The Throw Over holster from CSM Gear combines a holster with a bandoleer-style strap. This means, you just grab and go. Instantaneously, you have a side arm mounted on your chest or tucked out of the way under your arm. How simple can that be?
The Throw Over Holster is available from US PALM.
The new SNAP (Scope, Night vision Adapter, Pocket) interface system from Badger Ordnance is designed to address several problems frequently faced by Military and Law Enforcement sniper/observers. It allows the user to attach a AN/PVS-14 night vision monocular behind a M151 (Leupold Mk IV 12-40x60mm) Spotting Scope.
The SNAP attaches the AN/PVS-14 to the spotting scope using a simple collet design, allowing the user to quickly attach and remove the night vision monocular without the use of any tools, and can easily be manipulated by feel in complete darkness. In addition to weight savings, compact size, and widespread use of the AN/PVS-14, another benefit to the SNAP system is the ability to mount a night vision system behind a magnified optic rather than in front of it. This allows for a crisper image at higher magnification than with most forward mounted systems. The SNAP weighs just 2.2 oz, is constructed of aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, and is hard coat Mil Spec anodize finished. Fully compatible with the Laser Interference Filter (LIF), the SNAP can also be used with the AN/PVS-7.
Steyr Arms has announced an extremely limited (300) commemorative package run of the Jeff Cooper Scout Rifle. Legendary small-arms expert, author and founder of what would later become the Gunsite Training Center, Lt. Col. (USMC Ret) John Dean “Jeff†Cooper (1920-2006), worked with Steyr throughout the 1990s to refine the Scout Rifle concept. The resulting rifle in .308 is based on the Steyr SBS action and fed by a 5-round detachable box magazine. Weighing in at less than 7 pounds the Scout Rifle also includes a long-eye-relief, forward mounted 2.5X Leupold scope and a multipurpose Ching Sling. In addition to an integrated bipod, the stock also holds an additional 5-round magazine. This limted edition package also features both hard and soft cases as well as a hardbound copy of Cooper’s seminal work, “Art Of The Rifle”.
The US Forces – Afghanistan Safety Office published a Safety Bulletin last monthdue to a mishap involving an M2, an M93 Gun Mount, and a loose .50 round. The results are tragic.
“WHILE MOUNTING THE M2 MACHINE GUN ONTO THE TURRET SYSTEM OF HIS MATV DURING PRE-COMBAT CHECKS, THIS SOLDIER EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY INSERTING THE LOCKING PIN ON THE MOD 93 MACHINE GUN MOUNT. THE SOLDIER THEN ATTEMPTED TO FORCE THE LOCKING PIN INTO PLACE WITH A ROCK. AFTER THIS FAILED, HE THEN SECURED A LOOSE .50 CAL ROUND, USING IT TO HAMMER AT THE LOCKING PIN, ATTEMPTING TO FORCE THE LOCKING PIN INTO PLACE. AFTER SEVERAL HITS WITH THE .50 CAL ROUND, THE PRIMER ACTIVATED, SETTING THE ROUND OFF IN THE SOLDIER’S HAND. THE INJURIES SUFFERED TO HIS RIGHT HAND, MIDDLE, RING AND PINKIE FINGERS ON HIS RIGHT HAND ARE SHOWN BELOW TO THE RIGHT.”
The actual Safety Bulletin is after the jump. We have to warn you that the associated photo of the injury is quite gruesome. It is imperative that Soldiers pay attention to what they are doing. War is a dangerous business but it is a tragedy when a Soldier is taken out of the fight because of an accident that could have been prevented.
Talk about fast turnaround times! Hot on the heels of the Digital Concealment Systems press release, Blue Force Gear just announced that they have their most popular Vickers Combat Applications Sling (VCAS) variants available for immediate shipment in ATACS camouflage pattern. These are available to dealers/distributors as well as direct sales. Keep a close eye on Blue Force Gear in the coming weeks and months because they will soon have all of their most popular nylon items available in A-TACS camouflage as well.
Wilson Combat’s new website sports a classic look yet has all of the features expected from a modern website. One of the biggest advantages afforded consumers by the new site is updated inventory status so you know if the products you are interested in are in stock.
