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USSOCOM Selects Revision For Advancement Of Headborne Systems Technologies

July 8th, 2016

USSOCOM has awarded Revision a contract worth $726,000 for Advancement of Headborne Systems Technologies. This is in response to a Broad Area Announcement issued earlier this year to refine requirements for the next generation SOF helmet. That BAA can be seen below.

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During SOFIC, Revision unveiled their new Multi-Use Bump Shell With Ballistic Capability. It is a multi-component system with a bump shell and two-piece armored appliqué to allow the wearer to increase the protection level in response to the threat.

The rail system is skeletonized to save weight and the suspension system is easily removable to integrate comms. Below is an artist’s rendition of the helmet with the appliqué mounted as we are unable to share photographs of the actual plates.

Unless there is something up Revision’s sleeve which we haven’t seen yet, we imagine that this helmet wil be used as the basis for this work. Eventually, we hope to see a fully refined requirement for SOCOM’s next helmet. While there is no guarantee that there will be a new helmet requirement or that Revision will eventually be selected, this development contract certainly gives them a leg up on any future helmet solicitation.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Catalog V11

July 8th, 2016

Like clockwork, FirstSpear issues a new catalog twice a year and while this latest version doesn’t have a lot of new items, it does add additional colors and gives FS a chance to catch up a little.

Download your copy HERE.

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OSS Introduces PASS Program

July 8th, 2016

MURRY UT – Operators Suppressor Systems (OSS) has introduced the Professional Armed Service Sales (PASS) program.

This special program enables those who have risked their lives to protect us to purchase the most advanced suppressors needed for their assigned duties at exclusive prices. These brave Americans deserve the best, and OSS is proud to offer them this special program in gratitude and thanks for their service.

The OSS PASS Program is available to the following individuals:
• Active, Reserve or Retired members of the military
• Members of the National Guard
• Law Enforcement Officers involved with protection and/or enforcement

For more Information on how to participate in the PASS Program, click here osssuppressors.com/pass-program.

About Operators Suppressor Systems

Founded in 2007, Operators Suppressor Systems designs, manufactures and distributes advanced weapon suppressor systems that meet the demands of military, SOF, tactical and sport shooters around the world.

Visit www.osssuppressors.com for more information. Connect with OSS on Facebook, Twitter (@oss_suppressors), Instagram (OSS_Suppressors) and YouTube.

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Stay Safe

July 8th, 2016

Tonight we’ve already lost several Law Enforcement Officers in Dallas, Texas and many more are wounded. If you’re out in the streets, stay safe, and that goes for everybody.

May those who have fallen in the line of duty, Rest In Peace. May those who are wounded, heal quickly.

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First 50 LANTAC LA-R15 Intermediate Raven Rifles to be Offered Exclusively at Cabela’s

July 8th, 2016

First ever shipment of new, state-of-the-art rifles available through Cabela’s July 7, 2016

FORT WORTH, Texas (July 7, 2016) – LANTAC™ USA LLC, Fort Worth TX., will make the first ever shipment of 50 of the company’s new LA-R15 14.5” Intermediate Raven™ rifles available exclusively at Cabela’s for a limited time beginning Thursday, July 7th. These highly anticipated sought after, state-of-the-art rifles will be offered through Cabela’s before they hit the market anywhere else in the world.

LanTac’s LA-R15 14.5” Intermediate Raven is the first ever AR modern sporting rifle with the company’s patent-pending Adjustable Buffer System and proprietary buffer spring. Each rifle is comprised of premium parts and accessories, including hand-lapped, stainless steel barrels; billet 7075-T6 certified lower and upper receivers with Type III, Class II black anodizing; and LanTac’s UCT EXO NiB coated Enhanced Bolt Carrier Group (E-BCG™) with forward porting, flared tail carrier and Carpenter 158 bolts.

Additional features like the state-of-the-art, world-leading, pinned and welded LanTac DGN556B™ Dragon™ Muzzle Brake; a MPI tested bolt; and LanTac Curved Bow, CMC Triggers 3.5-lb, E-CT1™ single-stage drop-in trigger system, allow the LA-R15 14.5” Intermediate Raven to offer zero muzzle rise and a massive reduction in felt recoil, in a fast, flat-shooting and accurate rifle.

The LanTac LA-R15 14.5” Intermediate Raven rifle is manufactured to the highest quality standards and assembled by a skilled team of rifle builders. Each rifle is shot tested at LanTac’s facility, treated with FrogLube™ and comes with a lifetime warranty against defects. Visit www.lantac-usa.com for more information.

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Fit For Duty: First Tactical’s Glove Collection

July 8th, 2016

First Tactical’s gloves are fit by science, offering protection and durability without sacrificing mobility. First Tactical designs their gloves according to your bone structure and body height, resulting in an unparalleled fit. Made for duty, expect control and comfort with full range of motion to carry out even fine motor tasks.

All of First Tactical Gloves are designed with TouchTac Finger Construction for unmatched sensitivity and a touchscreen friendly wear. Featuring a durable goatskin palm all gloves can be machine washed while perforated fourchettes provide breathability.

First Tactical offers four different types of gloves: The Lightweight Patrol Glove, the Medium Duty Glove, the Medium Duty Padded Glove, and the Hard Knuckle Glove. Each glove comes in men’s and women’s sizes except the Hard Knuckle Glove which is only available in men’s sizes at this time.

First Tactical will be on hand for this year’s NTOA Conference and will have an incredible deal for attendees. All of First Tactical’s gloves will be available for just $10. First Tactical will donate $5 of every purchase to the NTOA and will supply a conference patch to every buyer. Stop by Booth 701!

www.firsttactical.com

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New Colors Coming From Vertx

July 7th, 2016

I’m really digging these new colors for the EDC collection from Vertx.

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Pre-Fit Carbon Fiber Barrels for Savage Arms Rifles Now Available from PROOF Research

July 7th, 2016

Columbia Falls, MT (June 27, 2016) PROOF Research announced today that they are offering pre-fit carbon fiber barrels for the Savage rifle, one of the most popular platforms for gun owners to customize. The pre-fit carbon fiber barrels from PROOF Research can be installed without the assistance of a gunsmith, although some special tools are required.

“By designing a carbon fiber barrel specifically for this platform, we’ve made it easy for Savage owners to extract every last bit of accuracy and handling performance from this iconic rifle,” stated Jason Lincoln, VP of Engineering and Product Development at PROOF Research. “Our barrels are up to 50% lighter than steel barrels of similar contour and cool 60% faster than stainless steel, resulting in virtually no point-of-impact shift during high-volume strings of fire. We believe there is no better choice for the custom gun builder who wants to build a precision long-range rifle.”

For the last several years PROOF Research has been proving that carbon fiber-wrapped barrels aren’t just a lightweight alternative to traditional steel barrels, but that they provide superior performance, including extreme accuracy, and unprecedented durability. By combining their unique manufacturing process with advanced technology composite materials and thermo-mechanical design principles, they’ve accomplished what others have failed to do in the past-match-grade carbon fiber barrels that weigh a fraction of traditional steel barrels while compromising nothing.

The pre-fit carbon fiber Savage barrels are currently being offered by Stocky’s and arrive threaded and chambered in a variety of calibers including 223, 243, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×284 Ackley 6.5×280 Ackley, 7mm REM MAG, 300 WIN MAG and 22-250.

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