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AUSA – 3M Introduces Production Rails

Monday, October 13th, 2014

Shown here on the Ballistic Bump Helmet (which meets SOCOM helmet performance) the new Rail fits their boltless helmets. While it is a bolt less design, it doesn’t connect to the helmet via an epoxy like other designs. Instead, 3M embeds a threaded interface just below the durable surface of the helmet above the ballistic later. This threaded interface accepts two screws that keep the rail in place but do not compromise the ballistic integrity of the helmet.

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It features a T-slot interface that accepts Picatinny rails via their Quick Release adapter. It also accepts side and mandible armor, oxygen masks and a counterweight for NVGs. The 3M family of helmets offers four levels of protection which we covered during SHOT Show.

www.3M.com

Visit Ops-Core At AUSA

Friday, October 10th, 2014

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Ops-Core AUSA

If you happen to be at AUSA 2014, be sure to stop by the Ops-Core booth (#1561). They’ll be launching the ACH Upgrade Kit as well as displaying various products from their line. There’s always something floating around in their display that I’m not allowed to write about yet.

www.ops-core.com/index.cfm

Sneak Peek – MTEK FLUX Helmet

Thursday, October 9th, 2014

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The FLUX is a carbon fiber bump helmet from MTEK Weapon Systems.

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The Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup of the Helmet World – Ops-Core and S&S Precision

Monday, September 29th, 2014

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It’s like two great tastes that go great together. The S&S Precision LockOut is a perfect fit in the Ops-Core Tac-Dip.

MDM, Gentex/Ops-Core – TBH II MC

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

The Tactical Ballistic Helmet II – Mission Configurable from Gentex integrates an ACH shell in High, Mid or Regular cut with Ops-Core’s Skeletal VAS Shroud, ARC Rails and X or H-style chin strap. The helmet also comes with issue Team Wendy ZAP pads or Gentex Adjustable Thickness Pads. You’re looking at about $450 for this helmet fully configured.

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Data sheet TBH-II MC family of helmets 9-2014-1

www.gentexcorp.com

MDM – Gentex / Ops-Core

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014

The New Lightweight Marine Corps Type II helmet is now being issued to Marines.

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It integrates an ACH shell coated in Coyote CARC paint with walnut shell with Team Wendy ZAP pads and a new revised chinstrap that eliminates the padding at the cheeks.

www.gentexcorp.com

Sneak Peek – MTEK Weapon Systems G4

Wednesday, September 10th, 2014

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www.mtekweaponsystems.com

Spartan Village – AirCage Helmet Cover

Monday, September 8th, 2014

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Necessity is truly the mother of invention. Developed with direct user feedback from several SOF units, Spartan Village’s AirCage Helmet Cover is designed specifically to work with the Crye Precision AirFrame ballistic helmet. Made from mesh and stretch materials, the AirCage fits as if a “second skin” on the AirFrame, providing increased sized Velcro loop panels for mounting a vareity of lights, strobes, power packs, goggles, and identifying markers.

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The AirCage also utilizes a new retention system consisting of small slots sewn into the rear loop panels. These slots accept several upcoming accessory brackets which are designed to provide security for helmet accessories and ensure they are not lost while knocked around during use. These accessory brackets will soon be available for purchase. I’ve seen one of the prototypes for eyepro and it’s pretty slick.

Currently available in Medium; Large will be available soon.

www.spartan-village.com/Helmet-Covers