PMCI - December 2019

DEC 2019

CONTENTS 4 LONDON CALLING! THE PMCI UK TEAM BRING US AN OVERVIEW FROM THE SUPERB DSEI IN LONDON AND SHARE THEIR GALLERY OF IMAGES FROM THIS YEARS SHOW! 10 THE FADE: BILL LOOKS AT THE “GREY GEAR PHENOMENON” AND HOW INDUSTRY GIANT 5.11 TACTICAL HAVE EMBRACED AND ENHANCED THE CONCEPT

Editor (UK): Bill Thomas Deputy Ed (USA): Trampas Swanson

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16 GEAR ON TEST: “GEAR FOR THE GOOD GUYS” BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE PMCI TEAM

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DSEI 2019 TIME FLIES IT WOULD SEEM AND IT FEELS A LOT LESS THAN TWO YEARS SINCE THE BEHEMOTH SHOW THAT IS DSEI WAS IN TOWN! ONCE AGAIN THOUGH, THE PMCI UK TEAM TRAVELLED TO THE EXCEL CENTRE IN LONDON TO ATTEND THE DEFENCE AND SECURITY EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL (DSEI) SHOW 2019 AND NOW LAND THEIR REPORT ON THIS BI-ANNUAL SPECTACULAR OF ALL THINGS MILITARY AND SECURITY!

DSEI 2019

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hen we paid a visit to DSEI in 2017 the talk was all tightened defence spending, if

not outright cuts in funding, and two years on this continues to be a heated topic for discussion with talk of even further slashes to manpower on the horizon. With the continuing cuts to procurement budgets it becomes increasingly important that new and innovative ways are found to counter the prevailing threats that we find ahead of us, and the DSEI show aims to showcase the very best of them.

DSEI brings to the international procurement community a unique format featuring nearly 1,700 exhibitors with 4 international pavilions that attracts over 36,000 visitors including international delegations from existing and both traditional and developing defence and security markets with over 300 world class speakers.

The complexity of both national and international security grows each and every year, and DSEI aims to provide a “one stop shop” for inter-operability by melding the areas of maritime, land, air and even cyber in one place at one time.

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In 1993 the British Army Equipment Exhibition and the Royal Navy Equipment Exhibition were combined and held every other year until the British government decided to privatise the exhibition.

Exhibitions company Spearhead launched the first DSEI, then known as Defence and Systems Equipment International, in 1999 at Chertsey in Surrey. In 2001 it moved to its current location at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in London Docklands. DSEI’s name was changed in 2009, replacing the word Systems with Security.

In April 2008, DSEI was acquired by Clarion Events. The Clarion Events’ portfolio of defence and security events is acknowledged as the world’s leading forums where high level government officials and senior military personnel converge. Leading global equipment and services providers meet to share ideas, discuss industry developments, conduct business, and develop partnerships and network for future growth. Whilst military systems and technology are at the core of the industry and the events, the sector is also diversifying and adapting to meet the changing needs of the world. In addition to the threat of war, national security can be threatened by humanitarian disasters resulting in mass displacement of people or food and water shortages, terrorism or pandemic.

All defence and security exhibitions in the UK including DSEI can serve only the legitimate defence and security industry which is the most tightly regulated industry in the

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world. This means exhibitors and visitors must adhere to the highest regulatory scrutiny, complying with UK and international laws, treaties and conventions. DSEI itself works closely with government departments including MOD, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, BIS and Home Office to ensure this strict compliance with all rules, regulations and laws. Furthermore, the UK Government itself is responsible for inviting international delegations.

2019 CAPABILITY ZONES

DSEI is divided into dedicated capability zones to make it more manageable to navigate, as it truly is a gargantuan show!

DSEI 2019 featured its strongest aerospace offering to date, comprising fixed, rotary wing, and unmanned platforms. The popular Aerospace Zone was fully supported by the Royal Air

The Land Zone for DSEI 2019 grew even further than before, and surpassed the achievements of the 2017 event by introducing new features such as a dedicated showcase which opened up opportunities for even more suppliers to attend. The Land Zone is DSEI’s largest zone, featuring the latest in vehicles, weapons, ammunitions and equipment, and is the place where you’re most likely to find the PMCI team at the show! Supported the British Army, the Land Zone is your best opportunity to see first-hand the latest developments and innovations from international exhibitors and align yourself with the needs and requirements of the British Army and other governments.

The dedicated Security Zone showcased security equipment and systems to counter priority threats, such as Cyber Attacks and terrorism, as well as an enlarged Special Forces and tactical equipment area. DSEI 2019 once again centralised the security sector’s expertise with a bespoke community in order to increase networking opportunities for both exhibitors and visitors.

Showcased within the Security Zone were products and services ranging from security & special forces training, tactical equipment, perimeter security covert & overt surveillance & camera equipment and PPE. DSEI 2019 also saw an enhanced Joint Zone with a plethora of products from exhibitors. The Joint Zone featured the latest

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Force and Joint Helicopter Command and included a capability area dedicated to the aerospace supply chain. With an impressive array of static displays expected to feature around the ExCeL concourse, as well as a notable line up of rotary assets operating in the maritime domain, DSEI was the must-attend event for the entire aerospace sector. Supported by the RAF, the expanding Aerospace Zone encompassed an impressive array of static displays to compliment a number of aerospace supply chain exhibitors. The Zone also included a newly formed Hub dedicated to Space, as well as the popular Air Seminar featuring high-level military and industry speakers, including Chief of the Air Staff.

The Naval Zone was the most comprehensive dedicated Naval Zone in DSEI history. This year the Zone incorporated specialist naval exhibitors and was fully supported by the First Sea Lord and Royal Navy. The Naval Zone was one of DSEI 2019’s greatest strengths, a unique and interactive showcase of the latest vessels and maritime technology. DSEI’s distinctive dockside setting delivers a dazzling showcase of maritime capabilities and international warships. Fully supported by the Royal Navy and First Sea Lord, the Naval Zone provided unrivalled networking opportunities, insights from key decision makers and the opportunity to see the industry’s latest vessels in action through interactive presentations and waterborne demonstrations.

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products and innovations servicing the whole Defence and Security Community with 3 key hubs: Communication, Medical and Innovation. The Zone offered a real plethora of products from exhibitors within the following sectors: C4ISTAR, Communications, DIO, Electronic Warfare, Joint Enablers, Logistics, Medical, Robotics & Telemedicine.

GOOD BUSINESS FOR LONDON

As with any major defence show DSEI has its share of critics, but in a world where borders and allegiances are shifting seemingly on a daily basis, the importance of the show as a benefactor to the UK economy should not be undervalued. The UK defence industry represents ten per cent of UK high technology manufacturing and is the number one exporter in Europe, second only to the US globally. DSEI, which is based at ExCeL London, is a crucial part of that industry. The industry employs over 300,000 people and generates billions of pounds per year for the UK economy. The industry also works hand-in-hand with the UK Armed Forces from factory to frontline, for example over 6,000 industry personnel that worked directly alongside troops in Afghanistan, and in other theatres.

The economic benefits are not just about the defence industry either, but directly benefit the London economy itself.

The thousands of exhibitors, visitors and contractors attending DSEI occupy over 100,000 room-nights at London hotels during the week of the event, generating an estimated £23m direct benefit to the London economy in the process, even before taking into account all of their associated expenditure on travel, restaurants and the like across the capital during their stay.

As in 2017 we live in a world today where defence and security budgets are all under scrutiny, if not direct attack, and the DSEI show brings together the relevant “players” in the community in one place at one time. If we are to be protected we must support such shows as DSEI, not

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protest against them. It would be a naivety not to acknowledge that millions, if not billions change hands at shows of this nature, but if that money is well spent to support a safer future for all then it should be seen as an investment, and not a draw on increasingly limited funding.

DSEI 2019 takes place again in September 2021; once again the PMCI Team certainly enjoyed their time at this year’s DSEI, and we would like to thank everyone that made time to speak with us and increase our understanding of complex global security and defence issues. We are a humble publication, most of us simple “footsloggers”, in a vast marketplace; whilst others look to the “bigger picture”, and we are thankful that they do, our priority as ever is on the individual, the guys that will have their boots in the mud on the front line, and it always will be!

With that in mind, we hope that you’ll enjoy our gallery of images from the 2019 show.

THE FADE WITH 5.11 TACTICAL GEAR

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THE FADE WITH 5.11 TACTICAL GEAR

THE WHOLE “GREY GEAR” IDEA HAS BEEN ANOTHER OF THOSE TRENDS IN THE TACTICAL WORLD THAT HAS JUST CAUGHT ON, AND VIRTUALLY EVERY MANUFACTURER OUT THERE SEEMS TO HAVE THEIR “WOLF, SLATE, STORM” OR SIMPLY PUT, GREY. BILL LOOKS INTO THIS PHENOMENON AND PICKS SOME PIECES FROM 5.11 THAT WORK FOR HIM!

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e live largely in a “grey world”, both in terms of built-environment but also is relation to a lot of jobs that the thoroughly modern contractor may be faced with. Whilst most things are written into “SOP” sometimes it’s the “grey areas” where these guidelines don’t seem to fit that makes life… interesting!

A few years back I started to notice that certain clothing and gear manufacturers were adopting grey into their product lines; Arc’teryx LEAF in fairness were probably the first of the “Names” to drive this forward in any meaningful way, but others were lightning fast to follow their lead and numerous manufacturers came together to create mutually supportive and compatible clothing and tactical gear that all worked well together as a system.

Now the idea behind this is a straightforward one; in today’s modern urban environment we have a LOT of concrete and tarmac so grey is an obvious choice to “blend in” to the background. Previously tactical teams would inevitably be drawn to the “traditional black gear”, but in reality black actually sticks out like a sore thumb in most urban situations

GOING GREY

As always with my personal gear I like to be able to have choice and versatility based on one “core” set of kit, so the first choice I had to make was the base for this. 5.11 offer a considerable (HUGE!) range of shirts and trousers, but something on their stand at back at SHOT 2015 really took my eye, and I bought into it as soon as it was available and have been using it on and off ever since! Enter the STRYKE Tactical Duty Uniform

(TDU)! This uniform is really a three component set that gives a lot of flexibility. Crafted from highly durable 4.84 oz. Flex-Tac mechanical stretch fabric and treated with DuPont Teflon Shield+ fabric protector for superb stain, liquid and soil resistance, the new Stryke TDU Shirt from 5.11 features two canted front chest pockets and sleeve pockets for increased storage, hidden document pocket, together with Velcro adjustable cuffs and mandarin collar for a truly personalised fit and overall comfort.

Additionally, the Stryke TDU Shirt comes with a YKK concealed zip front, reinforced articulated elbows for added durability, loop patch platform and an epaulette kit which can be sewn on where you want them.

This highly practical shirt features the Flex-Tac, a revolutionary fabric utilising proprietary fibers and developed exclusively for 5.11 Tactical. The lightweight, breathable, Polycotton Ripstop incorporates mechanical stretch yarns, meaning the stretch and recovery of the fabric is achieved without the use of Spandex. As a result, the breathability, colour retention, and durability of the Flex-Tac are superior to other Cotton / Spandex fabrics currently in the market. If you favour more of a UBACS style shirt though the Stryke TDU Rapid Shirt is probably the one to go for. This model has a torso made from a highly flexible blend of Polyester and Spandex material, and the shoulders and sleeves are made of an exclusive 4.84 oz. Flex-Tac mechanical stretch fabric, again treated with Teflon.

Crafted from a specialised proprietary blend of mechanical stretch Polyester and Cotton material, the Stryke TDU Pants are perfect for general use; they are made from a specialised proprietary blend of mechanical stretch polyester and cotton material, and are the perfect partner for either of the shirt models. The TDU pants feature canted ergonomic cargo pockets, double layered articulated knees and fully gusseted crotch for superb freedom of movement in virtually any tactical situation.

The TDU pants come with stretch panels at the waist and behind each knee, and are Teflon treated for stain, liquid and soil resistance, and enhanced bartacking is used throughout for increased durability and longevity.

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as black is not a naturally occurring colour. Are shadows black, is it black at night? You could argue that in both cases the answer would be yes, but in reality, if you’ll pardon the expression, it’s all shades of grey.

5.11 Tactical though took their time about things. They are a huge international company that have the luxury of being able to really work things through rather than just jumping on the bandwagon for the sake of a quick buck. As much as 5.11 gear has always been popular for “tacticool” casual wear they really do build for the “real world” so every single thing that they make has to be 100% fit for purpose. No corners are cut in terms of fabrics, materials and construction, so when you buy into 5.11 you really are getting the “real deal”, not a dollar store copy that’s going to come apart just because you look at it!

