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Steve Hoffa joins SENTRY Products Group as Vice President of Sales

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019

Hoffa will be responsible for developing and managing SENTRY Products™ growing sales and distribution network worldwide.

Virginia Beach, Va. (January 2019) – SENTRY Products Group™ is pleased to announce that Steve Hoffa has joined the firm as Vice President of Sales. Hoffa, formerly with Alpha Guardian (Cannon Safe / GunVault / Stack-On) and BLACKHAWK!, brings 20 years of sales and operations experience to the team.

In his new position, Hoffa will be responsible for developing and managing SENTRY’s growing sales and distribution network worldwide. Recently, Hoffa served as COO of Alpha Guardian, President of Cannon Safe, Inc. and National Sales Manager – Outdoor Division at BLACKHAWK!. Hoffa had also worked as an Independent Manufacturer’s Representative with Jim Ferry and Associates, Inc., representing Beretta Firearms, Winchester Ammunition, Steiner Optics and numerous other shooting sports products, as well as National Sales Manager for Cold Steel Knives, Inc. 

Hoffa is a 20-year Special Forces Army veteran, serving in a variety of assignments in the United States and overseas in both peace time and combat operations. He retired in 1999 as a Chief Warrant Officer from 10th Special Forces Group, Ft. Carson, Colorado.

“We were fortunate to have worked with Steve in the past while he was at BLACKHAWK!,” said Terry Naughton, President of SENTRY. “He is a tremendous asset and we know his unique skills, passion and leadership will be critical our continued growth.”

SENTRY Products Group is the parent company for HEXMAG magazines; Scopecoat Optic Covers; Sentry Solutions cleaners and lubricants and SENTRY Firearm Covers, Bags and Packs and Nylon Gear. At the 2019 SHOT Show, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, SENTRY (booth #414) will introduce 35 new products across various product lines. If you are interested in previewing the new products or becoming a Distributor, Dealer or OEM Customer, visit us at the booth, or contact us at (877) 726-7328.

The Redback Company – Meet the Ambassadors

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019

The Redback Company is lucky to work with two great Brand Ambassadors.  Glen Steyn and Piers Hallihan.

Glen Steyn (@glen.steyn)

Glen is a former Royal Marine and member of the Special Forces Support Group.  Last year he, and another Royal Marine, walked the length of the Orange River in Africa completely unsupported.  A journey of 2500 km over 97 days.

Glen is currently working with Veterans For Wildlife on anti-poaching operations and Ranger training in South Africa and Namibia.  

Glen believes passionately in conservation and is dedicated to using his skills and training to end poaching in Africa.

When he isn’t treating the wildlife to his supermodel good looks he lives in Johannesburg in his native South Africa.

Piers Hallihan (@speleotrog)

Joining Glen is our second Brand Ambassador Piers Hallihan.  

Piers is a consummate outdoorsman.  Regularly to be found on top of or under the Welsh Hills as a keen mountaineer and caving enthusiast.  Piers has been a Scout Leader since the mid-90s having joined as a youth in the early-80s. As a Scout Mountain Leader, he ensures that a new generation of young people is learning to love the outdoors.

He is also a long-standing member of South & Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team (http://smwcrt.org/j32/), using his caving skills to help others.

When he is not out and about being an outdoor god, Piers loves to spend time with his wife and children.  He is also an accomplished photographer (check out his work at his website) and plays a mean trombone!

Piers says:

“Having spent time in the mountains with Ben and the Explorers who inspired the Redback brand, I’m flattered to be invited onto the team. Redback has a great ethos, some awesome product lines and some brilliant ideas for the future!”

The Redback Company is looking forward to working with Piers, alongside Glen, to develop new products, put prototypes through the wringer, and show why Redback Company products are worth buying.

You can check out his adventures on Instagram @speleotrog

 

SHOT Show 18 – Solkoa M-400R Combat Survival Evasion & Recovery Kit

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019

Last year, Solkoa added their military survival kits to their website which allowed authorized customers to easily access their most popular kits.

This SHOT Show, Solkoa has introduced the M-400R Combat Survival Evasion & Recovery Kit. The bag was designed by EGL.

The contents are listed below, but the R suffix in the model number lets you know that it is a restricted kit due to ITAR.

www.solkoasurvival.com

SHOT Show 19 – B&T Entries for US Army Sub Compact Weapon OTA

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

The US Army is currently evaluating several 9mm commercial sub machine systems to satisfy their Sub Compact Weapon requirement for Military Police Personal Security Details which protect dignitaries. Swiss company B&T has two variants of their APC9 under evaluation.

The APC9 is their standard model with collapsible stock and ambidextrous controls.

The APC9-K SD has a short Suppressor, under the handguard. While integral suppression was not a threshold requirement, it was an objective. Additional suppression to become fully ear safe can be threaded into the barrel.

Below are two photos which depict how compact the weapon is with the telescoping stock fully closed.

For more information on this product and other B&T products please visit their website www.bt-ag.ch/eng.

For information on becoming a B&T USA dealer please contact Jon Scott at B&T USA, +1 (813) 653-1200. Or email sales@bt-arms.com.

SHOT Show 19 – Velcro USA

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

Velcro USA informed us that four new items have been added to the mil-spec.

First up is Type IV Class 4 & 6 (top) which is a sewable plastic hook and Type 1 Class 8 (bottom) which is the popular One Wrap with hook on one side and loop on the other.

Next is Class 6, a low profile loop.

Finally, is Class 7, a nylon circular knit.

SHOT Show 19 – ITW 3DSR Tactical Buckle

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

Designed by Down East Innovation, the 3DSR Tactical Buckle is now available from ITW.

Despite its 300 lbs load capacity, the 3DSR Tactical Buckle will release time after time, even under load. It is designed for side squeeze with a cupped hand, even when wearing gloves. Finally, it’s made from a fragmentation resistant polymer.

SHOT Show 19 – Magpul Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Special Edition Magpul

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

Magpul is rolling out their history, displaying artifacts like the original injection mold for their first product, the Magpul. Designed as a durable solution to go on the bottom of rifle magazines, it facilitates its removal from a Pouch.

In honor of their 20th anniversary, they are handing out these gold versions, only available at SHOT Show.

Visit Diamond Age at SHOT

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

View the latest advances in armor materials and systems at SHOT. One day only.

www.diamondage.org