PMCI - September 2015

SEPT 2015
CONTENTS
4 LEVEL 4 URBAN TRAINING COURSE
We get the updated scoop from Ben at CROPS on their very latest accredited
training course!
8 BOOK REVIEW
“Preparing To Survive”.
10 SHIP SHAPE
Bill the Ed joins Associated Risks Group to sample their Maritime Firearms
Competency Course
15 INDUSTRY UPDATE
Hutchy picks another hot topic in the world of the Private Military Contractor
16 GEAR FOR THE GOOD GUYS
The PMCI Team make their recommendations on the latest gear to hit the market!
18 BOOK REVIEW
“Born Fearless”
20 PMCI GETS TECHY!
Understanding Technical Fabrics; We Kick the Myths into Touch!
24 CAMOUFLAGE AND CONCEALMENT
Looking for an innovative family of camouflage patterns designed by a man
at the sharp end? We look at Landcamo from Brane T Cervek.
26 TACTICAL INNOVATION
Subtle yet Effective Armour solutions from Red Eagle
28 MEET THE MAUNFACTURER
This month we take a long hard look at UF PRO!
33 FIREARMS SPOTLIGHT
Trampas sets up his carry Glock to achieve real “perfection”
36 TECH AND TOOLS
New PMCI Contributor Craig gets to grips with a great Knife and Sheath
combo from L T Wright!
38 FIREARMS MAINTENANCE
Remingtons RLE Universal 4-Gun Cleaning System
40 HEAD TO HEAD
Looking to break into the world of the PMC? We talk to “Rob and Rich” to
get their insights on what it really takes!
42 INDUSTRY VACANCIES
Looking for work? Just check here.
Editor (UK): Bill Thomas
Editor (International): Dan Eastes
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TRAINING:
CROPS LEVEL 4 URBAN
SURVEILLANCE COURSE
It’s 2300hrs on an overcast Saturday night in September, and the students on the CROPS Level
4 Urban Surveillance Operators Course are deployed onto the ground to conduct a live technical
tracker placement, and their target vehicle is parked in a semi-rural location. The students move their
overwatch team into an outer cordon position, with a QRF vehicle ready in case it all goes wrong.
The deployment pair conduct their final
communications check before stepping off,
the plan to insert across the fields towards
the gable end of the targets property,
using the tall hedge line to conceal their
movements, the Number 2 continually
scanning the target area with NVG’s ensuring
no movement is seen; as they reach the
property boundaries they roll down their
balaclavas, don their black latex gloves and
boot covers before going on plot to execute
their mission.
Minutes later, the code word is heard over the net indicating
the placement has been a success, and that phase two of the
surveillance mission is now set for tomorrow morning...
Commercial surveillance is one of the largest growing
industries both in the United Kingdom (and indeed worldwide),
and is been conducted by hundreds of individual’s at all
different levels across the country. PMCI have been closely
following the company known as ‘CROPS’ as they progress
within this industry and more so their delivery of intense
training packages, this small but highly professional company
are taking covert commercial surveillance to another level!
Having spoken to Ben, the “top man”, in person, PMCI
discovered a whole lot more about their set-up.
PMCI: So Ben, tell our readers more about your Urban
Surveillance Course, where it started, and what makes it
different to all the others?
CROPS: Before we start, let me make it known that conducting
surveillance alone is never ideal, we do not condone it, and
should always where possible be deterred. However, in the
commercial arena this practise is 9 out of 10 times the norm,
and takes place far too often. It’s our role to make sure students
leaving CROPS are competent lone operators.
Having taken our time, and with our real life surveillance
experiences, we have been able to develop an Urban
Surveillance Operators Course like no other on today’s market.
This refreshed course is well overdue, giving the current
syllabus taught by the old and bold providers a good kick up
the ass.
We pride ourselves on being the ‘new generation’ of
surveillance training provider who still, unlike many, conduct
over 250hrs of live surveillance tasking’s each and every month.
It’s these current and every day experiences we encounter on
the live surveillance that we filter back into our courses.
Our instructors come from military and police surveillance
backgrounds; this gives them a good grounding in the
commercial arena. However, our course like previously
mentioned is very different from others. We haven’t done what
others have, and ripped off the old ‘Type W’ course delivered to
operators working in Northern Ireland, our course concentrates
on the ‘commercial tactics’ of working in pairs and alone.
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PMCI: Ben, what makes CROPS different from
the rest? You mentioned your course contains
specialist contents not delivered by others,
can you tell us more?
CROPS: Of course, we have to teach the foundation
stuff like foot follows, the only difference is that
we concentrate more on operating in pairs and
alone, and with the ability to gather covert video
footage at the same time. Our mobile tactics are
again adapted to the environment our students
will find themselves operating in; commercial
surveillance is very different to that conducted
by law enforcement and the military, we know
this first hand when they arrive at the school
on day one. Like we say to all of our students,
working in a 3 man team or above is very rare!
If they can complete the given tasks over
the period of the course, alone, and without
compromise, they have the making of a good
commercial surveillance operative.
The more specialised subject that we deliver are:
• Defendable space and extreme dead ground
within
• Subjects magic box and avenues of movement
• Methodology and the understanding of nonaggressive
perspective
• Architecture and how it effects the mission
planning
• Technical surveillance deployments such as
concealed camera platforms within vehicles and
the latest methods to vehicle tracking (no more
magnets for us!)
PMCI: I guess anyone wishing to learn more about these
bullet pointed headings should sign up for a course?
CROPS: 100%, we always tell our students that they have
invested money in bettering themselves, why give that new
found knowledge which they have paid for, away for free!
PMCI: Ben, so where are your courses held and in which part
of the country?
CROPS: We have a purpose built training facility in which we
deliver all of our training, our large classroom is home to walls
filled with surveillance information covering both Urban and Rural
tactics. We provide lunch on all of our courses as well as the usual
refreshments. The minute students walk through our door they
know they’ve made the right choice!
Our facility is set within 200 acres of private farm land just
south of the midlands, this making us ideally positioned for
students traveling from both far north and south of the UK. We
are out of view to prying eyes and can conduct our training
discreetly and professionally at all times.
PMCI: Do you hold open days?
CROPS: No, We don’t believe in smoke and mirrors, or aggressive
sales tactics. Should anyone wish to visit us, they just need to
email and arrange a date. We are happy to show people what we
have to offer in real time.
PMCI: So is your Urban Surveillance Course open to anyone?
And if I was to do one, how many students would be on the
course with me?
CROPS: The course is open, although saying that, we do hold
the right to refuse individuals onto our courses if we believe
something is amiss; we are not reckless and happy to train just
anyone, we must be sensible.
Of late we are finding most of our students are from the
military resettlement scheme ELCAS or from overseas countries
who are wanting to learn from us, our commercial skills.
We are also training other closed communities in these
commercial tactics, which are very different, and in some cases
undetectable to regularly training individuals conducting a
counter role. Failing to understand the non-conventional tactics
we teach in the commercial world could enable the ‘unwanted’
to remain undetected!
Our ideal class size is 4 students with a maximum of 6,
this ensures our students receive the best quality instruction
throughout their time with us. We are not a factory churning out
hundreds of ill trained individuals into this arena every year. I
have heard of some providers running class sizes of 15 with only
2 instructors! Crazy, absolutely mind blowing when you consider
that, the student to instructor time must be non-existent.
I fully understand that a business is there to make money,
and a part of that is our aim too, but for us at CROPS, it’s about
our brand name and introducing quality trained individuals into
the arena, not crap!
PMCI: So Ben, tell me. After completing the course, and
should I have passed, is it recognised in the industry?
CROPS: YES. Students completing our course, and achieving a
pass will receive the Level 4 Award in Covert Urban Surveillance
Operations, our course is not just an attendance one, if students
fail to meet the grade, they fail the course.
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A lot of people get drawn into thinking the higher the
course level, the better it is. This is very wrong, it’s us the
provider who chooses the level of our course, you could have a
two providers offering a level 4 course, one delivering very out
of date practises, or the other like us, who are still operational
offering the most current of tactics. I would always suggest
contacting the provider and ask them questions. The other trap
used is the offer of employment to everyone who completes
their course, total rubbish, and only used to get people through
the door.
PMCI: So Ben, before we wrap this up, is there anything else
you want to tell us?
CROPS: I think I’ve said what I needed to, so here’s a student
testimony from our last course, I think it’s important for your
readers to hear about us from their angle.
TESTIMONY: I arrived at the CROPS urban surveillance course
with a 30 year background of law enforcement and mostly in
a surveillance role, I thought that I had a good knowledge of
covert techniques and the gathering of evidence.
What I had not appreciated was the different applications
of this within a commercial environment. The CROPS Urban
Surveillance Course fully addressed this, and helped me
understand the reasons behind the different methodology
used.
The course was well structured with a good split of
classroom and exercises to practice and refine new skills, the
course culminating in a ‘live time’ exercise which required the
application of all the skills and techniques taught through the
week.
Make no mistake, there is a certain degree of pressure but this
in itself leads to a more realistic training environment.
The instructors all had personal experience of working
within the commercial sector and their invaluable knowledge,
coupled with honest and sometimes critical feedback helped
me to pass my Level 4 Award, opening up new employment
opportunities.
PMCI: If after reading this feature, you would like to know
more, or just have a chat with the CROPS team, or Ben
himself, please see the details below.
Qualification gained: Level 4 Award in Covert Urban Surveillance
Operations
Provider: CROPS
Website: www.crops.uk.com
Email: info@crops.uk.com
Duration: 7 days
Cost: £1854.00
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“SAS AND ELITE FORCES GUIDE:
PREPARING TO SURVIVE”
BOOK REVIEW Preparing to survive
Natural disasters that kill thousands, and possibly even millions
of people, have occurred throughout history. Tornadoes, floods,
earthquakes, tsunamis, big freezes and pandemics; all have
wrought destruction and devastation. It’s often the case though
that people, and in some cases even the emergency services and
the authorities themselves, are woefully ill prepared.
“SAS and Elite Forces Guide: Preparing to Survive” teaches you
how to be ready and ensure that if disaster does strike you
can manage the crisis calmly and effectively. The guide covers
pretty much every eventuality: preparing for severe weather,
securing your home, installing a power supply, digging a bunker,
stockpiling food and survival cooking, finding water outdoors,
using your car as a mobile base, and hunting, fishing and
foraging.
It goes further too, looking to surviving in the modern day urban
setting. It looks at how to approach troops in a Martial Law
setting, how to identify threats, self defence techniques, and
making your own weapons. There is also a really good section
on emergency first aid, and how to cope with injuries, viruses
and diseases.
Written, as is the norm with these super little books, in easy to
understand steps and accompanied by more than 150 black and
white illustrations “SAS and Elite Forces: Preparing to Survive” is
presented in a compact pocketbook format that is easily carried
with you. It could be the difference between surviving… or not!
Chris McNab is an experienced specialist in survival techniques. He
has published over 20 books, a number of them available in the
same pocketbook format as this one. Chris is based in Wales, and
provides instructional courses on wilderness hunting techniques.
Author: Chris McNab
Publisher: Amber Books
ISBN: 978-0762782826
Price: £12.50 Paperback , fully illustrated
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TRAINING: ARG MARITIME FIREARMS
ARG MARITIME FIREARMS
COMPETENCY COURSE
It’s not often that you get the chance to train with one of the UKs’ top shooting
instructors, but thanks to the Paul Hutchinson and the team at ARG and their
Maritime Firearms Competency Course run by Bob Dunkley that’s exactly what a a
colleague and I had the opportunity to do!
The Associated Risks Group provides
high quality training in security risk
management and associated topics. ARG
Ltd is an independent, global risk
consultancy; many clients across the
UK seek their support to manage their
security related issues such as executive
or corporate protection on a temporary
or permanent basis. As part of their remit
they also offer firearms competency courses.
All the shooting courses ARG offer
have been developed by one of the UK’s leading experts in
firearms training, Bob Dunkley. Bob has massive experience
teaching military, police and civilian enthusiast shooters around
the world. He has been a shooting instructor to for nigh on 30
years. He is a 15 times British Champion, 3 Times European
Champion, 3 times runner up European Champion and holder of
4 World Titles at three gun matches. He is one of only 5 World
Masters at combat shooting, so his credentials are absolutely
impeccable!
