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Blue Force Gear Showcases New Tactical Equipment At NRA Annual Meeting

Thursday, March 9th, 2017

POOLER, GA., March 9, 2017 – Blue Force Gear®, the designer and manufacturer of the world’s finest weapon slings and tactical equipment, will demo three new products at this year’s National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meeting, scheduled for April 27-30 in Atlanta.

New product demos of Blue Force Gear’s new Hunting Sling, Micro Trauma Kit Now! TM and ULTRAcomp® Pocket Holster are scheduled for the entire week. Plus, attendees will be available to purchase the new products at the booth.

Larry Vickers, the inspiration for Blue Force Gear’s Vickers Sling, and retired U.S. Army 1st SFOD–Delta combat veteran, will also be at the booth on Friday and Saturday of the show, from 2 pm to 3 pm, to answer questions, sign autographs, and take pictures. Vickers has been directly or indirectly involved in some of the most significant special operations missions of the last quarter century. Post retirement, he’s hosted tactical firearms television shows and has developed a variety of small arms accessories.

Attendees can also meet Travis Hall, 18 Delta Special Forces Medic. You’ll be able to hear “Doc T” discuss preparation for today’s world and adding trauma pcare as part of your everyday carry essentials.

Blue Force Gear’s product line and experts can be found at booth number 4374.

“The NRA Annual Meeting hosts more than 80,000 attendees and more than 800 exhibitors, so naturally it’s where we want to showcase our brand new product lineup,” said Ashley Burnsed, CEO of Blue Force Gear. “We’re excited to showcase our new Hunting Sling, Micro Trauma Kit NOW!™ and ULTRAcomp® Pocket Holster, which just a few weeks into 2017, continue to be generating a lot of buzz within the industry.”

The three-day event will feature seminars, workshops, special events and celebrity meet and greets. For more information about the annual meeting, visit www.nraam.org.

Velocity Systems Releases New Mayflower RC Back Panel

Thursday, March 9th, 2017

The Mayflower RC By Velocity Systems Tactical Back Panel was designed to be used in conjunction with any of their chest rigs. If the Tactical Back Panel is used in combination with the Plate Sleeve and one of their chest rigs, the setup can hold both front and back hard armor plates (Plate Sleeve and Chest Rigs sold separately). The Panel interior includes a plate pocket and separate hydration bladder pocket with a VELCRO® Brand closure. The exterior features include ULTRAcomp 3” shoulder straps, 6 rows of PALS webbing, and adjustable 1” webbing side straps. All materials and workmanship are 100% made in the USA.

Checkout the new Tactical Back Panel at www.velsyst.com/tactical-back-panel.

Tactical Distributors Carlos Ray 2.1 Pre-Sale

Wednesday, March 8th, 2017

Tactical Distributors’ Carlos Ray Pant did very well last year so they’ve updated the style and opened up a pre-sale for the 2.1 version. These will ship Mid-March 2017.

New tweaks for 2017:
-Black Color
-Secret Hand Cuff Key Pocket in Waistband
-Updated Belt Loops
-Extended Pocket Reinforcement
-Mag/Mobile Pockets on Both Sides
-Triple Needle Top Stitch at Impact Seams

They still feature all the bells & whistles to allow for the sweetest Chuck Norris high kicks in the land! They have it all…durable, stretch, cotton/twill fabric for ease of movement. Also, articulated knee pleats and gusseted crotch for a great fit. Double back pockets, back leg utility pocket & reinforced front pockets.

Construction:
– Stretch Cotton Twill Fabric 97% Cotton 3% Spandex
– Tactical Reinforced Pocketing
– Shank Button
– Articulated Knees

www.tacticaldistributors.com/products/td-carlos-ray-pants-2-1

MMI Textiles, Inc Now Offering Berry Compliant 2D Products

Wednesday, March 8th, 2017

MMI partners with Flexsystems USA Inc.® to continue adding to its product line and Berry Compliant capabilities

WESTLAKE, OH – MMI Textiles, Inc., a leading supplier in the textile industry, announced today that they are introducing a line of custom plastic parts, labels, and products through an exclusive partnership with Flexsystems USA Inc.® The goal of this addition is to add to MMI’s product line while continuing to sell more products made in the USA.

