LMS Gear is introducing a new Snus Carrier made exclusively for them by Maxtak Customs.
Guess Who’s Back? Boxer Tactical Re-launches in 2021
March 5th, 2021Shield Arms Acquires Boxer Tactical, Opens with New Plans for the Future
(Bigfork, Montana, March 2021) — This week an “old dog” came back to life – Boxer Tactical. Shield Arms is pleased to announce the acquisition and relaunch of the Boxer brand, known for products like the Apogee Belt™, the Attacher™, the Omni Sling™, and more.
Boxer was founded in 2011 and quickly became known for innovative designs and values in American manufacturing. The company had great success and a loyal following until it closed in 2018. Many old favorites are back in stock now, as well as new offerings like our special edition C4 Apogee Belt, a belt that represents the C4 Foundation and offers $10 donation for every unit sold.
Plans for the future include an increase in non-profit involvement, expansion into other industries, and new product releases for fully integrated carry systems.
Head on over to BoxerTactical.com to learn more, and be sure to follow Boxer on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
TacJobs – Two Openings at ZipLine
March 5th, 2021San Francisco-based Zipline uses drones to deliver critical and lifesaving medicine to thousands of hospitals serving millions of people in multiple countries.
First, they are looking for a Client Engagement & Service Integration Manager on their US team to lead some of their largest partnerships. Second, is a DoD Sales Director.
Space Force Insignia Survey
March 5th, 2021According to the popular Facebook group Air Force amn/nco/snco US Space Force is crowd sourcing rank insignia for their Enlisted Guardians via an online survey of its members.
As you may recall, the rank names were designated in late January. Now, it’s insignia.
Personally, I prefer the third choice with its throwback to 19th century rank but with the Space Force Delta.
Mechanix Wear Suppressor Products
March 5th, 2021Leveraging their protective handwear for welders, Mechanix Wear has introduced three new products to manage the extreme heat produced by weapon suppressors: a cover, transport bag, and mitt.
Manufactured from CarbonX thermal resistant fabric technology and constructed with heavy stitching of DuPont Kevlar, they will withstand heat up to 2000°F.
This 6″ suppressor cover (1.5″ outer diameter) mitigates radiant heat that causes burns and mirage distortion to the sight picture. The cover is made from CarbonX heat resistant fabric, padded with heavy felt and insulated with aluminum. It’s topped off with a CarbonX cord with metal lock to secure it to your suppressor.
Intended to hold up to two hot suppressors, this CarbonX Transport Bag is just over 14″ in length.
When it’s time to remove your suppressor from your weapon, the X-Pad Suppressor Heat Barrier protects your hand by serving as a mitt thanks to inserts for your fingers and thumb. This design helps grip the suppressor to get it loose. Extra insulation is provided by a heavyweight felt interior, withstanding up to 2000°F for 20 seconds.
Those interested in Mechanix Wear suppressor products should send an email here.
FirstSpear Friday Focus: Contractor Bag
March 5th, 2021This week we are focusing on the Contractor Bag and Rolling Frame. Need help getting your gear squared away and contained? Enter the Contractor Bag. It’s a staple for law enforcement and military, and anyone interested in high-quality, American made gear bag for travel, backcountry hunting or your next expedition.
The bag features top loading through a large generous zipper closed portal and has reinforced secured handles that can be used to offset the pull of the bag behind you so as not to clip your heels or for those times when you find yourself pulling two. Since all of the FirstSpear end users we’ve talked to claim to have never used it in raids or ambushes, we decided to release it in some more travel-friendly colors.
The frame is engineered to be lightweight and durable and features two wheels to help you maneuver.
Dimensions:
Width: 16”
Depth: 11.5” at the top 12.5” at the bottom
Length: 36”
*interior open and pictured with FS Sherpas inside — sold separately*
The Contractor Bag is available in black, manatee and rust.
For more information check out, www.first-spear.com/contractor-bag-and-rolling-frame.
US Air Force Finalizes PT Uniform Design; Will Begin Production Process
March 5th, 2021WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – After numerous tests and feedback from Airmen around the world, the Air Force Uniform Office has finalized the design of the new Physical Training Gear (PTG) uniform, and is preparing to begin the production process.
