https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia.atomTactical Gear - The Briefing Room - Tactical Gear Blog2024-02-16T15:20:58+10:00Tactical Gearhttps://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/mobility-and-riot-gear-balancing-protection-with-tactical-maneuverability2024-02-16T15:20:58+10:002024-02-16T15:20:58+10:00Mobility and Riot Gear: Balancing Protection with Tactical ManeuverabilityCons Nazareno
Riot Gear is designed to protect you and your team during high-stressful anddangerous situations. Large crowds can be unpredictable and, in riot situations, safety is a key component of not only your overall well-being but keeping control of the situation. When purchasing riot gear, a common concern is balancing mobility and protection. Modern riot gear seeks to blend these two concepts while also providing the features and comfort you need to be safe.
The Design Concepts of Effective Riot Gear
At Haven Gear, we work closely with those in law enforcement and other high-stress professions to design riot gear that keeps you and allows you to do your job safely and effectively. All of our equipment is designed to meet the modern needs of security control, and we keep the following in mind with all of our designs.
Protection: riots are dangerous and widely unpredictable and all it takes is one person with a weapon to turn the situation into something far more dangerous. Our riot gear is designed with both plate and panels made of material that allows a full range of motion while also offering protection. Weight is an important aspect of safety, as equipment that is too heavy can be hard to move in and greatly reduces mobility. Protective but lightweight materials allow you to be both mobile and also safe from firearms and edged weapons.
Mobility: many offers don’t like wearing riot gear simply because it can be so limiting to movements, which in itself can be quite dangerous in riot situations where quick movements and mobility are essential. We design our riot gear with not just lightweight material but also customization to fit offer preferences. Our suits allow you to add and remove protective plating and panels as needed so you can balance safety and mobility to fit each officer’s specific needs and performance preferences.
Comfort: riot suits are not a type of clothing people typically associate with comfort, but this is an important part of effective riot gear. Crowd control can be a full day’s work and larger riots can take a good deal of time to get under control. We design our suits so they fit correctly and aren’t comfortable to wear or move around in. This keeps you and your team focused on the job and free of unneeded distractions.
Adjustable: there is no one-size-fits-all riot gear and officers come in a variety of sizes and heights. You need to be able to properly adjust your riot gear, so it fits correctly and protects the areas of the body it is designed to. Our riot equipment is fully adjustable, allowing for a proper fit. This increases both comfort and safety.
Equipment You Can Depend On
At Haven Gear, our goal is to keep all of our clients and customers safe. When you buy gear from us, you can rest assured it has been designed and tested with this exact goal in mind. Wework closely with law enforcement agencies to design modern gear that fits their needs. We listen to what law enforcement professionals look for and need in their riot gear, and we work hard to provide exactly that. Our innovative technology can help keep you and your department safe.
Tactical Distributors Pty Ltd are authorised distributor of Haven Gear to Australia. Reach out to our Government Sales Team to learn more about the riot solutions we offer. Click here.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/reintroducing-the-cm-6m-the-ultimate-in-civilian-ppe2024-02-08T12:22:42+10:002024-02-10T21:32:42+10:00Reintroducing The CM-6M - The Ultimate in Civilian PPECons NazarenoFor 95% of gas mask users, the CM-6M is the best choice on the market today.
That's because it provides a level of protection, flexibility, and value that you just can’t get from any other mask. Combining an ultra-wide panoramic visor with tough butyl rubber construction, it delivers professional-grade protection at a price anyone can afford.
The CM-6M is also loaded with practical features like an integrated hydration system and an oronasal cup to help prevent mask fogging.
With a few optional upgrades, you can integrate prescription lenses, powered respirator units (like the MB-90 PAPR), standard comms systems, and even dirtbike-style visor tear-offs.
Over years of careful engineering and evolution, the CM-6M has grown into one of the most practical, flexible, and affordable solutions for Level 3 CBRN protection.
That’s what makes the CM-6M the mask of choice for police and government agencies, including everyone from the Department of Defense to the South African Ministry of Interior.
Check out our special video feature on the CM-6M by clicking HERE. Tactical Distributors Pty Ltd supplies MIRA Safety in Australia and New Zealand.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/a-guide-to-concealed-carry-positions2023-11-08T10:18:17+10:002024-02-10T21:32:45+10:00A Guide to Concealed Carry PositionsCons Nazareno
Where to Carry?
When you make the decision to carry concealed, one important consideration is where on your body you will conceal your weapon. Most holsters are designed around a certain carry position and if you’re still researching which holster is best for you, here are three positions that are the most common. We'll go over the pros and cons of each.
Inside the Waistband (IWB)
Wearing your holster "IWB" means positioning it between your body and the inside of your waistband. We will use "clock" positions to orient ourselves here. For right-hand dominant shooters, square on the strong side hip is 3 o’clock, just behind the hip is 4 o’clock, and right next to the kidney is 5 o’clock. The traditional IWB position for a right handed shooter is 4:30. This position is highly concealable for a wide range of body types and still allows for a natural draw motion. This is the most common way to carry a concealed firearm due to how adaptable it is for different body types.
Some of the cons, or at least things to be aware of when carrying in this position: bending at the waist can cause the grip of the firearm to "print" - meaning the shape of the firearm becomes apparent through your shirt. Another con to traditional IWB carry is drawing from a seated position in a chair, particularly while seated in a vehicle. Even with extensive training, the speed of your draw will be affected when in this position.
Appendix Inside the Waistband (AIWB)
Appendix IWB carry is when the holster is positioned inside the waistband at the front of the body. Typically around the 1 o’clock position (for right handed shooters) or right beside the belt buckle. The pros to AIWB carry is the accessibility to the firearm for a draw that can be quicker than from the traditional behind-the-hip position. The AIWB draw motion is also a less telegraphed motion compared to reaching behind your back. It is also easier to access your firearm from the appendix position while seated. Another benefit to AIWB over IWB carry is that firearm is always in front of you which makes it easier to defend - as opposed to IWB carry where an assailant could more easily approach your back and attempt to disarm you from behind.
Some cons to AIWB carry: it's more sensitive to different body types and how high or low the waistband of your pants sit on your body when compared to the traditional behind-the-hip position. If you need to bend over at the waist the grip and slide of the gun will push into your stomach and may cause discomfort. The length of the slide of your firearm is also a factor. A long slide and a waistband that sits below your true waist, closer to your hips, can result in a pressure point against your groin/thigh area when bending or sitting.
Outside the Waistband (OWB)
OWB is the original form of carrying a handgun, with the holster hanging on your belt outside your waistband just like the westerns of old. Because the firearm is no longer between you and your clothing, this is the most comfortable carry method by far. The downside to OWB carry is that it is best suited for "open carry". If you prefer OWB for comfort but also require concealment you will need to dress around it. A loose fitting shirt, sweatshirt, or light jacket works well. Weather will play a part in how comfortable it is to conceal carry with the OWB method. It may be more comfortable on the hip but you may end up wearing clothes not ideal for summer temps in order to conceal it.
Choosing where to carry concealed must be done with safety and comfort in mind. Once you've decided where you want to carry - practice in your house as many body movements you can think of with your firearm holstered in that position. You want to be aware of how your body works with that carry position before you head out the door. After you learn what works and what doesn't safely practice your draw every day from different positions (standing, seated, crouched, etc).
Also, your best concealed carry option may depend on a given situation. For some this means having a variety of holsters for different positions in order to adapt as needed. Maybe you decide to carry OWB in the Fall and Winter but switch to IWB in the Summer. Or if you're making a cross country drive on vacation, you opt for AIWB but when you get back to the office it's back to the traditional IWB.
Wherever you choose to carry on your person, be sure you're aware of how that position affects your comfort as you're moving throughout the day and that your skill set is to the point you are making a clean draw on pure muscle memory and not consciously thinking about your draw.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/ppssvest2023-06-08T00:00:00+10:002024-02-10T21:32:47+10:00SET Sweden Entry Tools - Breaching Tools and Training EquipmentTactical Gear Supplier Australia
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have to enter by force.
SET (Sweden Entry Tools) they are committed to meeting and overcoming the challenge that these developments present to you when failure to enter is not an option. SET combined years of operational police experience in mechanical and explosive breaching has taught us that the right equipment together with the right training will provide the best chance of success. SET breaching tools and equipment combined with our knowledge and techniques prepare you for real situations.
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SET BREACHING SYSTEM IS THE ONLY MANUFACTURER THAT MEETS ALL THESE REQUIREMENTS:
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/wiley-x-uncompromising-protection2022-10-25T00:00:00+10:002024-02-10T21:32:49+10:00Wiley X Uncompromising ProtectionTactical Gear Supplier Australia
Wiley X is a family-owned eyewear brand with deep roots in protection. Founded by a US Veteran in 1987, Wiley X continues to provide premium protective products to the government, military, first responder, eyecare professional, and industrial safety segments while expanding across consumer categories such as outdoor sporting, fishing, and hunting. As pioneers in protective eyewear, we believe there is a singular way to make gear for the world’s harshest environments. Decades of innovation and refinement have taught us that you never cut corners. You take care of those you’re supposed to protect. You stand behind your promises. You constantly innovate. You don’t let up. Ever. That’s the only way to make sure that our products continue to inspire confidence in everyone that wears them. Regardless of the situation. Despite whatever they encounter.
For 35 years, Wiley X has been a trusted source of eye protection during combat. Wiley X glasses are shatterproof and surpass the required standards for our ANSI Z87.1+rating*. They employ the most advanced technologies and equipment available to prioritize protection, optical precision, durability and fit.
*All Wiley X lenses meet the strictest ANSI optical clarity requirements. They tirelessly test all of their lenses for the accuracy of vision, refractive, resolving and prismatic powers. Unlike ordinary lenses that can bend light and distort the true size of objects, Wiley X lenses are de-centered and tapered to ensure true spatial relationship of objects and distortion-free clarity.
ANSI HIGH VELOCITY IMPACT AND VO BALLISTIC PROTECTION
All Wiley X ANSI-rated frames and lenses must withstand the impact of a .25” diameter steel ball. For spectacles the projectile must be traveling 150fps and for a goggle 250fps.
Several Wiley X eyewear models are tested to V0 ballistics which consists of a spectacle frame and lens being impacted with a .15 caliber projectile traveling 640-725fps depending on Mil-Standard and model, or a goggle frame and lens with a .22 caliber projectile traveling 550-590fps depending on Mil-Standard and model. This test is meant to simulate shrapnel that may be encountered on the battlefield.
ANSI HIGH MASS IMPACT PROTECTION
Wiley X ANSI-rated frames and lenses must withstand the impact of a 1.1lb. projectile dropped from a height of 50” to ensure your eyes are protected from unexpected blunt force impacts.
What eyewear features do you prefer for your mission? Leave us your thoughts below.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/what-are-your-edc-essentials2022-10-11T00:00:00+10:002024-02-10T21:32:50+10:00What are your EDC essentials?Tactical Gear Supplier Australia
“Every-Day-Carry” are not just something you carry to look good, but the “must-haves” to help you get the job done. They are the gear you can’t miss to have on you most demanding mission.
We’ve listed some of the EDCs we have and think that will greatly assist you in dealing with your everyday tasks.
Quiqlite TAQ Wallet
The Quiqlite TAQ (Tactical) Wallet is THE WORLD’S ONLY tactical wallet with a high-power USB rechargeable LED flashlight with safety strobe, bottle opener, screwdriver, glass breaking tip and carabiner attachment with up to 150 lumens of light on demand.
The New QuiqLite TAQWallet is our newest addition to our line of taqtical (tactical) products designed for public safety professionals. TAQWallet is THE WORLD’S ONLY tactical wallet with a high-power USB rechargeable LED flashlight with Safety Strobe, integrated bottle cap opener, Screwdriver, Glass breaking tip and Carabiner attachment site. TAQWallet will deliver from 75 up to 150 lumens of light on demand with the push of a button. Manufactured from high strength aircraft aluminum, Stainless Steel and Nylon, TAQWallet will take an assortment of punishment and provide years of dependable service!
The Wiley X Omega has a polarised emerald mirror lenses are specially designed to amplify colour contrast, also deliver high visual definition. The double-injected rubber nose piece for non-slip comfort. The shatterproof selenite polycarbonate lenses meet ANSI Z87.1:2010 High Velocity and High Mass Impact Safety Standard. In addition, the T-Shell lens coating resists scratching in extreme environments. The lenses are also 100% UVA and UVB protection with distortion-free clarity.
Kore EDC gun belts feature a 10” virtually indestructible, hidden track with 40+ size positions to adjust with. Now you can precisely adjust your gun belt in small 1/4” increments for a perfect fit. It's the ultimate concealed carry belt for work, play, the range, or even out on the town.
All Kore Essentials gun belts (leather & tactical) feature its Proprietary Reinforced Power-Core™ center. This unique blend makes our belts sturdy and stiff enough to support your firearm and gear without any sag, yet flexible enough to sit, walk, or move in all-day. It's the most secure, comfortable gun belt you will ever wear.
