In a combat situation your most important asset is your tactical gear. There are many options available when trying to decide which kind of tactical gear is appropriate for which situations. Some of the more popular gear that is available are tactical bags, tactical knives, and tactical flashlights. A fighters gear can make a battle situation go very good or very bad. The gear that the fighter chooses can win or lose a situation based on comfort. Much advancement has been made in tactical bags in the last few years. With advancements in rip stop fabrics and lightweight padding they have become very durable while at the same time becoming more durable and comfortable.
For a scout sniper the tactical bag also known as the drag bad in the case of a sniper, is vital for their survival. The newest tactical bag available for scout snipers is the back pack with an integrated rifle scabbard sewn together. This bag is made with the newest fabrics for rip prevention, lightweight, and making all pockets accessible from a shooting position. Previously the snipers tactical bag and drag bag were apart from one another making the fighter lug around two bags in a combat situation putting their lives in jeopardy.
The tactical knife is an important part of any fighter’s arsenal. Depending on the individual they may believe in just one knife or carrying multiple blades. Soldiers testify that the tactical knife has played a huge role in the modern military. The most famous tactical knife is the Ka-Bar. The basic tactical knife that the Ka-Bar company first introduced has changed over the years. The dominance that the fixed blade knife enjoyed in the early days has recently diminished due to the advancements in folding blade technology.
The tactical flashlight is another very important advantage that a solder can have in their bag. It doesn’t matter if the fighter has a weapon mounted light or just using it as a hand held to read a map at night, if the solder cannot see they are useless. Tactical flashlights, much like tactical knives have made much advancement in the modern military, while still being applied for the same reasons. Modern lights are multipurpose essential battle equipment. These new lights are light weight, water proof, and able to attach to any weapon that the fighter might have. With advancements in lighting these tactical flashlights size can be dramatically reduced while still being able to put out enough light to fill a room or blind an enemy combatant. However good modern lights may be, it is impossible to talk about improvements in lighting without talking about battery life. These new batteries are capable of lasting for extreme amounts of time in any situation.
In the end the best tactical gear is the one that best fits the operator and the situation that the operator finds their self in, not all gear is appropriate for every situation in the same way that not every operator is appropriate for every situation. Please visit www.tacticalsource.com
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Using a Ghillie suit with stealth
What’s in a predators arsenal to assist it in catching its prey? stealth is the key. Like any good hunter in the wild, we human hunters have to learn the tricks to concealing ourselves so we can take our prey by surprise. Here are some tips on camouflage and stealth, inspired by looking at nature around us.
Scout out the terrain. Before going on any hunting trip, you’ll want to find out the lay of the land you’ll be covering and the type of vegetation and underbrush available so you can adopt appropriate camouflaging efforts. Is the area arid and sparsely treed, or will you be hunting in dense forest with heavy underbrush? What color is the soil? The greenery? Coordinate all hunting gear and clothing with the colors of the area. Scout the area and see if you can find evidence of the game you are going to hunt – call for turkeys to see if you get any responses, look for deer tracks, search for scat, or keep an eye out for pheasants or ducks in their proper environments. Make notes before the seasons start so you know where you’ll be hunting and what game is in the area.
Determine what type of camouflaging is best and prepare ahead of time. Much of this will be determined by the type of hunting in which you engage. Do you need to build a portable blind? A tree stand? Make sure you get your props set way ahead of time so you don’t scare the game away setting up camouflage.
Educate yourself beforehand. Are you going turkey hunting? You’ll need good camouflage like a good ghillie suit if you want to get close enough to a turkey to get a good shot in and will need to learn how to make several calls as well. Are you out to get a buck with a big old rack on its head? Then you’d better build yourself a stand or consider working with other hunters to drive deer into the area. Going bow-hunting? Make sure you get plenty of practice at home with a target before you try to land yourself a deer.
Choose the right ghillie suit for best concealment. Ghillie suits break up the patterns an animal sees so it does not see you – the hunter – but instead sees visual patterns that look for all intents and purposes like a bush or part of the undergrowth.
Which ghillie suit you need with depend on what kind of hunting techniques you plan on taking. Do you need to move a lot during your hunt? Then perhaps you want a fitted ghilie suit. Will you be squatting or sitting behind a blind? Perhaps a poncho style ghillie suit is the best option. Will you be lying down for extended periods of time? Some ghillie suits are padded to make lying down for a long time more comfortable. Consider also the temperature, as full-form suits are very insulated, meaning they can get very hot. While this is wonderful for cold mornings out deer hunting at 4 A.M., it might not be so great if the weather is warmer.
Study your prey. Knowing the best hunting tactics is essential for success. For instance, it is suggested that you try to locate turkeys in the evening during their final forage for food before roosting for the night. Deer, on the other hand, are easiest to find if you get into your stand a couple hours before the crack of dawn. Pheasants can be found feeding on the edges of cornfields in the morning. Ask other hunters what tactics have worked for them.
Camouflage everything possible. In addition to a ghillie suit, make sure you use face paint on your face, neck and hands, and cover your rifle or shotgun with ghillie camo. Make sure you wear earth tone shoes (not stark white tennis shoes) and do your best to incorporate the local foliage into your camouflaging efforts.
Successful hunters invest a lot of time, money and energy into the sport. Smart hunters collaborate with one another to work together and share tips. While we encourage you to plan out your hunting trip as carefully as you can, we also want to remind you that in addition to your efforts, you will also need a bit of luck. Prepare well, and may the fates of hunting bring you unwary game!
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Using a Two-Way Radio with a Motion Detector for Outdoor Surveillance
When you have an area that needs outdoor surveillance, using a motion detector device that communicates with a two way radio is one solution. These devices allow you to monitor an area up to two miles or more away using a base station intercom or handheld two-way radio.
If you have personnel that need to remain mobile and still be able to monitor up to four zones, these motion sensing two way radios may be the ideal fit.
A device called the MURS Alert outdoor long range transmitter can be used to monitor driveways, trails, sidewalks, or any area you need to monitor. The MURS Alert Transmitter uses an infrared sensor and is mounted to a tree or a post to monitor activity at locations several miles away. If you only want to detect vehicles in your driveway, you can bury a MURS Alert Probe Sensor along side your driveway so you won't have false alarms from passing deer or other animals.
A MURS Alert can detect people, vehicles, or large animals, and then send an alert message to a two way radio or base station intercom. Up to four different zones can be monitored simultaneously using four MURS Alert units.
The alert message is not just a tone, but it is spoken in English three times repeating the phrase "Alert Zone One," "Alert Zone Two," "Alert Zone Three," or "Alert Zone Four" depending on the zone that has been triggered. The alert message spoken is easily selected during setup of the transmitter. The MURS base stations also have a relay switch that is activated when a zone is triggered. You can wire an external alert device such as a bell or siren to this switch for a louder alert.
MURS is short for Multi-Use Radio Service. This is a newly created service by the FCC in the United States. It is a low power, short range service in the VHF (Very High Frequency) 150 MHz Citizens Band radio spectrum in which you do not need a license to operate a MURS station.
The MURS Alert Transmitter and Probe Sensor have five channels and 38 sub-channels to choose from to help eliminate interference from other users. 
The extended range of the MURS Alert Transmitter and Probe Sensor helps in monitoring areas that have been very difficult to monitor in the past. This solution provides great value to businesses trying to monitor customer traffic, security guards trying to monitor remote warehouses, farmers monitoring vacant farm sites, and hunters monitoring game trails. MURS Alert gives real time monitoring of any location you choose.
You can get these MURS Alerts, two way radios, and base station intercoms at www.IntercomsOnline.com.
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