First Catical Introduces The F9 Unit
April 1st, 2016Mission Spec Introduces New Organization Tools
April 1st, 2016
4/1/2016 – Mission Spec has announced the release of two new products for the tactically aware market to help keep operators organized and on task. The first of the two products is the Mission Spec TacNotes. Built from 1000D CORDURA in a 3×3” configuration the TacNotes offer a disposable reminder system that allows operators to keep important mission details in mind. Due to their hook backing the TacNotes are able to stick to just about anything in your AO and with the loop front the TacNotes are stackable.
The TacNotes have been in testing with a certain Tier 1 unit for several years now. [Pictured] below is a
prototype model recovered from Abbottabad, Pakistan on May 3rd, 2011.
Also new from Mission Spec is the ERLINS (Extreme Resilient Low Infrared Note System). Due to the high
concentration of Type?A personalities and pre?workout supplements in the mission briefing room we have all
experienced the frustration of ripped briefing notes. The ERLINS are impervious to tears, creatine spills,
erasers, and anti?American activity.
Both products are NIR (near infrared) compliant, Berry Compliant, made in the USA with US sourced components, and ITAR controlled via the U.S. Department of State because an organized enemy is a dangerous enemy. Colors available now: Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, UCP (already on clearance). Coming soon: MultiCam, Kryptek Highlander, AOR1/2, Desert/Woodland MARPAT, ABU.
The Mission Spec TacNotes and ERLINS will be available at MissionSpec.com and authorized Mission Spec
dealers.
WARNING: DO NOT take Mission Spec ERLINS or TacNotes into the field with classified information where
capture is possible as these products are indestructible.
Left-Handed Slings Are Here!
April 1st, 2016 
Throughout the years, we’ve received a number of requests for left-handed slings. From hopeful requests to the just plain angry, it’s been pointed out to us that we don’t have as much love for lefties as we do for our right-handed customers.
To show you we appreciate all of our customers equally, we’ve developed the revolutionary Left-Handed Vickers Sling™.
Now all you left-handed shooters can go to the range with your right-handed friends without fearing ridicule and poor performance.
www.blueforcegear.com/left-handed-sling
Confirmed – H&K Wins CSASS
April 1st, 2016 
In spite of PEO Soldier claiming that an award has not been made, it has. This is the DoD announcement from March 31, 2016. H&K USA Wins the Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System program.
www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract-View/Article/710219
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ on behalf of the Project Manager Soldier Weapons awarded a single award Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Delivery and Task Orders with two (2) options for a maximum total of 3,643 Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS) units. The period of performance for the base ordering period will be Twenty-Four (24) months, during which time Production Qualification Testing/Operational Testing(PQT/OT) of 30 CSASS units will be conducted. The minimum ordering obligation for this contract is 30 CSASS units to be used for PQT/OT. Option one (1) will enable additional ordering periods and will include production, spare parts, depot support, First Article testing, and Instructor and Key Personnel Training (I&KPT). Option two (II) is for the purchase of a technical data package and Government Purpose Rights.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – FirstSpear To Attend TTPOA 2016
April 1st, 2016
FirstSpear will be attending one of their biggest law enforcement shows in the US at the 2016 TTPOA SWAT Conference in San Marcos, TX April 6th-10th. All attendees will receive an official FS/TTPOA draw string bag at sign in, while supplies last.
Stop by FirstSpear booth B22 and check out some of the most advanced land and maritime based plate carriers available to Law Enforcement agencies.
Hodge Defense Becomes Marisol Defense
April 1st, 2016During a recent not-so-hostile takeover, Hodge Defense Systems became Marisol Defense. Already, logo items are starting to show up. Oddly enough, everyone now wants a ‘Marisol’ as demand for Hodge guns wanes.
More details soon.
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
April 1st, 2016From Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow at Wanaka, NZ. The aircraft is one of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s ‘new’ NH90s.
Thanks EH!
Leupold Adds New Reticle Options To Mark 6 And Mark 8 Riflescopes
March 31st, 2016BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., the optics choice of elite snipers, has expanded the reticle options in its Mark 6 and Mark 8 line of riflescopes.
The Mark 6 3-18x44mm M5C2 is now available with a non-illuminated Leupold® Tactical Milling Reticle (TMR). This tested and proven reticle expands on the traditional Mil Dot reticle by using various sized and spaced hash marks on the horizontal and vertical stadia. These marks allow for additional ranging precision, enhanced accuracy and quick one-meter range estimation reference points.
Additionally, the TReMoR 3 reticle has been added to the Mark 6 3-18x4mm M5C2 in both illuminated and non-illuminated versions.
New to the Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm riflescope are Illuminated TReMoR 3, Illuminated H59 and the Leupold Illuminated TMR reticles. The TReMoR 3 and H59 feature grid-based tics for elevation and wind holds, ranging and size estimation.
For more information on Leupold products, please visit us at www.leupold.com.
