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Discreet Body Armor LLC

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Discreet Body Armor, LLC is a small Missouri-based company that has caught the eye of their local news network which ran a story on their bullet proof computer bags and folios. Quite simply, the bags contain armor panels and when unzipped can be worn as armor. With the increase in workplace violence, we’re surprised we haven’t seen more products like these. Conceptually, it sounds great. But, the thing that raised my eyebrows a bit is the demo video.

I saw Richard Davis do this to himself when he ran Second Chance but it wasn’t in an office and there wasn’t a guy doing it to him. I appreciate Mr Griffin’s confidence in his products but I have a bit of hesitation getting behind stunts like this. All in all, it looks like a great product. Hopefully, they will reevaluate their marketing.

www.discreetbodyarmor.com

John Bianchi is Coming Back to Industry!

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

We just received some very exciting news. After retiring in 1992, John Bianchi is returning to the tactical market. He will be lending his unique vision in design to a new line of lights and more with FoxFury. Granted, Mr Bianchi never went completely away. He has been hand crafting holsters for the discriminating shooter for many years at Frontier Gunleather, but this is the first time he will be mainstream in many years.

Mr Bianchi will be joining FoxFury in their booth at SHOT Show (Booth #26206). Make sure you stop by and say hello.

www.foxfury.com

Tyr Tactical Design Labs – A Look Inside

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

Tyr Tactical Design Labs released a number of new designs back in October and they’ve continued to innovate since (as BOLO Report advised earlier). Here’s a look inside the Tyr Tactical facility in Arizona, where their kit is designed and manufactured.

Soldier Systems Daily: a look inside the shop at Tyr Tactical

A look inside Tyr Tactical Design Labs in Arizona.

Soldier Systems Daily: Tyr Tactical's manufacturing facility.

Good gear at the ready: Tyr Tactical ready to deploy.

Soldier Systems Daily: inside the Tyr Tactical shop

A look at where Tyr Tactical gear is manufactured.

Tyr Tactical Design Lab Trailer Tour

From last years USACO Sniper Competition

Read previous Tyr Tactical stories.

Liquid Introduces ‘Brimstone’ Low IR Signature Eye Protection

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

As signature management becomes more and more important, even the smallest of details need to be tended to. Liquid Icon, Inc realizes this and has developed a low infrared coating for protective eyewear that reduces IR signature under thermographic imaging. Liquid’s IR “Brimstone” Coating is an IR absorbing material equivalent to the resistive coating applied to military vehicles. It reduces IR reflection under illumination and is exclusively available on Liquid’s low profile Hellfire glasses/goggle model. The all encompassing Hellfire is ANSI Z87.1 – 2010 certified and utilizes a rapid transitioning photochromic ballistic lens installed into a 6061 billet alloy frame.

www.liquideyepro.com

Armor Holdings Take 2?

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

Ok, it’s not the same thing but we do see Sun Capital Partners gobbling up armor companies. In addition to Protective Products Enterprises and Paraclete that we recently wrote about, they have also purchased Point Blank Solutions Inc (in October) which consists of Point Blank Body Armor and PACA Body Armor. That puts several armor companies under one “roof” and when you add in the other companies under the Sun Capital Partners umbrella that operate on the fringes of the tactical industry; Kelty, Sierra Designs, Slumberjack, Ultimate Direction and Royal Robbins, you begin to see the possibility of some synergy. Let’s see if they do as well.

DEPSOC360 Update

Monday, December 26th, 2011

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What started out as a project for snipers has evolved into an entire family of camouflage patterns. DEPSOC360 Camouflage Technology primarily relies on shape obfuscation to break up the very distinct silhouette of the human body. Additionally, it “is designed in layers, starting with solid base colors that represent the finest textures of the Military Operating Environment (MOE) and multiple layers of large asymmetric shapes that are typical of the natural scale and shape of the background texture, but not necessarily specific.”






MMI Tactical would like to know which of these patterns would suit you best for hunting. Visit their Facebook page and help them out.

www.mmitactical.com

SureFire Responds to NDAA Rumors

Saturday, December 24th, 2011

In the interest of putting some downright far out rumors to bed, we are publishing this statement by SureFire verbatim.

Dear Concerned American Citizens and SureFire Customers,

We’ve been made aware of various articles pertaining to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and SureFire’s alleged role as a lobbyist and/or financial supporter of the bill and its primary political backer, Sen. Robert Portman. The news reports are using our associations with a Political Action Committee (PAC), a former consulting group, and a government contract to infer that we support indefinite military detention of American citizens without charge or trial. These reports are false and misleading. Our association with this bill has nothing to do with citizens’ rights and SureFire is now the casualty of a disregard for sound journalism.

We’ve never supported the removal of citizens’ rights let alone do we have any connection with those responsible for the injustice. Any news outlet alleging SureFire’s support of anti-American rights, is reporting lies. SureFire’s support of unrelated parts of the NDAA does not constitute support for every part of the bill like those that are now being contested.

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Stickman Launches Website

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Popular firearms photographer Stickman has launched a website. It doesn’t have any content yet, but we expect to see some interesting things go on over there. Make sure you follow him on Facebook.

www.stickgunner.com