Safariland today announced a new adhesive product for the police and military markets with its Ultra-Strong Tape. Constructed of Dyneema GT 60 material, this heavy-duty tape offers superior adhesion, high UV resistance, and a high strength-to-weight ratio for various industrial and safety applications.

The new solid state adhesive tape from Safariland utilises DSM Dyneema high-performance materials and manufacturing expertise to meet the need for improved strength in law enforcement and defense applications such as securely restraining suspects, enhancing safety during explosives or ordnance disposal, emergency towing or hitching, securing heavy loads, and other tactical uses.

“We are pleased to be the first to bring this adhesive tape to market,” said Todd Mackler, Vice President, Armor for Safariland. “We expect this will set the precedent for both tensile strength and adhesion force, resulting in a product that dramatically improves resistance to breakage, while also offering superior durability.”

The Dyneema GT 60 material utilised in this adhesive tape is chemically inert and moisture resistant, with mechanical properties not influenced by the presence of water.

“The versatility of this innovative tape will make it an indispensable tool for law enforcement and defense personnel,” said David Cordova, Director, Global Business Development Life Protection, DSM Dyneema.

GORE is presenting two new products, the GORE Stretch Membrane and the Advanced Combat Fabric (sometimes also called: Jungle BDU). The Advanced Combat Fabric is very durable with low water pick-up, lightweight, fast drying, highly air permeable and FR (no burning, dripping or melting). The Stretch GORE-Tex Fabric Technology is used sideways to give the user more comfort and to allow to adapt the size of the jacket to the onion principle. So you can decide if you wear inner-cold protection, the size and fit will adjust and still be perfect. It is water- and windproof, extremely breathable, lightweight with a small packaging size and berry compliant.
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Rite in the Rain introduces its new 93 pen, it can write in all weather, under water and upside down. Compared to the older 97 pen (casing of metal, therefore stronger), it is made of plastic and therefore lighter and available in Black, Blue and Red, the “ink” is always black. It is the Rite in the Rain pen with the lowest price ($ 12.95). Pencils use a sturdy 1.1mm lead to prevent breakage in the field.

OAKLEY is introducing the new ALPHA goggle series, they will be available from mid 2016 on. The design offers multiple configurations and consist of three basic parts: APLHA M Frame, a HELO Gasket and a HALO Goggle. Depending on your mission and infiltration you can mix them.
RUAG Ammotec did not show any new products, but there will be a .300 BLK (Black Out) starting the production in July.

Warson Brands, manufacturers of quality military and tactical footwear and exclusive licensee for Reebok military and tactical boots, are showcasing the new line of Reebok branded tactical footwear, the Dauntless Ultra-Light Series. We reported on that yesterday. In April there will be another series of military boots, the NANO Series. Pre-Production pairs are already shown at SHOT Show. NANO boots will come in a mid and high cut, the Dauntless Ultra-Light Series is available in a low and high cut.

Princeton Tec are showing new military lamps based on their civil HELIX series. HELIX Backcountry is a compact, lightweight lantern which puts out a bright beam that’s easy on the eyes - perfect for around a camp or in your tent. It offers up to 150 lumens is dimmable (up to 30 lm), offers two light colours (white and red) and is available in three versions (Bluetooth (rechargeable), Dual Fuel (rechargeable and batteries), or batteries). For direct light you can take the top of. The expanding globe and folding legs help HELIX Backcountry to shine over a wide area or to hang upside down in the tent with several hanging options. Runtime is max. 24 hrs, it weights 155 gr. and water resistant (IPX6), the versions shown at SHOT Show have camouflage pattern. Princeton Tec is checking if there is interest in the market.

