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Epirus Wins Contract to Develop Counter Convoy Capability for Department of Defense

Thursday, July 2nd, 2020

ADVANCING DIRECTED ENERGY INTO THE DIGITAL AGE

Los Angeles, June 30th, Epirus Inc. received a Small Business Innovation Research Phase Two contract to develop a directed energy prototype for the US Navy. The system will support efforts to deploy non-kinetic capabilities for stopping nefarious vehicles or vessels. This increases stand-off ranges for US service members performing security missions, and minimizes collateral damage caused by other methods such as lasers or small arms.

“This win helps validate Epirus’ approach and advances directed energy technology into the digital age. Challenging the status quo of directed energy has been an uphill battle, but I’m glad to see the work of our engineering teams pay off by providing new data and demonstrated capability,” said Bo Marr, Chief Technology Officer at Epirus.

“Whether it’s checkpoint activities or performing a vehicle interdiction, things can get real dangerous real quick in close quarters with potentially hostile motorists. Increasing stand-off ranges is always a plus for operators on the ground,” commented Aaron Barruga, Epirus team member and Special Forces combat veteran.

Epirus’ approach to electromagnetic pulse utilizes commercial semiconductor technology to deliver unprecedented reduction in size and weight. Their flagship product—Leonidas—delivers a counter drone capability and is also in development for the Department of Defense.

SOFWERX – Versatile Integrated Protection with Encumbrance Reduction (VIPER) Virtual Assessment Event (AE)

Thursday, July 2nd, 2020

SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM, the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO CBRND), the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (CCDC CBC), and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), will host a virtual Assessment Event to identify technologies to develop the Next Generation CBRN Mask for the CWMD community.  

Next Generation CBRN Mask Focus Areas:
• Reducing User Burden
• Interoperability
• Tailored Protection
• Faceseal

Selected individuals will be allotted a one-on-one virtual session with USSOCOM to pitch, demonstrate, and/or discuss their solutions during the Assessment Event.

Although the event is on 08 September 2020, you submit by 13 August 11:59 PM EST,

For full details, visit events.sofwerx.org/aimviper.

Polartec Featured Technology | Polartec Alpha

Thursday, July 2nd, 2020

When it comes to SOF clothing systems, Polartec has been there since the beginning, providing fleece and baselayer fabrics for the Lightweight Environmental Protection and later, Protective Combat Uniform programs. Although initially SOCOM selected commercial off the shelf fabrics for their environmental clothing, eventually they sought out specially engineered materials.

Enter Polartec Alpha.

Polartec worked to develop an insulation technology that was not only warm, wind-resistant, durable, lightweight, quick-drying and packabe, but also breathable. The current product was not at all breathable, and breathability had become essential to SOF operating in cold mountainous regions with intense stop and go activity. By 2012 Polartec Alpha debuted, and through extensive lab and field testing in extreme environments––including cold weather combat training in Kodiak, Alaska, during which operators fully submerged themselves and then walked themselves dry––the SOF Protective Combat Uniform Level 3A Jacket became standard issue for every Special Forces Operator. It’s still in deployment today.

The hybrid product design of Polartec Alpha combines the performance attributes of base layers, insulation, and outerwear in a single garment.

But you don’t have to be a SOF Operator to use Polartec Alpha. Both it and Polartec Alpha Direct are now also used by consumer brands across the apparel market. In fact, SSD advertiser Beyond utilizes it in their A3 Alpha Sweater as well as other garments.

Light and compressible, the sweater relies on Alpha Insulation to transfer moisture away from the body to keep you dry and warm, while the DWR treated nylon ripstop shell protects you from wind and rain.

Read the entire Polartec Alpha story here.

Agilite 4th of July Sale

Thursday, July 2nd, 2020


The Entire Agilite website is on sale now as well as Free Shipping WORLDWIDE while stock last. 

www.agilitegear.com

G2 RAMPART Conducted Energy Weapon Testing Chamber

Thursday, July 2nd, 2020

We are actively seeking Global resellers for our patent pending RAMPART CEW Testing chamber system. This simple device allows a user to safely and quietly perform function tests, test for malfunctions or perform downloads.

Please see the attached specification sheet for more data, videos and other media will be available shortly.

