I’m regularly approached by service members asking for National Stock Numbers for items. This one is for a Knife, Combat, Muti-Tool (1095-01-670-1865) manufactured by Victorinox, a Swiss Army brand.
Victorinox Multitool Available via NSN
March 7th, 2018Go Commando Show – Episode 33 Featuring SGM Rob Trivino (USA, Ret)
March 7th, 2018Rob Trivino is a Retired US Army Special Operations Veteran and owner of Evergreen Mountain LLC.
I purchased his book, “A Warrior’s Path : Lessons In Leadership” when it came out. It was a valuable read, even though I’m retired. I gave it to one of my sons who also plans a career in the military and hope that he finds its wisdom valuable throughout his life.
Trivino was interviewed on the most recent episode of the Go Commando Show.
I don’t often share other’s work like this without some form of partnership, but I thought it was so important for my readers that I obtained permission to share this episode of the Go Commando Show.
Go Commando Show is the creation of retired Marine Fred Galvin. The whole series is worth a listen.
High Angle Solutions – Elliot Brown Watches
March 7th, 2018Elliot Brown watches aren’t like other so-called sports watches.
Ian Elliot and Alex Brown share 20+ years of unique watch building knowledge from the world of extreme sports which is how they were able to create the worlds most rugged “tool” watches.
Working on the coast and enjoying just about every land and water based coastal sport was the catalyst to develop a range of watches that not only function in extremes but also look great with a suit or uniform.
This Canford 202-004, like all other Elliot Brown watches has survived at test at 200m in water before being declared fit for use. It features a neat inner timing bezel operated via the upper crown and even when in the our or adjust position, the lower time and date adjust crown is still fully water proof.
The Swiss movement is housed inside a unique steel housing, suspended on a series of elastomer dampers to give immense shock protection. The highly legible dial and hands feature a Superluminova coating that will glow for up to 8 hours.
The solid and beautifully detailed case back is bolted down for a perfect seal with multiple surfaces to minimize the contact patch with the wrist in warmer conditions.
2.8mm thick hardened and tempered crystal protects the dial with an anti-reflective coating applied to the inner surface and the strao retaing bars are solid screw in items that will stand any test.
This is one mean watch and it’s no surprise Elliot Brown are finding favour amongst many military groups.
For more information contact: caroline@brigantes.com
High Angle Solutions is a weekly series of articles focusing on military mountaineering solutions. It’s brought to you by UK-based Brigantes Consulting, in conjunction with several other brands, both here in the US and abroad.
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
March 7th, 2018
VM sends greetings from Cu Chi, Vietnam.
TYRANT DESIGNS CNC | M&P Shield Extended Mag Release
March 6th, 2018
For immediate release- Chicago, IL- Tyrant Designs CNC fresh on the heels of their fast selling, quick installing plus 2 magazine extension is now the official launch of their new Extended Magazine Release (EMR) for the M&P Shield. Boasting a crosshair pattern design and a slightly raised (extended) surface Tyrant Designs CNC states the following;
“Our Shield Extended Magazine Release is CNC Machined from aerospace grade aluminum and merges flawlessly with the ergonomics and styling of your M&P shield. In addition to functioning exactly like an OEM release, the profile of our M&P Extended Mag Release is slightly raised with chamfered edges which helps ensure that you eject your S&W Shield magazine quickly and with ease!”
SHOP THEIR EXTENDED MAG RELEASE NOW AT WWW.TYRANTCNC.COM
Flame Resistant Apparel Experts, Massif, release a new short film – The Massif Story: Keep Going
March 6th, 2018Ashland, OR (03/06/2018) – Massif, a world-leader in Flame Resistant apparel for the U.S. Military, Wildland Firefighters, the SAR community and more, is excited to announce the release of their video-short, The Massif Story: Keep Going. Ashland, Oregon’s Jared Cruce Studio made the five-minute film, the first of a three-part series.
The intent behind the project is to broaden Massif’s brand vision, explain the company’s history, and their unique symbiosis with Antex Knitting Mills, and Matchmaster Dyeing and Finishing in Los Angeles. This partnership puts them in a strong position within the Flame Resistant Manufacturing industry that the competition can’t match. Daniel Tenenblatt, Executive V.P. at Massif, talks about the early days of Massif and Antex. “One of the founders of Massif flew down for the day from Ashland, with just a backpack. No one at Antex knew who he was. He had a great idea, saying,” “we’re going to make flame resistant garments and we’re going to sell them to the military.”
