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Blue Force Gear To Exhibit At USASOC Sniper Comp

Tuesday, March 25th, 2014

Blue Force Gear® will display at the 2014 U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition on March 27-28 at Fort Bragg. Blue Force Gear will be in the Vendor Tent displaying their new Vickers 221™ Sling and the latest model of their PLATEminus™, the PLATEminus 2 with side plate capabilities. Military and Law Enforcement end users who would like to increase performance by switching to the lightest tactical nylon equipment, please email sales@blueforcegear.com to make an appointment or come by to meet the Blue Force Gear team and discuss your needs.

www.blueforcegear.com

The Gear Locker Reviews The TYR Tactical Gunfighter Belt

Tuesday, March 25th, 2014

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Check out their review www.thegearlocker.net/2014/03/tyr-tactical-gunfighter-belt

Blue Force Gear Introduces Small Admin Pouch

Tuesday, March 25th, 2014

The Small Admin Pouch is designed to hold smaller, everyday items such as small spiral notebook, chemlights, flashlights, multi-tools, or other essentials at hand and easily accessible. Elastic loops sewn to the back panel help keep contents – pens, sharpies, knives, lights, and other similar sized items organized. The hook and loop flap gives quick access to the contents and features a ball detail making the pouch easy to access with gloved hands or in cold, wet, or dark environments.

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Manufactured from ULTRAcomp right here in the USA, and offered in Black, Coyote, MultiCam and Wolf Grey.

www.blueforcegear.com/small-admin-pouch

Haley Strategic Partners Introduces the D3X

Monday, March 24th, 2014

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If you own a HSP Disruptive Environments Chest Rig (D3CR), then you want to check out this new line of accessories. The D3CR Expansion System (D3X) was built around end users who needed to quickly adapt to situations where posture could flip between overt/low signature to covert/low visibility.

The System has 3 specific components:

The Double Magazine Wedge provides two additional rifle magazine pouches without significantly impacting the depth of the rig.

The Holster Wedge is an envelope of Velcro covered Cordura panels in which an end user can run a holster, ideally with loop on the exterior of the holster body. Optimized for G-Code OSH holsters, the system will work with most any holster with loop on the exterior of the holster body.

The Multi-Mission Hanger is a drop down pouch with a loop interior suitable for storing med kits, NVGs, breaching equipment and other vital pieces of equipment.

Attaching seamlessly to the hook panel on the back of every D3CR, the components can be used individually or pancaked into a Holster/Hanger or Double Mag/Hanger combo. These components will work on the stand-alone rigs, as well as when clipped into any plate carrier using the Velocity Systems Swift Clip Attachment System, ideally armor carriers made by Velocity Systems and Mayflower Research & Consulting.

Available for order at haleystrategic.com/d3x

In Canada via Rampart International shop.rampartcorp.com

In the UK via Tactical Kit www.tactical-kit.co.uk/haley-strategic-256-c

SPECOPS.PL – New Products In The ULPC Line

Monday, March 24th, 2014

SPECOPS.PL has further expanded their line of ULPC equipment. In the same vein as their Ultra-Lekki Plate Carrier, the ULPC series consists of laminate-based, laser-cut tactical bags, pouches, and belts with webbing-free PALS compatible mounting options.

The newest additions to the line include the inclusion of a set of comfort pads to their ULPC plate carrier, a new version of their patrol belt with matching lightweight suspenders, and a dedicated leg panel. The line as a whole gives off a serious “Blue Force Gear” vibe.

The ULPC line is available in MultiCam, Olive, Black, Desert, PenCott and A-TACS family of patterns. Manufactured in Poland, with a 3-year combat warranty.

www.specops.pl

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Speed Bag

Friday, March 21st, 2014

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While I was previewing FirstSpear’s current line up over the Summer, a really cool duffel-style bag stuck out. It had a couple of compartments and this awesome mesh pocket attached to the end that accepts their Helmet Hut. It was beyond cool. I’ve been after them for some time to create a video because it’s got so many neat features. In this week’s Friday Focus, FirstSpear has satisfied that request. Behold, the Speed Bag!

FirstSpear took the basic issue duffel bag and completely modernized it for use with modern PPE, adding several features.

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In addition to the Helmet Hut, the Speed Bag also accepts several other accessories including the 6/12 organizer panel, padded weapon insert, and shoulder straps.

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The stowable Reinforced Long-Haul Shoulder Straps are pretty innovative and the set stows out of the way in a sleeve on the top of the Speed Bag when not needed to carry heavy loads.

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In addition to accommodating the Helmet Hut, that mesh pocket at the end of the Speed Bag is great for dirty or wet clothing and boots, keeping them segregated form your other gear. At the opposite end of the Speed Bag there’s an external zippered pocket that fits a fully loaded FirstSpear Fight Strap which is a bandoleer that accommodates 5 magazines to get you quickly into the fight or rapid resupply to those already there.

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Two full-length zippered compartments on each side of the bag are sized to fit short-barreled rifles, sub-guns, or a breaching shotgun. They accept the Speed Bag Weapon Insert Panel (Sold Separately). In addition to protecting your weapon during transport, these panels will can be folded out flat for weapons maintenance or used as a hasty mat for shooting on rocky ground.

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Length: 28″ Height: 14″ Width: 13″ Made in USA and offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green and MultiCam.

FirstSpear would like to offer a cool deal. When you purchase a Speed Bag, you will receive one free 6/12 organizer panel to help organize your kit as well as a free Padded Breakaway Sling.

www.first-spear.com

Mayflower – German G36 Chest Rig

Tuesday, March 18th, 2014

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This is a prototype G36 chest made by Mayflower Research & Consulting LLC. It was recently shown at IWA 2014, in Nuremberg, Germany. Mayflower products are available in Germany through VTAC Germany.

www.vikingtactics.de

Hat tip: SPARTANAT.com

Mission Spec Adds M81 Woodland Pattern To Lineup And Updates Shoulder Savers

Monday, March 17th, 2014

3/14/14 – Today, Mission Spec is announcing the addition of the M81 Woodland pattern to their gear lineup. Both the Mission Spec Essentials Only Carrier (EOC) and the Mission Spec Shoulder Savers will be immediately available in M81.

Mission Spec plans to produce its gear in several new patterns including (but not limited to) Kryptek Highlander, Kryptek Typhon, and Ranger Green.

Today, Mission Spec is also releasing the brand new MKII version of their Shoulder Savers. The new MKII version is a more simple design than the original but offers the same shoulder fatigue relief for use with plate carrier systems.

Available for purchase now from Mission Spec:

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EOC – http://missionspec.com/products/essentials?only?carrier?eoc/

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Shoulder Savers – http://missionspec.com/products/shoulder?savers/