ARG training is based at their Tall Trees facility in the North
East of the UK, which is purpose built and has 2 indoor ranges,
an outdoor 80 meter range, a hostile environment training
area, the “Sand Pit,” a main classroom, two training areas and
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a driving circuit. They also have a well stocked shop selling
equipment, a coffee bar, and barbecue area. The facility also has
12 acres of woodland. ARG Directing Staff are former UK military
personnel or former police officers with vast amounts of proven
experience in the field of security and firearms.
The ARG range facilities are purpose built, with indoor and
outdoor ranges, which are licenced under UK legislation. Their
shooting courses allow you to use live ammunition in the UK, and
to receive expert tuition from the UKs’ leading firearms instructors
which means that the skills and drills taught are current and best
practice. Currently ARG offer three shooting courses.
GEAR UP
When I first spoke to Paul I was somewhat jaded in relation to other
companies allegedly offering high end practical/tactical shooting
courses, but as I spoke to people and researched what ARG were
all about, a very positive picture started coming together. ARG
courses were well respected and the comments I heard were all
good, especially in relation to their firearms training.
I’ve been on a few formal training courses in my time, so I
asked a colleague to accompany me on the long trip north. By
his own admission he had no formal firearms training and limited
firearms experience so I felt his view would be fresher than mine.
Upon arrival at the impressive Tall Trees facility Paul
introduced us to Bob and the other six course participants; these
comprised of two regular local shooters, two serving members of
the UK military, and two other serving contractors who wanted to
brush up on their “tactical toolbox”. Paul explained to me that the
course is not really designed for “first timers”, but for those that
wish to refresh and improve their rifle skills. So far ARG have run
over 25 of these courses and they are always full!
Kit was then issued; each course participant was provided
with the all important “eyes and ears”, a CRYE battle belt with
magazine pouches, dump pouches and singlepoint slings, and a
Smith & Wesson M&P15 carbine chambered in .22LR with a red
dot reflex sight. Obviously due to current UK firearms legislation
the .22LR is used so that proper semi auto training may be carried
out; the Smith though is an excellent weapon for this purpose as
it mimics its full bore “big brother” in all respects, so all the drills
are transferable should you go and shoot larger calibres on task.
DOWNRANGE
And without further ado it was straight onto the indoor 25m
range. This is bright and airy (supplemented by extraction fans)
and divided into four individual shooting lanes. A safe area to the
rear was where everyone went to “bomb up” and rest between
exercises.
First off was an absolutely thorough briefing from Bob. He
worked us through the operation of the Smith and the optics,
stressing at all times that safety and gun security, along with
situational awareness were paramount at all times; when you
have a detail of four guys all firing together you really need to
know where your muzzle is pointing!
Bob started us right from the very basics, explaining in detail
both full and flash sight pictures. There was a full explanation of
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trigger finger bias, and instruction in manipulating the rifle in
line with the bore, which he told us helped to achieve full control
of the gun making use of the bodys’ mechanical advantage. He
then went on to brief us on the difference between point of
aim and point of impact at differing distances.
He told us that we would not be learning target shooting,
but would concentrate on grouping shots centre mass on the
target; it soon became apparent that the course was not about
target shooting, but about shooting tactically with a rifle or
carbine, safely, and whilst on the move!
Even though Bob is the main man when it comes to the
ARG firearms courses, Paul himself is no slouch having served
on a high level police Firearms Team! He showed us how to
find the reset point on the trigger, and how to bring that into
play with our follow up shots, and then from that point on
everything was shot with pairs!
The morning session concluded with drills on stoppages
and magazine changes, with the emphasis on retaining empty
magazines as you would need to in a maritime environment on
board a moving ship. And then we broke for a well earned lunch.
I always find it incredible that you can meet a bunch of shooters
for the first time and after only a few hours everyone bonds
into a group; lunch break was filled with a lot of discussion and
a good deal of friendly banter, led in the main by Bob and Paul
themselves!
FIRE AND MOVEMENT!
After lunch it was really time to start putting our newly
polished skills into action! We did a quick recap on stoppages
and magazine changes, and then the game was really on. In
Then it was on to drills. Each exercise was first explained and
demonstrated by Bob or Paul, and then we would practice this
with rifles unloaded before going to live fire. First off was single
shot at differing distances to illustrate practically the changes in
point of aim/impact that he had explained earlier. This moved
on from static to turning targets very swiftly. Old style shooting
positions were ironed out by Bob teaching us to make use of a
more modern, body armour friendly “face on” stance.
When he was happy with our progress, Bob then moved us
on to controlled or accelerated pairs. Once upon a time I would
have referred to this as a “double tap”, but Paul explained that
the old “DT” relies on two shots on a single sight picture; this
means that although the first shot will be on target, the follow
up does not necessarily go to the same aim point.
our four man details we were taught to move safely to a firing
point, then move back again. Bob set up multiple firing points
down the range which we moved to and from, taking our two
shots per point from different positions.
This part of the course is VERY dynamic, and the “building
blocks” from earlier in the day really come into focus. After
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unning these drills for a couple of hours it was then time for a
wee competition; this was run individually so the pressure was
really on to perform! The final competition consisted of moving
downrange between four firing points. At each point we took two
shots onto each of three turning targets, before moving forward
to the next point and repeating. Once the front point was reached
we then moved back uprange repeating the exercise.
Sound simple? Absolutely not! Not only were we moving and
firing, but Bob was scrutinizing us the whole time to ensure that
our muzzle security and safety were 100% spot on. He also threw
a wee “fudge factor” into the exercise by having us load two
magazines, one with 20 rounds and one with 16 rounds; he then
muddled them up so we didn’t know which was which. At some
point we knew we’d have to perform a magazine change, but we
didn’t have a clue when!
Suffice to say that everyone came through with flying colours,
with a couple of the guys even performing pretty flawless
stoppage drills as well as the magazine change; the Smiths
performed superbly all day with very few issues at all given the
number of rounds that went downrange.
OVERVIEW
At the end of the day the ARG Firearms Competency Course is a
pass or fail affair, and on this occasion we all passed and were
awarded our certificates!
My colleague really summed the whole thing up for me when
he emailed me the following morning: “I thoroughly enjoyed the
whole day, and even though we were running around inside
a range with loaded weapons, I felt safer than I have at some
commercial “shooting experience” days when there’s a RO with
his hand on your shoulder at all times.
Since I have no formal training experience and only limited
firearms experience, I was overjoyed. A perfect balance between
confidence-inspiring instruction/guidance and freedom to learn
at one’s own rate, without being “chewed out” by an overbearing
instructor. Consumate and confident professionalism on Bob and
Pauls part!”
A huge “thanks” to both Bob and Paul for having us, and to all the
course participants for making it such a great day. If the course
we attended was in any way indicative of the standards of ARG
training in general then I have to put my neck on the line and say
that if you go and train with them your money will be very, very
well spent.
For more information on the courses offered by ARG Ltd visit their
website www.associatedrisksgroup.com
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INDUSTRY
UPDATE WE
KEEP WATCH SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO
Things change constantly and rapidly within the contracting industry so this month in the first of a
series of regular columns we’re very pleased indeed to have Paul Hutchinson, MD of Associated Risks
Group based in the UK, join us to keep everyone updated on legal issues.
Now I don’t wish to sound like Rod Gilbert ranting
on Tog ratings but I guess I’m passionate about
Firearms Training. So if I come across that way,
well, so be it.
I’m often asked if there’s such a thing as an
international firearms licence for the security and
risk management industry or is there a course that
you can attend that will give you the qualification
to hold a licence in any country….well, the answer
is simply “No”
I explained in the May edition of PMCI that every country has
its own laws on who can possess, carry and use a firearm, and
these laws are there to protect the citizens of that country and
identify those that are deemed responsible to own a firearm.
What’s interesting is how a number of training companies
across the world are marketing their own courses, remarking on
how they have the only level 4 firearms course or their course
is accredited with this and that organisation. The key element is
to ensure the training you receive is realistic and legal. So here
comes the rant..!
I’ve witnessed too many so called “Firearms Instructors”
teaching Firearms courses that are designed around shooting
on a range and not in the real world. Applying a safety catch
during a speed load, just to be safe! My point being you wouldn’t
do it in a contact, why would you do it on a training day, surly
ensuring your finger is out of the trigger housing is not only
more efficient, but just as safe. Don’t get me wrong I believe in
safety just as much as anyone, but if you teach drills correctly
and progressively then the safety is present.
A number of years ago I was asked to teach a joint Close
Protection and Firearms Course in France and then the firearms
module in a former Soviet Union country, which will remain
nameless. During the Close Protection module in France, the week
before the firearms element, I was informed by a student that
the last cohort were arrested by the Intelligence Service for using
“a weapon of war” needless to say the firearms module didn’t
go ahead as planned. My point being is that because someone
advertises a firearms course on a website, it doesn’t mean it’s
legal. It’s your job to ensure that you do not break the law of
that country. You must ensure you do your own due diligence
before you commit to a course or training company.
On an operational note, what you must also consider isn’t just
the International law but the local or state law. The USA is an
example of this, with each state having different laws on training
with, owning and carrying a weapon.
Trust and Integrity is key in our industry, but before you go
on the ground on an operation or before you book a course, be
prepared to conduct some lengthy due diligence. Ring the training
companies and ask lots of questions, don’t be afraid to ask.
Stay safe
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Grey, Tundra, and Cobalt Blue and Military1st have them
at UK£47.70 which is a great price for the quality of the
materials, design, and attention to detail. If you’re in the
market for something more casual for those cooler days
then you should give the Diablo your fullest consideration.
For more information and to purchase please visit www.
military1st.co.uk
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GREY GHOST LIGHTWEIGHT
ASSAULT PACKS
Grey Ghost Gear is a US based manufacturer
of tactical gear that has been slowly but
surely making a name for itself worldwide.
I first came across the brand when a good
friend of mine from Canada showed up at
IWA 2014 sporting a rather nifty looking
little day pack in PenCott GreenZone. He
had already owned it for a while and swore
by the design and quality of construction, so when I saw
that Tactical Kit had started to stock them in the UK it was
a bit of a no-brainer to add one to the “gear locker”.
On their website Grey Ghost Gear tell us:
“Grey Ghost Gear is a Service Connected Disabled
Veteran owned manufacturer of Tactical Equipment for the
individual operator. We remain relevant to the customer
by being in constant contact with military front line users
and first responders. Their feedback is the most important
aspect in price point, gear design, and manufacturing.
We specialize in utilizing new fabrics and emerging
camouflage patterns to ensure that our customer is
afforded cutting edge designs and construction. Grey Ghost
Gear realizes that we have the best customers in the world,
with the most important job in the world.”
Once again then the kit used by those at the “sharp
end” has been made available for us to use, and the quality
shows no compromise for the general tactical user.
The Lightweight Assault Pack (LAP) has been created
specially to meet real world special operations weight
requirements. It features a large main compartment as
well as a side entry front pocket lined with loop material,
modular webbing for attaching additional pouches and
padded shoulder straps that stow away when not in use.
Designed to attach directly to modular vests or larger packs
the LAP comes with all the attachment hardware you need.
It has heavy-duty zips throughout, sternum strap, grab
handle, loop material for patches and a 3L hydration pocket,
while being 30% lighter than other comparable packs.
It’s available in 500D Cordura Nylon or LiteLok Material
dependant on the colour or camo pattern; 500D Cordura
Nylon packs are available in Coyote Brown, MultiCam,
Kryptek Highlander, Kryptek Mandrake, Kryptek Typhon,
Kryptek Yeti, PenCott BadLands, PenCott GreenZone and
LiteLok packs are available in MultiCam.
500D Cordura® Nylon is a strong abrasion resistant
lightweight fabric that will not show up in low light
environments, and it features a water resistant coating
on the back side of the fabric and a water repellant on
the face. LiteLok® Material is about 30% lighter than
500D Cordura® Nylon while still maintaining outstanding
abrasion resistance. It has a double layer design that is
less visible in low light environments and water resistant
up to 127cm.
Coming in at the 20L capacity mark the LAP is the ideal
size for daily use and given the quality of fabrics and
construction the asking price of UK£84.95 seems very
reasonable indeed. It’s a great little design to live with
and I for one am looking forward to seeing a lot more
from Grey Ghost Gear.