Antex/Matchmaster’s long history in the apparel industry, their solid circular knitting and finishing knowledge, and key abilities, paired with Massif’s outdoor and protective apparel experience since 1999, does indeed make them a hot commodity in the FR gear space. Steve Tacy, Director of Textiles and Technology points out in the film that, “Massif was founded based on fundamental principles, that there was a way to bridge the gap between world-class outdoor apparel and fully flame protective gear for the U.S. military.”
Massif began when a couple of SAR guys working in the Grand Tetons, were unhappy with their FR gear. It was bulky, uncomfortable, and lacked the performance characteristics they needed to do their jobs properly. So, out of a garage in a small Southern Oregon town, they decided to make their own gear and Massif has grown from those modest beginnings to one of the world’s preeminent manufacturers of high-end flame-resistant gear. Noelle Christensen, GM added in the film, “We learned from the outdoor industry and took those ideas and improved the performance of the fabrics and showed the military there was a way to make the gear better.”
The remainder of 2018 will bring two more short films from Massif and Jared Cruce Studio as the two work jointly to increase Massif’s brand awareness and gain momentum for 2019 and the company’s twenty year anniversary.
UF PRO Bracing for a Crowd at Its Enforce Tac, IWA Booths Thanks to Advanced Products and A Cool Prize Drawing
March 6th, 2018NUREMBERG, GERMANY (7 March 2018)—Military and law-enforcement personnel who stop at the UF PRO® booth during Enforce Tac or IWA OutdoorClassics this week will get an up-close look at the latest in advanced tactical clothing designed to help wearers be comfortable enough to stay fully focused on their mission regardless of terrain harshness and weather severity.
While at the UF PRO® exhibit, they also can quench their thirst with some of the Slovenia-based company’s favorite homeland beers, completely free. Visitors to the UF PRO® booth will as well be eligible to enter a drawing to be held later this month for 300€ worth of in-demand UF PRO® gear.
Enforce Tac begins on Wednesday (7 March 2018) and ends one day later. IWA OutdoorClassics begins Friday (9 March 2018) and continues until Monday.
Both events will take place at the Exhibition Centre located at Bertolt-Brecht-Strasse 30 in Nuremberg
At Enforce Tac, the UF PRO® booth will be located in Hall 10.1, Stand 831.
At IWA OutdoorClassics, the UF PRO® booth will be located in Hall 9, Stand 301.
Important Events
Enforce Tac is billed as a discreet international trade fair for command, control, and operational equipment used by security agencies. Event-goers are able to explore the latest trends in law enforcement, particularly police equipment, security gear, and tactical solutions.
IWA OutdoorClassics is touted as the leading international trade fair for hunting and shooting sports, outdoor equipment and equipment for use in civil and regulatory security. Attendees come to scrutinize
high-quality weapons and outdoor products, plus experience the newest in lightweight materials, comfort and enhanced features – such as those slated to be on display at the UF PRO® booth.
“We expect to cause quite a stir at the two back-to-back fairs with our latest tactical clothing innovations,” said Armin Wagner, UF PRO® head of product development. Among these innovations will be camoshield™, a state-of-the-art fabric technology that hides near-infrared and thermal infrared signatures by bringing the wearer’s surface temperature down to as little as 10 °C without compromising comfort.
Other UF PRO® favorites that will be exhibited include the company’s fire-and-forget Striker Combat gear range, P-40 combat pants collection, Delta cold-weather gear, Monsoon rain gear, Urban tactical clothing line, and an acclaimed group of pocket, pad, and strap systems.
“Everything you’ll see at our booth at both these outstanding fairs is built to perform under the toughest environmental conditions,” said Wagner. “Our products use world-class materials combined with innovative technologies. And, they are one and all made in Europe – a fact we are extremely proud of.”
Prize Drawing Forecast to Be a Hit
Wagner added that the shopping giveaway is also predicted to be a huge hit with attendees.
“To participate, attendees need only stop by our booth and fill out the short entry form,”
he said. “ One lucky contestant’s name will be picked at random just a little over a week after IWA,” he continued. “The winner will receive a special code to purchase free 300€ worth of UF PRO® gear at our online store.” Wagner said the UF PRO® team looks forward to these two vital trade fairs. “We wouldn’t miss them for the world,” he enthused.
For more information, visit UF PRO online at ufpro.com
The IWA Bingo Card
March 6th, 2018The IWA Outdoor Classics is this week in Nuremberg, Germany. For those of unfamiliar, it’s the European equivalent of SHOT Show. This is a bingo card, developed specifically for the things you’ll see there.
