TacticalGear.com has put together a tactical pants guide, which features information on many of the current tactical clothing manufacturers’ pant options. Each manufacturer is given a detailed profile in addition to a review of their flagship tactical pant, with additional styles also listed and detailed. This is a useful tool to compare price and functionality across brands when looking at purchasing new tactical pants.
tacticalgear.com/tactical-pants-guide
Alias Training & Security Services is currently selling TMACS, Inc. t-shirts. The shirt is black and features Pat McNamara’s ‘Gas It Up and Burn It Down’ logo on the front, the TMACS logo on the back, an American flag on the right sleeve, and ‘Angry Angry Angry’ on the left sleeve, all in white print. Available in sizes Sm-XXL.
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Patrick McNamara spent twenty-two years in the United States Army in a myriad of special operations units. When he worked in the premier Special Missions Unit, he became an impeccable marksman, shooting with accurate, lethal results and tactical effectiveness. McNamara has trained tactical applications of shooting to people of all levels of marksmanship, from varsity level soldiers, and police officers who work the streets to civilians with little to no time behind the trigger.
His military experience quickly taught him that there is more to tactical marksmanship than merely squeezing the trigger. Utilizing his years of experience, McNamara developed a training methodology that is safe, effective and combat relevant and encourages a continuous thought process. This methodology teaches how to maintain safety at all times and choose targets that force accountability, as well as provides courses covering several categories, including individual, collective, on line and standards.
While serving as his Unit’s Marksmanship NCO, he developed his own marksmanship club with NRA, CMP, and USPSA affiliations. Mac ran monthly IPSC matches and ran semi annual military marksmanship championships to encourage marksmanship fundamentals and competitiveness throughout the Army.
He retired from the Army’s premier hostage rescue unit as a Sergeant Major and is the author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting).
tmacsinc.com
Germany-based SABRE Shop has just released their Special Forces Smock, Gen. III and Sniper Trousers, Gen. II in Hyde Definition’s PenCott SnowDrift pattern. The Special Forces Smock and Sniper Trousers were developed with input from the Sniper cadre at the International Special Training Center (formerly: International LRRP School) in Pfullendorf, Germany.
Special Forces Smock, Gen. III
– Extended pocket openings to protect against falling out of material
– D-rings
– Cordura in the lower third of the pockets
Sniper Trousers, Gen. II
Social Hand Grenade is a clothing brand owned and managed by UK-based Intelligent Armor Limited. Their product line includes t-shirts, polo shirts, jumpers, and accessories for men, women, and children, most of it made from natural 100% cotton or bamboo. All designs and logos are screen printed within the UK.
If you’ve run into me at a trade show over the past few months, you’ve probably seen me wearing a Boss Rugby from Velocity Systems. I love this thing. Over the past 6 months, I’ve not only worn it to trade shows but also camping, hiking and to the range. It’s not only comfortable but also durable. The fabric has yet to pill or pull.
The Boss Rugby is made from a nylon/spandex blend to give it a little mechanical stretch as well as great wicking properties to increase comfort. The fabric also incorporates both soil release treatment as well as Odorexx™ Antimicrobial which is good for 25 washes.
This is a fantastic fabric but unfortunately, many see images of the material and think it’s the same stuff that those mesh penny vests you wore as a kid are made from. It’s not. Rather than actual mesh, it’s a pointelle knit which helps with breathability. As you can see, there aren’t any actual holes in the fabric.
The other misconception many have about the Boss Rugby is the two flat shoulder pockets. They feature a pile fabric that accepts Velcro hook. It isn’t some big, fuzzy, high profile patch at all. It’s a very low impact material and blends in well with the rest of the shirt.
I cannot recommend this shirt enough and I hope that these couple of photos have given you a better idea of what the Boss Rugby is all about.
The Boss Rugby is available from Velocity System via phone order or through SKD Tactical for online order in Black, Wolf Grey and Tan, sizes Small – XXLarge.
Offered as a collaboration between the Platatac Special Projects Team, the Haley Strategic Design Group and Australian Special Operations Forces, the D3 Combat Uniform. In this initial run, HSP offers limited sizing but has brought in not only Coyote, but also Kryptek Highlander, Mandrake and Typhon. The Coyote is in a 100% cotton and the Kryptek variants in 50/50 NYCO.
D3 Shirt
Features:
-Airmesh Shoulders to promote cooling and support when using packs/armor
-2x Velcro Pockets on Sleeves with Velcro Hook and Loop for Patches and IFF
-Layered zipper pockets on Sleeve Pockets
-Slots for Internal Velcro-in Elbow pads (Removable – Not Included)
-Zippered Collar
-Velcro Cuffs
-Hook and loop tab blousing
Sizing:
-Medium Regular [33-37″]
-Large Regular [37-41″]
D3 Pant
Features:
-Schoeller® Nanosphere® 4-way stretch fabric around the knees, yoke and groin
-Take-in tabs on the waist, knees and ankles
-Zippered fly
-Dual hip pockets
-Rear pockets with button flap
-Dual front utility pockets
-Dual large thigh bellows pockets
-Lower leg pockets
-Tapered cut for athletic performance
-Padded biased cut waist for increased user comfort
-Reinforced seat
-Double stitched and bartacked in major stress zones
-Hook and loop tab blousing
Sizing:
-Medium Regular [31-35″ Waist – 29-32″ Inseam]
-Large Regular [35-39″ Waist – 29-32″ Inseam]
Canadian customers can purchase the D3 Combat Uniform through Rampart International.
Yesterday was a momentous occasion for Crye Precision with the release of the extended family of MultiCam patterns. Not to be overshadowed, however, are three new products that they also released.
Compact Assault Ghillie
The Compact Assault Ghillie is a lightweight, low-bulk concept in assaulter concealment. Laser-cut 3D shapes physically break up the most visible human outline – the head and shoulder. The rear dual-layer panel is removable, and folds forwards over to conceal a long gun or binoculars. The Ghillie is open cut and consists of featherweight materials designed to allow for massive airflow and overheating prevention. The stuff sack mounts to MOLLE or a belt and it’s amazing how small this thing compacts. Made in the US from US materials.
The Compact Assault Ghillie debuted at SHOT Show 2012.
www.cryeprecision.com/P-APRCG102LG0/Compact-Assault-Ghillie%E2%84%A2
NightCap
The NightCap is lightweight headwear that allows the user to mount and use NVGs without a helmet. It’s compatible with all current 3 and 4-hole NVG mounts.
FEATURES:
No helmet needed to use NVGs
Highly adjustable headband and chin strap
Stable and comfortable
Battery pack attachment
Simple low-profile chin strap
Cable routing channels
Padded structural support for NVG mount
One size fits all. Made in the US from US materials. Available in MultiCam and Black.
The NightCap debuted at SHOT Show 2013.
www.cryeprecision.com/P-ACCHN102000/Nightcap%E2%84%A2
SkullCap
The SkullCap is a fitted, 3-panel cap, cut for maximum coverage and situational awareness. It’s designed to keep the wearer’s ears warm without blocking peripheral vision. The custom fabric used in the SkullCap’s construction allows MultiCam to be printed directly onto the fleece. A mid-weight polyester/spandex blend, this fabric also blocks wind and retains warmth while stretching comfortably to fit most heads.
FEATURES:
Polyester/Spandex blend printed fleece
Lined earband for additional warmth
Eyelets for eye protection
One size fits all. Made in the US from US materials. Available in MultiCam and Black.
The SkullCap debuted at SHOT Show 2013.
www.cryeprecision.com/P-ACCHS102000/Skullcap%E2%84%A2