This is the first update to the PT uniform in more than 16 years, and over 150 Airmen participated in testing the uniform.
“Our main requirement [from Air Force leaders] was to develop a PT uniform that people really wanted to wear and is as good as if not better than commercially available athletic wear,” said Tracy Roan, chief of the Air Force Uniform Office, which is aligned under the Agile Combat Support Directorate’s Human Systems Division. “The new uniform now includes all of the great performance features that you find in athletic wear today.”
In addition to improving performance, the uniform is designed to accommodate various athletic interests.
“In the past, there was one uniform for all athletic pursuits, whether you were running, playing basketball or lifting weights,” said Col. Paul Burger, 88th Air Base Wing Mission Support Group Commander, one of the test participants and an official with the Air Force Marathon. “The approach the Air Force has now taken, is to develop a uniform that is ear marked for runners or running and one that is better designed for some of those other athletic activities.”
With the new gear, Airmen will be issued a jacket, a pair of pants, T-shirt and shorts.
The ensemble will have improved fabrics that include soft, quick drying, and have antimicrobial technology that helps with moisture and odor control.
Other significant changes include the design of the jacket.
“With the ‘notorious’ track jacket, we’ve made updates to the fabric to minimize the noise it makes during workouts,” said 2nd Lt. Maverick Wilhite, the Office’s Program Manager for PT gear. “The jacket will be sleeker looking, so instead of having a bulky jacket, you’ll have a fit and tailored design. In addition, the jacket will have a zipper chest pocket for holding things like your CAC [common access card].”
The workout ensemble will include two variations of shorts; a shorter running style, and a longer all-purpose short. The all-purpose shorts are unlined knit with zipper hip pockets you can close. The runner’s are a lightweight stretch woven fabric with mesh side panels to improve airflow and improved stretch liner for modesty. The performance shirt is designed to be untucked during workouts or tucked as required by command.
Overall, the entire PTG uniform has updated styling with stretch materials to provide comfort and increase performance.
The new uniform will be available to Airmen in 2022, and there will be a four year transition period for mandatory wear.
By Brian Brackens, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Public Affairs
TNVC, Inc. Partners With Wilcox Industries as U.S. Southern and Western Master Distributor Representative
March 4th, 2021
TNVC, Inc., Redlands, CA:
Tactical Night Vision Company (TNVC, Inc.) of Redlands, California is extremely proud to announce our new strategic partnership with Wilcox Industries Corp., Newington, New Hampshire. Under this new partnership, TNVC has been appointed as a Master Distributor Representative (MDR), responsible for managing all Wilcox Commercial and Law Enforcement Sales within the Southern and Western Regions of the United States, encompassing 19 states, including the entire West Coast.
Wilcox is recognized as the gold standard in NVG Mounting, Laser/Fire Control and Life Support Systems, providing USSOCOM with a variety of intelligent combat solutions supporting the war fighter here and all over the globe. Wilcox’s systems approach fuses together the latest in advanced optics, networking and artificial intelligence to produce the most capable tactical solutions for today’s military, law enforcement personnel and commercial customers worldwide.
This new partnership will allow both TNVC and Wilcox to provide more streamlined and personalized service not only to end-users and customers nationwide as well as to all Wilcox Dealers within this region.
“Having used Wilcox products for many years first as an end-user and as a dealer/distributor, we’re extremely honored and pleased to be expanding our partnership with Wilcox and being appointed as a Master Distributor Representative. At TNVC, our first priority has always been to provide a high level of quality, training, and education to end-users, military, law enforcement, and civilian. Through this new partnership, we believe that we will be able to help improve access not only to products but information and organizational knowledge at all levels of the industry and ultimately serving the end-user and providing the best possible service and support to the community and the industry. TNVC has been remarkably fortunate in our ability to build and steward relationships throughout the Visual Augmentation Systems industry, across manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and customers, and we look forward to this opportunity to build upon those relationships we already have and foster new ones and positively influence the industry, improving the user experience and support to all customers.”
~Augee Kim, TNVC Director of Operations
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For more information on TNVC Dealer Programs and the TNVC Wilcox Industries Master Distributor Representative Program, including to become a Wilcox Industries Dealer, please contact: dealersales@tnvc.com
