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Brownells Supports Veterans Group With Shirt Sales Throughout November

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

GRINNELL, Iowa (November 11, 2020) On Veterans Day, Brownells launched a set of limited-edition T-shirts with all profits generated by those shirts to be donated to Special Operations Wounded Warriors.

For sale only until the end of November, the shirts are available in three styles and colors – sizes small through XXXL – and are emblazoned with pro-veteran and patriotic images and slogans.

“Brownells has proudly supported SOWW for years,” said Brownells Vice President of Marketing Ryan Repp. “We hope the t-shirts are a big hit and help us generate more money for this great cause.”

All of the limited-edition t-shirts retail for $19.99 and can be found on this page at the Brownells website.

About SOWW

SOWW (Special Operations Wounded Warriors), a 501(c)(3) Charity, was formed in August of 2012 for the distinct purpose of providing outdoor experiences to a select group of both active duty and veteran U.S. Military Special Operations Forces, that have received wounds in battle, and have received our country’s prestigious Purple Heart Medal. To donate or for more information, visit www.sowwcharity.com.

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Big Gear Show 2021

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

Next summer, The Big Gear Show is moving up the mountain to Park City., August 3-5, 2021 for America’s first open-air tradeshow.

The Big Gear Show is an invitation-only, multi-category trade event for the paddlesports, cycling, climbing, and camping markets. They’ve fully integrated demos into the event, so buyers get to paddle, ride bikes, and test gear all day.

It’s limited to 250 brands and 500 gear shops. They are even subsidizing the travel for gear shops.

www.thebiggearshow.com

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Enhance your Shooting Experience with New Micro Conversion Kit (MCK) for GLOCK 34/35/41 from CAA USA

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

For the sport shooter with a competitive edge, the new MCK GLOCK 34/35/41 combines all of the feature of the easy-to-use, easy-to-shoot MCK platform with the latest Gen 2 upgrades. Subscribe to the CAA USA YouTube Channel for shooting tips direct from CEO, LTC (Ret.) Mikey Hartman.

Pompano Beach, Fla. (November 2020) CAA USA, designer, developer, and distributor of modern tactical accessories and handgun conversion kits, is expanding their GLOCK MCK offerings to include the GLOCK models 34/35/41. The Glock 34/35/41 models are not just one of the most popular and best-selling competition pistol platforms for the U.S. competition circuits, these models are also popular choices for home defense and law enforcement tactical units—-making them the perfect match for the MCKGEN2.

The MCK GLOCK 34/35/41 accommodates the longer competition-style barrels and slides. A new feature of the MCK Gen 2 platform is the rear door opens an additional 15 degrees for easier insertion and extraction of the pistol. There is no disassembly of the pistol necessary – just place the GLOCK 34/35/41 pistol into the kit, lock and go! The exposed slide release also allows for direct contact and easier use. This MCK comes equipped with the MCKGEN2 Stabilizer brace that allows the MCK to fire while folded and locked, easy to conceal and ready for action!

The MCK GLOCK 34/35/41 comes standard with the aluminum top Picatinny rail and side Picatinny rails for mounting even more accessories like lasers, and thumb rests. The built-in charging handle is ambidextrous, handles fast and easy and also allows quick disassembly and assembly. The MCK GLOCK 34/35/41 is suppressor friendly, accommodating suppressors up to 1.38” in diameter and also features an improved spare magazine holder that operates with a mag catch and mag release button.

“We have scaled up our production, we have increased our models to meet demand, and we are also offering a monthly Masterclass on Facebook and YouTube to help our customers get the best experience with their MCKs,” LTC (Ret.) Mikey Hartman said. “The CAA USA Micro Conversion Kit is how pistols realize their full potential!”

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SAUER Introduces Ultralight S101 Highland XTC Carbon-Fiber Rifle

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

San Antonio, Texas (November 10, 2020) – J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Germany’s oldest manufacturer of hunting firearms, is pleased to introduce the ultralight S101 Highland XTC carbon-fiber rifle. Weighing just 5.4 lbs. in the .308 Win version, this highly accurate bolt-action rifle is ideal for strenuous hunts when every ounce counts.

The S101 features a hand-laid, carbon-fiber stock with advanced recoil absorbing properties. The barrel is fluted and threaded for additional weight reduction and cold-hammer forged for guaranteed precision of less than one MOA at 100 yards. The barrel and receiver also feature Sauer’s Diamond-Like-Carbon (DLC) surface for maximum corrosion protection.

“The DLC layer is 40 times thinner than a human hair while offering key advantages such as superior surface hardness and maximum rust protection and wear resistance,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group. “Many advances were made in the production of the Highland XTC, and it now holds the record as Sauer’s lightest rifle ever.”

Additional features include superb balance, a crisp match-grade trigger, fluted bolt, and Sauer’s Dura Safe direct firing pin safety which operates as an ergonomic slide on the bolt shroud for enhanced safety and optimum operation. The Highland XTC consistently delivers precision and accuracy even under the most extreme climate conditions.

The Sauer S101 Highland XTC carbon-fiber rifle is available in all current calibers in the S101 series and, depending on the caliber, in barrel lengths from 20-inches to 22-inches.

MSRP: $3,000

For further information, visit: www.sauer.de/en or contact Blaser USA via email at info@blaser-group.us.

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A Thank You Message To Our Veterans

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

Whether you’re an American Veteran or served in the military of one of our allies, a big thanks from us to you. We appreciate being in good company!

