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Blackhawk Adds ‘Real World’ Experience With Tony Sentmanat as New Brand Ambassador

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – March 30, 2021 – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, announced today its newest brand ambassador: Tony Sentmanat of Real World Tactical.

Sentmanat is a Marine Corps veteran and law enforcement SWAT operator with over 22 years of ‘Real World’ experience. A lifelong practitioner of mixed martial arts, Sentmanat also has extensive experience as a law enforcement combative trainer and as a firearms instructor for over 20 years. He has received numerous law enforcement awards and more than 40 commendations throughout his career for meritorious service.

“I am honored to partner with a company like Blackhawk, who has been an industry leader for so many years,” said Sentmanat. “Blackhawk has a longstanding legacy of providing superior products to our military and first responders and I’m excited to help continue that tradition.”

Sentmanat spent most of his career in SWAT where he was involved in over 800 real-world operations before retiring in 2016 to pursue his dream of starting his own business, Real World Tactical. He now travels the world teaching fitness seminars and tactical training to civilians, military personnel and police departments. In the virtual world, he serves as an avatar in the Call of Duty video game, season five.

“Anytime you can partner with someone like Tony who not only understands the importance of having quality gear but is also highly respected in the community, you move fast,” said JD Dulaney, Vice President and General Manager for Vista Outdoor Tactical. “Tony’s story and extensive background in the industry speaks to the heart of the Blackhawk brand and we look forward to working with him on the development of new products that will benefit firearms enthusiasts at every level.”

For more information on Blackhawk, visit www.blackhawk.com.

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Mission First Tactical (MFT) Introduces the React™ M-LOK Compact Foregrip

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021

Designed to minimize material and dimension, this compact, textured vertical grip provides a positive grip surface for any shooter.

Horsham, Pa. (March 2021) – Mission First Tactical, LLC (MFT™), a leader in USA-made rifle/carbine accessories, is proud to introduce the React™ M-LOK Compact Foregrip (SKU: RCG-MLOK). This compact, textured vertical grip is designed to minimize material and dimension, all while providing a positive grip surface for the shooter. It allows the support hand to apply rearward pressure, keeping the weapon shouldered, yielding better muzzle control and accuracy.

The React M-LOK Compact Foregrip provides an ultra-low-profile design while maintaining a wide grip that will fill the palm of the shooter’s hand providing maximum comfort. Its contoured shape and texture keep the grip firmly in the palm of even the sweatiest of hands, preventing any sort of potential slippage. Complimenting various shooting grip styles, the React M-LOK Compact Foregrip’s vertical length maximizes stability.

Available in Black and Scorched Dark Earth. MSRP $22.95. International shipments do not require an export license as this item ships freely.

Mission First Tactical products come with a Lifetime Warranty. For more information on Mission First Tactical, visit www.missionfirsttactical.com.

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Army Awards New Sniper Weapon System Contract to Barrett Firearms

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021

On 30 March 2021, the Army awarded a $49.9 million, five year contract to Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. (Murfreesboro, TN) to acquire the MK22 Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) rifle as the Army’s new sniper weapon system.

The Army will buy approximately 2,800 MK22 rifles from Barrett, the current maker of the Army’s M107 .50 Caliber Long Range Sniper Rifle.

The MK22 is part of the Army’s Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) Program which also includes the Leupold & Stevens (Beaverton, OR) Mark 5 HD scope and a sniper accessory kit.

The MK22 is a modular system that will be fielded with three separate calibers, the .338 Norma Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum and 7.62×51 NATO. Army snipers will be able to conduct a barrel change and select calibers based on their mission operating environment.

The PSR program will allow the Army an extreme range weapon systems that is lighter than current sniper rifles and includes features that will mask the sniper signature for improved survivability.

SOCOM previously awarded a contract to Barrett to purchase the MRAD as part of their Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) program.

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Tactical Medical Solutions Offers Free Shipping for Orders Over $49

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021

Now through April 8 spend $49 or more and get free shipping, Go ahead and pick up that new Tourniquet and RISE.

www.tacmedsolutions.com

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Carryology x Mystery Ranch NO ESCAPE – A Limited Edition Pack Collaboration

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021

Carryology has teamed with Mystery Ranch to release the limited edition NO ESCAPE pack.

It goes live at 1300 MDT today and they’ll sell out in minutes.

The codename they used for the project was “Dragon” – like the earlier Carryology Assault “Unicorn” – but this fire-breathing Dragon would be known as the MYSTERY RANCH x Carryology NO ESCAPE. With no details overlooked – the time, blood, sweat, and tears designer Alex put in with this pack kept him in a vortex of ideas, with no escape until perfection was achieved.

Features:
• U-shaped zipper panel provides incredible access to the main compartment
• Stowable custom Stick-It with double daisy chains tucks into hidden zippered pocket in the bottom
• Deep-dish lip pocket with internal zippered mesh pocket
• Velcro on lid for additional morale patches
• Zippered inner side mesh pockets
• Large interior dump pockets
• Floating, padded computer sleeve with PALS web for MOLLE attach accessories
• Computer sleeve access from the frame side of the pack and internally
• Additional zippered mesh pocket on inner of the main access panel
• Full-length plastic frame sheet for structure
• Hydration compatible with port
• Adjustable Futura Yoke for a custom fit
• Grommeted side water bottle pockets with elastic tops
• Fold up, stowable Live Wing belt
• Discrete, dual hidden pockets in the Live Wing’s garage

Learn more at www.mysteryranch.com/blog/post/mystery-ranch-x-carryology-the-dragon-awakens

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Vickers Tactical Welcomes Hendrick Porsche to its Family of Brand Affiliates and Sponsors

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021

PRESS RELEASE

I am extremely proud and honored to announce that Hendrick Porsche of Charlotte, North Carolina, is the newest sponsor for the Vickers Tactical YouTube channel. While it would be noteworthy for anyone in the public eye to affiliate themselves with two renown names like Porsche and Hendrick, it is particularly noteworthy and unprecedented in the firearms industry. I am humbled to be affiliated with two such brands, and I am eager to utilize this opportunity to provide some genuinely exciting and unquestionably unique content to my fans. Expect to see entertaining and educational Porsche video content with extraordinary upgrades and customizations, and don’t be surprised when you see me doing some work with them on the range!

