Last week LaRue Tactical released the C-Note, a one-piece, Picatinny rail compatible iron sight for ARs designed to just slap-on and hit targets without sighting in. It has a similar sight radius and configuration to pistol sights. The name is due to its price, $100.
Naturally, someone asked “why?” Here’s LaRue’s response.
It makes sense. It’s a simple sighting system that can be moved from rifle to rifle.
www.larue.com/products/larue-tactical-c-note
ANOKA, Minnesota – March 24, 2023 – Federal Ammunition leads the category of most frequently purchased shotgun ammunition according to the Southwick Associates’ 2022 “Hunting & Shooting Participation and Equipment Purchases Consumer Tracking Study.” Southwick’s yearly survey compiled the feedback of over 9,000 hunters and recreational shooters.
“The fact that Federal shotshell ammunition leads the category for most shotgun ammo purchased is a testament to the demanding work everyone at Federal puts into creating these products,” said Dan Compton, Product Director for Federal Shotshell Ammunition. “This year’s survey showed the highest percentage of all shotshell ammo purchased was Federal. This is truly a team effort, and our company couldn’t be prouder.”
Federal has expanded its shotshell lineup in the past several years, adding a competition target lineup in High Over All, along with sub-gauge extensions for Top Gun, Black Cloud and a new Bismuth offering featuring HEVI-Bismuth. New HEVI-Bismuth shot is 22 percent denser than steel, delivering more lethal energy downrange. Launched by the FLITECONTROL FLEX wad, bismuth pellets pattern consistently, and their metallic properties make them safe in both modern and classic shotguns.
“We want to continue to have Federal Ammunition be a company that fills all of your shotgun ammunition needs,” said Compton. “For those that enjoy cold mornings in the duck blind, to busting clays, and for home defense, Federal Ammunition’s quality and trusted performance is there to meet those needs. With Federal’s wide range of product choices, shotgun hunters and shooters can easily find a product to fit their needs.”
Southwick’s in-depth resources illustrate shopping behaviors, such as where consumers buy, brand preferences, and amount spent. Learn more at www.southwickassociates.com.
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —
The Department of the Air Force selected Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to host the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center, which is the first center capable of joint and multinational force training.
The JITTC will provide the ability for attendees to blend synthetic and live-fly training while focusing on training events specific to employment of tactical joint assets.
“Establishing the JITTC at JBER allows our warfighters to train against our pacing challenge in realistic threat scenarios,” said Col. Kevin Jamieson, 3rd Wing commander. “This training capability is critical to ensure our men and women will be ready to perform their duties on Night-1 of a conflict if called upon and will be the premier training venue for decades to come.”
The decision to place the JITTC at JBER came after assessing the area’s ability to facilitate the mission and infrastructure capacity, while accounting for community support, environmental factors and cost.
“From our position in Alaska, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson is uniquely situated to protect the homeland and project joint forces,” said Col. David Wilson, 673rd Air Base Wing and JBER commander. “This investment powers us to deliver on those missions, increase readiness and build the next generation of agile combat warfighters and support teams.”
The environmental impact analysis was also completed this spring with a finding of no significant impact.
Construction of the facility is expected to begin in fall 2024, and once fully completed, will require an increase of approximately 116 personnel who are expected to begin arriving in 2027.
BETHESDA, Md., March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Castellum, Inc. (NYSE-American: CTM), a cybersecurity and electronic warfare services company focused on the federal government, announces that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of Global Technologies Management Resources, Inc. (“GTMR”), a $10 million revenue government contractor based in Hollywood, Maryland near Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
The transaction is immediately accretive on a revenue per share, recurring cash operating profit per share (a non-GAAP measure), and net income per share basis to Castellum. Pro forma for the acquisition, Castellum’s revenue run rate now exceeds $50 million. As a significant transaction under SEC Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X, an audit of GTMR’s 2022 financials is being done and is expected to be completed within 60 days. The transaction was structured to be a “tax-free” reorganization under Section 368 of the Internal Revenue Code with just over 80% of the consideration in the form of Castellum restricted common stock. Additional details will be available on Form 8-K which Castellum will be filing in the upcoming days at www.sec.gov.
“We are thrilled to announce the closing of the GTMR acquisition,” said Mark Fuller, President and CEO of Castellum. “In addition to adding significant new capability to Castellum, strengthening our presence at Pax River, and being immediately accretive for our shareholders, we also have a new, important prime contract vehicle through which we plan to accelerate our organic growth. Jim Morton is an excellent addition to our management team and the roughly 60 new Castellum employees will augment our talent as we scale the business. We look forward to fully integrating GTMR into Castellum. We now shift our focus to closing our other pending non-binding LOI, which we expect to do within the next 10-20 days, as well as looking for our next acquisition.”
Double down. Bang it twice…every single time! G-Flex is the first binary trigger for your Glock pistol.
St. Peters, MO | 17 MAR 23
For the first time ever, enhanced pull and release firing capability is here for Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5 Glock firearms. Introducing the G-Flex Binary Trigger for Glock pistols!
