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TNVC and AR15.com Partner for Special Edition Multicam Black TNV/PVS-14 L3Harris White Phosphor Giveaway!

Monday, April 20th, 2020

Redlands, CA:

Tactical Night Vision Company is proud to partner with AR15.com as an official video sponsor, and in celebration, we are giving away a Special Edition L3Harris Thin-Filmed White Phosphor TNV/PVS-14 in a special MultiCam Black™ hydrodip finish, only ever offered on Special Edition TNV/PVS-14 units valued at over $3,500!

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“For years TNVC has preached the importance of night vision technology and capabilities, and the night vision market has been rapidly growing since we first started TNVC over fifteen years ago, but the equipment is still expensive and outside the reach of many customers who could benefit from having night vision capabilities. With this giveaway we wanted to be able to give everyone a fair chance at getting in to night vision, especially with current events causing more and more people to re-consider their capabilities and preparedness.”
~Victor DiCosola, President & CEO

This high-performing Generation 3, Auto-Gated unit will meet or exceed current U.S. military OMNI VIII contract specs and features the highly sought after P43 White Phosphor technology, producing brighter images with greater contrast, and reduced eye strain and fatigue to the end user.  

This Special Edition TNV/PVS-14 will also come with TNVC’s industry leading fully transferable Lifetime Limited Warranty, covering the system for the life of the unit and the image intensifier for ten (10) years from the date of receipt.

Read more about these units at our website:

tnvc.com/shop/tnvpvs-14-l3-gen3-omni-viii-filmed-white-phosphor

But remember, the Special Edition Multicam Black™ finish is only available by entering the giveaway!

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SCUBAPRO SUNDAY – Patriots Day April 19th and ANZAC Day April 25th

Sunday, April 19th, 2020

Today is the 19th of April, also known as Patriots day. Today in 1775 we had had enough of being under the Crown. (well we had enough way before this) I can see know better way than to give everyone a link to the best way to tell the story. It might not be that factually correct, but you have to love schoolhouse rock.

Also, this week on the 25th of April, Austral and New Zealand observe ANZAC day. It is their Memorial Day to remember their falling, it starts with a sunrise service, followed by ANZAC biscuits, and beer with brothers and family.  

ANZAC day started as a remembrance of the invasion of Gallipoli, now it is used as a Remembrance Day for all who have been lost to war. Gallipoli was a plan hatched by Winston Churchill the first lord of the admiralty in WWI. I had the privilege of spending an ANZAC day in Perth a couple of years back, and it was amazing to see how close we are to our allies in the pacific. So, on the 25th April raise a glass to all of our brothers that have helped support us in everything we have done and helped promote freedom in the world. The ANZACs are the only countries that have been with the U.S. in every war we have fought since WW1, to include Vietnam and the Global War on Terror.

ANZAC is the acronym formed from the initial letters of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This was the formation in which Australian and New Zealand soldiers in Egypt were grouped before the landing on Gallipoli in April 1915.

The acronym was first written as “A & NZ Army Corps.” However, clerks in the corps headquarters soon shortened it to ANZAC as a convenient telegraphic code name for addressing telegram messages.

I can never do justice telling the story of Gallipoli. Like most of WW1 and other battles, a lot of mistakes were made in the planning, but they were followed up by a lot of brave man doing whatever they had to do so their brothers would live another day. LLTBH.

www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/understanding-gallipoli

nzhistory.govt.nz/war/the-gallipoli-campaign/introduction

SureFire Spotlight: The Closed Tine Flash Hider

Saturday, April 18th, 2020

SureFire Spotlight videos are a high level rundown of specific products. This one focuses on the Closed Tine Flash Hider.

SureFire adapters serve as rock-solid, precision mounting platforms for SureFire SOCOM Fast-Attach Suppressors, as well as, serving as a standalone muzzle device. The SureFire Closed Tine adapters closely represents a traditional birdcage flash hider along with having wrench flats for ease of installation. Just like the other SOCOM muzzle devices, this adpter is precision machined from heat-treated stainless steel which is highly resistant to gas and particle erosion. Additional these adapter utilize multiple bearing surfaces to ensure proper suppressor alignment every time.

www.surefire.com/sfct-556-closed-tine-flash-hider

Tactical Tailor produces reusable PPE Face Masks

Friday, April 17th, 2020

After receiving Medical Grade Cotton Fabric, Tactical Tailor’s talented crew began sewing simple, single layer masks that could be delivered to local agencies quickly.

Another fine example of a Defense Contractor stepping up to meet our nation’s need for PPE – Tactical Tailor has been manufacturing Single Layer Cotton Face Masks to help assist local medical professionals in their local City of Lakewood as well as nearby Joint Base Lewis McChord combat the Coronavirus pandemic.

