Check out the FirstSpear booth, 6-11 November in Orlando Florida. The Florida SWAT Round-Up International is a competitive training event organized by the Florida SWAT Association.
Training events cover SWAT and ERT courses lead by nationally renowned instructors for US and international participants.
To learn more about SWAT Round-Up International and Florida SWAT Association, visit www.floridaswat.org.
Visit FirstSpear to find all the gear and apparel for the modern day operator.
POOLER, GA—Blue Force Gear is proud to announce the release of two new duty belts: the all-new GRID™ Belt and the updated CHLK™ Belt.
Both the GRID and CHLK belts use MOLLEminus™ technology to create one of the slimmest and lightest MOLLE belts available. Blue Force Gear belts are optimal for OWB holsters, mag and utility pouches, trauma kits, and other MOLLE gear.
Blue Force Gear belts use a two-belt system featuring separate inner and outer belts. The inner belts are worn threaded through pant belt loops and can be used as standalone EDC belts. The durable outer belt, made from ULTRAcomp® and a rigid composite, attaches securely to the inner belt using a hook-and-loop interface.
Engineered for Comfort
Blue Force Gear duty belts are engineered for maximum comfort—and that’s not empty marketing hype. Inspired by the changes leather belts undergo after they have been broken in from everyday use, Blue Force Gear belts feature a 32-degree curve designed to mimic the contour of the human waist. The belts also feature a subtle outward cant from top to bottom, resulting in a more comfortable fit at both the waist and the hips. This makes them far better suited for long-term wear than typical flat-profile battle belts.
All-New GRID™ Belt
The GRID Belt is an excellent duty belt for most military, police, and law enforcement personnel. It is also an ideal choice for sports shooters, prepared citizens, or anyone looking for a battle belt who doesn’t need a belt with load-rated capabilities.
The GRID Belt incorporates all the load-carriage and design features from the popular Blue Force Gear CHLK Belt minus the specific load-rated capabilities required by helicopter assaulters. The GRID Belt comes with a patent-pending one-piece glass-filled nylon buckle that is significantly more durable than plastic SR buckles. Optional COBRA® Buckle Upgrade Kits are available and can be purchased separately.
The Updated CHLK™ Belt
Short for “Combat Helo Load-rated Kit,” the CHLK Belt revolutionizes modern battle belt design. Crafted around the needs of helicopter assaulters, it features the hardened points required to tether to the anchor points on a helicopter.
The CHLK Belt has an ANSI spec load-rated buckle, and the updated version uses a reinforced proprietary Dyneema®-nylon hybrid webbing. The new version also sports a removable molded glove hanger, and the closure of the inner belt now uses a G-hook for improved fit and a more secure connection.
The GRID and CHLK belts are available in MultiCam®, Black, Ranger Green, and Coyote Brown. The GRID Belt is available for purchase now on the Blue Force Gear website. The updated CHLK Belt is available for pre-order and will begin shipping on December 12th. Learn more at BlueForceGear.com/battle-belts
215 Gear™ (215) is announcing big changes, in our commitment to American manufacturing. 215 is now approaching our 16th year of manufacturing, we are now proud to say we are a family/Service Disabled Veteran owned and operated company. From day one, 215 committed to making the products that the GWOT needed, but weren’t on the market. We approached design with our unique background and developed solutions for real world applications, using 100% USA made materials and labor. We continue to be humbled when a unit chooses 215, amongst the sea of products out there.
215 will continue our tradition of working with the end user to develop custom solutions for their application. We are announcing our added capability of metal CNC machining to our portfolio of services. This capability greatly expands our ability to provide the end user with sewn and machined parts to better fulfill mission requirements. Producing metal parts, we needed a solution for coating these items. 215 turned to Cerakote, being widely known for making the toughest coating for the firearms and related industry. We received our applicator certification and brought in the added machinery to apply Cerakote productively, in house. This allows us to shorten lead times and known issues associated with third party coatings, such as anodizing.
