Florence, Italy that is. That holster makes for one heck of a drawstroke.
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Thursday, August 28th, 2014Agilite Launches New Website and Battle Element Softshell Jacket
Wednesday, August 27th, 2014The Battle Element™ softshell jacket from Agilite is the first in their Ends of Earth series.
Developed in conjunction with elite Israel Defense Forces and Israeli Navy Operators, it was designed with the needs of special operations and extreme outdoor professionals in mind.
Agilite has incorporated several special features into the Battle Element including the Agilite “Half-glove” that covers half the hand and helps bridge the transition area from jacket sleeve to glove. The Half-glove can also be folded inwards to form a regular sleeve if required.
Additionally, they’ve included a low profile hood, hidden under the collar to provide added rain and wind protection, yet remains completely inconspicuous when not in use.
The inside of the Battle Element is Agilite premium grade Micro-Fleece for warmth and also features twin under-arm vents for heat release during exertion and without removing combat gear or backpacks.
The Battle Element is available now for pre-order at a special, introductory price of $149.95 for a limited time only. Estimated pre-order ship date is October 5th 2014.
Available in Small – 3XLarge, in any color, as long as it’s Black.
agilitegear.com/collections/apparel/products/battle-element-soft-shell-jacket
CORTAC Announces Rampart International As Exclusive Canadian Distributor
Sunday, August 17th, 2014HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – CORTAC is excited to announce that they have reached an agreement with Rampart International for the exclusive distribution of CTAV Retrofit Kit™ and CTAV Shirt Carrier System (SCS)™ in Canada. Rampart has all CORTAC products in stock and available for immediate sale to all military and law enforcement customers as well as supporting select retailers across Canada.
CORTAC has experienced limited success in selling into the Canadian market, but does have key provincial customers that Rampart will continue to support. “Rampart is committed to supporting the end-users of operational equipment and has earned their trust. We are very proud to have the CORTAC brand being represented by Rampart and we are confident that Mike Klein and his team will generate immediate CTAV sales,” said Jeremy Harrell, President of CORTAC.
Mike Klein, President of Rampart International adds, “We are very excited about our new relationship with CORTAC. The CTAV™ integrates seamlessly into our existing offering of the world’s finest operational equipment and provides a cost-effective solution to improving the comfort of those wearing body armor. Rampart is looking forward to working closely with CORTAC and being in a position to conveniently offer all CORTAC products to Canadian end users.”
Wolf Wind Leatherworks – Wolf Equipment Belt
Tuesday, July 29th, 2014Portugal-based Wolf Wind Leatherworks offers and interesting take on the load carrying belt. It looks to be a great option for those into Bushcraft or want an entirely different look than the usual nylon-based systems.
Features
– Austrialpin Cobra Adjustable buckle (45 mm)-quick release. Colour options: black matte / coyote brown / desert sand / foliage green. As another buckle option, Wolf Wind provides by order: ITW Nexus GT Cobra buckle-quick release-100% polymer system with no metal components.
– ITW Nexus snap hook – M.A.S.H
– ITW Nexus hook – C.L.A.S.H
– Steel Austrialpin karabiner – micro inox 3-way autolock (black)
– Black oxide treated steel screws
– Two layers of leather hand stitched together with double passage of waxed linen thread
– Fiebing´s oil dyes and Obenauf´s finish
– High quality vegetable-tanned 8-10oz leather that will ages well- width:4,5cm
– Nylon webbing MIL-W-4088 TYP 7 class 1a – Each belt comes with the nylon webbing that increments for fine adjustment.
Wolf Wind Leatherworks also offers a leather Equipment Pouch seen mounted in the photo below which is designed specifically to carry:
– Pouch for: ESEE AH-1 arrowhead and Fällkniven DC3 whetstone
– Removable firesteel loop (ambidextrous)
– Removable ITW Nexus Grimloc (ambidextrous)
– Atwood paracord 550 (orange) – storage on the back side
Additionally, there is an EDC belt that also incorporates an Austrialpin Cobra buckle. Wolf Wind Leatherworks also specializes in quality leather knifesheaths for various fixed blade models.
Each belt is custom made to order based on waist size. Available in Dark Brown or USMC Black.
