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Adrian Hovey Joins SKD’s Operations Team

November 15th, 2012

SKD Tactical announced today that Adrian Hovey has joined their team as Head Ninja In Charge of Operations. Formerly a Senior Consultant for Blackline Group of Seattle, WA, Hovey managed projects for Fortune 500 clients that increased productivity and generated efficiencies to the tune of a GAZILLION dollars. A graduate of Cornell University Johnson School of Business, Hovey founded a successful Seattle Crossfit gym in 2008 after completing 5 years of active duty as an Officer in the US Navy.

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“I’m happy to join the team at SKD and eager to embrace the new challenges that the Tactical Gear industry has to offer,” said Hovey, who’s responsibilities will include running SKD’s new Inventory Management System and strengthening strategic vendor relationships. His biggest challenge will likely be his transition from corporate business attire to dealing with SKD traditions such as “Pajama Tuesdays”.

“SKD is an industry-leading operation despite being founded and run by ass-clowns who spend their time trying to set stuff on fire and blow things up,” said friend of the business Chris Costa. “It’s about time they get a legitimate business mind involved at the office.”

www.SKDtac.com

More Limited Edition Slings from BFG

November 15th, 2012

This is the second time Blue Force Gear has introduced Limited Edition versions of their popular slings. This time it’s a Desert Digital model.

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BFG only has 47 available, stemming from a small overrun of a special sling for a select customer. These are a padded 2 to 1 point convertible sling in ultra-rare Desert Digital pattern.

There are two versions of this sling – one with a UWL-PB in the rear for weapons with rear eyelets and one with a push button swivel and Burnsed Socket. Both slings have RED Swivels sewn in the front for emergency release and quick one handed two to one point conversion.

Additionally, they’ve incorporated their exclusive brown anodized aluminum hardware, as well as other pieces not previously released to the public, to perfectly match the Desert Digital webbing for the ultimate in signature reduction.

www.blueforcegear.com/limited-edition/convertible-padded-vcas-in-desert-digital

Video Footage of the Limited Edition Arc’teryx LEAF MultiCam Atom SV from Tactical Distributors

November 15th, 2012

If you’re still on the fence about getting one of the Limited Edition Arcteryx MultiCam Atom SVs, this video footage from Tactical Distributors should help you make up your mind. Granted, it’s MultiCam so it’s a bit of a specialist piece but that’s the point, isn’t it?

It’s a great insulator and packs up quite small. There are also a couple of cool improvements over existing civilian models like a hood adjustment as well as an internal band collar.

Get yours before they are gone.

www.tacticaldistributors.com

Kifaru Packs in Kryptek Highlander

November 15th, 2012

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This is a Kifaru Duplex Timberline 1 from the hunting line and as Kifaru has just received the 1000D Kryptek fabric, they should have pics pretty soon of a tactical pack. The Kryptek option is now up on their website ready to order in both the hunting and tactical line.

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www.kifaru.net

Coming Soon from ECHO NiNER – The X-messenger Bag Ver 1.1

November 15th, 2012

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As you can see, the X-Messenger Ver 1.1 is a traditional satchel design with a padded rear portion for comfort.

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Additionally, the interior is a bright yellow for contrast in order to find items in the bag.

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Coming soon from www.eniner.com

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TacHacker – EXFIL T-Slots

November 15th, 2012

To get your creative juices flowing, we thought we’d share Team Wendy’s photo of their EXFIL bump helmet.

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The point is to show you the versatility of the T-slot rails which allow for easy attachment of nearly any accessory. Their photo shows the EXFIL with everything from a snap and retention bolt to a nylon screw.

www.teamwendy.com

Statement from the Range Owner Regarding the Recent Accidental Shooting

November 14th, 2012

Since a lot of readers have been inquiring about it, I am publishing this statement by range owner Len Baxley in its entirety as it provides a great deal of detail on the recent shoot house accidental shooting involving trainer Sonny Puzikas. If anyone has any additional amplification regarding the incident or factual conflicting information please feel free to share it.

Hello,

My name is Len Baxley, and I am the Founder of the Texas Defensive Shooting Academy (TDSA), not to be confused with other TDSA’s. I started the original TDSA in Texas in 1995. The other TDSA firearm training organizations are located in Tulsa, Missouri, Kentucky and Canada. I trained them how to shoot, then taught them how to teach, then allowed them to use the “TDSA” name in a hand-shake business arrangement. With the exception of Kentucky, none of them are associated with me any longer, even though they still use the TDSA designation.

I am also the owner of the TDSA gun range, founded in 1995, located just outside the city of Ferris, Texas.

As many of you have already heard there was a tragic (non-fatal) accidental shooting at my range on Sunday, Nov. 4th 2012.

I have intentionally not commented on this incident for several reasons. I do not know if that decision has been a mistake or commenting now is the mistake.

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PrimaLoft Partners with GORE Military Fabrics

November 14th, 2012

We’ve mentioned this project before with our exclusive coverage of USSOCOM’s latest Block 2 variant of their Protective Combat Uniform but PrimaLoft and GORE Military Fabrics, have officially announced their teaming to provide a new lightweight loft garment.

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This unique partnership between two of the outdoor industry’s leading component suppliers, PrimaLoft and GORE Military Fabrics, has resulted in an innovative layering garment called the Lightweight Loft jacket. The jacket has been adopted as level 3B of the PCU Layering System.

Designed by Patagonia, the PCU issue Lightweight Loft jacket is a combination of PrimaLoft FUSION insulation combined with a Gore 2-layer FASTPACK membrane laminate. Developed as a comfortable soft-shell, it is also durably water-resistant, windproof, easily packable and dries quickly. The Lightweight Loft garment is ideal for layering and works within the PCU (Protective Combat Unit) System used by the Special Operations Forces. In addition, the garment has been printed in several camouflage patterns (some of which include n-IR signature reduction).

“We are very pleased to partner with GORE Military Fabrics on the launch of this highly anticipated lightweight loft garment,” stated Michael Joyce, president and chief executive officer of PrimaLoft, Inc. “The Special Operations Forces (SOF) community has worn PrimaLoft in the field for the last decade and it continues to be the insulation gear of choice worn by the entire U.S. Military. By combining our proprietary technology with GORE Military Fabrics, we are able to offer a distinctive advantage to the U.S. Military to keep our troops warm, dry and comfortable while in the field.”

”Gore has played a pivotal role in providing durably waterproof, windproof, and breathable products to the U.S. military,” says Tim Quinn, Product Specialist at Gore. “We are excited to co-develop a cutting-edge solution with PrimaLoft that offers enhanced comfort, versatility, and improved weather protection. Gore will continue to support improving the mission effectiveness of our warfighters by engineering a broad range of protective fabric technologies that offer distinct capabilities, such as advanced weather protection, flame resistance, and signature reduction.