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Confirmed – H&K Wins CSASS

April 1st, 2016

In spite of PEO Soldier claiming that an award has not been made, it has. This is the DoD announcement from March 31, 2016. H&K USA Wins the Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System program.

www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract-View/Article/710219

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ on behalf of the Project Manager Soldier Weapons awarded a single award Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Delivery and Task Orders with two (2) options for a maximum total of 3,643 Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS) units. The period of performance for the base ordering period will be Twenty-Four (24) months, during which time Production Qualification Testing/Operational Testing(PQT/OT) of 30 CSASS units will be conducted. The minimum ordering obligation for this contract is 30 CSASS units to be used for PQT/OT. Option one (1) will enable additional ordering periods and will include production, spare parts, depot support, First Article testing, and Instructor and Key Personnel Training (I&KPT). Option two (II) is for the purchase of a technical data package and Government Purpose Rights.

Tags: Heckler and Koch USA
Posted in Contracts, PEO-Soldier | 36 Comments »

FirstSpear Friday Focus – FirstSpear To Attend TTPOA 2016

April 1st, 2016

FirstSpear will be attending one of their biggest law enforcement shows in the US at the 2016 TTPOA SWAT Conference in San Marcos, TX April 6th-10th. All attendees will receive an official FS/TTPOA draw string bag at sign in, while supplies last.

Stop by FirstSpear booth B22 and check out some of the most advanced land and maritime based plate carriers available to Law Enforcement agencies.

www.first-spear.com

ttpoa.org

Tags: FirstSpear
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Hodge Defense Becomes Marisol Defense

April 1st, 2016

During a recent not-so-hostile takeover, Hodge Defense Systems became Marisol Defense. Already, logo items are starting to show up. Oddly enough, everyone now wants a ‘Marisol’ as demand for Hodge guns wanes.

More details soon.

Tags: Marisol Defense
Posted in Black Rifle, Industry | 15 Comments »

You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

April 1st, 2016

From Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow at Wanaka, NZ. The aircraft is one of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s ‘new’ NH90s.

Thanks EH!

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Leupold Adds New Reticle Options To Mark 6 And Mark 8 Riflescopes

March 31st, 2016

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., the optics choice of elite snipers, has expanded the reticle options in its Mark 6 and Mark 8 line of riflescopes.

The Mark 6 3-18x44mm M5C2 is now available with a non-illuminated Leupold® Tactical Milling Reticle (TMR). This tested and proven reticle expands on the traditional Mil Dot reticle by using various sized and spaced hash marks on the horizontal and vertical stadia. These marks allow for additional ranging precision, enhanced accuracy and quick one-meter range estimation reference points.

Additionally, the TReMoR 3 reticle has been added to the Mark 6 3-18x4mm M5C2 in both illuminated and non-illuminated versions.

New to the Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm riflescope are Illuminated TReMoR 3, Illuminated H59 and the Leupold Illuminated TMR reticles. The TReMoR 3 and H59 feature grid-based tics for elevation and wind holds, ranging and size estimation.

For more information on Leupold products, please visit us at www.leupold.com.

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Posted in Optics, Press Release | 5 Comments »

Magpul – PMAG10 7.62 AC Now Shipping

March 31st, 2016

PMAG10 7.62 AC

A larger-capacity variant of the proven PMAG 5 7.62 AC, the PMAG 10 7.62 AC is a reliable and durable polymer magazine for .308 Winchester based family of cartridges.

Compatible with short action AICS-spec bottom metal to include the Bolt Action Magazine Well for the Hunter 700 Stock, the PMAG 10 7.62 AC brings additional capacity in an affordable and reliable package. Featuring Gen M3 technology, a paint-pen dot matrix for visual identification, and a flared base plate for positive control and ease of retrieval, the PMAG 10 7.62 AC sets a new standard for bolt action magazines.

Made in the USA.

FEATURES

·Compatible with short action AICS (Accuracy International Chassis Systems) pattern bottom metal and cartridges built on a 0.470″ case head such as 7.62×51/.308 Winchester, 7mm-08 Remington, 6.5mm Creedmoor, .260 Remington, .243 Winchester, and others*

·Accepts a cartridge overall length of up to 2.86″

·Next-generation impact and crush resistant polymer construction

·Self-lubricating follower for increased reliability

·Long life stainless steel spring

·Paint pen dot matrix panels on the bottom of the body to allow for identification marking

·Flared floorplate aids magazine handling and is easy to disassemble for maintenance

www.magpul.com/products/pmag-10-762-ac

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Posted in Advertiser, Press Release, weapons | 5 Comments »

Vuurwaapen Blog Launches GoFundMe Page To Raise Funds For Legal Defense

March 31st, 2016

Not long after our story on the Fireclean suit against bloggers Andrew Tuohy and Everett Baker, Vuurwaapen blog launched a fundraising page for their legal defense on the GoFundMe platform. The odd thing about this is that I’ve read the complaint and Fireclean isn’t suing for assault.

Those interested in donating should visit www.gofundme.com/spwt9qss.

Tags: gofundme
Posted in Industry, Media | 56 Comments »

Tactical Tailor – Regiment Pack

March 31st, 2016

The Pacific Northwest Pack Series began as a project to fulfil a solicitation for a suite of SOCOM packs. Our designs for this solicitation were brought about with input from actual SOF soldiers who took these packs to the field throughout the design process and brought back their impressions and recommendations for improvements. We took their advice back to our designers who then continually refined the packs until they met the exacting standards of these elite soldiers.

The Regiment pack is a larger rucksack, intended to carry heavy sustainment loads on patrol or reconnaissance. With a total capacity of over 5000 cubic inches, this bag is heavy duty, but at only 5.5 pounds, it is not heavy-weight. Our designers have worked hard to incorporate the most useful features you might need in a long range pack while not wasting your time with useless bells and whistles that only look good as bullet points.

All the standard features are here, like a reinforced carry handle, stainless drain holes on all the exterior pockets, RTO pass-through zipper and side compression straps. Beyond that, you will also find pass throughs on the side pockets for odd sized items like ski poles or shooting sticks, left and right side external zippers for cable or hydration pass through, separate zipper access to the main compartment, internal attachment points for our PRC-117G radio pouch, an air mesh map pocket inside the top flap and much more. The pack is also STRLLS and H harness compatible for airborne operations.

Along with this new line of packs, we’ve also introduced upgrades to our traditional straps and belt in the form of our Low Profile and Low Profile Adjustable Super Straps and Ergo Super Belt. These new designs add even more comfort along with added functionality and adjustability. The Regiment Pack is also available in a discounted kit form which includes the pack, our Fight Light MALICE Pack Frame, Low Profile Adjustable Super Straps and 34” Ergo Super Belt.

www.tacticaltailor.com

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Posted in Packs, Press Release | 5 Comments »