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The MAGLETT

Monday, June 21st, 2010

We recently found out about the MAGLETTâ„¢ from Tuff Products. Designed by Ichiro Nagata, MAGLETTâ„¢ is an acronym for Magazine Wallet and holds all of your EDC items. More than anything else it is adaptable. The MAGLETTâ„¢ and has 2 larger pockets that can hold Cell Phones, M16-style Rifle Magazine and 4 smaller pockets to hold Credit Cards, Drivers License, Emergency Cash, Folding Knifes, Pistol Magazines etc. The inner most pouch can be worn inside the belt or pants and features a Tactical Pen Pocket which just so happens to accommodate the Kunai Tactical Pen also designed by Ichiro Nagata. It also features a 2 inch belt loop and is made in the USA. Available in Black and Coyote. Tuff Products was founded by Natt Stevens, formerly of Bianchi and Aker Leather.

Tuff Products

SSL Tactical Drybag

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

The new Sky, Sea & Land Tactical Drybag from Unleashed Tactical Equipment is designed specifically for Military Freefall Operations. The SSL Tactical Drybag is a very specialized piece of kit that stows in the bottom of the parachute container and accommodates the parachute, container and harness, helmet and oxygen equipment as well as any other ancillary items such as altimeter once the parachutist has landed. The integrated shoulder straps allow the parachutist to move his equipment off of the Drop Zone for cache including burial. The bag also features an air purge valve.

Naturally, it will be available from UTE’s US distributor Tidewater Tactical.

ATK Industry Days

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Wow, now this I file under interesting, the first Official Open Invitation event since ATK purchased Blackhawk is fast approaching. They have scheduled an Open house on board the US Training Center, (formerly Blackwater) bringing ATK, Blackhawk, and Eagle out for all to see, touch, and talk about. This not just about nylon. ATK is a huge ammunition conglomerate and they will offer ballistic gel shoots as well as Force on Force demos. Naturally, the latest Blackhawk and Eagle gear on hand with 8 ATK personnel to answer questions. SSD will be on hand so stay tuned for our follow up report for those who can’t attend.

ATK Industry Days

SKD Announces Head Muckety Muck, Research & Development

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

SSD sponsor SKD Tactical has just announced that Tyler Cigard as the Head of their new R&D shop.

In his new role, Tyler will design and fabricate tactical nylon gear prototypes for SKD’s military and consumer markets. “His design capabilities and strong relationships at Eagle Industries will facilitate an efficient process through which our OEM products will reach our customers,” says Piggly_Wiggly, online spokesperson. “He will also play a lead role in SKD’s new initiatives in the Parachuting/Skydiving market.”

Tyler served for 6 years in the US Army as a Parachute Rigger, during which time he earned his Master Rigger certification. He went on to lead design efforts Tactical Assault Systems (TAS), Patriot Performance Materials (PPM), and most recently at ATK/Eagle Industries’ Ft. Bragg Rapid Prototype & Design Facility, where he worked closely with SOF personnel designing unit-specific tactical nylon solutions. He is best known for designing the Canine Assault Vest that is currently in use with SOF K-9 assets.

“While I am fairly concerned about working with these clowns at SKD, I am pretty jazzed that they let me wear pajamas to work,” says Tyler.

Tyler will operate out of SKD’s new R&D shop at an undisclosed location in the St. Louis area. His operations will be supported by a staff of four- 3 Miniature Pinschers and 1 Belgian Malinois.

Granite Tactical Gear 2010 Catalog

Sunday, June 13th, 2010


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Stuff We Didn’t Write About

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Global Supply Solutions, LLC and Falcon Marine, LLC Form Strategic Alliance
M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle
iPhone 4 revealed
Swedish Manufacturer Snigel Design
Magpul’s Quad Stack Magazine

Messenger of Doom

Friday, June 11th, 2010

New from Hazard 4 is the Messenger of Doom or MOD Bag. Obviously, it is a messenger style and offers a generous amount of internal space for laptops, modular containers, and other equipment. Additionally, the MOD is slathered in PALS goodness in order to custom tailor loads. There is also a removable smooth sided flap that helps conceal the true purpose of the MOD Bag and makes it look like a mild-mannered although stylish computer bag.

The main compartment is actually large enough to carry a sub-machine gun while the laptop sleeve is accessible without opening the main compartment and will also accommodate an armor plate if you decide to leave your computer at home. Another great feature is the padded shoulder strap has a third attachment point to further stabilize the load. The MOD Bag is available in Black as well as Coyote and is made from 1000D Cordura.

I was fortunate enough to take a look at it during SHOT Show and am impressed. If you are in the market for a computer bag that does a little more than its contemporaries, the MOD Bag is worth checking out. www.Hazard4.com

Blackhawk Ergonomic Duty Belt Harness

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Designed to answer a Department of Justice requirement for a load carrying solution to help alleviate the large numbers of lumbar injuries suffered by law enforcement officer, Blackhawk developed the Ergonomic Duty Belt Harness. Designed to transfer the duty belt’s burden from the hips to the shoulder, it is also compatible with body armor. The idea is to share the load balancing it more between the hips and shoulders. In order to take full advantage of the harness, the duty shirt will need to be slightly modified with small buttonholes on the sides to accommodate the straps. The ergonomic duty belt harness is available in two sizes; small/medium and large/x-large.

www.Blackhawk.com