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Trillium Engineering

Friday, October 11th, 2019

Trillium Engineering was founded in Hood River, Oregon, in 2013 by three engineers with experience in EO/IR sensor development, up to 8″ in size.

They are vertically integrated, with both in-house development and production. They specialize in stabilization control and GPS INS, integrating highly accurate geopointing along with h.264 video encoding. While the H.264 encoding standard might blur imagery, the newer H.265 is a more efficient compression. For instance, you’ll see 20-50 MBs with WiFi and .5-1 MBs for UAS operation.

I am particularly impressed with the HD25-XV, which is an EO only configuration, integrating a 3.5x optical zoom visible camera. Now get this, it’s a gimbaled camera weighing just 325g.

Much of their work is directly with OEM UAS producers. For example, the Trillium HD-45 sensor has already been integrated on the Lockheed-Martin Stalker.

However, Trillium can also provide sensors as upgraded payloads for already fielded platforms. In this case, they prefer whenever possible, to work directly with the customer in order to engineer a proper installation. Considering their sensor payload weights and sizes, there may be additional room for extra batteries, or an additional sensor.

To be sure, Trillium’s gimbaled EO/IR sensors are fantastic, but they combine them with intuitive software. They offer a 3D map GUI called Skylink which will run on Samsung tablets and handhelds. It allows control of the gimbal. Additionally, their feed is MISB compliant and will interface with ATAK.

To learn more, visit trilliumeng.com.

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Steve “Mato” Matulewicz Joins SENTRY Products Group Board of Directors

Friday, October 11th, 2019

Virginia Beach, Virginia, (October 10, 2019) – SENTRY Products Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of products focused on protection, storage, and transportation of outdoor, military, and law enforcement equipment, is pleased to announce Steve “Mato” Matulewicz has joined the SENTRY Board of Directors. Mato brings his depth of experience in sales and operations to the SENTRY Board of Directors, in addition to a distinguished career as a U.S. Navy SEAL.

“We are honored to add Mato to the SENTRY Board of Directors. Mato’s knowledge from his corporate positions, combined with his leadership and training as a U.S. Navy SEAL, makes him an outstanding addition to our Board of Directors,” began Mike Noell, Founder and CEO of SENTRY. “Having worked with Mato in both his corporate capacities and the SEAL Teams, he is the perfect fit for SENTRY, and we look forward to his input and guidance in the development of our expanding product lines.”

Mato is currently Vice President of the SIG SAUER Academy overseeing the daily operations of a 140-acre facility providing the highest quality firearms instruction and tactical training in the world, and the SIG SAUER Academy Pro Shop in Epping, New Hampshire. Previously, Mato was the Executive Director of Global Defense Sales for SIG SAUER, Executive Director-Special Operations Division at ATK/BLACKHAWK!, and Vice President of Sales Operations BLACKHAWK! Products Group.

As a U.S. Navy SEAL, Mato served for 24-years retiring at the rank of Command Master Chief. He has held numerous executive/leadership positions as a U.S. Navy SEAL including the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (Squadron Command Master Chief), SEAL Team TWO (Command Master Chief), and Naval Special Warfare Advanced Training Command (Command Master Chief).

“I am excited about the opportunity to join the SENTRY Board of Directors, and look forward to lending my experience to positively influence the growth of the company, and to advance its mission of Live to Protect,” added Matulewicz.

Mato also sits on the Board of Directors for the National UDT/SEAL Museum, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (Excelsior College, Albany, NY), attended the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted and Command Master Chief Academy’s (Naval War College, RI), and is Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing Certified (Old Dominion University).

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – 10×12 Padded Plate Backer

Friday, October 11th, 2019

FirstSpear has just announced the 10×12 padded plate backers are back in-stock. Very popular plate carrier add-on the padded plate backer is an ultra lightweight non-ballistic insert designed to go inside your plate bag on the body side of the plate. Sold in packs of two, one side features deep channels to maximize airflow and increase comfort with minimal bulk. Works with nearly any vest that accepts soft armor or plate and can be used in multiple configurations based on user needs.