Garmin Tactix 7 Standard Edition Premium Tactical GPS Watch
Garmin tactix® 7 is the tactical GPS smartwatch with traditional button controls and a touchscreen display. Featuring a rugged yet sophisticated design, tactix 7 has an always-on 1.4” display, black DLC-coated titanium bezel and black titanium rear cover. Mission-ready it includes a sapphire lens with night vision compatible display illumination, a dimmable flashlight with stealthy green light mode, preloaded tactical and aviation features, dual-position GPS formatting, Jumpmaster mode, projected waypoints, stealth mode and kill switch. Navigate the harshest environments with elite navigation featuring preloaded TopoActive and ski maps plus multi-band and multi-GNSS support. Pilots will appreciate new Aviation features such as Direct-To and Near Me Airports, METAR/TAF, and Nexrad Weather Radar. The tactix 7 smartwatch also includes advanced training and performance tracking such as endurance and stamina, a new HIIT activity profile, comprehensive health and wellness monitoring, and everyday functionality with smart notifications1, Garmin PayTM contactless payments2 and more. The tactix 7 Pro Edition and tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition add solar charging capabilities for significantly prologued battery life – up to 139 days in expedition mode. The tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition also includes an Applied Ballistics® calculator for shooting solutions and compatibility with the AB SynapseTM - Garmin app on your compatible smartphone.
The Upscale XL is the perfect upgrade for those needing more space in their slingbag. The new padded laptop compartment will fit up to 13" laptops or similar-sized tablets, while the CCW compartment will fit up to a full-size pistol in the included universal Velcro holster. In addition, the main compartments feature elastic webbing and an internal cargo pocket, perfect for holding extra magazines, sunglasses, tourniquet, and medkit. Finally, an ambidextrous padded sling with quick-release buckles allows easy pistol access when worn on either side of the body.
Make an M-Pact in the field. The next generation of M-Pact tactical gloves protect military and law enforcement professionals with EN 13594 rated impact protection. Take control with 0.8mm synthetic leather and stay connected with touchscreen technology in the palm of your hands. The M-Pact features D3O palm padding to dissipate high-impact energy and reduce hand fatigue when you’re fully engaged.
The Wave Plus is the second generation of the Leatherman wave, with an array of essential tools and upgrades that make it the most popular multi-tool ever. With a huge 18 tools, the Wave Plus is a great all-rounder multi-tool featuring Needle nose pliers, two knives, wire cutters and bit drivers.
The Leatherman Wave Plus is the best-selling multi-tool, that gets upgraded with replaceable wire cutters made in a premium material. With 18 tools it suits all situations from home to the toughest job.
An international best-seller, the Leatherman Wave Plus has all the essential tools of the original with the addition of replaceable, durable wire cutters. All 18 tools can be opened and locked with one hand to quickly, conveniently tackle any task. Many of these tools are outside-accessible, so you can use them when the multi-tool is folded and closed.
5.11 Flex 9.6 Horizontal Pouch keeps gear on the straight and narrow with the kind of secure retention you’ve come to expect from 5.11. This pouch’s generous interior measures 6 x 9 x 3.5 inches, perfect for carrying a variety of duty necessities. The FLEX-HT™️ Mounting System keeps the pouch wherever you need it, and the hook-and-loop front panel is ideal for patches and ID. A zipper pull keeper adds security without compromising access speed. Rugged N500D construction makes the Flex 9.6 Horizontal Pouch tough enough to survive years of abuse.
Rite in the Rain No735B-KIT Top Spiral 3x5 Notebook Kit Black
Consists of (1) “All-Weather Pen”that Permanent ink writes through water, sweat, grease, and mud without clumping or smearing.(2) Cordura Cover, with all-purpose pockets make it easy to organize your small field essentials and safeguard your notes. (3) Top Spiral Notebook that can survive sweat, rain, mud, snow, oil, grease, and the wear-and-tear of daily use.
Olight Warrior X 3 2500 Lumens Tactical Duty Torch
The Warrior X 3 is an upgraded version of the Warrior X Pro and is packed with great tactical features. Its max output is increased by 400 lumens to 2,500 lumens and its max beam distance reaches 560 meters. Like its predecessor, it has a dual-stage tactical tail switch to access high/low output either momentarily or constantly. The tail switch accepts an optional lockable, dual-button magnetic remote switch and supports Olight’s signature magnetic charging. Powered by a customized 5000mAh 21700 Li-ion battery, it can be recharged via the MCC3 charging cable and runs for up to 8 hours. The Warrior X 3 has been upgraded with 3 zirconium beads embedded in the strike bezel which helps break glass in an emergency. The included Warrior Ring and silicone tactical grip ring provide better control of the flashlight during stressful moments. When the power is low, the internal motor silently vibrates to remind you to charge the battery. The rugged aerospace-grade aluminum alloy body has a non-slip knurled grip and features an IPX8 waterproof rating and 2-meter drop resistance. With all-around tactical features, the Warrior X 3 delivers expert-level tactical performance.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/mira-safety-gasmasks2022-09-23T00:00:00+10:002024-02-10T21:32:52+10:00Affordable & Dangerous: Why You Should Avoid Surplus Gas MasksTactical Gear Supplier Australia
I make my way through the bustling flea market, searching for the prize in mind: a cheap gas mask.
It’s hard to maneuver from booth to booth as several bodies bump into me and shout out prices. A lone buyer next to me raises his arms to grab several bags, almost hitting me in the face. And that’s when I turn to see it … a canvas bag with a scrawled out label, it says: “GAS MASK.”
I try to get a better look, but the seller beats me to it. He grins wide and gets awkwardly close as he brags about the GP-7 he’s willing to part with for only 20 bucks. He says it’s a bargain compared to the “fancy stuff” and it’s just as efficient.
Unfortunately, the seller is making a potentially harmful (deadly?) mistake.
And like so many great flea market finds, this is nowhere near as good a deal as it seems. The cheap price tag outshines the potential risks, like degraded rubber, a broken filter or huffing asbestos without realizing it.
(Image source: Courtesy of JustOneSuitcase)
There are several types of surplus gas masks still on the market today that are best avoided. These masks are likely to be outdated, unreliable and unsafe.
Of course, it’s at your own discretion to buy these products, but in this article we discuss the origin of these surplus gas masks, why they’re such a concern, the reason they’ve become so popular and why the more modern alternatives are not only safer, but guaranteed to be safer.
So, before you click “buy” on that Israeli gas mask you saw on eBay, let’s look at your other options…
When COVID-19 hit the U.S., people fled to many alternative means of safety, and I mean VERY alternative means, as you can see below:
(Image source: Courtesy of TRT World)
But what about the folks who were using genuine gas masks, like this guy below in the GP-5 gas mask?
(Image source: Courtesy of TRT World)
Just like during the Cold War, people will do anything to feel safe. So whether you’re wearing a plastic bottle over your head or an old gas mask that stopped being produced in 1990 … you’re going to believe in it even if it’s completely ridiculous or unsafe.
The GP-5 Soviet gas mask isn’t the only offender on our list, but it’s one of the worst.
And we could go all the way back to plague doctors, but instead let’s refer back to Nikolay Zelinsky and the first gas mask made in 1915 that used activated charcoal to filter toxic contaminants. It didn’t become popular straight away. It started trending in World War II, when the gas mask evolved technologically and made its worldwide debut as the go-to for wartime assurances.
From 1962 to 1980, the GP-5 was distributed to almost every household as its production count was three times the population of the Soviet Union.
What mattered then was that it was (1) super cheap and (2) super simple to manufacture. All civilians were advised that these gas masks would last up to 24 hours. It was used as a way of preventing the inhalation of toxic and radioactive substances, including bacterial agents.
As stated, the GP-5 would cease production in 1990, and so if you find one today, it’s likely it will NOT be as effective against nuclear disaster or a respiratory hazard. After the GP-5m (the upgrade which came after the GP-5), the Soviet Union then began production on the GP-7 gas mask which was distributed in 1988.
The Dicey Design of the GP-5 and GP-7
As mentioned, the GP-5 was specifically designed to counter a possible nuclear war with the U.S. Since most Soviet Union civilians were expected to have a GP-5 gas mask (including the children but with a longer hose), they were cheaper than most, simple to produce and easy to obtain. To this day, if you really wanted a GP-5, you could potentially go to the site of the Chernobyl disaster and you’d likely find several in the debris, scattered amidst the disaster zones.
The GP-5 is a helmet-type gas mask with white/black rubber that stretches over the head. The latex rubber adheres to the skin and creates a seal, preventing contaminants from inhalation. As effective as that may seem, it’s very uncomfortable for the wearer. And adding insult to injury, the lenses that are crimped into the rubber are small and easily fog up. It makes sense that if this was sold cheaply on the market, it wouldn’t have an anti-fogging mechanism (which in modern masks, such as the MIRA Safety CM-6M is a given to include). The GP-5 taught modern gas mask creators what should be added by default to today’s products that MIRA Safety sells.
Lastly, we have the air that passes through the inhale valve which is then passed into the mask through Tissot tubes which are located beneath the lenses. The bottom is made of metal and inside is a 40mm filter inlet. The case for that filter is made of lead and everything issued with the mask is placed inside a khaki fabric bag with two straps (one around the waist and another over the shoulder). The bag has two pockets that would contain bandages and a decontamination kit.
The upgraded version, the GP-7, came in as a civilian-issued version of the PMK-1 and was preceded by the GP-5m. It had a rounded lens and 40mm filter similar to the GP-5. And the biggest difference was the added drinking tube which wrapped around the voice diaphragm and attached to an exhale valve. The gas mask also included a rubber five-point harness, and a rubber flap around the inside that would help create a better seal. The set comes in a cloth bag with the mask, a filter canister, a plastic or metal canteen, ballistic outsert lenses and anti-fog stickers.
Are the GP-5 and GP-7 a Health Hazard or Safety Net?
The GP-5, GP-7 or any surplus gas mask is great as a collector’s item, but as a reliable means of protection … they are found to be incredibly lacking. Any gas masks in surplus today will not be as effective as one designed with modern day technology. Here are six reasons why specifically the GP-5 and GP-7 should be avoided:
It’s expired. The mask has lost its use and even though a seller may say it’s unused it still has the potential to break because of fragility/age. The material has a high chance of being degraded, making it a liability.
Don’t trust the original 40mm filter. According to a confirmed lab report from the Netherlands, the GP-5 and GP-7 filters contain 7.5% white asbestos. The rest is activated charcoal, which is only a hazard if the filter is already broken or degrading.
The filter case is made of lead. If you’re holding a GP-5, then you know production stopped in 1990. This means the filter not only has asbestos but it’s been sitting in lead for YEARS. There’s a very high chance that lead is now degraded into the filter.
Replacement filters are a nonstandard size. This makes filters very annoying to find on the market, if it wasn’t already hard to identify as is.
The lenses are small. This not only creates vision restrictions, but there’s also no anti-fog technology like most of the modern masks today (and they’re hypoallergenic, like the MIRA Safety CM-7M gas mask).
It’s very uncomfortable and sweat-inducing. The reason for this is because it’s a helmet-type gas mask. Unlike the surplus masks, modern day masks at MIRA Safety all have adjustable/elastic straps.
And it isn’t just the GP-5 and GP-7…
(Image source: Courtesy of ynetnews.com)
To be in “surplus'' means there’s a lot of the product. In this case, the GP-5 and GP-7 were mass-produced for easy access, so there are several around (even today) that are being sold for ridiculously low prices and some will claim that the concerns we’ve mentioned above are invalid.
But they DO matter.
Would you drink expired milk because it’s only a dollar? This is the same idea.
You’re purchasing a defective gas mask for cheap, and if it’s ever used against toxic contaminants, well, it could mean life or death.
That’s why we at MIRA Safety are so concerned about the type of gas mask you decide to invest in. We only provide gas masks and respirators that are on par with your needs and comforts. These can only benefit you, rather than potentially endanger you.
Now let’s look at other surplus masks we recommend you steer clear of. They aren’t as trendy as the GP-5 and GP-7, but they’re still worth knowing.
Don’t Buy These Outdated Gas Masks
Now that you understand why these surplus gas masks are such a problem , let’s go over which specific ones are out there.
The debate today is that these cheap, outdated gas masks only need a new filter to be considered “safe,” but as you saw in the last section, there’s a LOT more to consider. For example, what if the filter is difficult to replace because it’s no longer being produced? Or what if you’re unable to tell if it’s in good shape or not?
If you purchase a modern gas mask, you won’t need to ask yourself if something is safe or effective to use. Today’s gas masks and respirators are way ahead in technology than its predecessors. There are masks today that can prepare you for chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) threats, while others may be specific to the one concern, such as the pandemic or an area that gets forest fires often.
Here are a few gas masks we recommend you avoid…
Israeli Gas Masks (Model 4A1 and M15)
(Image source: Courtesy of Saluc Militaria)
Mass-produced in Israel, the model 4A1 mask was designed to protect the wearer against chemical bombs. It would allow civilians a better and safer way to cross contaminated areas. It is said to provide nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection. The mask has a drinking attachment, it’s one-size-fits-all, the goggles are scratch-resistant and it uses any standard NATO 40mm filter canister.
It’s crazy, but 4 million of these were produced and issued to Israeli civilians since the Gulf War. They’re easy to find online or in surplus stores, heck maybe even at your local Steampunk fair, but don’t trust it. These masks came over to the U.S. and ended up outdated or inefficient. And again, similar to the GP-5 and GP-7, they have very poor visibility because of the small circular lenses. It’s shocking, but even today these gas masks are being used by the general populace of Israel for emergencies.
