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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Assaulter Armor Carrier v2

Friday, July 7th, 2023

You heard the call for something that’s light and low-profile while still offering full protection. We answered with the AAC v2. Whether your mission is land or sea, let the Assaulter Armor Carrier v2 keep you geared up and ready.

Don’t forget the upgraded Instant Adjust Back Panel – it ensures your carrier is always sized right for the mission. Its minimal padding and water-resistant nylon mesh material make it one tough cookie – lightweight and streamlining you while keeping you safe. You can configure it with BC inserts, soft armor inserts, and hard armor inserts to give you full protection.

If you’re ready to leave the boys in the dust, check out the 6/12 Padded Wings that offer you added comfort while giving you extra pockets for all your gear. So if you need protection for your mission, the AAC v2 is the one for the job. Light and low-profile – mean and strong.

Visit FirstSpear to find American Made kit and accessories, Built For The X.

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ADS Federal Range Day 23 – Rapid Access Safe Room

Thursday, June 8th, 2023

There were a lot of great products at Federal Range Day, but I found this to be the most significant.

The Rapid Access Safe Room was designed by manufacturer and contractor KT Solutions USA to protect school students and staffs from active shooter threats. Naturally, it can installed in other buildings, both government and private sector, as well.

Offering NIJ level III armor protection, the RASR can be stored against the wall, the sides configured as dry erase or cork boards, yet can be deployed in 10 seconds, providing shelter from gunfire or even objects propelled around a room due to a tornado.

The door and wall are locked from within making unauthorized entry extremely difficult. Yes, there’s a way to gain entry in the case someone accidentally locks themselves inside and is incapable of opening the door but I’m not going to disclose it here.

There are optional cameras for both inside and outside the shelter which can be used to verify the identities and condition of those within the shelter and to maintain situational awareness outside of the shelter.

Interestingly, the safe room is manufactured with a standard height and custom panels are fashioned for each installation to allow it to cover from floor to ceiling.

Units and agencies can procure products seen at ADS Federal Range Day by contacting ADS, Inc.

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The Agilite Warfighter Cummerbund

Thursday, June 8th, 2023

Agilite just launched their revolutionary patented Warfighter Cummerbund which fixes the issues with regular cummerbunds-Check out the video to see how it works here.

It has several very unique features and it attaches to their K-Zero™ plate carrier or any other plate carrier with hook and loop flaps.

It has patented interchangeable ends so you can switch out either First Spear Tubes or velcro flaps in seconds.

The Warfighter has 3 full rows of MOLLE but only the top two are stiffened so it doesn’t chafe the wearer’s hip bones.

See more at www.agilitegear.com

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OpEx 23 – Milburn Mountain Defense

Thursday, June 1st, 2023

Milburn Mountain Defense Ltd is a small family owned business which manufactures all of their ballistic plates and soft armor in their facility in Alberta. In addition to Armor they also offer tactical gear including plate carriers and will work with the customer to customize the gear.

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Savior – H.P.C Rack Tabletop Gear Stand

Monday, May 29th, 2023

Savior’s new H.P.C. Rack will hold your Helmet and Plate Carrier right on a desk or tabletop.

It stands 29.5″ high and is offered in RAL 8000 Tan, Olive Drab Green, SW Gray, or Obsidian Black powder coat finished steel frame.

www.saviorequipment.com/products/hpc-rack

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UK MOD Extends NP Aerospace Vehicle Contract

Thursday, May 25th, 2023

The UK Ministry of Defence has extended its Protected Mobility Engineering and Technical Support vehicle contact (PMETS) with NP Aerospace to March 2026.

The £63m contract covering more than 2,000 vehicles was awarded to NP Aerospace, global armour manufacturer and vehicle integrator via a competitive tender in March 2019. Since then, as Engineering Authority for the fleet, and in partnership with vehicle OEMs and industry partners, NP Aerospace has worked on over 140 individual tasks that maintain, sustain and upgrade the vehicle fleet for use on operations.

According to David Petheram, Managing Director & Senior Vice President, NP Aerospace Vehicle Systems, Services & Spares, PMETS tasks range in scale and complexity from lighting systems, software enhancements and communication system upgrades, through to full scale re-engineering programmes. He said: “Through PMETS we have introduced significant innovations into the fleet such as the Mastiff and Ridgback XC offroad platforms and hybrid demonstrator projects – both of which improve overall capabilities and operational vehicle performance. Working closely with industry partners, NP Aerospace is able to maximise through life capability and introduce new innovations that benefit the Armed Forces.”