100% American made, in-stock and now shipping.

www.first-spear.com/platforms/platform-accessories/10×12-padded-plate-backer-non-ballistic

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Grey Ghost Precision teams up with 7 other brands for the Come and Make It Giveaway

Friday, October 11th, 2019

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Especially when its a top shelf company giving away something you’ll actually want to add to your kit. Well, what about 8 different companies all throwing down on a complete AR-15 builder’s kit? That’s precisely what Grey Ghost Precision has kicked off, with industry partners Radian Weapons, Ballistic Advantage, Defiance (Kriss USA), Timney Triggers, Aimpoint, and Reptilia. And you thought Avenger’s Endgame was the most ambitious crossover in history!

Let’s go over all the prizes in the package. One lucky winner will win:

Grey Ghost Precision AR-15 Billet Receiver Set (FFL Transfer and Background Check required, all Federal and NFA rules apply)
Grey Ghost Precision 15″ AR-15 MLOK Handguard
Grey Ghost Precision 5.56 Muzzle Brake
Radian Raptor Charging Handle
Radian Talon Ambi Safety Selector
Ballistic Advantage 16″ Government Profile, Midlength Gas Barrel
Ballistic Advantage Low Profile 0.75″ Gas Block and Midlength Gas Tube
Defiance DS150 Adjustable Stock
Defiance Polymer Flip Up Iron Sights
Reptilia Corp AR-15/SR-25 CQG Pistol Grip
Reptilia Corp DOT Mount Lower 1/3 for Aimpoint T1-T2
Aimpoint Micro T2 Red Dot
Timney AR-15 Competition Trigger – Flat Trigger
Bolt Carrier Group, Receiver Extension Tube, Buffer and Buffer Spring, and other addition small parts provided by Grey Ghost Precision
Grey Ghost Gear Rifle Case

Grey Ghost Precision Come and Make It Giveaway

To enter, click here. For the giveaway rules / terms and conditions, click here. Obviously the winner must be 21 years of age or older, a US resident and be eligible to pass background checks and required Federal, State and Local laws in order to take possession of the prize(s). The drawing for the winner will take place on Oct 31st, with the official announcement on Nov 1st.

Tags: Aimpoint, AR-15, AR15, Ballistic Advantage, Defiance, Giveaway, Grey Ghost Gear, Grey Ghost Precision, Kriss USA, Radian Weapons, Reptilia Corp., Timney
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Damned Designs Introduces Four Knives for Blade Show West

Friday, October 11th, 2019

Wraith

The Wraith is a Sheepsfoot-style blade. Available in frame lock (Micarta or CF/G10 scales) or Titanium framelock, featuring M390 steel.

Yokai

The Yokai is a Tanto-style blade. Available as Ti Bolster lock with marbled Carbon Fiber inserts and features M390 steel.

Basilisk

The Basilisk is a Drop point-style blade. Available as Ti Bolster lock with marbled Carbon Fiber inserts and features M390 steel.

Oni

The Oni is a Mini Tanto Liner lock and Frame lock. It will be crowdfunded via Indiegogo on 1st Nov (same day as Blade Show West).

Damned Designs knives will be available at Blade show west (Table J11) and after the show, on the site.

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US Army’s PS Magazine Shifts To Fully Online Information Portal

Thursday, October 10th, 2019

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — Effective Nov. 1, PS Magazine will undergo its most significant transformation ever. Its 64-page, cartoon-illustrated magazine will cease production, replaced with a fully online, mobile-friendly information portal. The URL for this resource is www.psmagazine.army.mil .

In order for PS to keep pace with today’s readers, its web portal will provide the same valuable information as the traditional magazine but at a much quicker rate. All articles will continue to be vetted by technical experts for accuracy and still have to be approved for public release prior to them being posted.

