Category Archives: Ballistic Protection

Foggy Glasses = Funky Shooting

Posted on Monday, 1 October, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Howard Leight by Honeywell UVEX Eyewear Rises Above the Fog to Keep Shooters on Target WESTWOOD, Mass., (September 28, 2018) – Few things are more frustrating than having shooting glasses fog up while lining up sights on a target … Continue reading →

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FLYING CROSS REDEFINES OFFICER SAFETY WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS DUAL CLOSURE EXTERNAL ARMOR VEST COVER

Posted on Thursday, 16 August, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Cincinnati, Ohio, August 15, 2018 – Flying Cross, a leader in the design and manufacture of U.S. military and public safety uniform apparel, announced significant improvements to its Aeroshell™ Armor Cover, an external armor vest cover expertly designed with … Continue reading →

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Diamond Age – The Future of Armor

Posted on Monday, 28 May, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Leading edge anti-ballistic armor systems integrating the latest in enhanced multi-hit performance and durability in ceramic armor systems. Diamond Age Bastion Helmet McKinney, Texas (May 2018) Diamond Age, a materials science and engineering firm focused on the R&D of leading-edge … Continue reading →

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APPLIED FIBER CONCEPTS and PROPPER INTERNATIONAL TO SUPPLY NAVAL SECURITY FORCES WITH BODY ARMOR

Posted on Thursday, 12 April, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Naval Security Force provides a variety of services ranging from operating the Military Working Dog program and Vehicle Registration Office to providing base security and pass and identification information. Applied Fiber Concepts Inc. and Propper International were awarded a … Continue reading →

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REVISION INTRODUCES NEW SHADOWSTRIKE – THE ANTI-FOG BALLISTIC SUNGLASSES

Posted on Thursday, 18 January, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Essex Junction, Vermont (January 17, 2018) – Revision Military, the world leader in protective eyewear and integrated soldier solutions, introduces the company’s new ShadowStrike™ Tactical Ballistic Sunglasses. This new sunglasses line features Revision’s premium OcuMax™ Plus coating—for superior anti-fog and … Continue reading →

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MAGPUL INDUSTRIES IS NOW SHIPPING THE GALAXY S8 FIELD CASE

Posted on Friday, 6 October, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Magpul Field Case for the Samsung GALAXY S8 is a semi-rigid cover designed to provide basic protection in the field. Made from a flexible thermoplastic, the Field Case features PMAG®-style ribs for added grip, snap-on design for easy installation … Continue reading →

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MAGPUL INDUSTRIES NOW SHIPPING THE iPHONE 8 FIELD CASE

Posted on Wednesday, 4 October, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

The best $16.95 you’ll ever spend on your iPhone!

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Morgan Advanced Materials to Unveil Lightest Ballistic Helmet Models to Date at DSEI

Posted on Friday, 15 September, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Visitors to this year’s DSEI exhibition can experience first-hand two new ultra-lightweight ballistic helmets, being launched by the Composite and Defence business of Morgan Advanced Materials. The AC912 and AC913 are new additions to Morgan’s acclaimed Lightweight Armored Soldier Architecture … Continue reading →

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Revision Awarded U.S. Army Next-Generation ACH Helmet Contract

Posted on Wednesday, 22 March, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Essex Junction, Vermont (March 21, 2017) – Revision Military, the world leader in integrated head systems, has been awarded the U.S. Army’s Advanced Combat Helmet Generation II (ACH GEN II) helmet contract. This five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) helmet … Continue reading →

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Revision Aids In Counterfeit Sting Operations At Two Tradeshows, Resulting In Multiple Arrests

Posted on Friday, 3 February, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Essex Junction, Vermont (Feb. 2, 2017) – Since the Revision-aided sting operation at last year’s SIA Snow Show in Denver, Colorado, Revision has elevated company efforts to eradicate counterfeit Revision products from the market. Revision is a world leader in … Continue reading →

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Revision Military Unveils Submission For SOCOM Next-Generation Helmet Program

Posted on Monday, 3 October, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

Essex Junction, Vermont (October 3, 2016) – In July of this year, Revision Military, a world leader in head protection solutions, was awarded a development contract (H92222-16-R-0017) by the Department of Defense for their next-generation helmet platform program. Today, Revision … Continue reading →

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MAGPUL FIELD CASE FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY S7

Posted on Wednesday, 31 August, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Magpul Field Case for the Samsung GALAXY S7 is a semi-rigid cover designed to provide basic protection in the field. Made from a flexible thermoplastic, the Field Case features PMAG®-style ribs for added grip, snap-on design for easy installation … Continue reading →

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Revision’s Batlskin Viper Head Protection System

Posted on Friday, 1 April, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

Revision’s Batlskin Viper Head Protection System is the world’s first fully integrated, mission modular head protection system designed, engineered, and tested to protect from blunt impact, blast fragmentation, and ballistic threats.For more information about Revision’s Batlskin Viper Helmets or Modular … Continue reading →

