Next TacOps Event: February 12

MindGame Productions Presents...

TacOps
Saturday, February 12, 2011
9am - 6pm
Orlando, Florida

$50 advance registration
Event STRICTLY limited to 50 players maximum!
Pre-Registration required as we must submit names to site security.

Closing online registration by 9pm, Thursday, February 10.

TacOps Video Link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo9YxyVLsQo

Registration open now at www.mindgame-productions.com/store

The ATU story continues as the Anti-Terrorism Unit tracks down the Russian Syndicate which smuggled chemical weapons into the US for sale to the Crimson Jihad. Working with local law enforcement personnel, ATU's pursuit of the Russian Syndicate uncovers a grim conspiracy and a secret army funded by crimelords and a cabal of wealthy European industrialists.

TacOps event will be held at the CSENTRI tactical training facility in Orlando, Florida. This event will be held in the south annex, an 80,000 square foot CQB complex of rooms, halls and stairs. Future TacOps events, classes and competitions will utilize other areas and assets at the CSENTRI facility as well as other locations in Florida.

Standard MGP/FA rules are in effect. A full face-mask, shemagh or sports mouth-guard is STRONGLY encouraged for this event due to CQB layout and potential of accidental engagements within bang-out range.

Tactical lights and sidearms are strongly recommended for full participation in all scenarios run at the facility.

ATU
Black
Urban Digital

Local Law Enforcement
Olive Drab

Russian Syndicate
Civilian Attire (dress suits and tracksuits recommended)

Russian Mercenaries
Any Russian Uniform

Eisenrabe (European PMC)
Multicam

Basics
- 18+ game
- CSENTRI Facility Orlando - 2001 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando (between Orange Blossom Trail and John Young Parkway
- 9am start. Onsite check-in opens 8am
- $50 online pre-reg
- 400fps maximum. 350fps preferred. NO SNIPER WEAPONS.
- Mid/Low-Cap Magazines
- Bio BBs not required, but no clear Biovals

Visit www.mindgame-productions.com for more information

*** IMPORTANT NOTE - Please remember that the Glass Dragon event originally scheduled for January 29th will be rescheduled for a later date! There is no MGP event taking place this coming weekend at Waynes World. ***

S.O. Tech Symbology Patches

These patches are great for identifying yourself, and your gear, especially if you are on a team.

Apply to hook-and-loop panels on uniforms, mission bags, or thread a piece of paracord through the tag to hang or attach them anywhere. In black or coyote.

S.O.TECH symbology includes commander, breacher, medic, police officer, EOD, syops/negotiator and many other symbols applicable to military and law enforcement scenarios. In addition to the mission patches, you can also find these symbols being used in the Tactical Mission Planning Set, on t-shirts, and baseball caps. For more info, feel free to contact sales@darkthreads.com. We would love to hear from you!

TRU XTREME Combat Shirt and Vest

In designing the TRU XTREME line, the designers considered the issue of department dress code. The combat shirts are great for wearing under a vest or plate carrier, but when you take the vest off, you are considered "out of uniform." That's why they designed a separate vest to layer on top of the combat shirt, essentially making it look like a complete TRU shirt. Check it out:

TRU XTREME Combat Shirt

Some of the new features include a zippered collar, and it also has that tri-fold pouch on the sleeve, like the TRU XTREME Shirt. The pouch attaches to MOLLE on either sleeve.

Spec Sheet

TRU XTREME Vest

The vest does well all on its own too, as a tactical vest that you can layer over any shirt.

Spec Sheet

Please check them out in our store! Thanks.

Pants N'@: TRU XTREME pants

More TRU XTREME goodness!

First, remember the Regular TRU pant:

Still a great design, but how do you improve on that?

TRU XTREME Pant:

They redesigned the pockets, added those cut resistant knee patches, and notice the new feature on the bottom - they have a 1" clean finished hem on the outside, but inside is an elastic and button that allow you to blouse the pant leg if that's how you roll. A lot of thought was put into this TRU XTREME line. Check out the Spec Sheet for more details, and please visit the product page in our store! Thanks.

