NavBoards are very specialized pieces of kit designed for use by Military Freefall Parachutists to aid in navigation while under canopy. Since releasing their Standard NavBoard, S&S Precision has developed several new models based on customer requirements. Each differs slightly based on the equipment used by the parachutist.
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Hyde Definition asked us to publish this response to the Army Camouflage Improvement Effort downselect announcement…
You will have noticed that Hyde Definition was not included among the list of those awarded development contracts in the PEO Soldier / US Army Camouflage Improvement Initiative. We were in fact notified in advance of the contracts announcement that we had been disqualified because our PenCott pattern was already available commercially.
We’d like to point out that we found no notice in the RFP that the submitted pattern could NOT be one that was commercially available. Indeed, the PenCott patterns that we submitted were altered sufficiently from our commercially available versions as to be distinctly for the Army’s useage; furthermore, one of the patterns submitted was a new one developed expressly for the purposes of the competition.
We were also disqualified becuase we didn’t supply a letter from a second printer attesting to the manufacturability of our patterns. Somehow the fact that we’ve been selling fabric in these patterns for several months (hence the first reason for disqualification!), and the physical samples of Berry-compliant, vat-printed, mil-spec 50/50 NyCo (with nIR and durability test results!) wasn’t enough evidence to show the viability of our patterns…
Regardless of whether the Army ultimately fields a new family of camouflage patterns for uniforms and clothing, Hyde Definition’s PenCott pattern will continue to be appreciated by users who understand that good camouflage is about effective concealment – not about popularity, fashion or inter-service branding. We at Hyde Definition are also looking forward to great year in 2012 as we expand our portfolio of patterns, partners and solutions for military and law enforcement professionals, armed citizens and action sports enthusiasts.
On that note, drop by to see us at the SHOT Show with our friends from SOD Gear and TangoDown at booth # 27303 – featuring the world premiere of our new “Snowdrift” pattern, and Propel’s Quiet Loop product printed in PenCott-GreenZone, PenCott-Badlands and PenCott-Sandstorm!
If you liked SOTech’s BLOCS Gen III vest you won’t believe all the new features that this entire V.I.P.E.R. integrated load-carriage system now offers.
– Emergency ditch, Single point, one-handed, release (ditch your entire rig in an emergency situation with one lever pull, 2-way secured when not in use)
– Embedded Pistol holster option, side pull
– Extra padding modules for 2X padding on shoulders, lumbar, and lower chest for optimal carry comfort
– Load distribution riser, transferring the load off shoulders to the padded armor belt, onto the soldier/LE officer’s waist where it should be.
– New Padded Armor Belt with SERE insert option
– 8 new styles of side pouch options to further customize your rig for even more mission varieties including holster, detachable GP pouch, Rip-Away Trauma Pouch, upgraded MBTR radio pouch to accommodate an attached GPS unit, and a Flat MOLLE Adapter panel
– Military-grade solar power, charge your batteries, iPad, laptop, or anything needing electric power in the field and on-the-move
– All new pouches and solar are fully compatible with any previous BLOCS Gen III vests
See all of SOTech’s kit in booth #20113 at SHOT Show.
Elite Defense is working with industry to benefit Higher Ground (a program of Sun Valley Adaptive Sports). Higher Ground provides a multidisciplinary approach to the long-term healing, restoration, and rehabilitation of wounded veterans with TBI/PTSD. They have gathered the top pieces of kit that our industry has to offer, from best manufactures! This is the total package – weapon, optics, lights, everything you need to get started! The tickets will be available beginning starting Tuesday morning at the Elite Defense booth (number #27411) until Friday close of the show. Tickets are 10 dollars each and the winner will be drawn the Friday following SHOT show. The winner will be announced on Soldier Systems Daily and www.EliteDefense.com.
Orion Design Group’s motto is ‘Choose Your Prey’ and that’s exactly what you are going to do this SHOT Show. Over the course of the show, SSD will publish photos of ODG’s new camouflage patterns. Keep track of where you see them.
At the conclusion of SHOT Show, ODG will put up a post on their Facebook page to kick off the contest. You will have to correctly identify all of the booths shown on SSD that exhibited ODG’s camouflage patterns. A winner will be randomly chosen on 23 January 2012 from among those answered correctly.
The winner will receive a FirstSpear ECP pack in ODG transitional camouflage pattern.
