The American made Rampart FR Hoodie is crafted from 200 gram Nomex fleece and Nomex thread. It features Contoured Sleeves, a Cinching Hood with brim, Front “Kangaroo Pocket”, and 3×4″ Velcro shoulder patch.
Offered in Olive, sizes Small Through XXX-Large.
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Larry Vickers is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted several tactical firearms related TV shows. Currently Larry presents videos on the Vickers Tactical Youtube channel of which Bravo Company is the presenting sponsor. Larry Vickers special operations background is one of the most unique in the industry today; he has been directly or indirectly involved in the some of the most significant special operations missions of the last quarter century. During Operation Just Cause he participated in Operation Acid Gambit – the rescue of Kurt Muse from Modelo Prison in Panama City, Panama. As a tactics and marksmanship instructor on active duty he helped train special operations personnel that later captured Saddam Hussein and eliminated his sons Uday and Qusay Hussein. In addition, he was directly involved in the design and development of the HK416 for Tier One SOF use, which was used by Naval Special Warfare personnel to kill Osama Bin Laden. Larry Vickers has developed various small arms accessories, with the most notable being his signature sling manufactured by Blue Force Gear, Glock accessories by Tangodown, and 1911 specific products by Wilson Combat. In addition he has maintained strong relationships with premium companies within the firearms industry such as Blue Force Gear, BCM, Aimpoint, CCWSafe, Wilson Combat, and Tangodown. He has developed and offered a line of Vickers Tactical Glock pistols sold exclusively thru Lipseys Inc.. He is also author of the Vickers Guide series of firearm books. Larry Vickers travels the country conducting combat marksmanship classes for law abiding civilians, law enforcement and military.
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Over the weekend I was at Barnes & Nobles looking over the news rack when I ran across this ad in “Tactical Life” magazine.
A7 Defense “Gunfighter” tactical gloves. Lightweight (1.4 ounces), super high dexterity, super grip palms even when wet, comfortable, and with full touchscreen capability. They are also fully licensed by the United States Air Force, but you could probably guess that already.
Here’s a inside look at the storage features of the G4 Combat Pant:
(1) Hand pockets incorporate mesh for ventilation and the right one has a reinforced knife/light holder.
(2) Zip thigh pockets are sized for a phone, with mesh for ventilation and a secure closure.
(3) Two charge loops and one knife/light/baton holder allow long items be stowed in the cargo pocket.
(4) Cargo pockets are low profile with bellows at the back for expansion. They feature thermo-bonded flaps that tuck away cleanly, internal water/bottle/magazine stabilizers and mesh for ventilation.
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Newington, N.H. (December 10, 2018) – SIG SAUER Academy, the leading provider of the highest quality firearms instruction and tactical training in the world, is pleased to announce the addition of Rifle Fundamentals and Shotgun Fundamentals to the 2019 course schedule.
Rifle and Shotgun Fundamentals are geared towards new firearms owners and provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to safely handle, load, fire, and unload common types of rifles and shotguns. Students in these fundamentals courses will learn proper safety, operation, handling skills, marksmanship, zeroing procedures, positional shooting, and maintenance of modern sporting rifles and shotguns. Time is spent both in the classroom, and on the range, in a comfortable learning environment to develop a solid skill base with the equipment.
The first offering of Rifle Fundamentals is January 16, 2019, and the first offering of Shotgun Fundamentals is March 11, 2019.
To register and review the course outline for Rifle Fundamentals and Shotgun Fundamentals, find additional upcoming course dates, or review the comprehensive course offering for SIG SAUER Academy visit sigsaueracademy.com.
Having the right pair of gloves will make your life so much better when you are working in the water. Whether you are doing a two-hour dive in Norway or you are on a zodiac for a long-range OTB. The right pair of gloves will depend on what you are doing, for how long you are doing it, and the water temperature/ weather. If you need to use your hands a lot during a dive like pushing button on a Navigation board or be able to use your hand right after the dive, like climbing a ladder, shooting a gun. Your tolerance to cold will be the main factors to take into account when choosing the thickness of the gloves. The colder the water, the thicker you will need to go.
