This letter went out on Friday to SureFire customers as well as the press. It is a direct rebuttal to an article published by the Force Science Institute in their Force Science News declaring that grip-activated pistol-light switches are unsafe. Due to the length of the letter we ask you to Read the rest of this entry »
Blackheart International has produced some excellent hip pocket sized handbooks for the HK416 and M16/M4 as well as the Glock. They are now preparing to release two new books on the AR15 and AK47. As with previous versions these new handbooks will feature a coil binding so that they can easily be flipped open to the proper page and will contain tailored information required to operate, maintain, and conduct basic training with the firearm. To keep apprised of the status of these new titles, visit www.BHIgear.com.
5.11 Tactical produced an excellent video featuring Kyle Lamb using a full array of their clothing and equipment. However, Kyle’s plate carrier somehow went uncredited. Once we took a look at it we realized it was a Tyr Tactical LWPC. We will say that 5.11 makes a great line of tactical products and their new MultiCam lineup is very well designed. We particularly like their Rapid Assault Shirt. But, they are missing a plate carrier. We wonder if this isn’t an indication of things to come?
5.11 products are available from a wide variety of military and police outfitters. For info on their latest products visit www.511tactical.com. For more info on Tyr Tactical visit www.tyrtactical.com.
September 11th of this year will be the 10th Anniversary of the worst attack on the US in our history as a nation. It also marks the beginning of this country’s longest continuing engagement in active hostilities. Many will want to focus on 9/11 as a single day and to isolate the victims of those tragic events from what followed but I propose something more comprehensive. Even though we are already three months into 2011, I challenge each and every one of you to make this a year of remembrance. 9/11 was the just the beginning. Since that time many more have fallen in an international war on fascist tyranny. Remember them always.
US Elite Gear is offering an exclusive version of the popular Arc’teryx Covert Zip in Crocodile. Made from Polartec Thermal Pro Sweater Knit, It features a zip collar and laminated pocket on the left sleeve. US Elite Gear added their embroidered logo to the right sleeve. Other than that, it is a standard Covert Zip. US Elite Gear likes it so much they have dubbed it the BAJ for Bad Ass Jacket.
I have to agree with their name. I have been wearing a Blue one for several winters now and is one of my favorite sweaters. It is very comfortable and the perfect layer over a performance t-shirt for brisk days. I picked it up at a Hudson Trail Outfitter sale when I lived in the DC area and like I said, I have been wearing it for five years and it shows little wear. Granted, I haven’t worn it 24/7 but if you take care of it, it will take care of you. Expect some minor pilling but this has never detracted from the performance or look of the Covert Zip.
It is in stock in sizes Small – XX Large. To purchase yours visit www.us-elitegear.com.
According to Army officials the new release date is 1 April, 2011. No changes have been made to the draft But rather the delay is associated with staffing.
We finally broke down and have been assimilated into the Faceborg. We will be updating our wall with alerts for our latest articles and generally interacting with our fans, oops we meant “likes”. Is it just us or does “like” sound kind of 8th grade danceish? Check us out over there and “like” us.
The Army is supposed to release the Solicitation today for the Camouflage Improvement Effort. Lots of folks have been leaning forward in their foxholes getting ready for it and we can’t wait to see what comes out of this. Hopefully, you will be seeing a post from us later today announcing the beginning of DoD’s most ambitious camo effort yet.