Mesa Tactical introduces the LEO Telescoping Stock system for the Beretta 1301 semi-automatic shotgun. The versatile telescoping stock system can be fitted with a standard AR-15 grip and telescoping stock, which enables tactical operators to instantly adjust the length of pull of the telescoping stock in order to accommodate differences in individual body sizes, or when wearing body armor, without compromising the safest shooting position. Since its introduction in 2014 the 1301 Tactical is a semiautomatic shotgun specifically designed to meet the needs of tactical shooters such as law-enforcement professionals. Mesa Tactical’s LEO stock system incorporates those features most frequently asked for by law enforcement and other professional operators who now have a more streamlined solution for adding a telescoping stock and pistol grip to their Beretta 1301 shotguns, which also retains the same high quality materials and workmanship, and the same strength and durability that’s characteristic of all Mesa Tactical products. The concept behind the telescoping stock system is simple: the shotgun’s factory stock is replaced by an adapter, to which standard AR-15 grips and telescoping buttstocks can be reliably attached. All of Mesa Tactical’s stock adapters are investment cast aircraft aluminum, which are then CNC machined before being powdercoated black with a tough, chemical resistant finish. LEO stock adapters provide a lower stock elevation allowing the use of iron sights or the front bead and incorporate an advanced sling attachment method, which accommodates a wide variety of optional sling styles. The LEO adapter is available in two types of kits, adapter kits or complete stock kits. Mesa Tactical’s upgraded versions include a hydraulic recoil buffer which replaces the standard receiver extension tube normally used with AR-15 style telescoping stock assemblies. The recoil buffer is manufactured for Mesa Tactical by Crosshair Recoil Buffers. This adapter is available for a variety of today’s most popular shotgun models including the Remington 870, Mossberg 500, Mossberg 590, Maverick 88 pump-shotguns and the Beretta 1301 semi-automatic.

Also new is an AR-15 buttstock for the FN Herstal SCAR weapons – both calibres. All of these products can be implemented by the user, there is no need armorer.

TPG Tac Pro Gear shows in cooperation with Armour Wear a unique .308 helm concept. It should protect the user against .308 while on missions as door breacher, front men or sniper. It covers 70% of the head, more than any other helmet and part of the ballistic protection is fixed with magnets. There is a battery operated inside ventilation system for anti-fogging of the ballistic glasses from the inside. The helm weights 5 pounds, but the goal is to get that down to 3+ pounds. It is still in its concept phase.

Revision Military, has developed and patented a laser dye for a dual-band laser protective lens that blocks 99.9% of green laser energy and over 99% of the most powerful Near-Infrared (NIR) component of commercially available green lasers. Revision’s patented dye is used in the company’s new LazrBloc GF-8 Laser Protective Ballistic Lens. The LazrBloc GF-8 lens is a unique ballistic lens that blocks green laser emissions and the high-risk NIR energy that exists outside the visible spectrum. Importantly, this lens delivers greater visible light transmission and color recognition as compared to other laser lenses on the market, making GF-8 lenses ideal for day or nighttime use.

Around the globe, reports of lasers used against law enforcement officials, military personnel, and pilots have spiked in recent years. Reports indicate that illuminations by handheld lasers are primarily green (91%) in color. The wavelength of most green lasers (532 nm) is close to the eye’s peak sensitivity when they are dark-adapted, and green lasers appear brighter than other laser colors of equal power output. Inexpensive and easy to obtain laser devices may not filter and/or align the optics, or can be maliciously altered, contaminating the green laser with a potentially harmful NIR component at 808 nm. The human eye is highly sensitive and strong emissions of directed light containing hazardous wavelengths can cause permanent ocular injury in an instant. Revision’s LazrBloc GF-8 laser protective lenses are designed to block this NIR wavelength, which is undetectable by the naked eye, while still maintaining superior light transmission, color recognition, and situational awareness as compared to other dye-based laser lenses, according to the company. Revision’s GF-8 lens formulation provides an interchangeable, situation-adaptable solution that can be manufactured for Revision’s StingerHawk Spectacle System and Exoshield Extreme Low-Profile Eyewear, as well as for Revision’s other Rx-compatible military spectacle and goggle lines.

Crye Precision is showing the new “Compact Alpine Overwhites” that are very lightweight and offer an extremely small package. Multi pass-through zipper openings allow a very good air-flow and access to the gear underneath. Also new is a bagpack serie with the EXP 1500 pack and the EXP 2100 pack. Both are very low profile and come in four colours (multicam, gray, ranger green and black). A fleece line top pocket fits and protect small tablets, there is also a top access laptop storage and an extansion (500 cubic and also in lenght).

