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November 14th, 2014DSM Dyneema Wins 2014 Worldsafe Award For Development Of Dynemma Force Multiplier Technology
November 14th, 2014Stanley, N.C. – Nov. 13, 2014 – DSM Dyneema, a world leader in life protection materials and high-performance fibers, has won the 2014 WorldSafe Safety Product Innovation Award from the Safe America Foundation™ for the development of Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology. The award was presented to Hugh Welsh, president of DSM North America, on Saturday, Nov. 8 during the Safety on the Home Front Gala at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta. Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology delivers exceptional ballistic performance and the lightest weight and lowest profile for armor applications.
Safe America Foundation™ Chief Executive Officer Len Pagano said this groundbreaking platform “will dramatically improve both personal body armor and vehicle armor used by police and military personnel worldwide. The life-saving protection that Dyneema® has and continues to provide is incalculable.”
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award for our Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology, which is making a meaningful difference in the safety of law enforcement officers and soldiers,” said Welsh. “This innovative material is already demonstrating its superior ballistic performance, ultra light weight and enhanced comfort in protective gear. We take pride in leading the life protection industry with visionary solutions to safeguard those in harm’s way.”
Built on the company’s Radical Innovation Platform, Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology combines breakthroughs in polymer science, next-generation ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber technology and unique uni-directional engineering. This platform avoids the traditional compromise between ballistic protection and light weight, offering top performance in both areas. Compared to body armor made from other materials, protective vests engineered with Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology can reduce weight by up to 30 percent, while enhancing comfort and agility with fewer layers of material.
Victory Tactical Gear Banshee Soft Armor Package Now Available Through Black Ops Shop
November 14th, 2014
Victory Tactical Gear has developed a Soft Armor Package for Shellback Tactical’s popular Banshee Plate Carrier, which is now being offered by Black Ops Shop. The VTG IIIA Banshee soft armor system is certified to NIJ 06 standards for both ballistic and edged blade threats. Designed specifically for the Banshee, the system can be used stand-alone, or as plate backers for ESAPI/SAPI hard armor. The material composition is Brookwood 200D with laminated polyurethane, with a Sonobond Ultrasonic Bond protective seal.
Available in 3 different packages:
www.blackopsshop.com/products/banshee-iiia-soft-armor-inserts-package-by-victory-tactical-gear
U.S. Tactical Supply – SUPCOV Suppressor Covers
November 13th, 2014
SUPCOV Suppressor Covers are now available from U.S. Tactical Supply. Manufactured from a high-temperature silicone composite, SUPCOV covers securely attach directly to the suppressor, and feature internal and external ribs which encourage cooling through convection, greatly increasing the elimination of mirage.
Multiple models of SUPCOV covers exist for suppressors of various sizes and makes. Available in Black or Coyote Brown depending on the model. SUPCOV Suppressor Covers are made in the USA.
As an example, these are the test results of the performance of the M110 SUPCOV as posted by U.S. Tactical Supply:
Test Results on the M110 SUPCOV:
Conditions
Daylight hours
94 degrees
3 x Sniper Instructors
Standard Iron Maiden targets (40”x 20”)
TEST Parameters:
1 x M110 Sniper Rifle fired 1 round every 2-3 seconds with no suppressor sleeve.
1 x M110 Sniper Rifle fired 1 round every 2-3 seconds with a suppressor sleeve.
Both weapons continued with this rate of fire until barrel mirage was too great to accurately engage targets.
Both weapons engaged the same target at approximately 467 meters.
Results:
M110 with no suppressor sleeve began to have significant barrel mirage at 21 rounds; shooter was unable to engage targets and be able to identify what he was engaging after 25 rounds.
M110 with the suppressor sleeve did not have any significant barrel mirage until 91 rounds; shooter was able to engage targets for another 3 rounds until he was unable to identify targets.
ustacticalsupply.com/suppressorcovers.aspx
Magpul Now Shipping MOE AK+ And MOE K2+ Grips
November 13th, 2014Today, Magpul announced an expansion of their popular grip line with the inclusion of the MOE AK+ and MOE K2+. The MOE AK+ grip for AK platform weapons and the MOE K2+ for AR-15 platform weapons feature the same overall shape and ergonomics as their all-polymer predecessors, however both grips now benefit from a comfortable, wrap-around rubber overmolding, providing maximum weapon control in adverse environments.
MOE K2+ Grip
store.magpul.com/product/MAG532/grips
MOE AK+ Grip
store.magpul.com/product/MAG537/grips
The U.S. Elite Blog Is Up And Running
November 13th, 2014
US Elite’s blog is now up and running, with the tagline ‘Stories and Insights from the World’s Most Elite Warriors.’ Aside from some pretty great looking pictures, the blog also features a Journal section with the very first post, appropriately enough, by U.S. Elite’s Vice President, Jim Erwin.
Check it out at blog.us-elitegear.com.
CDH-Tac Finland/Oneiros Valley – THE-E Pocket Organizer
November 13th, 2014
Developed by CDH-Tac Finland, the THE-E Pocket Organizer is currently available for pre-order on the Oneiros Valley website. Made from 500D nylon, the THE-E Pocket Organizer is a zippered clamshell pouch, ideal for EDC and tactical organization needs. Internally, it features 6 rows of elastic webbing with numerous columns for optimal storage flexibility, as well as 3 internal sleeve pockets and a 2″ elastic loop on the inner spine. Externally, the THE-E has two zippered pockets, a carry/grab handle, and a 2-slot pen/knife sleeve.
The THE-E is going for a special pre-order pricing of 15% off retail. Available colorways: Black, MultiCam, and the pre-order exclusive MultiCam Black. Made in the US from US materials.
oneirosvalley.com/products/the-e-organizer
SureFire – UDR Dominator
November 13th, 2014What do you think of this beast from SureFire? It’s definitely solid and you’ve gotta love the MaxBlast mode which pumps it up to 2400 lumens. The field gauge feature is pretty handy as well. Does anyone have any field experience with it?
SureFire’s UDR Dominator is a powerful man-portable light, capable of outputting upwards of 2400 lumens of white light, ideal for military, border security, and maritime applications, or any mission where a portable white-light spotlight or searchlight is necessary. Featuring a body constructed of aerospace aluminum which is Mil-Spec hard anodized, the Dominator comes in at just under 12 inches in length and is O-ring and gasket sealed to keep out moisture, dirt, and dust. Users can switch between 8 output levels, with the lowest at 15 lumens. A strobe mode is also included with the Dominator.
The LED emitter on the Dominator is “virtually indestructible”, and is microprocessor regulated to maximize output and runtime. The window is coated and tempered to resist impact and thermal shock while maximizing light transmission. The precision reflector creates an extended-range beam.
A three separate push button head switch allows users to switch between constant-on, momentary-on, or MaxBlast modes, the later of which always delivers the maximum 2400 lumens output on every setting on the 11-position selector ring except for the off/disable position. The UDR Dominator is powered either by an included rechargeable Lithium-ion battery or twelve 123A batteries via the ‘battery magazine’. Users can charge the Dominator using either an included 120 volt wall charger, or 12 volt DC/car charger. A 3-color LED indicator, dubbed the “fuel gauge”, lets users know the current battery level of their Dominator.
www.surefire.com/udr-dominator.html
