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Tactical Handyman – Kit Badger Edition: Make Your Own Inner Belt

By Ivan on October 6, 2016 in Tactical Gear, Tactical Handyman

Today’s Tactical Handyman post comes to us from Ivan at KitBadger.com, which has quickly become one of my favorite new outdoor and tactical gear review sources.

When solutions are not provided, do we go without, or innovate…? For a number of years I had been disappointed with the lack of true low profile under/inner belts. Backpacking, without some way of keeping your pants in place, results inevitably in the waist belt of your pack pushing your pants down. Running around kitted up with a battle belt has the same results.

What does the Tactical Market offer us? Buckles, stiff webbing, and a outer cover of male velcro ready to abrade jackets. And the Outdoor Market? Internal belts or sizing tabs (both with buckles) and usually really thin webbing. And lets not forget that I might not want to wear a $299 pair of Gamma MX pants today.

So with a 1.75” wide piece of fairly light webbing, 12” of female velcro and 5” of male velcro… I have the Inner Belt. Anything with belt loops will be kept in place, no buckles to stack, no hot spots on the trail or the range…

Ivan is a Marine and Air Force veteran, a former police officer, a former security contractor, a Baja 1000 racer, a shooter, and a lifelong outdoorsman. You can find his outdoor and tactical gear reviews at KitBadger.com and the Kit Badger YouTube channel.

Northwest Shooting Sports Expo Becomes TRIGGERCON

By Matt on October 6, 2016 in Guns

By all accounts, the first ever NW Shooting Sports Expo held last month was a great success. Now it’s organizers are already pushing to make it even better for next year and they’re giving it a new name – TRIGGERCON.

NW Shooting Sports Expo becomes TRIGGRCON – Tactical Research Innovation Guns and Gear Review Convention

After the hugely successful inaugural year of the NWSSE with 4000 registered attendees and nearly 80 vendors, the most frequently asked question was about its future.

With all of the positive feedback we received during the show, we’re not at all surprised that all of the vendors we’ve contacted that were in attendance this year have already recommitted for 2017 such as; Mega Arms, Vortex Optics, Falkor Defense, Agency Arms, Battle Arms, Noveske to name a few. We will also be welcoming AXTS Weapons, Phase 5 and many new participating manufacturers for 2017.

We will be changing the name from NWSSE to TRIGGRCON (Tactical Research Innovation Guns and Gear Review Convention) to better reflect the atmosphere and purpose of the event. TRIGGRCON is an exclusive selection of the top, innovative small arms companies and auxiliary manufacturers showcasing their new products and accessories. Manufacturer selection will be by invitation only and limited to an intimate number not to exceed 150 companies. There will be a media range day for live fire demonstrations and show times that are reserved strictly for media. TRIGGRCON is also open to the general public during all other show times so enthusiasts can have direct access to the elite manufacturers that participate in the show.

For 2017 and its immediate future, the convention location will be in Tacoma Washington. However, we are exploring possibilities for other cities for possible expansion.

U.S. Optics Launches New Site

By Matt on October 6, 2016 in Guns

U.S. Optics has launched their new website at USOptics.com. The new site features improved navigation and organization along with an easy to use interface for customizing several of their scopes.

Tyrant Designs CNC Introduces the LWP (Light Weight Pro) Grip

By Matt on October 5, 2016 in Guns

Tyrant Designs CNC is showing off a new grip, the LWP or Light Weight Pro Grip, and it’s their lightest yet.

Tyrant Designs CNC, an industry leader in high end, aftermarket AR grips announced that they have released their new line of grips, the LWP Grip. Available in black, red, blue and grey the Lightweight Pro series is CNC machined from a single piece of aerospace grade aluminum. The grips weigh in at a surprisingly light 3.4 ounces, thanks to some weight savings by milling out the entire inside of the grip as well as addition holes on the top.

“The Lightweight Pro tips the scales at 3.4 ounces and is lighter than the majority of available grips currently on the market. ( Yes we mean polymers too) ! We set out to create the lightest, most ergonomic grip on the market without compromising the structural integrity and quality. It is CNC machined from a single piece of aerospace grade aluminum and has a knurled back strap for additional adhesion. It instantly gives the operator the confidence needed in any weather or scenario, all while maintaining the consistency needed for a light weight build. Despite its lightweight it is incredibly durable and does not feel flimsy in the hand. If you are looking for the perfect grip for your lightweight build, look no further than the LWP!”

Tyrant Designs CNC is an AR accessories manufacturer based just outside of Chicago. They have had several successful designs for AR pistol grips and have plans to expand to foregrips as well as other AR accessories this year.

Tier1-D – Gear for Dads Like Me and You

By Matt on October 5, 2016 in EDC, Tactical Gear

Tier1-Dad (Tier1-D) is a brand for dads and kids of the tactical persuasion. Their military gear inspired bags, apparel, and swaddles (yes, swaddles) are more than just a little slick. In fact, their gear is so good it has me thinking about having another kid since my youngest is just out of the toddler phase now and doesn’t require a diaper bag.

Tier1-D is the creation of Jack Osbourne who happens to be a shooter and a geardo which really shows in the designs. All of their gear is made in the USA and their bags are sewn by a veteran owned manufacturer.

Their apparel line features incredibly clever toddler shirts and 0nesies with a chest rig graphic.

I would have gladly traded all our cutesy pink baby swaddles for just one of their Multicam Swaddles!

Tier1-D’s bag line is especially interesting. Sure, the bags are designed to serve as diaper bags, especially when used with the option 3 Pouch Insert for bottles, diapers, etc. However, they would also make great EDC/range/office/travel bags once the kids are out of diapers. They have versatile organization features like laser cut Hank MOLLE panels on the exterior and loop lined interiors.

There are tons of tactical lifestyle brands out there but few have pulled it off with the level of style and authenticity I see in Tier1-D. These aren’t novelty items. They are actually hard use gear items designed by someone with a good sense of style who obviously loves this stuff as much as I (and probably you) do.

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