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NVG Counterweight Pouch

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Tidewater Tactical now offers this innovative NVG Counterweight Pouch for helmets. Designed to affix via Velcro to the rear of a helmet equipped with Night Vision Goggles, the counterweight pouch features a flexible design that allows the simple addition or subtraction of weight.

NVG Counterweight Pouch

The slim design and flexible lead weights means the NVG Counterweight Pouch will conform to any helmet. Additionally, the rear of the pouch features a large Velcro pile patch that can be used to affix IR markers. The hook Velcro wings on the pouch can be trimmed for best fit and the mesh body allows sand, water, dirt, and other debris to easily drain.

It comes with optional flexible lead weights coated in rubber for better resilience in extreme conditions. Additionally, they offer enhanced noise discipline. Each of the three lead weight bars included with the pouch weighs approximately six ounces for a total of just over a pound. Additional weights are available if needed. The lead weights store inside the envelope formed by the pouch. This envelope can be accessed through a Velcro closure allowing you to carry not only the lead weights included with the pouch but other essentials, such as spare batteries. Additionally, most unit produced “duck weights and tape” will fit inside the pouch.

Available in Coyote, Tan, Black, and Foliage. To order, visit www.tidewatertactical.com.

IR Reflective Symbology Patches

Friday, August 21st, 2009

IR Reflective Symbology Patches

S.O. Tech has taken their tactical symbology system to the next level with the IR Reflective Patches. Unveiled at TREXPO East, IRRP is a small IR reflective patch that attaches via hook and pile tape to clothing and equipment to mark personnel or contents. Each IRRP is emblazoned with one of the tactical symbols created by S.O. Tech for use by military during micro mission planning at the Company and below level or for scene and incidence control during LE operations. These symbols have been adapted for use beyond just chits on a map and can now be used to identify an individual person’s equipment or for more generic use to designate roles for both equipment and personnel. They are small enough to be discrete yet the IR feature makes them useful day or night, in virtually any environment.

Riflmean IRRP on Mirage Uniform Coat

The IRRP reflects IR energy to quickly ID your Mission Pack System or other tactical items in low light or black out conditions.

IRRP on Packs

To order visit S.O. Tech and follow the directions.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: For security reasons, tactical IR reflective symbology is only available to Law Enforcement & Military with proper documentation.

SOFIC 2009

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

We were recently presented with an opportunity to share some great coverage of the 2009 Special Operations Forces industry Conference with our readers. Thanks to Sal Palma.

Admittedly, great fascination and glamour surrounds the special operations community. Players are known as operators, and SOF has become media celebrities. In many circles, the SOF community draws more support, admiration and envy than sports figures, politicians and movie stars – deservedly so. However, this has not always been the case, and few know that SOF, as it is today, exists because of the work and vision of former Secretary of Defense, William Cohen, then a Republican Senator from Main, and Senator Sam Nunn a Democrat from Georgia.

The entire article can be found at the jump.

Insight Technologies Mini Red Dot Sight

Friday, July 24th, 2009

The Mini Red Dot Sight is available with 3.5 MOA or 7.0 MOA dot size and is easily adjustable for elevation or windage with 1 MOA positive click adjustments. It also features an auto adjusting dot intensity but offers the shooter a manual dot intensity adjustment with four (4) brightness settings. Waterproof to two atmospheres (66 feet) for two hours, meets all other MIL-STD 810G environmental requirements.

Insight Technologies MRDS

The MRDS is available in Black and FDE. For more info visit Insight Technologies online.

Hensoldt/Zeiss Tactical

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Optics giant Zeiss has acquired long time Euro tactical scope manufacturer Hensoldt and the firm Hudisco is currently importing them into the US for the first time. Many feel they are comparable to Schmidt & Bender scopes in quality and durability. While pricey, users claim that they have excellent eye relief which makes getting back on target that much quicker.

One of the members of Snipers Hide did an excellent review of the Hensoldt 3-12X56 FF. It is a fact-filled look at the scope and features several videos, one of which is included above. Overall, the evaluation was favorable.

For more information visit www.hudisco.com.

Daniel Defense Aimpoint Micro Mount

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Daniel Defense T1 Mount

Daniel Defense has just released the Aimpoint® Micro Mount (Tall). Designed to attach an Aimpoint Micro R-1, H-1, or T-1 optics, to a flat top upper receiver, the mount is lightweight, and it’s essentials only design offers a snag-free, low-profile, reversible mounting option for shooters that do not require or desire a quick attach/detach mount. The Aimpoint® Micro Mount features Daniel Defense’s Rock & Lock attachment system and secures to any MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny Rail with two slotted machine screws. These fasteners thread into stainless steel self-locking threaded inserts that resist vibration and loosening. They are also mitigated by a recoil lug that minimizes sheer forces on the factory mounting screws. Offering a lower 1⁄3rd co-witness with your back up iron sights, this mount is ideal for shooters who are looking for the lightest mount for their Aimpoint® Micro. In fact, one internet user who has already adopted the mount for his rifle weighed the mount AND painted T-1 optic at an astounding 4.7 ounces.

The new mount is machined from 6061 aircraft grade aluminum and then Military Specification Hard Coat Anodized. Available from www.DanielDefense.com.

Enhanced Night Vision Goggle

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Developed by ITT under the direction of PM-Soldier Sensors and Lasers, the AN/PSQ-20 Enhanced Night Vision Goggle is a helmet-mounted passive Image Intensification (I2) and thermal device that incorporates both I2 and long-wave infrared sensors into a single integrated system. It weighs just two pounds, including the battery pack and its four AA batteries, the helmet mount, and wiring harness.

ENVG (Enhanced Night Vision Goggle) – PM Soldier Sensors and Lasers from PEO Soldier on Vimeo.

The ENVG will detect a Man-sized target (standing and moving) with an 80 percent probability at 150 meters, and a 50 percent probability at 300 meters. It is designed to provide 7.5 hours of fused vision enhancement and an additional 7.5 hours of image intensification.

Introducing Juggernaut Defense, LLC

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Juggernaut Defense, LLC

Specializing in soldier-borne equipment design & engineering, Juggernaut Defense, LLC is a full-spectrum design consultancy dedicated to the military, law-enforcement, and public safety communities. Since 2000, Juggernaut Defense has been involved in many successful programs which have provided superior survivability, communication, and lethality systems to Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, and Special Operators fighting in both OIF and OEF. Juggernaut Defense (located in Scottsdale, Arizona) was spun off by Chris Stalzer in November 2008 from Juggernaut Design to focus its business toward government and military design problems.

Check out their website to learn about some of the projects they have already completed. www.juggdef.com