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New Announcements From TRU-SPEC

Thursday, July 17th, 2014

Tru-Spec has just made a few new announcements regarding their product line, competitive shooting team, and their providing of uniforms for the upcoming Brownell’s Rockcastle Pro-Am 3-gun Championship.

First, Tru-Spec has partnered with A-TACS, and will now be offering their Tactical Response Uniform selections in A-TACS AU and FG. The TRU Shirt, Pant, 1/4 Zip Combat Shirt, Boonie, and Patrol Cap will all be available in the new patterns starting November 2014.

Secondly, Tru-Spec has added Bethany Harris to their roster of award winning competitive shooters. Bethany Harris has competed and placed in USPSA, IDPA, GSSF, and 3-Gun events. Harris, who entered the competitive shooting arena in 2010, has celebrated winning High Lady and a second place Tac-Irons Division finish at the Task Force Dagger 3-Gun in 2014 already this year; adding to a list of accolades, including: 2013 3-Gun Nation Ladies Division: 4th Overall, 2013 3-Gun Nation Divisional Series: 3rd Tac-Irons Division, 2013 Southeastern 3-Gun Championship: Tac-Irons Division Champion and match High Lady, 2012 3-Gun Nation Amateur Series Finish: 9th and 2012 3-Gun Nation Ladies Division Finish: 5th.

Lastly, Tru-Spec has been awarded the tile as “Official Range-Wear” for the 2014 Brownell’s Rockcastle Pro-Am 3-Gun Championship. They will be outfitting the entire staff with an option of 24-7 Series Shorts or Pants, Performance Polos, and Tac-Ts. Rockcastle will be hosting more than 500 shooters on the various courses, making it the largest gathering of competitors (and sponsors) at any one 3-gun outing.

The 2014 Brownell’s Rockcastle Pro-Am 3-Gun Championship is taking place at Rockcastle Shooting Center at Park Mammoth Resort in Park City, KY, August 22-24.

www.truspec.com

Warrior Expo ADStv | Dismounted FREE System

Thursday, July 17th, 2014

The Army is starting to talk publicly about developing a new FR clothing system for dismounted troops that would leverage features of both the general issue Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System Gen III and Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble used by mounted and aviation crewmen. Two years ago, ADS Inc took a look at this issue and introduced their take on the concept called Dismounted FREE. Here, Ike Horvath from ADS highlights the features, functions, and solutions behind the system.

For more information, visit adsinc.com/dismounted-free-warrior-expo-east-ads-tv.

Danius Tactical Apparel

Wednesday, July 16th, 2014

DANIUS

Danius Tactical Apparel came about from a desire for “modern, subtle, tactical related quality apparel for causal wear.” They currently offer a line of t-shirts each featuring a design that consists of selector switches for three commonly used rifles: the M4, AK, and G3. All shirts are made from 100% ring-spun cotton, and are casual fit.

daniustac.bigcartel.com

The A9-OG Pant from Beyond

Monday, July 14th, 2014

The A9-OG Pant from Beyond

With a name like that, you’d think that these new pants from Beyond Clothing were the title of a classic science fiction movie. After checking the A9-OG out, I’d say that they were made to give you that same comfortable, groupies in feeling as watching a movie you first saw as a kid.

I first noticed them on Beyond Frontman Rick Elder who was wearing a pair. He said, “You’ve got to check these out. We’ve created the mullet of tactical pants. Business up front, and a party in back.” Then, he turned around to show me what he meant.

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The A9-OG (yes, that’s original gangster) was designed as a more streamlined take on their mission pant. Up front your looking at anatomical fit, articulated knees, gussetted crotch, and a single external pocket along with two slash pockets. In back, you’ve got two simple patch pockets like you’d find on a pair of jeans or your favorite outdoor pants.

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Don’t let the MultiCam camo wrapper fool you. These can be made in virtually any color. I could definitely see myself wearing these for a variety of uses.

www.BeyondClothing.com

Warrior East – LBX Tactical – New Colors for Assaulter Uniforms

Friday, July 11th, 2014

LBX Tactical have us a sneak peek of two new colors for their line of NYCO Assaulter Uniforms: Ranger Green and Desert Tan (Tan 499).

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Coming Fall 2014.

www.LBXtactical.com

Warrior East – Wild Things Tactical – USAF PPE Top

Friday, July 11th, 2014

Here is a final, production sample of the new PPE Top purchased as a non-FR version of the combat shirt for USAF Security Forces.

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It is intended to be worn under the IOTV at home station and was procured under DFLCS. As you can see, the sleeve pockets are included in the production model.

www.wildthingsgear.com

Warrior East – Klim

Thursday, July 10th, 2014

Klim produces a wide variety of motor sports protective clothing (as well as few new tactical pieces). One of their most popular products is the Adventure Rally Jacket. This thing is literally packed with features including body mapped reflective panels for increased visibility in traffic, air flow vents, numerous pockets, removable collar system to accommodate Leatt collars, and integrated D3O padding with Dow Corning’s Deflection breathable armor.

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The Adventure Rally Jacket was originally designed for wear on the Dakar Rally, an endurance race where riders can’t wear a pack. It integrates a shoulder strap system and one wearer I spoke with said he had carried 60 lbs in his jacket comfortably.

www.klim.com

Warrior East – Beyond A9 Shorty Update

Thursday, July 10th, 2014

About two weeks ago we published a story on Beyond’s new A9 Shorty Mission Shirt. Beyond read your comments and modified the shirt with slightly longer sleeves, bringing them to the elbow.

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www.beyondclothing.com