A friend of ours, Grady B., recently passed along a promotional pair of Smith & Wesson boxers.
Smith & Wesson Boxers
July 17th, 2014Tour of Adam Savage’s Cave!
July 16th, 2014Hidden in deepest, darkest San Francisco is the workshop of Adam Savage, a world of movie props and odd memorabilia, and Tested has posted a video tour.
Predator Camo Sublimation Shirt
July 15th, 2014
This Predator camo shirt from 80stees.com is sublimated for that authentic Predator look. It also has the Predator logo on the upper left. Comes in sizes S-3XL.
Kryptek Is Now Doing The Dew
July 14th, 2014
I was ‘out and about’ last night, and I happened to spot these ‘Limited Edition Kryptek Military Heroes Pack’ boxes of Mountain Dew. Reportedly, only the boxes get the camo, not the cans. You can pick these up anywhere they sell Mountain Dew.
Sharknado 2: The Second One
July 13th, 2014I think this speaks for itself.
Reminder – Botach Tactical – Magpul Boost Bundle
July 12th, 2014
Botach Tactical is currently selling a Magpul Boost Bundle, which comes with one (1) of each of the following:
– Magpul STR Mil-Spec Stock
– Magpul MOE Grip
– Magpul MOE Carbine Length Handguard
– Magpul MVG Vertical Grip
– Magpul Maglink
Combined, these items come in at 45% off MSRP. Available in Black, FDE, and OD Green.
www.botach.com/magpul-boost-bundle <- Affiliate link
The Cash Cannon
July 12th, 2014
Since I feel obligated to post any gun shaped projectile devices I can possibly find, I figured the Cash Cannon fulfills said obligation. Made from ABS plastic, the Cash Cannon can be loaded with US Dollar bills or any item similar in size and structure, and with a pull of a trigger shoots them out rapidly. If anything else, it’s a novel way to “make it rain”.
Manta – Beer Cozy
July 11th, 2014
It’s not about keeping it cold, it’s about keeping it cool.
– Bob Bullion
Manta, the company behind the weapon covers utilized by the US Marine Corps for the M27 IAR, will soon be releasing a beer cozy made from their proprietary polymer in a similar style to their suppressor cover. They’ll come in a variety of colors, including glow-in-the-dark and ‘temperature-based color change’ variants. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available.
TrackingPoint – Veteran Hunt At Game Ranch
July 10th, 2014This latest video from TrackingPoint details a 3rd generation Marine, Michael Jernigan, who was blinded by a roadside bomb while in service. Assisted by a spotter utilizing the broadcast capability of the TrackingPoint scope, Jernigan was not only able to strike a target from 700 yards, but was also able to successfully track a trophy Blackbuck.
Warrior East – Wild Things
July 10th, 2014
Wild Things’ Windshirt – WT 1.0 is a 1/2 zip pullover made from 70D textured nylon encapsulated with silicone for durable water resistance, abrasion resistance, and breathability. Additional features include an angled mesh-lined chest pocket, concealed zippers, adjustable shock cord hem, stowaway hood, and elastic wrist closures.
The Windshirt has been adopted by the US Navy and is issued to Navy personnel in NWU 1, 2, and 3 patterns. Made in the USA.
HOBOROLL: The Essential Stuff Sack For Life’s Adventures
July 9th, 2014
HOBOROLL is a project currently up on Kickstarter. Made from 30D siliconized nylon, the HOBOROLL features 5 compartments which allow for easy separation of items. An additional internal zippered pocket allows for secure storage of smaller items such as keys, ID cards, etc. It opens up from both ends and secures using anodized aluminum fasteners in addition to a drawstring with high draft collar.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/266879788/hoborolltm-the-essential-stuff-sack-for-lifes-adve
Botach Tactical – Tru-Spec BDU Shorts Special KHAKI
July 8th, 2014
Botach Tactical is currently having a special deal on Tru-Spec BDU Shorts which were made with factory second material – 60% off MSRP. Made from PolyCotton rip-stop, Tru-Spec BDU shorts feature 2 front slash pockets, 2 bellowed side cargo pockets, 2 rear inserted pockets, a zippered fly with adjustable waist tabs, and a 10″ inseam.
