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DSEI 2019 Preview: SOURCE Integrated Ultralight Knee Pads

August 29th, 2019

Source Tactical Gear are formally launching the Patent Pending Integrated Ultra Light IUL Knee Pads™ ahead of DSEI 2019. It is the first knee protection integrated in combat clothing that provides ballistic AND impact protection combined with the comfort and performance of an elite athlete’s gear.

The new product exploits Source’s experience in state of the art ballistic materials, to provide knee pads that meet and exceed the load distribution, impact and puncture resistance requirements as per BS EN 14404:2004 (as demanded by customers such as the UK MOD).

Rather than conventional rigid plastics we apply highly developed technical soft fabrics to achieve protection from impact on hard ground, rocks, or sharp and cutting objects – i.e. broken glass and barbed wire.

Ultra Light, Maximum Performance

We have created a product that surpasses all testing standards in terms of protection, yet weighs just 36gr – one third the weight of similar knee pads in the market. The new generation of knee pads excels on two fronts: Meeting (and exceeding) the protective requirements of the combat soldier, and matching the weight-focused goals of an elite athlete.

This rigorous weight saving design offers the soldier a protective solution without impeding their agility or comfort. The outcome… enhanced comfort when patrolling for extended periods yet superior protection when it matters most.

Patent Pending JoinT™

The innovative JoinT™ design protects the knee with virtually no restriction on movement and agility even during assault and aggressive combat maneuvering.

Ultra-Light with Genuine Ballistic Protection

With a sophisticated layout of high end ballistic materials, the IUL Knee Pad™ system also provides ballistic protection against the threat of IED’s low velocity fragments (V50 = 250 m/s).

Super Tough MultiDot Protective (MDP) Pocket

The MDP textile pocket uses MultiDots™ print technology on the external fabric to provide abrasion resistance far greater then Cordura®. The IUL Knee Pad™ insert is adjusted by inner pocket hook-and-loop fastener tabs. Vertical adjustment provides the user with a simple mechanism to adjust the fit to suit individual preference.

IUL Knee Pads™ & MDP Pocket are provided as a set and are now a standard feature in every SOURCE Combat Clothing System.

The IUL Knee Pads™ in combination with the MDP pocket are the ideal OEM upgrade to any combat clothing system.

To find out more visit www.sourcetacticalgear.net/contact-us and come and see for yourself at Booth No S9-130, DSEI 2019 in London.

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Wndsn Applied Science Lab – Wndsn Quadrant Telemeter

August 29th, 2019

We live in a world that revolves around automation, but having the answer to everything at your fingertips comes at a price: vulnerability. Whether it’s due to a power outage or enemy action, the digital tools we currently use to conduct mathematical equations can be turned off in an instant. But for centuries we relied upon simple tools to help help us make these calculations. There have been calls to get back to these basics, for use as a backup, if nothing else.

Enter Wndsn Applied Science Lab and their Telemeters, simple observational tools for measuring angles via various inputs combined with a number of means to directly process the acquired values.

Their current flagship, the Wndsn Quadrant Telemeter is a naked-eye observation multitool for emergency navigation, for training and education, and a visualization tool. The current version is made of brass.

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The Soviet Motorized Rifle Regiment

August 29th, 2019

This British Army training film goes over the capabilities of the Soviet Motorized Rifle Regiment.

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Meprolight Obtains ISO 37001 Certification for its Anti-Bribery Management System

August 28th, 2019

Meprolight – a member of the SK Group and a leading manufacturer of electro-optical systems, thermal and night vision equipment, has been awarded this week by the Israel Standards Institute with the ISO 37001 certification for its anti-bribery management system. Meprolight is the first company in the defense sector in Israel to obtain certification under this standard and also one of the first nationwide.

ISO 37001, which was issued in October 2016 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), advocates a series of measures to help organizations of all sizes, both private and public, to prevent, detect and tackle bribery through the implementation of an anti-bribery management system. Drafted by a committee of academic, government, and industry experts from 56 countries and seven liaison organizations, this standard is intended for application across all industries and geographies.

“We are very proud to be among the first companies in Israel to receive this certification. It demonstrates our strong commitment to ethics and validates the considerable efforts made internally to increase communication and awareness of our ethical procedures and values. We have set ourselves a goal as a Group, to carry out the certification process for the other defense companies in SK Group as well, including IWI, Camero Tech, and Israel Shipyards” said Mr. Samy Katsav, Chairman of Meprolight and SK Group.

www.meprolight.com

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Grey Ghost Gear makes an IMPACT with their latest backpack design

August 28th, 2019

Wallace, ID – Grey Ghost Gear is revealing a new product to join their already diverse lineup of backpacks: the Impact 24.

Having designed a plethora of bags and backpacks in all shapes and sizes with specific civilian, Law Enforcement, and military roles in mind, it goes without saying that Grey Ghost Gear has a solid product offering already. Which begs the question: why a new backpack and what does it do that the other bags did not?

