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Officer Survival Initiative – Plate Pocket Trauma Kit

August 5th, 2014

Designed by current and former TEMS medics, Law Enforcement trauma care instructors, and other first responders, the Plate Pocket Trauma Kit is a low-profile trauma kit designed to be carried in the trauma plate pocket of concealed soft body armor. It combines several TCCC/LEFR-TCC compliant components necessary to treat life threatening traumatic injuries as experienced by today’s LEOs and warfighters. Additionally, the PPTK is resealable, allowing for a degree of customization for individual requirements.

Available in Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced configurations, with the option to add a Nasopharyngeal airway and HALO chest seal. Made in the USA.

www.officersurvival.org/collections/personal-aid-kits-1/products/plate-pocket-trauma-kit

Tags: Officer Survival Initiative
Posted in Medical | 7 Comments »

Military Apparel Veteran Joins the 37.5 Technology Team – Dave Bywater To Head Up West Coast And Government Accounts For Cocona Natural Technologies

August 5th, 2014

This is awesome news to me. I only have I known Dave for years I’ve been a huge fan of the Cocona fabric technology for almost as many. This is a great team up and I’m looking forward to see what Dave has in store for us in his new position.

Dave Bywater, who built the Military, Special Forces, and Wildland Fire business at Massif Mountain Gear, is now heading up all Military, Wildland Fire, and West Coast accounts for Cocona Natural Technologies, maker of patented 37.5™ Technology.

“It is an honor to be reunited with Dave, he is one of the finest men I know”, noted CEO Jeff Bowman who previously worked with Bywater at Massif. “Dave will help take our customer service to the next level.”

A lifelong user of high-performance gear, Bywater grew up climbing in Utah and spent 16 years as a Grand Teton National Park Employee. As part of the elite Jenny Lake Climbing Rangers, he routinely performed helicopter short-haul rescues as well as high-angle rock, ice, and snow rescues. Bywater received the Department of Interior Valor Award for an extreme rescue on Mt. McKinley. He has also been a Wildland Fire Fighter on engine and ground crews.

Bywater has more than 10 years of experience in the high-performance garment and textile industry and was most recently Vice President of Government Sales at Massif. Instrumental in developing and securing the company’s most successful programs such as the Army Combat Shirt and the Flame Resistant Environmental Ensemble, Bywater was also responsible for getting Massif’s flame-resistant garments approved for use in every branch of the US military.

“I’ve spent my career both using high-performance gear and getting the best equipment possible into the hands of people with the world’s most dangerous jobs,” said Bywater. “I’m excited to work with 37.5 technology, which, among other benefits, can help mitigate heat stress so you can focus on the job at hand—whether that’s training for an event, performing on a team, or protecting the country. The technology has an incredibly broad range of applications and the opportunities are limitless.”

Bywater will be at the 37.5 Technology booth at OR in August 6th through 9th. For inquiries, please email dave@cocona.com.

www.thirtysevenfive.com

Tags: 37.5 Technology, Cocona, Massif, Outdoor Retailer
Posted in Industry, Materials, Outdoor Retailer | 1 Comment »

SSD Exclusive – OCP Side-by-Side Photos – Scorpion W2 & MultiCam

August 5th, 2014

SSD obtained these photos of Scorpion W2 and MultiCam fabric after the US Army released photos of the new new Army Combat Uniform in Operational Camouflage Pattern. Considering both are called Operational Camouflage Pattern by the US Army we thought it would be a good idea to give you an idea of how similar the patterns are. Can you guess which is which in this photo?

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Posted in Camo | 100 Comments »

Axelson Tactical – “AXE” Special Purpose Rifle

August 4th, 2014

Semper Paratus Arms in association with SIONICS Weapon Systems is currently building 100 limited edition “AXE” Special Purpose Rifles. The rifles are being built in honor of Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Axelson, members of SEAL Team 10, and members of the 160th SOAR who lost their lives during Operation Red Wings. The rifles are being built at the request of Axelson’s family.

The “AXE” Special Purpose Rifle features special engraving that memorializes Matt Axelson and his fellow Servicemembers. Each rifle is built using the following parts:

1. SIONICS 18″ SPR 416 stainless barrel
2. Geissele 15″ MKII Super Modular Rail, SSA-E trigger and gas block
3. SIONICS Upper and Lower Receiver with special engraving
4. Battle Arms Development Enhanced Pin Set and Ambi Selector Lever
5. B5 Systems SOPMOD Stock and trigger guard
6. Bravo Company MOD 0 Gunfighter pistol grip and charging handle
7. Vltor A5 buffer system
8. Magpul Industries MBUS PRO Sights
9. Pelican Products Rifle Case
10. Cerakote provided by PDWarehouse in Chandler, AZ

Additionally, every rifle comes with specially produced memorial coins.