(Image source: Courtesy of Midway USA)
Similar to the 4A1 model, the M15 was designed for the Israeli military. It has all the same features except the eye sockets are bigger, and it’s a bit wider (for better comfort). But as we mentioned earlier, just like the civilian model, it’s only sold in the U.S. as surplus, thus it’s outdated and unfortunately, unusable.
Chinese Gas Masks
(Image source: Courtesy of Sportsman’s Guide)
The label “Made in China” has quite the reputation on surplus products. They’re assumed to be low in cost and quality. In this case, gas masks made in China sold from sites such as Alibaba, eBay, Amazon or AliExpress … tend to fit the bill. Most of the instructions with these masks are kept in Chinese or broken English. Again, similar to other surplus masks, replacement filters are very hard to come by.
Serbian M-1 Gas Mask
(Image source: Courtesy of Sportsman’s Guide)
The Serbian M-1 was originally created for the troops during the Yugoslav wars. In later years, it would be employed by the Iraqi Army during the Gulf War (the M-1 was known also during this time as the M-59). There are variations to this gas mask, such as the MC-1 which is almost identical to the M-1 but specific to civilian use and has an oral nasal cup. It was produced in the late 1960s and lasted till 1995. The respirator was only available until 2005 and the filter does not have asbestos, but it does contain chromium (still a hazard to breathe in). Also, similar to the most other surplus gas masks, the filter is hard to identify and thus hard to replace.
M17 Gas Mask
The M17 lasted until the 1990s and was issued for troops in the Vietnam War. It had a good number of advantages with its more streamlined design and less probability to snag onto something. The lenses used anti-fog mechanisms, it had a voice emitter (for radio use) and an attached drinking tube. Those were some advantages, but also a rather BIG disadvantage was the design of the internal cheek filters which would need to be removed for the wearer to change them out.
Also, the M17 may save you from chemical/biological warfare agents, but it doesn’t function well when oxygen is low. It’s not meant for combating fires or radiation. If you have the M17, which is rare to find in the United States, it is still considered a surplus gas mask because of when it stopped production and the years of expiration.
Czeck M-10-M Protective Mask
Originally inspired by the U.S.’s M17 mask (as mentioned above), the M-10 was intended as its clone. However, this was not the case since there were many clear differences ranging from the exhalation system using metal housing to the larger, threaded filter openings. Then, 10 years after the M-10 was produced, the Czeck M-10-M came out. It was considered an upgrade with changes to the head harness, voice diaphragm, and exhalation system. One worthy notable difference between this mask and others was the rebreather unit called the ZP-10. It was used specifically for escape purposes ranging from 10 meters or above.
(Image source: Courtesy of HKParts.com)
The big concern of this mask and the “cloned” M17 is that the filter is internal, meaning it must be taken off to change the filter. This difficulty has the potential to be very risky depending on the severity of the emergency, but regardless you’re fully exposing yourself to contaminants when changing the filter. Another concern if you’re using this mask is that it does NOT cover CBRN protection.
Canadian Protective Masks (Models C-3 and C-4)
The C-3 model was made from 1960 to 1982. It was a direct predecessor to the Canadian C-4 model and has been off the market for over 30 years. Yet, the strange part is that they’re still being sold today through military surplus sites and eBay. It’s no wonder individuals who do buy this model have such a difficult experience because the 60-mm filters are very rare to find in perfect or new condition.
Then came the C-4 model…
(Image source: Courtesy of Army Issue Surplus)
Production for this updated model began in the early 1980s and served as an essential part of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Today it is still being utilized by the CAF, but is slowly being replaced by the model C-5. The reason this is on our avoid list is because the original black masks have adhesive issues. Also, the mask comes with two separate eyepieces rather than a single faceplate, so the field of vision is more obstructed. If you do prefer this style of gas mask, we recommend you find the green or tan versions. Notable mentions for this mask that we thought worked well was that the filter can be mounted on the right or left, which could be quite the tactical advantage.
Gas Mask Nation: The Rise in Surplus
(Image source: Courtesy of Duke Trinity College of Arts and Sciences)
Photographer, Horino Masao, took the above photo titled “Gas Mask Parade” in 1931 during the invasion of Manchuria. It’s set in Tokyo and portrays an army of schoolgirls marching together, all donning gas masks. It’s iconic mainly for its representation of civic preparedness in wartime Japan, but it’s also famous for how it evokes unsettling emotions.
The gas mask, even during this time, was growing in popularity as a product of security and safety, but also visually as something quite frightening and dystopian in relation to war and nuclear devastation. This has shown useful in varying forms of popular media such as movies, fashion/art, video games, ect.
In the YouTube video below,
Weaponsandstuff93 gives an overview of the gas masks and respirators that were shown in video game titles: Metro 2033 and Metro 2033 Redux. Some are fictitious (creating a hybrid of two masks), while others were taken exactly from our surplus list.
Another famous individual in video games is “The Pyro” from Team Fortress 2. His gas mask is well-known to fans, and looks similar to the Soviet Union GP-5, but also like the British S-10. Those who try to cosplay or dress up as this character will either create their own version or purchase something similar which may lead to buying one or both of those aforementioned masks.
Lastly, we have the Japanese animated TV series called Tokyo Ghoul that uses the older surplus-style gas masks to represent fear and horror. In the series, a gang called the “Gas Masks,” are a violent group of three “ghouls” that wear hoodies along with varying masks. These characters don’t utilize the gas masks to survive or fight off contaminants but rather they treat it as a fashion choice, which for today’s standards can be quite common.
Overall, gas masks have grown quickly in popularity and it’s understandable that if you’re not looking to use the mask for its primary function that someone would aim to get something cheap, unused and yet aesthetically compelling. However, it’s crucial that the gas mask you have your eye on doesn’t cost you your health. It’s possible you could be breathing in asbestos, chromium or activated charcoal without realizing it. And if you do intend to use a gas mask for survival, then, you’ll want to take a look at what MIRA Safety’s modern gas masks have to offer in comparison.
Out With the Old, in With the New
With these examples in mind, it’s evident that the gas mask, surplus or not, has influenced modern media tremendously.
From video games to movies, gas masks are “en vogue” when trying to portray a dystopian or war-like environment. It’s worth noting that the gas mask is often seen as a symbol of oppression, but it could not be farther from the truth. The modern gas mask is engineered to save lives without risking harm to the wearer.
MIRA Safety CM-6M Gas Mask
The MIRA Safety CM-6M gas mask protects the wearer’s airways, eyes and face from toxic chemicals, gasses, vapors and radioactive dust. The oral-nasal cup is hypoallergenic, and the visor is wide for panoramic viewing.
(Image source: Courtesy of Italian Prepper)
Without a doubt, the CM-6M gas mask is a fan favorite. This is a modern tactical respirator that is still in professional use today by multiple NATO agencies and military units such as the Czech Republic Armed Forces.
The impact-rated visor combined with blistering agent resistant bromobutyl rubber offers the best possible protection to the user. Whether tackling life-threatening situations or simply protecting one’s eyes from stray airsoft BBs, it’s hard to top this beauty.
CM-3M Children’s Gas Mask
Developed by CBRN experts at the Israeli Defense Force, the CM-3M Children’s Gas Mask combines a hooded design with an integrated PAPR to create a positive pressure mask that’s practical and comfortable for small children.
This state-of-the-art gas mask, accompanied with a transparent hooded design, allows children to stay safe while expressing themselves. Not all gas masks have to be intimidating, and this one proves that flawlessly.
So although surplus gas masks may be the right price, and they might have the right look… they also might harm you, which is the exact opposite of their intention. You get what you pay for in the modern day gas mask, and the same can be said for surplus masks. Cheap, but deadly. There will always be proponents for surplus masks who believe themselves to be ahead of the curve, but at the end of the day, it’s not their lives you’re risking.
Conclusion
I would’ve been hard pressed to refute the vendor on his expertise half a century ago, but today people possess tools of reason that we did not have back then. Within a moment, I search for the mask in question, and am fortunate enough to come across an article that details the dangers of surplus masks. Perchance this article gives you the same reassurance as that buyer, we here at MIRA Safety are proud to be a part of your welfare.
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Article Source: MIRA Safety Author: Jamie Jung
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/how-to-care-for-your-tactical-gloves2022-05-25T11:06:40+10:002024-02-10T21:32:56+10:00Essential Care Tips for Your Tactical GlovesTactical Gear Supplier Australia
Your tactical gloves are taking a beating throughout your mission and regular use. Since these gloves are important in keeping your hands safe and fully functional while adding a layer of protection, there is no denying you also need to keep them in their best shape possible.
We’ve listed some essential tips on how to take proper care of your tactical gloves so you can make sure they will last longer and serve you for years to come.
Know the Glove’s Material
The first and best tip on how to clean your tactical gloves is to know what type of material you are dealing with and then proceed accordingly. For example, the care needs of fabrics such as Gore-Tex and leather are different from one another so this is a big factor to consider. Once you know the type of material, you will have a better idea of what cleaning material to use and how to wash the gloves properly.
Check with the manufacturer for care instructions
The best way to wash the gloves without losing any of the integrity or function is to know the material type of your gloves. You can check with the manufacturer for some suggestions. This will help give you a better idea of care instructions to ensure the best outcome. For instance, some gloves are washer safe while others are hand wash only and this is the kind of information the manufacturer can tell you.
Watch the video on how to wash your Gore-Tex Gloves
If you are unable to find the care instructions specific to your glove, this is where knowing the material comes in handy. Remember, when in doubt, always opt for hand wash over machine wash.
Most gloves are safe to wash in cold water
While you may think hot water is the way to get out those tough stains, it is better to wash most gloves in cold water. Cold water is less likely to shrink the material or change the fit of the glove compared to hot water. Cold water washing is proven to help clothing last longer so it's just a smart idea to wash gloves in cold water over hot water.
Avoid bleach or heavy-duty detergents
Avoid using bleach at all costs when it comes to washing your gloves. Not only is bleach known to zap gloves of colour, it can even eat away at materials and leave holes. You should also stay away from heavy-duty detergents when cleaning your gloves. It is better to run them through the wash twice with a gentler detergent to safeguard their longevity than it is to run them through once with a heavy detergent and potentially damage them.
Allow them to air dry
While there are some gloves with care instructions of tumble dry on low, most gloves are better suited to a good old fashioned air-drying method. You can simply hang them on a line outside or leave them in a sunny spot to dry. Remember to use care in particular with leather gloves as you wouldn't want to leave them in a hot, sunlit place for too long or you will end up with shrinkage affecting the way the glove fits.
*Another thing that will help extend the life of your gloves is make sure you have a correct fit. Gloves that are either too tight or too loose will wear out more quickly. Gloves should fit snugly but not tightly. If they slip on easily when first bought they will probably be too large when broken in. Conversely, even though a main feature of our gloves is a snug close fit, don’t try to overdo it. If you’re a size Large, wear size Large gloves even if you can force your way into a size Medium – what you will end up with is a very odd looking restrictive pair of gloves that will split apart so on after first putting them on. ( *From Damascus Gloves General Product Care )
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/introducing-the-new-garmin-tactix-72022-04-21T10:29:12+10:002024-02-10T21:32:58+10:00Introducing - The New Garmin Tactix 7Tactical Gear Supplier Australia
Garmin launched the Tactix 7 Premium Tactical GPS Watch with Silicone Band, the latest incarnation of its flagship Tactix smartwatch. It features more efficient solar charging for extended battery life, improved health monitoring, and a built-in tactical light, Available in 3 editions: the Standard Edition, Pro Edition (with solar charging), and Pro Ballistic Edition (with solar charging).
The Tactix 7 got a long list of updates, including improved health monitoring; Garmin’s most advanced heart rate sensor yet;metal button guards and reinforced lugs; power sapphire solar charging; an NVG-compatible screen; a DLC coated titanium bezel; a fiber-reinforced polymer case with a titanium rear cover; multi-continent, downloadable topographical maps; the Hunt Activity and Up Ahead apps; multi-band GNSS support; visual race predictor for runners; endurance and stamina features; a HIIT activity profile and updated workouts; and updated skiing metrics.
The five buttons remain on the Tactix 7, but the new model gets the touchscreen usability we’re used to (and have come to expect at this price). It works well, and you will enjoy having the option to use either method to control all the features available. There are definitely times when each is more desirable than the other.
The new Tactix 7 has a built-in flashlight, which is located above the outboard lug. It performs even better than advertised. With a few button clicks, the flashlight screen comes up with four brightness levels of white light and one of green light. The brighter settings are similar to what you’d get from a phone, and the green light is perfect for slipping around the house at night without waking anyone up. You have the option to adjust the brightness and color before turning the light on. That’s good looking out on Garmin’s part; after all, a flash of white light when you need soft green could be a disaster in the wrong circumstances.
The new Tactix 7 claims to have a 28 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 89 hours in GPS mode. This will vary based on usage and solar intensity. Navigating by GPS is particularly draining, but strong solar charging may be able to keep up with basic smartwatch use.
The Tactix 7 retains all of the navigational tools that made you love its predecessor–and then some. One impressive feature is Garmin’s Direct-To Navigation, which is designed to help pilots locate and fly to any airport in the world aeronautical database or automatically select the nearest airport. This function can also access Next-Generation Radar, meteorological aerodrome reports, and terminal aerodrome forecasts.
What’s the same with the Garmin Tactix 7
At first glance, the Tactix 7 looks and feels very similar to the prior-generation Tactix Delta. The screen is still 1.4 inches in diameter, the exterior is still blacked out, and the five buttons are still in the same place. Inside, it packs the same features we praised in the Tactix Delta.
