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Gravity Hook Grappling Hook On Kickstarter

March 11th, 2015

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The Gravity Hook is a project currently up on Kickstarter for a hybrid mechanical claw and grappling hook. Stand alone, it functions as a 2-pronged hook. When it impacts a surface, the mechanism opens up, and pulling it back closes the mechanism, making it great for retrieving items. The final design will be made of stainless steel, although hooks made of other materials including titanium are part of the backer rewards.

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Here you can see the Gravity Hook pictured with the optional Cross Hook. When installed, the Cross Hook allows the Gravity Hook to function more like a traditional grappling hook, with 4 prongs. The Cross Hook can also function as a standalone gear tie.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/699604098/gravity-hook-a-high-performance-grappling-hook

Attleboro Knives – The Attleboro

March 11th, 2015

In this post, we’re revisiting a knife we featured on the site at roughly the same time last year. The Attleboro is a combat utility knife designed by retired SF Operators, and designed in honor of US Army Special Forces MSG William B Hunt and all military members involved in Operation Attleboro during the Vietnam War.

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The Attleboro is a combat utility knife designed by retired SF Operators. Forged from S35V stainless steel, the Attleboro features a cryo-treated, hollow ground blade in a spear point design with an aggressive swedge. Unique slanted serrations on the blade make for better cutting, and 1.5″ of gimping on the spine maximizes grip for optimal control with or without gloves. The handle is skeletonized for weight reduction, overlaid with Black Phenolic canvas laminate material scales. The butt of the knife features a beveled glass breaker and lanyard hole. The Attleboro is finished in H-146 Graphite Black Cerakote.

Included with every knife is an OKUDEN custom made Okydex sheath in either Desert Tan or Black. Every Attleboro also comes with a commemorative MSG William B. Hunt Memorial Chapter coin and certificate.

The Attleboro knife is designed to commemorate the actions of Army Special Forces MSG William B. Hunt and all military members involved in Operation Attleboro during the Vietnam War. Boots & Berets, inc. has allocated a percentage of every sale of the Attleboro Knife to the Green Beret Foundation.

Available for purchase through Gemtech – www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/-The-Attleboro-Knife-8p880

www.attleboroknives.com

Vigilant Security Services – Weapon Manuals Available In Print And eBook Formats

March 11th, 2015

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Vigilant Security Services is now offering Erik Lawrence’s line of Weapon Operation Guides in both eBook and print formats. Designed for Special Operation Teams, these guides cover the full background and function of a variety of foreign and issue weapon systems that might be used or encountered in the field. Roughly 30 guides are available now, with the list constantly updating.

shop.vig-sec.com/product-category/books/manuals

RE Factor – Reversible Rainfly Cover

March 11th, 2015

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I’ve been hoping someone would offer a water resistant, reversible Orange to Coyote pack cover and RE Factor Tactical came through.  Their Reversible Rain Fly is specifically designed to fit on their ASO Bag as well as other 3-day assult pack sized bags. On top of the Coyote side is one 2 x 3″ and one 2 x 7″ loop platform for a name tape, marking IR patch for location at night or regular patch. On the opposite, high-vis Orange side is one 2 x 3″ loop panel for attachment of an IR patch or beacon light for easy marking.  It stays in place via toggles designed for the ASO bag as well as a bungie cord. 

 
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There is also an integrated stuff sack for storage.  Currently only available in a base color of Coyote.  Hopefully, they’ll get some more MultiCam versions in stock.  6.2 ounces. 

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www.refactortactical.com/reversible-rainfly-cover

SSD Will Be Participating In An AMA On Reddit Tomorrow

March 11th, 2015

Tomorrow, March 11th, SSD will be participating in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on r/Military, Reddit’s lead Military board. The AMA starts at 1300 EDT and will end at an undetermined time. An AMA, for those who don’t know, is essentially a Q&A session hosted on Reddit. We’re looking forward to seeing what questions the users come up with.

You can check out the details here: www.reddit.com/r/Military

LBX Tactical – 1015 And 1016 Pouches Back In Stock

March 10th, 2015

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LBX Tactical’s popular 1015 Small Window Pouch and 1016 Medium Window Pouch are now back in stock.

Both pouches feature hook and loop backing for quick insert and removal, and work great with Grab and Go Insert or the Arc’Teryx KHARD series of packs. Clear windows on both pouches allow for easy item identification.

Small Window Pouch dimensions: 4″ x 5″ x 3″

Medium Window Pouch dimensions: 5″ x 7″ x 3″

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BATFE Issues Statement Regarding M855 Ammunition

March 10th, 2015

About an hour ago the BATFE issued the following statement on their Facebook page regarding their intent to ban the commercial sale of the M855 cartridge by removing its exemption as Armor Piercing Ammunition.  If you haven’t commented, do it.

Notice to those Commenting on the Armor Piercing Ammunition Exemption Framework

Thank you for your interest in ATF’s proposed framework for determining whether certain projectiles are “primarily intended for sporting purposes” within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(17)(C). The informal comment period will close on Monday, March 16, 2015. ATF has already received more than 80,000 comments, which will be made publicly available as soon as practicable. Although ATF endeavored to create a proposal that reflected a good faith interpretation of the law and balanced the interests of law enforcement, industry, and sportsmen, the vast majority of the comments received to date are critical of the framework, and include issues that deserve further study. Accordingly, ATF will not at this time seek to issue a final framework. After the close of the comment period, ATF will process the comments received, further evaluate the issues raised therein, and provide additional open and transparent process (for example, through additional proposals and opportunities for comment) before proceeding with any framework.

Tactical Tailor Rolls Out New And Improved MALICE Clips

March 10th, 2015

Tactical Tailor has announced the release of an updated MALICE Clip which coincides with the new Fight Light line. The new MALICE clips are lighter, stronger, easier to weave, and have a slimmer standoff. The full release can be read below:

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When we rolled out the new Fight Light line here at Tactical Tailor we concentrated our efforts on being lighter and slicker while maintaining the phenomenal durability that we’re known for.

Every aspect was scrutinized, and we deliberately studied and considered feedback from professional end-users. We removed extraneous weight and maximized utility wherever we could. Part of this process was reviewing some things that we’ve done the same way for more than a decade. We put pen to paper, constructed countless prototypes, and put them through rigorous testing for months before anything was rolled out.

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If you’ve purchased any of the Tactical Tailor Fight Light line recently, you may have observed something: We changed the MALICE Clip.

Our MALICE Clip is the long-time, now ubiquitous industry standard: and the new MALICE Clip is even better. Everything you liked about the old MALICE is still present:

Same heavy duty construction. They won’t come unwoven even if accidentally unlocked. They work with a variety of attachment methods. They’re not affected by extreme temperature changes. They will never corrode.

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Now, however, now they’re easier to weave due to the non-square edges, significantly lighter, 15% stronger, and have a slimmer standoff.

Pricing and lengths remain exactly the same. The new MALICE Clips are shipping with all Tactical Tailor Fight Light items, and soon will ship with everything we sell. Don’t worry OEMs, we’ll still provide you with the new MALICE Clips as well.

The new MALICE clips are shipping on new LBE and gear – watch for them to be available as a standalone purchase soon.

www.tacticaltailor.com

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