During IWA Helikon-Tex displayed their new products on mannequins arrayed around their stand. Each day we will showcase a different one and detail the gear.
Day 6 brings us the popular Swagman Roll Poncho which continues to come out in more color schemes like the Desert Night Camouflage reproduction.
Insulated with Climashield, this multi-role blanket can be worn like a pool go or configured as a sleeping bag.
Yesterday DoD announced:
McKinsey & Co. Inc., Washington, D.C., was awarded a $16,397,621 firm-fixed-price contract to develop a model to evaluate the bottlenecks and capacities of the ammunition industrial base, assess outside the continental U.S. ammunition supply chain dependency and risk, and to develop financial assessments of government-owned, contractor-operated facilities. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Washington, D.C., with an estimated completion date of March 15, 2024. Fiscal 2021 research, development, test and evaluation, Army funds in the amount of $16,397,621 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Newark, New Jersey, is the contracting activity (W15QKN-22-C-0038).
SOFWERX, in collaboration with SOF Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Special Reconnaissance (PEO-SR), will host a series of Virtual Assessment Events (AEs) 31 May – 03 June 2022, to identify technologies and techniques to aid two (2) Program Management (PM) Offices with four (4) Technology Focus Areas (TFAs).
1 PM Integrated Sensor Systems (ISS): Tactical data exfiltration (SR-FY22-01)
2 PM Remote Capabilities (RC): Articulating small-UAS legs and motors paired with obstacle avoidance capabilities (SR-FY22-02)
3 PM Remote Capabilities (RC): Rucksack-portable small-UAS charging hive (SR-FY22-03)
4 PM Remote Capabilities (RC): UAS Signature Reduction Techniques (SR-FY22-04)
Submit NLT 15 April 11:59 PM ET
Learn more at events.sofwerx.org/srae.
The FS skull is back, shouldering a recoilless Carl Gustaf, and is taking no prisoners. Who doesn’t love a good game of duck, duck, goose? Nothing spreads freedom like an 84mm. Like everything we do, this shirt is high-quality and Built for the X.
Don’t lose your head and full send to the cart before they’re gone. These are limited edition colors— offered in Laguna Yellow & Black.
Check them out now: www.first-spear.com/gustaf-t-shirt
ORLANDO, Fla. (AFNS) —
Senior Master Sgt. Brent Kenney, 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, received the 2022 Spark Tank trophy at the Air Force Association’s Warfare Symposium, March 4.
Kenney’s idea, “Project Arcwater,” is a simple, green, expedited way to save energy and provide drinking water by using solar fabric and environmental water harvesting in an agile combat employment. This will cut the operational energy and logistics associated with operations all around the Department of the Air Force.
It was a close competition as the six semi-finalist teams pitched their ideas to Air and Space Force senior leaders and industry experts during the symposium. As judges deliberated between the pitches, audience members online and in person cast their votes and selected Arcwater as a fan favorite. Shortly after, Arcwater was awarded as the 2022 Spark Tank winner.
The Arc Water system is a simple, green, and expedited way to save energy, provide drinking water, and support contingencies across the world in a small agile package. The project was submitted as part of the Spark Tank 2022 competition. (United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa courtesy video)
“It was an amazing experience,” Kenney explained. “Being part of this process was amazing, getting to know all these other innovators and seeing how they are just as passionate as you are.”
The Spark Tank initiative allows Airmen from around the force to put forward some of their best innovative ideas and compete to make it reality.
Kenney created Arcwater to provide a system that aims to significantly decrease the logistics of transporting water and energy needs at off-the-grid locations through solar panels, a water harvester, and AC/heating tool, creating gallons of potable water out of thin air.
According to Kenney, now that Arcwater is the 2022 Spark Tank winner and has support from DAF, it can shift to reaching its full potential.
“Without the support of those that I work with in my office, I would not be here,” Kenney said.
By TSgt Armando A. Schwier-Morales
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
Carmel, IN – ISOtunes Sport is excited to announce its partnership with outdoor professional Abby Casey.
