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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Sherpa

Friday, May 12th, 2023

Designed in conjunction with FS professional users, the Sherpa is a hard use day bag that can be put to work across a wide variety of environments and situations. Whether you are going to the range, relaxing on the boat, or heading to a call out, this bag is the perfect size for those on the move. It comes standard with full 500D construction and premium hardware. Interior organizer panels can be completely removed or re-arranged to fit new equipment. Our Deluxe Sherpa Divider is available to accessorize your new Sherpa.

Check out FirstSpear to find American Made kit and accessories, Built For The X.

Tasmanian Tiger to Exhibit at Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) 2023

Thursday, May 11th, 2023

Tasmanian Tiger® will have its TT Medic Line on display, including new items, at SOMA 2023, held at the Raleigh Convention Center, in Raleigh, NC, May 15 – 19, 2023.

Knoxville, Tenn. (May 2023) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) 2023 Conference. The event will take place from May 15 – 19, 2023, at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC.

During the conference, Tasmanian Tiger will showcase its innovative line of tactical nylon gear designed for field medics, including its latest additions to the TT Medic Line. These products are designed to meet the specific needs of medical professionals working in high-pressure environments, including military medics, first responders, and emergency medical technicians.

“We are excited to exhibit at SOMA 2023 and showcase our latest products from our TT Medic Line,” commented Richard Lewis, President and CEO of Proforce Equipment, Inc. “Our goal is to provide medical professionals with the highest quality gear and equipment so they can focus on saving lives and helping others.”

In addition to its TT Medic Line, Tasmanian Tiger will also have Eric Linder, founder and chairman of TEAM5 Medical Foundation, with them at the conference. TEAM5 is a non-profit organization that provides medical care and humanitarian aid to people in crisis around the world. Tasmanian Tiger is a Gold Sponsor of TEAM5.

The SOMA conference brings together medical professionals from around the world to share knowledge and expertise in the field of special operations medicine. It is an excellent opportunity for attendees to network, learn about the latest advances in medical technology, and see firsthand the products offered by companies like Tasmanian Tiger.

To learn more about the SOMA 2023 conference, visit specialoperationsmedicine.org/soma-2023. To view the full TT Medic Line of products, visit tasmaniantigerusa.com.

All sales inquiries can be directed to tt@tasmaniantigerusa.com.

SOF Week 23 – Magpul DAKA Hard Case 35

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Magpul displayed the new DAKA Hard Case 35. This weapon case is the perfect size for a 16″ carbine and features easy to use closures and recessed lock housings which allow locks to be zip tied flat. It will also stand without falling over. It also features Magpul’s GRID Organizer which replaces the foam found in many cases with a highly customizable grid system with block insets to stabilize the contents.

Coming soon along with 44″ and 53″ models.

Eureka Molding PALICE Frame

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Yesterday I got a chance to check out the new PALICE frame from Eureka Molding.

Patterned after the classic ALICE frame, this polymer version weighs 1.5 lbs. it won’t squeak like an ALICE frame or assume a bent shape if flexed.

www.eurekamolding.com

SOF Week 23 – ESSTAC Laminate Diaper KYWI Pouch

Tuesday, May 9th, 2023

ESSTAC has introduced a new version of their popular KYWI pouch called the Laminate Diaper KYWI Pouch.

Laser cut from laminate the unibody design is a single piece design that was created to close up the bottom of the pouch.

As always, it’s PALS compatible and offered in a variety of colors.

esstac.com/single-laminate-diaper-kywi-pouch-midlength

Sneak Peek – Something New from Blue Force Gear

Monday, May 8th, 2023

During SHOT Show I had the opportunity to see new plate carrier from Blue Force Gear which featured new attachment system for placards and other pouches.

The Railz Plate Carrier and attachment system will debut during SOF Week, this week in Tampa, Florida.

Visit Blue Force Gear in the SOF Select Pavilion at the Westin to learn more.