The system is currently in use in Canada, USA and the U.K. Rampart would like to find partners who can help us promote the system. Many agencies have now mandated its use in stations, locker rooms and other facilities. We feel the product will become a standard fixture in police/military facilities not unlike firearm unloading stations.

rampartcorp.com/rampart-cew-testing-chamber/

Big Horn Armory (BHA) Hires Luke Maslak to Join Sales and Marketing Efforts

Thursday, July 2nd, 2020

Maslak will focus his efforts on sales to chain retailers and larger dealers.

Cody, Wyo. (June 2020) – Big Horn Armory (BHA), makers of big-bore firearms, is pleased to announce it has hired Luke Maslak to join in its Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service efforts. Maslak will focus on sales to chain retailers and larger dealers as well as relationship building with individual store managers. 

“I’m excited about joining Big Horn Armory as getting into the firearm industry has been something I have always wanted to do. I’ve been familiar with firearms for much of my life and always wanted to get more involved. I’ve built several AR rifles for family members in the past and was always the one to call when anyone had questions. So far, I feel like this job has been exactly what I have been looking for,” commented Maslak.

A jack of all trades, Maslak is a Defense and Tactics Instructor and a former Security Guard. He is also a Certified Business Professional in Customer Service and owned his own internet marketing company for several years where he aided his clients in internet optimization, web, and graphic design. Maslak is skilled in cold calling, customer service, and communication with many personality types and has extensive experience with firearms, optics, ammunition, shooting supplies, and hunting accessories.

For more on Big Horn Armory, visit www.bighornarmory.com

Anarchy Outdoors Offers UF Pro Tactical Clothing To the US Market

Wednesday, July 1st, 2020

North Logan, UT- Anarchy Outdoors, a leading industry innovator and supplier of precision rifle components and other high-performance firearms accessories, is excited to be the first U.S. Distributor and a Dealer of UF Pro tactical clothing.  Designed for true LE and military use, this rugged outerwear has features perfect for precision rifle and 3-gun competitors. Designed and manufactured in Europe, UF Pro provides pants, shirts, jackets and accessories to tactical personnel that stand up to the harshest physical and environmental conditions.  Currently Anarchy Outdoors is the law enforcement agency T&E Program sample supplier for UF Pro.  Some of the most popular products for LE and competitive shooters include the UF Pro® Striker HT Combat Pants, the UF Pro Striker XT Gen 2 Combat Shirt and the UF Pro Striker Gen 2 Boonie Hat.

Pants designed for tactical and shooting competition use have specific features and requirements necessary to perform well in those applications.  The UF Pro Striker HT Combat Pants exceed these requirements including durability, adjustability, breathability, protection as well as storage capacity and access.  Made from durable and snag resistant ripstop polycotton and Schoeller®- Dynamic fabric the Striker HT has a unique ventilation system that can be opened or closed to circulate air through upper leg and groin area with each step.  A three-layer knee protection system including replaceable knee pads allows the user to wear reliable knee protection at all times without even noticing it.  Fourteen pockets with the right capacity and location add to the versatility of the Striker HT Combat Pants.  Other features that set these pants apart include boot loops, double belt loops, expandable lower legs and suspender loops.  Striker HT Combat Pants are now available in Coyote Brown, Brown Grey, MultiCam, Desert Grey and Black MultiCam with an MSRP of $191.99.  Read more about the Striker HT Combat Pants here:  www.anarchyoutdoors.com/uf-pro-striker-ht-combat-pants

The UF PRO® Striker XT Pro Gen. 2 Combat Shirt is designed for extreme performance, providing the wearer with a comfortable, breathable, rugged upper garment.  Three different fabrics are used to meet specific needs of each part of the shirt.  The sleeves use a rugged and breathable ripstop, the torso is an abrasion-resistant knit, and the armpit area is an anti-odor Merino/polyester fabric. Mesh material protects the Merino/polyester section of the shirt.  Detachable UF PRO® air/pac® inserts in the shoulder area offer weight distribution for those carrying a plate carrier or a heavy backpack.  The inserts add air flow, aiding ventilation and drying for the shirt.  The Striker XT Pro Gen. 2 Combat Shirt has easy to access pockets including two large upper arm pockets with Velcro and an additional strap for easy opening as well as lower arm pockets with elastic straps inside the pocket and MOLLE on top of the pocket for attaching a UF PRO® Device Pouch.  Multiple color patterns are available including Brown Grey, GreenZone, Black MultiCam, Steel Grey, Navy Blue, SloCam, Black MultiCam and Flecktarn.  MSRP:  $107.99.  Read more about the Striker XT Pro Gen. 2 Combat Shirt here:  www.anarchyoutdoors.com/uf-pro-striker-xt-gen-2-combat-shirt

