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Nomad Outdoor Launches Bow and Barrel Club Rewards Program

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

Club members can earn free shipping, early access to new products and other benefits

CHARLESTON, SC. (August 4, 2025) – Nomad Outdoor has launched the Bow and Barrel Club, a rewards program helping customers to earn points with each purchase and enjoy early access to new product launches, cash back and other special offers.

Customers can join the Bow and Barrel Club by creating an account on the Nomad Outdoor website. Customers who already had existing accounts at Nomad Outdoor before the Bow and Barrel Club launch automatically receive 500 points for any purchase made on the website for the entire calendar year of 2025.

“The Bow and Barrel Club is more than perks; it’s a community of like-minded hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who share a passion for the lifestyle,” said Mike Tussey, Director of Marketing for Nomad Outdoor. “As a member, you’re not just a customer, you’re part of the Nomad family where Members enjoy early access to product drops, exclusive discounts, and free shipping. But more than that, they become part of something bigger, the Nomad Community. “

There is no charge for joining the Bow and Barrel Club.

Only purchases made directly from the Nomad Outdoor website count toward loyalty points, with members earning points for each $1 spent. Members can also earn points by following Nomad Outdoor on social media, signing up for the mailing list, and referring others to the Bow and Barrel Club.

Members also automatically receive 500 points on their birthday.

Bow and Barrel Club members can unlock new benefits as they earn points, with levels designated as Bronze, Silver and Gold tiers. The number of points earned per each dollar spent goes up and benefits increase as customers achieve new levels.

To sign up for the rewards program or to learn more, visit the Bow and Barrel Club website.

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Darley Named One of Crain’s 2025 Fast 50

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

ITASCA, IL – August 7, 2025 – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is proud to announce it has been named one of Crain’s 2025 Fast 50 by Crain’s Chicago Business.

This honor recognizes Darley as one of the 50 fastest-growing companies in the Chicago area based on year-over-year revenue growth.

“Darley is deeply honored to be recognized among Crain’s 2025 Fast 50,” said Paul Darley, CEO and President of Darley. “This recognition is a testament to the relentless innovation, dedication, and passion of our incredible team and reflects our commitment to growth with purpose and delivering exceptional service to those we serve.”

Learn more on our websites: www.darley.com and shop.darley.com.

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ASA and Leading 2A Groups File Lawsuit Challenging the Constitutionality of the NFA

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, August 1st, the American Suppressor Association (ASA), National Rifle Association (NRA), Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), Prime Protection STL Tactical Boutique, and two members of the organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA). The complaint, Brown v. Bondi, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

Until President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the NFA established a $200 tax and tax-enforcement registration regime on certain classes of firearms, including suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and NFA-defined “any other weapons.” With the elimination of this excise tax in the OBBB, the joint complaint alleges that the NFA registration regime is no longer justifiable as an exercise of Congress’s taxing power, nor any other Article I power.

The lawsuit also asserts that the NFA’s registration regime for suppressors and short-barreled rifles violates the Second Amendment. The Supreme Court has established that any regulation on arms-bearing conduct must be consistent with our nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation. The complaint argues there is no tradition that supports the NFA’s registration regime for protected arms such as suppressors and short-barreled rifles.

Click here to read the lawsuit.

“The National Firearms Act has been a weight around the neck of law-abiding gun owners for nearly a century,” said Knox Williams, President and Executive Director American Suppressor Association. “With the elimination of the excise tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and AOWs through the One Big Beautiful Bill, our lawsuit challenges the NFA as an unconstitutional registry of now untaxed firearms. Common sense and the law are on our side, and we look forward to fighting on behalf of all Americans in Federal Court.”

“The National Firearms Act has infringed on law-abiding Americans’ right to keep and bear arms for nearly a century,” said John Commerford, Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action. “Congress took a major step by eliminating the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled firearms through the OBBB, and we’re proud to work alongside other leading Second Amendment organizations to finish the job.”

“The National Firearms Act’s registration scheme only exists to ensure that the tax on NFA firearms was paid,” said Adam Kraut, SAF’s Executive Director. “With Congress removing the tax on silencers, short-barreled firearms, and ‘any other weapons,’ the continued inclusion of these items in the NFA serves no purpose, except continuing to retain an impermissible hurdle to the exercise of one’s constitutional right to keep and bear arms. We look forward to relegating this unconstitutional law to the history books.”

“The National Firearms Act isn’t just unconstitutional, it’s a tyrannical abomination,” said Firearms Policy Coalition President Brandon Combs. “Not only does the NFA violate your Second Amendment rights, but Congress never had the lawful authority to pass it in the first place. That makes it a double abuse of power, violating both the right to keep and bear arms and the hard limits the Constitution places on the federal government. We’re proud to fight alongside our allies to end this corrupt, immoral law so peaceable Americans can exercise their rights when, where, and how they choose.”