A portion of the profits from every rifle will be donated to The Lone Survivor Foundation, Navy SEAL Foundation, and the Matthew Axelson Foundation.

armory.axelsontactical.com/product.axelson-tactical-axe-special-purpose-rifle-1209

Tags: Axelson Tactical, Semper Paratus Arms, SIONICS Weapon Systems
Posted in Charity, weapons | 4 Comments »

Motopeds – Survival Bike

August 4th, 2014

Motoped is a company formed from a successful Kickstarter venture for a motorized bike kit that utilizes an XR50/pitbike engine and standard mountain bike components. They’ve recently unveiled a prototype of their next product, the ‘Survival Bike’.

Although the specs haven’t been released yet, the base model Survival Bike shown above has changes over the standard model including a subdued color scheme with Olive Drab overtones, additional fuel canisters, and a carry rack.

Pictured above is the ‘Black Ops’ model, which features the following tools and accessories:

– Barnett Recruit Compound Crossbow

– Rotopax RX-1G Gas Packs – 1 Gallon

– United Cutlery M48 Tactical Survival Shovel

– United Cutlery M48 Hawk Tomahawk

– United Cutlery M48 Hawk Harpoon

– Gerber Fixed Blade Saw

– Blackburn X6 Light System

– Black Diamond Carabiners / Climbing rope

– Cree Mini LED Flashlight

– BioLogic Bike Mount for iPhone4/gps

– Tool Logic Tactical Multifunction Knife / light

– Tool Logic Credit Card Companion multi-tool

– CRKT Guppie multi-tool

– Tactical-Warrior Neck Knife

Be sure to frequent the Motopeds Facebook page for continuing information on the Survival Bike, including final specs and pricing, as it becomes available.

motopeds.com

Tags: Motopeds
Posted in SERE | 16 Comments »

Orion Design Group – VTAC MK1 Sling Now Available

August 4th, 2014

Orion Design Group has just recently added the Viking Tactics MK1 sling to their product offerings. Made of Murdock woven webbing, the VTAC MK1 is a versatile two-point sling that has been in use with members of ODG since 2007.

www.odg-usa.com/vtac_sling

Tags: Orion Design Group, Viking Tactics
Posted in weapons | 2 Comments »

As far as the Army Is Concerned – It’s OCP

August 4th, 2014

It’s a s simple as OCP

If you notice in the Army’s announcement last Thursday that they plan a transition in Summer 2015 to the Operational Camouflage Pattern, they never referred to that pattern’s developmental name; Scorpion W2. Some found the announcement cryptic. But the reason is simple. As far as the Army is concerned, it’s OCP. And, OCP is OCP, which may blow the minds of some CSMs as this rolls out, considering OCP has been synonymous with MultiCam for several years. There are going to be instances in the future where your OCPs aren’t an exact match.

There are several advantages for the Army in transitioning to OCP. For one thing, they don’t have to make any drastic changes to existing contracts for OCIE. For another, it’s easier to continue to use the equipment previously purchased in OCP. In my opinion, the Army is looking at this as a supply chain solution.

Who’s Down With OCP? Yeah, you know me!

For Soldiers, this decision is a major boon. If you look at what’s available on the open market in OCP, there are currently a lot of options out there for equipment. In fact, chances are good, you’ve already got a whole bunch of kit in OCP. By the Army’s own admission, it will take years to fully field the new OCP. During the transition period, things will be very fluid. Use that to your advantage.

So, OCP, it is. Embrace it.

Posted in Camo, OCP | 34 Comments »

MMI Tactical – M240 MAG Pack

August 4th, 2014

MMI Tactical’s MAG (Minimalist Assistant Gunner’s) Pack is designed to provide two man machine gun teams a more efficient way to carry and deploy ammunition. Intended for use by the Assistant Gunner in a manner much like an assault-style pack, the MAG is capable of carrying up to 600 rounds of 7.62 NATO belted ammo organized in easy feed trays rather than loose belts or ammo cans. In addition, the MAG also features a small sustainment pouch, a removable, configurable sleeve for carrying a 100 oz. water bladder, and a system for carrying the M192 tripod. The front flap is equipped with heat resistant material for carrying hot barrels, and is fitted for both short and long M240 barrels.