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Archive for October, 2023
B5 Systems – Limited Edition GITD AR Stock and Grip
Friday, October 27th, 2023The Brim from nutsof
Friday, October 27th, 2023There was a time when a couple of countries issued helmet covers with integrated brims to keep the sun out of the wearer’s eyes on a sunny day. With the advent of visual augmentation systems attached to the front of helmets, those brims went away.
But not for nutsof, purveyors of the accessories you didn’t think of first. They created a brim which utilizes the helmet shroud and night vision mount.
Made from laser cut laminate stiffened with Tegris, The Brim alleviates the desire to wear a ball cap under the helmet and offers a bit more shade when tinted eye pro isn’t enough as well as some protection from rain and snow.
And yes, to cut off dumb questions at the pass, you’ll have to remove The Brim in order to use NODs. And no cares if you don’t want to buy this. But yes, you can probably make one of your own with an MRE box and 100 mile an hour tape. I’m sure it will look great.
Offered in several colors.
www.nutsof.com/products/the-brim
FirstSpear Friday Focus – Scrap FR Shirt
Friday, October 27th, 2023
The Scrap FR Shirt stands out not only for its flame-resistant properties but also for its lightweight and breathable design. Made of an advanced aramid blend, it offers full protection against open flames and hot brass while keeping you cool and comfortable. This revolutionary combination makes it perfect for outdoor activities in hot and humid weather conditions. The Scrap FR Shirt features various pockets with breathable mesh for drainage, standard FS IFF Oval Fields, organization features within the pockets, and security straps that keep the sleeves rolled up.
Cut for shooting, moving, and being active, its slightly longer tail aids in protective overlap and concealed carry requirements. Moreover, the Scrap FR Shirt is machine washable and has minimal shrinkage, making it a durable and long-lasting investment for any active individual. This advanced shirt has a zippered front opening reinforced with webbing sewn buttons. Unzip the front and button up for added ventilation. The shirt also has a breathable mesh at the bottom and back of the front pockets, armpits, and across the entire back yoke. These features make this shirt extremely comfortable and highly ventilated in hot and humid conditions.
Visit FirstSpear to find American Made kit and accessories, Built For The X.
Thunder Challenge 2023: Combat Weather Airmen Showcase Battlefield Skills
Friday, October 27th, 2023MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. —
Seven teams of combat weather Airmen competed in Thunder Challenge 2023 at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, Oct. 15-17, 2023.
Thunder Challenge is an annual competition between combat weather Airmen which tests their core weather competencies and battlefield skills to analyze readiness and share best practices throughout the career field. Units from the 5th Combat Weather Group, 1st Combat Weather Squadron, 7th Combat Weather Squadron, 607th CWS and 23d Special Operations Weather Squadron competed in the event.
“Getting together with other combat weather squadrons, learning from them and sharing best practices is critically important,” said Lt. Col. Tyler West, 7th Combat Weather Squadron commander headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany. “Overall, it’s going to contribute to more combat-ready forces, starting with the teams that competed here and then spreading across the entire community as competitors take the capabilities and drive gained here back to their units.”
During the challenge, competitors manually forecasted weather, operated tactical weather sensing equipment, provided weather impacts in a simulated chemical attack, completed weather knowledge tests, reacted to simulated enemy small arms and explosives attacks, performed base defense, conducted tactical combat casualty care, navigated through forests, conducted a 10-kilometer weighted ruck and completed a course of fire after exercising in gas masks and body armor.
“This is a way for them to really improve their readiness as it requires them to complete these key tasks while under high pressure. We don’t want the first time they do these tasks under that pressure to be when they’re in combat,” said West. “We never know exactly when we’re going to be called upon, so we need everyone to be ready at all times.”
Evaluators aimed to create a high-pressure environment to recreate stressors these Airmen may experience in operational scenarios.
“Having seen these Airmen in the fight today, and the sheer willpower and warrior spirit these Airmen displayed was absolutely phenomenal,” said Col. Patrick Williams, Headquarters Air Force Director of Weather. “It really shows that these guys can do the mission, and I’m proud to call these Airmen warriors.”
Throughout the exercise, senior leaders conducted career field discussions to strategize how to best operationalize weather forces to create battlefield advantages.
“We looked at how we gain opportunities and shape the battlespace to create opportunities for our forces,” Williams said. “Weather operators can forecast the weather to create precision out of chaos, and they soften the battlespace for superiority of all sorts.”
