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SHOT Show 25 – OCELLUS Armored Eyewear from Tardigrade Industries

Tuesday, January 28th, 2025

Developed by Tardigrade Industries as part of an Irregular Warfare Technology Support Directorate program, OCELLUS Armored Eyewear offers near helmet-level protection for the eyes. A combat helmet defeats a 17-grain fragment traveling at 2400 FPS; current military eyewear is limited to 770 FPS.

Now available for pre-order, OCELLUS Armored Eyewear is offered in two versions:

The OCELLUS Xtreme has been third-party tested to 1,877 FPS nearly three times the current mil-spec standard.

The OCELLUS Fusion, while still offering 1,100 FPS in frag protection, is a lighter version for availability at a later date.

SPECIFICATIONS

Threat Level – STANAG 2920 [F5] | .22 Cal 17gr FSP – 1877 ft/s

Weight – 4.85 Oz.
Dimensions – L 155mm W 62mm H 60mm

Case – Proprietary MOLLE adaptable Carrying Case
Soft Kit – Adjustable Cranium Strap
Color – Available in BLACK 22, TAN 499

Compliance
MIL-PRF 32432A
STANAG 2920 [F5]
ANSI Z87.1.2020

Compatible with optional REVISION Rx Insert

armoredoptics.com/products/pre-order-ocellus-armored-eyewear

SHOT Show 25 – WOBIG Portable Gearstand

Tuesday, January 28th, 2025

I was introduced to the WOBIG Portable Gearstand in the ADS booth. Many of us made them from scrap lumber while deployed and there are quite a few on the market, but this is the first one of I’ve run across that is so well packaged for transport.

The inspiration for the stand would make any one of us proud. During brand founder Tim Wobig’s second deployment to Afghanistan where he built an ad-hoc model using items he found.

The production model will accommodate armor and helmet in excess of 85 pounds of gear despite weighing in at just 2.4 lbs itself. Easy to deploy, it snaps open in the seconds.

The spine is aircraft-grade aluminum, first polished then anodized while the arms and legs are composed of glass-filled nylon.

The WOBIG Portable Gearstand also has a cool development story. It was refined in conjunction with faculty and midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy over a 2 ½ period. The final product was released in December 2023 during the company founder’s final deployment to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

Enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1998, Tim served in multiple locations in the states and overseas before transferring to the Army National Guard as a Commissioned Officer in 2009.

He is currently deployed overseas on active-duty with the rank of Major. When his tour completes, Tim plans to retire in the Midwest and spend more time with his wife and their seven-year-old twins.

During his 23 years of service, Tim remained passionate about his commitment to his brothers and sisters in arms. In his own words: “I always knew that I wanted to leave the military in a better place than when I found it.”

Veteran owned, the company is operated by Tim and his business partner, Marc Lurie.

www.wobiggear.com/products/stand-1

SHOT Show 25 – DFND Tahoe Wool Mesh Base Layer

Tuesday, January 28th, 2025

Every year at SHOT Show I run across something I isn’t exact it generally ends up being the coolest thing I’ll see. This year it’s DFND’s Wool Mesh Base Layers.

About every decade or so, Scandinavian mesh base layers come back in vogue. Sure, they work, but the design seems too foreign for many Americans. But working with our NATO partners along the northern flank are teaching us a lot about operating in the extremes and one of those lessons is clothing. SOF units have been procuring mesh base layers which trap warm air near the skin, from European vendors using micro purchase, but now a Berry Compliant product is available from DFND.

Key advantages of wool for cold weather operations include its breathability, moisture management, comfort, and natural odor resistance.

Features:

•No Melt, No Drip

•Completely Seamless

•Compostable

•9.2 oz (Shirt) / 7.8oz Long Johns

•Fiber 100% Wool

Key Advantages of Wool fot Military Use

1. Breathability and moisture management

2. Sustainability

3. Comfort

4. Natural odor resistance

5. Thermal regulation

Advanced Design Features:

•Textured knit structure for improved thermal efficacy

•Balanced thermal insulation and airflow

•Layering capability for enhanced performance

Berry Compliant, 100% made in USA with USA grown and made materials.