The answers lie with Grey Ghost’s own Senior Product Designer, who made the bag when he was commuting via bike every day. “I needed a more vertical backpack with a specific pocket configuration that I had not seen yet in any of our existing bags. I kept experimenting with tiered exterior pockets for all the essentials I needed in an average 24-hour period like my phone, wallet & keys, etc.… along with space for bike tools, patch kit and an extra tube in case of a flat. Most importantly, I wanted to truncate the main compartment in favor of a third exterior pocket at the bottom with maximum depth,” said Stephen Crowe, the designer behind Impact 24. Originally intended to house premade meals, this bottom pocket is spacious enough for cameras, small drones and other sensitive items that would otherwise get crushed if tossed into the main compartment with other items.”

When the rest of the team at GGG saw the prototype, it was unanimous that it needed to join the ranks of Grey Ghost’s other urban-minded bags like the Gypsy or the Scarab. The main compartment of the Impact 24 is still roomy, despite the bottom wall that partitions it from the bottom pocket. Thanks to its structured walls, there’s plenty of protection for a larger drone, camera equipment, or a change of clothes. What really stands out are the organizational subtleties that were sprinkled in the right spots. There’s a laptop sleeve with an adjustable buckle, which is pretty standard these days. Flanking both sides however, are longer zippered pockets that are perfect for charging cords, snacks, or a couple wrenches. The front wall has a zippered mesh pocket, giving you more room for the aforementioned items.

Being constructed of Rip-Stop Nylon and 500-D Cordura® kept the bag lightweight and well balanced, perfect for anyone on the move; something you will appreciate if you ride your bicycle, motorcycle, skateboard or scooter to work. The structure and organized nooks and crannies are an immediate favorite for photographers and drone operators, including GGG’s own media department. “Being able to stow a small drone like a Mavic Pro in the bottom pocket, so that larger and heavier camera equipment can go into the main compartment, along with dedicated pockets for all the batteries, memory cards, power cords, docks, and lenses. “It really makes remote sessions easier without having to lug multiple cases or bags out into the field,” says Manuel Gutierrez, Grey Ghost’s wiz behind the lens.

The exterior of the Impact 24 has four strings of daisy chain loops that line the left and right sides and parallel the front pockets. Daisy chains are your friend, especially if you ever need to clip or lash extra gear to your pack using carabiners, webbing straps or cordage. You can hang almost anything from a backpack using a system like this, from solar power chargers to a wet coat or a tarp. Finally, a worthy host for your novelty carabiner collection!

The back of the Impact 24 has thick mesh-lined padding to ensure for a comfortable all-day ride without the infamous sweat stain down your back. The mesh encourages ample airflow to the back as well as the underside of the adjustable shoulder straps, making the Impact 24 a favorite daily commuter.

The Impact 24 backpack is available now for preorder on GGG’s website for a limited introductory price of $105. Available in Black/Black Diamond, Wolf Grey/Black Diamond and Olive/Black Diamond color combinations, the Impact 24 has an MSRP of $175. “We wanted to literally make an Impact in the backpack market with the announcement of this new bag design” said Grey Ghost Gear CEO, Casey Ingels. “It checks a lot of boxes that we have heard from many of our off-duty and covert end users, as well as our own team members. We’re excited to see this bag out in the wild.”

Be sure to subscribe to the Grey Ghost Gear email list to be alerted as more intel becomes available.

If you want to preorder an Impact 24 backpack for yourself, they are available for presale at www.greyghostgear.com/products/impact-24 with an ETD of January 2020.

IMPACT 24 SPECS

– Available in Black/Black Diamond, Wolf Grey/Black Diamond and Olive/Black Diamond

– Fabric: Ripstop Nylon and 500D Cordura® Nylon

– Dimensions:
• Upper Interior: 12.5” H x 10” W x 7” D
• Tablet Sleeve: 12” x 10” W
• Lower Interior: 7” H X 10” W X 7” D
• Upper Exterior: 6” HX 8.5” W X 2” D
• Middle Exterior: 5” H X 5.5” W X 2” D

– Total Volume: 23.7 liters

Visit http://www.greyghostgear.com for more details.

Tags: Backpack, Commuter, Cordura, GG&G, Grey Ghost, Grey Ghost Gear, Impact 24
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Federal’s New 224 Valkyrie Loads Stretch Long-Range Horizons

August 28th, 2019

ANOKA, Minnesota – August 22, 2019 – Federal proudly announces two new flat-shooting Premium 224 Valkyrie loads that deliver precision accuracy at long ranges. Shipments of these Federal Premium 224 Valkyrie cartridges have been delivered to dealers.

