Blue Force Gear premiered their new commercial on Larry Vicker’s “Tac TV” Monday night. Now you know where the term, “runs like a sewing machine” comes from.
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Blue Force Gear’s New Commercial
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011OR – What You Missed
Monday, August 8th, 2011If you didn’t check SSD over the weekend, this is the OR coverage you missed:
Special Operations Support Fund
Individual Concealment Kit (Visual)
Outdoor Research Rockfall Glove
S.O. Tech What Are They Up To?
Aku Once Again Available in US
Yeah, we were busy. Look for a few more articles this week.
Source Tactical Gear
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Source Hydration has just launched their new tactical website. It features several upgrades:
-It has been updated with their entire product offering, including the new and soon to be released products
-All of the products have new, redesigned and updated data sheets available for download
-They’ve added a new video section, were you can find high resolution HD video tutorial
-The Image gallery was upgraded and it now provides access to high resolution images of Source products
-The most updated version of their catalog is available for download and online viewing
H2O Gear
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011All rumors aside, former Eagle Industries owner John Carver has some really cool stuff going on. Almost two years ago now, he teamed up with renowned Ski Guide Dean Cummings to create H2O Gear (H2OG). It was formed to develop, design, and test equipment for the most extreme conditions. Between John’s leadership at Eagle and Dean’s on the slopes, it sounds like a match made in heaven.
Their H2O Gear ATG (access the goods) ski line is handmade in the USA. Their custom designs include details from Dean’s years of experience, identifying light lumber to construct the skis. Their tapered sidewalls are heat fused to wood cores to protect the skis from edge damage while also keeping the ski durable, damp, and impact resistant. Additionally, their skis are fully protected by oversized, 4001 thick edges that wrap 360 degrees around the ski.
While all of the skis in the photo below sport some cool paint jobs, they also produce an all white ski designed specifically for military applications. This super damped “hybrid ski” is made from Ash and Aspen and features a reverse side cut which may seem counter intuitive to most but makes it easier to feather. This military model is a shorter ski and designed to traverse junk, or icy snow. It’s truly a working ski.
If you are going to be at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City this week, be sure to stop by and check them out in booth # PV365. Make sure to say “hi” to John and Dean.
Quebec Trade Mission to Brazil Focusing on Security
Thursday, July 28th, 2011Quebec’s Ministry of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade selected Canadian Tactical Training Academy (CTTA) to be part of a trade mission to Brazil, August 29 through September 2, 2011. The Ministry will underwrite some of CTTA’s expenses and arrange meetings while in Brazil.
According to CTTA, they provide:
“CTTA offers specialized programs such as: Executive Protection, Investigation and Surveillance, Rapid Integrated Survival Kombat (RISK) System, Tactical Firearms, Handcuffing, Airport and Airline Security (IATA and ICAO standards), Ports Facilities and Maritime Security (ISPS Code), Basic SWAT Techniques, Corporate Safety Awareness, and much more.”
These look to be exactly the sort of training needed to deal with Brazil’s internal security challenges.
In a press release, Mr Angelo Marino, Vice President of Operations of CTTA, commented, “We are very pleased to have been selected by the Ministry to be part of this important Trade Mission. This recognition is a confirmation that CTTA is on the right track. Brazil is the place to be for our industry because of the World Cup and Olympics which will be hosted during the next few years. Also, we already have a partnership in Brazil with MAF Protection Control Risks Group, headquartered in Sao Paulo. “
What Mr Marino is talking about is that over the next five years, Brazil is host to several international events.
– Annual Brazilian Grand Prix, is part of the Formula One world Championship
– FIFA World Cup (of Soccer) in 12 Brazilian cities
– 2016 Summer Olympics Rio de Janeiro
Brazil is one of the so-called “BRICs” (Brazil, Russia, India, China) which are experiencing advanced economic development. It is an emerging market (7th largest economy by GDP) with notable security challenges. For example, Brazil is in the top 20 countries of intentional homicide rates and has continued problems with organized gang violence directed at security services. Based on the number of upcoming opportunities and the Brazilian desire to deal with security issues, it is surprising that more American firms are not reaching out to Brazil.
ADS Withdraws IPO
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011ADS Inc announced earlier today that it has withdrawn its Initial Public Offering of common stock due to “adverse market conditions.”
MMI Updates Web Presence
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
MMI Tactical has updated their website and done a great job of including information on all of their current offerings as well as videos and some in-depth background data. They’ve also introduced a blog and you can sign up for the Snake-eater’s Dispatch, a newsletter designed to keep you up-to-date on all things MMI You might also want to check out MMI Tactical on Facebook.
SureFire Wins 2011 Safety Product of the Year Award
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
The Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence awarded SureFire the 2011 Safety Product of the Year Award for their improved EP3 Sonic Defenders. SureFire enhanced the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) rating from 16db to 24db. The EP3 is a two-flange plug that allows sounds, at safe levels, to pass through into the ear canal, while potentially harmful noises (above 85dB) are reduced via a proprietary design that incorporates the patented Hocks Noise Braker® filter. EP3s also include the attached stopper plugs, which can be inserted for further protection, and they also block out lower-level noise like that heard on a plane. I can say from personal experience that these work. However, it is important to note that these do need to be replaced every 3-6 months depending on rate of use and care.
They are available in Black or Clear in sizes Small, Medium, or Large.
www.surefire.com/EarProProducts