I have become good friends with many of the people that work at Hendrick Porsche and have purchased a number of vehicles from them prior to this partnership. Hendrick Porsche sets the standard for professionalism and customer service. They are a first class operation in every way.

Stay tuned for the delivery of the Hendrick Porsche supplied vehicle later this year, where the whole delivery process, outfitting, and planned customizations will be revealed. Without question, it will be a vehicle that fans of my brand will approve of!

In addition, I want to sincerely thank all of my other sponsors and brand affiliates, and most of all, my fans, supporters, and channel subscribers. I simply could not carry out all of these exciting Vickers Tactical projects without you. As always, whether it be at firearms industry events or just out in public, feel free to come up and introduce yourself, and we can talk guns, gear, and of course, Porsche. LAV out.

Hendrick Porsche Statement:

The team at Hendrick Porsche is extremely excited to join forces with Larry Vickers and the team at Vickers Tactical. The partnership has grown out of our equal passion for Porsche vehicles and the incredible respect for the knowledge that Larry provides in his area of expertise. Our strong friendship has grown over the years and we look forward to taking care of all of our mutual fans in the future.

Sincerely,

Larry Vickers

Vickers Tactical Inc.

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Tomorrow is the Last Day for Airmen to Wear the ABU

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021

Thankfully, 1 April is the wear out date for the most useless utility uniform in modern history. Hot and festooned with cartoonish “camouflage” properties, the ridiculously named Airmen Battle Uniform is what happens when you put the Air Force in charge of ground stuff. Granted, with four colors, it was only slightly more ridiculous than the Army’s ill-fated Universal Camouflage Pattern.

The mandatory wear date for the operational camouflage pattern uniform is April 1. Airman Battle Uniforms will no longer be authorized for wear.

From here on out, the Air Force is back in the same uniform with its Army and Space partner forces, the Army Combat Uniform in the operational camouflage pattern.

Posted in Air Force, Clothing | 19 Comments »

Revision Announces New Collection of Eyewear Products to Benefit Military & Law Enforcement Charities

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021

ESSEX JUNCTION, VERMONT (March 29, 2021) – Revision Military is proud to announce The Honor Collection™, a new category of products where 20% of the proceeds from each purchase is donated directly to a select military or law enforcement charity.

The first offering of The Honor Collection is a special law enforcement edition StingerHawk® spectacle, featuring a unique, blue line-branded frame and corresponding microfiber storage pouch. Proceeds will benefit Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing resources to help the families and co-workers of officers killed in the line of duty, while also offering training and assistance to law enforcement agencies nationwide on responding to the tragic loss of a member of the law enforcement profession.

Revision has selected Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) as the beneficiary of the first Honor Collection™ product offering. 20% of all proceeds of Revision StingerHawk® LE Edition products will be donated directly to C.O.P.S.

“We believe in the critical importance of giving back,” said Revision CEO, Amy S. Coyne, “especially to organizations that directly benefit men and women in uniform and their families. I’m thrilled to announce our new Honor Collection of products, and our support of the law enforcement community with our first release benefiting C.O.P.S. There are so many great organizations supporting law enforcement, but we were drawn to C.O.P.S. by its mission, professionalism and the great impact they have on their community.”

“It’s been a rough year for our country, especially on our law enforcement heroes,” said C.O.P.S. Executive Director, Dianne Bernhard. “In addition to line-of-duty deaths, we’ve seen far too many officers impacted by COVID-19, which more than doubled the amount of survivors C.O.P.S. has added to our membership in 2020 and 2021. With the support of Revision’s Honor Collection, C.O.P.S. is able to continue planning our healing programs, conferences, and trainings at no cost to the survivor or attendee. The price they have paid is already much too high.”

In response to the recent urgent demand for laser protection, Revision has successfully delivered thousands of ballistic laser protective lenses to law enforcement around the United States. After an initial rapid delivery to the Department of Homeland Security, Revision received a dramatic increase of inquiries from Federal, State, and Local departments, and Individual Officers seeking protection from this emerging threat. Since last summer, reported incidents of laser attacks on law enforcement have skyrocketed around the nation leading to a variety of eye effects and injuries, including reports of partial blindness. While handheld lasers aren’t new, their widespread use with intent to harm is increasing, just as the demand for laser protective eyewear to prevent effects and injuries.

Revision’s StingerHawk® Law Enforcement Edition kits offer blue-line branded frame, adjustable nosepiece, choice of clear, smoke or FT-2 laser protective lens and branded microfiber pouch. All products exceed military-spec ballistic standards, offer world-class OcuMax® anti-fog performance, and optional integrated prescription correction solution.

The Honor Collection is available exclusively on the Revision website, and StingerHawk LE Edition kits are priced with special introductory offer of 30% off MSRP. LE Edition kits include a StingerHawk blue line-branded frame, an adjustable nosepiece, choice of clear, smoke or FT-2 laser protective lens and an blue line-branded microfiber pouch. All products exceed military-spec ballistic standards, offer world-class OcuMax® anti-fog performance, and an optional integrated prescription correction solution.

To learn more about The Honor Collection www.revisionmilitary.com.

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