The Integrity Shell and Liner from Vertx can be used separately or together, offering a true 3-in-1 Jacket. The shell is made from Cocona which we have extolled the virtues of in the past and the Liner integrates PolarTec Powerstretch panels for increased range of motion.
Integrity Shell
Integrity Liner
LaRue Tactical built a special rifle for the Texas Rangers based on the PredatAR Chassis. I hit them up on the spur of the moment, with little time to prepare, so I’d like to express my appreciation for them taking a minute to chat. My understanding is that once they are caught up with the Texas DPS orders there will be a civilian version of the “Ranger Rifle” available.
Mark LaRue and his staff make bad ass rifles. Glad to see these in the hands of guys doing a dangerous job. Check out LaRue Tactical on the web at www.laruetactical.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LaRueAccuracy.
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Motorola is marketing their new LEX 700 Mission Critical Handheld. Imagine that all of the things that military now take for granted such as dynamic mapping, GPS, Blue Force Tracking, and streaming video were all available to Law Enforcement, First Responders and Fire services? That’s what the LEX 700 and its associated infrastructure offers and all in a smartphone package. When connected to Public Safety LTE broadband, all of a municipality’s services can be coordinated. Communication is via voice services over LTE, cellular and IP networks or a dedicated Push-to-Talk button. Additionally, the LEX 700 can be used to as a controller to remotely change volume and channels on an APX® 7000 radio.
Personnel can use the LEX 700 to coordinate via white board, see each other’s locations relative to a scene and share imagery and other useful intelligence across the network.
Panteao Productions announced today that US Cavalry is now the exclusive Panteao Dealer for the LE/Military restricted Make Ready DVDs. The first in the series of restricted DVDs is ‘Make Ready with Paul Howe: Intro to Exterior Movement.’
Paul Howe is a high-risk training instructor that served 20 years in the US Army, ten of those in Special Operations. He served as a Tactical Team Leader and Senior Instructor while assigned to Army Special Operations. During his tour in special operations he was involved in several combat actions. One of the most notable was the battle of Mogadishu that was later portrayed in the motion picture Black Hawk Down.
For this video Panteao takes you to the CSAT (Combat Shooting and Tactics) training facility in Nacogdoches, TX where Paul introduces you to Exterior Movement. After a thorough review of equipment, Paul demonstrates single person, two person, and team movement. He reviews clearing corners, the tactical flare, room penetration, CQB medical, the surgical rifle drill and the SUL movement drill.
Here, you can see the Nigerian Inspector General of Police (IG), Mohammed Abubakar sporing the new ‘urban’ pattern. While we have no idea at this point how they decided on this pattern, it’s refreshing to see leadership wearing it and soliciting feedback from the public.
While many are going to want to criticize the pattern but please remember the main purpose of a uniform and that is to identify the member of an organization. Interestingly, it doesn’t seem all that unique and resembles the so-called urban woodland pattern available in the surplus market throughout the 90s. The reason this is so important is that one of underlying factors in adopting new uniforms in the first place was that it provide, “security features to forestall impersonation.”
Get 10% discount and free regular ground shipping in the Continental United States for any LE order over $1500 that is placed before St Patrick’s Day 2012. Just mention their newsletter and coupon #0317-2012. The offer applies to all Sage Control Ordnance, Inc products. Discount is only valid for law enforcement agencies. 10% only applies to Sage Control Ordnance, Inc products purchased directly from the manufacturer. 10% discount can be used on multiple orders placed on or before March 17, 2012.
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S.O.TECH has a long history or working with law enforcement to push the envelope in tactical gear design. This time they’ve worked with LAPD, LASD, and Orange County Sheriffs Dept (CA) to create the MACTAC (Multi-Assault Counter-Terrorism Action Capabilities) as a way to respond to multiple violent assaults and/or terrorist acts. MACTAC was inspired by the tactical dilemmas posed by the Mumbai assault and active shooter incidents like Columbine.
“LAPD is in the process of developing supplemental courses to help supervisors and team leaders apply the MACTAC concept during critical field incidents.” – LAPD Official website
The kit includes the Mission Pack Micro, the Helmet Mesh Adapter, and the Rapid Response Bandolier with add-on items also available. The concept is, everything you need for any engagement in a single package, with hard plate coverage, helmet, ID patches, and an extra 120 rounds of ammunition. The pack also offers additional room for food and water, extra weapons/ammunition/holsters, an IFAK med kit and other mission-specific gear.
MACTAC training is rapidly becoming a top priority for a variety of agencies nationwide in 2012 and this new kit from S.O.TECH will support your requirements.
For Law Enforcement Agency Representatives interested in MACTAC, email jim@specopstech.com or julieb@specopstech.com to learn more about the program.
Mountain States Tactical Officers Association is hosting their 2012 conference 7-10 May 2012 at Ft Harrison in historic Helena, Montana. Some of you might recognize that location as where the US-Canadian First Special Service Force was stood up.
In addition to the vendor show and usual admin meetings of the MSTOA, they are hosting some serious training opportunities.
Doug Pechtel with Countermeasures (former Army Special Operations) putting on a Tactical Team Leader Course
Rob Clare with Triangle Experience Group (former Air Force PJ and Army Special Operations) putting on a Street Fighting Course
Rod Alne with The Peak Inc (former PJ) putting on a Mountain Operations Course
Bennie Cooley with INL (winner of every shooting event there is) putting on a tactical pistol and carbine course
Shawn Lewis of ITI, a former Ranger will be teaching an Urban Sniper Course
Active Shooter Instructor Course by NTOA
Advanced Crisis Negotiators Course by NTOA
Tac Command Conference
For LE, access to this level of training is a steal, under $200 for 3-1/2 days of training.
To learn more visit www.mstoa.com
Thanks to FHF Gear for giving us the heads up on this
