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Savage Arms Delivers 12 Gauge Versatility: RENEGAUGE Field

Wednesday, March 4th, 2020

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – March 4, 2020 – Savage Arms’ new shotgun is redefining the way shooters think about versatility. With its Dual Regulating Inline Valve gas system and adjustable stock, Renegauge Field is one of the most ergonomic and adaptable semi-automatic shotguns ever made.

“Renegauge can do it all,” Jessica Treglia, Senior Brand Manager at Savage Arms said. “With the D.R.I.V. gas system, shooters can go from the range to the hunt without making any adjustments to the gas system. From target practice to dove hunts—or even high-flying geese—Renegauge Field can do it all.”

The American made Renegauge Field is available with a 28” or 26” barrel. Every Renegauge is built with Savage’s commitment to refined ergonomics. The fit of a Renegauge can be adjusted in 20 different ways. From the length of pull and the comb height to the drop at heel, the stock can expand or contract as needed. This perfect fit is crucial for accuracy and performance.

And Renegauge has even more adaptability built into its action. The D.R.I.V. gas system takes only the pressure it needs from each shot to cycle the action. Any excess pressure is vented through the front of the gun. The result is a fine-tuned action that can cycle low-recoil target shells as easily as it cycles magnum hunting loads, and with no need for adjustment from users.

Features:
• D.R.I.V. gas system
• Adjustable stock for length of pull, comb height, and drop & cast
• One-piece, chrome plated action bar assembly
• Chrome plated reciprocating components
• Stock rod buffer to reduce felt recoil
• Fluted barrel with melonite finish
• Carbon steel ventilated rib with red fiberoptic sight
• Competition-ready easy loading magazine port
• Oversized controls
• 3 interchangeable flush mount choke tubes (Beretta/Benelli) – IC, M, F
• Hard-sided carrying case

www.savagearms.com

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Titan Retention – Retention Straps Now Compatible With Zip-On Packs

Wednesday, March 4th, 2020

Titan Retention recently introduced zip-on pack compatibility for their weapon retention straps. Zip-on Packs are now standard for armor carriers. Plate carriers like the JPC 2.0, Eagle Tactical Ultra & Low-Vis, and Eagle MMAC all offer a zip on rear pack option. Until now, Titan’s retention straps would interfere with zipping on a rear pack unless it had PALS webbing on the outside, which many do not. For operators that utilize a zip-on rear pack, they now have the option to run the Titan Strap without compromising the function of zipping on a rear pack.

They did this by laser-cutting their retention straps to route through the zipper cutouts that the cummerbund straps use. The loss of strength from the cutouts in the webbing is negligible. The 1.5″ zip-on specific strap retains 1200lbs of break strength and the 2″ version retains 1425lbs of break strength. The full width of the webbing where it contacts and retains the user’s weapon is preserved meaning no loss in retention capability.

We spoke with founder Dylan Dille and he had this to say, “It’s really important to us to not interfere with how the operator prefers to run their kit and this new option opens the door to a lot more kit configurations.”

titanretention.com

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Warrior Countdown – Warrior WEST Educational Courses

Wednesday, March 4th, 2020

Warrior WEST is coming up soon, April 1-2 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Here’s a full breakdown of the training opportunities for attendees:

Whether you’re a Program Manager, Procurement Specialist or end user, the key to success is staying ahead of the curve through training and continuing education. Warrior WEST’s educational courses cut out irrelevant details and are delivered by experts with firsthand experience.

• Learn from subject matter experts

• Walk away with hands-on, scenario-based training

Stop the Bleed Course

Stop the Bleed attendees will learn how to identify and control different types of bleeding, as well as how to treat a patient post bleeding control. Three quick techniques can save a life before someone bleeds out:

• Apply pressure to a wound
• Pack a wound
• Apply a tourniquet

Any and all skill levels are welcome.

Active Shooter Training

This high-level overview is designed for everyone from civilians to officers who require enhanced skills to mitigate an assault. Attendees will review aspects of the ambush assault and response tactics. Practical application exercises are combined with stimulus and response conditioning principals and the development of a winning mindset.

ADS Connects Customer Portal Training

ADS developed the customer portal to make your job easier by providing real-time access to our system data. You can manage all of your quotes and orders in one place, communicate questions right from the screen and view shipment tracking. Join us as we walk through existing features and discuss planned additions.

