Kitanica’s Lightweight Vented Shirt is available in both Short and Long Sleeve. They are constructed of 4.5 oz. polycotton ripstop, with antimicrobial moisture managing A.M.Y/Sorbtek mesh. The Lightweight Vented Shirt also features left and right angled and pleated front chest pockets, with the left pocket featuring pen tubes. Available in Black and Khaki.
Features
Long Sleeve – www.kitanica.net/LWV-LONG-SLEEVE-SHIRT-p/034
Short Sleeve – www.kitanica.net/LWV-SHORT-SLEEVE-SHIRT-p/035
U.S. Elite is running a “Time to Gear Up” Giveaway from now until Nov. 12. The chosen winner will receive a prize pack consisting of: an Arc’teryx LEAF Atom LT Hoody, a Suunto Core Watch, and a Limited Edition U.S. Elite Can O’WhoopAss. Click the image above or the link below to enter.
Arizona Senator John McCain issued a five page report on the ongoing US Army Modular Handgun System selection, criticizing key points of the ongoing program. The report starts by establishing that the US Army is no stranger to expensive and ultimately ineffective weapon systems programs, and then goes on to detail what he feels are key errors in the ongoing handgun selection program, including:
Senator McCain’s report is relatively brief, yet does a good job of touching on all the ongoing issues with the current Modular Handgun System program. I’ve got to say, I agree with much of Senator McCain’s criticisms. However, while I agree that the Army should just adopt a pistol already in the system, placing the decision on which one to use on a Brigade commander, is not the best course of action.
It’s worth a read. You can check it out by clicking the image above.
This is the latest generation of Triple Aught Design’s FAST Pack EDC. Although the overall appearance is similar to the previous version, the pack has been re-engineered from the ground up, based on customer feedback and testing. The FAST platform is designed around rugged construction and modular adaptability, and the FAST Pack EDC perfectly embodies this concept. The FAST Pack is made of durable 1000D and 500D Invista Cordura Fabric, and features PALS webbing and internal anchor points throughout to allow for optimal end-user configuration. The FAST Pack EDC also features a weather-resistant secondary compartment which is optimal for critical electronics and documents, which is accessible through a secure roll-top closure.
We’re going to run it through its paces over the next few weeks and give you our impressions.
Material
Dimensions
Volume: 2000.00 cu in (32.77 liters)
12.00″ (30.48 cm) W x 21.00″ (53.34 cm) H x 8.00″ (21.59 cm) D
Weight: 72.00 oz (2.04 kg)
store.tripleaughtdesign.com/FAST-Pack-EDC
SilencerCo is continuing with their Summit Collection firearms, with their first ever AR-15 offering. Made in collaboration with Noveske Rifleworks, this rifle is chambered for .300 BLK with an 8″ barrel, and a color-matched, Summit-edition Omega suppressor. Only 30 units have been produced, in two color options: 25 Grey and 5 Green.
Features
Magpul is now shipping the PMAG 30 AK/AKM GEN M3 polymer magazine for Kalashnikov-pattern rifles chambered for 7.62x39mm. These new magazines feature steel-reinforced locking lugs, a removable floorplate, constant curve geometry, and a high-reliability/low-friction follower. The PMAG 30 AK/AKM GEN M3 counts as three US compliance parts for 922r. Made in U.S.A.
Features
www.magpul.com/products/pmag-30-ak-akm-gen-m3
Carbondale, PA, October 29, 2015. Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces will demonstrate their industry leading lines of Gentex, ALPHA, and Ops-Core helmet systems for air applications at the SAFE Symposium, November 2 – 4, Orlando, Florida. Featured among them will be their latest innovations, the Gentex HGU-56/P Rotary Wing Helmet System with Ops-Core Accessory Rail Connectors (ARC), and the ALPHA 900 Search and Rescue (SAR) Helmet System, part of the ALPHA 900 Cross-Platform Helmet System line.
Gentex has integrated the Ops-Core ARCs into the designs for the standard and improved HGU-56/P Helmet Systems. This pairing allows aircrew users to easily add mission-enhancing components such as cameras and illuminators, without compromising the helmet system’s industry leading protection.
Combining the open architecture of the Ops-Core ARCs with the Gentex HGU-56/P Helmet System creates a platform for access to a broadest of capability upgrades to support both current and future operations. The ALPHA 900 SAR Helmet System is water resistant and optimized for air-to-sea search and rescue operations, and is compatible with all major aircraft ICS systems and portable radios.
“The Gentex HGU-56/P with Ops-Core ARCs and the ALPHA 900 SAR Helmet System exemplify Gentex Corporation’s continued effort to expand our product line, allowing us to offer a full range of innovative solutions to the customer” said Robert McCay, vice president, Aircrew Systems, Gentex Corporation. “Gentex is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive portfolio of aircrew headborne systems and services to meet the needs of global aircrew personnel.”
Adding to the depth of Gentex Corporation’s comprehensive product line featured at SAFE, is their newly acquired line of hearing and communications products, which will be on display in booth #302. The recent acquisition of Aegisound, an established provider of products that significantly improve hearing protection, safety and communications in high noise environments, expands Gentex’s hearing and communications product offering to global defense and industrial personnel, as well as the F-35 program portfolio. In addition to hearing and communication products, Gentex will supply eye protection, the helmet system platform, and respiratory protection system to the elite aircrew entrusted to command the F-35 Lightning II.
Subject matter experts from the Gentex team have also been invited to give a presentation on the evolution of the aircrew industry’s needs over the last six decades, and how these needs drive the development of aircrew helmet systems and capability upgrades. The presentation which is titled, Past,
Present and Future of Aircrew Helmets, will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM in Bonaire 1-2-3. Visit the Gentex Corporation booth #307 to see the tactical optics line; dazzle laser defense eyewear, a line of laser protective flight-helmet mounted visors and spectacles that help pilots combat emerging laser threats, as well as our line of respiratory and CBRN protection products. Two Helmet System briefings focusing on the design capabilities of helmets, oxygen masks, visors, microphones and laser eye protection will also be held during the symposium.
