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Industry | Firearms |
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Founded | 2004 |
Headquarters | Headquarters in Pooler, GA |
Products | Rifle Accessories |
Website | www.blueforcegear.com |
Blue Force Gear Equipment
Blue Force Gear, Inc. is a United States manufacturer of body armor, Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) gear, firearmslings, and other tactical equipment that was established in Pooler, Georgia during January 2004.[citation needed] They design and manufacture equipment for law enforcement, U.S. Armed Forces (and NATO Forces),[1] and Sport Shooters.[2] Select equipment manufactured contains a National Stock Number (NSN)[1] and a National Item Identification Number (NIIN)[1] for supplying armed forces. Its name, Blue Force Gear, is derived from military symbology dating back to World War I: blue being for Allied forces and red for enemy forces.
They are most known for their firearm sling, the Vickers Sling.[3]
Background[edit]
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Marine Corps Lance Cpl. uses his automatic rifle, with a Vickers Sling, to scan the area in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on Feb. 17, 2012.
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On May 1, 2012 the Vickers Combat Application Sling was assigned NSN: 1005-01-604-0627. Combat trials led by U.S. Marines validated the issue of the NSN in combat trials in Afghanistan (2011) for their new M27 Infantry Rifle. The sling was fully authorized for use on the M4, M4A1 and M16 series of rifles by the United States Marine Corps. The sling then joins over 100,000 other Blue Force Gear slings already issued across the United States Armed Forces.[4]
Vickers Sling name[edit]
The Vickers Sling, a firearm sling, is named after Larry Vickers. Larry Vickers, a retired US Army 1st SFOD-Delta (Delta Force) combat veteran, took part in the United States invasion of Panama and participated in Operation Acid Gambit, a mission to extract a CIA operative, Kurt Muse, from Modelo Prison in Panama City, Panama.[4][5][6] Blue Force Gear and Larry Vickers both originally designed the Vickers Sling product line, the Vickers Combat Application Sling (VCAS).[3]
References[edit]
- ^ abc'Military and Law Enforcement Programs'. Blue Force Gear. Blue Force Gear. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ^'Dealers'. Blue Force Gear. Blue Force Gear. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ^ abOcab, Jonathan. 'Blue Force Gear Vickers Combat Application Sling (VCAS) Review'. ocabj. ocabj.net. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ^ abCurtis, Rob (May 1, 2012). 'Blue Force Gear is excited about the VCAS Sling's NSN'. MilitaryTimes.com (Business News). Military Times. Gear Scout. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ^'Gunfighter Moment – Larry Vickers'. soldiersystems.net (Weekly). Alias Training & Security Services. Soldier System. 2015-02-28. Retrieved 2015-02-28.
- ^'Military Background'. Vickers Tactical. Vickers Tactical. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
External links[edit]
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blue_Force_Gear&oldid=934782527'
Two point slings are ideal for most situations, but there are times when deploying from a vehicle or fighting in complex structures that a 1 point sling has a clear advantage. Combining the polymer Burnsed Socket and patented RED Swivel, the Vickers 221 Sling allows users to switch from two point to one point mode instantly by pulling on the RED Swivel knob and reinserting it in to the Burnsed Socket at the rear of the receiver. The instantaneous adjustability of the sling is still maintained in both 1 and 2 point modes. The 1.25' wide sling is sewn to the front of the sling towards the muzzle. A standard push button swivel and molded Burnsed Socket are woven on to the rear allowing full adjustability of the sling for use with or without body armor.Features and Specifications:Switch From 2 Point To 1 Point1.25' Sling WebbingITW GhilleTex Acetal Hardware (A Military Grade, Low IR Plastic)Tex 90 Bonded Nylon ThreadSolution Dyed Cordura WebbingReady To AttachRED Swivel BuildMachined Steel, Phosphated For Maximum Corrosion ResistanceNylon Coated, Double Crimped Directly To 7 Strand Stainless Steel Aircraft CableTextured Sphero-conical Shaped Pull KnobStainless Steel InternalsOlive Drab.
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