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PDW Teams Up with RESCO Instruments for Dive Watch Collaboration

September 16th, 2016

SPD Edition RESCO UDT Dive Watch

In collaboration with Coronado, CA based RESCO Instruments; Prometheus Design Werx will be releasing their exclusive edition of the RESCO UDT Dive Watch model under their Special Projects Division marque. PDW’s Special Projects Division is tasked with handling special product collaborations, limited editions to experimental projects. The SPD Edition RESCO UDT is a pure, purpose driven design, and a precision instrument for today’s modern adventurers and explorers who may find themselves in any environment whether under the Sea, in the Air, or on Land. The heart of this dive watch is the tried and true Swiss ETA 2824 self-winding mechanical movement, housed in a 316L stainless steel billet case, a domed sapphire crystal with an inner AR anti-reflection coating, and depth rated to 30 ATM / 300 M.

The SPD Edition RESCO UDT Dive Watch comes packaged in an Underwater Kinetics case, a NATO-style nylon strap, test certs, and individually serial numbered. Unique to this edition is the PDW Underwater Exploration Team (UET) Kraken with Trident logo on the dial and exclusive orange sweep.

The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:

“There is something that feels true and unique about a timepiece whose heart is a self-winding mechanical movement. It speaks to a long tradition of precision and manufacturing by a purely mechanical means. This watch does not rely on, nor will it ever need batteries to function, just your force of action day in and day out. ”

RESCO Instruments describes their watch:
“Made for the currents of the littoral zone, the RESCO UDT diver is comfortable in any setting. The UDT is made for action. With the addition of baton style “stick” markers and a solid bezel index design, the RESCO UDT offers up a classic look to your next demolition dive or cocktail party.”

The SPD Edition RESCO UDT Dive Watch will retail for $2195.00 and a limited qty will be available for purchase on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 @ 3:00pm PST via their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com. Additional pieces will be built and completed in about 10-15 business days after the first initial release.

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Direct Action upgrades website with ‘back-in-stock’ notification sign-up

September 16th, 2016

Lawrence Holsworth, Director of US Marketing for Direct Action, published a brief update regarding Direct Action’s website now featuring a ‘back-in-stock’ notification sign-up, which can be read in its entirety below:

At Direct Action, we care as much about providing great customer service as we do about developing and delivering the most advanced tactical gear possible. We know that some of you have found it frustrating to go online to order one of our products, only to discover the size or color you need is temporarily out-of-stock.

So to help improve our customer service, we’ve introduced a back-in-stock notification option that lets you sign up to be automatically alerted when a product has been re-stocked.

The functionality is simple : If the product you want is out of stock, just add your e-mail address in the text box and click the ‘subscribe’ button. When the product is back in stock you will automatically receive an e-mail with a link so you can click through to place your order.

This feature is now in place on both of our online stores at www.directactiongear.com.

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Gentex Awarded Contract for JSAM-JSF Production

September 16th, 2016

Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel was awarded a production contract by the U.S. Army for the Joint Service Aircrew Mask for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSAM-JSF) Program. During the 10-year period of performance, Gentex will produce JSAM-JSF systems for F-35 aircrew and provide spares, training, and support and sustainment services in the fielding of the systems.

The JSAM-JSF is a lightweight, chemical/biological (CB) protective respirator system that integrates with the JSF airframe (F-35) life support system, and pilot flight equipment (PFE) to provide combined CB, hypoxia, and anti-gravity protection to pilots during flight. The JSAM-JSF integrates with all F-35 aircraft variants.

“Gentex is grateful for the leadership the JSAM-JSF Product Office provided during the development phase of the program, and is delighted to have been chosen to continue our involvement with production of the JSAM-JSF,” said Robert McCay, vice president aircrew systems, Gentex Corporation. “We’re confident that the advanced technology in the JSAM-JSF will deliver the capability and protection aircrew have come to expect from our products and excited to offer tailored solutions using this technology for other helmet systems and airframes to our customers worldwide.”

Gentex’s contribution to the JSF Program now includes the helmet system platform and respiratory protection system for JSF aircrew, and the protective hearing and communications devices for JSF ground crew. Gentex’s participation in the JSF Program continues their more than 45 year partnership with the U.S. government, helping them bring the most advanced solutions to U.S. and allied forces.

