Larry Vickers will be available in Blue Force Gear (booth #26211) and Daniel Defense (booth #20271) alternating mornings and afternoons between them. You may also see him walking the show during lunch checking out new products.
Larry Vickers will be available in Blue Force Gear (booth #26211) and Daniel Defense (booth #20271) alternating mornings and afternoons between them. You may also see him walking the show during lunch checking out new products.
Weapon accessory manufacturer Elzetta has offered up an interesting challenge to those attending SHOT Show next week; use one of their flashlights to pound a nails into a 2×4. Let us know if you think their lights are “tough as nails.”
Try it out in booth #8406.
In addition to displaying their new Micro C4OPS system, Silynx will also be introducing the C4Grip.
Visit booth #5100.
Kitanica gave us a heads up that they are giving their innovative design treatment to a shirt so you will now be able to wear a full set of Kitanicas. All that is missing now is a cap. Kitanica will have their new shirt on display with Voodoo Tactical in booth #20213.
Ops-Core will be releasing a new helmet called the Sentry ACH. Based on the popular FAST ballistic helmet, the shape is a little different and designed to improve hearing attenuation. And, while it provides the same level of protection and coverage as an ACH, it is a full half pound lighter due to its composite construction. Visit them in booth #8111 which is adjacent to Crye Precision to learn more.
Tyr Tactical founder Jason Beck introduces their new lightweight PICO plate carrier. There are three different versions of the PICO based on the type of plate used. It is made from their PV material which helps mitigate weight. Additionally, you can get the PICO with two different face variations including slick or admin meaning you can choose one of six variants by choosing plate and face style. Finally, the PICO is available with a whole mess of accessories. Check it all out at SHOT Show booth #8008.
We have seen several of the new developmental products in the works at Vertx over the course of the year and you will finally get to see them as well at SHOT Show. We can tell you, impressive all. They are definitely not doing what everyone else is. Visit booth #10525 to check out their new OA Duty Uniform featuring a Vertx pant fit and construction paired with a Gunfighter top fit with professional duty wear appearance.
They will also have their Gunfighter tops on hand so you can see what you have been missing. As always there will also be a few surprises thrown in for good measure. Additionally, Vertx will feature their clothing displayed with Mayflower and Velocity Systems products.
And oh, did we mention beer? Each day at 4:00 Vertx will tap the first of three Kegs. Last year, their booth was so packed that they emptied two kegs in under 45 minutes.
If you are heading to SHOT show and happen to be a Mixed Martial Arts fan then make sure you swing by CTC Defense’s booth #16733. They will be hosting MMA legend, actor and shooter Randy Couture at their booth on Wednesday, January 19 beginning at 2:30pm. Dale Suzuki, director of military sales for CTC Defense will be introducing Mr. Couture who will be on hand to sign autographs in support of Camp Patriot, whose mission is to take disable veterans on outdoor adventures. “We’re excited to have Randy help out one of our favorite charities,” said Suzuki. “As a veteran himself, he knows the sacrifices our troops make every day and this is a great way for us to give back to our armed forces. We hope SHOT show attendees will stop by for a beer and chat with one of the World’s greatest martial artists ” Randy Couture is a five-time UFC champion and member of the UFC Hall of Fame, with an extensive film and TV career recently appearing in The Expendables alongside Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham. Camp Patriot is non-profit 501(c) 3 Corporation that exists to take disabled veterans on a wide range of outdoor adventures such as shooting, mountaineering, skiing and water sports.