PMCI - May 2016
Welcome to the May 2016 Issue of PMCI - the only magazine dedicated to the PMC sector. In this issue we take a look at "SimGun", which brings training close to reality but without the risks. We also speak to EUSECA UK about how to deal with the dreaded "active shooter" scenario. Kit-wise, we get together with Helikon-Tex to check out their latest products and meet British brand "Bulldog" to take a look at their "bomber tough" tactical gear. We also get our hands on some stunning new helmet models from Armorsource and PMCI Editor, Bill, brings us his take on the tactical area at the 2016 IWA show in Nuremberg. Not forgetting firearms, we see what happens when you take a well-known handgun and add some custom parts, while our two "tame" contractors discuss how they prepare their primary when they get in-country. We also welcome new contributor "Chalky" White to PMCI, as he gives us some tips on how to get the very best from your contract-issued AK.
Welcome to the May 2016 Issue of PMCI - the only magazine dedicated to the PMC sector.
In this issue we take a look at "SimGun", which brings training close to reality but without the risks. We also speak to EUSECA UK about how to deal with the dreaded "active shooter" scenario.
Kit-wise, we get together with Helikon-Tex to check out their latest products and meet British brand "Bulldog" to take a look at their "bomber tough" tactical gear. We also get our hands on some stunning new helmet models from Armorsource and PMCI Editor, Bill, brings us his take on the tactical area at the 2016 IWA show in Nuremberg.
Not forgetting firearms, we see what happens when you take a well-known handgun and add some custom parts, while our two "tame" contractors discuss how they prepare their primary when they get in-country. We also welcome new contributor "Chalky" White to PMCI, as he gives us some tips on how to get the very best from your contract-issued AK.
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PRODUCT REVIEW ARC’TERYX<br />
ATOM LT JACKET<br />
Arc’teryx are sometimes viewed as a “Gucci” brand and<br />
deservedly so because everything they create, for either<br />
the civilian or military markets, benefits from the very<br />
best in terms of design, materials and construction and<br />
the Atom LT jacket is no exception. As part of their Law<br />
Enforcement Armed Forces (LEAF) range this is a specialist<br />
garment designed for a very focused end user.<br />
It’s an exceptionally lightweight insulated mid layer<br />
that retains core warmth by blocking wind and trapping<br />
warm air next to the body and can also function as a wind<br />
resistant outer layer. An insulated hood adjusts to securely<br />
fit the head and face, and this is designed to follow side<br />
to side motion without obscuring peripheral vision.<br />
Media ports inside the hand pockets allow for internal<br />
routing of communication cables. When worn under<br />
personal protection equipment, comfortable side panels of<br />
breathable, stretch fabric prevent overheating and provide<br />
ease of movement.<br />
The Atom LT features Coreloft insulation which has a<br />
very high warmth-to-weight ratio and resists compacting,<br />
along with Polartec® Power Stretch® with Hardface®<br />
technology side panels which are highly breathable and<br />
have excellent stretch properties for added mobility.<br />
The insulated hood has a single pull adjuster and<br />
articulation in the shoulders and elbows provides room<br />
for a full range of unrestricted motion. There are two large<br />
hand pockets with media ports and one internal chest<br />
pocket. A vertically routed hem draw cord minimizes<br />
interference with a duty or battle belt.<br />
This is probably the most minimalist of the garments<br />
I’ve been testing this winter, but although it is indeed<br />
very light and packable it is really superbly warm. It’s not<br />
the cheapest option for insulated garments but given<br />
the materials used and the standard of construction I<br />
don’t find that at all strange; this is the “rolls royce”<br />
standard of the tactical clothing world! It’s also the<br />
choice of our dearly beloved “tactical athlete”<br />
so if you’re a fast mover then this is the one<br />
for you!<br />
The Atom LT jacket costs UK£205.00 and our<br />
test model in Crocodile came from www.hueys.<br />
co.uk<br />
GEAR ON TEST<br />
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