Available soon from Veloxtraininggroup.com, the Velox Edition Emissary Handbrake was created at the specific request of Velox Training Group. It is custom coated with a layer of ultra grippy silicone carbide (applied by Velox Training Group).
This is a fantastic option for those who are willing to ditch some comfort for maximum grip retention and control (silicone carbide is abrasive but extraordinarily grippy).
Only available at Veloxtraininggroup.com
The first time troops are issued a cold weather system, they look at their bag full of clothing and ask how they are supposed to use it.
Wild Things has developed a layering guide to assist users with garment selection. They have tested their garments in a cold chamber and used the results to categorize their products. The resulting grid and guide of basic climactic conditions outlines garments required for specific environmental conditions.
This easy-to-use guide not only helps the end user, but supply and procurement personnel as well as they research specific clothing items to satisfy their requirements.
Get your copy here.
Wild Things products are available for unit and agency orders from ADS, Inc.
ADS wants to remind you Winter Is Coming and that means now is the time to consider your cold weather clothing and equipment requirements. In a normal year lead times for softgoods is several months. With the supply chain disruptions associated with COVID-19, these leadtimes stretch even further. What’s more, there will likely be less coming out of factories, so those waiting until the last minute to place orders may get left out.
Not only is Winter coming but there’s an increased emphasis on operations in northern areas. This requires entirely new equipment in some cases and wider distribution of existing low denisty specialized gear. Alternatively, the solution may be as simple as a new paintjob for an existing product, like the LBT plate carrier seen below, offered in the Alpine variant of MultiCam.
But it’s not just new gear for this challenging environment. You have to stock up on other supplies as well. Speaking with the SureFire team, they explained that you will require lithium batteries for your flashlights as you operate below freezing. Alkaline and even lithium ion batteries won’t provide enough power to provide a full capability for lights rated at 1000 lumens.
The next few posts will do a deeper dive on some of the technologies showcased as part of ADS‘ “Winter Is Coming” effort.
Juggernaut.Case has introduced a new series of consumer mounts. The two we see here are the Multi.Mount and Clip.Mount.
The Multi.Mount features a sticky rubber band which can be wrapped around objects and cliched tight while the Clip.Mount fits belts and waistbands.
Here you can see how the mount interfaces with the case.
The case clicks into place and is released via depressing the wings at either side.
They’ve also updated mount sizing. It is now Small – XLarge and the mounts are clearly marked with the size.
Two additional mounts are forthcoming: Arm and Bike mounts (seen above).
Juggernaut.Case will showcase their new consumer mounts at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver, August 10-12.
Happy Independent Day. This is indeed one of my favorite holidays. For all my British brothers out there, I have attached a video for you. There is also a bonus one at the end.
For his actions and the way he led his man during the Revolutionary War, John Paul Jones is considered the father of the U.S. Navy.
John Paul was born in Kirkcudbright, Scotland on July 6, 1747. He joined the British merchant marine at the age of 12 and went to sea for the first time as a cabin boy.
In 1766, he was appointed the first mate on a slaver brigantine, but he quickly abandoned the trade due to dissatisfaction. In 1769, he was appointed master. In Tobago, West Indies, he killed the leader of his mutinous crew in self-defense in 1773. He then went to Virginia to avoid justice and was labeled a fugitive by the British. By adding the surname Jones, he was able to hide his true identity.
Now going by John Paul Jones, he moved to Philadelphia and joined the Continental Navy when the American Revolution broke out in 1775. On the first American flagship, the Alfred, he was commissioned a lieutenant. In 1776, Jones was promoted to captain and assigned command of the sloop Providence. On his first time at sea as a captain, he went north to Nova Scotia, wrecked British fisheries, and seized sixteen British prize ships.
In 1777 and 1778, he commanded the Ranger, and he had two definite objectives in mind for this deployment. He wanted to carry out hit-and-run operations against opposing coastal fleets first. Aside from the apparent harm to local shipping, it would cause civilian terror along the English, Scottish, and Irish coastlines, forcing British war planners to redirect some of their marine resources from protecting American ports to defending their own. Second, he sought to kidnap a high-ranking British official and keep him for ransom until imprisoned Americans were released from British prisons or were released from impressment. For his actions, he was given command of five French and American ships. Jones led his squadron off the Scottish coast to capture seven merchantmen. His most famous battle was on September 23, 1779 against the 44-gun Royal Navy ship, Serapis, and one of the bloodiest naval battles in history. That day, even though his ship was burning and sinking, Jones refused to surrender to the British, saying “I have not yet begun to battle”. Serapis surrendered after more than three hours, and Jones assumed charge.
Even being a sailor, he was very well-dressed, wielded a sword, and behaved in a manner of studied decorum, unlike most merchant seafarers. He spoke with a faint Celtic dialect and had a Scottish brogue. He was a severe military master who was obsessive about his honor and obligations, yet surprisingly pleasant. He was a prolific poet and letter writer, knew some French, and was involved in numerous romances while never marrying. No one, above all, questioned his audacity. His maritime operations against the mother country earned him a reputation as a pirate in Britain.
Jones was named rear admiral in the Russian Navy by Russian Empress Catherine the Great in 1788. He participated in the Liman campaign in the Black Sea. Then, in 1789, he quit the Russian service and relocated to Paris. He was then appointed as the United States Consul in Algiers, but he died before his commission arrived. His body was buried in Paris, but after a long search, his perfectly preserved body was recovered and sent to the United States in 1905. Jones’ remains were reinterred in an elegant mausoleum at the Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1913, thanks to President Theodore Roosevelt’s intervention.
Sterling, VA: In celebration of Independence Day, thermoregulation and performance specialists Qore Performance, Inc., released an all-new, short documentary-style video tribute titled “Why We Fly The Betsy Ross Flag.”
“Independence Day is more than fireworks to all of us here at Qore Performance. It represents a turning point in human history where, for the first time, the freedom of the individual became more important than the power of the state,” said Justin Li, Qore Performance Co-Founder and CEO, “we hope that our deeply personal story behind why we love the Betsy Ross Flag serves as a reminder and inspiration for all Americans about the importance of the foundational principles eternally enshrined in the Constitution and that we are stronger united than divided.”
For inquiries, contact:
Qore Performance, Inc.
22311 Shaw Rd, STE A2
Sterling, VA 20166
P 703.755.0724
On July 1, 2021, the 123rd anniversary of the epic battle of San Juan Hill, Cuba. FirstSpear pays tribute the Rough Riders and the gallant charge made that day to secure the critical heights. This charge ultimately led to freeing the oppressed peoples of Cuba to pursue their own destiny.
This iconic photo was taken that day after the successful charge. Legendary famous Law Man and Troop CO “Buckey” O’Neil once said, “War is argument, best way to settle it is to kill the other fella.” This emboldened the Rough Riders to continue forward to victory even though he was killed in the assault.
FirstSpear has created an iconic, limited edition commemorative T-shirt with this photo and quote.
For more information, check out: www.first-spear.com/rough-rider.
The 22 liter 1 Day Assault Pack from LBT Inc is launching in MAS Grey and MultiCam Black tomorrow at Noon EDT.
Features:
• 2 – Zippered front pockets
• 2 – Interior zippered mesh pockets
• 2.5H x 10.5W loop field for ID/morale patch
• (2) 4-way stretch water bottle pockets w/ barrel lock/cinch closure
• Molded air channel back with padded support
• Interior back wall lined with loop for hook pouch attachment
• Hydration port
LBT products are available for unit and agency orders from ADS, Inc.
