Blue Force Gear was recently featured on TAC-TV. During the episode the host, Larry Vickers, was seen with a special edition of the Blue Force Gear Vickers Combat Applications Sling that features black webbing with tan hardware and a desert digital pull tab. It is a really striking combination and it is available now as part of Blue Force Gear’s Limited Edition Series.
I recently posted an article that outlined 3 practical reasons that we actually do need what the media call “high capacity” magazines. It was well received and I heard from a couple of you that you were able to talk with people you know using the points in the article to make people really think about the issue.
The response to the article made me curious about how you respond to the question “Why does anyone need more than 10 rounds in a magazine?” So, how do you respond?
Now is your chance to Be Heard! Leave a comment below to join the conversation.
Appalachian Training is now carrying the Velocity Systems Light Weight Plate Carrier. The LWPC has been around for a while but this appears to be a newer version with some very slick features, especially for the price.
The LWPC can accept stand alone plates or plates with soft armor backers. The plate pockets are slick (no PALS webbing) for a lower profile and less weight. Previously, I have only seen the LWPC with a slimmer mesh cummerbund but this version comes with a cummerbund that features full PALS webbing coverage and elastic pouches on the interior that could be used to hold a number of items like M4 magazines, tourniquets, emergency bandages, etc.
The plate pockets have loop Velcro fields front and back for attaching ID and patches. The front plate pocket has a built in admin pouch (high center) and a kangaroo pouch. There is also a large loop Velcro field on the front that mates to the hook Velcro on the back of Mayflower R&C chest rigs that can be docked onto the LWPC. The LWPC scales up from a nearly completely slick configuration to a fully kitted out version in seconds.
Check out the LWPC at Appalachian Training. The price will surprise you.
The vast majority of the little lobster claw style keychain clasps out there are junk. They break easily and offer little to no retention. The one brand that I have found that is consistently good are McGizmo clips.
Those of you who know a bit about flashlights will recognize McGizmo as a nom de plume of famed flashlight innovator Don McLeish. These clips are a product of his. They come in several different sizes, are reasonably priced, and they are quite durable.
I find them to be great for attaching small items like flashlights or firestarters like the ExoTac nanoSTRIKER to keychains or other gear. I have also used them with para-cord to make simple QD dummy cords for things like compasses or flashlights. You will find a million more uses for them.
Check out McGizmo Clips at Vigilant Gear.
Those of you who have already used TacStrike steel targets understand what makes them great. Those of you who haven’t might need a little persuasion. Well… this might help. As of yesterday, TacStrike will be including a 1 year NRA membership with every purchase of a 1/4 Scale Steel Target or Full Size Steel Target. If you are already a member, they will make a donation for the amount of a 1 year membership. This is just part of why we are proud to have TacStrike as a partner here on JTT.