Available in sizes XS-XXL.
www.botach.com/tru-spec-bdu-shorts-special-khaki-factory-seconds-on-material-only
DPx HEST/F Mr. DP Ti, 7/64 Hardware
July 8th, 2014
This extremely short run of DPx HEST/F Mr. DP knives is the first to pair the Mr. DP titanium scales with all standard hex hardware which allows for field striping or pivot tension adjustment without a special tool. The Black TiCN PVD coated Niolox steel blade comes in at just above 3″, and is laser engraved with the repeating Mr. DP pattern. Additional modifications include a tungsten carbide glass breaker, combat pocket clip, and newly-designed single spoke RotoBlock for ease of use.
Limited to a run of 35 knives.
Gost Barefoot – Chainmail Shoes
July 7th, 2014
Gost Barefoot is a German company that makes what can be described as chainmail minimalist shoes. The PaleoBarefoot series is made from stainless steel chainmail. The shoes are built for strolling, light hiking, and walking on natural surfaces and in water. For more ‘urban’ environments, they also sell “Multi-Paws”, attachable soft sole spots based on animal paws that provide grip on smooth and paved surfaces.
Limited Edition ‘The Bat’ Deluxe Collectable Set
July 6th, 2014
Sideshow Collectables and Hot Toys has announced a 1/12th scale ‘The Bat’ Deluxe Collectable Set. Part of Hot Toys’ new MMS Compact series, this set consists of high detailed miniatures, including ‘The Bat’ aircraft, with remote controlled LEDs and spinning propeller function, 1/12th scale Batman and Catwoman collectable figures, and the fusion reactor.
www.comicsinfinity.com/p-118458-preorder-the-bat-deluxe-mmc-compact-series-collectible-hot-toys-set
Botach Tactical – Magpul Boost Bundle
July 5th, 2014
Botach Tactical is currently selling a Magpul Boost Bundle, which comes with one (1) of each of the following:
– Magpul STR Mil-Spec Stock
– Magpul MOE Grip
– Magpul MOE Carbine Length Handguard
– Magpul MVG Vertical Grip
– Magpul Maglink
Combined, these items come in at 45% off MSRP. Available in Black, FDE, and OD Green.
Always Outnumbered – Brick Operator V1 Patch
July 4th, 2014
Designed in collaboration with Orca Industries, this patch is the first in the Brick Operator series. 1.9″ x 3″, ‘Alex’ is a Velcro backed PVC patch modeled after a LEGO minifig. Manufactured by Combat Swag. Availability is limited, so get it soon if you’re interested.
The First KRYTAC AEGs Hit The Field
July 3rd, 2014Krytac is the training and simulation arm of KRISS, makers of the Vector SMG. Although there’s still a bit of a ways to go before an official launch, they’ve sent out the first test and evaluation AEG models to select groups. Check out the Krytac Trident M4 CRB gameplay above as provided by Airsoft GI.
Camera And Photos From Battle Of The Bulge Found 70 Years Later
July 2nd, 2014
Part of Company C, 1st Battalion, 317th Infantry Regiment, T/5 Louis J Archambeau was one of 89,000 allied causalities during The Battle of the Bulge. A camera of his was found 70 years later in a foxhole, containing photos from the days leading up to the battle.
The full story and more images can be found here: www.thetroubleshooters.com/80th/archambeau001
Thanks to Travis Getz for the tip!