In 2018, Federal transformed the MSR 15 platform and broke all boundaries of ballistic performance by introducing the 224 Valkyrie cartridge. Now, it’s giving hunters and shooters new loads that stretch the cartridge’s capabilities even farther: 80.5-grain Gold Medal Berger Hybrid and 78-grain Barnes Triple-Shock X.

Like all 224 Valkyrie offerings, the new loads provide extremely flat trajectories and match accuracy at extreme ranges. They offer significantly less wind drift and drop than other loads in their class, as well as less than half the recoil of cartridges with comparable ballistics.

“The 224 Valkyrie cartridge’s dramatically improved trajectories over all other MSR 15 cartridges, including the 22 Nosler, 223 Rem. and 6.5 Grendel—with less recoil of larger cartridges offering comparable ballistics, such as the 6.5 Creedmoor,” said Federal Centerfire Product Director Mike Holm. “And with the full array of high-performance projectiles available, it’s poised to deliver on virtually every shooter’s needs. For those looking for something new, different and better from their AR-15 platform, the 224 Valkyrie is it.”

Features & Benefits

• New Berger Hybrid and Barnes TSX bullet offerings

• Least wind drift and drop in the category

• Significantly less recoil than other cartridges with comparable ballistics

• Better ballistic performance than any other MSR 15 cartridge

• Superb accuracy and extreme long-range performance in bolt-action rifles

Part No. / Description / MSRP

GM224VLKBH2 / 224 Valkyrie 80.5 grain Gold Medal Berger Hybrid / $32.95

P224VLKBTSX1 / 224 Valkyrie 78 grain Barnes TSX / $35.95

For more information on Federal ammunition, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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HSGI – Ambidextrous Multipurpose Pouch

August 28th, 2019

SWANSBORO, N.C., Aug. 28, 2019 – High Speed Gear®, maker of Battle-Proven Tactical Gear™, recently released its newest pouch, the Ambidextrous Multipurpose Pouch (AMP), which is an excellent solution for medical equipment, magazines or other items commonly needed on an equipment belt.

The AMP is a versatile, double-ended pouch that works perfectly as a small IFAK pouch or as a general-purpose pouch. The AMP fits medical supplies, two 5.56 magazines, a poncho and survival gear, or other similarly-sized items. Additionally, the pouch features dual openings, allowing easy access from both ends or with either hand, and can be mounted vertically on MOLLE and either vertically or horizontally on belts. A pull tab assists in removing contents and adjustable shock cord allows the user to compress the contents or attach external items.

“The AMP was designed, like many of our other TACOs® and pouches, to allow our users flexibility with the equipment they carry,” said Bill Babboni, HSGI® vice president of sales and operations. “Traditional pouches are great, but having several mounting options along with dual closures gives our customers that extra level of functionality and dynamic use they’ve come to expect of High Speed Gear®.”

For more than 20 years, High Speed Gear® has been dedicated to building the best American-made tactical gear with distinct and innovative products such as the TACO® and the Sure-Grip Padded Belt®. Our products are designed for the highest level of comfort, functionality, versatility and are always user driven to meet the operational needs of a wide variety of end users.

See the video at: vimeo.com/highspeedgear/amp

www.highspeedgear.com/hsgi/12AM00-12AM00

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Lancer Systems Doubles Down On Soldier Safety

August 28th, 2019

Lancer’s new L5AWM® Safety Magazine provides multiple life-saving features for non-lethal training.

Quakertown, PA – The job of a military service member or law enforcement officer is difficult enough without having to worry about being injured during a routine training exercise. That concern, however, is well-founded based upon the frequency and severity of incidents that occur during simulated combat training. The majority of these injuries – and even deaths – are the result of live ammunition being accidentally introduced into the training environment.

Until recently, training exercises involving blank ammunition or non-lethal marking ammunition still required the use of standard rifle magazines. These magazines can be easily mixed up with magazines containing live ammunition; the results of which can, and do, prove deadly.

Lancer Systems takes soldier safety very seriously and is proud to announce the official launch of their L5AWM® Safety Magazine. These new Safety Magazines are specifically designed with a number of safety features not currently available in any other training magazine, including an updated internal geometry that inhibits even a single round of standard live ammunition from being loading into a rifle. Additionally, the translucent magazine body provides instant visual confirmation of ammunition type and round count, allowing instructors and trainees alike to have complete confidence during training exercises.

Lancer’s L5AWM Safety Magazines are compatible with most M4-pattern weapon platforms chambered in 5.56mm NATO and have been extensively tested and proven to be reliable with non-lethal cartridges from Simunition®, Force on ForceTM, and standard 5.56mm blanks.

For more information and purchasing details, please contact Chuck Vlasek at cvlasek@lancer-systems.com.

Lancer System’s new L5AWM® Safety Magazines inhibit the loading of even a single round of live-fire ammunition and have a translucent body for visual identification of ammunition type and round count.

www.lancer-systems.com

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