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Remington is Now Shipping Golden Saber Black Belt Ammunition Featuring a New Belted Bullet Design

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

Madison, NC – Engineered in conjunction with law enforcement professionals, for law enforcement professionals, the new Golden Saber Black Belt load is now available. GSBB 9mm and 40 S&W offerings are shipping now.

In tests measuring terminal performance through ordinance gelatin as well as ordinance gelatin with additional barriers such as heavy clothing, steel, wall board, glass and plywood, Remington Golden Saber Black Belt ammunition dominated in head-to-head competition. At the heart of the new line of ammunition is the ground-breaking Black Belt bullet—developed utilizing the stringent FBI Barrier Test Protocol for optimal performance.

Like the venerable Golden Saber, the Black Belt bullet is constructed of a brass jacket and hollow point cavity with spiral nose cuts. Additionally, this new product features the innovative Mechani-Lokt™ belt and hourglass shape that firmly locks the core and jacket together at the mid- and rear sections. A double measure to prevent core and jacket separation for high weight retention and predictable penetration even when encountering the toughest barriers. These key characteristics collectively provide consistent expansion, penetration and weight retention for absolute predictable terminal performance. Finally, the driving band located at the rear of the bullet insures proper alignment in the bore for maximum accuracy.

Additional benefits and features of Golden Saber Black Belt ammunition include:

• Optimized primer for consistent ignition and reduced muzzle flash

• Corrosion resistant nickel-plated cases for reliable feed and function

• Flash suppressed powder for minimal muzzle flash

• Waterproof seal at neck and primer pocket for added reliability

Initial offerings include loads for 9mm Luger (standard and +P), 40 S&W and 45 Auto cartridges.

www.remington.com

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US SOF Conduct Winter Warfare Training

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

Two great videos here from Special Operations Command Europe depicting winter warfare training.

The first depicts US Army and Air Force SOF Train Above The Arctic Circle in Kiruna, Sweden. The training focused on skiing, snowmobile maneuvers, anti-personnel mine and live fire ranges.

The second video is of US, Polish and Lithuanian SOF operators conducted winter warfare training near Zakopane, Poland, in January.

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Crye Precision Closing Out Overstock Army Custom Uniforms

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

Crye Precision just added their overstocked of AC uniforms in both Combat and Field cuts in Black, Ranger Green and MultiCam in both standard and FR variants at prices never seen before. That’s right, you can purchase brand new AC uniforms at prices below $100 per piece. They’ve just dropped the bottom out of the AC collectors market.

There’s still a wide variety of sizes available but they won’t last long. Especially, at these prices.

cryeprecision.com/stuff-things/closeout

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Remington RP45 Full-Size Striker Fired Pistol Now Available at Retail

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

Huntsville, AL – Remington is proud to announce its full-size polymer pistol, the RP45 and RP45 Night Sight, is now available at retail locations nationwide. The Remington RP45 – a striker-fired, polymer frame pistol features a 4.5” barrel chambered in 45 Auto.

MAXIMUM FIREPOWER. COMPLETE CONTROL. THIS IS SHOOTABILITY. Following the 2017 release of the RP9 Remington’s first polymer frame full size handgun, the 15+1 capacity RP45 is a great addition to the RP line. boasting all the same features as the RP9 with the added power of the 45 Auto cartridge, and available with 3-dot tritium night sights. Built with one of the smallest grip circumferences in its class, The RP45 delivers a reliable defensive gun at a great value to the consumer.

Features and Benefits:
• Two double stack magazines, one of the highest standard 45 Auto mag capacities
• Smallest full-size grip circumference, fits 95% of all shooters
• Ambidextrous Slide Release for improved control for left and right-handed shooters
• Smooth single action trigger with a crisp tactile reset
• 3 Dot tritium night sight (night sight model only)
• PVD coated stainless steel barrel for greater accuracy and durability
• Standard picatinny rail
• Interchangeable back straps (Small, medium, and large)
• Optimized grip angle for reduced felt recoil and points instinctively
• Rear sight fighting surface
• Tactile loaded chamber indicator

Durable, versatile and supremely consistent from shot-to-shot, the Remington RP45 allows you to Live Ready with the confidence you seek.

The RP45 pistol ships with two magazines along with small, medium, and large backstraps for custom fit and is offered at a manufacturer suggested retail price of $418.09, with the night sight model retailing at $504.00.

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Posted in Press Release, weapons | 8 Comments »

TYR Tactical Tuesday – April Shows

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

TYR Tactical® is proud to announce its participation in the following shows this April.

ADS Warrior Expo West

Where: San Diego, CA • San Diego Convention Center

When: April 18-19, 2018

Booth#: 813

TTPOA SWAT Conference

Attendees will have the opportunity checkout the Innovate or Die® Tour and Mobile Showroom on April 19, 2018 at the Hilton Houston North. 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®.