This line of custom products includes VELCRO® backed military patches, rubber keychains, VELCRO® cuff tabs, 2D PVC patches and labels, morale patches, zipper pulls, flame resistant parts, OEM parts and more. The options available are numerous and can be customized to meet sizes, shapes, logos, and colors that fit almost any design needs. These products can be engineered with biocorn and other recycled materials to make them more environmentally-conscious. Berry compliancy is a core requirement of many products that military individuals look for and now MMI can meet that need in this avenue as well as serve other markets who are looking for made in the USA products and components.

“Custom labels and plastic products that are 2D and Berry compliant allow MMI to fulfill needs in more than one area. We have been establishing partnerships that allow us to continue providing solutions to the medical, military, and commercial markets all around the globe and this partnership is just another example.” said founder and president of MMI Textiles Inc., Amy Bircher.

After 20 years in the business, MMI Textiles, Inc. has a long history and an excellent reputation of customer service. The company’s mission is to be an all-in-one supplier to the commercial, outdoors, medical, and military markets. MMI supplies fabric, hardware, labels, and more to customers all over the world.

For more information, feel free to reach out to the MMI team at 440-899-8050 or info@mmitextiles.com

Propper Partners with Alliance Police Training

Wednesday, March 8th, 2017

St. Charles, MO — Propper International is proud to announce a new sponsorship with the Alliance Police Training Facility in Alliance, Ohio.

In addition to a banner displayed on a shoothouse room wall, Propper will supply instructors with apparel and gear they can use every day in training and classroom environments.

“We are excited about Propper joining the Alliance team,” said Joe Weyer, Training Director for Alliance. “They were a logical choice for both a wall sponsorship and apparel sponsor. Top quality products from a top quality company.”

Propper’s 50-year history of providing industry best uniforms and gear to the US military and law enforcement is a perfect fit with Alliance’s mission “to provide efficient, cost effective and proven training to Law Enforcement and the Military” in a top flight facility that features a square range, shoothouse, distance range and aircraft simulator.

“Alliance’s commitment to training excellence parallels our commitment to offering the best apparel and gear to the men and women who protect us each and every day,” said John Negrau, Vice President of Marketing & eCommerce for Propper.

www.propper.com

Blue Force Gear to Exhibit During USASOC Sniper Competition 

Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

POOLER, GA., March 7, 2017 – Blue Force Gear®, the designer and manufacturer of the world’s finest weapon slings and tactical equipment, will participate in the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) 8th Annual International Sniper Competition slated for Monday, March 20, through Friday, March 24, at Fort Bragg, N.C.

Blue Force Gear will be showcasing its new product lineup in the on-range vendor display located on Range 37 from Thursday, March 23, to Friday, March 24. Director of Product Development Stephen Hilliard will be in attendance to demo products and answer questions. Blue Force Gear is also a silver level sponsor of the annual event.

“It’s always great to participate in events where we can work alongside members of our most elite Special Operations Forces, since our goal is to provide them with the best possible equipment to help fulfill their missions,” said Ashley Burnsed, CEO of Blue Force Gear.

Competitors from around the world gather every year at Fort Bragg for the USASOC International Sniper Competition. The competition has 25 two-man teams from Special Forces, Rangers, special mission units, Navy SEALS, Marine special operations, and foreign allied SOF units competing in a grueling, challenging and combat-oriented five day/night sniper competition.

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Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

MATBOCK Ghost TABS Explained

Tuesday, March 7th, 2017


MATBOCK Ghost TABS work, and to prove it, they made this video.

MATBOCK pouches light and one of the reasons is the Ghost TABS, which provide a simple way to attach pouches to your carrier, without sacrificing durability.

Check them out www.matbock.com/collections/pouches