The G-Flex is engineered with Reflex Trigger Technology. It fires one round when nthe trigger is pulled rearward, then a second “reflex” round when the trigger is released forward. This provides the potential for lightning-fast split times and unmatched performance in your Glock handgun.
The G-Flex is manufactured from professional-grade materials and designed for easy drop-in installation. The G-Flex is manufactured with aerospace-grade stainless steel and is built to perform under pressure and hard use. You’ll harness elevated speed and effectiveness with unmatched strength and reliability.
The G-Flex has been engineered with what the ATF wanted; a patented secondary DISCONNECTOR makes it physically impossible for the G-Flex to achieve automatic firing.
Components:
· Trigger Bar
· Enhanced Bar Guide
· Trigger Return Spring
· Trigger Housing
· Trigger Shoe
Specifications:
· Style: Reflex
· Model: G-Flex
· Platform: GLOCK 17, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 19X, 45, 47, 31, 32, and 33
· Fit is generation specific
· Weight: 5 ounces
· Material: Aluminum/Steel
Experience the speed and performance of the G-Flex and its game-changing Reflex Trigger Technology. Unleash Glock’s full potential with G-Flex!
Order yours online at Warlord Central: sigglockincolt.com.
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WASHINGTON (AFNS) —
President of the United States Joe Biden has selected the livery design for the “Next Air Force One,” VC-25B, a design that will closely resemble the livery of the current Air Force One, VC-25A, while also modernizing for the 21st century.
While accounting for the VC-25B’s larger 747-8i aircraft, the VC-25B livery has three primary differences with the VC-25A’s livery. The light blue on VC-25B is a slightly deeper, more modern tone than VC-25A’s robin’s egg blue. Additionally, the VC-25B engines will use the darker blue from the cockpit area vice the VC-25A’s robin’s egg blue. Finally, there is no polished metal section on the VC-25B because modern commercial aircraft skin alloys don’t allow for it.
A formal contractual decision for a VC-25B livery was not required until this year for Boeing to conduct engineering, certification preparation, and supplier selection activities for the program. The Air Force previously displayed a red, white, and blue livery for the VC-25B because it had been publicly expressed as a preferred livery in 2019. A thermal study later concluded the dark blue in the design would require additional Federal Aviation Administration qualification testing for several commercial components due to the added heat in certain environments.
The VC-25B Program will deliver a new fleet of aircraft to enable POTUS to execute the duties of Head of State, Chief Executive, and Commander in Chief. The aircraft will be uniquely modified to provide the POTUS, staff, and guests with safe and reliable air transportation with the equivalent level of communications capability and security available in the White House.
The VC-25B aircraft will replace the current VC-25A fleet, which faces capability gaps, rising maintenance costs, and parts obsolescence. Modifications to the aircraft will include electrical power upgrades, a mission communication system, a medical facility, an executive interior, a self-defense system, and autonomous ground operations capabilities.
VC-25B deliveries are projected for 2027 for the first aircraft and 2028 for the second aircraft. The Air Force remains postured to keep VC-25A available and mission-ready until delivery of the VC-25B.
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
DAVIDSON, N.C. – March 23, 2023 – Curtiss-Wright Corporation, (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has been awarded a follow-on contract by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to provide small form factor network router and switch modules to support communications modernization with highly portable expeditionary network communications technology. Under the contract, Curtiss-Wright will provide a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) deployed baseband system for the Marine Corps Wideband Satellite-Expeditionary (MCWS-X) program.
“As a leading supplier of tactical battlefield communications solutions, we are very proud to provide the Marine Corps with our proven field-deployable network communications technology to support the MCWS-X program,” said Lynn M. Bamford, Chair and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. “This contract further strengthens the long and successful relationship we have with the USMC and highlights Curtiss-Wright’s ability to enhance interoperability and improve cost efficiencies with electronics systems that adhere to the DoD’s mandate for solutions based on the Modular Open Systems Approach.”
Curtiss-Wright is performing the work within its Defense Solutions division in the Defense Electronics segment. The products covered by this agreement will be shipped to the USMC from the Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions facility in Portland, Oregon
For more information on Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions division products, please visit www.curtisswrightds.com.
We’re issuing a voluntary recall on the Recon LT avalanche transceiver to carry out a necessary firmware update.
In a limited number of cases, the Recon LT could unexpectedly enter search mode, despite its rotary switch remaining in the send position. There have been no accidents or injuries resulting from this malfunction.
This issue is easily eliminated when users update their firmware to version v1.3 or later.
All users should immediately stop using their Recon LT until completing one of the following options:
1. To update your Recon LT, simply download the Pieps app for iOS or Android devices, connect the transceiver via Bluetooth, then follow the on-screen prompts.
2. Send your Recon LT to our service center, where we will perform the update for you free of charge.
3. Receive a full refund from Black Diamond for Recon LT customers.
For firmware update procedures and related recall information, please click Learn More below.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and we apologize for the inconvenience caused by this recall.
Learn more here.
