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UF PRO Introduces Tough-as-Nails Yet Ultra-Comfortable Striker X Combat Shirt to Meet Demanding Needs of Military Operatives

April 7th, 2021

TRZIN, SLOVENIA (6 April 2021)—UF PRO today announced the addition of a lighter weight, higher strength, greater comfort, and all-around better performing combat shirt to its acclaimed Striker X range of tactical clothing. The Striker X Combat Shirt—designed expressly to meet the bruising needs of military operatives—is set to become available on 21 April.

“Our Striker X Combat Shirt is innovative on multiple levels,” Wagner asserted, noting that—for starters—the garment makes use of two novel types of fabric.

“The upper torso and sleeves employ the new NyCo Extreme material in MultiCam, while the lower torso consists of Lizard/Skin, which is an innovative, highly stretchable Lyocell-polyamide fabric overlaid with ceramic dots,” he said.

“Together, this construction results in a no-melt/no-drip garment that is extremely comfortable but incredibly rugged—able to withstand the kind of punishment that military operators routinely dish out,” Wagner added.

Other impressive properties of the Striker X Combat Shirt include:

· Enhanced breathability
· Fast drying times
· Superior resistance to abrasion from plate carriers and other toted gear
· Exceptional functionality
· Extended life

Wagner said the Striker X Combat Shirt improves on the design of the Striker XT Gen.2 by adding air-permeable padding to the area where the garment drapes over the wearer’s pelvic crest.

“This helps ensure that hips don’t become irritated from having a gear-laden belt on all day,” he explained.

Another improvement is the Striker X Combat Shirt’s three-level collar closure system. This, said Wagner, allows wearers to choose how much of their neck to expose to the open air.

“Some will want the collar fully open for maximum ventilation, others will want it fully closed for combat-readiness, and still others will want it in between to smarten their look,” Wagner offered.

He mentioned that increased ventilation is also possible by unfastening the openings located in the upper sleeves—one more improvement made to the shirt.

“These openings are strategically positioned to deliver a cooling airflow that helps keep wearers’ core temperature right where it’s supposed to be so that they can stay on top of their game rather than wilting from excess heat buildup and consequently losing their mental focus,” he said.

Wearer protection is increased as well, Wagner revealed. Specifically, the Striker X Combat Shirt at its elbows features anatomically shaped pockets designed to receive UF PRO Flex-Elbow Pads.

UF PRO said it plans to make the Striker X Combat Shirt available in four camouflage patterns/colour schemes: MultiCam; Brown Grey; Flecktarn; and Steel Grey.

The garment is expected to retail for 129€.

To sign up for Striker X Combat Shirt news and other UF PRO notifications, go to ufpro.com/tactical-shirts/combat-shirts/striker-x-combat-shirt

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Taylor’s & Company Introduces the New ACE Revolver as a Part of Their Master Pistol Series

April 6th, 2021

Winchester, VA – (March, 30 2021) Taylor’s & Company, the world’s leading marketers and importers of state-of-the-art historical firearms utilizing the latest innovative designs, is pleased to announce the addition of “The ACE” pistol to their product lineup for 2021.

Included in the Master Pistol Series, the ACE is a compact snub nose revolver based on the 1858 Remington model. A classic blued finish with a brass trigger guard compliments the short 3” barrel length making it a more comfortable pistol to carry. The ACE has an overall length of 8.38 inches and it weighs in at just 38 ounces. That’s incredibly light for a steel-frame revolver. The ACE is offered in Black Powder .44 and a conversion cylinder model to shoot smokeless .45LC ammunition. The ACE comes standard with a fixed front blade sight and a rear notch for quick target acquisition. This firearm is available with three grip options: checkered walnut, smooth walnut, and white PVC.

“The ACE’s ammo flexibility has transitioned into a huge demand for it already this year,” said Rob Girard, VP of Sales & Marketing, Taylor’s & Company. “Besides the standard .44-caliber black powder format, it accepts a 6-shot .45 LC conversion cylinder (sold separately). This is huge these days when certain calibers of ammo are impossible to find.”

Available models:

Item: #341PIE Grip: Checkered Walnut Caliber: .44

Item: #342PIE Grip: Smooth Walnut Caliber: .44

Item: #343PIE Grip: White PVC Caliber: .44

MSRP: Starting at $350.00

To learn more about the ACE line and the complete product offerings from Taylor’s & Company, please visit www.taylorsfirearms.com.

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Midwest Industries Announces Expansion of Stock Tube Adaptor Picatinny Line Selection of Folding Adaptors for Pistols with Picatinny Rail Sections

April 6th, 2021

Waukesha, Wis. (March 29, 2021) — Midwest Industries announced today that it will be releasing new products in its Stock Tube Adaptor Picatinny (STAP) line for the commercial, law enforcement, and military markets. “Our initial STAP design met with quite a bit of positive feedback from armorers looking to attach AR-15 braces to their pistol and SBR builds via a Picatinny rail section. We elected to expand our lineup with a series of folding STAP’s, as well as a number of stock and lightweight options. Like all Midwest Industries products, each of our STAP models are American-made and engineered to withstand the most extreme conditions and usage,” said Troy Storch, Owner of Midwest Industries.