NP Aerospace has worked on MOD vehicles for over 20 years, leading complex integrations. The platforms covered under the PMETS contract include Mastiff, Wolfhound, Ridgback, Buffalo, Choker, Foxhound, Jackal, Coyote and RODET. Key partners include Atkins, HORIBA-Mira and ITS, vehicle OEMs General Dynamics and Supacat, and a variety of technology partners. The prime contracting model with NP Aerospace as engineering authority is fully scalable and can be applied to other platform types and global markets.

The PMETS contract is estimated to have generated in excess of 200 jobs in the UK supply chain, with the team at NP Aerospace providing oversight of all deliverables and managing all activities on the contracts, utilising highly experienced staff in a unique way across the variety of vehicles in the fleet.

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RMA Armament Announces Female Armor Plates & Kits

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023

CENTERVILLE, Iowa (May 22, 2023) – RMA Armament, Inc., the King of Armor®., the industry’s leader in ceramic hard armor performance in law enforcement and civilian markets is pleased to announce its women’s hard armor product line – the first of its kind available for direct purchase.

Beginning with the Level IV FSAPI armor kit, RMA is revolutionizing female hard body armor with the shape, curvature and size requirement needed to not only properly protect, but also provide comfort for female wearers.

Let’s face it; women have a vastly different anatomy than men. So women’s armor protection needs to take on a different size and shape. Accordingly, RMA’s new FSAPI Level 4 body armor for women has a proprietary female architecture. And, this FSAPI plate doesn’t cut corners when it comes to protection. Firstly, it’s rated to defeat the Level 4 body armor standard 30.06 M2AP. Additionally, it will also defeat M80 NATO, 7.62×39 MSC, M855, M855A1, XM193, and more.

The 1118 FSAPI Level IV female armor plate from RMA is available in a custom-engineered 9″x11″ size and also weighs only 7.0 lbs. (+/- .125lbs).

“We’re thrilled to launch this female armor line that’s been years in the making. Years of research has gone into the sizing and curvature of these plates. Obviously, protection from rifle threats is a very real need for women, but so too is functionality,” said RMA founder and owner Blake Waldrop. “So this life saving product hopes to fill the need the void that armor companies in the past have neglected. And this is just the start. We have many more exciting plans for our FSAPI plates in the future.”

Due to the custom shape and size of the FSAPI front and back plates, RMA, along with its partner Shellback Tactical, have created the Queen Plate Carrier (QPC), specifically manufactured for RMA’s proprietary FSAPI plates.

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AARDvark Tactical’s PROJECT7 Armor Releases Their All-New External Patrol Vest

Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

La Verne, CA: The newly-released External Patrol Vest (XPV) from AARDVARK Tactical’s PROJECT7 Armor is a revolutionary platform built to reimagine how police officers, detectives, K-9s, firefighters, and paramedics are armored. Featuring a four-panel design, similar to a tactical vest, it offers a better fit and greater coverage all without sacrificing mobility. Compared to traditional two-piece armor systems, the XPV’s four-piece platform and cummerbund mitigate the risk of coverage gaps due to misaligned panels, small weight fluctuations, or poor-fitting vests.

The XPV consists of an external carrier, an optional internal concealable carrier, and four soft ballistic panels. The vest offers multiple configurations to fit the mission of the individual officer. The XPV can be worn with its external carrier and ballistics alone or for missions that require concealment or when wearing a Class A uniform, the optional internal concealable carrier can be worn with soft ballistic panels alone.

This platform features internal radio channels for cable routing and a concealed magnet pouch for simple attachment of an Axon body-worn camera.

Asked about this ground-breaking product, PROJECT 7’s Founder Jon Becker said, “The XPV is the product of years of frustration with patrol armor systems and two-panel carrier systems. We started with the goal of providing better coverage, greater accuracy in sizing, better protection, and a strong desire to build something new and better. I am very proud of our design and manufacturing teams, they truly delivered a product we can be proud of.”

Designed for operator comfort and protection, the XPV offers an innovative blend of coverage and comfort. Contact AARDVARK for more information on the XPV or visit www.project7armor.com/xpv to learn more.

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