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NTOA – Live from the Annual Conference in Richmond
Sunday, September 18th, 2011Mexican Cartels Using Improvised Grenades
Sunday, September 18th, 2011Sometimes it’s hard for those of us not in the southern border states to imagine the situation with our neighbor Mexico. Articles like this one from the BOLO Report remind us of the dangers our sworn officers and citizens are exposed to. Mexican drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) are utilizing improvised hand grenades in their internal conflicts with the Mexican government as well as with each other.
Read about it here.
NTOA 2011 Conference & Vendor Show – Next Week!
Friday, September 16th, 2011
Don’t forget, the 2011 National Tactical Operations Conference & Vendor Show will be held next week, 18-23 September in Richmond, Virginia. In addition to a show featuring 175 vendors showcasing their latest wares, attendees may also choose from 16-, 24- or 32-hour practical tracks including Advanced Tactics, HRT and HRW. NTOA is also offering a variety of 4- and 8-hour seminar tracks on such topics as SWAT supervision, crisis negotiations and gunfight medicine.
To sign up visit NTOA.org.
Photos courtesy of Sam Perry Photography: spsquared.com
US PALM Desert Tracker Plate Carrier
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011Recently, we told you that US PALM would be offering their Desert Tracker Plate Carrier in the Italian CB62 camo pattern. But, what we didn’t do is tell you about the Desert Tracker Plate Carrier.
It’s a very interesting concept that was driven 100% by BP Agent Terry’s incident last December in Arizona. The problem is that many federal agents haven’t been wearing enhanced armor due to weight and heat issues. US PALM interviewed a couple of dozen different sworn officers to get their ideas on the subject. Then, they created a poll that their sales guys ran past LE customers.
Based on the information they gathered, US PALM came up with a three component solution. The DT P/C is just one of these components. As you can see from the unique design it offers front and side ballistic coverage as well as ample space for pouches. Not saying that this hasn’t been done before, it’s just that no one else has developed the complimentary pieces to offer full coverage. When coupled with a ballistic blast belt, and a hardened backpack, the agents and officers have, what US PALM refers to as a “highly configurable, on-the-fly mission adaptable, weather neutral solution that actually allows them to perform the multitude of tasks they encounter during even the most rudimentary call outs.” It has been adopted by one Arizona Sheriff’s Office with other agencies evaluating the system this fall.
Smokin Deal on Nike SF Boots
Monday, September 5th, 2011Extreme Outfitters is offering a great deal on Black Nike SF Boots through 15 September. They are smooth leather and will take a shine. The SF Boot is very comfortable and built on the Nike Free sole which means they weigh ounces per boot. They make a great boot for LE and first responders who require a Black boot.
This is an unadvertised special price. They are going for for $89.99 and this offer is restricted to the Black version. To order, select the boots and then use code NIKE89 during checkout.
BOLO Report – The Tweel
Thursday, September 1st, 2011
LE blog, the BOLO Report published an interesting article yesterday on the Tweel, a new tire concept. An integrated Tire and Wheel concept (hence the portmanteau name), lacks an air valve, or air, for that matter.
Check out the full details at boloreport.wordpress.com.
NTOA 2011 Conference & Vendor Show
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Don’t forget, the 2011 National Tactical Operations Conference & Vendor Show will be held 18-23 September in Richmond, Virginia. In addition to a show featuring 175 vendors showcasing their latest wares, attendees may also choose from 16-, 24- or 32-hour practical tracks including Advanced Tactics, HRT and HRW. Additionally, NTOA is offering a variety of 4- and 8-hour seminar tracks on such topics as SWAT supervision, crisis negotiations and gunfight medicine.
To sign up visit NTOA.org.
Photos courtesy of Sam Perry Photography: spsquared.com
OR – Lowa GSG Revo GTX
Saturday, August 6th, 2011Lowa took their tried and true Zephyr technology and built a high top boot for LE and those who require a black boot. They have incorporated a Gore-Tex lining and used their proprietary MONOWRAP you will remember from the Zephyr.
