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Morgan Advanced Materials Wins Contract to Supply Armour System for WIESEL 1AWC Upgrade

November 6th, 2017

FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH has awarded Morgan Advanced Materials a contract to provide the complete armour solution as part of its upgrade of the German Army WIESEL 1 Armoured Weapons Carrier (AWC) vehicle.

The Composites and Defence Systems business of Morgan will initially deliver its CAMAC® armour and survivability package for three variants of the WIESEL 1 platform. Morgan’s CAMAC® armour provides a significant survivability increase for this platform and crew, with minimal additional weight, allowing the Wiesel vehicle to maintain high levels of air transportability and ground manoeuvrability. All armour will be manufactured at Morgan’s UK site in Coventry.

This project is the first time the two businesses have worked together, and marks an important breakthrough into the German market for Morgan. The WIESEL 1 was originally developed for the German Army to meet a requirement for an air-transportable light armoured tracked vehicle, for use by airborne troops. Given its small size and agility, the WIESEL 1 has a requirement for a lightweight armour solution which provides high levels of ballistic protection, without impeding manoeuvrability.
Duncan Eldridge, President of Morgan Composites and Defence Systems business, commented: “Being selected to provide a complete armour system for the Wiesel upgrade project is an exciting prospect for Morgan, we are delighted to be working with FFG to support the German Army. The WIESEL 1 Armoured Weapons Carrier is a vehicle built with versatility in mind, making it ideal for our high performance, lightweight, multi-hit armour solutions.”

Morgan’s role in the programme is part of a wider project, which will see FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH upgrade other elements of the vehicle.
For further information please visit:www.morgandefencesystems.com/Wiesel

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Sneak Peek – Vulture Custom Pro Carry 9

November 6th, 2017

Launching SHOT Show 18, the Vulture Custom Pro Carry 9 is based on a Poly80 18 V2 frame combined with a custom slide. Additionaly, they will be introducing some of their own parts. As it us based on a Poly80 frame, they put a serial number on it for purchase and/or transfer.

www.vultureequipmentworks.com

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Oxcart Shadow Project

November 6th, 2017

We’ve featured Oxcart several times. They are an American made clothing manufacturer who have partnered with several companies in the tactical industry. The Shadow Project is their latest effort.

Like the name implies, they are using all black fabrics paired with MultiCam Black NYCO.

They currently have jeans, hats, and a limited edition leather backpack (No MultiCam Black on this).

The backpack is made by a company in San Diego called Abscent, who specializes in odor absorbing bags and materials. It fits a DFNDR plate perfectly.

www.oxcart.us

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Gerber – Limited-Edition Strong-Arm & Ghostrike Knives

November 6th, 2017

PORTLAND, OREGON (November 3rd, 2017) – GERBER, a category-leading manufacturer of personal knives, multi-tools, and gear, just announced it will debut limited-edition versions of two best-selling products: the StrongArm Fixed Blade and Ghostrike Fixed Blade. The new variations of these popular fixed blades is two-fold; each blade has been upgraded to BDZ-1 steel with a stonewash finish, and the rubberized handles come in Tactical Grey. Both the StrongArm and the Ghostrike are proudly built in the USA at Gerber’s Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility.

“Gerber is always looking for ways to solve problems – that’s what we do,” says Karrson Koivisto, Product Manager at Gerber.

“The BDZ-1 Strongarm and Ghostrike products are ideal for adept users looking for enhanced edge retention while maintaining sharpening capability. Colors have been adjusted to an urban pairing of stonewash finished BDZ-1 and tactical grey overmold, a subtle combination welcome to any user’s kit. Gerber is building a limited quantity of this iteration of the best-in-class Strongarm and Ghostrike Fixed Blade Knives.”