For starters, the Tactix 7 retains the same array of sensors that powered its predecessor. Navigation sensors include GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo for tackling rural and urban terrain. The barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, and thermometer monitor your immediate environment and your movement within it. The heart rate monitor and blood oxygen saturation monitor provide a window into how your body is performing in real-time and allow longer tracking.
Health and fitness features include everything from tools to measure your respiration rate and stress levels to sleep monitors that allow you to see how much time you spend in light, deep, and REM sleep. Get a quick snapshot of your physical condition with the Body Battery and Women’s Health (requires Garmin Connect and Connect IQ widget) features.
Sport-specific apps allow you to get useful data that can help you improve your performance and get the most out of your hobbies. Take advantage of specialized apps for running, hiking, cycling, swimming, skiing, weight training, golf, and more. In addition to tracking performance metrics, you’ll be able to access detailed, full-color maps for golf courses and ski areas around the world.
Like any other smartwatch, you’ll be able to connect the Tactix 7 to your other devices to stay connected and enjoy convenient features that make daily life easier. Receive texts and calls, access your wallet with Garmin Pay, and listen to your favorite music and podcasts.
What’s in it for you
The first and most obvious question is whether the Tactix 7 can keep pace with the harsh realities of military service. Watches that are successful in the field are famously tough and build a cult-like following. We’ve been conditioned to expect the best from Garmin. The brand’s smartwatches, GPS devices, and satellite communicators are among the most popular among service members, first responders, and extreme athletes. The Tactix 7 ought to live up to that reputation–it exceeds MIL-STD-810 regarding durability and waterproofing.
As basic land navigation taught us, it’s always a good idea to have a backup to your backup. Maps, compasses, and GPS devices are all well and good, but they work best as a team. The Tactix 7 uses multiple navigation systems with overlapping capabilities to keep you in the fight anywhere in the world. It combines multiple satellite networks and frequencies, including Galileo and GLONASS, to provide better positional accuracy in challenging environments than GPS alone.
There’s more than navigation available for the modern warfighter, though. The Jumpmaster feature provides assistance on HAHO, HALO, and static jumps. Should you find yourself on a night exercise or operation, the Tactix 7 is ready with a display that’s compatible with night vision. The rest of the watch is just as discreet, with Stealth Mode built-in to protect your location and data in the name of OPSEC. A kill switch can wipe the watch of data in seconds–it’s quick and easy, but activated in such a way that prevents accidental engagement.
If the previous-generation Tactix Delta is any indicator, the Tactix 7 should be an outstanding field companion. The new model is packed with so much technology that it seems–on paper, at least–like a BFT for your wrist. Mastering all its features will take time. If you’re an early adopter, we’re willing to bet you land one hell of a piece of gear and reap the rewards right alongside us.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/gordon-dedman-equipment-for-24-hour-and-multi-day-pack2021-06-16T06:45:51+10:002024-02-10T21:33:00+10:00Gordon Dedman Equipment for 24 Hour and Multi Day PackTactical Gear Supplier Australia This video is presented by Gordon Dedman, founder of Bushcraft Survival Australia (BSA), is an outdoor bushcraft survival school dedicated to teaching genuine and authentic modern and traditional outdoor living skills through carefully designed educational courses.
Gordon is a former member of the Australian Army 1st Commando Regiment and is presently a survival instructor in NORFORCE, an Australian Army Reserve Regional Force Surveillance Unit (RFSU). NORFORCE conducts patrols in the remote areas of Northern Australia, working closely with Aboriginal communities. Gordon has trained at and completed numerous Survival and Bushcraft courses and certifications worldwide at schools run by Paul Kirtley, Ray Mears, Dave Canterbury, Lofty Wiseman and Bob Cooper. Gordon also works seasonally as an outdoor guide in the NT, taking clients on camping expeditions into Kakadu and Arnhemland.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/money-meets-multi-tool-in-the-supercharged-taq-wallet2020-10-20T16:02:35+10:002024-02-10T21:33:02+10:00Money Meets Multi-Tool in the Supercharged TAQ Wallet by QuiqliteTactical Gear Supplier Australia
The term ‘tactical’ tends to conjure up images of highly-trained soldiers breaching a perimeter and succeeding at their objective with relative ease. But at a base level, tactics are all about planning and being prepared. And that’s why theTAQ Walletis quickly becoming the go-to carryall for those who take the initiative to be prepared for whatever life throws their way.
TAQ Wallet is the world’s only tactical wallet to feature a built-in high-powered LED flashlight, integrated bottle opener, screwdriver, glass breaker and more. With all of these incredible features, there’s little reason to double down with a pocket knife or multi-tool, eliminating that hefty keyring and freeing up some valuable pocket space.
You can leave that heavy flashlight at home because this tactical wallet offers up to 150 lumens of light and a safety strobe that kicks in with the press of a button. TAQ Wallet’s flashlight is recharged via USB for up to three hours of use between charges.
With an assortment of useful tools, you can be prepared for fixing and dismantling objects on the fly and in the dark; you even have the means to break into your home or car should you ever become locked out without the means of summoning a locksmith. And while a bottle opener may not be considered an essential tool, it sure is handy having one should you and your mates enjoy a few spontaneous beers.
The TAQ wallet itself is built from a combination of high-grade aircraft aluminium, stainless steel and nylon, so it can take an assortment of punishment and provide years of dependable service. It’s styled on a slim card wallet and not a bulky bi-fold with space for up to eight credit cards and a money clip on the back for securely holding cash. TAQ is RFID-blocking, water-resistant and features an attachment for a carabiner, meaning the wallet’s handy tools and your money remain safe from both thieves and the elements.
The TAQ Wallet comes from QuiqLite, a company founded by Californian law enforcement veterans who recognised the need for a pocket-friendly light source for reading, writing and manoeuvring in the dark. Thanks to their dependability and user-friendly nature, QuiqLite’s products are being used by police officers, paramedics, firefighters, the military and even Hollywood actors portraying the armed forces.
While you may not require a tactical wallet for the same reasons as a soldier or a firefighter, TAQ could still be incredibly useful for anyone who enjoys camping, fishing, road trips or adventures amongst the great outdoors. It’s always smart to plan and to be prepared for the unknown. With a TAQ Wallet in your pocket, you’ve well on your way to being ready for anything.
The TAQ Wallet is available now via the link below in your choice Black, Green, Blue and Aluminium colourways and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. If purchasing as a gift, you can personalise the wallet with the recipient’s name laser-engraved on the side.
Article written by MICHAEL VANE, 2 OCT 2020 for MANOFMANY website https://manofmany.com/outdoors/money-meets-multi-tool-in-the-supercharged-taq-wallet
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/blade-tech-the-story-behind-the-brand2020-07-14T12:38:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:04+10:00Blade-Tech the Story Behind the BrandTactical Gear Supplier Australia
Our Story
"We are driven by a mission to create the best carry gear in the industry."
Blade-Tech was founded in 1995 with an entrepreneurial spirit and a mission to create the best carry gear in the industry.
We started small. We thought big. Just a father and son driven to provide customers with the highest quality precision molded and handcrafted holsters on the market. And then we grew, with hard work and that same drive, into a global manufacturing company that delivers world-class products and 'Peace of Mind' to Carry Confident™.
Today, the Blade-Tech team is as passionate about leading the way in new technologies and innovation as ever before. We believe in providing customers with incredible value through well-designed and affordable product lines, while also delivering an unparalleled level of customer service. And we're dedicated to delivering the best Quality, Value and Service to meet our customers' needs.
Our Promise
No matter what your level of knowledge about firearms or concealed carry products, our Customer Experience Team is happy to help you. The exceptional level of service we provide is a reflection of the way we choose to operate at BLADE-TECH on a daily basis, embodying a standard that resonates throughout our company.
Made in USA
We are proud to be an American manufacturing company with a team of highly skilled designers, engineers, and customer experience reps operating out of Northeast Ohio. We believe in providing you with incredible value through well-designed and affordable products, along with an unparalleled level of customer service.
Our Slogan
To many,carry confidentis a term coined off the confidence a firearm provides while you are carrying it. To uscarry confidentstands for that and so much more...we believe the confidence you will receive from carrying a firearm is only as strong as the holster it is carried in. If our customers put the same confidence they have in the gun they carry as they do our holsters then we are succeeding.
Who we are
Blade-Tech world-class products are the everyday carry gear of choice for many citizens, military and law enforcement users worldwide. For over two decades, Blade-Tech has continued to lead the way in new technologies and innovation to provide the highest quality, precision molded and handcrafted holsters on the market.
With a long history of innovation and engineering, Blade-Tech has spawned many patented attachment systems such as theTEK-LOK™, theMolle-Lokand theTMMS(Tactical Modular Mount System) all of which have raised the bar when it comes to reliable and versatile carry options.
What we do
At Blade-Tech, we take our mission seriously. To create the best carry gear in the industry, through proper fit, form and function. With our slogan, Carry Confident™, we strive to give our customers 'Peace of Mind' when their life depends on it the most. If our customers put the same confidence they have in the firearm they carry as they do our everyday carry systems then we are succeeding.
Proud to be a USA manufacturing company, Blade-Tech employees possess a wealth of experience as talented holster experts, designers, engineers, and customer experience professionals operating out of Streetsboro, Ohio. Providing customers with incredible value through well-designed and affordable product lines, Blade-Tech also delivers an unparalleled level of customer service with a dedicated support team of customer experience representatives.
How we do it
Our success at Blade-Tech has been built on the trust and partnerships we have established with some of the most trusted brands in the industry including Browning®, Crimson Trace™, RUGER®, SIG SAUER®, Smith & Wesson®, TASER® and 5.11 Tactical®.
Blade-Tech products serve militaries, governments, private security firms and law enforcement agencies worldwide, in addition to being commercially available. We also provide our gear for movies and television, with our products appearing in franchises such as "John Wick", "The Punisher", "G.I. Joe", "The Hunger Games" and "Hawaii Five-0".
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/the-survival-acronym-that-could-save-your-life2020-03-15T15:03:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:15+10:00The Survival Acronym that could save your life!Tactical Gear Supplier Australia
The Survival Acronym was developed for military personnel, primarily Special Forces, but can be easily adapted to civilian survival.
You can easily replace the word “enemy” with “the unprepared”, as some, NOT all, will be attempting to take what you have as they have not adequately prepared.
S– Size Up the Situation:
Size Up the Battlefield:If you find yourself in a combat situation, this means finding a spot where you can be concealed from your opponent.
Size Up Your Environment:Is it grassland, forest, jungle, a desert? Pay attention to the plants and a animals of the area as well as potential sources of water.
Size Up Your Present Condition:If you have been involved in combat, take a moment to check yourself for injuries and provide first aid as necessary. It’s possible to overlook injuries or underestimate their severity when in the heat of combat.
Size Up Your Gear:Has anything you need been broken or lost in the heat of the moment?
U– Use All Your Senses:
It’s easy to get caught up in one sense in a high-stress situation. You may be so focused on looking for your opponent in a conflict that you fail to notice a gas leak, for example. Use all of yours senses to gather information, notice sudden temperature shifts. Taste will probably not be too useful in the moment, but use your senses of sight, hearing, and smell to read the battlefield situation before you.
Fight the impulse to panic or take immediate action. Don’t do anything ill-considered.
R– Remember Where You Are:
If you have a map, find your location and relate it to the terrain around you. Attempt to identify areas that can provide potential shelter, sources of water, and the location of allies/enemies. If you are traveling in a group, always be aware of which person has the map. If this person dies, you will have to retrieve it from his or her body.
V– Vanquish Fear and Panic:
Take a deep breath or two and focus purely on what you need to do in order to survive. Letting fear and panic overwhelm you will both drain your energy and prevent you from making intelligence decisions in a vital moment and get you killed.
Calming yourself down may be the key to survival
Dehydration and hunger can make it difficult to think clearly, so – after checking that you are safe from any threats – make a plan to get hold of the essentials you need to survive.
I– Improvise:
It is always smart to equip yourself with the best equipment available to you, but never be afraid to improvise a tool or weapon, it could be the difference between life and death. This means being creative, thinking outside the box. What available to you can be turned into a weapon? What can you use to make shelter for yourself? Even the most well stocked bug out bag youwill run out or have tools break on you if relied on for too long, which means you may need to learn how to use natural objects as tools.
V–Value Living:
Focus on the good things in life for motivation in order to maintain your sanity. Remember what you are fighting for, the people that you love, the gift of time to be the person you are.
A–Act Like the Natives:
When away from home but still around other people, it’s best to avoid undo attention and pissing off the native peoples you find yourself among. Offending the natives is a bad idea, so when in Rome, do as the Romans do. How do they dress? What do they eat? How do they go about their routines every day?
L–Live by Your Wits and Learn Basic Skills:
Listen to your brain but also listen to your gut, focus on being present in the moment in order to react to any situation before you. Please note that this is no substitute for preparing yourself beforehand as well as you can.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/the-survival-skills-everyone-should-know2020-02-17T00:00:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:11+10:00The Survival Skills Everyone Should KnowTactical Gear Supplier Australia
A few hours watching the Discovery Channel can prompt extreme survival fantasies involving frog licking and urine drinking, but what basic skills would you actually need to survive in the wilderness? Here's a look at the basics you need to become an adult Boy Scout straight from a cadre of survival experts.
