Man, I wish I had one of these as a kid.
Thanks Vince M!
Gung Ho Commando Outfit by Marx
January 10th, 2016OR – Helly Hansen
January 9th, 2016I’ll start by sharing Helly Hansen’s new manifesto. They’ve been around since 1877, but this is something new for them.
Here are a couple of jackets for Fall 2016 you may be interested in. I’ll provide more info as these get closer to release.
OR – Adidas
January 9th, 2016I wanted to share a few shoes that will hit stores late next summer.
I really like the updated look of the Tracefinder which reminds of the old European Adidas outdoor boots of the 1980s. It combines Primaloft 200 gram insulation with a new collar design to keep snow and cold out. There’s also a waterproof Climaproof membrane. The shoe features Adidas boost technology midsole and a Continental rubber outsole.
The Conrax is snowshoe compatible with 200 grams of Primaloft insulation and a Clomaproof waterproof membrane. There is a lace cover for added protection as well. The sole is Continental rubber.
This insulated mid height shoe combines nubuck leater with ripstop fabric for an upper that is bonded to their Climaproof membrane. It uses an EVA midsole as well as a Stealth rubber outsole for sure grip on wet surfaces.
Above is a shot of the outsole. You may remember that Stealth rubber came to Adidas after they bought Five.Ten.
Also be on the lookout for new Down filled insulation layers in OD from Adidas.
Un-Filmed White Phosphor Gen3 Night Vision Available From TNVC
January 9th, 2016
Un-Filmed White Phosphor Gen3 Night Vision is now available in TNV/PVS-14 and TNV/Sentinel NVG’s. L-3 Un-Filmed White Phosphor tubes are currently in use by SOF units for their increased clarity, 15-20% more light transmission, and increased performance in lower light conditions. These same exact tubes are now available at TNVC.
tnvc.com/shop/tnv-sentinel-binocular-night-vision-system-l-3-un-filmed-white-phosphor
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Gunfighter Moment – Pat McNamara 
January 9th, 2016
We all deteriorate… to some degree, over time. Failing eyes, or Presbyopia, usually occurs beginning at around age 40, when people experience blurred near vision when reading, sewing or working at the computer. Mine was at 45.
A very common question that I receive on the range is related directly to presbyopia, to which I have an answer. But first, a few options are a site adjustment. For example, I recently switched optics to include an EOTech 3X multiplier behind my T2 on my carbine. I train with fiber optics on the range during the day, and use Trijicon’s HDs or Tough and Brights on my EDCs. Many have switched to a red dot such as an RMR on their pistol. The red dots, to me, can be seen with absolute clarity despite my poor reading vision, but I dare not carry one on the range. I would rather suffer with blurry sites than to appear to have a mechanical advantage while I am teaching; I am still going to knock the center of the target out. When red dots become more of the norm, than they are right now, I will no doubt, be riding that train.
So, I guess my answer to those who ask is, deal with it and figure it out.
Patrick McNamara
SGM, US Army (Ret)
Patrick McNamara spent twenty-two years in the United States Army in a myriad of special operations units. When he worked in the premier Special Missions Unit, he became an impeccable marksman, shooting with accurate, lethal results and tactical effectiveness. McNamara has trained tactical applications of shooting to people of all levels of marksmanship, from varsity level soldiers, and police officers who work the streets to civilians with little to no time behind the trigger.
His military experience quickly taught him that there is more to tactical marksmanship than merely squeezing the trigger. Utilizing his years of experience, McNamara developed a training methodology that is safe, effective and combat relevant and encourages a continuous thought process. This methodology teaches how to maintain safety at all times and choose targets that force accountability, as well as provides courses covering several categories, including individual, collective, on line and standards.
While serving as his Unit’s Marksmanship NCO, he developed his own marksmanship club with NRA, CMP, and USPSA affiliations. Mac ran monthly IPSC matches and ran semi annual military marksmanship championships to encourage marksmanship fundamentals and competitiveness throughout the Army.He retired from the Army’s premier hostage rescue unit as a Sergeant Major and is the author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting). He also served as the Principle of TMACS Inc.
Gunfighter Moment is a weekly feature brought to you by Alias Training & Security Services. Each week Alias brings us a different Trainer and in turn they offer some words of wisdom.
A Little Motivation from Complete Parachute Solutions and Magul CORE
January 9th, 2016
Update – SureFire Phone Case
January 9th, 2016
SureFire is now offering a branded protective phonecase for Galaxy S5 and iPhone 6/6S smartphones. Made of high-density polycarbonate, the SureFire Phone Case is shock-absorbing, and is designed to serve as a secure mount for an as-of-yet unannounced SureFire product. My money is on a light and I don’t get very often.
Confirmed – This will be paired with the 1500 lumen SureFire FirePak illuminator/phone charger.
OR – Arc’teryx
January 8th, 2016There are three big technology stories for 2016 Winter Market from Arc’teryx.
First up is the Procline SV Boot which is a combination climbing/ski boot. We mentioned this new design when it was first unveiled last month.
Next is the Voltair Avalanche AirBag. This thing is amazing. They’ve introduced a couple of new technologies to make it happen. First off, unlike other Avalanche bags, there’s no one time use CO2 cartridges. They’ve developed a centrifugal blower system run by a battery that rams air into the 150 liter bag for rapid inflation allowing the wearer to float atop the avalanche. Additionally, the battery is optimized for cold weather use. It offers 10 inflations at -10 deg C and at least once at -30 deg C. This means you can train with the system prior to every needing it. Finally, the bag itself is very nice and made from the Arc’teryx AC2 fabric.
The final new item is an update to the Alpha SV jacket. First introduced in 1998, this jacket has received multiple material and construction updates over the years yet kept its core looks.
First off is a move to a new, lighter 8 oz N100p-X GORE-TEX fabric. You’ll also notice that there are no more zipper garages. This is thanks to the new WaterTight zipper and RS zipper slider which self seals at the top of the zipper.
They’ve also swapped one of the welded internal chest pockets for a mesh pocket fit for a water bottle.
This change is really cool. The hood and hem adjustments have changed from barrel locks to the new Cohaesive cord adjustments which can be adjusted by a squeeze of the thumb and forefinger.
