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NRAAM Canceled

Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

The upcoming National Rifle Association Annual Meeting on Houston, scheduled for the Labor Day weekend has been canceled according to the NRA.

Press release follows:

FAIRFAX, Va. – Due to concern over the safety of our NRA family and community, we regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel the 2021 Annual Meeting & Exhibits. This cancellation applies to all events and meetings that were scheduled in Houston. We will provide future notification regarding a rescheduled date for the annual Meeting of Members.

We make this difficult decision after analyzing relevant data regarding COVID-19 in Harris County, Texas. We also consulted with medical professionals, local officials, major sponsors & exhibitors, and many NRA members before arriving at this decision. The NRA Annual Meeting welcomes tens of thousands of people, and involves many events, meetings, and social gatherings. Among the highlights of our annual meeting are acres of exhibit space featuring the latest and greatest firearms, the display of countless accessories, and the offering of adventures and group gatherings that many travel hundreds, and some even thousands, of miles to experience. We realize that it would prove difficult, if not impossible, to offer the full guest experience that our NRA members deserve.

The NRA’s top priority is ensuring the health and well-being of our members, staff, sponsors, and supporters. We are mindful that NRA Annual Meeting patrons will return home to family, friends and co-workers from all over the country, so any impacts from the virus could have broader implications. Those are among the reasons why we decided to cancel our 2021 event.

We would like to thank our members, attendees, exhibitors, and staff for their understanding and support. We are grateful for the many contributions of the George R. Brown Convention Center, state and local officials, community organizers, area hotels, and countless event venues across Houston. We receive enormous support from Houston and the State of Texas – and we hope to return to the Bayou City for a full annual meeting experience.

The NRA looks forward to a Celebration of Freedom in Louisville in May 2022. In the meantime, we will support many other NRA local events and smaller gatherings – in a manner that is protective of our members and celebrates our Second Amendment freedom.

We wish continued health and safety to our entire NRA family.

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Congressman Jim Langevin Visits G-Form Global Headquarters

Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

The Company’s revolutionary SmartFlex™ technology continues to advance to better protect U.S. warfighters

PROVIDENCE, RI, August 23, 2021 – G-Form®, a technology-driven protective solutions provider and leading manufacturer of high-performance wearable gear, last week received a special visit from Congressman Jim Langevin, representing Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District. Congressman Langevin is the Chair of the HASC cyber, innovative technologies, and information systems subcommittee.

G-Form, a member of the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC), creates innovative products that provide dynamic protection to enhance athlete performance, and are tailored for a variety of team sports, such as baseball, soccer, hockey, and basketball, as well as action sports, such as mountain biking and snowboarding. Congressman Langevin’s visit followed a meeting between U.S. Senator Jack Reed and G-Form executives in March, which assisted G-Form in continued development efforts to serve warfighters with greatly improved, innovative protective gear. Senator Reed is the Chair of the Senate Armed Service Committee (SASC), which oversees the U.S. Department of Defense.

“It was our pleasure to host Congressman Langevin at our global headquarters,” said Glen Giovanucci, CEO of G-Form. “Without question, our unique ability to serve as a leading technology-driven solutions provider on the athletic field can translate
to the battlefield. We view warfighters as tactical athletes, and are committed to developing better, unique innovations to enhance their performance. Following Senator Reed’s visit to our manufacturing plant in March, our team has worked tirelessly to carefully listen to the needs of warfighters and have been developing a range of solutions that can better prepare our warfighters for success. As a proud Rhode Island-based manufacturer utilizing U.S.-based raw materials, we look forward to working closely with Congressman Langevin and his team to appropriately field these innovative products to protect those who protect our country.”

G-Form’s patented protective gear technology, called SmartFlex™, is created using advanced polymer formulas. All products are designed to allow freedom of movement while minimizing risk of injury by hardening on impact, allowing users to push their physical limits without sacrificing performance, comfort, or style. SmartFlex is 100% waterproof and machine washable.

