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ORWM 18 – Dana Gleason Discovers The Wheel

Monday, January 29th, 2018

For years, customers have been asking Dana Gleason to introduce a wheeled bag. They’ve listened and answered the call. At OR, Mystery Ranch exhibited their new Mission Wheelies.

Offered in three sizes (42, 81, and 130 liters), they feature a tub design made from a laminate of EVA foam exterior and polycarbonate interior in order to withstand the stresses of airline travel. The fabric is 1000D Cordura with 915D HP Cordura at the base.

The Mission Wheelie incorporates an expandable dirty laundry bag at the top and a footwear bag at the bottom. In the interior, you’ll find four zippered mesh pockets for organization. Finally, there are four handles (one each side) to make handling easier.

Just a heads up. As part of the MR commercial line, these are made in the Philippines.

Offered in Black and Coyote.

www.mysteryranch.com

DARKA Holdings and its Subsidiaries Split Between Owners

Saturday, January 27th, 2018

The Virginia Beach-based holding company announced today that its operating businesses are being divided between their two owners, William Somerindyke and Lee Tolleson.

Due solely to the differing visions on the future direction of their family of companies, both Tolleson and Somerindyke believe a split up is necessary to insure the future success, growth and sustainability of the companies. Both parties wish each other the very best in their future activities and endeavors.

Pursuant to their agreement, Somerindyke shall retain ownership of Regulus Global, while Tolleson shall retain ownership of ARK Defense, ARK Medical and Badgerwerx.

SHOT Show 18 – Altama / SSD OTB Shoe Collaboration

Saturday, January 27th, 2018

This is a sneak peek of a Grey on Grey OTB Shoe collaboration we are doing with Altama.

Full details are coming soon but 200 pairs of these “Soldier Systems Classics” shoes will be offered for sale with all of SSD’s proceeds going to the Pararescue Foundation. During my Air Force career, I was assigned to several Special Tactics Squadrons.

Eric Graves
Editor

SHOT Show 18 – Hel-Star 6 SWIR From Core Survival

Friday, January 26th, 2018

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The Hel-Star 6 SWIR is a helmet mounted, multi-spectral personnel marker offering white, red, green and blue visible light as well as NIR and now, SWIR. It is shock and vibration resistant, dust proof, and waterproof to over 300 feet.

Powered by a CR 123 battery he white flash exceeds three statute mile parachuting requirement from FAA.

Additionally, it can be programmed with a wireless handheld device or, ID for future returns the light back to factory settings.

www.coresurvival.com

SHOT Show 18 – LBT Riot Suit

Friday, January 26th, 2018

This is the LBT Riot Suit. It is the only suit in the industry constructed of one material that is Fire Retardant, Stab, and Slash Resistant. It’s also the only Made in the USA riot suit. It allows full mobility compared to other options in the market that have limited mobility.

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SHOT Show 18 – CPS-K9 Jump Bag

Friday, January 26th, 2018

Complete Parachute Solutions displayed their K9 Jump Bag in the Core Survival Booth.

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Offered in size Medium for Malinois and Large for Shepherds, the K9 Jump Bag contains the dog’s body, legs and feet. This protects the animal From the cold environment as well as a mechanical injury during exit, descent and landing.

Additionally, they offer a K9 mannequin which Simulates the size and bulk of a Malinois or Shepherd and weighs approximately 62 pounds. This allows for both static and jump training with the harness.

www.cpsworld.com

SHOT Show 18 – Velocity Systems Scarab DLX

Friday, January 26th, 2018

The Scarab DLX is the latest addition to the popular Scarab armor carrier line From Velocity Systems.

As you can see, it is SwiftClip compatible. But also, front and rear, the vest utilizes Trilor Grid. It is PALS compatible and the triangular shape is stronger than standard slots. Additionally, it displaced more weight than standard laser cut slots. This full carrier only weighs 1.5 lbs dry.

It incorporates their patented swivel shoulder system.

However, the biggest thing about the Scarab DLX is the internal suspension system which is adjustable by the user for the amount of stand off from the body.

The mesh suspension offers cooling properties as well as an air gap between the armor and body. This air gap can really mean the difference when shot. It has resulted in up to 56% reduction in back face deformation during NIJ testing.

SHOT Show 18 – Reebok Duty Sublite Cushion Tactical

Friday, January 26th, 2018

Reebok Duty has expanded the Sublite Cushion Tactical line with three new models. There is Sage Green for the Air Force and Coyote for the Army AR 670-1 compliant boot. Additionally, they’ve introduced Mid versions as more a tactical causal shoe.

Interestingly, they developed a special sole for the AR 670-1 boot.

It incorporates a rope guard and offers a full rubber outsole with additional abrasion resistance.

The other models (as seen above) have deeper flex grooves as well as targeted rubber at the toe and heel for weight reduction.

At the top of the younger there is a lace garage.

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Finally, the footbed incorporates memorytech massage with massaging pods. Although hey come standard with the Sublime Cushion, these footbeds as an after market accessory later this year.

www.reebokwork.com/sublite-tactical