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May 24th, 2017Prometheus Design Werx – Rapide Field Short
May 23rd, 2017
Prometheus Design Werx introduces the Rapide Field Short 5050RS for the start of the 2017 Summer Season. These are the one wilderness grade, expedition capable, all around outdoor short that will tackle any land-based adventure.
Ultra clean, purpose driven design and styling will confidently take you from trekking to the top of a mountain peak, discovering a mysterious desert ruin, to sharing your tales of adventure with new friends in a hidden tavern. Utterly functional design to industrial work wear grade construction and bespoke tailor level detailing makes these the one field short to rule them all.
These are a best in class, field and utility short for exploring the wilderness, use on expeditions, overlanding to warm weather camping and the workshop.
The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:
“We set out to make the finest, modern field and utility short for the discriminating and demanding adventurer. The one outdoor short the user would go back to again and again. The MILSPEC 5050 NYCO is not bulky or too heavy yet is robust and rugged enough to last season after season. The cut suits most body types and the leg hits right above the knee for ease of movement-bending-scrambling on the trail but long enough to use with any climbing and rap harness. Our new horseshoe gusset pattern gives even more range of movement while being active. Like our other CORE-Line apparel styles, the Rapide Field Short is an apex apparel style and uses best in class US production quality. The highest single cost component in the production of this short, is skilled US labor. There are 20 years of performance apparel design study and experience behind these shorts. Followers of our design ethos have been in some of the world’s most wild and dangerous places, and require apparel and goods that perform superbly and can be relied on. We believe we built the finest American field and utility short available today. Overbuilt, packed with functional design details and features, our core customers are men of capability, detail, confidence, and discriminating taste who understand what goes into our goods. The outcome of this design created a clean styling that is easily paired with a tee, flannel or technical fleece. To our amusement, we’ve even had numerous bespoke suit tailors comment how impressed they have been with our functional apparel styles. These shorts are intended to be the one all-rounder style that can be used over and over for the field, for adventure, for expeditions, chaotic travel to street and warm weather work wear.”
The PDW Rapide Field Short 5050RS is a part of their Built in USA CORE-Line of products by Prometheus Design Werx. Available in Dark Arid Earth, Dark Leaf Green, and Machine Mineral Gray.
The PDW Rapide Field Short 5050RS will be available for purchase on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 12:00 Noon PDT via their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com.
Lipsey’s and Vickers Tactical Launch Full Flat Dark Earth GLOCK Collaboration
May 23rd, 2017Baton Rouge, La.—Lipsey’s, a nationally renowned firearms distributor, and industry icon Larry Vickers, continue to up the ante on the popular “Vickers GLOCK” series.
Shipping immediately as a Lipsey’s Exclusive, this new Full FDE GLOCK series is built on the Vickers preferred RTF2 frame. The initial production run will be limited to 2,000 G17’s and 3,000 G19’s.
There are some familiar features that seat this Full FDE model at the Vickers GLOCK table while maintaining its own unique personality. Touting the new AmeriGlo Pro I-DOT tritium front sight and proven Wilson Combat U-Notch rear, Vickers stated this may be the best sight configuration that he’s ever shot. “I’ve run a lot of pistols set up every way imaginable but this yellow/green front sight picks up as fast as anything out there.”
The reliable Vickers TangoDown add-ons include the extended mag release, extended slide catch and matching FDE magazine base plates. The grip plug with integral disassembly tool, new in FDE, is a perfect match. An allen wrench is also included for rear sight adjustment.
Now the fourth GLOCK in the Lipsey’s/Vickers Tactical offering, there are no signs of slowing down as Lipsey’s Vice President and Product Development Manager, Jason Cloessner, eludes. “The Vickers GLOCK project is one of our most popular and requested exclusives. With the popularity of our Full FDE exclusive that’s been around for a few years, we saw a void that this Vickers gun fills perfectly. We had to have Larry’s stamp on it.”
Located in Baton Rouge, Lipsey’s was originally formed as a wholesale hunting and fishing distributor in 1953. Today, the company leads the firearms industry in the collaboration and distribution of exclusive firearms. An authority in NFA regulations, Lipsey’s also offers a robust line of silencers, short barrel rifles and accessories. With a committed focus on relationships, Lipsey’s provides value and innovation to federally licensed dealers and the industry’s top manufacturers.
Training Cell on SOFREP TV
May 23rd, 2017A friend of mine, 75th Ranger Veteran Drew Wallace, is producing Training Cell for SOFREP TV. Below is a trailer to give you a feel.
The premise of the show is documenting various training the military, or SOF, does across the country; driving, shooting, climbing, etc. They don’t give away any secrets or anything like that, but just a very high level capability overview, focusing on the location, instructors, the gear, and guys.
Check out Chapter 1 of their Shaw Shooting episode.
Propper International Sponsors Richard Petty Driving Experience
May 23rd, 2017St. Charles, MO — Leading military uniform and tactical gear company Propper International has joined the ranks of NASCAR sponsors with a one-year partnership with Richard Petty Driving Experience. In addition to providing apparel and gear to Richard Petty Driving Experience staff, Propper has wrapped one of the RPDE racecars in its company colors and logo, with the number 50 on the sides and top in honor of Propper’s 50th anniversary.
Started in 1967, Propper’s first military contract provided the iconic white Dixie Cup caps to the United States Navy. Over the next five decades, the company grew to become the country’s largest supplier of BDUs and ACUs to the US military. In 1991, Propper branched out into the commercial market to provide tactical gear and apparel to law enforcement personnel and civilians.
“NASCAR has a long history of supporting and honoring the men and women who fight for our freedom,” said John Negrau, VP, Marketing & eCommerce for Propper. “Our military heritage was a perfect complement to the mission of both organizations.”