S.O.Tech Debuts Their M320 Weapon Carriage and 40mm Ammunition Modular Deployment System

Monday, May 8th, 2023

S.O.Tech is proud to debut our M320 Carriage Ensemble for commercial sales as it has been going through testing by the Army with positive results and by the USMC resulting is the purchase of over 13,000 weapon retention clamp systems.

Our M320 Grenade Launcher 40mm Ammunition Deployment System is designed around the shooter not the weapon system maximizing mobility, organization, and access. Using MOLLE compatible 3 round 40mm pouch modules or current issue 40mm round pouches, the M320 grenadier has the option to MOLLE attach any number of them to a strap that can be worn as a belt or bandolier. They can also attach some pouches to their vest or belt, and secure the balance of their rounds on the bandolier strap stowing it in butt pouch for easy draw and donning. This can give the grenadier 3 or 6 rounds of 40mm in quick access on their front for a typical firefight, and the option to pull out and don the full bandoleer in case of a prolonged engagement. This flexibility gives the grenadier better movement with less clutter than the older static bandolier with unused loops in an unwieldy configuration. A custom-built grenadier’s large butt pouch can hold the strap with 15 rounds in 3 round modules attached. This bandolier extracts from the pouch with one strong pull.

The base set includes the strap (adjustable for belt or bandolier use) and 6 modules of 3 rounds (adjustable length or static for HE rounds). This is unless the unit already has a stock of prior issue 40mm MOLLE pouches. The 40mm Grenadier’s butt pouch can be added, or a pair can be added with one of the two intended for operator survival gear.

These systems are fully compatible with S.O.Tech’s M320 Holster, Sling, Thigh Panel, and our Micro Pack-M320 being fielded by units across the US Army as well as the S.O.Tech Grenade Launcher Weapons Retention Catch currently NSNed and fielded by the USMC. Our M320 GL Holster was designed for versatility, protection, multi-platform, ease of draw and re-holster, and easy field reparability.

We saw that other holsters on the market failed to mitigate sway during movement during DoD testing, so we contoured our design and added MOLLE at key points to hold the weapon close to the shooter’s body. Next we set out to protect the sight and weapon body, developing a padded hood stitched to form a cup protecting the optics. This hood is open to allow the weapon to be drawn and re-holstered with the hood in place. We also added a tab to rip open the hood and secure it to the side out of the way for those wanting an easier draw. We also made the hood removable. In non-threat environments, units may want to provide ample padded coverage to the optics. Units in direct action may want it stripped down for speed.

We also supplied a high ride carbon fiber thigh plate to complement the belt and vest mount, along with a bungee sling. The cloth covered carbon fiber plate can be worn as a drop-down plate from the belt alone, or a leg strap can be added to provide more stability. Some operators prefer the stability of the leg strap, others don’t like to leg strap tight on their leg. These rigs will be attached with Flex Tab (SOTECH’s counterpart to MOLLE/PALS). The holster can be attached to the MOLLE belt, riggers belt, vest, plate carrier or backpack without adapters.

Also compatible with the system is our Marine Corps retention clamp. S.O.Tech is proud to have delivered over 11,000 of their M320 Grenade Launcher Weapon Retention Clamps to the United States Marine Corps. The MOLLE compatible ambidextrous, simple, field reparable plastic quad-retention clamp was awarded NSN 1005-01-691-9320 by MARCORSYSCOM. According to S.O.Tech owner Jim Cragg, “the best part was working with Marines of multiple battalions to arrive at the optimal design, and then to see the rig on Marines deployed across the Corps.”

For a detailed explanation of the system, check out this video:

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Find more information here: sotechtactical.com/collections/m320suite

Guardian Warrior Solutions – Raptor Adaptor Series

Thursday, May 4th, 2023

I have been remiss about mentioning the Raptor Adaptor line of Tegris gear mounts from Guardian Warrior Solutions.

Raptor Adaptors serve as an interface between PALS compatible pouches and plastic belt clips like the BladeTech TEK-LOK, in any orientation. Likewise, they can be used to attach a plastic mount to a PALS compatible platform like an armor vest.

They are sized, so use this guide to determine which adaptor you need.

www.guardianwarriorsolutions.com