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Kitanica – American Hoodie Now Available In Stone Green
December 10th, 2015Team Safariland Rob Leatham Wins 2015 WSSSC And WSRC Title
December 10th, 2015Leatham defends his title at the back-to-back Western States Revolver Championship
ONTARIO, California – Safariland congratulates Team Safariland member Rob Leatham for winning the 2015 Western States Single Stack Championship (WSSSC) title in the Single Stack Championship and defending his 2014 Western States Relvolver Championship (WSRC) title in the Revolver Championship both held in Mesa, Arizona on November 12-15, 2015.
Leatham is beyond thrilled to have won the 2015 WSSSC title. This well-designed and perfect-weather match is one of Leatham’s favorite competitions of the year. “I look forward to the 50-yard standard exercise each year and really appreciate that the match Director, Steve Horsman, and stage designers have kept it well-organized and maintained its tradition.”
The tightly-contested WSSSC title has been won and lost over the years by a mere handful of points. This year, Leatham had just one miss penalty and one no-shoot penalty, landing him at the top of the leader board for the first time since 2007. “Top of the line equipment, from my belt, holster and mag pouches to a finely tuned pistol, has a tremendous amount to do with each and every one of my wins. It’s something that I never have to think twice about, and allows me to focus on my shooting,” stated Leatham.
At the back-to-back Western States Revolver Championship, Leatham, defended his 2014 WSRC title, winning by more than 120 points. Leatham won six of the 12 stages and finished among the top five in the remaining six stages in the match. Leatham has won the WSRC all three years, since its inception in 2013.
“Shooting a revolver match is a challenge and can be hard on the ego. Most of us at the WSRC usually compete in other (semi-auto) divisions. We are used to having more rounds, lighter triggers, much faster times and sub two-second reloads. I have a lot of respect for my fellow competitiors who have worked hard on their revolver skills and shown dramatic improvement. Cross training with this type of event should pay off by making you a better shooter all around,” said Leatham.
Single Stack Championship Equipment:
Safariland 5199 Range Series Holster with USPSA Kit attached to the ELS system.
Back-to-Back Western States Revolver Championship Equipment:
Safariland 5189 Holster with USPSA Kit attched to the ELS system
Team Safariland members are an integral part of the company’s product development process by regularly testing Safariland materials and products to ensure design and development. For more information about Team Safariland and Safariland equipment, please visit www.safariland.com/communities/team_safariland.
Inglorious Amateurs – IA Memorial Wall Print
December 9th, 2015
Inglorious Amateurs is currently offering a pre-sale of a print of their Memorial Wall artwork. The print details the Memorial Wall located in the lobby of the Original Headquarters Building at Langley, with the most recent 33 stars highlighted in remembrance and and accompanied by the wall’s heading “IN HONOR OF THOSE MEMBERS OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY”. 50% of the profits will be donated to the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation. The print will only be available for pre-sale until December 10th.
Details
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Patrol Incident Gear – New Bravo And Updated Alpha Gloves
December 9th, 2015
Patrol Incident Gear has announced their brand new PIG FDT FR Bravo Gloves. The Bravo gloves feature all the same dexterity and touch screen compatibility as the PIG Alpha gloves, and are constructed with premium leather and nomex.
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Additionally, PIG has also announced the improved version of the PIG FDT Alpha Glove. It now features touchscreen conductive synthetic suede on the index finger and thumb. This eliminates the need for conductive stitching, while continuing to offer the same dexterity and sensitivity as previous models.
Additionally, all PIG Gloves manufactured from 2015 on will be touchscreen compatible.
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Due to the updated model, previous generation Alpha and Alpha Touch gloves will be offered at a significant discount at SKD Tactical and other PIG dealers while supplies last.
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High Speed Gear – New Plate Carriers And More
December 9th, 2015
SWANSBORO, North Carolina – Dec. 9, 2015 – High Speed Gear has a history of producing some of the most versatile tactical pouches and platforms in the industry. A proven performer, HSGI continues to show tremendous popularity in tactical markets worldwide. Our lengthy list of top tier operators includes U.S. and allied special forces, state and local tactical units, and hundreds of federal agencies.