This is an interesting topic in itself, a conversation that came up very recently with a good friend; He was kind enough to share with me a very thought provoking article he had written which addressed the need for “real gear” in relation to training and leisure pursuits, and the conclusion that I personally drew from it was that although we don’t need gear of this standard (hopefully our weekend range day is not going to put our lives on the line!) buying into it can actually be a financially sensible thing to do.

As I always say, spend your money wisely! Yes, you’ll pay a little more for gear from brands like 5.11, but in the long term it will wear much, much better than cheap copies; I’ve got a pair of ten year old tactical Pants that are still going to this day that attest to this fact!

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If however you like to run a little more “low key” then 5.11 offer some super “low profile” gear that’s made to the same standards as the uniform pieces but will be equally at home in the pub as in a firefight, and they come in patterns and tones that fit well with an overall “grey” theme! The choice of a good “cover garment” is paramount, which is why 5.11 added the new Tango Short-Sleeve Shirt to their line; the Vent-Tac fabric falls naturally and allows airflow, while the colours of the shirt themselves help reduce printing. There’s also a RAPIDraw placket which gives the wearer fighting functionality, along with a chest pocket with flap and pen guide and branded metal case buttons and snaps. If you like something even more relaxed, the plaids in the Echo Long Sleeve Shirt give you colour and style options that blur the lines between professional, undercover and smart casual.

A cotton/polyester blend feels as great as it looks. As for tactical capability, the covert RAPIDraw placket provides swift access to your CCW, and a hidden chest pocket securely stores your phone or wallet. 5.11 branding on the neck tape, metal ring snaps and other key features round out this design nicely.

Keeping with the more relaxed vibe, a real favourite amongst the range for me is the old Diablo Hoodie which was a bit of a classic! Made from 100% anti-pilling brushed Polyester fleece, the Diablo featured a classic kangaroo-style hand warmer pocket at the front, large protective hood with integrated adjustable draw cord and zippered utility pocket on left sleeve for additional storage. The Diablo Hoodie also came with loop patch on the upper right sleeve, and tonal contrast stitching gave it a great look. The Diablo featured genuine YKK zippers for extra durability. Thanks to its reinforced pockets and weather resistant construction, the Diablo offered excellent freedom of movement with superb protection against the wind, rain, and weather; I pretty much live in mine and it’s one piece that I’m sad to see no longer in the line, although you can still find them with selected retailers.

GETTING RANGE READY

With clothing options sorted now it was time to get down to business. First up I wanted a simple belt system so that I could carry a backup handgun, it this case a G17, and affix a dump pouch. 5.11 tactical belts are strong, durable and comfortable multi-purpose belts with a low profile design which makes it ideal for casual or tactical wear. They are perfect to carry a holster and sidearm without rolling or deforming, and often feature lightweight aluminium anodized buckles, ribbed weave nylon webbing, a reinforced signature 5.11 belt-tip, and subtle logo touches throughout; if you like something a bit more “formal”, 5.11 can help you there too!

Carrying kit? No problem as 5.11 offer a multitude of solutions. When I put this set of gear together I chose the Tac Tec Chest Rig as a) it’s tried, tested and has been in the 5:11 range for a while now, and b) because it’s a lightweight, breathable and versatile bit of kit! One size fits all and it has eminently customisable configurations. As standard you can carry up to six internal M4 mags with a either a nylon cover or bungee retention; the bungees are included. Two outside compartments can be converted to carry 500ml water bottles, and there is an internal web platform for holster, pouch or

knife attachment along with a map pocket. The front of the rig has extensive MOLLE so I decided to mount two further two cell magazine pouches, and spare pistol magazine pouch, and a medical pouch to cover all eventualities.

I always like to carry a small pack in addition to a rig, for essentials like a larger FAK, extra ammunition, and even some basic “snivel gear”. I’ve had a number of 5.11 packs over the years, but the RUSH 24 is one that has most definitely earned its place in my personal gear locker! Although it’s by far not a new model, sometimes things REALLY don’t need changing, and the RUSH is an absolutely prime example of this; it’s 5.11s most popular tactical backpack, and is a high-performance tactical pack suitable for duty, hunting and recreation, or graband-go. Compatible with the 5.11 Tier System and Scabbard, the pack features great, well-organised storage capability, a wrap-around MOLLE and SlickStick-compatible web platform, adjustable shoulder and sternum straps, a 60-oz. hydration pocket, and durable, water-resistant construction. It’s a pack built to last, and to be ready for anything!

With all this pulled together I simply needed to add some boots, lightweight gloves, cap and shooting glasses and I was good to go for training sessions on the range! I have to admit that my inspiration for this set of gear came specifically from a single picture that I saw in the 5.11 catalogue some years back, and yes, I totally bought into it (so good job 5.11 marketing department!) and then I let my mind wander to create something a little different in that grey palette that would work either on or off the range for me. All the gear is beautifully put together from first rate materials and even though this is by no means the cheapest set of kit I’ve ever put together everything has already lasted for some considerable time and works in virtually any urban environment.

If you find something that inspires you then go for it, no matter what it may be, but as always I’ll say do your research, buy right and buy once! To learn more about the very latest gear from 5.11 simply pay a visit to www.511tactical.com, or seek out the dealer for your area!

A WHOLE NEW YEAR! Well, what can I tell ya, loyal readers?

Another year seems to have rushed on by, and PMCI is about to enter yet another one! When I took over the helm of this little tome back in late 2014 I had no idea that heading towards the end of 2019 we’d not only still be here, but we’d be a fixture in the community!

During this time I’ve been lucky enough to have two fabulous partners in the form of my friends Nige, the man behind Calibre Publishing, and Trampas, the “stump to my tree” (a joke between us since we first shot together!) who has become a fabulous tactical/shooting journalist in his own right, and thoroughly earned his place as my trusted deputy editor in the USA. I’ve also been blessed with a magazine designer who having “done his bit” at the highest level too just 100% “gets it” when it comes to putting our somewhat random musings onto page; Baz makes us look good even when we’re not! Into the fold some folk have come and gone, but it’s down to all of our highly valued and professional contributors that we now have the readership that we do, and I would thank every single person that has ever put quill to parchment in support of the magazine!

So where do we go from here I hear you ask, and the answer is simple! We keep right on being down to earth and honest, both in our dealings with the industry and with what we bring to you, our readers, every time we launch a new issue!

It’s an exciting time at the end of each year as we eagerly look forward to SHOT Show in the USA, and to IWA in Germany; both these colossal shows give the entire PMCI team a chance to get together face to face with the manufacturers, friends both old and new, and to plan forward our content for the coming year.

Now I don’t always get to attend both shows, but for 2020 I’ll be front and centre with Trampas and the team to meet everyone in person, to thank them for their faith in PMCI and to find out what they would like to see more of from us.

I will not tell you that the last few years haven’t been without their challenges, but here we are; 2014 to 2019, and getting stronger every year!

Not bad for a bunch of beardy old shooters and looters!

I’ll conclude this time by wishing you one and all the very best for the festive season ahead, and if you’re in a country that doesn’t celebrate this as we do, well then just raise a toast to those who do, and enjoy things in your own way.

Keep sharp, keep safe, and I hope to see some of you in Vegas!

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CLAW GEAR INSTRUCTOR SHIRT MKII

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Any brand grows based upon the standard of what they produce, the quality of their service, and the testimonials of the users more and more of us are turning to Clawgear for clothing and accessories. Bill now looks at a couple of their latest models in depth.

I’ve been working directly with the guys at Clawgear for a few years now and I’ve been really overjoyed to see them gaining slow but certain growth in the tactical clothing market, and given my background in technical clothing and fabrics they have not disappointed me with the new garments, and indeed gear, that they have produced. After a great deal of interaction with them I’ve come to trust the merits of their technical clothing systems and they have always had total confidence in the products they send me to test and evaluate; this process continues as a “two-way street” to this day.

The very latest garments to come my way show that whilst Clawgear continue to innovate, they don’t necessarily throw out what are great existing designs, but instead improve on them!

For a while during the summer months I’ve been using their excellent Instructor Shirt on the range when testing (and when shooting abroad with friends) and it’s really become a bit of a “go to” garment for me. The Instructor Shirt MKII has been developed specifically for use at shooting ranges and training facilities, and Clawgear have designed this unique shirt to fulfill the requirements of comfort and utilitarian configuration whilst maintaining a pared-back, cool look. The Instructor Shirt is exceptionally versatile as it i features velcro mounting points and zip pockets on both sleeves, and a hidden side pocket for a mobile phone including cable outlet has also been included. It’s a simple T-shirt design, but the cut is generous to aid with dynamic movement whilst shooting, and the 60% cotton, 40% Polyester fabric mix is both durable and comfortable next to the skin.

However, as I tend to shoot for real in “hot places” the short-sleeved option is not always the best, and I longed for a model that would give me more coverage and perhaps a little more protection for the lower arm. Enter the Instructor Shirt MKII LS! Inspired by the popularity of the original, the long sleeve version has been developed as for use primarily on the shooting range and for instructors.

Due to its versatility, it is also suitable for a variety of other tasks, including, as Clawgear put it “professional level light operations”. The fabric of the torso maintains the great feel of the original for use and comfort under plate carriers.

The technical design of the sleeves ensures extremely high freedom of movement, and they are made of a very durable, stretchy and water-repellent 87% polyamide,

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13% polyurethane fabric mix; combining this shirt with a light, water repellant vest gives you superb protection whilst maintaining high levels of breathability. The two upper arm pockets provide sufficient storage space for range cards and small items, while the loop surfaces offer space for ID badges if required. The shirt also features an extended torso to avoid slipping out of your trousers, and overall the main 60% cotton, 40% Polyester torso fabric is quick drying, breathable and comfortable.

Both the Instructor Shirts are available in a range of plain colours, so they will fit pretty much anywhere you choose to use them too. Clawgear will never be the cheapest option on the block, but as they say, you get what you pay for and in this case that’s an awful lot of comfort, performance and durability!

For more information on the superb range of gear from Clawgear please do visit www.clawgear.com

Ask any serious shooter or collector, “Where do you store your firearms” and the immediate answers you will get will routinely involve being neatly arranged in some sort of elaborate and well-made gun safe of some size or shape. What’s interesting is if you ask these same groups, “Where do you store your magazines”, the answers will greatly differ from desk drawers to cardboard boxes, usually amidst disarray and total lack of organization. Trampas believes he has the solution we’ve all been looking for!

Thanks to a company by the name of Mag Storage Solutions, order is now being conveniently being offered to not only help cleanly organize collected magazines but help offer fast access to them as well!

In 2018, I first met representatives of the Mag Storage Solutions company during SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas. At the time, this company only offered a handful of products designed to install inside gun safes to organize and hold AR15, AK-47 and assorted pistol magazines. I thought the concept was extremely innovative and asked to have a few of these items sent for review. Between moving homes, growing our training company and working on new projects, a year manage to lapse between our show floor conversation and follow up on our product request.

By the time I reached back out to Mag Storage Solutions, the company had grown substantially and offered a fair few more products such as magazine go bags, magnetic gun safe mounting hardware and large 6 magazine holder brackets. They were very happy to hear back from us and decided to send out two sets of their signature AR-15 brackets, two sets of the AR-10 / AK-47 brackets and two sets of their assorted magazine brackets as well for our review. Given the current “at capacity” status of our Liberty

Gun Safes, I felt it would be too crowded to fairly include these large, easy to use brackets into such tight quarters.

After thinking on a solution to waiting to put these neat devices into use, I came up with the idea to install peg board to the blank wall of my office closet in which I keep several ammo cans, ASP training guns, work shirts and tactical gear. What would result would be nothing short of fully functional and yes, absolutely gorgeous to any gun guy who would see it!

By implementing these racks, it allowed me to efficiently use previously unusable wall space to store a wide variety of pistol and rifle magazines, fully loaded and ready to be grabbed at a moment’s notice on the way out the door to the range. This has eliminated valuable time once wasted looking for specific magazines that corresponded to certain firearm platforms. Each polymer rack is easy to use and securely holds the magazines upright and in place to be quickly removed and returned when done.

