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Blue Force Gear Licenses Helium Whisper to STRATAGEM

March 11th, 2013

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Blue Force Gear has licensed the Helium Whisper pouch attachment system to STRATAGEM which becomes the first international brand to integrate the technology into their product line.

“We at STRATAGEM are proud to be working with Blue Force Gear and use Helium Whisper as a component of our products,” said Markus Jahn, STRATAGEM’s CEO. “Helium Whisper allows us to grant our customers access to an outstanding technology, giving them the benefit of lighter and more efficient equipment by reducing the weight of our pouches dramatically. It enables us to raise the level of our pouches and to fulfill our aspiration of providing cutting edge products to today’s warfighter.”

“STRATAGEM is a top quality German company who services the elite with quality gear. We’re proud they’ve chosen Helium Whisper to help lighten the load of their customers,” said Doug Duggan, Blue Force Gear’s International Business Development Manager.

Helium Whisper allows modular pouch backs to be constructed from a single piece of high-performance laminate versus the multiple straps and snaps of outdated designs. This amazing breakthrough increases strength and durability of pouches while eliminating failure points and reducing weight by up to 60 percent. Helium Whisper licensing allows OEM customers to reduce sewing costs, minimize alignment errors, maintain or increase durability, and stay relevant to today’s weight-conscious military customers.

Tactical Beard Owners Club Meeting at IWA

March 11th, 2013

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The Tactical Beard Owners Club held a meeting of its members at last weekend’s IWA Outdoor Classic in Germany. Viking Tactics’ SGM Kyle Lamb (USA, Ret) was even on hand for this photo taken at the 5.11 Tactical Booth.

The M16A1 Rifle: Operation and Preventive Maintenance

March 11th, 2013

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Many of you may remember the old US Army produced PS Magazine which featured comic book-style illustrations from Will Eisner among others. PS Magazine centers on maintenance and in 1969 the Army released “The M16A1 Rifle: Operation and Preventive Maintenance” which contained chapters such as “How to Strip Your Baby,” “What to Do in a Jam,” “Sweet 16,” and “All the Way with Négligé.” It was an Army full of conscripts and the style seemed like an excellent way to teach small arms maintenance concepts for the newly issued M16 to the troops. While the original version was soft cover like comics, this newly printed version is hardcover. I picked up a copy the other day at Barnes and Noble but it is also available through Amazon. This is a must have for every black rifle enthusiast.

Kryptek at IWA

March 11th, 2013

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Kryptek attended last week’s IWA show in Germany in a move to expand brand awareness in Europe.

If This Doesn’t Make You Laugh I Don’t Know What Will

March 11th, 2013

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From US Army WTF! Moments

HOG Saddle – Then and Now

March 11th, 2013

One of the cool things about being with SSD is seeing how products change over time. We received this photo earlier today from out friends at Shadow Tech LLC.

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This is an early model HOG Saddle from 2006 next to the current MOD7 HOG Saddle. It’s pretty cool to step back and look at a wild idea turned viable product, being used in Afghanistan to kill Taliban.

Forces Focus – 101st Pathfinders

March 10th, 2013

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Here members of Company F (Pathfinder), 5th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) conduct FRIES training at a deployed location. The 101st has two Pathfinder Companies with the second being Company F (Pathfinder), 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 159th Aviation Brigade which was created from the Long Range Surveillance Detachment formerly assigned to the now disbanded 311th Military Intelligence Battalion.

TacJobs – Hardpoint Tactical

March 10th, 2013

Hardpoint Tactical/Equipment is changing the way we do sales. Now that we’ve finally been able to build up enough inventory to have a sufficient quantity on hand, we are initiating a nationwide sales rep program, the first of its kind for us.

We have always found that our gear sells naturally, when put in the hands of those who can appreciate it and explained by those who understand it. That’s where you come in.

Actual sales experience is preferred, but not required. What is required is a passion for excellence, a proper appreciation for the significant advantages our products offer over the competition, and solid contacts within the industry.

Compensation is entirely performance based, with some of the highest percentages offered anywhere.

Please send your letter of interest to email@hrdpnt.com, Attn: Thomas.