Category Archives: Ballistic Protection
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
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
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
CSE Gear’s Modular Plate Carrier and DKX Max III Ballistic Plates – An eminently functional and light weight solution.
Critical Safety Equipment LLC. is a Florida based solutions integrator focused on law enforcement, first responders and security personnel. The company has launched its own line of tactical nylon under the CSE Gear label, which includes an outstanding modular … Continue reading
CSE Gear’s Plate Carrier and DKX Armor
I’ll be closing out May with a review of Critical Safety Equipment, CSE Gear, plate carrier and DKX Armor. If you’re unfamiliar with DKX’s products you’ll want to catch my review, which will be out 1 – June. The DKX … Continue reading
SOFIC-2013 Ceradyne Armor Systems
Did a quick drive-by the Ceradyne exhibit to find out they are now part of the 3M family, and too take a look at their strike plates. Interesting to note that part of their display included S&S Precision’s innovative plate … Continue reading
SOFIC-2013 Rogue Gunfighter LVR and High Threat Concealment
I’ve said this a million times over. If you are not an NDIA member you are missing the boat. If you want to be synchronized with USSOCOM requirements you need to become an NDIA member and you need to attend … Continue reading
Critical Safety Equipment LLC Modular Plate Carrier–A Sneak Peek.
This coming month I’ll be reviewing Critical Safety Equipment’s Modular Plate Carrier. This system is compatible with a number of ballistic plates and soft armor inserts, but it’s a match made in heaven for the DKX Max III plate. Critical … Continue reading
FMS Enterprises Migun Ltd. Will Launch Its Advance Ballistic Helmet at LAAD 2013.
Israeli FMS Enterprises will launch its new ballistic helmet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during LAAD 2013, April 9-12. The new helmet is constructed from advanced High Performance Polyethylene (HPPE) Unidirectional (UD) materials. FMS’ helmet is capable of stopping 5.56mm … Continue reading
Ceradyne’s MOHAWK Combat Helmet
Ceradyne first debuted its revolutionary MOHAWK combat helmet at the 2011 AUSA Conference in Washington, D.C.. It was in prototype form at the time. At this year’s AUSA, attendees will see the production model. MOHAWK is the product of a collaborative effort between … Continue reading
B-MAX’s Ballistic Plates – Product Testing
The folks at Soldier Systems Daily, via Tactical Fanboy, posted video of product testing in progress at B-MAX’s facility in Empoli, Italy. The company’s testing methodology speaks volumes of the confidence in the efficacy and quality of their ballistic plates. The fact testers look like torpedoes for … Continue reading
BATTLEWARE Technologies, Inc. Introduces SIERRA™ Tactical Vest
Battleware Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures tactical and concealed ballistic protection systems that include helmets, shield and plate carrier vests to NIJ standards. The company has recently introduced the SIERRA™ Tactical Vest. Battleware’s™ SIERRA™ vest is cut to be compatible with … Continue reading
REVISION MILITARY PURCHASES MSA’S NORTH AMERICAN BALLISTIC HELMET BUSINESS
Today Revision Military, Essex Junction, VT, announced the acquisition of MSA’s North American ballistic helmet business. The purchase includes the acquisition of MSA’s U.S.-based helmet manufacturing equipment and operations located in Newport, Vermont. The former MSA facility, which specializes in large-scale production … Continue reading
Revision Sawfly™Photochromic Review
Revision Military has been producing ballistic eyewear since 2003. The company introduced its Sawfly™Eye Protection System in 2004; soon after its introduction, Revision Military became a serious competitor for Oakley who enjoyed a lion’s share of the military business. It’s … Continue reading
REVISION SAWFLY® SMALL-SIZE EYEWEAR SYSTEM AMONG TOP THREE ON U.S. ARMY APEL LIST
Like all other Sawfly glasses, the Sawfly Small features a lightweight frame, Comms-Compatible arms and interchangeable UV protective lenses. It’s also prescription capable with the Revision-developed, DoD approved Universal Rx Carrier. The Sawfly Small provides ballistic protection, exceeding ANSI Z87.1-2010 … Continue reading
Ceradyne , Inc. Ballistic Protection For SOF
Ceradyne , Inc. located in Costa Mesa, Ca is a highly diversified and vertically integrated business specializing across a number of sectors including aviation, automotive, electronics, defense and several others. Vertical integration means that the company has control of its raw … Continue reading
Revision Sawfly Photochromic Lens Video
I shot a couple of short videos to demonstrate Revision’s Photochromic technology. The first video shows the lens darkening as you emerge from darkness. The second video shows the lens clearing as you enter darkness. Note that when exposed to sunlight, the lens does not … Continue reading
Can You Say Photochromic?
A large part of the design problem associated with bringing gear to the soldier operator is ensuring that the system being introduced does not get in the way of the job, and eye protection is a clear example of that. … Continue reading
Revision’s BATLSKIN System Is Now Available!
Revision based in Essex Junction, VT, USA has just announced that its highly acclaimed and greatly anticipated Batlskin Modular Head Protection System is now available. The system is designed for use with the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH).The initial size offerings will be in Medium and … Continue reading
Kevlar Reinforced Garment Looks Good To Go…
The Army began issuing the kevlar reinforced garment back in June of 2011. The concept is to provide some degree of pelvic protection from improvised explosive devices and road side bombs. Since its initial deployment in June, the garment has … Continue reading
Revision Military Announces Military-Grade Photochromic Eyewear System
Essex Junction, VT, USA (January 11, 2012) – Revision Military, the world leader in protective soldier solutions, introduces the Sawfly Photochromic Eyewear System. Featuring Revision’s rapid light-changing technology, first introduced in its Hellfly Ballistic Sunglasses, the ballistic photochromic Sawfly lens … Continue reading
Tactical Assault Gear’s Plate Carrier – Extreme Value and Functionality Made In The U.S.A.
In my last review of 2011, I take great pleasure in introducing you to one of the best values in tactical nylon on the market, the Tactical Assault Gear (T.A.G.)® Plate Carrier. However, before jumping right in to the review … Continue reading
Revision® Military Debutes BATLSKIN™At AUSA
Dan Packard, SVP Military Sales, demonstrates the Batlskin Modular Head Protection system at AUSA 2011. For a hands on look swing by Booth 239.
Revision Introduces BATLSKIN™ Head Protection System
Photo Courtesy Revision Between 2000 and 2011 the DoD reported over 212,000 cases of traumatic brain injury or TBI. Blunt head trauma along with maxillofacial wounds continue to be a problem for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. The risk of TBI can be … Continue reading
Revision Military Exoshield® Extreme Low Profile Eyewear That Works….
How many times have you heard someone say that you need to take care of your eyes because you only have two? No doubt, you’ve heard it countless times, and maybe to the point of becoming nauseous, but like it … Continue reading
Bourque Industries Tests Kryron™ Ballistic Plate
Photo Courtesy of Bourque Industries Bourque Industries is a publicly-traded (OTC:BORK) advanced materials science company. Its founder and CEO, John M. Bourque, invented Kryron™, a revolutionary metal-alloying process that uses nanotechnology to fundamentally alter common metals at the molecular level to … Continue reading
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