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WILDCraft Entertainment Announces the Cast for Season One – WILDCraft: South Africa

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

Columbia, SC November 28, 2018 – WILDCraft Entertainment announces the cast for Season One – WILDCraft: South Africa; a new video series that will debut on Amazon Prime Video in September 2019. The series will take the viewer along for the journey of a lifetime with a group of hunters where the hunt is only part of the story. The cast will include Joe Arterburn – Petersen’s Hunting freelancer, Adam Heggenstaller – Executive Editor American Hunter, Richard Mann – Field & Stream contributor and freelancer, and renowned photographer Alfredo Rico.

The team will hunt from a remote tent camp with Fort Richmond Safaris for free-range kudu and other species. At the end of each day they’ll share their experiences, successes, and failures, around the campfire. This production is the first to effectively meld print and web editorial with a full-length video series about hunting. The gear and tools of sponsoring manufacturers will be highlighted and seamlessly blended into all facets of the production. Lace up your boots, and join the adventure with WILDCraft.

WILDCraft Entertainment has created sponsorship packages that go beyond traditional product placement. Sponsors will receive social media marketing videos and sponsor’s products will be placed in the hands of, and field-tested by, top hunting editors in the industry. SIG Sauer has signed on as title sponsor and Mossberg will be sponsoring the firearms category. Surefire, SKB Cases, and Versacarry have also come on board as Season One sponsors. Companies interested in participating in Season One, should contact WILDCraft direct at info@wildcraftentertainment.com

The Cast

Joe Arterburn

Joe Arterburn is a freelance writer whose work appears in national outdoor magazines and websites. He is a contributing writer and “Offhand Shots” columnist for Outdoor Life and also contributes to Petersen’s Hunting, Wheels Afield and Gun Digest, among others. He is also editor of Hunter’s Handbook, the official publication of the International Hunter Education Association-USA. He has hunted and fished throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Africa. Arterburn, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was a reporter for daily newspapers prior to working at Cabela’s, mostly as Corporate Communications Manager. A Nebraska native, Arterburn lives in Sidney, Neb., with his wife, Cathy. They have three sons, Hunter, Jack and Sam; and two grandsons, Cogan and Lincoln.

Adam Heggenstaller

Adam Heggenstaller is the Executive Editor of American Hunter, an Official Journal of the National Rifle Association with a monthly circulation of nearly one million member-readers. Heggenstaller has held the position since 2014, having previously served on the staff of Shooting Illustrated, another NRA Publications title, for 10 years. At American Hunter, Adam oversees technical reviews of firearms, optics and ammunition, assembles a department of practical how-to tips, works with dozens of contributors in generating feature content, and helps support the magazine’s companion website, AmericanHunter.org, and its related social media properties. Adam grew up hunting squirrels and whitetails in central Pennsylvania, and while he now chases game and adventure around the world, he still savors the tradition of hunting near home. He strives to give his two children as much opportunity to hunt and roam the woods as he had as a boy.

Richard Mann

Born and raised in West Virginia, Richard has hunted from the Montana Mountains to the green hills of Africa. He has a military, law enforcement, firearms instructing, and competitive shooting background, and is the author of Rifle Bullets for the Hunter, Handgun Training for Personal Protection, Shooter’s Guide to the AR, Under Orion, and The Scout Rifle Study. Richard also edited the Cartridges of the World – 13th Edition. Richard contributes to Field & Stream and Outdoor Life, and several other gun and hunting magazines. He also works as a consultant for a variety of manufacturers, and spends a month on safari in Africa every year. A hillbilly at heart, Richard lives on Shadowland – his shooting range in West Virginia – with the most understanding wife in the world, their three kids, and a very protective Rhodesian ridgeback.

Alfredo Rico

Alfredo Rico is a freelance writer and photographer from Brentwood, California. In 2009, he started his career in the firearms industry as a photographer, contributing photos to many of the popular newsstand publications. Over the years, he has become a passionate student of the gun, a writer, and a hunter. His work regularly appears in Guns & Ammo, AR-15, Rifle Shooter, Precision Rifle Shooter, Personal Defense, and many other publications. His memorable hunts include, hunting iguanas in the soaking humidity of Puerto Rico, chasing the elusive Aoudad in Texas, and dove hunting in Argentina. This WILDCraft adventure will be Alfredo’s first visit to Africa.

