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Premier Body Armor Announces Long-Awaited Discreet Plate Carrier

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022

GASTONIA, N.C. – November 21, 2022 – Premier Body Armor is proud to announce the next addition in their concealable product line, the Discreet Plate Carrier. Combined with two of PBA’s ultra-light Stratis plates, the DPC provides rifle-rated protection in a uniquely discreet way.

“Designing a plate carrier that is discreet enough to conceal rifle rated plates, yet robust enough to last, is no easy feat”, said Alex Stewart, President of Premier Body Armor. “But, after several months of R&D, I think we have a carrier that makes the cut and comes packed with capability. The Premier Body Armor Discreet Plate Carrier is extremely light weight, thin, and feature-rich. Six AR mag/medical gear/comms pouches line the elastic cummerbunds and full-field loop velcro covers the front and rear plate pockets. Vertical webbing on the front pockets allows for compatibility with our new MAAP pouch and other standard G-Hook based pouches on the market. I’m confident this carrier will become the rig of choice for discerning protection professionals across the globe.”

The SAPI plate shape accommodates all 10×12 plates including SAPI, Shooter, and Swimmer’s cuts. Vertical, load-bearing MOLLE webbing offers flexibility for accessories, including the DPC’s line of accessories like the MAAP pouch (MSRP $100). The fully adjustable cummerbund includes pouches for full-size magazines, comms devices, or medical equipment. Virtually invisible under a button-down or jacket, this plate carrier is both versatile and concealable. The new Discreet Plate Carrier has an MSRP of just $180.

With an inner mesh liner for breathability and diagonally articulating shoulder position, The carrier is built not just for functionality, but comfort as well. The durable elastic cummerbund makes the carrier fully adjustable, and comes in a one-size-fits-most size. Add Premier’s rifle-rated plates in the front and back pockets and rest assured you’ll have concealable protection for any mission that comes your way.

Learn more about Premier Body Armor and their complete line of armor at premierbodyarmor.com.

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The Pagoda Watch Company Formally Launches

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022

Although they’ve been conducting business since late last year, the Pagoda Watch Company held a launch party last week at The Bike Shed in London.

Pagoda is a true military watch company, founded near Hereford, England by a retired British military Veteran who was joined by several other British and American Veterans. Pagoda’s watches are made in Switzerland to their exacting specifications.

www.pagodawatches.com

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AFSOC Hosts Mission Command Summit

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. —

Air Force Special Operations Command hosted leaders from the LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education, the Army Mission Command Center of Excellence, Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, the Barnes Center, and Squadron Officer School at a Mission Command Summit last week to better understand the Air Force’s concept of Mission Command and how it applies to AFSOC.

The summit was co-hosted by Col. Stewart Parker, 492d Special Operations Wing vice commander, AFSOC’s lead wing for education and training, and Col. Eries Mentzer, director of AFSOC Force Development. Lt Gen Jim Slife, AFSOC commander, kicked off the summit explaining why understanding mission command is so critical at this time.

“To deliver the Air Force Special Operations Command we need in today’s increasingly complex and uncertain environments, we must decentralize and empower Special Operations Task Units (SOTU) and Special Operations Task Groups (SOTG) with mission command,” said Slife.

Today’s challenges demand multi-capable Airmen deployed through a sustainable Force Generation model, empowered to take on current and emerging threats. Integrating the culture of mission command makes that model possible.

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., discussed mission command as one of the Air Force’s five cultural focus areas at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyberspace Conference in September 2022. Brown identified mission command, force generation, agile combat employment, multi-capable Airmen, and the wing A-staff construct as key cultural shifts essential to deliver the Air Force we need in today’s dynamic operating environment.

The Mission Command Summit hosted at the U.S. Air Force Special Operations School, reviewed the definition of mission command to ensure a shared understanding and discussed ways to promote mission command throughout AFSOC. Attendees also discussed barriers the command may face including culture, key behaviors and value systems that must evolve. Additionally, attendees discussed resources needed to deliver a mission command culture aligned with AFSOC’s warfighting functions and competencies, both in garrison and deployed.

Recommendations from the three-day summit were briefed to Maj. Gen. Wolfe Davidson, deputy commander of AFSOC, to deliver at the upcoming Force Development Council hosted by Headquarters Air Force.

“To be survivable in the fight and adaptive in garrison, we must execute mission command’ said Davidson, “To make this possible, AFSOC is committed to delivering the necessary resources. We need command teams at every level to deliver this command culture.”

Col. Mentzer and Col. Parker will reconvene the Mission Command Summit in Spring 2023 to receive feedback from the first Airmen to deploy under the newly fielded SOTG and SOTU Command Teams and review progress on shifting AFSOC’s culture to support and facilitate mission command.

