Invisio has introduced a cover for their V20 Push-to-talk switch.
It offers larger buttons and increased protection for the V20.
Invisio products can be procured by agencies, departments, and units in Canada from Rampart International.
Rampart Range Day 22 – Invisio
May 31st, 2022Rampart Range Day 22 – Tulmar Safety Systems
May 31st, 2022Tulmar had their Canadian debut of their new Galeo next generation tactical life preserver.
Providing 40 lbs of positive bouyancy it can be attached to standard plate carriers. Its streamlined low profile shooter’s cut allows unimpeded weapons handling, climbing, rappelling, fast roping, and confined space movement. It can be Re-armed and re-packed in less than five minutes under operational conditions with no tools required.
For more information contact military@tulmar.com.
Tulmar Safety Systems products can be procured by agencies, departments, and units in Canada from Rampart International.
Rampart Range Day 22 – S&S Precision
May 31st, 2022
Developed for a military contract, I hadn’t seen the Grenade Launcher Holster kit from S&S Precision. The GLH Kit includes Holster, Pack, Pouched and Bandoleer.
The pack accommodates the M320 launcher as well as up to 18 40mm rounds. Due to its internal PALS webbing and quick draw handle opening, you can work from the bag, or pull everything out and quickly configure your kit when you’re ready.
Offered in Black, MultiCam, Tan and Toadvine.
S&S Precision products can be procured by agencies, departments, and units in Canada from Rampart International.
Rampart Range Day 22 – Colt Canada
May 31st, 2022
Colt Canada is introducing a Law Enforcement version of the C20 Intermediate Sniper Weapon adopted by the Canadian Armed Forces. Yes, that’s an LMT stock on this 7.62 carbine.
Next up is the latest refinement of the Modular Railed Rifle. Based on the Canadian Army’s C8A4, it’s a follow on to the Colt Integrated Upper Receiver and will be available in 5.56mm and .300 BLK. As you can see, it’s MLOK compatible.
Colt Canada products can be procured by agencies, departments, and units in Canada from Rampart International.
Rampart Range Day 22 – Internalenergy
May 31st, 2022Internalenergy offers two technologies. First up is their line of printed thermal targets.
Below you can see the photorealistic passive target located to the left of the photo above under thermal camera. These targets require no power or external heat source and can be customized using your photos.
They also manufacture multispectral camouflage. It is 100% waterproof, 100% thermal blocking and extremely lightweight.
Here’s a quick demonstration of the effectiveness of their poncho under thermal camera.
Internalenergy products are manufactured in Canada.
Internalenergy products can be procured by agencies, departments and units in Canada from Rampart International.
Rampart Range Day 2022
May 31st, 2022
It’s a beautiful day in Stittsville Ontario; a great day to go to the range.
US Navy Issues Uniform and Grooming Policy Update
May 31st, 2022Last week the US Navy issued a NAVADMIN message to the fleet updating naval personnel on the latest changes to its uniform and grooming policy.
Only one issue affects all personnel and that’s the direction to wear the black cold weather parka (CWP) rank insignia on all uniform components with rank tabs except during tactical training and operations. That will make it a bit easier to discern rank on the different uniform combinations. In 2020, this practice was authorized as an option. Now it’s mandatory.
Probably the most significant update doesn’t even affect active duty Sailors but rather applies to Retired Navy personnel (males only), allowing the wear of beards in uniform during authorized ceremonial events. Well fellas, you can have a beard in uniform, AFTER you retire.
The changes are below:
Female Hosiery
Effective immediately, wearing hosiery with slacks or skirts is optional vice mandatory for female Sailors when wearing pumps or flats footwear. When hosiery is not worn, shoe liners or no-show socks are required to be worn for hygienic purposes and to avoid abrasions or blisters caused by direct contact and rubbing between the foot and shoe.
Female Officer/Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Summer White Uniform
Effective immediately, the female officer/CPO summer white uniform belted slacks are re-designated as a basic component of both summer white and service dress white uniforms. This policy change facilitates use of the same slacks for either uniform.
Female Officer/CPO Service Dress White Uniform
Effective immediately, the beltless dress white slacks worn with the female officer/CPO Service Dress white uniform is re-designated as an optional vice mandatory component for purchase and wear.
Rank Insignia Worn on Rank Tabs
Effective 1 October 2022, all Navy Service Members will wear the black cold weather parka (CWP) rank insignia on all uniform components with rank tabs. Uniform components requiring the black rank insignia in addition to the CWP include the Navy working uniform (NWU) type II and III shirts and parkas, black fleece liner and brown fleece liner. Matching pattern NWU type II/III rank insignia will only be worn on the NWU type II/III during tactical training and operations as designated by the applicable commanding officer.
Retired Male Sailor Uniform Grooming Standards
Effective immediately, retired male Sailors are authorized to have facial hair (beard) when wearing Navy uniforms during authorized ceremonial events. Facial hair must be neatly groomed and be in keeping with a professional appearance.
NWU Type III Maternity Top
Redesign of the NWU type III maternity top is in progress to include the ability to add shoulder patches to align with the design of standard NWU shirt. The availability of the redesigned maternity top will be announced in a future NAVADMIN.
Multi Weapon Aiming Device from MATBOCK
May 31st, 2022
MATBOCK has finished the development of their Multi Weapon Aiming Device (MWAD), which was designed to shorten the kill chain for end users of indirect fire weapons, initially 40mm and 60mm platforms. Full system testing was completed on current operational weapon systems such as the M320, MK19, and M224 60mm mortar systems. MATBOCK is testing and evaluating recent updates to ballistics on 81mm and 120mm mortars in addition to other crew served weapons (CSW) which have been traditionally used solely as direct fire weapons systems. Through end user input and testing MATBOCK has learned there is a significant use case for CSW platforms for “plunging fire” applications on systems such as the M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun.
Here is a brief Targeting Overview video:
The MWAD is a multi-platform capable ballistic computer that digitally displays range and azimuth for indirect fire weapon systems. The MWAD provides real-time ballistic solutions that account for environmental conditions, round type, platform, and lot deviations. This allows the user to put rounds on target with superior accuracy and faster than legacy aiming systems. Full integration into ATAK architecture allows direct input and receipt of call for fire missions, enhances situational awareness by broadcasting point of aim for entire teams, and enables accurate engagement and first round hits on moving targets. Software modifications can be made on request to include any direct fire weapons system.
Features:
• Simple manipulation with gloves and at night
• More rounds on target faster without the guesswork
• Integrates directly into ATAK
• Waterproof & shockproof
• ATAK device not included
• ATAK software provided via .apk file on delivery
How to use
• Mount the MWAD (In a garrison environment similar to zeroing a optic)
• Calibrate the system
• Select the weapon system on device; ie 320
• Select the ammunition being used; ie HEDP
• Raise the weapon system and engage targets.
• Target destroyed
For more information about the MWAD checkout:
www.matbock.com/products/multi-weapon-aiming-device
