PT Defence will be representing SITKA Arrowhead at Enforce Tac 2022. Showcasing at stand 12-544, attendees will have the opportunity to view the current product line – specifically developed for the SOF end-user – to notably include best-in-class Wet Weather Protective (WWP) technical apparel solutions.
The show takes place at the Exhibition Centre, Nuremberg, Germany, March 1-2 2022.
Check out the exclusive fleece-lined Stratton Flannel. Get them before they’re gone! Similar in cut and feel to the 4 ounce and 9 ounce flannel weights, this flannel features two oversized chest pockets with button closures to secure your important items, such as your phone. However, a new addition to the flannel is an integral bottle opener. It’s the perfect addition to your EDC line up.
Stratton flannels lovers will still find throughout this stunning shirt smooth metal buttons that will stand up to the test of time.
The Stratton Flannel is machine washable, and slightly oversized to accommodate for a 3% shrinkage after the first wash. Made in the USA with imported cotton. Limited sizes left— get them before we run out. We launch exclusive flannel colorwave each season, so make sure you grab it before it’s gone for good.
To check out the newest flannel, go to www.first-spear.com/stratton_flannel_fleeced_lined.
TRZIN, SLOVENIA (23 February 2022)—UF PRO today confirmed it will be exhbiting new products at the first post-pandemic Enforce Tac and IWA Outdoor Classics trade shows in Nuremberg, Germany, next week.
At those events the company will unveil its 2022 lineup of advanced-technology tactical garments. In addition, UF PRO will offer a sneak peek at other gear coming later.
Enforce Tac will be held 1-2 March in Nuremberg’s exhibition centre. UF PRO’s booth will be at Stand 432 in Hall 12.
IWA Outdoor Classics will be held 3-6 March at the same exhibition center in Nuremberg, but the UF PRO booth will have moved to Hall 3, Stand 315.
UF PRO, which makes cutting-edge tactical gear for military and law-enforcement personnel worldwide, plans to introduce at the two trade shows an impressive roster of innovative field apparel and related gear that includes:
M2 Parka. This reimagining of the iconic M65 parka protects against rain and wind, and is nearly 100% noiseless. UF PRO is positioning it as an all-in-one survival jacket that combines functionality with convenience and that is equally suited for use in foul weather or for everyday wear.
Striker XT Gen.3 Combat Shirt. Carrying forward UF PRO’s tradition of excellence in design and construction, the shirt looks to be a popular item thanks to its super-stretchy, fast-drying material in the torso and moisture-wicking 3D mesh fabric.
Striker XT Gen.3 Combat Pants. Tactical trousers that are set to impress with their improved knee protection plus high-comfort venting and Waist/Flex System-adjusted fit.
Striker FR Gen.2 BDU. This fire-resistant battle dress uniform is designed to significantly reduce the risk of life-threatening injury from flames and intense heat caused by improvised explosive devices as they detonate and by proximity to flashover fires.
Additionally, UF PRO will debut its new Delta Winter line of garments built from a novel water-repellent and windproof softshell material that promises improved breathability, better thermal insulation, and greater tactile-pleasing softness. The line consists of:
Delta Ace Plus Gen.3 Winter Jacket for wearing while engaged in physically demanding activities at freezing temperatures.
Ace Gen.2 Winter Combat Shirt featuring a smart combination of thermal insulation and air vents to support ops in frigid environments.
Delta Eagle Gen.3 Softshell Jacket designed for staying warm while preventing overheating on cool, damp, windy days.
Delta OL 4.0 Tactical Winter Jacket sheds nearly all of the bulk normally associated with outerwear intended use in sub-zero temperatures.
Delta OL 4.0 Tactical Winter Pants fit precisely without restricting the wearer’s freedom of movement while also providing impressive warmth.
For more information about UF PRO products, please visit the company’s website at: www.ufpro.com
Based on the success of the first version of the Stock Angle Adapter for the Magpul SL and SL-S stocks, Arisaka Defense has just released a variant for the Magpul CTR stock which makes the CTR stock perform similar to a precision bolt gun stock.
Developed in conjunction with Mike Olivella from Praecore Performance it offers three advantages:
1. Changes the recoil pad angle so it is perpendicular to the bore axis.
2. Adds height and cant adjustments to the recoil pad.
3. Changes the stock to use Magpul SL pads.
arisakadefense.com/stock-angle-adapter-ctr
You MUST use a Magpul SL, Magpul SL Enhanced, or SL Limbsaver recoil pad in combination with this adapter.
Mystery Ranch has been teasing the first of three drops called BZN Special Blend. I present the first, the BZN Special Blend 001 Summit 26 – Black & Orange which is based on a classic Kletterwerks design with a touch of the Ranch thrown in for good measure.
The name itself is pretty cool. About 15 years ago Mystery Ranch created a pack for Navy SEALs called “Dana’s Special Blend.” These fully featured expedition packs are still sought after by military personnel and hikers alike, demanding top dollar. The BZN in the name obviously refers to Bozeman, the town Dana Gleason chose to set down roots as he wandered across country, working his way west from Massachusetts in various outdoor stores. It’s also where these packs are made; right at home in the mothership.
The pack lives up to the name in its basic coolness. It goes way beyond the fact that there are only going to be 250 of these on the street.
The 26 Liter Summit 26 is perfect for running around town. It features a large zippered panel loading pocket with an internal padded laptop sleeve. For those of you who are a bit more adventurous, there’s an internal toggle to hang your hydration reservoir. There’s also a Velcro pile field on the inside of the panel flap to attach your favorite accessories.