To pick up your own Lightweight Assault Pack and to
check out other models in the range please
pay a visit to www.greyghostgear.com and
to purchase in the UK head to www.tacticalkit.co.uk
GEAR ON TEST
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OPS-UR TACTICAL GEN 2 DIRECT
ACTION SHIRT AND INTEGRATED
BATTLE PANTS
GEAR ON TEST
Ialways love finding new suppliers of top quality
gear and www.hueys.co.uk really fits into that
category; for those of you who have not yet
discovered HUEYs you really, really should go
and take a look as they carry a high end range
of tactical brands, some of which are pretty
unique like OPS UR-Tactical. Optimal Performance
Systems (OPS) was established in 2005 and
rapidly developed into a well-known tactical gear brand.
They dedicate their efforts to innovation, the designs and
the functionality of their products; all their gear is made
of genuine, high quality materials to ensure durability and
protection for the end user.
The OPS Gen 2 Improved Direct Action Shirt is available
in a number of colour and camo options and has an RRP
of UK£78.75; it has a body area made from cotton jersey
knit material resulting in more comfort. The under arm
area of the features an elastic material, which again
provides a better fit for the dynamic user; the shirt also
has a high zip collar which is ideal for a little protection
from the elements and helps minimise chafing under a
plate carrier. The forearm has a low profile pocket with zip
on both sides, and upper arm pockets with large velcro
panels for patches and IDs provide extra storage. There are
shaped elbows which are reinforced with 500D CORDURA
and accept moulded / removable elbow pads which are
included.
As with the shirt sleeves the matching OPS Integrated
Battle Pants 3D are made from sturdy 50/50 NYCO Ripstop.
They are a little more expensive, coming in at UK£125.50
but boy, do you get a lot for your money! In terms of
pocketing you get slash front and rear pocket for easy
access, Two besom pockets for small or flat items, two
accessory pockets with cover next to the besom pocket for
multi-tools, pistol mags or flash lights and two large slash
pleated bellows cargo pockets with a velcro flap closure.
Fully shaped knees accept moulded knee pads which
are included, with double sided Velcro and elastic adjusters
that offer more comfort when tightening the knee pads
and increases mobility. There’s also an adjustment strap
for the height of knee pad. The lower leg of the is a single
piece cutting, so there’s only one stitching edge on the
lower leg providing a better fit and more comfort for
the user. Overall these are beautifully featured and put
together and when combined with the Direct Action Shirt
offers a durable and highly dynamic uniform option.
The OPS range includes a great collection of clothing,
equipment and accessories, many of the items at
surprisingly keen prices for the fabrics used and the
obvious attention to detail that goes into the construction
so do go and check out their gear and let HUEYS know that
PMCI sent you!
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SALOMON SPEEDCROSS
3 FORCES
All too often I hear the phrase “tactical
athlete” bandied about and many of you
out there must be scratching your heads
and wondering what on earth this means!
In a nutshell it’s a catch all phrase that
encompasses the current trend for clothing,
footwear and gear to be lightweight,
dynamic and ergonomic; with their 50+
year heritage in making outdoor performance footwear
Salomon should know all about this!
I’ve mainly been looking at their full boots specifically
designed for military and tactical use, but there is always
a place in any manufacturers range for an out and out
“training” shoe, and the Speedcross 3 as a low cut design
fulfils this brief spectacularly well.
Developed from an already tried and tested design in
Salomon’s athletic line this iconic running shoe is what
brought hi-speed to the trails! Light, fast, and featuring a
super precise fit, the Speedcross 3 can provide the ultimate
grip in any conditions. Off road or “trail” shoes offer
increased outsole traction and uppers with toe bumpers
along with reinforced stitching for more durability. The foot
often sits in the shoe slightly lower to the ground than
usual for stability and responsiveness. “Trail” shoes also
usually have less cushioning than a road running shoe
because they’re designed for softer surfaces.
That’s not to say though that they are any less fully
featured as the Speedcross 3 is full of Salomon’s very latest
technology. An Ortholite sockliner combines a specific
foam insole with an EVA heel cup. Ortholite foam creates
a cooler, drier, healthier, better cushioned environment
under the foot. It will not break down or lose effectiveness
over time, and it features recycled tire content to protect
the environment. The EVA heel cups allows for better
heel support and added cushioning, and Salomon’s Sensifit
system works to cradle the foot providing a precise and
secure fit.
The Quicklace system offers a minimalistic and strong
lace for one-pull tightening, and this tucks away into its
own small tongue pocket to keep everything tidy and snag
free, these really are “easy-on, easy-off.” The outsole is
a mud and snow non-marking Contagrip unit which has
some very aggressive lugs; these give superb traction on
even the very loosest surface underfoot, and the antidebris
mesh used throughout keeps the loose stuff out.
I’ve been wearing the Speedcross 3 shoes on a daily
basis for over a month now, and although they were
immediately comfortable straight from the box the fit and
feel has just got better and better as the Ortholite insole
has shaped to my foot. They’ve been run out in sand,
mud, wet clay and chalk, and gravel and have never felt
anything less than 100% positive; although they are a
“low cut” shoe the cuff is well padded and gives excellent
support to the ankle. Weighing in at a miserly 325g per
shoe in UK size 9 they are also truly feather light which
takes a lot of strain off the foot and the lower leg.
The Speedcross 3 Forces come in a subdued black/
grey colour combination which works very well with most
tactical gear, and are available in UK sizes 7-12, including
half sizes. They retail for UK£100.00 and for that you are
getting a lot of shoe for your money, that’s for sure. If you
fancy yourself as a bit of a “tactical athlete” or just want
a great pair of performance shoes then you really should
try the Speedcross 3 Forces model.
For more information on the Speedcross 3, along with
the other models in the Salomon Forces line then please
visit
http://online.edgarbrothers.com
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VORTEX SPITFIRE PRISM SCOPES
GEAR ON TEST
Any regular reader of my reviews will know
that I rate optics from Wisconsin, USA based
manufacturer Vortex very highly; be it a
straightforward, well-priced red dot or a
top of the line magnified optic, everything
they make oozes quality and is backed up
by an absolute gem of a warranty. When
you’re spending good money on a piece
of glass you want to know it’s going to be with you for
a considerable time, and the fact that Vortex offer their
“VIP Warranty” which effectively says they will “repair
or replace your Vortex product in the event it becomes
damaged or defective at no charge to you. It doesn’t
matter how it happened, whose fault it was, or where you
purchased it” means that your outlay is well protected.
I recently had a chance to take a closer look at their
excellent Spitfire Prism Scopes; designed specifically for
the AR platform (although they are equally at home on any
railed platform), the Spitfires combine an impressive array
of high-performance features into rugged, ultra-compact
packages. When fast target acquisition in close to medium
range shooting situations is a priority, the Spitfires excel.
Laced with advanced features, the sophisticated prismbased
design allows for a more compact optical system
without sacrificing optical quality. Selectable red/green
illuminated reticles with five intensity levels to match
specific conditions, are etched directly on the prism to
assure consistent point-of-aim at all times, regardless of
whether or not illumination is engaged.
The 1x and 3x magnification Spitfires benefit from a
design that delivers a sharp image and allows for unique
reticle designs; the DRT (Dual Ring Tactical) red/green
reticle used is etched directly on the prism. They also have
multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces
to increase light transmission.
Both sights have a single-piece chassis which is compact
and lightweight, but which is also fully shockproof; the
rugged construction withstands both recoil and impact,
and they are hard anodized with a durable low-glare matt
finish. O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from
penetrating for reliable performance in all environments,
and nitrogen gas purging delivers fogproof, waterproof
performance.
The sights come mounted at a lower 1/3 co-witness
height of 40.4 mm from the optic centre to base surface,
but by simply removing the mount riser you can lower
things to a 30 mm mounted height. Adjustable brightness
capability provides five levels of intensity with red and
green illumination settings, and typical battery life is 250
hours at maximum brightness and 3,000 hours at minimum
brightness setting.
In the box you get two Picatinny Rails, a 2mm Hex
Wrench, a 3mm Hex Wrench, a CR2032 battery and Flip
Caps so you have essentially everything you need from
word go. The Spitfires are extremely easy to set up and
once zeroed are quick to come on target; all in all these
are tough reliable sights and great value for money. The
Spitfires are on sale in the UK at UK£236.99 for the 1x
and UK£277.00 for the 3x and if you’re in the market for
a new rail mounted sight then I thoroughly recommend
you check them out!
For more information on this and the other sights in
the Vortex Optics lineup, along with stockist
details please visit www.vortexoptics.com and
for UK trade enquiries please contact bparsons@
vortexoptics.com.
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SNUGPACK SUBDIVIDE
Ireally enjoy travelling around the UK and even
heading overseas for range days or related
training courses, and in fact the back end of this
year is shaping up to be quite exciting as I have
a CQB course in Belgium to attend run by my
friends at Project GECKO.
This of course means humping a lot of gear
around; for the CQB course I’m going to need
clothing, footwear, equipment and tactical gear. I’ll be
driving out to attend the course so I need something
that’s going to be compact and lightweight yet give me
enough storage space for all the things I’ll need to take
with me; it also needs to be relatively inconspicuous as
for the CQB course I need to take a couple of training
weapons with me so I don’t want something that’s going
to scream “gun case”.
At last I believe I’ve found my perfect travelling
companion in the new line of gear haulers from Snugpak.
Best known for their sleeping systems and clothing,
Snugpak now have a pretty tidy line of bags, rucs, and gear
bags available; I’ve used their other gear for years and trust
the quality completely so I was extremely pleased to see
the SUBDIVIDE come up on their website which resulted
in an almost immediate order!
When the bag arrived I was very happy indeed. The
SUBDIVIDE ROLLER is their most versatile carry all yet.
It features two main compartments plus an organiser
section, and quickly converts from a bag to a roller, with
durable wheels and a retractable handle, when you need
it. The lower compartment is roomy, with a heavy duty
base to protect your belongings and is perfect if you need
to transport a carbine or two discretely and safely as the
comfortably shaped zip pullers can easily be secured with
a lock. It has straps to secure items down plus useful zip
pockets on the underside of the upper compartment.
The upper compartment zips open into a C shape to
allow larger items to be loaded into it. It also has an
easy-access, organisation section that’s great for holding
items like pens, mobile phones, chargers, passports and
other essential items you need quickly. They’ve also
added straps to all four sides of the SUBDIVIDE to allow
it to be compressed, reducing space when it’s not full. If
you’re planning a weekend away, a business trip, or going
somewhere a little more adventurous, the SUBDIVIDE
makes packing and travelling so much easier.
Available in Black and priced at UK£79.95 the SUBDIVIDE
offers a total of 90 litres capacity and weighs in at 3200g;
the outer is tough as old boots 600D with a 100% polyester
lining giving good water resistance. Overall this is a really
great gear hauler and Snugpak have once again proved
that when they set their mind to creating the
right gear for us they do it right every time!
For more information, stockist details, and to
check out the other new models in the Snugpak
line please visit www.snugpak.com
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BORN FEARLESS
BOOK REVIEW Born Fearless
“Hard eyes stare out of massive beards, their faces marked
by scars of battle. With these guys their webbing looks as if it
belongs to them, rather than it’s been hung on a pair of reluctant
shoulders. There’s not a word been said to us, but the ante has
clearly been upped. There’s a dark and sinister feeling in the air.
It doesn’t take a genius to figure it’s about to kick off.”
When I first received “Born Fearless” I thought to myself “Oh
no, here we go again, yet another book about The Circuit”, but
as I delved in it soon became apparent that this book was a
very different beast than many that have preceded it. Written
with great intelligence, wry black humour, and a great pace I
was drawn ever deeper into the world inhabited by the author.
“Big Phil” Campion is a forty three year old veteran of military
operations in just about every conflict-prone corner of the world,
as a soldier in the regular Armed Forces, an elite SAS operator,
and as a gun for hire.
From hostage extraction in Baghdad to anti-pirate protection in
Somalia, couriering £50 million in diamonds to Abu Dhabi and
deniable ops in Afghanistan, Phil Campion is one of the most
experienced and sought after private security operatives o have
worked The Circuit.
