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SHOT Show Day 2

January 17th, 2009

EOTAC
EOTAC came out strong at SHOT and had a couple of new products to share including the upcoming Mechanics Shirt.
-Short,straight cut shirt
-Traditional side vent
-False front lower buttons w/velcro to access guns
-Comes with patches that can be sewn on the shirt to replicate a traditional mechanic shirt for undercover work or wear without
-Coming Summer 09 in Grey, Black, Navy

EOTAC Garage Shirt

EOTAC Garage Shirt

EOTAC Garage Shirt - lower button detail

Coolest Give Away at SHOT
TAG is handing out Foliage Green swag bags made from 330d Cordura.

TAG SHOT Show Giveaway

Mayflower
As we reported earlier, Mayflower sprinkled some goodness around SHOT. This mannequin was found in the POF booth, number 23060.

Mayflower at POF booth

Ops-Core
Ops-Core showed variants of the Future Assault Shell Technology (FAST) bump and ballistic shelled helmets developed to support a recent military solicitation. The FAST helmets use a special variant of the Accessory Rail Connector (ARC) that follows the contour of the ear cut. Additionally, these helmets were dipped in Multicam and include VAS shrouds and Ops-Core’s proprietary Head-Loc chin-strap. Look for a full T&E Soon.

Ops-Core FAST Bump Helmet

OTTE Gear
OTTE Gear debuted two new products; the DK Jacket and DK Heavy Jacket. The jackets feature long pit zips (20″) and the sleeves can be secured up out of the way for conversion to a short sleeve for environmental reasons; whether high temps or the need be less encumbered. Both will be available Spring in Multicam and Desert Digital.

OTTE DK Jacket

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Blackheart Bolt Gun

January 16th, 2009

Blackheart Bolt Gun

Blackheart International has just announced the creation of their custom shop and one of their newest products is the Blackheart Bolt Gun. The weapon features a custom receiver mated to a Krieger cut rifle barrel that is threaded with a unique thread designed to more effectively seize the receiver/barrel joint.

Additionally, The Blackheart Actions are chambered in 1 of 4 custom Blackheart calibers:
-.223 Blackheart
-.308 Blackheart
-.300 Blackheart
-.338 Blackheart

In addition to the weapon itself, BHI is offering the stock system as an upgrade to existing precision rifles. The barrel shroud is removable for maintenance and accommodates the installation of specialized accessories via optional 1913 Mil Std rails. Additionally, the stock folds for ease of transportation yet provides a rock solid platform for precision shooting and is fully adjustable for length of pull and cheek height by the shooter. Finally, to maximize flexibility, both the pistol grip and butt stock are interchangeable with any M16/M4 compatible furniture.

Be sure to visit Blackheart at SHOT Show Booth number 9448. The calendar girls will be on hand the rest of the show to sign autographs.

For more information on BHI’s line of custom firearms visit them on the web.

Photo courtesy of BHI.

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SHOT Show Day 1

January 16th, 2009

Eagle Announcement
Everyone has been wondering what the Eagle countdown clock on their website was all about. Forums were abuzz with guesses from new clothing to an LE line. But the truth was even more interesting. Eagle Industries announced its latest product line; Waterpoint, a family of hydration packs. Eagle stuck with what it knows best and applied their load carrying knowledge base around Source reservoirs. Using the design characteristics of compatibility with existing systems and the need to maintain a low profile, Eagle developed the Waterpoint line.

Currently, the line consists of five bags. The Sleeve is a simple cover for a 3 liter reservoir designed for compatibility with any Eagle vest or bag. It joined by variants of the Recon which include a slick version as well as one and two pocket models. The flagship of the line is the Yote (pronounced yo-tee) based on the new Eagle Assault Pack.

Waterpoint Recon
Waterpoint Recon

Waterpoint Yote
Waterpoint Yote

The entire line is manufactured from solution dyed 500d Cordura. The Source reservoirs feature a new quick disconnect and Waterpoint has first dibs but the valve will be included in all future Source production. Waterpoint also has a new bite valve that is omni-directional unlike other bite valves that must be correctly oriented to work properly. Additionally, the bite valve has a twist to lock design making it easier to lock the valve closed.

Under Armour Unveils Anvil Jacket

Under Armour has a lot of new product hitting the market this year but the Anvil jacket stuck out. Intended as an upgraded replacement for the Black Ops jacket, the Anvil is a water and wind-proof soft shell. The jacket is feature laden yet doesn’t give the outward appearance of a tactical garment in the least.

Under Armour Anvil Jacket

The Anvil will be available this summer in both Sand and Black.

Mayflower Kit at SHOT Show

We announced that Mayflower would feature their gear in the ITW and POF booths. Here is a shot of the Mayflower Mannequin in the ITW booth.

Mayflower kit

L3 Announces SBNVS Award

Electro-Optical Systems (EOS) was awarded a $48.9 million five-year, firm-fixed-price contract for its Submersible Binocular Night Vision Systems (SBNVS) by the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center. The SBNVS will be used by U.S. Navy personnel to provide night vision capability.