There are a couple of rows of low profile PALS webbing at each side of the bag along with bar tacked webbing down the front of the panel flap, to strap extras on. There’s also a vertically zippered pocket on the panel flap for those items you need to access quickly and it’s furnished with dual webbing haul handles at the top. It’s very well set up for travel and commuting.
A final note…the zippers. These aren’t just any old zippers. These are YKK IR-compliant zippers. I’d expect nothing less from Mystery Ranch, the entire pack is well made and from the highest quality materials.
Launching 1 March, 2022.
Keep checking www.mysteryranch.com/BZNBuilt which should go live soon with additional info.
Over four years ago, then Army Chief of Staff GEN Mark Milley told Congress that the US Army needed a new family of squad weapons which would provide overmatch for their small arms. The resulting program, Next Generation Squad Weapons is ready to deliver on that requirement. Base on events earlier this week in Ukraine, this program must move forward, with all speed.
Any day now, the US Army may announce the winner to provide replacements for up to 120,000 of the M4 carbines and M249 Squad automatic weapons currently wielded by close combat forces. The Marine Corps is monitoring the program to consider making similar changes. This program doesn’t just concern weapons, but also the ammunition a Soldier fires. The Army specified a performance spec based around a government provided 6.8mm projectile which is similar to 270 WSM.
The contest is now down to two very different candidates. One is a low risk option; SIG SAUER’s weapons consist of a rifle and belt-fed machine gun which fire a hybrid-cased cartridge. Alternatively, True Velocity’s option* is a bullpup design with box-fed rifle and automatic rifle firing a composite-cased cartridge.
Both SIG and TV are ready to move forward, having announced commercial variants of both their ammunition and weapons. At this point, we are approaching COTS.
It’s time to stop the delays and announce the winner. The Army has already selected a Fire Control solution from Vortex Optics as well as let a contract to Winchester which operates the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant and will produce whichever type of 6.8mm cartridge is selected. The pieces are falling into place.
Procured using an Other Transaction Agreement, there is a lot of flexibility on how this moves forward, but it must. At this point, the ball is truly in the Army’s court. Even after the award, there’s still a lot work to be done but the sooner it begins the better. Not only does moving forward with this program get us on the way to achieving small arms overmatch, but it sends a serious message to Russia that US forces are equipping themselves with weapons to defeat their ground forces in combat, regardless of their personal armor. This may give Russia pause in their stated goal to restore the former republics of the USSR to Russian control. It will assuredly weigh on the psyche of their troops. Either is a psychological win.
A travel bag designed by guys who hit the road hard, fast and often – SOF operators. These are guys who are always waiting for the balloon to go up and the call to move out. The guys who live in hotel rooms and stay prepped and organized to lift and shift to the next location on a moments notice.
The Road Warrior Bag has pockets for your power cords, first aid and survival kits, international licenses, passports and travel documents, and a main compartment organizing your hygiene items and meds. This bag stays stocked and loaded in your locker. When the call comes, you throw this in a 3 day pack with a weeks worth of clothes and you are out the door. When you are laid out in your hotel and the team needs to shift to the next town, a quick visual inspection of this pack will remind you what is missing before you blow out. Power cords, batteries, can openers, flashlights, SCUBA license, bug juice, pill packs – everything has its place. And when you get back to home base, restock before you replace because you never know when that phone is going to ring.
The Road Warrior Bag also makes a great tool, electronics or medical bag.
Drops Friday 2/25 12pm PST. While supplies last, no backorders. $99. Use the following code at checkout for free shipping: asseenonssd
SWANSBORO, N.C. – February 22, 2022 – High Speed Gear® announces newly awarded product recommendations from the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA).
The NTOA has awarded gold status to the High Speed Gear® ReVive™ Medical Pouch and to the ReFlex™ IFAK System. The ReVive™ Medical Pouch received an overall NTOA score of 4.56. The ReVive™ is a compact pouch designed to carry immediately accessible, essential medical gear. The ReFlex™ IFAK System also received gold status with an overall NTOA score of 4.58. The ReFlex™ IFAK System was originally developed with direct input from active-duty medical personnel. High Speed Gear® is very proud of this major accomplish for both of its premiere life saving medical pouches.
The NTOA has additionally awarded silver status to the Apex™ Sling with a rating of 4.38, the Duty Double Pistol TACO® with Rifle with a rating of 4.02 and the Duty Handcuff TACO® with a rating of 4.1.
“Our company has a desire to design and build gear to the highest standards,” explained Bill Babboni, HSGI® COO. “Our commitment to our customers is that we do not go to market unless our products past rigorous tests. It is a true honor to continue to receive these awards from the NTOA and that just goes to highlight how our team is always focused on creating high quality products that are built to perform and last.”
Previously in 2020 the NTOA awarded High Speed Gear® with gold status for the Operator Belt and Ambidextrous Multipurpose Pouch. The same year the NTOA also awarded silver status to the Mag-Net™ Dump Pouch V2, Duty Flash Bang TACO®, Gas Mask Pouch V2, Bleeder/Blowout Pouch™, and Double Decker® TACO® Covered.
The mission of the NTOA is to enhance the performance and professional status of law enforcement personnel by providing a credible and proven training resource as well as a forum for the development of tactics and information exchange. The Association’s ultimate goal is to improve public safety and domestic security through training, education, and tactical excellence.