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DRIFIRE is partnering with History Channel’s “Top Shot†celebrity George Reinas for 2012 SHOT Show. DRIFIRE will be showcasing its line of flame resistant military apparel made using patented drirelease® technology and George will be sharing his personal account on DRIFIRE’s performance apparel that helped keep him safe, comfortable, and protected.
He will also be available to meet fans and sign autographs at the DRIFIRE booth (#27311) at the following times during the show:
January 17th – 8:30-11:00am; 2:00-4:00 pm
January 18th – 8:30-11:00am; 2:00-4:00 pm
January 19th – 8:30-11:00am; 2:00-4:00 pm
January 20th – 8:30-11:00am; 2:00-4:00 pm
“I became a firm believer in the DRIFIRE brand from the first time I wore it,†said Reinas, a U.S. Air Force sniper, “it was 56 degrees out, pouring rain for eight straight hours, and I didn’t have any rain gear. The performance technologies in DRIFIRE garments helped prevent me from getting hypothermia. Since then, I’ve been a loyal DRIFIRE fan.â€
George Reinas is a certified military, civilian and SWAT sniper, and an Air Force Sniper School instructor. He starred in season two of the History Channel’s series “Top Shot.â€
“We are excited to have George share his first-hand account of the benefits of DRIFIRE technology. The performance properties in DRIFIRE fabrics and garments not only rapidly wick moisture away from the skin, but quickly evaporate moisture from the fabric, keeping wearers more dry, comfortable, and protected for the duration of exposure to the harshest of conditions,†said Chris Moore, Executive Vice President of Research Product Development.
An exciting new partnership has been brewing in late 2011 and we are happy to announce that in 2012, Jeff Westphal Racing and Tactical Night Vision Company will be working together during Jeff’s Grand Am Continental Sports Car campaign with Insight Racing in the #19 BMW M3.
Jeff Westphal was introduced to TNVC CEO, Victor Di Cosola at Infineon Raceway while attending Jim Russell Racing School (now Simraceway Performance Driving) where the two had a significant amount of business similarities, making it a wise choice for a technical partnership. “TNVC and Victor operate with a high level of precision, which helps give our military and law enforcement customers an advantage over the opposition, the same type of attention to detail and precision that I look for in a race team. I have been working with Insight Racing since mid 2011, and they are the perfect ally to have with the JWR and TNVC partnership as their endurance racing background is so detail dependent and oriented.†Explained Jeff “TNVC and I will be working together with Insight Racing to help bring awareness of tactical equipment for consumers around the globe, as well as expand business opportunities for industry related companies.â€
TNVC is a California based company with operations based in Wisconsin and California.. They supply many branches of the US Government, and U.S. Law Enforcement with Night Vision products and training. Victor Di Cosola, The President/CEO was and is adamant about creating a knowledgeable company for people to learn about and purchase proper night vision equipment, the type and quality resource he would have loved during his early years. “I take much pride in being able to help save the lives of our boys overseas, anything I can do to give them a leg up on the opposition, TNVC is ready to support them. I have a great respect for what our troops go through, as well as any professional in their industry. To be at the top of your craft in anything it takes much dedication and skill, so I am confident TNVC has partnered with the right people in motorsports to help elevate the image of all the parties involved.†Said Victor.
You will be able to catch Jeff Westphal and TNVC in the 2012 Continental Tire Sports Car Series races with the Insight Racing #19 BMW M3, broadcast on Speed channel.
Come meet Jeff in person at the TNVC Booth at the 2012 SHOT Show: Booth #6502.
Al Mar Knives has been a mainstay brand since for over 30 years. They will be showing a few products at SHOT Show that should be of interest to SSD readers.
Eagle Heavy Duty
Improving upon the linerless Eagle Ultralight, the Eagle Heavy Duty incorporates heat treated skeletonized stainless liners and steps up to G-10 scales. All of the other features remain, including the light weight pioneered in the Ultralight series: the Eagle Heavy Duty weighs only 1 oz. more than the Eagle Ultralight @ 3 ounces.
SERE 2000 & Mini SERE 2000 with OD or Digital Camo Scales
If you’re as old as me, you’ll remember the AMK SERE knife. It’s still the same great knife made famous in the 1980s at the JFKSWCS SERE School, but now it’s available in OD green or Digital Camouflage scales.
Plus, their whole line, with knives for the job, the field, and the kitchen.
Visit AMK in SHOT Show booth #16524 or on the web at www.almarknives.com.
