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Blue Force Gear Presents: Between 2 Targets – Jared Reston

Saturday, March 8th, 2025

Former SWAT Officer Jared Reston Shares Life-Changing Experience

In this video Chris Sizelove and Jared Reston sit down for a conversation about gunfighting, mindset, and winning. Jared is a seasoned law enforcement veteran with over 20 years of service at Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Since retiring in 2020, he now travels the nation teaching firearms and tactics to prepared citizens, military personnel, and law enforcement agencies.

Jared’s perspective was forever altered in 2008 during what began as a routine shoplifter pursuit at Jacksonville’s Regency Square Mall. The confrontation turned deadly when the suspect produced a Glock 21 and shot Jared seven times. Despite taking rounds to his jaw, body armor, thigh, and other areas, Jared maintained his composure and returned fire effectively, neutralizing the threat. This watershed moment has radically impacted Jared’s life and inspired him to share training techniques with others through his training company, Reston Group Training.

Since this event, Jared has been an advocate for mindset. His training philosophy is clear: the goal in a lethal confrontation isn’t merely to survive—it’s to win. “I hate the term surviving,” he explains. “To me, survival is what you do if you crash your car in the woods and drink your pee and eat berries… a gunfight is a high-stakes game, and games have to have a winner.”

The conversation delves into the importance of shot placement and the resilience of the human body during traumatic injuries. Jared notes that while the human body is a large target, the areas that will immediately stop a threat are surprisingly small. Disrupting brain or heart function is about the only way to neutralize a threat.

Chris and Jared agree that proper mindset, weapon manipulation skills, and marksmanship are critical components in prevailing in armed confrontations. The function of training is to make fundamental skills so automatic that your mental bandwidth can be dedicated entirely to solving the immediate problem rather than worrying about manipulating your weapon.

Reston Group Training offers numerous open enrollment classes for civilians and professionals. Jared can also be found in New Hampshire at Ridgeline Defense, which he describes as “the Disney World of the shooting realm.” Even though Ridgeline is known for precision long-range shooting they now offer a wide variety of training including CQB.

For more information on Jared, visit his website.

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Presidio of Monterey Soldiers Exchange AMC Shoulder Sleeve Insignia for ICoE SSI

Saturday, March 8th, 2025

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. (Mar. 4, 2025) – Soldiers assigned to the Presidio of Monterey recently marked the transition from the U.S. Army Materiel Command to the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence during a traditional patching ceremony in the PoM headquarters building. The five soldiers exchanged their AMC shoulder sleeve insignia patches for the ICoE patch, signifying their integration into the ICoE command.

The re-patching was prompted by the January 2025 EXORD 123-25 by the Secretary of the Army, “Update to U.S. Army Installation Management Structure.” This alignment reduces bureaucracy, clarifies responsibilities, and unifies efforts under a single command.

Maj. Gen. Richard Appelhans, commanding general of ICoE and Fort Huachuca, addressed soldiers at both locations via video teleconference from Arizona. “More than just symbolic, this patching is about creating unity of command and unity of effort,” Appelhans said. “Despite the many challenges, you accomplish the mission daily, delivering first-class service and support to your communities.”

Col. Dan Artino, Presidio of Monterey garrison commander, said the ceremony marks a significant milestone. “This transition reaffirms our commitment to the warfighters, families, and civilians who train, work, and live on our installation,” Artino said.

The alignment, Artino said, will integrate ICoE’s mission priorities with PoM’s service integration. “This move strengthens our relationship with our senior commander, Maj. Gen. Appelhans, and allows for even greater collaboration and support,” he said.

With the transition complete, the Presidio of Monterey stands ready to support the broader transformation, modernization and readiness of the U.S. Army.

By Jennifer Leggett

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SIG SAUER – The Truth About the P320

Friday, March 7th, 2025

NEWINGTON, N.H., (March 7, 2025) – The P320 CANNOT, under any circumstances, dischargewithout a trigger pull – that is a fact. The allegations against the P320 are nothing more than individuals seeking to profit or avoid personal responsibility.

Recently, anti-gun groups, members of the mainstream media, trial attorneys, and other uninformed and agenda-driven parties have launched attacks on one of SIG SAUER’s most trusted, most tested, and most popular products – the P320 pistol. In all cases, these individuals have an ulterior motive behind their baseless allegations that the P320 can fire without a trigger pull; they have no evidence, no data and no empirical testing to support any of their claims. They instead choose to misrepresent clear, negligent discharges as a “design problem.”

In the decade since its introduction, the P320 has undergone the most rigorous testing and evaluation of any firearm, by military and law enforcement agencies around the world. It consistently delivers a proven record of performance and reliability through state-of-the-art engineering, and documented quality control at every stage of its production. Claims that unintended discharges are anything more than negligent handling and/or manufactured lies to support an anti-gun, anti-SIG agenda are false. Furthermore, lawsuits claiming that the P320 is capable of firing without the trigger being pulled have been dismissed in courtrooms around the country. In addition, multiple plaintiffs’ so-called experts have conceded, it is not possible for the P320 to discharge unless the trigger is fully actuated.

