Sidewinder Compact III

NTOA 2011 Conference & Vendor Show

July 24th, 2011

The 2011 National Tactical Operations Conference & Vendor Show will be held 18-23 September in Richmond, Virginia. In addition to a show featuring 175 vendors showcasing their latest wares, attendees may also choose from 16-, 24- or 32-hour practical tracks including Advanced Tactics, HRT and HRW. Additionally, NTOA is offering a variety of 4- and 8-hour seminar tracks on such topics as SWAT supervision, crisis negotiations and gunfight medicine.

To sign up visit NTOA.org.

Photos courtesy of Sam Perry Photography: spsquared.com

Check Out the New Stuff from SureFire

July 24th, 2011

Tactical Fanboy ran a series of three articles last week with previews of coming attractions from SureFire. One of the items already released is the new UB3T Invictus. The aluminum CombatGrip body features a rotary dial switch just behind the head selects to intensity as well as strobe and SOS modes. It uses 3 x CR123s to produce 800 lumens for 1.7 hours variable down to 2 lumens for 150 hours via 8 different settings. In addition to the light settings switch, the UB3T also features a tailcap. Press the switch for momentary-on light at the selected output setting, press further, at any light output setting, and get all 800 lumens. SureFire calls this their MaxBlastâ„¢ tailcap feature. You can also twist for constant-on light at the selected output setting or twist further for max output. Naturally, it also incorporates a TIR lens combined with an LED lamp. Other features include a fuel gauge that indicates battery charge level and weatherproof O-ring and gasket seal. We’ve had one for a few weeks and the versatility is amazing. This is definitely a light that you need to practice with to master. It isn’t something you want to pick up for the first time and have to use in a real world situation.

Check the rest of SureFire’s new products out:

Part I
Part II
Part III

Strobe Warning from SureFire
Exposure to strobing lights may cause dizziness, disorientation, and nausea. A very small percentage of people suffer from photosensitive epilepsy—approximately .00025 % of the population—and may experience seizures or blackouts triggered by strobing lights. Visit www.epilepsyfoundation.org for more information about this rare form of epilepsy. Anyone who has had symptoms linked to this condition should consult a doctor before using this product.

Silynx Communications Goes Mobile

July 24th, 2011

Silynx has just added a new feature to their website designed specifically for mobile users. Now, you can now build and customize your own C4OPS headset. It works just like the full-featured website and allows you to add headsets, cables, accessories, as well as the C4Grip to your C4OPS or Micro C4OPS config and submit for a quote. Then, you can upload it for a quote.

Go ahead and give it a try.

www.silynxcom.com

All Purpose Adhesive Light Strip

July 24th, 2011

Brite-Strike® has just introduced their new All Purpose Adhesive Light Strip (APALS™). For such applications as marking for Close Air Support to MEDEVAC to MOUT, APALS is easy to use and helps prevent fratricide. It features 3 modes: On, Fast Strobe & Slow Strobe. APALS is self-adhesive, disposable, and boasts a 35 hour run time. Available in White, Red, Blue, Amber, Green, and IR, APALS comes in packs of 100.

www.brite-strike.com/APALS

The Radiator by Arc’teryx LEAF

July 23rd, 2011

The Radiator by Arc’teryx LEAF is an exclusive version of the Gamma AR in Crocodile for US Elite Gear. Constructed from 4-way stretch Polartec Power Shield, the Radiator features US Elite Gear’s logo embroidered on the sleeve. It joins the previously released US Elite version of the Covert Zip, also in Crocodile, called the Baj.

As a little perk for Soldier Systems’ readers, US Elite Gear has generously offered a 15% off sale on both ‘The Radiator’ and ‘The BAJ’, our custom Covert Zip. Using the coupon code “SOLDIERSYSTEMSROCKS” customers can get 15% off one of these 2 custom jackets now through Aug. 15. Thanks!

store.us-elitegear.com

Norway We Are With You

July 23rd, 2011

As the day progressed we heard more and more about the heinous crimes committed against the people of Norway. Unfortunately, the collective response was overwhelmingly wrong in throwing blame at one group or another. Regardless of who did it, the responsibility lies at the feet of intolerance. The underlying problem is a lack or respect for human life and a lack of respect for freedom.

How do we ever understand such senseless acts?

Norway, we grieve with you. Be strong.

USMC FILBE Pack Drawings

July 23rd, 2011

Here are the drawings for the new FILBE pack for the USMC. While there’s currently a solicitation on the street for the pack, someone’s going to make a killing offering these commercially in OCP (MultiCam).

USMC Pack Drawings

Take a Step Back in Time to the Ohio Valley During the 18th Century

July 22nd, 2011

The owner not only promotes Eastern Woodland Native American history but also makes eighteenth century style weaponry and accoutrements, particularly tomahawks, axes, flintlocks, knives, war clubs and powder horns. Is this site cool or what?

www.nativeworkshop.com