In his time Phil has passed both Parachute Regiment and
Commando selection, and served as a key member of the elite
SAS Sabre Squadrons; he’s frankly a bit of a legend. And it’s his
experiences around the globe that make this book such a wild
and entertaining ride as Phils approach to danger in utterly
considered; whilst others run headlong in to harms way, Phil
is always considering how to deal with matters calmly and
professionally. When it does “kick off” though he’s as ready as
anyone to get stuck in!
From playing chicken with a suicide bomber in backstreet Kabul,
to taking on pirates with his bare hands, this is true life action
packed drama at its very best; as Andy McNab puts it “One of the
best first-hand accounts of life in combat ever written.”
Author: Phil Campion
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 978-0-85738-378-5
Price: £7.99 paperback with photographic section
“Born Fearless” offers brutally frank and frequently unsettling
insights into the murky world of the modern mercenary and in
my opinion is one of the best books yet penned on the subject.
Phil was there right from the very start, and his observations
should certainly be read by anyone who is leaving the Armed
Forces today and considering moving into the private sector.
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TECH talk
UNDERSTANDING
TECHNICAL FABRICS
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When we review clothing products we talk a lot about their performance and technicality; is this
all just clever “marketeering” or is there some genuine basis in cold hard fact and science? This
month we get down to basics as ‘Beardy’ Bill Thomas debunks some fabric myths.
So, what are we really talking about when we use the
phrase “technical fabrics”? Basically we are looking at fabric
technologies with a very specific end use in mind that
balance the three key areas of waterproofness (read general
weatherproofness), breathability and durability.
I’ll use the well-known GORE-TEX products as an example
here as they really are a market leader and Gore are continually
developing new, ground breaking fabric technologies to meet
the needs of their Brand partners; you only have to look in our
“Gear on Test” section each month to see examples of this!
Breaking it down W L Gore and Associates use two main
forms of construction in their garments, Two and Three Layer
(although there are other specific constructions in their massive
portfolio). Two Layer construction essentially means that
their ePTFE (expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene) membrane is
attached directly to an outer face fabric with a loose lining;
Three Layer construction means that the face fabric, membrane
and inner lining fabric are all bonded together. Many prefer the
Three Layer construction as it’s is easier to get on and off as a
loose mesh liner can sometimes snag on gear.
Different seam tapes (to ensure seams are 100% waterproof
and do not let water in through stitch holes) are used in the
different constructions; Two Layer seam sealing tape is applied
to the GORE-TEX membrane directly, whilst in Three Layer the
sealing takes place over the inner lining fabric. Seam sealing is
an art form in itself!
Keeping the Weather at Bay
Let’s take a look first at waterproofness and how technical
fabrics achieve this. The GORE-TEX membrane is the heart of all
their excellent products. It contains over 9 billion microscopic
pores per square inch. These pores are 20,000 times smaller
than a water droplet, but 700 times larger than a water vapor
molecule, which makes the membrane durably waterproof,
while allowing perspiration (moisture as a vapour) to escape
from the inside. An oleophobic, or oil-hating, substance is
integrated into the membrane, preventing the penetration of
body oils, insect repellents and the like.
Simply put imagine an elephant, a mousehole and an
ant! The mousehole is the microscopic pore in the membrane,
the ant is a water vapour molecule and the elephant a water
droplet; it’s pretty easy to see that although the ant can escape
through the mousehole with ease, there is NO WAY that you
could push the elephant through it without breaking the wall
down! In garment terms that would mean tearing a ruddy great
hole in your jacket!
So, water cannot penetrate the membrane, or can it? Logic
dictates that eventually any fabric technology can be pushed
to a point of failure and this can be tested; in this case the
applicable British Standard is ‘BS EN 343:2003 Protective
Clothing. Protection against Rain’.
The Standard describes the tests that should be carried out
to ascertain a garment’s level of waterproofness and sets out
the performance standards that items carrying this description
should meet. A Test House would carry out these tests in order
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to ascertain the garment’s ability to keep out water.
This is measured in PSI (pounds per square inch) or
Hydrostatic Head. Hydrostatic Head is measured in mm
and pressure is measured in pounds per square inch.
The Hydrostatic Head is determined by a test
whereby a fabric is held taut underneath a sealed
tube of water 1 inch in diameter. Over 24 hours it is
observed to see how many millimetres of water the
fabric can withstand before it leaks through. When the
fabric begins to seep water, the “height” in millimetres
is noted. This is known as the fabric’s ‘hydrostatic
head’ which literally means: Hydro - Water, Static - Not
moving, Head - Height.
The PSI relates to the amount of water pressure
that a garment can withstand both from the pressure
within the garment (the wearer) and the external
conditions (the weather).
To be 100% waterproof, the British Standards of
3 PSI has to be met, which means that a fabric can
withhold 1500mm of water pressure. Pressure is not
just as simple as the pressure of a rain storm, simply
moving a garment when it is worn will exert pressure
on the fabric.
Let’s put this in perspective though; if you were
to sit on a wet, flat surface the mean pressure you
generate is around 10,000mm! If you were kneeling in
a firing position then the point of the knee generates
15-17,000mm of pressure (smaller surface area,
greater pressure) so let’s face it, a minimum legal
rating of 1500mm just does not do the job. It does
begin to explain though how a garment can be legally
classed as “waterproof”, but in reality it really isn’t.
Back to GORE-TEX; what’s the hydrostatic head I
hear you ask? Simple one this, as all GORE-TEX products
have a MINIMUM testing level of 28,000mm… that’s
right, 28 metres! Put another way I’ve seen top end
GORE-TEX fabrics tested at over 70 PSI and not leak
until they quite literally explode! Belt and braces time
here folks.
Keeping you Comfortable
Comfort is a relative thing, but if you’re too hot, that
can lead to heat exhaustion; too cold, hypothermia.
Controlling the micro-climate inside your clothing
system helps to prevent either. The body regulates
itself effectively; as activity levels increase you sweat
and the evaporation of this moisture helps to cool the
skin. If moisture is not allowed to move away you will
become “uncomfortable” inside your clothing system.
We’ll get properly into the layering system in a future
article.
Letting moisture escape from the system is a tricky
balancing act. Behind it all is a law of nature, the Law
of Partial Pressures. This law states that moisture as a
vapour will naturally move from a warm, high pressure
environment to a cooler low pressure one. If we
are keeping a well balanced temperature inside our
clothing system then on a foul weather day moisture
will move away from our skin through the pores in
our clothing and escape to the outside. Sometimes we
call this the “Temperature Gradient” as it sounds like
moisture vapour is moving “down” from hot to cold.
So does a breathable fabric technology work in a rain
forest? Yes is the answer, but due to the temperature
inside the garment and outside the garment being
more in equilibrium the transfer rate will obviously
slow down. We all know we can work with Ma Nature,
but never beat her!
This of course is also subject to testing; many
methods can be used here to establish a Moisture
Vapour Transmission Rate (MVTR) or a Resistance to
Evaporative Transmission (RET) figure. Of the two I
prefer an RET figure as it just plain makes more sense
to me.
Skin is 100% breathable and has an RET of Zero. As
soon as you cover it though you build up a resistance
that slows down the rate at which moisture can be
transmitted away; the thicker the barrier the more
resistance and the slower the transmission. In essence
this means that as you cover the skin with layers your
system becomes less breathable so we will always be
looking for technical fabrics with as low an RET figure
as possible.
In some cases the clever folks at Gore have got the
RET figure well down into single figures, especially on
their bespoke technologies and the GORE-TEX 3 Layer
Pro garments. They’ve developed a completely new
and innovative lining fabric here called a Micro Grid
Backer which is thinner, but more durable, than the
industry standard linings available elsewhere. Thinner,
less resistance, right?
Getting the Balance Right!
The third and final part of the precarious balancing
act is putting this membrane technology together
in a garment with a lining fabric and an outer face
fabric that will ensure long term durability whilst not
degrading performance. These fabrics are chosen with
extreme care and tested for all kinds of heat, cold, flex
and abrasion. The tests are carried out both by Gore
themselves and also independently.
So, with our GORE-TEX fabrics in place we have
exceptionally durable garments which have at least a
28+ metre hydrostatic head and which can sit right
at the very top of the of the “Extremely Breathable”
category. They are put together under minute scrutiny
by Gores many Brand partners from the very latest
and finest face and lining fabrics.
The fact of the matter is that many people find
GORE-TEX garments expensive but at the risk of being
blunt they must have no real conception of what is
going on behind the scenes! When you’re paying for a
GORE-TEX garment you’re getting “Formula 1” levels of
performance and that doesn’t come cheap. Of course,
you can always buy a cheap “hatchback” but if your
life may end up depending on the performance of
your clothing system we have to ask the question
“how much is too expensive”?
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including D-Rings
2 x Velcro ID panels, 2 x V-Lock,
1 x D-Lock
MIDI PACK
Capacity:
Material:
Colours:
Dimensions:
Internal hydration sleeve
Padded shoulder straps and
sternum strap with QR buckles
2 x side stow pouches
Internal Nylon utility sleeves
Mesh back
Compression straps
MOLLE webbing attachments
located on exterior pouches
including D-Rings
2 x V-Lock
1 x D-Lock
22 litres (approx)
600D Cordura
V-Cam, Coyote, Green, Black
43 x 23 x 26 cm
TACTICAL
SRP £45.00
MINI MODULAR PACK
Capacity:
Material:
Colours:
Dimensions:
SRP £45.00
19.5 litres (approx)
600D Cordura
V-Cam, Coyote, Green, Black
42 x 23 x 34 cm
Mesh helmet hammock located on front
with compression straps for adjustment
Internal hydration sleeve
2 x External side pouches
Hydration/coms outlet
Padded shoulder straps and sternum
strap with QR buckles
Multiple compression straps
MOLLE webbing attachments located
on exterior pouches including D-Rings
Compatible with Plate Carrier
1 x Large Velcro ID panel
2 x V-Lock, 1 x D-Lock
ONE DAY MODULAR PACK
Capacity:
Material:
Colours:
Dimensions:
Hydration/coms outlet
Multiple compression straps
Internal mesh pocket to
accommodate hydration bladder
Shoulder straps with QR buckles.
MOLLE webbing attachments
located on exterior pouches
including D-Rings
Compatible with Plate Carrier
1 x Large Velcro ID panels.
2 x V-Lock
1 x D-Lock
13.5 litres (approx)
600D Cordura
V-Cam, Coyote, Green, Black
19 x 20 x 43 cm
SRP £26.50
SHOULDER PACK
Capacity:
Material:
Colours:
Dimensions:
Retaining straps/bungees
Exterior utility pouches.
Mesh back panel.
Shoulder straps with QR buckle.
MOLLE webbing attachments
located on exterior pouches
including D-Rings.
2 x Velcro ID panels.
2 x V-Lock
1 x D-Lock
SRP £29.95
10 litres (approx)
600D Cordura
V-Cam, Coyote, Green, Black
31 x 20 x 16 cm
SPECIAL OPS POUCH
Capacity:
Material:
Colours:
Dimensions:
MOLLE webbing attachments
located on exterior front
External mag/phone pouch
Sectional internals
Fold out compartment
Removable shoulder carry strap
Compatible with Plate Carrier
1 x Large Velcro ID panel
2 x V-Lock, 1 x D-Lock
5.5 litres (approx)
600D Cordura
V-Cam, Coyote, Green, Black
20 x 15 x 18 cm

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LAND CAMO
LANDCAMO
For some years it’s been my great pleasure to be in
communication with Brane T Cervek, the man behind the
striking and innovative family of Landcamo camouflage
patterns. Brane’s story has been one of sheer persistence in
bringing his first rate offerings to the table.
Brane T. Cervek is the leader and instructor of SSFN – SCHOOL
OF SURVIVAL FROM NATURE – SPECIAL FORCES TRAINING, and
has been working professionally for 25 years, initially in the
military field and more recently with the civilian market. His
journey with camouflage & concealment started with the
experiences he had surviving and working in dangerous places
around the world.
All of the patterns he has created are based on the knowledge
and experience that he gained during a lifetime of adventure.