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Quantum Systems’ Vector UAS Added to US DoD’s Blue UAS List

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

Combat-proven, AI-powered eVTOL UAS joins select list of drones approved for U.S. government procurement and deployment

MOORPARK, Calif., Aug. 5, 2025 — Quantum Systems, a leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial intelligence solutions, today announced that its mid-range eVTOL small uncrewed aerial system (sUAS), Vector, has been added to the U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS List.

The Blue UAS List, managed by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), recognizes UAS platforms that meet the U.S. government’s most rigorous standards for cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and operational performance. Vector’s inclusion affirms its field-proven reliability, strategic relevance, and combat credibility while enabling defense and federal agencies to acquire and deploy the system without additional approvals. This streamlines procurement, shortens fielding timelines, and ensures frontline units receive access to trusted aerial intelligence faster and with fewer barriers

“This designation reflects much more than compliance,” said Dave Sharpin, CEO of Quantum-Systems Inc. “It validates the performance Vector is already delivering in the hands of U.S. and allied forces. Blue UAS approval accelerates our customers’ ability to field capability faster with full confidence in its security, resilience, and tactical relevance. For today’s warfighter, speed and trust matter. This clears the path for both.”

Already deployed by multiple U.S. government users and allied forces, Vector delivers AI-enabled, real-time ISR across dynamic and contested environments. Its modular payload architecture, edge-processing capabilities, and secure communications make it ideal for expeditionary ISR and coalition operations.

To meet growing U.S. demand and provide long-term sustainment, Quantum Systems opened a new 135,000 sq. ft. facility in June in Moorpark, California that serves as the company’s primary U.S. integration, production, and support hub. The site expands domestic capacity for delivery, training, and lifecycle support of Vector and Quantum Systems’ broader UAS portfolio, supporting global operations from U.S. soil.

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Global Ordnance, LLC Expands GO-Branded Line with Magazines, Ammunition, and Accessories

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

Sarasota, FL – Global Ordnance, LLC, a trusted supplier in the defense and commercial firearms markets, announces the expanded availability of its GO-Branded product line. Featuring steel and polymer magazines, a growing variety of ammunition, and essential accessories, the GO lineup is designed to meet the needs of today’s shooters with dependable, mission-ready performance.

GO-Branded Products Now Available

Magazines

5.56/.223 AR15 Steel Magazines – 10, 20, 30, and 40?round capacities in black and FDE (select capacities also available in OD Green)
7.62×39 AK47 Steel Magazines – 10, 20, 30, and 40round capacities in black and FDE
9mm 33-Round Glock-Compatible Magazines – Steel construction, high-capacity reliability
Stribog 9mm Polymer Magazines – 10-round configuration for Grand Power Stribog series
.45 ACP 26-Round Glock-Compatible Magazine – Made from advanced polymer material with steel feed lips

Ammunition

5.45×39 55gr FMJ (Brass Case) – 30-round boxes and 900-round bulk cases

9mm 115gr FMJ – Available as a 500-round bulk pack that includes a free GO-Branded OD Green Ammo Can

5.56×45 M193 55gr FMJ Brass Case – Available in 20-round boxes and 1000-round bulk cases

Accessories

GO-Branded OD Green Ammo Can – Durable plastic construction with secure latches and molded GO logo
GO-Branded MSR Bags – Designed for carbines and rifles; features multiple carry options and magazine storage
GO-Branded Pistol Bag – Compact soft case with external storage for magazines and range gear
GO-Branded Pistol Case – Lockable, hard-sided case with foam interior for secure handgun transport

Built to Perform

Each GO-Branded product is designed with durability, consistency, and end-user needs in mind.

“We’re proud of what we’ve built with the GO-Branded line,” said John Dilley, Director of Operations at Global Ordnance. “These are practical, reliable products—backed by real-world experience—that give our customers solid gear they can trust.

Available Nationwide

GO-Branded magazines, ammunition, and accessories are available at firearms retailers across the United States. They are not exclusive to the Global Ordnance website, but a full selection can be viewed at: Global Ordnance GO-Branded Products

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Engineered to Go Where Others Cannot

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

OTTO unveils DARKSTAR 1 — a mobile, all-terrain command unit built for rugged environments, delivering advanced communications to the edge of operations.

Built on the Polaris Xpedition ADV 5 platform, DARKSTAR 1,OTTO’s entry into the vehicle-based systems market, integrates a configurable suite of technologies, including dual-network Cradlepoint cellular, low-earth-orbit satellite, GPS tracking (for vehicle and personnel), multi-band UHF/VHF radios, inter-team P2P links, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and more. Zero-profile communication antenna arrays reduce exposure and preserve stealth in confined or obstructed environments.