Offered in sizes XS – XXL in Tan 499 and Coyote.

dfndusa.com

SHOT Show 25 – Blue Force Gear

Tuesday, January 28th, 2025

This is the BFG press release for the new products launched at SHOT Show. I’m augmenting it with the photos I took in their booth.

LAS VEGAS, NV. – Blue Force Gear, the world leader in load carriage equipment, announces the release of new products during SHOT Show 2025. Blue Force Gear (BFG) consistently raises the bar in lightweight load-carriage equipment and the additions to their product line tout that same code of advancement.

Leading the new releases is the FORM Belt, a CCW-optimized pants belt featuring BFG’s signature anatomical curve design. The FORM Belt utilizes a neoprene foam lining for exceptional comfort and a stiffened thermoplastic composite for enough rigidity to support a holster and other everyday carry items. The belt is finished with ULTRAcomp high-performance coated fabric laminate, which is antimicrobial, hydrophobic, and can stand up to daily wear for years to come.

Expanding their holster solutions, BFG now offers the Holster Adapter in two heights: mid-level and high-level. The patent pending Holster Adapter works seamlessly with the BFG CHLK and GRID Belts to support Safariland style three-hole pattern holsters.The new high-level option caters specifically to users who frequently transition between standing and seated positions.

For shotgun users, BFG presents the new Shotgun Shell Pouch, featuring a seven-shell capacity with split flaps that are designed for optimal ergonomic accessibility and customization. This patent pending pouch is special as it’s the first to reveal BFG’s new two-way Helium Whisper attachment system that allows for pouch mounting both vertically and horizontally.

Those with gear organization issues will be pleased with the patent pending Belt Hanger, an innovative storage solution designed specifically for BFG’s CHLK and GRID Belt systems. This simple yet effective device attaches to the belt’s Cobra Buckle or buckle of the GRID Belt, providing a secure storage hook that can be hung in lockers, closets, or on hooks.

BFG grows their Patented MARCO Marking Device chem light lineup with the addition of orange and white chem lights, complementing the existing red, blue, green, and infrared options. These Cyalume chem lights maintain BFG’s commitment to reliability in tactical marking applications.

Finally, in collaboration with Elliot Brown, Blue Force Gear also debuts a limited-edition Holton Automatic GMT Watch featuring BFG’s trademark “Always Better” and other distinguishing marks. The exclusive watch is released with a proprietary ULTRAcomp fabric strap and is only available while supplies last.

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SHOT Show 25 – Salomon Reelax Break Forces

Monday, January 27th, 2025

Porting over from the outdoor line this summer, Reelax Break Forces is a very comfy recovery slipper from Salomon. Featuring a 6mm drop, the Rx Break integrates an EVA midsole for a comfy footbed.

www.salomon.com/en-us/lp/g/forces

SHOT Show 25 – FASTmag AK

Monday, January 27th, 2025

Coming soon via Hudson Supplies is the FASTmag AK for AK pattern magazines.

Injection molded using IR signature Reduction Technology, the FASTmag retains magazines with tension and is PALS compatible.

SHOT Show 25 – Boom Box

Monday, January 27th, 2025

I was invited to see something in the back room of the Q booth and saw this. I had to share it.

SHOT Show 25 – SureFire’s Ballistic Shield Light

Monday, January 27th, 2025

The Ballistic Shield Light from SureFire features a Hybrid beam pattern that provides excellent throw for medium-to-long distance identification while ensuring ample surround light for situational awareness.

Powered by either a single 18650 rechargeable battery or two 123A batteries, the Ballistic Shield Light offers the following performance:

– With one 18650 battery: 1,500 lumens, 32,000 candela, and a runtime of 2.5 hours

– With two 123A batteries: 1,100 lumens, 23,000 candela, and a runtime of 1.5 hours

It weighs just 1.24 lbs and features a sleek bezel diameter of 1.7 inches, ensuring a compact and lightweight design that integrates seamlessly with ballistic shields without compromising mobility.