EOTech for the first time ever has a range of rifle scopes in their portfolio. The new family consists of three precise rifle scopes:
-          Vudu 1-6x (1st focal plane, 24 mm diameter, single-piece 30 mm tube, illuminated reticle, 560 gr.)
-          Vudu 2.5-10x (1st focal plane, 44 mm diameter, single-piece 30 mm tube, illuminated reticle, zero stop, 780 gr.)
-          Vudu 3.5-18x (1st focal plane, 50 mm diameter, single-piece 34 mm tube, illuminated reticle, parallax adjustment, zero stop, 942 gr.)

All are using a CR2032 battery that is good for 10.000 hrs. EOTech is offering to the civil hunter market as well as the military and law enforcement.
CADEX has two new weapons for long range precision. The CDX-50 TREMOR .50 BMG and the CDX-40 SHADOW 408 CHEYTAC. The new CDX- 50 TREMOR, a .50 calibre Precision rifle built to Military Spec, the rifle is capable of delivering a huge payload accurately while maintaining very manageable recoil. The CDX-50 is a lightweight (10,432 gr.) bolt action rifle that brings new technology to the .50 BMG of years gone by. The effective range is officially 1,800 m, but it can shoot 3,000+ m. And it is the first .50 CADEX ever made. Features: Five rounds bolt action repeater, 29’’ fluted match grade, 8 groove, 1:15 twist barrel. Only five day after it comes out of production CADEX is showing the Ant-Material/-Personnel rifle CDX-40 SHADOW 408 CHEYTAC at SSHOT Show. It weights 8,391 gr. and has an affective range of 1,800 m (can do 3,000+ m).

CONDOR is introducing the new CONDOR Elite bagpack series of products, they come with better materials and other styles. The series consist of the “Fail Safe Pack” (16 ltr., Mil-Spec 500 Denier Codura, black/grey/sand colour), “Sectorf Sling Bag” (black/grey, 19’’x14’’x6.5’’) and the “Draw Down Waist Pack”. Also new is the Elite line of Shoes with two versions, the regular military style and a more sportive/hicking style. At SHOT Show are shown the previews.

Tactical Assault Gear (TAG) is presenting a new “Quick Detach Weapon Hook” with a Molle attachment for the back side of your carrier. The hook should fix your weapon while boarding or fast roping, so it won’t swing around. If you need your weapon the hook has a fast release. Also new by TAG are new different padded belts, slings, Molle tourniquet pouch and the Quick Detachment Vertical Medical Pouch. In the future the Quick Detachment System should be used with more pouches.

Blue Force Gear is introducing a new “Quick Wire Loop”, that is a quick-detach version of the versatile Universal Wire Loop. The ULoop™ brings a level of versatility that is unmatched by any other sling hardware. Code named the “Uber Loop” it is a quick-detach version of our popular Universal Wire Loop, offering even faster and easier installation, especially on smaller eyelets found on HK, SIG and FN weapons. The ULoop can be installed almost anywhere - through eyelets, holes in railed handguards, and on KeyMod rails.  There’s no need to have multiple sling attachments. The ULoop replaces all hooks, clips and connections.
The ULoop can be installed in seconds and does not need to be removed from the sling.  To release the wire, push the wire loop down towards the body.  Then push the exposed crimp ball from the opposite side out of the locking channel.

MEPORLIGHT brought a whole range of premiers to Las Vegas.
The MEPRO M5 Red-Dot Sight is an energy-efficient, compact sight, that provides thousands of operating hours while utilizing a single “AA” commercial battery (moving sensors shut the system down after 20 minutes of no use, but a first move brings it back). Featuring battle-proven LED technology and rugged MIL-STD design, the sight assures reliability under the harshest environmental conditions. With its large display window and clearly-defined Red-Dot, the MEPRO M5 ensures rapid target acquisition with both eyes open and a big field-of-view. Offering four easily switchable reticle brightness intensities, the MEPRO M5 fits every tactical scenario, even against the sun or bright light. To facilitate night operations and long-range target engagement the MEPRO M5 is compatible with GEN II and GEN III NVGs as well as with Magnifying Scopes (if they have 3x magnification). Its human-engineering allows positioning of NVGs and Magnifiers close to the sight’s optics with no decrease in the field-of-view and without compromising convenient switch
operation. It has a 1x magnification and weight is under 300 gr. The IDF ordered some ten thousands of it.