The key to surviving in the wilderness is preparation. But this post isn't about stockpiling food or preparing for disasters at home (although both are a good idea). This is about the skills and tricks you can learn and remember now that will help save your life if your car breaks down in the woods, you're lost while hiking, or a terrible disaster strands you in the wilderness. Before we get started on technique let's make a list of priorities to keep you alive and we'll go through them in more detail in a moment.
Know Your Priorities
I talked with survival teacher and founder of onPoint Tactical Kevin Reeve for help coming up with a list of priorities for survival in case of a disaster. This is what he suggests:
1. Immediate security: If the building is on fire, get out. If someone is shooting at you, move to cover. Whatever the immediate danger, get away from it. 2. First aid: Attend to any medical problems that may have happened in the original event. Check yourself for injuries and treat them. 3. Self protection: If you are at risk from predators, two-legged or four-legged, you must arm yourself. This might be a sharpened stick, a knife, machete, shotgun, or banjo. Just have something to attack the zombies with. 4. Physical needs (in order): Shelter, fire, water, food, and hygiene.
It's also worth noting that nearly every survivalist, doctor, paramedic, and teacher recommends one key survival tool everyone should follow: positivity. It seems silly, but it can provide you with the mental endurance to stay safe in any number of situations. A recent study in Psychological Science also suggests that your own perception of illness and the potential for treatment has an effect on the outcome. In short, the idea of mind over matter can help you survive.
Let's look at each of these in a little more detail, starting with your first priority after making sure you're not it in immediate danger: first aid.
Learn to Perform Basic First Aid Techniques, Kit or No Kit
Basic first aid is a good life skill to have in general, but it's an essential survival skill to have in case of an emergency. Knowing how to fix three common injuries will usually get you by. Performing these on yourself will probably cause some tears, but at least you will be able to move to safety. I talked with firefighter and trained paramedic Philip Carlson to find the best solutions if you're stranded without a proper first aid kit.
Cut and Scrape First Aid In most cases, you can ignore small cuts, but keep the wound clean and watch it for infection. If the injury is deep and you can't stop the blood your last resort is a tourniquet to stop the flow of blood. Tourniquets should be at least one-inch wide (a strip of shirt, belt, anything like that will work) and tightened around the limb above the injury. Tighten the tourniquet until the bright red bleeding stops and cover the injury with any clean material you have.
Mend Fractures and Dislocations If you dislocate a bone you need to get in back in place. For shoulders, you can roll on the ground or hit it against a hard surface to reset the bone. Kneecaps can be popped back in place by stretching your leg out and forcing it into the socket. For fractures, you need to find material to create a splint. In the woods, a couple sticks will do the trick. Stabilize the fractured bone with the sticks and tie them together with shoelaces to hold the brace in place.
Treat Burns To care for a first (reddening) or second degree (blistering) burn from fire, remove any clothing and find lukewarm water to run over the burn or coat it in honey if it's available. Wrap the burn loosely with a wet piece of clothing. If water is not available, clean out debris, dirt, and any loose skin as best you can and find water as soon as possible. Keep the wound elevated whenever possible and do not open any blisters that may have formed.
Self Protection
While Liam Neeson can get by punching wolves in the face, that's generally not the best way to approach a dangerous situation. Instead, it's best to get away from the animal slowly.
The Boy Scouts recommend a simple approach for wolves, coyotes, and cougars: face the animal and slowly back away from it. Don't play dead, run, or approach the animal. If you're cornered, make yourself as big as possible. Spread out your arms and make a lot of noise. If this still doesn't work, throw anything you can find at the animal.
If it comes down to it, you might have to weather an attack. In his book, Emergency, author Neil Strauss provides a means to defend against wild dogs that can apply to other animals in an emergency: If the animal does attack, block its mouth with your non-dominant arm and smash the heel of your hand into its snout or hit it in the eyes. If you can temporarily disable the animal, run and find a tree to hide in before you attempt first aid.
Physical Needs: Build a Shelter and Start a Fire
In order to survive, you need to maintain your body temperature. On one end of the spectrum, this means keeping warm, but you also need to know how to keep cool if you're caught in a desert. In either situation a shelter is your first order of business.
Build a Shelter to Protect You from the Elements
Even if you can start a fire with everything ranging from your glasses to a bottle of water, you're going to need a shelter at some point. Thankfully, the human body doesn't need the Hilton to survive, and your shelter only needs to meet two requirements: it has to block the elements and insulate for warmth.
The A-frame shelter in the video above is the simplest to build in a hurry, but anything that gets you out of the snow, rain, or sun will work. Location and comfort are also two important details to consider.
Focus on finding a shelter that protects you from the ground, the wind, that insulates from the cold or heat, and protects you from rain and snow. A tarp or garbage bag is a lifesaver if stuffed with leaves or grass to form a wind/cold/rain barrier. Once your shelter is built, it's time to make a fire.
How to Start a Fire with Nearly Anything
Firefighters recommend keeping two things in mind when starting a fire: the wind direction and the surrounding area. A fire is an important part of your survival, but you don't want to catch the entire forest on fire just to attract the attention of rescuers. The USDA Forest Service recommends building your campfire away from overhanging branches, rotten stumps, logs, dry grass, and leaves. Fire might have been one of the first things we humans learned how to make, but that doesn't mean it's easy to start a fire. Let's look at a few tricks for using materials you might already have.
Start a fire with eyeglasses: In order to properly start a fire with glasses, your best bet is a pair of far-sighted glasses, which better resemble a magnifying glass. To use eyeglasses, spit on the lens and use the lens to angle the sun at a pile of kindling (dry leaves, twigs, or Doritos all make great kindling). It will take a while, but your kindling will heat up enough and smolder. Carefully blow on the fire to start the flame.
Start a fire with a bottle of water: The same idea as the eye glasses can apply to a bottle of water (or a condom or ice). Focus the sun's rays through the water so that it creates a single point of heat. Eventually, it will catch fire.
Start a fire with you cell phone battery: The above two methods require a sunny day, but you won't always have that luxury. If you're stranded, there's a decent chance you have a lithium battery. It may be far-fetched, but if you also happen to have some steel wool you can create a short between the positive and negative terminals to cause a spark. If you don't have steel wool around, you can use your knife or any conductive material you can scavenge.
Start a fire with sticks: This is by far the hardest method, but it's also one of the most likely scenarios you might find yourself in. This method requires you to quickly roll a stick on a log and use the friction to start a fire. This will take a while even if you have practice. The good news is that you can safely practice this in your own yard. It took me almost an hour to get a spark this way, but I leapt for joy when I did.
Physical Needs: Learn How to Find Water and Feed Yourself
Your fire-starting skills are great for keeping you warm, but you need to find something to eat and drink to keep you alive. Your first priority is water, so let's take a look at how you can find and sterilize water for drinking.
How to Find Water to Drink
In many parts of the country you can find water by following the sound of a flowing river, but that's not always the case. If you have trouble finding water, a few pieces of knowledge will help you on your way:
Grazing animals usually head to water near dawn and dusk. Following them can often lead you to water.
Flies and mosquitoes tend to stay within around 400 feet of water.
Dew that hangs on grass in a field is an excellent source of water. You can collect this by running an extra piece of cloth through the grass as you walk.
Stagnant water is not usually suitable to drink even if you can boil it.
In the desert you can often find water if you dig up a dry creek bed.
Once you find a source of water, bring it to a boil if possible. Even the cleanest of mountain streams can have microbes and parasites in the water. If boiling isn't not an option, search out water from a flowing stream or the dew on leaves. You can also create a filter by layering bark, stones, sand, and charcoal and running the water through the materials. Remember, no matter how hungry you are, water is more important to your survival. That said, you can settle your gurgling stomach as well. Let's look at how you can do it without killing yourself.
Learn the Big Four to Always Find Edible Plants
The easiest solution is to remember plants indigenous in most areas. Kevin Reeve suggests being familiar with four plants:
1. Acorn from Oak: The entire nut is edible and they're easy to stockpile. 2. Pine: The nuts and inner bark of the tree are edible. You can also make pine needle tea. 3. Cattail: This is one of best options out there. The base stalk is like celery, the root and tuber can make flour, and the pollen is very healthy. 4. Grass The corm (aka the base) is starchy, but edible and filled with water and carbohydrates.
Learn the Universal Edibility Test
You might have heard the old rule of thumb that you should follow animals around and eat what they eat, but that's not a foolproof method. In order to find if a plant is edible, you need to test it. You can follow the Universal Edibility Test, which requires you to place a small piece of plant against your lip, then your tongue, and finally in your whole mouth. Unfortunately, you have to wait for eight hours before you know if the plants safe to eat and it's still possible a plant can poison you.
If you're more of a berry fan, you can follow a simple mnemonic from former Green Barret Myke Hawke to remember which berries are edible:
White and yellow, kill a fellow. Purple and blue, good for you. Red… could be good, could be dead. Like the edibility test, the mnemonic isn't fool proof, but it's useful if you have no other options.
Physical Needs: The Basic Hygiene You Can Ignore (and What Not To)
If you end up in a long-term survival situation you need to keep up with a few hygiene habits. For the most part, you can ignore a lot of it, but I spoke with Dr. Dan Weiswasser, a primary care physician in Massachusetts about a few hygienic issues you shouldn't ignore:
If you're keen to pay attention to hygiene while stranded somewhere, I would primarily address dental care. Dental plaque can build up in a hurry, and dental infections are painful, dangerous, and expensive to repair. Brushing and flossing require relatively universal, rudimentary tools and can go a long way towards preventing such infections (you can make a toothbrush from birch or by just wiping your teeth with a clean piece of cloth).
Beyond that, I would say that a lot of hygiene consideration depends on what conditions are like where you are stranded. Bacteria and fungus flourish where it's moist, dark, and warm. If you're trapped in the jungle, you'll want to keep intertriginous areas (areas where skin touches skin such as the armpits, under breasts, in groin, between the toes, and in other skin folds) as dry and aired out as possible. Again, this can simply be an issue of wearing dry clothes. Baby powder or corn starch can also be helpful for absorbing moisture. But what do you do when the call of nature is too strong and you need to find toilet paper? Kevin Reeve has a simple solution:
As for primitive toilet paper, in the winter, a snowball is actually quite invigorating, but most of the time, leaves of a plant like mullein are the go-to method. Sometimes an unopened pine cone will work, but ouch! One of the keys to this is to squat not sit. This forces the cheeks apart and means that there will be far less cleaning necessary. Navigation Methods to Help You Find Your Way Home
f you're lost, the Boy Scouts recommend a simple mnemonic: STOP (Stop, Think, Observe, Plan). In most cases, you want to stay where you are and wait for help to come. If it starts to get late, you can build your shelter, start your fire and search for food. If help doesn't come, it's time to move on. The first thing you need to do is find north.
In order to figure out your basic directions, remember that the sun sets in the west and rises in the east (just think about which coast starts their work day earlier if you struggle to remember this). There's also a few simple tricks that will help you find north quickly,
* Use a stick to judge the sun's movement. You can see our own Adam Pash try it out for himself as well. * Use your watch to find north. * Locate the Big Dipper in the night sky to find the North Star.
Finding north is only half the battle. You still need to know which direction to head. If you have a general understanding of an area, head toward the nearest road or town. If you don't know the area, follow a water source downstream, or head toward a clearing where you can better signal for help.
How to Get Rescued
In order to get rescued, you need to know the most basic hand signals to alert a helicopter or plane you see pass overhead. Curiously, a wave is considered a sign to not land. Instead, if you see a helicopter or plane, form your arms in a "Y" as if you're ready to perform the Village People's "YMCA".
If you have a signalling tool like a flare, flashlight, or mirror, make use of them the second you see a rescue helicopter. Reflect the sun off the mirror in the direction of the helicopter to attract its attention.
If you hear rescuers in the distance but don't have any way to signal them, you can call in a deep voice. Normal natural sounds are usually a high pitch. Call out in a low tone so rescuers know you're a human.
If everything goes well, you won't ever need these skills, but even if you don't venture into the woods on camping trips, the chance of a disaster in your city or being stranded on a road trip is always a possibility. With the above survival techniques you can get yourself safely out of any number of situations.
