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Comp-Tac Launches New Website with Shop By Gun Feature

Wednesday, April 7th, 2021

HOUSTON, Apr. 5, 2021 – Comp-Tac® launched a new and improved website during the month of March with enhanced mobile capabilities and a new and easy to use shop by gun feature.

This new website features an enhanced infrastructure for a more responsive experience for users on mobile devices. The use of phone or tablet was specifically considered when images were chosen; the drop-down functionality on the pages are completely compatible with all IOS and Android devices.

The new “Shop By Gun” feature is a great way for new customers who are looking to see what is available for their weapon. Users can easily choose the make of their handgun and then narrow it down to model, or even model with light attachment to see what holster options exist. Additional navigation changes allow users to narrow their search by holster material, holsters body position and even type of carry.

“With so many new gun owners looking for carry options, we knew that it was key to allow users to find their holster within just a couple of clicks,” exclaimed Bill Babboni, vice president of sales and operations. “The Shop by Gun feature as well as the upgraded navigation, dealer finder and overall revamp should help our customers be successful in all their shopping on Comp-Tac.com.”

Comp-Tac has experienced a series of positive changes over the past couple of years and the new website is an excellent next step in the growth and expansion of the company.

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AeroVironment Receives Multiple Puma 3 AE Orders Totaling $11 Million from NATO Support and Procurement Agency

Wednesday, April 7th, 2021

• Portable, rugged Puma 3 All Environment (AE) unmanned aircraft system provides immediate tactical reconnaissance capabilities for land and maritime operations

• Four orders received encompass procurement of Puma 3 AE tactical unmanned aircraft systems and initial spares packages

Puma 3 All Environment (AE) unmanned aircraft system delivers real-time situational awareness and actionable intelligence for both maritime and land based operations. (Photo: AeroVironment, Inc.)

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., April 6, 2021 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced its receipt of four firm-fixed-price orders totaling $11,527,074 from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for Puma™ 3 AE tactical UAS and initial spares packages.

The orders are part of a three-year base contract received from NSPA in January 2020. The contract includes an option for two additional years of logistics support for Raven®, Wasp® and Puma tactical UAS. The total potential value of the multi-year contract is $80 million, encompassing the procurement and sustainment of AeroVironment tactical UAS employed by the defense forces of several NATO countries.

AeroVironment received the orders in October and December 2020, with delivery anticipated by June 2021.

“The Puma AE unmanned aircraft system enables frontline forces to gather real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in any operational environment,” said Trace Stevenson, AeroVironment vice president and small UAS product line general manager. “Puma AE and other products within AeroVironment’s family of tactical UAS use a common ground control station and software, providing increased capability to the warfighter and greater interoperability among NATO forces.”

AeroVironment’s Puma 3 AE unmanned aircraft system is designed for land and maritime operations. The hand-launched Puma 3 AE has a wingspan of 9.2 feet, weighs 15 pounds and can operate for up to 2.5 hours. The aircraft also has a range of 12.4 miles (20 kilometers) with a standard antenna, and up to 37.2 miles (60 kilometers) with AeroVironment’s Long-Range Tracking Antenna (LRTA). It also features reduced system packaging with a flyable configuration and GCS in one case. Capable of landing in water or on land, the all-environment Puma 3 AE and Mantis i45 EO/IR sensor suite empower operators with extended flight time and a level of imaging capability never before available in the tactical UAS class.

AeroVironment’s family of tactical UAS comprises the majority of all unmanned aircraft in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) inventory and its rapidly growing international customer base of more than 50 allied governments. To learn more, visit www.avinc.com.

ABOUT AEROVIRONMENT UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS

AeroVironment’s portfolio of intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems includes small footprint, runway-independent unmanned aircraft systems. The JUMP® 20, T-20™ and Puma™ LE provide extended range, multi-payload capabilities, and the Puma™ RQ-20, Raven® RQ-11B, Wasp® RQ-12A, VAPOR® Helicopter and automated Quantix™ Recon deliver highly tactical, frontline situational awareness. These solutions deliver increased, multi-mission capabilities and the option of selecting the appropriate aircraft based on the type of mission to be performed. These capabilities have the potential to provide significant force protection and force multiplication benefits to small tactical units and security personnel, as well as greater safety, scalability and cost-savings to commercial operators. AeroVironment provides turnkey ISR and support services worldwide to ensure a consistently high level of mission success.

AeroVironment has delivered tens of thousands of new and replacement unmanned air vehicles to customers within the United States and to more than 50 allied governments. For more information, visit www.avinc.com/uas.

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UF PRO Introduces Tough-as-Nails Yet Ultra-Comfortable Striker X Combat Shirt to Meet Demanding Needs of Military Operatives

Wednesday, April 7th, 2021

TRZIN, SLOVENIA (6 April 2021)—UF PRO today announced the addition of a lighter weight, higher strength, greater comfort, and all-around better performing combat shirt to its acclaimed Striker X range of tactical clothing. The Striker X Combat Shirt—designed expressly to meet the bruising needs of military operatives—is set to become available on 21 April.