“Pride is the fuel of human accomplishment,” said Slife. “We want to give our Airmen missions—and not simply tasks or functions—for which they can be accountable and proud of succeeding in accomplishing.”

By TSgt Jonathan McCallum, 492d Special Operations Wing

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Helinox BLONCHO

Monday, November 21st, 2022

BLONCHO is a portmanteau of the words blanket and poncho. It’s also the latest product from camping furniture maker Helinox. Not only that, you’ll get a free BLONCHO with every chair order, now through the end of the year.

Weighing just Uber a pound, it is 39″ x 55″ and reversible.

helinox.com/collections/all-products

BLONCHO Black/Flowline will be added to every order that has a chair. One BLONCHO per order. Offer valid while supplies last, or until 12/31/2022, whichever comes first.

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Dynamis Alliance – Combat Flat Head Gen II

Monday, November 21st, 2022

Dynamis Alliance has launched the CFH G2 Kit, featuring the updated Combat Flat Head. the CFH has become quite popular with Retired SEAL and author Jack Carr exclaiming, “Every American needs a Combat Flathead!”

It includes the new CFH G2 Sheath System and CFH Non-Metallic BAS Strap, a new way to anchor the CFH or sheath to your belt.

The Dynamis Waterproof Protective Storage case (red/black) is 100% made in the USA and great for taking care of your blades.

The Gen-1 CFH sheath is still available in limited quantities. Made from Boltaron and has a NEPT-X coated clip.

Finally, a great way to conceal your CFH are the new TEK Shorts which Dynamis has been working on for over three years to create a minimalistic and adaptable short that features the 9 pocket pattern found on their pants.

crusheverything.com/product/combat-flathead-cfh

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Brownells Unveils BRN-4 Build Kits Compatible with HK416 Parts

Monday, November 21st, 2022

GRINNELL, Iowa (November 21, 2022) – Brownells customers can now buy BRN-4 build kits and parts compatible with popular HK416 style rifles and pistols – at a significant savings compared to, rare, hard-to-find factory original kits.

The build kits combine brand new Brownells BRN-4 barrels, bolt carrier groups, gas pistons, gas blocks, barrel nuts and other parts with factory original HK416 handguards and stripped uppers.

Factory-new BRN-4 barrels are available in 10.4”, 14.5” or 16” lengths in either heavy or medium profiles. BRN-4 build kits include the special barrel nut wrench required for installation.

The stripped uppers in the kits are surplus German-made originals, and part of a one-time lot of parts Brownells was able to source a few years ago. German stripped uppers may show signs of use, are limited in number and will not be replaced once they sell out.

Uppers completed using Brownells BRN-4 kits and parts are fully compatible with both HK416-style and standard AR-15 lowers.

In addition to complete kits, the BRN-4 parts can be purchased individually — ideal for customers who need only a part or two to complete or repair an HK416-style firearm.

To see the full lineup of BRN-4 kits and parts, visit the BRN-4 page at Brownells.

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Mystery Vortex Optics 1-10x LVPO Revealed

Monday, November 21st, 2022

This is a close hold LVPO from Vortex Optics. Although it has been in existence for quite awhile it was first publicly seen in leaked images of the Glock carbine in late September.

This AMG model (American made) is a 1-10x and is shorter than their Razor model. No details have been released by the company, let alone a public acknowledgement of its existence. However, I do know that it is 8.5″ in length, weighs about 18 oz, and offers daylight bright illumination with a great eye box.

The version we see here was displayed last weekend at the Knights Armament Co celebration of AR15 designed Eugene Stoner’s 100 birthday. It is mounted to the KS-1 (Knight Stoner) which is the future of Knights’ rifle offerings. There are newer versions of the optic out in the wild.

I can attest that it does exist and is in service internationally with growing interest from others. I would suspect that eventually it will be offered commercially, but it will be expensive.

Here are some photos I took of the optic in the fall of 2021.

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ITS SPIE Kit

Monday, November 21st, 2022

[ARLINGTON, TX, 11/18/2022] Imminent Threat Solutions is proud to release the ITS SPIE® Kit! Our Special Purpose Insertion/Extraction Kit contains the tools to aid an Escape & Evasion (E&E), or a Home Invasion Scenario and escape from illegal restraint.

The carrying case for the ITS SPIE® Kit features our SPIE® Mints Insert printed on Waterproof Paper to store important written information and also features a durable Water-Resistant Air-Release Label, to help prevent air bubbles and ensure your kit hides in plain sight!

While ITS carries other small entry tools that can be stored covertly, the SPIE® Kit is purpose-built to be carried overtly in a pocket and hide in plain sight, just as the most popular pocket mints would.

Imminent Threat Solutions provides indispensable skill-sets and products to prepare for the unexpected and prevail against all threats.

For more information on ITS Products, please visit store.itstactical.com

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