Available with either skeletal (licensed from Crye Precision) or standard cummerbund, the Vanguard Plate Carrier features a built-in multi-caliber three mag carrier mounted to the flap. Additionally, it incorporates low profile padded shoulder straps as well as added padding for comfort and breathability throughout the interior. Made from 500D Cordura, its a replacement for the Banshee carrier. Offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green and MultiCam.
The Badger Ordnance Snipers Lightweight Integrator Combat Kit or SLICK is now available to the public. It integrates additional accessories to the Leupold M151 Spotting Scope such as Insight RULR, Wilcox RAPTAR, AN/PEQ-15, clip in NVGs, and red dot sights.
Blue Force Gear has introduced the Micro DAP (Denied Area Pattern) pack. Inspired by outdoor day packs, this will come in at about $125 with first quarter delivery.
The back is padded with an HDPE insert. It also features padded shoulder straps, comms/hydration pass through and a full interior Velcro field for the new line of Dappers.
The new Galil ACE line was on display at the IWI booth. Currently chambered for 7.62x39mm, the ACE line has the following features:
– reciprocating left side charging handle
– Modern polymer components for weight reduction
– Full length two-piece Picatinny top rail
– Picatinny tri-rail forearm with built-in, removable rail covers
– Adjustable iron sights with Tritium front sight post
– Accepts all standard AK-47 type magazines
This particular variant is a pistol which comes with IWI’s own side folding Stabilizing Brace.
Both this pistol and the side folding Stabilizing Brace variant feature an 8.3″ barrel.
As for upcoming variations of the ACE line, late Summer will see the introduction of the 7.62x51mm ACE, which will consist of two pistols and a full length rifle in multiple barrel lengths, all of which will accept standard SR-25 type magazines. The 5.56 ACE line will be available starting early 2016, and will accept standard AR-15 magazines.
The Trifecta is the latest shield from Point Blank Enterprises under the Paraclete line. It offers NIJ Level III protection, as well as protection against M855 green tip ammo. The Trifecta’s unique two layer ballistic system consists of a hybrid composite ballistic material with an air pocket in-between the two layers. This pocket allows projectiles to tumble and yaw before hitting the second layer of armor, reducing their penetrative capability. Either side of the shield features the three Weapon Mount System, which offers a platform to stabilize either a handgun or long gun. The rear features a stationary handle, foam pad, and Velcro forearm strap attachment system. The total weight with the optional viewport and 450 lumen LED light kit is only 35 lbs.
The beastly Load-Out Bag is a monster. Made from 600D material, it offers 5600 cu in of space for your deployment gear. What’s really cool are the wide, all terrain wheels and braided webbing handles. Those are the two components that tend to blow out on a load out bag. Offered on Coyote, MultiCam, Ranger Green and Black.
