Archive for January, 2015
Elite Defense & Patagonia Have Partnered Up To Bring You Free Beer (At SHOT)!
Thursday, January 15th, 2015KAC – SHOT SHOW Pre-Release New Product Video for 2015!
Thursday, January 15th, 2015Visit Knightarmco.com or see Knight’s Armament in Booth #13372 at SHOT SHOW.
BE Meyers & Co to Host Cast of Night Court in SHOT Show Booth
Wednesday, January 14th, 2015Not to be outdone by other celebrity appearances at SHOT Show, BE Meyers & Co went all out.
Come meet the original cast of Night Court at the B.E. Meyers & Co. booth 20361 at SHOT! Get a hands on IZLID Ultra demo from Bull, and learn more about laser illuminator applications for Crew Served Weapons from Dan Fielding and Mac. Judge Harry Stone will discuss maritime escalation of force procedures and the GLARE RECOIL.
TUESDAY AT 3PM, BOOTH # 20361!
Safariland Names David Williams Vice President of Marketing
Wednesday, January 14th, 2015JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The Safariland Group (the “Company” or “Safariland”), a leading global provider of a diverse range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets announced a key addition to its management team today, naming David Williams Vice President of Marketing.
A seasoned leader with global consumer brands such as Nike, Levi Strauss, Converse, and Lego, Williams brings a wealth of brand building, product creation, and commercial expertise to his new role. Most recently as Director of Specialty at Levi Strauss, Williams was a key stakeholder in the brand’s efforts to re-engage the ‘alpha’ millennial consumer. His tenure included leading the commercial launches of Nike-Levi Skate collaboration and Levi Commuter and Skate Collections.
At Safariland, Williams will focus on expanding marketing support for the Company’s distribution network, enhancing product knowledge, and growing digital media. Williams will report to Sean McCarthy, Safariland Vice President of Strategy.
“Our consumers give the highest level of service to their communities and we are tightly focused on their insights and needs,” said Safariland President Scott O’Brien. “Bringing Dave on board will amplify our ability to engage our consumers and strategic partners in creative and compelling ways.”
The hire comes on the heels of an overhaul of Safariland’s digital presence. Last year the Company re-launched its website on a mobile-optimized platform, bringing all of its brands home to one place with rich product content, informational videos, and a Holster Finder tool which quickly matches 300-plus holster models with over 3,800 different gun types.
Williams looks forward to contributing his diverse experience base to the Safariland family of brands.
“Performance and innovation are part of Safariland’s DNA,” said Williams. “I am energized by the opportunity to enhance and catalyze the dialogue that fuels our brand, our product engine, and our mission to help save lives.”
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Thank You and Beyond
Wednesday, January 14th, 2015On behalf of Beyond, we would like to thank all of the teams that have put their trust in us in 2014. We have put all of the learnings and user feedback from 2014 into our new Axios Mod II line. We will be debuting Axios Mod II at Shot SHOW in Las Vegas and Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City. Thank you again, and we look forward to working with you in 2015.
Exelis To Demonstrate NextGen Night Vision At SHOT Show 2015
Wednesday, January 14th, 2015Exelis will be demonstrating their NextGen Individual Soldier System Night Vision at their booth #10974 at SHOT Show 2015.
The Individual Soldier System integrates voice, video and data into tactical networks allowing commanders to view what soldiers are seeing, send instructions like texts, alerts or images directly to the goggle’s display in a light and sound secure way. This system integrates the Exelis i-Aware Tactical Night Vision Goggle with the high-data rate SpearNet EVO radio using Jagwire to provide on-demand access to critical geospatial intelligence data, reducing the time from collection to decision.
White Phosphor capability provides night vision users with a black and white image instead of the traditional green image that has become the signature view through most Generation 3 night vision technology. This is done using a P-45 phosphor screen, instead of the traditional P-43, allowing an alternate coloration closer to black and white imagery, which some users prefer. Exelis offers this option in its peak performance Gen 3 tubes.
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Daniel Defense Partners With Davidson’s
Wednesday, January 14th, 2015Black Creek, GA- January 14, 2015- Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest firearms, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced a newly formed partnership with Davidson’s.
Founded in 1932, Davidson’s has grown into one of the nation’s top firearms wholesalers. Located in Prescott, Arizona, it proudly distributes over 80 brands of firearms to dealers nationwide. The company’s “Guaranteed Lifetime Replacement Program” and its consumer website GalleryofGuns.com are two of the company’s unique services designed to help promote the business of its dealers.
“Davidson’s brings a unique, innovative business model to our partnership, with a great reputation for their service and product offerings,” noted Bill Robinson, Director of U.S. Sales for Daniel Defense. “Our whole team is optimistic as January marks the beginning of this joint venture, a key factor in our continued growth.”
Daniel Defense will initially supply Davidson’s with five models, including the DDM4v11 in Mil Spec+ and Daniel Defense Tornado finishes, M4A1 as well as MK18 Pistol in both Flat Dark Earth and Black.
Get a Load of This – Perceived Carry Decoys
Wednesday, January 14th, 2015The Year Is Still Young But This Might Be The Worst Business concept of 2015. Virginia Beach-based Perceived Carry Decoys claims that “perception is reality.” In a nutshell, PCD sells fake guns.
From their website:
WHO ARE PCD DEVICES FOR?
-These devices are for those who wish to feel protected but do not want the hassle of owning an actual firearm
-PCD’s require no background check or permit since they are not actual firearms
-Store doesn’t have your favorite ammunition in stock?
-Want to wear in a parking lot and stow away in purse once you’ve reached your destination and not fear a discharge?
-Don’t want the fear of young children finding a loaded weapon by mistake?
-Give your unarmed security staff a more authoritative presence
Shop owners concerned about robbery
-Know someone who could benefit from carrying a handgun, but aren’t safety conscious?
-Don’t want to be approached by a criminal element?As you can see, the uses and possibilities are endless.
Don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on something that may not be used? The all in one piece construction of these devices addresses all of these hurdles while still allowing for the benefits of open carry.
To their credit, they warm potential customers that their products aren’t for Home Protection, Law Enforcement Situations or Self Defense. But this is just a bad idea all around.
