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Blackhawk! at SHOT Show

January 14th, 2011

We received Blackhawk!’s 2011 catalog a couple of weeks ago and to be honest, we are impressed. It’s hard to believe that they are able to introduce as many products as they do, year after year.

One of the products we are happy to see hitting the streets this time around is the High Performance Fighting Uniform (HPFUâ„¢). BLACKHAWK! is now offering a version of it without their patented I.T.S. â„¢ (Integrated Tourniquet System) called the HPFU Slick. This woks out great for those who don’t need the added security of tourniquets day-to-day.

Additionally, they are offering an updated version of the standard HPFU with a more streamlined I.T.S. ™. A single tourniquet is pre-positioned in the axillary area of each arm and the apex of the thigh of each leg for immediate activation by self or buddy-aid to stem blood loss in an emergency. Both are available in Black, Olive Drab, Desert Digital, and MultiCam® (yep, Blachawk is on the MultiCam wagon big time).

In addition to the HPFUs look for new athletic wear, station house uniforms for fire and EMS, clothing, updated versions of popular clothing designs and a whole slew of nylon gear.

Visit BLACKHAWK! at SHOT Show in booth #11971/12271 Level 2

USAF Approved Level 7 Garments at SHOT Show

January 14th, 2011

ADS will be showing their entire ECWCS Gen III clothing system (in MultiCam no less) but one of the levels should be of particular interest for Air Force personnel attending SHOT Show as it was recently approved for use by the Air Force Clothing Office.

USAF Approves ECWCS Gen III Lvl7

www.ADSinc.com/gen-iii

Boba Fett: Spartan Style

January 14th, 2011

What happens when you combine a violent hoard of nearly-naked warrior Greeks with everyone’s favorite intergalatic bounty hunter? This helmet, that’s what! Designed by Jon Wollack of Almost Dark Productions, this Boba Fett x 300 Helmet should have your inner fanboy quivering with joy. Or maybe fear? Either way, it’s an awe-inspiring tribute to badassery in a most classic form.

–Tactical Fanboy

‘Believe’ In Bulletstorm

January 13th, 2011

Still need some convincing to pre-order Bulletstorm? Then how about this parody of the Halo 3 ‘Believe’ trailer? The detail in that diorama is amazing. It’s also hilarious.

PC Games – E3 2011 – Bulletstorm

–Tactical Fanboy

Magnum to Release MultiCam Boots at SHOT Show

January 13th, 2011

Magnum is definitely a favored brand of the British armed forces who adopted a MultiCam variant called Multi-Terrain Pattern developed specifically for them by Crye Precision. MTP is restricted to the UK MoD but MultiCam isn’t and due to the matching colorways, it blends right in. As we reported last September Magnum has developed two new boots in the MultiCam pattern. Unfortunately at the time we were unable to take any photos but here you can see that Magnum went to painstaking detail to manufacture a MultiCam boot that also integrated a camouflage sole. Oddly enough, when our Editor worked with the Australians in Kuwait in 98 some of them had Taipan boots with camo soles. Apparently, they had noted that their troops stuck out while in the prone due to their solid colored soles but the project was just a one off and didn’t go anywhere. Interestingly, the Canadians looked at camo soles recently and found that the enhancement made no discernible improvement in the Soldier’s signature.

At any rate, we wouldn’t be surprised to see some serious interest in these across the Pond. In fact, one of Magnum’s advisors on the project is a former Royal Marine Both the Sidewinder and Spider are impressive and include the ion-maskâ„¢ hydrophobic surface enhancement which essentially shrink wraps the entire boot so that it cannot absorb moisture into the materials.

The Sidewinder includes printed suede patches and looks to be the heavier of the two.

The Spider is one helluva boot combining numerous special touches such as a patch of super fabric to mitigate wear and tear on the boot during fast roping as well as a Tec-Tuff leather toeguard, Vent-Guardâ„¢ sandproof ventilator technology, and TPU exoframe reinforcement for increased stability.

Check them out in booth #11164.

www.magnumboots.com

782 Gear Unveils New Designs

January 13th, 2011

782 is formally releasing the FR Shemaughlava at SHOT Show. We saw an early version of the Shemaughlava at Modern Day Marine in October and have been waiting for it to be available. Think of a balaclava with long tails that can be wrapped around the head and face and tied tight or loose depending on conditions. The fabric is moisture-wicking and flame resistant and the design features flat seams for comfort. Available in MultiCam and Coyote.

Additionally, 782 Gear is showing the Velocity Softshell Jacket and 1/4 Zip Pullover. These wind and water resistant garments feature athletic cuts with 2 and 4-way stretch materials for mobility and comfort. Schoeller® NanoSphere® treated 2-way stretch shell is combined with Tweave DURASTRETCH® 4-way stretch panels and a moisture-wicking lining to produce garments that weigh only Jacket -10.4 oz (296g), 1/4 Zip Pullover – 9.6 oz (272g). Available in MultiCam.

Their new website is open for business and they’re offering free shipping on all orders until January 31st. 782 Gear’s products can be seen at SHOT Show in Source One Distributors’ booth #82033. For a private showing of 782’s product line please contact Erik Rockel at Rockel_Erik@782gear.com.

www.782gear.com

SOTech Shows New Kit at SHOT

January 13th, 2011

SOTech will be debuting an number of new products at SHOT Show and the Army Navy Military Expo running concurrently in Las Vegas this year. The SOTech Go Bag range has been expanded once again with the SOTech Go Pack incorporating a water bottle pouch and additional side pouches which are great for for tennis shoes or camera accessories. Additionally, the SOTech Sling Bag is a modification to SOTech’s Extended Go Bag where the external pockets have been removed and replaced with MOLLE/PALS webbing running both horizontally and vertically for accessing pouches upon pull-around to the front. Both of these packs have Velcro pile on the inner walls to mate with SOTech’s camera padded insert dividers available separately.

Additionally, SOTech will be debuting a radical new feature to their BLOCS Gen III plate carrier – drop by to find out what it is…

Finally, some new upgrades and accessories for the SOCOM-issue Mission Go Bag will also be on display.

Stop by for a free gift! SOTech will be at the SHOT Show in booth #20113 and will also have a second booth in the Army Navy Military Expo at the Tuscany Suites and Casino at 255 E Flamingo Rd at Koval behind Bally’s and Paris. ANME runs Sunday, 1/16 through Wednesday 1/19.

www.SOTechtactical.com

Gerber Military Products at SHOT Show

January 13th, 2011

Gerber has developed some awesome military products over the past few years and this year looks to be even better to us. We had the fortune to check out several of their new 2011 products at AUSA and now you will get a chance to at SHOT Show.

2011 Gerber Military Products

Don’t forget, in addition to their military products Gerber also has an entire range of edged tools including the new Bear Grylls line they unveiled at OR Summer Market. At SHOT Show they will be selling the new Scout Knife from the Bear Grylls line which has been specially designed for members of the Boy Scouts of America. Proceeds of this sale will benefit the local BSA council.

Visit Gerber Legendary Blades in booth #13614.