A gathering of sponsors will be hosted at SHOT Show to kick off the new series. Pre-Production will commence February 2019, and production will begin in May 2019. Post-production will commence at the end of principal photography in June, with an anticipated series release date of September 2019.

For more information about WILDCraft Entertainment, visit: www.wildcraftentertainment.com

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SCUBAPRO Sunday – “The Silent Enemy”

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

Here is a movie about the, Lionel “Buster” Crabbe is the father combat diving in the UK. Thought you might like it.

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Aquabotix Launches Three New Products

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

Aquabotix launches three new products in the SwarmDiver family of products:
• the SwarmDiver STEALTHline for covert defence applications;
• the SwarmDiver NIGHTLINE line to support special operations missions; and
• the SwarmDiver EDGE line for security, deterrence and harbor management purposes.

Sydney, Australia and Fall River, Massachusetts, USA – UUV Aquabotix Ltd (ASX:UUV) (“Aquabotix” or the “Company”) today announces that it has launched three new products – SwarmDiver STEALTHTM, SwarmDiver EDGETM and SwarmDiver NIGHTLINETM, in addition to the Company’s existing base SwarmDiverTM product. The three new products are tailored for specific defence and commercial applications and expand the use cases for the SwarmDiverTM family of products. These three new products will be offered in addition to the Company’s existing base SwarmDiverTM product.

SwarmDiver STEALTHTM The SwarmDiver STEALTHTM line is intended for use in covert defence operations. This line of vehicles features a ruggedized exterior coating over a specialty graphic camouflage paint, a low-noise emitting motor, and no visible vehicle status lights to deliver a stealthy mission capability for SwarmDiver STEALTHTM to transit through littoral, harbor, and other challenging zones where avoidance of adversary detection is critical.

Aquabotix created the STEALTH model to address military end-user and large defence company demand for a highly effective means of covertly collecting intelligence and transferring data in littoral environments where enemies are continuously monitoring activity through the use of acoustic sensors, electromagnetic spectrum monitoring, and visual detection. Beyond collecting intel, the STEALTH line can be used to securely transfer data between two points without the risk of interception posed by wireless transfer methods.

SwarmDiver NIGHTLINETM The SwarmDiver NIGHTLINETM shares the same key features as the STEALTH line, including the ruggedized camouflage exterior and low-noise motors, and also has an added ultraviolet (UV) coating to make nighttime recovery of those vehicles easier. The UV coating is invisible to the naked eye, but can be detected at night or in low light environments when illuminated by the right wavelength UV light source. Aquabotix created this variant specifically with special forces use in mind.

SwarmDiver EDGETM The SwarmDiver EDGETM line has applications in governmental, defence, and commercial domains. This line of vehicles is equipped with high intensity lights to create a visual boundary and act as a first line deterrent along a shore line, around a vessel or docking area, or near any other item of interest. Aquabotix created the EDGE line of vehicles to respond to threats of piracy, militant, or other disruptions to commercial and governmental activities.

Whitney Million, Aquabotix’s Chief Executive Officer, commented “Our SwarmDiver product has literally dozens of applications and end-uses, solving problems that, to date, were difficult to manage, and in some cases, unsolvable, for commercial and governmental maritime and naval users. The three new products focus on only some of these issues. We plan to continue to evolve our family of products in order to enable our commercial and governmental partners to solve the challenges they face in real world situations around the globe.”

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NDIA remembers President George H.W. Bush

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

ARLINGTON, VA — We at the National Defense Industrial Association mourn the passing of George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States and true advocate for the warfighter through his service in the military and in office.

The U.S. defense industrial base entered a new era under Bush. In 1991, Operation Desert Storm saw the United States leading a global coalition that would feature the latest in military might and technology. Upon this base, many of the technologies and advancements for today’s warfighter were built. Bush’s leadership showcased U.S. capability on the world stage, and it has served as an example of bringing leading-edge technologies to the warfighter for years to come.