“Our Striker X Combat Shirt is innovative on multiple levels,” Wagner asserted, noting that—for starters—the garment makes use of two novel types of fabric.

“The upper torso and sleeves employ the new NyCo Extreme material in MultiCam, while the lower torso consists of Lizard/Skin, which is an innovative, highly stretchable Lyocell-polyamide fabric overlaid with ceramic dots,” he said.

“Together, this construction results in a no-melt/no-drip garment that is extremely comfortable but incredibly rugged—able to withstand the kind of punishment that military operators routinely dish out,” Wagner added.

Other impressive properties of the Striker X Combat Shirt include:

· Enhanced breathability
· Fast drying times
· Superior resistance to abrasion from plate carriers and other toted gear
· Exceptional functionality
· Extended life

Wagner said the Striker X Combat Shirt improves on the design of the Striker XT Gen.2 by adding air-permeable padding to the area where the garment drapes over the wearer’s pelvic crest.

“This helps ensure that hips don’t become irritated from having a gear-laden belt on all day,” he explained.

Another improvement is the Striker X Combat Shirt’s three-level collar closure system. This, said Wagner, allows wearers to choose how much of their neck to expose to the open air.

“Some will want the collar fully open for maximum ventilation, others will want it fully closed for combat-readiness, and still others will want it in between to smarten their look,” Wagner offered.

He mentioned that increased ventilation is also possible by unfastening the openings located in the upper sleeves—one more improvement made to the shirt.

“These openings are strategically positioned to deliver a cooling airflow that helps keep wearers’ core temperature right where it’s supposed to be so that they can stay on top of their game rather than wilting from excess heat buildup and consequently losing their mental focus,” he said.

Wearer protection is increased as well, Wagner revealed. Specifically, the Striker X Combat Shirt at its elbows features anatomically shaped pockets designed to receive UF PRO Flex-Elbow Pads.

UF PRO said it plans to make the Striker X Combat Shirt available in four camouflage patterns/colour schemes: MultiCam; Brown Grey; Flecktarn; and Steel Grey.

The garment is expected to retail for 129€.

To sign up for Striker X Combat Shirt news and other UF PRO notifications, go to ufpro.com/tactical-shirts/combat-shirts/striker-x-combat-shirt

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Taylor’s & Company Introduces the New ACE Revolver as a Part of Their Master Pistol Series

Tuesday, April 6th, 2021

Winchester, VA – (March, 30 2021) Taylor’s & Company, the world’s leading marketers and importers of state-of-the-art historical firearms utilizing the latest innovative designs, is pleased to announce the addition of “The ACE” pistol to their product lineup for 2021.

Included in the Master Pistol Series, the ACE is a compact snub nose revolver based on the 1858 Remington model. A classic blued finish with a brass trigger guard compliments the short 3” barrel length making it a more comfortable pistol to carry. The ACE has an overall length of 8.38 inches and it weighs in at just 38 ounces. That’s incredibly light for a steel-frame revolver. The ACE is offered in Black Powder .44 and a conversion cylinder model to shoot smokeless .45LC ammunition. The ACE comes standard with a fixed front blade sight and a rear notch for quick target acquisition. This firearm is available with three grip options: checkered walnut, smooth walnut, and white PVC.

“The ACE’s ammo flexibility has transitioned into a huge demand for it already this year,” said Rob Girard, VP of Sales & Marketing, Taylor’s & Company. “Besides the standard .44-caliber black powder format, it accepts a 6-shot .45 LC conversion cylinder (sold separately). This is huge these days when certain calibers of ammo are impossible to find.”

Available models:

Item: #341PIE Grip: Checkered Walnut Caliber: .44

Item: #342PIE Grip: Smooth Walnut Caliber: .44

Item: #343PIE Grip: White PVC Caliber: .44

MSRP: Starting at $350.00

To learn more about the ACE line and the complete product offerings from Taylor’s & Company, please visit www.taylorsfirearms.com.

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Midwest Industries Announces Expansion of Stock Tube Adaptor Picatinny Line Selection of Folding Adaptors for Pistols with Picatinny Rail Sections

Tuesday, April 6th, 2021

Waukesha, Wis. (March 29, 2021) — Midwest Industries announced today that it will be releasing new products in its Stock Tube Adaptor Picatinny (STAP) line for the commercial, law enforcement, and military markets. “Our initial STAP design met with quite a bit of positive feedback from armorers looking to attach AR-15 braces to their pistol and SBR builds via a Picatinny rail section. We elected to expand our lineup with a series of folding STAP’s, as well as a number of stock and lightweight options. Like all Midwest Industries products, each of our STAP models are American-made and engineered to withstand the most extreme conditions and usage,” said Troy Storch, Owner of Midwest Industries.

