Elite Defense At SOFIC – 3rd Annual End-User Reception
May 15th, 2015UF PRO – Striker Field Shirt Now Available In Brown Grey
May 14th, 2015
UF PRO has recently added Brown Grey as a color option for their Striker Field Shirt. The field shirt is made from 50/50 NyCo ripstop fabric, with all loop material meeting NATO NIR requirements. The anatomic cut is designed for comfort when worn under body armor or battle vests. Dual access chest pockets feature Velcro closures to help prevent injury from secondary fragments, and offer good access to contents, even when wearing equipment or body armor. Big upper and lower arm pockets are spacious enough for equipment that requires quick access. Also included are pouches for D30 Trio Mid elbow protectors.
The Striker Field Shirt is available in sizes XS-3XL, and also comes in PenCott GreenZone.
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McNett Microfiber Towels Now Treated With SILVADUR Silver Antimicrobial Ions
May 14th, 2015
Bellingham, WA (May 13, 2015) — McNett® Corporation announces that all microfiber towels sold under the McNett® Tactical and Outgo® brands will now be treated with SILVADUR™ silver antimicrobial ions. SILVADUR keeps the towel fabric fresh and odor-free by inhibiting the growth of microbes. The antimicrobial technology prevents unpleasant odors, decay and discoloration by preventing the growth of bacteria in the first place.
“The Ultra Compact Microfiber Towel by McNett is packed with more features than a Swiss Army knife. From patented sewn grommets, snap loops and retention straps to the free toiletry bag, our microfiber towels have always been loaded with attractive features missing from the competition,” said Gerald Craft, consumer marketing director. “Now that we’ve added the SILVADUR treatment by Dow consumers can grab the towel that truly has it all.”
The SILVADUR antimicrobial treatment is unique in that it offers a controlled release of silver for improved durability. During testing, after 50 rigorous launderings, SILVADUR still had a 99% antimicrobial control rate against bacteria and fungi.
In addition, SILVADUR has been approved as non-toxic by the International OEKO-TEX® Association. Tested at 10 times the recommended dosage and use levels, SILVADUR is proven to neither irritate nor cause sensitizations in humans. It is truly a durable antimicrobial that can stand up to real life.
All Ultra Compact Microfiber Towels by Outgo and McNett Tactical will now be treated with SILVADUR silver antimicrobial ions to keep them fresh and odor free. For more information, please visit: www.mcnett.com/tactical/microfiber-towel#44035.
Zero Point And Kopis Mobile Pay Homage To Draper Kauffman – Part 3
May 14th, 2015Draper Kauffman Tribute
In a 3-part series to honor the Father of US Navy EOD and US Navy UDT/SEAL, Zero Point and Kopis Mobile will pay tribute to Admiral Draper Lawrence Kauffman by presenting a few key bullets from his remarkable career, unveiling a few custom designs attributed to his exploits, as well as working up donations to contribute to SOWF and EODWF. Don’t miss it – and visit their booth to find out more at SOFIC – Booth #1818.
Part 3 of 3: Zero Point and Kopis Mobile are shooting Silver Bullets @ SOFIC!
Stop by booth #1818 for your chance to win a pure silver bullet.
You can win a 1 ounce silver bullet from the hourly drawings with a special prize given at the last drawing each day. You don’t have to pay to participate in the drawings, but all donations are greatly appreciated and will go to both the SOWF & EODWF in honor of America’s first “Twin Pin”… Admiral Kauffman.
For the drawings, there are different donation levels and each level earns you a unique gift or more.
$1 – “Pea-Shooter” Level = A Sticker of your choosing AND one chance at hourly drawings
$5 – “Slingshot” Level = A Morale patch or Koozie of your choosing AND one chance at hourly drawings
$10 – “Gunfighter” Level = A ball cap and any one of the previous items AND two chances at hourly drawings
$20 – “Grenadier” Level = A Pin Up Girl T-Shirt and any one of the previous items AND three chances at hourly drawings
$50 – “The Bomb” Level = One each of the above and a 9mm (1oz) Silver Bullet AND unlimited chances at hourly drawings
End of Day Drawings
Also, take your chances to win a 1 oz Silver Bullet at the “Fire In The Hole” game within the booth.
$5 donation gets you (1) One toss and a Morale Patch or a Koozie or a “Fire In The Hole” Challenge Coin. If you fire it in the hole you get a 1 oz Silver Bullet.
$10 donation gets you (3) Three tosses and any two of the above. If you fire one in the hole you get a 1 oz Silver Bullet for each one you make in the hole. Making all (3) Three in a row earns you a 5 oz Silver Bullet or equal.
The term “Silver-Bullet” defined:
1. (noun) A quick solution to a difficult problem.