The rhetoric is high, and we can no longer stay silent while lawsuits run their course, and clickbait farming, engagement hacking grifters continue their campaign to highjack the truth for profit. Enough is enough. From the courts of law to the court of public opinion we will combat the lies and misinformation with the truth. SIG SAUER stands behind the quality, safety, and design of all our products – especially the P320.

Industry, take notice; what’s happening today to SIG SAUER with the anti-gun mob and their lawfare tactics will happen tomorrow at another firearms manufacturer, and then another.

Today, for SIG SAUER – it ends.

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Orbit Launches the MPT30Ka Deployable SATCOM System: A Rapid-Deployment Multi-Purpose Satellite Communication Terminal for Military Forces

Friday, March 7th, 2025

Reliable, high-performance SATCOM for on-the-move and in-field operations

Satellite DC, March 11-13 2025, Walter E Washington Convention Center, Booth #1713

March 05, 2025 – Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a leading global provider of ground, airborne and maritime SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical communication management systems, is launching the MPT30Ka Deployable SATCOM System, a cutting-edge Multi-Porpuse satellite communication terminal (MPT) designed for rapid deployment in the field. Based on the battle-proven MPT30 platform, this innovative system ensures uninterrupted and secure connectivity for military forces operating in dynamic and complex environments.

The MPT30Ka Deployable system is designed as man-portable for an easy field deployment of a SATCOM terminal featuring a roll-on/roll-off capability. This capability provides military forces with the flexibility to establish a high-performance SATCOM link in minutes, ensuring real-time data transmission, secure voice communications, and live video streaming even in GPS-denied environments.

The MPT30Ka Deployable delivers seamless connectivity across diverse terrains, supporting GEO, MEO, LEO, and HEO satellites for global coverage. With high EIRP and G/T values, it enables efficient broadband communication even at low elevation angles. Its high EIRP Spectral Density (EIRPsd) characteristics allows for reduced bandwidth allocation and makes it a perfect choice for military customers with large fleet of SATCOM systems. Optimized for military operations, the system meets MIL-STD compliance and is ruggedized to operate in extreme conditions. Itsplug-and-play functionality ensures rapid activation with a single-button setup, allowing forces to establish a stable SATCOM link within minutes. Designed for mission-critical reliability, the terminal operates even under GPS jamming and spoofing conditions. Additionally, its compact, lightweight, and power-efficient design enhances availability while reducing operational costs and satellite resources.

The MPT30Ka system variants can be mounted on mobile platforms such as vehicles or and vessels making it an ideal solution for modern mobile defense forces.

Daniel Eshchar, Orbit’s CEO commented: “In today’s battlefield, satellite communication is not just an advantage—it is a necessity. Forces require resilient, high-performance connectivity to ensure mission success. The MPT30Ka Deployable SATCOM system delivers precisely that: a robust, continuous, and high-quality communication link that keeps troops connected under any conditions. This system plays a critical role in modern warfare, providing the reliability and flexibility essential for operational superiority”.

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New Online Emergency Trauma Care Training from CTOMS Academy

Friday, March 7th, 2025

CTOMS™ is please to announce the release of three new online training bundles for civilians. These course bundles are designed to help prepare citizens to respond to trauma casualties in emergency or crisis situations. They include detailed courses on scene safety, the assessment and treatment of major trauma casualties, emergency bleeding control, airway and respiratory management, and hypothermia management.

Like all CTOMS™ Academy e-training, these bundles make use of video demonstrations, lab footage, and 3-D animations for enhanced student engagement and understanding.

The Wilderness Responder, Industrial Responder, and Prepared Citizen Responder bundles are available now from CTOMS™ Academy.

Use code SSD25 for 25% off al CTOMS Academy online training.

Visit CTOMS™ for more information.

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Adept Armor Unveils Ivoryguard, an Ultra-Lightweight Foam Redefining Ballistic and Impact Protection

Friday, March 7th, 2025

Now integrated into the Storm Foundation Plate, Ivoryguard™ enhances durability and energy absorption while making the ultra-light NIJ-III/RF1-rated armor even lighter.

Denison, TX. (March 2025) – Adept Armor, pioneers in next-gen protective solutions, today launched Ivoryguard™: a breakthrough foam technology that defies conventional engineering limits. At just 0.068 gm/cc, it’s lighter than silica aerogel – often called “the world’s lightest solid” – yet tougher than traditional heavy-duty foams used in armor, helmet padding, and other high-impact applications.

