S&S Precision’s Operator System Suite (OSS) accessories include a Drag Handle which attaches to their original PlateFrame.
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SCUBAPRO Sunday – Self Adjusting Fin Straps
Sunday, June 16th, 2019Self-adjusting fin straps are one of the best ways to don and doff your fins. It also makes it easier to use different size booties. Steel spring straps are a relatively new product for fins. It was invented by cave divers that didn’t want their rubber straps breaking on them in the middle of a cave. So, they took screen door springs and made fin straps out of them. Typical rubber straps have a good chance of breaking at some point. If you are lucky, it will happen as you are putting them on before a dive, not in the middle of one. While you should always try and carry a spare strap on you, replacing a strap can be a pain in the middle of a dive.
The spring strap helps avoid most of these problems. Available for many open heel fins, spring straps permanently mount to the fin. Furthermore, spring straps typically attach using rust-resistant metal hardware. SCUBAPRO Steel Spring Straps are available for SCUBAPRO Jet fins, Twin Jet Max, Veloce fins, and the Seawing Nova fins. They are made with High-grade marine steel. These straps can replace the traditional fin strap with the added benefits of being easier to don and doff, and they will compensate at depth for the pressure underwater. The flexible nature of the spring strap tightens as you descend to compensate for the crush on your boots, meaning your fins stay on at the exact tension you set them to at the surface.
Spring straps are strong springs with a rubber or nylon heel cover for comfort. Instead of having to adjust the tension every time you put them on like with traditional straps, you simply stretch the spring over your heel.
This decreases your time and energy spent putting on and taking off your fins before and after a dive. Several models of fins now come with spring straps pre-installed, but they can also be added to many fin models.
The other type of self-adjusting straps is made from quality marine-grade bungee designed for years of reliable use. Marine grade bungee is design and construction, making it ideal for prolonged exposure to moisture, sunlight/UV radiation, and the general wear and tear that fins regularly go through. A denier Dacron polyester cover is thick and long-lasting, repelling water and resisting abrasion better than nylon. Made from a top-quality first extruded latex rubber, this bungee has a consistent 100% stretch and high modulus that won’t lose its elasticity as many others do. Bungee straps are depth compensating as they compress when your neoprene boots get thinner due to increased water pressure. Like the steel spring, the bungee is self-adjusting at depth. Upon ascent, they decompress keeping fin straps comfortable throughout the dive. Straps have a large rubber finger loop to aid in donning and doffing. Marine bungee is highly reliable and has a very low percentage of breaking. All this being said, I know you can break it if you “test it” to try and prove me wrong.
Ballistic Helmets & Shields from Propper International
Saturday, June 15th, 2019As Propper International increases their range to support law enforcement they have introduced Ballistic Helmets and Shields.
Their ballistic high cut helmet meets NIJ Level IIIA. They also offer clear ballistic visors.
Additionally, Propper is offering NIJ III & IIIA Shields, with or without integrated lights.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – New Sherpa Bag Color
Friday, June 14th, 2019Today we are getting the first look at an all new colorway on the FirstSpear Shepra, Rust/Khaki.
Built as a multipurpose range bag the Sherpa includes padded pistol pockets, moveable dividers, large exterior pocket and padded shoulder strap. Made in the USA with USA materials. Available now.
Stoner 63 T-shirt from Bravo Company
Thursday, June 13th, 2019
Bravo Company worked with a member of the Stoner 63 Research Consortium group on Facebook to create a shirt honoring the Stoner 63/MK23. Just like the gun it honors, these shirts are Made in the USA!
Get yours at www.bravocompanyusa.com.