The STAP line is designed to work with all Picatinny rail-enabled pistols and SBR’s, and now includes the following products:

• MI-STAP Stock Tube Adaptor Picatinny $79.95 MSRP

• MI-STAP-BT Stock Tube With Buffer Tube Adaptor $69.95 MSRP

• MI-STAP-LWS Stock Tube With Light Weight Stock $119.95 MSRP

• MI-STAP-PB Stock Tube Adaptor – Pistol Brace Compatible $94.95 MRSP

• MI-STAP-SF Side Folder With MI Stock Tube $139.95 MSRP

• MI-STAP-SF-BT Side Folder With Buffer Tube Adaptor $109.95 MSRP

• MI-STAP-SF-LWS Side Folder With Light Weight Stock $169.95 MSRP

• MI-STAP-SF-PB Side Folder Pistol Brace Compatible $139.95 MSRP

Midwest Industries Inc
W292 S4498 Hillside Road
Waukesha, WI 53189
Phone: (262)-896-6780

For more information on the STAP line, visit www.midwestindustriesinc.com.

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Vudoo Gun Works Releases The New Vudoo Three 60

Tuesday, April 6th, 2021

April 6th, 2021 –St George, UT – Vudoo Gun Works, leader in rimfire precision rifles, is proud to announce the addition of the Vudoo “Three 60”, three lug repeater rifle. The Vudoo Three 60 will be offered along side the already popular V22 two lug repeater, V22m magnum repeater, and V22s Single Shot Target Rifle.

The Vudoo Three 60, features a 3 lug bolt with a 60 degree throw and a 12 O’clock ignition. This combination uses the same internal 3 lug geometry of the V22s, ensuring light bolt lift along with smooth and consistent bolt alignment with the bore. Users will enjoy the same accuracy performance known across the entire Vudoo family of rifles.

“The Three 60 configuration has been highly requested by our Vudoo family and in keeping with our promise to listen to our customers, it’s the logical next step in our product line. Is it more accurate than the 2 lug version? No, it’s just the next evolution in our ongoing commitment to redefine rimfire” – Said Paul Parrott, CEO Vudoo Gun Works “The guys who will love it most are our 3 lug centerfire shooters and those needing more bolt / optic clearance.

Like all current Vudoo V22 actions, the “Three 60” fire control group offers a toolless disassembly by way of a unique bayonet style locking system between the shroud, bolt body, and bolt nose.

Vudoo Three 60 Features:
-Remington 700 Short Action Footprint
-Remington 700 Pinned Trigger Interface
-12 O’clock Ignition
-3 Lug Bolt Design
-60 Degree Bolt throw
-Available in right and left hand
-Toolless Bolt Disassembly

Customers who have existing orders that have not yet been completed, can change their order to the new Vudoo “Three 60” by filling out the form at this link: wp.me/PaAcBW-1qH

www.vudoogunworks.com

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2021 SOC-F Sporting Clays Fundraiser

Tuesday, April 6th, 2021

I attended the 2021 Special Operations Care Fund Sporting Clays Fundraiser. I ran into a whole slew of friends including Ivan who runs Kitbadger. He created a video and I asked if I could share it.

SOC-F is a non-profit which supports current and former SOF Personnel and their Families through targeted, novel medical treatment, addiction recovery, intensive marital counseling and a Gold-Star Kids Camp.

With all of their board serving as volunteers and no overhead, SOC-F is the most effective charitable organization we have been worked with and at the top of our donation list each year.

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OLAES Hemostatic Bandage from Tactical Medical Solutions

Tuesday, April 6th, 2021

The OLAES® Hemostatic Bandage combines the globally recognized OLAES® Modular Bandage with battle-tested HemCon® ChitoGauze®PRO, creating the most comprehensive trauma bandage for multiple injury profiles.

One of few CoTCCC recommended hemostatic dressings, ChitoGauze®PRO is X-Ray detectable and the included gauze is located inside the bandage’s wound pad for rapid access at the point of injury.

Having both a pressure bandage and hemostatic gauze in a single package streamlines your treatment process and saves space in your kit for additional medical items.

Features:

1 Stocked with 3”x12’ of ChitoGauze® PRO hemostatic gauze, ideal for a variety of applications and wound surfaces.

2 TRUE PRESSURE CUP Generates focused pressure on the wound site to assist occluding damaged vessels. It can also serve as a rigid eye shield for ocular injuries per CoTCCC guidelines.

3 WOUND PAD Covers the injury site to assist with sustained bleeding control and keep the wound clear of debris. Its non-adherent compartment keeps gauze tucked neatly inside for rapid access during application.

4 VELCRO® CONTROL STRIPS Built into the elastic wrap to prevent accidental unrolling during application.

5 ELASTIC WRAP Secures the gauze and wound pad to the injury site and assists in maintaining consistent applied pressure.

6 SECURING CLIP Locks the bandage into place to free up the user’s hands to treat other injuries or casualties.

7 EASY-TEAR POINTS Intuitive, rapid access to the sterile bandage is achieved through multiple tear points indicated by red arrows at each package corner.

The OLAES Hemostatic Bandage is available at tacmedsolutions.com/OLAES-Hemostatic-Bandage.

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