Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews
  • Guns
    • Rifles
      • Semi-Automatic Rifles
      • Bolt Action
      • Lever Action
    • Handguns
      • Semi-Automatic Handguns
      • Revolvers
    • Shotguns
    • Airguns
    • Specialty Guns
    • Custom Guns
  • Ammo
    • Handgun Ammo
    • Rifle Ammo
    • Reloading
  • Parts
    • Handgun Parts
    • Rifle Parts
  • Accessories
    • Optics & Sights
      • Night Vision
      • Thermal Vision
    • Lasers & Lights
    • Suppressors
    • Holsters
    • Slings
    • Shooting Rests
  • Gear
    • Ears & Eyes
    • Knives
      • Tactical Knives
    • Apparel
    • Tactical Gear
    • Storage
    • Flashlights
    • Electronics
    • Less Lethal
  • Lifestyle
    • Sport Shooting
      • Hunting
    • Competition Shooting
    • Precision Shooting/Long Range Shooting
    • Training
    • First Aid
    • Pop Culture
    • History
  • News
    • New Products & Industry News
    • Gun Facts & Laws
    • Police News
    • Military News
    • Politics
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews
  • Guns
    • Rifles
      • Semi-Automatic Rifles
      • Bolt Action
      • Lever Action
    • Handguns
      • Semi-Automatic Handguns
      • Revolvers
    • Shotguns
    • Airguns
    • Specialty Guns
    • Custom Guns
  • Ammo
    • Handgun Ammo
    • Rifle Ammo
    • Reloading
  • Parts
    • Handgun Parts
    • Rifle Parts
  • Accessories
    • Optics & Sights
      • Night Vision
      • Thermal Vision
    • Lasers & Lights
    • Suppressors
    • Holsters
    • Slings
    • Shooting Rests
  • Gear
    • Ears & Eyes
    • Knives
      • Tactical Knives
    • Apparel
    • Tactical Gear
    • Storage
    • Flashlights
    • Electronics
    • Less Lethal
  • Lifestyle
    • Sport Shooting
      • Hunting
    • Competition Shooting
    • Precision Shooting/Long Range Shooting
    • Training
    • First Aid
    • Pop Culture
    • History
  • News
    • New Products & Industry News
    • Gun Facts & Laws
    • Police News
    • Military News
    • Politics
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews
No Result
View All Result
 
*FREE GUN FRIDAY* Enter to WIN >> IWI Zion-15 Rifle & Black Hills 5.56 Ammo

7 Manufacturers Recreate Bounty Hunter Boba Fett’s Guns and Gear

Will Dabbs, MD by Will Dabbs, MD
August 15, 2016
in Accessories, Gear, Thermal Vision
0
Boba Fett recreation 2016 lead
9
SHARES
369
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Boba Fett Armasight Sirius night-vision monocular
Every piece of this tactical armor system is genuinely functional, including the Armasight Sirius night-vision monocular.
Boba Fett HK MR762A1 Rifle
This isn’t science-fiction—it’s a real tactical loadout designed as a technology demonstrator with help from Galac-Tac, HK and more.
Boba Fett recreation 2016 lead

As I type these words, the latest iteration of Star Wars has broken the $2 billion mark at the box office. George Lucas’ historically unprecedented space opera introduced our planet to the world of lightsabers, Jedi Knights and the dark side of the Force.

Gun Industry future Alexander Arms AAR-17
RELATED STORY

Here’s a List of What We Need From the Future of the Gun Industry

Of course, fans of the series have always loved the character of Boba Fett. For those of you living under a rock, Boba Fett is a bounty hunter of some renown in the Star Wars universe for having captured Han Solo. He’s known for his heartless drive to do whatever it takes to subdue his mark as well as his distinctive Mandalorian armor. This armor, according to the backstory, was standard issue for a clan of warriors renowned for their discipline and combat prowess.

Boba Fett’s armor is lightweight, maneuverable and effective. Electronics built into his helmet allow him to scan battlefields, track prey via thermal and low-light sensors, and communicate as well as navigate foreign worlds. Boba Fett’s weapons and sensors are fully integrated, and the entire suite operates as a synergistic combat system. Now hold that thought.

Tactical Dream Team

As a one-off technology demonstrator, a group of tactical gear manufacturers joined forces with a particularly gifted artist to produce a remarkable piece of kit for an industry trade show in early 2016. The fruits of their efforts were, during the week of the show, the single hottest trending item on Facebook. These guys got together and built a functional suit of futuristic battlefield armor.

Nobody involved has anything to do with Star Wars, and the similarities are, of course, entirely coincidental. However, the end result is cool beyond words. And the entire setup works, which will give one pause to consider the future of tactical gear. So let’s look at how it all came together.

Boba Fett Body Armor

AR500 Armor takes its name from the fact that its steel rates between 504 and 519 on the Brinell hardness scale. Though the company has only been around since 2012, the quality and affordability of its products have made it a formidable industry player. The company uses the highest-quality ballistic-grade steel available encased in a Paxcon PX-2100 protective coating. This spall-resistant material mitigates fragmentation from bullet strikes. Where was it developed? From truck bed liners.

