Maxpedition has introduced a Made in USA retractable gear tether with stainless steel spring, subdued hardware, and durable lightweight Kevlar cord. They have several attachment styles and retraction forces. There is a carabiner option for a secure connection and quick disconnect, or a Hook-&-Loop strap option that secures to D-rings, straps, bars, etc. either are available in two sizes; large and medium, with the large retractors having a locking mechanism to secure the strap in place.
Here are some photos of the SPECOPS.PL BS-1 Combat Shirt in Pencott Badlands Camo. The sleeves are made from NYCO, torso from Polartec FR PowerDry material. The last 4 pictures are with their new PRM-1 pack in Coyote Brown.
Mayflower prepared this cool graphic tracking the evolution of the UW chest rig all the way to the current Gen IV model.
SOFREP Editor Brandon Webb knows the owner of Resco Instruments, Rob Smith. They recently had a sit down and Brandon published the story behind Resco Instruments and how they were tested at BUDS, just like their designer.
Check out the whole story at www.SOFREP.com.
Elzetta ZFL-M60 LED Flashlight survives point-blank shotgun blast inflicted by the guys at Ares Armor. The flashlight was shot with birdshot as well as 00 buckshot from a 12 gauge shotgun, then thrown into a steel plate countless times, and yet it lives on.
This review of the movie was published by Capt Bob Schoultz (USN Ret), former SEAL. He is very candid in his praise and critique of the movie and can do so from a unique perspective. He can talk about the ‘big picture’ and that’s what’s been missing from many reviews.
He also brings another bit of street cred. He was asked by the command to pen an article on write an essay on “Quiet Professionalism” for ‘ETHOS’ magazine, an NSW publication.
These guys are catching a lot of heat due to the recent high profile NSW has recently garnered. Capt Schoultz made some good points in his article.
“In determining whether a book, article, interview or other public pronouncement adds to or diminishes the credibility, reputation, and honor of the individual and our community, I suggest three criteria:
1. Is it fair and honest, and does it constructively contribute to the public understanding of NSW? Or does it primarily promote self-interest or a personal agenda?
2. Is the warrior exhibiting ‘a strong dose of humility,’ to include respect toward those with whom he might disagree?
3. Does the perspective or story serve the interests of those still in the arena, or does it make their lives and work more difficult, more complicated, or even more dangerous?
‘Quiet professionals’ in Naval Special Warfare need not always be ‘quiet’ – there are times when it is important and appropriate to tell our story. I don’t believe that the real issue is being ‘quiet,’ but rather having the maturity to be humble and the good judgment to be discrete. Anyone “going public†should be careful of their motives, not hurt those still in the arena, and avoid publicly airing personal agendas.”
Enter to win your favorite pair of ‘Smith Elite Tactical Lifestyle Eyewear’. In the comment section for this photo on Facebook, tell Smith how you would use their eyewear to protect yourself…
For example, what would YOU see through your new pair of Smith Elite ballistic glasses or goggles? Combat? A target? A cloud of dust?
To enter, please ‘like’ their Facebook page and leave your comment. The top three winners will be announced March 15th and featured in an upcoming blog post.
To enter, visit www.facebook.com.
Mountain States Tactical Officers Association is hosting their 2012 conference 7-10 May 2012 at Ft Harrison in historic Helena, Montana. Some of you might recognize that location as where the US-Canadian First Special Service Force was stood up.
In addition to the vendor show and usual admin meetings of the MSTOA, they are hosting some serious training opportunities.
Doug Pechtel with Countermeasures (former Army Special Operations) putting on a Tactical Team Leader Course
Rob Clare with Triangle Experience Group (former Air Force PJ and Army Special Operations) putting on a Street Fighting Course
Rod Alne with The Peak Inc (former PJ) putting on a Mountain Operations Course
Bennie Cooley with INL (winner of every shooting event there is) putting on a tactical pistol and carbine course
Shawn Lewis of ITI, a former Ranger will be teaching an Urban Sniper Course
Active Shooter Instructor Course by NTOA
Advanced Crisis Negotiators Course by NTOA
Tac Command Conference
For LE, access to this level of training is a steal, under $200 for 3-1/2 days of training.
To learn more visit www.mstoa.com
Thanks to FHF Gear for giving us the heads up on this
