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2 Vets Arms Company Introduces the 6.8 SPC II Rifle in A-TACS Camo

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Oklahoma based 2 Vets Arms Co, LLC has only been in business for a short time. It is a female service-connected disabled veteran owned business (SDVOB) operated by Army veteran husband and wife team of Dean and Amber Brandly. Dean is a combat Infantryman who served as a Sniper/Sniper Team Leader and Joint Fires Observer during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Amber also served as an Army Intelligence Analyst during Operation Iraqi Freedom. These are our kind of people.

Now, they are offering their weapons fully decked-out in A-TACS AU and A-TACS FG Camo courtesy of the guys at Southern Draw Hydroprinting.

The flagship weapons platform offered by 2 Vets Arms Co is a 6.8 SPC II rifle based on a custom design by Dean Brandly, and based upon his experience as a Ranger Qualified former Army Scout Sniper Team Leader.

The 6.8 SPC (6.8x43mm) was initially developed by the United States Army Marksmanship Unit’s MSG Steve Holland and Chris Murray who were tasked by JSOC and the 5th Special Forces Group in 2001 to make a caliber that offers superior downrange lethality over the 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington in an AR pattern service rifle with minimal loss of magazine capacity and a negligible increase in recoil.

In their match-grade, Spec II chambered 16″, 18″, 20″ barrels. The 6.8 SPC is capable of pushing a .277 caliber, 85gr bullet to over 2900 FPS. 110gr bullets easily achieve 2500 FPS with factory-loaded ammunition. Appropriate hand loading can achieve even higher velocities and enable the use of heavier projectiles up to 130 grains, which dramatically improves terminal ballistics over a 5.56 Nato/.223 Remington at long range.

2 Vets Arms Company is proudly working with Sports South LLC, a national firearms distributor with a retailer network of more than 5000 firearms retailers across the country. The custom designed 6.8 SPC II weapon system, as well as .300 Blackout and standard 5.56 models will reach dealer shelves throughout the country soon.

As a service-connected disable veteran owned business, Dean and Amber understand how important it is to support our honored military veterans. In order to do their part, 2 Vets Arms Company has pledged to donate a portion of the proceeds from every rifle sale to GallantFew.org – A Revolutionary Veteran Support Network, and American Women Veterans.

www.2VetsArms.com

ODG Lupus Pattern in the Field

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Here are some shots from SureFire’s ‘Combat Tactics’ magazine featuring Orion Design Group’s Lupus transitional camouflage pattern.

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www.odg-usa.com

Georgia Health Sciences University Testing Brains to Find Camo Busters

Monday, April 9th, 2012

Georgia Health Sciences University is conducting magnetic imaging testing of the human brain to identify those who can ‘see’ items concealed by camouflage. According to a recent report on Georgia TV station WDRW the research is being funded by the Office of Army Research who is providing more than $500,000 over three years.

Dr Jay Hegde, the principal investigator and GHSU Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Xing Chen are using a relatively simple technique they developed to teach civilian volunteers to detect camouflage. In testing, they flash a series of camouflage pictures on a computer screen, providing about a half second after each to spot, for instance, a face in a sea of mushrooms. Test subjects receive instant feedback on their progress.

They use the magnetic imaging suite to monitor the brain as it detects the item of interest. Dr Hegde says a simple brain scan may identify Soldiers with a natural aptitude for identifying things that are out of place. They also think this skill could extend to precision shooting. However, as in most things, subjects get better with training. An hour of daily training over as little as two weeks results in 60% proficiency in test subjects.

Australians Conduct Multispectral Camouflage Assessment

Sunday, April 8th, 2012

Private Taylor Gleeson has a Canadian uniform checked by Dr Bin Lee from the DSTO during the NATO camouflage effectiveness field trial at the Jungle Training Centre in Tully, Australia

Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Organisation recently conducted an assessment of 18 camouflage patterns in north Queensland along with seven NATO partners.

In a DSTO press release, Chief of DSTO’s Human Protection and Performance Division Dr Simon Oldfield said, “The trial, and our membership of the NATO task group looking at camouflage, enables Australia to have access to knowledge, tools and methodologies that will inform future camouflage requirements.”

He went on to explain, “We will also be able to gather a more realistic threat assessment of hot and humid environments that will help us develop assessment methods for camouflage.”

Data on current issue and experiential patterns was collected using multispectral image recording and panoramic photography techniques to measure their effectiveness. Ten volunteers from the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade wore the uniforms during the event.

As they did not disclose which patterns (other than CADPAT) they are assessing we are unsure how this may, if at all, affect the fielding of the Australian MultiCam Pattern developed by Crye Precision.

Badlands Slangvel

Sunday, April 8th, 2012

Here are some photos of a Slangvel in PenCott Badlands. For availability contact graywolf47@comcast.net.

CamoVision Goes Kloak

Friday, April 6th, 2012

JerryJack Outdoors has licensed Kloak Konsealment pattern camo for its “CamoVision” eyewear.

“With CamoVision adopting our KLOAK line of cryptic camouflage in its state-of-the-art eyewear, hunters can get closer than ever to total concealment when in the field,” said Steve Regan, President and CEO of Genesis Pattern Technologies. “Once again, the fact that CamoVision chose KLOAK for its unique technology is very exciting to Genesis.” (Kloak cammie patterns are based on mimicry patterning and ‘cryptic’ colorations found in the natural world. (Some of you may remember Kloak from SHOT.)

CamoVision uses a bonding pattern to add a camouflage pattern to the lenses. This makes you look cool and has the additional benefit (if looking cool isn’t enough for you) of masking your eye movement from whatever you’re hunting.

Not zombies, it should be noted. Zombies don’t respond to typical predator-prey dynamics, and won’t care about your eyes. Or hippies. They will be too stoned to care.

Lenses are impact resistant polycarbonate UV on nylon frames. They plan on having multiple patterns on styles for for men, women and children.

For more information, check out CamoVision; for more about Kloak, check their website.

This article first appeared on Tactical Fanboy.

BCS Holding A-TACS FG Photo Contest

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Beez Combat Systems is sponsoring an A-TACS FG photo contest. The winner will receive a prize pack worth about $500 of FG gear from BCS and PredatorBDU.

Who: FG camouflage fans.
What: take a picture with a piece of BCS A-TACS FG gear and a Propper FG uniform.
Where: Foliage area, forest, swamp, or jungle.
When: – Last call for pictures is May 25th,2012, Winner is to be announced May 28th, 2012 (Memorial Day).
Why: To see A-TACS FG camo pattern in action and to win some FG gear.

What do you win?

$250 credit in Beez Combat Systems FG gear and an ACU FG Coat/Pants/Combat Shirt/Boonie from PredatorBDU.

Winning picture will be posted on A-TACS home page.

We are offering 10% off on FG gear.
BCS coupon code – FGPHOTO
PredatorBDU will also provide free shipping for any order of $95 plus in CONUS/APO

Post pics on Beez Combat System’s Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/pages/Beez-Combat-Systems
or
send pictures to FG@beezcombatsystems.com

www.beezcombatsystems.com

Kryptek Highlander on NYCO

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

As part of the US Army Camouflage Improvement Effort, the four finalists must provide printed 50/50 NYCO and 500D Cordura to the Army so that they can have clothing and equipment produced for further testing.

Kryptek has provided this photograph, showing their Highlander pattern printed on 50/50 NYCO.