Bush was the last U.S. president to have served in World War II and used his diplomacy and skill to navigate the intricacies of the end of the Cold War and of the nuclear threats hanging over the world. What a remarkable point for a man who was the youngest naval aviator, enlisted at age 19 and decorated at age 20 when his plane was shot down over the Pacific Ocean.

In 1993, NDIA thanked Bush for his service to the nation’s military with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award, our highest honor, given to those who invest in strong national security, a robust defense industrial base and unwavering support of warfighters. As Navy serviceman, congressman, CIA director, U.N. ambassador, vice president and ultimately president, Bush was an embodiment of the award.

We thank President George H.W. Bush for his life of service to our country, and with his family, friends and the country we mourn his loss.

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Velocity Systems – Scarab LT and LE Comparison

Saturday, December 1st, 2018

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Proven Arms & Outfitters Gift Guide

Saturday, December 1st, 2018

Gifts for any Budget

ABERDEEN, N.C. – (November 2018)- Proven Arms & Outfitters understands that Christmas shopping for your battle buddy, or that special tactical someone, can be stressful. We also understand that your friends and loved ones shopping for you might have no clue what to buy you for the holidays. We’ve attempted to make it a little easier with a range of gifts, many for $150 or less! For less than $150 dollars you can purchase tactical gear, tactical accessories, every day carry items (EDC), flashlights, apparel, tactical apparel, red dot optics, multi-tools, knives and so much more!

Check out our stores in Tacoma, WA and Woodbridge, VA or shop online here.

Stay tuned and look forward to more exciting announcements coming from Proven Arms & Outfitters soon!

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SIG SAUER Releases Enhanced MPX Pistol Caliber Carbine with Upgraded Features

Saturday, December 1st, 2018

SIG SAUER Releases Enhanced MPX Pistol Caliber Carbine with Upgraded FeaturesNewington, N.H. (November 27, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the enhanced MPX Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC), redesigned and upgraded for performance shooting sports, and to fulfill the needs of competitive and professional shooters alike.

needs of competitive and professional shooters alike.

The newly optimized SIG SAUER MPX PCC platform includes a Timney® single-stage trigger, free-float ergonomic slim line M-LOK™ handguard, 16” threaded barrel, 5-position telescoping stock, 3 chamber compensator, and ambidextrous controls. The MPX PCC is a black hard-coat anodized aluminum frame that comes optics ready with a 30-round magazine capacity.

“The enhanced MPX PCC offers a more robust set of features making it ready to go right out of the box at the same price point,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “Our team of engineers has incorporated improvements into the MPX PCC that will benefit the end-user of this product, while reducing the overall weight of the rifle by a pound. At SIG we are always looking to combine value with the quality our consumers demand from us, and the enhanced MPX PCC is a great example of this.”

The SIG SAUER MPX PCC is a favorite of the competitive PCC shooter, and is the exclusive rifle of Team SIG Professional Shooter Lena Miculek. Regarded as the top female competitive PCC shooter in the world Miculek recently became the first female to earn a top five overall finish in PCC at the 2018 USPSA Nationals, and was the first female to win Master Class for PCC.

“When it comes to my competition equipment I want a rifle that’s reliable, accurate, and easy to shoot, and the SIG MPX PCC checks all the boxes,” added Team SIG Professional Shooter Lena Miculek. “With my MPX PCC I move easily between stages, and I have seen improved speed, greater accuracy, and really elevated my competition to the next level. The enhancements that SIG has incorporated into the MPX PCC will make a real difference to the professional shooter and be quickly realized in competition.”

The new SIG SAUER MPX PCC rifle is currently chipping, and available in retail stores. To learn more about the MPX PCC visit sigsauer.com.

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Norway To Conduct Arctic SOF Experiment In 2019

Friday, November 30th, 2018

According to SOFWERX, NORSOF and the Norwegian Defense Research Establishment are hosting the Arctic SOF Experiment in Harstad, Norway, from 28 January – 2 February, 2019. Industry partners and research institutes are invited to bring innovative solutions to combat challenges such as harsh weather, low GPS signals and more. For more information, industry should contact Steinar.Gulichsen.nor@socom.mil.

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