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Arrest Made in Revision-Aided Sting Operation Against Chinese Counterfeit Ballistic Eyewear

Posted on Monday, 1 February, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

Above: Guangzhou Botai U.S. representative and co-owner,Daniel Gong, being taken into custody on the showroom floor at the SIA Snow Show in Denver, CO. Denver, Colorado (February 1, 2016) –  Revision Military, a world leader in protective eyewear solutions, aided … Continue reading →

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TPG BLACK Releases VALIANT SERIES IIIA Soft Armor

Posted on Monday, 16 November, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

Boynton Beach, Fla. (November 2015) – TPG BLACK, the exclusive line of American-made products offered by Tacprogear (TPG), now includes the Made in America VALIANT Series Level IIIA Soft Armor. This model of armor has been determined to comply with … Continue reading →

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REVISION MILITARY TO ESTABLISH UK FACILITY IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDING UK AND EUROPEAN BUSINESS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Posted on Monday, 14 September, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Montreal, Quebec (September 14, 2015)- Revision Military, a world leader in integrated, purpose-built soldier solutions, is establishing a new UK facility not only to support the ongoing delivery of the VIRTUS Program UK Head Sub-System (the Cobra Plus protective … Continue reading →

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TPG BLACK SYMMETRY™ SERIES IIIA Soft Armor and Citadel™ 10 Series Receive High Marks from NTOA.

Posted on Wednesday, 26 August, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

Boynton Beach, Fla. (August 2015) – TPG BLACK, the exclusive line of American-made products offered by Tacprogear (TPG), is proud to announce that the SYMMETRY™ SERIES IIIA Soft Armor has received a 4.51 and the Citadel™ 10 Series Hard Armor … Continue reading →

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COLD STEEL’S BATTLE SHADES MK-III

Posted on Friday, 14 August, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

    It looks like Lynn Thompson has a pretty tough set of ballistic eyewear. They’re a nice looking pair of shades as well. The Battle Shades are available in the following styles Matte Black Black Nosepads Black Temple Tips … Continue reading →

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ESS Crowbar Ballistic Eyewear

Posted on Tuesday, 14 July, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Lightweight ESS Crowbar is now available. They feature a frameless bottom lens design and ESS’ Lens Gate™ that makes lens exchanges quicker and field of view greater than ever. The military-grade polycarbonate lens material makes for a clear and … Continue reading →

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PEO Soldier Releases The New APEL Authorized Protective Eye List

Posted on Thursday, 11 June, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

Please be advised that only eyewear on the APEL have been validated against Army requirements for ballistic fragmentation protection. Other commercial eyewear products, even if marked ANSI Z87.1 compliant, do not necessarily meet military impact requirements. Eyewear not on the … Continue reading →

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OAKLEY Opens Oakley in Residence: Los Angeles

Posted on Thursday, 30 April, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

Oakley is a well diversified enterprise but beyond all that business school stuff, they make some great “tacti-kool” products like boots, ballistic eye protection etc. The company has several NSN numbers and continues to supply warfighters with outstanding gear. They’re … Continue reading →

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TPG to Exhibit at LAAD Defence & Security 2015 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil April 14 – 17, 2015.

Posted on Tuesday, 14 April, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

Boynton Beach, Fla. (April 2015) – Tacprogear, a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, will be exhibiting at LAAD Defence & Security 2015 at the Riocentro Exhibition and Convention Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil … Continue reading →

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TPG Awarded $1+Million Ballistic Helmet Contract

Posted on Friday, 27 March, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

Boynton Beach, Fla. (March 2015) – Tacprogear (TPG), a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, announced today the receipt of a $1+ million dollar award to provide ballistic helmets to a South American Military. TPG … Continue reading →

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CZ 4M PLATE CARRIER

Posted on Thursday, 26 February, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Czech firearms manufacturer Ceska Zbrojovka, CZ, introduced its first ballistic nylon product, the 4M plate carrier at IDEX 2015. The company has a number of patents in the 4M that increase body area coverage, heat dissipation at a very … Continue reading →

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Rudy Project Eyewear

Posted on Monday, 29 December, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Rudy Project, is an Italian crafter of performance eyewear since 1985. At the upcoming SHOT Show, they’ll be demoing Rudy Project’s latest design in protective lenses: ImpactX™2, is a new generation of unbreakable photochromic lenses. Compared to the previous generation … Continue reading →

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Polymers In Tropical and Subtropical Environments

Posted on Monday, 15 December, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

What you are looking at is a set of Hatch knee pads and elbow pads. Every square inch of the hard shell polymer is decomposing. The nylon fabric is completely unaffected and nylon straps are unaffected. A polymer is a … Continue reading →

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KATYLIST Black Friday Deal $49.99 Plate Carrier

Posted on Friday, 28 November, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

