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Wednesday, October 20th, 2021High Speed Gear Releases Navigator Tech Pouch-HL
Tuesday, October 19th, 2021SWANSBORO, N.C. – October 19, 2021 – High Speed Gear® offers additional mounting options for the popular Navigator Tech Pouch to pair with the ever so popular High Speed Gear® Core™ Plate Carrier.
Like the original Navigator Tech Pouch, this HL version is a low-profile admin pouch designed to assist in hands-free navigation through smart phone apps. The pouch unfolds and suspends at a 90-degree angle to give clear visibility to a smart phone or similar device, which it holds securely in an adjustable, hook and loop harness. The harness is designed to accommodate most smart phones, including plus-style phones, with or without cases, as large as 7” x 3.5” x 0.75”. The pouch also features an internal pocket with corner cutouts for notebooks or battery packs, as well as an elastic loop for a map pen or marker and another loop by the pocket for an additional pen or cable management.
“At High Speed Gear, we always design our products with cross functionality in mind. Due to popular demand, the Navigator Tech Pouch is now able to quickly mount right onto the front of our Core™ Plate Carrier,” explained Allison Mitchum, HSGI® director of sales and marketing. “Convenience, quality and functionality is exactly what strive to deliver every time we launch a new product.”
You can watch the official product video for the Navigator at Navigator Tech Pouch and Navigator Tech Pouch-HL – YouTube.
TacMed Tuesday – TacMed Solutions Foxtrot Litter Helps Save a Life
Tuesday, October 19th, 2021TacMed Solutions is a proud supporter of Cops Direct, a non-profit organization which helps supply law enforcement agencies in need with lifesaving first responder medical equipment. Part of the May 2021 Cops Direct allocation of equipment donations was to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Department located in Athens, Alabama.
The equipment received is pictured with the agency personnel. On June 14th, the donation was received, and just two days later, they put a TacMed Solutions Foxtrot Litter into real-life use on a missing person/medical emergency call. The patient suffered a diabetic emergency and had been missing for three days when he was found off the beaten path in a heavily wooded area.
The Deputies utilized the Foxtrot Litter to get the patient back to the closest dirt road where they awaited EMS. We are thankful for the lifesaving actions of the Limestone County Deputies and are excited to continue to support Cops Direct. If you want to help us in supporting underfunded departments, make a donation and support the organization at copsdirect.org!
Mystery Ranch Launches New Film – Origins: OVERLOAD – The Conception Story of a Cornerstone in Pack Design
Tuesday, October 19th, 2021Optimizing Load Carriage™ is the cornerstone of the MYSTERY RANCH design philosophy; it’s the core of what makes their packs different.
Origins: OVERLOAD®, is a cinematic look into the conception story of the MYSTERY RANCH patented OVERLOAD feature and its unique ability to haul heavy, awkward, changeable loads – a feature that helps you haul more and hurt less. This innovative design has become a prevalent feature across the company’s pack lines, having now been applied to the Hunting and Outdoor categories from its Military origins. The OVERLOAD feature has become a new standard in the field and on the battlefield.
Learn more about the Military origins and the benefits of the OVERLOAD feature from Veteran Sniper Shannon O’Keefe and Co-founder/Designer at MYSTERY RANCH Dana Gleason.
Arc’teryx LEAF – Limited Edition Duffle Pack 50
Tuesday, October 19th, 2021Occasionally, Arc’teryx LEAF creates what is called an SMU for “Special Make Up” a custom run, if you will, which isn’t included in the standard lineup.
This SMU is a 50 liter duffel made from the same MultiCam, PU coated 500D Cordura material used in the DryPack. Other than layout and size, there’s a distinct difference from the DryPack; the Duffle Pack 50 isn’t fully waterproof.
Instead, it is highly water resistant, meaning seams are sealed and there’s a weather flap over the full-length zipper making the duffle highly resistant to rain. It can also sit in your boat and keep your gear dry. You just can’t dive it.
Additionally, it features two removable, padded shoulder straps and haul handles at either end and at each side. You can flip the adjustable shoulder straps either way so that the zipper is toward the wearer’s back, or away from it.
There are only 890 duffles available worldwide, across regional shops, so if you want to get ahold of one of these, this pre-order is your chance.
