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Gerber Launches FASTBALL: An Intuitive, USA-Made Flipper For The EDC User

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

PORTLAND, OREGON (January 22, 2018) – GERBER, an industry-leading manufacturer of knives and multi-tools, announced today the introduction of the brand-new Fastball: an American-made, elevated folding knife that partners precision engineering and polished aesthetics. This new offering will solidify Gerber’s positioning in the growing EDC [everyday carry] landscape, as well as reinforce its dedication to American craftsmanship at a premium-within-reach price point. The Fastball will be available February 13, 2019 with an MSRP of $110 [Urban Grey, Flat Sage] and $115 [Black].

“The Fastball is the perfect EDC knife – aesthetically compelling, functionally flawless, and boasting top-notch materials. A focus on the details, pocket friendliness, and the seamless light switching deployment were front-of-mind throughout the entire development process,” says Karrson Koivisto, Gerber Product Manager. “The outcome is a knife that operates like, and possesses the materials and craftsmanship of, a $200 knife at a much more accessible price point. The Fastball is a must-have for the gear junkie with high expectations and a discerning eye.”

The Fastball is an American-made EDC knife that lives in the place where precision and polish meet. The trend forward yet practical design has an intuitive finger flipper opening, a utilitarian wharncliffe blade, and an aircraft-grade aluminum handle that comes in 3 distinct colors. Equipped w/ B.O.S.S. Tech™, the Fastball lives up to its name offering quick deployment that smoothly activates with “light switch” operation. A 3-position pocket clip and lanyard hole offer multiple ways to securely transport the knife.

Pictured: Flat Sage, Urban Grey, and Black/Black Oxide

About Gerber: Gerber is a leading global supplier of activity specific knives, multi-tools and problem-solving gear. Built on the pillars of craftsmanship, innovation, and an unrelenting commitment to quality and service to others, the trusted brand features a diverse portfolio of equipment for recreational and professional end users. For more information please visit www.gerbergear.com.

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New at SHOT Show – Inforce Rifle Light

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

Compatible with 123a /18650 pushing out 1500 lumens and an hour and 45 minute runtime. Anodized aluminum body with integrated 1913 mount and four position switch. Stop by the Inforce booth #1848 at SHOT Show to check out their new rifle light.

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SHOT 2019—TNVC Announces the PVS-14/PBM (Powered Bridge Mount) and SAS-E (Situational Awareness Suite-Enhanced) Booth 6502

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nevada—

TNVC is extremely proud to announce the release of the patent pending TNV/PVS-14-PBM Powered Bridge Mount this year during the 2019 NSSF SHOT Show.

The TNV/PVS-14-PBM was originally conceived to provide an option for military and law enforcement customers that already have large fleets of PVS-14 MNVD (Monocular Night Vision Device) and provide them with BNVD capability, offering improved depth perception and motion parallax, increased situational awareness, and PID range. While purpose-built BNVD systems remain a superior solution under most circumstances, it is not always realistic for large organizations to purchase brand new BNVD systems or pay for expensive conversion programs to rebuild old devices, especially when they already have fully functional and serviceable PVS-14s.

While the concept of bridging together two PVS-14s to create a set of BNVDs is not new, the TNV/PVS-14 Powered Bridge Mount offers new capabilities to provide the best possible solution for individuals and organizations seeking to get BNVD capabilities from their PVS-14s.

The TNV/PVS-14-PBM is a “drop-in” conversion for all TNV/PVS-14s, and most current AN/PVS-14s and other PVS-14s with a single AA battery compartment (TNVC can also convert double AA units to current specifications), and replaces the individual AA cells with battery inserts that connect to the central bridge, powered by a single AA cell and allowing for centralized activation of both devices without needed to operate each PVS-14 independently. The battery inserts also feature threaded ends to allow the factory battery housing caps to remain tethered and stowed to the device, requiring no modification of the host monoculars to be used in the BNVD configuration.

Unlike most bridge systems, the TNV/PVS-14-PBM uses two points of contact, the threaded accessory mounting point and the objective lens locking ring, to ensure the best possible alignment of the devices to prevent user-fatigue created by misaligned monoculars.

The TNV/PVS-14-PBM mounts with a standard BNVS-style dovetail interface, compatible with industry standard and issued Wilcox Industries and Norotos dovetail mounts, and providing greatly improved, secure and positive lockup compared to the current USGI “bayonet” interface typically used with the PVS-14 when used with the USGI “J-Arm.”

In addition to the onboard power supply, the Powered Bridge Mount also features the capability to be used with auxiliary battery packs, such as the Low Profile Battery Pack (LPBP) used with ANVIS aviator’s night vision system, and readily available through both military supply chains and the 1033 program, allowing increased battery life, as well as allowing users to shift some weight to the rear of the helmet, and serving as a counterweight.