The MEPRO X4 is a fixed x4 magnification, compact and lightweight, telescopic day sight. Utilizing a quick release Picatinny adaptor, this MIL-STD sight provides five different brightness settings for efficient target acquisition in any tactical situation. Energy efficient, the sight operates on a single battery and features auto shut-off after one hour. The MEPRO X4 is an extremely robust and easy-to-use tool, ideal for modern combat operation. It was improved with a better eyeguard and better 42 mm eye relief.
Meprolight also launched two new families of Tritium night sights for pistols. Both will be available during Q1/2015 (US market from January), and will contribute to agile and precision shooting. According to Meprolight the new MEPRO FT Family of Fiber and Tritium are the brightest day-and-night sights for pistols on the market. They come as a One-Dot and Two-Dot Sight, or Circle Dot Sight that only requires rear sight. The FT sights can also be used as a backup for the Mepro X4 sight. Also there is no change of the holster needed, because they are so small, they fit everywhere. With the One-Dot and Circle-Dot Sight you can shoot with both eyes open.

Dillon Aero is showing for the first time their series version of the Gun Pod Weapon System. A pre series version was first time shown at SOFIC 2015. The Dillon Aero Gun Pod Weapon System is a self-contained M134D-H weapon system that mounts either fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft. It utilizes 7,62x51 mm NATO ammunition with M13 links, with a 3,000 round magazine capacity and a rate of fire of 3,000 rounds per minute. It also has a last round switch if only 100 rounds are left, that the pilot has to override and it mounts to all 14’’ standard NATO and Russian (like Mi-24, Mi-17, etc.) bomb racks. The weight is 158.8 kg fully loaded or 73.5 kg empty.
Armor Express is presenting a whole range of new products, including the versatile TORC (Tactical Operations Response Carrier) and Lighthawk XT 2.0 line of tactical armor carriers. The TORC is a multipurpose and modular plate carrier system, depending on the mission part of the protection can be take away or added, e.g. throat protector, sling catches, upper arm protection. The Molle webbing gives you the option for customisation. Smaller and lighter is the new RAVEN system. The RAVEN was specifically designed with the fast-paced, low-profile operator in mind. The Trilogrid laser cut MOLLE webbing, along with the aggressive structure of the vest make it a high-speed, fully customizable tactical carrier solution. The RAVEN features a single point quick release system that is considered one of the most efficient in our industry. As easy to reassemble as it is to release, this system offers real-world applications, and encourages you to incorporate it into your daily tactical training regimen.
Outdoor Research (OR) is introducing a new glove system kit with 11 modular gloves, to help the operator worldwide with its onion principle. According to OR the system is already in use with the US SOF. The kit consist of a MGS Gore-Tex Shell MITTS, TF MITT Shell, insulated MITT Liner, TF insulated liner MITTS, shell gloves, insulated liner gloves, soft shell gloves, Gen 3 fleece gloves, wool liner, midweight combat gloves and lightweight combat gloves. Not officially part of the kit, but that also can be integrated is a tactical heated glove with three heat setups.
EDGE Tactical Eywear has two new products, the GUARDIAN and ACID Gambit Desert Sand Kits with 2 or 3 lenses kits. Edge promises no fogging (125° F, 80% humidity) and no freezing (up to -44°F).
Surefire has a new weapon light, the SCOUT Light with up to 600 lumens. This lens will automatically adapt the output (between 200 and 600 lm), depending on the distance and reflection. The hand light can be adapted to a weapon by an adapter. On 600 lm it will run 1.5 hrs and is using two 123A batteries. Weight is 176 gr. All VAMPIRE lights are upgraded from 120 to 250 lumen and the bigger versions from 150 to 350 lm.
Leatherman introduced the new SKELETOOL RX (Rescue) with seven tools.
BLACKHAWK introduced the new Leather Tuckable Pancake Holster for a concealed carrying. Also new are the TECGRIP IWB holster, the TECGRIP Pocket holster and the Advanced Concealment Pocket Holster as well as the Vehicle QD MED Pouch.
TRASER Watches are showing for the first time the Red Alert T100 watch, that will be available in April. It has a Ronda 715.6 Li Quartz movement with a black PVD-plated steel case. It is water resistant to 200 m (20 bar) and weights 98 gr. Also new is the SOLDIER, that is the already known Outdoor Pioneer, only in green.
Trijicon is showing the new MRO (Miniature Rifle Optic), that was released by the end of 2015. It over a large field of view with eight adjustable brightness settings (reticle) and can also used with night vision devises. It was designed for ultra compactness and for high eye-relief. Magnifivation is 1x with a 25 mm objective lens and a weight of 116 gr.
HAENEL just won the German contract for a new sniper rifle (G29) with its RS9 weapon. The RS9 comes in the .338 Lapua Magnum calibre, has a length of 1,275 mm (barrel 690 mm) and a standard weight of 7.54 kg. The German Army will get 115 rifles in the first lot. The weapon will come with a B&T suppressor  and a STEINER 5-25x scope. You can see that weapon and the smaller RS8 brother (.308 cal.) at the CARACAL booth.

