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Reptilia Announces New 30mm Tube Red Dot Optic Mount

August 15th, 2018

August 15 2018 – Reptilia, an American design and manufacturing company creating innovative, premium grade products, has announced the release of their newest optic mounts: the ROF SAR, a 30mm Tube Red Dot Optic Mount, adding a mounting point for a Trijicon RMR® or Leupold Delta Point Pro®.

The ROF SAR mount is designed as a drop-in upgrade for magnified scopes with an objective diameter of 1.3in or less. Available initially for 30mm scope tubes, the ROF SAR adds a mounting point for a Trijicon RMR® or Leupold Delta Point Pro® to provide a fast, close-range targeting option to your magnified scope. End users can easily position the reflex optic at 90º, 45º or any angle the user prefers. Additionally, when paired with the ROF Riser, released earlier this summer, extra height can be provided to clear a host scope’s turrets.

The ROF SAR is precision machined from 7075 aluminum and protected with Mil-Spec type III hardcoat anodizing. Weighing in at 36g, care was taken to minimize the added weight when mounted to your 30mm scope tube.

“Reptilia was founded with the purpose of developing product solutions for those who are put into harm’s way, to ensure our safety and freedom,” stated Eric Burt, Reptilia’s President and Head of Design. “Our ROF line of products was developed to fill a request we received for specific mounting solutions. We take great pride in being able to work closely with our end-users, to ensure we are developing solutions to address the limits that existed.”

Burt, one of the industry’s most respected and sought after Industrial Designers, founded Reptilia with the intent to address issues that were frequently overlooked in the firearms industry. Ranging from simple design tweaks to grander-scale innovations, Reptilia is the vehicle to bring ideas to fruition. Promising an insatiable need to innovate and bridge the gaps that challenge end-users. In a world that is always evolving, Reptilia strives to produce products and provides services that are unmatched in this industry.

The ROF SAR is available now, through the Reptilia web store at www.reptiliacorp.com.

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USMC Seeks New Lightweight Hard Armor Plates

August 15th, 2018

Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), Portfolio Manager (PfM), Ground Combat Element Systems (GCES), Program Manager (PM) Infantry Combat Equipment (ICE) released a sources sought notice seeking information regarding industry’s capability to produce a Berry Amendment compliant lightweight hard armor plate.

For years, the current Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert (ESAPI) has protected Marines, and other service members from harm, but they are relatively heavy, having been designed well over a decade ago. The Marine Corps wants to leverage advancements in armor protection.

MCSC’s Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad Team tested a selection of currently available commercial armor plates through the Marine Corps Load Effects Assessment Program course wearing all of their combat gear. MERS discovered that a lightweight hard armor plate in the range they are seeking will increase the mobility of Marines by 8 percent. It is envisioned that these new plates will be used woth the upcoming Plate Carrier Gen III, expected to begin fielding in 2019.

Over the past year, PM ICE conducted an analysis of more than 200 commercial plate designs from 38 different companies to see what type of armor is possible. However, according to the notice, there’s no actual requirement written yet, so it is important that industry respond to this Request for Information in order to inform the requirement.

According to PM ICE, the lightweight hard armor plate should:

– Provide two-shot ballistic protection from non-armor piercing rounds that are currently prevalent in counter-insurgency operations and other low intensity threat environments.
o Rounds primarily fired by sniper rifles will be tested at a velocity expected at 100m-200m standoff.
o One shot will be in the crown location at 0-degrees obliquity; the other shot will be at off-center locations at 30-degrees obliquity.
o Meet back-face deformations less than 58 mm.

– Conform to ESAPI shape and area of coverage.
– Possess a thickness that is the same or less than current ESAPI.
– Possess an areal density of 3.75 pounds/square foot (Objective) to 5.16 pounds/square foot (Threshold).

Additionally, vendors should be able to produce a minimum of 40,000 lightweight armor plates within a year of First Article Test approval, which is expected 180 days after contract award, once the solicitation is released.

Responses are required by 7 September 2018, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (sic).

Visit www.fbo.gov for full details.

USMC photo and video.

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Widget Wednesday: Supported Equipment

August 15th, 2018

Over the past decade we have worked closely with Program Offices, Commands, and Units to develop a wide range of adapters and cables to bring true plug-and-play power capability to end-users.

Our Power Management systems currently support more than 200 different types of electronic equipment, including:
• military and commercial primary and rechargeable batteries
• UAV and UGV systems (both platforms and control units)
• high-performance military radios
• military and commercial SATCOM systems
• laptop and tablet computers
• EOD equipment
• field medical equipment
• GPS systems
• Laser markers and designators
• Smart phones
• And more…

To see the full list of equipment that we can provide solutions for, check out the SUPPORTED EQUIPMENT page on our website at www.PTXnomad.com /supported-equipment /.

If you don’t see what you need, contact us at Team.Room@Protonex.com and we will lead you through the process of developing a bespoke solution.

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High Angle Solutions – Brigantes Presents – Montane Prism Tactical Jacket

August 15th, 2018

Now is the time to think about the upcoming Autumn and the change in weather. To help cope with this Montane have released the Prism Tactical Jacket. This is an upgraded Prism jacket which takes into consideration the greater insulation needs of a military user.