Thanks to the initiative of the Australian government’s
organization “Department for Aboriginal Affairs, South
Australia” he visited and researched the culture and life of
native people of Australia. For two years he lived among the
native Aborigines and was the first European to be adopted by
the tribes Ngarinyin, Wororra, Wunambul in the Kimberleys WA.
He also carried out all the demanding survival tests in the
wilderness to be awarded the certificate “Certified Nature
Survival Instructor”. As the only representative of this kind in
Europe, he has used his knowledge and experience around the
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world and in Slovenia to train military Special Forces, Paratroopers,
Reconnaissance units and Combat pilots. He now cooperates with
this type of unit in the Slovenian army and trains them for most
demanding missions in all geographical areas (Bosnia, Kosovo,
Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon and Chad).
So, one heck of an individual in our book. But no new camouflage
pattern just “arrives”, and in Branes’ own words;
“LandCamo was the idea, LandCamo was the dream, Landcamo is
the blood and callouses on my hands and feet… and LandCamo is
the proud and mysterious WOLF.”
From an initial concept to creating a whole family of camouflage
patterns takes both time and dedication, but one thing is universal;
it’s the diversity of shapes from the natural environment, the
“order in chaos”that drives the concept. You can’t see them, but
they define the rules of concealment and tactical invisibility; they
“DECEIVE THE VISIBLE” and they are everywhere.
These are the basics and source elements of LandCamo
camouflage patterns. From the first printed fabric going forward
Brane knew this was the key, and Landcamo worked like no
other pattern on the field. Initial pictures immediately got huge
attention from all over the world, and many doubters thought it
was just some clever CGI work, but this was far from the truth
and it was pure realisation of the initial concept combined with
first-hand knowledge and experience in the field.
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Landcamo has all the ingredients to work better than many other
“catch all” patterns, because it adheres very closely to the idea
of working WITH nature. Brane personally oversaw development
and worked on solving problems which occurred during the
process of field trials until he was content that the family had
been perfected; having worked with him over time I have been
witness to the fact that he was not going to release anything to
market that didn’t work.
The final patterns form the ABD family, covering the whole aspect
of different environments ABD/SERE is for arid middle eastern
environments, ABD/GORA for mountain warfare, ABD/ALPINE
for Winter, ABD/JAGER for tropical and green areas, and rounding
out the story there is ABD/MAMMUT which works perfectly in
mixed environments that predominantly green and dry. Each of
the patterns is perfectly suited to its intended environment, and
are very, very effective.
Although there have been several manufacturers who have
worked with Brane on a small, bespoke scale I hope to see more
take up of the patterns in the future. They are certainly very
unique, and with the right manufacturing partner I’m certain that
Branes’ persistence and investment of both time and money will
pay off for himIt has been a real honour to speak with Brane,
and finally seeing his great patterns made up into a full family of
uniform pieces is very exciting indeed; our thanks go out to him
for allowing us to make use of some excellent photography of
the gear in use.
For more information Brane can be contacted direct at ssfn.sere@
gmail.com
LAND CAMO
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GEAR ON TEST: RED EAGLE
RED EAGLE
PROTECTIVE
VESTS
Red Eagle is a relatively new player in the
tactical business with their main focus
on professional high end tactical textile
products. The founders of Red Eagle come
with the right background from the Israeli
Defense Forces with years of hands on
experience, sweat and blood. Red Eagle
offers tailor-made solutions for varying
threat levels whilst maintaining the highest manufacturing
levels in strict adherence to ISO 9001 international
standards.
Their goal is to harness the cutting edge of technology
to create quality ergonomic products, products that can
save lives, and bring them to the market at the right price.
Red Eagle is active globally, and their products are sold in
the defence/LE markets and as of now they are starting
to go more and more actively into the civilian market by
collaborating with dealers and a brand new web-shop.
Red Eagle offers a line of protective vests, the result of a
long and expensive development process in collaboration
with another Israeli company that managed to develop
unique armoured plates made from Aramid fibres and
Polyethylene.
Up until now and in relation to the U.S. standard of
the Ministry of Justice (NIJ Standard – 0101.06) protection
shields have been divided into two main groups; one
group falls under the category of ‘Soft Armour’ while the
other falls under the category of ‘Hard Armour’ whilst each
category has several sub categories and levels of protection
in relation to various weapons.
forces use ceramic plates which have the down-side of
them being extremely heavy which leads to a lack of
flexibility. This in turn makes it more difficult to move in
the field and sometimes negates the purpose of the user
being more protected.
To stop handgun bullets Red Eagle use protective plates
and elastic components made of special fabrics, such as
PROTECTION LEVELS
For example, in the ‘Soft Armour’ category you will find
protection levels II- IIIA which represents protection against
bullets projected from firearms like the .375” Magnum,
9mm and .44” Magnum with muzzle velocity of 352 m/s
to 448 m/s; the top of this category will protect against
most pistols and SMG’s.
In the ‘Hard Armour’ category you will find protection
levels III- IV which represents protection against bullets
projected from 7.62mm and 5.56mm calibre firearms with
muzzle velocity of 710m/s to 955m/s; this kind of fire will
come from an assault rifle or a light machine gun.
Now, to stop 7.62mm assault rifle projectiles, defence
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high density Polyethylene and Aramid fibre which are fairly
light and flexible components allowing more comfort and
maneuverability for the wearer.
In light of the ever increasing demand of numerous
defence and police forces around the world for lightweight
and flexible (non-ceramic) Bullet Proof Vests offering
intermediate levels of protection that can stop a
7.62x25mm Tokarev round with a muzzle velocity of
up to 520m/s (that’s very common in eastern-block
pistols and SMG’s) Red Eagle brought their expertise and
abilities to bear on the problem and succeeded after a
long development process to meet these and additional
requirements thus defining a new level of protection which
is higher than IIIA, which is the highest of the soft armour
levels but still lower than III .
The ability to offer such protection in a flexible
lightweight vest is a huge achievement by Red Eagle.
According to independant test results presented by them,
this special and lightweight ballistic panel is able to protect
against the following specific threats:
• 7.62x25mm SC and FMJ at 520 m/s from 5 metres
• 9x19mm Luger SJ,SC and FMJ at 375 m/s from 5 metres
• S1/G blade at 24 Joules (Anti-stab)
• SC = Steel Core
• FMJ = Full Metal Jacket
• SJ = Steel Jacket
CONCEALABLE OPTIONS
Red Eagle offers their lightweight and flexible ballistic
panels in several types of tactical and concealable clothing
options:
• Tactical vest
• Windbreaker (sports jacket)
• Flight jacket
• Low profile concealable vest designed to be worn under
the clothing
• Tuxedo
All products maintain a very low weight of less than 3kg
and come with a 5 year warranty for the ballistic plates.
All products are available in any of the soft armour
protection levels IIA, II & IIIA with or without the anti-stab
add-on panel. The upper tier protection level is currently
restricted for the civilian market to be sold by the company
exclusively to military and police forces around the world.
Red Eagle products are manufactured and tested in
accordance with the quality assurance standards of military
specifications around the world, and adhere to the strict
ISO9001 standards, giving them global recognition for high
quality, product durability and reliability.
To sum things up, unfortunately the more unique
developments by Red Eagle are not available for sale
to the private sector, (we did understand from the
management of the company that perhaps in the near
future this restriction will change), there is no doubt that
these are high quality products, being lightweight, flexible
and comfortable while in motion and at the same time
attaining high body-area coverage, which make them
suitable for a wide range of uses.
For that Red Eagle gets a big thumbs-up from PMCI.
Red Eagle Military-Grade body armour is available www.
redeagle-bodyarmor.com.
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GEAR ON TEST: UFPRO
UF PRO;
TACTICAL TECHNOLOGY
AT ITS BEST!
ust when you think you’ve covered off many of the
top manufacturers of tactical clothing and equipment
another one suddenly pops up on the radar! So it was
that my endless trawling of the tactical clothing reports
brought Slovenian UF PRO fully to my attention. UF PRO
are a company pushing the boundaries of design and
technology to the very edge of the envelope!
UF PROs parent company Uni & Forma was set up in
1997 with the vision to make high performance garment
systems for demanding professional end users. UF PRO
is the brand name chosen for the garments designed for
and used by both military and law enforcement special
operations units, where they are appreciated for their
comfort, performance, and durability.
The team at UF PRO certainly know what goes into a
great garment, not only in terms of innovative design and
practical functionality, but also in terms of high technology,
and high performance fabrics. Through strategic alliances
with other companies such as W L Gore & Associates,
Schoeller, Carinthia (G Loft), D30, and Cocona they have
access to many of the finest fabric technologies available
to the tactical user on the market.
Not only that, but they are constantly developing
their own technologies and design elements which are
of direct benefit to the user. Their FLEXZONE,
HYBRIDDESIGN, HOOD/HARNESS and AIR/PAC innovations
bring a unique twist to many of their garment models,
a twist you just won’t find anywhere else! More on this
later…
The team at UF PRO work on the premise that their
garments provide the interface between the wearer and
the environment in which they are worn, and that cut,
materials, workmanship and even colour can make a
huge difference. This is a mindset that they share with
many of the top manufacturers out there, and one that
they continually develop forward. They firmly believe
that an in depth understanding of the wearers needs and
the environment that they are operating in is essential to
making excellent clothing.
To this end the team at UF PRO work very closely indeed
with the end user to ensure that what they provide in a
total clothing system is going to 100% fit for purpose, and
not let the operator in the field down in any way, at
any time. Again, this shows a totally comprehensive
understanding of design, technology, and build quality in
everything that UF PRO do. For them it’s is all about the
end user, so whenever a new design comes into their
comprehensive range you can be assured it has been
through a lengthy test process to get there!
In addition to completely understanding design and
technology it must also be said that UF PRO really know
what they are on about in relation to effective camouflage
patterns; yes, they work with the traditional block colours,
but they also work with cutting edge patterns that give
their kit really unique feel.
They have started working with some of the PenCott
patterns, but they also work with the Multicam and the
new Slovenian SloCam pattern. When developing their
new combat uniforms the Slovenian military also came to
the conclusion that it was time to adopt a new disruptive
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pattern to better show their consolidation with NATO
and their changing role amongst the international peace
keeping forces.
The old Slovenian disruptive pattern was dark in
comparison with that now used by other NATO partners,
so the decision was made to go for a lighter “multi
terrain” pattern; as well as being more effective in
different environments it also gave the Slovenian soldiers
and operators the opportunity to “mix and match” with
equipment from other countries. The appeal, however,
goes wider, in that one of the German SF Police units
ranked SloCam as favourite for their new Sniper Suit!
To this end UF Pro have adopted SloCam as the pattern
of choice for their entire Striker Battle Dress System, a
decision which in their own words “offers todays tactical
operator the option to choose a unique camouflage
system for a wide range of operational environments”. If
camouflage is not appropriate for your AO though, they
do offer most garments in plain block colours including
their own, superbly effective “Brown Grey”.
All of which is very interesting but how do UF PRO take
these lofty principles and deliver to the user on the ground?
Quite simply they combine all the elements of comfort,
durability, and performance and deliver them all in one
seamless package.
Starting with their superb flagship Monsoon Smallpac
waterproof shell jacket and trouser they show that
they mean business from the very outset. This is a fully
specified and featured 2.5 and 3 Layer Gore Tex suit that
offers the user full protection from even the worst of the
elements, be it rain, sleet, or snow. This a suit designed
for the professional, but unlike other manufacturers UF
PRO have not loaded the price up to make if off putting
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to potential buyers. They’ve kept the price sensible, but
without cutting any corners. With the Monsoon Striker suit
you really getting huge value for money with the very top
levels of performance.
The suit also benefits from some of their own in house
innovations; the design incorporates their own HOOD/
HARNESS system. The trousers are also fully specified with
long length side zips that allow them to be put on and
taken off without removing boots.
One layer down and we have the excellent Striker XT
Combat Jacket and Trouser. Whilst they are not up to the
fully weatherproof specification of the Monsoon suit, they
are not designed to be, instead offering an air permeable
NyCo knit as the durable face fabric. These are designed
for temperate operations but feature some incredible
innovations in design in relation to their pocketing and
other features. The Combat Jacket and Trousers are
designed to be worn as an outer layer, and are bomber
tough to take all that any operating environment might
throw at them.
