Designed for use with the M4A1’s standard flash hider, this new Blank Safety Device is now on contract. It is seen below in Blue Next to the current model. It is sandwiched between the Mini Suppressor and the SOCOM Suppressor. As you can see, the BSDs replicate the size and weight of a suppressor.
Part number SF-BSD-556-M4.
This is Bill Geissele holding the Super Night Owl Suppressor which was developed for a special application. Look for details tomorrow on SSD.
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT – September 19, 2017 – For the first time since the National Firearms Act (NFA) was created in 1934, civilians can enjoy suppressed shooting in all 50 states with SilencerCo’s latest innovation: the integrally suppressed Maxim 50 muzzleloader. In addition, this product can be purchased right now on the web with no regulation (no 4473, no tax stamp, no photographs or fingerprints) at store.silencerco.com and be shipped immediately to the purchaser with few exceptions*.
Residents in the 42 states that allow civilian ownership of silencers have to pay a $200 tax, fill out forms, send in photos, submit to fingerprinting, and wait months for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to review their forms and check their backgrounds—just to acquire an inherently-harmless product. With all the hoops to jump through, it’s no surprise that many Americans have difficulty committing the time or money it takes to save their hearing. Citizens may have had their Second Amendment rights suppressed, but innovation cannot be silenced.
With the invention of the Maxim 50, SilencerCo has created a product that is 100% legal for civilian ownership in all 50 states while providing hearing-saving suppression at a reasonable price point. How is this possible? By paying very close attention to the law.
The BATFE defines a silencer as a “device for silencing, muffling, or diminishing the report of a portable firearm . . .” By that definition, a silencer is only a silencer if it can attach to a firearm. The Maxim 50 is built on the base of a Traditions™ Vortek Strikerfire Muzzleloader. For those who know muzzleloaders, you’ll also know that they are not considered firearms by the BATFE but are instead antique firearms, a definition and difference that is very distinct. Because of this, a moderator that is permanently affixed to a muzzleloader is not legally defined as a silencer, since it does not attach to a firearm. With this realization, the Maxim 50 was born.
“It took a lot of creativity to arrive at this solution,” said Josh Waldron, SilencerCo CEO and Co-Founder. “We have been working on this product for three years, with most of that time spent waiting on a determination from the Technology Branch of the BATFE as to how this product would be classified. As soon as we received official word that it wouldn’t be considered or regulated as a silencer, we got to work on bringing the Maxim 50 to customers across the country.”
SilencerCo expects the Maxim 50 to be a hit not only with the NFA-loving crowd, but also with hobbyists and hunters. In many states, muzzleloader hunting begins days (sometimes weeks) before standard rifle season, giving hunters using this platform an edge. But this edge does come with caveats – antique firearms are usually loud, have lots of recoil, and the shooter has to battle the thick cloud of black powder smoke billowing from the barrel as they try to see if their shot connected with their game. The Maxim 50 solves all of the issues experienced by muzzleloader shooters while also drastically reducing the resulting smoke by more than two-thirds, allowing hunters to see the location of their shot and track their game.
SilencerCo is honored to finally be able to bring suppressed shooting to its customers across the country, especially in states such as California, Illinois, and New York, where civilian ownership of silencers is not currently allowed.
To see more on the Maxim 50 visit silencerco.com/maxim50.
* Visit SilencerCo’s website for a complete list of shipping restrictions.
QUANTICO, VA at Modern Day Marine, Sept. 19, 2017 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for both military and commercial applications, today announced that it has delivered M1/M2/M5-compatible Raven® and Puma™ AE unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to two DoD customers, with more orders and deliveries scheduled. In addition, the company will begin taking orders in December 2017 for M1/M2/M5-configured Wasp® AE micro air vehicles (MAV) for delivery in spring 2018.
“Integrating the new M1/M2/M5 radio frequencies into our family of small UAS gives our customers the ability to seamlessly and securely conform to the Department of Defense‘s new frequency spectrum allocation and proceed with certainty,” said David Sharpin, vice president of AeroVironment’s Tactical UAS Business Unit. “By combining all three frequency bands in the same transceiver module, we’ve made it easy for users to select the frequency band associated with the part of the world in which they are operating without having to swap any hardware.”
AeroVironment today also unveiled its new Pocket DDL™ AE, a rugged, all- environment, next generation, secure digital video and data receiver that also integrates the new M1/M2/M5 radio frequency spectrum. The all-environment design of AeroVironment’s new Pocket DDL AE makes it significantly more rugged than its predecessor by offering a fully waterproof package (immersible to three feet) that supports tactical operations in a wide range of environmental conditions and difficult urban terrain.
Designed for simplicity and ease of use, the Pocket DDL AE facilitates rapid and secure access to a small UAS Digital Data Link (DDL) network. Each sleek unit has no exterior buttons or displays and is completely controlled through an App. Pocket DDL AE has a standard Glenair® Mighty-Mouse connector, making it compatible with the Army‘s Net Warrior system, so dedicated cables for Pocket DDL are not necessary. It can operate from any power supply, providing between 5 and 32 volts DC.