In head-to-head tests, Ivoryguard outperformed leading materials by 20-360 percent in weight-adjusted energy absorption. Even that alone positions Ivoryguard as a major innovation in high-performance superfoams – as the lightest heavy-duty foam – but raw performance is only half the story:

Engineered for extremes: Far less temperature-sensitive than the competition, Ivoryguard maintains performance in environments from -40°C to scorching desert heat, and is currently being investigated for use in stratospheric drones operating at -50°C in ultra-high-UVR conditions.

Built to last: Closed-cell foam structure repels moisture and chemicals while staying odor-free.

Outstanding engineering properties: 180 percent elongation, 2.5 MPa tensile strength, and tear resistance exceeding 45 N/cm – a combination of properties which makes for a material that’s ultra-plastic yet damage resistant.

Adept’s flagship RF1 Storm Foundation Plate now integrates Ivoryguard, shaving another 0.1 lb. off an already featherlight design (down to 2.3 lb.) while maintaining combat-proven 0.9” thickness and NIJ III/RF1 ballistic rating. The result? Military-grade protection that feels effortless to wear, with further reduced backface deformation upon impact.

While born for ballistic challenges, Ivoryguard is sparking a materials revolution.

Aerospace: Ultra-light insulation and structural support for high-altitude drones.

Automotive: Durable crash absorption that doesn’t compromise mileage.

Sports: Helmets and torso protection pads that are lighter, more durable, and easier to care for.

It will become the material of choice for all those who demand protection that offers the best performance at the lowest weight, combined with extreme endurance and top-tier comfort characteristics.

“Ivoryguard closes the ‘impossible gap’ between weight, protection, and resilience,” said Jake Ganor, CEO at Adept Armor. “This isn’t just better foam; it’s a new design language for safety-critical industries.”

Adept is now offering Ivoryguard samples to qualified partners. Defense teams, engineers, and manufacturers ready to leapfrog competitors are invited to reach out.

For more information on Adept Armor or how to request an Ivoryguard sample, visit their website.

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SIG SAUER Special Weapons Group Introduces the RSAR999 USSOCOM MCX-RATTLER LT

Friday, March 7th, 2025

In September of 2022, SIG SAUER won a contract that was five years in the making with USSOCOM to deliver a maximum firepower, concealable package that could meet the needs and demands of the SOCOM unit. This package included a configuration of the SIG SAUER MCX-RATTLER LT in 5.56 NATO with a 7.62×39 barrel and SLH Suppressors.

As this product is offered with indefinite-delivery, it will now be made available in two different configurations in the SWG Program. Both a pistol and SBR version in 7.75″ 5.56 will be offered as the RSAR999 build. This will include the limited-run SWG Certificate of Authenticity, Pelican® case, Magpul® Dual QD Sling, SIG Iron Sights, optional low profile brass deflector, and Single Point Adapter and the product configuration of the customer.*

RSAR999 USSOCOM MCX-RATTLER LT: SBR

RSAR999 USSOCOM MCX-RATTLER LT: PISTOL

As with all products in the SWG program they are built and inspected to the needs of the professional customer and come backed by SIG SAUER’s Infinite Guarantee.

Own a piece of history with this one-time available rifle configuration offered as RSAR999 in the SWG program from SIG SAUER!

*Note: Pistol configuration will include a brace, SBR comes with the RSAR999 configured stock. Rifle/Pistol is sold as the firearm only and does not include the suppressors or 7.62×39 barrel as in the actual contract configuration. All configurations are semi-automatic.

www.sigsauer.com/swg-rsar-mcx-rattler-ussocom

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Receptor AI from Quantum Systems x OKSI

Friday, March 7th, 2025

Our Software-Defined Defense approach is all about compatibility and adaptability – enabling the seamless integration of advanced technologies into our ReceptorAI software suite.

ReceptorAI can process and integrate a wide range of AI-driven navigation methods to ensure reliable ISR operations in heavily jammed areas. It is designed to easily accommodate new developments and allows the seamless integration of third-party algorithms through a smart and expandable architecture.

As part of our open and modular software approach, we’re pleased to highlight our trusted partnership with OKSI to further provide GNSS-based navigation capabilities with the integration of Intelligence by OKSI.

OKSI’s OMNISCIENCE software suite, including OMNInav, delivers:

· GPS-denied navigation, ATR, and CAT I/II precision target coordinates

· Precise, real-time, day and night absolute positional awareness to enable autonomous operations in EW environments

· Drift-free absolute position accuracy of approximately 5 meters By embedding OMNISCIENCE into our existing software ecosystem, we continue to enhance our Family of Systems, enabling robust, autonomous operations for ISR missions in the most challenging scenarios.

Learn more about OKSI’s OMNISCIENCE software suite at oksi.ai/omniscience

Dive deep into OMNInav at oksi.ai/omninav-gps-denied-navigation

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