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What The Hell, It’s Friday Night
Saturday, February 4th, 2012Edgar Brothers to Host Biggest Tactical Clearance Event in UK This Month
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012If you are in the UK, head to Edgar brothers for the Tactical Open Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th February.
Edgar Brothers is opening its warehouse doors for the first time in it’s history direct to the general public. There’s polo’s, pants, jackets, boots, combat equipment, carriers, tactical lights, eye-wear, cutting and rescue tools, pouches, holsters, T-shits, fleeces, gloves and belts – all with up to 50% off the recommended retail price!
Carl Miller, Sales Manager explained “some of our biggest brands often discontinue and supersede products, plus we have literally 100’s of samples from shows and exhibitions and Bianchi, a brand we don’t wholesale any longer and which we are clearing at an unbelievable £1 per item.”
The event opens at 9.00am on Saturday 18th and Sunday the 19th of February 2012 and closes at 3.00pm, free parking and refreshments available.
There’s also a FREE prize draw for a new SureFire Fury worth £156 open to all customers that visit the Tactical Clearance Event. Terms and conditions apply.
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Edgar Brothers
Lyme Green Business Park
Macclesfield
Cheshire
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PPSS Body Armour CEO Personally Tests New Vest
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012In this video, Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS Body Armour puts his money where his mouth is. Not only does he describe the 1.65kg light and 6.5mm thin CV1 covert bullet proof vest in detail but he wears it during a live fire test with a 9mm Glock from a distance of 3m. It is certified to NIJ Level IIIA + certified protection from Tokarev Ball 7.62 x 25mm and Makarov 9 x 18mm.
There are three things that stick out about this vest (other than the nurse running on camera).
– 10 Joule of stab/knife protection
– protection from hypodermic needles
– OUTLAST temperature regulating space technology (helps with sweat)
New Body Armor for Philippines Army
Monday, January 30th, 2012MKU PVT Ltd. of India; Concentric Industries Inc. of Korea, UM Merkata DOO of Serbia, Tactics SOG Industries of the US, Protective Products of the US, SIA of Israel, Goldbell Philippines and JEJE Enterprises have all “bought” bid documents to provide 3,480 sets of body armor for the Philippine Army worth about P174 million.
The eight firms have until February 21 to complete their bids and all bidders must have successfully fulfilled an armor contract within the last five years.
Perfume on a Pig?
Monday, January 30th, 2012The Australian Army continues to monkey with the F88 “Austeyr” despite their Special Operations components abandoning the weapon in the late 90s in favor of the M4. This briefing, presented at last year’s NDIA Small Arms Symposium outlines the incremental improvements made to the weapon. “Improving In-Service Small Arms Systems; An Australian Experience” was presented by Mr. Graham Evenden of Thales Australia. They have worked very closely with the Australian Army to enhance the F88. But, to what end?
Improving in-Service Small Arms Systems – An Australian Experience
BigDomPhoto – Tactical Photography from France
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012BigDom is a friend of a friend who just happens to be one hell of a photographer. Here’s a sample of his work.
He’s done work for many brands in Europe including (TR-Equipement‘s catalog) and gained quite a following. Additionally, he’s had his work published in the German magazine “Kommando” and the French “Raids.”
Visit www.bigdomphoto.com and check out his blog while you’re at it.
Bermuda Regt Adopts MultiCam
Friday, January 13th, 2012According to a story in the Royal Gazette Online, the Bermuda Regiment is adopting a US produced version of the ACU in MultiCam as an interim measure while they await issue of the new British military’s new Multi Terrain Pattern uniforms currently undergoing issue.
Photo: Glenn Tucker
Above, Officers display the array of uniforms. The two on the left and the spokesman wear the new MultiCam ACUs while the fourth Soldier wears the new British ensemble in MTP and the last Soldier in line sports the current Soldier 95 uniform in Woodland DPM.
According to the Bermuda Regiment, 2012’s Recruits, plus the Regiment’s Full Time Staff and Long Term soldiers will be issued MultiCam Combat trousers, shirts, jackets, rain suits, and Jungle Hats later this month. Starting in 2013, Bermuda will be in the UK MoD Supply chain meaning uniform supplies will be both reliable and 30% lower than current costs.
The Mother of All Afghan Camo Solicitation
Friday, January 6th, 2012The synopsis for this solicitation entitled, “Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment, uniforms and field jackets for the Afghanistan National Security Forces to include the Afghanistan National Army and Afghanistan National Police” is almost shorter than the title, “Contractor shall provide Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) uniforms and field jackets for the Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF) to include the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) and Afghanistan National Police (ANP).”
Initially released over the holidays and updated today, the “Mother of All Afghan Camo Solicitation” as we are calling it, originated with US Forces in Afghanistan and has a pretty short response time. Offerors must reply by Jan 20, 2012 at 7:00 am Eastern. But with a contract ceiling of $150 Million, the juice definitely looks to be worth the squeeze if you have the contacts in country to make this happen.
Now, here’s the kicker, assembly of the uniforms and equipment must be accomplished in Afghanistan but materials can be imported…from any country. However, due to proprietary restrictions there is a directed source (ADS) for 3 of the 6 camouflage patterns required to complete the contract such as the GHOSTEX Kilo-1 seen above. It is important to note that ALL 6 patterns are Afghan patterns and already in use by their forces so they aren’t looking for new camo.