Pocket DDL AE implements an open-systems architecture, using a USB interface and XML messaging for control of the radio functions. This enables apps designed for special purposes, such as tactical operations, search and rescue, asset tracking, long- range communications, mission command, and targeting to use Pocket DDL AE to employ small UAS to help perform their tasks more effectively.
“Combined with the M1/M2/M5 upgrade to our Pocket DDL AE, this provides greatly enhanced capability across our entire family of small UAS product line for improved tactical operations,” Sharpin said. “This example demonstrates our ongoing commitment to upgrade our Family of Systems products and provide new capabilities to our existing and new customers around the world.”
AeroVironment will announce additional upgrades to its market-leading Family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems during the Association of the Army’s Annual Meeting next month.
Today kicks off the 2017 Modern day Marine Expo at Quantico, Virginia.
This week we wanted to tease a few upcoming events.
TYR Tactical® Innovate or Die® Tour at NTOA
Get hands-on with the latest TYR Tactical®, Huron™ and Revere K9™ designs. Following our mantra, Innovate or Die®, these products continue our mission of pushing the standards of today’s tactical equipment, defining modularity and scalability and are custom made for you, The Next Generation Warrior®
When: September 24th-25th
Booth#: 743
Where: Sheraton Grand Phoenix
VIP Preview Grand Opening
Open only to all Law Enforcement and First Responders with valid ID.
When: Monday, September 25, 2017
Where: TYR Tactical® HQ,
9330 N. 91st Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345
Time: 9am – 4pm
Meet our Executive Team: 10am
Facility Tours: 11am – 3pm
FREE BBQ DINNER: 4pm
Sponsored By: DuPont™ KEVLAR®
Grand Opening Details
Be the first to own the latest, unreleased designs by TYR Tactical®.
When: Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Where: TYR Tactical® HQ,
9330 N. 91st Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345
Time: 9am – 4pm
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 10am
Facility Tours: 11am – 3pm
Product Raffle: 2pm
All proceeds will benefit Streetlight ® & Silent Warrior Foundation
September 2017 – (ArmsVault.com) – MACHINEGUNCENTRAL.COM is excited to give you a once in a lifetime opportunity to win a FULLY TRANSFERABLE M11 MACHINE GUN!
Machineguncentral.com is announcing the launch of their brand new, online classified website. The focus of this site is exclusively on Class 3 NFA items. In celebration of this occasion, Machineguncentral.com found it fitting to give away a transferable machine gun – an M-11. “There are only approximately 186,000 transferable machine guns legally registered with the ATF today,” says Jack Casey, Accounts Manager for Machineguncentral.com. “To actually have the chance to win one of these rare items is special.”
Machineguncentral.com (MGC) provides the perfect tool for buyers and sellers from across the U.S. to connect and network with each other. MGC’s creators have taken years of knowledge and experience to build a platform that will address many of the shortcomings of other NFA websites. For sellers, MGC will put their listings in front of more qualified buyers than any other source. As a buyer, customers will be able to shop the largest machine gun selection anywhere. While MGC’s clean and simplistic design is easy to use, the website state of the art security. This cyber security meets the highest standards regarding data and encryption to date.
One of the most critical aspects in selling guns online is having good pictures. For this reason, the website is equipped with the best photo generator available. This allows many high-resolution images to be uploaded quickly and efficiently.
As a special introductory offer, and for a limited time, all listings on MGC are free. “We want people to see first-hand what a valuable resource machineguncentral.com will be for them.” Says Casey. “We know they will have an excellent experience buying or selling their class 3 items. To have the chance to win an M-11 is an amazing bonus.”
To enter for your chance to win the M11, go to www.machineguncentral.com with your NFA item, create an account, and list the item(s) to sell on machineguncentral.com. The contest ends on December 31st, 2017.
For more information, visit www.machineguncentral.com or give them a call at 1(866) 596-8033.
Vickers Guide has announced that Ian McCollum of the popular Forgotten Weapons media channel has joined the Vickers Guide team as a historical advisor and commentary contributor. Ian is also traveling with Vickers Guide on various photo shoots, getting his hands on the actual firearms in the books, and interacting with Larry Vickers and team, so be on the lookout for future “on location” social media posts! Ian’s knowledge of historical firearms is profound and thoroughly well-rounded, and readers are certain to appreciate his contributions.
They are going to continue trickling out teasers as we get closer to the upcoming release of the next installment in the Vickers Guide series (Vickers Guide: WWII Germany).
Ian will be making his first Vickers Guide appearance in the upcoming Vickers Guide: WWII Germany release.
Additionally, Vickers Guide has a survey open to select the weapon for the print for the WWII Germany volume. Be sure to participate.