$49.99 PLATE CARRIER INCLUDES SHOULDER PADS AND SIDE PLATE POCKETS. USA MADE – GET YOURS NOW. IDEAL AS AN ACTIVE SHOOTER RIG

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London Bridge Trading Inc. Black Friday

Posted on Tuesday, 25 November, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Black Friday Plate Carrier Deals! 12PM 27 NOV – 12PM 2 DEC While supplies last/Limited quantities available **Cannot be combined with current promotions or discounts http://lbtinc.com/ London Bridge Trading Inc. (800) 229 0207 , 585 London Bridge Road Virginia Beach, … Continue reading →

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TPG BLACK Citadel™ 36 Series Receives a Score of 4.96 Points from the National Tactical Officers Association

Posted on Saturday, 22 November, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Delray Beach, Fla. (November 2014) – TPG BLACK, the exclusive line of American-made products offered by Tacprogear (TPG), is proud to announce that their Citadel™ 36 Series hard armor plates have received an exemplary score of 4.96 out of … Continue reading →

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London Bridge Introduces Doug’s Trench

Posted on Monday, 17 November, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

First question: What is Doug’s Trench? Answer: Doug’s Trench is new program for limited releases and rare production runs based off consumer feedback, it will consist of rare patterns and kit from the London Bridge Trading archives. Follow us on … Continue reading →

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Tacprogear Soft Armor Package Receives NIJ Certification

Posted on Friday, 14 November, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Tacprogear has received NIJ 0101.06 Certification Threat Level IIIA for their newest soft armor package. NIJ Model designation T-112-IIIA is TPG’s first compliant soft armor package manufactured exclusively at TPG’s factory in South Florida. Also noteworthy is that this model … Continue reading →

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Rogue Gunfighter Sale Through Black Friday

Posted on Wednesday, 12 November, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

How about a different product on SALE every 24-48 hours from now until Black Friday. Well that’s what’s happening.  Listed from now until black Friday Rogue Gunfighter will be changing it up a little by offering different products on sale … Continue reading →

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3M Introduced Its Defender Ultra Light Weight Ballistic Bump Helmet (ULW-BBH)

Posted on Wednesday, 15 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Multi-use ballistic protection at 30% less weight than the closest alternative. Flexible rail system that offers compatibility with all standard accessories. Rail is mounted on shell without use of through bolts Areal weight of 1 lb per square foot (5 … Continue reading →

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Hesco Bastion, Inc. Acquires A Controlling Interest In Reed Composite Solutions (RCS)

Posted on Wednesday, 1 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Hesco Bastion Inc., Charleston, SC. recently announced it acquired a controlling interest in Reed Composite Solutions (RCS), Aberdeen, WA.  We’ve been talking about the upcoming consolidation in the Defense Sector for quite sometime, some of it which is driven by … Continue reading →

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Tacprogear Introduces The BLACK Bonz GRID-HERCULES™ Plate Carrier

Posted on Thursday, 11 September, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Black Bonz GRID-HERCULES™ Plate Carrier is designed to protect against flame, water, chemical and abrasion threats. The TPG BLACK Bonz GRID-HERCULES™ Plate Carrier is designed to hold any of TPG’s new NIJ certified hard armor plates for front and … Continue reading →

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The CIPHER Helmet Prototype May Be Cause For Concern

Posted on Saturday, 30 August, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Researchers with the Naval Research Laboratory have concluded that the Conformal Integrated Protective Headgear System, or CIPHER helmet system showed blast waves could bounce off the added components producing unexpected pressures. Tests were conducted in all configurations: helmet only, helmet … Continue reading →

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SKD Armorgeddon Sale

Posted on Friday, 22 August, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

  A few readers have asked about body armor and where they can get a good price. I normally don’t recommend retailers; however, as an individual,  I have used SKD in the past and found product and service to be … Continue reading →

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Tacprogear BLACK releases The Citadel™ Series Hard Armor Plates

Posted on Wednesday, 13 August, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Tacprogear BLACK, Delray Beach, FL is offering the American-made Citadel™ Series of hard armor plates. These plates have been tested and certified to NIJ STD 0101.06 for the application of concealable body armor, external carriers, plate carriers and tactical body … Continue reading →

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Tacprogear BLACK, Announces A New Releasable Body Armor Vest (RBAV).

Posted on Friday, 1 August, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Tacprogear BLACK, announced the all American-made Releasable Body Armor Vest (RBAV). The new vest design is based on the SPEAR/BALCS shaped platform with a full-coverage tactical cut protecting the upper torso from multiple ballistic threats (depending upon level of ballistic … Continue reading →

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Gear Review: CSE Gear Low Profile Plate Carrier Kit–DKX Level IIIA

Posted on Wednesday, 9 July, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

  If it looks or sounds like I’m proselytizing, it’s only because I feel strongly about how well this kit works for the average citizen who may want to exercise some level of caution when participating in the shooting sports. … Continue reading →

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