UF Pro continues their Guide to Close Combat with this installment of “Close Combat Against Firearms”.
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UF PRO – Close Combat Against Firearms
July 4th, 2017U.S. Elite and Salomon Forces Team Up for ‘Sua Sponte’ Urban Wolf
July 3rd, 2017Sua Sponte – “Of Our Own Accord” – is the motto of the 75th Ranger Regiment. It was also the code name for U.S. Elite’s project to partner with Salomon Forces to unleash the Urban Wolf. This limited edition XA Pro 3D Mid GTX in Wolf Grey is exclusively available at U.S. Elite.
About the Shoe:
Mid height and, fully waterproof with a GORE-TEX membrane, the XA PRO 3D MID GTX FORCES is the #1 selling Salomon shoe in the Forces line. This pair lets you focus on the mission, not your feet. This bad weather assault boot provides ankle protection, underfoot stiffness, and a fast, comfortable, Kevlar lacing system for a great fit. The exclusive Wolf Grey color is optimized for urban and industrialized environments – perfect for those who operate in the shadows.
Be the first to own the Urban Wolf. Exclusively distributed by U.S. Elite.
Retired SF SGM Hiking Appalachian Trail To Raise Money For SOWF
July 3rd, 2017Retired SF SGM and disabled veteran Paul Gaumond plans to hike the entire 2,190-mile long, Appalachian Trail beginning in March, 2018 with his daughter and wants to use the occasion to raise funds for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
100% of the donations will go to the foundation and will be used in the following manner:
1. College scholarships for the surviving children of fallen Special Operations service members.
2. Family & educational counseling, including in-home tutoring.
3. Immediate $5,000.00 financial grants to severly combat wounded Special Operations service members.
There will be photos posted on his site as well as on the Special Operations Warrior Foundation site throughout the hike.
To donate, visit www.gofundme.com/paul-gaumond.
Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag
July 3rd, 2017
WeatherWool Updates WarriorWool Program
July 3rd, 2017We initially mentioned WeatherWool’s WarriorWool program last March. It enables donors to provide Al’s Anoraks to members of specific units of the US Military. WarriorWool donors can choose their recipient from the Navy SEALs, as well as the recently added Air Force Arctic Survival School or the Army’s 10th Mountain Division. Oftentimes, the benefactor receives a call or a note from the service member who receives the donated Anorak.
Al’s Anorak is made from American wool. They tell me they start with American sheep eating American grass and are a sheep to shirt operation. Yes, they are expensive. This is because they are American made in small batches from expensive fabric. However, the WarriorWool donation Anoraks are $350 rather than the $575 to purchase a personal Anorak.
Al’s Anorak incorporates a side zip, large kangaroo pocket, zippered phone pocket, zippered interior pocket, slotted buttons on the sleeve cuffs and front V opening, and an adjustable hood. It’s offered in sizes Small – 3XLarge.
After seeing Bill McConnell wear it on the Discovery Channel show, ‘Dual Survival’, I purchased one for myself at the 2016 NRA Show. The quality is great and the features are top notch, but I got the heavyweight model and that is a good description. Except in a pouring rain, I can wear it as an outer garment and I’m toasty down to freezing with merino underlayers but it is heavy. Venting under exertion is easy thanks to the side zip and button front. Additionally, the material is hardwearing.
The Anorak is available in FullWeight Fabric in BLACK, DRAB, DUFF and LYNX Pattern. It is also available in MidWeight Fabric in BLACK, DRAB and LYNX Pattern.
Inglorious Amateurs – OTS Spy Tech Print
July 3rd, 2017Inglorious Amateurs works to perpetuate the history of the Central Intelligence Agency at an unclassified or declassified level. Occasionally, they offer items for sale, to this end.
The Office of Technical Services produced several comic book cover prints for its 50th anniversary in 2001, this Cold War era “Spy Techs” comic being one of them. Originally inspired by the old Spy Hunters comic books from the 1950s, it depicts a Technical Services Division (given the year) or Office of Technical Services Technical Operations Officer conducting a technical operation against foreign forces. This is a very cool momento of Intel history.
The prints are mounted on a foam backer board and available for pre-order until July 9, 2017. Any orders for prints (and combined products with them) will be shipped approximately on July 17th, 2017.
Acronymjutsu
July 2nd, 2017Acronym is a German clothing brand known for their innovative design. Acronym offers their clothing in a seasonal basis, with new designs coming twice a year. This video showcases the features of their J1A-GT Jacket amd gives you an idea of the type of innovation they put into their work.
Stuff I Like – Stretch Operator Shirt By Black Diamond
July 2nd, 2017During a recent trip to Ottawa I purchased this short sleeved shirt at Mountain Coop. I really like the construction and materials. It’s made from a slightly stretchy and quite confortable, blended cotton twill (150 g/m2, 68% cotton, 27% polyester, 5% spandex) which combines with underarm panels designed to keep the shirt from riding up during a reach. Additionally, it uses slotted buttons and features a low profile, inset chest pocket.
Offered in Burnt Olive (seen above), Slate (I purchased the Grey hued option) and Denim (the color, not the fabric). Sizes are limited at blackdiamondequipment.coml so you may need to check retailers like Amazon, Backcountry and Moosejaw.