Recently arrived with us for the colder months is the
excellent AcE Sweater from UF PROs Delta clothing system,
and this looks like an ideal bit of kit for training during
the colder months of the year. The Delta System has
been designed from the ground up to offer a modular set
of clothing to both protect from the elements and give
comfort during physical activities. The overall system is
rated down to – 20C and comprises the fully specified
Delta Eagle Soft Shell Jacket, the Delta AcE Sweater, and
the Winter Combat Shirt.
UF PRO are masters of mixing different clothing
technologies to achieve a goal and nowhere is this more
apparent than in the AcE Sweater where they have put
several different components into one very effective
package to provide a top that is perfectly at home in
extremely cold conditions, and during tough outdoor
activities. Whilst the concept of this type of garment has
been around for some considerable time I have to say
that I have never seen it so well achieved before. The
designers have looked specifically at which parts of the
body suffer most from wind chill and have protected
the arms with 110g/m high insulation G-LOFT and a
windproof, water repellent ripstop fabric. The face of the
sweater is an ePTFE soft shell fabric whilst under the arms
and the back is an extremely breathable, and comfortable,
COCONA microfleece. Now that the weather has finally
turned we’ve been able to get the AcE out onto the range,
and although we haven’t had it down to minus 20 yet,
it has performed brilliantly so far on damp, windy, chilly
mornings. This is going to become a firm favourite in the
clothing setup for sure!
Of course no modern day tactical clothing system would
be complete without an under armour Combat Shirt, and
the UF PRO Striker XT version fills that gap admirably. With
a yolk and sleeves in various camouflage patterns and
block colours the shirt offers both Tan and Olive main body
areas to allow for changes in AO. In addition to this and the
features you would expect in any decent combat shirt, the
Striker XT version also benefits from the AIR/PAC inserts
along with additional elbow pockets to accommodate D30
Trio Mid protectors.
There are Striker trouser models to complement the
Combat Shirt, and most recently UF PRO have launched the
Striker HT hot weather model to help keep you cool when
it gets hot but still deliver the same levels of performance
we’ve come to expect from them. For greater wear comfort
in high temperatures, the Striker HT Combat Pants offer a
new and unique air circulation system. Simply open the
zippers in the groin area and the knee protector pocket,
and you will experience immediate cooling thanks to
increased air circulation and ventilation.
The Striker HT combat pants can also be upgraded with
two different knee protectors. The UF PRO Flex- Protectors
offer reliable and comfortable protection against impacts
and additional cushioning while kneeling. The Solid
Protectors offer protection against penetration of sharp
objects. Both layers are protected with a CORDURA® face
fabric which provides extreme abrasion resistance.
The Striker HT Combat Pants are equipped with a total
of 14 pockets. The big side pockets provide horizontal
and vertical access to the main cargo area and inner
compartments. The attached gear pocket can be easily
secured with a quiet, plastic reinforced tab. The small
gear pocket in the upper thigh area provides storage for
smaller items like a knife, light, or a spare magazine. The
spacious lower leg pocket can be tightened with a draw
cord and vertical zipper.
Adding in a good boonie and tactical ballcap the Striker
System really does have all the bases covered. Buying into
this system would really have you covered all year round
and let you operate in each and every environment you
might encounter.
At present UF PRO garments are available direct and
you’ll find even more information about the kit itself, the
technologies, and how to order via their slick and easy to
navigate website. All prices are in Euros, but conversion
online will let you know what you’re paying, although
at the time of writing more UF PRO gear is becoming
available in the UK thanks to www.hueys.com. PMCI look
forward greatly to trying more of UF PROs excellent kit,
and of course we’ll report back fully when we have!
To buy, or for further detailed information on all UF PRO
garments please visit www.ufpro.si.
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PERFECTING THE DAILY
CONCEALED CARRY GLOCK
Having carried a Glock during his time as an LEO, and subsequently as his concealed
carry handgun of choice, this month Trampas Swanson looks at how even “perfection”
can be improved.
Ever since Gaston Glock’s “wonder 9” model 17
was introduced to the US market in 1986, the
Glock pistol series has mesmerised shooters
from all walks of life in a way rarely seen
since the days of the Colt .45 Peacemaker. This
polymer and steel trendsetter has been the
basis of urban myth, controversy and ultimately,
legend. The Glock has managed to transcend
the shooting range and into shooting culture
itself. You can’t turn on the television these days
without seeing a Glock being used in a nightly TV show or movie.
Musicians are even literally singing its praises in their songs
mentioning Glock firearms. This is not a fluke by any means. Over
the years, the Glock reputation and presence among military and
over 70% of US police forces has helped civilians trust carrying
their pistols. Unlike other companies who produce rifles, shotguns
as well as handguns, Glock does one thing in multiple calibres
and does it so well; their tag line is “Glock Perfection”.
With the understanding that nothing is perfect, the Glock does
make a very strong case for being the ultimate duty weapon with
its high capacity magazines, easy to use controls and rock solid
reliability in less than friendly environments. After 11 years of
Law Enforcement service carrying a Glock on and off duty every
day, I can attest to this personally, but the Glock is far from
where my shopping stops when it comes to my daily concealed
carry pistol. Let’s take a look at some key factors in upgrading
an already great gun to make it even better.
GETTING SIGHTED IN
First, the factory Glock sights are basically the “bare bones”
cheapest thing Glock can put on a pistol and have it still perform
well out of the box. Its white outlined “U” shaped rear sight and
large white dot front sight are cumbersome to acquire quickly and
with pin point precision. Recently, I upgraded my daily carry pistol
from a Gen 3 to a Gen 4 Glock 19 chambered in 9mm.
The new generation’s interchangeable grip back straps, wider
magazine release and more aggressive grip surface were new
options I preferred over my old pistol. Before I even pulled my
new favorite Glock out of the box, I had ordered a great set of
TRUGLO night sights to replace the factory set. I regularly choose
TRUGLO because of their reliability and reputation for strong, steel
sights, which I have used in both Law Enforcement and in the
private sector teaching firearms classes. I have found over the
years, their night sights can last up to 3 years longer than most
of TRUGLO’s competitors. For my daily carry G19 9mm, I chose
TRUGLO’s new TFX night sights. These sights offer the best of both
worlds combining green fiber optic sights for great presentation
for daytime use and even in most low light situations with Tritium
inserts to give you a soft but quick sight acquisition in the dark.
The body of the front and rear sights are a bit longer than
factory sights, but sit very low in height for a great snag-free
design. Retailing at around US$175 before installation, these are
not the cheapest option on the market, but you seriously get
what you pay for in an area where your life may depend on it.
In the past six months of running these sights on my daily
carry, I can honestly say they are the best product currently
available on the market for anyone carrying a concealed carry weapon.
TRIGGER UPGRADE
A common complaint with the Glock is the trigger. While there
is a great advantage to a double action only system due to its
consistent trigger pull, the “lawyer safe” 5.5 pound trigger is a
slightly heavy for new shooters and smaller hands. Normally
this is a quick fix by using a trigger kit and new disconnector
by Ghost Inc. This is a simple drop-in replacement kit that is
recommended by the manufacturer to be installed by a certified
Glock Armourer. As it turns out, I have been certified for the past
10 years and feel this task is safe for most anyone, who can
follow simple directions to install using only a small punch. This
kit contains a small plunger spring, trigger spring, disconnector
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and two choices in firing pin springs, a reduced power and an
increased power spring. Given the fact that most Glocks are a bit
on the lighter side for primer strikes, I opt for a slight reduction
in the weight decrease by going with the heavier spring over
the reduced power or factory spring. With everything installed in
under 5 minutes, the felt trigger pull goes from just under 6lbs to
around 3.8lbs to 4lbs. This may not seem like a huge reduction,
but it goes a long way in helping new shooters not to jerk the
trigger when shooting as well as once you have been on the
range training for a couple of hours, it may be the difference
in your rounds starting to dip low as forearm strength weakens
and trigger finger muscles get tight.
GUIDE RODS AND BARRELS
If I were still carrying my Generation 3 instead of 4, I would also
suggest switching to a stainless steel guide rod and spring from
Lone Wolf. For years, Lone Wolf has been producing top notch
springs, guide rods, threaded and replacement barrels for Glock
pistols among others. For my sidearm used during teaching pistol
courses, I utilise a Gen 4 Glock 17 for its higher magazine capacity
and longer sight radius. One of the best aftermarket items I run
on this weapon is the Lone Wolf stainless steel threaded barrel
for use with various suppressors as well as a wider range of
ammunition such as reloads and lead projectiles that are a huge
“No-No” in factory Glock barrels. Despite the great benefit of
the Lone Wolf products, I still run the factory Gen 4 guide rod
and springs. For the new generation of pistols, Glock seemed
to have taken a cue from Lone Wolf and made things right with
their dual captive guide rod and spring combination that is now
a factory supplied feature.
COMBATING RUST
Since this is a topic about concealed carry firearms, I would be
remiss in not mentioning the effect daily carry may have on a
firearms finish. While most of this is purely cosmetic, rust can
cause internal issues as well if allowed to permeate through
the exterior.
Carrying my Glock close to the body every day, while living in
sunny Florida is often roughly the equivalent of tossing your
pistol in the ocean once a week due to the constant heat and
humidity that consume ¾ of the year. To prevent long term
damage, I have taken a few steps to prohibit rust on my personal
self-defense tool.
First, I reached out to the great folks at FAIL ZERO with whom
I had worked with in the past reviewing their awesome AR-15
bolt carrier group coated with a Nickel Boron finish. As I learned
from my time with them, FAIL ZERO was one of the innovators of
the Nickel Boron coating of pistol slides and frames. This finish
is much harder and resilient to moisture and the salt content
found in human sweat. A lot of fishermen I know who spend
time armed on their boats out in the ocean choose to have their
guns coated to protect against the rough sea water abuse. With
an average cost of approximately US$150 each, FAIL ZERO will
Nickel Boron coat your slide and barrel with your choice of muted
or high polished finish. The low friction tendency of Nickel Boron
parts interacting with each other causes the slide to feel much
easier to rack and the action to run much smoother as the finish
wears into the parts. I train with my carry weapon on a weekly
basis and the G19 action has only felt better and better as time
goes on.
Secondly, I condition all the metal parts of my pistol, especially
the inside of my barrel with Modern Spartan Systems Accuracy Oil.
Some people will read that last statement and gasp at the
thought of oiling the inside of pistol’s barrel, but with this new
product I found at SHOT SHOW, there are distinct advantages. Not
only is this Accuracy Oil great on providing a “dry to the touch”
lubrication on metal on metal contact points, but it is unaffected
by heat, reduces maintenance cost, speeds up cleaning time and
actually improves accuracy and performance of the firearm. I
have been using this oil and its sister product, Carbon Buster on
several of my firearms over the past six months including my
daily carry.
Between the two products, the pores of the metal which
gather carbon and debris seal tight as you clean to provide
a smoother surface over time for the bullet to travel, which
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increases speed, spin and in the end, accuracy. The biggest
noticeable difference comes in less build up around the firing pin
hole in the breach and on the feed ramp to keep the Glock running
smoother, longer during prolonged range activities. At around
US$12 per 2 ounce bottle, it’s a small fee to pay to ensure the
longevity of a tool I plan on keeping around for a long time to come.
COMFORTABLE CARRY
One overlooked area of a great carry gun whether it’s a Glock or
not, is what holster you choose to actually carry the pistol. If you
can’t carry your CCW comfortably, in a readily accessible manner
and decide to leave it home, it’s useless regardless of how great
it is. As an avid fan of carrying inside the waist band just behind
the hip, I choose a kydex holster by T-Rex holsters after sampling
approximately two dozen holsters prior to it. This IWB holster is
a simple, straight drop holster with a wide belt clip and narrow
profile. I have worn it both with my former CCW and current
one with ideal comfort and reassurance of retention. I have
inadvertently fallen wearing this rig as well as rolled around on
the ground playing with my infant daughter with not so much
as a wiggle of the holstered firearm. When I draw from cover,
the process is always a crisp, quick motion with very little tug or
resistance as I clear the holster. Re-holstering is simple due to the
rigidity of the kydex construction and I enjoy how comfortable it
sits slightly above the belt line. Starting at around US$60, these are
well-made products by an avid combat shooter who understands
the needs of a serious gun owner. As a side note, I chose to go
with kydex mostly because, while I have always loved the concept
of leather holsters and have carried several of them for years,
they are simply not very practical in the area of the country I live
in. If you live in a predominately colder area, you make want to
look into rigs by companies like Savoy Leather and Galco holsters
for premier IWB holster options that will last for years to come.
