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Sunday, September 17th, 2017O P Tactical Now Carrying New Agilite Helmet Covers
Friday, September 15th, 2017
O P Tactical, who recently opened a brick and mortar store in Raleigh, NC as well as their longstanding online store are now carrying Agilite’s latest Ops Core helmet covers and other new Agilite gear.
Designed and manufactured in Holon, Israel, the FAST helmet covers, including the new Raptor are sized individually for Ops Core Polymer and Ops Core Ballistic versions and include many unique features. See sizing details here.
Team MultiCam Presents – Luke Johnson
Friday, September 15th, 2017This installment of the Team MultiCam video series centers on off-road truck racer Luke Johnson. Luke is the current points leader in the Pro 2 category of the TORC short course truck series.
He also competes in the Best in the Desert and SCORE International series for the Cops Racing team. When not racing, Luke teaches on and off-road driving capabilities to our nation’s elite Special Operations forces along with his father. His appreciation for the military has only grown stronger after working so closely with them for years. He has become friends with a great many of the Soldiers he has trained, heard their stories of valor, sacrifice, and loss and is passionate about giving back.
For the past 37 years, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) has been dedicated to honoring the sacrifice of Special Operations Personnel who lose their lives in the line of duty or are severely wounded and hospitalized as a result of wounds sustained in combat. SOWF ensures full college scholarships to the surviving children of Special Operators who die in the line of duty. Additionally, SOWF provides ongoing support and academic counseling to make sure every student has the opportunity to do well in school. The Foundation also provides immediate financial assistance to severely wounded Special Operators to allow their families to be with them in the hospital and to offset expenses associated with their injuries.
Luke Johnson will be using his racing efforts to increase the exposure of his fundraising with the hopes of raising as much money as possible for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Please help by donating to his GoFundMe page today. Thank you for your support and please spread the word.
Luke’s GoFundMe page
Special Operations Warrior Foundation page
B.E. Meyers – BOARS-M2
Friday, September 15th, 2017
B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the release of a revolutionary new optics and accessory rail system called the BOARS-M2 (B.E. Meyers Optics & Accessories Rail System) for the M2, M2A1, M3 series .50 caliber heavy machine gun platforms.
The BOARS – M2 mount is a low-profile mounting solution that offers a quick-disconnect with true return-to-zero reattach. The BOARS-M2 represents a solution to the shortcomings of current M2 platform heavy machine gun optics and accessories mounting systems. By incorporating a modular design, and compact dimensions that respond to the needs of the end user, the BOARS-M2 provides vastly increased capabilities to the current M2 platform. Key features for the BOARS-M2 include: a quick detach optics/laser rail, snag free design, non-marring installation, low height-over-bore, and oversized pass through aperture for use with iron sights.
The BOARS-M2 is comprised of two parts: the lower base and a quick-detach optics/accessory rail. This allows for quick and effective changes between day and night optics without any loss of zero. In addition, cleaning and maintenance of the M2 Weapon platform with an optics mount is simplified with the BOARS-M2. Legacy systems require the complete removal of the optic and mount (resulting in a complete loss of zero), whereas the BOARS-M2 only requires the quick-detach optics/accessory rail to be removed, thus preserving optic zero once all components have been re-installed.
With an overall height measuring in at a diminutive 2.1 inches over the top of the receiver, the BOARS-M2 is almost half as tall as current Optic/accessory mounting solutions. The existing modified TVS-5 style mount designed in the 1970’s measures in at 4.0 inches over the height of the receiver. This drastic reduction in height translates into a lower end-user defilade and increased operator survivability during use. Despite such a low profile, the BOARS-M2 still incorporates an effective pass-through aperture for use with the iron sights if necessary.
For more information on the BOARS-M2 visit www.bemeyers.com.
DSEI 17 – Mystery Ranch ATM Pack
Friday, September 15th, 2017
Mystery Ranch is located in the Edgar Brothers Booth and displayed the ATM (All Terrain Maneuver) Pack which was developed for a U.K. customer. It’s a two component system mounted to the Military Light Frame which is the same as the SOCOM Packs. In addition a to three small attached pouches there are three PALS accessory pouches along with an optional top flap.
It offers about 70liters in the main pack with a E&E pack offering 25liters. The E&E pack is stored under the lid and will accommodate AN/PRC-117G along with appropriate kit.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – Typhoon FR/Breathable Garments for Maritime Ops
Friday, September 15th, 2017We’re presenting this Friday Focus from DSEI in London where we’ll take a look at two new maritime clothing systems from Typhoon International. Although FirstSpear does not manufacture Typhoon’s gear, the two companies have worked together as solution provides for multiple international customers. In fact, in these photos you’ll see FirstSpear and Typhoon offerings presented in complimentary fashion. Now in their 70th year, Typhoon International manufactures drysuits for some of the world’s most elite forces. Let’s take a look at two of their latest offerings, the FR/Breathable Coxswain/Crew Member Suit and the FR/Breathable Assault Suit. Both suits are manufactured from a WL Gore provided fabric which combines a waterproof/breathable membrane with their Pyrad FR capability which offers FR comparable to Nomex.
