Blue Force Gear Introduces MOLLEminus at Warrior Expo East
July 12th, 2012As a natural extension of their Helium Whisper technology, Blue Force Gear introduces MOLLEminus. MOLLE minus the weight, MOLLE minus the bulk, MOLLE minus the complexity. MOLLEminus is the thinnest, strongest, lightest modular load carriage standard on the market: half the thickness of a dime, over 4 times as abrasion resistant as traditional materials and formed from a single piece of Blue Force Gear’s proprietary ULTRAcomp.
“After working with ULTRAcomp for several months we realized there were a lot of benefits to be had by using it for the substrate of the MOLLE compatible platform, as well as the pouch backers,” said Stephen Hilliard, Blue Force Gear’s Director of Product Development.
Fully backward compatible with legacy MOLLE, MOLLEminus supports existing MOLLE and PALS compatible pouches including Blue Force Gear’s revolutionary Helium Whisper Attachment System. MOLLEminus plus Helium Whisper pouches provide the versatility of modular load carriage with less weight and bulk than sewn options.
The first item in the new MOLLEminus line is the RACKminus. It’s all part of Blue Force Gear’s big scheme to lighten your load. Helium Whisper Reduces the weight of pouches and MOLLEminus reduces the weight of platforms.
RACKminus is the simplest modular chest rig on the market and it weighs in at half the weight of a loaded M4 magazine. RACKminus can be mounted to most MOLLE armor carriers using two female repair buckles and two tee mounts. MOLLEminus mesh lined shoulder straps are free breathing, MOLLE compatible and provide routing for communications wires, hydration tubes or antennas.
As you can see, I weighed it and it comes it at 254 grams. Just half a pound.
John Laviolette Joins Arc’teryx LEAF as Product Line Manager
July 12th, 2012Arc’teryx sent us this announcement yesterday evening. Many in industry know Lav from his time in the Canadian Army. This is fantastic news for Lav as well as the LEAF program.
The leader in the design and manufacturing of technically superior tactical outerwear and equipment, Arc’teryx LEAF (Law Enforcement and Armed Forces) is proud to announce the appointment of John Laviolette as Product Line Manager. Laviolette, a twenty-year veteran of the Canadian military, brings his professional experience and skills to Arc’teryx LEAF.
Extensive knowledge and discipline are key elements that John ‘Lav’ Laviolette brings to his new role, having spent thirteen years as a member of CANSOF (Canadian Special Operations Forces).
“We’re very excited to welcome Lav to his new position,” said Michele Griffin, Director of LEAF Business Development. “He brings valuable field experience and an exacting attention to detail. Lav will ensure all current and future LEAF projects achieve their true potential.
As the Product Line Manager, Lav plays a critical role in the evolution of the existing product line and he will work the product development team to anticipate and address emerging LEAF needs.
Passionate and people-oriented, Lav looks forward to mountain biking sessions, skiing and spending time with his family and friends at his new home in Squamish, the “Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada.”
ARC’TERYX welcomes Lav to the LEAF team.
Pay It Forward
July 12th, 2012
Recently a student for an upcoming Grey Group Training class couldn’t make it. Instead of taking his deposit back, he asked that it go toward a deserving student. At that point, GGT realized that others would be willing to help out as well and Pay It Forward was born. This is how GGT explains the program on their site.
Started by a kind student who couldn’t attend his class, he graciously gave his deposit to another worthy student. We asked our customers and overwhelmingly the opinion was it should be a member of our Armed Services or Law Enforcement, and specifically, someone wounded and in need. Our solution is to pay it forward by offering you the ability to give money toward a class slot. It doesn’t have to be much because anything can help. Once there is enough money for a class slot we will find a worthy student and offer it to them. Because of YOUR kindness, Grey Group Training will match it with another free slot to a training class. We are working with local and national organizations to find people that have given so much for our country and our freedom, and give back to them. Please pay it forward and contribute what you can.
if you’d like to pay toward a tuition visit store.greygrouptraining.com/PAY-IT-FORWARD.
If This Resonates
July 12th, 2012
If this meme resonates then it’s time we come clean with you. Soldier Systems Daily isn’t written for you. We appreciate you visiting, but please understand that we write stories about the tactical industry for those that insist on performance. Quite frankly, some of the stuff we cover is downright expensive but we’re ok with that.
Inexpensive is fine, but cheap isn’t what we’re shooting for. Please don’t come in and complain about prices for the gear we cover. We don’t care and either do the folks that we actually write for. They understand, it’s the cost of performance. However, if you actually know that something promises a lot but doesn’t deliver, speak up, with facts. We’re all ears.
Remember, buy quality; cry once. Regardless of price.
Silencerco Announces SuperiorSilence.com
July 12th, 2012
Silencerco has just announced the launch of SuperiorSilence.com, where customers can currently shop for Silencerco, ‘Silencers Are Legal’, and SWR products. The site’s purpose is to allow dealers and customers to research Silencerco and SWR accessories to ensure the correct fit of pistons, thread adapters, and flash hiders. The site menu is organized by brand, so customers can easily determine what they need while a dealer locator helps customers to connect with a local dealer that carries Silencerco and SWR products.
In honor of Independence Day, ten percent of proceeds from sales made on SuperiorSilence.com through the month of July will benefit the veteran support network Gallant Few.
Check out the site at http://www.superiorsilence.com
FirstSpear Summer 2012 Catalog
July 12th, 2012FirstSpear Catalog – Summer 2012
This is the Summer 2012 catalog for FirstSpear. Not a whole lot of new products since several of these have trickled out over the past six months, but make sure you check out the Punisher pack for the Mk 32 MGL as well as the 3-Mag Ranger Shingles and Long Gun Mag Pouches with their innovative attachment system that is compatible with both 6/12 and MOLLE platforms.
And, if you’re in the area, be sure to check out the new products in person at Warrior Expo East Thursday and Friday.