Come meet the B.O.M.B. SQUAD at booth #1818
Thales selected For U.S. Army Rifleman Radio program
May 14th, 2015
Arlington, VA, 13 May 2015 – Thales has recently been selected to provide the U.S. Army with Rifleman Radio systems. This award, under a ten-year (five-year base with five-year option) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, will allow Thales to compete for the different orders of the program.
The selection is for the Rifleman Radio Full Rate Production (FRP) program, also part of the U.S. Army’s Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Handheld, Manpack and Small-form Fit (HMS) program. The Army’s projected contract cost through 2025 for radios, accessories, technical support and sustainment, will not exceed $3.9 billion.
The Army’s acquisition strategy is to compete individual delivery orders following qualification testing. Testing will be performed on radios delivered under the initial delivery order. Qualified radios are expected to begin being fielded in 2017.
Thales’ enhanced AN/PRC-154A Rifleman Radio is the most advanced, fielded, and proven soldier radio on the market, delivering voice and data simultaneously. It provides secure, inter-squad, networked communications and situational awareness to the soldier at the tactical edge of the battlefield, improving mission effectiveness.
Thales has been involved in the development and fielding of the Rifleman Radio since 2004 under Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP). The Army has procured more than 21,000 radios to date under the LRIP.
Thales has leveraged over two decades of handheld radio design experience in its latest Rifleman Radio solution, which exceeds the original program requirements by improving battery life, mission weight, and waveform performance while also enhancing the user interface.
BCM 300 Blackout Teaser
May 14th, 2015
Oh, yeah. It’s coming.
Also in the picture:
Nylon
– Velocity System Scarab Light Plate Carrier
– G-Code Scorpion Pouches in Multicam
– Silinyx Clarus Control Box and EarPro
Carbine
– Trijicon Accupoint1-6×24
– Lancer Systems L5 AWM Polymer Magazines
– Surefire M300V Scout Mini Light
– Haley Strategic Thorntail Keymod Mount
– Knights Armament Offset Iron Sights
– BCMGUNFIGHTER™ Stock (Urban Wolf)
– BCMGUNFIGHTER Pistol Grip Mod 3 (Urban Wolf)
– BCMGUNFIGHTER Vertical Grip Short – Keymod (Urban Wolf)
Glock
– ZevTech SOCOM Glock slide with Trijicon RMR
– Surefire X300
Fayetteville And Fort Bragg Honor SOF K9s With Memorial Celebration
May 14th, 2015Each Memorial Day, the Special Operations Forces (SOF) K9 Memorial Committee and the Airborne & Special Operations Museum holds a Memorial Ceremony to honor K9s who died the previous year. New plaques are established around the “Constant Vigilance” statue, each dedicated to a single K9, marking both the dogs’ birth and death dates. This year, the ceremony will be held on May 25th at 1200 on the grounds of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville.
“Constant Vigilance” is the world’s first memorial to Special Operations K9s killed in the line of duty. It was dedicated in July of 2013 and honors K9s at home and abroad. In front of the statue is a dedication plaque which reads:
The Bond Between a SOF handler and his K9 is eternal. Trusting each other is a nameless language.
Here we honor the SOF K9s that have paid the ultimate price.
These well trained K9s have saved numerous lives, often times losing their own lives in the process. Fittingly, Constant Vigilance overlooks “Iron Mike” – the icon of the Airborne Trooper. Both memorials are on the grounds of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum in downtown Fayetteville.
Field of Honor
Each year, the Fayetteville and Fort Bragg Community host a “Field of Honor” on the grounds of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum. Each flag honors a current or past service member; the same courtesy is extended to the K9s. The “K9 Field of Honor” surrounds the statue during Field of honor. Large flags are placed next to the dogs’ flags, representing the handlers who were killed alongside the dog.
DEP Technologies To Debut At SOFIC 2015
May 14th, 2015
SOFIC 2015 Tampa, Florida – SOFIC will be the official release venue for DEP Technologies, a subsidiary of PHOTONIS USA – provider of night vision imaging tubes, power tubes, digital imaging, and scientific detectors.
DEP will be the exclusive US distributor of the PHOTONIS INTENS™ night vision tubes which set the standard for 4G operational parameters such as minimum high FOM, extended bandwidth sensitivity and high light tolerance. DEP, USA will capitalize on the various aspects of the PHOTONIS INTENS™ tube attributes such as the 45% smaller 16mm format tube, and its high performance wide-band 18mm format image Intensifier tube.
Additionally DEP, USA will provide systems enhancement components to both currently fielded systems and emerging products.
DEP, USA and PHOTONIS Digital Imaging are located in Texas.
