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TYR Tactical Thursday

Thursday, September 10th, 2020

New at TYR Tactical®:

Huron ™ Ultimate Range Bag Kit

The Everyone sets up their Range Bag differently. We’re not going to tell you how to pack yours, but we are going to give you enough options so you can pack it the way you want it.

The Huron™ Ultimate Range Bag – OTC47 Kit (HRN-URB-OTC47-K) was designed in a holistic approach to support your day at the range or packing up to deploy overseas. This kit allows the shooter to pack and carry their equipment the best way that works for them.

KIT COMPONENTS:

•Qty.1 HRN-RRB100 – Huron™ Ultimate Range Rifle Bag
•Qty.1 HRN-RSB200 – Huron™ Range Saddlebag Kit
•Qty.1 HRN-PLIM3220 – Storm Rifle Case
•Qty.1 HRN-PBS300 – Huron™ VAS Bag Kit

www.tyrtactical.com/products/details/new-featured-products/huron-ultimate-range-bag-kit

Watch Now:

Walk through the Ultimate Range Bag Kit with Lee Busby.

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ADS Inc to Host Virtual Warfighter, October 6-7

Thursday, September 10th, 2020

ADS is hosting a virtual warfighter event, October 6 & 7, 2020. Participants will have the opportunity to browse the virtual exhibit hall, watch live demos, chat live with exhibitors and ADS Sales, schedule meetings with suppliers, product experts and ADS Sales Reps and video chat with suppliers.

To learn more and register, visit adsinc.com/virtualwarfighter.

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Aeronautics and its American Partner, Prevision, have been selected by the BIRD Foundation for a joint development project

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

The BIRD Foundation is to invest in an initiative to develop a Wide Area Motion Imagery (WAMI) sensor with an automated interface to an electro-optics payload on Aeronautics’ platforms.

Yavne, Israel, September 7 2020. Aeronautics Group – a leading provider of integrated turnkey solutions based on unmanned systems platforms, payloads and communications for defense, HLS and civil applications – has been awarded a special grant from the BIRD Foundation to promote a joint development project with American company, Prevision

Projects submitted to the BIRD Foundation are reviewed by evaluators appointed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Israel Innovation Authority.

The joint project will see the two companies develop a real-time persistent surveillance system (WAMI) with an automated interface to an electro-optical camera. Designed specifically for use with unmanned aerial vehicles, the system will automatically detect any change that occurs in the field, and alert the operator to the exact location of the target, handing over the target to the EO/IR payload to meet the mission objectives.

“We are proud to have been selected as the defense company leading this joint development project with our American partner,” says Moshe Elazar, Aeronautics’ CEO. “This project will continue to strengthen the bond between the two countries in the interests of maintaining security, especially in these challenging times. Aeronautics Group’s goal to be at the forefront of technology is reflected in this future development.”

www.aeronautics-sys.com

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Arbor Arms Now Available Through GSA Advantage

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

Has your unit been wanting to purchase Arbor Arms kit but been limited by what could fit on an Government Purchase Card? Have they wanted to use a different source of funding? Arbor Arms is Now on GSA! This allows your unit or department to purchase using budgetary funds without the problems of GPC limits. We are on a GSA Schedule 84, what does that mean? It basically means that through the GSA Advantage link below Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement as well as all components of the Department of Defense Can purchase from us. Tell your unit supply section or purchasing official to put your Unit/Agency’s surplus end of year funds to into quality innovative gear that will increase your units lethality and survivability for years to come.

www.gsaadvantage.gov

Also we now have a direct email for short timeline faster team level orders or quote requests, please contact us at Quotes@ArborArmsUSA.com

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Safariland Introduces Foam Impulse Hearing Protection

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

ONTARIO, California – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, announced today that it is expanding its Impulse Hearing Protection line. The new Foam Impulse Hearing Protection blocks damaging noise while allowing conversation and other ambient sounds in—without the need for expensive electronics.

“I’m amazed how well they knock down noise levels,” stated Rob Leatham, professional competition shooter. “It’s a real game-changer in the fact that I can leave the Foam Impulse earbuds in my ears at all times to protect my hearing, but still hear what’s happening around me. You can’t do that with regular, passive earplugs or earmuffs!”

Safariland’s Foam Impulse Hearing Protection earbuds ($14.99 MSRP) reduce dangerous sound levels by up to 38dB and offer 13dB of continuous sound reduction, all while allowing speech and audio to be heard. The patent-pending Impulse sound filters instantly block large sound waves, while permitting smaller speech and audio waves to pass into the ear.

The Foam Impulse ear buds are washable and won’t interfere with eye protection, shouldering long guns, or impede physical activity. Foam Impulse earbuds are ideal for all-day wear alone or under a traditional headset.

