North American Rescue has released their catalog for 2016. They’ve also updated their website, which can be viewed through the link below.
North American Rescue Catalog
February 24th, 2016Bawidamann Blades – Nuckeye Titanium EDC Bottle Opener
February 24th, 2016This is a Ben Bawidamnn custom project that he finally made time for. It’s called the NUCK-EYE; a key chain/beer bottle opener with a little extra punch to it. Since they are Ohio boys, they thought that old number 17 would make a great addition to your nights out on the town. Someone’s point of view not lining up with your mid-western values? Use this handy tool to reset the conversation, then have a beer.
Each one is hand finished 6al4v Titanium in either quarter inch or half inch stock thickness, and every one is unique in color and finish.
Made in USA
MATBOCK Named to 50 Innovative Companies in Combat Medicine and Battlefield Healthcare
February 24th, 2016MATBOCK is pleased to announce that it has been named to the 50 Innovative Companies in Combat Medicine and Battlefield Healthcare 2016 report from VisionGain. Visiongain is a leading business information portal, helping customers keep abreast of key changes taking place in their industry. MATBOCK prides itself in pushing innovation and technology to support our warriors on the battlefield and is honored to be included in this report with so many other great companies supporting our troops.
Check out section 5.4.2
www.slideshare.net/Visiongain/50-innovative-companies-in-combat-medicine-battlefield-healthcare-2016
Way Of The Gun Covert B.E.L.T.
February 24th, 2016 
Former Green Beret and tactical firearms trainer Frank Proctor refined the design of the Covert B.E.L.T. (Bring Everything Light Tactical) over a period of three years. Now, it’s his EDC belt as well as his range and competition belt.
The sides of this 1.5″ wide belt incorporate a stiffener where you would wear an OWB holster or external mag pouches. However, there’s no stiffener at the rear, but rather a small velcro pouch located at the small of the back. One of my favorite features are the plastic D-rings used to secure the belt. They aren’t only low profile, but allow you to keep your belt on while going through metal detectors. Additionally, the Covert B.E.L.T. offers elastic loops for magazines, sewn directly to the belt. These elestic slots are lined so mags won’t fall out and there are two pistol mag pouches up front and a pistol and rifle mag pouch on both sides behind the hip making the belt ambidextrous.
The Covert B.E.L.T. is made in the USA and offered in several sizes but you need to read the fine print on the website to ascertain the correct size.
www.wayofthegun.us/wotg-covert-b-e-l-t
Just Hanging Around
February 24th, 2016 
Noncommissioned officers help Natick’s Aerial Delivery Directorate researchers test the RA-1 parachute’s harness for comfort and fit in cold conditions created in the Doriot Climactic Chambers. Brrrrrr!
Frag Out Mag #8
February 24th, 2016I was fortunate to run into the Frag Out team during Milipol which is a major focus of this excellent issue. I really appreciate what these guys are doing. Check it out.
Leupold Optics Academy
February 24th, 2016For info, contact RegistrationLOA@leupold.com.
Black Powder Red Earth Board Game Under Development
February 23rd, 2016 
This might look like a collection of Legos to you, but it turns out this is a great way to design a board game according to ‘Black Powder, Red Earth‘ creator Jon Chang because you can quickly reconfigure the board as you come up with new ideas. In this case, it’s the BPRE board game , in beta. They plan to begin limited testing in the NYC area in March with a possible future crowdfunding campaign. If this is as much fun as the graphic novels, I’m in. Next up, the video game.
