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SHOT Show 22 – Bushido Tactical

Friday, January 21st, 2022

Bushido Tactical offers a line of breaching tools and carrying solutions. Look for a breakdown of the whole line on SSD over the coming months.

SHOT Show 22 – Gentex Photochromatic Step-In Visor

Friday, January 21st, 2022

Gentex’s Ops-Core has added a new photochromatic lens option to their Step-In Visor for their helmets.

Integrated with the helmet, the Step-In Visor sits close to the eye so they can still be worn even when using NODs. Below you can see how the lens darkens when exposed to bright light.

SHOT Show 22 – DNS Alpha

Friday, January 21st, 2022

DNS Alpha is exhibiting in the Mountain Horse Solutions section of the Global Ordnance booth. Part of the capabilities set being brought to the US by UK’s Brigantes Equipment, DNS Alpha offers a full complement of next-to-skin to shell garments like this GORE-TEX PYRAD FR and waterproof breathable ensemble. Much of what they do is built to suit and has been tested by SOF in the ongoing NATO exercises this winter in Norway.

SHOT Show 22 – Agilite Pincer Placard

Friday, January 21st, 2022

While elastic-style ammo pouches keep your magazines secure, many people complain that it can be difficult to reinsert them. Agilite went to work on the issue and came up with the Pincer Placard. They developed a new molded mouth that works like a funnel and lined the pouch for easier insertion. Yet, the elastic body still does its job.

They automated the test process of inserting magazines thousands of times in order to check wear on their new pouch. If you haven’t seen their test apparatus in action, be sure to go here.

SHOT Show 22 – DISCUS from DISCO32

Friday, January 21st, 2022

The founder of DISCO32 spent some time in Long Range Surveillance during his service in the Army and it gives you a bug for communications. He turned it into a full-time business.

His new DISCUS is an inline PTT device which offers a separate circuit for Bluetooth connections so you can monitor comms but also listen to music or audio books, or TAK on cell service when appropriate. Look for more details soon.

SHOT Show 22 – OTTE Gear x Bawidamann Aloha FAL Print

Friday, January 21st, 2022

OTTE Gear is giving us a sneak peek of their latest Aloha print collaboration with artist Andrew Bawidamann.

Now in its third year, this homage to Africa’s wars joins the Vietnam War and Pacific Theater of World War Two. In it you’ll find the FN FAL and Rhodesia’s national flower, the Flame Lily.

SHOT Show 22 – S O Tech Tactical

Thursday, January 20th, 2022

S O Tech is displaying their as-yet-unnamed small pack which is based on a pack used during the Vietnam war by indigenous forces.

The original ARVN Pack or Indigenous Ricksack had an X-frame made from steel, with a rivet in the middle. S O Tech made theirs from Tegris.

For reference this is a vintage ARVN Pack. you can see its lightweight cotton construction, twin outside pockets and side slots for 1910/M-956 Slide Fasteners.

SHOT Show 22 – Spiritus Systems

Thursday, January 20th, 2022

Spiritus Systems has introduced a new laser cut pouch flap which facilitates its use with a wide variety of odd shaped items.

Here you can see how the edges of magazines catch on the flap of the Spud pouch, keeping them from moving around.

They’ve found a second function. It also serves to break up the outline of pouches, aiding in camouflage.