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SOE Cop Rig in Kryptek Highlander

The Special Operation Equipment Cop Rig (Shotgun Rig) is a one of a kind (from what I have seen on the market) chest rig tailored for a shotgun.

It is made from 1000D Cordura and built to last just like everything made by SOE.
The Cop Rig can be made to order for both left and right handed shooter, and it comes in a variety of colors and patterns (Black, Coyote, Olive Drab, MultiCam, Black w/Red Thread, Kryptek Typhon, Kryptek Highlander, Kryptek Mandrake). The rig can hold a total of 36 rounds of 12 gauge on six 6 round 12 gauge cards 3 in the front and 3 in pouches to the rear, or it can be configured to hold 18 rounds of 12 gauge and 3 M4 magazines in the pouches to the rear. It comes with a tear off Med-pouch, that can house blow-out kits or an IFAK, there is also a large pouch on the back of the rig that is Velcro lined, so you will be able to add many Velcro compatible add-ons, like; a Velcro backed holster, pistol mag card, rifl mag card, or an SOE Tool Organizer.

American made badassery.

Here are the details directly form the SOE site.

The SOE logo.

I ordered my first belt from SOE in February of 2012, it was the 1.5" EDC belt. While placing the order you are informed of the wait times that can be 6-8 weeks all throughout the site, it almost deterred me from completing the purchase, but I really wanted a better belt.
With in 2 weeks I had received an email that "A box of american made Badassery" was being shipped to me, and 2 days later it was at my doorstep.

1.5" EDC Belt

When I ripped open the box I was greeted to more than just the belt, there was the usual packing slip and advertisements, but the was also a little stuffed bird plushy thing, which I later found out was their mascot of sorts called a "Combat Cock".

1.5" EDC Belt with promotional white and blue Combat Cock

The Combat Cock was part of a promotion that they had been running. They run these promos every now and then giving you pretty good discounts and free shit ranging from a variety of things; many different Combat Cocks, bags, and other nylon gear.

Now back to the belt. On inspection the belt is a simple yet very rigid 1.5 inch nylon belt with a cobra buckle closure. It was very well made and the stitch work is beyond superb, it looked like it was made to take abuse.
The belt looked great, it looked strong but looks can be deceiving, so my plan was that I was going used the hell out of it. And so I did, I used the hell out of it, from classes, to plinking at the range, to just using it everyday and eventually using it as an inner belt while on duty, it impressed me more and more, it didn't fall apart, it held its stiffness and rigidity and just worked perfectly.

Special Operations Equipment had impressed me with the quality and durability of there product, they had definitely gained a life long customer. I ended up purchasing more things from them, a lot more. I bought more belts from them, which are still running strong.
For work I bought a duty belt with a hook velcro lining to replace my old galls duty belt, a velcro lined low profile inner belt. And I also bought some of there other nylon gear, all of which are fucking amazing and durable.
More recently I ordered another duty belt from them, my original one is still going strong and still looks new the 4 years that I have had it, but the new one looks better because it sports a cobra buckle.

All I can say is that if you want durable quality made in the United States nylon gear ranging from chest rigs, belts and bags look no further than Special Operations Equipment, they are the best at the craft. No matter what other brands of belts I have bought and used, I always end up going right back to SOE belts and the other band belts go right in the trash.

If you want to check out there products click HERE.

Cocks for everyone

Today September 17, 2016 marks the 129th birth of the Constitution of the United States of America. 

On this day 129 years ago, September 17, 1787, thirty-nine brave men, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to ratify and sign the document they had created.


We encourage all Americans to observe this important day in our nation's history by attending local events in your area. Celebrate Constitution Day through activities, learning, parades and demonstrations of our Love for the United State of America and the Blessings of Freedom Our Founding Fathers secured for us.

On body EDC update 09.13.16


My keys in a Key Bar key holder, Trayvax Axis wallet, R.A.T.S tourniquet, Leatherman Rail multi-tool, Casio Pro Trek PRW-3000 triple sensor atomic watch, Ti-EDC titanium knuckle, jet lighter, Spyder Co Resilience knife, Glock 19 gen4 (9mm) w/extra magazine, Surefire X300 weapon mounted light (New upgraded 600 lumen model), 550 fire cord bracket (w/fishing kit, wire saw, & snare wire inside), G-Code incog shadow eclipse IWB holster, Surefire E2D Defender Ultra (500 lumens), ChapStick, a pen, all weather note pad, and a pack of Trident gum.

Not pictured Nexus 6P (used to take the photo), Special Operations Equipment (SOE) EDC Belt, G-code IWB mag holster, Rapid Deployment Tourniquet Holder from ReFactor (on belt), my badge and credentials.

Off duty, on body EDC update:
Keys on a KeySmart key holder, cell phone Nexus 4, ChapStick, Ridge titanium wallet, Fisher space pen, Casio Pro Trek PRW-3000 triple sensor atomic watch, Ti-EDC titanium knuckle, jet lighter, Spyder Co Resilience knife, Glock 30s (.45acp) w/extra magazine, 550 para cord bracket w/fishing kit, wire saw, & snare wire inside, G-Code incog IWB holster, and Surefire E2D Defender Ultra (500 lumens) replaces my E1D. Not pictured Special Operations Equipment (SOE) EDC Belt, my badge and credentials.

Beyond Clothing logo™

Beyond Clothing is a United States company that was founded in 1996. Beyond produces all of its products right here in the United States, they are based out of Seattle Washington to be more specific. According to Beyond, by keeping production in the U.S. they are able to make sure quality stays high while implementing the latest and greatest in fabric and construction technology, and I assure you the quality of there products are second to none. There close proximity to there factories allows them to maintain better production oversight and utilize new technologies and construction methods as soon as they become available. 

Good afternoon, I am...well everyone calls me J.