SHOT Show 2016: News from Gerber
Last SHOT Show Gerber already showed the pre-production piece of a very small weapon toll. Now the SHORT STACK AR-15 Multi-Tool is Gerber’s answer to your field cleaning and maintenance needs. It offer 15 features and fits in an AR-15 grip, so you have it always available. Weighing in at only 2.8 ounces, this featherweight is heavy on utility but light in hand.
A steep hillside. A crowded bunk. Somewhere in the jungle. When your office could be anywhere, size and weight are top priorities and storage is prime real estate. Enter the Short Stack – compatible with Magpul, MOE, and MIAD pistol grips, this compact tool is literally always on hand to get the job done. Each part of the three-piece design is magnetic, providing easy assembly and ensuring the double-sided bits don’t get lost in the shuffle.
As the bread and butter of the Short Stack’s functionality, the field cleaning options are all-inclusive and serve as a powerful AR-15 cleaning tool. This multi-functional tool is battle tested, created with one vision in mind – your reality out in the field. Taking the place of a bulky toolbox, this interchangeable tool acts as a pull-through handle for Otis cables, as multiple scraping surfaces for your weapon’s firing pin, bolt, and bolt carrier, and as your line of defense against carbon buildup and malfunction. A magnetic system holds it together.
The tools features: Front Sight Adjustment Tool, Firing Pin Scraper, Bolt Carrier & Bolt Scraper, Cleaning Cable Pull-Through Handle, Buffer Tube Wrench, 4mm Wrench / Bit Driver, 7mm Wrench for M-LOK Fasteners, 1/2“ Wrench, 3/8” Wrench, 3/4“ Wrench, Curved Slotted Driver and two Two-Sided Hex Bits (#0 Cross Driver, T10, 1/8” Hex, 4mm Hex). This is really a small but powerful tool.

Also new from Gerber is a very customable pouch for up to four multi-tools or flashlights and knives. The velcro offers the change of the layout and open silently. It is so new, Gerber don’t even have a name for it.

