US Elite Gear is now offering the 007 Kit. Customers who purchase an Arc’teryx LEAF Bravo Jacket and Salomon Forces XA Pro Mid GTX, will receive $125 worth of free gifts, including:
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Thursday, October 1st, 2015Safariland Acquires Majority Ownership Interest In Rogers Holster Company
Thursday, October 1st, 2015Jacksonville, FL – The Safariland Group (“Safariland”), a leading provider of a diverse range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced that it has acquired a 65 percent ownership interest in Rogers Holster Company, LLC (“Rogers Holster Co.” or the “Company”), a premier designer and manufacturer of firearm accessory products including holsters and components. Safariland has signed option agreements to acquire the remaining 35 percent of Rogers Holsters Co. from other Company employees and expects to exercise those options by the end of the year. Financial terms, which include the issuance of equity in Safariland’s parent company, were not disclosed.
Rogers Holster Co. was established in 1973 and is a premier designer and innovator of safety holsters and other duty gear as well as a manufacturer of components and finished products for holsters and firearm accessories. The company was founded by Bill Rogers, a former FBI agent, police instructor and entrepreneur, who is also a world ranked IPSC shooter and state trap champion with more than 40 years of shooting competition experience. Rogers’ expertise and industry knowledge give him unique insight into what the police and military need in a protective holster. He created the Kydex and security holsters, which are now widely used by police and military worldwide. He also runs the Rogers Shooting School, which trains military and police SWAT units. Rogers Shooting School is not included as part of this transaction and will continue to be owned and managed by Rogers.
“We are pleased to welcome Bill Rogers, his team and their industry leading products to The Safariland Group,” said Scott O’Brien, President of The Safariland Group. “The Safariland brand was originally created more than 50 years ago as a holster, belt and accessories provider, and through this addition we will gain in-house injection molding, design, tooling and other capabilities to continue providing our customers with the world-class products for which we are known. Bill is widely considered the leading designer and manufacturer in the holster and firearm accessory market; we are honored he is now joining us, having been a valued Safariland partner for more than 30 years.”
Bill Rogers, Founder and President of Rogers Holster Company commented, “I am thrilled to take my long-time partnership with Safariland, the leader in the safety and survivability market, to the next level. Since 1973, our team has been recognized around the world for developing superior holsters and firearm accessories. I am confident that we will benefit from Safariland’s extensive distribution network and deep industry relationships, and that Safariland is the right partner for our next phase of growth.”
Rogers Holster Co. will remain headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida under the leadership of Rogers and the current management team. In addition to his position as President of Rogers Holster Co., Rogers will also become a Vice-President at Safariland. Rogers Holster Co. will continue to operate as a standalone company within Safariland’s suite of brands and will have access to Safariland’s extensive distribution network, industry relationships and internal resources to build on its platform.
Chase Tactical – Warrior Wednesday – Warrior Assault Systems X300 Pack
Thursday, October 1st, 2015
The X300 was designed with specific input from SF units with a requirement for a strong yet light weight versatile pack which allowed for compartmentalized storage with top and middle opening and exceptional comfort. The requirement was for features such as removable padded belt system, variable height harness adjustment, 5 external storage pouches with large main compartment.
The X300’s narrow design allows for efficient movement in a wide variety of environments (excellent in Urban Environments, Narrow Streets, Door Ways, Houses etc). The X300 has 3 – Man Down handles (1 x Top Center 1 x left side, 1 x right side) which allows for 2 man rapid extraction of a casualty.
Pack access is via a Helmet friendly Top Opening lid with Claymore Style heavy duty zipped pouch on top side, also features map style pocket on the inside. Additional access is via the large reinforced center pocket, this features a heavy duty size 10 sealed seam zip which opens into a medium sized quick access pocket, (the flap opens top to bottom) this main external pocket is lined with a heavy duty air mesh fabric which has a similar zipper which opens (bottom to top) allowing convenient access to the middle and bottom of the pack.
Large MOLLE pouches run down both sides with internal compartments and pockets for storage. The X300 also features a lower horizontal pouch and the underneath of the pack accommodates a final zipper compartment with removable liner bag for separate storage of wet items of clothing etc. in a dedicated compartment.
The entire pack is covered in 1″ Murdock MOLLE Webbing which allows the attachment of various pouches to increase carrying capacity.
Size
Main Compartment
23″ x 11.5″ x 8.5″
No. 1 Outer Compartment
2″ x 11.5″ x 10″
No. 2 Outer Compartment
14.5″ x 10″ x 2″
No. 3 Outer Compartment
1″ x 11.5″ x 4.5″
Capacity
55 Litre (Approximately)
The Warrior Assault Systems X300 Pack is currently available in MultiCam and Coyote.
All Warrior Assault Systems products are made from genuine U.S. Mil Spec materials and hardware.
Raven Concealment Systems Appoints Matt Edwards As Military Applications Specialist
Wednesday, September 30th, 2015
North Ridgeville, Ohio — Friday, 25 September 2015
Raven Concealment Systems officially announced today the appointment of Mr. Matt Edwards to the position of Military Applications Specialist.
Matt joins RCS from Surefire, where he worked as a Military Tactical Applications Specialist on and off from 2010-2015. Prior to joining the tactical industry, Matt retired from a 20+ year career in the United States Army, during which he served in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and as a Ranger Instructor at 6th Ranger Training Battalion in Eglin, Florida. Matt’s career culminated as a Rifle Company First Sergeant.