Shooter Symposium Wrap Up – Presented by SureFire
Thursday, June 13th, 2019SureFire is the title sponsor of the finest firearms training event in the world, The Shooter Symposium. The Shooter Symposium is a one-of-a-kind training event in which 11 of the world’s top firearms instructors congregate to provide training over a three day period for 100+ likeminded attendees. Students will have the opportunity to train with up to seven of the instructors over the course of the weekend. Courses include handgun, rifle, low-light, night vision, medical and force-on-force combatives. On top of phenomenal training, the first day hosts a vendor show and live-fire range day along with several competitions where students will have a chance to win tens of thousands of dollars worth of prizes. The prize table will include SureFire suppressors, WeaponLights, holsters and many more tactical products from supporting brands. The 2019 instructor roster includes: Robert Vogel, Mike Pannone, Craig Douglas, Aaron Cowan, Dan Brokos, Jared Reston, Kerry Davis, Bill Blowers, Steve Fisher, Chuck Pressburg, Scott Jedlinski and Kyle Defoor has just signed on for The Shooter Symposium 2020! Learn more at: www.shootersymposium.com The Ranch TX www.theranchtx.net
Instructor list:
Bill Blowers of Tap-Rack Tactical
Chuck Pressburg of Presscheck Consulting
Dan Brokos of Lead Faucet Tactical
Jared Reston of Reston Group Critical Solutions
Kyle Defoor of Defoor Proformance Shooting
Kerry Davis of Dark Angel Medical
Robert Vogel of Vogel Dynamics
Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts
Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project
Propper Donates Portion of Memorial Day Week Proceeds to USO of Missouri
Wednesday, June 12th, 2019Military supporter Propper International donates over $6,400 from Memorial Day sales to the USO of Missouri.
ST. CHARLES, MO. JUNE 11, 2019
For the third year, Missouri-based tactical gear company Propper International teamed up with the USO of Missouri to honor Memorial Day and to further the USO’s mission to “strengthen America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home, and country throughout their service to the nation.”
This year’s donation of $6,404.55 included proceeds from Propper.com sales during the week leading up to and including Memorial Day.
“Propper has proudly supported our fighting men and women for over 50 years, starting with our first military contract back in 1967,” said John Negrau, VP, Marketing & eCommerce for Propper. “As a Missouri-based company, we are honored to continue to support our local USO of Missouri and the dedicated service members who use their great facilities.”
Each state’s USO branches operate independently and rely solely upon local support. The USO of Missouri is a non-profit 501(c)(3), is not part of the Department of Defense, and receives no government or military funding. All financial support comes from individual and corporate donors.
“Propper’s support and generosity over the last three years has helped us keep our facility open for service members,” said Christine Trotter, Development Director for USO of Missouri. “Without support such as theirs, we couldn’t continue to serve the over 270,000 military and their families who pass through our doors each year.”
The main USO of Missouri branch at St. Louis International Airport is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is open to all active duty military personnel and their dependents.
Warfighter Countdown – Warrior Expo East Key Note & Educational Courses
Wednesday, June 12th, 2019The Warrior Expo East takes place on July 10-11, 2019 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
Warrior East will kick off with Keynote Address by Admiral James Stavridis on July 10th at 0900.
A distinguished leader and longest-serving global combatant commander in recent American military history, James Stavridis provides answers and strategies to address the most pressing global affairs challenges.
The subject is “The Key to Being An Effective Leader” which is based on his nearly four decades of military service, advocating a unique model of “leader as servant.”
Just like last year, there will be some great training available for attendees. But having reviewed the schedule, this year looks even better. Here are two standouts.
First up is a UAS-centric course presented by ADS’ very own Business Development Manager, Creighton Holt. Class topic: C4ISR: Counter UAS—The Rise of Commercial Threats, July 10, 1200 -1300
There’s also a Human Performance course taught by Rob Wilson, Human Performance Specialist, who has trained individuals in the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Program which will focused on controlling stress response. The same tactics SEALs and Snipers use to stay calm in the heat of battle are the same techniques used to lower your heart rate to fall asleep or recover from a TBI.
Don’t miss out, Register now at warriorexpo.com/east-register.
