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HSGI Now Offers The Option For Double TACOs

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

SWANSBORO, N.C. – April 19, 2022 – High Speed Gear® (HSGI®) has recently expanded its most renowned product the TACO® pouch.

HSGI® now offers a side by side, Double Rifle TACO®. Historically, HSGI® has offered a single Rifle TACO®, the X2R Rifle TACO (the official magazine pouch of the Marine Corps), and the TACO® Shingle which includes three Rifle TACOs® in one. The Double Rifle TACO® allows for the user to carry their rifle magazines side by side giving the user a slicker appearance that maximizes the amount of ammunition to be carried while minimizing the amount of gear protruding from user’s belt, plate carrier, etc.

“We have a long history of providing the versatile gear our customers want and need; and we have continued to accomplish that that in 2022. Additional TACO variations combined with faster turnaround times continue to make the difference for our customer base.” stated Bill Babboni, HSGI® Chief Operating Officer. “Everyone has come to rely on the adaptability of our products so that the user has the option to carry a variety of equipment without having to re-kit their belts or chest rigs.”

The Double TACO®, like the original TACO® line includes both MOLLE and adaptable belt mount (ABM) configurations. These pouches are great solutions for any kind of plate carrier, chest rig or belt mounted system that are used. HSGI® offers the Double Rifle TACO® in a variety of color options and is available now on the HSGI® website.

The Double Rifle TACO® can be purchased through the HSGI Authorized Dealer network or on the HSGI website: Double Rifle TACO®

Coming Soon:

The Duty Double TACO® with HSGI® Universal Clips allowing easy attachment to both MOLLE and belts up to 2”

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Mystery Ranch – ASAP SB

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

The next pack in the Mystery Ranch Special Blend series is the ASAP. These limited releases couple classic designs with special colorways and features.

This 18 liter pack features MR’s signature tri-zip opening. A smaller version of the classic 3-Day Assault Pack, the ASAP shares many of its features like PALS webbing, internal bottle pockets, a zippered pocket in the top flap and a Futura yoke and HDPE frame sheet. They’ve added a padded laptop sleeve.

Offered in Black w/MultiCam webbing and binding and Raven Lining, Black w/Black webbing and binding and Raven lining, and Navy w/Black webbing and binding and Raven lining.

www.mysteryranch.com

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US Military Academy at West Point Combat Weapons Team Defends Title as SIG Relentless Warrior Champion

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 19, 2022) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is honored to announce the conclusion of the Fourth Annual SIG Relentless Warrior Championship. On Saturday, April 9, 2022, over eighty cadets from the United States Air Force Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, United States Military Academy at West Point, Texas A & M, Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Virginia Tech and the Royal Military College of Canada competed in the SIG Relentless Warrior Championship at the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, New Hampshire. The course of fire consisted of six mission stages that tested the marksmanship and leadership skills of our future military leaders. The U.S. Military Academy at West Point Combat Weapons Team defended their title to earn the honor of 2022 SIG Relentless Warrior Champion.

“The SIG Relentless Warrior Championship is the highlight of the season for West Point’s Combat Weapons Team, as it is the ultimate test of our Cadets’ abilities to problem solve, plan, and test their training and shooting skills against some of the best collegiate-level combat weapons shooters in the nation,” explained Lieutenant Colonel Charles Faint, the Team’s Officer in Charge (OIC). “This was an exceptional win for the Team and validates our program’s focus on developing our Cadets to be the best leaders, shooters, and warriors that they can be.”

“Our team was relentless when it came to our training and their hard work and dedication was validated by the win and defending our title,” added Coach Gary Salman. “We are extremely thankful to SIG SAUER for providing this opportunity to our cadets and for creating a format to bring these teams together for competition and camaraderie. We look forward to next year’s challenge.”

Additional top awards for the SIG Relentless Warrior Championship are as follows:

Top Gun: Awarded to the individual first place finisher of the competition

Jake Vollmond (US Military Academy at West Point)

High Lady: Awarded to the top female competitor

Ayla Myrin (Texas A&M)

Top Shot: Awarded to the best shooter from every school

Caleb Brady (US Air Force Academy)

Joseph Simmons (US Coast Guard Academy)

Jaimeson Hamsho (US Naval Academy)

Joshua Delgado (Texas A&M)

Braden Kerr (Virginia Military Institute)

Adam Jardines (Virginia Polytechnic Institute)

Jake Vollmond (US Military Academy at West Point)

“It’s an honor for SIG SAUER to host the SIG Relentless Warrior Championship for these cadets each year, and after a two-year hiatus from an in-person event, it was especially meaningful to bring this group together to participate in their development and watch them persevere throughout the competition as they prepare to lead and serve our country and defend our freedoms,” added Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc.

The 2022 SIG Relentless Warrior Championship was sponsored by GO RUCK, GT Targets, and Atlas PyroVision Entertainment.

www.sigsauer.com

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See SITKA Arrowhead During “Burritos for The Badge” at Mile High Shooting

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

SITKA Arrowhead and Mile High Shooting Accessories are offering an opportunity to view Arrowhead product at this month’s “Burritos for The Badge” event, April 20th.

A LE exclusive experience held the third Wednesday of every month will not only provide attendees with their breakfast and coffee, but access to the Arrowhead product line as well as a company rep on hand to answer questions.

SITKA Arrowhead will be alongside Accuracy International (LE Rifles Only), Glock Blue Label. Event is held at Mile High Shooting Accessories, in Frederick, CO.

