Sometimes you have to wonder what is going on. The Army put out a great story to explain that Soldiers can now wear the Coyote Fleece Cap with ACUs but for some reason could only find a photo depicting the Foliage version and old Black watch cap.
Army Announces Wear Of Coyote Fleece Cap, Can’t Find Photo Of One
December 10th, 2019Angel Armor’s AVAIL III+ Ballistic Door Panels to be Unveiled at SHOT Show 2020
December 10th, 2019AVAIL III+ Engineered to Defend Against NIJ Level III Rifle Threats with Additional Protection Against Special Threats
FORT COLLINS, CO. — December 6, 2019 — Angel Armor will unveil its latest ballistic door panel — the AVAIL+ — at SHOT Show on January 21, 2020.
“Reducing the risk in high-risk stops is always our goal,” says Josh Richardson, co-founder of Angel Armor. “Our AVAIL+ ballistic door panels will provide patrol officers with the next level of protection as they are engineered to defend against NIJ Level III Rifle Threats with additional protection against special threats. We’re excited to introduce the AVAIL+ at Shot Show.”
Richardson adds that although the AVAIL+ comes with added protection for patrol officers it remains true to the AVAIL series by remaining durable and simple to install. “We’re determined as ever to continue innovating so that law enforcement personnel throughout the nation are safer,” says Richardson. “That’s how we — as a company — say, ‘Thanks for your service,’ to those who protect and serve our communities.”
SPECS
AVAIL III+
? NIJ STANDARD 0108.01 (LEVEL III)
? 7.62x51mm NATO (M80) 150gr FMJ @ 2750 +/- 50 fps (~ 853 mps)
? Special Threat Protection (LAPD Specification MTD 11-BDP01)
? 7.62x39mm PS BALL (MSC) @ 2380 +/- 50 fps (~725 mps)
? 5.56x45mm M193 @ 3200 +/- 30 fps (~975 mps)
? 5.56x45mm M855 @ 3050 +/- 30 fps (~930 mps)
VEHICLES
Chevy Tahoe (2015-2020)
Weight: 48.5 lbs Thickness: 0.33 in Coverage Area: 4.26 ft2 Areal Density: 10.6 lbs/ft2
Ford Interceptor (All New 2020)
Weight: 47.7 lbs
Thickness: 0.33 in Coverage Area: 4.25 ft2 Areal Density: 10.6 lbs/ft2
Dodge Charger (2011-2020)
Weight: 37.6 lbs Thickness: 0.33 in Coverage Area: 3.46 ft2 Areal Density: 10.6 lbs/ft2
Ford Interceptor (2016-2019)
Weight: 47.4 lbs Thickness: 0.33 in Coverage Area: 4.23 ft2 Areal Density: 10.6 lbs/ft2
OPTIMIZED COVERAGE
? Seamless, single-panel technology
? Concealed design doesn’t interfere with internal door components
? Powerful Protection
? Precisely engineered to defend against NIJ Level III rifle threats with additional
protection against special threats
? Proprietary Ballistic Technology exceeds NIJ multi-round standards
? Advanced Innovation
? Proprietary one-piece design is durable, weatherproof and provides optimized coverage area
? Reinforced hinge kit included to deliver maximum door support
? Retention strap ensures flawless door functionality
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
December 10th, 2019
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SIG SAUER Introduces 300BLK FMJ Rifle Ammunition
December 9th, 2019
NEWINGTON, N.H., (December 9, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to add 300BLK to its Elite Performance line of full metal jacket (FMJ) rifle ammunition for training. SIG FMJ ammunition is ideal for those seeking cost-efficient, high-quality training rounds. The 125gr 300BLK load has muzzle velocity of 2,145 fps.
“There is huge demand for 223 Rem and 308 Win FMJ training ammunition, and we’ve had many requests for 300BLK as well,” said Brad Criner, Senior Director, Brand Management and Business Development, SIG SAUER Ammunition. “These premium training loads are designed to offer high-level performance at affordable prices.”
The SIG SAUER 300BLK FMJ ammunition is now available for purchase at the sigsauer.com/store.
ZEV Technologies Launches Glock Trade-In Program
December 9th, 2019Earlier today, ZEV Technologies launched a trade-in program on Instagram.
They didn’t offer a lot of details, but they did give those interested a link and this image depicting OZ-9 models.
While all of the details are at the link, the short of it is that ZEV will give you up to $500 toward the purchase of one of their OZ-9 pistols for your used GLOCK. It’s a pretty cool deal, if you’re in the market for an OZ-9.
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December 9th, 2019Pershing Professionals Badge
December 9th, 2019From Cold War Outpost
This badge was a local individual award created by the 56th Artillery Group to recognize proficiency on the nuclear Pershing missile system. It was awarded from December 1968 through 1979.
Originally awarded only as bronze, the silver and gold versions of the badge were later developed. Cloth versions of the badge were also available. The badge and patches were locally procured in Schwäbisch Gmünd. The badge was colloquially known as the Pocket Rocket or Pershing Pickle.
Sneak Peek – Prometheus Design Werx Everyday Travel Case
December 9th, 2019The PDW EDTC (Everyday Travel Case), is their first size thermomolded zippered case designed to hold EDC items such as folding knives, watches, eyewear and more when traveling.
Three pieces of internal removable die cut EVA provide bump protection and the thermomolded case is like soft armor for your EDC objects.