The beauty of the Mag Storage Solutions products is the simplicity in which they operate. These products represent a “Now why didn’t I think of that” feeling in how simply they make needed firearm accessory organization. Best of all, these products are relatively inexpensive to own with the average rack retailing between US$39.99 - US$45.99 each. With having regularly used the system I have set up in my office for over a year now, I am constantly impressed with how durable they have been and will admit a bit of constant elation each time I open the closet door to see the peg board wall complete with HK MP5, Uzi carbine, Mac 11 subgun and call their corresponding magazines neatly organized beside them. If you are like me and the millions of other gun owners who love concepts like order and discipline, I highly recommend these products

by Mag Storage Solutions. Check them out today at www. magstoragesolutions.com and tell them PMCI Magazine sent you!

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DEAD POINT WEAPON LIGHT

GEAR ON TEST

As a firearms instructor and daily concealed weapon carrier, Trampas is always on the lookout for new and innovative products to make life safer and better prepared for unknown circumstances and this time he illuminates Dead Point Lights!

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Three items I always want on a reliable defensive firearm are a good trigger, solidly built iron sights (preferably night sights) and some sort of quality white light. While the trigger and sights are an easy fix, white lights usually take a bit more effort to carry. The tactical light market primarily revolves around the accessory rail of a handgun. Each manufacturer has their own proprietary shape and size of light which makes model specific holsters a necessity. When carrying concealed, adding a light only adds to the overall bulk of an item never meant to be human body friendly to begin with. Recently, I discovered Dead Point weapon lights which looked to me the missing link I had been searching for.

What caught my eye with Dead Point lights was how they mounted to the firearm. Instead of the traditional accessory rail, the Dead Point light replaced the factory recoil guide rod assembly of the pistol. According to the website, the light uses a 303 stainless steel guide rod paired with a recoil spring from a company world famous for their aftertmarket products, Wolff Gunsprings. At the time I ordered a light for my Glock Gen 4 Model 19 9mm pistol, the lights were only available for Gen 3 and 4 Glocks in 17 and 19 frames as well as the newer Glock model 42.

Approximately 10 days after ordering, my light arrived in the mail. The package included the steel guide rod with the Wolff spring already mounted on it, a unique looking 9-volt battery pack and an extended take down lever. Switching out the factory parts for the Dead Point products only took about 2 minutes with no issues at all. (Make sure the take down lever is facing the correct way during installation.)

Operating the light simply requires pressing inward in either direction on the ambidextrous take down lever to active the light. The heart of the unit is a Cree LED bulb that produces about 90 lumens. Considering what its diminutive physical size would lead you to believe, the Dead Point light actually produces an impressive high volume of concentrated bright light. The pistol still retains its same balance, overall feel and ability to index naturally without any adjustment to grip or stance. The lever protrudes slightly further outward than a factory take down lever but does not drag or hang up on any holster or clothing I tested the gun with. With several holsters, including my custom inside the waistband holster built by good friend, Doc Burger, if the light is accidently left on when holster, the lever gets pushed back to OFF position as it inserts it is re-holstered. I could see where this would come in handy when in a rush or hyper-focused on the task at hand.

Working with an unloaded Glock, I worked through my house room to room at night in low light and no light situations using the Dead Point light. Using both weak hand and strong hand supported grips, I was able to activate the light using the index finger of my support hand. When switching to a one hand only grip, my trigger finger could activate the light with minimal effort despite having relatively short fingers. In a complete dark room, the light illuminated a 10’ x 12’ space with no problems.

This light would work well in conjunction with a primary handheld light for searching. As with any weapon mounted light, regardless if it is a handgun or long gun, I regularly carry an additional light on my belt or in my pocket for searching in dark environments. My time working as a SWAT operator taught me the importance of not searching areas using weapon mounted lights. Not all persons encountered in low light will end up being threats, so sweeping them with the muzzle of a firearm as you use the light mounted on it to search is a “NO GO”.

On the range, I was in for a pleasant surprise in how soft my Glock seemed to feel shooting. The Wolff recoil guide rod spring made the felt recoil seem noticeably lighter from shot to shot.

When I manually cycled the slide, I could not notice the slide or spring feeling any stiffer, but it certainly seemed so during live fire. Over the test period, well over 500 rounds were put through the Glock 19 with the same soft recoil being felt throughout.

Overall, I enjoyed working with the Dead Point light. I found the product was very user friendly and built well. If I had to pick a downside to the weapon light, it would be with the battery.

While the unique little 9-volt battery pack kept the light running brightly during the entire four month test period, it isn’t a very common battery. Fortunately, at only US$5 direct from the company, they are affordable enough to keep several on hand.

I normally tend to prefer products that operate with batteries I can readily find at my local gas station or worst-case scenario, Walmart. Due to size the battery is needed to fit into, I don’t foresee this issue changing any time soon. (Side note: battery life expectation according to the company is around 45 mins of continuous run time.)

Retailing for US$149.99, I feel this light is priced on par with the larger, bulkier lights. Are their lights on the market that are a bit larger, brighter and have a longer battery life, sure. For me, the trade off on sheer volume of light and battery life versus concealability was well worth it to be able to comfortably have a light on my gun 24/7 and still know I have a quality-built product.

To learn more about more about the Dead Point, visit their website at www.DeadPointLights.com to discover a product that best fits your specific needs.

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LIFESTYLE COMMS & TIME

The LEVEL 7 is lightweight winter jacket

which provides insulation and protection against frost, wind and light showers.

Climashield® Apex™ provides thermal insulation and ultimate warmth. Two chest pockets are lined with fleece to provide protection against frostbite.

The hood can be easily adjusted without removing hands from the chest pockets via two drawstrings located there.

Climashield® Apex™ insulation (grammage: 100g body; 67g hood).

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KIT: SNUGPAK

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SNUG(PAK) AS A BUG It’s that time again when we all need to contend with colder weather, so “in house technical clothing guru” Bill turns his attention to some great kit which will help you to keep “snuggly in your snivel gear” when the mercury plummets! - By Bill Thomas

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s I sit writing this I can tell that winter is upon us just by the temperature in the office, and the fact that I’ve finally ditched my usual shorts for a pair of trousers, and my t-shirt for my go-to Helikon-Tex hoody fleece and jeans. Just this morning we had our first frost of the year, and from what the “meteo” is telling me that’s just the start of a potentially cold and snowy winter ahead; on my recent trip up to see the guys at the range, gritting teams were out doing trial runs on the motorway so for me it’s definitely time to get planning for those frozen days of training!

Although I’m still in two minds as to whether or not to invest in “snow camo” (I have this debate with myself year on year!) it is time to break out the insulated jacket for downtime on the ne, and I truly believe that this is a crucial piece of gear to own for two main reasons.

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Firstly, after a hard mornings training you’re going to have built up a head of steam but when you’re out on a basic range with no heated reload zone (in many cases you’ll be operating from the back of the car!) it’s very, very easy to chill down quickly when you stop for lunch.

This leads all too quickly discomfort and on a cold, snowy winters day I’ve seen many guys leave at lunchtime as they’ve become too chilled to continue.

Secondly, in the UK it’s often not the cold, pretty white stuff falling from the sky that we need to contend with but sleet and icy rain, so you’ll totally get why I find an insulated jacket to be and indispensable bit of kit!

I know that I keep on about a correct and effective layering system in your gear, but in the winter months you really need to push up the insulation levels of your mid-layer so it’s seriously worth considering some form of lightweight lofted garment. Once upon a time everyone would have been saying “get a down jacket”, and in

certain conditions I’d thoroughly agree with that. These days though I pretty much always go for a synthetic fill rather than down; synthetics retain a high percentage of their insulative properties even when wet whereas when down gets wet it will stay wet and will actually try to use your own core body heat to dry itself resulting in you being even colder! Another benefit of a synthetic fill is that you can also compress it, and leave it compressed for extended periods of time without causing any damage to its structure. Most of the jackets will come with a compression or stuff sac which can be used to minimise its size making it easier to store and carry with you.

Hypothermia can, ultimately, be a killer, and even in its mildest form can lead to you having not just a bad day, but a bad time full stop! If you really don’t want to be “that guy” who causes a problem for everyone due to lack of forethought and preparation, then please read on. I know, I really do, that you could easily look at this and say that an insulated jacket is just another piece of kit to buy, another expensive item of clothing that won’t get used that much, but in fact once you own such a garment I think you’ll be shocked actually how much you do use it!

WHAT LOOK FOR

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All the “big names” out there will offer one if not more insulated jackets in their clothing range and depending on your left-over-after-the-latest-ammo-buy-money then shopping around will get you something in your price range. Although camouflage insulated jackets are available think about where you’ll be wearing it. If you buy a simple block colour rather than a camo, then you’re also going to end up with something you can wear every day which makes it even better value for money.

Most good outdoor pursuits stores will now have in stock a wide selection of both down and synthetic insulated jackets by now, and some of them are offering some great gear from the top mountaineering companies by now, and I’ve noticed that there are some seriously good bargains to be had from the likes of Black Diamond, RAB, Mountain Equipment, Patagonia, and The North Face, and all of them this year seem to be available in black or some really cool grey tones; do be wary of buying “names” though as there sadly is still a degree of “paying for that” depending on where you actually make your purchase.

Good models to look for are those that are referred to as “belay jackets” as those are purpose designed to stuff

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down into your pack for use when you need them most, ie, when you stop being active and become more static, and their designs are more often than not more technically cut to fit lower over the small of the back and abdomen, whereas many of the more “fashion cut” jackets are waistline cut. I still have a very old belay pullover filled with Primaloft from my time working with Lowe Alpine many years ago, and it’s a classic!

Of course there are now many “tactical” brands that will sell you and insulated jacket, and those are usually jazzed up with a lot of arm-velcro and different features from the “civvy versions”, but I’ll still go back to my old faves Snugpak when it comes to insulated gear for military and tactical use; they’ve built on the success of their best known insulated jacket, the Softie (a UK Forces “favourite”!, to bring some great models to their clothing collection, and the latest generation of insulated jackets are British made in the company’s factory in West Yorkshire, and are manufactured using its exclusive Softie Premier synthetic insulation.

SJ FOR THE WIN! The Snugpak SJ Range is their latest development in tactical all-weather jackets that are designed to give you the perfect outer shell whatever conditions you’re facing throughout the year. All four jackets in the range benefit from our high tech Paratex Micro outer and Paratex Light inner, keeping any moisture away from your skin, so you stay warm, comfortable and dry, and their Softie Premier filling has excellent insulating properties, trapping heat and maximising comfort.

The warmest jacket in the collection is the SJ12 (UK£184.95); the newest Snugpak design is tailored to fit the contours of your body, with a water-resistant main zip, and a high neck design that keeps out the draughts. The Softie Jacket 12 is designed for the winter months with a permanent, adjustable, insulated hood for extra warmth around the head, neck and face. You’ll be comfortable right down to -15°C. It comes in a Blue, Red, Olive, Military Black, Multicam camouflage colours, which also feature Velcro patches on the arm for military use. The SJ12 also has the extended body and longer back I mentioned earlier.

The SJ9 (UK£149.95), which uses Softie 9 Insulation features a full time insulated hood, which can be rolled down and secured in place when not in use, and Snugpak’s Softie® Premier insulation for ultimate warmth, making it ideal for extreme winter conditions or when stationary for long periods of time. Hem draw cords mean you can snug

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it in to retain warmth, elasticated cuffs form a great seal when wearing gloves, and there are two deep hand warmer pockets as well. Down the sides of the jacket is a unique panel of baffles which holds the insulation exactly where it’s needed; Snugpak have obviously looked to their sleeping bag range and taken inspiration from there, and it works very well indeed.

Whilst not exactly cheap at UK£189.95 the MML6 Softie Smock should be viewed as a long term investment, especially if you act as an trainer or RO as well as being a shooter; whilst trainees can easily head back inside to warm up a trainer/RO needs to be out on range at all times that shooting is in progress. The MML6 easily lets you do this so in my mind is an invaluable addition to your kit locker.

Whatever your budget may be though, there’s a great insulated jacket out there with your name on it! It may not be a garment that is going to see all round use, but you’ll thank me next time those around you are shivering and you’re all snuggled up in your gucci-smucci new jacket and complaining how warm you are!

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The SJ9 is available in olive, military black, MultiCam and A-TACS camo, and features Velcro on the arms for unit or morale patches. I’ve been really pleased to have this model on test since its inception and it’s proved 100% to be a “keeper”. Over the winter months of the last couple of years I’ve been able to try it in various conditions and, especially when the temperature plummeted it really performed! If you’re looking for a really great winter jacket that is absolutely perfect for wear on the range then I’d urge you to take a really close look at the SJ9 as it comes with my thorough recommendation.

