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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Fabric Backed Cell Tags

April 22nd, 2016

This week’s Friday Focus concentrates on a new twist on an existing FirstSpear product.

They use the same patented manufacturing process as their original alpha-numeric call sign / identifier Cell Tags. But this new version uses only fabric backing and NO glow or IR material. Instead, FirstSpear uses an extremely durable clear vinyl cover for the fabric backer which improves durability. Available in standard FS colors with fabric backing available in white, black, yellow, and red.

-Available in 2″x4″ and 3″x8″
-8 Character Max – Alpha numeric only (includes symbols)
-3″x8″ patches fit up to 15 characters
-No minimum order quantities required

www.first-spear.com

Posted in Materials | 7 Comments »

Follow Through Consulting – Weapon Grip For Rapid Movement

April 21st, 2016

This week I got to spend some time out in Utah with Buck Doyle, owner of Follow Through Consulting. Buck is very well known and respected in the Marine Reconnaissance and MARSOC communities, as well as industry. I expected to learn a lot from him and he did not disappoint.

One quick takeaway I picked up during the scoped carbine course he presented for hosts Proof Research, Erathr3, Leupold and Surefire, was this weapon grip for fast movement. I thought it was a great, quick share because anyone can easily adopt it on their own.

In the Army, I was taught to carry my rifle in a modified port arms by wrapping the fingers of my firing hand around the pistol grip with my trigger finger extended along the lower receiver above the trigger. Alternatively, I’ve seen guys extend their finger across the trigger with their fingertip resting on the magwell, as seen above. Additionally, I was taught to position my support hand under the forearm with my finger and thumb holding it securely.

Buck was taught the same thing in the Marine Corps. But the realities of combat taught him to modify this grip. Twice, he injured his trigger finger during falls in combat while rushing from one position to another. The first time he dislocated his finger and on the second, he sprained it. He said the sprain was worse because it took longer to heal. Once Buck started wrapping all of his fingers around the pistol grip, he didn’t injure it again.

I told Buck, “That makes sense for the firing hand, but what gives with the upside down grip on the support hand?” He told me that this method of carry served two functions. First, it serves the four rules of firearms safery quite well. It forces the muzzle down in a safe direction during movements. If you stumble, you won’t bring your muzzle up in the air like you would with the more tradtional port-style carry. Second, you can more naturally pull the weapon down into yourself in a full fall.

An important note. Buck adopted this technique for moving rapidly (ie running) while in combat. He fully acknowledges that you will have to transition your grip to shoot your weapon.

One of the things I find most refreshing about Buck Doyle is that there’s no BS. I talked to him about the grip and asked him what he called it. Unlike many tactical trainers, he didn’t have some fancy, trademarked name for it. For Buck, this wasn’t some theory-based technique he had dreamed up, but was based on years of actual combat as a Marine. It’s just an adaptation of a long-standing technique for use in certain circumstances. That’s the kind of thing you take away.

For those curious, the rifle is by Erathr3 with a PROOF Research barrel. The scope is Leupold and furniture by Magpul. More on all of that soon, but yes, I was hitting steel at 1164 meters with this 5.56mm package.

If you’re interested in learning more about Follow Through Consulting, visit www.followthroughconsulting.com.

Tags: Buck Doyle, EraThr3, Follow Through Consulting, Leupold, Proof Research, Surefire
Posted in Training | 17 Comments »

High Threat Concealment – EVO Holster Overview Video

April 21st, 2016

Check out this video of High Threat Concealment’s James and Adam going over the new EVO hybrid holster. Available for Glock and SIG model pistols, the EVO is a hybrid holster designed to be run in three different methods of carry; OWB, IWB, or AIWB, depending on how the included hardware is attached.

highthreatconcealment.com/products/pistol-holsters/evolution-glock-holster

Tags: High Threat Concealment
Posted in Holsters | 2 Comments »

Marlborough Communications Delivers UK Dismounted Close Combat Soldiers Hearing Protection Three Months Ahead of Schedule

April 21st, 2016

April 20, 2016

NEW HEARING PROTECTION FOR BRITISH SOLDIERS REACHES ISD AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

A new hearing protection system for UK Dismounted Close Combat soldiers provided by Marlborough Communications, part of Cohort plc, has achieved its in service date (ISD) three months ahead of schedule.

The INVISIO S10 Tactical Hearing Protection Systems for the Dismounted Close Combat User. (THPS DCCU) is an in-ear hearing protection and communication system for use on a single radio and consists of an in-ear hearing protection headset with control unit housing the electronics for situational awareness and impulse noise protection. As a result of the early ISD, Initial Operating Capability for the system has also been declared five months ahead of schedule.

MCL and its Danish partner INVISIO Communications A/S has supplied the S10 Hearing Protection capability with a full support package for the next four years, with the option to extend for a further three years. The initial order was worth £11.2M and further orders are expected to support the Royal Navy, RAF and Reservists.

The system has undergone rigorous testing and user trials and is proven to address the key issues surrounding hearing protection, situational awareness (SA), ease of use and comfort.

MCL Managing Director Darren Allery commented: “The S10 is a major innovative step forward in soldier health and safety, building on our supply of Tactical In-Ear Protection Plugs as part of the Tactical Hearing Protection System for the Basic User Soldier (THPS BU). Working closely with our partner INVISIO and the MoD, we were able to introduce this new capability into service before time by taking advantage of our agility and unique capability in this area.