Edit: Unfortunately, the link was taken down, as was the entire photo gallery. The reasoning is as follows:
UPDATE: I have removed the photos that were originally posted. Unfortunately, embarrassingly, and dishearteningly, at least two of the photos have been found in the National Archives and were not from Louis’s camera. Thus, I have removed the entire set. Thetroubleshooters.com has removed the photos as well. To clarify, Mark Anderson and Terry Janes were acting in good faith based on the information provided to them, and the camera was discovered by Mark Anderson at the coordinates provided below. He was not, however, present in the dark room in Echternach (where the film was supposedly developed), nor did he see the negatives or prints. Also, Terry Janes, historian at thetroubleshooters.com, has removed all suspect information from the source that provided the photos. From what I understand, two of the photos are from the US Army Signal Corps. Please accept my sincerest apologies.
Botach Tactical – Aquamira Water Filtration Sale
July 1st, 2014
www.botach.com/aquamira-frontier-30-gallon-water-filter-straw-system
Botach Tactical is currently holding a sale on both the Aquamira 30-gallon filter capacity Frontier water filtration straw and Aquamira bottle with 100-gallon filter capacity. Both systems utilize an activated coconut shell carbon filter to remove chlorine, odors, bad tastes, and over 99.9% of Cryptosporidium and Gardia. Miraguard antimicrobial technology suppresses bacteria, algae, fungus, mold, and mildew within the filter. Supplies are limited, so take advantage of the deals while you can.
www.botach.com/aquamira-water-22oz-bottle-w-microbiological-filter-100-gallon-filtering-capacity
Food Network Star Sunny Anderson ‘Grills for Heroes’
June 30th, 2014U.S. Air Force veteran Sunny Anderson and the Propane Education & Research Council team up to collect recipes and raise money for veterans in new safe grilling campaign
WASHINGTON (June 30, 2014) — Today the Propane Education & Research Council and Food Network personality Sunny Anderson announce the launch of Grilling for Heroes, a campaign to collect grilling recipes and donations supporting veterans, while raising awareness of safe propane grilling practices.
Submit Best BBQ, Grill Recipes
Now through Sept. 30, 2014, grilling enthusiasts can submit their best recipes online at GrillingForHeroes.com along with a short anecdote about what the military means to them. After the submission period closes, the top 100 entries will be compiled into an online cookbook, which will be available for download Memorial Day 2015. Anderson will also choose her favorite recipe and story submission, and the winner will receive a free trip to Washington, D.C.
“Grilling is not only an American pastime but also one of my favorite ways to prepare delicious food,” Anderson says. “The opportunity to educate my fans and grillers about basic propane grill safety while also honoring fellow military personnel and veterans is deeply important to me.”
Goodwill donations from participating propane retailers and the public will be accepted in exchange for free downloads of the ecookbook next summer. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit veterans through Hope For The Warriors, a nonprofit whose programs enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 service members and their families.
Top Grill Safety Tips
According to Weber’s annual GrillWatch survey, more than 60 percent of American home grillers use a propane gas grill. As July Fourth — the top grilling holiday of the year — approaches, PERC reminds grillers to follow important safety tips:
1. Follow instructions. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for assembling, using, and maintaining your grill.
2. Keep it outdoors. Outdoor propane grills should be located on a level surface at least five feet from the house, siding, outdoor furniture, and anything else that could be a fire hazard.
3. Be smart when lighting and relighting. Keep the lid open and don’t lean over the grill when lighting it. If the flame goes out, turn off the gas and refer to the owner’s manual. At a minimum, the National Fire Protection Association advises grillers to turn off the gas, keep the lid open, and wait at least 15 minutes before relighting.
4. Be present. A true grill master never leaves a grill unattended.
5. Check for leaks. Use a soapy water solution to check connections for leaks. Expanding bubbles indicate a leak. Follow this procedure when replacing a cylinder.
For more information about the campaign, for safe grilling tips, or to submit a grilling recipe and military story, visit GrillingForHeroes.com.
ECHO NiNER Patch Pouch
June 29th, 2014
This 3.5″ x 2.25″ envelope-style pouch features Velcro on both sides so that it can be sandwiched in between the platform (clothing, vest, etc) and ID placards, Flags or other patches. The Patch Pouch allows you to hide small objects in plain sight.
Available in Black, Coyote and MultiCam.
