HyperStealth Biotechnology has released a webpage specifically dedicated to cataloging their EuroSpec series of camouflage patterns.
www.hyperstealth.com/EuroSpec-history
HyperStealth Pulls Back The Curtain on EuroSpec
January 6th, 201212 Days of Tactical Christmas – Day #13
January 6th, 2012Wait a second. Did we say, “Day 13?” Yep, we sure did. You saw all of those great prizes, from a wide variety of supporters. When we approached them, we asked if they’d be willing to support a “13th day” and once we explained to them what we had in mind they all readily agreed. This 13th day is a grand prize if you will consisting of one of each of the prizes awarded in the various daily giveaways. If there was a bonus giveaway on any particular day, the winner will get one of those too. Read the rest of this entry »
WTF Part II
January 6th, 2012Riddle me this…why would someone enter a contest for a free holster and then have vapor lock when asked which make and model gun they have? It’s probably best to not enter a holster giveaway if you don’t actually own one. Tactical Mama relates that “the black is going to start leaking out of (her)” if email exchanges continue to go on like this.
TM to winner…”You know, make and model of pistol…for the ummm, holster you won? Sure, we can make sure it matches your armor vest, but which model gun is it for? Oh…you think that model will look better with your loadout? Fine, but once again, which gun do you need it for?”
And…finally, No, Tactical Mama doesn’t want to talk to you on the phone at 11 PM. Actually, she doesn’t want to talk to you on the phone at all if it can be handled via email. Please understand, she’s busy right now wrangling prize winners (well over 100, many of whom haven’t answered her emails) and planning my trips to SHOT, OR, and a military mountaineering conference. However, she will stop and take a photo with you at SHOT Show if you ask her nicely.
And yes, this was meant to be read tongue in cheek, or was it?
Liars, Poseurs, and Frauds…An Editorial by Raven Concealment Systems
January 6th, 2012Raven Concealment Systems posted this on their Facebook page recently. It is one of the best things we have read in awhile. We’d say that their sentiment is shared by many in industry. Be aware there is some rather frank language in there. Verbatim…
I am appalled that I even have to compose this message.
With increasing frequency, we are receiving phone calls and emails from people who either imply or directly state that they are a member of the special operations/intelligence/federal law enforcement community, when they clearly are no such thing. Usually they are doing so with a hand extended, looking for some sort of discount, expedited service, and/or free “T&E” gear.
I’m not sure if these people think we’re stupid, or if they are really just so caught up in their Walter Mitty alternate reality that they believe their own lies, but we are completely fucking fed up with it.
In an attempt to reduce or eliminate such contact in the future, we are posting this “Public Notice:”
We do extensive business with the military special operations/intelligence/federal law enforcement community. We know how those guys communicate with vendors. Here’s a hint: They do it from email addresses that end in “.gov” and “.mil”, not “navyspecwarfare@xxxxxxx.com”. If you email us from an address like that, we are going to know right away that you’re a lying piece of shit.
Whenever we get an email or call from someone making claims to be from ‘XYZ’ agency or ‘ABC’ unit that makes our Spidey Sense tingle, we pick up the phone and call one of our buddies who ACTUALLY WORKS FOR SAID AGENCY/UNIT/GROUP/etc and ask them if you’re legit. Vetting someone is really easy in a community that small.
Our Operations Manager is a licensed private investigator, with a background in both federal investigation and military law enforcement. When we get guys falsely claiming to be ninja-force 17, we have him run said idiot to ground. He digs up every bit of that person’s personal information he can find, from criminal background to really embarassing pictures that are floating around Facebook.
Here’s our take on it: The guys you are attempting to impersonate take that sort of thing REALLY fucking seriously; therefore, WE TAKE IT REALLY FUCKING SERIOUSLY. If you are harboring any stupid ideas about calling us and claiming to be someone you are not, here’s what you can expect to have happen:
First, we will tell you to fuck off.
Next, we will dig up every bit of info on you we can find.
Then we will use said info to whatever ends we find suitable. Best case scenario is that we will use that information to publicly embarass you, but more likely we will forward that info to the community which you have claimed to be part of. If your claims violate the “Stolen Valor Act” in even the slightest way, we will assist in your prosecution.
I apologize to all of our loyal customers for such a vulgar rant, but I can only imagine how many other companies (who do not have the same resources at their disposal) are being duped by these lying dick-douches. Please share this to help spread the word.
Elzetta Configurator
January 6th, 2012We’ve mentioned that Elzetta’s lights are available in 72 unique configurations and custom built to order in the USA. Now you can see what these various models look like using Elzetta’s web-based Configurator.
Try your hand at the Configurator at elzetta.com.
If you’re going to be at SHOT Show make sure you visit them in booth #8406.
Vertx Smock Available for Order
January 5th, 2012We covered the new Vertx smock pretty well already. The big news here is that it is now available for order. In MultiCam size Small – 2XLarge.
Get yours at www.wearvertx.com.
Tactical Distributors Winter Catalog
January 5th, 2012Check out Tactical Distributors Winter 2012 Catalog.
Visit Tactical Distributors at SHOT Show in booth #26307.
Insanity Ensues!
January 5th, 2012New Balance is offering the OTB Boots Bootistan in Tan for, get this…$59.99. That is $120.00 off normal retail.
The waterproof Bootistan mountain boot is lined with Sympatex and features a dual density Ortholite footbed covered with Dri-lex. Get yours before they are gone.
