In SureFire’s third episode of their Forld Notes series, Scott Reitz of ITTS discusses the Knife Attack Drill.
New SureFire Field Notes Episode
September 23rd, 2016Wild Things – 1/4 Zip Power Stretch Pullover
September 23rd, 2016Made from Power Stretch® by Polartec® which features 87% recycled fiber content, for those of you into thst sort of thing, Wild Thing’s 1/4 Zip Pullover incorporates four-way stretch and flatlocked seams to reduce chafing.
The 1/4 center front zipper is great for ventilation and has a fleece zipper guard. There’s also a left chest pocket with coil zipper along with thumb loops and a dropped tail to keep your lower back covered when you stretch.
Velocity | Thin Blue Line Hat
September 23rd, 2016
Velocity Sysyems is raising funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund by selling these Thin Blue Line caps. 100% of proceeds go to the charity.
Get yours at velsyst.com.
Sneak Peek – New M-Lok Rail from Troy Ind
September 23rd, 2016I’ve spent the past few days with Dan Brokos at a TYR Urban Gunfighter class for Law Enforcement in Central Missouri, sponsored by TYR Tactical. Dan’s carbine was sporting a prototype, lightweight, M-Lok rail from Troy Industries.
Look for it at SHOT Show.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – Factory Visit
September 23rd, 2016I recently had an opportunity to visit the FirstSpear headquarters and factory so I thought it would be a good idea to show you where all of this gear we share each week is made.
The first thing you’ll notice as you pull up to their facility is the signage. Although, the factory is right off of the interstate, you’re certainly not going to miss it and approach the wrong building.
Once inside, I signed in and was directed to a new sales show room they are configuring. The shelving is still under construction but several of the mannequins featured new products, so I can’t spill the beans just yet. But, once it’s completed, we’ll feature it in an upcoming Friday Focus.
As you can see, the production floor is quite large. You may wonder about the silver pipes. Those allow the individual sewers to direct air conditioning where they need it.
Flotation remains an important segment of FirstSpear’s current offerings. They were pumping out systems like gangbusters during my visit.
Their cutters are what keeps that line running. FS recently upgraded to a larger capacity laser cutter and it has really sped things up.
There’s a lot of prototyping going on right now and FirstSpear’s prototype sewing staff is as big as some companies’ entire production crew. They’re getting ready for some very big reveals this Fall, but the one for SHOT Show will blow your socks off. Expect to see not only new designs, but also new materials.
FS keeps a great deal of raw material on hand, with rows and rows of shelving packed with stock.
Demand for FirstSpear products continues to rise. In spite of their increased production capacity, wait times are only seeming to get longer, so I’d recommend that if you know you’ll need something, order sooner, rather than later.
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
September 23rd, 2016This is an Airbus Helicopters H145M which is used in a light support helicopter variant by the German Air Force SOF Rotary Wing.
Photo by Dr Weisswange.
FIME Group – Factory Range Program Now Available
September 22nd, 2016
LAS VEGAS, NV – FIME Group, LLC is proud to announce its release of a factory range program for select firearms. Dealers and gun ranges around the country now have the opportunity to have the quality firearms FIME Group is known for as rental guns on their ranges at affordable prices. FIME Group’s selection of firearms are one of the most reliable and high-quality firearms in the market and include the Rex Zero 1S pistol, Vepr 12 shotguns, and Vepr rifles. These highly desired firearms will make an excellent addition to any rental program and will fast become the center piece of any range line up.
There is no minimum order required, however a maximum of 5 firearms may be selected in a one-year period. Stocking for in-store firearms is done by distributors only – contact FIME Group for more information.
Contact Us
702-215-3600 or by email at rangeprogram@fimegroup.com
Mission Ready Acquires ForceOne Armor Business
September 22nd, 2016VANCOUVER, B.C. – September 22, 2016 – Mission Ready Services Inc. (“Mission Ready” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: MRS) is pleased to announce that PTF Manufacturing Inc. (”PTFM”) has acquired certain manufacturing assets, trademark, customer list and 23 certifications of models that Comply with the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (“NIJ”) standard-0101.06 for ballistic-resistance of body armor of ForceOne, LLC (“ForceOne”).
ForceOne manufactured a full range of tactical solutions that will now be manufactured by PTFM in the Tennessee facility including modular tactical vests, rapid entry vests, tactical outer shell vests, protector vests, E.M.S. carrier vests, navigator vests, and flexible shields. In addition, PTFM will offer the ForceOne armor accessories, including custom-fit carrier shells, concealable ballistic panels, pockets, pouches, ID panels, and protective carrying bags.
“The strategic acquisition of the ForceOne assets will complement and greatly enhance PTFM’s portfolio of tactical solutions at this pivotal and exciting time for the company,” states Rod Reum, President and CEO of Mission Ready. “The highly regarded NIJ Certifications will be invaluable to the Company in further validating our products and our dedication to the highest quality standards in personal protective equipment and the added equipment rounds out that which is already in place giving us a state of the art facility that will lower our overall cost of production.”