Additionally, we are announcing a new sister company of 215, Alien Precision. 215 will continue to focus on the tactical gear market, while Alien Precision (AP) will focus on the EDC/accessory market. We are using 100% USA made metal and Cerakote to produce items for both companies, right here in Virginia Beach. We are excited to continue to expand and widen our aperture, as a company. We are upping our social media presence, creating content and updates for our followers. Check us out and follow us on: 215 Gear on Facebook, @215Gear on Twitter and #215Gear on Instagram.
We want to thank our loyal customer base for all of their support and feedback over the years. Without you, none of this is possible. We want to personally thank the other USA manufacturing companies that have helped us to achieve these goals: Moose at Cerakote, Robert, Nick and Stan at Phillips Corporation (Haas), Chris at Orange Vise, Frank at MariTool, Jeff, Marko and Eric at 5th Axis and David at Helical Tool.
To thank our Soldier Systems friends, we are offering a site wide discount code. Enter “SOLDIERSYSTEMS15” in the coupon code (while checking out), for a 15% discount. We have been with Soldier Systems from the beginning of this journey and truly appreciate what they are doing for the industry.
Eco Defense Group is proud to welcome an increase in charitable support from Crye Precision LLC in the form of a grant directed to support the growing counter-poaching special operations development program in South Africa.
Crye Precision has proudly supported Eco Defense Group since its inception,” Says Crye Precision Director of Marketing Ernesto Rodriguez… “We share in their support of both giving opportunities for veterans to have a new mission — one we have come to see as not just important, but vital: protecting endangered species.”
“Crye Precision is an industry leader and one we are humbled to have as a partner,” says Eco Defense Group President Nathan Edmondson. “Beyond being a financial and equipment sponsor, Crye is a consultant in this endeavor. They have analyzed the needs of soldiers and operators in every conflict, and have now set their eyes on the great parks of Africa where a new battle is fought daily.”
The development of new, highly-capable quick-reaction teams in counter-poaching is a novel turn in the Rhino war which exploded in 2006 and 2007 due to escalating demand for trafficked rhino horn. According to current estimates, the wild rhino faces extinction within a decade if current trends continue.
Crye Precisions invites industry leaders to join them with Eco Defense Group on the frontlines: they encourage a matching donation for their support.
PORTSMOUTH, RI – October 26, 2022 – Ocean State Innovations (OSI), a leading textile provider, announced their new offering of ITW Military Products. ITW has been providing innovative products to the US Military since 1853. Divisions such as Nexus, Fastex, and Military Products are known throughout the world for their history of Quality and Innovation.
Throughout the years, ITW’s breadth of engineered products has expanded exponentially. Now these products and associated technologies are being targeted at value added opportunities in the Military and Defense industries.
ITW Military Products produces engineered and innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers.
OSI President, Bryan Boulis, said “We are so proud that ITW has chosen Ocean State Innovations to be a re-seller of ITW Military Products. Ocean State Innovations is committed to maintaining a large inventory and providing on time deliveries along with ITW quality to all our customers.”
For more information, please visit www.osinnovate.com
WESTPORT, CT (October 26, 2022) – The Q-Collar is an FDA-authorized, non-invasive device intended to be worn around the neck of athletes aged 13 years and older during sports activities to aid in the protection of the brain from effects associated with repetitive sub-concussive head impacts. In an effort to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and field suitability of the Q-Collar to help prevent or reduce traumatic brain injury (TBI) from blunt force and blast waves in soldiers in the operational environment, Q30 Innovations has been awarded a $2.8 million contract by the United States Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC).
There were 454,000 diagnosed TBIs in the US military from 2000 through 2021. The United States Army Medical Materiel Development Activity’s Warfighter Brain Health Project Management Office is leading the effort and is now partnered with Q30 Innovations to ensure an advanced solution to help prevent or reduce the severity of TBIs caused by pressure waves from missiles, ballistics, artillery, IEDs, and shoulder-fired weapons.
