At this point, this isn’t a production item. It offers four individual points of one-handed release.
Warrior East – LBT Vest Prototype
July 15th, 2016I Spy With My Little Eye – BLACK Arc’teryx LEAF Khard 30 – Exclusive from Tactical Distributors!
July 15th, 2016
Finally, they exist! Tactical Distributors has the exclusive Black Khard 30 from Arc’teryx LEAF. These literally just arrived and I saw the first one at Warrior East.
Warrior East – High Threat Concealment Adaptive Platform Series
July 15th, 2016This is the upcoming Adaptive Platform Series from High Threat Concealment. So far, it consists of a Holster, Dual pistol mag pouch, and single AR/M4 mag pouch. What makes this different is that it’s compatible with Safariland, Blackhawk, G-Code RTI and Blade-Tech hardware.
Warrior East – Vertx Professional Rifle Garment Bag
July 15th, 2016
This mild mannered Garment Bag is designed to carry a carbine (up to 28″ oa length) nestled inside its weapons compartment.
Naturally, it also works as an actual garment bag.
1 | Accommodates rifles up to 28” overall length
2 | Padded front panel to prevent printing of weapon
3 | Laser cut MOLLE compatible VELCRO®-lined quick deployment platform
4 | EDC pull for rapid access to weapon
5 | Front Inverted pleat pocket with two mesh admin pockets in the interior
6 | Coated braided stainless steel cable for securing bag to fixed position and prevent smash and grab theft (lock not included)
7 | Shoulder pad with gripper to secure bag in place and prevent sliding
8 | Full grain leather wrapped aluminum carry handle
9 | VELCRO®-lined back pocket for use with Tactigami accessories
10 | Pass through back panel for securing to luggage trolley handle
11 | Compression straps with aluminum g-hooks on both sides
12 | Fully functional garment bag on the interior
13 | Detachable chain and hook hanging accessory
14 | Tri glide zipper opening, YKK™ Zippers throughout
15 | Dual mesh front facing storage pockets for footwear, toiletrees, etc.
16 | Dual VECRO®-lined panels for use with Tactigami accessories
17 | Center interior strap to synch and secure hanging clothing
18 | Dual butt stock pouches for vertical rifle storage when hanging
19 | Insert compatible for optional added protection
20 | Ambidextrous design for left or right handed draw
21 | Fabric construction: 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon
Available by end of July from, www.vertx.com.
Warrior East – 5.11 XPRT Uniform
July 15th, 2016There was a sneak peek of 5.11 Tactical’s new XPRT uniform at SHOT Show but the actual public debut at IWA in Germany earlier this year. It only seems fitting as the features were hammered out in conjunction with a European national police CT unit. I got to check it out the but the only sample was in Dark Navy, making it difficult to discern details, and the booth was swamped with customers.
The uniform’s first American appearance was during SOFIC, but 5.11 asked me not to show it yet.
Finally, at Warrior East, I’m able to show you this new three-piece uniform. It includes Tactical and Rapid shirts as well as Tactical Pant.
5.11 has put a lot of innovation into the XPRT uniform. For example, they are the first adopters of the new NYCO Tactical fabric from Invista which also offers Cordura fabric. It still features a rip-stop weave but it’s lighter than the standard 50/50 NYCO we are now used to, and has a more comfortable hand.
And then, there’s the whole design. It’s unlike anything else 5.11 has ever offered.
Black and Dark Navy have landed in the US and should be on 5.11 Tactical’s website shortly. MultiCam will be available around SHOT Show 2017.
CTT Solutions and Gunterest Announce Women’s Training Classes
July 15th, 2016CTT Solutions and Gunterest have partnered up to provide women’s training classes in California and across the country. This marks a first for the gun industry as we establish a curriculum and caliber of training tailored specifically for women shooters.
The gun industry has long identified the female demographic as the most underserved yet fastest growing. Our partnership intends to give women access to the best training on the market in handguns, rifles, and the tactical skills thereto. The aim of the CT-GT partnership is to foster women’s skills, potential, and confidence as owners, shooters, and advocates.
CTT Solutions is owned Mike Pannone, a former operational member of U.S. Marine Reconnaissance, Army Special Forces (Green Beret) and 1st SFOD-D (Delta) as well as a Master Class USPSA competition pistol shooter in 3 different divisions. After the 9/11 attacks, he was the head marksmanship instructor for the Federal Air Marshals and helped stand up their Seattle field office. He also served as and as an independent contractor for SAIC (PSD Iraq), Triple Canopy (PSD Iraq as detail project manager/detail member), and The Wexford Group (Counter IED ground combat advisor Iraq and pre-deployment rifle/pistol/tactics instructor for the Asymmetric Warfare Group). He founded CTT Solutions in 2008 to provide private instruction for law enforcement, military and private citizens.
Mia Wood is the owner of Gunterest and a former Deputy District Attorney with the LA County District Attorney’s Office, assigned to Compton. She also did business litigation in the private sector before opening a private practice for selective clients. She created Gunterest in January 2016 as a blog and resource for other beginning women shooters. It quickly reached a national audience as it struck a chord with women and expanded into a formal company to set up women’s training classes in California and across the country. To date, Ms. Wood helped put together three California women’s handgun classes with Mr. Pannone that drew in students from Austin, Boston, and Oregon.
Gunterest will also develop an online, female-friendly format for women shooters to compare, shop and understand the array of training equipment and firearm options. Its design is a female brand for the female ethos.
The class schedule and descriptions will be released in August 2016 on the websites for Gunterest and CTT.
Please contact Mia Wood at mia@gunterest.net for more information or requests for women’s classes in your area.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – First On / Armor Package
July 15th, 2016Designed specifically as a low-cost armor carrier for LE and First Responders, it’s been very popular. In light of increased threats to our public servants, FirstSpear has put together a special deal on a great, turnkey armor solution.
10×12 Level 4 stand alone plates, First On Vest, and 2 police placards for under $500 (shipping not included).
Available to all Police, Fire, EMS with appropriate credentials.
Contact them directly at 855.349.4820 or email sales@first-spear.com.
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Warrior East – High Ground Gear Ballistic Shield
July 15th, 2016
High Geound Gear hadn’t planned on releasing this ballistic shield yet, but based on recent events, they moved it up. The handle is a boltless design that doesn’t compromise the integrity of the armor, but rather clamps at the bottom and sides. It offers Level 3+ protection and the screenshot below details the threats from the ballistic lab test.
Available in 30 days from www.highgroundgear.com.
