TD will be located with True North brand in booth #26307.
TD is the sole commercial offeror of new US Army issue Gen III ECWCS. We are hoping that at SHOT Show they will announce that they now have Gen III in MultiCam (OCP).
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Visit Tactical Distributors at SHOT Show
Friday, January 7th, 2011GHOSTEX at SHOT Show
Thursday, January 6th, 2011While it’s not truly a debut, GHOSTEX, a joint venture between camouflage gurus Hyperstealth and tailored logistics titans ADS is being unveiled to the masses. The reason we say not truly a debut is that previously, they had premiered a sample of their lineup at the ADS Warrior Expo last summer in Virgina Beach.
Intended primarily to support niche forces, GHOSTEX (Ghost Textures) derives its name from the US Army’s Ghost unit of WWII, (23rd Headquarters Special Troops). This Ghost Army specialized in Camouflage, Concealment and Deception (CCD). The premise of the mashup is intriguing; Commercial Off the Shelf camo patterns to cover virtually any scenario paired with rapid manufacturing capabilities to support contingency operations.
We took a look at their wares during the Warrior Expo and came back impressed. The GHOSTEX website goes into pretty good detail about what they are up to so make sure you visit it to gain a deeper understanding of what they have going on. One important detail that we appreciate is that the GHOSTEX program is limited to authorized customers. These patterns are going to be restricted to those who need them only.
Will GHOSTEX be a contender for the Army’s Family of Camouflage program? We won’t know the answer to that until the solicitation is actually released, but if they do, my money is on something completely new that we haven’t even seen yet. After all, with over 8000 patterns to their credit, no one concentrates on camo like Hyperstealth.
Be sure to visit the Hyperstealth reps at ADS, Inc’s booth #20415.
Kifaru – Sometimes Less IS More
Thursday, January 6th, 2011Kifaru recently unveiled their Ultralights packs a few weeks ago. With over 11 years of development, these packs have a lot of great ideas combined into a single line.
If you are at SHOT Show be sure to visit Kifaru and check out their new Ultralights, we sure will. They will be in booth #20652 on Level 2 in the Law Enforcement section.
Wiley-X Unveiling New Designs at SHOT Show
Thursday, January 6th, 2011Wiley X® has been making protective eyewear since 1985. Naturally, they will be presenting new products at this year’s SHOT Show. In fact, the show’s New Product Showcase will include the Wiley X Saber Advancedâ„¢ from the company’s Changeable Series. Additionally, Wiley X® will have two exhibits at the show, booth #128 and #20220, and will be generating additional buzz with its new Wiley X® Black Opsâ„¢ line — black on black shades in some of the company’s most popular styles, created for elite-level military and law enforcement personnel and dedicated shooters. Each “operative†in the series combines Wiley X’s High Velocity Protectionâ„¢ (HVPâ„¢) combined with cool, sleek designs. We checked the Operator series out last year but the booth was so swamped we couldn’t get in to talk to anyone. In addition to their tactical brands they will also have their new hunting eyewear on display.
For updates on Wiley X pro athletes and events, find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wileyxeyewear.
Visit GSS Gear at SHOT to Win a Carbine
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011GSS Gear is giving away a PWS MK114 Carbine to one lucky contestant at SHOT Show in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada in just two weeks! Additionally, they will be featuring a happy hour Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in their Booth #6608.
GSS will be giving away a PWS MK114 Carbine in 5.56mm that utilizes PWS’s long stroke piston operating system.
Note: Winner must enter the contest at SHOT Show and be present to win. Winner must be at least 18 years old and eligible to legally receive the transfer of prize firearm. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
Notice to Vendors
Monday, January 3rd, 2011Vendors wishing to announce SHOT Show and Outdoor Retailer related information on SSD must submit no later than this Friday, 7 January 2011, in order to be included in our ramp up coverage which is beginning this week and runs through the 17th of January.
Send info here.
Manta Strobe from V-lite
Monday, February 1st, 2010It’s been almost a year to the day since we introduced you to V-lite. At this year’s SHOT Show they introduced the Manta Strobe. A lot of work has gone into this piece of equipment. It velcros to the helmet and the chassis is smooth without any sharp edges to catch on equipment, obstacles, or shroud lines. Additionally, the base is slightly curved to follow the profile of the helmet. What’s more, it’s about half the size of an MS-2000. It is both a visible Green light and IR strobe and does not require a filter. Rather, by simultaneously depressing both side buttons the output is changed. Finally, the on/off switch features vibrating feedback to let you know it is on.
We got quite a few requests asking for a better photo of The Manta so here you go.
To order visit VliteUSA.com.
Bates Gives Us a Glimpse of SHOT Show
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010Bates did a great job of encapsulating the SHOT Show experience into one minute, minus the arrests and sore feet. Thanks guys!
