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Friday, September 9th, 2011I Spy Something That Begins With the Letter “V”
Friday, September 9th, 2011
If you guessed Tactical Night Vision Company’s Victor DiCosola, then you are right. Now notice, Vic is wearing an FR racing suit. When we asked him about his attire all he would say was, “As for the racing pics, what we can say at this time is TNVC will be seen in some large scale events in the major motorsports arena very soon. More details are forthcoming….”
Sounds intriguing. Can’t wait to find out more.
Glock Replacing Recoil Springs on Gen4 Pistols
Thursday, September 8th, 2011GLOCK, Inc. is voluntarily replacing the recoil spring assembly (RSA) on its new Gen4 pistols, with the exception of G26 and G27, to ensure all Gen4s perform up to GLOCK demanding specifications. Visit www.teamglock.com/customer-service/recoil-spring-exchange for more information.
Combat Flip Flops Update
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011The question has come up as to where in Afghanistan that the Combat Flip Flops will be made. Here are pictures taken recently at the factory that will be used.
US Elite Gear Preview
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
Pentagon Cutbacks – The Downside
Monday, September 5th, 2011“We all know the federal budget has to be cut,†Maier said. “But if you are cutting programs, you are cutting jobs.â€
Masslive.com published an article earlier today that illustrates the downside to cutting the military budget too much, too quickly. The quote above, from that article, boils it all down into one sentence. The man quoted is Larry A. Maier, president of Peerless Precision Inc. in Westfield and co-president of the Western Massachusetts Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association.
When the Federal Government is one of the only entities spending money, slowing that spending hurts. Essentially, the tactical industry exists in order to service Government requirements. Commercial sales are mostly a secondary market associated with Government needs. Micro purchases by agencies and individual military units or individuals in those organizations. The recreational tactical market is important, but just aren’t as big. While the article discusses increased industrial demand for aircraft parts, unfortunately, many in the tactical industry don’t build products that have direct commercial applications. This is all food for thought as we move into the next phase of the debt ceiling deal.
Industrial Opportunities, Inc
Sunday, September 4th, 2011Remember this heavy drop video? Some of the air items were sewn by Industrial Opportunities, Inc (IOI). They are ISO 9001:2000 certified and experienced in the production of a variety of tactical products for the US military. According to their website, “IOI is currently producing, or has produced, over 80 different NSN items to military specifications on behalf of prime vendors.” Based in Andrews, NC they are a sub-contractor and as a 501(c) 3 Not for profit – private corporation, they have a mission to employ those with disabilities.
www.industrialopportunities.com
A-TACS Signs Up Tactical Performance Corp
Monday, August 29th, 2011Digital Concealment Systems, LLC, developers of the A-TACS pattern has signed Tactical Performance Corp on as a licensee. They produce a variety of innovative uniform and tactical designs in their own factory, that are available primarily overseas. Their clothing in particular is worth taking a look at due to the interesting design features. Below are some extracts from a press release from DCS describing Tactical Performance.
