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Blue Force Gear Licenses Helium Whisper to The Safariland Group

January 18th, 2014

Very interesting news from Blue Force Gear. I noticed Safariland has been adopting the new webbingless MOLLE technology.

LAS VEGAS, NV—January 17, 2014—Blue Force Gear® announced today that they have reached an agreement with The Safariland Group to license their Helium Whisper™ technology for U.S. domestic manufacture as part of PROTECH® Tactical, an armor brand of The Safariland Group. The Safariland Group is the largest company to receive licensing rights for Helium Whisper and will use the Patent pending technology to enhance products they provide to law enforcement markets.

“The Safariland Group shares our passion for helping the good guys to make it home safe,” said Ashley Burnsed, founder and CEO of Blue Force Gear. “We are extremely happy to work with them.”

Combining PROTECH Tactical’s cutting edge armor with lighter modular pouches allows officers to respond to emerging threats with speed and agility.

“The Safariland Group has a reputation for offering innovative and exciting products to the law enforcement market,” said Glenn Katz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The Safariland Group. “We are excited to bring this excellent product line to a wider audience through this distribution and licensing agreement with Blue Force Gear.”

Helium Whisper allows modular pouch backs to be constructed from a single piece of high-performance laminate versus the multiple straps and snaps of older attachment systems. This amazing breakthrough increases strength and durability of pouches while eliminating failure points and reducing weight by up to 60 percent. Helium Whisper has a proven track record with elite U.S. Special Operations Forces.

Tags: Blue Force Gear, Protech Tactical
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Just When You Thought The Trade Show Was Over…

January 18th, 2014

You get to roll right into another. Hope to see some of you at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2014 in SLC next week. And if you’re there as well, be sure to check out Beyond. I checked out some of their new stuff at #BeyondSHOT and it’s way cool.

Tags: Beyond, OR
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SHOT Show – Gerber

January 17th, 2014

First off, Gerber is offering an AR-15 specific MP1-AR Multi-plier. It incorporates sprung loaded pliers as well full size serrated and fine edge blades. All-in-all it’s a total of 11 tools.

All of the components are on the outside. It comes with a tool bit set including a pin punch and front sight adjustment tool. The MP1-AR also includes a Berry Compliant MOLLE compatible Sheath. Ships in May.

www.GerberGear.com

Tags: Gerber, SHOT Show
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SHOT Show – ITW Nexus APA

January 17th, 2014

I was invited into the tent at the ITW Nexus Advanced Products and Accessories booth to drink an Orange Crush and take a look at something new. The Grim-lite takes the popular Grimloc and adds a Streamlight Nano.

Next is the Tiki Buckle. Inspired by a well known gear guru (not me) the Tiki Buckle gives high horizontal and vertical strength to attaché webbing to MOLLE. It incorporates ITW’s patented wave technology in order to prevent slippage of the webbing.

But the coolest thing is the Rail-Loc. Obviously, this is the coolest thing to happen to side release buckles since they started making them in Ghillie-Tex. The Picatinny compatible Rail-Loc connects right unto your rail and tightens in place via a Phillips head bolt. Then, you can connect a standard 1″ SR male buckle into the Rail-Loc.

www.ITWmilitaryproducts.com

Tags: ITW Nexus APA, SHOT Show
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SHOT Show – Beretta Defense Technologies

January 17th, 2014

Beretta Defense Technologies has entered the power railed game with their Intelligent Rail Technology seen on this ARX 100.

www.berettadefensetexhnologies.com

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SHOT Show – US Tactical Supply

January 17th, 2014

US Tactical Supply is displaying their extensive wares for Sniper use. In addition to the excellent HOG and PiG Saddles by ShadowTech, the rifle they had mounted caught my eye.

It’s the Remington Accessory Chassis System (RACS) and this setup is similar to the XM2010 and PSR submissions. They dropped a 700 action in with a Marine issue Krieger barrel, and issue S&B scope 3-12 x 50 with gen 2 reticle and Badger Ordnance rings. They’ve also added the Tenebraex polarizer and kill flash on the scope. There is also a AI box mag.

www.ustacticalsupply.com

Tags: SHOT Show, U.S. Tactical Supply
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KRYTAC : KRISS Group forms new training and airsoft brand – SHOT Show 2014 in Las Vegas

January 17th, 2014

KRISS group has announced a new airsoft and training brand called KRYTAC. It looks to be an interesting training option, given they’ll be offering airsoft, non-lethal, and .22 caliber rimfire arms.

Known worldwide for the most-innovative, iconic new firearm design in the past 80 years, the KRISS Vector has quickly made its parent company not only internationally famous as a firearm manufacture, but also as an industry brand innovator. And, in Las Vegas on Tuesday evening following Day One of SHOT Show 2014, Kriss Group SA held an invitation-only event to mark the soft-launch of a new brand targeting the recreational shooting, professional training and airsoft markets. Named KRYTAC, the brand will be rolling out new airsoft, non-lethal training and .22 caliber rimfire arms starting in Q2 of 2014, with an official launch and product reveal expected at the IWA show in Germany this spring. The first electric airsoft prototypes revealed show 5 models in the initial line, with licensed products by LWRC coming later in the year.

KRYTAC’s synergy within the industry come from veteran staff brought together from across the US and world airsoft industry, as well as the KRISS SA and KRISS USA design and branding team responsible for the new venture and future product lines.

Story by: Alan “Thumpy” Covey – www.scoop.it/t/thumpy-s-3d-house-of-airsoft-scoop-it

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KRISS Group Announces launch of KRYTAC

KRISS Group SA announces the launch of its newest brand KRYTAC, dedicated to the recreational shooting and professional training markets.

January 15, 2014 – Las Vegas, Nevada, United States – KRISS Group announces the launch of KRYTAC, its latest brand dedicated to airsoft, non-lethal training and .22 caliber rimfire firearms. Taking advantage of KRISS Group’s experience in modern weapons design and precision manufacturing, KRYTAC will deliver innovative products that exceed the current market standards.

A limited viewing of KRYTAC airsoft prototypes are available to SHOT Show 2014 participants. The first product release of KRYTAC will include five airsoft models with various color options and are targeted to be available by the second quarter. Pricing and details will be released at the IWA 2014 exhibition in Germany. A more complete line of KRYTAC products will be shown later in the year which includes LWRC product lines, fully licensed to KRISS.

For more information about KRYTAC visit SHOT Show booth #432 or go to www.krytac.com.

Tags: KRISS, Krytac
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SHOT Show – Under Armour

January 17th, 2014

Under Armour has completely resigned the Valsetz boot from top to bottom and call it the Valsetz RTS (Redesigned Tactical Shoe).

The tread has been changed and the instep has been upgraded for Fast rope operations. The replaced the stitching in the upper with a welded reinforcement. Additionally, the entire shoe is DWR coated. The top incorporates the Clutch Fit technology from their football shoes. This fit works much like taped ankles without the additional weight.

All told, it’s 2 ounces lighter than the precious model. The Valsetz will continue to be available for some time, but the RTS models are coming July 2014 from ww.underarmour.com in Tan, Black and Coyote.

Tags: SHOT Show, Under Armour
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