Pre-orders will be open for two weeks and available from:
Asia Pacific
Canada
Europe
United States
Crye Precision Announces New Cold Weather System
Monday, October 18th, 2021Brooklyn, NY – October 18, 2021 – Crye Precision®, one of the leading suppliers of uniforms and personal equipment to the military, law enforcement and public safety markets, has announced the release of their new ATO – Alpine Terrain Operations ™ line of outerwear, with the first two products, the ATO Mid Loft Jacket™ and the ATO Mid Loft Pant ™.
Each item in the ATO Mid Loft™ line is designed to provide warmth and wind protection while avoiding overheating. Constructed with a durable wind resistant nylon fabric that is lightweight and packable, combined with the Polartec® Alpha® Direct insulation, which does not require a lining layer, reduces the overall bulk but maintains a high Clo value. The insulation is also highly breathable which allows for optimal ventilation during high activity in cold temperatures.
The ATO™ Mid Loft Jacket is designed to fit over the Crye Precision G3/G4 Uniform and Aclima® baselayer tops, and under the Compact Alpine Overwhites and High Loft Jacket. It can be worn as a concealment outer layer in warmer temperatures and an insulation layer in the cold.
The ATO™ Mid Loft Pant features an adjustable waist, glove compatible zippers, and pass-through hand pockets to access under layers. Full side leg zips for easy donning/doffing over boots. ¾ Length to allow a better fit when worn with ski boots and provide warmth at crucial areas of leg. It can be worn over the Crye Precision G3/G4 Uniform and Aclima® baselayer pants, and under the High Loft Pant.
The Crye Precision® design team met extensively with those serving in extreme climates, to better understand their needs. Each in-depth interview consisted of understanding operational demands, reviewing currently issued uniforms, and climate difficulties. Based on the end-user feedback, the new ATO line provides mobility and functionality for optimal operations.
In addition to the ATO line, Crye Precision has officially partnered with Norwegian wool specialists, Aclima® to bring an innovative and military-tested base layering system. Aclima® is family-owned and has been developing cold weather solutions since 1939. They specialize in Merino wool base layers for all climates, activity levels, and professions. Wool has the unique ability to insulate as well as wick moisture from the body. It also has a natural anti-microbial trait that reduces odor. Both the WoolNet and HotWool layers integrate with our G3 and G4 uniforms. They can be worn underneath in cold environments to add scalable layers of insulation. These unique features and Aclima’s creative design made them the logical choice to pair with the ATO cold weather line.
The ATO Uniforms and Aclima® baselayers are available now, through the Crye Precision® website, www.cryeprecision.com. As always, contact Crye Precision® for any customizations to orders.
TNVC Night Fighter 2022 Training Schedule Announced
Monday, October 18th, 2021TNVC is proud to announce our 2022 Night Fighter Training Schedule!
For the 2022 Training Year, we have instituted a couple of small changes. We have changed the name of our level 2 class from “Armed Professional” to “Night Fighter 201”. While the content of the class will not drastically change, we wanted to make the course a little more focused and applicable to open enrollment students. Law Enforcement and Military professionals will still get a lot out of this class—the change in the course is primarily in name only. Additionally, we were able to add another location for this course at our Oklahoma venue.
While the listed classes have been locked in for 2022, we are continuing to look at other locations and venues for all three of our classes, so keep watching as classes may be added throughout the year.
We have also updated our Frequently Asked Questions page with more information and details to include the training locations we go to and answer some common inquiries.
As we wrap up our 2021 training schedule, we want to thank you for all the support. We enjoyed having all the students we did in the classes; we had lots of fun times and made new friends along the way.
You can always contact us for any specific questions you have, and we will be happy to help you make decisions prior to coming to class.