The TNV/PVS-14-PBM also features independently articulating arms, allowing users to adjust the interpupillary distance (IPD), as well as swiveling one or both monoculars out of the way if the user needs to use their natural vision. This rotating feature, also allows the goggle to stow more closely to the user’s helmet, both distributing the weight more evenly, and allowing the user to maintain a lower profile when the goggles stowed.

The TNV/PVS-14-PBM is manufactured in the U.S. out of Delrin polymer and 6061 aluminum to the same high standards of quality, construction, ruggedness, and waterproofing as the proven TNV/Sentinel and RNVG systems.

The Powered Bridge Mount is currently available to all customers, and will also be offered in the TNVC Situational Awareness Suite-Enhanced (SAS-E) that will include the TNV/PVS-14-PBM, Ops-Core Mission Configurable Helmet Cover Gen. II, and a BNVS compatible mount, offering a turn-key solution for users who are issued the MICH/Army Combat Helmet/ECH, offering not only BNVD capabilities, but helmet accessory rails, and improved shroud and mount, and mounting points for strobes and other IFF devices without any modifications to the host helmet.

Please stop by and see us if you’re at the 2019 SHOT Show at Booth #6502. The TNV/PVS-14-PBM as well as the full SAS-E kit are on display, along with many other exciting new products and announcements for 2019!

TNV/PVS-14-PBM MSRP: $789, Dealer and Government Pricing Available

For product inquiries, to schedule a meeting during the 2019 NSSF SHOT Show, or military, agency, or dealer sales, please contact augee@tnvc.com.

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S&S Precision Introduces the All New Reinforced Gear Retention Track (GRT)

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

“The next step in the evolution of modular load carriage.”

The all new Gear Retention Track™ reinforced adapters features a machined track from 7075 aluminum granting superior retention performance, while still offering the same level of modularity and ease of use found in the GRT™ product line. Recommended to be used in conjunction with all of S&S Precision’s GRT™ weapon retention product offerings. Available Spring 2019.

By design, the Gear Retention Track™ (GRT™) is a simple accessory attachment system. S&S Precision focused on ease of use and function to meet the needs of the modern operator. The time has come to move past the struggle with clips, Velcro, or weaving straps to remove pockets and pouches while modifying gear. By implementing creative material and design choices, S&S reduced complexity, production cost and improved the operator performance with enhanced accessibility. The GRT™ product line, integrates seamlessly into the legacy plate carrier system or belt. Whether wearing gear on a carrier or belt, there’s an accessory to meet your operational needs. For those interested in the GRT™ system but would like to use a legacy soft pouch, our GRT™ Webbing Adapter is a simple bolt-on solution compatible with most pouches.

www.sandsprecision.com/gear-retention-track

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Teddy’s Night Vision Company: Do you know Teddy? #FindTeddy

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

Las Vegas, Nevada—

Do you know Teddy? If you know TNVC, you know Teddy, whether you realize it or not—Teddy is TNVC’s Warehouse, Shipping, and Logistics Manager, he’s the man with the plan, the man who make’s TNVC tick. It’s really Teddy’s Night Vision Company.

In honor of Teddy’s Night Vision Company, this year’s SHOT Show exclusive special edition TNVC PVC patch will only be available by finding Teddy at the NSSF SHOT Show, where he will be walking the floor and hanging out at the Circle Bar.

Not only will Teddy have his Special Edition patches, but he’ll have daily giveaway items and other swag, including a special Grand Prize giveaway on Friday afternoon!

To find Teddy and win the giveaways:

Teddy will have control of TNVC’s Instagram account this week. Every day, he will post the day’s giveaway items, and a few of the spots he will be at throughout the day using the #FindTeddy tag. Make sure to follow the hashtag for the best intel on his movements!

He’ll also be posting his location to our Instagram Story periodically—so make sure to keep an eye on our Stories as well to win the giveaways, and feel free to use the #FindTeddy tag to report his position to others throughout the day, so they can get their Special Edition patches!

On Thursday night, Teddy will post the Official Grand Prize giveaway item, and then it will be game on for Friday!

Be careful, though—TNVC may or may not have a Decoy Teddy floating around the show too.

One last look at TheRealTeddy… Happy hunting!

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Safariland Introduces the PROTECH Hi-Viz Shield and DT206C Stand-Alone Type III Plate

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

Shield provides transparent view eliminating blind spotsCost-effective, lightweight plate stops threatening M855/SS1109 green tip rounds

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ONTARIO, California – The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced two new Safariland hard armor products – the PROTECH® Tactical Hi-Viz Shield – a clear type IIIA shield offering see-through visibility for the officer – and a 1.2” thin PROTECH DT206C stand-alone type III hard armor plate for stopping the most prevalent rifle rounds on the market.