This post is from http://lifehacker.com/5881604/be-a-grown-up-boy-scout-the-wilderness-survival-skills-everyone-should-know and written by Thorin Klosowski
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/bug-out-bag-essentials2020-01-20T15:11:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:13+10:00Bug Out Bag EssentialsTactical Gear Supplier AustraliaWATER AND HYDRATION Arguably the most important bug out bag essentials are related to water and hydration. The human body can go without water for only 72 hours, whereas it can go without food for about 3 weeks. Water is an absolute must have in your bug out bag. One litre minimum, per day, per person is highly recommended. Below, you can see the items we recommend. * Drinking Water (3 Liters) * Collapsible Water Bottle * Hard Water Bottle * Metal Water Bottle / Canteen * Water Filters / Purification Systems * Water Purification Tablets (Qty 3) FOOD AND FOOD PREPARATION Next up are food stuffs. In the preparedness community we see a lot of people eager to recommend various products, mostly off-the-shelf, dehydrated, store-bought items. Personally, we recommend a variety of non-perishable food items, some that might require water and some that don’t. In a real bug out situation, you don’t know how scarce your water source might be. To be safe, plan for more scarce than you think. Most of these items are self-explanatory, but we will definitely expand upon our reasoning for selecting these items in future posts. The important thing to know now is, you’ll want enough food to last three days at least. Another recommendation we see is, people using plastic cookware. For heat-resistance and durability, we recommend metal cooking utensils and cookware. * Protein / Energy Bars (Qty 6) * MREs / Dehydrated Meals (Qty 3) * Spork * P-38 Can Opener * Metal Cooking Pot * Metal Cup * Pot Scrubber * Portable Stove * Stove Fuel (Qty 8 Tablets) CLOTHING Choosing clothing for your bug out bag is a very personalized selection as we all have different body types, tolerances and levels of fitness. The items listed below are to be strategically layered to maintain a healthy body temperature at all times. Your clothes selection will obviously depend on your location, climate and the other factors listed above. You should evaluate your bug out bag every six months. At these times you’ll want to have a seasonal selection of clothes that you can swap out when necessary. At least two changes of clothes ensure you can always have a dry set to wear. The last thing you want while bugging out, and in the elements, is wet clothes. Not only are they uncomfortable, but hypothermia is a real concern not to be taken lightly. * Lightweight Long Sleeve Shirt * Convertible (Zip-Off) Pants * Underwear * Wool Hiking Socks (Qty 3 pair) * Medium Weight Fleece * Hat w/ Flex Brim * Working Gloves * Rain Poncho * Shemagh SHELTER AND BEDDING At first glance, to the experienced survivalist, some of the items we’ve chosen for this category might seem excessive or even impractical. But if you check the individual products we recommend, you’ll see they’re all made compact and lightweight with the backpacker in mind. Yes, you can make a shelter out of a tarp or use a trash bag filled with leaves as a makeshift ground pad, but these are all items we think are a wise choice to include for numerous reasons. Being well-rested, both mentally and physically, is extremely important when times are rough. * Tarp * Tent * Sleeping Bag * Ground Pad * Wool Blanket HEAT SOURCE Having several means for starting a fire is also essential when bugging out. We recommend the following basics to be included in every bug out bag. The reason being, a survivalist and firearms expert friend of ours shared this piece of wisdom which has stuck with us ever since – “Where there are two, there’s one. Where there’s one, there’s none.” Essentially that means, if you don’t have a back up, and your primary fails you…you’re toast. For that reason we recommend having at least 3 different means of starting a fire on your bug out bag list of items to pack. * Ignition Source (Qty 3) * Tinder (Qty 3) * Waterproof Storage FIRST AID First aid is one of those areas where there are a lot of “done for you” type products out there that just aren’t well-suited for a survival kit such as a bug out bag. The topic of First Aid could easily warrant several posts, but to keep it simple for now, we have one that we do highly recommend, but of course you can always build your own too. * First Aid Kit * Insect Repellant * Mylar Survival Blanket HYGIENE We’ve found that various aspects of personal hygiene are often overlooked when compiling a bug out bag list of essentials. But the implications of forgoing any of these for an extended period of time might lead to bacterial infections and a rapid deterioration in health. When bugging out, you need to be at the top of your game, so be sure to pack these items. * Wet Napkins * Hand Sanitizer * All-Purpose Camp Soap * Hygiene/Signal Mirror * Small Pack Towel * Travel Toilet Paper (Qty 2) * Travel Size Toothbrush & Toothpaste * Other Personal Hygiene Necessities TOOLS Next to weapons, this is the one category that everyone loves to go crazy over. And it’s easy to see why. Gadgets are cool, and some of these are especially sweet. But as we’ve said before, “every ounce counts.”Determine the must-haves and forget the rest. Trying to practice what we preach, we recommend the following three tools for your bug out bag. Again, we’ll be sure to detail our reasoning later in another post, so stay tuned, but for now, these should fit the bill for most, if not all, bug out bags quite nicely. * Survival Knife * Multi-Tool * Machete LIGHTING Illumination, like fire sources, is something we recommend having multiple instances of as well. If one fails or you lose it somehow, you have another to take its place. Each item listed below has multiple uses, but they all serve the same purpose – helping you see what you’re doing or find where you’re going. Don’t forget the extra batteries! * LED Headlamp * Mini LED Keychain * Light Glowstick * Mini LED Light * Candles * Batteries COMMUNICATIONS Communications is another highly contested category in the preparedness community. We like to keep it simple though. If the bug out scenario allows for their use, you’ll be glad to have these items with you. * Cell Phone * Crank Power Charger * Emergency Radio with Hand Crank TRAVEL AIDS Depending on the situation you find yourself in, these items might prove quite useful. Don’t leave home without carefully thinking these through first. * $500 Minimum in Small Bills * Quarters (Qty 8) * Gold / Silver Bullion Coins * Local Area Map * Compass * Small Note Pad / Pencil * Emergency Whistle SELF DEFENSE Without a doubt, this is a controversial topic, and (WARNING: Blanket Statement Ahead!) it’s been our experience that the Americans among us tend to embrace this category the most. And being from the US ourselves, we definitely see why. J Self defense is something we should all give serious consideration. Bugging out, in its severest of circumstances, is a survive or die proposition. Whether you choose a handgun, a rifle, both, or just a can of pepper spray, it’s completely up to you. But you can be sure in a bug out scenario, we’ll be well equipped to defend ourselves and hunt wild game if need be. If you choose not to carry a weapon, or are not allowed to do so, then we highly recommend some degree of self defense training – especially If you have a family – as they’ll be depending on you for their safety. * Pepper Spray * Handgun * Takedown rifle * Ammunition (Qty 25 rnds minimum) MISCELLANEOUS We’re almost done! These are items that didn’t necessarily fit into any of the other categories, but they’re just as important for inclusion in your bug out bag. Chances are some of the items will have you scratching your head, but we assure you, you want these items in your bug out bag. * 550 Parachute Cord (50′) * Cotton Bandana * Duct Tape (25’) * 55 Gal. Contractor Garbage Bag (Qty 2) * Resealable Bags (Qty 5, Various Sizes) * Sunglasses * N95 Face Mask * Sewing Kit * Latex Tubing (3’) * Fishing Kit * Condoms (Non-lubricated) * Binoculars (Optional) * Face Paint * Military Surplus Survival / Snare Wire]]>
https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/navy-is-the-new-black2019-11-28T14:51:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:16+10:00Navy is the New Black!Tactical Gear Supplier Australia
Condor releases a complete range of Vest, Shirts, Clothing, Apparel and Accessories in Navy including Duty GEar Pouches and more.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/hospital-security-professionals-in-urgent-need-of-stab-resistant-vests2019-10-09T10:45:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:18+10:00Hospital Security Professionals In Urgent Need Of Stab Resistant VestsTactical Gear Supplier Australia
Hospital Security Professionals are in urgent need forstab resistant vestsfrom sometimes frustrated, aggressive, upset, intoxicated and other hostile members of the public, as well as religious fanatics and potential attacks by terrorists… that’s my strong genuine and professional opinion.
Maybe the ever so thorough media coverage of violent incidents within hospital environments have raised awareness of security risks and threats, and the potential need for stab resistant vests for those professionals who protect these facilities and everyone within.
Maybe it is the horrible acts of violence and aggression against physicians, nurses and security professionals by patients, their family members and friends that recently has caught our attention.
Whatever the case, the security of hospitals and the welfare of the people within is being assessed with greater concern and in more detail than ever before. Violence in hospitals is on the increase, and this is a fact established after reviewing information, statistics and data widely available.
Please have a look yourself and view the following very recent new snips, which all form part of my argument that hospital security professionals should be issued with stab resistant vests… and not to be used when and if needed… but to be issued as compulsory PPE.
I am not sure how many of you were able to watch the TV program on C5 on 26 November 2015 here in the UK, titled: “Violent hospital patients brawling at Queen Elizabeth Hospital” but it was truly astonishing to witness the type of assaults and abuse these guys have to face more or less every time they go to work.
Aggression and abuse towards hospital staff is a regular occurrence in all hospitals here in the UK and worldwide. It is not Birmingham (location of Queen Elizabeth Hospital) and it is not UK specific.
Recent news snips, which should most likely ignite a real discussion on stab resistant vests within healthcare facilities:
“A nurse is punched in the face by a patient. Another is kicked in the breast. One patient calls a nurse a “Nazi b—h.” Another throws urine. One man fondles his genitals in front of a hospital staffer. Another spits in a nurse’s face. These are all incidents of assault that hospital staff reported in 2014 at University Health Network, according to information obtained by the Star through an Access to Information request.”
The Times (UK) reported on 11th June 2017:
“Hospitals and GP surgeries have been told for the first time that they could be targeted by terrorists.”
What can be done to combat this level of violence? The most common systems being implemented by hospitals are electronic access control, digital video surveillance, body worn video solutions and the latest devices from the world of lone worker safety/management technology.
However, effective and regular conflict management and conflict resolution training, as well as better ‘zero violence policies’, communication and reporting procedures have also become a major part in every hospitals security team.
Many experts attribute the perceived increase in violence in hospitals to heightened stress faced by patients, family members and staff as increasing numbers of unemployed, uninsured and drug-using people seek care they can’t access elsewhere. A major additional risk/threat comes from mentally ill patients and service users, as well as from those severely struggling with our language or expressing extremely different religious or cultural views. These are factors which are out of the hands of a hospital employee or security officer. Sometimes it just doesn’t matter how nice, caring and peaceful a hospital security professional within such facility is… the matter of fact is that the best camera and device in the world can’t reach out and stop a bad guy from hitting or stabbing you. The best policy and the best training will neither stop a potential intoxicated or mentally ill person from overreacting and expressing his feelings with some sort of act of violence.
Given the potential for violence, hospital security professional increasingly are preparing for the worst. Many hospitals have now rightly decided to review their risk assessments and concluded their security teams must be issued with overt stab resistant vestsand high visibility stab resistant vests orbespoke stab resistant vestsin order to reduce workplace violent related injuries and improve the personal safety of their frontline staff.
Over the past few years I have personally advised many senior officials within hospital environment of the importance of ‘patient’s perception’. Many have echoed that overtly worn stab resistant vests can at times be perceived as ‘confrontational’, ‘aggressive’, paramilitary’ and ‘hard security’… something a hospital or health care facility might well be opposed to.
Hospital security professionals should appear ‘approachable’, ‘helpful’ and ‘general safety conscious’… and for this very reason we have developed hi-viz stab resistant vests.
Stab resistant vests are a safety net… they are not making you invincible and neither are they a free pass for acting like James Bond or Rambo. Nevertheless they are a safety net, just like a seat belt in your car. You may never need it, but one day… and absolutely regardless of your driving skill and level of awareness and skill… it only takes another idiot to play on his phone, loose concentration, fall asleep, be drunk or something down these lines and crash into your car. That’s the moment when you will be most grateful that you have been given this seat belt.
PPSS Stab Resistant Vests are ultra-light and offer UK Home Office certified stab protection as well as unmatched protection from blunt force trauma (e.g. from kicks, punches or blows) and outstanding protection from hypodermic needles, another very realistic threat in today’s society.
Please view our rather interesting video product demonstration:
Please also read a kind ‘testimonial’ of Sodexo (one of the UK’s leading facility management firms) looking after the operation of Central Manchester Hospital: click here
Whatever others might tell you… the fact remains that PPSS Group’s stab resistant vests offer by far the most effective and truly outstanding levels of blunt force trauma protection.
About Blunt Force Trauma
“Blunt trauma, blunt injury, non-penetrating trauma or blunt force trauma refers to physical trauma to a body part, either by impact, injury or physical attack. … The term refers to the initial trauma, from which develops more specific types such as contusions, abrasions, lacerations, and/or bone fractures.”
For further information please contact Tactical GEar Distributors Australia, Exclusive Distributors for PPSS Group on 1300 896001 or 07 56132608 or email sales@tacticalgeardistributors.com.au
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/21-survival-tips-and-tricks2019-09-16T15:19:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:09+10:0021 Survival Tips and TricksTactical Gear Supplier Australia
Survival Tip #1: You Need to Know Basic Survival Everyone should know these basic survival tips. Even if you are not into hiking or backpacking, there are many scenarios in which this information could save your life. Earthquakes, plane crashes, cars breaking down in the middle of nowhere, and other unavoidable disasters happen all the time, here's how you can exponentially increase your chance of surviving.
Survival Tip #2: Always Cook Your Food Take no risks when it comes to what you consume. Your food could be crawling with bacteria that could make you sick. Make sure to clean and cook it thoroughly before attempting to eat it. The same goes for water, it must always be boiled to be purified.
Survival Tip #3: Stay Dry in the Cold When dealing with the cold, once you get wet your body starts to lose heat up to 20 times faster! If you have to get wet, remove clothing and keep it dry. Do not put them back on until the excess water has been absorbed. You can do this by rolling in the snow (which absorbs water), putting dry clothing back on and starting a fire immediately.
Survival Tip #4: Remember Rules of 3 If you’re ever in doubt of your situation, remember the survival Rules of Three: three minutes without air, three hours without shelter, three days without water and three weeks without food.
Survival Tip #5: Keep Track of Time A trick to staying alert and well-adjusted mentally is to keep track of how many days pass. Your mind will begin to play tricks on you if you are not maintaining some form of ritual
Survival Tip #6: Don't Give Up Remember that you can never win a race you don’t run. If you give up, you eliminate 100% of the chances you have of surviving.