Matt will support Raven’s sales and design departments; leveraging his extensive military experience to assist military end-users in selecting the best products for their needs from the RCS line, as well as helping to drive new product development via capabilities assessments and direct feed-back from military clients.
“I’m happy to have been invited to be part of the Raven team,” said Edwards. “I’ve used and trusted their gear for years, and this position will allow me to help shape new evolutions of RCS products to make them more beneficial for our military clients.”
“I like working with Matt almost as much as I like sweet tea and cigarettes” said John Chapman, CEO of Raven Concealment Systems. “Having Matt’s special combination of experience, personal integrity and dedication to the individual combatant strengthens our already robust sales and design teams.”
RCS is putting together a bunch of rockstars! Congrats to Matt, he’s a great guy!
High Angle Solutions – DMM Pivot Belay Device
Wednesday, September 30th, 2015
The new DMM Pivot is a modern belay device that caters for modern belaying techniques with modern ropes. Meticulously researched and developed to provide optimum performance both belaying from the harness, and direct from the anchor. The Pivot provides smooth paying out, a secure and confident catch, and controlled lowering. The head turner is the innovative pivot – this patent pending solution shifts the lever arrangement to allow easily initiated and controlled lowering when used in guide/direct mode. Even with a weighty second, the belayer can lower one, both, or either second with total control using the specially shaped biner cavity. Once the top is reached, the Pivot will be a trustworthy abseil partner for the return to the base. Perfect for alpine, winter, and multi-pitch trad.
The grey surface finish shown is the new DMM Tactical color which has been chosen for its ability to blend into a far wider variety of environments. Additionally, the carabiner shown in the above image is the Flat Dark Earth color finished in DMM’s Cerakote option, which will be covered in more detail in a future feature.
High Angle Solutions is a new weekly feature by DMM and CTOMS.
American Knife & Tool Institute Presents “Common Sense Award” To Senators Mike Enzi And Ron Wyden
Wednesday, September 30th, 2015Cody, WY – The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) today presented Senators Mike Enzi, R-WY, and Ron Wyden, D-OR, with the “Common Sense Award.” The award is designed to honor Members of Congress who have worked across party lines to further common sense legislation.
In its first ever presentation, AKTI honored Senators Enzi and Wyden for their tireless work on the Knife Owners’ Protection Act (KOPA), a bill that will ensure federal protection for lawful knife owners from the current patchwork of state and local knife laws.
“Knives are an essential tool for hunters and various occupations and the right to carry them with you when you’re on the road is something that should be protected,” Enzi said. “With thousands of knife laws across the country, our legislation provides a common sense solution that respects the rights of states while providing the protection that knife owners need to ensure they can travel without fear of prosecution.”
“No one benefits from the confusion and legal limbo surrounding how lawful knife owners can transport their knives,” Wyden said. “This common-sense bill provides clear rules that respect state laws, ensure public safety and protect the rights of knife owners.”
Under current U.S. code, lawful gun owners are allowed to transport firearms legally in both the state of origin and the state of destination, provided they are properly stored and in accordance with all federal restrictions. However, no such protection exists for knife owners wishing to transport knives to and from states in which they are legal, but through jurisdictions with varying requirements. KOPA would allow legal interstate travel for knives, provided the knives are transported to and from states where the law allows possession of said knives, and they are transported in closed containers. The bill, S. 1315, which has passed the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and is co-sponsored by Senators Mike Lee, R-UT, Joe Manchin, D-WV, John Thune, R-SD, and Martin Heinrich, D-NM.
“Since our inception, AKTI has looked to partner with legislators operating above partisan politics and interested in bringing sound, practical solutions for people who depend on knives in their daily lives,” said CJ Buck, AKTI President and Co-Founder. “It has been an honor to work Senators Enzi and Wyden on common sense legislation that brings clarity to people who travel with knives as part of their daily professional and recreational activities.”
For nearly 20 years, AKTI has served as the go-to resource for knife owners looking to ensure that they comply with all local, state, and federal laws related to knives. One of the biggest complaints and points of confusion AKTI hears about from lawful knife owners involves the interstate transport of knives. While citizens are making every effort to comply with patchwork state and local laws, it has become clear that there is the need for a federal protection for sportsmen, hunters, and other law-abiding knife owners that does not interfere with state and local restrictions on knife use.
UF PRO – Striker BDU In MultiCam And PenCott BadLands
Wednesday, September 30th, 2015
UF PRO recently put together a series of action shots of the Striker BDU and other gear in the MultiCam and PenCott BadLands camouflage patterns. The images aren’t for the purpose of a comparison test, rather a chance to show off the Striker BDU in the patterns.
MultiCam
PenCott BadLands
Elder Heart Sandhills / Mission 22 – Crescent Custom Rifles Charity Auction
Wednesday, September 30th, 2015Elder Heart Sandhills and Mission 22 have partnered with Crescent Custom Rifles for a charity auction. The funds from this auction will go towards raising awareness for the 22 Veteran suicides that occur each day. One entry is $5, and will enter you for a chance to win a Crescent Custom rifle built to your specifications.
For more information and to enter the raffle visit rallyup.com/ehs-raffle.