Ground Branch Update: Rain System
June 28th, 2014DoorKickers Beta Now Available
June 27th, 2014
After multiple Alpha iterations, DoorKickers has now reached beta status. The following changes and features have been introduced to the Beta build of DoorKickers:
Features:
– Challenges: in addition to the 3-star system, you can now complete challenges for each level. These do not count towards unlocking weapons but do gain your troopers XP.
– Plan saving: all paths up to the first “Play” command are saved and restored when restarting the map, also called the Daimaju feature (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5P849j6q5c).
– Unlockable items: items are now unlocked using the Stars currency.
– Unlockable classes: trooper classes (assaulter/breacher/etc.) are now unlocked by leveling up your squad.
– 8 new firearms.
– 3 new armor types.
– 8 new maps.
– Many improvements to enemy AI.
– Line of sight preview when drawing a path.
– Proper feedback indicators for enemies that are about to execute a hostage + added countdown timers for executioners.
– Feedback for the range of all sounds. Can be switched off in options.
– Added indicators for shield area of cover.
– Added enemy tooltips that show their equipment and intentions.
– When the line of fire is blocked by a friendly unit, a proper graphical indicator is rendered.
– The VIPs in “Protect the VIP” scenarios must be activated by proximity in order to be able to control them.
– Can customize the name/appearance of your troopers (wip, for now you can only loop through all the troopers in the database).
– Can now change resolution from the in-game video options.
– Support for more .wav formats. Previously an unknown format would crash the game.
– Added reverb sound effects (wip).
– Added new graphics/sounds effects (ejecting bullet shells, rain, fire etc.).
– Graphical updates to many maps, including the training ones.
– Improved overall graphics.
– Can now disable map zooming/panning from the options menu.
– Arrested enemies auto-move outside the line of fire between a swat and a fellow enemy.
– Selecting between paths that are over-imposed is now much easier.
– It is now possible to switch between pages in the Single Mission selection screen, via the small buttons on the bottom.
Fixes:
– Fixed the 50 mods limit downloaded from Steam.
– The “Export replay to movie” feature now works correctly on more (all?) hardware configurations (and faster).
– A crash that would sometimes happen after enabling/disabling mods and playing a game.
– Mods are no longer deleted after starting the game in offline mode.
– Deploy slots no longer look weird on very large screen resolutions.
– Flashbangs that could sometimes kill an enemy if they hit him.
– Too many trooper radio sounds in replays.
– A bug where shields would not stop bullets coming from grazing angles.
– Snipers can no longer target VIPs.
– A bug where modded weapons would show up more than one time in the equipment menu.
Modding / Structure changes:
– When updating a mod, the mod.xml “description” field is no longer updated on Steam Workshop.
– Can now use additional breaching charge types on a door.
– Maximum map size is no longer hardcoded at 4096×4096, though it’s still limited by the maximum texture size supported by the GPU. Recommended 8192×8192.
– Added more rendering layers (can now control which item renders on top of what item with more precision).
– All weapon mods that use bullet_trace.tga + bullet_trace_shotgun.tga should now use the .dds versions. Will remove the .tga ones in the next update.
– All weapon mods should update the firearms flare rendering layers to mimic the ones in the new equipment.xml version.
– All weapon mods should add bullet-shell-on-the-ground sounds like in equipment.xml. If your mod already added such sounds (e.g. SiC), make sure to take them out or add them using the new fields in equipment.xml.
– Graphics / Explosion sounds for flashbangs/breaching charges are now moddable. Mods that modify the flashbangs/breaching charges should modify them according to the new equipment.xml (added the explosion sounds and graphics).
– Crowbar/lock-picks added to the equipment items and can now be modded.
Botach Tactical – Colt Sweepstakes
June 26th, 2014
Botach Tactical is currently holding a sweepstakes for either a Colt LE6940 or $1000 dollar gift certificate if the winner is unable to receive the rifle. Contest ends July 31st, so get your entry in while you can. For full rules and to enter the contest, visit the link below.
