Today we are getting a closer look at one of FirstSpear’s flag ship body armor systems, the Strandhögg MBAV cut plate carrier. The Strandhögg is a full featured vest that incorporates FirstSpear patented 6/12™ Laser Fused Platform and patented Tubes™ Rapid-Release buckle system. The MBAV cut is identical to the SAPI cut Strandhögg except for the top part of the plate bag was designed to accommodate a wider variety of ballistic plates and soft armor coverage options allowing the user to choose which cut is best for them.
The Strandhögg comes standard with the popular overlap cummerbund that will accept soft armor, side plates, and hook backed pockets on the body side of the cummerbund. Enjoy fast drying comfort padding in the shoulders, front and back plate bags with a built in channel and anti-microbial mesh to help direct airflow and keep the operator cool. Premium USA construction with top of the line materials and manufacturing innovations all designed to increase the lethality and survivability of the operator.
100% American Made with US Materials (Berry Compliant). In-stock and now shipping in black, ranger green, Multicam, and coyote.
I recently found out that BULLETPROOF IT, LLC was selling MRAPs. That alone is interesting, but what really caught my attention is that the MRAPs in question were built by Blackwater Manufacturing. From 2007-2009, I worked on that program as the head of Test & Evaluation. I shot, blew up and drove Grizzlies in all sorts of environments. There’s a bit of me in those trucks. This graphic shows the evolution of the trucks.
BULLETPROOF IT, LLC a Service Disabled Veteran owned and operated business has 10 Blackwater Grizzly Armored Personnel Carriers (APC) for sale. The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) is a 22 ton Armored Infantry Mobility Vehicle designed and built for the U.S. Military and DOD contractors destined for Iraq and other high conflict hostile territories.
The Armored exterior is as aggressive as they come! The Ballistic walls can withstand .50-caliber rounds for perfect protection against high caliber ambushes, while the fully reinforced belly and enclosed drivetrain are protected against improvised explosive device (IED) blasts. In addition to the armor, it has more doors, gun ports, hooks, compartments, outlets, and lighting than most civilians’ vehicles on the road. The roof has duel turrets capable of accepting mounted machine guns.
The Armored Vehicles are street legal and can cruise on the highway at 65 to 70 MPH. Each equipped with the proven caterpillar diesel engine. The Armored Vehicles were built in 2007 and 2008. Essentially these vehicles are brand new and most of them with less than 800 miles on them, some as low as 77 miles on them. BULLETPROOF IT, LLC has 4×4 and 6×6 wheeled (APC’s) available.
Features are listed below.
FEATURES
• Automatic push button Allison transmission
• Single rear axle
• Seagrave glider chassis
• 4×4
• Air brakes
• Some have rear electric door
• Front right window hatch
EXTERIOR FEATURES
• 22 ton .50 caliber bulletproof exterior
• Front mount Ramsey winch
• All terrain run flat tires
• High intensity exterior lighting
• Storage compartments
INTERIOR FEATURES
• Dual zone a/c
• Roof hatch access
• Day/night vision camera
• Multiple seating configuration
• Blackout lights
For pricing and availability please email our MRAP Sales Manager Josh Malcom at mrapsales@bulletproof-it.com or feel free to give him a call 360-771-2657.
For more information and pictures, please follow the direct link below.
Mountain Horse Solutions, a U.S. Defense and Mission Critical Equipment Supplier, based in Union City TN, and NP Aerospace, a ballistic hard armor company, have been awarded a four-year U.S. Navy Maritime Buoyant Plate body armor contract framework valued at over $20m.
Mountain Horse and NP Aerospace will supply up to 11,000 of the LASA LWB III+ IC06 MBP Maritime Buoyant Plates, which are lightweight and feature a highly durable waterproof Polyurea coating. The contract framework is for a four-year period and has a maximum value of $20,599,334. Mountain Horse and NP Aerospace were selected due to their ability to meet U.S. Navy strict performance requirements.
