Taken looking south in Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico by SH.
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
March 14th, 2019Tasmanian Tiger TT First Responder Move On MKII Backpack System
March 13th, 2019Designed for the medical professional in a military /SWAT unit or EMT, the Move On is the optimal medical emergency kit that offers two kits in one.
Miramar, Fla. (March 2019) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the U.S. market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., offers emergency medical professionals a complete line of medical packs and bags. The TT First Responder Move On MKII is a highly optimized carrying system that consists of a large main backpack with a removable front smaller backpack zipped to the front of it, that can also be used on its own. You get 2 packs in 1. This allows medical personnel to set up separate medical systems, and carry separately, or together, depending upon their medical emergency. It has a Padded Back Carrying System with laser cut MOLLE on the front and sides.
Inside, there is MOLLE hook-and-loop on the interior walls for customizing the configuration and there are internal fixation points for medical equipment. It includes 3 removable transparent pouches, detachable panels with elastic loops and a rain cover.
Made with CORDURA® 700d fabric and YKK zippers, the Move On, is designed to be durable, versatile and reliable. All of Tasmanian Tiger’s products are made to endure the toughest environments.
It holds 40 liters (2441 cubic inches) of medical gear. Measuring 20” x 12” x 9” (52 x 29 x 24 cm) and weighing 92 ounces empty or 131 ounces with accessories (2.6kg empty / 3.7 kg full), the TT First Responder Move On MKII is available in Black, Coyote or Olive. MSRP: $449.00.
All sales inquiries can be directed to tt@tasmaniantigerusa.com
Note: supplies in photo are NOT included.
SSD Isn’t Down
March 13th, 2019Facebook, Instagram and What’sApp might be down, but SSD, your independent tactical news site, remains operational.
SKD Tactical – PIG HAG Glove
March 13th, 2019The new PIG HAG, a glove made by skydivers, for skydivers.
Features:
-Riser Dive Loop Abrasion Protection
-Silicon Print Palm for Enhanced Grip
-Touchscreen Compatible Synthetic Suede on Every Fingertip
-Wrist Cuff Closure direction Optimal for Relative Wind
-Fold Over Finger Tips for Comfort
-Flex Zones on Each Finger
-Enhanced Grip Protection on Thumb and Forefingers
Offered in Black, Carbon Grey and White in both Men’s and Women’s sizing.
www.skdtac.com/PIG-Skydiving-Glove
Freeze! International Working Dog Conference- For Military, LE & Rescue K9s
March 13th, 2019
On 5th and 6th December 2019 in Warsaw (Poland) the first FREEZE! International Working Dog Conference will be held. If you work with K9s you probably know what “freeze” means. It’s the very moment when your dog is extremely focused just before letting you know that he found something. The moment of your satisfaction that you and your K9 partner did a good job.
The conference will be focusing on working/serive gods issues and is designed especially for military, law enforcement and rescue services. If you are a handler, trainer, breeder, vet or you a person responsible for managing and developing K9 capabilities in your institution this event might be interesting for you.
Among speakers invited to FREEZE! are top world-class experts in K9 industry: scientists and practitioners:
* Pat Nolan – with 30+ years of exprience in training K9s, including 10+ years working with FBI HRT, US Army Special Forces, German GSG9 and Polish GROM,
* Stephen Lee – US Army Research Office Chief Scientist who specializes in MWDs
* Paul Hammond – with 28+ experience, including 20 years in the field (Afganistan, Iraq, Northern Ireland), specializing in K9 EOD and counterterrorism; responsible for Vapor Wake technology development
* Alison Simon from US Naval Research Labolatory, specializing in forensic and odor chemistry (among others – – worked on FBI Forensic K9 Program)
* Peterm M. Scheifele – Executive Director of FETCHLAB™ USA, US Army Special Forces and DoD subject matter expert on MWDs audiology and K9 PTSI
* Ole Kristian Auten – with 33+ experience serving with MWDs, including 13 years as CO of Norwegian Joint School of Dog Training where he developed training and selection program for K9s in all Norwegian military units
* Jens Frank from Scandinavian Working Dog Institute, an experienced dog trainer specializing in non line of sight K9 directional and remote control, used for detection and recon,
* Paola A. Prada – chemist renowned for her research regarding K9s by Director of National Intelligence; has worked with number police/government agencies to help develop better instrumental and training techniques in various areas of odor detection
* Adee Schoon – member of Interpol European Working Group on the use of Dogs for Criminal Investigation, the FBI funded SWGDOG and the European Union working group on explosive detection dogs
* Tom Schoupi – former GIGN operator, MWD trainer and instructor, spezializing in EOD, laser-guided K9 explosive detection and reconnaissance/assault; lead designer of the K9visionsystem
* Miriam Go??bioewska – an experienced working dogs trainer and breeder; among other has worked with special forces’ MWDs.
