Airsoft Action 02 - Nov 2011 | Page 11

ADVANCED PROTECTION Intelligent Armour is now the official UK distributor of Potomac Field Gear. Potomac Field Gear is designed for use by soldiers serving on international missions, and its tactical garments are used by the US Marine Corps, Navy SEALs and the FBI among others. Potomac Field Gear is made of a unique material called Advanced Protective Fabric. The fibre composition of this material gives the clothing an array of properties useful to serving personnel, and which other materials do not provide. These include being flame-retardant, sweat wicking, anti-microbial, anti-odour, antistatic, temperature regulating and UV protective – and all for an affordable price, too. Alex Bomberg, CEO of Intelligent Armour, said: “Potomac Field Gear AIRSOFT NEWS will truly revolutionise the clothing that is used in combat, both today and in the future. Potomac has shown truly innovative produt design by fulfilling the needs of a serving soldier with its comfortable garments that ensure protection. “With its Advanced Protective Fabric, Potomac aims to reduce the number of troops who suffer burn or blast injury on the battlefield. ” Shown here is the Potomac Advanced Combat Shirt Gen II, retailing at £144, and the Potomac Boxer Shorts, which cost £33.60. Intelligent Armour: 01453 700574 www.body-armour-protection.co.uk, [email protected]. THE RANGE A new airsoft shooting range – cleverly called ‘The Range’ – has opened in London. Billed as “a great place to learn and practise the art, skill and sport of shooting in a very safe and fun environment, ” shooting time at the range can be booked in 30-minute slots, costing from £6 for non-members. The site also features a retail shop, and specialises in ‘tactical target’ shooting – an IPSC-inspired airosft shooting discipline. It also uses airsoft guns to give instruction on ‘real steel’ shooting. The Range is open to people of all ages, and is easily accessible by tube and bus. It is located on the Edgware Road so there is ample public parking too. The Range: 0207 724 6781, www.airsoftrange.co.uk, range@ airsoftrange.co.uk www.airsoftactionmagazine.com 011