Indiegogo – Buy Eye Protection For The Men And Women Of IDF
Monday, July 21st, 2014
Eric Fine of The Gear Locker is currently holding a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to provide ballistic and anti-shrapnel eye protection to the men and women of the IDF currently serving in Operation Protective Edge. The plan is to purchase the eyewear from Numa Eyewear, which will be facilitated by Agilite Tactical in Israel. The end goal is at least $10,000 – $85 will cover the eyewear for a single IDF service member.
www.indiegogo.com/projects/buy-eye-protection-for-the-men-and-women-of-idf
Never Let A Crisis Go To Waste – How The Conflict In Ukraine Resulted In A Ban on The Importation Of Kalashnikovs Into The US
Thursday, July 17th, 2014Back in March, President Obama signed Executive Order 13661, “Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Ukraine”.
Yesterday, the Secretary of the Treasury expanded exactly what that means by adding additional interests to the list. It was bound to happen, and now Concern Kalashnikov is on that Office of Foreign Assets Control list.
KALASHNIKOV CONCERN (a.k.a. CONCERN KALASHNIKOV; a.k.a. IZHEVSKIY MASHINOSTROITEL’NYI ZAVOD OAO; f.k.a. IZHMASH R&D CENTER; f.k.a. JSC NPO IZHMASH; f.k.a. NPO IZHMASH OAO; a.k.a. OJSC CONCERN KALASHNIKOV; f.k.a. OJSC IZHMASH; f.k.a. SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION IZHMASH JOINT STOCK COMPANY), 3, Derjabin Pr., Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic 426006, Russia; Registration ID 1111832003018 [UKRAINE2].
There’s a whole slew of companies and individuals on the list so the Obama Administration didn’t single them out, but this will those involved in the AK enthusiast market.
This has been anticipated by that community. The guns in the country are the guns in the country. I’m sure panic buying will ensue. If you already own one, you can sell it, free and clear. But if Kalashnikov or another individual or company listed on the OFAC list has a stake in it, then you need to contact OFAC. This should only be a concern to importers who might be selling on consignment.
To be sure, a friend in the region, Ukraine, is struggling with a Russian-backed insurgency. In response, the President of the United States decided to use the economic element of national power as leverage against Russia to encourage them to lay off.
Consider the importation of guns from Russia into the US as collateral damage. A ban on the importation of Kalashnikovs from Russia would not have been possible without new laws, stemming from legislation in Congress. But a crisis such as the one in the Ukraine is a convenient opportunity that can’t be passed up by an Administration that likes to take unilateral, executive action to further its aims.
Rampart International 2014 Live Fire And Range Day
Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Rampart Range Day & Expo 2014 from RAMPART Corp. on Vimeo.
Rampart International held its 4th annual Live Fire Range Day & Expo on May 27th as a prelude to the CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa, Canada.
More than 40 companies exhibited including Armament Technology Inc, Beretta, Colt Canada, General Dynamics, Sky Watch, Alexander Battery, Twenty 20 Insight, North Eastern Arms, Wolverine Supplies, G Code, Haley Strategic Partners, Israel Military Industries, S&S Precision, Mystery Ranch, Laser Devices, and other leading providers of tactical equipment. The event drew several hundred attendees from the Canadian Department of National Defence, the Canadian Army, CANSOFCOM, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ontario Provincial Police, and other Canadian federal, provincial, and municipal agencies.
For 2015, the Live Fire Range Day & Expo is planned for May 26th and will be covered by SSD. Companies interested in participating are welcome to contact Rampart for details.
Put the Hot Shots Girls on Kilimanjaro to Benefit Help For Heroes
Monday, July 14th, 2014
Some of the the same young ladies who adorn the pages of the popular Hot Shots Calendar plan to summit Africa’s Kilimanjaro next Summer. They need your help. In turn, they’ll be raising awareness for their favorite charity Help for Heroes.
Hotshots Calendar are climbing Kilimanjaro! After 7 years of raising money with the annual Hotshots Calendar, the girls, along with two members of the HSC Team are going to the extreme! They will be climbing Kilimanjaro with Help for Heroes in February 2015! Aiming to raise in excess of £25,000 for the charity, HSC Girls Kelly Hall & Daisy Watts will be joined by Ming Davies and Adam Edgar as they give everything to ‘Conquer the roof of Africa’. Please give generously, every penny counts, help be apart of making a difference to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces. Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.Donating through this page is simple, quick and secure. It is the most efficient way to give – so every donation goes further – and if you are a UK taxpayer and give Gift Aid consent you will boost your donation.Thank you for your support.
www.bmycharity.com/teamhotshots
