IDTOUR VTS |Virtual Trade Show| PICO-MVW-DSX Plate Carrier System
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New PICO-MVW-DSX Plate Carrier System
Coming Soon: 2021
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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.
TenCate Advanced Armor is pleased to announce the award of a four-year contract framework for the delivery of the U.S. Navy Maritime Buoyant Plate body armor. Valued in excess of $15M, TenCate Advanced Armor will provide a new generation of body armor to U.S. Navy developed to comply with a demanding specification for performance. The Maritime Buoyant Plate will be manufactured at TenCate Advanced Armor’s facilities in Hebron, OH.
On June 24, 2020, the Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) awarded TenCate contract N61331-20-D-0011, as an ID/IQ (Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity) to provide Maritime Buoyant Body Armor (MBP), both in torso and side configurations. This award complements other recently awarded body armor contracts by Army Contracting Command (ACC) for high performance, lightweight body armor, such as SPS-VTP side and torso plates.
This is a similar plate to the one selected.
The TenCate Technical Center USA (TTC-US) developed the design for the MBP by leveraging prior Internally funded Research and Development (IR&D) efforts, which optimized the construction of high performance raw materials, and, through specialized consolidation and manufacture, met all the requirements of NQ/PQ 16-04, entitled Body Armor, Maritime Buoyant Plate (MBP), such as weight, thickness, and ballistic performance requirements.
The President of TenCate Advanced Armor USA, Col. (ret.) Andy Mills, stated: “I am extremely satisfied with the confident and effective response by TenCate Advanced Armor to the U.S. Navy’s strict requirements for a new generation of body armor. The contract underlines TenCate Advanced Armor’s position as a key partner in high-performance personal protection equipment for the U.S. Department of Defense and for allied nations.”
The maximum contract value is $15,335,930.81, with First Article Test (FAT) plates due within 120 days of the award.
TenCate Advanced Armor USA, Inc. is a major provider of personal protection solutions for police departments, federal agencies, and large multi-year government programs. With years of experience in body armor development and manufacturing, TenCate Advanced Armor USA, Inc. provides a diverse portfolio of stand-alone (SA) and in-conjunction (IC) plates with special capabilities to meet the needs of US and allied warfighters and law enforcement officers.
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The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Female Fitment Program Office has awarded a contract to begin production and development for body armor designed to better protect female Airmen during combat and contingency operations.
Finding uniform items and gear optimized for female Airmen is an Air Force Chief of Staff initiative. The Female Fitment Program Office was created in response to identify problems and find solutions quickly. The office partnered with the Air Force Security Forces Center in San Antonio to find a “sufficient armored plate carrier system that addresses appropriate form, fit and function while providing adequate protection for female Airmen.”
“This is a perfect example of Air Force Materiel Command getting feedback from the field and delivering the Air Force we need to the warfighter,” said Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., AFMC commander. “I’m proud of the team pulling together to do what is right for our Airmen. They deserve gear that offers the protection they need while allowing them to complete their mission.”
AFLCMC’s Human Systems Division is the lead organization to assess, evaluate and acquire new body armor for Security Forces Defenders and other female Airmen whose jobs require them to operate in dangerous environments. The new body armor will be specifically fitted to the female body preventing exposure to risks.
“Our female Airmen had gaps due to poor fitment issues,” said Maj. Saily Rodriguez, Female Fitment Program manager. “The new gear fits properly which improves protection and offers better comfort for gear that has to be worn in difficult environments and conditions.”
The program office conducted an evaluation that included laboratory and field assessments. The contract was awarded to TSSi of Harrisonburg, Virginia for the Aspetto “Mach V” system that was deemed the best solution in terms of price, effectiveness and fitment.
“The feedback during our field assessment was overwhelmingly positive. This is something our Airmen want because it offers a great benefit to their health and safety,” Rodriguez said.
The first product deliveries are expected in Fall 2020.
STERLING, VA – Consistent with their commitment to continually press the limits of design to enhance operator performance through thermoregulation, Qore Performance released to the public this week the IceVents Aero, their latest innovation in padding and ventilating load carriage systems. Inspired by the aerodynamic profile of Formula One cars and the SpaceX Falcon 9/Crew Dragon, IceVents Aero use the same honeycomb thermoplastic elastomer from their popular IceVents Classic, but in a streamlined shape that removes all excess material.
The lighter-weight IceVents Aero prevent chafing on the neck when worn with low collar shirts and reduce fatigue on shoulders in the highest performance and lightest weight minimalist plate carriers and rucksacks. They also reduce chafing and bulk around the hips under a duty belt.
IceVents Aero are universally compatible with every plate carrier system on the market, and are compatible with many rucksacks and assault packs as well.
IceVents Aero are available as a pair for shoulder strap venting and padding, or as part of combination sets with IceVents Classic to cover duty belt padding and torso ventilation with the IceVents Classic used as pontoon-style padding inside the plate bag. IceVents Aero are available in Black and in AR 670-1 compliant Coyote Tan. More detail is available at QorePerformance.com.
TYR TACTICAL® LEVEL 3A RAPID RESPONSE BALLISTIC SHIELDS HAVE ARRIVED.
• ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT – LIGHTEST 3A SHIELD ON THE MARKET
• ENHANCED LEVEL 3A PROTECTION
• PURPOSE BUILT
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS:
• NIJ 0108.01 Level 3A Compliant
• Forearm Pad
• Carry Bag
• Fixed Handle
SPECIAL THREATS:
• 9mm, 127 gr SXT
• 5.7 x 28mm, 40 gr SS197SR-Hornady
• 5.7 x 28mm, SS192
• 9mm, 127 gr SXT
• 5.7 x 28mm, 40 gr SS197SR
• .40-cal., 95 gr S&W (HP)
• 9mm Fiocchi, 115 gr (FMJ)
• 5.7 X 28mm, 27 gr SS195 (LFHP)
• 7.62 x 25mm, 95 gr Tokarev (FMJ)
• .357 SIG, 115 gr (JHP)
• .357cal, 125 gr SIG Gold Dot Hollow Point
• .357-cal, 125 gr SIG FMJ FN
