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London Bridge Launches New Website

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

In order to celebrate their 25th anniversary, LBT has lunched a new web presence which features expanded content, podcasts, product information sheets and access to the full line of products.

London Bridge Trading Web Site

Visit www.londonbridgetrading.com soon.

A-TACS Sighting #2

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

The new A-TACS pattern was sighted in Blue Force Gear’s booth sporting several of their products including a sling and the Ten Speed Chest rig.

Blue Force Gear shows off the A-TACS pattern.

TAG Purchased by LC Industries

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

There is some pretty exciting news coming out of Tactical Assault Gear that they have kept under pretty tight wraps. They have been purchased by LC Industries. Additionally, Chris Osman, former owner of TAG has taken a position as Vice President of Sales for all of LCI.

LC Industries is the largest and oldest of the employers of the blind in the United States having been established in 1937. No stranger to manufacturing, LCI already operates eight other factories responsible for over 800 products including 5 gallon water and fuel cans, mattresses, chem lights, and virtually any office consumable found in your field desk.

This is a huge opportunity for the consumer as well as the Government as LCI is a non-profit entity. Their goal is not to profit but rather to employ the blind. There are many employers of non-traditional workforces in America but generally they are cut and sew outfits that build to Government spec. With the acquisition of TAG, LCI will not only be able to produce products but design them as well. Additionally, they will continue to offer the large catalog of equipment already in production. LCI operates the base service stores on 32 Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps installations where they have already begun to incorporate the TAG brand.

Big changes are also in store for TAG. Not only will they be expanding, that expansion will be to accommodate their new employees as they transition to the largest employer of the blind in California. Custom machinery is being produced to allow blind employees to integrate directly on the production floor. Combined with an aggressive quality assurance program, the user will never know who on the line produced an individual product.

For the consumer, quality will remain the same but prices have already have dropped due the non-profit nature of LC Industries. The goal of LC Industries is to ship all orders within 48 hours utilizing their two regional distribution centers located in Las Vegas and Raleigh. TAG will concentrate on productions and LCI on order processing and shipping.

TAG is in booth #25411 at SHOT Show.

Shellback Tactical to Launch 6 New Products at SHOT

Friday, January 15th, 2010

TAG’s Shellback Tactical division is set release six new products at SHOT Show including a new Cobra Buckle riggers belt that is said to be priced lower than anyone in the industry.

Shellback Tactical Riggers Belt

They are also unveiling the BANSHEE but all they will release is the name. I can’t wait to see what it is. Stop by the TAG booth #25411 at SHOT and see for yourself.

BFG Introduces the Ten Speed Basicload Chest Rig

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

BFG 10 Speed Basicload Chest RigThe Blue Force Gear Ten Speed Basicload Chest Rig is designed with speed in mind. At a scant 9 ounces it weighs less than most MOLLE Double Magazine pouches and yet it still holds a full compliment of six M4 magazines. Like the 10 Speed Ammo Pouch, the low profile design keep your magazines secure yet stays out of teh way when empty. Due to the elastic design of the pockets, the Ten Speed magazine slots will also accommodate bangers, trauma dressings, tourniquets, smoke grenades, or even a couple of pistol mags in a pinch. While it is sized to fit over armor, it can also be worn as a stand alone chest rig or used as a bandoleer out of a vehicle or rucksack to give the user the ability to quickly add additional ammo or other kit. The rig is made entirely of US materials in Georgia (take that Berry).

BFG's 10 Speed Basicload Chest Rig

Blue Force Gear will be showing the Ten Speed Basicload Chest Rig along with the rest of their 2010 line up in booth #25111 at SHOT Show. Be sure to stop by and tell them Soldier Systems sent you.

New SCAR Ammo Pouch

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

Bulldog Equipment's New SCAR PouchBulldog Equipment has introduced a Triple SCAR Mag Pouch w/ Double 9MM Pouch based on user requirements. This pouch can hold up to three 20 rd SCAR magazines and two 9MM magazines. Additionally, Bulldog has produced custom design pouches for 30 rd SCAR magazines. It can be provided with or without the 9MM pouches. Manufactured from 1000D Cordura, the pouch is PALS compatible and features a double retention system for both the SCAR as well as 9MM magazines.

Available from Bulldog Equipment.

New Mega Admin Pouch from Zulu Nylon Gear

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Zulu Nylon Gear has improved their Mega Admin Pouch released last year. The new version incorporates several new features based on user feedback. The main difference is a loop surface in place of the vinyl pocket so the user can swap out either a folding vinyl map sleeve that can fit paper up to 8.5×11 or other hook backed accessories available from various manufacturers. Additionally, there are several panel variants specifically for the Mega Admin that will be available soon. Other improvements include two D-rings placed inside the pouch as well as a webbing loop placed at the end of the GPS pocket flap for dummycording.

Zulu Nylon Gear Mega Admin Pouch

The Mega Admin Pouch is available in Coyote Brown, Multicam, and UCP and can be purchased at zulunylongear.com.

Mayflower Launching New Site

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Mayflower Research & Consulting, LLC will be launching their new website in the next few days. Unfortunately, they have experienced several problems with their current site which have dropped orders and issues with the contact page as well as email. They always want to stay on top of things so they have invested in a ground up rebuild which will add several new features including: personalized account access, order tracking (once shipped), direct customer feedback through testimonials and customer rating of individual pieces of kit. Additionally, Mayflower is expanding at a controlled rate to meet the demand of both its valued customers (the pointy end in the war on terror both domestic and foreign) as well as their high end retailer accounts.

Here is a sneak peek of the new look. Be sure to checkout the new site once it is up.

Mayflower's New Homepage