L-3 EOS designed the patented SBNVS Generation III night vision binocular, which features a twin-tube design that provides comparable performance to aviation systems and better depth perception than single-tube systems provide. The military designation for the L-3 EOS SBNVS system is AN/PVS-15; the L-3 EOS commercial designation is M953. Since 1998, L-3 EOS has delivered more than 7,000 night vision binocular systems to the U.S. military.

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SHOT Show – Mystery Ranch

January 15th, 2009

As usual, to get the real scoop on what the folks at Mystery Ranch are up to you have to catch them at a trade show. In fact, if you still aren’t sold on MR’s feature laden packs then all you have to do is try one on. If there is one common design element in the entire MR line it is functionality. The innovative designs have been refined over the years and the telescoping Futura Yoke ensures you have a custom fit no matter what you are wearing underneath the pack.

Mystery Ranch will be showing a new item at SHOT Show called the Medical Pallet. It is a velcro panel that fits inside the 3 Day Assault Pack. It is available with a variety of velcro based pouches in order to organize your equipment for rapid deployment.

Mystery Ranch Med Pallet

Mystery Ranch Med Pallet

Mystery Ranch is located in Booth Number 23244.

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EOTAC at SHOT Show

January 15th, 2009

EOTAC

EOTAC, one of the newest tactical clothiers on the market will be making their debut SHOT Show. Be sure to stop by and see Fernando and the crew and check out their new Tacti-Fit sizing system. There are also a couple of surprises in store for those who get invited to take a look behind the curtain.

EOTAC is in Booth number 8581.

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CORDURA® Brand Launches New Hang Tag

January 15th, 2009

Expect to see new Hangtags on Cordura® products. They have released new Hangtag as well as Sew-In-Label Designs.

Invista’s New Cordura Hang Tag

Many factors were considered when creating the new CORDURA® brand hangtag and sew-in-label, both of which were designed in collaboration with Howard, Merrell & Partners, the Raleigh-based agency of record for the CORDURA® brand. With manufacturers, retailers and consumers in mind, the CORDURA® brand team set out to tailor complimentary hangtag and sew-in-label silhouettes. These marketing materials instill the brand’s universal brand promise of durability, versatility and reliability. These updated brand identifiers will also give manufacturers the ability to prominently showcase products constructed with best-in-class durable fabrics.

With regional versions for North and South America, Asia and Europe, the new hangtags will be translated in nine different languages, each with the universal message of the CORDURA® brand’s core values.

The CORDURA® brand hangtag and sew-in-label will be featured on qualifying products across the brand’s four main segments – outdoor, workwear, on-the-go and military, and were launched as part of the brand’s new image campaign that debuted in August, 2008. This campaign celebrates the durability of adventurers who, because of their lifestyles, hobbies or jobs, benefit from fabrics that are just as durable as they are. The campaign revolves around the tagline, “As long as the world is full of durable people, we’ll keep making durable fabrics™.” For more information on the CORDURA® brand and its wide array of durable fabric offerings, visit www.CORDURA.com.

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TAG Introduces Large Mountain Ruck at SHOT

January 14th, 2009

TAG Mountain Ruck
Large Mountain Ruck (Includes Straps, Kidney Pad and Frame)

TAGs® Large Mountain Ruck is a reimagined version of the original mountain ruck. Designed to fit the ALICE frame it is crafted from 500d Cordura and lined with pack cloth. This combination allows the ruck to be lightweight and yet retain durability. The shoulder straps and kidney pad are contoured to improve fit. The three external general purpose pockets were designed to accommodate an issue H harness and lowering lines making this pack jumpable. The outside of the ruck features PALS webbing. To support hydration systems, the interior has two 100oz. bladder pouches ports for the drinking tube holes along the sides for on-the-move drinking. The lid of the ruck has an antenna port for radios with center mounted antennas and the radio pocket has been lowered slightly and enlarged to fit man pack radios. The TAG® Mountain Ruck is Berry compliant and features a lifetime warranty.

Be sure to check out TAG’s entire new line up in Booth number 9484 at SHOT Show.

Picture from TAG.

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N-Vision Optics Releases NVAT at SHOT

January 14th, 2009

N-vision Optics NVAT

At Shot Show 2009 N-Vision Optics will introduce a back-up iron sight compatible NVAT (Night Vision Adapter for TwistMount) which is an adapter that enables the rifleman to easily switch between his Aimpoint® 3 x Mag or Concealed Engagement Unit (CEU) and the AN/PVS-14 night vision monocular. NVAT Adapters allow for the AN/PVS-14 night vision monocular (or compatible) to snap on directly to the Aimpoint® TwistMountâ„¢ Base in place of the 3XMag or CEU. N-Vision is offering two models: the NVAT, compatible with all back-up iron sights, and the super light weight low profile NVAT-LT. Mounts are made in the USA out of aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum and Mil-Spec hard coated (Type 3, Black). They will be conducting live demonstrations at N-Vision Optics’ Booth number 9542. For those of you who can’t attend, check out the video at: www.nvisionoptics.com/twistmountvideo/.

Photo from N-Vision Optics LLC.

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