FirstSpear will be at the ADS Warrior Expo in Virginia Beach next week demonstrating industry leading maritime and land based armor systems available to today’s warfighter. Stop by booth 1201 and say hello!
FirstSpear Friday Focus – ADS Warrior East
July 6th, 2018Rest In Peace Dick Swan
July 6th, 2018According to gun writer Gary Paul Johnston:
Mr. Richard Swan, inventor of the Swan Rail, which was adopted as the Mil-Std-1913 rail, and was nicknamed the “Picatinny” rail, passed away at home in his sleep the night of July 3rd after an illness.
Dick Swan also designed numerous mounting systems for the U.S. Military from the early 1990’s to the present, many of which continue to be used and copied through the world.
New Winchester WWII Victory Series Ammunition
July 5th, 2018
Winchester Introduces its WWII Victory Series Ammunition, a One-of-a-Kind Collectible. Winchester pays honor to the anniversary of World War II with its Victory Series ammunition, specially packaged in collector’s cartons and wood boxes. All ammunition as part of the series will also include special head stamps and period correct load specifications.
winchester.com/Products/Ammunition/Handgun/WWII-Victory-Series
Visit Gentex at Warrior East
July 5th, 2018
Lockhart Tactical PRS Precision Shooting 3 Bag Set
July 5th, 2018
Lockhart Tactical’s shooting bag set is made from 1000D Cordura and comes in sets of three sizes.
Each bag features two or more heavy duty reinforced grab handles. The small and medium bags both have a third hand loop, keeping this bag secured in your hand while used as a rear buttstock rest.
Each bag also has dual adjustable shockcord lacing that can be tightened to firm up the bag and adjust for height. This also allows you to fill your bags half way, tighten up the sides and have an even more lightweight and compact setup.
The zipper teeth are large, non-rusting,smooth sliding and quiet while opening and closing. A comfortable rubberized pull tab is attached for ease of grip with bulky gloves on.
Offered in Black, Desert Tan, OD Green, with
Wolf Grey Coming Soon.
www.lockharttactical.com/prsbags
BCM Training Tip – From the Range to the Real World
July 5th, 2018Bravo Company brings some great info from Larry Vickers.
High Angle Solution – Brigantes Presents – La Sportiva Karakorum Evo GTX
July 5th, 2018
When you are operating high in mountainous terrain you need a boot that you can rely upon. One that you can confidently climb in and move aggressively over the most demanding ridges and mountains.
Light, technical, B3, crampon compatible boot it comes in at 1.750g (3.85lbs) for a pair of size 42 EU. Made with 2.8mm Idro-Perwanger leather it is robust and hard wearing. With its Gore membrane it provides waterproof and breathable protection for your feet. This combination of features makes it the ideal boot for mountain troops operating far in advance of conventional forces in all conditions be it snow or arid.
La Sportiva have a long tradition, starting in 1928, of building outstanding boots and making products that you can depend upon in the most extreme circumstances. Based in the Dolomites they are ideally situated to design and build the best.
For more information get in touch by email on international@brigantes.com or for UK customers tribe@brigantes.com. www.brigantes.com
Griffon Industries 2018 Limited Edition Helmet PVC Patch
July 5th, 2018
It’s pretty straight forward. It’s a PVC morale patch, depicting a kitted out Crye Precision AirFrame Helmet. Offered in two colors.
www.griffonindustries.com/product_p/shot2018-pvc-patch
