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Rust-Oleum NeverWet
Rust-Oleum Never Wet is a non conductive hydrophobic (repels water) coating containing nano particles that bind with the material being coated forming a moisture barrier. The coating can be applied to metal, wood, fabric, leather, and cardboard. It can even … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Apparel, Electronics, Footware, Shelters, Sleeping Systems
Tagged coatings, hydrophobic, iPhone, NeverWet
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Hazard 4 Big Koala–MOLLE Compatible Pouch for Your Smart Device
The diversity in equipment load outs is such that transporting or carrying these devices is nearly as important as the device itself. Smartphones, PDAs, iPad have all been integrated into the individual soldier/operator equipment loads, unfortunately without a great deal … Continue reading
Posted in Gear, Packs, Uncategorized
Tagged Hazard 4, iPhone, Koala, pouch, smartphone
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US Army Restructures Its Combat Organizations
This past June we spoke about a proposed 14% reduction in the U.S. Army’s size. Those changes have already begun and will see the U.S. Army shrinking from current levels of 500,000+ to 490,000 by 2017. The downsizing will put … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged budget, force, reductions, sequester, U.S. Army
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Combat Meteorologists
Every so often you hear of the “Grey Berets” put we seldom understand what they do and what level of training they undergo. This video was featured on the Weather Channel and gives a glimpse of the life and training … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged Combat Meteorologist, USAF, weather
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LuminAid Solar Powered Light
I am all for harvesting renewable energy sources whether at the personal level or in commerce. I’m also an MBA and I understand economies of scale, NPVs. etc., and I know full well that harvesting of renewable sources of energy … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged inflatable, LED, LuminAid, solar
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ITW Nexus GT Cobra Buckles Are Now Available
The first production GT COBRA™ Buckle parts have shipped to the Master Distributors! Look for the balance of all sizes/styles etc. to arrive within the next 30-45 days. Please contact one of the sources listed for either wholesale bulk quantities … Continue reading
Under Armour’s Tactical Softshell Jacket
Ran across UA’s Tactical Softshell Jacket, which I give a resounding thumbs up. The garment has slanted deep pockets that make accessing the contents a snap. The jacket is cut for a loose fit with a full length zipper; making … Continue reading
Posted in Apparel
Tagged Jacket, tactical, UA, Under Armour
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MESA Tactical’s New Web Site.
If you carry a defensive shotgun you don’t need to be introduced to MESA Tactical. The company is located in Costa Mesa, CA and they are purveyors of the best tactical shotgun enhancements and accessories available anywhere; they live and … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Weapon systems
Tagged CA, Costa, Mesa, MESA Tactical, shotgun, tactical
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Consumer Safety Alert: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield
This safety alert is applicable to all S&W M&P Shield pistols manufactured before August 19, 2013. Problem: Smith & Wesson has identified a condition where the trigger bar pin could damage the lower trigger in certain M&P Shields in a … Continue reading
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TALON G36: Stratagem’s Smart Magazine Holder
German manufacturer Stratagem made news, earlier in 2013, when it became the first international firm to license Blue Force Gear’s Helium Whisper Technology. The company manufactures a complete line of tactical nylon, offering LBVs, plate carriers, belts and an array … Continue reading
A Couple of Follow-up Pictures of Bushnell’s PowerSync Solar Wrap 400
I can’t say enough about Bushnell’s PowerSync technology, but I am definitely stoked about their Solar Wrap 400. So, I took a couple of pictures to show you how well everything integrates in practical application. For the pictures, I loaded … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics, Power
Tagged Bushnell, Contour, iPhone, PDA, Solar Wrap
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Burris Enters The Laser Market In A Big Way!
