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Maxim Defense Announces the PDX Has Begun Shipping to Government, Law Enforcement, Distributors, Dealers and Retail Customers

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

St Cloud, MN – Maxim Defense, the premier manufacturer in PDW-stocks, pistol braces, accessories, and weapons, is announcing that the award winning PDX, released at SHOT SHOW 2019, has begun shipping to Government, Law Enforcement, Distributors, Dealers and Retail Customers.

“This is an exciting time for Maxim,” Said Dave Dahl, VP of Manufacturing. “The team has worked extremely hard getting the PDX ready for delivery, and I couldn’t be prouder of their efforts. The PDX is a game changer, and we’re humbled by all of the support and excitement about this product.”

Maxim Defense PDX™

Part of the MDX Battle Line, the PDX is available in 7.62x39mm and 5.56 NATO calibers, in both SBR and Pistol formats. The PDX is designed to handle the fierce demands of the Tier-1 community and dominate in close quarter encounters without sacrificing energy on target and accuracy. At just 18.75″ in overall length, 5 lbs. 11oz. in weight and a 5.5” barrel, the PDX is the ultimate choice for when concealment and personal defense are non-negotiable. Both the 7.62x39mm and 5.56 NATO calibers, in SBR and Pistol formats are shipping with an MSRP of $2299.00. Contact your local dealer or your Maxim sales consultant for more details.

Calibers: 7.62x39mm and 5.56 NATO
Barrel Length: 5.5”
Colors: Black or Arid
Overall Length: 18.75”
Weight (empty): 5 lbs 11 oz
Muzzle Device: Maxim Defense HATEBRAKE™ Muzzle Booster
Stock: Maxim Defense SCW™ stock system (SBR and Pistol Brace)
Trigger: ALG Combat Trigger (ACT)

Maxim PDX Pistol Brace in ARID (Available in 7.62x39mm or 5.56 NATO calibers)

Maxim PDX Pistol Brace in Black (Available in 7.62x39mm or 5.56 NATO calibers)

To learn more about Maxim Defense, please visit us at www.maximdefense.com.

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SOF Select 19 – Blue Force Gear Introduces Woodland ULTRAcomp

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

Blue Force Gear is exhibiting a version of the upcoming PLATEMINUS Ver 4 made from the new Woodland camouflage pattern ULTRAcomp fabric.

Not only does Blue Force Gear use the laser-cuttable ULTRAcomp material for their own products, it is also available for other manufacturers.

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SOF Select 19 – Lost Arrow Project 3-Season Uniform

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

Patagonia’s Lost Arrow Project is displaying a prototype 3-season uniform. The idea is to offer a single, multi-environment, multi-season uniform solution since there have been so many calls for hot weather, jungle and swimmers specialty uniforms.

The challenge wasn’t so much in the cut of the uniform as the material. LAP selected a board short-like material which dries quickly, is highly breathable and very durable.

The concept consists of three pieces, a common pant along with Combat and Field shirts. Wear either shirt based on preference.

What’s more, unlike existing cotton-based uniforms, it can be integrated with the other components of their Military Alpine Recce System clothing.

Currently undergoing user trials in multiple environments, LAP plans a commercial launch in 2020, integrating user feedback.

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2019 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

It’s going to be big. There’s a lot going on this year. Enjoy our coverage of this annual three-day event in Tampa, Florida, home of United States Special Operations Command.

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Competition Shooter Pack ~ AttackPAK

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

AttackPAK has created custom products to give our war-fighters the edge.

AttackPAK’s newest custom design is based on our Multi Purpose Carrier and Bison bags. Shaving weight by getting rid of rows or pals/molle and using lightweight fabrics made for a truly innovative system that is the lightest method to carry your gear & your weapon. The design eliminates pounds of parasitic weight found in other leading packs to reduce the war-fighter’s burden. Here is the newest custom designed that weighs 3.5 pounds with belt, ExoSpine™ and bags.

Shooter Bag

Custom design for a shooter participating in the ‘Competition Dynamics Sniper Challenge 2019’ this offering comes in at an astonishingly light 3.5 pounds!