“We’re continually working to offer innovative and essential products for law enforcement professionals, said Todd Mackler, vice president hard armor for Safariland. The Hi-Viz Shield offers life-saving ballistic coverage by providing maximum visibility, critical when approaching blind spots such as vehicle windows, doors and searching attics. The DT206C plate offers thinness in a price-competitive product and has the capacity to stop M855 Green Tip rounds, which many type III plates can’t stop.”

Safariland’s Hi-Viz Shield models are made of a polycarbonate composite for clear visibility and allow officers to see threats from a wide perspective vs. a small viewport. NIJ 0108.01 compliant, the Hi-Viz Shield provides ballistic coverage for the critical head, neck and upper chest area and stops 9mm and .44 Magnum LSWCGC rounds for five impacts. The design features a corner radius and is equipped with ambidextrous horizontal grips. When light is needed, it can accept an optional Foxfury® Taker R40 Riot Shield Light sold by Safariland.

The Hi-Viz Shield is offered in three sizes/cuts: 1224, 1224T (both 12” x 24” at a MSRP of $1,100 each) and 924 (9” x 24” at a MSRP of $950) and is available February. MSRP and availability for the Foxfury Taker R40 Riot Shield Light will also be February.

The DT206C plate is a high-performing, lightweight, type III stand-alone plate, effective even against the increasingly common M855 Green Tip (SS109) round. Competitively priced, the DT206C plate is made from a ceramic/PE composite, has a multi-curve design and is just 1.2” thin. A NIJ 0101.06 type III certified plate, the DT206C can defeat six rounds of the most prevalent ammunition on the market including the M80, MSC, M193 and the M855 Green Tip (SS1109). It comes in a variety of sizes which include:

– 8.75” x 11.75” SAPI Small (MSRP: $520)
– 9.5” x 12.5” SAPI Medium (MSRP: $530)
– 10.25” x 13.25” SAPI Large (MSRP: $580)
– 11” x 14” SAPI X-Large (MSRP: $690)
– 10” x 12” Shooters (MSRP: $530)
– 8” x 10” Rectangle (MSRP: $400)
– 6” x 6” Rectangle (MSRP: $270)

The Hi-Viz Shield and DT206C stand-alone plate will be on display at The Safariland Group booth, #12762, throughout SHOT Show 2019 from January 22-25. For more information, please visit www.safariland.com/safariland-body-armor.

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Black Aces Tactical announces shipment of the $449 Pro Series S Shockwave Semiautomatic

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

Black Aces Tactical (BAT), a veteran owned American manufacturer, is proud to announce the shipment of the long awaited and much talked about Pro Series S Shockwave Semi.

Said Black Aces Tactical, “At the heart of the Pro Series S Shockwave Semi is a billet receiver produced local to central Florida combining the latest technology and most talented engineers. We spent extra time to ensure our parameters were met so the customer receives the best weapon that we can produce.”

Specs:

· No NFA/No AOW

· 6061 T6 Aluminum Receiver

· 14″ Barrel

· 26.5″ Overall Length

· Choice of Black Synthetic and optional Walnut Furniture

· Mossberg rear flange and top drill/tap pattern

· 4+1 capacity

· Cycles both light and heavy loads

“We took our time on this receiver”, said Black Aces Tactical. “The fit and finish are very important to Black Aces Tactical. When a customer opens the box for the first time, they have to be excited about what they see. For instance, the grip perfectly mates to the billet receiver and gives the weapon a beautiful form. These are the little things that we focus on as we manufacture. Also, due to import restrictions, having a “firearm other” classification automatically means that the receiver itself has to be manufactured in America. This gave us the opportunity to make it right from the start.”.

For more information about Black Aces Tactical, contact Eric Lemoine at 407-630-9359, email sales@blackacestactical.com, or visit www.blackacestactical.com

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Wilcox Range Day 19 – TSSI M-10 Medical Backpack for Use with ALICE Frames

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

TSSI took their new M-10 Medical Backpack and developed a version for use with ALICE style pack frames.

The slimline design features the same modular main compartment and is available with several different Velcro backed internal organizer pouches. An external zippered packet is mounted to the bottom of the panel loading main compartment. In the photo above, you can also see the Modular Instrument Panel.

The pack can be supplied on its own or with a frame from T3 Tactical. It is also available with a zippered accessory pocket which nestles between the pack and waistbelt in the frame.

Offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, Red and MultiCam.

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