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Honor Patriot’s Day With Us

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

Each year, we remind our readers of the events of April 19th, 1775. Fabled as the “Shot Heard Round The World,” this was the true beginning of the American Revolution, a worldwide conflict which would engulf the super powers of the day in battles as far away as India, and last for another eight years.

Rebellion had already been brewing on the North American continent for a decade. Finally, in the early hours of the day, North American Militiamen fired on British troops, starting a war that would result in the ascendency of the American Eagle over this land we now call the United States.

This battle is also where we draw our concept of the iconic Minute Man from.

Each Patriot’s Day, we honor those men at Concord and consider what it must have been for them to stand there together, in the face of the world’s greatest army and take up arms in the defense of their colony from oppression.

This militia came together on that morning to protect their arms from seizure by an oppressive government. That is an indisputable fact. We find the roots of the Second Amendment in the events of that day.

“Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.”
-John Parker
Captain of Militia

As the initial volleys of fire were exchanged near daybreak on Lexington Green, colonial volunteers fell back in the face of over 500 occupying British troops. But as the battle moved on to Concord, the tide turned, and the redcoats were routed as more and more colonists joined the fray.

The British troops retreated through Concord where they were reinforced. Despite boasting a strength of 1700 men, they remained no match for the determined colonists who forced them to retreat to the safety of Charlestown in Boston. The militiamen continued their pursuit which transformed into the Siege of Boston.

Today, join me in honoring those early American warriors who pledged their lives to give us our hard fought freedoms and this great land.

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DEVCOM Soldier Center’s Director of Research and Technology Integration Inducted into Senior Executive Service

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

NATICK, Mass. – Craig L. Rettie, director of Research and Technology Integration for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center, or DEVCOM SC, has been inducted into the Senior Executive Service, or SES.

In his position at DEVCOM SC, Rettie is responsible for the planning, programming, coordination and external integration of DEVCOM SC’s science and technology program to ensure America’s warfighters are optimized, protected, and lethal.

During the March 31 SES induction ceremony, Douglas Tamilio – director of DEVCOM SC and an SES Level II – hosted the ceremony and administered the oath of office to Rettie. The ceremony took place in Hunter Auditorium at the Natick Soldiers Systems Center, or NSSC.

By becoming an SES, Rettie joins an elite group of men and women chosen for their leadership qualifications and tasked with leading the ongoing transformation of the government.

Tamilio said that Rettie has the right skill set, as well as a wide depth of experience coupled with demonstrated leadership.

“He epitomizes the Army Values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage,” said Tamilio.

Rettie credited the many people who have led, mentored, and supported him over the years.

“Being selected for the Senior Executive Service is an honor that words are incapable of truly describing,” said Rettie. “I certainly never set out almost 40 years ago with the intention of winding up here, in this position. I have been blessed over those years to have the strongest leaders, insightful mentors, and strong supporters. Any credit for my successes belongs to them and the great people I have worked with on this journey. I look forward to continuing to serve the Army and Soldiers, with this great workforce, for years to come.”

By Jane Benson, DEVCOM SC Public Affairs

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Visit Photonis Defense at TTPOA

Monday, April 18th, 2022

Photonis Defense – Night Vision is proud to support the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association TTPOA Raffle with a donation of our NEW Vyper Series Night Vision Binocular Device. Photonis Defense is committed to providing smaller, lighter, and faster auto gating night vision systems. From law enforcement professionals to our military forces we provide superior defense support for those who take up the cause to protect us. Our specialists custom build to fit your most demanding operations.

When you attend this year’s conference in Round Rock, TX please stop by the Photonis Defense booth and check out the Night Vision Series that allow you to see what others cannot.

photonisdefense.com

www.ttpoa.org/page/2022-conference-home

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New 30 Super Carry Added to Line of HST Ammunition from Federal

Monday, April 18th, 2022

ANOKA, Minnesota – April 12, 2022 – Federal Ammunition proudly offers a 100-grain HST Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) load to one of the biggest new handgun cartridge introductions in decades: the 30 Super Carry. The new 30 Super Carry cartridge bridges the largest performance gap in handgun self-defense ammunition. Check with your local ammo store for availability.

Penetrating performance and magazine capacity are major considerations when choosing a firearm platform for self-defense. Traditionally, users have had to choose between a smaller platform with reduced bullet performance or a larger platform to carry more rounds, while carrying a larger overall firearm. The 30 Super Carry has better terminal performance than a 380 and as much muzzle energy as a 9mm, all with a .312-inch projectile. Users will see performance similar to 9mm Luger with slightly less recoil and additional magazine capacity.

“We are excited to add this new HST Personal Defense handgun load to our overall lineup. A big advantage of the 30 Super Carry is that users get more performance from this offering without having to step up to a larger firearm,” said Jesse Whiteside, Federal’s Senior Director of Product Management. “The 30 Super Carry can hold 12 to 13 rounds in a magazine similar to the size of a 10-round 9mm Luger. Combine these performance features with Federals’ proven HST bullet, and this creates an excellent self-defense option.”

The Federal HST bullet design is matched with the 30 Super Carry for maximum performance. The specially engineered hollow point is designed for deep penetration and larger expansion. To fight against corrosion, the 30 Super Carry uses a nickel-plated case. This makes the HST Super Carry an ideal choice for personal defense scenarios.

Part No. / Description / MSRP

P30HST1S / 30 Super Carry, 100-grain HST JHP, 20-count / $36.99

For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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