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Outdoor Research Introduces the US Made Muzzle Brake Line for Spring 2023

Thursday, January 19th, 2023

Seattle, Wash. (January 17, 2023) – Outdoor Research (OR), the Seattle-based outdoor and tactical apparel & gear manufacturer will introduce its new US Made-Muzzle Brake line of tactical apparel for Spring 2023, premiering at SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV in booth #31403.

The US made Muzzle Brake line includes four new styles; a Combat Shirt, Combat Pants, Field Shirt and Softshell Jacket.

The Combat and Field shirts and pants incorporate a blend of an FR Knit with a NYCO nylon/cotton blend woven fabric. These fabrics allow the user no melt, no drip protection from flames as well as an added level of breathability, durability and comfort.

The pants will feature large articulated cargo pockets with built in storage, a stretch waistband to bend and move with you, integrated knee pockets for both internal and external knee pads and a gusseted crotch, these pants are designed for you for any mission. The Combat Shirt and Field Shirt will have shoulder patches with hook and loop integration for patches and insignia as well as hook and loop adjustable cuffs. The new styles will be available in Black and MultiCam® and are TAA compliant.

The Softshell Jacket with be built using a US made stretch woven blend of 91% nylon and 9% spandex. With a full zip closure, mandarin collar, integrated shoulder hook and loop for patches and insignia and added shoulder pocket storage, this mid weight water and wind resistant shell will be your new favorite jacket. The jacket will be available in black and be both TAA and Berry compliant.

Look for these products arriving later this spring.

Find out more about OR Pro and Outdoor Research at www.outdoorresearch.com.

Mobile Hospital Solutions Support Dept of Defense & Dept of State Initiatives

Thursday, January 19th, 2023

Solution Based Innovation & Creative Tent International Partner to Offer Expeditionary Medical Capabilities

LAS VEGAS and VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. , Jan. 18, 2023 — Solution Based Innovation and Creative Tent International announced today a partnership to produce the most advanced, fully-integrated mobile hospital solution on the market that supports Department of Defense and Department of State missions.

CTI-SBI Team L-R: Micah Butler, CTI Project Mgr.; Paul Wilcox, CTI VP of Sales; Jacob Furbee, CTI CEO; Brad Stewart SBI CEO; Dr. Tim Coakley, SBI CSO

“We’re excited to integrate our expeditionary medical capabilities with Creative Tent International,” said Brad Stewart, CEO of Solution Based Innovation, LLC. “Our expeditionary medical solutions create a capability within the deployable medical space that currently doesn’t exist. With CTI and SBI working collaboratively, we can design, develop, integrate, deliver, and train personnel how to use a true turnkey solution.”

“CTI is excited to welcome SBI as our partner to deliver expeditionary medical capabilities to our customers. This partnership complements our current product portfolio and will enable us to better serve our large, diverse customer base, aligning with our purpose as an organization to provide shelter to the world,” said Jacob Furbee, CEO of Creative Tent International.

For the last two decades, CTI has led the engineered fabric structure industry in providing the warfighter with rapidly deployable, modularly configured shelters that deliver safe, reliable turnkey solutions for every mission including billeting and storage to sunshades and hangars for aircraft, from the MH6M up to the C-5 Super Galaxy. With SBI’s experience deploying UN Level 2 mobile hospitals, the companies will partner to provide engineered, proven structures and shelters systems for use in extreme, austere environments to the defense, aerospace, humanitarian, and healthcare markets. The SBI-CTI partnership adds the capability to integrate customized container systems, like the MeDConeX; expands its LAMS offerings; and creates a larger U.S.-based manufacturing footprint enabling both companies to better serve its customers.

Phokus and HSGI Collaborate on Medical Kits

Thursday, January 19th, 2023

Phokus Research Group and High-Speed Gear® are collaborating in 2023 to bring you a bespoke solution to an age-old problem. Launching their joint Cordura medical line, Phokus and HSGI® have put a spin on Micro Trauma Kits, Individual First Aid Kits, and Combat Lifesaver Bags. With HSGI’s technical ability and industry leading designers, along with Phokus’ medical subject matter experts and years of tactical medical expertise, they have combined their knowledge and created some of the best new pouches in the industry. This brand partnership brings the newest, feature-rich medical kits to those who rely on it most. HSGI and Phokus products are Berry Compliant and 100% USA made.

