Arc’teryx, Salomon and Suunto Vendor Day at T3 Gear on Coronado
April 12th, 2013You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
April 11th, 2013
Here trainer Brian Bishop wears a ‘Keep Calm and Return Fire’ patch while talking about zeroing the carbine with a student during a recent hosted by Daniel Defense.
TacJobs – Edge-Works Manufacturing Company
April 11th, 2013Employment Opportunity… Customer service associate needed.
Must:
1) Be knowledgeable about tactical gear, guns, CCW, military and Law Enforcement tactics and operational environments.
2) Be organized and able to see multiple tasks through to completion.
3) Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
4) Have above average computer skills.
5) Work well within a team.
6) Be a person of high integrity and moral standards.
7) Be an active shooter willing to train and keep pace with an ever evolving industry.
8) Military service is a double plus.
The job entails dealing with customer questions about product, order status and warranty / return issues and the follow up tasks associated with this. Will be responsible for answering phone calls, returning phone messages, e-mail and on-line interaction with dealers and end user customers. Will handle dealer and international accounts. Some travel will be required to various training schools, competitive shooting events, and select industry trade shows. Also required will be feedback and input on new product development. This is a full-time position at our location here in Eastern North Carolina.
We are Edge-Works Manufacturing Company; makers of the G-Code Holster line of products. Our commitment is to provide innovative, high quality, genuine solutions to the shooting and tactical communities via superior products and service. We are growing and need quality people who understand the clientele we serve and share our vision and values.
E-mail resume to: scott@tacticalholsters.com
The Greatest Uniform Ever Fielded By The US Army
April 11th, 2013The Tropical Combat Uniform or as more popularly known, the Jungle Fatigue is the greatest uniform ever fielded by the US Army. The cut of the uniform was derived from the 1942 Parachutist Uniform with its angled chest and lower cargo pockets on the coat paired with seven pocket trousers. The OG-107 color blended well into the environment of Southeast Asia and the combination of light and shadow on the olive base of the uniform as the Soldier moved through vegetated areas provided good camouflage. Additionally, the jungle fatigue was made from one of two very comfortable cotton fabrics. Maybe not great for cold-wet environments but well suited to jungle and desert environ. Finally, they were inexpensive. As late as the mid-80s you could till purchase the uniform for around $8 a set at Clothing Sales Stores that still carried them. At that price, they were practically disposable but everyone who wore them wanted to hold onto them as long as possible.
We honor that uniform and some great Americans wearing it in this first official photo of 1st Platoon, B Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, taken in 1984. Taken from the 75th Ranger Regiment Facebook Page.
What’s your favorite uniform?
Duraflex Buckle Style Guide
April 11th, 2013
Blast From The Past – Gear-Guru.Net
April 11th, 2013– EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
– NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON A THREAT
– AGGRESSIVELY SEEK ANY KNOWLEDGE WHICH WILL ASSURE MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT AND MAKE YOU A SURVIVOR AND A WINNER
– USE A SIMPLE TEMPLATE WHEN DECIDING THE VALUE OF SOMETHING EVERYTHING EITHER HAS TACTICAL VALUE OR IT DOES NOT
– ACTIVELY SEEK NEW TTP’s AND EQUIPMENT THAT COULD MAKE YOUR UNIT MORE CAPABLE IN COMBAT
– EVERY DAY, ASK YOURSELF, “WHAT HAVE I DONE FOR MY UNIT?”
– DON’T CONFUSE ENTHUSIASM WITH CAPABILITY
Belleville Introduces New “Safe-to-Fly” Boot
April 11th, 2013Meet the Sabre Flight Boot from Belleville and it has been certified by the United States Air Force as “safe-to-fly”.
Not only is the boot very sleek, light, and athletic in appearance, it is also loaded with high performance components and features that make it ideal for use by aircrew members.
– The exclusive Vibram IBEX outsole was designed for superior performance in SERE-type situations
– The sleek, low profile design of the outsole provides for improved feel and interaction with aircraft pedals
– The long, flat lug surfaces are enhanced with sharp, leading edges…providing for both superior slip resistance and grip on all types of surfaces
– A Gore-Tex membrane provides for 100% waterproof protection
– The lace-to-toe design and aggressively scalloped eye rows form a closure system that allows for a highly customized fit
– Meets or exceeds the standards set forth by PD 77AESG-06-01
Tactical Tailor – SBR First Look!
April 11th, 2013Tactical Tailor’s SBR bag is designed with non-permissive environments in mind as SOF operators find themselves required to work with a lower signature. The bag is ideal for those who might find themselves infil/exfiling from an urban hide, intelligence gathering, or travel in and out of sensitive areas where “guns up” may draw unnecessary attention. The Tactical Tailor SBR bag is also ideal for SWAT operators who find they are transitioning rapidly from surveillance to mobile assault team role. The Tactical Tailor SBR bag is Berry Amendment compliant and has already drawn praise from SOF units the world over.
The Tactical Tailor SBR bag is capable of holding a M-4 style rifle with a 10.5”. The bad will also accommodate a SCAR rifle with the butt stock collapsed. Additionally, a 16” barrel M-4 may be carried broken down. Feedback from down range is that if you carry the mag seated in the lower when it’s broken down, you’ll back in the shooting business rather quickly. Finally, the SBR bag interior is lined with loop so the user can configure the load out for the specific mission.
The rifle is accessed from the outside using a concealed panel that opens upward. Through Tactical Tailor’s T&E process they found that an upward open flap allows wearers to “fight off of each other’s back” and eliminates nylon flapping around if the user isn’t able to immediately ditch the pack.
The pack comes with a cover that will convert the bag from a backpack to luggage to protect straps and buckles during travel or storage.
There is room inside the pack for a helmet with NODs , snivel gear and chow. The bag will be available in several nontraditional colors (although the photos feature Kryptek Typhon) and is designed to appear as a traditional trekker’s pack. There are two water bottle pockets on the sides to keep your hydration handy and close attention has been paid to the small features such as pack stays and rubberized fabric trim to give it a civilian appearance.
The Tactical Tailor SBR bag is designed to work in conjunction with TT’s low vis Sling Bag, Low Vis Plate carriers and other minimalist/modular pouches and organizers.
The SBR Bag will Retail around $350.00 with production being completed by the end of June.