LIGHTS, LASERS AND HYPER DRIVE
During this article, there are two items in which I have purposely
not mentioned and before you research the editor’s email address
to write in and demand my head on a stick displayed in the town
square, read slowly and take in what I am about to say speaking
from experience. The first of these items is that of a flash light.
While there are tons of reasons why a pistol mounted light is
a wonderful option; depending on the purpose it serves, but for
every day carry, there are things to consider.
Firstly, they are bulky and uncomfortable to carry concealed.
This often leads to the previously mentioned sin of getting fed up
with the discomfort and leaving your CCW at home. If you are like
me, there is enough of “you” in the pants already to have to share
with anything but your gun. Most rail mounted lights add more
weight both in itself and the specialised holster you will require
to safely carry it.
Secondly, if you are in a low light situation and wish to explore
what you perceive as a threat, you will have the tendency to muzzle
sweep everything you do not wish to shoot in search of what you
may need to engage. This has been documented hundreds of times
as to leading to house pets, children, neighbors and responding
law enforcement offers accidently startling the firearm light user
and inadvertently discharging a round in their direction. A better
suggestion would be to pocket or belt-carry a Streamlight or
Surefire light independently from your CCW and utilize the Harris
method when it’s time to engage a true threat.
Lasers, the new fad in the everyday carry sales industry and not
my first choice to have on my firearm. Noticed I said sales industry
and not actually carry. First, lasers are a two way street. While they
work great for seeing where your muzzle is pointing, they are also
great for giving your threat a great location of their target in low
light to shoot at. Most shooters I have seen using a laser have a
little red dot hopping all around a target getting them caught up
on where the dot is when should be their number one focus should
be the front sight and sight picture.
It’s been my experience that while the battery life in these
glowing little wonders is relatively long, they die at the worst
possible time. Two times this has personally come true for me,
once giving a live fire demo as part of my former SWAT team to
a VIP presentation and once while teaching a class to a ladies not
for profit shooting group who were interested in the new items on
the market to aid in self-defense. If it wasn’t for the use of back
up iron sights, I would have seriously looked foolish, which is still
better than dead if I had relied on them in a combat situation. For
these reasons alone, I prefer to leave the laser blasters to Han Solo.
FINAL THOUGHTS
If you have followed this article and decided to add any or all of
these upgrades, you have made a good deal of investment your
daily carry firearm, but the most important investment you can
every make is to properly train. Try to get away from the square
range mindset and challenge yourself to shoot in various positions,
over and around various barricades and practice reloading on the
move using cover and not just concealment. Regardless if it’s a
stock Glock, upgraded Glock or not a Glock at all, no firearm will
become a magic wand of shooting experience and mastery.
To grow your skills as a well-rounded shooter, you need to train
in as many scenarios with as many different types of firearms as
possible. You never know when you may have to rely on someone
else’s firearm for protection if you are caught up in a mass attack
happening at a large public area such as a church, mall or school
and your own firearm is damaged or out of ammo. In choosing
to carry a tool of great power such as a personal firearm, you
owe it to yourself, your tool, the guy next to you
and the general public to be as effective and safe
as possible. Remember, if you’re not part of the
solution, you are just another part of the problem.
Train Hard and Finish the Fight!
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LT WRIGHT
HANDCRAFTED
KNIVES (GNS)
GO NO SHOW /DWX SHEATH
DWX (DEEP WOODS XPLORER)
TECH AND TOOLS
THIS MONTH we are pleased to welcome a new contributor
to PMCI; Craig Reinolds spent some years in the military, then
law enforcement before finding a career in Fire Rescue, where
he recently retired as a fire fighter/ engineer/ paramedic. He
has been an avid outdoorsmen, hunter, tactical and sport gun
enthusiast for 30 years. This last year he has been field testing
firearms, tactical gear and equipment for SMG in the USA,
specialising in exposing weakness and/or maximizing practical
uses of every piece of gear that would be added to your kit.
I want to share my thoughts on the LT Wright Handcrafted
Knives, specifically the GNS scandi grind knife. When I opened
the box and looked at this knife, I was in front of my editor and
had to put it away. I was so blown away by this beautiful piece
of artwork that I held in my hand. I had to wait until I could let
the reality of what I was holding sink in.
When I got back to my office, I re-opened the box, pulled the
knife out of the sheath and let it tell me a story. The GNS was a
masterpiece of handcrafted o1 tool steel. It was an example of
professional craftsmanship. In relating the knife world to cars,
this was a stripped down racing version of a Ferrari. The knife
was clean, polished, sharp and the lines elegant but crisp. The
GNS specifications are as follows.
• Steel - 01 tool steel
• Scandi Grind with a secondary micro convex
• Overall Length 9.5”
• Handle Length 5”
• Blade Length 4.5”
• Sharpened Edge 4.25”
• Thickness 1/8”
• 90 degree spine
• Full tang
• Tapered, contoured and bead blasted green scales.
• Scales mechanically and chemically attached
• Spear point
• Lanyard hole in handle
• Price listed for US$155 on the web site. It includes a
standard open top, dangler design leather sheath. It has a loop
for a fire steel rod
Now that we have the technicalities over lets back to this high
performance knife.
RAZOR SHARP!
The GNS is probably the sharpest knife out of the box I have
seen. The handle is pristine and the knife well balanced. The
90-degree spine is crisp and sharp. This was not a knife I
wanted to test; it was a knife I wanted to display. The handle
fit well in the hand. With the rounded pommel this knife could
comfortably be held in different positions, depending on the
task required.
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My GNS came with a DWX (Deep Woods Xplorer) sheath. I must
admit the sheath intrigued me but at first glance it did not seem
to match the knife. The GNS seemed sleek and fast in design and
the DWX sheath gaudy and slow. As you will soon understand
though, the DWX has a purpose and place in the woods as it was
designed. I quickly changed my mind about this sheath it is like
a 4x4 truck delivering the GNS to the track.
The DWX sheath appears to be made out of a high quality leather
and kydex combination design. The DWX has a belt loop in the
leather portion and the kydex form fitted to your knife is firmly
attached to the leather. The DWX has a built in ceramic rod for
sharpening/honing your knife. The Ceramic rod can be removed
if you so desire. There is also a loop for a 3/16 standard fire steel
to fit in. You may also like the fact that with a little ingenuity this
sheath can be configured in either right or left hand carry design.
There is another surprise on the DWX and that is it has a built in
sliding lock for the knife. When the lock is engaged you are not
getting it out. This is great for those heavy brush situations or
acrobatics whatever you are into; your knife will be secure. From
a tactical standpoint the bad guy does not get the knife when
the lock is on. The kydex is so well fitted to the knife there is
a positive click into place when you holster your knife and you
don’t really even need the lock in most working conditions.
The DWX impressed me as I made it part of my EDC (every day
carry) to see what it was made of. Right off the bat, it was not
even like I was wearing a belt loop mounted sheath. The quality
of the leather and design of the sheath was almost like wearing a
dangler. The ceramic rod was a nice feature as you could just give
a couple of swipes and your blade edge was clean and sharp. For
those who like to load your sheath down with accessories there
are plenty of options with the DWX. The only negative with the
DWX was shortly I lost the screw that holds the belt loop. So,
that needs to be thread locked before use. I definitely would
recommend this sheath and the name is a perfect reflection of
what it is made for, Deep Woods Exploring.
PLANNED FOR PURPOSE
Using the GNS brought me an acute awareness that I have the
right tool for the job. This knife was made for the woodsman
and any bushcrafting task was made easier by having the GNS
knife. Not having this knife was like trying to pull nails with a
sledgehammer, I have now discovered a new skill level using the
GNS. The GNS is sharp and it does not dull easy. The 01 tool steel
and grind make it very durable. The spine is flat out amazing. It
is like having a planner built into your knife. Scraping shavings
for making a fire or sparking a fire steel the 90 degree spine does
what it was made to do. If you are making a piece of woodcraft,
talk about planning the wood before you sand is unbelievable.
The spear point worked great when processing firewood. The tip
of the GNS is extremely pointed, sharp and durable. It was no
problem drilling or making a purchase point during skinning. The
scales are also a work of art but very practical with the GNS. The
small rounded pommel reminded me of the old school night stick
I carried back in the day. In the right hands applied to pressure
points this could be devastating to an opponent. I don’t think this
was part of the design, but trust me it would work well for you
tactical guys. The GNS lives up to its name for sure.
The Go No Show (GNS) was an interesting name and I had to
contact LT Wright Handcrafted Knives to get the answer on how it
came about. I got more than the answer from my inquiry. Mike
responded promptly via their website contact form, which told
me they are 100% on customer care and service. This of course
is why they rank where they do in the knife industry. Back to
the name, Mike shared they were talking about designs during
lunch one day and the wanted a no frills, down to the bare-bone
high performance bushcraft knife. To sum it up they wanted to
make a knife made to GO and not for Show. I agree this is a
sleek, no frills, and performance knife but, the craftsmanship and
materials still make it a beauty in my book. There is no doubt
that after using the GNS any product you get from LT Wright will
be a winner.
For more information on the GNS knife and DWX sheath and for
dealer contacts please visit www.ltwrightknives.com
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FIREARMS: MAINTENANCE
REMINGTON LAW
ENFORCEMENT
UNIVERSAL 4-GUN CARE
SYSTEM WITH REM
SQUEEG-EK
The Remington Bore Squeeg-E’s revolutionary design has avid
shooters both civilian and professional alike changing their gun
maintenance regimen. New shooters are also rapidly adopting
it for its effectiveness and ease of use. In sizes to cover almost
any rifle, shotgun or pistol, the rod or cable attached pull-through
bore cleaner eliminates the need for ineffective bore patches
and cotton mops by ensuring a mirror-clean chamber and barrel
in just one pass.
Made from modern polymers, Squeeg-E forms a tight fit seal,
the baffles flexing just enough to make contact with the
bottom of the lands and grooves to strip out harmful fouling
that you’ve broken up with your bore cleaner and brush. Best
used in conjunction with Rem Bronze Bore Brushes and Rem
All In Bore Cleaner, Squeeg-E pulls fouling debris in front of the
seal, providing unparalleled cleaning ability and significantly
reducing the amount of time needed to clean out the barrel.
Cleanup is also made easier, simply rinse with soap and water
and it’s ready for reuse.
Founded on the revolutionary Rem Squeeg-E that cleans any
size barrel in one pass without patches, saving time, money and
eliminating hazardous waste, the Remington Law Enforcement
(RLE) Rem Squeeg-E 4-Gun Care System is a universal kit tailored
specifically to the needs of professional users.
Rem Squeeg-Es and matching bronze bore brushes come in all
key rifle, handgun, and shotgun calibers (.22/.223 Cal/5.56mm,
.308 Cal/7.62mm, .357/.380/.38 Cal/9mm, 10mm/.40 Cal,
.44/.45, 12/16 GA), along with three lengths of coated Rem
Flex Rods that won’t mar or scratch your barrel (12, 26, and 39
inch) in addition to Remington’s patented Fast Snap T-Handle
that makes cable pulls efficient and secure. System also contains
Remington’s industry-leading chemicals including a 2 oz. Rem Oil,
2 oz. Rem Action Cleaner, and .5 oz. Rem All In, a water-based,
high-performance all-in-one bore cleaner that removes carbon,
plastic, copper and lead deposits while remaining safe for long
term firearm care.
The system also comes with cleaning tools including a bolt
takedown tool, two large cleaning brushes, and a Multi-Tool
which incorporates a carbon pick, scraper, and pin punch, in
addition to ten AR-specific tools and bits. Most importantly, the
kit’s bore brushes thread directly onto the Multi-Tool handle to
clean revolver chambers, or handgun barrels when the extension
rod is added. The extension rod also works with the included AR
chamber brush to reach past the upper receiver to more easily
clean tough to reach spaces.