One of the things with ranges and training areas is that you do spend a fair amount of time in a cold, static position; you might be attending the safety briefing first thing in the morning or breaking for lunch, but it’s a rarity to find a heated outdoor range isn’t it? For years I’ve always had an original Snugpak “Softie” jacket in the back of the car for just such times, for when you want a bit of instant warmth. Now Snugpak have really upped the ante though, taking things to an entirely new level! Developed by Snugpak with input from professional navigators, mountain leaders, climbing instructors, meteorological staff, and military personnel, the functional Military Mountain Leader Smock has been created to support the user in a diverse range of operational environments, especially when exposed to extreme cold weather.

As a part of Snugpak’s “VENTURE” range the MML6 Softie Smock is the flagship garment. It’s a tri-layer garment and uses both Paratex Micro as a face fabric, and an internal Softie Premier fill, encapsulated with a Paratex Light lining.

Designed to provide excellent thermal protection against the cold the MML6 is rated -5C to -10C; it also provides a high degree of wind protection. The MML6 Softie Smock is lighter than normal expedition style jackets, and uses water resistant YKK zips, making it ideal when size and weight need to be kept to an absolute minimum. It is ideally worn with a variety of base layers, such as the Snugpak 2nd Skinz Coolmax base layer, to move moisture away from the skin, keeping you dry and regulating core temperature in extremes of cold.

The quick drying, Paratex Micro 100% nylon material has a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish. Water repellency can be maintained with a cool tumble dry after washing and periodic re-treatment with suitable after care products.

The MML6 Softie Smock will keep you dry in a short, light shower, giving you time to find a safe place to stop and put on more effective waterproof layers. The MML6 Softie Smock can also be worn under waterproof membrane hard shells in severe weather, still allowing easy access to your essential equipment.

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TAC GEAR - WISPORT

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WISPORT The tactical equipment market seems to be more and more flooded with choice than ever before, and sometimes it’s easy to overlook a brand because their gear somehow doesn’t fit into the “Gucci Category”. Bill takes a pause and a step back to his roots in the outdoor performance market to focus on WISPORT, a Polish brand that really should be better known and appreciated!

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t has to be said that an awful lot of gear that we use is driven by big faceless brands and what is seen on the backs of “operators” both in real life and in the movies/ on the TV. Of course there’s also the influence of the gaming industry that want their virtual characters to look “tacticool”, so much so that we’re now seeing tieins between game producers and manufacturers of gear not just as a nod, but as direct business relationships.

Now I’m not saying that this is a bad thing as increased sales for company X driven by the virtual marketplace and showcase generated online by company Y leads to more money in the pot for future development of new gear, and this is actually a pretty healthy place to be for any producer of tactical kit. All companies love a government contract which may lead to the production of thousands of pieces of one particular type of gear and assure sales for years to come, but as always contracts of this type are undoubtedly pared back to the bone when it comes to what the company actually earns, and what they have to spend developing new ideas.

What sometimes amazes me though is that there are some absolutely corking manufacturers out there that not only provide kit for the top “operators” of their own countries, but innovate

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like mad using the best possible technologies and components, and somehow are completely passed by because their gear hasn’t been shown off in “Call of Modern Battlefield Duty 27” or appeared in the latest “Dark o’clock” blockbuster movie!

I’ve mentioned before in relation to clothing that there is some absolutely cutting-edge stuff coming out of Eastern Europe at the moment, and let’s not forget the operational experience of Special Forces units like Grupa Reagowania OperacyjnoManewrowego (GROM) from Poland, who have been right in the thick of things with 1st SFOD-D (Delta Force), SEAL Team Six (DEVGRU) and the SAS, that are feeding their hard-won knowledge back into companies producing absolutely first rate gear. One of the manufacturers, who are based in Wrocław, Poland as it happens, that we seem to pass by is WISPORT, and I can’t for the life of me work out why!

WISPORT have actually been making packs (as well as other items for the outdoor and hunting markets) since 1984 and certainly know their business! In addition to a thoroughly extensive collection of backpacks, the company also offers fleece, ski pants, thermoactive underwear, organic cotton T-shirts, hiking boots, trekking and ski socks, and a wide range of accessories (first aid kits, transport bags, rain capes, crampons,

TRIED AND TESTED

Each year I try to get out into the wilds of the European Alps to drag a bunch of gear through its paces, and although this has been curtailed a little by “medical considerations” in the immediate past couple of years, it’s something that I love, and not even a brush with cancer will keep me from my beloved high and wild places!

Last year I group-tested a bunch of packs on the mountain trails and amongst them was the “Sparrow” from WISPORT. The smallest of Sparrow backpacks family the 16 is the latest generation of compact backpacks made of extremely durable 500D Cordura Nylon and developed in collaboration with Polish Military forces. The main advantages of the Sparrow 16 backpack are removable, ergonomically shaped and lightly padded shoulder straps, a spacious hydration-compatible main compartment and multiple MOLLE attachment points.

The main compartment of Sparrow 16 comes with an internal hydration sleeve on the backside inner, a zippered pocket and multiple elastic loops for easy organisation. Additionally, above the sleeve pocket are a hook for the attachment of hydration system and a passage for the hydration hose or an antenna. The pack features a front compartment with zip closure, and multiple quick release buckles allow the backpack to be quickly dropped when required. The side compression straps allow the pack to be adapted to the size of carried kit and prevent it from shifting inside which may cause unnecessary noise, discomfort and disturbance

to balance. On the front of the pack and side panels are multiple MOLLE strap attachments points, which allows for mounting various MOLLE accessories.

Durable and lightweight, the Sparrow 16 pack is perfect for carrying all you need to a full days training or operations, and serves well as a patrol pack when you need to dump your big bergan!

Moving up a notch to what I refer to as “Three Day” packs WISPORT have a whole heap of models in this important 30-50L capacity area, and my personal favourite of the bunch is the ZipperFox 40L. One of the more recent additions to WISPORTs line of military packs, the ZipperFox 40L was created as a modified, slightly larger and more versatile, version of their Silverfox 30L model. Designed for medium duration trips or patrols, this new generation of single compartment tactical packs benefits from extremely lightweight and durable construction, high degrees of functionality and innovative technology.

The main feature of this unique pack is an inverted “U” shaped clamshell zip opening, which allows for quick and easy access to the main compartment from the top and both sides at the same time. Additionally the ZipperFox comes with re-designed Semi Adjustable System (SAS) Plus carrying system which now includes profiled straps, a removable buckled waist belt, rigid back construction and highly breathable padding. Thanks to the

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etc) to over 100 stores in Poland and throughout Europe. Whilst they may not be so well-known in the UK and USA I think I can safely say that they have a “track record” for making good gear, one that the PMCI teams can personally attest to!

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ergonomically profiled straps sewn in permanently, the pack provides excellent stability when carrying uneven or dynamic loads, which makes it an ideal choice for more challenging environments and activities.

The ZipperFox is fully hydration system compatible, with an easily accessible zippered hydration compartment, and is fully MOLLE compatible thanks to numerous webbing straps placed around the pack. This highly practical pack also comes with waterproof rain cover hidden inside the bottom compartment, side ski attachment straps (probably with other uses in the UK!) and multiple inner sleeves / zipped pockets for easy organization.

It represents a perfect storage/carry solution for anyone that needs to manage a larger load when the going gets tough!

GEAR HAULERS

Depending on whether you are heading to your local range for an extended training session, or hauling your kit into the middle of nowhere for a multi-day exercise, WISPORT really do have you covered in all respects!

From not-so-simple duffles like the 50L Stork up to full on mountaineering packs, WISPORT offer the lot! Made of Cordura Nylon material for superior durability, the Stork Bag features a spacious main compartment equipped with a two-way zipper opening, loop patch for hook-backed IDs, tags or morale patches, and multiple pockets. The bag offers plenty of storage space and comes with removable and adjustable shoulder strap, along with numerous PALS webbing straps for additional MOLLE attachments (such as pouches or lanyards). The Stork Bag is big enough to fit in everything you need without having to dig through a massive main compartment, performs exceptionally well in virtually all conditions, and represents a perfect storage solution for all your gear on the range!

If you need to be carrying your home on your back though, there is a lot of choice in the WISPORT Racoon Series of packs, but my personal choice here is the ShotPack. Designed with the serious shooter in mind (and with a price-tag to match!), this fully customisable and adaptable “L-pack” allows for secure and comfortable transport of a long rifle along with personal belongings and other necessary equipment for multi-day deployment in one solid package.

Developed again in collaboration with Polish Military forces, the ShotPack features a fully adjustable and highly comfortable FAS Plus Military back system, two large detachable side pouches, top, bottom and front access to the main compartment, and a fully removable stiffened back section with internal frame and MOLLE for multiple storage options.

Additionally, this highly adaptable tactical pack comes with a dedicated three section standalone rifle case with heavy internal padding, MOLLE webbing and multiple carry options. There’s also a hydration sleeve, concealed waterproof rain cover, helmet mesh mount, and numerous compression straps, and these are only a few of the many interesting design solutions featured in this this superb tactical pack. The military grade ShotPack offers a huge amount of carrying space and is perfect for military personnel as well as tactical shooters.

I’ve really only touched the tip of the iceberg here when it comes to what WISPORT offer as their range is absolutely enormous, and if you can’t find what you need amongst their range, then it probably doesn’t exist in the wild! From simple, well-thought-out packing solutions to full spectrum load-carrying hardware, they have the lot, and you can check everything out by simply visiting www.wisport.com.pl, and my sincere thanks go to www.military1st.co.uk for providing the test sample of the Sparrow.

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TECH: SIONYX SIONYX AURORA SPORT PMCI are pleased again this time to be joined by occasional guest contributor Rob S. Rob is well respected in the PMC world, but these days tends to rollout for chosen “CP Details”, spending the rest of his days testing gear he wishes he’d had “in the day”! - Rob. S.

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e was talking too loudly when I tapped him on the shoulder and whispered; “shhh you stupid American!” We were on watch and as per normal SOP we were to record what we saw and report back. Stealth was the name of the game. Two guys went by and I hit record; wait, they had red arm insignia on not blue badges? Ah confirmed those are the special units we heard about but no way we could tell with monochrome NVG sets we normally used.

It was O dark ⅛ moonlight, not enough to see your hand in front but with any decent NVG it looked almost daylight outside of the canopy. I slid away having what we needed, and we picked our way through the dense cover not afraid of using our illuminators now as they were 1065nm and traditional NVGs don’t see in that range, but this Sionyx colour NVG camera did. Earlier I was arguing with my EOD mate about these low cost cameras; yeah I’m a fool, and now I saw their value was far above what I thought. He had laughed and said; “colour is information and information is good”. Yeah mate, it is.”

I recently received a Sionyx Aurora Sport IP67 rated action night vision camera from a client and was asked if we needed these for our security detail. My first reaction was, we all have

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pvs14s and Flir why would we need that? Well colour is indeed information and more information is good. Jumping ahead, this is now in my go bag and most likely should be in yours as well.

Before we get off to the camera lets cover a few details.

Seeing in the dark is important, so much that man has used fire, flashlights and more for ages. Then the military developed light intensifiers, owning the night, and these evolved into our current NVG tech, but it sees in monochrome. So why is “Seeing Colour at Night” so Important? Seeing colour enhances situational awareness resulting in faster and more accurate decision making, it allows for a better understanding of the terrain and the surrounding area, and can reduce fatigue and disorientation that has been associated with conventional, monochrome NVG. Seeing in colour is just what the human body is used to and so a typical individual can mentally process what they’re seeing faster with these systems. Seeing in colour aids reconnaissance and target identification. Colour night vision can provide important missing data (the colour of a target vehicle or clothing, etc.) allowing positive identification faster, and positive identification further. Night colour vision aids in night-time search and rescue and recovery operations more efficiently and with greater safety. Colour can be crucial for rapid and accurate

wound assessment and treatment, as with monochromatic night vision, blood can look the same as water. This system enables the user to differentiate arterial from venous blood. Colour also can allow bomb techs to see red, green, blue, and different colour wires, components, and more. And then there are maritime uses (IP67 rated remember) where colour may be the key to knowing rather than guessing. Wreck that $50k skiff and see how much your boss wants to pay you!

the pair of Sports and mount (see below) than just a single gen 2 which it blows away. If there is any light I can actually identify clothing colour and with the 1065nm illuminator I can slide in 100% O dark not be noticed until too late. Lionsgear Solutions offers an amazing mount and other accessories for your Sionyx NOD set up via Wilcox and other mounts, along with lens covers protectors, eye cups and more. Their dual NOD Machos mount is state of the art military grade including the option to adjust for each eye alignment individually and stainless steel hinges that lock at any given degree.

