Come see us out at Enforce Tac, stand 8-116. FS will be exhibiting at NürnbergMesse GmbH in Nürnberg, Germany, 28 February through 01 March.
Stop by and check out our maritime capabilities and our latest LaserFrame™ pocket releases for 2023.
Visit FirstSpear to find America’s premier tactical gear and equipment.
LITTLE FALLS, Minn. –U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) completed Snow Crab Exercise (Snow Crab Ex) 23-1 this week following the departure of U.S Navy EOD units and Navy Divers at Camp Ripley in Little Falls, Minnesota.
During the two-week exercise, U.S. Navy EOD tested and evaluated operating in a simulated Arctic environment.
“Navy EOD and Navy Divers clear explosive hazards and underwater obstacles to enable access in (typically) denied areas for the U.S. Navy Fleet,” said Capt. Chuck Eckhart, commander, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2, “so it’s important we continue to train and evolve our capabilities. Snow Crab Ex trained Navy EOD and Navy Divers forces to better operate and survive in the challenging Arctic environment.”
U.S. Navy forces must be able to operate in the Arctic due to “rapidly melting sea ice and increasingly navigable waters”, according to the Department of the Navy’s Strategic Blueprint for the Arctic.
Several Navy EOD units of action participated in Snow Crab Ex, including Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 12, which exercised tactical control over Navy EOD from EODMU 2, Navy Divers from Mobile Dive and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, as well as Sailors from EOD Expeditionary Support Unit (EODESU) 2 and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2.
“During Snow Crab Ex, we put our people and our gear to the test,” said Cmdr. David Scherr, commander, EODMU 12. “The Arctic presents challenging conditions, and lessons learned from Snow Crab Ex will help these Navy EOD teams operate quickly and efficiently anywhere with cold weather.”
All participating units completed Arctic mobility and survival training to ensure they could effectively operate in cold-weather conditions. Navy EOD cleared simulated unexploded ordnance, secured critical infrastructure, and effectively communicated between distributed operating units in a training environment. Navy Divers successfully completed ice dive training to ensure they can complete dive and salvage operations in Arctic waters.
Camp Ripley and the Minnesota National Guard provided ideal conditions and training areas to simulate an Arctic environment for ice and cold weather dive training, where Navy divers can train in a subzero temperature and arduous conditions at training ranges.
EODMU 2, EODMU 12, EODESU 2, and MDSU 2 are headquartered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story under EODGRU 2. EODGRU 2 operates as part of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command and EODGRU 2 provides skilled, capable, and combat-ready deployable Navy EOD and Navy Diver forces around the globe to support a range of operations.
By Lt Brittany Stephens, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two
February 23, 2023 — West Valley City, UT — SilencerCo is excited to launch a new custom paint service to help customers step up their suppressor game. SilencerCo’s Cerakote-certified team can refinish suppressors in one of five different colors for the cost of $89.
This new service gives shooters the option to match their suppressor to a specific firearm or even just add a little color to their current collection. Those interested will need to contact the SilencerCo Customer Service team Monday – Thursday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM MST. The SilencerCo Customer Service contact information can be found here.
“Our intention with this project is to give shooters the ability to customize their suppressor,” said VP of Marketing, Customer Service & Warranty, Jessica Kallam. “Whether it’s Coyote Tan for long-range desert shooting or Sniper Grey for pairing with an AR-15, our paint team will do an impeccable job.”
Color Options:
To learn more about SilencerCo’s Custom Paint Project visit silencerco.com/paint-program.
Colors as displayed on the website may not be an exact match once applied to the suppressor. Color shade can vary slightly depending on the material it is applied to.
From 28 February to 1 March 2023, the security tradeshow EnforceTac opens its doors in Nürnberg. As a powerful partner of the armed forces and police, Rheinmetall AG will be on hand, presenting users, procurement officials and other specialists with part of the tactical product portfolio of its Vehicle Systems, Weapon and Ammunition and Electronic Solutions divisions.
Among the Rheinmetall highlights at this year’s 10th anniversary edition of EnforceTac:
Caracal: In cooperation with Mercedes-Benz and ACS Armoured Car Systems, Rheinmetall offers a family of versatile, powerful, fast and compact 4×4 vehicles for lightweight formations such as airmobile and special forces units.
Survivor R: The superbly protected, multifaceted Survivor R is a high-mobility vehicle specially designed for security forces. Based on a 4×4 MAN chassis, it was developed in cooperation with special vehicle maker Achleitner. Germany’s Federal Police and the public order units of several German states have already opted for the latest generation of this special purpose vehicle.
