Developed in conjunction with customers at Cannon AFB, the AF Survival Knife is made from 1/4″ thick 80CrV2 with a fully insulated micarta handle in case you cut into an electrical wire.
It incorporates a hammer butt, saw, and chisel into the design. The notch in the sheath exposes the blade slightly to cut wires.
The Kydex sheath incorporates a lock which must be depressed in order to remove the knife from the sheath.
Available now from www.winklerknives.com.
Soffe’s new Freedom Shorts may well be the greatest product release at SHOT Show. These nylon shorts are cut Ranger Panty-style.
Available next week from www.soffe.com.
The new Atlas is an upgrade of the Bifida and will be available in Atlas, Atlas GTX and Atlas GTX Full Grain.
One change is that they’ve removed the cinch eyelet in the notch. Additionally, it has a new sole which is t as slippery when wet. Finally, the upper and eyelet leather is now one piece.
Don’t worry Bifida fans, it will still be available. Look for the Atlas later this year.
The new Rescue Jacket is based on the original Hard Shell Jacket SO design. This Gore-Tex Jacket is not only waterproof and breathable, but it’s certified FR as well thanks to the Gore Pyrad treatment.
It features covered zippers throughout, including the chest and bicep pockets.
But the biggest change are the two hem to elbow zippers along each side making the Rescue Jacket easy to din and doff as well as vent, when needed. Likewise, it can be zipped up tight in order to protect the wearer from flame threats. Additionally, there is a helmet sized hood which can be stored in the hood.
Offered in Coyote and MultiCam, sizes XS – XXXL.
In addition to the many other products and services TSSI (Booth #30103) is displaying at SHOT Show, they are displaying Droneshield. Just this morning, reports of a drone sighting at Newark International Airport resulted in cancelled flights.
While the government continues to make decisions about who will be given the authorities to defeat drones (DroneGun Seen above), Droneshield has detection systems named DroneSentry and DroneSentinel which could have verified if a drone was present in the airspace and characterized it. They combine radar, RF sensors and EO/IR sensors.
They are passive, readily available on GSA Schedule and rapidly deployable. In fact, they are regularly deployed for events such as the Winter Olympics, Boston Marathon, NASCAR and other large public gatherings.
Here are a few updates for you from SureFire.
First off, they’ve introduced a Titanium version of the popular SOCOM300 Suppressor.
It was developed for use with 300 WM and 300 PRC bolt-action rifled, but many are using it as an all around Suppressor, with 7.62, .308. .300 and even 5.56/.223.
Next up is the SF Ryder 9-Ti2. It features a Titanium tube and stainless steel baffles. While it’s slightly heavier than the original version, design tweaks make it more reliable when get out towards 1000 rounds without cleaning.
SureFire is offering an all IR version of the XC2. The XC2-A-IRC offers up to 4 hours of IR Laser and/or light.
But the biggest thing I’ve been asked about is whether there’s a holster compatible with the new XVL2 light and laser combo.
Yes, there is. SureFire worked with Safariland Group who created a version of the 6360 Holster for a Glock 19/23 equipped with a XLV2.
Products will begin rolling out soon from www.surefire.com.
It’s bring head on the 5th floor of the convention center.
During a recent visit to Arc’teryx HQ in Vancouver, BC, I discussed several new products with Fred Norton, including the Atom LT Gen.
The Gen 2 update offers a new silhouette as well as materials resulting in an improved fit and more breathable garment when you’re active.
New Features:
• Trimmer fit hood with updated design
• Moved from an internal chest pocket to an external left chest pocket for securing carriage of mission essential items.
• Updated the media port management system. Creating routing of communications cables on either side of the jacket now.
Other Features:
• Insulated Hood – allowing the option to use a hood when/if reqd.
• Full Zip Closure (w/No Slip Zip™) – prevents zipper from self-opening at collar
• Hand Zip Pockets (w/media ports in both) – allowing for convenience and the secure carriage of mission essential items
• Drawcord Hem Closure – vertically routed drawcord with enclosure mitigates snags and hang-ups
The ATOM LT ( Gen 2) line consists of Hoody, Jacket, Vest and Pants. It is offered in Black, Crocodile, Wolf Grey, and Ranger Green, sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL.
Available soon from leaf.arcteryx.com as well as your favorite LEAF dealer.