Sionyx also offers the smarter sibling the Black “Aurora” model at US$800 that contains a Built-In Wi-Fi, GPS, Compass and by the time of this article it should have the software update that allows and adds Augmented Reality. So when looking into the camera, it will show you where your base, objective and team members are, their tag, how far away they are from you and their direction when they are also running the Aurora black camera.

Last but not least, LEO and legal use? Since the Aurora black camera records more information, colour, has a timestamp, and GPS as well, it’s admissible as evidence!

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Sport Version Features • Sensor - Ultra-Low Light CMOS 1” (Yes 1”!)

• Near Moonless Starlight capable • Colour or monochrome display • Lens - f/1.4 Night, f/2 Twilight, /5.6 Day 16mm lens that cannot be damaged by daylight in night mode.

• Video - 720p Mov • FPS - 7.5, 15.24, 30, 60 • Photo - .9mp • Shutter speeds - 1.5″, 1″, 1/2″, 1/4″, 1/7.5″, 1/15″, 1/30″, 1/60″, 1/120″, • 1/240″, 1/480″, 1/1000″, 1/2000″, 1/4000″, 1/8000″ • Wifi - USB 2.0 • MicroSD 4 - 32GB • Micro OLED Display • IP67 • USB Rechargeable battery (swappable) • IOS and Android app • Remote Live View, Record, Download, Share • Under 8oz and fits in the hand • ITAR friendly For more information please simply pay a visit to www.sionyx.com

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So what makes this system what it is? Cost? MSRP of US$399 as of Nov 2019. A typical gen 2+ sees less and can cost over US$1,000+, then at Gen 3 we get into 3 to 5 thousand US dollars and it is still monochrome. While this individual unit cannot see as well in low light as a gen 3 (very close though) it beats a gen 2 and with a 1065IR illuminator that most gen 3 cannot see, it sees clearly.

We tested this out and all of our 850, 940 lasers and illuminators worked well but the icing on the cake was the custom 1065 illuminator we tried. It was able to see clearly while the pvs14 we had could barely make out it was used. A Tactical advantage for CQB operations and stealth as we all know from when Kevin turned on his 940 illuminator; RIP Kevin! Then there is ITAR; how many times have you left only to return and have your fancy toys taken due to ITAR? No? OK, well some of us have. Haha. This is not on ITAR and is sold worldwide to travel, so no issues.

Sionyx LLC is a sensor company with over 40 patents. Their sensor can see further into the IR spectrum than a PVS or such.

Sionyx owns the technology and controls the cost, and this keeps things affordable and we can expect many more great products soon from the company. I wish I could say more but company OPSEC says “soon”. Sionyx was awarded $20M as part of the army’s IVAS program for next general digital NV though...

Can I wear these NOD style you may well ask? Many want to know if it can be worn head-mounted for NVG use.

The answer is yes, and they are even lighter than most NVG sets.

Although it does have a small amount of lag on the lowest settings (I run mine at 30fps, night and -2.0 diopter and they are great, and we are talking only 15ms versus the eye at 10ms) and the field of view is a tad smaller but after running this in a dual nod setup in our shoot house, I have come to love this set. It is cheaper for

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FIREARMS: SIG SAUER LEGION P938

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SIG SAUER LEGION P938 Right after SHOT SHOW 2019 this past January, Clint received a call from PMCI Deputy Editor, Trampas asking if he was interested in reviewing SIG’s newest addition to their growing Legion series. This would be an updated version of their classic model P938. Never being one to turn down the opportunity to shoot the boss’s ammo, Clint replied “Let’s get on this right away!”.

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eyond its appearance, I wasn’t really expecting to like this gun. Why, you might ask? Well, I have never been a big fan of SIG’s pistols in general. See, I’m a left-handed shooter and historically SIG has left us southpaws feeling a little left out. Primarily because most of their designs feature the controls on the wrong side of the gun for us.

I know it’s rather petty. But it’s always been a turn off for me. I decided that I would go into this with an open mind and give this little pistol a shot. Little did I know this would embark into a year long journey together.

Before we move deeper in the P938, lets take a step back to the 1980’s. Disco had finally died its inevitable death, Wall Street was booming and there didn’t seem to be anything that could stop the money-making machine that was the American economy. Americans were looking for small concealable firearms to protect themselves and all that money they were making. Colt Manufacturing decided it was a good time to capitalize on their flagship pistol of the 20th Century, the historic 1911. This pistol had been the side arm of the American fighting man for almost a century by that time. Colt’s decision? Use what’s worked, adapting the 1911 design by shirking its scale down from the large .45 ACP to host the smaller .380 ACP cartridge. This small 1911 released as the Mustang and its many variants would

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be in Colt’s catalog from 1983 until it’s production would cease in 1996.

In 2009, new life would be breathed in to the now deceased Mustang. When SIG SAUER announced the release of the P238 chambered in .380 ACP. This “new” pistol was built from a license of the Mustang from Colt. A few years later, capitalizing on the success of the P238 and answering the clamoring crowd of consumers demanding a 9mm version the P938 was born.

While similar in design and appearance to their hugely successful P238 .380 ACP micro-pistol. The P938 it differs by being slightly longer, wider and heavier to facilitate the longer and more powerful 9mm cartridge. The P938’s sales were so strong, SIG included it in a number of following specialized series such as the Nitron, Nightmare, Extreme, Combat, and an FDE version known as the Scorpion. Heck, they’ve even got a Rose Gold version if you’re in to that kind of thing. Now, SIG follows up all their success with inclusion in their most elite version to date, the Legion program. This stands out particularly impressive considering the overwhelming production of polymer pistols chambered in 9mm seemingly flooding the market, yet a steel SIG pistol still manages to garner that much demand.

If your unfamiliar SIG’s Legion line of products, here is a quick overview. The Legion program is SIG’s series of proven designs in their catalog that have been tweaked and upgraded based on years of feedback from shooters. This program is just as much about the lifestyle as it is the high-quality firearms within it.

When you purchase a Legion product, you are eligible for Legion membership perks like their exclusive branded holsters, knives, shirts, hats and other gear from some of the industry’s top manufacturers all sporting the now iconic Legion chevron.

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FIREARMS: SIG SAUER LEGION P938

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NEW LOOK, NEW PERFORMANCE?

Alright, let’s get back to the review. I first saw a sample of P938 Legion at the 2018 SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas. I was immediately impressed with its new look. The Legion grey Cerakote finish and striking G-10 grips with the inlaid signature chevron emblem of the Legion line made for a striking and professional looking package. I was interested in seeing firsthand if this new edition to the P938 line had upgraded the gun’s performance as well as its looks. Our team arranged to have a sample sent for testing once production began. Finally, in January, the Legion P938 arrived at our FFL holder, Legion Defense Industries for review.

When I took the delivery of the P938, I was immediately reminded of the difference between an all metal constructed firearm such as the SIG versus my current daily driver the polymer framed Glock 43. While this little pistol was heavy it knew that weight would help to ease the recoil of the 9mm cartridge. My next thought was could it be? Had SIG really thought about the 15% of the world’s population that was wrong handed as my Grandmother use to say and had added an ambidextrous safety. Yep there it was! I was holding a lefthanded friendly SIG. Because of my initial fears of not liking this pistol due to past disappoints with SIG from a left hand shooter’s perspective, I was hesitant to follow the industry writer trend of rushing to publication with my first thoughts sans real experience living with the gun as a daily carry option. Instead, I spoke with Trampas about extending the loan period from SIG and devote the next ten months to carrying the 938 extensively both personally and professionally while offering the gun ample opportunity to let it grow on me and find out just why they are so popular. For anyone who knows me, rushing to opinion isn’t my character to begin with, so why should my review?

After getting the green light from the editors and a miriad of support from the folks at SIG Sauer, I continued with my “get to know each other” session with the little 9mm, I was pleased to see that SIG had also included their X-ray day/nights sights on this version of the P938. Comparing them to the white plastic “U” shaped sights that come standard on a Glock model 43 or the notch cut into the frame of a Colt Mustang along with

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the small bump meant to be a front sight and the P938 sights win hands down straight out of the box. The more I inspected the pistol after unboxing it, the more excited I was to get to the range and put it through its paces.

Once at the range, I loaded up the three seven round magazines that come standard with the Legion P938 package with an odd assortment of 9mm ammo. Including some of SIG’s new, high-performance SIG 365 Elite Performance Ammunition in 115gr 9mm FMJ (More on this product at a later date.) As I took to the range, I slowly worked through the first magazine focusing on the feel of the trigger and trying to find its reset point. Due to regularly shooting my Glock 19X with its stock trigger and short reset, my first couple of shots with the heavier trigger felt a bit jerky. On the third shot, I noticed the reset “click” and adjusted my trigger pull tension.

Afterwards, shooting the P938 started to feel comfortable and relaxed. At 7 yards, I was hitting 6 out of 7 shots onto a 2” by 3” orange reflective bullseye plastered on a make shift yard sign target. After about 30 rounds or so, I started working through controlled double taps and then came a few mag dumps fast

THE LOWDOWN

As we come to the end of this review project, I would like to mention I went in to this project with some misgivings. My initial concerns based on appearances alone about the P938 were it would possibly be too heavy, too small and not very controllable thus affecting accuracy on the range due to its size and caliber. Much to my delight over the past year, I was wrong on all points.

Shooting the P938 wasn’t even remotely close to the experience of shooting most guns in the pocket pistol category.

Usually, I find the frames are undersized even for medium to small hands let alone large hands like my own which causes unwanted movement and constant regripping during firing.

I enjoyed the weight of the P938 absorbing more felt recoil than my Glock 43 which resulted in quicker follow up shots. Where the pistol excelled in carry for me was tucked inside the waistband with the Panther Concealment holster at the appendix position. The weight kept the pistol positioned perfectly and I could access it in nearly any seated or standing position. This gave me a solid piece of mind knowing I would be fully prepared to react to an immediate threat situation.

With a MSRP of around US$900, this may seem steep for a small pistol, but consider several things first. Most microsized 9 mm pistols on the market retail for around the US$400 - US$500 price point, before shooters commonly spend another $500 on average to enhance their gun. Common upgrades include smoothing out the trigger, add better sights, adding an ambidextrous trigger (if applicable), purchasing a third magazine, adding a mag well and changing out the typical factory black finish only to end up adding an additional US$400 - US$500 to their factory gun.

After spending time with the Legion 938 pistol, customers may initially spend a couple hundred dollars more than the base model but end up with custom shop quality for far less than custom prices. Right out of the box, the Legion pistol is the complete package. Other than even more magazines, I could not think how SIG could further improve the gun. I easily consider the time invested this year well spent in really getting to learn the Legion 938.

As it has been my experience, pistols specifically designed for CCW are typically built to be carried often but shot irregularly due to heavy recoil, I didn’t find this to be the case for the P938.

It is a true shooter and proven performer based on a historic design. For this shooter, the SIG Legion P938 is a highly capable and recommended handgun for everyday personal defense carry. To find out more about the Legion P938 and other great products from SIG SAUER, visit their website at https://www. sigsauer.com/ and discover the one that best fits your needs.

To find out more about Panther Concealment check out http:// www.pantherconcealment.com/

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enough to run dry quickly, but not too fast as to lose defensive accuracy.

During reloads, I noticed the magazine would slide in about half way without any resistance at all then stop. With a firm slap from the bottom, the mag snapped into place with an audible click of the magazine catch. This was evidently a design feature to ensure the user firmly seated the magazine in each time.

The design worked because I found myself dropping mags and slapping fresh ones in much faster and firmer than I would with my usual polymer guns.

I was impressed with the clarity of X-ray day/night sights, and how easy it was to re-acquire a crisp sight picture for follow-up shots. Another item I would like to note is the ease of manipulation of the pistols slide. Generally, with pistols in this category the recoil spring is very heavy leading to some people having difficulty racking the slide during normal operations, let alone when there are any outside stressors taking a toll on them. This is an issue that I have been trying to address with my wife and our quest to find her the perfect defensive firearm.

Since I would be spending quality time over the next few months carrying the SIG Legion 938 concealed, I decided to reach out to my friend and local holster maker, Jim Kay at Panther Concealment located here in Northeast Florida. Jim is well known locally for his no nonsense practical kydex holsters.

I explained to Jim what I was looking for in a concealment holster for the tiny P938. He immediately told me that he had just the holster I was looking for!

A couple days later just in time for another range trip, I arranged to meet Jim at his workshop to pick up the holster.

Jim’s holster design was constructed to allow the clip to be switched for right or left-handed inside the waistband carry with a straight drop or zero cant. The P938’s short 3-inch barrel, combined with Jim’s excellent holster allowed for comfortable carry practically 360 degrees around the body. What separates this combo from others on the market is the size allows for the gun to almost disappear from detection while still being large enough to provide a full master grip and speedy draw onto target. From the draw to shots fired, this gun and holster combo covered all three “must haves” in a carry gun package.

It was very controllable, accurate and comfortable carrying in all positions for extended periods of time.

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BLADES: DUSTIN RHODES: CHOPPER

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DUSTIN RHODES: CHOPPER Throughout history, various cultures have held edged tools, knives specifically, symbolic of strength, power and survival. As special operators around the globe can tell you, there are still many countries today in which their society holds symbols of battle such as a soldier’s knife as a reflection of his character, honor and status; Trampas digs deeper...

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o wield a high-quality blade with power and deliberation is a well-respected feat among men regardless of language barriers, religion or education. While it is more common these days for warriors to carry commercially manufactured during peace time and war, there are those however who still honor the old ways of learning the secrets of steel.

These architects of glowing hot metal and heavy hammer regularly create some of the best blades in the world in which any survivalist, tribesman or special operations operator would be honored to employ. This month, PMCI looks at once such special blade project created by a skilled keeper of the old ways of hammer and forge.

Unless you have lived under a rock for the past few years, you already know, one of the biggest things to happen to the knife community has been television’s Forged in Fire presented by the History Channel. Each week 4 contestants battle it out building custom blades under time limits for a chance to overnight become a household name by winning the episode and a check for US$10,000. Each one of these everyday knife makers are potentially the next Ernie Emerson, Bill Harsey or Gil Hibben. One of the most outstanding of these contestants is Dustin Rhodes. Dustin made his appearance on the show’s Season 4 Episode 2.

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with thick density underbrush, I could see how this knife could easily play many roles during jungle operations for military, LE and contractors alike.

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Rhodes not only appeared on Forged in Fire but went on to compete on the Discovery Channel’s show, Master at Arms.

While entertaining, both these programs only scratched the surface of displaying Rhode’s talent and creativity. Earlier this year, I had the distinct pleasure of getting to know Dustin and collaborating on a custom knife project. What would emerge a few months later would be nothing short of amazing!

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Based on the nature of the blades intended use as a large tactical / survival knife, Dustin tweaked his custom recurve chopper design to become a combat camp variant. Built from 1080 High Carbon steel, this knife was hand forged by the man himself, Dustin Rhodes in his Forge Works shop located in Shobonier, Illinois. Sporting an overall length of 12 5/8”, the menacing 8” blade with a max width of 2 1/8” and very comfortable black paper Micarta grips. The blade was finished in antique blue and accompanied by a utility Kydex sheath featuring a quick clip for easily attaching to a belt or gear.

When the knife arrived, removed it from the shipping box and wiped the excess oil off. The razor-sharp edge quietly sliced through the cloth I was using to dry the blade. I noticed the balance for such a large knife was quite impressive. As I practiced my grip on the contoured scales, I enjoyed how the weight seemed comfortably forward of the ricasso over its choil. With slightly less weight than a hatchet, knife did however, feel like a tool of heavy destruction. Having spent time working in areas

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A few days later, I met up with fellow Swanson Media Group writer, Jerry Moody at our private training grounds affectionately known as “The Swamp” to give the chopper a workout. The main goal was not to see how the blade would do in a competition setting, but rather, an everyday, utility role for camping, hunting and small chores around the range. We work hard, we play even harder, we expect a custom camp blade to do the same.

To start with, Jerry set up a 4” diameter Ash log for me to chop into. To put the hardness of this wood into perspective for you, this is what Louisville Slugger makes their baseball bats out of due to the high density factor. The expectation of this stage of test was more to see what the wood did to the blade edge and not so much what the blade did to the wood. Just cutting a section of the log with a handheld sawsall took a considerable about of time. After about 15 intense minutes of Jerry and I taking turns on the log, there was a rather impressive about of damage done to the log. The shock coming through the blade from striking the immensely dense would was that of what one would image striking two rolling pins together. Upon inspection of the blade’s edge, it was still razor sharp without any dinging or rolling.

As with most knife tests, we had to include a water bottle test because you never know when someone in camp will only want half a bottle, right? You guys ask for it, so we include it. To reduce any possible injury, I used the conveniently located lanyard hole in the knife handle to attach cordage in order to secure it to my wrist. With the flick of a wrist, the test was over, and the water bottle was cleanly halved. It went so quickly; I repeated the process several times just to get the full experience of what I often see in slow motion videos.

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After cutting through everything from paracord to bungee straps, I decided to see what sort of damage the chopper would do to a 2x4 board. After securing it into a vise, I went to work chopping deeply into the pinewood as debris flew everywhere.

After only five short minutes, the blade had chewed through most of the board with ease. As I ran the blades edge down a piece of paper, it still retained enough sharpness to slice down into it. The overall design of the blade and the comfort of the G10 grips gave me complete control over the large knife even as I grew tired from the laborious chopping.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Overall, I really enjoyed working with this Dustin Rhodes creation I simply refer to as “the Chopper”. The no nonsense design, performance and craftsmanship displayed in this knife was highly impressive. During these past few months, I have really enjoyed not only working with the blade but getting to know the blade maker as well. The depth of knowledge Dustin has for understanding steel and knowing what designs and materials match up best with the intended tasks of the tools he creates is inspiring to say the least.

For those interested in having Dustin create a project in the style of our test blade, you would first need to contact him via www.facebook.com/drfwemrknives/ to check availability on his company’s books. If you are new to the custom blade world, you must understand, these blades are hand forged and each unique in their own way. This takes time and as with anything, the time of a skilled professional equals a price worthy of that level product. The base model camp knife offered in this style by Dustin starts at US$650 and can range up to US$850 depending on variant such as this combat camp blade.

I have been very fortunate over the past decade to work with some amazing bladesmiths around the country and even throughout Iceland, Nepal and the UK. Based on my experience, I hold Dustin Rhodes in the highest regard for being able to produce a robust, quality blade built for hard use in the harshest of climates. I look forward to seeing where my

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adventures lead with the “Chopper” in hand. If having a custom fixed blade knife built for you as well sounds like you need to represent your warrior status, I highly recommend making Dustin Rhodes one of the people you should talk to. Until next issue, keep your skills honed and your blades sharp!

TORRENT AK-47 SUPPRESSOR

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TORRENT SUPPRESSOR

The AK-47 is undoubtably the most popular battle rifle around the globe, from tribal warriors in far reaches of Africa to top tier special operators of the mightiest armies in modern history. Hell, the iconic piston driven rifle has even made an appearance on national flags! Trampas gets his “Three Stripe” on to look at how things are moving forward.

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or American operators, who have a love affair with the gas operated M4 platform, the AK still offers them a a wide range of practical applications within their arsenal. The U.S. Operators often use AK-47 for covert warfare to reduce their signature footprint in politically restricted areas as well as unit cohesion when working with or training other international forces. A key tool used by many operators in conjunction with the AK platform is a quality suppressor to not only reduce sound levels but flash signature as well. This month, PMCI looks at two suppressor options designed specifically for the AK-47 chambered in 7.62 x 39 mm by Torrent Suppressors, the MILITARY ONLY model TMIL-7 and the civilian model, the Gospodin 7.

For those of you familiar with Torrent Suppressors products, you may first ask two questions. First, “what is different between the Gospodin 7 and the TMIL-7?” and secondly, “what separates them from the other .30 suppressors offered by the company?”.

These are easy to answer questions both mechanically and

based on extensive experience with Torrent’s standard .30 cal suppressor, the T3. I have run this original .30 cal suppressor on everything from .300 Blackout to 6.5 Creedmoor with very impressive results over the past few years.

The Gospodin 7 and TMIL-7 differ only by the materials ( Titanium vs Stainless Steel ) used inside to withstand the extensive heat of sustained full auto fire. The design is the same, highly effective baffle system but different in cost ( Titanium being much a good deal more expensive in raw material and production ). The average AK enthusiast shouldn’t have to pay for the expense of producing a full auto rated product if most of them are never going to be able to sustain the amount of heat needed to warrant such a product. Torrent agrees and for a sub US$900 suppressors, you still get a very durable product that can handle moderate full auto fire without the high price of this quality of a product. The Military Only version, the TMIL7’s more expensive Titanium construction may cost more to produce but can easily handle the intense heat generated in a prolonged gun fight if needed.

On the outside, the sleek, sexy appearance of these two AK suppressors look just like Torrent’s original line of .30 cans such as my older model T3. This is not purely cosmetic because, construction wise, the AK suppressor is simply a T3 threaded with a 14x1 LH pitch common in AK-47 rifles such as our Romanian SAR 1 test model. For me, the fact this is basically the same suppressor minus the thread pitch change is a huge bonus because the T3 has already proven its effectiveness with a wide range of calibers and ammunition over the past 3 years.

A few factors come into play when it comes to why even suppress the AK platform. First, the AK-47’s 7.62x39mm is the same diameter of the highly effective .308 round in which as a former SWAT sniper, I made a career out of mastering.

The reliability and high capacity of the AK-47 chambered in 7.62x39mm has made it a very formidable foe of both .308 and .223. The 7.62x39 is also loaded to lower pressures than that of its .308 counterpart and combined with the host rifle’s piston operated system, the entire platform lends itself to being suppressed relatively well using standard battle-ready ammunition.

To prove how well the AK could be used suppressed in the battlespace, we decided to focus on using standard, easy to source ammo like that used by private military contractors and specialized operators around the world. So why not specialized subsonic ammo testing you may ask? Traditionally, the AK is not the ideal platform to run subsonic ammunition through and expect a rifle designed like a 1930’s washing machine to run smoothly or quietly. Keep in mind, the main attraction of using a suppressor for the AK platform is to reduce hearing damage and flash signature in clandestine operations.

Material: Ti 6Al-4V (Grade 5) Rating: Responsible FA (Godspodin), Full Auto (TMIL-7) Price Point: Godspodin7 US$850

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Overall, I enjoyed running the Torrent AK Suppressors during our 3-month test period. For sound suppression, Torrent continued to match or beat others on the market given the ammo used throughout all the AK testing our team does. What greatly stood out was the lack of flash was just as impressive as its lack of shift. These two variants flawlessly help cycle over 500 rounds of test ammo during several range visits and continued proving to be worthy of the company’s reputation from top quality products.

As with other suppressors I have tested in past from Torrent, I found the AK models were very well made and at an

As good as the Torrent suppressors looked, it would be on the range where they really shine. Using a Romanian SAR 1 AK-47 as a host rifle, it was a simple switch from the flash hider to installing the suppressor in order to get started. Using a mix 124 grain FMJ Wolf Military Classic ammo and 122 grain FMJ ammo from TulAmmo, I loaded up several 30 round magazines before getting started. Within the first 10 shots, I could already tell a difference in noise level from the first shot to the last.

The AK’s regular recoil began to feel more like recoil impulse as the piston system digested the increased gas blow back and continued to work thought each round unphased.

(It’s an AK, did we expect any less?). Obviously, the supersonic round was still loud, but easily tolerable while shooting without hearing protection for the entire day. Roughly a 27 - 30 dB difference was noticed via two different sound meter programs downloaded onto my smart phone.

After over 200 rounds of immediate fire, the suppressor was heating up quickly. When sitting the rifle on the shooting bench, I made sure to use the Liberty Defense handy mat sent over with the suppressors from Ms. Clover at Torrent. This came in handy for not burning the table with the hot suppressor as well as making sure the suppressor remained tightly fitted on the rifle. These mats are made from the same high temperature resistant materials that Liberty Defense makes their amazing line of suppressor covers from. These have served well on many of the full auto rated suppressors when have tested at past events using both the M4 and AK platforms.

One of the many misconceptions of the AK platform is they are inaccurate, and whilst the AK is NOT a precision rifle, it can be a very spot-on battle rifle. The three AK-47 rifles in my personal collection are a short-barreled Krinkov configured Yugoslavian built NPAP from Zestava, a full-length Russian made Saiga and the Romanian test rifle. All three have performed very well at common combat distances in both accuracy and offer stellar reliability. What impressed me the most about using the Torrent suppressors on my AK rifle was the total lack of shift between point of aim and point of impact unlike several suppressors I have attempted to use in the past from other manufacturers.

This basically means, where I aim in coloration with where the rounds strike when shooting suppressed is practically the exact same as when I shoot unsuppressed. This is often a factor needed to be considered with lesser suppressor products.

FINAL THOUGHTS

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Test rifle: Romanian SAR 1 Caliber Rating: 7.62/30 cal Thread Pitch: 14×1 LH (AK -47) Color: Black / FDE / Ti RAW Color Finish: High-Temperature Cerakote®™ Length: 7.75” Diameter: 1.48” Weight: 10 oz Sound Reduction: AK 128 dB (unsuppressed AK 159 dB)

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affordable price point the average shooter can invest in. The construction quality has often been commented on by many industry giants as to how crisp and clean the welds and threading were compared to other suppressors on the market.

This is simply another credit to the overall professionalism in which Torrent Suppressors does business. While their company has only been around now for a few short years, the combined experience of the people who make up Torrent Suppressors have been in the industry for years and behind dozens of successful, well-known products. To find out more about the featured suppressors and other products from Torrent, visit them at www. torrentsuppressors.com . Until next time, Train Hard and Continue the Fight!

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ASP TALON BATON REVIEW

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ASP TALON BATON REVIEW For many armed professionals, the impact weapon—along with proper training, discipline and skill development in its role in the use of force continuum—has meant the difference between safety and danger, even life and death. Trampas gets to grips with the very latest from ASP

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uring my career as a Deputy Sheriff, this was certainly true on several occasions. Thankfully, I had at my disposal a tool from ASP; the company has been synonymous with top-quality collapsible batons for decades. ASP’s eagle logo is recognized and respected worldwide by law enforcement, private contractors and military personnel, and others who carry batons into service, for its dependability and standardsetting in the industry.

Our brother staff writer and career PMC Shawn Swanson put it best when he said; “The collapsible baton, such as the ASP, is an indispensable tool, and a much needed update to the age-old wooden baton that those in more savage times would rely on as a control and force option. It is imminently deployable, compact, and a sound give/take between tool strength and weight. When employed properly, it is an easily-accessed psychological de-escalation tool, a control device when cuffing and restraining, and when necessary, a force-multiplier when an engagement escalates.”

Not to rest on their laurels, ASP constantly seeks to improve on its designs, whether it is with improved performance, speed or strength, all the while trying to minimize the operator’s gear

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weight burden. And thanks to those efforts, along with advanced engineering and materials, the future of impact weapons is here— this month, we feature ASP’s all-new Talon Infinity Baton.

We’ll review the things that make this version of the company’s gold standard of impact weapons unique, and why many armed professionals are quickly making the switch from their classic steel friction batons. ASP sent us the Airweight version of the new baton (we were one of the first media outlets to receive one), so we will focus on that:

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So, let’s get right to what makes the Infinity design so special. This isn’t just a simple rework of the original ASP Friction Loc platform, or even of the earlier Talon models; it’s a true generational change, from the ground up.

This revolutionary baton uses a disc-locking system that engages an internal groove machined into each tube. The Infinity design incorporates fewer moving parts than earlier Talon iterations, improving performance, strength and reliability. Extension is lightning-fast, positive and secure in both the upward (“to the sky,” as taught in ASP training) and downward (“to the ground”) deployment. The new locking system allows for not only a smoother, more positive extension, but release and retraction as well. Just the overall mechanical simplicity of this design clearly lends itself to being one of the most reliable collapsible batons on the market today.

The new engineering and material combination also eliminates need for routine lubrication and makes it virtually maintenancefree. This is a valuable point to note, as low-to-no maintenance reliability positively contributes to office/operator safety. Over my tenure as a law enforcement officer, I witnessed and/or used ASP

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Model: Talon Infinity Material: 7075 T6 Aluminum middle shaft & 4140 steel (all-steel version available) Lengths: 40mm, 50mm and 60mm (extended length) Weight: 8.8 ounces, 11.2 ounces and 12 ounces (Airweight models) Price: $165.32 - $176.02 US

batons hundreds of times to assist in securing an arrest, subduing violent criminals, and entering homes and vehicles via defeating glass barriers. On all those occasions putting the ASP into action, I rarely remember officers, (myself included) taking the time to properly maintain their batons other than wiping them down with Clorox wipes. The Infinity design aids in making sure this vital piece of equipment will continue to work when needed.

Talon Batons feature an easy-to-use pushbutton release, which, unlike the original Friction Loc Batons, eliminates the need to strike the end of the baton into a hard surface to collapse it. This in turn makes it quicker to secure when performing tasks such as arresting and cuffing a suspect, and allows the operator to do so without the need to kneel and find a hard surface to strike; again, an officer safety consideration. Not to mention, having worked the bulk of my career in very rural areas, hard ground surfaces weren’t always immediately available after chasing a suspect into the woods or heavily vegetated fields.

Weight is another key reason I really like and appreciate the Talon Airweight version in particular. After spending over a decade carrying all-steel ASP Friction Loc batons, I can confidently attest to the concept of ounces turning into pounds as the hours go by.

The weight difference between the all-steel designs and the Infinity Airweight Talon may not seem like a lot to the inexperienced user, but I promise, you will feel it over the course of a day. You would be hard-pressed to find someone in the field who formerly carried the older steel design, who isn’t eternally grateful for the Airweight option for this reason alone. Also, its light weight makes it possible to slip the baton into a pocket without “sagging,” while its large grip surface area makes it easy to retrieve from concealment.

The Talon also features a larger tip, when compared to friction models. This not only provides an enlarged striking surface, but adds the ability to covertly deploy the baton by quietly pulling the baton open with just your fingertips.

Our sample baton featured the new Vector Grip option. Having used batons with foam grips for years, the new, molded Vector surface gives a good bit more felt “traction”. When reaching behind me to draw the baton from under my cover shirt, I felt I had more control with indexing the grip and delivering pinpoint strikes.

Whether the grip was dry, wet from rain or sweat from training in

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Florida humidity, the baton felt very secure in my hand. This was one of the biggest features I really wish had been available during my career.

These batons range between US$165.32 - US$176.02 US, with an impressive offering of 42 different configurations to choose from. The expanded variety of options include steel variants, the popular Airweight series, electroless nickel finishes, standard foam grips and my favorite, the Vector Grip. You can also choose between pushbutton and push cap release/retraction. All are available in three sizes—and if complete carry discretion is in order, there’s the Agent series of concealable Talon system batons.

ASP is known for having the most baton options in the business, and that includes a whole range of accessories. As I was just discussing with fellow writer Clint Steele the other day, I have always liked the company’s highly-functional and compact scabbard designs. Cases like the Envoy model allow the Talon baton to be closed directly into the scabbard, yet another operator safety factor. Other accessories like glass-breaking BreakAway Tips, Anti-Roll Grip Caps, pocket clips and more, make an already great tool even better.

Last but not least, all of these baton advancements are backed by an unprecedented “Infinity Warranty,” which covers everything, any time, for any reason, forever, period. Just look for Infinity symbol laser engraved on the baton nose cone. The Infinity design and warranty continue to showcase how ASP leads the way into the future with affordable, top-tier equipment for your tactical toolbox.

Because ASP is also one of the most responsible law enforcement companies I have known, they even offer tuition-free training to qualified law enforcement personnel and agencies.

They believe that ensuring equipment is used in the safest and most effective manner possible is part of their obligation. It’s no wonder that this innovative company and its amazing new design are a top pick of highly skilled professionals, in a category of tools that often gets overlooked and underestimated. To find out more about the Talon and other ASP products visit them today at www.asp-usa.com.

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BOOK REVIEW BATTLE FOR SKYLINE RIDGE: THE CIA SECRET WAR IN LAOS

BOOK REVIEW

If you have an interest in operations where “the little guy triumphs against the odds” then this compelling book should definitely be on your reading list! In late 1971, the People’s Army of Vietnam launched “Campaign Z” into northern Laos, escalating the war in Laos with the aim of defeating the last Royal Lao Army troops. The PAVN troops numbered 27,000 and brought with them 130mm field guns and T-34 tanks, while the North Vietnamese air force launched MiG-21s into Lao air space.

General Giap’s specific orders to this task force were to kill the CIA army under command of the Hmong war lord Vang Pao and occupy its field headquarters in the Long Tieng valley of northeast Laos. They faced the rag-tag army of Vang Pao, fewer than 6,000 strong and mostly Thai irregulars. In 1970 the Thai army recruited young Thai men to fight for the CIA in Laos, and by the time the PAVN launched their first attack, 4,000 “Tahan Sua Pran” had been recruited, armed, trained and rushed in position in Laos to defend against the impending invasion. They reinforced Vang Pao’s indigenous army of 1,800 Lao hill-tribe guerrillas.

Despite the odds being overwhelmingly in the PAVN’s favour, the battle did not go to plan. It raged for more than 100 days, the longest in the Vietnam War, and it all came down to Skyline Ridge.

As at Dien Bien Phu, whoever won Skyline, won Laos. Against all odds, against all expectations, the PAVN lost, their 27,000-man invasion force routed.

James Parker served in Laos and has been trying to tell this story for years; finally he was able to piece together his own knowledge with CIA files and North Vietnamese after-action reports so that now the full story of the battle of Skyline Ridge can be told. This book is somewhat different to most as it quotes comprehensively from PAVN notes and after-action reports published in Hanoi after the war. This draws you in with a view into what the “other side” had to say about the events portrayed, and sheds a fresh light on the battle.

James E. Parker was one of the first American soldiers into Vietnam, and he was the last to leave in 1975. In between he married, graduated UNC and joined the CIA. His first CIA assignment was upcountry Laos where he led Hmong hill-tribe guerrillas against two divisions of North Vietnamese soldiers.

After paramilitary work in Laos/Vietnam, Parker went on to serve undercover in the CIA’s Directorate of Operations, retiring in 1992. His books included Last Man Out: A Personal Account of

the Vietnam War, and Covert Ops: The CIA’s Secret War in Laos.

James spent years researching the battle of Skyline Ridge and working on this book; he sadly died while it was in production.

Hardback: 288 pages Publisher: Casemate Publishers Language: English ISBN-10: 1612007058 ISBN-13: 978-1612007052

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ATTACKSENSE ELECTRONIC TARGETS With “6mm Training” now becoming a “thing” in the minds of not only shooters but indeed some of the big firearms manufacturers the PMCI team are constantly on the lookout for new and innovative training products.

Bill has been following the rollout of a fabulous system from Attack Sense originating in the UK and now gives it the attention it so richly deserves!

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ooo, “6mm Training”is “a thing” right enough, but I’m still finding that some shooters are denying that this is anther useful tool in the box, and I genuinely have to qestion why?

Anything, and by that I do mean ANY THING, that makes us more competent, and above all safer, shooters MUST be a good thing surely?

I have said this in the past on numerous occasions, but being resident in the UK means that my access to handguns and any semi-automatic long gun above .22 for training is severely limited; it’s only when I’m lucky enough to work with a “Section 5” dealer (and that also has its limitations legally in the UK!) that I get my hands on something “meaningful”, and otherwise I have to head to sunnier climes (poor me!) to lay down some rounds; this involves an investment of both time and money.

However, in the meantime I do still want to work on my “skills and drills” without breaking the bank, and whilst running countless dry manipulations, magazine changes and transititions is all very well, it’s absolutely no substitute for some intensive live target work. I do this on a regular basis using “6mm” (read airsoft BB!) replicas, and it would appear that from the growing buzz in the training world I am far from alone in this, up to and including some LE units around the globe!

But how do yomake your 6mm training varied and vaild?

A friend of mine, Phil, recently acquired a superb new training system from a UK-based company called AttackSense, and having spoken to him about it at length I decided to approach

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them myself, and have been so impressed, not only by the system itself, but by their open approach that I felt it 100% necessary to bring their training products to your attention as soon as possible!

To set the tone though Phil has been kind enough to let me share some of his initial overview comments on the AttackSense system, and I thank him for his input to this article.

He told me: “I often find myself traveling through the internet to find new and exciting things to look into more and see what it’s all about.

One evening whilst on YouTube, I saw a video with some rather funky target system that responded to being hit and could run different programs, all done through a wireless link. Not only that, but it gave real quantifiable data and, as a scientist at heart, having a way to actually measure any improvements was a huge plus!”

In the words of the guys behind AttackSense from the website: “AttackSense is a wireless electronic target system that’s affordable, versatile and easy to use. Our targets work across a large area and connect to an app that lets (users) act out a variety of target practise, competitive shooting and multiplayer scenarios.Up to 32 targets can be connected together using our round builder to create complex practical shooting and kill house configurations, with automatic scoring and interactive leaderboards.”

THE APP

Back to Phil: “Wow, right!? I mean that’s quite a lot of functionality and potential isn’t it? I got in touch with the guys who own and run this UKbased company to see if I could borrow a set for a review and I was delighted when a few days later a couple of boxes arrived. I’d been sent the starter pack, which retails for UK£395 and includes five targets, five batteries, five tree mounts, a battery charger and five replaceable front panels. What you’ll need on top of this if you want to run them on stands, is a set of camera light stands (available from the AttackSense shop or Amazon/eBay) and an Android device to run the app that controls it all. You can buy a tablet pretty cheaply to do this and the guys had included a LenovoTab E7 in the boxes. They offer this an option with the 3D printed mount and a tripod stand, for a very reasonable UK£79 extra.”

SETTING UP

When you receive the sytem I can now say that setting up is a breeze! Once the tablet is on and you’ve opened up the app, you just connect the batteries to one of the targets and it will become the “Master”; wait until you see this one on the screen and then plug the rest in. Any target can be the Master unit so there’s no worries that you’ve connected them up wrong. You can attach up to 32 targets to one control unit but trust me; after having a go with ten, that’s more than enough and that number had both the old heart rate and adrenaline going at max output! Once they are connected, they will be able to communicate with each other anywhere in a square 100m x 100m, and that’s a pretty big area.

Through the app you get real time data on the status of the targets, their batteries and of course the all important data on how well you’re shooting. I would suggest that to get a baseline score do a round of “Shoot When Lit” first, before you do anything else and then crack on with whatever you want to have a play with but at the end of your session (the supplied batteries can last for the best part of a day so you could be a while!), repeat the “Shoot When Lit” program and then, using the in-app recording, you can check your scores and see, hopefully, an improvement.

The first time Phil used it he noticed he was approximately 50% faster than his first run and he tells me hes has improved more since then too, mainly in mag changes and transitions, which, in his words, “were frankly shocking to begin with”.

So how does this magical system work then? Basically the “target” is an aluminium sheet with a plastic correx faceplate screwed to it, which is replaceable. In the centre of this is a CNC milled opaque lens, protecting the RGB LEDS that provide the different colours for “Shoot No Shoot” or other and they are perfectly bright enough to be seen at distance so you know you’ve hit them. Each hit also registers on the controller and there’s a beep too, so it guarantees that you know what’s what.

They don’t currently say where on the target they are hit, just that they are hit. Phil tells me that so far his set shows absolutely zero signs of use or damage on the lenses, not even a slight indent after extended use.

Everything to make the targets work is contained inside 3D printed boxes on the back of each aluminium backing and there are no moving parts to be knocked about by continued hits and the aluminium sheet is plenty thick enough to provide years and years of trouble free use with 6mm BBs. The batteries are also protected in 3D printed cases that slide onto mounts next to the target box so there is no danger of damaging these during use.

Once you’ve finished a round, the app can display a multitude of stats to embarrass you, including your worst split or worst reaction time but it really does drive you to do better.

I got together with Neil from AttackSense a short while back and he told me;

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If it is in dense woodland though, these numbers will be reduced as the signal will obviously have interference but it is rarely more than a few metres difference. From here it is simply a case of entering your name if you so wish and then picking your poison.

Speaking of which, there are eleven options on there, which include things like “Shoot When Lit”, “Target Practice”, “Shoot No Shoot” and a particular favourite of mine, an electronic version of a dueling tree, where you have to get all the targets your colour whilst another shooter does the same. That is an immense amount of fun but the first few times I guarantee that as good as you may think you are you will fluff a mag change or transition and you will get it so wrong you just start swearing!

There is also a “Custom Round Configurator” option, so you can program the targets to do exactly what you want from them, even having previously “hit” targets coming back into play at a predetermined point, which is a pretty cool feature and a definite improvement over paper targets or knockdown ones. The team at AttackSense are always evolving the product offering and can write pretty much anything for it. They welcome feedback and suggestions; there have already been three updates to the software since Phil receieved his set!

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“We started AttackSense after recognising that no system existed that provided reactive training targets which could monitor shooter performance and function in a representative environment. With our experience gained from the drone industry we developed a reliable wireless target system that could operate in any environment, with the levels of robustness needed to provide long service life in the harsh use case targets find themselves in. It was critical to us that the system would operate using a tablet computer, to provide the level of detail we wanted to track shooter performance over time and to support future proofing, something our customer enjoy with frequent updates supporting new features and shooter tracking.

As the system grows and our user base increases, we’re currently re-investing 100% of our revenues back into the product. This is allowing us to innovate with R&D in software to improve the features and use cases we support, and in hardware with different target designs for new environments as well as companion units for start / stop indication, movement sensing, flow control and improved immersion. Close engagement with our customers is allowing us to improve the product and find new directions to move in all the time, it’s an extremely exciting time for us as it is for the industry in general.”

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Updates and system durability/longevity improvements are already being introduced thanks to that oh-so-importanmt user feedback, and I have every confidence that the team behind these targets aren’t resting on their laurels and they’ve already intimated that there is quite a lot more to come in the future.

I’ll be using the AttackSense system for personal training and also as a testbed for new 6mm training weapons that we see coming onto the market; this is 100% a focus for the PMCI team at both SHOT and IWA 2020and I look forward to reporting back further in due course!

If you’re amongst “the enlightened” who see 6mm training as an extremely useful tool in your box then rest assured you’ll find the very latest news here in PMCI, and we’ll be working with AttackSense closely as we develop and champion this.

More information on AttackSense Targets can be found at www.attacksense.com and also on Facebook and Instagram; go check them out.

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Advanced Security Protection

Blackstone Consultancy

http://www.advancedsecurityprotection.com/

http://www.blackstoneconsultancy.com;

AKE Group

Blue Hackle

http://www.akegroup.com/

http://www.bluehackle.com/

Ambrey Risk

Blue Waters Partners Global

http://www.ambreyrisk.com

http://www.preparedex.com/

Antipirates.Org

BP Global

http://www.antipirates.org/

http://www.bp.com/

APPDS

Britam Defence

http://www.appds.co.uk/

http://www.britamdefence.com/

Aquatic Marine Ltd

British Maritime Solutions

http://www.aquaticmarineltd.com

http://britishmaritimesolutions.com

Protect Asia Group

BW Offshore

http://www.protectasia.com/

http://www.bwoffshore.com/

Secopex

Calibre International Security

http://www.secopex.com/

http://www.calibre-international.com/

Aspida

Chilport

http://www.aspida.org/

http://www.chilport.co.uk/

Associated Risk Maritime Risk Management

Chiron Resources

http://www.associated-risks.com

http://www.chironresources.com

Bancroft Maritime Security Solutions

Clearwater Special Projects

http://www.maritimesecuritysolutions.co.uk

http://www.bodyguarding.co.uk/

Bechtel Corporation

Control Risks

http://www.bechtel.com/

http://www.control-risks.com

Black Pearl

Decatur Maritime Security

http://www.blackpearlmaritimesecurity.com/

http://www.decaturms.com/

Drum Cussac

HP TerraMarine International

http://www.drum-cussac.com/Index.aspx

http://www.hpterramarine.com/

Dryad Maritime

Hudson Trident

http://www.dryadmaritime.com/

http://hudsonanalytix.com

Edinburgh International

ICTS

http://www.edinburghint.com/home/

http://www.icts.co.uk

Elite Maritime Protection Services

IMSA Ltd

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http://www.imsaltd.com/

EOS Risk Management

International Executive Recruiting

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http://www.iernetwork.com

Erus Maritime

International Maritime Security

http://www.erusrisk.com

http://www.intmarsec.co.uk

Espada

International Maritime Security

http://www.espadaservices.com

http://www.intmarsec.co.uk/

Ex Military Recruitment

International Security Network

https://www.exmil.co.uk

http://www.isn.eu.com

Exploration Logistics Group

ISC Gulf

http://www.frontiermedex.com/

http://www.iscgulf.com/

G4S Maritime

ISSG Sea Marshalls

http://www.g4s.uk.com

http://www.issg-seamarshals.com/

Genesis Security Group http://genesissecurity.com/

Global Executive Outreach http://www.geo-ops.com/

Global Risk Security http://www.globalrisksecurity. co.uk/

Global Solace http://www.solaceglobal.com/

Global Strategies Group http://www.globalgroup.com/

Grail Security http://www.grail.co.za

Halliburton http://www.halliburton.com/en-USage

Halogen Security http://www.halogensecurity.com/

Hart Maritime http://www.hartsecurity.com

Hill & Associates http://www.hillassoc.com

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Janusian Risk Advisory Group

MTResolution

http://www.riskadvisory.net/

http://www.mtresolution.com/

Kroll

MUSC

http://www.kroll.com/

http://www.sps-global.com

Longmoor Group

Naval Guards

http://www.longmoor-security.com

http://www.navalguards.com

Lotus Maritime Security

Neptune Security

http://www.lotusmaritime.com

http://www.neptunemaritimesecurity.com/

Lotus Projects

NNK Group

http://www.lpyemen.com

https://www.nnkcorporation.com

Maersk

NYA International

http://www.maersk.com/pages/default.aspx

http://www.nyainternational.com

Magregor Protection Services

Ocean Marshalls

http://macgregorprotectionservices.com

http://www.oceanmarshalls.com

March Security

Ocean Protective Services

www.marchsecurity.com

http://oceanprotectionservices.com

Maritime Risk International

Oceaneering International

http://www.maritimeriskinternational.com/

http://www.oceaneering.com/

Marsec

Olchon

http://www.marsec.eu.com

http://www.olchon.co.uk/

MAST

Olive Group

http://www.mast-commercial.com

http://www.olivegroup.com/

McRoberts Maritime Security

Orchid Security

http://www.mcrobertsmaritime.com/

http://www.orchid-office.com/

Merchant Maritime Warfare Centre

Oxberry Risk Strategies

http://www.mmwc.org/

http://www.oxberryrisk.com/maritime_services

Minimal Risk

Pilgrim Group

http://www.minimalrisk.co.uk/

http://www.pilgrimsgroup.com

MSS

Pilgrim Security

http://www.mss-uk.com

http://www.pilgrimsgroup.com

Pistris

SEAL

http://www.pistris.com/Index.html

http://www.sealsecurity.com/

Protect Asia Group

Securescot

http://www.protectasia.com/

http://www.securescot.com

PVI Ltd

Securewest International

http://www.pviltd.com/

http://www.securewest.com/

Raven Special Projects Ltd

Security Networking Events

http://www.ravenspecialprojects.com

http://snespecialprojects.com/

Red Cell Security

Security Networking Events

http://www.redcellsecurity.co.uk

http://snespecialprojects.com/

Redfour-MSS

Securoquest

http://www.redfour-group.com

http://www.securoquest.co.za

Saladin Security Group

Shield Risk Consulting

http://www.saladin-security.com/

http://www.shield.eu/services/maritime-security/

Saladin Security

Shipguard

http://www.saladin-security.com/

http://www.mss-uk.com

Salama Fikira

SMS

http://www.salamafikira.com/

www.specialistmarineservices.com

SMS

SPS

www.specialistmarineservices.com

http://www.sps-global.com

Tor International

Tactical Intel

http://www.torinternational.com/

http://www.tacticalintel.com/

Trojan Securities International

Thalassic

http://www.trojansecurities.com/

http://www.thalassic.co.uk/

Orchid Security

Tor International

http://www.orchid-office.com/

http://www.torinternational.com/

Blackstone Consultancy

Torcuss

http://www.blackstoneconsultancy.com/

http://www.torcuss.co.za/

Pilgrim Group

Triskle TSL

http://www.pilgrimsgroup.com/

http://www.triskelservices.com

Maritime Risk International

Triton Security

http://www.maritimeriskinternational.com/

http://www.tritoninternationalltd.com

International Maritime Security

Trojan Securities

http://www.intmarsec.co.uk/

http://www.trojansecurities.com

Raven Special Projects Ltd

Veritas International

http://www.ravenspecialprojects.com/

http://www.veritas-international.com/

Salamanca Risk Management http://www.salamancarm.com

Sea Marshalls Ltd UK http://www.seamarshals.com