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SKD Tactical PIG Armor Kit Bag

Friday, February 10th, 2012

New from SKD Tactical is the Patrol Incident Gear Armor Kit Bag. Designed to accommodate carriers up to IOTV size, the AKB protects your armor. It features a fully-encased bucket of 1/4” foam that provides drop and shock protection for your plates and kit, allowing it to store in the upright worn position.

In addition to a helmet strap, there is an ID window for a name card and three utility pockets on one side, and a full-width stash pocket on the other. Available in Black, Coyote, MultiCam and Ranger Green.

Additionally, we have been wearing a couple of pairs of PIG Full Dexterity Tactical (FDT-Alpha) Gloves since just before SHOT Show. Bottom Line, they are a good glove. Look for more info from us soon on our impressions. For those of you who can’t wait, right now they are down to sizes in Ranger Green and Black. Gets yours before they are gone.

ArmorWorks Modular Plate Carrier

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Designed by the ArmorWorks WarriorWorks Team to be used with PALS compatible pouches, the Modular Plate Carrier trades external webbing for slots cut into a new impregnated fabric. It’s tough. We gave a few tugs at SHOT Show and it can’t be torn by hand. The unique construction offers over 150 MOLLE gear, cable, and hydration connection points. Designed for ESAPI/SAPI plates and soft armor inserts, it offers multiple configuration options including integrated water bladder, cummerbunds, side plates, soft armor, radio pouches, and a similarly designed combat belt. Additionally, a load distribution and quick-release versions are coming soon.

www.armorworks.com

When Live Armor Testing Goes Wrong

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

At least make sure your buddy can aim.

Mayflower Introduces A-TACS AU

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Mayflower has just announced that they are adding A-TACS AU to their lineup of color choices.

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www.mayflower-rc.org

PPSS Body Armour CEO Personally Tests New Vest

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

In this video, Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS Body Armour puts his money where his mouth is. Not only does he describe the 1.65kg light and 6.5mm thin CV1 covert bullet proof vest in detail but he wears it during a live fire test with a 9mm Glock from a distance of 3m. It is certified to NIJ Level IIIA + certified protection from Tokarev Ball 7.62 x 25mm and Makarov 9 x 18mm.

There are three things that stick out about this vest (other than the nurse running on camera).
– 10 Joule of stab/knife protection
– protection from hypodermic needles
– OUTLAST temperature regulating space technology (helps with sweat)

www.ppss-group.com

New Body Armor for Philippines Army

Monday, January 30th, 2012

MKU PVT Ltd. of India; Concentric Industries Inc. of Korea, UM Merkata DOO of Serbia, Tactics SOG Industries of the US, Protective Products of the US, SIA of Israel, Goldbell Philippines and JEJE Enterprises have all “bought” bid documents to provide 3,480 sets of body armor for the Philippine Army worth about P174 million.

The eight firms have until February 21 to complete their bids and all bidders must have successfully fulfilled an armor contract within the last five years.

Grey Ghost PC Sneak Peek

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Grey Ghost will be releasing their new Plate Carrier VERY soon. I think the description that accompanied the photos pretty well sums up this LiteLok vest…

How about 46% lighter and 100% badass, low IR and complemented with FR Lined material…..also utilizes the new Jacquard woven MC webbing not printed crap…….Velcro printed loop

www.greyghostgear.com

DBT Announces Synergy Armor Package

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Diamondback Tactical has announced their new Synergy armor package. Not only has it met the demanding National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard-0101.06, it has also been tested in accordance with the DEA protocol, and to the FBI ballistic test protocol.

The Synergy level IIIA is listed on the NIJ Compliant Products List with separate certification testing for male and female designs. Made of a proprietary Core Matrix® and performance aramid materials, the Synergy is a hybrid design vest weighing an impressive 1.07 lbs/sqft2.

In a statement provided to SSD, Dale Taylor, President and CEO of Diamondback Tactical said, “As an innovation leader within the industry, Diamondback Tactical is proud to be the first to offer operators combination performance testing to the NIJ .06, and specialized testing protocol to two of the most respected government agencies known today. These most recent performance achievements further reinforce the quality incorporated in every American-made vest we manufacture. We continue to stand on a platform of providing operators performance beyond the standard.”

The NIJ .06 protocol is an extremely robust test standard that requires minimum velocity requirements for select rounds, per threat level, and vigorous environmental testing, which include a 30 minute water submersion and 72,000 cycle tumbling requirement. The DEA and FBI test protocols also require intense testing to select special threat rounds and additional environmental conditions. The Multi-compliant Synergy IIIA reinforces the commitment made by Diamondback Tactical to serious operators for protection beyond the standard.

www.diamondbacktactical.com