Functional Movement Technique (FMT) Tactical Athlete Medic Certification Course

This course introduces the concept of movement therapy and performance enhancement to create simple and effective non-opioid musculoskeletal treatment and selfcare programs for the tactical athlete. Musculoskeletal injuries are one of the leading causes of non-combat related injuries within the Department of Defense. This course is a new paradigm for decreasing Return-to-Duty timelines and increasing force readiness with each athlete and command

Cutting Cold Weather Gear Lead Times

During the past two years, demand for Berry Amendment compliant cold weather clothing and gear has skyrocketed. Because DoD apparel requirements are inconsistent, the industry is ill-equipped to handle spikes in orders. Consequently, lead times grow alongside demand. This course will help you adjust your ordering patterns so you get your cold weather gear on time. Learn what goes into making both the raw materials and end products you rely on to make the most efficient procurement decisions.

To attend these courses and take full advantage of the interaction with industry’s latest solutions, be sure register for Warrior WEST at events.warriorexpo.com.

Warrior Expo is open exclusively to active duty military*, federal, state and local government agencies, law enforcement, and first responders. Military and government attendees must present official government-issued identification.
*Registration is not open to retired military or the general public.

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Brigantes Presents – Brigantes Issue Essentials

Wednesday, March 4th, 2020

Each week we bring you products that should be on all military standard issue kit lists. This week it’s the Deuter Alpine Guide 35+ in Multicam.

The Deuter Alpine Guide 35 in Multicam suits the needs of operators in the mountain environment.

Using the Deuter Alpine, X-Frame back system the pack is one of the most stable and comfortable packs to carry. The lid is extendable to accommodate expanded loads and allow for ropes or other pieces of hardwear. In order to maximise functionality it has a long side opening zip, which allows you to access the full body of the pack without disturbing the load under the lid or having to completely empty the pack.

The hip belt is removable and uses the Vari-Flex system, which enables it to move with you when moving thereby improving comfort and performance. A double pull waist belt gives secure adjustment and the sternum strap helps the load to remain in the right place on your shoulders.

The pack comes with a removeable sit mat and is compatible with hydration bladders up to 3 Litres. The sides of the pack provide ski loops and the front of the pack has points for two ice axes.

Overall this is the pack for mountain operations. It has long been the go to pack for people working in the mountains and is the only option for the military mountaineer.

The Deuter pack can be delivered to the UK and Europe through our website at brigantes.com/collections/deuter

For more information contact warrior@brigantes.com

For international sales contact international@brigantes.com

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New Tool Aims To Expedite Military Evacuation Of Civilians During Crisis

Wednesday, March 4th, 2020

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — A new computational model could be used to expedite military operations aimed at evacuating civilians during disaster response or humanitarian relief.

Researchers at North Carolina State University, with funding from the U.S. Army, designed a new model to help planners and logisticians determine what needs to be where and at what time in order to complete an evacuation as quickly as possible. This includes where vehicles need to be when, and routing alternatives as well as supply requirements by location over time for food, water and shelter.

“What sets this tool apart from other models is that it is designed for use in both planning and during operations,” said Brandon McConnell, corresponding author of a paper on the new model and a research assistant professor in NC State’s Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. “In terms of specificity, we’re talking about where a given truck will be at any point in time during an operation.”

The research, published in the Journal of Defense Analytics and Logistics, focuses on noncombatant evacuation operations in the Republic of Korea; however, it could be used in a wide variety of scenarios.

“The tool will need fine-tuning before it can be implemented — it would benefit from a user-friendly interface, for one thing — but it highlights the potential that operational models have for helping the military achieve its objectives both in or out of wartime,” said Dr. Joseph Myers, mathematical sciences division chief at the Army Research Office, an element of U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory.

The Army Research Office funded this research through a short-term innovation research grant that explores proof-of-concept ideas in a nine-month period.

The authors said this research will provide military logistics planners with capabilities that are currently lacking in prevalent logistics planning tools. The project lays the mathematical and operations research foundation for the development of a network-based model that captures routing alternatives and characterizes the solutions to conduct capacity planning and resiliency analysis in near-real time.

“There is a tremendous amount of complexity associated with the Army’s South Korea noncombatant evacuation mission, and that presents a great opportunity for investigation and improvement,” said U.S. Army Capt. John Kearby, first author of the paper and a former NC State graduate student. “The goal of this research was, and is, to encourage the development of better and more robust evacuation plans.”

Kearby is currently a U.S. Military Academy instructor, but previously served in Korea as an engineer company commander.