But, instead of taking up to five months to get maintenance and supply information published, it will take a matter of days to a few weeks. Also, the portal’s robust search functionality will enable readers to target and access the information they need, right when they need it.

The mobile friendly web portal will take the place of the current smartphone app, which could be cumbersome to navigate and read depending on the device. The app, available in the Apple and Google stores, will be discontinued at the end of 2019.

While the cartoons were fun and helped to make PS Magazine iconic, they took time to create, render, and revise, and they were never as important as the information they helped to convey. While the cartooning will largely disappear, the magazine’s signature characters such as Master Sgt. Half-Mast, Bonnie, Connie, Blade and Cloe will continue their “service” as guides to maintenance and supply information on the new web portal.

Despite this significant change, the core mission of the magazine remains the same: to deliver timely and accurate maintenance and supply information to Soldiers and maintenance personnel (both military and civilian) that enables them to enhance their readiness and the readiness of their units and fleets. Integral to this mission is responding to Soldier and reader inquiries.

The PS Magazine staff will continue to respond to these inquiries, which number over 1,000 annually.

PS Magazine will also keep its designation as a technical bulletin (TB-43-PS-Series). Each quarter, it will compile all articles published online within that quarter and submit the compilation to the Army Publication Directorate for authentication.

During the next six to 12 months, PS Magazine will primarily focus on providing timely and accurate readiness information to its readers. Longer-term, the magazine will explore ways to bring additional relevant content to its audience. This content will include training videos, links to other related websites, and profiles of Soldiers and units exemplifying a culture of readiness.

By Robert Hill & Carol Jones, ASC RSA-Detachment

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Primary Arms Glocktober Built for EDC Giveaway

Thursday, October 10th, 2019

Primary Arms has launched their Glocktober 2019 giveaway series. Taking place throughout the month of October, Primary Arms Glocktober will see four different lucky winners take home a weapon built by PA and then outlined start to finish in their blog.

Primary Arms says, “This month, we’re kicking off our Glock category with 4 full weeks of giveaways and content. Every week, we’ll be highlighting a new pistol giveaway, each with its own specialized purpose. In addition, we’re launching new exclusives and planning sales later in the month to give you the best bang for the budget.”

See the P.A. Whiskey-5 here.

Parts in Week One’s giveaway include:

–Polymer 80 Compact Serialized Frame
–POF USA Glock 19 Gen 3 Stripped Slide RMR Ready
–Trijicon RM06
-Night Fision Tritium Suppressor Sights
–CMC Glock 19 Trigger
-P80 Magwell
-CMC Threaded Glock 19 Barrel

As for the EDC (Every Day Carry) component, Primary Arms explains,

“Carrying a firearm, whether open or concealed, is an act that demands practice, commitment, and—above all—wisdom.

You never know where trouble lies. No amount of cunning or perception can immunize you from the unpredictable. Self-preservation calls for a full toolset, and understanding each tool requires constant practice and preparation. The ideal result is avoiding any need for force application.

If the situation does call for force though, you want to be darn sure that it’s properly applied.

We can’t convey the complexity of self-defense in one blog. As we said, it’s a lifetime skill that relies of the calm, clear mind of its practitioner. That said, we can teach you a bit about setting up a firearm for everyday carry.

Everyday carry (EDC) describes both concealed and open carry of a firearm. While every state has its own laws and regulations, the fundamentals of EDC remain the same. A carried firearm will always be a tradeoff between comfort and performance. Large firearms are better for personal defense but uncomfortable to carry. Compact firearms are easier to carry but compromise on capacity and ballistics. It’s a sun and moon relationship that has no perfect answer.

But that doesn’t mean we can’t make an awesome carry pistol.”

Read the article in its entirety and/or enter the contest, here:

www.primaryarms.com/blog/Glocktober-Built-for-Carry

Read all Primary Arms articles on SSD.

Connect with Primary Arms: @primaryarms on Instagram; /primaryarmsllc/ on Facebook.

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