Shooter Bag

A versatile method to carry your long gun and gear. List a couple of features

Beaver Tail made out of durable Centurion Fabric

Draw String Hydration Pocket x2, to keep the weight closer to your center of gravity

Attachment points for our Go Bag Lid

Designed with Capacity

MPC (multi-purpose carrier) with Bison bags, and go bag lid

The Bison Kit is the original modular version that was developed for EOD to carry the PLT-5 comfortably. It can be combined with a Predator Assault pack to act like a “Crew-cab”, but weighing 4 pounds less. The investment for the entire kit is about $800, and will configure to 6 different load bearing options. If you were to buy the same 6 pack capability from other vendors, the cost will be over $1,600.

Weight saving. Better ergonomics. Less fatigue. Cost savings. Ditch the enemy on your back.

AttackPAK is ready to design gear for your team. Link up with us at SOFIC. Drop us a line at hq@attackpak.com.

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TYR Tuesday – See The TYR Tactical Trailer At SOFIC

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

TYR Tactical® recently met up with local Valley SWAT officers out of the Phoenix area to shoot their deployment of the Ballistic Shield System. Check out the video now. It features a sneak peak of the PICO-DSX set to launch in July. The system is already being utilized by law enforcement and federal agencies in the US.

Innovation is the driving force that pushes us forward. The TYR Tactical® Patented Ballistic Shield System embodies that mission.

PERFORMANCE & PURPOSE MEETS UNMATCHED PROTECTION

Available now at www.tyrtactical.com

Check out the complete Ballistic Shield System in the TYR Tactical® Innovate or Die® Tour and Mobile Showroom at SOFIC 2019 on May 20-23, 2019 in Booth P701. Located outside by the Franklin St. Entrance.

Live in the Phoenix area? Stop by and see the Ballistic Shield System in person.

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
9330 N. 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85453

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SOFIC: Persistent Systems Announces Hands-Free Full Duplex Audio

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

MPU5 users can now communicate continuously without having to push-to-talk

NEW YORK, New York. – May 21, 2019 – Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”) announced today that it has introduced a Full Duplex Audio capability to its MPU5 mobile ad hoc network radio, which will be exhibited at the upcoming Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), in Tampa, Fla.

With this new Full Duplex Audio capability, MPU5 users can now speak freely to each other, as if on intercom system, without having to push-to-talk each time they want to communicate. The Full Duplex Audio is multicast across the MANET enabling users to communicate continuously even in complex multi-hop topologies.

“MPU5 users are often in situations that require the use of both hands, such as holding a weapon, operating a vehicle, working with tools, and communicating with their team, all at the same time,” said Eric Stern, Director of Engineering for Persistent. “We built the Full Duplex Audio capability so users can communicate with their team hands-free and maintain functionality for other critical tasks.”

To activate the Full Duplex Audio capability, MPU5 users need only double-tap both buttons on Persistent’s Dual Push-to-Talk (PTT), and they are good to go until the capability is similarly turned off. While Full Duplex is enabled, users can still Push-to-Talk on the Dual-PTT to communicate on other talk groups. The Full Duplex capability works alongside the traditional push-to-talk functionality (not in place of it).

The Full Duplex Audio capability works best with stereo headsets from TEA (Television Equipment Associates, Inc.), which has collaborated with Persistent in developing a fully supported product for MPU5 users.

“For 50 years now, our mission at TEA has been to provide customers with the best communication ancillaries available anywhere in the market today,” said Jeffrey L. Norment, President of TEA Headsets. “By partnering with Persistent Systems and leveraging their vast capabilities and experience within the tactical radio networking arena, TEA continues to supply military personnel with the customized hearing protection they need while being able to maintain communications.”

The Full Duplex functionality is available as a Technology Preview in Persistent’s 19.4 firmware which is available to all MPU5 customers. For more information on Full Duplex Audio, come by Persistent’s SOFIC booth (1712) at the Tampa Convention Center, on May 20-23, or visit our website: www.persistentsystems.com.

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