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Darley Defense Days 19 – M9A1 Light Equipped Holster from Military Hardware

May 10th, 2019

Manufactured by CJP Custom Concealment for Military Hardware in response to requirements for a level 2 holster for M9A1 pistol’s equipped with SureFire X300 lights.

As you can see, it can be configured for use with the G-Code RTI system.

Military Hardware products are available for unit and agency orders through Darley Defense.

Darley Defense Days 19 – New Grey Ghost Assault Back Panels

May 10th, 2019

Grey Ghost Gear is set to introduce a new laser cut armor carrier as well as three new Assault Back Panels.

The packs are compatible with back panel zipper equipped Grey Ghost armor carriers as well as Crye Precision carriers.

They also plan to introduce a two-piece PALS compatible adapter which will mount zippers to existing armor carriers.

Grey Ghost Gear and Tactical Tailor equipment is available for unit and agency orders through Darley Defense.

Team Wendy Participates in a Ceremony at the JUSMAG Office in Manila to Replace a Battle Damaged EXFIL Ballistic Helmet that Saved The Life of a Filipino Marine

May 10th, 2019

Team Wendy®, in conjunction with the Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group (JUSMAG) and the U.S. Embassy in Manila, recently participated in a ceremony to replace a battle-damaged helmet for a member of the Philippine Force Reconnaissance Group.

A Filipino Marine was recently hit in the helmet by a rifle round at close range while conducting counterterrorism operations. Team Wendy’s EXFIL® Ballistic stopped the round and the Marine survived. Team Wendy provided a new helmet to the Philippine Marine Corps to replace the damaged helmet.

“It was such a unique opportunity to meet with the Marines and hear the after-action report firsthand,” said Mike Romanchek, Director of Sales and Business Development for Team Wendy. “The EXFIL Ballistic has a number of saves against rifle rounds, but this was the first time it was presented publicly. It was an honor for us to meet with our allies and discuss the conditions in which they’re operating and how critically high-quality protective headgear benefits them in the fight.”

The affected Marine also received other wounds and didn’t realize at the time that he had also been shot in the head.

The U.S. collaborates with the Marine Force Reconnaissance Group and the Philippines at large on counterterrorism efforts to address the shared extremist threat. The EXFIL Ballistic was procured for the Filipino Marines via the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program facilitated by JUSMAG located at the U.S. Embassy in Manila.

The helmet exchange took place at the JUSMAG offices in the U.S. Embassy in Manila on April 8, 2019. The damaged helmet was given to JUSMAG as a symbol of gratitude. Representatives from JUSMAG, the Philippine Force Reconnaissance Group and Team Wendy were present.

“We have a sign on the floor of our manufacturing facility that says ‘the work you do saves lives every day,’” said Romanchek. “This is something our entire team is hyper-aware of, and it’s always incredible to hear testimonials like this.”

Darley Defense Days 19 – The Punch Hammer From Chameleon Solutions

May 10th, 2019

Behold the glory of The Punch Hammer!

I spoke with designer Martin Lambert, himself a former paratrooper and founder of Chameleon Solutions.

I originally designed this tool for some of my sniper customers. They were having trouble with noise security while setting up hide sites in high threat areas. Building those things is essentially construction work, sometimes including using a hammer and nails. The high pitched metal on metal sound carries a very long way. In addition, they often have to modify existing structures and using a normal crowbar can also be really noisy. I needed a hammer and crowbar that would be extremely lightweight and relatively small made of something that would reduce noise in normal use. Brass knuckles have a great grip and while you don’t get the long lever effect of full-sized hammers or pry bars the open construction of that style also would help to reduce weight. We added the spade and modifed the top so you can grip it in a way to do some digging for things like cat holes or buying sensors/demo rather than fighting positions that would require a full sized shovel.

With the Punch Hammer, you can hammer, dig, and pry. Granted, it’s not going to replace every piece of equipment for some applications. However, it’s inexpensive and lightweight, meaning it can be issued to more personnel. Plus, it’s more quiet than other tools.

One of the ways CDS was able to shed weight in their DZSO kit was by replacing the 5 lbs sledge hammer with the 5 oz Punch Hammer. Expect it to be the most pilfered item in the kit.

Chameleon Solutions products are available for unit and agency orders through Darley Defense.

Darley Defense Days 19 – DZSO Kit from Combat Defense Systems

May 10th, 2019

Assembled by CDS for airborne units, this Drop Zone Safety Officer kit can be customized based upon a specific requirement. For example, this kit is destined for use by an SF batallion so it contains extra sets of the Core Survival ACL-500 series Airborne Caution Light which provide portable aircraft jump lights. Not only can these be used to make mock door training even more realistic, but they can be configured in non-standard aircraft for airborne operations.

It could also be adopted by units from any service as well as units with Pathfinders who rely upon aerial delivery for resupply.

By standardizing core components and utilizing best of breed capabilities, CDS has lowered the weight significantly and increased capability. For example, they replaced the 5 lbs sledge hammer with the 5 oz Punch Hammer from Chameleon Solutions. Additionally, the kit is packaged in a Spoedbox Endurance-40 wheeled mobility container, designed to be loaded on a 463L pallet. A list of common contents is available here.

Combat Defense Systems is a small, Veteran owned business located right outside the Reilly Road Gate at Fort Bragg.

Combat Defense Systems products are available for unit and agency orders through Darley Defense.

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Ragnar Pocket Series

May 10th, 2019

Today we are taking a closer look at FirstSpear’s versatile Ragnar pocket suite. Constructed with a full hook backing for fast attachment or removal from any vest using a loop field including the Ragnar Vest, Deceptor, DOV, as well as the Overlap and Adaptive Cummerbund. Ragnar Pockets also work great with absolutely any other bag or pack that features a loop panel.

Today FirstSpear offers a wide range of options from single, double, triple M4, double pistol, admin, radio options, and even a new soft holster. The Ragnar pocket suite is a simple yet effective sustainment solution with the sort of flexibility that allows you to use one system across a variety of profiles. 100% Made in the USA with USA Materials.

www.first-spear.com/pockets

ITS Launches the Foldanizer

May 10th, 2019

[ARLINGTON, TX, 5/9/2019] Imminent Threat Solutions is proud to release one of the most versatile organization systems you’ll ever use, the ITS Foldanizer™! It’s a perfect Dopp Kit, First Aid Kit Pouch or solution for organizing all the charging cables floating around in your bag.

The ITS Foldanizer™ can fit perfectly into your travel bag, daily carry bag, or even affix to the back of a vehicle headrest with the optional Universal Vehicle Mounting Platform. This combination makes an amazing vehicle medical kit option.

Made from genuine CORDURA® Nylon, the folding pouch features six pockets and an innovative Zip Bag Dock™ at the bottom. Two larger pockets measure approximately 8” wide x 5.5” tall. On the front of each of the large pockets are two smaller mesh pockets, measuring approximately 4” wide x 5.5” tall.

The bottom of the opened Foldanizer™ features our Zip Bag Dock™ that utilizes two sections of VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® Fastener to secure any of the standard-sized ITS Zip Bags. (Available as an add-on.)

The front of each ITS Foldanizer™ features an extended hook and loop closure to accommodate smaller or larger load-outs. Depending on the contents, it also makes a great area for affixing hook backed identifiers or name tapes.

Imminent Threat Solutions provides indispensable skill-sets and products to explore your world and prevail against all threats.

For more information on ITS Nylon products, please visit store.itstactical.com/collections/nylon-gear.

Ops-Core To Exhibit At SOF Select

May 9th, 2019