“The existing simulation models are both sophisticated and detailed — they have been valuable tools for helping us study operations like these,” McConnell said. “However, they’re not designed to respond to rapidly changing scenarios. The new model can operate in near-real time, making it operationally relevant. After all, even the best plans need at least minor modifications during execution.”

By U.S. Army CCDC Army Research Laboratory Public Affairs

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Honor Defense Pro9 and ProTac9 Launching at NRAAM

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

Honor Defense will launch the Pro9 and ProTac9 next month at the NRA Annual Meeting.

Features:
• Ported Slide
• Gold flat 2-piece tactical Trigger
• Gold PVD barrel with 15 degree match crown for accuracy
• Two 10-round magazines.
• 1911 style backstrap and a full-backstrap for custom fit
• No Trigger-pull for disassembly
• 100% USA
• Assembled by Veterans

Pro9

• 3.2” barrel with same award winning accuracy that beat the G43, Shield and Walther PPS in Gun Tests Magazine comparisons.

ProTac9 Compact

• 3.8” barrel with Rail

honordefense.com

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Mustang Survival Announces As Official Supplier Of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team In The Challenge For The 36th America’s Cup

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

This exciting project highlights the strong bond between heritage and innovation on both sides.

Burnaby, BC – Mustang Survival , the Canadian brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, is excited to announce that it will supply equipment for extreme offshore activities of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, as it challenges for the 36th Americas Cup.

This project highlights the strong bond between heritage and innovation on both sides. Mustang Survival has been providing confidence to sailors for over 50 years and continues to push the boundaries on innovation in the Maritime environment. The America’s Cup, now in its 36th edition, is the oldest trophy in the history of sport and 170 years later still sees the participation of the most technologically advanced boats in the world.

The Mustang Survival gear will integrate the official team uniform with four items designed for activities in extreme offshore conditions. The Mustang foul weather apparel, developed and built at its Burnaby Waterlife Studio, will include the EP 6.5 Ocean Racing Jacket, Smock, Salopette & Drysuit, all of which made from military grade GORE-TEX®

“Mustang Survival provides guaranteed protection against the elements at 50 knots, ensuring each one of us can focus on doing our job to the best of our ability day after day” said team member Shannon Falcone. “With over 40 team members on the water when supporting the AC75 training sessions, maximizing the collective efficiency means we can focus on our goal of winning the America’s Cup. I look forward to taking on this challenge together!”

“We are honored to add value to such a respected team in what is a very competitive arena. We stand behind our product and are confident the team will be protected in the toughest of conditions. This will allow them to focus on their task at hand, training to compete in their 6th America’s Cup. We are excited to be part of that journey – Jason Leggatt, President Mustang Survival.

The city of Cagliari will give way to the first regattas from 23rd-26th April 2020, hosting the opening stage of the America’s World Cup Series. Additional ACWS regattas will take place in Portsmouth, England, from 4th-7th June and will end in Auckland, New Zealand, from 17th-20th December. The Prada Cup Challenger Selection Series is scheduled in Auckland in early 2021 and will determine the team who will face the Defender in the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada. The match for the Auld Mug is set to take place from 6th-21st March 2021 in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland, NZ.

For more information, please visit www.mustangsurvival.com

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SOFWERX – Blast Exposure Monitoring System Collaboration Event

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

SOFWERX, in concert with USSOCOM Program Executive Office (PEO) SOF Warrior (SW), will host a Blast Exposure Monitoring (BEMO) System Collaboration Event (CE) in April 1st, to identify solutions to blast overpressure exposure recognition. This event will be a compelling opportunity for the leading minds in Industry, National Labs and Academia to better understand and influence current SOF needs.

Experts in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

Hardware:

• Blast pressure sensor capable of detecting 0.5 to 100 psi

• Batteries/Wireless rechargeable atteries

• Mounting/wear options on kit or civilian clothing

• Microphone(s) to capture acoustic events

• Acoustic event counter to count events that exceed safety levels (>140 decibels)

• Trigger count for a dynamic environment (multiple weapons being fired in a small area)

Software/Data:

• Automation of blast data analyses and output

• Algorithm(s) for identifying weapons being fired on a range

• Blast data visualization that are intuitive, informative and easily understood

• Algorithm(s) for identifying directionality or blast and differentiating incidental from reflective overpressure readings on wearable blast gauge sensor

For full details and to register, visit www.sofwerx.org/bemo.

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