Check it out in booth #26211.
Archive for the ‘Armor’ Category
Sneak Peek of Blue Force Gear’s New Plate Carrier
Monday, January 17th, 2011BAE’s ECLiPSE Giving Away T-Shirts at SHOT Show
Friday, January 14th, 2011Once again, BAE is exhibiting their ECLiPSE brand at SHOT Show. They promise to have a full schedule of events including daily giveaways of pouches as well as t-shirts.
Additionally, BAE is running a contest, seeking designs for a new 2011 T-shirt. Not only does the winner get bragging rights, the prize also includes $250 and $100 credit toward the purchase of ECLiPSE gear. See for yourself in booth #12762.
SKD Announces Special Offer on Mayflower’s Assault Plate Carrier
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011SKD has announced a great deal on the recently released Assault Panel Carrier (APC) from Mayflower Research and Consulting. For the next two weeks, SKD will offer the APC for $195 after which the price will rise to $210. As with all Mayflower products, the APC is designed based on real-world experience.
The upper front of the APC contains an integral admin pouch with internal elastic loops to retain pens, pencils, chemlites or similar items. Additionally, the front lower half of the APC has an integrated pouch sized to hold up to three M4 sized magazines. The shoulder pads are 3D mesh for comfort and feature a Velcro routing channel for cable and drinking tubes.
The APC is supplied with Mayflower’s standard PALS compatible cummerbund designed to accept 6″x 6″ hard armor plates or side soft armor. What makes the APC really interesting is that it is also compatible with Mayflower’s suite of modular cummerbunds. The APC is available in two sizes; S/M and L/XL with three cummerbund options. The S/M is available with either a small or medium cummerbund while the L/XL is available with either a medium or large cummerbund. The plate pockets are sized to accommodate stand alone or in-conjunction BALCs/ESAPI or Swimmer cut plates. The S/M APC will fit small, medium and 10″x12″ sized plates. The L/XL APC will fit large and extra-large plates. So, these options give the wearer a great deal of customization in regard to sizing.
Berry compliant and made from 500D Cordura, the APC is available in Black, Coyote, and MultiCam. To order, visit www.skdtac.com. Be sure to check out Military Morons’ review of the APC.
Tyr Tactical’s New Video Blog
Monday, January 10th, 2011Tyr Tactical founder Jason Beck introduces their new lightweight PICO plate carrier. There are three different versions of the PICO based on the type of plate used. It is made from their PV material which helps mitigate weight. Additionally, you can get the PICO with two different face variations including slick or admin meaning you can choose one of six variants by choosing plate and face style. Finally, the PICO is available with a whole mess of accessories. Check it all out at SHOT Show booth #8008.
ZERO POINT Unleashes the BARE
Friday, January 7th, 2011
Body Armor Real Estate – Those four words pretty much sum up the dilemma of about everybody wearing armor these days. It seems like there just isn’t enough room for the gunfighting essentials, let alone specialized tools like those required by EOD operators. ZERO POINT has combined their operational savvy with innovative designs to produce new versions of current products as well as a few new ones.
In addition to the BARE technology, ZERO POINT will also have a couple of other surprises on hand. If you are a Breacher or EOD make sure you stop by ADS’s booth (#20415) to check it all out.
S.O.Tech Sneak Peek
Monday, December 27th, 2010
As seen at the recent SOMA conference, the Mission Pack Micro with built in magazine, shotgun, and GP pouches. There is also a BLoCS Gen III carrier with plates stored inside.
BAE Systems to Manufacture IOTVs and Repair ESAPI Plates
Friday, December 17th, 2010
BAE Systems is racking up the wins. Not only did they announce a $35 million contract from the US Army for 60,000 Improved Outer Tactical Vests (IOTV), but they also won a contract to inspect and repair Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert (ESAPI) plates for the Army which are used in conjunction with the IOTV. Under a Readiness and Sustainment contract modification valued at $6.3 million from PEO-Soldier, BAE Systems will inspect ESAPI plates returning from theater for damage and replacing the outside spall covers, which are used to contain debris upon impact. Upon completion of the scope of work, the plates will be returned to the Army. The contract mod is part of an existing contract issued in October 2008 and will be performed through a series of delivery orders. The work will be completed at facilities located in Phoenix, Arizona with completion scheduled for October 2013.
“BAE Systems is prepared to support the Army and Army National Guard in satisfying short-term needs for the warfighter,†said Keith Briem, manager of Readiness and Sustainment for BAE Systems’ Personnel Protection Systems. “Our Readiness and Sustainment program is designed to help reset equipment for future deployments. This may include refurbishing helmets, soft and hard armor, Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment, other ancillary items and all forms of Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment.â€
