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FirstSpear Friday Focus – LCS Bag w/ Exterior Pockets

February 9th, 2018

Introducing an original stocking item from the FS line up that has undergone very little design changes over the years simply because it works. The Three Sided LCS Bag w/ Exterior pockets is a no frills deployment style duffel designed to carry it all and then some. Enormous zippered bag opens to lay flat or hung on a wall. Webbing straps are used throughout the interior to secure pockets when not in use or aid further in general organization. One large outside pocket and two more exterior pockets on the opposing side. Extra large padded breakaway sling included.

3700 cu in
22″ Width, 17″ Height, 12″ Depth
LARGE POCKET: 19″ Width, 15″ Height, 3″ Depth
2 SMALL POCKETS: 9″ Width, 15″ Height, 3″ Depth

www.first-spear.com

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Posted in FS Friday Focus, Load Carrying | 4 Comments »

You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up – GAOS Edition

February 9th, 2018

This time it showed up in the Geissele Automatics booth with the Upper Receiver Group Improved.

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GAOS 18 – Tactical Walls

February 9th, 2018

Tactical Walls has introduced an EDC tray. While it’s not a concealment, it is quite handy.

Stamped from carbon fiber, it has three compartments.

www.tacticalwalls.com

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Posted in EDC, GAOS | 12 Comments »

GAOS 18 – M&P Shield

February 8th, 2018

Like I said in the intro, this is a trade show and major manufacturers are in hand, exhibiting their consumer products. Smith & Wesson has their new M&P 380 Shield EZ pistol with its grip safety.

They’ve got the full range but another model I wanted to point out is the M&P 9 Shield 2.0 with integrated Crimson Trace green or red laser.

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US Army Releases Beret and Insignia for 1st SFAB

February 8th, 2018

Late last year, images appeared online showing a beret, unit Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Combat Advisor Tab for the US Army’s 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade. The 1st SFAB is the first of six planned advisor units which will assist friendly armed forces.

The original beret color (above) was intended to be Olive but came across more green than intended, which caused some consternation among the Army’s Special Forces due to their unique Rifle Green Beret, awarded by President John F Kennedy over 60 years ago. Additionally, the unit patch used in arrowhead design like the SF SSI and the Combat Advisor tab seemed a little too close to the coveted Special Forces tab.

Consequently, the Army’s chief of staff, GEN Milley, clarified the beret color as a Brown shade and sent them back to the drawing board for some refinement. Earlier, today the Army released the new beret color, Distinctive Unit Insignia (commonly known as a unit crest), SSI and tab.

Beret with Flash and DUI

SSI and Advisor Tab

It is now more similar to the Vietnam-era Military Assistance Command Vietnam SSI than the original SFAB patch and tab, seen below.

DUI

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Posted in Forces Focus, Profession of Arms | 40 Comments »

GAOS 18 – AmericanSnipers.org

February 8th, 2018

One of the best ways to support the non-profit AmericanSnipers.org is to buy some swag. Every year, they come up with a new, innovative medallion and this year is no disappointment.

The reverse has a Lakota Sioux inscription which translates to, “shoot the enemy in the face.” Additionally, on either side, the head dress bears the Army and Marine Corps Sniper symbols.

This thing has got some heft to it and features a channel down the middle to run a cord through it.

Make sure you stop by if you’re at the show and pick something up.

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Posted in Charity, GAOS | 2 Comments »

GAOS 18 – Argo ATVs

February 8th, 2018

Argo has long been known for the six and eight wheeled amphibious light vehicles but this year they’ve introduced ATVs.

The Xplorer XR series comes standard with Innova tires, steel racks, front differential lock and anti-vibration 2″ receiver hitch. There are three models, all with a 503cc, EFI, liquid cooled, single cylinder, four-stroke engine.

You can also take a step up to the two-passenger XRT 500/1000 models. The 500 series is available in three models like the single seater, but there’s also a 997cc, EFI, liquid cooled, twin cylinder four-stroke engine model.

www.argoxtv.com

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Posted in GAOS, Mobility | 2 Comments »