Tactical Shooting Sports acquires new dress code
What else is new about this shirt? This new polo shirt has unique sleeve designs giving you a better range of motion without feeling your shirt move around. The combination of raglan sleeves, one piece underarm gusset and side panels, and our Eotac’s Tact-Fit Sizing means unique comfort. If you’ve been looking for a lighterweight polo shirt from Eotac, this is what you waited for. The Style 410 Polo will be available in, Black, Khaki, Navy, Red, Light blue, Royal Blue, Grey, Hunter Green, and the much waited for…. White Polo.
We just got word that the company known as Eotac has a new polo shirt coming out. The new Men’s operator grade shooting sports polo was a good move on the part of Eotac. We’ve seen their tactical polo shirts as well as other companies tactical shirts, but it’s nice to see something a little dressier and not LEO or military looking. Some of the other polo shirts we’ve seen on the market were a little heavy and you’ll notice that in the summer months. For those of us that need to be dressed up and can’t go to work or the office in an Iron Maiden T-shirt, the Eotac shooting sports polo is another option. If you are on a shooting team at your gun club, this may be something you’ll want to show off and get embroidered. There are 9 colors coming out in 2010.
Eotac pants have been on the market for almost a year now. One of the most popular tactical pants is the Style 201 Operator pants. These pants are hands down one of the most practical tactical pants you can find on the market. You may even find that these pants are so well designed and comfortable you almost won’t need to wear a tactical vest since the pocket designs will allow you to hold up to six 30rd AR/M16 magazines in the pockets. These pants are made of 100% cotton rip stop and have a gusseted grotch for extra strength. It may be funny to read about someone talking about how the crotch on a pair of tactical pants are re-enforced, but if you’re in hot climates, you’ll need lightweight clothing and durability is always an issue for the lightweight stuff.
The Eotac zip up shirt is also very popular amongst firearm instructors because the back is mesh lined vented bi-swing which provides you with freedom of movement and maximum air flow. Many of our customers that work on the training courses like the ability to zip it down just because it gets hot. The front left pocket has a pen pocket as well as the left shoulder sleeve. On the long sleeve 402 version you can roll up and button the sleeves is it is warming up on you. If you are a firearm instructor this is the shirt you should have in your closet.
Woolrich entered the tactical apparel market several years ago, as well as Blackhawk gear, Proper and Tru-spec. Most of these clothing companies have good aspects, but recently we’ve seen another Tactical apparel company making very well designed clothing. Eotac is the short version of the Elite Operator Tactical clothing line. Their tactical clothing line has been on the market for barely a year, and some products only a few months, but the design and durability seem to be putting them in the heavy hitter category. The 201 Operator Grade Pants have the best designed ACU tactical pant on the market.
There are four large cargo pockets on the front of the vest. They feature side bellows and drain holes at the bottom of the pockets, elastic webbing on the inside to secure smaller items like magazines or a flashlight, and tuckable flaps w/adjustable snaps. The top pockets also each feature a vertical zippered Napoleon security pocket. The front of the vest secures with a two-way YKK zipper. There are four internal pockets with elastic loops for securing additional gear.
A few years ago Woolrich Elite launched their line of tactical apparel with the help of Backyard Outfitter, but after an internal squabble Fernando Coelho split off from the company and launched his own tactical apparel line named Eotac. I noticed a few people mention that most of the Eotac apparel looks like Phase II of the Woolrich Elite line, but there have been some major innovations. We’ve seen some of the new products coming out in 2010 and there seems to be some pretty aggressive steps in the tactical apparel and concealed carry market with the new Eotac line.
A three-piece ventilated back, with polyester mesh beneath the top half of the back, lets warm air out and the cool breezes in. Two chest pockets feature hook-and-loop flap closures and an expansion pleat. The left pocket features a pen opening at the top and a name badge tunnel. Two larger utility pockets located behind the chest pockets are perfect for securing documents or other large items. There is a double pen pocket on the left sleeve for ready access.Hidden button-down collar presents a clean, professional appearance. Epaulets are provided on the shoulders for style or rank insignia.
The Operator Grade Mechanic Short-Sleeve Shirt is practical and discreet for everyday use. Styled after the popular mechanic shirts worn by industry professionals, it is low profile yet totally functional. The shirt comes with four patches to choose from. Simply sew one on the front of the shirt if you decide to make it look more authentic. Or leave the shirt without the patch for everyday casual wear. Two button-through chest pockets complete the authentic look of the shirt.
The French Foreign Legion was created in 1831 as a means to train foreign nationals for war. In the 19th century, the French continued to compete with their traditional military rivals, the British. Whereas past battles had been waged over territorial rights in Europe, it was now the era of colonialism. In order to shore up their hold on Algeria, Morocco, Indochina, Vietnam and other smaller settlements, the French put their trust in the legion.
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