Utilized by a wide range of sports and outdoor activities, G-Form products are trusted by hundreds of professional athletes around the world, including players throughout professional baseball, such as another four-time All-Star, Manny Machado; world class mountain bike riders, like FMB World Tour and Crankworx Champion, Emil Johansson; and professional soccer players spanning the most elite levels of play globally. In addition, G-Form is the official protective partner of Perfect Game, the recognized pathway to Division 1 college and professional baseball opportunities worldwide.

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SIG Launches Custom Works P365 Fire Control Unit & Configurator

Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

America’s Most Popular Micro-Compact Pistol is Now Also the Most Customizable

The P365 Custom Works Fire Control Unit (FCU) brings an unprecedented level of customizability and personalization to the micro-compact carry platform. From grip modules, magazines, custom slides, barrels, optics, and accessories, you can configure you P365 in thousands of different ways to personally customize your pistol to your specific carry needs using the all new P365 FCU Studio.

Launch the Custom Works P365 Configurator here.

Press release:

NEWINGTON, N.H., (August 24, 2021) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the SIG SAUER Custom Works P365 Fire Control Unit is now shipping to select SIG Master and Elite Dealers, and the SIG Custom Works P365 Studio is now live at sigsauer.com. The standalone P365 Fire Control Unit (FCU) brings an entirely new level of customization and personalization to the world’s most popular micro-compact, everyday carry pistol with the ability to build a completely custom P365 using the exclusive SIG Custom Works P365 Studio at sigsauer.com.

“The P365 pistol was groundbreaking because it brought an unprecedented,10+1, 12+1 or 15+1 capacity to a micro-compact everyday carry pistol. The revolutionary design and innovation of the P365 took the market by storm to become the world’s most popular, everyday carry pistol,” began Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, SIG SAUER, Inc. “Now with the introduction of the P365 Fire Control Unit we have brought an entirely new level of customization and personalization to the P365 platform – America’s most popular micro-compact pistol, is now also the most customizable.”

The SIG SAUER P65 Custom Works Fire Control Unit (FCU) is a patented, serialized fire control unit (only available at select retail stores) that features a titanium nitride coating, a titanium nitride flat trigger, a custom FCU Serial Number (FC####) and is compatible with all 9mm P365 accessories.

“In conjunction with the availability of the P365 FCU in retail stores, we have also launched the SIG Custom Works P365 Studio online at sigsauer.com. From grip modules to optics, and everything else you could possibly need to configure your P365 in thousands of different ways, the studio has it all right at your fingertips,” continued Taylor. “This level, and ease, of customization was first introduced through the popular P320 Custom Works Studio, and based on the overwhelming popularity, and quite honestly the demand, to incorporate your personality to your pistol, we are bringing the capabilities of the SIG Custom Works Studio to the P365.”

The SIG Custom Works Studio gives the consumer a unique online experience to build a P320 or P365 pistol from the ground up by choosing a grip module, slide, barrel, guide rod and springs, optics, accessories or have complete CAL-X Kits (P320 only) with the virtual configurator. All parts available within the Custom Works Studio are available for purchase direct from sigsauer.com.

“It’s quite fitting that for the pistol known for defining the micro-compact market, SIG has found yet another way to bring an entirely new level of innovation, through complete customization, to the P365 platform,” concluded Taylor.

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PDW Delta Cargo Pant TRS

Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

Expedition Grade, Field Pant with Low Profile Cargo Pockets in Technical Ripstop Nylon

Prometheus Design Werx introduces their new Delta Cargo Pant TRS for Fall 2021. An expedition grade field pant with low profile cargo pockets designed for rigorous and protracted adventures and exploration. Constructed in their new, 6.13oz, technical, 4-way stretch Technical Ripstop nylon with a quick-dry and DWR finish for durable wear in all terrains. A total of 13 pockets to stash and organize as little or as many EDC items as the user needs. Pocket Clip Docks™, quad no-twist custom made Delta-Rings for keychain-carabiner clip points, double reinforced seat, double knees, and a Hide-Away waistband pocket round out these shorts’ features. Produced with industrial grade triple needle stitching on all major seams and expertly made in California, USA.

The Delta Cargo Pant TRS by Prometheus Design Werx will be available in Transitional Field Green, Universal Field Gray and All Terrain Brown.

