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APTUM Plate Carrier – Beez Combat Systems

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019

The APTUM™ is an adaptable plate carrier system designed for multi-faceted operations for Military, Law Enforcement and the Responsible Citizen. The carrier is highly scalable and can be configured for low vis operations up to high threat.

The front panel design emphasis was on comms/data/PTT attachment points and cable management

The Plate carrier has multiple cummerbund options and accessories. The APTUM™ system will continually evolve to meet user demands.

Available in Multicam, Coyote, Black, and Ranger Green.
www.beezcombatsystems.com

APTUM™ Plate Carrier – www.beezcombatsystems.com/APTUM

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Tactical Products Group Executives Sentenced for Selling Faulty Armor To US Government

Monday, June 24th, 2019

In February of this year, Tactical Products Group, LLC (TPG) CEO Dan Thomas Lounsbury, Jr and Vice President for Sales and Federal Contracting Andres Lopez-Munoz we’re found guilty in the Eastern District of Virginia on charges of conspiracy, making false claims on the United States government, and wire fraud.

In 2012 the two relabeled hard armor plates certified for a different threat or were out of their service life in order to fulfill a contract.

The supplied plates were provided to Triple Canopy to fulfill a contract. Reportedly, the plates supplied were known to delaminate. Furthermore, four of the 10 plates supplied were six years out of warranty. Amazingly, the value of the contract is said to be just $3,500.

Last week they were sentenced. Although they both were facing a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and federal prosecutors requested three year sentences, the judge sentenced Lounsbury, aged 50, to 10 months in prison and Lopez-Munoz, aged 35, to four months.

They have also agreed to repay the government for the faulty plates.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Non Stocking Non Standard Vest

Friday, June 21st, 2019

Today we are getting the first look at a small government overrun of unique plate carriers FirstSpear has added to their Non-Standard Non-Stocking section. Developed around specific end user requirements this is a full featured plate carrier with FirstSpear Tubes quick release buckles and FirstSpear 6/12 laser cut platform with low profile shoulder straps. The front and back body are built with a hydrophobic 6/12 laser cut hypalon matched up with a 500D overlap cummerbund. Swimmer cut plate bag has been gusseted to fit thicker cut plates like the 3TSA. Made in the USA.

Non-Stocking Non-Standard items were built at the request of FirstSpear professional users and contract overruns. 100% 1st quality goods. Colors, sizes, and quantities are limited. When they are gone they are gone, No back-orders will be filled. No Returns No Exchanges.

www.first-spear.com/non-stocking-non-standard/3tsa-maritime-swimmer

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Crye Precision AirLite SPC Now Available for Order

Tuesday, June 18th, 2019

The AirLite Structural Plate Carrier from Crye Precision is now available.

Combining the mobility of JPC with increased structure, it is PALS compatible and can be used in conjunction with the AirLite Chest Rig.

Features:
• Made from AIRLITE®, our patented lightweight, strong, water-shedding material
• Easy 2-step emergency doffing capability
• Continuous 3D mesh interior panels for maximum comfort and ventilation
• Compatible with our zip-on panels (for use with sizes SM/MD panels only)
• Compatible with all our removable front flaps
• Vertical webbing loops on front carrier to support detachable chest rigs
• Quick attach side loops for add-on ballistic coverage
• Groin protection attachment points
• VELCRO® loop on back carrier for patches
• Vertical adjustment slots in rear allows for multiple height position of cummerbund
• Loops on the back of the shoulder straps to support small packs such as our AVS™ 1000 pack
• Low-profile cummerbund attachment allows chest expansion and provides maximum sizing range

cryeprecision.com

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Original PlateFrame Drag Handle From S&S Precision

Monday, June 17th, 2019

S&S Precision’s Operator System Suite (OSS) accessories include a Drag Handle which attaches to their original PlateFrame.

See the complete OSS line of pouches and accessories at www.sspgear.com

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Ballistic Helmets & Shields from Propper International

Saturday, June 15th, 2019

As Propper International increases their range to support law enforcement they have introduced Ballistic Helmets and Shields.

Helmets & Visors

Their ballistic high cut helmet meets NIJ Level IIIA. They also offer clear ballistic visors.

Shields

Additionally, Propper is offering NIJ III & IIIA Shields, with or without integrated lights.

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IceVents – Stand-Off Ventilation for Plate Carriers from Qore Performance

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019

IceVents 2 for Plate Carrier Stand-Off Ventilation are padding which attaches to the inside of your vest or other load carriage platform to give some comfort and stand off. Featuring exclusive and proprietary Supracor Stimulite impact-absorbing hexagonal honeycomb thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) technology, they are meant for dry and arid climates where evaporative cooling is effective. Loads are absorbed and dispersed evenly throughout the honeycomb matrix of IceVents. Because the cells are interconnected, when one cell buckles from impact, the walls of the adjacent cells also buckle to absorb the force, similar to a ripple effect.

They come with a set of adhesive hook and loop cut pieces to attach to any plate carrier, chest rig or soft armor vest.

Available now on Black, with Coyote coming soon.

www.qoreperformance.com/products/icevents-plate-carrier-padding-for-stand-off-ventilation-2-pack

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Rampart Range Day 19 – Xion Protective Gear

Wednesday, May 29th, 2019

While there were several great new products at Rampart Range Day, none surprised nor impressed me more than Xion (pronounced zion) Protective Gear. Their garments have been worn for years in sports and by stuntmen, protecting from blunt trauma injuries. But now, they’ve been discovered by LE for use as a low viz crowd control suit for use in scenarios where the appearance of full riot gear might increase tensions. Naturally, the gear can be worn in any scenario where blunt force trauma is a threat.

The suits can be worn under outer garments.
Some of the garments are also FR, adding another facet of personal protection.

The secret is in their use of D3O pads which works as a non-Newtonian fluid, absorbing high energy impact, yet remaining malleable when not under force. In fact, the founders of Xion came from the stunt industry and have been working with D3O for many years on pad designs.

Xion Protective Gear products are available in North America from Rampart International.

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