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November 26th, 2014Juggernaut Defense Occupies New Building
November 25th, 2014Juggernaut is proud to announce that it is now 100% fully operational in its new building located in the McDowell Mountain Corporate Center in Scottsdale, AZ.
Both Juggernaut Product Design (specializing in consumer/medical products) and Juggernaut Defense (specializing in Defense/First Responder products) occupy the upstairs studio while all Juggernaut.Case™ and Radio.Dock™ products are assembled in the newly completed manufacturing area. This new facility not only increases production capability, but allows for further growth in case, mount, and dock production.
Stats:
-11,000 SQ. FT. LGE Design/Build – Built 2004
-Situated in the McDowell Mountain Corporate Center in Scottsdale, AZ
-Upstairs Design and Engineering Studio
-5500 SQ. FT. Manufacturing Area for Juggernaut.Case™ and Radio.Dock™ products
-Fully enclosed shop for machining prototypes
-Large conference room for training on Juggernaut.Case™ Products with smartdevices running ATAK and APASS with various tactical radio systems
www.shop.juggernautcase.com
www.juggernautdefense.com
www.juggernautdesign.com
TRU-SPEC Introduces The T.R.U. (Tactical Response Uniform) In A-TACS AU And A-TACS FG Camo
November 25th, 2014
TRU-SPEC®, one of the leading suppliers of uniforms and personal equipment to the military, law enforcement and public safety markets, added a partnership with A-TACS Camo, one of the most trusted “go-to” force protection and concealment systems on the planet, providing the A-TACS AU (Arid/Urban) and A-TACS FG (Foliage/Green) Camo patterns to their popular Tactical Response Uniform selections – and they are now available for purchase.
Both patterns are now available in TRU-SPEC® high tech Tactical Response Uniform (TRU), constructed with CORDURA® NYCO fabric which provides exceptional durability, comfort and No Melt, No Drip thermal performance. The TRU Shirt, TRU Pant, ¼ Zip Combat Shirt, Boonie and Patrol Cap are also included in this partnership.
“TRU-SPEC® is extremely excited avout this new partnership with A-TACS Camo,” stated TRU-SPEC®Vice President of Marketing, Darrell Jacks. “This strategic partnership with A-TACS was developed because it made sense for our customers in the law enforcement and military markets.
The addition of the A-TACS AU and FG patterns to the apparel our first-responders are currently wearing ensures that will continue to offer our heroes a line of trusted apparel with cutting-edge patterns that matches their performance in ensuring our safety.”
TRU-SPEC T.R.U. Pants
Cut from ultra color-fast vat-dyed NyCo, These mil spec pants feature a 10 pocket design with 2-easy access slanted cargo pockets with drain holes, 5″x5″ hidden pocket and elastic drawstring with cord lock for secure closure, 2-extra deep front slash pockets with reinforced openings and 2-bellowed lower leg pockets with hook & loop closures. additional features include hook & loop closure pocket flaps, 1″ wide belt loops with 2-1/4″ openings, drawstring waist with button fly, reinforced seat, reinforced internal knee pockets for knee pad inserts with easy access external hook & loop openings and improved “stay tied” heavy drawstring leg ties. Available in A-TACS AU and A-TACS FG Camo patterns.
TRU-SPEC T.R.U. Shirt
Cut from ultra color-fast vat-dyed NyCo, This mil spec shirt features an adjustable hook & loop mandarin collar that can be worn up to keep out debris or down for a more comfortable fit, a zippered front placket with hook & loop closure for smooth uniform appearance, bi-swing back, hook & loop faced shoulder pockets for patches & skill tabs, 2-slanted chest pockets with hook & loop closure. Additional features include 3-piece name/rank patches, adjustable hook & loop cuffs, reinforced external elbow pockets with external openings for elbow pad inserts (not included) secured with hook & loop closures and integrated pen/pencil stalls on sleeve. Available in A-TACS AU and A-TACS FG Camo patterns.
TRU-SPEC T.R.U. Combat Shirt
Sleeves and collar are cut from ultra color-fast vat-dyed NyCo, body constructed from No Melt, No Drip CORDURA® Baselayer fabric, a 60/40 cotton nylon blend that not only reduces the severity of burn injuries and helps protect against flash fires, but also breathes, wicks away moisture and dries quickly. Features include quarter-zip collar, zippered sleeve storage pockets, anti-abrasion padded elbow patches, gusseted sleeves, hook & loop cuff closures, loop on sleeve pockets for attaching name, rank and flag patches, glint tape holder for IR tape and no shoulder seams to minimize rubbing and chafing. Available in A-TACS AU and A-TACS FG Camo patterns.
The A-TACS FG and AU camo pattern T.R.U.s are available through selected TRU-SPEC® dealers. Visit www.truspec.com or facebook.com/TRUSPEC to find a dealer near you.
QALO Offering New Silicone Ring Colors
November 25th, 2014
We’ve mentioned QALO’s silicone wedding bands (seen here worn by an AF aerial gunner) in the past. Now, they’ve expanded their outdoor line with several colors that will be of interest to our readers. The new Outdoor line includes Hunter Orange, Forest Green, Brown, Sand and camouflage in Men’s and Women’s styles.
