Parabellum Prime hosted a Grayman & Company mannequin during OpEx which gave a good idea of the quality of their custom tailored suits for low viz ops and protective detail personnel.
Standard features include such necessities as cut resistant sleeves and hidden ID panels, Action back and quick draw front button.
Confections Carcajou is a Veteran-owned gear manufacturer in Quebec, Canada. They’ve been around for years and told me that last year was tough but that it allowed them to work on some new designs.
This wall of products are all new, adding laser cut laminates to their offerings. Another new item is their Operator belt with Fid-lok opening.
But that doesn’t mean they’ve stopped making the products that made them like this Boonie hat for snipers, set up to accept scrim for a ghillie suit.
Vertx’s sister brand is Flying Cross which not only provides dress uniforms for the US military but is also a very well respected blue goods brand, manufacturing Law Enforcement uniforms.
They’ve offered the Dutyguard HT Pullover for several years which is popular with LEOs who wear external armor vests as part of their uniform. It’s kind of a Combat Shirt but with fleece-lined pockets high up on the chest which can be accessed via the arm holes of the vest.
The Hybrid Technology Pullover features waterproof, breathable shell fabric throughout the shoulder and chest area that provides a safeguard from the elements, coupled with knit stretch performance fabric along the torso to shed light rain and a 1/4 front zipper for ventilation. It’s offered in Black, LAPD Navy and OD Green, sizes XSmall – 5XLarge.
Due to its popularity, they’ve introduced an insulated version called the HT+ for cold weather wear. Same sizing but only offered in Black and LAPD Navy.
I’ve followed True North Tradecraft for quite awhile on Instagram so it was a pleasure to finally meet Boris at Operator Expo.
True North Tradecraft teaches Personal Security Tradecraft from a Canadian Perspective and provides products to support that goal.
One of the items on their pretty sizable catalog is the OSS Lock Pick Set (Camp-X Canadian Custom Edition). For those of you unfamiliar, Camp X-ray was a training facility for the British Special Operations Executive and the SOE is who provided the American Office of Strategic Services with their initial training.
The kit consists of:
• Stainless & Spring Steel
• Tension Tool
• Razor Saw
• #3E Small Diamond
• #8 Short Hook
• #6E Euro Wave Jiggler
Point6 makes my favorite Merino wool socks and they exhibited on the Parabellum Prime booth at OpEx.
In addition to socks they also manufacture Merino baselayers. Up until now they’ve only been available in Black but they recently did a run in Tan which is very close to Tan 499 (Coyote). They feature flat seams, tape hang slot and Raglan sleeves (for the top).
TYR Tactical Canada was the primary driving force behind Operator Expo. They displayed their new Canadian content Level 3 stand alone armor plate, the TYR-HA-30102
This UHMWPE plate weighs 3.31 lbs (medium plate) and is competitively priced.
They also featured two mannequins outfitted with their various kit including shield and uniform.
Last week saw the inaugural Operator Expo held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Attendance was really good considering Canada is just opening up from their COVID-19 lockdown. It was also great to meet so many companies who are either producing products in Canada or representing other brands to the Canadian market.?
It was a great event and the second iteration is already scheduled for June 1 and 2nd of 2022. This is the same dates as? CANSEC and it’s right down the road so if you’re going to be in Ottawa, it’s worth hitting OPEX as well.
JOB SUMMARY:
Primary role is to act as the Military and Law Enforcement Programs Sales Manager for Lancer Advanced Weapons and Components. This position is responsible for the development and execution of all military, government agency and law enforcement sales programs.
Provides support to senior management in the development and launch of new products, compiles customer feedback, market data and delivers assessment of competitive and market intelligence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identifies new business opportunities in military and law enforcement markets.
• Assists in the development of new products designed to meet military and law enforcement requirements.
• Maintains and develops relationships with key contacts across all relevant agencies.
• Builds and develops market intelligence on evolving domestic and international defense and law enforcement programs and product requirements.
• Assists in developing and leveraging key U.S. Government relationships and resources to advance and grow military and law enforcement business.
• Possesses and develops experience with individual and crew served weapon systems deployed worldwide. • Researches the market segment, using compiled information to develop a strategic marketing plan.
• Coordinates with internal groups to develop/execute program components in regard to sales and marketing. • Provides support to senior management in negotiations, contract development, due diligence, and other development or alliance development projects.
• Promotes Lancer in industry trade associations, military, law enforcement and other government agencies.
• Develops and maintains contact with customers as part of “after sales” customer care.
• Conducts sales training seminars, live fire demonstrations, and attends various trade related shows and events.
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in business development within the defense industry.
• Familiarity with defense sales and selling to defense markets is essential.
• Prior military experience is desirable.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Able and willing to travel up to 70% of the time
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $100k, plus uncapped commission
Benefits include health/vision/dental, 401k, Profit Sharing, paid Life Insurance, paid vacation. Interested candidates can apply by submitting resume to scugini@lancer-systems.com
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