Tech. Sgt. Brandon Hutchinson, Staff Sgt. Hunter Haggerty and Staff Sgt. Nicholas Schlabach from the 23rd SOWS took first place in the competition and will receive an Air Force Achievement Medal for their accomplishment.
“It’s really an honor for us to come here to Fort Liberty and get to participate with all the combat weather teams across the Air Force and showcase our skills and training,” Schlabach said. “We have people coming from around the world here to compete against each other, it really showcases that all our units are training toward the accomplishment of being a combat-ready Airman.”
By 1st Lt Christian Little, Combat Weather
Luminae Battle Boxers
Thursday, October 26th, 2023The Luminae Battle Boxers are high-performance underwear developed for training or high intensity environments. The Fabric is designed to dry fast and to avoid chafing. They can be used in warm or cold climates and wick away sweat and water. Unlike other brands, we have used close cell elastic fabric meaning no dirt or sand can be trapped within the weave of the boxers to avoid any chaffing from particles caught in the fabric.
Made from stretch quality fabric treated with Hydro Pro functionality that wicks moisture away from the skin to keep you dry. With smooth seams and elastic to avoid chafing, and an elastic waistband in soft microfibre for extra comfort.
The legs of the boxers have been extended to cover thighs to stop your skin rubbing agains cold or wet trousers.
• Lightweight Stretch fabric has the comfort of cotton, but dries much faster
• No side or back seams for ultimate comfort
• 4-way stretch material moves better in every direction
• Material wicks sweat & dries quickly
• Performance waistband with matte Luminae Branding
www.luminae.co.uk/Shop/Luminae-Battle-Boxers-3-Pack
Tactical Distributors Introduces MultiCam Cordell Combat Pants
Thursday, October 26th, 2023Offered in two models, one made from NYCO Extreme and the other from Amphibious Agility Nylon , the MultiCam Cordell Combat Pant is packed with features.
First off, the base performance fabric used in each model is supplemented with Brookwood Flex for the stretchy areas.
Pockets:
· 2 Front Venting Hand Pockets
· 2 Front Coin Pockets (fits pistol mags)
· 2 Front Thigh Open AR Mag Pockets (fits most phones)
· 2 Front Thigh Zip Cargo Pockets
· 2 Back Zip Pockets
· Zipper Garages
· Matching Zipper-pullers
Features:
· Articulated Knees
· Gusseted Crotch
· 2 Leg Adjustment Points
· YKK Zippers
· Zippered Fly & Slot Button Waistband Closure
· Wide Belt Loops
· Knee Pad Insert Pockets
· 2 Outer Thigh Zipper Vents
· Reinforced Pocket Knife Panels
· Reinforced Heel Panels
The NYCO Extreme model is a great 3-season pant (fall, winter, spring) while the Amphibious model is intended as the lightweight 3-season option (spring, summer, fall).
Offered in waist sizes 32-38″ with 30″, 32″, and 34″ inseams.
New Public Order Shields from DEFILADE
Thursday, October 26th, 2023
Introducing DEFILADE’s line of public order shields: where modern police tactics meet modern innovation. Built with impact absorbing, flame resistant polycarbonate. DEFILADE’s shields are lightweight, easy to maneuver with three models to fit your operational requirements. Available shields:
Interlocking
• Can be used individually or interlocked together to form a wall or roof
• Ideal for stand-offs, provides maximum protection from projectiles and direct confrontations
• Grips are covered in rubber for improved stability and significant reduction in vibration
• Available in 4ft or 6ft lengths
Round
• Lightweight, easy to maneuver
• Ideal for quick intervention tactics, allows ability to move through a crowd
• Can easily be carried with one hand, leaving the other hand free for other equipment
Learn More: defiladeps.com/shields
LA Police Gear Terrain Flex Straight Fit Jeans
Thursday, October 26th, 2023
Made from a 13 oz. stretch denim (98% Cotton, 2% Spandex), Terrain Flex Straight Fit Jeans are a LA Police Gear design that will help you blend in, but offer the features for a day on the job.
9 Pocket Configuration:
? 2 front pockets with internal hidden clip reinforcement
? 2 front “watch” pockets modified to fit pistol mags
? 2 traditional rear patch pockets
? 2 rear hip pockets sized for rifle mags or smart phones
? 1 hidden handcuff key pocket (in rear center belt
Offered in Dark, Medium, and Vintage Wash in waist sizes 30-44″ and 30, 32, 34, and 36″ lengths. Check website for availability.
lapolicegear.com/lapg-jrf2001-terrain-flex-straight-jean
