In addition to security advisory services for government and the financial sector, Morningstar Strategic Services offers a variety of high end equipment solutions in Canada including Torraka cold weather clothing from Sweden as well as Stone Glacier.
They also specialize in precision target engagement and are the Canadian agents for Nightforce as well as being affiliated with Accuracy 1st Canada which offers Accuracy 1st courses on a 360 deg range in Western Canada.
Founded by MMA fighter and Canadian Army Veteran Randy Turner, Direct Action Combat Performance provides training in the full spectrum of combatives from fighting with small arms, to edged weapons to hand-to-hand.
Studying around the world exposed Randy to a wide variety of styles and he fought professionally for 10 years in MMA, becoming the Canadian Bantamweight Champion in 2012. He trains military, LE and citizens in his methods and has developed a signature knife which we’ll cover soon.
I only got to spend about 20 minutes with Randy but his story is fascinating and I’ll be following up soon with him to tell more about what he and his company does.
Milburn Mountain Defense Ltd is a small family owned business which manufactures all of their ballistic plates and soft armor in their facility in Alberta. In addition to Armor they also offer tactical gear including plate carriers and will work with the customer to customize the gear.
911 Supply has introduced a new product line to their offerings. Cosmas by Jolly Scarpe is an Italian boot brand.
This boot is the Chamoix GTX. It features a Nubuck leather upper with GORE-TEX lining, and rubber rand as well as an antistatic, oil and hydrocarbon resistant sole with anti-perforation characteristics.
Additionally, they announced that they are opening a new retail shop in the Bells Corners District of Ottawa.
ESSTAC is a first time exhibitor at Operator Expo. They showed their line of radio pouches. They feature laser cut laminate construction and are PALS compatible. Well known for their boxes of edible crayons for Marines, ESSTAC impressed their northern neighbors with laser engraved hockey pucks and pouches.
Operator Expo is back in Ottawa for 2023 with more vendors and seminars than before.
What: OPEX West (Operator Expo West)
When: November 2nd & 3rd 2022
Where: Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre
4331 Dominion Street
Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 1C7
Following the success of the Operator Expo (OPEX) in Ottawa, the event is now coming to the West coast as OPEX West. OPEX West is a 2-day event (November 2nd & 3rd) focused on supporting the operational requirements of Military, Law Enforcement and Corrections end-users in Canada. This is arguably the most unique aspect of the show, as it is focused on directly supporting those on the frontlines. As such, the show features exhibitors from across the industry who specialize in the best gear, apparel, weapons systems, and training those end-users need.
OPEX West promises opportunities for agencies on the West Coast to gain insight, training, and procurement connections from leading manufacturers and suppliers in the industry. It will be conveniently held in the Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre and is easily accessible to agencies in the greater Vancouver area. Exhibitor spaces are now fully booked, so you can ensure a great show to come.
For more information, and to register, visit www.operatorexpo.com
Registration is also FREE for those who wish to attend.
Note: OPEX West is open ONLY to active Military, Law Enforcement, and Corrections personnel.
Chances are, if you’ve deployed, you’ve used Brief Relief’s products. Yes, it’s a privy. But their disposable bagging system minimizes the mess.
One point I found quite interesting is that their hygiene products are certified for use in the Arctic.
Additionally, their urinal bag contains a nontoxic powder which becomes a gel once used (see pack on the left) which can easily be disposed of. Additionally, it is designed to be used by both men and women and includes a one-way valve to prevent spillage.