Mountain Horse, a key supplier to the U.S. Armed Forces and Government Agencies, selected NP Aerospace as hard armor manufacturer due to the company’s extensive experience working with global defense organizations including Canada’s Department of National Defence and the UK Ministry of Defence. NP Aerospace has supplied over 200,000 body armor plates to British and Canadian Armed Forces, more than 1 million ballistic helmets and armor systems for over 2,000 NATO vehicles used in overseas operations.
Chris Witts, Director, Mountain Horse Solutions, said: “We are thrilled and honored to be awarded this contract. Supplying the U.S. Navy with a top-quality critical safety product, like the Maritime Buoyant Hard Armor plate, is a significant achievement. Mountain Horse Solutions is an expert in supply chain management and prides itself in providing the US Armed Forces with the highest quality and most innovative equipment available. This award confirms the strength of Mountain Horse Solutions’ partnership with NP Aerospace and our commitment to supplying rapid response innovative solutions to the military.”
James Kempston, CEO, NP Aerospace, said: “Being awarded the U.S. Navy Maritime Buoyant Plate body armor contract is a testament to our experience in composite armor technology. Our personal armor has been used by frontline allied forces for over 25 years. We are proud to be supporting Mountain Horse and the U.S. Navy in supplying our troops with the lightest weight, highest performing, top quality products in the market. The LWB III+ IC06 MBP Maritime Buoyant Plate is able to comfortably meet the ballistic threat required by the U.S. Navy and delivers the wearability and buoyancy required in maritime operations.”
NP Aerospace is a global armor manufacturer with extensive experience in complex, military programs. The company’s body armor portfolio includes a range of ballistic plates to meet demanding defense requirements from NIJ Level III plates for standard military operations to NIJ Level IV plus special threats plates.
Mountain Horse Solutions and NP Aerospace were awarded the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) contract N61331-20-D-0014, as an ID/IQ (Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity) to provide Maritime Buoyant Body Armor (MBP), both in torso and side configurations.
Our mission has always been about protecting those who run towards the threat. To that end, we created the Innovate or Die® Tour and Mobile Showroom. Over the past couple years it has allowed us to meet you face-to-face, gather your feedback and answer your questions.
Life has been put on hold for many people around the world, but you have not stopped risking your safety and health against all the threats we face today.
We can’t wait to meet you on the road again.
Thank you to the men and women of the armed forces, first responders and health care professionals who continue to put their lives on the line. You haven’t stopped working and neither will we.
IDTOUR VTS |Virtual Trade Show| PICO-MVW-DSX Plate Carrier System
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New PICO-MVW-DSX Plate Carrier System
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Our mission has always been about protecting those who run towards the threat. To that end, we created the Innovate or Die® Tour and Mobile Showroom. Over the past couple years it has allowed us to meet you face-to-face, gather your feedback and answer your questions.
Life has been put on hold for many people around the world, but you have not stopped risking your safety and health against all the threats we face today.
We can’t wait to meet you on the road again.
Thank you to the men and women of the armed forces, first responders and health care professionals who continue to put their lives on the line. You haven’t stopped working and neither will we.
LBT-6094 G3v2 is our new lightweight modular plate carrier derived from our original industry staple plate carrier 6094 with updated materials and functionality.
Made up of lightweight laser cut 1000D laminate nylon, the G3v2 weighs in at 1.4lbs paired with the laser cut MOLLE panel.
The front panel MAP system comes standard with removable 3/4″ fast clips and will accept 1″ fast clips as well for optional panel choices available on the market.
Our lightweight rigid cummerbund accepts side plate pockets(LBT-2739Q *sold separately) and can also be swapped for an elastic cummerbund or soft/hard armor cummerbund via special order through Sales@lbtinc.com
GASTONIA, N.C. – July 14, 2020 – Premier Body Armor is excited to announce a new co-branding partnership with Eberlestock, a global leader in outdoor performance gear. Premier Body Armor worked with Eberlestock to manufacture custom designed armor inserts for the F5 Switchblade line of packs.
