aircraft grade aluminum maintubes, and are available in multiple reticle and illumination options.
SIG SAUER Suppressors: designed to be part of a completely integrated pistol or rifle system to maximize overall performance resulting in the most advanced, most dependable suppressors.
SIG SAUER Accessories: to include various uppers, threaded barrels, and magazines.
To learn more about the SIG SAUER products in this U.S. Army COTS Award please visit sigsauer.com.
Thyrm CellVault XL Now in Clear
Thursday, December 20th, 2018The CellVault XL easily attaches to M.O.L.L.E., webbing, and straps, and features lanyard loops at both ends, for more attachment options. It features a slim vertical profile that utilizes 1 M.O.L.L.E. webbing column, giving you more room for other gear including first aid kits, ammo, and tools.
The CellVault XL’s internal divider can keep CR123 batteries in the CellVault XL secure even when the CellVault XL is inverted. Just squeeze the front and back of the tube to release CR123s in the CellVault XL.
The CellVault’s waterproof, dustproof, durable exterior keeps your essentials safe and accessible, helping you be prepared for whatever comes your way.
A CellVault XL can store:
• Two 18650 batteries (with CellVault XL divider removed)
• Four AA batteries
• Six CR123 batteries
• Eight AAA batteries
• Small survival gear such as lighters, hooks and line, a light stick, a compass, and lip balm
• First aid gear including hemostatic clotting agents, tweezers, and bandages
• Consumables such as medication, instant coffee packets, electrolyte powder, candy
• Valuables such as emergency money, a flash drive, and keys
• Cigar/Cigarettes/chewing tobacco
• Sewing kit
Designed and manufactured in the USA.
thyrm.com/product/cellvault-xl-battery-storage
Operation Just Cause
Thursday, December 20th, 2018
On Dec. 20, 1989, the US military executed an attack that overwhelmed the Panamanian Defense Forces of dictator Manuel Noriega. The goal was to restore the democratically elected government of Guillermo Endara and arrest Noriega on drug trafficking charges.
