To detect objects the human visual system looks for object signatures which differentiates it from the background. The term visual saliency is used in cognitive science to describe the features that make objects detectable. The size of the “difference” with the background must become higher than a “threshold value” before the object becomes salient, or… Continue reading Target Detection and Identification
Month: July 2010
We’re off to the Next Camo Comparison!
Today we’re officially leaving for our next Camo Comparison! We had to reschedule from the first announcement due to logistics, but I’m happy to say we’re really leaving this time. I’m heading down to Big Bend National Park with my good friend Jack from The Survival Podcast to not only take the next round of… Continue reading We’re off to the Next Camo Comparison!
New Tactical Medical Solutions SOF Tactical Tourniquet – Wide
We’ve been hearing about the new SOF Tactical Tourniquet – Wide for some time now, and just realized it’s now available! While we haven’t been hands-on with this new design, we’ve heard great things about it from those who have been. We’ve always preferred the SOF-T over the CAT when it comes to Tourniquets and… Continue reading New Tactical Medical Solutions SOF Tactical Tourniquet – Wide
Mil-Spec Plastics Giveaway Winner!
We’d like to take this opportunity to announce the big winner in our Mil-Spec Plastics Cobra Cuffs Giveaway. Thank you to everyone for your participation, and especially to Mil-Spec Plastics for their support and generosity! As always, we’ve used random.org to draw the winner for this contest. Winner! Virius – ITS Tactical Plank Owner! Congratulations… Continue reading Mil-Spec Plastics Giveaway Winner!
Build Your Own Flag Pole Using Lashings
Continuing with our Lashings on the Knot of the Week, today we’ll be looking at the Round Lashing and discussing the variations and uses. The Round Lashing is commonly used to lash up triangular A-frames of poles for rigging a block and tackle. If joining timber poles is what you’re after, like in creating a… Continue reading Build Your Own Flag Pole Using Lashings
Fantastic Solution for your Chest Rig Waist Strap
If you guys happen to remember our review of the Mayflower R&C Lo-Pro Armor Package, you’ll hopefully also remember that one of our comments on the UW Chest Rig was that the waist strap was too long. Even at its shortest adjustment we weren’t able to properly secure it over the Low-Profile Armor Carrier due… Continue reading Fantastic Solution for your Chest Rig Waist Strap
Buying Cheap Gear: Killing Yourself and the American-based Tactical Product Revolution
You get a call on your phone and it’s Fate, you pick up: “Hey friend, this is Fate, just wanted to give you a heads up that you’re going to be put in an aggressive and dangerous situation next Tuesday. Be prepared.” And the phone call ends. What do you go out and buy? Do… Continue reading Buying Cheap Gear: Killing Yourself and the American-based Tactical Product Revolution
Corps Strength Fitness Program: Initial Review
I recently received a fitness book called Corps Strength from former U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant Paul Roarke, who had contacted us a few weeks back to see if we’d be interested in reviewing his program. While initially skeptical, I emailed him back and expressed my interest in reviewing the book and offering my honest… Continue reading Corps Strength Fitness Program: Initial Review
A Definitive On-The-Go Resource for State Firearm Laws
We talk about concealed carry quite a bit here on ITS Tactical and are all strong believers in the right to not only carry concealed, but to open carry as well. As many of you already know, or will come to find out once you start carrying, the laws that govern carrying firearms are incredibly… Continue reading A Definitive On-The-Go Resource for State Firearm Laws
A Message to ITS Tactical from Texas Governor Rick Perry
If you don’t know the “Tactical Governor” then you need to head over to this article and read up! After seeing Texas Governor Rick Perry’s awesome photo shooting LaRue Tactical’s OBR back in March, I decided to send out some ITS Tactical patches and stickers to him, along with a short letter of appreciation (If… Continue reading A Message to ITS Tactical from Texas Governor Rick Perry