Burris has entered the laser aiming and IR illumination market with the addition of four new product offerings, the Burris AR-DBAL (Dual Beam Aiming Laser), AR-FFL (Fast Fire with Laser), AR-Laser and AR-SPIR (Special Purpose Infra Red) AR-DBAL (Dual Beam … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged AR-DBAL, AR-FFL, AR-Laser, AR-SPIR, Burris, illumination, infrared, laser
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REVISION Selected To Supply Swiss Armed Forces With Sawfly Glasses
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing a number of Revision’s ballistic eyewear products. My testing addressed ergonomics and included an informal assessment of how well the product protects the individual from the effects of debris likely to … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection
Tagged eyewear, Revision, Sawfly
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Quantico Tactical Hires Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising
– Press Release – ABERDEEN, NC (August 2013) – Quantico Tactical, a leader in sourcing and supplying performance-proven apparel, equipment and firearms to law enforcement, government agencies, military and private citizens, announces the new position of Vice President of Marketing … Continue reading
Posted in Gear
Tagged Gaddis, NC, Quantico Tactical
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Shellback Tactical Has A New Website
Shellback Tactical has been very successful since its inception. The company has a proven track record for manufacturing and developing some of the best tactical nylon available to the military, law enforcement and commercial markets. Shellback Tactical has also begun … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection
Tagged Evolved, Katylist, Shellback Tactical, Solutions, tactical
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Cabela’s Color Phase Proprietary Reactive Camouflage Technology.
A couple of years ago I wrote a piece about camouflage where I talked about reactive camouflage. Reviewing the concept briefly, reactive camouflage adapts to its surroundings. When fully implemented, across the military enterprise, it will provide a far superior … Continue reading
Posted in Apparel
Tagged Cabela's Color, camo, Camouflage, hunting, Phase
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Remington® Ammunition Facility Expansion
-Press Release – Madison, N.C. – Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) broke ground today on the expansion of its operations at the Remington Ammunition Plant in Lonoke, Arkansas. Work on the expansion, which will include the construction of a new … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition
Tagged Freedom, Group, Remington
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Arsenal Introduces the SAM7SF 7.62 x 39 Folding Stock AK
The only group of people more passionate about their rifles, than Saab owners about their cars, are AK enthusiast. Two years ago, I wrote about the forthcoming modernization and enhancement of the AK47. The tide is now flooding with new … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 7.62 x 39, AK, Arsenal, Bulgarian, folding, Kalashnikov, stock
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Ashbury Precision Ordnance Mfg Announces the ASW223 Chambered in .223 Wylde.
Ashbury Precision Ordnance Mfg, , Ruckersville, VA has added the ASW223 chambered in the high performance .223 Wylde cartridge to its comprehensive ASW line of precision bolt action rifles. Like all of its family members the ASW223 (Asymetric Warrior) uses … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged APO, Ashbury, ASW223, Ordnance, precision, Wylde
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Bushnell’s Power Sync Solar Wrap 400 Followup…
I recently published a review of Bushnell’s Power Sync Solar Wrap 400 that you can read here. I mentioned that using an MBITR pouch was a good way to carry the Solar Wrap 400 so I wanted to support that … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics, Power
Tagged battery, Bushnell, MBITR, Power Sync, solar, TAG, Wrap
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Services May Lower Standards To Qualify More Women For Ground Combat.
The private sector has been employing the concept of “validation” in making employment decisions for well over 25 years; the process is most evident in highly unionized organizations. In a “nutshell” validation means this: when assessing an applicant’s qualifications, for … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged combat, military, Pentagon, validation, women
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Lone Survivor Debuts 27 Dec 2013
Lone Survivor is a film based on Eyewitness Accounts of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10. The book, which is available on Amazon.com was written by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson. Marcus is a retired Navy … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Lone Survivor, Luttrell, Marcus, movies
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Meals Ready To Eat A La Carte…
Meals Ready To Eat or MREs are a huge improvement over the C rations I use to eat – l won’t get into a discussion on its after effects. Today, military personnel enjoy a far superior dining experience while in … Continue reading
Posted in nutrition
Tagged C Rations, MRE, Natik Labs
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USSOCOM Partners With Industry and Allies To Develop Land and Sea Capabilities.
If you attended SOFIC 2013 in Tampa, one of the many focal points articulated is the need, and desire, to return Navy SEALS to their waterborne lineage. Interpret that to mean the 10+ years of conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection, Gear, Nav Aids, SOFIC 2013
Tagged NSW, SOF, SOFIC, TALOS, USSOCOM
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