Squad Support Weapon SSW 40: This is the world’s first automatic, magazine-fed, shoulder-fired 40mm grenade launcher. In terms of weight, size and handling, the SSW40 is similar to an assault rifle.
Special pyrotechnic products: Rheinmetall offers an extensive range of special pyrotechnic products, including the 9-Bang flash-bang grenade and the cuboid Spectac stun grenade, both with bottom top venting technology for maximum handling safety.
Paramir: Light and compact, this hand-fired signal system is available as an illumination rocket in various colours; as an infrared illumination rocket; as a smoke signal rocket and as a NBC alarming signal rocket. The rockets reach an altitude of around 100 metres, with an illumination period of approximately 15 seconds.
Laser light modules and fire control systems: In recent years, the Group’s family of high-performance LLM-VarioRay laser light modules has established itself in the armed forces of many nations, including those of Germany, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. Moreover, various special operations forces have introduced the laser light package consisting of the VTAL laser light module and the separate TL-MissionLight weapon torch. Among other things, the FCS-TacRay Ballistic sniper fire control system features a laser rangefinder with a 2,500-metre range and a ballistic computer for 32 different types of ammunition.
We look forward to seeing you at EnforceTac 2023! Our vehicles are on display at Stand 8-523, with other command & control and operational equipment on view at Stand 10-527.
Rheinmetall – Partner of Law Enforcement
For many years, Rheinmetall has been an active partner of law enforcement agencies in Germany and throughout Europe. The product portfolio of its Public Security business unit includes, among other things, components for ballistic body armour, special munitions for police operations, optics and optronics for round-the-clock reconnaissance and surveillance, systems for detecting and countering drones, as well as highly protected special operations vehicles.
February 23, 2023
BARNEVELD, Wis. – Vortex® today announced the acquisition of GeoBallistics®, a Dallas, Texas based business providing ballistic mobile application software. The GeoBallistics® philosophy closely aligns with the Vortex® mission of creating the best possible experience for their customers. GeoBallistics® products will be added to the Vortex® portfolio to continue to enhance and simplify hunting and shooting while providing critical information quickly and accurately.
“We’re always looking for new ways to help Vortex Nation™ enjoy unforgettable experiences in the field,” said Joe Hamilton, Vortex® CEO. “Acquiring GeoBallistics® allows us to offer both consistency in our product line and make long-range ballistics simpler and more accessible for everyone.”
For shooters already utilizing the GeoBallistics® suite, nothing in the software and app experience will change. The biggest change you can expect is that Vortex® will now be providing customer service and support.
SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM and the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU), will host an assessment event 25-27 April 2023, to find solutions for a Geographic Information System (GIS) generated Geopolitical Toolkit and associated Social Network Analysis to help SOF professionals assess and visualize where geopolitical flashpoints might emerge.
The aim is a single operating picture that combines the GIS-generated Geopolitical Toolkit, leveraging data analytics to construct network models that inform SOF interventions.
Submit NLT 17 March 2023 11:59 PM ET.
100% Made In The USA, the BlackOut Jacket is Amabilis Gear’s latest creation. This fleece jacket combines Polartec Thermal Pro fleece with a patented Hardface treatment which enhances durability and prohibits pilling.
Look for 5 pockets: 3 outside zippered + 2 inside cargo and 2 ea 4 x 4″ Velcro shoulder patches.
Offered in Black, sizes Small – 3XL.
amabilisgear.com/collections/apparel/products/black-out-jacket
Finland’s Savotta may not be the first company to produce a camo scrim kit, but man, those photos.
Savotta’s Camo scrim kit allows you to quickly fine tune the camouflage of your equipment to match your surroundings. Each kit includes five each 145 cm long strips of the same color.
Made from 500D Cordura, they are available in green, brown, white, M05 woodland, MultiCam and MultiCam Tropic.
All colors offer great NIR performance. They recommend you combine them to create multi-colored 3D camouflage patterns.
Savotta tells us these are made in Finland utilizing incredible space-age laser technology.
While you can most certainly camo up your helmet with the Scrim Kit, they’ve also made a dedicated Helmet Scrim which is specifically cut for high cut helmets, but can be used on most full/low cut helmets too.
The laser cut zig-zag pattern is positioned so that it creates an opening for NVG mounts at the front. Small slits are cut around the edges for the elastic cord.l which cinches it down.
The Helmet Scrim is available in the same colors as the DIY Scrim Kit and is made from the same material, cut utilizing the same incredible space-age laser technology.
