This photo if from recent New Equipment training by Fayetteville, NC-based Tactical Mobility Training for Air Force Special Operations Command’s recent purchase of Christini All-Wheel Drive motorcycles.
AFSOC Takes Delivery of Christini All-Wheel Drive Motorcycles
Wednesday, December 28th, 2016Dutch Military Announces Smart Vest
Wednesday, December 28th, 2016Beginning in 2016, the Dutch Army purchased 80 Smart Vests. The Smart Vest is a ballistic vest with an integrated, mobile communication system which includes GPS and Blue Force Tracking, and is a part of the material project, Improved Operational Soldier System (VOSS). With a comms package by the Israeli firm Elbit and battery and GPS systems from Thales Netherlands, the Army plans to begin fielding 5,500 examples of the Smart Vest in 2017.
In the photo below, from the Dutch Army newspaper, a member of C Company from the 42nd Battalion “Limburgse Jagers”, tests a prototype of the Smart Vest, which took place over a three week period. The evaluation results will be shared with the manufacturers for any possible improvements.
As you can see in this second photo, the Smart Vest is in the equipment camo variant of NFP. During the US Army’s Camouflage Improvement Effort, there was to be a family of camouflage patterns developed with three-to-four patterns, all sharing common shapes and geometry. The first would be for Transitional use. Additional bookends for Woodland and Arid environments were to be offered as well as an optional fourth pattern specifically for use with Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment, although most contenders chose to use their Transitional patterns for this purpose. The Netherlands Fractal Pattern program takes a similar approach, with specialty patterns for different environments. Coincidentally, this is the first public photo of the NFP equipment pattern. The combat shirt is a trial version as well, although it is in a Coyote color.
The Smart Vest is powered by the E-lighter, a Fokker developed portable diesel generator, which provides 48 hours of power. Like the Smart Vest, the E-Lighter is an independent subproject under VOSS, with development almost complete.
VLMS – “People To Kill” Notebook 3-Pack
Wednesday, December 28th, 2016What with SHOT Show, just around the corner, a pocket sized notebook is always handy to whip out during meeting to jot a few lines.
At 5.5″ x 3.5″ this is a smaller version of Violent Little Machine Shop’s popular “People To Kill” hardbacked notebook. These 40-page gems are lined, memo style and come in packs of three.
www.violentlittle.com/products/people-to-kill-memo-books
Honor Point – Webbing Management Device
Tuesday, December 27th, 2016
Honor Point’s new Webbing Management Device (WMD) is now available and offered in three sizes, 1″, 1.5″ and 2″. WMDs are a simple way to secure your webbing, PALs, straps, belts, comms, etc.; they come four per pack in one of three colors: CB, Blk & FG. Manufactured from laser cut Velcro and Made In USA.
Strike Industries Announces SI 2017 Pistol/Rifle, Based On MP5
Tuesday, December 27th, 2016
Last night, Strike Industries unveiled their new SI 2017 Pistol/Rifle which is created by combining this aluminum upper receiver with an MP5 Trigger Group and barrel. In case you’re wondering about the stock, it’s from a SIG MPX as they’ve incorporated the MIL STD 1913 rail to the rear of the receiver.
It’s an interesting project as MP5 trigger packs do not have serial numbers and are not considered firearms. Consequently, this means that the SI 2017 component will be the serial numbered item. As you can see below, they’ve planned multiple upper lengths.
There aren’t a lot of details yet, but it will be on display in booth #20114 at SHOT Show 2017.
Update: We received this info from Strike Industries:
First and foremost we are keeping the system true to the standard MP5 being one of the most widely used platforms for LEO/MIL worldwide. We don’t want them to have to retrain to new operating procedures so still no bolt lock back. May be a possible upgrade in the future…
The upper is compatible with the already widely available MP5 Lower Receiver, Bolt and trigger pack, what we are aiming to provide is an updated modular upper with, barrel, handguard, and stock configurations for pistol, sbr and rifle options “user choice”.
It will feature continuous top rail, MLOK rail system, integrated flip up front and rear sights on all length options except the shortest length due to structural limits and feature an ambi charging handle.
Tatiana Whitlock Joins GAT Marketing, Inc. as Chief Operations Officer
Tuesday, December 27th, 2016
Bloomfield, MI — GAT Marketing, Inc. is proud to officially announce that Tatiana Whitlock has joined as Chief Operations Officer.
“We are excited to announce that Tatiana Whitlock has officially joined GAT Marketing as COO.” Said Charles Anderson, CEO and founder of GAT Marketing. “Her knowledge and experience in the firearms, manufacturing and marketing industries make her a uniquely qualified asset to our company. The scope of what GAT Marketing has to offer has grown significantly with the addition of Tatiana to our team.”
Tatiana Whitlock is widely known in the firearms industry as a professional shooter and firearms instructor who teaches nationwide. She is featured on the NRA Women’s Network and NRA TV, and is a host and instructor on Trigger Time TV. She provides training to individuals, private groups & agencies, offers open enrollment programs as well as designing and launching training academies for new range and retail organizations. She is a contributing writer and subject matter expert on concealed carry and women’s shooting for numerous firearms publications. Prior to pursuing a career in firearm Tatiana earned a degree in Industry Design from Rhode Island School of Design and has over 20 years experience in product design, manufacturing, and marketing.
“I am honored to join the creative team that is GAT Marketing as the new COO.” Whitlock said. “It is a dream to join a team of subject matter experts that cross the technology and gun-culture spectrum. I look forward to offering the firearms industry innovative marketing solutions that connect and strengthen our community.”
Ready To Work Off That Christmas Feast?
Tuesday, December 27th, 2016
Sneak Peek – Titanium Frying Pan from Heavy Cover
Monday, December 26th, 2016
Heavy Cover’s new Titanium Frying Pan is .6 mm thick, weighs 6.2 ounces, and is 8″ in diameter and with a liter capacity. Retail price will be $60.00. Coming Soon.
