Tag: SWAT

Drink Up With Oral IV

ORALIVproductHydration is important. We know that. There’s a number of electrolyte drinks and products on the market, and ORAL I.V. has just joined the ranks. This product has actually made its way up the ranks. It was first released in the military and law enforcement community and has been used by SEALS, Force Recon Marines and SWAT teams, among other units.

ORAL I.V. comes in a liquid vial with crystalloid electrolytes dissolved in purified water. It doesn’t contain sugars, stimulants or artificial ingredients. It just contains a concentrated form of the minerals you need to stay hydrated. Of course this tiny vial is no substitute for water. You should continue to drink water before, during and after workout. But the ORAL I.V. helps boost the effectiveness of the water, to keep hydration levels up.

A pack of four 15 mL vials costs $11.99

ORAL I.V. Official Website

Specialized Goes SWAT

Specialized-SWATWhen we think of SWAT we think of that 1970s TV show about the police in dark blue uniforms – or police in dark blue uniforms. The idea was “Special Weapons and Training.” Specialized isn’t looking to arm up cyclists, but instead is providing a special system for carrying gear on the road. The SWAT – Storage, Water, Air, Tool – is an alternative to saddle packs as it will be built directly into frames of various 2014 models.

[Via The Gear Caster: Specialized SWAT Integrated Storage]

SHOT Show: S.W.A.T. Customizable Boots

The Original SWAT Footwear Company has now introduced a line of boots where users can choose from a number of boot model options, upload images, and even enter team names or badge numbers should it be required. Users can decide if they want a plain toe, or go with the Tec Tuff Toe option, which provides protection from abrasions and is also resistant to oil, petroleum and salt staining. It is further fire retardant and resists cold cracking. There is even an option for a composite safety toe inside the boot that can withstand 200 Joules Impact Test Standards, yet is made of non-metal material so it is anti-magnetic and non-sparking – plus metal-detector friendly.

 In addition, users can choose insulation type, opting for the 400 gram of Thinsulate insulation, which is ideal for high activity levels in cold weather, and  even decided if the boots need to be waterproof or offer puncture protection. All this can be determined directly from the website and each team member – should there be a team involved – can get a boot just for them!

Original SWAT: S.W.A.T. ID official Website

Hands On: Sport Shooting With a Sleek Looking .22

At first glance the GSG-5 is a terrifying little number, it looks like a serious machine pistol. In fact, the design is a near perfect clone of the famous H&K MP-5 submachine gun, a favored choice of small arms for anti-terrorist and Special Forces units around the world. The H&K MP-5 is regularly seen in the hands of police department SWAT teams, so does this mean the gun is available to consumers complete with silencer?

Actually, no it isn’t. But the GSG-5 isn’t a submachine gun. It is actually just designed to look like the H&K MP-5, and instead of serious 9mm, this one is the target friendly .22 caliber. The gun of course doesn’t include a silencer either – the faux suppressor at the front is just a nifty extension of the barrel. Basically this .22 has the look of an assault weapon without the power of said firearm – sort of proving that looks and laws can be deceiving. Continue reading Hands On: Sport Shooting With a Sleek Looking .22