Chris Tompkins, Corporate Operations Manager for RPDE, agreed. “This is a terrific opportunity to reflect Richard Petty Driving Experience’s continuing commitment to the armed forces and law enforcement communities,” Tompkins said. “Partnering with Propper was a logical choice.”
Richard Petty Driving Experience puts drivers in a NASCAR-style racecar for an adrenaline-pumping thrill of a lifetime that gets them as close to actual racing than they will ever get at more than 15 tracks around the country, including Daytona, Indy, Talladega, and Las Vegas.
Tactical Research by Belleville Announces the Release of Its New Line of Quick Reaction Force (QRF) Military & Public Safety Boots
May 23rd, 2017Belleville, IL. May 15, 2017 – Tactical Research by Belleville® introduces a new & unique boot series for the both the Military and Public Safety markets that addresses the needs and actions of rapid responders frequently involved in developing situations – the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) Boot Series.
Designed to address the infil & exfil operations of a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) team in mind, The QRF Series of boots offer a unique and purposeful option for when movement is essential. With design and performance influences from the outdoor trekking and approach shoe category, the QRF Series integrates an aggressive, lace-to-toe closure system; an integrated medial side fast rope channel with high friction rubber for controlled descent; and low drop soling system to enhance performance in multiple environments.
In addition, the QRF series includes:
-An exclusive long-wearing RAKKASAN rubber outsole for enhanced slip resistance and grip
-Removable, dual density Ortholite® footbed with high rebound memory foam and heel cup stabilizer
-An aero-spacer hydrophilic mesh lining for superior moisture management & breathability
Available June 2017, the QRF Series will be offered in 6 styles: 8” & 6” Coyote Brown; 8” Sage Green; 8” side zip, 8” waterproof & 6” Black
For more information about the Tactical Research QRF Series, visit www.bellevilleboot.com.
SureFire Partners with Shinola to Create Special Edition Flashlight
May 23rd, 2017Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce the SureFire Shinola Flashlight. Shinola is a modern design brand out of Detroit that’s known for its dedication to creating thoughtful manufacturing jobs and producing watches, bicycles, leather goods, journals, jewelry, and audio equipment of the highest quality.
With its signature orange top ring, the Surefire Shinola flashlight utilizes a high-efficiency, virtually failure-proof LED to deliver 600 blinding lumens of tactical-level light, as well as useful 15-lumen beam on its low setting. The flashlight’s precision-manufactured, micro-textured reflector shapes the LED’s light into a smooth, comparatively wide beam with a bright central area and generous surround light to accommodate peripheral vision. Powered by two 123A lithium batteries and activated by an ergonomic click-type tail cap switch, the flashlight features a high-strength aerospace aluminum body that’s hard anodized to military specifications for extreme resistance to scratching, abrasion, and corrosion.
The Surefire Shinola Flashlight is designed, machined, tested, and assembled, right here in the U.S. – in California.
The Surefire Shinola Flashlight retails for $195 and will be available at Shinola retail locations and Shinola.com.
www.shinola.com/surefire-flashlight-black-orange
TYR Tactical Tuesday – Huron 46L (Top Loading & Front) Assaulters Sustainment Pack – MOLLE
May 23rd, 2017
The Huron™ 46L (Top Loading & Front) Assaulters Sustainment Pack – MOLLE (HRN-ASP046-M) is low profile as well as extremely versatile with exceptionally advanced attributes. It’s constructed with 500d Cordura® and high abrasion resistant 4-way stretch Tweave. The addition of a front beavertail keeps the front of the pack slick which prevents snagging in dense vegetation while also providing an additional load carriage option. The beaver tail is secured using low profile G-Hooks or 1” Buckles. The top front features a zipper opening for a full length pocket for additional storage. The sides of the pack feature PALS webbing for MOLLE attachment as well as two adjustable canteen pockets. Internally, the ASP046-M has a medium utility mesh pouch for storing smaller items as well as a hydration or communications pouch location on the internal back of the pack.
The Huron™ 46L (Top Loading & Front) Assaulters Sustainment Pack – MOLLE is low profile as well as extremely versatile with exceptionally advanced attributes. It’s constructed with 500d Cordura® and high abrasion resistant 4-way stretch Tweave. The addition of a front beavertail keeps the front of the pack slick which prevents snagging in dense vegetation while also providing an additional load carriage option. The beaver tail is secured using low profile G-Hooks or 1” Buckles. The top front features a zipper opening for a full length pocket for additional storage. The sides of the pack feature PALS webbing for MOLLE attachment as well as two adjustable canteen pockets. Internally, the ASP046-M has a medium utility mesh pouch for storing smaller items as well as a hydration or communications pouch location on the internal back of the pack.
Features:
• Two Adjustable Canteen Pockets
• Removable, Low Profile, Padded Waist Belt
• Removable Tweave Beavertail
• Flush Pack Cap with Internal Mesh Pocket
• Carry Handle
• Yoke Load Levelers adjust the pack vertically and horizontally which assists in reducing fatigue.
• Antimicrobial/FR Treated Padded Spacer Mesh is used on the internal portions of the pack for comfort and moister wicking.
• Side Compression Straps change the overall capacity of the pack when areas are not in use.
• Internal Carbon Fiber Frame
• Pull-Forward Adjustable Belt Assembly
• Top Loading: Items are packed vertically with access to the main compartment at the top of the pack. Closure: Drawstring & Single Compression Strap
• Front Loading: Items are packed horizontally with the aid of Internal Compression Straps. The main compartment can be accessed from the front of the pack. Closure: Two Heavy Duty #10 Zippers
• Qty.4 1” Buckles
Dim: 22.75”H x 11.5”W x 9.5”D
Wt.: 4.75lbs.
