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January 24th, 2019Atlas Standard Update
January 24th, 2019Last year, Crye Precision unveiled an ambitious clothing line called Atlas Standard. Since then, they’ve been hard at work, behind the scenes to turn those amazing designs into production ready products. They’re almost there, and recently released a short brand video.
What’s more, they’ve created a landing page.
Expect a full launch in late June.
SHOT Show 19 – Phokus Research Group’s
January 24th, 2019At FirstSpear Range we got a look at Phokus Research Group’s Under Armor Individual First Aid System which they provide to the military through the SOF Sustainment, Asset Visibility and Information Exchange (SSAVIE) program.
SOF and Support Units can order Under Armor Trauma Kits – free of charge through their program. However, others can get it as well through Phokus, Tactical Medical Solutions or ADS.
There are two variants, explained below:
Option #1 – (SSAVIE) Under Armor IFAK – BASE
INSIDE the Bladder
• Combat Gauze x2
• Occlusive Dressing x2
• Decompression Needle
• NPA
• Eye Shield x2
• Casualty Card
• Combat Pill Pack
• Surgical Lube
INCLUDED in the Bundle
• SOFTT-W x2
• OLAES Modular Bandage
SSAVIE Part Number: 6545-01-606-BTPB
Nomenclature: Behind the Plate SOF Combat Op Trauma Base
Option #2 – (SSAVIE) Under Armor IFAK – AUGMENT
INSIDE the Bladder
• Combat Gauze x2
• Compressed Gauze x1
• Occlusive Dressing x2
• Decompression Needle
• NPA
• Eye Shield x2
• Elastic Bandage
• Casualty Card
• Combat Pill Pack
• Surgical Lube
INCLUDED in the Bundle
• SOFTT-W x2
• OLAES Modular Bandage
SSAVIE Part Number: 6545-01-606-BTPA
Nomenclature: Behind the Plate SOF Combat Op Trauma Base with Augmentation
Tactical Medical Solutions Booth #10957 has samples of both kits.
SHOT Show 19 – Winkler Knives AF Survival Knife
January 23rd, 2019Developed 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.
SHOT Show 19 – Soffe Introduces Freedom Shorts
January 23rd, 2019Soffe’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.
SHOT Show 19 – Garmont Atlas
January 23rd, 2019The 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.
SHOT Show 19 – Wild Things Rescue Jacket
January 23rd, 2019The 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.
SHOT Show 18 – Droneshield
January 23rd, 2019In 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.