The Q-Collar is the result of 10 years and more than $30 million in research and development, including independent clinical trials involving hundreds of high school athletes, used to support the FDA-granted De Novo classification for marketing of the device. The Collar is gaining acceptance among premier athletes at the high school, collegiate and professional levels, in sports ranging from football, lacrosse and soccer to bobsledding and surfing; to aid in the protection of the brain from effects associated with repetitive sub-concussive head impacts. The awarded contract enables further research and development to study the safety, efficacy, and field suitability of the Q-Collar in operational scenarios to include blast.
“Q30 is committed to protecting our brave armed forces and we are honored to be a part of the next steps in significantly reducing TBI throughout our military,” said Q30’s Co-CEO Tom Hoey. “The Q-Collar is a proven device to help mitigate the risks of brain injuries caused by head impacts. By working with our DoD partners, we aim to make a direct impact in the lives of our American servicemen and women and their families. We are proud to have been awarded this contract following a competitive bidding process. We are confident that the Q-Collar is the right solution to help protect soldiers who are at risk of TBIs.”
The current contract will advance the research and development of the Q-Collar to prove that it can help reduce blast-induced TBI and that it is a safe, effective, and durable option for soldiers. The funding was made possible because of a congressional mandate to research novel methods to reduce TBI in soldiers.
On the sports field and potentially the battlefield, the Q-Collar is protective gear specifically designed to help safeguard the brain. While a helmet protects the skull from the outside, the Q-Collar gives an added layer of protection on the inside by limiting brain movement. The rapid acceleration and deceleration movement of the brain (commonly known as “brain slosh”) can occur in a number of military situations, leading to the twisting and tearing of neurons, causing traumatic brain injuries.
More information on the product, research, and how to purchase the Q-Collar can be found at q30.com/pages/military.
The long anticipated MBUS 3 sights from Magpul are finally shipping.
Offered as Front and Rear Sights, the newest version of the MBUS (Magpul Back-Up Sight) introduces features of the MBUS PRO sights but at a lower price due to the polymer construction. They are also smaller in footprint than the original MBUS sitting just under a .5″ tall when folded and under 1.4″ wide.
The Front Sight features tool-less elevation adjustment and a dual width enhanced front post, while the MBUS 3 Rear Sight includes a windage adjustable, rapid-select aperture system.
So far, they are only available in Black, with the FDE and OD Green models coming in November.
Pennsauken, NJ – October 25, 2022 – Princeton Tec, manufacturer of headlamps and personal lighting for the outdoor, tactical, and industrial markets has announced they will be hosting their annual promotion in celebration of National First Responders Day.
Beginning October 26th, and running through the 28th, the first 1000 active or retired First Responder, who submit their form via the link provided through the Princeton Tec Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn) will receive an award-winning Snap Kit from Princeton Tec.
The SNAP is a headlamp, flashlight, bike light, safety flasher, lantern and magnetic area light all in one. SNAP’s head unit is removable from the headlamp bracket for handheld operation and use with the included accessories, snapping into place with a strong magnet.
The kit includes:
· SNAP Head Unit
· Headlamp Attachment
· Two Way Carabiner Mount and Clip (to hang on your pack or use as a lantern)
· Handlebar Attachment (mount to your bike or any similar sized pole)
Those who submit after the first 1000 are accounted for, will receive a $20 e-gift card for use on the Princeton Tec website through 1/1/23.
Members of the first responder community have a mission to protect and serve the lives of those who are placed in harm’s way,” stated Dave Cozzone, Vice President, Princeton Tec. “The immeasurable pressure to remain composed and diplomatic in moments of extreme stress to ensure our safeties doesn’t go unnoticed. This is a small way for us to show our continued support for the men and women who selflessly put themselves into harms way for our safeties.”