The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:

“Naturally, we planned on following up our Delta Shorts with the pant version. This style picks off from where the shorts leave off and offers full, reinforced leg coverage for cooler weather and equally rugged terrains. We trialed numerous technical fabrics, to finally arrive at our TRS (Technical Ripstop) fabric, which would dry quickly, withstand frequent abrasion, allow plenty of movement with the stretch yarn component, at the same time not be so heavy, it would be a chore to wear, and a comfortable regular fit. We chose to add the low-profile cargo pockets to this design to cover the additional storage needs while on the go. The Delta Cargo Pant TRS is an expedition grade style and engineered to tackle a wide array of adventurous pursuits on land or in and around water. From trekking in cooler, damp weather, packrafting, overlanding, international adventure travel, or a 30 day backpack, these pants are built in the USA for the global adventurer and to withstand the most challenging adventures.”

The Delta Cargo Pant TRS will be available for $136.00 on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 at 12:00 noon Pacific via their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com.

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Yuba, the New Ultralight, Ultrapackable Waterproof Anorak from Beyond Clothing

Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

We previewed Beyond’s new Yuba Anorak during Warrior West and it’s now available for order.

A component of the ever expanding Beyond Layering System, this TAA compliant shell features three-layer Pertex construction for wind and weather protection.

Weighing less than 8 ounces, the Yuba Ultralight K6 Rain Anorak is packed with features.

• Articulated sleeves
• Waterproof seams and zippers
• Half-zip front enables easy donning and doffing
• Droptail hem with drawcord for adjustable coverage
• Self-finished cuffs with partial elastic undersides
• 3M black reflective treatment for zippers and piping at back yoke and hem increase your visibility

Offered in Black, Rustic Green and Coyote, along with Rescue Red (with reflective accents) and very limited branding, they pack right into their own pillow-sized bag. Look for sizes Small – XXLarge.

beyondclothing.com/products/yuba-ultralight-k6-rain-anorak

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Eco Defense Group Granted Travel In Shutdown To Train Rangers In Special Ops Capabilities

Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

With initial operations complete, Eco Defense Group is now able to disclose its extraordinary access and efforts in developing wildlife protection capabilities at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown in Southern Africa.

Granted exclusive and unique Travel protections via Diplomatic Note out of the Office of Defense Cooperation (US Embassy Pretoria), Eco Defense Group pursued a unique partnership with South African National Parks and was the only NGO in its space moving from the US to southern Africa during the pandemic-forced travel restrictions that began in early 2020.

Working in South Africa, Malawi and Uganda, Eco Defense Group introduced the first ever small-team movement training program using custom-built non-lethal equipment from Evike EMG. This revolutionary technique prepares Rangers to face escalations in armed conflict.

“We consult with parks that face the toughest poaching challenges. The bravest Rangers were left with no support when tourism stopped all over Africa,” says organization President Nathan Edmondson. “When the world shut down, we asked to be presented with the foremost needs facing Ranger units in areas where we are invested. Then we got to work.”

Employing new training materials including airsoft, the introduction of small unit tactics and low-light capabilities were paramount in changing the game against escalating poaching. The Park City-based non-profit brought US Army Special Missions Unit combat veterans to the frontlines of the poaching crisis to train groups of 20 rangers at a time in new techniques, specifically safe and effective movement against armed suspects, marksmanship, light discipline, communication and working with specially trained Malinois dogs to aid in arresting poachers.

Rhino poaching has surged due to the pandemic as the loss of tourism and hunting revenue has simultaneously reduced the resources available to support protecting wildlife. Rhino, lion, elephant, pangolin and more species are targeted for a multi-billion dollar trafficking enterprise and demand has increased throughout a year of global distress.

Eco Defense Group is a force-multiplier, aiming to enable Rangers to be as effective as possible. The introduction of never-before-seen techniques for patrol and contact response is vital for State law enforcement to get “left of bang,” and stop a fight before it happens.

“Due to the fact that we cannot disclose most of our work, we rely on private donor to do what we do,” adds Edmondson. “In 2020, some amazing sponsors stepped up and we accomplished the seemingly impossible.”

The training has been supported also by Vortex Optics, Crye Precision, Multicam, Noveske Rifleworks, Half Face Blades and Original Footwear.