Time for an Upgrade?

Firstly, before I get into that - BIG FAT UPDATE - check out our new front page - http://www.darkthreads.com/ - made a few changes.

Plus, just added:

Tru-Spec TRU XTREME full line. If you are ready to upgrade your old TRUs, this line offers even more features and durability than the regular TRU. Let's start with the shirt.

Regular TRU shirt:

TRU XTREME Shirt:

The most outstanding differences being: new front pockets designed with bellows so they expand, cut resistant treatment on the elbow patches, and a cool tri-fold pouch that MOLLEs onto the sleeve - has a clear plastic window for keeping ID, reference cards, etc. Link to Spec Sheet - for more details.

Available in black, khaki, navy, od, and MultiCam. Please check it out in our store! Thanks.

Just Added: Inova T4 Rechargeable Lithium Flashlight

We love flashlights, and have been meaning to add them to our site for a while now, but there are just so many to choose from, and you know how picky we are here at Dark Threads... that's why we are very excited to introduce this one from Inova:

T4®

LITHIUM ION POWERED RECHARGEABLE
Max Output: 227 Lumens

The perfect example of leading edge technology, the INOVA T4 is a best-in-class, rechargeable LED flashlight. The T4 is the most advanced lithium ion rechargeable available today, combining durability and compact size with lower battery replacement costs. Its high-powered, 227 lumen LED projects a powerful uniform focused spot and flood beam pattern for up to 650 feet. Engineered with the professional in mind, the T4 has a 4-function mid-body tactical switch that activates high power, lower power, strobe and momentary on/off modes. Its aerospace-grade aluminum body has been machined from solid bar stock, with military-spec Type III hard coat anodized black finish and an aggressive knurling pattern for positive grip. Each T4 is individually laser engraved with a unique serial number, for instant support and identification of your illumination investment.

Available now in our web store! Please check it out.

SHOT Show: Warrior Appreciation Night

It was our great honor and privilege to be able to rub elbows with some extraordinary people last week at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV. For example, we met and spoke with Jon R. Cavaiani - retired United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.

He was one of several celebrity guests at an industry networking party hosted by AIS, and I got such a warm and gracious feeling from him that I won't forget the experience.

Stevan Seagal was also there:

And, we had a nice long chat with one of the actors who appeared in the AMC TV series, "The Walking Dead," and who is also a shooting sports enthusiast.

We met so many other interesting people, and I'm terrible with names, but let's just say that it was a pleasure meeting and chatting with folks from our industry and those who serve our country.

SHOT Show: photo fun

Now that's a really big backpack!

SHOT Show News

Stay tuned as we keep you posted on everything we see happening at the SHOT Show this week.

Another way to get the latest news is to check out these daily papers that gather together everything that people are posting about the SHOT Show:

http://paper.li/tag/SHOTShow

http://paper.li/NSSFSHOTShow

You can also check this paper out to see what all of our followers are talking about - http://paper.li/darkthreads

Going to the SHOT Show!

We are planning on visiting 40+ exhibitors this week at the SHOT Show in las Vegas, and will probably hit many more as we explore the show. Very excited about checking out all the new products for 2011 and seeing all of our friends in the industry who will be there. Good times, good times...

Updates, Announcements

Reminder to register for TacOps ASAP (Jan. 15, at the CSENTRI tactical training facility in Orlando, Florida)! This event is strictly capped at 50 players, and pre-reg is required.

Also, registration is open for Op: Glass Dragon (Jan. 29, at Wayne's World, Ocala, Florida).

Dark Threads will be attending the Shot Show, Jan. 18-22, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, NV.

The Shot Show

The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show) is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries. It is the world's premier exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, archery, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics, camping and related products and services. The SHOT Show attracts buyers from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The SHOT Show is owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions.

What our support means for our troops

This December the USO provided some amazing support for our troops out on the frontlines.

Dark Threads wishes everyone a Happy New Year!

Video: TacOps

The next event is Jan. 15, 2011 - more info here.