STRONG-ARM BDZ-1

The limited edition Strong-Arm is better prepared for the urban environment. It’s unique, multi-mount sheath system is easy to use and can be mounted vertically on MOLLE, horizontally on a belt, or in traditional drop-leg set-up. Due to its ability to achieve high hardness, excellent edge retention, and stain resistance the knife employs BDZ-1 blade steel – an ideal steel for utility and combat scenarios where your knife will be faced with broad applications.

The limited-edition Strongarm BDZ-1 combines a stonewashed, BDZ-1 full fine edge blade with tactical grey rubber handles, which complement a variety of urban-specific camouflage patterns.

GHOSTRIKE BDZ-1

The option for concealed carry lies at the heart of the Ghostrike’s design – it is lightweight, easy to access, and the slim profile allows for a variety of discreet carry options on the belt. With a customizable sheath system for low profile and reduced printing, the Ghostrike is always on hand and ready at a moment’s notice.

Available for purchase now through gerbergear.com.

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Mega Lumens Monday with the NEW Every Day Carry Light 2!

November 6th, 2017

Fountain Valley, CA–SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest–and most innovative–illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce The Everyday Carry Light 2, an upgraded version of our popular EB2 Backup®. It’s all about bold, in-your-face performance, with its high-output LED delivering 1,200 lumens of blinding white light on high and a useful 5 lumens on low. The light features a tactical tailcap activated by pushing lightly for low and harder for high, while constant-on is achieved by twisting the tailcap tighter on to the light body. A Total Internal Reflection (TIR) lens shapes the virtually indestructible LED’s light into a versatile beam with plenty of throw but optimized for situational awareness, essential in an everyday carry light.

Learn more at www.surefire.com/edcl2.

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Now You Know What That Carrying Handle Was For

November 6th, 2017

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Black Aces Tactical Announces the Magazine Fed Shockwave 12 gauge

November 5th, 2017

Black Aces Tactical (BAT), an American manufacturer best known for its patented custom shotguns, is excited to announce the release of the company’s new Magazine Fed Shockwave 12 gauge.

Said Lemoine, “Given the incredible success of the Mossberg Shockwave platform, it is only natural that we offer a magazine fed version of the weapon that has proven nothing short of a phenomenon. This as of late has been the question we have been receiving most. “When will Black Aces Tactical release a magazine fed version of the Shockwave?” Now that weapon is a reality.”

Starting at just $499 retail, the Black Aces Tactical Magazine Fed Shockwave offers a significant upgrade to al already incredible platform. As an option Black Aces Tactical is offering an option Tri-Rail and Magpul AFG handguard.

Specifications:

…Billet Black Aces Tactical receiver
…4140 nickel plated bolt and slide
…17-4 Stainless Steel firing pins
…The awesome Shockwave grip
…OEM Mossberg corncob forend standard
…Black Aces Tactical magazine tube spike standard
…Each weapon comes with 2 5rd stick magazines
…27.5″ total overall length
…Backward compatible to most Mossberg 500 accessories

www.blackacestactical.com

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The Military Notebook Cover System

November 5th, 2017

In a heated situation, you need to access that mission critical information fast. Lives can depend upon it. The new notebook cover system combines the “tried-and-trueness” of past notebook covers with the ability to individualize each cover – truly making daily use of the cover an enjoyable experience.

The Military Notebook Cover System has been designed to accommodate a variety of outdoor field data books and small binders. A 6 x 8″ military notebook fits nicely in the main compartment. Fits most commercially available sniper data books (STTU Sniper Data Book, Snipercraft Sniper Data Book, TSSI Waterproof Marksman’s Data Book, and the US Tactical Supply Sniper Data Book.

The Military Notebook Cover System is pretty functional as is – but the option to include cover Add-ons gives each user the option to really deck the cover out the way you always wanted to. Cover Add-ons (such as detachable Lexan envelopes, pacing beads, elastic marker loops, etc…) can be positioned exactly where you want them for easy access.

Available in black, coyote brown and multicam, this rugged cover is made from head to toe with military spec. materials. Completely manufactured in the USA.

tacticalnotebookcovers.com

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