Even the UF Pro Striker Gen 2 Boonie Hat is designed to be more than a just a hat. Mesh ventilation openings in the front and back side of the boonie hat allow air to circulate freely to aid cooling.  An integrated wire in the front and back side allows the wearer to mold the brim so that it fits perfectly.  The circumference can easily be adjusted with  paracord and an adjuster in the back of the hat.  Mesh pockets in the inside of the hat allow storage of small flat objects.  Three hook and loop patches allow attachment of unit identification and vegetation loops aid concealment.  The UF Pro Striker Gen 2 Boonie Hat is available in Brown Grey, Slocam, GreenZone, Flecktarn, MultiCam and Concam with an MSRP of $31.99.  Read more about the UF Pro Striker Gen. 2 Boonie Hat here:  www.anarchyoutdoors.com/striker-gen-2-boonie-hat

XS Sights Introduces New Line Extensions

Wednesday, July 1st, 2020

Fort Worth, TX (June 30, 2020) – XS Sights is pleased to offer line extensions for its popular second-generation DXT2 Night Sights and a non-tritium rear option in the new DXW2 Night Sights for Glock, SIG SAUER, Smith & Wesson and other select pistol models.  The front sights of all new products feature tritium in the center surrounded by XS’s photoluminescent Glow Dot technology.

For a full list of specific models and part numbers, visit xssights.com/LineExtensions.

Overview of Benefits

Tritium Rear vs. Non-Tritium rear:

The DXT2 Night Sights have tritium in the rear, which provides the brightest indexing point for sight alignment in low light. The DXW2 Night Sights have a white-stripe rear, which reflects light to offer an excellent, bright-light sight picture and provides more affordability for the set. 

 

Color Options:

The Big Dot variants are offered in Optic Yellow or Optic Orange while the Standard Dots come in green. All front sights feature tritium surrounded by XS’s photoluminescent Glow Dot technology.

Optic Yellow

Optic Yellow is the best option for low light and has the brightest glow intensity. Primarily based on the white light spectrum, Optic Yellow is very reflective and will excite the dot’s photoluminescent properties faster than any other color. The increased surface area of the convex dot increases light absorption, intensifying the charge of the dot’s glow properties, making this a great low-light choice.

Optic Orange

Optic Orange is based primarily on yellow with a hint of red to ensure visibility in low light when uncharged. The increased surface area of the convex dot increases light absorption, intensifying the charge of the glow properties of the dot. Orange is the preferred bright-light choice of many XS customers.

Green

Green is our bridge color for the Standard Dot sights. It glows well in low light and offers vibrant, bright-light sight indexing. This color performs well on the smaller-sized Standard Dot and still manages to focus the shooter’s attention, in any light.

While there are scientific reasons these specific colors excel in certain light, many times, the choice comes down to personal preference and which color an individual’s eye sees best.

Big Dot:

Sized at .188″ and positioned for defensive shooters, our Big Dot front sights are an excellent option for EDC guns or shooters who have vision difficulty and struggle to see their sights. The Big Dot’s provide a distinctive front that offers a great glow and the biggest front sight on the market.

Standard Dot:

Sized at .144″ and positioned for target shooters, our Standard Dot front sights are an excellent option for target guns or shooters looking for a smaller front sight option. 

Suppressor Height Sights

All XS Red Dot Optics (RDO)/Suppressor-Height sets are lower 1/3 co-witnessed for Glock 9mm MOS pistols equipped with a Trijicon RMR or Holosun 507C. The lower 1/3 co-witness minimizes the amount of space the front sight takes up in the optic’s window. XS’s durability and color options allow for greater flexibility and confidence when using suppressor heights as back-up iron sights for RDO. 

Visit xssights.com for a full list of all products and models.

All XS Sights are backed by a 10-year, No Questions Asked Warranty and 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.