In keeping with that standard, High Speed Gear is proud to release its Slick Plate Carrier-Bravo, Modular Plate Carrier-Bravo, Range/Go Bag, Shot Shell Tray V.2 and Gas Mask/Spent Mag Pouch V.2.
The SPC-Bravo and MPC-Bravo are a natural progression of our versatile SPC/MPC line of plate carriers. Both feature the same 500D Cordura plate pockets, interior mesh cushions and HSGI neoprene shoulder pads of the original SPC and MPC, but now feature nylon and Velcro loop PALS on the front and back for further customization and adaptability. The SPC-Bravo also utilizes two-inch Gripper Elastic side straps, uniquely enabling it to be paired with any of the pouches from our belt-mounted line. This makes it the perfect plate carrier for law enforcement needs. The MPC-Bravo features a Sure-Grip Padded Belt for further comfort and stability, as well as our Chest Platform, both of which provide additional attachment points for your customization.
The Range/Go Bag is a 15″ x7.5″ x10″, 1000D Cordura bag with five rows of PALS webbing on either exterior side and four rows of loop PALS on either interior wall. The stiffener sewn into the bottom of the bag offers a self-standing feature, and a removable, padded, internal divider allows for protection and separation of internal items. This bag can be hand carried via the reinforced-webbing handles or shoulder carried via the 1.5″-webbing shoulder strap. Eight D-rings, one at each corner, further enables the bag to be customized for backpack-style carrying.
The Shot Shell Tray V.2 is an updated and improved design to our mountable shotgun shell card. The new HSGI Shot Shell Tray design consists of two Velcro hook-backed, rubberized-nylon web platforms with five shell slots each. The rubberized-webbing loops will hold (10) 12 gauge shotgun shells. A Velcro loop-backed MOLLE panel offers compatibility with PALS platforms. Either tray be attached to any Velcro loop surface or inserted securely into a standard TACO.
The Gas Mask/Spent Mag Pouch V.2 can be used as a gas mask pouch or dump pouch, and can be worn as a drop leg or with a shoulder strap. This pouch holds up to the largest popular tactical gas mask models. Both the drop leg components and shoulder strap are easily removed for full conversion to either carry style.
These products are available now.
Made 100% in the USA, Battle Proven Tactical Nylon Gear. For more information, visit www.highspeedgear.com.
High Angle Solutions – CTOMS – Prodigy Pulley
December 9th, 2015
We first told you about the Prodigy Pulley at last year’s SOMA Conference. Back then CTOMS only had prototypes and called it by its development name, the Piccolo. The name was changed to reflect its impressive capabilities for such an unassuming, tiny device. Note the size comparison to a quarter in the picture, then consider the robust performance in the specs. This little guy is a game changer for micro-hauling systems, and while it is the standard pulley in CTOMS TRACE Systems kits, it will work with any rope up to 9mm. Ideal for crevasse rescue systems and ski guides.
The Prodigy was designed to accommodate three DMM Phantom Screw Gate carabiners in the eye, thus allowing it to be used as a carriage on a guiding line or high line using TRACE Systems. It uses a sealed bearing as opposed to a bushing that is typical in pulleys of similar size. What that does is create an efficiency of about 95% compared to about 75% in similar sized pulleys. Weighing in at only 1.5 oz. (43g) it has a strength rating of 24kN, or 5395 lbs of Force.
During the pull testing to determine its strength rating, the failure points were the small ball bearings pushing through the sheave and cutting the rope at high forces (all above 27kN or 6070 lbs. or Force – the 24kN is a 3 Sigma rating). It was theorized that with lighter loads, it may decrease the pulley’s efficiency due to the small bearings indenting the inside of the sheave. So it was tested to determine strength deterioration after loads were applied. A peak load of 8.7kN was applied to the pulley and efficiency tested without any efficiency loss at all.
