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SHOT Show 18 – Wilcox Ind WLS & WMS

February 5th, 2018

Wilcox showed two shrouds at SHOT Show.

First is the Wilcox Lightweight Shroud.

It is completely new and is 20% lighter than their standard three-hole Shroud.

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The other new Shroud is the Wilcox Modular Shroud.

Featuring the same construction as the WLS, it allows the user to configure the Shroud.

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The Lanyard can be moved as well as a tie down hole.

www.wilcoxind.com

MATBOCK Monday || LIFT Ladder

February 5th, 2018

LIFT Ladder is part of a multi-product system, and over the next few weeks, we will look at all of the various products that are found in this revolutionary system. The Combat Carbon Poles are the backbone of the entire system, which allows operators to tailor the kit for different missions in ever-changing battlefields.

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The LIFT Ladder was built so operators could scale and bridge obstacles with ease at only 4.975lbs. It comes with a 400lbs load capacity and is built from American made Carbon Fiber. This short video was taken at the MATBOCK HQ, to show the quick assembly of this ladder and how compact the ladder rungs are when the poles are not attached.

Technical Specifications:
Material – Carbon Fiber / Spectra Cord
Total Weight: 4.975 Pounds
Weight without poles: 2.375 Pounds
Dimensions folded up (without poles): 3in x 3in x 12in

www.matbock.com/collections/medical/products/lift-ladder

SPARTANAT – Andres Industries AG is bringing Diamond Age to Europe

February 5th, 2018

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Andres Industries AG, hitherto known for its highly innovative thermal imaging systems (TIMRO-X, TILO-3 see SPARTANAT Review), starts a cooperation with the US company Diamond Age for the development of ballistic protection systems and takes over its European distribution. Diamond Age has been intensively involved in the development of new materials for many years and specializes in the production of high-performance ceramics for armour-plating.

At the IWA and EnforceTac in March, the company will be presenting the BASTION helmet it announced last year. This is characterized by an unequaled bullet-resistance up to the range of rifles (VPAM 7). Although thin special panels are used for this purpose, the total weight of the helmet remains below 1.9kg, i. e. it weighs no more than a normal fragment protection helmet.

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But even without the additional VPAM-7 panels, the helmet achieves the protection class VPAM 3 with a lower weight of only approx. 930g (shell weight). In the lightest combat-ready version, the helmet weighs only 1.15kg. Another special feature is the very low back face deformation of only one centimeter (0.39″) when firing handgun ammunition (NIJ Level IIIa). This extremely low value will become increasingly important in the future, as recent studies show that it is often not enough to stop projectiles. It is equally important that the depression on the helmet caused by the projectile does not lead to a serious skull injury.

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Commenting on the new cooperation with Diamond Age, Andres Industries AG CEO, Björn Andres, said “For over a year we have been working intensively on ballistic protection systems and have built up a successful new business line. Most manufacturers, and we too, have so far been working mainly on new techniques to process existing materials better and better. We have found that we need to work more closely with developers of such materials because we need new and even better materials. With Diamond Age we have found such a partner. Where others stop at boron carbide, Diamond Age is just beginning.”

Andres Industries und Diamond Age auf den Messen in Nürnberg
 
EnforceTac from 7-8. March 2017 Hall 10 – 614
IWA vom 9-12. March Hall 9 – 405
Mehr Messe unter: www.nuernbergmesse.de/sicherheit
ANDRES INDUSTRIES:  www.andres-industries-shop.de
DIAMOND AGE: diamondage.org
SPARTANAT: www.spartanat.com

You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

February 5th, 2018

Bringing you the halftime show from Super Bowl LII…

Some guys have to be there.

Ever Use One Of These?

February 4th, 2018

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Bonus points if you also used the stove and double points if your cup was the old, single handle model.

Got $2500 For A Jacket?

February 4th, 2018

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The North Face is teaming with Japanese designer Junya Watanabento release the new Terra 65 Jacket, later this Spring. Made from Gore-Tex Windstopper, it features an integrated backpack.

www.norsestore.com

Sneak Peek – Atlantic Signal’s Allectus

February 4th, 2018

The Atlantic Signal Allectus is an Intelligent Push-to-Talk, featuring Quad Comm Capability, User Programmable, 3D Spatial Awareness, and Multi-Positionable for Left & Right Handed Shooters.

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It’s also compatible with their “Victory” Wireless Gun Mounted PTT.

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This Is A Great Photo

February 4th, 2018

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Via my Tigerstripe guy in Hong Kong.