1-3mm: water between 60- 75 ° F (16-24 ° C)
5-7mm: water between 45-60° F (8-16 ° C)
Here are the two main things to think about when choosing a pair of gloves for military use.
• Freedom of movement with a minimum thickness that allows you the thermal comfort you will need.
• What is on the palm and fingers? A glove that can be used to grab and hold medal and plastic.
When you are trying them on try and grab stuff around the store.
Dive gloves come in a variety of thickness levels between 0.5mm and 7mm. A good pair of 1.5mm Tropical gloves that have a leather palm is a good start. Some Tactical gear companies are making gloves designed for being in a wet environment that are also good for diving. The WETWORX gloves from S&S Precision come in two styles. One is thinner for warmer water and one is a little thinker (2mm) for cold. I know they have put a lot of work into them and they are nice gloves. As more units get back into the water, I am hoping you can get more companies like S&S that will make gear for use in the water. That said S&S makes all their stuff so it can be used in the water as they come from a water background. I like gloves that can hold on to medal like if you have to climb a caving ladder or hold onto a gun. Being able to hold plastic like a navigation board or buckles. Some gloves have small plastic beads that are not the best for working in the water. It is hard to find a good pair of thick dive gloves that meet the above requirements. If you have to be on a boat or mostly about the water you can get a pair of dive gloves that are a couple sizes bigger, then you usually would wear and put wool gloves on as a base layer. Wool even when wet, will still hold heat in and the dive gloves will help keep your hands warm and dry. You can also bring a thinner set of gloves like 1.5mm with you and change them out a couple of minutes before you hit the target. The other thing you can try with a thinker pair of gloves is putting a set of gardening gloves on over them.
When choosing the right glove, they should fit well enough to avoid water circulation inside as much as possible this will help keep the heat in also. They should not be so tight that it will cut off circulation to your hands. The thicker the gloves, the more insulated you have, but the tradeoff is less mobility. It will be difficult to manipulate the equipment and also to done and doff them. Choose the gloves that you think will protect you enough for the type of water in which you will perform most dives. If you are diving a semi-dry suit, choose gloves that don’t have a zipper or Velcro. It will make it easier to place the glove in the most sealed way possible between the inner and outer layers of the suit. You will want them to fit close to your wrist to reduce the bulge that can happen if there is too much material between your sleeves and gloves. If you don’t do this right just moving your hands will let water in.
The material the gloves are made of should align with your intended purpose.
• Kevlar: This material is known for its elasticity and strength. It increases the durability of gloves by avoiding premature deterioration.
• Neoprene: This is the most common type of material used for dive gloves because it’s flexible and mainly designed for use in the water.
• Dyneema: It is an ultra-abrasion resistant, strong material. It is suitable for working around piers and ship bottoms. Dyneema isn’t designed for warm, but it will protect your hands,
• Amara is synthetic leather that is usually used on the palm of a lot of dive gloves. It increases your grip. Most tropical dive gloves palms use Amara
Dive Gloves Maintenance Tips
Treat dive gloves like you treat anything you want to last. You should care for gloves like you do your wetsuit. They should soaked in fresh water after each dive. You want to force the salt out. Do not put them in the washing machine or use detergents to clean your wetsuits or gloves. Allow them to dry in a ventilated place until completely dry. Textile gloves, take longer to dry. Do not dry them in the sun, as with all neoprene it will cause it to age faster.
Introducing yet another all new item from the FirstSpear web store! They have decided to bring on two new sizes to their popular Summit Bag line with an 11L and massive 56L. These are 100% American made and available in all stocking summit bag materials and colors including both full mesh and light weight ripstop. Both new sizes feature a simple webbing handle to hang in a locker or tie off point.
With absolutely no limit on possible applications the Summit Line is excellent for interior organization inside larger bags or packs, hauling loose ammo, under seat/glove box storage, stuff sacks for garments, hygiene kits, electronics/ cables and other various loose equipment you can keep an eye on all in one place.
Made in America, available now only on first-spear.com.