Survival Tip #7: No Water, No Food You will need energy but remember that the more you eat, the more thirsty you will become. If you have no water source, eating something could be the very thing that ends it all for you.
Survival Tip #8: Return to the Crash Site If you've been in a crash, it is okay to explore for water sources and safety, but it is important to come back to the crash site. It’s a lot easier for search parties to find plane wreckage than it is to find a single person
Survival Tip #9: Carry a Good Knife If you’re headed on a nature trip, play it safe and smart by carrying a good quality knife with you at all times. It will help you with everything from making sparks for a fire to cutting through tough terrain.
Survival Tip #10: Drink Your Urine Yes, it sounds disgusting but your urine could actually save your life if you face the risks of dehydration. It can also clean wounds and in hot weather, can be used on a fabric to keep you cool
Survival Tip #11: Carry a Small Backpack Kayak backpacks and Camelbaks are ideal. They are small, waterproof and lightweight. They will enable you to travel great distances without weighing you down or getting caught on something
Survival Tip #12: Waterproof Phone If you are traveling, make sure to keep your cellphone well-charged and stored in some plastic Ziploc pouches. Double bag it to be safe. This will keep it dry and ready to use if you end up in range of cell towers.
Survival Tip #13: Breathe Through Your Nose You use more energy breathing through your mouth than your nose. You also lose moisture faster
Survival Tip #14: Mark Your Way If you’re leaving the area you began in and plan to come back, leave yourself some kind of markers along the way so you can find your way back
Survival Tip #15: Stay Calm This is going to be easier said than done but you have to remain calm because stress can turn a disaster into something even more dangerous
Survival Tip #16: Stay Hungry Nibble just enough of the food you can find to keep your strength up but stop at that. Getting full or trying to eat a meal is bad for rationing and your energy levels
Survival Tip #17: Fresh Socks Along with your cellphone, keep a fresh pair of hiking socks in a dry place. Having pairs to switch between each day will keep your feet warm and help keep morale up by having something comfortable to look forward to.
Survival Tip #18: Always Carry Water Even if you think you’re just going on a basic nature hike, you must always have water with you. You can only survive three days in the desert without water and only about a week if you are in a colder environment.
Survival Tip #19: Ration the Water You likely only have less than a day's supply of water with you. Take small, rationed sips of your water throughout the day
Survival Tip #20: Find Cover Get your body out of the sun by finding some cover under trees or in an uninhabited cave. If neither are available, make your own shelter from whatever you can find.
Survival Tip #21: Head Covered Your body will waste a lot of energy trying to keep your body cool in the heat and warm in the cold. Keep it covered with a hat or wrap some clothing around it.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/the-team-behind-viktos2019-05-08T12:02:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:25+10:00The Team behind VIKTOSTactical Gear Supplier Australia
Comprised of select individuals from across all the branches, the VIKTOS TEAM is a black gun dedicated cadre. With decades of real-world experience in every major combat zone, we use this collective knowledge to develop the VIKTOS product line. In turn, our team goes all out to punish and critique each successive round of designs. The end goal is to create the ultimate gear for your daily gunfight.
DAN BROKOS is a retired Army Sergeant Major with decades of Special Forces experience through multiple deployments to every significant hotspot over those years. That hard-earned knowledge has been passed down to the next generation of SOF during Dan's multiple stints as a lead instructor of the Army Green Beret school. Dan currently operates his own tactical training and gear company,LEAD FAUCET TACTICAL
DREW ESTELL is an Army Special Forces veteran who specialized in Military Free Fall Operations. He's completed numerous deployments to the Middle East conducting direct action missions, training foreign special operations forces, and conducting human intelligence gathering. He is currently a competitive three gun shooter and owner ofBAER SOLUTIONS.
RICK TAKAHASHI is an 11-time national title holder in surfing, and represents the United States on the over-35 team. Out of the water, Rick’s surfing training includes tactical response classes and hours of working out/running. Rick lives by the bible verse Isaiah 6:8 “…And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Rick’s full-time job is a video producer and he prides himself on being disciplined in every aspect of his life.
DARON CRUICKSHANK is best known for knocking dudes out on the big screen; traveling the world and fighting people for money since 2008. He is a veteran of the UFC and is currently under contract with RIZIN FF in Japan. When he is not fighting people, he dedicates his time to the shooting sports.
PERRY YEE is a former Navy SEAL and served in Afghanistan with ST-7. Since discharging from the military, he has worked as a CQB instructor for military, law enforcement and civilians alike. Perry currently owns and operates a non-profit organization in San Diego calledActive Valor, that pairs transitioning veterans with children who have lost a parent overseas in combat or to PTSD related suicide while on active duty.
JASON PALETTA is a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Infantry where he was assigned as Weapons Squad Team Leader. After the military, Jason has worked 20 years in law enforcement, 10 with S.W.A.T, and 3 years between Afghanistan and Iraq on the US Ambassador’s Protection Detail. Jason is currently assigned to a Violent Crimes Team and is the co-owner and Director of Training forGUN CRAFT SOLUTIONSwhich provides training to law enforcement, military, and civilians.
JARED RESTON is a Detective in the Department of Homeland Security/Gang Investigations Unit, as well as the assistant team leader and lead firearms instructor for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T team. He has been involved in the successful resolution of over one thousand S.W.A.T. missions, including several lethal force incidents. Jared foundedRESTON GROUPto train Armed Professionals with the tools to best solve critical incidents.
BILL BLOWERS is a retired Police Sergeant with over 25 years of experience, 22 of those assigned to S.W.A.T.. His primary focus is teaching LE/MIL in S.W.A.T. related tactics and firearms courses; however, he has started teaching good citizens in firearms courses. Bill owns and operates his business,TAP-RACK TACTICAL, out of the Pacific Northwest.
TODD FULTON is a retired USCG Command Master Chief with decades of maritime special operations experience. Cutting his teeth as an infantry/boat company Marine, he transferred to the Coast Guard where he served as gunboat driver/instructor. HIs service record runs the gamut from humanitarian missions in Haiti to Combat operations throughout the Gulf.
SCOTT JEDLINSKI is a Life Long Martial Artist. This path led him to his passion for shooting. Scott’s accomplishments include being the owner of F.A.S.T. Coin #15 and being a Master Class USPSA competitor. He specializes in teaching classes focused on red dot equipped pistols and AIWB. He is the owner ofMODERN SAMURAI PROJECT.
MIKE MCBROOM is a marine corps veteran, has served 10 years in law enforcement and is currently working in private executive protection. As an instructor withKÄGWERKStraining as well asSWORD INTERNATIONAL, he conducts both civilian and law enforcement courses and military contracts. He is a former college rugby player and a longtime practitioner of BJJ and Muay Thai. Mike also coaches youth wrestling and football in his hometown.
JARED LEEPER is a lifelong athlete and pursuer of all things strength, fitness, & CrossFit. He owns and leads a dedicated team of athletes and hard-working civilians atCROSSFIT BYBin Tualatin, OR where the motto is BUILD YOUR BETTER. When not coaching and pushing the limits in the gym Jared can be found on a ruck in the mountains of the Northwest with his wife Alicea.
ERIC CARMODY is a 2-time CrossFit Athlete training out of CrossFit Invictus in San Diego, California. Eric qualified for the CrossFit Games in 2019 by taking 23rd in the CrossFit Open. Eric also qualified for the CrossFit Games in 2014 out of the Asia regional in South Korea where he lived and worked as a CrossFit coach for 4 years. Eric splits most of his days between training and working as a Software Engineer.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/government-employee-portal-launched2019-05-01T17:00:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:27+10:00Government Employee Portal LaunchedTactical Gear Supplier Australia
Tactical Gear Australia launched today (Friday 1st March) a Government Portal offering products such as 5.11 Tactical and Merrell Tactical along with others at Government Discounted pricing. The portal is aptly called GOV P3 standing for Government Preferential Pricing Programme.
Once you have confirmed that you are a Government Employee (Any employee with a .gov.au email address) the Tactical Gear Team will manually review and approve your access and you are good to go.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/opinion-how-much-of-your-donation-goes-to-the-veterans2019-04-24T18:52:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:21+10:00Opinion: How much of your donation goes to the Veterans?Tactical Gear Supplier Australia
I appreciate the great work, those who Volunteer and anyone who helps and supports our Veterans. But to be honest I have always been skeptical about Charities, and for good reason. “How much money actually goes to Veterans?”
We think EVERY Charity needs to have transparency and publish their financials showing EXACTLY how much money or support is given to our Veterans.
We are not saying that these Charities have or are acting immorally or illegally but where is the line in their financial report, that says this is how much was donated directly or indirectly to Veterans? Are we missing something? Your comments and input are appreciated.
Plenty of other Charities including Wounded Heroes Australia don't display their Financials on their website, maybe they are not required to do so, but I reckon thats's a MUST do.
So what are some good charities doing good things in the community? Tell us we want to support them. Comment Below.
We aim to identify in the coming months charities that are above board, that have total oversight and transparency and who we are 100% confident that the bulk of your donation goes to those who need it most - not the CEOs, Treasurers, expensive travel or long lunches. Once we do we will raise money for them knowing that it's going to those we care about the most - those who unselfishly served our country.
We understand there are operational expenses with running a charity and the good work that a lot of Charities do. We are talking about transparency and oversight we just want it to be clear exactly where the money goes
Info below is taken from Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission website click here
You can search for Charities here, you can check their revenue and expenses - We believe you should "investigate before you donate"
Warning signs
You've never heard of the charity before, or it is well-known but you suspect the website, email or letter may be fake. A fake website may look almost identical to a legitimate charity site, changing only the details of where to send donations.
The person collecting donations on behalf of the charity does not have any identification. Remember, even if they do have identification, it could be forged or meaningless.
You are put under pressure or made to feel guilty or selfish if you don’t want to donate.
You are asked to provide a cash donation as they don't accept cheques. Or, they want the cheque to be made out to them rather than to the charity.
You are not given a receipt. Or, they give you a receipt that does not have the charity’s details on it.
Protect yourself
Approach charity organisations directly to make a donation or offer support.
Check the organisation's name and look them up. Check the website address to make sure it’s the same as what you searched for.
Legitimate charities are registered – you check an organisation’s credentials on the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) website to see if they are a genuine charity.
Never send money or give personal information, credit card details or online account details to anyone you don’t know or trust.
If you are approached by a street collector, ask to see their identification. If you have any doubts about who they are, do not pay.
If you are approached in person, ask the collector for details about the charity such as its full name, address and how the proceeds will be used. If they become defensive and cannot answer your questions, close the door.
Avoid any arrangement with a stranger that asks for up-front payment via money order, wire transfer, international funds transfer, pre-loaded card or electronic currency, like Bitcoin. It is rare to recover money sent this way.
Below is an Article "The Australian" Newspaper
Call to monitor veterans affairs charities By RORY CALLINAN, MARCH 14, 2017
Thousands of charities that have sprung up to service Australia’s military veterans could face the introduction of a self-regulatory system as the sector taps into billions of dollars in government funding.
Veterans Affairs Minister Dan Tehan has flagged the new system to monitor the 3474 registered charities meeting the increasing needs of veterans after almost two decades of continual overseas deployment.
Mr Tehan said a regulatory regime was needed after revelations in The Australian that a charity chief executive invited to be the guest speaker at the government’s round-table event in Canberra last year was a convicted armed robber.
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A report surveying the sector last year found many of the veterans-related charities could not be considered ex-service organisations and that support services being offered were “not clear”.
Compiled by the Aspen Foundation, the report said the charities’ incomes amounted to $19.4 billion and they employed 19,5874 staff and 213,950 volunteers.
The report, “Ex-Service Organisations Mapping”, recommended a self-regulatory system that required accreditation, codes of conduct and a monitored minimum level of service delivery.
Mr Tehan last week called on the sector to develop some form of self-regulation.
“If organisations want minimum standards of experience and qualifications to work with veterans, then that reform should be driven by them,’’ he said.
He said former military chief Sir Angus Houston had responded to the Aspen report last year by establishing a committee to “explore opportunities to strengthen collaboration, self-regulation and governance’’ in the sector.
Mr Devereux said he supported regulation and that Veteran Affairs knew of his history.
“I’m not proud of what I did but I did my time and I did my parole without any incident,’’ he said.
Mr Devereux said his charity had helped more than 150 veterans out of homelessness.
Several other charities this week said they already supported self-regulation.
Homes for Heroes manager Adrian Talbot said there was “no due diligence”.
“People can apply for charitable status but they don’t have to answer for their actions,’’ he said.
“There’s a potential to do more harm than good.
“Certain people set out with the best possible intentions when they start these organisations but, as you can see, there’s more than 3000 in this space.”
Further Reading - Other Articles of Interest
Most recently (11 April 2019) and ABC investigation has lead to Queensland police investigating allegations that a charity set up to help Afghanistan war veterans was defrauded of $1.3 million.Read the article below.
On the Eve of our most historic day remembering, appreciating and honouring those that have or are serving in our Armed Forces, we hope that they are getting the help they need, stay in the fight seek help and thank you for your service. If you see a digger sitting by themselves, have a chat, shout them a drink. Lest we forget.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide get help immediately. Choose life not suicide. Call Lifeline 13 11 14 or 000 if life is in danger.
