Just about the entire portfolio of clothing and gear from German tactical brand BE-X is available once again in their unique “Rooikat” camouflage pattern (Rooikat is Afrikaans for “caracal” – but the camouflage design is a type of jungle tiger-stripe pattern). The Rooikat line-up from BE-X includes such perrenial favourites...
Posted on 05/02/2012 by Strike-Hold I picked up an advance copy of this long-awaited publication at the SHOT Show, but now comes the official announcement from K-ISOM HQ: The first KOMMANDO International English Edition #1 (former German SPEZIAL # 3) “Small Arms of German Special Ops units” (Germany, Austria, Switzerland,...
Posted on 23/01/2012 by Strike-Hold During December of 2011 Canadian defense business, SC Defense Group Ltd. acquired all the assets of Spike Camp Wilderness Safety Supply Ltd. These assets included, all inventory & equipment, trademarks, copyrights, web sites, and other intellectual property. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Spike...
Posted on 22/01/2012 by Strikehold This week’s Olympic security training exercise on the River Thames in London, which involved nearly 100 Royal Marines joining up with police, was designed to mitigate against potential threats during the summer of 2012. Royal Marines from 539 Assault Squadron (539 ASRM) have been exercising...
Posted on November 11, 2011 by Strike-Hold I’m sure that readers of Strike-Hold! don’t need to be reminded that today is a special day, but whether you’re honouring Veteran’s Day in the US; or Armistice Day in France, Britain and the Commonwealth Countries; or Independence Day in Poland we hope...
Posted on November 8, 2011 by Strike-Hold If that somewhat cryptic title has left you a bit confused, let me explain… Italian tactical clothing and equipment company SOD Gear dropped a bit of a bombshell on Facebook today when they posted this photograph of Craig Sawyer rockin’ their Spectre Shirt...
Posted on 07/11/2011 by Strikehold By Scott Bain (images courtesy of INFORCE) When is a flashlight more than just a flashlight? When it is connected to 16 inch barrel and a high capacity magazine, that’s when! I’m an ardent supporter of the armed individual and the belief that everyone has...
Posted on November 6, 2011 by Strike-Hold Starting to think about that special Christmas present for somebody (or for yourself)? Well, how about this to decorate the wall of your man-cave (or your father’s, uncle’s, brother’s, etc.)? THE LATEST EDITION IN ROBERT TAYLOR’S HIGHLY ACCLAIMED GRAPHITE COLLECTION HAS JUST BEEN...
Posted on 06/11/2011 by Strikehold Here’s some good news for our readers in the OX, BUCKS, BED area of England… ActionHobbies will be opening their new showroom Thursday, 10th November in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. And anyone who pops in to the shop on the day will be able to take...