KRG’s Bravo chassis page is live and loaded with details.
They are planning to open up ordering/shipping by 24 November 2017. Although they don’t have a final price for the long action Rem700 version yet, it will be released shortly after the R700 (SA) and T3.
kineticresearchgroup.com/product/bravo-chassis
Protonex developed and manufactures the PTX line of rugged, intelligent, lightweight power management solutions for military use. These field-proven products include the SPM-622 Squad Power Manager that dramatically reduces the number and variety of batteries needed by today’s warfighter; the ABC-812 Adaptive Battery Charger that allows end-users to charge all their batteries twice as fast, and at a lower price point than other field-ready battery chargers; and the VPM-402 Vest Power Manager that manages both data and power for communications and situational awareness systems.
Stop by Booth #1003 at MDM, and visit www.ptxnomad.com for further information.
Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, will be exhibiting at the Modern Day Marine show at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA September 19-21. MCB Quantico, home to the Combat Development Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command, is responsible for setting requirements, developing equipment and systems and purchasing the equipment and systems that the Marine Corps will rely on in the years to come. These vital and unique functions play a large part in positioning Modern Day Marine as the premier military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition. Stop by booth 1438 to see the latest products from SureFire.
Despite adoption of polymer magazines by USSOCOM, the Marine Corps, and even the Air Force, the US Army has yet to join them. To make matters worse, the Army has evaluated polymer rifle magazines several times, and seems to have ignored their own results. In fact, the Air Force is said to have based their decision on the last Army test report. Granted, the Army has authorized use of the Magpul GEN M3 PMAG, but unlike the others, they haven’t made it their primary magazine.
While there’s been lots of online conjecture as to why the Army hasn’t adopted a polymer magazine, the true answer may well lie in this slide from a briefing presented by LTC Steve Power, PM Individal Weapons at PEO Soldier’s PM Small Arms, during NDIA’s 2017 Armament Systems Forum, this past May.
The Army is going to conduct yet another polymer magazine evaluation under the Soldier Enhancement Program. Direct your attention to the sub bullet on the slide below, which states, “Assess legal and contractual issues that could arise of pursued.” Most fail to understand the significance of that statement. Turns out, what’s holding the Army back is something bigger than any of us; procurement set asides.
To begin to understand why it’s so important, you need to know that AbilityOne has a government-only sales website sponsored by three organizations, National Industries for the Blind, SourceAmerica (formerly NISH), and the US AbilityOne Commission, the operating name for The Committee for Purchase From People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled. They are all involved in providing goods to the US Government, based on the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act or “JWOD Act” authorized under 41 U.S.C. 8501-8506c. These nonprofit agencies manufacture a variety of commodities throughout the United States, and employ people who are blind or have other severe disabilities. It’s a public/private success story.
Not only is the program Congressionally mandated, the AbilityOne Program employs more than 47,000 Americans. As you can imagine, this gives it a lot of clout. Essentially, once a commodity is provided via a directed source, it always will be. That’s why the legal review was mentioned as a factor, perhaps as important as, if not more than, how well the magazines work.
By now, you’ve said to yourself, “Well the other services have transitioned to the PMAG, why can’t the Army?” The answer lies in the numbers. The Army’s buying power is massive when it comes to small arms amd accessories. It buys more than the other three services combined, and that’s even if you add SOCOM into the equation. For the Army to drop a directed source is a very big deal and they will assuredly face Congressional pressure over such a move.
While it’s certainly frustrating to see the Army move so slowly toward the the wholesale adoption of a polymer magazine, we understand that there’s a bit more to it. That’s why we are publishing this information. You need to understand it as well. The Army needs to get its ducks in a row in order to make the business case for transition. But now that all of the cards are on the table regarding what’s at stake, there’s no excuse to keep kicking the can down the road. While performance must trump set asides, the question is, how much does performance need to improve for the Army to upset the rice bowl?
‘Level Up’ is a series of articles by Immininent Threat Solutions which concentrates on Every Day Carry. The series features guests who discuss their EDC setups.
In this issue, that guest is James Williams. I met him at The Blade Show a few year ago. I had no idea who he was, but he was very pleasant and well respected by the others I was talking to. Turns out, James Williams is a Sensei. Adept at numerous martial arts, he has trained some of out nation’s most elite warriors. He is also a knife designer of some renown.
Be sure to read the article at www.itstactical.com/centcom/interviews/level-featuring-sensei-james-williams.
1500 paratroopers jumped Saturday, during day one of the four day long Operation Market Garden Commemorations.
September 15, 2017 (Redmond, WA) –
B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. will be exhibiting at Modern Day Marine, September 19-21, 2017 at the Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA.
Visit us at booth #3229 to see the all-new B.E. Meyers BOARS-M2, as well as the MAWL, IZLID, and GLARE series of lasers. B.E. Meyers will also be presenting its GLARE RECOIL (now officially designated the USMC LA-22/U). The GLARE RECOIL (LA-22/U) is the sole-source winner for the MARCORSYSCOM Ocular Interrupter (OI) Program, and the premier Hail and Warning solution for any escalation of force scenario.
For more information about B.E. Meyers & Co. products, please visit: www.bemeyers.com.
Modern Day Marine is a trade show aimed specifically at the Marine Corps market with a mission to
assist the Marine Corps to identify and procure the best products and services to help their warfighting efforts.
To connect with the B.E. Myers & Co. team to schedule a meeting, please contact us at: sales@bemeyers.com.