The STAP line is designed to work with all Picatinny rail-enabled pistols and SBR’s, and now includes the following products:

• MI-STAP Stock Tube Adaptor Picatinny $79.95 MSRP

• MI-STAP-BT Stock Tube With Buffer Tube Adaptor $69.95 MSRP

• MI-STAP-LWS Stock Tube With Light Weight Stock $119.95 MSRP

• MI-STAP-PB Stock Tube Adaptor – Pistol Brace Compatible $94.95 MRSP

• MI-STAP-SF Side Folder With MI Stock Tube $139.95 MSRP

• MI-STAP-SF-BT Side Folder With Buffer Tube Adaptor $109.95 MSRP

• MI-STAP-SF-LWS Side Folder With Light Weight Stock $169.95 MSRP

• MI-STAP-SF-PB Side Folder Pistol Brace Compatible $139.95 MSRP

Midwest Industries Inc
W292 S4498 Hillside Road
Waukesha, WI 53189
Phone: (262)-896-6780

For more information on the STAP line, visit www.midwestindustriesinc.com.

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Vudoo Gun Works Releases The New Vudoo Three 60

April 6th, 2021

April 6th, 2021 –St George, UT – Vudoo Gun Works, leader in rimfire precision rifles, is proud to announce the addition of the Vudoo “Three 60”, three lug repeater rifle. The Vudoo Three 60 will be offered along side the already popular V22 two lug repeater, V22m magnum repeater, and V22s Single Shot Target Rifle.

The Vudoo Three 60, features a 3 lug bolt with a 60 degree throw and a 12 O’clock ignition. This combination uses the same internal 3 lug geometry of the V22s, ensuring light bolt lift along with smooth and consistent bolt alignment with the bore. Users will enjoy the same accuracy performance known across the entire Vudoo family of rifles.

“The Three 60 configuration has been highly requested by our Vudoo family and in keeping with our promise to listen to our customers, it’s the logical next step in our product line. Is it more accurate than the 2 lug version? No, it’s just the next evolution in our ongoing commitment to redefine rimfire” – Said Paul Parrott, CEO Vudoo Gun Works “The guys who will love it most are our 3 lug centerfire shooters and those needing more bolt / optic clearance.

Like all current Vudoo V22 actions, the “Three 60” fire control group offers a toolless disassembly by way of a unique bayonet style locking system between the shroud, bolt body, and bolt nose.

Vudoo Three 60 Features:
-Remington 700 Short Action Footprint
-Remington 700 Pinned Trigger Interface
-12 O’clock Ignition
-3 Lug Bolt Design
-60 Degree Bolt throw
-Available in right and left hand
-Toolless Bolt Disassembly

Customers who have existing orders that have not yet been completed, can change their order to the new Vudoo “Three 60” by filling out the form at this link: wp.me/PaAcBW-1qH

www.vudoogunworks.com

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2021 SOC-F Sporting Clays Fundraiser

April 6th, 2021

I attended the 2021 Special Operations Care Fund Sporting Clays Fundraiser. I ran into a whole slew of friends including Ivan who runs Kitbadger. He created a video and I asked if I could share it.

SOC-F is a non-profit which supports current and former SOF Personnel and their Families through targeted, novel medical treatment, addiction recovery, intensive marital counseling and a Gold-Star Kids Camp.

With all of their board serving as volunteers and no overhead, SOC-F is the most effective charitable organization we have been worked with and at the top of our donation list each year.

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OLAES Hemostatic Bandage from Tactical Medical Solutions

April 6th, 2021

The OLAES® Hemostatic Bandage combines the globally recognized OLAES® Modular Bandage with battle-tested HemCon® ChitoGauze®PRO, creating the most comprehensive trauma bandage for multiple injury profiles.

One of few CoTCCC recommended hemostatic dressings, ChitoGauze®PRO is X-Ray detectable and the included gauze is located inside the bandage’s wound pad for rapid access at the point of injury.

Having both a pressure bandage and hemostatic gauze in a single package streamlines your treatment process and saves space in your kit for additional medical items.

Features:

1 Stocked with 3”x12’ of ChitoGauze® PRO hemostatic gauze, ideal for a variety of applications and wound surfaces.

2 TRUE PRESSURE CUP Generates focused pressure on the wound site to assist occluding damaged vessels. It can also serve as a rigid eye shield for ocular injuries per CoTCCC guidelines.

3 WOUND PAD Covers the injury site to assist with sustained bleeding control and keep the wound clear of debris. Its non-adherent compartment keeps gauze tucked neatly inside for rapid access during application.