What do you think? Tell us about your experiences with Charities We appreciate your input - your comments and opinions are appreciated. Comment Below. If you are a Veteran let us know of any Charities that have helped you or others.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/merrell-tactical-boots-available-from-tactical-gear-australia2019-02-07T16:11:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:34+10:00Merrell Tactical Boots available from Tactical Gear AustraliaTactical Gear Supplier Australia
Merrell is famous for making hiking boots which offer comfort, durability and style. Merrell Tactical was launched in 2018 offering the same features from our best selling hiking boots in a range of tactical footwear designed to take on the toughest of jobs. Merrell Tactical has grown rapidly to be one of the most sought after Boots for our Military and Law Enforcement operators. Comfort, Durability, Traction and other great features you would expect from Merrell.
Check out the range of Merrell Tactical Boots click here
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/pelican-flashlights-the-smart-choice2019-02-06T10:29:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:41+10:00Pelican 7 Series Flashlights the Smart ChoiceTactical Gear Supplier Australia
Pelican 7 Series Flashlights are the smart choice for Law Enforcement, Security, Police and Tactical Use. Check out the features below. Tactical Gear Australia are an Authorised dealer for Pelican and over Pelican Life-Time Warranty.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/mechanix-wear-mpact-gloves-the-undisputed-leader-in-impact-protection2019-01-07T16:52:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:44+10:00Mechanix Wear Mpact Gloves - The Undisputed Leader in Impact ProtectionTactical Gear Supplier Australia
Tactical Gear Australia supplier of Mechanix Wear Gloves supplies genuine Mechanix Wear Gloves - Beware of copies.
The undisputed leader in impact protection, redefined. The new Mechanix Wear M-Pact is the most advanced impact-resistant work glove available today. Born in racing to provide ample dorsal protection and impact reduction when turning wrenches and operating power tools, the Mechanic Wear M-Pact has transcended its racing heritage to protect working hands in Automotive, Construction, Oil & Gas, Mining, and Defence industries.
The next generation of Mechanic Wear M-Pact gloves dissipate more blunt force impact energy than ever before. We redefined the exoskeleton to improve impact resistance and maintain dexterity that's second to none. True pinch-point fingertip protection and a new EN 13594 impact-rated knuckle design make the M-Pact the most advanced impact glove today.
Mechanix Wear updated their synthetic leather with carbon-infused touchscreen technology for 100% connectivity even as the material wears and gets dirty. Mechanic Wear backed the M-Pact with breathable, functional TrekDry to create a cool, comfortable fit that takes a beating. The working side is reinforced with Armortex and padded with tried and true D3O® impact protection to help fight longterm joint damage.
The Mechanic Wear M-Pact standard is an amalgamation of design, technology, field testing, and some innovative thinking. The next generation of Mechanix Wear M-Pact gloves dissipate more blunt force impact energy than ever before. We redefined the exoskeleton to improve impact resistance and maintain dexterity that's second to none. True pinch-point fingertip protection and a new EN 13594 impact-rated knuckle design make the M-Pact the most advanced impact glove today.
Mechanix Wear M-Pact updated our synthetic leather with carbon-infused touchscreen technology for 100% connectivity even as the material wears and gets dirty. We backed the M-Pact with breathable, functional TrekDry® to create a cool, comfortable fit that takes a beating. The working side is reinforced with Armortex® and padded with tried and true D3O® impact protection to help fight longterm joint damage.
The Mechanix Wear M-Pact standard is an amalgamation of design, technology, field testing, and some innovative thinking.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/new-year-essentials-free-shipping-everything-discounted2018-12-31T14:03:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:48+10:00New Year Essentials + Free Shipping + Everything DiscountedTactical Gear Supplier Australia
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/brand-spotlight-rite-in-the-rain-all-weather-notebooks-writing-paper-and-pens2018-12-21T16:19:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:55+10:00Brand Spotlight: Rite in the Rain All Weather Notebooks, Writing Paper and PensTactical Gear Supplier Australia
The paper, which has an acrylic-based coating, is made by J.L. Darling Corporation, whose founder, Jerry Darling, first developed rain-resistant paper for the Pacific Northwest logging industry in the 1920s.
Rite in the Rain History
The Rite in the Rain story began nearly a century ago in the forests of the Great Northwest. Entrepreneur, Jerry Darling, recognized the logging industry’s need for a durable material that could be written on and survive in poor weather conditions. Jerry developed a special coating that created a unique moisture shield on the hand-dipped sheets of paper that he and his wife, Mary, processed at their home. From humble beginnings our first all-weather paper was born! Over the many years we've perfected and patented our environmentally responsible coating process. Still located in Tacoma, our continued mission is to provide innovative products for professionals and enthusiasts who brave the outdoors.
It has a waxy feel to it, though the paper is crisp and clean. Pages in a Rite in the Rain notebook never cling together. Ink or pencil lead easily transfers written word to page.
Put the paper under a faucet and water runs right off. The ink doesn’t smudge, and the paper stays strong.
Rite in the Rain makes loose leaf paper, notebooks, bound journals, and logbooks for specific scenarios, including activities as far flung as geocaching, birding, avalanche forecasting, and police work.
Notebook covers for the company’s various products are made of flexible plastic or a cardboard-like hardcover material. Pages are bound and sewn, stapled, or held on wire spiral.
The Rite in the Rain All-Weather Tactical Black Clicker Pen can write on wet paper, upside down, and in temperatures from minus-30 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit (just in case you land on Venus.)
On Earth, Rite in the Rain products are used in situations ranging from Mount Everest base camp to gorilla research encampments in the Congo. That’s according to Rite in teh Rain literature at least.
But I don’t doubt it. This stuff works. It’s simple and effective, letting you write, draw and record in the great outdoors with no real regard to the elements overhead and passing by.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/what-do-you-need-in-a-survival-kit2018-12-16T18:54:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:59+10:00What do you need in a Survival Kit?Tactical Gear Supplier Australia
Fires, Flooding, Power outages, Storms, Heatwaves, Cyclones, Earthquakes... Australia is not immune to natural disasters and for to many these events happen and they are not prepared. Why? Because they often put it off or think that it wont happen to them. For a little bit of time, and spending a little bit of money you can be prepared.
Being prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in the event of an emergency or disaster. Keep your supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.
At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:
Water: 4 Litres per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home).
Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
Two-way radios
Extra set of car keys and house keys
Manual can opener
Additional supplies to keep at home or in your survival kit based on the types of disasters common to your area:
Whistle
N95 or surgical masks
Matches
Rain gear
Towels
Work gloves
Tools/supplies for securing your home
Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
Plastic sheeting
Duct tape
Scissors
Household liquid bleach
Entertainment items
Blankets or sleeping bags
What's in your survival kit? What other recommendations do you have or experience? Comment Below.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/grey-is-the-new-black2018-12-02T16:19:00+10:002024-02-10T21:34:02+10:00Grey is the New Black - Storm and Wolf Grey for Urban EnvironmentsTactical Gear Supplier Australia
For decades, the image of the SWAT and SRT operator has revolved around black BDU’s, black tactical vests, black body armour, black accessories and other black equipment. Today however, with closer consideration paid to the effectiveness of urban camouflage in response to advances in the understanding of how the human eye identifies colors and shapes in man-made environments, some apparel and equipment manufacturers are introducing new concepts in pattern and colour development. For one of the largest international producers of uniforms and tactical equipment, grey is the new black.
5.11 Tactical has taken a big step in furthering this trend of colour optimisation with their line of tactical gear and uniform apparel now available in Storm Grey.
Development of the new Storm Grey line of products was greatly influenced by the same science that was behind the decision to change the uniforms in an entirely different field: soccer – also known to much of the world as football (or soccer). Whether your colours of choice were blue and bright green or blue and orange for NFL Super Bowl XLVIII this past weekend, the uniforms and accessories that were worn by the players were selected to optimise the potential for the human brain to detect contrast and identify other players, this thanks to the initiative of a loyal soccer fan in the UK. In 1996, the head of the Orthoptics Department at the University of Liverpool, Gail Stephenson – an avid fan of the team Manchester United – attended a game and noticed that she had a difficult time following the players on her team as they ran around the field in their new grey uniforms. Gail was surprised that she was having a hard time keeping track of the players she knew so well. Based on previous research in human vision, she was ultimately able to test peripheral vision and identified that a bright red color was usually detectable within a 120 degree field of view, while a pale grey color was only detectable around a 40 degree field of view. The key, she eventually discovered, was that it was not just the color that contributed to the visibility of an object, but rather the contrast of that color to the surrounding environment. In an urban environment like a soccer stadium, the concrete, chairs, and wide variety of people’s clothing created a backdrop in front of which grey uniforms blended in instead of standing out. Fortunately, Manchester United’s short-sighted choice of grey for their uniforms was changed after just 5 games thanks to the initiative and involvement of this dedicated and professions fan, and they continued on as one of the most successful teams in the sport.
While those battling on the sporting field might benefit from high visibility, officers and operators in the street are inclined to take a more clandestine approach. The conclusions that led to the elimination of grey in one team’s gear, have eventually led to the inclusion of grey among members of the teams that work the streets in the neighborhoods and cities of London. The Storm Grey equipment and clothing that 5.11 Tactical has developed allow tactical officers to operate in an urban environment with a more subdued presence, instead of the visually loud and often overwhelming presence of blacked-out storm troopers milling around a neighborhood.
The new Storm Grey collection provides the Storm color option on many of your favorite products including pants, shorts, shirts, jackets, boots, shoes, hats, helmet covers, packs, plate carriers, chest rigs, and a variety of tactical pouches.
As trends in tactical equipment tend to shift, it is clear that urban camouflage is now a serious consideration in the development of equipment and uniforms. With 5.11 Tactical at the forefront of this development and now also shipping products directly to over 90 countries worldwide, this is trend that is here to stay and we’re excited to see how this approach will be applied to new patterns in tactical camo deployed by law enforcement agencies world-wide.
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/maxpedition-new-entity-range-focuses-on-discreet-carry2018-11-16T22:32:00+10:002024-02-10T21:34:00+10:00Maxpedition New Entity Range Focuses on Discreet CarryTactical Gear Supplier Australia
It was great to catch up with Tim Tang the owner and founder of Maxpedition at the Australian Warrior Expo in Brisbane and see first hand what everyone has been talking about! After seeing the Maxpedition Entity range in person we made it a priority to get the range in stock - and we did!
Designed around our Non-Tactical / Tactical (NTT) concept, the new Maxpedition Entity™ line focuses on discreet concealed carry for covert operators and prepared citizens who choose to be unnoticed. A sleek, modern
exterior devoid of characteristics typically associated with the “tactical look” masks an interior optimized for organization and situational readiness.
The purpose-built packs of the Maxpedition Entity™ series goes beyond stripping MOLLE off of existing styles. Maxpedition designed them from the ground up, allowing function and purpose to dictate their forms and taking bold steps away from the typical “tactical gear” look, which immediately draws undue attention to the wearer.
“The Entity line is based on the often obscure ideology that “tactical” is not a design style. “Tactical” does not mean black and covered in MOLLE. Rather, “tactical” describes the mind-set of a person who is situationally aware and prepared for action. The Entity line was designed for such a person.” Tim Tang, president of Maxpedition
The new designs allows the wearer to blend into any setting while concealing lifesaving gear all in a sleek, subdued package. The Entity series packs are meticulously hand-built, and also thoroughly lab and field
tested. As such, they are as durable and dependable as all other Maxpedition products.
The Spring 2018 launch of the Entity series consists of 10 new products: 3 backpacks, 1 sling pack, 4 pouches and 2 hook & loop accessories.
About Maxpedition:
Founded in 2003, Maxpedition successfully optimized the design ethos of American military-grade MOLLE gear to suit the needs of everyday life and popularized its functionality to a global audience. Often imitated but never equaled, genuine Maxpedition gear is the benchmark against which others are compared, and it is trusted by special forces operators, law enforcement officers, adventure travelers and prepared citizens around the world. In 2018 and upon the foundation laid by its Legacy and AGR lines, Maxpedition builds the new Entity series of concealed carry products, further strengthening the Maxpedition brand umbrella of tactical carry solutions.
In 2018, Maxpedition celebrates its 15 year anniversary. The family-owned company is led by its founder, Tim Tang, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA.
“Maxpedition’s 3 product lines – Legacy, AGR and Entity – are all active and each plays a complementary role to the others. Our plan going forward is to develop new products for each line. And while each line will retain its distinct functions and aesthetics, you will also see popular features cross over.”
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https://tacticalgear.com.au/blogs/the-briefing-room-tactical-gear-blog-australia/disasters-in-australia2018-11-16T16:30:00+10:002024-02-10T21:33:57+10:00Disasters in AustraliaTactical Gear Supplier Australia
In the aftermath of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires - the worst in the nation's recorded history - hundreds of people share their stories and experiences.
On this day in 1978, weather forecasters looked on in horror as Cyclone Alby defied conventional wisdom — strengthening when it was expected to weaken — killing five people and leaving a trail of destruction across WA.
Residents in the small community of Katherine sensed something was amiss that Australia Day in 1998, but could never have anticipated the devastation about the grip the region.
Winds toppled trees and brought down powerlines across Darwin, leaving more than a third of properties without power. This is the extensive damage caused by the strongest cyclone to sweep through the city in 30 years.
Cyclone Ita smashed into far north Queensland in April 2014 and was the strongest cyclone to impact the state since Yasi just over three years earlier.
Pictures are emerging of walls of flame and smoke in the Esperance region of Western Australia, from fires that have claimed the lives of at least four people.