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Actor Tom Hardy Trains for New Role in LBT Combatives Suit

May 31st, 2014

British actor Tom Hardy is working on a new role as the infamous Kray twins; London gangsters from the 1950s and ’60s. Naturally, there’s going to be some good old fashioned brawling in the film and Tom Hardy has been keen to train for the part.

Mike Newman, of Hot Shots Calendar and Edgar Brothers fame, knows Tom and sent him this LBT Combatives suit. As you can see, it works quite well, and that Tom Hardy can sure take a beating.

Be sure to check out Tom’s exploits on his blog: tomhardydotorg.tumblr.com

Tags: Edgar Brothers, Hot Shots, LBT Inc, Tom Hardy
Posted in Media | 9 Comments »

Don’t Feel Bad, They Didn’t Like Go Fast Boots In My Day Either

May 30th, 2014

This slide has been making the rounds, generally briefed by the fun police aka an overly gleeful Sergeant Major or First Sergeant. It points out that some of the most popular boots worn by Soldiers are not authorized under AR 670-1. The worst part? It’s true.

Posted in Boots | 131 Comments »

Awesome Deal on Smith Elite Lockwoods in Kryptek from Tactical Distributors

May 30th, 2014

Every time I wear my Kryptek Highlander Lockwood eyepro by Smith Elite, people ask me where I got them. Considering they were a limited run item I’d say that this daily deal from Tactical Distributors is one to jump on. They feature a mil-spec Brown polarized lens and good looks.

www.tacticaldistributors.com/lockwood-kryptek-highlander-polarized

Tags: Kryptek, Smith Elite, Tactical Distributors
Posted in Camo, Eyepro | 2 Comments »

Murdock Webbing Unveils Kryptek Line

May 30th, 2014

Murdock Webbing is now officially licensed to offer jacquard woven webbing in the popular Kryptek family of camouflage patterns and they look great.

Murdock uses specialized jacquard looms that weaves the camouflage pattern directly into the webbing. This not only provides a durable, double-sided product in the webbing, but also meets or surpasses all performance requirements for A-A-55301 Berry Compliant mil-spec webbing.

Murdock Webbing’s jacquard webbing can be ordered in standard widths of .75″, 1″, 1.5″, and 2″, with custom widths and weights available upon request. Highlander and Mandrake webbing are currently available, with Typhon and Yeti colorways in development, and to be released soon.

www.murdockwebbing.com/camo

Tags: Murdock Webbing
Posted in Camo, Materials | 11 Comments »

Sneak Peek – Hodge Defense Universal Bag

May 30th, 2014

The Hodge Defense Universal Bag was developed by Mayflower Research & Consulting who also created a new sling for use with the Hodge Defense AU-Mod 1.

It works as a rifle case for carbines with 16” barrels or shorter when have both sides closed or you can open one side and carry a longer rifle. It also works as a case for optics or any other elongated piece of kit (antennas, tripods, etc.)

When folded flat it also serves as a work station at the range; if you’ve got $2500-3500 in a carbine and good glass, you don’t want to lay it on the ground. This bag has got you covered.

Tags: Hodge Defense Systems Inc, Mayflower Research and Consulting LLC
Posted in Packs, weapons | 5 Comments »

Tactical Assault Gear’s Basic Loadout Bag

May 30th, 2014

Tactical Assault Gear’s basic loadout bag is a large rolling travel bag that has just under 7000 cubic inches of storage space, that includes 4 large removable mesh storage bags. With a letter of justification, the Army just purchased 9,464 of these from TAG for RFI.

Chris Osman, the founder of TAG said, “this is a great order for us and is one of the many reasons I decided to return to TAG, six months ago. I have always enjoyed working directly with end users and procurement offices on opportunities like this. I am very proud that our military cares about procuring Berry Compliant quality products for our troops and an order of this magnitudes proves that.”

www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com/loadoutbagbasic

Tags: Tactical Assault Gear
Posted in Load Carrying | 3 Comments »

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Retro-Fit Cummerbund Kit

May 30th, 2014

There are lots of folks out there who would like to integrate FirstSpear’s Tubes and 6/12 technology into their existing armor carriers. In this week’s Friday Focus we’ll show you a product that does just that; the Retro-Fit Cummerbund Kit.

The 6/12 & TUBES Retro-Fit Kit is compatible with carriers that utilizes a traditional hook & loop flap system and rear MOLLE or cummerbund pass-through channel. The Cummerbund also accepts Soft Armor Inserts and 6×6 Hard Plates. Once in place, you don/doff the vest via the Tubes attachment to either side of the cummerbund. There is also a certain amount of size adjustment to the rear via the elastic cord. In addition to Tubes, you also get 6/12 which is not only backwards compatible with PALS but also accepts FirstSpear’s full line of 6/12 pouches.

Offered in Small/Medium or Large/Extra Large, in Black, Coyote, Khaki, Ranger Green and MultiCam.

FirstSpear is offering Free Domestic Ground + APO/FPO Shipping on your entire cart with purchase of retro-fit cummerbund.

In case you wondered what a typical day for the Diabolical Ronnie Fowlkes is like, check out this video that also happens to demonstrate just how tough the Tubes technology really is.

www.First-Spear.com

Tags: FirstSpear
Posted in Armor | 3 Comments »

MontanaTech / The Peak – Safe Travel Abroad Course

May 30th, 2014

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The Peak, in association with MontanaTech is offering a new course for Fall 2014 called Safe Travel Abroad. In this course, students will learn essential skills of traveling abroad while mitigating risks to their safety. Learned skills include recognizing health issues, disease prevention, recognizing safe food and water sources, identifying safe modes of travel, and recognizing traveler scams, criminal activities, and kidnapping risks. The students will also undergo an all-encompassing field exercise at the end of the course. It’s a great course for Government, Industry and Tourist alike.

Safe Travel Abroad is a combination of lecture, homework, a final field exercise, and intensive class participation/discussions. The course is capped at 15 students, so if you’re capable of attending and interested be sure to register early.

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The Peak was started by some PJ friends of mine and they offer a wide variety of training opportunities including tactical movement in a variety of arduous terrain at their Montana facility.

For more information, contact Mark Gollinger at The Peak Inc. at 406-494-7999.

www.thepeakinc.com

Tags: The Peak Inc.
Posted in SERE, Training | 6 Comments »