4 VELCRO® CONTROL STRIPS Built into the elastic wrap to prevent accidental unrolling during application.

5 ELASTIC WRAP Secures the gauze and wound pad to the injury site and assists in maintaining consistent applied pressure.

6 SECURING CLIP Locks the bandage into place to free up the user’s hands to treat other injuries or casualties.

7 EASY-TEAR POINTS Intuitive, rapid access to the sterile bandage is achieved through multiple tear points indicated by red arrows at each package corner.

The OLAES Hemostatic Bandage is available at tacmedsolutions.com/OLAES-Hemostatic-Bandage.

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Pre-Order – TRC Outdoors Cierzo Suit

April 6th, 2021

TRC Outdoors is please to announce Pre-Sales of our new Cierzo Suit.

Originally manufactured as an Urgent Operational Requirement for a UKSF Unit, the Cierzo Suit is now a core product.

Adding to our already popular Cierzo Shirt is a pair of Cierzo Trousers and a matching Dry Bag.

Check out Outdoors Basics and Prepared Pathfinder for reviews.

Cierzo Suits have a nerdily interesting history. Are you sitting comfortably? The first mention of them we have found was as garments made by SAS Troopers from their parachutes after they had dropped into France prior to D-Day.

They were a UKSF, Royal Marine Mountain & Arctic Cadre, and Airborne Forces staple all throughout the BCE (Before Crye Existed) era, falling out of fashion during the GWOT. We resurrected them and bought them up to date with modern fabric, a few design tweaks and modern construction techniques.

The garment is meant to be used as a windproof outer layer or as an intermediate layer. They can even be worn under a damp outer layer while it dries out. Cierzo Suits punch well above their weight in terms of the warmth they offer, especially in windy conditions and mountainous terrain.

Ideal for hasty halts, OPs, as a tent suit, wet/dry drills in the jungle, glassing for game, sitting in tree stands, or as a lightweight and rapidly deployable camo garment in your BOB.

Our Cierzo Suits are manufactured in the UK by the company responsible for procuring silk for parachutes during WW2, which is a rather neat connection we think!

Cierzo Suits come in two fittings; regular and long (for cave trolls over 6’).

Discounted Price Now – Despatched on 3rd May 21.

trcoutdoors.com/product/cierzo-suit

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ACC to Align Fighter Squadron Operations, Maintenance

April 6th, 2021

Editor’s Comment: One day, the Air Force will acknowledge that it’s actually just a big logistics organization and put logisticians in charge. Like it or not, the aircrew are the service’s “delivery drivers” ensuring that the right thing gets to the right place at the right time. That’s just part of the equation. Making sure the means of delivery and the “thing” to be delivered are ready for that in time delivery takes a lot of work and aircrew aren’t involved at all.

Sorties are generated by maintenance. This realignment and renaming of MX happens every few years based in the whims of ever-changing Ops leadership. It’s all been tried before, over and over. It never really changes anything except causing turmoil for MX leaders. Wrenches still get turned and sorties generated.

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) —

Air Combat Command is changing the aircraft maintenance organizational structure to improve synchronization between maintenance and fighter squadrons.

This new structure, called Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization, or COMO, flattens the maintenance organizational structure and transitions aircraft maintenance units into fighter generation squadrons.

The fighter generation squadron is a new squadron comprised of maintainers responsible for airpower health and generation. The fighter generation squadron will be paired with a complementary fighter squadron and the two units will work collaboratively both in garrison and during deployments.

“We’ve already seen success with this new organizational model at Shaw Air Force Base (South Carolina),” said Maj. Gen. Mark Slocum, ACC director of air and space operations. “The benefit of this new organizational construct is it enhances the fighter force’s agility and better prepares them for a future dynamic force employment in a high-end fight.”

Pairing fighter squadrons with a dedicated fighter generation squadron will foster unity of effort between maintenance and operations as well as provide a better view of readiness.

For the last few years, ACC has been on a wing reorganization experimentation journey and allowed commanders to experiment with various types of wing organizational constructs in order to build more agile and cohesive units.

“After gathering what we’ve learned from this season of experimentation, we are now moving forward into a season of standardization,” said Maj. Gen. Tom Miller, ACC director of logistics, engineering and force protection. “The COMO structure allows fighter wings to prepare for rapid deployments and to disaggregate and reaggregate as needed by the CFACC.”

This pairing of the fighter and a fighter generation squadron is just the first phase of a broader force presentation model ACC is building to better organize, train and equip combat air forces. Phase two will focus on evaluation of air base squadrons that can rapidly deploy and provide base operating support. Phase three examines wing command and control capabilities.

The 20 FW at Shaw AFB and 388 FW at Hill AFB, Utah are the first wings to transition to the COMO model, with the remaining ACC fighter wings transitioning by the summer of 2022.

By Headquarters Air Combat Command

Photos by SSgt Destinee Sweeney

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