Detailed performance specs include:
High Angle Solutions is a weekly feature by DMM and CTOMS.
Aridus Industries – 12 Gauge Detachable Carrier
December 9th, 2015
Aridus Industries’ Detachable Carrier is a retention device which holds six 12-gauge shotshells. It features an aluminum back plate, and stainless steel springs for shell retention. The Detachable Carrier is sized to fit within many AR-15 magazine pouches.
The Detachable Carrier is part of a two-component system, the second component being the Quick Detach Carrier. The Quick Detach Carrier is a mounting interface which allows the user to attach the Detachable Carrier to their shotgun of choice, then quickly pop off a spent carrier and mount a fresh one as required. It is currently available for Remington and Mossberg shotguns, with a universal mount planned for release next year.
SureFire Sidekick
December 9th, 2015
Late last month, we put up a sneak peak of the SureFire Sidekick ‘Ultra-Compact Triple-Output Keychain Light’. Now that they’re available for purchase, we got one for ourselves, and decided to give it an overview.
The packaging for the Sidekick is pretty standard for a SureFire-brand light: red background blister pack with all the technical information right on the front, while the back displays the general features. Included within the packaging is the Sidekick light, a 6″ USB cable for charging the light, and a key clip.
The Sidekick is a triple-output light, with settings for 5, 60, and 300 lumens. It produces a wide MaxVision beam with a maximum range of 66 meters, and has an onboard rechargeable li-ion battery, and a mini-USB port to charge the battery. The Sidekick has a maximum runtime of 45 hours at 5 lumens, 4 hours at 60 lumens, and 1.25 hours at 300 lumens. It is marketed primarily as a keychain light, and as such comes with a key clip for attaching to a keychain or carabiner.
As the Sidekick is designed as a Keychain light, its closest analogue within SureFire’s own product line is the Titan. The Titan is an ultra-compact dual-output flashlight, marketed on the packaging as “an ideal keychain light”. The model we have in our possession is the Titan-A, which has a dual output of 15 and 125 lumens; the Titan-B or Titan Plus is the triple-output model with an output of 15, 75, and 300 lumens.
Comparing the two, you’ll quickly find that the Sidekick is arguably superior in almost every aspect. The Sidekick’s max runtime is 45 hours at its lowest setting, versus the Titan-A with a runtime of 8.5 hours and the Titan-B with a runtime of 6 hours. If you find that comparison a bit questionable given the different lumen outputs between the low settings, then it’s also worth reminding that the Sidekick has a 1.25 hour runtime at 300 lumens, versus the Titan-A’s runtime of 50 minutes at 125 lumens, and the Titan-B’s runtime of 1 hour at 300 lumens.
The Sidekick comes with a rechargeable li-ion battery and a complimentary USB charge cord. The Titan models are powered by a single AAA battery, and do come with a rechargeable AAA battery, but no method provided to recharge it. Also, while the Sidekick is roughly twice as wide as either Titan model, it also is .5″ less lengthy than the Titan-A, and .875″ less lengthy than the Titan-B. Not to mention the Sidekick has an MSRP that is comparable to the Titan-A, and costs less than the Titan-B.
The Sidekick is a powerful light for its relatively-diminutive size, however it’s also roughly the size of a key fob. While that doesn’t take away from how small it is for its capability, it will definitely take up some real estate on your keychain, if you choose to carry it as intended. Still, with three output modes, a max output of 300 lumens with a range of 66 meters, and a rechargeable li-ion battery, the Sidekick is a good choice for an EDC light, and since you’re likely to have it with your keys, you’re also more likely to always have it on you.
We do have to note that the Sidekick is an Amazon-exclusive product. On one hand, this does potentially open up SureFire to a wider customer base. On the other hand, through this deal SureFire has locked out their established distributors and retailers from carrying what is honestly a solid product.
You can get the Sidekick at the following link: www.amazon.com/SureFire-Sidekick-Compact-Keychain-Flashlight/dp/B0177H4S5Q
