Shellback Tactical just announced a flash sale, which is kind of like a pop quiz except you save money on great gear instead of feeling sick to your stomach and sweating a lot. The sale will run now, through midnight on Sunday (July 15th). Use the code 15OFF to receive 15% off your order at ShellbackTactical.com.
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Echo Nine Three V3-QD Sling Plate
I have said it before and I will say it again now. Echo Nine Three (Echo93) makes the best solutions for the rear sling mounting point for AK pattern rifles. That phrase is definitely worth reiterating now that Echo93 has introduced the V3-QD Sling Plate in conjunction with the Military Arms Channel.
The original V3 Sling Plate is one of my favorites of all the sling plates. It positions the sling hardware well away from the weapon hand and is completely reversible. Both of these features can also be found on the V3-QD. The difference is that the V3 was designed to work with MASH Hooks and Snap Hooks while the V3-QD is designed to accept the ubiquitous push button QD sling swivels.
There is also a new version of the DMS (Dual Mode Sling) in the works that will work specifically with the V3-QD.
RE Factor Tactical Tourniquet Holder
RE Factor Tactical has introduced a Tourniquet Holder with some interesting functionality. They claim that it is the first tourniquet holder that is designed to be carried either overtly or covertly.
The tourniquet holder utilizes 2 straps that can be weaved into MOLLE webbing, secured to a belt, and that hold the tourniquet (TQ) horizontally. This horizontal mounting position makes sense for placing the TQ high on the center line of the wearer when wearing it overtly. The straps are tied together so that the user needs only to pull in one place to release the TQ rather than pulling two separate straps. The straps have elastic sections that allow the RE Factor Tactical Tourniquet Holder to fit a wide variety of TQs.
The back of the RE Factor Tactical Tourniquet Holder is covered with hook material so when you need to covertly carry a TQ, you can locate the holder inside of a loop lined bag. Internal loop fields are becoming more and more common in EDC, police, and military bags.
D.A.R.K. Gen2 from Dark Angel Medical
I was recently searching for a blow out kit pouch with a slimmer profile than one that I am currently using and a friend recommended that I take a look at Dark Angel Medical. Dark Angel Medical produces what they call the Direct Action Response Kit or D.A.R.K. which consists of a custom designed pouch and some proven trauma treatment supplies. The pouch that is used to carry the DARK is also available for purchase separately.
DARK full kit, shown with M4 mag for scale.
The pouch has been redesigned by Dark Angel Medical and produced by FirstSpear. It is barely larger than a double M4 magazine pouch and mounts to only 2 columns of MOLLE (versus 3 or 4 for some med pouches). Despite it’s compact dimensions, it still allows ready access to its life saving cargo. There is a pouch on the front that allows immediate access to a tourniquet. The pouch is sized to fit most common tourniquets like the CAT or SOF-T wide.
The majority of the components (gloves, HALO chest seals, nasal airway, compressed gauze, and 4″ Israeli bandage) are carried in the main pouch that features a reverse opening flap. The full coverage flap opens opposite of the way most pouches do. It hinges at the front of the pouch which makes sense since the person opening the pouch may also be the person wearing the pouch.Once the pouch is open, there is an elevator strap that can be pulled to lift the interior components out of the pouch part way for easy access. It also features webbing on the sides that allow the user to carry trauma shears, a Sharpie marker, or compression needle.
The DARK is available in black, ranger green, coyote brown, and Multicam. Check it out at DarkAngelMedical.com.
Elzetta Low Light Tactical Training & Zombie Shoot
Elzetta Design, LLC is pleased to announce an affordable and fun opportunity to gain valuable tactical firearms training for low light conditions. The Elzetta Low Light Tactical Training & Zombie Shoot will be held on October 27, 2012 at The American Institute of Marksmanship (AIM) in Cave City, Kentucky. Tactics for overcoming the darkness with pistols, rifles/carbines, and shotguns will be taught by professional AIM instructors at their world-class facility. Following the day of serious training will be a just-for-fun live-fire Zombie Shoot to hone the low-light skills learned in the classroom and on the range. In addition to the Training & Zombie Shoot, there will be vendors, product demonstrations, and door prizes. Special guest, History Channel’s Top Shot Champion Dustin Ellermann, will also be at the event. More information is available at www.ELZETTA.com/ZombieShoot.htm.