“This ‘fit and forget’ hearing protection also provides unrivalled situational awareness, crystal clear communications and importantly can be customised to ensure optimum comfort during operations, even in high noise environments.”

Allan Aird, MoD Head of Command and Battlespace Management Soldier, Training and Special Programmes Delivery Team, said: “This fantastic achievement has been enabled by a close working relationship fostered between STSP, MCL and INVISIO. Achieving such a key milestone so early in the programme is testament to the hard work and dedication of both teams in delivering such a key piece of capability to the user. The CBM team very much look forward to continuing this relationship throughout the service life of the equipment.”

Besides offering better prevention of hearing damage, the INVISIO S10 offers increased mission success by separating radio communication and situational awareness to enable unimpeded situational awareness in both ears even when transmitting and receiving radio traffic.

It provides unrivalled SA in three selectable modes to ensure the soldier can communicate effectively irrespective of the noise environment. Natural hearing mode is equivalent to the human natural hearing and enables face to face communications, while comfort mode reduces the ambient sound level in high noise environments such as in tracked vehicles or on air platforms. This mode makes travelling in vehicles less noise intensive. Enhanced mode is effective when operating in the dark to provide greater sound awareness of immediate surroundings

The INVISIO S10 in-ear headset also offers unsurpassed comfort and crystal clear communications. Instead of traditional sound wave technology, the patented INVISIO Bone Conduction Technology uses a small and comfortable in-ear microphone that picks up vibrations from the user’s jawbone. The vibrations are converted into sound, delivering crystal clear communication under extreme conditions, even when whispering.

www.marlboroughcomms.com

Tags: Invisio, Marlborough Communications
Posted in International, Press Release | 5 Comments »

First Tactical Penlights

April 21st, 2016

First Tactical’s Penlights are compact and designed to easily clip to a pocket or cap, using the large, reversible pocket clip. An included bungee finger loop allows users to go from flashlight in hand to behind the hand for close-quarters needs.

The Penlight comes in two sizes: Small and Medium. Both sizes feature a high beam distance of 130m, a low beam distance of 31 m, a 14-inch hotspot, and a 70-inch flood area.

The Small Penlight – 55 Lumen High and 2.5 hour run time – is 3.9in/91mm in length and runs on one AAA battery.

The Medium Penlight – 101 Lumen High and 3.25 hour run time – is 5.3in/136mm in length and runs on one AAA battery.

www.firsttactical.com

Tags: First Tactical
Posted in Lights | 4 Comments »

The Follow On To PSR Is ASR

April 21st, 2016

As USSOCOM refines the requirement for the follow on to the Precision Sniper Rifle, we have been told this new requirement will be called Advanced Sniper Rifle.

Posted in SOF, weapons | 4 Comments »

Aimpoint Relocates US Corporate Headquarters To Manassas, Virginia

April 21st, 2016

Manassas, VA – April 18, 2016 – Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in reflex sighting technology, and manufacturer of electronic fire control systems, has announced the relocation of its US headquarters to Manassas, Virginia.

Following more than ten years based in Chantilly, Virginia, continued growth of the company’s sales to the military, law enforcement, and commercial markets has created a need for additional space and capabilities.

“This move will allow Aimpoint to better meet the needs of our customers,” said Brian Lisankie, President of Aimpoint Inc. “This new, state of the art location provides a considerable increase in both office and warehouse space, and provides everything we need in order to implement improvements in order fulfillment and electronic commerce. Being located directly on the Route 66 corridor gives us quick and easy access to Washington DC, as well as Washington Dulles Airport, and is big enough to accommodate our growth requirements into the future.”

The company’s new address is: Aimpoint Inc, 7309 Gateway Court, Manassas, VA 20109. Aimpoint Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aimpoint Holding Inc. For more information, please visit the company’s webpage at:

us.aimpoint.com

Tags: Aimpoint
Posted in Industry, Press Release | 7 Comments »

OSS Suppressors – Dennis Cunningham Announced As Director Of Military And Federal Sales

April 21st, 2016

Murray UT – OSS Suppressors LLC is pleased to announce that Dennis Cunningham has joined the company in the position of Director of Military and Federal Sales. He holds an MBA from Wilmington University, and comes to OSS with key industry sales and business development experience.

“I’m excited to join the OSS sales team and build upon my experience at Leupold & Stevens and ADS Inc.”, said the former US Marine. “Military and Federal agency customers demand the highest combination of performance, modularity, and mission effectiveness and OSS’s suppressor systems deliver like no other suppressor.”

In his new position, Cunningham will report to Chris Estadt, VP of Sales & Marketing. “Dennis is a great addition to our OSS team,” said Mr. Estadt. “He brings a superb track record building relationships and driving results, and will be leading OSS’s ongoing development and expansion of our military and government business.”

“With the recent results from U.S. Government agency testing confirming OSS’s Flow-Through™ suppression as the ‘leap ahead’ solution,’ said Estadt, “and our partnership with HK Defense in their successful CSASS contract, we’re experiencing significant interest from all branches of the military, and Dennis is joining at the perfect time to help achieve our goals.”

For more information on OSS Suppressor Systems, visit their website (www.osssuppressors.com), find them on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ossmission), or follow them on Twitter (@oss_suppressors), YouTube, and Instagram (oss_suppressors).

Tags: OSS Suppressors
Posted in Industry, Press Release | 5 Comments »