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Diamondback Tactical Launches E-Commerce Site

Monday, August 27th, 2012

Diamondback Tactical LLLP has launched a new E-Commerce web site with access to overstock inventory and 72 hour shipping. These products include an expansive array of tactical ammunition, less lethal and utility pouches; specialized pouches; and overstocked bags, packs and racks, which were previously a trademark of Diamondback Tactical’s nylon gear product line, BattleLab. All stocked items will ship in less than 72 hours, while inventory lasts.

“We are excited about releasing the online store, and the ability it will give us to display our wide range of tactical products,” said Roland VanSkiver, V.P. of Global Sales for Diamondback Tactical. “Our new online store answers the call from operators worldwide for trusted DBT gear they can purchase at the click of a button. This launch is just the tip of the iceberg. Operators are encouraged to visit frequently as we continue to build and add tactical gear to the site.”

Additionally, Diamondback Tactical has also begun the design of its new and improved BattleLab tactical gear line, slated for release in Q4 2012. The standard BattleLab line will also be offered online and merchandised across the country through Diamondback Tactical’s authorized distributor network.

The new E-Commerce web site is just the latest in features added to Diamondbacktactical.com. The site was redesigned last winter to provide its users with more product information, as well as a refreshed visual identity. The redesign better showcases the premium products manufactured by Diamondback Tactical, made in America.

www.diamondbacktactical.com

MultiCam Brand Launches Facebook and Twitter accounts

Friday, August 24th, 2012

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Crye Precision’s MultiCam brand has just launch both Facebook and Twitter accounts to keep you up to date with their latest news.

www.facebook.com/multicampattern
twitter.com/multicampattern

SKD Tactical Bids Farewell to Designer Tyler Cigard

Tuesday, August 21st, 2012

Tyler Cigard, lead designer for Patrol Incident Gear (PIG), will be leaving to take a new position as a designer for Crye Precision. While he will definitely be missed, we are excited for the new opportunities that lay ahead for him. We would like to thank Tyler for his efforts over the past 2 months in closing out numerous projects before his departure. Despite having some large shoes to fill, PIG will continue to create innovative gear solutions for our war-fighters and first-responders.

We wish you the best of luck Tyler!
Your friends at PIG & SKD
www.skdtac.com

Special Operations Forces – Pilot Rescue Mission – A Short Film by MilPictures

Friday, August 17th, 2012

This video short from the Austrian firm MilPictures.com features Ops-Core helmets, Steyr weapons systems, Tasmanian Tiger kit and showcases S&S Precision’s Manta Strobe.

Rick Elder Moving to 5.11 Tactical as VP of SOF Products

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

It seems like just the other day that Rick Elder had left Government service supporting USSOCOM at Natick and had accepted a position as Executive Director Smith Optics Elite Division. He’s done one hell of a job during his time at Smith. Maybe that’s why the past two years seems like just yesterday. Time sure flies when you’re having fun. But, today is a new day, and Smith Optics announces that Rick is leaving and 5.11 Tactical announces that in October, he will join them as Vice President of Special Operations Forces Products.

The move is extremely amicable and Rick won’t be leaving Smith immediately. He’s going to stick around for two months to help in finding his replacement, as well as spending additional time in ensuring a smooth transition.

Rick Elder provided SSD with the following statement, “I have greatly enjoyed my time at Smith Optics, working with a fantastic team that over the last two years helped propel this division into one of the top tier ballistic eyewear providers in the world. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity that Smith provided me and proud of all that we have accomplished.”

Regarding the new opportunity with 5.11 Tactical, “I am excited to join the 5.11 Tactical leadership team in October. While I cannot yet share the specifics of 5.11’s plans to serve the Special Operations communities, I look forward to telling you more about the company’s plan for 2013 before the end of this year.”

First off, congrats to Rick, who I’ve known for many years, on his new position. Second, congrats to 5.11 Tactical for landing Rick. He’s a very talented guy. Finally, think about 5.11 starting a division to concentrate on SOF Products. This announcement has so many implications and we can’t wait to see where this will take them.

OTG – Made in Merika

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

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www.offthegridconcepts.com

Tactical Tailor Radically Reduces Lead Times

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

Speaking with Tactical Tailor’s Director of Sales GW Ayers III, he informed us that they have reduced lead times drastically. GW commented, “We have revamped our manufacturing processes and have instituted some lean manufacturing techniques. This has caused our lead times on items 1-500 pieces to decrease from 12 weeks to 4-6 weeks. The only sticky point is the availability of raw goods.” Well Done Guys!

www.tacticaltailor.com

This Is A Public Service Announcement or Yet Another Reason Why I Don’t Live in California

Friday, August 10th, 2012

Don’t get me wrong, California is a great place to visit. However, this is but one of the many reasons I don’t want to live there. Opportunists within the State’s legislature have used the recent tragic shooting in Aurora, Colorado as a reason to introduce legislation that would outlaw the so-called ‘bullet button.’ So what’s a Bullet Button you might ask? I can tell you that I didn’t know what one was until recently so I am going to simplify the issue for you.

Unfortunately, California’s gun laws are indescribably stupid and include a ban on removable magazines from ‘assault weapons.’ Fortunately, one of the side effects of poorly written legislation is the application of ingenuity. In this case, California gun enthusiasts have developed a device that conforms with California law yet allows them to use removable magazines in their ‘assault weapons.’ A pistol grip on a rifle makes it an ‘Assault Weapon’ in California. How silly is that? Because of that pistol grip, the law requires that a tool must be used to remove the magazine from the weapon. In the case of the Bullet Button a separate bullet is used explicitly as a tool to push a detent located in an AR’s mag catch. This in turn allows the removal of the magazine. Granted, there’s yet another way around this virtual magazine ban; the use of a ‘featureless’ gun. Somehow a ‘featureless’ gun isn’t threatening and you can use a standard magazine release. Sound stupid yet?

Apparently, somebody feels very threatened by the slow, unwieldy process of using a Bullet Button. Threatened enough that they have introduced SB249.

CA SB249 Fact Sheet

Support California firearms owners by helping them to stop this ridiculous legislation before it becomes law. Otherwise, I’m afraid the only alternative to stopping the spread of this mindset would be to nuke the whole state from orbit, just to be sure.

stopsb249.org