Features:
• Instantly reduces dangerous sound levels while allowing speech and audio to be heard
• Impulse Mode = 38db Peak Impulse Reduction + 13db Continuous Reduction
• Full-Block Mode = 20db Continuous Reduction
• Universal-fit, memory foam tips
• Removable neck cord
• No batteries required
• Ideal for the shooting range, hunting, tactical training or operational missions

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Chumash Capital Investments, LLC Acquires Azimuth Technology, LLC

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

Chumash Capital Investments, LLC (“CCI”) announced today that it has acquired Azimuth Technology, LLC (“Azimuth”) from LongueVue Capital and Clavis Capital Partners. The transaction closed on August 31, 2020. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Azimuth is a premier manufacturer of tight-tolerance firearms components, with a focus on perfecting the industry’s most challenging parts, including handgun slides, handgun barrels and bolt carrier groups, for a diverse base of OEM and aftermarket customers. Through proprietary manufacturing techniques perfected by drawing on extensive experience in the medical device industry, Azimuth has developed a highly efficient production process that delivers exceptional product quality with absolute repeatability. Azimuth is headquartered in Naples, Florida.

LongueVue Capital is a New Orleans-based private equity firm that focuses on providing human capital, financial capital and a skill set built upon a successful 20-year track record of partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams to drive value creation in middle market companies. The firm’s opportunistic investment strategy and creative deal structures provide the flexibility to partner with attractive businesses across a variety of industries and situations.

Clavis Capital Partners is a private investment firm in Dallas, Texas with deep experience in investing in, operating and growing U.S.-based industrial businesses. The firm provides flexible capital to make control investments in a broad range of strategically viable but capital-constrained, industrial-oriented companies.

Chumash Capital Investments, LLC, a wholly owned investment entity of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, directs economic development investments for the Chumash Tribe. It is capitalized to provide for acquisitions of companies and other opportunities that complement the growth strategy for the tribe. CCI continues to build economic security for its tribal members and future generations by maintaining and expanding a portfolio of sophisticated enterprises.

“The Azimuth team is thrilled to partner with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians as we embark on our next phase of growth in the firearms and defense industry,” said Azimuth’s CEO, Len Zaiser IV. “CCI’s acquisition of Azimuth provides a major opportunity to target government and foreign military opportunities while continuing to serve our customers with leading quality, speed and precision.”

John Elliott, CEO of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, stated, “We are very excited to welcome Azimuth into the Chumash Capital Investments portfolio. This acquisition supports our goal of ensuring long-term economic stability for the Chumash Tribe while offering an attractive counterbalance to CCI’s existing hospitality and leisure-focused investments. We believe Azimuth is primed for continued rapid growth, and we look forward to partnering with the Company’s outstanding management team to help Azimuth reach its full potential.”

Houlihan Lokey acted as exclusive financial advisor to Azimuth, and Norton Rose Fulbright acted as legal counsel to Azimuth. Horizon Business Advisors, LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to CCI, and Holland & Knight acted as legal counsel to CCI. Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP served as legal counsel to CCI with respect to transaction financing matters.

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ATLANTIC SIGNAL Receives Second Consecutive Multi-Year / Multi-Million Dollar Nationwide FBI Tactical Communications Contract for Special Operations Units and Hostage Rescue Team

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

Atlantic Signal has been awarded its second consecutive multi-year contract to supply tactical communication equipment to both the FBI Special Operations Units (SOU) around the country as well as the Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) located in Virginia.

Having been awarded its initial nationwide FBI tactical communications contract in 2015, Atlantic Signal was challenged in 2019 with developing the next generation of tactical communications to meet a very different set of expectations.

To address an ever-changing radio landscape, the company developed a new multi-application, programmable push-to-talk that can be set up and customized for each individual operator’s specific preferences. The PTT, known as ‘THE SHIELD Push-to-Talk’, allows the Bureau to operate multiple radio platforms, ICS systems, smart phones, chat programs along with cross- banding capabilities. Additionally, custom plug and play cable accessories were designed for ‘THE SHIELD PTT’ systems.

In an effort to save the Bureau key financial resources, the Bureau-specific ‘SHIELD PTT’ model was designed to be compatible with Atlantic Signal radio and accessory cables already being used in the field from the previous 5 year contract purchases.

In addition to ‘THE SHIELD PTT’, Atlantic Signal co-developed an in-the-ear communication system known simply as ‘THE SHIELD’. While other two-way radio, in-the-ear, tactical communication systems utilize transmit microphones in the ear that pass TX via a bone or air microphone located inside the ear, it was Atlantic Signal’s desire to provide a system that utilized a micro-thin, yet robust, noise canceling boom microphone that could be positioned on either the right or left side of user’s face. Further, rather than use high-priced, multiple sized, regularly replaced ear tips, Atlantic Signal is providing custom earmolds for every operator with a secondary back up included as well. This allows for an individualized custom fit with little to no ear fatigue or dislodging issues. While ‘THE SHIELD’ was designed to also allow for multi-sized, disposable ear tips, the Bureau chose the custom earmold model recommended by Atlantic Signal.