SHOT Show 2016: New hearing protection solution
There are several new hearing protection systems shown at the show.
Howard Leight by Honeywell (booth 2020) is a leading global provider of passive and intelligent hearing protection solutions, and will be introducing some new products and colors in best-selling products, like the Impact Sport in sport pink and black. The Impact Sport series of noise-amplification earmuffs offers a noise reduction rating (NRR) of 22 dB (noise will never exceed 82 dB) and featured directionally-placed stereo microphones to amplify sound for more natural hearing while blocking harmful impulsive noise over 82dB. For law enforcement personnel they offer the Impact Sport Tactical Black, that offer a better headband for more comfort, an external audio jack for any adio sources (MP3, smartphone, CD, scanners, etc.). The two AAA batteries are good for 350+ hrs and the system comes with a 3.5 mm stereo auxillary cable, two additional comfort cushions and a PELICASE hard case.
Silynx (booth 7310) have been working hard during the last year, leveraging their expertise in tactical in-hear headsets for military and law enforcement to develop a headset system for the outdoorsman and recreational shooter. At SHOT Show they will represent their formal entry into the civilian shooting, hunting, and outdoor space with the Silynx CLARUS PRO line of ruggedized electronic hearing protection and noise cancelling headsets. Also on display will be a broad range of Silynx products, including the newly released CLARUS XPR and CLARUS FX2 systems.
CLARUS XPR is according to Silynx the Industry's smallest and lightest tactical headset system. In-ear microphone with Silynx hear-thru technology and sound localization, fixed or modular cable to headset (model dependent), quick disconnect (QDC) on radio down lead (all versions), power and hear-thru volume control on bottom of control box. It supports one radio or one radio and a smartphone and is available in tan.
CLARUS FX2 is a very small, light and price affordable tactical in-ear hearing protection/enhancement system, so Silynx. The IDF (Israel Defence Force) just order ten thousands of it. Its in-ear microphone eliminates the need for an external boom mic, but a boom mic is available as an option. The FX2 also incorporates Silynx’s Hear-thru and sound localization technology. With fixed cables to the headset and to the radio connector the FX2 is very simple to deploy. Power/hear-thru volume control button on front face of the control box. Supports single radio only and is available in black. It is lighter than the FX, because several items were taken out due to customer wishes, like the integrated GPS. The built in battery is good for 90 hours, if the radio offers the energy, the battery will be saved. It is unbelievable how clear the surrounding sound is, visit the booth and try it.
The CLARUS PRO is even lighter and cheaper, SILYNX is targeting the civil market with it, but will also offer it to the building and mining industry as well to the military as a very cost effective solution for all soldiers – not only the SOF who uses high-end similar systems. Weight is only 119 gr.

Hunter Electronics (SRO LCC) will introduce the Hunter SMART, an active hearing protection, wireless connectivity to smartphones, a retractable microphone and 3.5 mm outlet for connecting to hunting radio. This headset allows for use of replaceable AAA batteries, or can be upgraded to rechargeable batteries and charged in the headset. The Hunter SMART also features Individual volume control for the left and right channel, allowing the user to maximize their ability to amplify sound and communications.

SHOT Show 2016: Harris Individual Soldier System
Harris shows the improved Individual Soldier System (ISS). The ISS provides shared intelligence on and off the battlefield with real-time two-way video and voice communications: Command to soldier, soldier to command and soldier to soldier.
The nature of warfare is changing. Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) plays a prominent role in today’s military operations. Equally critical is the mission-specific situational awareness information that supports effective command and control, improves tactical execution, increases soldier safety and likelihood of mission success.
The ISS provides these capabilities in a flexible nighttime situational awareness and intelligence-sharing platform that enables real-time, two-way visual and voice communication between command and deployed forces, as well as soldier to soldier.
System Capabilities: The shared imagery and voice communications that ISS provides are powerful force multipliers on the battlefield, enabling tactical decision making in real-time. Command and deployed forces can:
·         Simultaneously view the same full motion video feed
·         Maintain voice and data links, even in structures like buildings, tunnels and ships
·         Access photos for identifying persons of interest in the field
·         Utilize UAV camera feeds to see beyond/over geographic and man-made barriers
·         Relay GPS to share current location, geographical targets, rendezvous points, etc.
·         Record and store video recorded from soldier-POV for archive and future analysis
The System also uses the integrated Harris radios and F6045 Fused Night Vision Goggle. New is the augmented reality, Harris realised in cooperation with ARA Inc. The augmented reality allows an image overlay in the goggle with icons (red/blue force, ranges, UAVs, waypoints, etc.) and a 360° surround view. Prepared waypoints show the way without the use of a map or GPS, these waypoint can be adapted the section leader or operation base. The augmentation reality system will be fixed at the side of the helmet, size and weight will come down.