“Eberlestock’s F5 Switchblade packs have quickly become a staple for every day carry,” said Alex Stewart, Vice President of Operations at Premier Body Armor. “In addition to its all-around versatility, the F5 is a great way to incorporate inconspicuous level IIIA protection into your daily routine. Our new inserts are tailor-made to fit in the F5 and we’re proud to work with Eberlestock to offer this new option to everyone.”
The F5 Switchblade pack has been a huge success and has placed Eberlestock firmly in the EDC bag space. The combination of this CCW capable pack and the custom Premier Body Armor level IIIA insert creates a unique, fully operational solution ready for almost anything this uncertain world might bring.
Both companies are launching this partnership with a giveaway of a pack/armor bundle to one lucky winner. Find out more and enter to win here: eberlestock.com/premier.
In 2012 we began developing our female body armor shape. We wanted to provide a system designed specifically for the female shape, rather than just putting a female in a smaller male style carrier.
The design needed to provide all the same qualities and attributes of the male TYR Tactical® carriers.
|1.| PROPER COVERAGE
• Issue: Protection of vital organs and breast tissue
• Solution: Lateral darts on the outer carrier have an inset/cut above the breast tissue to accommodate shoulder rotation and allow for shouldering weapon.
|2.| CARRIER SHAPE
• Issue: Focus on female anatomy driven by the need support and stability
• Solution: Two lateral darts, on the tactical outer carrier, contour around the females natural shape while still providing a full range of motion, support and eliminates excess compression on the breast tissue.
|3.| PLATE LOCATION
• Issue: Current female systems lacked the ability to provide proper plate pockets. The placement of the plate did not lay flat on the torso of female participants. It would lay at an angle, applying pressure to the breast tissue area. This ultimately took away from the ballistic performance of the plate and soft armor.
• Solution: The front of the female carrier incorporates a gusseted plate pocket. This pocket relieves tension and pressure that is normally placed on the body from the hard plate in typical plate pocket configurations. This enhances the users range of motion to allow for increased ergonomics and performance. It also provides decreased hot spots on the body by utilizing our airflow chamber technology.
|4.| LOAD CARRIAGE
• Issue: In the past, load carriage has typically been static and designed in a vertical alignment which does not self-adjust with the operator’s natural movements.
• Solution: Female shaped components such as the shoulders, yoke, collar and belt were created to enhance the overall female system.
UNIQUE TO TYR TACTICAL®:
|1.| PATENTED FEMALE SHAPE
US Patent No. 9,970,736, Patent Pending in Australia, Europe and Canada
Two lateral darts, on the tactical outer carrier, contour around the females natural shape while still providing a full range of motion, support and eliminates excess compression on the breast tissue.
|2.| GUSSETED PLATE POCKET
The front of the female carrier incorporates a gusseted plate pocket. This pocket relieves tension and pressure that is normally placed on the body from the hard plate in typical plate pocket configurations. This enhances the users range of motion to allow for increased ergonomics and performance. It also provides decreased hot spots on the body by utilizing our airflow chamber technology.
|3.| PATENTED PV®
Canada Patent No. 2812982, Patent Pending in Australia, Europe and US
It’s engineered utilizing our revolutionary PV® material which offers significant weight reduction with increased resistance to abrasion. PV® has been tested to have 7-10 times higher abrasion resistance than standard mil spec nylon. PV® also enhances the ballistic attributes of armor within the vest. Antimicrobial/FR treated padded spacer mesh is used internally for comfort.
|4.| PATENTED BALLISTIC VEIN®
US Patent No. 9,435,614, Patent Pending in Australia, Europe and Canada
It increases the overall load carriage performance and provides a more rigid platform improving the overall structure and capabilities of the carrier. It also, retains the soft armor panels in the proper configuration, prevents bunching and supports the plates to improve edge hit protection.
BIOMECHANICAL STUDY & ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE:
Existing male or unisex systems do not allow female users to properly perform basic tasks and still maintain comfort. The cause of this design flaw lies within the lack of ergonomically shaped ballistics and carriers that conform to the female anatomy. This coupled with our biomechanical findings lead to the development of the Patented Female Shape.