The ‘SHIELD PTT’ was designed to allow the Bureau to ‘launch’ multiple comms systems from a single PTT model – thus, in addition to ‘THE SHIELD’ in-the-ear communication system, the Bureau selected Atlantic Signal’s 3M/Peltor exclusive ComTac VI headset featuring the all new NIB feature. The ComTac VI offers a new way to adjust the auditory settings of the headset for each mission. Traditionally, a headset has a set frequency response, and the operator can only increase or decrease the volume. The MAP function provides new advanced ambient listening modes that allow access to a variety of gain settings, but with frequency shaping, to enhance auditory performance in five conditions. The MAP Profiles have been designed with a variety of combat and combat support operations in mind.

NIB enables short-range, headset-to-headset communication in high noise environments, without the use of an external communications radio. The NIB function allows for 4 team members to speak simultaneously, and over 60 people, within a 10 – meter radius, to listen at any given time. Audio transmit is activated by either a voice activated switch (VOX) for hands free operations or by push-to-talk. The VOX switch is adaptive, meaning the threshold to activate will adjust automatically to the noise environment. To help reduce user burden, a tactile button has been added to the left ear cup that allows the user to easily turn on or off the function / and switch from VOX to PTT settings. The Bureau tested the ComTac VI extensively before choosing as there was a strong desire to utilize the NIB technology / capability as a wireless intercom – avoiding the expense and installation of additional hardware albeit it hardwired in a vehicle or aircraft or provided as a mounted/dismounted portable solution. The Bureau also selected the company’s wireless, gun mounted push-to-talk, Lo Vis R23 single and dual ear patrol kits and wired HAHO switch.

“It is an honor for our company to continue to provide two of America’s elite tactical units communications equipment that meets their most stringent requirements. We began this relationship in the early 2010s when the Bureau’s previous supplier simply failed them. We spent nearly two years fine-tuning a multi-comms solution for them back then which resulted in a 5-year nationwide contract being awarded to our company in 2015. We are honored to receive our second consecutive 5-year contract after once again facing considerable competition during the selection phase,” stated Randall Hedrick, President and Managing General Member of Atlantic Signal.

Atlantic Signal is based out of Topeka, KS where they develop, design, manufacture and sell tactical communications and accessories. The company started in 1989 with a focus on tactical law enforcement. Today the company’s clients include NYPD ESU, LAPD, ATF, USMS, CBP, NSW, MARSOC, USCG and the FBI among thousands of military and law enforcement clients around the world.

atlanticsignal.com

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Team Wendy to be Acquired by Avon Rubber for $130 Million

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

Transaction will create a global leader in head protection systems for the military and first responder markets

CLEVELAND, OH (Sept. 9, 2020) – Team Wendy, LLC (“Team Wendy”), a leading U.S. supplier of exceptional head protection systems for military, law enforcement, search and rescue, and adventure markets, today announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with Avon Rubber p.l.c. (“Avon”) (LON: AVON) under which its subsidiary Avon Protection Systems, Inc. (“Avon Protection”) will acquire Team Wendy for a cash consideration of $130 million USD on a cash-free and debt-free basis, subject to a normalized level of working capital (the “Acquisition”). Together, Avon Protection and Team Wendy will create a global leader in head protection systems for the military and first responder markets, following Avon’s acquisition of Ceradyne from 3M earlier this year.

The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of Avon’s 2021 fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2020. It is subject to Avon shareholder approval, as well as U.S. regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

At the close of the transaction, Team Wendy will operate as a subsidiary of Avon from the Company’s current headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Team Wendy will continue to be led by its Chief Executive Officer Jose Rizo-Patron and its six department directors, who will all remain in their positions.

“Today’s announcement marks an exciting new chapter for Team Wendy that will usher in new opportunities for our employees, our customers and our business partners,” said Jose Rizo-Patron, chief executive officer of Team Wendy. “We remain focused on our vision to save lives by providing the best for anyone wearing a helmet. Avon’s management team shares our vision for the growth and expansion of Team Wendy and, as such, we believe they are the right long-term partner for our customers, employees and other stakeholders.”

Avon Protection is the recognized global leader in respiratory and ballistic protection for the world’s militaries and first responders, with more than 1,200 employees in 12 global locations, around 70 percent of whom are based in the U.S. Avon has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

“The acquisition of Team Wendy is another important strategic step in the transformation of Avon Rubber into a leading provider of life critical personal protection systems,” said Paul McDonald, chief executive officer of Avon. “Team Wendy is a high-quality business with complementary liner and retention system technologies and established positions in Rest of World Military and First Responder helmet markets. Bringing Team Wendy into the same family with our existing Helmets & Armor business establishes Avon Protection as a global leader in Military and First Responder helmets, with an enhanced and broader product portfolio with stronger capabilities and routes to market.”

“We look forward to welcoming Team Wendy into the Avon family and working together to further develop head protection systems that prevent traumatic brain injury and to improve the performance and capability of our customers.”

“Team Wendy was founded to honor the legacy of my late daughter and improve head protection systems to prevent other families from experiencing a similar loss,” said Dan T. Moore, chairman, founder and principal owner of Team Wendy. “My family has always agreed that we would only ever sell Team Wendy if it was to the right partner. In meeting with the Avon leadership team and understanding their vision, it was clear to me that they would honor her legacy and help to drive continued and sustainable growth and innovation.”

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