The topics covered during FREEZE! will incude modern training methods, selection programs, technologies supporting service dogs work and training and broad area of odor detection issues.
Check all the details on www.freezeiwdc.com website.
TacJobs – Numerous Career Opportunities At Optics 1
March 13th, 2019
At Optics 1, we believe that our company is only as great as our employees. We foster a high-paced, high-energy environment acknowledged by individual rewards, team success, and overall growth. The achievement support we offer our employees and world-class benefits makes Optics 1 the ideal place to work.
Optics 1 seeks candidates in mechanical, optical, laser, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineering, along with business development, finance, and general manufacturing. In addition to technical excellence, we search for top-notch communication skills, initiative, creativity, leadership, and teamwork abilities.
Visit www.optics1.com to view our numerous career opportunities.
Vickers Tactical – Quality Control At the BCM Factory
March 13th, 2019During a tour of BCM’s factory, owner and CEO Paul Buffoni takes Larry Vickers through a few steps of Bravo Company’s renowned quality control testing.
Click here to check out their other BCM Factory Tour video.
Gentex President/CEO Jumps with Red Devils to Mark 125th Anniversary and Launch Next Quarter Century of Innovation
March 13th, 2019March 12, 2019
Carbondale, PA, March 12, 2019. Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel kicked off its 125 year-anniversary last week with company president and CEO, L.P. Frieder doing a tandem jump with The Red Devils, the official parachute display team of both The Parachute Regiment (The Paras) and the British Army. Conducted in DeLand, Florida, the jump marks past accomplishments, including its pivotal parachute production, and launches the company’s next quarter-century of innovation and excellence.
Established in 1894 with the construction of its first textile plant, the company leveraged its material science and manufacturing expertise to produce silk cartridge bags during World War I, then parachutes during World War II, which directly led to the development of the nation’s first hard shell helmets for jet fighters in 1948. This firmly established Gentex as the global leader in helmet systems for defense forces and solidified its enduring mission of providing personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel.
“Our evolution is a direct result of listening to our customers and providing them solutions to their problems,” said L.P. Frieder, president and CEO of Gentex Corporation. “We’re all proud of this and the many notable programs we’ve supported over the past 125 years, including the recent USMC Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH), USSOCOM Ops-Core FAST Helmet programs, and now the F-35.” Frieder added, “We’ve stood for innovation, quality, and reliability, which will continue to define us in the future as we address the issues of the ever changing, and increasingly challenging environments our customers work in.”
As Gentex embarks on its next quarter century, the company will further its focus on mission effectiveness, integrating new technologies into their helmet system platforms, as well as continued expansion of its optics, hearing protection, communications, and respiratory capabilities and products.
“A key aspect of our 125th anniversary celebration is making a positive difference in the lives of our customers and the communities that have supported us and made our success possible,” said Frieder. “Employees at each of our five global facilities will be holding special fund-raising events over the course of our anniversary year.” Frieder added, “I couldn’t be prouder of our employees who are further contributing to the great work that charities are doing in support of the sacrifices many of our customers have made.”
Other members of Gentex’s leadership team, including Chairman of the Board, Peter Frieder and Heather Acker, Executive Vice President and CFO, also participated in the anniversary jump, along with special guest, Travis Haley, a veteran Force Reconnaissance Marine and CEO of Haley Strategic Partners.
Gentex partnered with The Red Devils in 2016 to help support The Paras and the British Army, both long time customers of Gentex Corporation, and to promote their common goal of advancing parachuting and skydiving safety. Gentex provides their Ops-Core FAST Carbon High Cut Helmets and Ops-Core Mk1 Performance Protective Eyewear to The Red Devils to use during their promotional water jumps and for team training.
More information about the company’s 125 years of innovation and its charitable programs may be found at www.gentexcorp.com/125.