Eco Defense Group invited Muddy Shutter Media to join them for exclusive media access during the later 2020 travel months. Photos by Muddy Shutter Media/Moe Lauchert.

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Ask SSD – “Why Don’t You Have A Search Bar?”

Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

We recently received this email from an obviously upset reader, asking us to add a “simple search bar.”

The thing is, we do have a search bar and have since the site was created over 13 years ago. It’s marked “search” and everything.

I’d like to thank the confused reader for reminding us that there’s no such thing as a stupid question, just stupid people.

As for those “friggin ads,” they pay for this site. Please visit them and buy from those great brands. Except you, the guy who wrote this, you don’t seem like the kind of customer I’d wish on an enemy.

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Marine Corps Successfully Demonstrates Nmesis During LSE 21

Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

KAUAI, Hawaii —

The Navy/Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System successfully hit its target in support of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during Large Scale Exercise 21 Aug. 15, 2021. The exercise showcased the U.S. maritime forces’ ability to deliver lethal, integrated all-domain naval power.

LSE 21 was a live, virtual and constructive scenario-driven, globally-integrated exercise with activities spanning 17 time zones. LSE 21 applied and assessed developmental warfighting concepts that will define how the future Navy and Marine Corps compete, respond to crises, fight and win in conflict.

The Marine Corps’ NMESIS will provide the Marine Littoral Regiment with ground based anti-ship capability to facilitate sea denial and control while persisting within the enemy’s weapons engagement-zone, and LSE 21 provided a venue for the program team to validate some of those concepts.

“This scenario is representative of the real-world challenges and missions the Navy and Marine Corps will be facing together in the future,” said Brig. Gen. A.J. Pasagian, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command. “This exercise also provided an opportunity for us to work alongside our service partners to refine Force Design 2030 modernization concepts.”

SINKEX, the exercise scenario involving NMESIS, provided a testing environment for new and developing technologies to connect, locate, identify, target and destroy adversary threats in all domains, culminating in the live-fire demonstration of the naval strike missile against a sea-based target. During the exercise, forward-deployed forces on expeditionary advanced bases detected and, after joint command and control collaboration with other U.S. forces, responded to a ship-based adversary. Simultaneous impacts from multiple, dispersed weapons systems and platforms across different U.S. services—including NMESIS—engaged the threat.

NMESIS integrates established, proven sub-systems, such as the Joint Lightweight Tactical Vehicle Chassis, the Naval Strike Missile and the Fire Control System used by the Navy for NSM.

“From an acquisition perspective, NMESIS started a little over two years ago,” said Joe McPherson, long range fires program manager at MCSC. “We’ve been able to rapidly move [on developing and fielding this system] because we’re leveraging existing NSM and JLTV subsystems.”

Because NMESIS is not yet a fielded capability, engineers from MCSC managed the fire control piece of the system during the exercise. Marines, however, were able to practice maneuvering the system and validating the system’s interoperability with their Naval and Air Force partners.

“This week was very successful,” said McPherson. “In addition to the two live fire shots that hit the target, we also successfully deployed the system aboard the Marine Corps’ primary transport systems, the C130 and LCAC.”

Though not associated with its program development, the NMESIS transportability and mobility demonstration serves an important role in developing tactics, techniques and procedures related to this critical capability, said McPherson.

MCSC is developing and fielding new anti-surface warfare weapons capabilities, including NMESIS, on pace to support Force Design 2030 objectives. These new capabilities contribute to the Fleet’s ability to achieve sea control, sea denial and defense against adversary amphibious force missions.

“This exercise gave us an opportunity to not only measure, but also validate the concepts for [the Marine Corps’] anti-ship capability, which is one of the most important avenues of the Commandant’s Force Design 2030,” said Lieutenant Col. Ryan Collins, combat integration office for artillery and fires at Marine Corps Combat Development Directorate, Combat Development and Integration. “I think the successful launches of the missile will help us clarify the path forward as we move to fulfill the Commandant’s 2030 vision, and giving the Marine Corps a transformative anti-ship capability.”

Exercises such as LSE 21 increase maritime interoperability and the ability to project American power at home and around the world.

Kelly Flynn, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication

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