From the most recent issue of the UK magazine G3 Defence, some background on the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition.
Some Background on the WPRC
November 11th, 2011Make Ready with Travis Haley: Adaptive Handgun
November 11th, 2011Panteao Productions presents the latest in their video series; Make Ready with Travis Haley: Adaptive Handgun. Veteran trainer Travis Haley built his handgun fighting program around mindset and skill. In this video, he’ll reveal his take on fundamental mechanics, break them down, and demonstrate them in a one-on-one setting. Travis also addresses failure points and problem solving in a clear and concise manner.
The DVD will begin shipping on November 30th with pre-orders beginning now. Visit the Panteao website at www.makeready.tv .
Veterans Day Sales
November 11th, 2011This is a listing of sales for this Veterans Day. Please add any additional sales into the comments section.
Mission First Tactical
“On this Veterans Day we honor those who have served, are serving, or paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of this great Nation, and we understand a discount can not in any way make up for their scarifies. In doing our part we are offering 25% off our entire website for the weekend as our way to say Thank You! So Please be aware that Veterans Day is a great opportunity to thank a Veteran, any Veteran for their service.”
Troy Industries
From November 11TH-13TH, save 25% off select items. Plus free UPS ground shipping on all orders over $100. USE COUPON CODE: VETERAN
Thanks www.ar15news.com for the info on the Troy sale.
11-11-11
November 11th, 2011It doesn’t matter if you call it Veterans Day, Armistice Day, or Remembrance Day, it all started the same place. At 11:11 on November 11th, 1918, the Germans signed documents agreeing to end the so-called “Great War” with the Allied Powers. So traumatizing was the First World War that the very next year we began to commemorate its ending, but at the time we honored only the dead from that conflict.
It wasn’t until the 1950s that we began to remember all Veterans, regardless of conflict, or period of service. The US Congress made Veterans Day an official National holiday in 1954.
Today, we join our brothers and sisters in freedom loving nations around the world in honoring those who serve. There’s a saying that is most often associated with the Viet Nam conflict but I think it applies to all Veterans, “All gave some, Some gave all.”
Today, some of us will participate in parades or other events, but I think we all could take a cue from our Commonwealth partners and take a moment of silence for our Fallen.
SSD salutes our fellow Veterans. Thank you for your service.
Raven Concealment Systems ModuLoader
November 10th, 2011Raven Concealment Systems has teamed up with Ares Gear to produce the ModuLoader which carries five 12 or 20 ga shells. It’s a two-part system, consisting of the ModuLoader platform (which mounts quickly and securely to your belt) and the tear-away load carriage module (which allows the user to rapidly replenish or reconfigure the platform to perform multiple functions). In addition, the entire system remains extremely concealable and comfortable by conforming to the body shape of the user. The ModuLoader platform is 7.5″ long and weighs just under 2 ounces.
Available in a variety of colors and comes with an unconditional guarantee. Made in USA!
Denmark Goes MultiCam
November 10th, 2011
The new Combat Uniform M/11 in MultiCam is coming soon for Danish troops who have been using the M/84 pattern uniform for over 20 years. Rather than separate M/01 desert and M/84 woodland uniforms, there will be heavy and lightweight variants of the new M/11.
Despite popular belief, the M/84 pattern uniform has actually been improved numerous times over the years. For instance, a breathable membrane was introduced as well as integrated knee protection. Additionally, they have gone to a nylon based fabric. And while this is an improvement over cotton for use in cold wet environments found in Northern Europe, as we know, in a flame threat environment, nylon is not your friend.
Due to manufacturing lead times, ISAF 15 & 16 should deploy with the new uniforms in 2013.
Thanks KK!
Banshee Armor Package from Shellback Tactical
November 10th, 2011
Shellback’s new Banshee Soft Armor kit meets Level IIIA, NIJ 06 certification standards at an aerial density of 1.27 lbs a square foot. These are custom cut to be used exclusively with the Banshee Rifle Plate Carrier we told you more about in late August. Set includes front and back plate backers and two cummerbund panels.
RFI Issued for USMC Corpsman Assault Pack
November 10th, 2011The Marine Corps has issued a Request for Information from industry for a USMC Corpsman Assault Pack to possible be manufactured sometime in 2012-2013.
Like all contracts Marine, the timeline is aggressive. A total of 10,000 complete USMC Corpsman Assault Systems at a rate of 1,000 complete USMC Corpsman Assault Systems delivered NLT 60 calendar days post First Article Test (FAT) approval and a sustained rate of 2,500 complete USMC Corpsman Assault Systems per month with delivery beginning NLT 90 day calendar days post FAT approval.
According to the RFI, the USMC Corpsman Assault System includes the following:
Qty Item
(1) Corpsman Assault Pack (22″ x 14″ x 4″) similar to the USMC Assault Pack
(18) Medical Inserts of varying dimensions to be mounted inside of the Corpsman Assault Pack
(1) Sustainment bag (20″ x 14″ x 4″)
(1) Trauma pouch similar to USMC combat trauma bag, NSN 8465-01-571-5231
(1) Thigh rig similar to the Advanced Life Support (ALS) leg kit, NSN 6515-01-531-6535
Like the new Marine Corps Pack System (originally called FILBE), it looks to be a Government owned design. They aren’t looking for industry’s good ideas. They’ve already seen those at trade shows and site visits. Instead, they’re looking for companies to tell them how they’ll build them and for how much.
Bravo to the Marines for updating the Corpsman pack. However, RFIs like this don’t make much sense, at least for their intended purpose. They’re still building Marine Corps Pack System and know what is out there manufacturing-wise and what it costs. All it serves to do is to cost a company money to answer the RFI. And, the RFI even admits:
“THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES, NOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS.”
Rather, look at this as a warning order that something is coming down the pipe. Interested companies have until 1 December. Good luck!
