Blame the Army Air Forces for its development, but the precursor to the First Strike Ration was initially used by WWII paratroopers because it could eaten on the go.
Learn more at www.usarmymodels.com/ARTICLES/Rations/krations.
K-Rats: It’s What’s for Breakfast
February 6th, 2015FirstSpear Friday Focus – SSV Belt Holster Weapon Light Options
February 6th, 2015
FirstSpear has expanded the SSV Belt Holster line to accommodate most standard pistols fitted with Surefire X/400 and X/300 (both the Standard and Ultra version). Additionally, they cover the Streamlight TLR-1 and TLR-2 in the SSV Mounted Light Pistol Holster line-up.
Now available and ready for shipping within 5-10 business days are the following options.
-Sig 229 with integrated rail + X400/U, X300/U, TLR1, TLR2
-Sig 226 with integrated rail + X400/U, X300/U, TLR1, TLR2
-Glock 19/23 X400/U, X300/U, TLR1, TLR2
-Glock 17/22 X400/U, X300/U, TLR1, TLR2
-Beretta M9 with integrated rail + X400/U, X300/U, TLR1, TLR2
-HK45CT Accommodates Barrel With and Without Suppressor Thread Protector X400/U, X300/U, TLR1, TLR2 * Also available for CTC CMR-205
-S&W M&P Duty 9/40 X400/U, X300/U, TLR1, TLR2
-S&W M&P Compact 9/40 X400/U, X300/U, TLR1, TLR2
-1911-1 (STI, Nighthawk, Wilson, & Sig Sauer & Caspian) integrated rail frame + X400/U, X300/U, TLR1, TLR2
-1911-2 (Colt, Springfield Armory, & Kimber) integrated rail frame + X400/U, X300/U, TLR1, TLR2
-1911-3 (Colt M45A1 CQBP MARSOC) X400/U, X300/U, TLR1, TLR2
Available in Ranger Green, Coyote, Black, MultiCam and for qualified customers, AOR1 and AOR2.
www.first-spear.com – SSV Pistol Holster
Team Hot Shots to Use Mystery Ranch Packs on Kilimanjaro Climb
February 6th, 2015
Hotshots Calendar are climbing Kilimanjaro and they are using Mystery Ranch packs,to do it. You know the Hot Shots Calendar and the lovely models who adorn it. Each year they raise funds for military charities through calendar sales. This year, a couple of the ladies wanted a challenge and decided to climb a mountain. HSC girl Team leader Kelly Hall and HSC girl Daisy Watts will be joined by Ming Davies and Adam Edgar as they give everything to ‘Conquer the roof of Africa’.
Their goal is to raise £30,000 for Help for Heroes and they are just shy of that. Please help if you are able. It’s a great cause.
www.bmycharity.com/teamhotshots
S.O.TECH – Spot The S.O.TECH Gear In American Sniper Contest
February 5th, 2015
S.O.TECH is holding a contest to win a Mactac Go Bag. To enter, watch the film American Sniper and find the S.O.TECH item. Then, send an email to questions@specopstech.com correctly identifying the item in the film. Correct answers will be entered into a raffle to win the Mactac Go Bag. Be sure to include your full name in the email. The winner will be announced on February 9th, 2015.
CarniK Con On The FN P90
February 5th, 2015Today, Dugan of CarniK Con released this video on the P90, FN’s uniquely designed bullpup PDW. Without getting into too much detail, Dugan really shows the value of the P90 in his own unique way.
Boot Campaign – Military Couples, Win A Dream Southern Wedding
February 5th, 2015
Boot Campaign has partnered up with Bridal Guide Magazine and Brides Across America to offer one lucky military couple a Dream Southern Wedding. This wedding, which will be hosted at Las Brisas Farm in Fayetteville, Texas, is valued at more than $30,000 and will include contributions from various top wedding vendors and services.
To enter:
1. Create a 2-minute video sharing your love story, explaining why you deserve to win and answering the following questions:
2. Upload the video to your own YouTube account, and create a link for sharing the finished product!
3. Complete the Contest Entry Form by February 17, 2015. You will be asked to include your video link in the form.
4. Finalists’ videos will be posted on bridalguide.com March 5-10, 2015. Visitors will be asked to vote and pick the winning couple!
To enter, and for additional contest rules, visit bridalguide.com/sweepstakes/contests-sweepstakes/dream-southern-wedding
Quokkajoy Baby Carrier
February 5th, 2015
It’s a MultiCam baby carrier. I wish these guys luck with this one. Another company created some prototypes but the liability insurance was too much to make it cost effective.
Coming soon.
Crimson Trace: By The Numbers
February 5th, 2015
(Wilsonville, OR) – Crimson Trace, America’s recognized leading brand of green and red laser sighting systems and tactical white lights for firearms, now offers numerous reasons to be excited about the company’s many innovative products. Here are the reasons by numbers:
Crimson Trace, based in Wilsonville, Oregon, has been engineering and manufacturing green and red laser sights, along with powerful white tactical lights, for consumers, military and law enforcement for more than two decades. Many of these products are covered under the company’s Free Batteries for Life™ program.
For more details, visit www.crimsontrace.com or call 800-442-2406.