The standard civilian Prism uses 40g/m2 Primaloft Silver Eco. Due to the weather conditions and sleep deprivation that the military regularly encounter we have upgraded the jacket to have 100g/m2 Primaloft Gold Eco in the body and 80g/m2 in the arms. This synthetic insulation provides the highest level of warmth available whilst still being able to work when wet. The outer fabric provides an hard wearing and weather resistant surface that is ideal for the rigors encountered when operating in harsh environments.

The cut of the jacket is designed to enable active movement within a mountain setting and provides a 3 point helmet compatible hood adjustment with stiffened peak. In addition there are two hand warmer pockets along with an internal pocket for securing key items. The hem is adjustable and the cuffs are low profile.

Overall this is a great go to piece that is ideal in all environments.

For more information get in touch by email on international@brigantes.com or for UK customers warrior@brigantes.com. Please visit our website www.brigantes.com for information on our brands.

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8th Annual K-9 Cop Conference & Vendor Show

August 15th, 2018

The conference will be held at the Nashville Airport Marriott in Nashville, TN, ?Sept. 18?, 19, 20 – 2018.

Paducah, KY – August 14, 2018 – K-9 Cop Magazine is hosting their 8th Annual International K-9 Cop Conference for Police & Military Working Dog Handlers next month. The K-9 Cop Conference brings together world-class K-9 instructors, top-notch vendors, and over 800 attendees from all over the world over a three-day period. The conference features more than 40 courses, including seminars and interactive K-9 demonstrations. Topics include tracking, scent training, bitework, K-9 nutrition, narcotics detection, and integrated search strategies.

Courses include:

• Dogs & Drones with Paul Coley of Scent Evidence K9
• K-9 Narcotics Detection with Ricky Farley of Alabama Canine
• Person-Borne Explosives Detection K-9s with Lane Kjellsen of K2 Solutions, Inc.
• NCCAD: What’s in it for me? and Office for Bombing Prevention: 101 with Jenny Margaros of the Office for Bombing Prevention DHS
• Scent Cones and How Scent Moves with Dondi Hydrick of K9 Dog Center USA
• And many more!

For a comprehensive look at the schedule, visit the K-9 Cop Conference Full Line-Up.

The vendor hall will house 45 top-notch vendors over a two-day period featuring the latest in K-9 technology and equipment, including apparel, communications and nutrition. See a list of 2018 Exhibitors here.

Our overflow hotels are now open. K-9 Cop Conference attendees can book their stay at the Residence Inn Nashville Airport, Hilton Nashville Airport, and Baymont Inn & Suites. The conference will be held at the Nashville Airport Marriott. Overflow Hotel Listing & Details.

For more information on K-9 Cop Magazine, visit www.k9copmagazine.com or call (270) 534-0500. Register today and receive 16 hours of continuing law enforcement K-9 education.

Keep updated via social media: Facebook – @k9copmagazine | Instagram – @k9copmagazine | Twitter – @k9copmagazine | LinkedIn – k9copmagazine

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Sneak Peek – A7 “ATLAS” Modular Eyepro System

August 14th, 2018

The all new A7 Defense & Aerospace “ATLAS” modular eye protection system has just completed FAT testing and will be released soon.

The Atlas system features:

• A7’s proprietary “Ghost Shield” photochromic technology with lenses available in both photochromic and High Definition (HD) photochromic, and LCD screen compatible and ballistic polarized.
• A lightweight and robust TR-90 frame
• Arms that are designed to maintain the seal around the ears when wearing hearing protection
• A three-way adjustable nose piece that sits higher on the nose for increased stability, comfort, and for a more unobstructed view
• Distortion-free, crystal clear optics
• Protection against UVA/B/C
• Embedded anti-fog that does not need refreshing

Additionally, the Atlas system can be configured for multiple styles and face shapes by simply removing the lens and attaching several different “load outs” all of which are fully ballistic.

www.a7aerodef.com

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INVISIO’s Headset Used in Helicopter Stunts in ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’

August 14th, 2018

In the latest Mission: Impossible movie, Tom Cruise did his helicopter stunt scenes using an INVISIO headset to secure clear communications in loud, mission-critical situations.

The INVISIO equipment was chosen for clear, quality communication and safety reasons. Flying a helicopter takes a lot of skills and each piece of the equipment must be carefully selected and inspected. One of the primary reasons for clear communication methods in loud environments is the overall safety of the performer.

“It is very well known that Tom Cruise performs his own movie stunts and we are proud to support him and the rest of the crew in these advanced filming sessions,” said Lars Højgård Hansen, CEO, INVISIO Communications.

”INVISIO was extremely helpful to us during shooting of M:I 6 and it was the adaptation of their military grade bone conduction technology that made it possible for Tom Cruise to fly the helicopters without any visible headsets and also to safely perform the HALO (high altitude – low opening) parachuting sequences. It also allowed me to record dialogue in helicopters and during high altitude free fall,” says Chris Munro, Sound Engineer of Mission: Impossible – Fallout, and double Academy Award Winner for Best Sound Mixing.

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Watch Tom Cruise wearing the INVISIO equipment in the new behind-the-scenes video of Mission: Impossible – Fallout helicopter stunts: