The Exogorth, AKA that space slug the Millennium Falcon flies out of in Empire Strikes Back, is now immortalized in Snow Globe form thanks to ThinkGeek and their licensing of the Star Wars brand. If your suspension of disbelief ends at how this particlar scene makes for a good snow globe, the product specification states it could be hundreds of Mynocks (the bat creatures that latch onto the ship in the same scene), so we’ll go with that.
Mod Zero Defense is a Pennsylvania-based company which has created the M-Zero Picatinny Rail. The M-Zero is designed to allow shooters to use a pre-zeroed optic across multiple firearms by adjusting zero on the mount itself, rather than readjust the optic for every new rifle. The below image works as a great visual indicator of the M-Zero’s function.
As for the technical details, here’s the bullet point list:
The M-Zero will soon be up for funding on Kickstarter. Check out the link below for more details, and to subscribe to Mod Zero Defense’s email list.
Designed for individual protection, a new rapidly deployable ‘Emergency Body Armour™’ is offering the latest in globally respected and field-tested body armour technology, displaying truly outstanding protection from edged weapon, such as machetes and knives.
Following a number of well documented knife attacks on civilians in recent years, PPSS Group started a comprehensive R&D project with the aim to design a ultra-lightweight body armour that can be strategically located in public places and deployed within a very few seconds, in case of emergency.
The UK firm is now making this new ‘Emergency Body Armour’ available to airports, train stations, hospitals, city centre hotels, and other key locations civilians may flee to and seek shelter when faced by a suddenly occurring threat.
According to the company behind this concept, this latest ‘Emergency Body Armour’ also offers unmatched protection from blunt force trauma injuries, usually suffered following an assault by a blunt object.
A top healthcare security specialist in Britain wished to remain anonymous, but commented: “To have something small, compact and lightweight stashed away or strategically placed that you could pull out and throw on, would make a huge difference between a potential life and death situation.”
Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS Group strongly agrees with this statement. Presenting at yesterday’s global product launch at London’s Hilton Canary Wharf Hotel he said: “An Emergency Body Armour makes sense, and it will help to protect human lives and reduce the number of casualties when a serious threat occurs.”
A live video demo of this new armour can be viewed on YouTube by searching for ‘PPSS Emergency Body Armour’ or please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/D54P9cjDIt8
Following the issuing of body armour to all Police Forces in the UK in the 90s, many hospital and university security teams have now equipped their teams with stab resistant vests since. The same can be said for several public sector enforcement teams, such as Trading Standards, Licensing, Community Safety, Environmental Health and Car Parking Enforcement.
About PPSS Group:
PPSS Group is specialised in the development, manufacturing and supply of high performance body armour, offering unrivalled protection from firearms, edged weapons and blunt force trauma. PPSS Group’s social media presence: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram.
The HK2 is the second iteration of Tiny Inconspicuous Handcuff Key’s concealable handcuff key. Lightweight and concealable, the HK2 features a textured, black surface, and an integrated clip with retention teeth (a new feature for the HK2) so it can be securely stashed on a belt loop or other bit of clothing. Another update for the HK2 over the original handcuff key is improved functionality with a wider variety of manufactures’ handcuffs.
The HK2 can be purchased in packs of 2, 3, 5, and 10 direct from TIHK via the link below.
The Star Wars license can be found all over the place, from the expected – toys, games, clothing, collectables, to the weird – instruments, cookbooks, and even a sick bag. This line of fitness equipment from Onnit edges more towards the weird side, not so much because it’s fitness equipment with Star Wars licensing, but because it consists of items including a Death Star slam ball and a Boba Fett kettlebell. After all, there’s no better way to get in shape than cleaning a galactic bounty hunter’s head, or doing yoga on Han Solo’s carbonited body.
It looks like it’s the perfect time for prop auctions, because now the Organic Bone Gun from the cult classic film ‘EXISTENZ’ is available for auction from Prop Store Auction. The Organic Bone Gun, also known as the ‘Gristle Gun’, is made of the carcasses of a variety of mutated animals, and is loaded with teeth as projectiles. The prop itself is made of resin with synthetic skin, resembling a life-like organic construction.
propstoreauction.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/78/lot/18215
Even better, as part of the same auction, there’s the Police Blaster Shroud and Mangalore Rifle from The Fifth Element.
Danger 5 is a parody of the spy genre which stars an international team of special operatives who’s primary goal is to kill Hitler, and disrupt Nazi efforts in the process. The first season was a 60’s take on WWII. The second season is more Cold War-inspired, although, as always, the team’s main goal is to kill Hitler.
Around the middle of this month, the official Danger 5 eBay page will be holding an auction for props from the show.
Check out the link below to see the entire catalogue, and kill Hitler be sure to check out the auction when it starts.
Violent Little Machine Shop is known for their wide variety of morale patches, and related materials, so making a greeting card welcoming people to the friendzone a bit counter-intuitive; that could be considered… anti-morale, don’t you think? Regardless, it’s tongue-in-cheek like almost everything else VLMS, so get one for a friend or family member who just can’t spit out an anguished declaration of love, or maybe even an unwanted admirer. Really drop the hint on ’em.
www.violentlittle.com/products/welcome-to-the-friend-zone-greeting-card
YouTube channel NightHawkInLight shows off how to make a camp stove out of a used soup can.
You can check out more of NightHawkInLight’s videos on his YouTube channel.
(Bloomfield, NY) – Crosman Corporation, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of airguns, archery products, optics, laser gun sights and related accessories, announced today the hiring of Dan Maier as Vice President of Finance. Dan is currently employed with Crosman as the Director of Administration for LaserMax Commercial Products, whose assets were recently purchased by Crosman Corporation.
Before joining Crosman/LaserMax, he previously earned the CFO role at LaserMax Inc. after two years in the VP of Finance role. In addition, he previously served in various finance roles IEC Electronics and held key roles in finance at Robbins & Myers and Xerox.
Robert Beckwith, CEO of Crosman, commented, “After working with Dan on the purchase of LaserMax’s commercial business, it was clear to me his work ethic mirrors that of the entire Crosman team and he has the talent to lead our finance team in the next stage of Crosman’s growth. We are excited to have him assume this leadership role in the company.”
About Crosman
Since its founding in 1923, Crosman has been driven by the steadfast pursuit of quality and innovation. Crosman’s history is rooted in the airgun industry, where today Crosman remains the market leader in airguns, airgun ammunition, and consumables. In addition to airguns, Crosman has a diversified product lineup in the outdoor sporting goods industry that includes airsoft as well as firearms optics and archery products under the Centerpoint brand. Crosman is a subsidiary of Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CODI). For more information visit www.crosman.com.
Coopersville, MI, White River Knife & Tool, September, 2017- White River Knives, always innovative has a new handle conversion kit designed for their incredibly popular Backpacker model.
The Backpacker comes with the handle wrapped with para-cord. Once the para-cord is removed and utilized the owner may choose not to wrap it again.
White River’s new Backpacker scale kit comes with stainless-steel hardware, Allen wrench and scales made of textured G10 material in black or orange to fit the handy knife with the para-cord removed. G10 is an incredibly tough high-pressure epoxy impregnated fiberglass high-heat cured laminate. Also, the new scale handle conversion kit provides a bit more grip purchase for cutting.
There are two models of the Backpacker so White River made two models of scales. The jimping (notches for the thumb) will designate which handle kit to get. When ordering from the company, specify 10 or13-notch knife.
At only $20 for the kit this is a sweet deal for owners who would like a more conventional handle.
Weighing under an ounce these scales both look and work great. And as with every single part and piece of a White River knife–these are 100% American made.
Anovos is releasing a plush toy of the Mirror Universe Tribble from Star Trek. With all the multiplacative ability of the regular universe Tribble, but with the addition of pointy teeth, these Tribbles are nasty, with black and red fur, and they happen to love Klingons. Sadly, they aren’t rocking a goatee, but it is what it is.
The Mirror Universe Tribble will be available starting next month (which is only a couple days away).
www.anovos.com/products/star-trek-mirror-universe-tribble-plush
Houston, Texas (8/29/2017) – SelfDefenseFund.com, a sponsor of The Amazing Doc Greene Radio Show and The Price of Business with Kevin Price, launches Operation Restore Texas.
“We have launched Operation Restore Texas and are listing ‘life-saving’ information at DocGreene.me for people to review and connect to assistance from National-to-local and local-to-local resources,” says Andy Valadez, Marketing Director for the National Association for Legal Gun Defense or SelfDefenseFund.com.
Kevin Price, Host of the Price of Business show, said “I am delighted to be a part of this well coordinated effort to help bring the necessary resources and services to the hurricane victims that need it. Our media partners — US Daily Review, USA Business Radio, USA Daily Chronicles, and my show, are glad to play a part of this effort.”
“Doc Greene has been a leading radio personality for over 25 years in Houston and reaches audiences across America, as does the award-winning journalist and radio host Kevin Price of the Price of Business,” says Larry Keilberg, National Director for SelfDefenseFund.com, “We wanted to support our members and their families and open up the communication lines with these platforms to help people get critical services and assistance.”
“The whole point of The Amazing Doc Greene is to help save Texas and now more than ever we pray to the Lord Jesus Christ to help those people who have lost everything in this flood,” said Doc Greene.
It has been reported that Hurricane Harvey is a storm of Biblical proportions impacting over 6 million Texans and pouring trillions of gallons of water on a large portion of the Gulf Coast. Over 1,000,000 people have been displaced and over 500,000 vehicles have been submerged in Houston alone.
“The information at DocGreene.me could help someone to be rescued by boat, alert them to evacuation zones and places for the displaced to stay with their families and pets, relief from debt obligations temporarily, FEMA Unemployment Aid, First Aid and more,” says Andy Valadez, a Marine Veteran, “It has been my honor to assist on HAM Radio (KG5HRF) and by posting rescue information on the Texas Search and Rescue and Cajun Navy app on Zello who have been doing such an amazing job.”
The “Remember Texas Hotline” is 713.828.7210, follow-on Twitter @SelfDefenseFund and by e-mail at Andy@SelfDefenseFund.com.
The Amazing Doc Greene Show is seeking national spokespeople, important links for the site, and listeners can call-in live M-F from 1PM to 3PM CST at 1.855.355.1955.
SelfDefenseFund.com is a comprehensive litigation protection membership covering individuals, families and businesses in regards to personal protection with the use of any weapon in all 50 states, U.S. Territories and Tribal Lands.
For more information on the National Association for Legal Gun Defense please visit: www.SelfDefenseFund.com
The announcement is a bit dated, but KRYTAC (KRISS’ training and simulation arm) has started producing their own line of Vector AEGs.
June 30, 2017 – Brea, California, USA – Today KRYTAC®, KRISS USA’s brand of premium performance airsoft and training products, launches the first and only officially licensed KRISS® Vector AEG. The all-new AEG is the first of its kind, and an exact replica of the KRISS® Vector SMG Submachine Gun. The KRYTAC® KRISS® Vector AEG is shipping now to KRYTAC® distribution partners.
The dimensions of the all-new KRYTAC® KRISS® Vector AEG are a 1:1 scale to its firearms counterpart. Additional external features include the side folding stock, ambidextrous safety and selector switch, MIL-STD 1913 picatinny top rail, MIL-STD 1913 picatinny bottom accessory rail, and a Trident flash hider mounted to the 14mm counter clock wise threaded barrel.
Internally, the AEG is powered by a vertically oriented mechbox, with V2 compatible gears, piston, piston head, and cylinder. A short type motor pulls the AEG main spring, which is guided by a quick detach metal ball bearing spring guide. Semi, two round burst, and fully automatic fire modes are controlled by a micro-switch trigger and electronic control board with integrated 3034 MOSFET. Additional internal features include the famous KRYTAC® rotary hop up, bucking, and a 155mm inner barrel. Feeding the KRISS® Vector AEG is a 95 rounds mid capacity magazine.
Accessories
Factory standard accessories include the DEFIANCE® front and rear folding polymer sights, a 7-slot MIL-STD 1913 picatinny side rail section, and one magazine. Initial deliveries of the KRYTAC® KRISS® Vector AEG will ship with one (1) additional free mid capacity magazine.
Pricing and Availability
The KRYTAC® KRISS® Vector AEG is shipping now to the United States and is available for a suggested retail price of $449.00 (US). Other international markets including Asia, Europe, and South America will receive initial shipments by the end of July. First deliveries to Canada will be made by the end of August.
Additional magazines are available individually for $24.95 (US), or as a three-piece value package for $69.95(US). International pricing varies by region.
Winchester, Ky. (August 2017) – DoubleStar Corp, manufacturers of high-quality, US-made AR components, rifles and pistols, announces a new collaboration with Filipino martial arts instructor Tuhon Ray Dionaldo. DoubleStar will work with Dionaldo to render his designs into affordable production knives for its new Edged Weapon Division. Dionaldo is the founder of the FILIPINO COMBAT SYSTEMS and is an instructor in the Filipino martial arts.
“I’ve always been passionate about knives and the Filipino martial arts. Working with DoubleStar and being able to share this passion with others through my knife designs is an amazing opportunity,” commented Dionaldo.
Dionaldo started making Filipino-style training blades as a hobby in high school. While in college, he started to make live bolos and training knives to help cover the cost of his education. Dionaldo has over 40 years of experience training in the bladed disciplines. He currently teaches Filipino martial arts seminars, specializing in edged weapons, worldwide. He is an international blade dealer, designer and edged weapon instructor, officially endorsed by Grand Master Remy Presas.
The first knife designed by Dionaldo to be featured by DoubleStar is the MOTAC™ blade. This blade was crafted with speed and penetration in mind from the straight clip point to the shallow belly. The MOTAC features DoubleStar’s Dragon Hyde DLC coating and textured G-10 scales. The MOTAC comes with a Kydex Sheath with Tek Lok. It’s made in the USA, comes with a warranty and has an MSRP of $209.99.
For more information about DoubleStar, visit www.star15.com.
The 2.2 lbs Multifunction Survival Tool Shovel from Engo features a handle made of aircraft hardened aluminum with a Stainless Steel blade that chops and saws. The package also includes a paracord, whistle, knife, bottle opener, wire cutter, Magnesium fire starter, hoe, measuring tool and storage bag. Might be worth throwing in the trunk for a bad day.
store.engousa.com/p/multifunction-shovel-survival-tool
This article was originally featured on SSD.
I’m not the biggest fan of store exclusive variants, but GameStop is currently offering a pre-order for a NERF Rival Apollo XV-700 Blaster with an exclusive Mandalorian paint job, and a matching mask.
The NERF Rival line consists of various unique blasters that fire foam spheres rather than darts, and feed from translucent magazines. The Rival in the name comes from the fact that the blasters in the series are generally available in either solid blue or red colors, signifying opposite teams. While I would have liked to see a more Mandalorian-inspired face mask, all the same, this is a cool release if you’re into NERF and Star Wars.
The release date for the Mandalorian Apollo XV-700 w/ Face Mask is November 17th of this year, coinciding with the release of ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 2’.
You can pre-order the blaster at www.gamestop.com/collectibles/toys/nerf-rival-apollo-xv-700-star-wars-mandalorian-edition-blaster-and-face-mask-only-at-gamestop/147524.
The Adventure Mate is an Australian 5-in-1 tool designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Made of AS1442-2007 Carbon Rolled Steel, the Adventure Mate consists of three main parts:
Hatchet w/ Hammer Head, Hook at top, Saw Blade
Handle Pole
Spade Head
The tool centers around the Handle Pole, which attaches to either the Hatchet head or Spade Head, allowing full use of the attached tools. The Adventure Mate also comes with a leather safety sheath and a heavy duty, lined canvas holster.
It’s activated from a distance, and it shoots 11/12 darts in an outward spread pattern. It’s Giaco Whatever’s NERF Bomb, and it’s featured in a bonus action movie at the end.
You can check out more of Giaco Whatever’s videos on his YouTube channel here.
(Newbury Park, California) – It’s a new product that can prevent a cellphone issue that almost everyone has faced at one time or another. After just 15 minutes below 32°F or above 95°F a cellphone may shut down completely to protect itself leaving you vulnerable and out of touch. The ClimateCase has been launched to address that issue by providing protection for smartphones from overheating and freezing.
ClimateCase’s multi-layered neoprene insulation provides thermal protection for smartphones. The patent pending technology will prevent any smartphone from overheating in extremely hot conditions and from freezing in extremely cold conditions.
“Prolonged exposure to harsh temperatures can permanently damage smartphones and its internal battery,” said ClimateCase’s CEO Lisa Lambert. “With the ClimateCase, there is no need to take the risk.”
Simply place the cell phone inside a refrigerator-cooled or microwave-warmed ClimateCase before encountering extremely hot or cold weather. Or if a phone suddenly stops working, ClimateCase can quickly restore it to its optimal temperature in less than 60 seconds.
“A few years back I took my 13-year-old twins to Arizona for a vacation,” says Lambert. “Within minutes of getting set up at the pool, everyone’s phones started overheating. We spent most of the day walking back and forth from the pool to our hotel room to cool down our phones. We even put them in the mini-fridge to speed up the cooling process. I thought, we CAN’T be the only people dealing with this issue. What if we had some type of pouch that would keep your phone cool? And from there, the ClimateCase was born.”
ClimateCase also protects smartphones against accidental drops which is the number one cause of cell phone damage. ClimateCase is machine washable and fits most cell phone brands and models and is available in multiple colors: charcoal, pink, orange, camouflage and floral.
This video details the use and benefits of the ClimateCase:
ClimateCase sells for $34.99 and is available at:
CLEVELAND, OHIO (August 21, 2017) Airsoft SD, a high-quality airsoft gun and accessory importer, has merged with Air Venturi, the leading manufacturer and importer of airgun, airsoft, and ammunition brands. As a result of the merger, Airsoft SD’s wide line of TSD airsoft products will be offered by the Cleveland based company.
“TSD spring revolvers, airsoft sniper rifles, and airsoft BBs are some of the most respected products in the industry,” says Paul Milkovich, Air Venturi’s Director of Business Development. “We are excited to join forces with a company as passionate about shooting sports as we are, and welcome TSD customers and fans into the Air Venturi family.”
This merger will expand Air Venturi’s already impressive line of airsoft rifles, pistols, and accessories to a wide range of vendors and customers. TSD products including rifles, pistols, batteries, magazines, and other gear, will be available for purchase to vendors beginning September of 2017.
For additional information contact Air Venturi Marketing Manager, Kristen Coss by email: kristen.coss@airventuri.com, or phone: 216-292-2570 ext. 253.
For up-to-date news and information from Air Venturi, sign up for email updates by emailing dealers@airventuri.com and letting them know you would like to receive exclusive, members only information.
About Air Venturi
Air Venturi is manufacturer and exclusive importer for international airgun, ammo and accessory manufacturers such as: Air Arms, Beeman, Eun Jin, Evanix, Feinwerkbau, Haendler & Natermann, Kral Arms, Mantis, Sumatra, Sam Yang and Western Justice. We also carry a full line of airgun products from leading manufacturers including: AirForce, Anschutz, Ataman, Benjamin, Beretta, Browning, BSA, Colt, Crosman, Daisy, Diana, Gamo, Hawke, Smith & Wesson, Tanfoglio, Umarex, Walther, Webley, Weihrauch, Winchester and many more.
The Defenders is out now, but this is the Marvel/Netflix series we’re all really waiting for.
FAIRFAX, Va. – The 2017 NRA Carry Guard Expo Concealed Carry Fashion Show is scheduled for Friday, August 25, at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Fashion Show will showcase the Expo’s top concealed carry products and demonstrate the features and benefits to an audience of firearm enthusiasts and industry media. The audience will vote for their top three favorite concealed carry products at the event’s conclusion.
This unique event at the NRA Carry Guard Expo is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical and CrossBreed Holsters and will feature more than 50 products from 20 manufacturers. Both male and female models will walk the runway, showcasing products ranging from conventional pistol holsters and accessories to concealed carry purses, bags, and much more.
Doors open at 6 p.m., and the event begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the NRA Carry Guard Expo Concealed Carry Fashion Show are $10, and can be purchased online here.
The fashion show is part of the inaugural NRA Carry Guard Expo, scheduled for Aug. 25-27 at the Wisconsin Center. The NRA Carry Guard Expo is an educational and interactive experience dedicated to individuals interested in increasing their knowledge and skills of personal protection, concealed carry and home defense tactics. This event will equip novices and experts alike with the products, skills, knowledge and mindset necessary to be prepared and respond when a threat arises.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – August 17, 2017 – Viridian Weapon Technologies will attend the NRA Carry Guard Expo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin August 25-27. The Viridian booth (#1018) will offer attendees first-hand looks and interaction opportunities with their newest, most-advanced lights and lasers. Those frequenting the booth will also get a chance to win free products as Viridian will give away one of their popular C5Ls ($349.00 value) each day.
The NRA Carry Guard Expo is dedicated to those who want to increase their knowledge and skills in personal protection, concealed carry and other defense tactics. This interactive and robust show will feature seminars, personalities and products focused on providing information and techniques on how to enhance personal and family safety.
“The NRA Carry Guard Expo is the perfect venue for our brand, products and staff,” said Viridian President and CEO Brian Hedeen. “We started Viridian to give private citizens, law enforcement officers and military members options to better protect themselves. Before we entered the market it was assumed that green lasers weren’t viable. Our first product was a green laser—and now we have an entire line of lights, lasers, holsters and other accessories. We can’t wait to engage and interact with our dedicated customers and fans.”
Viridian staff will be on hand to answer questions, provide insight and help attendees find the right product for their needs. In addition, the booth will feature new products like the Viridian Green® Laser, Elite Red™ Laser and the REACTOR® RTL lighting system with RADIANCE® all dedicated to the new Ruger LCP II. Each of these products also includes an Enhanced Combat Ready® (ECR®) holster with INSTANT-ON® technology.
Viridian is also the only manufacturer to offer firearm-specific holsters with their lights and lasers at no additional cost. Many of these feature INSTANT-ON and other elements that allow for the user to better conceal, carry, train with and access their firearm.
Attendees can stop by booth #1018 to register for their chance to win a C5L and see what’s new from Viridian. Information on the full line of products will be available at the expo and can also be found 24 hours a day at www.ViridianWeaponTech.com.
About Viridian Weapon Technologies
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Viridian Weapon Technologies is devoted to applying cutting-edge technology to design compact, powerful self-defense products for the civilian, military and law enforcement markets. Viridian® is the leader in weapon-mounted technology and responsible for a number of firearm innovations including green and red laser sights, LED weapon-mounted illuminators and several shooting accessories including the Tacloc® Holsters. Viridian products are designed and built in the USA. More information is available at www.ViridianWeaponTech.com.