The bags are lighter, more compact, and more user friendly, but have maximized space and working area to get the most for your tactical medical real estate. These kits have also been updated with the most relevant tactical medical items on the market, making them innovative and a true, lifesaving piece of equipment. We can’t wait for you to see them at Shot Show 2023! HSGI and Phokus welcome you to swing by the High Speed Gear booth to get your hands on the new kits (#75707).

For more information, please reach out to Christopher Bush, Phokus Research Group, chris@phokusresearch.com.

Safariland Launches a New Family of Duty Holsters: SafariVault

Thursday, January 19th, 2023

Jacksonville, Florida – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group®, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands is proud to announce the next evolution of duty rated retention holsters. The all-new SafariVault™ is the strongest holster body Safariland has ever produced and offers the most adaptable design for use with optics and lights.

“The needs of our law enforcement partners continue to evolve,” said Eric Gasvoda, GM of Duty Gear for Safariland. “To meet these new requirements, SafariVault has been designed for uncompromising strength. SafariVault also incorporates the adaptability our customers require for the use of an ever-expanding array of lights and optics without sacrificing any of the defining performance that has made Safariland the industry leader in firearm retention for almost six decades.”

SafariVault’s improved ALS™ design reduces flex and increases crush resistance. Internal locking components protect the security devices from impact and the elements. SafariVault’s all-new self-clearing optic cover accommodates closed and open emitter pistol optics.  The new trigger guard stabilization mechanism prevents movement of the weapon within the holster. SafariVault’s open muzzle design provides clearance for threaded barrels or compensators and allows debris or brass to pass through.

Key features include:    

•           Compatible with Safariland 3-hole pattern accessories

•           Increased structural integrity throughout the entire holster

•           Strengthened ALS™ design and more prominent lever button

•           Magnetic slide guidance system

•           Minimal learning curve for those with Safariland duty holster experience

•           Pass through muzzle design with no muzzle plug

•           Self-clearing optic cover

•           Internal stabilization and retention for firearms with and without lights

Available fits include Glock 17, 19, 34, 45, and 47, as well as Sig P320 and P320C X-frame and standard frames. Preorders will begin at the end of January with product shipping beginning in March. To learn more about this new family of duty holsters and how Safariland is committed to building lifesaving equipment, visit Safariland.com.

SHOT Show 23 – Sneak Peek: Mystery Ranch Gunfighter Armor Attach

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Coming late spring, the new Gunfighter Armor Attach from Mystery Ranch is an assault pack which compatible with the back panel Vision Zipper on Crye Precision JPC and AVS as well as Eagle Industries MBAV.

It comes with removable Vision Zipper attachment which allows the pack to be adapted to other PALS compatible platforms.

It features a zippered top pocket along with zippered side access with internal magazine pockets. There is an internal hydration sleeve and zippered port at the top for cables, antenna and hydration tubes. Additionally, the Gunfighter Armor Attach can be worn using stowable shoulder straps.

The STICK-IT flap is of a new design, using soft shell 4-way stretch fabric.

Weighing in at .9 kg, it boasts a volume of just under 14 l. Coming in Coyote and MultiCam.

NGSW Rifle Redesignated As XM7

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

NGSW Rifle gets new name

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. – The Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) Rifle has been given a new designation, the Army’s Project Manager Soldier Lethality here has announced.

The Army originally chose the designation XM5 as the name of the new rifle in March.

Since then, the service learned that the M5 name is used by Colt Industries for one of its 5.56mm carbines.

As a result, the NGSW Rifle will now be called the XM/M7.

The NGSW Automatic Rifle will continue to be known as the XM250/M250, PM SL said in a short press statement.

 PAO, PEO Soldier

SHOT Show 23 – LBT

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Coming May 2023, the iconic LBT 1961A-R in Tigerstripe with pack.

www.lbtinc.com

SHOT Show 23 – Tactical Distributors

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

The upcoming Jackal Anorak from TD is another collaboration with Q featuring the Swedish M90 camouflage pattern. This hooded jacket pairs well with the Cordell Combat Pant and features Alpha Direct insulation along with thumb looped cuffs, a large flapped chest pocket, and dual zippered pass through pockets at the waist.