Advanced Armament Corp has taken the classic Arc’teryx Naga hoodie in Wolf Grey and embroidered the AAC ‘Xguns’ logo on the right shoulder and Blackout logo on the right chest. If you’ve been looking for a reason to own a Naga, AAC’s offering may just be that reason.
www.advanced-armament.com/Naga-Hoody_p_646.html
Blue Force Gear has really hit a home run with this new cap. I say new because it’s new to them but the styling is All American. When I was a little kid in the early 70s, my uncles played baseball. They were fanatics about it and had woolen baseball caps which I would “borrow”, and I think they too had gotten them as hand-me-downs. As soon as I saw my first Greatest Generation Cap from BFG I was immediately taken back to those days. This a real American icon, worn by men we could all look up to.
Blue Force Gear gives us a little history of these babies…
Seventy years ago, on the factory floor and the battlefield, America’s greatest generation was hard at work making the world safe for democracy. In their precious down time they played baseball, often wearing ball caps customized with their unit and company logos. Blue Force Gear is honoring that tradition by bringing back their cap. This is no regular store bought cap – just like the 1940’s originals, Blue Force Gear’s Greatest Generation Cap is made from 12oz wool broadcloth with horse hair canvas front stiffening and a leather head band adorned with the new BFG logo in grey felt on the front.
Made in America!
You might note that these have a flat bill. That’s how they used to come. The wearer rolled the bill so that it would take a distinctive shape and shield the eyes from the sun.
www.blueforcegear.com/greatest-generation-cap
At SOMA, Beyond announced the new M9 Medic Pant. The pant is made from milspec 50/50 NyCo Ripstop and features a hook and loop waistband, open hand pockets with mesh lining, universal kneepad pockets, back of knee hook and loop tightening system, and hook and loop ankle closure. However, the primary feature of the M9 Medic Pant is the oversized left and right front facing thigh cargo pockets, designed specifically to fit an IFAK. This placement is optimal because medics often function in a kneeling position when dealing with patients.
Interestingly, this pant was developed for use with the Lo Visibility SONS Trauma Kit from Phokus Research Group, which was a customer-driven request. And while these pants are cool, it really demonstrates the flexibility of Beyond in creating user-specific solutions. I overheard several conversations with potential customers at SOMA and this modification really got the creative juices flowing for those who saw it. Beyond is a very dynamic company and I recommend you talk to them if you are looking for a custom clothing solution.
In addition to introducing the MultiCam transitional pattern to the Assaulter Uniform, LBX Tactical has also refined their fit block. Rather then the slim fit of the first run of Honor Camo versions, the new fit is a more traditional cut. Currently, only Small, Medium and Large are in stock but additional sizes are enroute. These are manufactured from jersey knit torso with 50/50 NYCO ripstop sleeves.
lbxtactical.com/collections/assaulter-uniform
It’s been called the greatest shooter & operator accessory in the history of modern firearms. Guaranteed to increase accuracy and make you faster at the same time, it’s first appearance on the scene 3 years ago resulted in increased pregnancies and a shortage of IPSC and NRA bulls nationwide. Made in mesh trucker hat style paying tribute to Kyle’s Alabama upbringing, the DPS logo in patriotic red, white and blue channeling the artistry of the 1950’s when putting your name on something meant everything. It’s sans Velcro, silly Latin sayings, and that damn hole in the back that sunburns the bald, but in a pinch can be used as a signal panel, brass bucket, currency in most countries or a shooting rest for a rifle. The bill can be worn West Coast or Southern Style. When you spot another in this hat it guarantees a like minded friend for life and we look forward to you sending in the pics and stories.
V/R,
Kyle Defoor
“Trainer of Feeders”
Kyle Defoor is a former Special Mission Unit combat decorated Navy SEAL and sniper who served in Afghanistan. Kyle teaches firearms and tactics to military and law enforcement personnel in the United States and worldwide. He also offers marksmanship related open enrollment classes to the public.
You can get the hat here: aliastraining.com/defoorproformanceshootingflexfittruckerhat/
Honor Point’s Bomber Hat is based on the vintage military issue design from the 1940s, made with the same quality and specification as the original issued gear. It is genuine fleece lined for maximum comfort and cold weather warmth. Supplies are limited, so get yours while you still can.
Available in Kryptek Mandrake, MultiCam, and Navy AOR pattern, sizes Medium, Large, and X-Large. Made in the USA.
A lot is going on with Matt Jaques, what with his new series, Make Ready TV and other projects for Panteo Productions as well as his full time training gig, Victory First. He’s been working for some time with Vertx, but now it looks like they’ve formalized the arrangement. Congrats Matt, it looks like that hard work is paying off.
Cincinnati, OH – 04 DEC 13 – Vertx Apparel is proud to announce the formation of a strategic alliance with Matt Jacques and the cadre of Victory First Consulting. Victory First’s Founder and Instructor Matt Jacques will be assisting Vertx with the development of both covert and overt operational equipment. He will also be involved in the ongoing evolution of “low profile” apparel designed for unremarked wear in the urban sprawl or non-permissive environment.
“Matt brings a unique set of skills and specific mindset to the design table,” says Vertx Business Development Manager Darrell Morrow. “His particular background and experience will help us completely change the way you go to the range and do the job–armed and unnoticed.”
Jacques is an SME with over twenty years of military, law enforcement, tactical and undercover experience. He has spent over the last two decades working in or providing training to specialized units and personnel of certain assignments that operated by necessity in low profile here and abroad. These have involved counter-narcotics, investigations, high risk fugitive apprehension, and dignitary protection/PSD and force protection. He has also overseen the development of several weapons systems and their training programs. He has previously worked with both Vertx and Industrial Alchemy on specific programs and is looking forward to working with Vertx on a developmental level.
“I am very excited about the working with Vertx,” says Jacques. “They’re a company that is making great strides forward in practical application discreet apparel and gear–you’re going to see their catalog grow with some phenomenal clothing and kit. I’m humbled by the invitation they extended to Victory First and honored to be a part of this development. I’m looking forward to growing with them.
Jacques is the host of the new Panteao Productions Make Ready TV, is an instructor on several of the Panteao Productions’ “MAKE READY” series of training DVDs, has been involved in the last 3 seasons of Trigger Time TV, is a contributing writer on RECOILWEB.COM and provides SME consulting to other publications. He and his staff continue to work with firearms and equipment manufacturers here in the US while providing specialized instruction to responsible civilians, law enforcement personnel and members of the military.