Conveniently packed in a heavy-duty, black, water-resistant,
canvas range bag with a handle, shoulder strap and 12” x 28”
Rem Pad, sized to fold up in the front compartment, and Velcro
to the front panel, making it easy to remove and wash. Velcro
loop on bag’s top makes it easy to customise with any unit or
identification patch, along with windowed ID holder on back
panel.
RRP on the RLE Kit is US$89.95; please visit www.
shopremingtoncountry.com for stockist details.
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HEAD TO HEAD
HEAD TO HEAD
For this issue of PMCI we decided to ask our two tame contractors who have worked “The Circuit”,
one British and “new skool” and one American and “Old Skool” the same question to see where there
are similarities or disparities. This time my question to them both was “What equipment and kit do
you take with you when you deploy on a contract?”
Rob S (USA)
The easy answer is I always carry less than I want but more
than I should. But I’ll assume that isn’t the real desired answer.
Let me start with what I carry on my body no matter whether
I’m deployed in country, out of country or even in combat. The
usual base of keys on paracord lanyard, microlight, Gerber
Shard, single dog tag with name/ email, and usb drive heavy
coded with some info I feel I may need but isn’t going to ruin
me if hacked.
Next a RF Blocker (sleeved) wallet with ID, cash and CC of some
sort, be it minimal Id because of region as well disposable
credit cards or my full set of copies of passports, permits,
drivers licenses etc. I should note this can be expanded into a
neck ID wallet for some regions. I have a variety of micro tac
lights I may carry in my pocket but most likely a low cost Cree
Zoom 18650/AA light; you should see a pattern of stuff I use
that is less costly but does the job.
Then there is the cell phone(s), likely a dual sim model that has
been nano waterproof coated. I carry in pocket a patrol officers
pocket trauma kit, which consists of a swat T-Tourniquet, Z pack
bandage, duct tape and gloves in a vacuum package. Of course
this is location dependent. I will always try to have on me a
good folding knife or two and/or a multitool. Top these personal
items with a Tac pen and notepad. Funny enough the Tac pen
I use was a gift and is the original one from a good 5 years
now although with new Fisher space pen internals. Knives,
well I break, loan and lose those so it varies on legalities to
option I can find. Similar with the multitool, most times a less
costly model for the same reasons as knives, although I always
keep my knives sharp and my tool refined. I will in addition
carry my sunglasses (always polycard polarized style), a pair of
ear protectors such as Surefire EP3, small container of splenda
tablets, and a sweat cloth.
holster and if casual a iwb Apendix version I have. Backup ultra
hideable is a NAA Blackwidow loaded with Hornady FTX Critical
Defense 22 mag.
At this point it always depends on a security detail, in suit,
or in tac kit, or even alt work like anti poaching or personnel
recovery which can mean full on kit including nods plus, which
could be a book of details on what and why, so I’ll just rough
in a few bits here. I do try to keep a bag or day pack with me.
Typical extra ammo, big torch and batteries, flexi cuffs, always
water with purifier tablets, and some food in there, a full blow
out kit with boo boo bag too. Spare clothes, quick dry skivvy
gear, cell/battery charger set, local maps and compass as well
pictograph translator sheets, rain and or dust gear. A sanitation
kit, you know, toilet paper, wipes and sanitizer. Most of all, the
inflatable pillow and backside cushion.
And now we get into the fun stuff, what do I always on most
all assignments when deployed in naughty areas carry. I deploy
with... almost nothing. I tend to work for employers who
arrange for your actual kit to be there for you. I can request
specifics such as an AK or chest rig but what I get given will
almost always be not what I really desire and therefore I can’t
list it. I know many of the modern guys get to travel with all
their goodies but it just wasn’t like that in the older days in
the places we worked and even today limits can be tough. So
Barter items are really what you take. Money is king but any
item that they don’t have in that area but desire is big plus.
I do carry a base pistol and two spare magazines when I can.
Those being a Glock 26 with the 10 round mag and a glock
17 Xgrip sleeved magazine both loaded with Hornady TAP as
allowed. Holsters are dependent on dress code, in suit Alien
Gear behind hip often, concealed deep may be a Cellpal
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Richard S (UK)
After spending 4 years working within the security industry,
conducting hostile environment type missions, it was all trial
and error with regards to equipment and was definitely personal
preference. It also depends on the type of contract you are going
on to, for example when on DoD contracts in Iraq & Afghanistan
the client & contract required you to wear full PPE. Including
helmet, body armour and tan coloured clothing.
When working on embassy or commercial contracts I found the
visual posture would be lowered, and on some occasions you
would be required to wear suits.
Prior to deploying you would genuinely receive joining or admin
instructions explaining what you are required to take with you
and also what you would be issued upon arrival on to contract.
After about 1 year of contracting and experiencing both DoD &
commercial tasking’s I tried to adopt a load out that would suit
both roles should I have to move jobs/companies.
The equipment I would genially deploy with would be:
• Crye Precision Field Pants & Shirt x3.
• Plate Carrier (without armour) for flying.
• Chest Rig (Personal preference) & low profile plate carrier.
• Ammo & utility pouches.
• Basic med kit & IFAC.
• Weapon sling.
• Pistol holster and magazine pouch.
• GPS.
• Mapping (if available).
• Grab Bag/Day sack.
• Gloves & Ballistic Glasses.
• Suitable footwear
• Warm jacket for winter deployments
(especially in Afghanistan).
Personal Admin:
• Passport & contract documentation.
• Money (upto $1000) for emergencies.
• Local pay as you go phone (extra credit).
• Personal mobile phone.
• Laptop (hard drive with movies).
• Ipod.
• Kindle.
• 3 sets of civilians, including one set of smart casuals.
• PT equipment.
• BB Cap.
• Watch.
• Wash kit & shower footwear.
Any other pieces of equipment would be supplied by the
contracting company you will be working for. Most companies
these days will issue a uniform or company shirts to create a
professional look.
I found local markets and shops reliable both in Iraq & Afghanistan,
in particular when contracting in Afghanistan I would rely on
the American PX for the majority of my administrational items,
making my bags lighter for travelling or allowing me to carry
other mission essential equipment.
Equipment layout images courtesy of Project GECKO.
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Advanced Security Protection
http://www.advancedsecurityprotection.com/
AKE Group
http://www.akegroup.com/
Ambrey Risk
http://www.ambreyrisk.com
Antipirates.Org
http://www.antipirates.org/
APPDS
http://www.appds.co.uk/
Aquatic Marine Ltd
http://www.aquaticmarineltd.com
Protect Asia Group
http://www.protectasia.com/
Secopex
http://www.secopex.com/
Aspida
http://www.aspida.org/
Associated Risk Maritime Risk Management
http://www.associated-risks.com
Bancroft Maritime Security Solutions
http://www.maritimesecuritysolutions.co.uk
Bechtel Corporation
http://www.bechtel.com/
Black Pearl
http://www.blackpearlmaritimesecurity.com/
Blackstone Consultancy
http://www.blackstoneconsultancy.com;
Blue Hackle
http://www.bluehackle.com/
Blue Waters Partners Global
http://www.preparedex.com/
BP Global
http://www.bp.com/
Britam Defence
http://www.britamdefence.com/
British Maritime Solutions
http://britishmaritimesolutions.com
BW Offshore
http://www.bwoffshore.com/
Calibre International Security
http://www.calibre-international.com/
Chilport
http://www.chilport.co.uk/
Chiron Resources
http://www.chironresources.com
Clearwater Special Projects
http://www.bodyguarding.co.uk/
Control Risks
http://www.control-risks.com
Decatur Maritime Security
http://www.decaturms.com/
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Drum Cussac
http://www.drum-cussac.com/Index.aspx
Dryad Maritime
http://www.dryadmaritime.com/
Edinburgh International
http://www.edinburghint.com/home/
Elite Maritime Protection Services
http://www.elitemaritimeprotection.com
EOS Risk Management
https://www.eosrisk.com/
Erus Maritime
http://www.erusrisk.com
Espada
http://www.espadaservices.com
Ex Military Recruitment
https://www.exmil.co.uk
Exploration Logistics Group
http://www.frontiermedex.com/
G4S Maritime
http://www.g4s.uk.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
HP TerraMarine International
http://www.hpterramarine.com/
Hudson Trident
http://hudsonanalytix.com
ICTS
http://www.icts.co.uk
IMSA Ltd
http://www.imsaltd.com/
International Executive Recruiting
http://www.iernetwork.com
International Maritime Security
http://www.intmarsec.co.uk
International Maritime Security
http://www.intmarsec.co.uk/
International Security Network
http://www.isn.eu.com
ISC Gulf
http://www.iscgulf.com/
ISSG Sea Marshalls
http://www.issg-seamarshals.com/
Janusian Risk Advisory Group
http://www.riskadvisory.net/

Kroll
http://www.kroll.com/
Longmoor Group
http://www.longmoor-security.com
Lotus Maritime Security
http://www.lotusmaritime.com
Lotus Projects
http://www.lpyemen.com
Maersk
http://www.maersk.com/pages/default.aspx
Magregor Protection Services
http://macgregorprotectionservices.com
March Security
www.marchsecurity.com
MUSC
http://www.sps-global.com
Naval Guards
http://www.navalguards.com
Neptune Security
http://www.neptunemaritimesecurity.com/
NNK Group
https://www.nnkcorporation.com
NYA International
http://www.nyainternational.com
Ocean Marshalls
http://www.oceanmarshalls.com
Ocean Protective Services
http://oceanprotectionservices.com
Maritime Risk International
http://www.maritimeriskinternational.com/
Marsec
http://www.marsec.eu.com
MAST
http://www.mast-commercial.com
McRoberts Maritime Security
http://www.mcrobertsmaritime.com/
Merchant Maritime Warfare Centre
http://www.mmwc.org/
Minimal Risk
http://www.minimalrisk.co.uk/
MSS
http://www.mss-uk.com
MTResolution
http://www.mtresolution.com/
Oceaneering International
http://www.oceaneering.com/
Olchon
http://www.olchon.co.uk/
Olive Group
http://www.olivegroup.com/
Orchid Security
http://www.orchid-office.com/
Oxberry Risk Strategies
http://www.oxberryrisk.com/maritime_services
Pilgrim Group
http://www.pilgrimsgroup.com
Pilgrim Security
http://www.pilgrimsgroup.com
Pistris
http://www.pistris.com/Index.html
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Protect Asia Group
http://www.protectasia.com/
PVI Ltd
http://www.pviltd.com/
Raven Special Projects Ltd
http://www.ravenspecialprojects.com
Red Cell Security
http://www.redcellsecurity.co.uk
Redfour-MSS
http://www.redfour-group.com
Saladin Security Group
http://www.saladin-security.com/
Saladin Security
http://www.saladin-security.com/
Salama Fikira
http://www.salamafikira.com/
SMS
www.specialistmarineservices.com
Tor International
http://www.torinternational.com/
Trojan Securities International
http://www.trojansecurities.com/
Orchid Security
http://www.orchid-office.com/
Blackstone Consultancy
http://www.blackstoneconsultancy.com/
Pilgrim Group
http://www.pilgrimsgroup.com/
Maritime Risk International
http://www.maritimeriskinternational.com/
International Maritime Security
http://www.intmarsec.co.uk/
Raven Special Projects Ltd
http://www.ravenspecialprojects.com/
Salamanca Risk Management
http://www.salamancarm.com
Sea Marshalls Ltd UK
http://www.seamarshals.com
SEAL
http://www.sealsecurity.com/
Securescot
http://www.securescot.com
Securewest International
http://www.securewest.com/
Security Networking Events
http://snespecialprojects.com/
Security Networking Events
http://snespecialprojects.com/
Securoquest
http://www.securoquest.co.za
Shield Risk Consulting
http://www.shield.eu/services/maritime-security/
Shipguard
http://www.mss-uk.com
SMS
www.specialistmarineservices.com
SPS
http://www.sps-global.com
Tactical Intel
http://www.tacticalintel.com/
Thalassic
http://www.thalassic.co.uk/
Tor International
http://www.torinternational.com/
Torcuss
http://www.torcuss.co.za/
Triskle TSL
http://www.triskelservices.com
Triton Security
http://www.tritoninternationalltd.com
Trojan Securities
http://www.trojansecurities.com
Veritas International
http://www.veritas-international.com/

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