The FR/Breathable Coxswain/Crew Member Suit is a two piece design with a smock top and salopette pant. It weighs in at 1.35kg.
The hood is removable and Typhoon offers a couple of different styles. You’ll notice a slight gap at the hood zip. This is to accommodate a comms cord.
The smock also offers eel skin neck and cuff seals as well as pockets on the upper arm.
The salopettes are worn with braces (suspenders) and offer a convenience zip at the front. Finally, there’s a Kevlar overlay on the seat and knees.
The Assault Suit is a one-pice drysuit weighing under 1kg. Designed to go fast and light, it’s more of an operational suit than for training.
It has chest access, a convenience zipper at the front and Kevlar reinforced seat, elbows and knees.
The drysuit upper arm pockets are more streamlined than the versions on the smock.
While the garments are seen here in Black and UK MultiTerrain Pattern, Typhoon told me they cannot offer MTP to customers outside of MoD, but will use MultiCam instead. They also offer Green versions of these garments. Sizes Small-XXLarge.
Tactical Distributors – Braddock Pant & Elite Hoodie 2.0
Friday, September 15th, 2017
The Braddock Pant is a heavy duty pant they launched last year with tremendous success. Keeping the Dark Urban Grey color , TD added the Flat Dark Earth (FDE). This Fall/Winter weight pant is made from a tough 16oz. cotton canvas with stretch panels in the knee, crotch and the back yolk.
Pockets, well there are 10 of those. Yes, they took notes from our SYG Jean and added some of the same pocket features. You have 6 in the front, 2 on the side and 2 back pockets. The front pockets can be used for tools, knives or pistol magazines. While the side pockets were made for tools, or AR-15 30 round mags and the back pockets are standard wallet pockets. TD also added extra fabric to the edges of the pockets to prevent wear and to increase durability. Another feature we added was a double fabric knee. The fit is generous and has plenty of room for movement.
Features:
Heavy Weight Cotton Canvas 17 oz.
Abrasion Resistant
Stretch Fabric panels at Gusseted Crotch, Knee & Seat
10 Pocket Tactical Design
Double ply fabric at Knee
Loop Jean Patch for Morale Patch
Reinforced Edges at Heavy Wear Areas
YKK Zipper Fly
Standard Fit
Custom Shank Fly Closure
2 1/2″ Belt Loops
This has been a staple in the TD Apparel portfolio and each Fall they come out with updates and new colors. This year, they brought back the original color Black/Grey with some updated branding.
TD’s Elite Hoodie has been a number one seller for years. They added a few features for the 2017 version and kept the other features that have received rave reviews. Whats New? Extra loop patch for station ID or morale patches. New branding on the front chest and back neck along with a color change. This year TD went with a Black & Dark Urban Grey color pallet. Here are the other features that you may not be familiar with. Zip pockets for better storage and all new zipper pull that allows for easy access. This stretch french terry fabric offers ease of movement in any situation, which allows you to be adaptable and fast moving considering it’s light weight, warm and breathable mid layer. The athletic fit looks can be functionality used as an additional layering piece or as an independent shell.
Features:
Embroidered Logo at left chest
Stretch French Terry Fleece
Tactical Pockets at Sides
Right and Left Loop Velcro at Sleeve for Module Patches
Thumb Holes for Colder Days
Adjustable Hood
Snorkel Neck Collar
DSEI 17 – CTOMS Packs Systems
Thursday, September 14th, 2017CTOMS has been working on pack systems.
What started as a Medical Pack project for CTOMS has morphed into a more generic pack which can be configured for a wide variety of applications by the user. This is the third generation of the 2nd Line pack.
One of the efficiencies CTOMS has realized while developing packs is that they’ve gone to a standard shoulder strap and belt systems. The suspension system seen here is for wear with armor. You’ll note the enhanced lumbar support to fill the gap at the lower back along with stabilizers along the side.
Additionally, they’ve added the capacity for a waist belt which is modular. It features both PALS webbing as well as a gear loop. There are zippers down each side of the rear panel of the pack in order to attach mission panels. They are also working on a MALICE frame retrofit for this pack.
The next pack is the Resolute. It’s a big, boxy pack which is intended for mounting on wall systems or on aircraft for quick access to medical gear.
It will accept the new suspension system and mission panels.
The Assault pack (seen below) has been updated to make it compatible with the rest of the line. For instance, they added Zippers at the rear panel to accommodate mission panels. The pack itself is a mission panel and can be connected to the other packs.
They’ve also developed the Alert pack which is a smaller version of the Assault pack and can be seen to the right in the photo below. It too will function as a mission panel.
The D2 Bag is a second generation fanny pack. They modified the shape to offer better usage of the space. It also has a full HDPE liner which can be removed and replaced with a modlable splint. You use the pack waist belt to turn this into a waist pack for down the hoist ops.
CTOMS has introduced their version of the tried and true M-3 tri-fold combat lifesaver bag. They removed the flap, made it larger and added Velcro so you can add tags.
Finally, CTOMS offers a wide variety of internal organizers which can be seen mounted throughout the article.