Made from steel, the AR500 Armor plates have an unlimited shelf life. They demand no special maintenance or attention and can be stored outside if need be. I shot one of AR500’s armor plates a couple years ago with literally everything in my not inconsiderable collection and left nary a dent. AR500 Armor offers a full line of soft armor as well, and the company’s Level IIIA armor—which can defeat .44 Magnum and .357 SIG rounds—kept this Boba Fett safe.

Next-Gen Weapons

Heckler & Koch produces the weapons DEVGRU used to dispatch Osama bin Laden to his eternal reward. The HK MR762A1 represents the state of the art in 7.62mm NATO battle rifles. Naturally, this bounty hunter wielded HK iron.

Black Hornet III uas closeup
RELATED STORY

US Army’s New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces

The HK MR762A1 is a piston-driven rifle with literally all the bells and whistles. The 16.5-inch, cold-hammer-forged barrel has a slightly smaller diameter at the muzzle than the chamber. This feature has a positive effect on accuracy as well as velocity. The rifle weighs just south of 10 pounds unloaded, and this particular model was equipped with a Leupold HAMR and DeltaPoint sight, making it cool enough for an iconic intergalactic villain.

SOG’s SEAL Strike was an easy choice for a knife. It crams literally years of real-world experience into a 9.6-inch, AUS-8 stainless steel, cryogenically treated, partially serrated, fixed-blade knife. A clip-point design, the SEAL Strike weighs 6.6 ounces and sports a non-reflective TiNi black finish. The handle is made of glass-reinforced nylon, and the SEAL Strike can be had with a multifunction, hard-molded nylon sheath that incorporates a built-in cord cutter, a single-stage blade sharpener and a fire-starter.

Helmet & Sensors

The heart of the system’s helmet is a Team Wendy ballistic combat helmet sporting a boltless CAM-FIT suspension system. Its ZAP (Zorbium Action Pad) foam liner is customizable, and the rail mounting system accommodates any tactical lighting or Picatinny accessory. The entire helmet weighs approximately 2.6 pounds and is rated for NIJ Level III protection. This helmet was also equipped with a TEA Ops-Core RAC headset and a SureFire Helmet Light.

The Armasight Sirius multi-purpose night-vision monocular is a Gen 2+ image intensifier that offers maximum features for the lowest possible cost. The Sirius night-vision optic can be helmet-mounted, handheld or weapon- mounted and fits optional 3X, 5X or 8X lenses as needed. The unit adapts for camera use and runs off of standard CR123 or AA batteries.

The Wilcox MUM-14 mounting bridge allows attachment of night-vision devices to tactical helmets as either monocular or binocular systems. This bridge fits into a standard G24 mount and offers multiple adjustments for a custom fit. The MUM-14 mounting bridge also allows the operator to flip up the night-vision gear, which stows flat against the helmet when not in use.

The Boba Fett Rig

Ryan Flowers at Galac-Tac is the guy who made everything look cool for the Boba Fett rig. A self-described sculptor and carpenter with an obvious sci-fi addiction, this dude makes some of the coolest stuff I have ever seen. His passion is to create futuristic yet functional battle armor and helmets. His products look like they fell off the set of your favorite sci-fi blockbuster; yet at the end of the day they really do work.

The gulf between fantasy and reality is not quite so broad as perhaps we once thought. Live weapons and functional sensor and comms systems give life to what was once thought to be the sole purview of movie makers. If these guys can produce something this awesome, I wonder what our special operators might use in the future.

For More Information

  • Galac-Tac: galac-tac.com
  • AR500 Armor: ar500armor.com; 602-501-9607
  • Armasight: armasight.com; 888-959-2259
  • Heckler & Koch: hk-usa.com; 706-568-1906
  • SOG Knives: sogknives.com; 888-405-6433
  • Team Wendy: teamwendy.com; 216-738-2518
  • Wilcox Industries: wilcoxind.com; 603-431-1331

Editor’s Note: All of the involved parties in this project have no affiliation with the Star Wars franchise.

Didn't find what you were looking for?

CLICK HERE FOR COMMENTS

RELATED POSTS

The Silencer Central Banish 45 modular pistol suppressor.

VIDEO: Running the Silencer Central Banish 45 Suppressor

The Meprolight Mepro Tru-Vision.

The NVG and NOD Compatible Meprolight Mepro Tru-Vision

The Riton 5 TACTIX 1-10x24 blends red dot tech with a riflescope.

Riton 5 TACTIX 1-10×24: A Sub-$1K Do-Everything 10X Riflescope

The Leupold RX-1400i TBR/w Gen 2 Rangefinder.

The Leupold RX-1400i TBR/w Gen 2 Rangefinder Adds Flightpath

Load More

WATCH NOW: TACTICAL-LIFE’s RELOADING ZONE

FEATURED POST

Anthony Imperato and the most American of firearms. Today, Henry Repeating Arms is the leader in lever-action long guns.