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Rheinmetall to Supply Thermal Imaging Aiming Devices Worth €27 million for the Bundeswehr’s Marder IFVs

Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

Saphir 2.6 MK order is the latest in a series of moves to keep the vehicle fit to fight in future

The Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a further order aimed at extending the service life of the Marder infantry fighting vehicle. Following a recent appropriation of funds by the budget committee of the German Parliament, the Düsseldorf-based technology group has now booked a €27 million contract to this effect. The advanced Saphir 2.6 MK, developed by Rheinmetall Electronics, will replace existing obsolete thermal imaging aiming devices used for reconnaissance and target engagement.

A total of 260 equipment kits will be delivered in 2022 and 2023. The scope of delivery includes extra devices for stockpiling as well as related accessories for use by the troops.
Rheinmetall will be fabricating the thermal imaging aiming devices with the aid of numerous subcontractors entirely in Germany. To cite just one example, state-of-the-art components from the company AIM Infrarot-Module GmbH of Heilbronn – a Rheinmetall affiliate – will safeguard critical German defence technology expertise for the foreseeable future.

The Saphir 2.6 MK (MK: Marder configuration) was specially developed for the Marder IFV. The Bundeswehr and other armies already utilize the core technology on a large scale, meaning that it can soon be used in the Marder too. In turn, this will result in synergies with regard to procurement and operation.

Importantly, the latest Saphir 2.6 MK generation will significantly improve the observation range and round-the-clock reconnaissance quality. This has to do with the greater resolution of the detector, for example, and state-of-the-art display technology. Thanks to advanced image processing software from the Saphir family, full performance of the components is now assured under all operating conditions.

Together with integration of the MELLS multirole lightweight guided missile system and the new Marder driver’s night vision device, this innovative technology will result in substantial tactical advantages for troops deployed in harm’s way, both day and night.

German mechanized infantry units will still use the Marder for several more years. The armies of a number of other nations also continue to rely on this robust, battle-tested infantry fighting vehicle. For these users, too, the Saphir 2.6 MK is an important element in maintaining the vehicle’s combat readiness.

rheinmetall.com

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Warriors Heart to Auction off Handcrafted American Flags Benefiting Warriors Heart Foundation

Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

Bandera, TX – November 10, 2020 – Warriors Heart, a private treatment facility providing care for addiction and chemical dependency & PTSD for active military, veterans, law enforcement and first responders, announced that they will be auctioning off a one-of-a-kind American Flag, handcrafted by Veterans and First Responders in the Warriors Heart Foundation woodshop, beginning Tuesday, November 10th at 8:00am CST through their auction website: auction.warriorsheart.com

The woodshop is a part of the unique treatments offered at Warriors Heart, devoted to healing our Nations’ Military, Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMT personnel. There are many American flags on the market, but this flag was made by those who were sworn to protect it.

This wooden flag is made with 13 strips of wood and 50 individual stars. The time and effort put into it reflects just how important the American flag is to the men and women serving under it.

“This Flag is a symbol of our home and all we believe in and here…it also represents freedom from addiction,” stated Warriors Heart co-founder, Tom Spooner.

Participants can view the flag, as well as the rules on the Warriors Heart Auction site, which will provide them with a link for the auction raffle tickets itself. The winner will be announced on Facebook, Instagram, and their Auction site, by 5:00PM CST on Thursday November 12th through the site at: auction.warriorsheart.com

100% of the profits go to the Operation Warriors Heart Foundation where they are used to subsidize the cost of treatment for a Warrior or First Responder in need. The foundation is driven solely through the donations of others, supporting programs that address the unmet needs of suffering servicemen and women and give individuals and communities the tools to become self-sufficient.

You can help make a difference in the lives of our warriors and their families, and this is just one way that you can serve those who have served you.

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Spectra Group Participates in UK Army Warfighting Experiment 2020 (AWE20)

Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

Spectra Group is an internationally renowned specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems, specifically optimised for use in remote and challenging environments, with offices in UK and USA. Spectra Group has recently taken part in the UK Army Warfighting Experiment 2020 (AWE20) demonstrating high-capacity over-the-horizon communications systems.

The British Army has established AWE20 as a capability spotlight to explore emerging technologies and identify specific capabilities in the agile Command, Control and Communication (C3) space that are suitable for rapid exploitation. AWE20 aims to push the boundaries of technology and military capability, testing a range of systems by putting them in the hands of the user while giving invaluable military feedback to suppliers. Previously known as URBan Experimentation (or URBEX), AWE20’s purpose is to ‘Identify how the Army can exploit developments in technology in the agile C3 arena’.

At AWE20, Spectra Group, together with industry partners Comtech, have been demonstrating the advanced troposcatter mobile system known as COMET (Compact Over-the-horizon Mobile Expeditionary Terminal) that provides high capacity, low-latency data links for over-the-horizon communications, without the need to rely on satellites or multiple line-of-sight repeaters. At AWE20 Spectra demonstrated how the new, innovative, low-RF signature modems can consistently deliver bandwidths far exceeding those possible using satellite communications systems. Sitting alongside Spectra Group’s highly acclaimed SlingShot satellite tactical communications system, COMET completes a mobile communications suite, enabling Spectra Group to deliver remote, beyond line of sight communications capability, both with and without satellites.

Simon Davies, President of Spectra Group said: “It’s an important and prestigious step for Spectra Group to take part in AWE20 with the COMET troposcatter system. Feedback has been very positive with users appreciating the ease of use, large bandwidth and overall ability to communicate over the horizon in a potentially satellite and GPS denied environment”. He added: “Troposcatter and SlingShot offer different yet complimentary capabilities to our users. We’re confident that all of our existing and future customers will see the benefits on offer in using both systems side-by-side, to meet every Beyond Line Of Sight communications scenario”.

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