Made one size fits all, the mask covers both the face and nose area, preventing airborne water droplets from being transferred between the wearer and those nearby.

“This simple yet effective facial mask is made from Medical Grade Cotton Fabric and features adjustable elastic shock cordage that goes around the head and neck to prevent fatigue on the wearers ears like other face masks can cause. This also allows the cords to be adjusted easily for length and head shape for optimal comfort.

The single layer Medical Grade Cotton doesn’t require a separate filter, simply use, wash and reuse up to 30 times.

According to the website product page, these masks have three special finishes that aid in contaminant resistance:

  • Antimicrobial – Healthier to use than regular untreated fabric
  • DWR – Prevents droplets to be absorbed into the fabric
  • Soil Release – Easier to wash

While minimalistic in design, these masks are not meant be single-use/disposable. According to TT, they can be home or industrial washed and dried up to 30 times before replacement is recommended.

If you would like to personally purchase on of these Tactical Tailor PPE masks, they retail for $10.99 and are available here.

Terävä Skrama 200 Now Available from Varusteleka Oy

Friday, April 17th, 2020

Varusteleka Oy gave us a sneak peek of their new Terävä Skrama 200 knife at SHOT Show.

Skrama – as in Scramasax or Seax, a short, single-edged sword popular in the Middle Ages. Much like the Scandinavian Leuku, it doubles up as a tool and weapon. A fine name is always nice and the best ones are those with some history behind them – our 21st-century Skrama would surely meet the demands of any Saxon man from “ye good olde days”.

The 200mm long 80CRV2 Carbon Steel blade is slightly curved, with a hole in the tip for hanging. The back of the blade is flat, no saw teeth so it can be used for batoning wood when an axe isn’t handy. The full tang construction reveals a hole at the butt for a wrist strap.

The blade is sharpened to two different angles. Near the grip a 2″ portion has an angle of 25° for whittling and fine work. The rest of the blade has an edge of 34°, which has proven to be excellent for this type of chopping blade.

The handle is rubber for a positive grip, even when wet.

Comes with a leather sheath. Available with a plastic cover for a slightly less, in case you want to fashion your own sheath.

www.varusteleka.com/en/product/terava-skrama-200-carbon-steel

Safran Optics 1 Mission

Friday, April 17th, 2020

www.optics1.com






Edgar Brothers Offering Free Smith’s Aegis Eyeshields to UK Police, Military and NHS

Friday, April 17th, 2020

All of us at Edgar Brothers have been overwhelmed by the support shown to our key workers in these testing times, it really does bring out the best in people and communities.

So as a thank you to the all the superheroes in the #military, #police and #NHS, while stocks last we would like to give you a free pair of Smith’s Aegis Eyeshields to assist in your efforts on the front line.

All you have to do is email us from an official UK Police, Military or NHS email address to pmd@edgarbrothers.com with your name, address and where you work and we will do the rest.

Don’t post your address here.

Due to limited supplies we have to limit it to one product per person and the offer is valid only in the UK and while stocks last, (no purchase necessary).

LBT x S&S Precision Teamup To Produce Medical PPE – Launch madeinthe757.org

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

In order to help alleviate shortages of medical PPE here in Hampton Roads, LBT Inc and S&S Precision have teamed up to produce these critical supplies.

Specifically, they are producing single-use Faceshields and reusable Face Masks. The vinyl face shield feature a closed cell foam liner and one-size-fits-all elastic headband.

While the masks are not an N95 or N95-equivalent and not designed to be a substitute for respirators, they are made from Milliken Biosmart fabric. This material incorporates a patented anti-microbial technology which enables the material to bind to chlorine in bleach when washed, creating an active barrier which kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses. This defensive barrier is recharged with each wash in EPA-registered chlorine bleach. Sanitizing effects last up to 12 weeks with each wash and remains durable through at least 75 industrial wash cycles.

The masks also feature an internal pocket for replaceable air filters, they are designed to be worn by itself or over an N95 respirator as an additional barrier against fluids and airborne particles.

Early on, S&S Precision creates the trademark MadeInThe757 to show some pride in our local area and you see it adorned on many of their products. They had always hoped to expand its use to other companies in the defense industry and this was the perfect time to make it something bigger.

They launched the website www.madeinthe757.org to educate the public about defense against the COVID-19 virus and to showcase the equipment the team is producing.

Local hospitals have already placed substantial orders but the team is also making them available to the general public. Considering the CDC’s recent guideline change recommending individuals wear mask, this a welcome sight.

Orders of PPE in numbers below 100 are available through Tactical Distributors.