Additional Stop Details:

· Speak one-on-one with our Team Specialist

· Pick up a FREE Innovate or Die® Tour T-Shirt

To set-up a meeting please contact us at info@tyrtactical.com

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Michael R. Rodriguez Named Director Of Global War On Terror Memorial Foundation

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 9, 2018 – Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation (GWOTMF), the congressionally-designated non-profit foundation tasked with organizing, fundraising and coordinating efforts to build a new memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., today announced that Michael “Rod” Rodriguez will serve as its Director.

In his new role, Rodriguez is tasked with refining strategic initiatives for the Foundation while maintaining partner and donor relationships, and nurturing new ones.

“Following Congress’ approval of the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act in August, the Foundation now faces an exciting new future as we move toward site selection and the 24-step process for establishing a national memorial in the nation’s capital,” said David Burke, president of the GWOTMF Board of Trustees. “Rod has been an active member of our Board of Trustees for the past 18 months. With his institutional knowledge and extensive background, we are confident that he is ideally positioned to lead the Foundation through the vital steps that lie ahead.”

Rodriguez served in the U.S. Army for 21 years, 15 of which were as a Special Forces Green Beret. He sits on the advisory council for President George W. Bush’s Military Service Initiative and is the Executive Ambassador for the Green Beret Foundation. In addition to his own service, Rodriguez’s wife served for 21 years in the U.S. Army and his eldest son recently returned home from Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division, marking the Rodriguez family’s 16th deployment.

Over the months ahead, Rodriguez will lead the Foundation in advocating for land within the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

“Together we have an opportunity to honor all those who have selflessly served in our nation’s longest war and educate all Americans and visitors to this country on the ever-evolving, multi-generational conflict. This honor and privilege is a charge we do not take lightly,” said Rodriguez. “In the view of the Foundation, it is imperative that a memorial befitting everyone who served in the longest war of our 242-year history, and all who support them, be conspicuously placed on America’s front yard.”

For more information about GWOTMF, visit gwotmf.com or facebook.com/gwotmf.

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Posted in Press Release, Veterans | 5 Comments »

Applied Fiber Concepts and Propper International Awarded New US Navy Body Armor Contract

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

St. Charles, MO – Applied Fiber Concepts, Inc. and Propper International have been awarded a contract to manufacture the new Naval Security Forces Vest (NSFV) for the United States Navy.

The NSFV, which was awarded through a solicitation from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) for a new ballistic vest designed to protect sailors, consists of a base vest and modular components for tailoring protection levels to defeat multiple ballistic and fragmentation hazards while performing security and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) duties.

“We’re proud to partner with Applied Fiber Concepts, one of the industry’s most innovative ballistic protection providers,” said Anderson Ward, Senior VP, Global Supply Chain Operations for Propper. “The sailors who wear this armor can perform their missions with confidence.”

Michael Haynes, VP of Business Development for Applied Fiber Concepts, echoed that sentiment. “Providing advanced ballistic protection that can be configured to best fit the mission will allow the brave men and women responsible for keeping us safe to focus on their jobs and feel confident that they are protected.”

Applied Fiber Concepts will produce all the Level IIIA ballistic inserts, yoke, and collar assemblies and Propper will manufacture the outer carriers for the one-year contract that has an option for up to four additional years. All the ballistic material included in the NSFV is fully NIJ-certified and tested to perform up to NIJ 0101.06 standards, the highest standard for ballistic protection. Total contract production is projected to reach over 51,000 units.

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Reptilia Announces Strategic Partnership with Owens Outdoor Sales

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

Top Manufacturer Rep Agency in the TALO Region

April 10, 2018 – Reptilia, an American design and manufacturing company – creating innovative, premium grade products, has announced that it has partnered with Owens Outdoor Sales; the top Sales Agency in the TALO (Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana & Oklahoma) region of the United States.

Owens Outdoor Sales has been awarded “Rep Group of the Year” for 14 years and is known for their work with industry-leading manufacturers such as LWRCI, Fiocchi, HK and Nikon. They will focus on building Reptilia’s presence and growing sales through their 300+ active dealers, 8 distributors and major chain store sales channels.

“We are incredibly excited to announce this partnership with the team at OOS. They have been amazing to work with,” stated Eric Burt, Reptilia’s President and Head of Design. “Their professionalism, enthusiasm and attention to detail have earned them a reputation that is unmatched in the TALO region. We are looking forward to growing the Reptilia brand with them.”

“Our team is honored to have been chosen to represent the top-tier line of Reptilia shooting accessory products,” stated Waylan Owens, Principal at OOS. “We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship together.”

OOS has strategic partnerships with some of the country’s largest named stores; Academy, Wal-Mart, AAFES, Attwood’s, SportsSouth, Lipseys, RSR, CDNN and LM Burney and will proudly represent the Reptilia brand featuring their favorite products: the ROF 45, ROF 90 and ROF Riser – with more to be released in 2018.

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