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Olympus Has Fallen
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013MDM – Knight’s Armament Company
Thursday, September 26th, 2013Knight’s had their entry for the US Army Forward Rail Accessory Kit (FRAK) program. KAC is one of three finalists along with PPI and Adams Arms. The URX IBN rail essentially becomes the barrel nut and comes with a set of shims that can be reused.
Technically, it can be installed by a unit Armorer but in the Army armorers no longer remove barrel nuts so it has to be done at Depot level. It features a removable lower rail that is removed via a detent that can be depressed with a cartridge tip. Then, you can replace the lower rail with an M203/320/26 equipped either with the GI mounting hardware or KAC’s free float versions.
Additionally, you can mount an MRE rail but that is not currently part of the FRAK program. Hopefully, we’ll see that as an ECP or P3I initiative.
First Spear Strandhogg USN Certified
Tuesday, September 24th, 2013
Tailored for open water maritime operations, the Strandhogg armor carrier has been configured as a turnkey system and is approved for Naval use, meeting ballistic resistance standards established by the US Navy and endorsed for procurement by NAVSEA as a ballistic protective system.
For details on the certification, contact FirstSpear.
Today Is National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Friday, September 20th, 2013I grew up in a military that was still full of Viet Nam Vets and the thought of American servicemen being left behind really meant a lot to us as a community. And, there was still hope that we might get some of those men back, alive. And while those hopes have gone for many, as a nation we still endeavor to recover the remains of our missing through the efforts of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command which has gone through a variety of name changes over the years.
(US Army Photo of JPAC team in Laos)
While we’ve been fortunate to not have many POWs or MIAs in this conflict, please take some time to reflect on those over the years who didn’t make it back and must wander in our prayers and dreams until we can one day bring them home and unite them with their loved ones.
Congratulations Alex and Keshauna!
Thursday, September 19th, 2013From our family to yours, Congratulations!
DSEi – ATK
Thursday, September 12th, 2013
ATK owns both Blackhawk and Eagle Industries.
In addition to the new aircrew vest recently adopted by the British on display, they are also exhibiting their Serpa-based Tactical Holster System for European customers.
WTFF – Did Someone’s Stupid Button Get Stuck?
Wednesday, September 11th, 2013Over the past few days I’ve seen several “industry professionals” be anything but. I will not tolerate companies or individuals bashing one another. It really torques my head bolts that I have to regularly remind the collective readership that the Internet dehumanizes us and gives us this false sense that we can wild out and say any old crazy shit we want.
This behavior is unacceptable as a guest in my house; SSD. Address one another as you would if it was in person. That is the standard of behavior.
Cut the BS.
S.O. Tech Will Be At The Maneuver Conference
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013
S.O. Tech will be debuting their new FLEX Tab Lite at the 2013 Maneuver Conference, held at Fort Benning, Georgia. They can be found at booth #143.