The manufacturer of innovative hearing protection entered the shooting market last year, and its revolutionary ISOtunes Sport lineup has already garnered a loyal following among hunters and sport shooters. As a well-known woman who’s seen success in both arenas, Abby Casey makes the perfect partner for ISOtunes Sport.
“As a seasoned hunter and shooter, Abby understands the importance of hearing protection that doesn’t sacrifice environmental awareness,” said Pete Murphy, president of ISOtunes. “She’s a great ambassador for the sport shooting community, and we’re thrilled to have her join the ISOtunes Sport team.”
ISOtunes Sport products protect and enhance hearing with innovative options for sport shooters who demand safety without sacrificing performance. To browse the full ISOtunes Sport lineup, visit www.ISOtunesSport.com.
Provo, Utah (March 14, 2022) – BONE-DRI™, inventor of award-winning moisture-absorbing gun cases, is proud to announce the introduction of the Gun & Ammo Bag. Engineered with Absorbits™ moisture-removal technology, the BONE-DRI Gun & Ammo Bag protects your handgun and ammunition from rust after exposure to moisture.
“This is the perfect solution for those who want a smaller profile case to protect or remove moisture from their valuable handgun and ammo,” said Romney Williams, CEO of BONE-DRI. “The compact size of this moisture-removing bag makes it easy to fit in your gear bag or gun safe.”
Whether you are headed to the gun range, hunting, fishing, camping, or hiking – or storing your handgun, ammo, or silencer in a safe – the BONE-DRI Gun & Ammo Bag keeps your prized possessions safe, dry, and ready for use. Crafted from durable nylon and guaranteed for life, this bag stops rust before it starts.
Features Include:
-Helps prevent corrosion and rust – Absorbits™ moisture-wicking material keeps your handguns and ammo dry and rust-free post-exposure to moisture
-Makes cleaning easier – seeps out moisture from your firearm’s inner workings
-Great for suppressors and ammunition – ensures readiness for use
-Ideal for storage and rust prevention
-Storage and transportation bag – ideal for your safe or on your next trip to the gun range, hunting, fishing, boating, camping, or hiking
-Dimensions: 14” x 9” x 1”
-Weight: 13 oz.
-Backed by a lifetime warranty – love it or return it
-MSRP: $29.99
BONE-DRI’s current product line includes: Dual Rifle Case, Big Shuug Shotgun Sleeve, Shotgun & Rifle Case, Handgun 2.0 Case, Gun & Ammo Bag, Range & Tool Bag, and Small Electronics Rescue Pouch. Additional innovative products will be launched throughout the year.
To check out the newly launched website or to learn more about BONE-DRI’s innovative moisture-absorbing products, please visit www.BONE-DRI.com.
(McLean, VA – March 17, 2022) FN America, LLC announces a safety recall for the FN 502 Tactical .22LR pistol, which was previously the subject of FN’s January 27, 2022 safety bulletin. The original concern involved a missing manual safety lock lever in a small number of FN 502 Tactical pistols that would allow the discharge of the pistol when the trigger is pulled with the manual safety in the SAFE position. While investigating this issue with Umarex, the supplier of the FN 502 Tactical, we encountered a separate concern with proper installation of the manual safety lock lever. Consequently, if forced by multiple pulls of the trigger in succession, or if the pistol is jarred, an unintended firing may happen when the manual safety is in the SAFE position.
Because the safety of our customers is our primary concern, FN is voluntarily issuing a recall to address this newly discovered issue involving the safety and advising all owners of the FN 502 Tactical with a serial number lower than LR010300 to suspend use of their pistol and return the pistol to FN for repair or replacement in accordance with the recall instructions.
For more information, please see the FN 502 Tactical safety recall at fnamerica.com/customer-support/fn-502-safety-recall. For assistance in returning a firearm, please contact FN Support at 502Recall@fnamerica.com or call 1-800-635-1321, ext. 144, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
