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Revision Military Hires LTG (Ret) Michael Dubie

November 10th, 2015

Michael Dubie Portrait

Essex Junction, Vermont (November 9, 2015) – Revision Military, a world leader in integrated, purpose-built soldier solutions, announces the addition of Michael Dubie as President of Revision Military Technologies. Dubie retired in October after thirty-six years of military service and most recently was the Deputy Commander of United States Northern Command, where he was responsible for the air and land defense of North America. Dubie was also the Adjutant General for the state of Vermont from 2006 – 2012.

“I am extremely pleased to announce that we have hired LTG (retired) Michael Dubie as the new President of Revision Military Technologies,” said Jonathan Blanshay, CEO of Revision. “Throughout his distinguished career, Mike has been an ardent supporter of providing the U.S. and allied militaries with the very best equipment available. That commitment was exemplified throughout his time as Adjutant General of the state of Vermont. It is truly an honor to welcome Mike to the Revision Team.”

Revision Military Technologies (RMT), a subsidiary of Revision Military, was established in 2013 and is located in a separate optical research facility in Essex Junction, Vermont. This specialty research entity accommodates the Company’s need for an advanced laboratory capable of handling sensitive military projects. It is dedicated to independent research and the development of advanced materials science and unique engineering solutions. In addition to ongoing Research and Development programs with the US Army and Air Force military research laboratories, RMT is developing a number of innovative and proprietary technologies, several of which have the potential to be commercialized into Revision’s product portfolio. RMT has extensively experienced scientists as well as high-tech equipment for advanced optics testing, microscopy, spectroscopy, high energy pulsed laser systems and prototype injection molding and coating equipment.

At RMT, Dubie will be leading Business Development efforts and will work alongside RMT’s Chief Technical Officer, Shaun Abraham, who is currently heading the development of Revision’s advanced laser protective optical programs.

Dubie recently said “I’m extremely excited to join the Revision team. I have great respect for the protection that Revision equipment has provided the men and women serving our Country, and I look forward to being a part of Revision’s future, not only through my work with RMT but also in providing leadership around Revision’s community affairs here in Vermont. My wife Amy and I are excited to make Vermont home again.”

www.revisionmilitary.com

Happy Birthday Devil Dogs

November 10th, 2015

Thank you for 240 years of unwavering commitment to your nation. The world is truly a better place thanks to the United States Marine Corps.

Heavy Cover Inc – US GI Style Titanium Canteen Mess Kit

November 10th, 2015

If you’re a fan of carrying an actual canteen, it only makes sense that you should be able to actually apply heat to it.

 

Heavy Cover Inc’s Titanium canteen is a US GI-style model. Ic comes with a nesting Titanium cup with lid. this combination should more than cover your hydration and cooking needs particularly in the back country where water may need to be melted from snow/ice or boiled.

The Titanium canteen carries 1.1 Liter (37 ounces) of fluid while the Titanium canteen cup accommodates 700mm (23.7 ounces).

Titanium is a great material for this purpose.  Although it relatively expensive it as strong as steel at just over half the weight.  Additionally, it won’t melt in a fire or puncture in your pack and is BPA Free as well as nontoxic.  Finally, Titanium is noncorrosive and its nonstick surface is easy to clean up.

www.heavycoverinc.com/heavy-cover-us-gi-style-titanium-canteen-mess-kit-37oz-includes-tritan-plastic-and-titanium-canteen-cap

Grey Ghost Precision Will Be At The 2015 Green Beret ProAm

November 9th, 2015

Grey Ghost Green Beret Pro Am Shoot

37 PSR Gun Club based in Bunnlevel, NC will be hosting the 2015 Green Beret ProAm, taking place November 11th, this Veterans Day. Grey Ghost Precision will be in attendance, and have also provided a pair of Specter Light 5.56 rifles for the match. Skydivers will jump in the flag at 11:30am and the event is expected to last until 5:00pm. They will be auctioning knives, guns, tactical gear, drawing raffles, and door prizes. Hooters will be providing food. You can find more information here: greenberetproam.org.

First Tactical – Tactix Series Pouches

November 9th, 2015

Last week I attended a media event in Phoenix with First Tactical. Although they kicked off the brand with gloves over the summer, it continues to grow and now includes load carriage. I was surprised to see that the had already begun to offer pouches. The quality of the production samples I examined is high and incorporates several interesting features.

  

First off, the line of Tactix pouches is designed for use with First Tactical’s Lynx laser cut platform, but they are also PALS compatible. As you can see, the vertical straps are 3/4″ rather than the standard 1″ and weave through laser cut slots.

Additionally, they use a Duraflex buckle which grips on the horizontal bar to keep them in place rather than the snaps or tick seen with other systems.

 

You may also notice that the zippered opening angles slightly forward.

All of the Tactix pouches I saw were padded, but the padding was removable and held in place with hook and pile tape. Once the padded insert is removed, there is access to a hung mesh pocket along the back wall of the pouch.

Obviously, the padded insert is not only removable but also reversible. One side is the same color as the pouch and the other is a high visibility Yellow.

So far, First Tactical has released 9×6, 6×10, 6×6 and 3×6 zippered utility pouches as well as Medium and Large media pouches, eyewear pouch and 1.5 l water bottle pouch.  The front offers three strips of pile tape so you can place identifiers on the pouch.

Made from 500D texturized nylon, pouches are offered in Black, Coyote and OD Green.

www.firsttactical.com

USSOCOM Evaulates Replacement For EOTech Sights

November 9th, 2015

According to sources close to the effort, USSOCOM will evaluate five alternative optics as a replacement for the L3 Communications EOTech Enhanced Combat Optical Sights which have been the subject of a series of Safety of Use Messages issued by PM SOF Weapons at Crane NSWC.  

  
The candidate sights include the Aimpoint’s T2, Leupold’s LCO and Delta Point PRO as well as Trijicon’s MRO and SRS.  Based on an operational need by a SOF component, one, or possible more sights will be selected for limited fielding after an evaluation by users.  The list of candidate optics offers a variety of capabilities rather than a bunch of clones.  If anything, the evaluation will give some exposure to different technologies and help refine future requirements and we understand a more extensive, open solicitation, may be issued later to field optics across the entire command.  

Rampart International Range Day & EXPO 2015 Video

November 9th, 2015

I really enjoyed attending the 2015 Range Day and Expo presented by Rampart International near Ottawa, Canada.  Not only did they have some great brands on hand but I got to meet some awesome folks representing Canada’s military and law enforcement community.  I’m looking forward to next year.  

Rampart International Range Day & EXPO 2015 from RAMPART Corp. on Vimeo.

VSS Services – Tactical Backpack/Biathlon Rifle Sling

November 9th, 2015

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Custom made for VSS Services by Mayflower Consulting and Velocity Systems, the Tactical Backpack/Biathlon Rifle Sling is a European sling design used to more easily carry rifles during mountain operations. The sling functions well with heavier DMR-type rifles, allowing for a free hand for climbing or dragging a deer. It also features QD buckles for quickly transitioning from a carrying to a ready position.

Available in Multicam, Kryptek Yeti (winter), and Kryptek Highlander (Brown).

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