With 284 booths representing some of industry’s best products and services, if you’re on the West Coast and not attending this 5th Annual Warrior Expo West, you’re missing out.
Lucky for you, SSD is here with live coverage over the next few days.
5th Annual Warrior Expo West
April 23rd, 2014ADS Inc Releases New C4ISR Catalog
April 23rd, 2014ADS Inc. has released their latest catalog featuring a full line of C4ISR equipment and solutions from a variety of vendors.
For this catalog, I wrote an article intended to introduce readers to the function and usage of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
You can sign up to download the catalog here: shop.adsinc.com/ads-catalogs/c4isr-catalog
Look for articles featuring some of these C4ISR technologies during this week’s Warrior Expo West.
Live Fire Gear – 550 FireCord On Kickstarter
April 23rd, 2014
550 FireCord is a project currently up for funding on Kickstarter. It consists of 550 paracord with the inner core replaced with a composite that functions as an fire starting material.
FireCord is completely functional in all the same ways that standard 550 paracord is: it can be made into lanyards and zipper pulls, used as a survival material, etc. While the composite is encased in the paracord sleeve, FireCord is no more volatile than traditional paracord. Outside of the sleeve, the composite ignites with ease, burns very hot, features a long burn time for its volume, and is completely waterproof. Of course, the paracord sleeve is still functional even after the composite core is removed.
Arc’teryx LEAF Drypack 70 Video Is Now Live
April 23rd, 2014A video detailing the Arc’teryx LEAF Drypack 70 has just been released.
Constructed from HT 725D Cordura nylon with polyurethane coating on both sides, the Drypack 70 is a 100% waterproof load carriage pack appropriate for maritime special operations. It features a C² suspension system with a laminate back panel, GridLock shoulder straps that adjust to custom width and height, and removable Load Transfer Disc that rotates freely to stabilize load on uneven terrain. The full alpine backpack carrying system, completely removable, greatly aids the user’s land mobility.
The RollTop closure and TIZIP master seal zipper provides a waterproof seal, and an oral inflation valve controls buoyancy. Top and bottom grab handles and a removable 1m tether makes the bag easy to manipulate and allows for towing, hauling, or carrying options.
Web Dominator webbing management keeps the Drypack streamlined. Two removable side compression enhances load management. The interior features white lining for aid in viewing contents during low light conditions.
Currently available in MultiCam.
leaf.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&category=Hardgoods&model=DryPack-70
Panteao Productions – New Vehicle Defense Video With Paul Howe
April 23rd, 2014Columbia, SC, April 22, 2014 – Panteao is happy to introduce a new video title with Paul Howe: Make Ready with Paul Howe: Vehicle Defense.
Unless you ride a subway or bicycle to work, odds are you find yourself in a vehicle pretty often. Most likely every day of the week. That said, if you carry a firearm, how would you defend yourself from a vehicle? We got you covered with this video from Paul Howe.
Paul is a high-risk training instructor that served 20 years in the US Army, ten of those in Special Operations. He served as a Tactical Team Leader and Senior Instructor while assigned to Army Special Operations. During his tour in special operations he was involved in several combat actions. One of the most notable was the battle of Mogadishu that was later portrayed in the motion picture Black Hawk Down.
In this video, Paul takes you through shooting from both the inside and outside of a vehicle, moving around vehicles, skipping rounds off a vehicle and under it, dealing with moving targets, and more. Paul also goes over flat range drills that will help you fine tune your skills. Time is critical when you are confined in your car or truck. With this video you will be much better prepared.
The DVD is available for pre-order. Panteao website subscribers will be able to watch the video starting April 24th.
panteaoproductions.com/products/vehicle-defense
Combat Performance Group – Killkard
April 22nd, 2014
The Killkard was designed by a Marine Scout Sniper as a tool to provide red dot optic equipped rifle shooters a visual aid to reference bullet drop based on their zero distance. This aids at increasing probability of a hit at longer ranges and shorter ranges when engaging limited exposure targets.
Made from laminated vinyl, the Killkard has a self-adhesive back and is designed to be placed on the comb of the stock for quick reference by the operator.
Available in 36/300Y, 25Y, and 50Y zero distances.
www.combatperformancegroup.com/store/p11/KILLKARD
GeigerRig/Spartan Race – Prototype Hydration Pack – Sneak Peak
April 22nd, 2014
Pressurized hydration pack company GeigerRig, in partnership with Spartan Race, is producing a Spartan Race-themed hydration pack. All that’s been shown of the new pack so far is the prototype model.
Made from 500D Cordura nylon, the Spartan Race hydration pack features an internal post-race mesh drying bag, fully closed pressure bulb, fully enclosed and protected spray valve, and heavy-duty external daisy chain.
The pack is designed for low profile and features a short torso length. An integrated lower-back hip belt is designed or weight dispersal and load stabilization, and the internal Guardian back frame is included for safety and stability.
Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
My Favorite SOB Is Back!
April 22nd, 2014John McPhee, the Sheriff of Baghdad is launching a new website, May 1st.
Sign up now to enter a chance to win one of a series of prizes he will be giving away from his sponsors each of the first 10 days of May.
