Just the other day we published a story about IBM’s scheme to push the wearer of their new armor out of the way of a bullet with their name on it. This odd tale has taken another turn, this time, IBM has withdrawn its patent application. Apparently, the publicity was too much, either that or someone realized how hard this was going to be. At any rate, it’s gone, at least for now.
Spec Ops Brand listened to Soldier feedback about needing a wallet that would fit into the shoulder pockets of their ACU. More than just another simple ID card holder, the Shoulder Pocket Wallet™ has two exterior ID windows as well as a third interior slot. Additionally, the wallet will fit a message pad or passport. The bi-fold design zippers shut to secure contents and the “Dura-Lastic†organizer holds pens, markers, as well as standard size USB thumb drives. There is also an internal zippered pocket to protect your challenge coin.Finally, the wallet has an integral “pull-tab†to facilitate removal from an ACU shoulder pocket. It can also be used to carry the wallet around the neck.
The wallet is made in the USA from 1000D cordura and available in UCP, Black, and Coyote. Like all Spec Ops brand products, it is guaranteed for life.
To order visit Spec Ops Brand. Spec Ops Brand products are also available from many military outfitters.
Swedish built Gransfors Smide breaching tools are some of the finest available and Blackheart International has just added them to their line up.
The products are quite diverse and go beyond the standard “Halligan and Ram” offerings of other lines by leveraging experience in the military, police, and EMS arenas. Tools include bolt cutters, sledge, break and rake tool, steel and wooden door breaching tools, two sizes of rams, as well as a high jack. The tactical bar is an adaption of the TOVE crow bar manufactured by Gransfors since the 1940s.
The high jack was adapted from a product used in the for the forestry industry for over 30 years with the addition of extending tubes, an adapter crown, adapter U-hook, and a movable base with ring for strap attachment.
To order any of the line visit www.BHIgear.com.
Remember watching the character Neo in the Matrix dodge bullets? Well apparently this has also been an obsession of engineers at IBM who were just awarded a patent for “bionic body armor” designed to scan for projectiles fired from a firearm. If one is detected, the system would deliver a shock to the muscles causing a swift, reflexive action away from the bullet. Something tells me that is going to leave a bruise.
The present invention relates generally to the protection of an individual against a projectile propelled from a firearm. More particularly, the present invention relates to a body armor system and its method of use that is capable of detecting a projectile propelled from a firearm, computing the trajectory of the projectile, and moving the individual out of the path of the projectile to avoid being hit.
Retractable Lanyard, Heavy Duty – Black
The Heavy Duty retractable lanyard is made to specifically for 215 Gear and is intended to support the weight of everything from an M-60 tool to a GPS. The wire extends to 34″ and is fashioned from 1/16†braided stainless steel with a protective coating and the reel extends to 34â€. Rather then the split ring found on so many other lanyards, 215 Gear spec’d out a 1/16†thick stainless steel braided wire loop ring with a screw-type closure. This makes less noise and is easier to manipulate when cold or wet. The lanyard features a PALS compatible metal clip to attach to equipment.
Currently available only in Black but accepts paint well.
Operator’s GPS Pouch
Basic Dimensions 5†x 2 1/8â€. Made specifically to hold the popular Garmin Foretrex 101 GPS, the new GPS pouch integrates a flap to guard against damage to your screen. The flap pulls double duty as it prevents light ADs from your GPS. The elastic band is designed to mount the system on the arm for the arm but allows the flexibility of attaching it directly to an M4 butt stock (SOPMOD and similar).
Currently available only in Coyote.
Both products can be ordered from 215 Gear.
Photos from 215 Gear.
The 8GB Magic Murder Drive from Grey Group offers lots of room for photos, movies, or other sensitive data you would like to keep with you no matter the environment. The drive features a retractable USB adapter in order to keep it clean and prevent damage during extreme conditions. Built by Tac Drive to withstand salt water for up to 80 minutes at 100 feet, temperatures from -109.3 F to 270 F, and impact of up to 26 drops from 10 feet the USB 2.0 compatible Magic Murder Drive will take all that you can throw at it.
To purchase, visit Grey Group.
Photo from Grey Group.
Designed as a replacement for the issue PVS 14 rhino arm adapter, the Dual Dovetail Adapter attaches to the PVS 14 and allows it to connect to any mount accepting a dove tail style socket such as the PVS 15, 18, and 21. It features a shut off mechanism, moisture resistant construction to prevent electrical shorts, and flips around to accommodate right or left eye use. I checked it out at SHOT Show. Good stuff.
You can order the adapter directly from Norotos.
Eye Tactical unveiled their Universal Helmet Mount at SHOT Show in Orlando.
Designed to mount to the rear bolts on a PASGT or MICH style helmet (separate models), the UHM features 27 points to mount a wide variety of ancillary items to the helmet. For a couple of ideas, check out the picture. The UHM is manufactured from a high impact polymer and available in Black, Foliage, and Coyote.
Available now. To order visit www.eyetactical.com.
Photo from Eye Tactical.
