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DARKA Holdings and its Subsidiaries Split Between Owners

January 27th, 2018

The Virginia Beach-based holding company announced today that its operating businesses are being divided between their two owners, William Somerindyke and Lee Tolleson.

Due solely to the differing visions on the future direction of their family of companies, both Tolleson and Somerindyke believe a split up is necessary to insure the future success, growth and sustainability of the companies. Both parties wish each other the very best in their future activities and endeavors.

Pursuant to their agreement, Somerindyke shall retain ownership of Regulus Global, while Tolleson shall retain ownership of ARK Defense, ARK Medical and Badgerwerx.

SHOT Show 18 – Altama / SSD OTB Shoe Collaboration

January 27th, 2018

This is a sneak peek of a Grey on Grey OTB Shoe collaboration we are doing with Altama.

Full details are coming soon but 200 pairs of these “Soldier Systems Classics” shoes will be offered for sale with all of SSD’s proceeds going to the Pararescue Foundation. During my Air Force career, I was assigned to several Special Tactics Squadrons.

Eric Graves
Editor

SHOT Show 18 – Eagle Industries

January 27th, 2018

Eagle Industries is launching a stocking dealer retail program.

They are currently lining up dealers. Although not everything in these photos will be offered in the stocking dealer program, we’ll have a full list available soon.

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SHOT Show 18 – Hel-Star 6 SWIR From Core Survival

January 26th, 2018

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The Hel-Star 6 SWIR is a helmet mounted, multi-spectral personnel marker offering white, red, green and blue visible light as well as NIR and now, SWIR. It is shock and vibration resistant, dust proof, and waterproof to over 300 feet.

Powered by a CR 123 battery he white flash exceeds three statute mile parachuting requirement from FAA.

Additionally, it can be programmed with a wireless handheld device or, ID for future returns the light back to factory settings.

www.coresurvival.com

SHOT Show 18 – LBT Riot Suit

January 26th, 2018

This is the LBT Riot Suit. It is the only suit in the industry constructed of one material that is Fire Retardant, Stab, and Slash Resistant. It’s also the only Made in the USA riot suit. It allows full mobility compared to other options in the market that have limited mobility.

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ALL SKILL NO LUCK team ups with Nate Murr to introduce the “California Combat Hoodie”

January 26th, 2018

We recently took note of the Oceanside, California based company ALL SKILL NO LUCK a few months back with the introduction of their popular flannel field and combat style shirts. The company has gained a lot of attention for its quality and designs, and are constantly working on bringing new trend setting garments to market. Nate Murr, known for his popular B5 Systems Gripstop, and other designs with Kinetic Development Group, seemed to be running parallel with his thought process.

ALL SKILL NO LUCK and Nate have teamed up to release the ultimate low profile Urban outwear garment, The California Combat Hoodie. The Hoodie currently features two spacious, velcro covered arm pockets to securely hold extra gear, and is made from a thick, durable synthetic blend. This pullover warming layer currently exists in prototype form, and has already been spotted around SHOT Show.

The hoodie captures the warmth and style of the classic “Baja Hoodie” worn by surfers, college students, etc. and has been a pillar of southwestern cultural attire for decades. The company plans on refining the design further, and releasing a production version in a few months. We are told that the final version may have a hidden Kangaroo pocket behind the hand warmer pocket in the front, a small center of chest “Admin” pocket high center of the chest in the Anorak style, and other small useful features incorporated throughout the garment.

Stay tuned for updates, and let them know what features you would like to see included in the comments below.

SHOT Show 18 – CPS-K9 Jump Bag

January 26th, 2018

Complete Parachute Solutions displayed their K9 Jump Bag in the Core Survival Booth.

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Offered in size Medium for Malinois and Large for Shepherds, the K9 Jump Bag contains the dog’s body, legs and feet. This protects the animal From the cold environment as well as a mechanical injury during exit, descent and landing.

Additionally, they offer a K9 mannequin which Simulates the size and bulk of a Malinois or Shepherd and weighs approximately 62 pounds. This allows for both static and jump training with the harness.

www.cpsworld.com

SHOT Show 18 – Velocity Systems Scarab DLX

January 26th, 2018

The Scarab DLX is the latest addition to the popular Scarab armor carrier line From Velocity Systems.

As you can see, it is SwiftClip compatible. But also, front and rear, the vest utilizes Trilor Grid. It is PALS compatible and the triangular shape is stronger than standard slots. Additionally, it displaced more weight than standard laser cut slots. This full carrier only weighs 1.5 lbs dry.

It incorporates their patented swivel shoulder system.

However, the biggest thing about the Scarab DLX is the internal suspension system which is adjustable by the user for the amount of stand off from the body.

The mesh suspension offers cooling properties as well as an air gap between the armor and body. This air gap can really mean the difference when shot. It has resulted in up to 56% reduction in back face deformation during NIJ testing.