If you do not have equipment, but still want to train, we will offer limited night vision rentals at each venue. These offerings sell out quickly, so again sign up early if you intend to rent gear. Complete information about the TNVC rental gear program can be found here:
tnvc.com/shop/tnvc-night-fighter-rental
NIGHT FIGHTER 101:
• March 5 – 6, 2022 – The Sawmill, Laurens, SC
• March 26 – 27, 2022 – Badlands Tactical, Grandfield, OK
• April 9 – 10, 2022 – Pro Gun Club, Boulder City, NV
• April 23 – 24, 2022 – Alliance, OH
• April 30 – May 1, 2022 – Great Falls, MT
• September 17-18, 2022 – Great Falls, MT
• October 1 – 2, 2022 – Alliance, OH
• October 22 – 23, 2022 – Badlands Tactical, Grandfield, OK
• October 29 – 30, 2022 – Pro Gun Club, Boulder City, NV
• November 5 – 6, 2022 – The Sawmill, Laurens, SC
NIGHT FIGHTER 201: (Formerly called Armed Professional)
• April 22 – 24, 2022 – Alliance, OH
• September 16-18, 2022 – Great Falls, MT
• September 30 – October 2, 2022 – Alliance, OH
• October 21 – 23, 2022 – Badlands Tactical, Grandfield, OK
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY:
• March 4, 2022 – The Sawmill, Laurens, SC
• March 25, 2022 – Badlands Tactical, Grandfield, OK
• April 8, 2022 – Pro Gun Club, Boulder City, NV
• April 21, 2022 – Alliance, OH
• April 29, 2022 – Great Falls, MT
• September 15, 2022 – Great Falls, MT
• September 29, 2022 – Alliance, OH
• October 20, 2022 – Badlands Tactical, Grandfield, OK
• October 28, 2022 – Pro Gun Club, Boulder City, NV
• November 4, 2022 – The Sawmill, Laurens, SC
See All Training Classes: tnvc.com/shop/category/training-classes
See you on the range!
If you have any questions that you would like to see addressed in future newsletters, or follow ups to this letter, feel free to email us at: training@tnvc.com.
You can also look at our frequently asked questions page for answers to our commonly asked questions: tnvc.com/night-fighter-training-faqs
Performance Upgrade: Rheinmetall Presents New High-Roof Version of the Fuchs/Fox Wheeled Armored Transport Vehicle
Monday, October 18th, 2021Rheinmetall has developed a new version of the Fuchs/Fox wheeled armoured transport vehicle. Featuring a high roof, the new variant of this battle-tested 6×6 vehicle enables a wide array of capabilities covering the full operational spectrum. Designed for maximum mobility, the new high-roof version of the Fuchs/Fox can serve in roles ranging from tactical operations centre to armoured field ambulance. Rheinmetall is presenting a demonstrator configuration of the armoured field ambulance on 14-15 October 2021 at the Congress of the Gesellschaft für Wehrmedizin und Wehrpharmazie, a German NGO dedicated to military medicine and military pharmaceuticals, which takes place in the Rhein-Mosel-Halle convention centre in Koblenz.
The high-roof Fuchs/Fox demonstrator’s modernized exterior design and greater height are particularly striking. The interior volume now measures twelve cubic metres, with headroom increased to 1.60 metres from the previous 1.26 metres. The armoured field ambulance version of the new high-roofed Fuchs/Fox can carry four wounded personnel, two lying down and two seated. Furthermore, the vehicle is equipped with an advanced 360-degree panoramic vision system. Featuring fusion and a daytime/night-time capability, it is identical to the system used in the Puma infantry fighting vehicle. This substantially enhances the crew’s situational awareness. A NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture-conformant connection to additional sensors or a weapons station is possible, as is the use of virtual reality goggles, which enable the crew to “see” through the armour.
In a manner analogous to the Puma, the Fuchs/Fox is also able to communicate with dismounted forces, including medics in this case, who are equipped with a special variant of the Future Soldier – Expanded System (IdZ-ES) soldier system. Thanks to uniform command-and-control technology, “Future Medics” will have access to the same situation information as the troops they support.
Moreover, the modernized Fuchs/Fox features a new, more powerful engine, a new transfer case, a new brake system and a digital electrical system. All these things improve the vehicle’s off-road performance and make it easier to operate.
The high-roof Fuchs/Fox demonstrator was developed at the Rheinmetall Landsysteme in Kassel in the German state of Hesse, the vehicle’s birthplace.
Numerous variants of the Fuchs/Fox armoured transport vehicle have formed part of the Bundeswehr inventory ever since 1979, with over a hundred once deployed in Afghanistan. Thanks to its operational versatility and high reliability, the Fuchs/Fox has always been popular with the Bundeswehr. Throughout its service life, the vehicle has been continuously perfected.
To date, some 1,600 Fuchs/Fox vehicles have been built. Today the armed forces of numerous nations place their trust in multiple variants of this tried-and-true system, including armoured personnel carriers, mobile command posts and vehicles specially configured for an NBC detection role.