Gentex Corporation is the leading supplier of high-performance flight equipment for military, law enforcement, and rescue aircrew worldwide. Their comprehensive line of durable and innovative aircrew helmet systems for fixed wing, rotary wing, and cross-platform applications allow for the easy integration of advanced capability upgrades without sacrificing protection. Gentex also offers a full line of hearing protection and communication solutions for aircraft maintainers that provides superior hearing protection and precise, intelligible communications in the most extreme noise environments. Servicing, fitting, and operations/maintenance training is available for all products. A global network of distributors, with expanding services in the U.K., help support the company’s customers.

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Please Support The Abel Loredos Medical Fund

September 16th, 2016

It’s not often that I make a personal appeal but a tragedy befell the family of one of my friends last weekend and they need our help.

Abel is the victim of a senseless hit-and-run road rage attack which resulted in the amputation of his foot. Fortunately, the attacker is in custody. While we all can take solace in the great work of the Washington State Patrol and Tacoma Police Department for getting this creep off the street, it isn’t going to heal Abel or take care of his bills. Those, are up to him and us.

I have known Abel for many years. He is a Marine Corps Veteran and a former employee of Tactical Tailor. He currently works at Anytime Fitness in Tacoma, WA. If none of that makes a connection, he is also the son of GW Ayers, Vice President of Grey Ghost and GW is one of the most straight up, honest guys in this industry who raised Abel from a tyke to be the man he is today. I look at GW as a brother from another mother. We both served on the IGB (that’s Inter-German Border for those of you who didn’t have the honor of serving in the Cold War) and I am constantly amazed at GW’s demeanor. He still conducts himself like a Platoon Sergeant; praise when it’s warranted and a kick in the ass, when it’s not. Fortunately, Abel is a chip off the old block. He’s going to lick this and that’s why we need to help him out.

One of Abel’s co-workers has created a GoFundMe Page and we encourage everyone to help out if you can. Our family contributed and we hope you will too.

Thanks,

Eric Graves

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Patrol Radio Pouch

September 16th, 2016

This week’s focus is a pretty straight forward design. The Patrol Radio Pouch was designed around the MT and XTS family of Motorola radios, but will accommodate most public safety styled radios, with or without shoulder mic attachment. It’s offered with 6/9 or 6/12 attachment systems in Ranger Green, MultiCam, Coyote and Black.

FS would also like to kick off an End of Summer promo. Spend $100 or more on first-spear.com and get a free FS skull t-shirt.

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Mean Gene Leather – Hot Tamale

September 16th, 2016

The MGL “Hot Tamale” Less-Lethal Coin Purse. Simplicity in action.

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LIPSEY’S AND VICKERS TACTICAL DELIVER THE TRIFECTA OF EXCLUSIVE GLOCK PISTOLS

September 15th, 2016

Baton Rouge, La.—Lipsey’s, a nationally renowned firearms distributor, and combat veteran Larry Vickers, the face of the tactical firearms industry, have launched the third iteration of the popular “Vicker’s GLOCK.”

Beginning immediately, Lipsey’s is selling LAV serialized RTF2 framed GLOCK 17 and GLOCK 19 pistols in classic black. They come equipped with Wilson Combat sights, which now include an all new gold bead front. In addition, Larry Vickers again taps Tango Down to produce the extended mag release, slide catch, magazine base plates, grip plug with integral disassembly tool and allen wrench for rear sight adjustment.

This new Vickers Tactical Lipsey’s Exclusive GLOCK bolsters the tactical color triangle that also includes grey and flat dark earth with some added extras. Larry Vickers had this to say about this latest venture, “The most requested color for the Vickers GLOCKs from Lipsey’s is black by a wide margin. After careful consideration, we decided to mount a gold bead front sight with an otherwise black pistol. The combination is striking to say the least.”

This third rendition of Lipsey’s Exclusive Vickers GLOCKs continues to be the distributor’s centerpiece of tactical offerings. Vice President and Product Development Manager Jason Cloessner was as eager to add classic black to the fold. “The LAV GLOCK series is one of our most requested products. Adding classic black to the lineup greatly enhanced the tactical color options that the Vickers GLOCK community was more than ready to support.”

Located in Baton Rouge, Lipsey’s was originally formed as a wholesale hunting and fishing distributor in 1953. Today, the company leads the firearms industry in the collaboration and distribution of exclusive firearms. An authority in NFA regulations, Lipsey’s also offers a robust line of silencers, short barrel rifles and accessories. With a committed focus on relationships, Lipsey’s provides value and innovation to federally licensed dealers and the industry’s top manufacturers.

www.lipseys.com

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