Henry Repeating Arms: 25 Years of Excellence in Firearms

Italian gun maker Beretta will soon celebrate its 500th anniversary. The world's oldest firearms manufacturer was founded in 1526. That’s...

Read more

TRENDING

Police Sidearms, police duty pistols, Handguns, America's Largest Police Departments 2018

Police Sidearms: The Handguns of America’s 10 Largest Departments

...

Back when the west was wild, coach guns were your best bet against unwanted threats.

Best Coach Guns: the Stow-N-Go Defenders You Want Riding Shotgun [2023]

...

Top 12 .50 BMG Rifles TW March 2015 lead

Top 12 .50 BMG Rifles [2022]

...

The all-new SIG Cross STX is built for long-range performance.

SIG Cross STX: New Model Brings Serious Precision Swag

...

PICK A CATEGORY

TACTICS & TRAINING SPOTLIGHT

Take a John Farnam CQB Carbine training class.

Fight Like Farnam: Take Your CQB Carbine Training Next Level

Semi-automatic rifles like AR-15s and AK-47s offer many advantages when it comes to personal defense in heavily-populated areas. But these...

TACTICS & TRAINING SHOWCASE

The Umarex Glock 17.

Paint Perfect: Force-On-Force Training with Umarex Glock 17

Active School Shooter Training: 14 Key Points to Consider

Active School Shooter Training: 14 Key Points to Consider

Tactical Reload Semi-Auto Pistol Step 8

5 Strategies For Effectively Completing a Tactical Reload

ar magazines maintenance

AR Mag Cleaning & Maintenance: Everything You Need to Know

Fact vs. Fiction 5 Myths Gunfight Survival lead

5 Common Myths on How to Survive a Gunfight

long distance shooting tips

Long-Distance Shooting: 5 Must-Know Tips For Spotters & Shooters

IMPACT Experience Events.

IMPACT Experience Events Redefine Your Long-Range Shooting Limits

Enhance your shooting precision skills in a course with Modern Day Sniper.

Sniper Skills: Taking Your Shooting Precision to the Next Level

The Smith & Wesson M&P 12.

Smith & Wesson M&P 12 Thrusts S&W Into Self-Defense Shotgun Market

AMMO SPOTLIGHT

Arsenal SAM7SF lead AK evergreen

Top 20 AK Rifles & Soviet Weapons

The Avtomat Kalashnikova (better known to the world as the AK-47), the brainchild of Mikhail Kalashnikov, has the distinction of...

site logo
Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun news, gun reviews and gun magazines for gun enthusiasts, military and law enforcement

Tactical

  • tactical-life.com

Magazines

  • Tactical Life
  • The Complete Book of Reloading
  • Guns of the Old West

Facebook

  • Tactical-Life Facebook
  • Guns of the Old West Facebook

Twitter

  • Tactical-Life Twitter

Self Defense

  • PersonalDefenseWorld.com

Magazines

  • Personal Defense World
  • Combat Handguns

Facebook

  • Personal Defense World Facebook
  • Combat Handguns

Twitter

  • Personal Defense World Twitter

Shooting Lifestyle

  • BallisticMag.com

Magazines

  • BallisticMag.com

Facebook

  • Ballistic Magazine Facebook

Twitter

  • Ballistic Magazine Twitter

Alpha Lifestyle

  • SkillsetMag.com

Magazines

  • Skillset

Facebook

  • Skillset Magazine Facebook

Twitter

  • Skillset Magazine Twitter

Instagram

  • Skillset Magazine Instagram
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
© Athlon Outdoors, All Rights Reserved.
You use of this website constitutes and manifests your acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and awareness of the California Privacy Rights. Pursuant to U.S. Copyright law, as well as other applicable federal and state laws, the content on this website may not be reproduced, distributed, displayed, transmitted, cached, or otherwise used, without the prior, express, and written permission of Athlon Outdoors.

Manage your GDPR consents by clicking here. Manage your CCPA consents by clicking here.
No Result
View All Result
  • Guns
    • Rifles
    • Handguns
    • Shotguns
    • Airguns
    • Specialty Guns
    • Custom Guns
  • Ammo
    • Handgun Ammo
    • Rifle Ammo
    • Reloading
  • Parts
    • Handgun Parts
    • Rifle Parts
  • Accessories
    • Optics & Sights
      • Night Vision
      • Thermal Vision
    • Lasers & Lights
    • Suppressors
    • Holsters
    • Maintenance & Tools
  • Gear
    • Ears & Eyes
    • Knives
    • Apparel
    • Tactical Gear
    • Knives
    • Storage
    • Flashlights
    • Electronics
    • Less Lethal
  • Lifestyle
    • Sport Shooting
      • Hunting
    • competition-shooting
    • Precision Shooting/Long Range Shooting
    • Training
    • First Aid
    • Survival
    • Pop Culture
    • History
  • News
    • New Products & Industry News
    • Gun Facts & Laws
    • Police News
    • Military News
    • Politics
  • Videos
  • Contact Us

© 2023 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.