Whether at work or play, wearing a traditional wedding band can be dangerous for those in a wide variety of fields. The QALO rings are made from 100% medical grade silicon. They won’t conduct electricity, are nonporous and less prone to exacerbating injuries such as degloving and compression wounds associated with metal jewelry.
qalo.com/collections/outdoors-collection
Mayflower Introduces New Helium Whisper Assault Back Panels
November 25th, 2014Mayflower Research and Consultinghas introduced two new, purpose built, Helium Whisper assault panels consisting of the Type 1 Mod 2 and the Type 2. Like I said, they are purpose built and designed to accommodate the minimum amount of equipment for short duration dismounted missions. It’s all about the application and associated load. Both are PALS compatible and while they were designed for use with MRC vests, they will adapt to a wide variety of platforms. Just a note, both panels in Coyote Brown and MultiCam are on the shelf now, but Mayflower promises additional colors to follow. Naturally, these are made in the USA.
The Assault Back Panel Type 1 Mod 2 HW features a redesigned main body to carry a greater variety of 50-70 oz water bladders; the upper zippered pouch is designed to hold the SOCOM issued NVG protective insert, the bottom pouch is designed as a re-moveable medical pouch.
The re-moveable medical pouch features internal elastic retainers, a flat Velcro external pouch and elastic on the bottom to hold a tourniquet.
The Assault Back Panel Type 2 HW has a main body has been designed to carry a 100 oz/3L water bladder; the top row of pouches is designed to carry four flash bangs or four 40mm grenades, the upper zippered pouch is designed to hold the SOCOM issued NVG protective insert, the bottom pouch is designed as a re-moveable medical pouch. The re-moveable medical pouch features internal elastic retainers, a flat Velcro external pouch and elastic on the bottom to hold a tourniquet.
Meet The DDM4 Flyaway Sweepstakes Winner (And His New Rifle)
November 25th, 2014
Back in August, we hosted a sweepstakes for Daniel Defense. Greg Hermann from Minnesota was selected as the winner of the DD M4 flyaway sweepstakes. Last week at the Daniel Defense headquarters in Black Creek, Georgia, Greg claimed his prize.
Greg follows several gun and tactical websites/forums and has a lot in common with other SSD readers. He is a US Army Veteran, having served for 14 years from the early 80s into the mid-90s at several duty stations, both here CONUS and in Korea. Like so many, his family is dedicated to service, with two Army Vet sons and a daughter finishing up her studies to become a chiropractor. These days, Greg makes a living as a Heavy truck/Track mechanic for Connexus Energy
But he’s not all work, and no play. Greg has started tinkering with drag racing and can be found every winter on his snowmobile. Naturally, hailing from Minnesota, Greg is also an avid outdoorsman and loves to hunt. Although his favored game is deer, he plans to take his new rifle on a varmint hunt to the Dakota Hills in search of ground hogs.
Greg Hermann is no stranger to Eugene Stoner’s brainchild. Aside from having carried the M16A1 and A2 during his military service, Greg also owns a DPMS A1 clone that he has done some modifications to over the years. But his big influence regarding ARs is his son who works part time at Element Arms, a local gun store that has made a good name for itself by specializing in the AR platform. Greg said you’ll often find him there. Interestingly, Element Arms is a Daniel Defense dealer and Greg related that when he stopped by to brag about winning the sweepstakes they were initially, begrudgingly congratulatory. Of course , it was just friendly jealousy but they quickly came around.
I asked what his buddies back home thought about his prize and he told me, “They didn’t believe it.” Guess he showed them.
Greg was able to go into the Daniel Defense rifle configurator to customize his build. When he arrived at the factory, everything was ready. Longtime DD Armorer Joe Guerin was on hand to assist Greg with his build. Over dinner we talked about the hand on portion of the day, and Greg was very impressed relating, “It was a great experience and I really appreciate the guidance I received from DD’s professional gunsmiths during the build.”
Greg spec’d his rifle out with these features:
Greg and I both test fired his new creation in DD’s 100m test range. That Geissele trigger was a great choice and I’m a big fan of the mid-length gas system. Greg beamed, saying it was a step up from his first AR, which he’s had for years. In fact, Greg told me, “I customized it to my specs. It is very different than any of my other rifles. In particular, the rail is a bit different than what I’ve experienced in the past. I can’t wait to get it home and zeroed.”
All-in-all, this was a once in a lifetime opportunity for Greg Hermann. The Sweepstakes winner didn’t just get a chance to build a custom rifle. Greg also received a full tour of Daniel Defense facilities as well as dinner with Marty Daniel and his lovely wife Cindy. Greg told me he really enjoyed the visit. He summed the entire experience up, “I think they’re a pretty class act organization. I’m impressed with what I see and hear. These guys know what they’re doing. The proof is in the pudding.”
Additionally, www.blueforcegear.com generously donated a Vickers Combat Applications Sling to Greg for his build.
Greg Hermann should have picked up his new DDM4 by now. It’s a great rifle and I hope he gets a chance to take it out soon.
Raptor 1 Direct Action Mission – Faded Giant 3 – MATBOCK Tarsier Eclipse In Action
November 25th, 2014Check out this video shot by Gregory ‘Spartan117GW’ Wong, a friend of SSD, which features use of a PVS14 equipped with MATBOCK’s Tarsier Eclipse.
Challenge Bears In The News
November 24th, 2014
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the Vets Corps USA’s Challenge Bears began popping up on the news at various outlets.
They were featured on a news special on NBC-4 LA:
www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Challenge-Bear-Inspires-Community-Service/282365031
As well as the front page of Army Times:
Univision Channel 34 also did a two part story on Challenge Bears:
losangeles.univision.com/noticias/series-del-34/video/2014-11-06/inspiracion-peluche-parte-1
losangeles.univision.com/noticias/series-del-34/video/2014-11-07/inspiracion-peluche-parte-2
Challenge Bears are available at vetscorpsusa.org