“Our goal with DARKSTAR 1 was to extend OTTO’s legacy ofperformance into mobile command systems, delivering a compact, agile solution that gives teams a technological advantage where other solutions fail to go,” said Nick Lafferty, Tactical Systems and Solutions for OTTO Engineering.

Designed for use in all environments and high- (or low-) visibility situations, DARKSTAR 1 features the latest in digital off-road lighting from Tomar Electronics; users have full 360° control of the vehicle’s response and scene lighting. A programmable touch control panel offers the ability to customize lighting types depending on operating preferences, including a “BLACKOUT MODE,” which disables all visible light sources and switches over to IR off-road lighting/driving mode.

Enhanced visual awareness is provided by integrated EO/IR and thermal sensors, offering real-time visuals in low- or no-light conditions. Paired with the ATAK display system, operators can drive and navigate in complete darkness without helmet-mounted night vision. Live video can be securely streamed, stored locally, or backed up to the cloud. Optional features include real-time shot detection and additional sensor overlays.

Unlike traditional mobile systems designed for large vehicles, DARKSTAR 1 fills a critical gap, delivering real-time intelligence and communications in a compact, responsive package that can go virtually anywhere.

“We’re seeing growing demand for platforms that can bring technology deeper into challenging environments,” Lafferty added. “DARKSTAR 1 gives responders and operators the upper hand: speed, information, and connectivity when and where it’s needed most.”

Purpose-built in the USA to meet the needs and requirements of those who serve, DARKSTAR 1 combines OTTO’s legacy of reliability with a forward-looking innovation in a mobile command unit.

Available now from OTTO Communications. Contact info@ottoexcellence.com today for more information or sales.

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Station 150 by LOFT – Now Available Via Kickstarter

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

Developed by Caleb Crye to keep sensitive equipment organized and out of the dirt, the LOFT Station 150 converts from a rolling duffle to workstation in seconds.

Some of you may have seen professional skydiver Jeff Provenzano at drop zones around the world using the Station 150 where it’s drawn a lot of interest.

The Station 150 can be internally configured for a variety of applications including weapons and equipment transport and maintenance as well as drone and recce work.

Offered in Dark Olive, Fire Red, and Jet Black, Station 150 is now available for commercial order via Kickstarter with deliveries beginning in December. This is a great way to get ahold of the Station 150 as it comes bundled with all of the accessories:

3 MOLLE Adapter Panels
Modular Pouch Set of 3
Packing Tote
Folding Worksurface

Station 150 Dimensions:

Overall: 36” x 18” x 14”

Worksurface height: 34”

Interior of rigid backshell: 35” x 17.75”

Volume: approximately 149 Liters

Weight: 16.5 lb (only 1 lb more than market-leading traditional rolling duffle)

Wheels: 5” diameter, 2” wide with smooth gliding air-less tires

Max supportable weight in table mode: 50lbs

Order yours at www.kickstarter.com/projects/loftgear/station-150tm-by-loft.

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US Transportation Secretary Sean P Duffy Unveils Proposed Rule to Unleash American Drone Dominance as Part of His Innovation Agenda

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a new proposed rule– Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). This rule will unleash American innovation safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace system.

For more information about the proposed rule, see our fact sheet.

“We are making the future of our aviation a reality and unleashing American drone dominance. From drones delivering medicine to unmanned aircraft surveying crops, this technology will fundamentally change the way we interact with the world,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “Our new rule will reform outdated regulations that were holding innovators back while also enhancing safety in our skies. Thanks to President Trump, America – not China – will lead the way in this exciting new technology.”

Previously, operators would have to get individual waivers or exemptions to use their drones without visual line of sight. These were approved on a case-by-case basis, and the process was cumbersome. By eliminating these requirements for BVLOS operations, the proposal will significantly expand the use-case for drone technologies in areas like: manufacturing, farming, energy production, filmmaking, and the movement of products including lifesaving medications.

“Normalizing BVLOS flights is key to realizing drones’ societal and economic benefits,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “Package delivery, agriculture, aerial surveying, public safety, recreation, and flight testing are just some of the uses we expect to see as we enable these innovative technologies while maintaining the safety of our National Airspace System.”

“Today’s NPRM is a bold, forward-looking step that helps unlock the full potential of BVLOS drone operations, transforming how we monitor infrastructure, deliver critical supplies, advance precision agriculture, and speed up emergency response. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are giving innovators a predictable, scalable pathway to conduct BVLOS missions, to ensure that the United States remains the global leader in drone technology. We look forward to public comment on this critical rulemaking,” said Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

The proposal also includes updated requirements for manufacturers, operators, and drone traffic-management services to keep BVLOS drones safely separated from each other and from manned aircraft.

Additional Information:

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a partner in developing this rule.

The FAA encourages people to submit comments in the Federal Register. The comment period will be open for 60 days following publication and will not be extended.

You can read more about Secretary Duffy’s broader transportation innovation agenda.

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