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SIG SAUER Moved for Mistrial, Will Now Appeal Verdict in Abrahams v. SIG SAUER

Friday, November 22nd, 2024

NEWINGTON, N.H., (November 20, 2024) –  We strongly disagree with the verdict in this unintended discharge lawsuit, have already moved for a mistrial, and will be appealing the decision on multiple grounds. 

The jury agreed that Plaintiff’s own negligence contributed to his accident. Plaintiff agreed the trigger on his P320 pistol was pulled fully rearward with at least 7 pounds of force. The P320 pistol is designed to discharge when the trigger is pulled and that is what happened in this case.

Plaintiff ignored numerous safety rules and warnings in handling his gun and had never trained with or fired his gun before the discharge occurred despite having purchased it more than a year and a half before his accident.

SIG SAUER believes that the jury’s ruling was unsupported by, and contrary to the evidence presented, and will be filing a motion for a judgment in its favor notwithstanding the verdict and, if denied, will be appealing the decision on multiple grounds. 

The design of the SIG SAUER P320 model pistol is innovative and safe, with numerous related patents, including several relating to safety mechanisms. It is among the most tested, proven, and successful handguns in recent history, with versions being selected as the official sidearm of the U.S., Canadian, Australian, and Danish militaries, among many other military and law enforcement organizations worldwide. SIG SAUER is extremely proud of our long history of producing high-quality firearms and our unwavering dedication to safety.

FirstSpear Friday Focus – FS Icon Hoodie

Friday, November 22nd, 2024

Discover the FS Icon Hoodie: Comfort, and Functionality in One

The FirstSpear FS Icon Hoodie, is where comfort meets our ‘Built for The X’ innovation ethos.

While this hoodie might not see combat, it’s designed with the same commitment to quality, materials, and performance that supports those in their most critical moments. Crafted from an exceptionally soft fabric blend, this mid-weight hoodie offers all-day comfort and durability. Featuring the iconic FirstSpear Speartip logo, it’s a versatile piece that transitions effortlessly from casual wear to outdoor adventures.

Your Everyday Essential, Built for Any Occasion

The FS Icon Hoodie is the perfect addition to your fall-weather arsenal. Layer it under a FS Wind Cheater for your next excursion or wear it solo for a relaxed look. Its clean design ensures you’re always ready for whatever your day holds.

Performance Meets Practicality

Built for those who value both comfort and functionality, the FS Icon Hoodie delivers a mid-weight fabric that’s warm enough for chilly mornings yet breathable enough for all-day wear. Whether you’re traveling, training, or simply relaxing, this hoodie supports your lifestyle with ease and versatility.

Specifications:

Sizing: True to Size

Blend Specs:

60% Cotton

40% Polyester

Aluminum Grommets for easy adjustment of hood, and cinching. 

Shop the FS Icon Hoodie Today

Gear up with confidence. Order the FS Icon Hoodie directly from our online store and experience the premium comfort and durability that FirstSpear is known for. Whether you’re heading out or staying in, this comfort-essential ensures you’re always dressed for the occasion.

Choose FirstSpear—Where innovation meets the moments that matter.

Prometheus Design Werx – SPD CAS OTF v2

Thursday, November 21st, 2024

Special Projects Division CA.lifornia S.pecial O.ut t.he F.ront Auto Knife in MagnaCut

PDW releases their v2 CA.lifornia S.pecialO.ut t.he F.ront automatic knife featuring MagnaCut steel, under their sub-label of Special Projects Division. Compact and legal to carry in the state of California, this knife is precision made from aerospace grade T6061 AL, 6AL4V titanium, Crucible MagnaCut, and Hyperglow.

Details make the design. We produce some of the only OTFs on the market with a milled contoured handle, which requires 3x longer on the CNC to achieve. We designed this OTF handle where the machine screws are in blind holes for an unclutteredand clean presentation side. A titanium pocket clip, and a titanium slider with Hyperglow dot round out the finer details.

The SPD Edition CAS OTF v2 will be available with a 2-tone finished blade and dark gray, OD green, and orange or purple anodized or DLC handles.

PDW Founder and Chief Designer PDW states:

“The CA.lifornia S.pecial OTF exemplifies my design and production ethos. Its functional design strength comes from its simplicity. There are no racing stripes, randomly ground contours, garish decorative elements, superfluous swooshes and silly lines. Despites its diminutive ‘California Special” size, this compact out the front knife is very versatile and highly usable for your daily cutting chores. From opening boxes, stubborn plastic packages, to envelopes, and much more, this knife will easily tackle the job. The action is crisp and satisfying to fire and close. I chose the highest level of materials and held steadfast to our stringent attention to details and highest quality of make. For those who adhere to the philosophy of form follows function, find beauty in finely made edged tools, and demand precision made mechanical objects, the CAS OTF is made for you.”

The SPD CAS OTF v2 is available now for $195.00 via their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com.

Radical Defense BAD-21 Suppressor

Thursday, November 21st, 2024

After successfully suppressing the M2A1 and M2A2 .50cal Machine Guns, RD (Radical Defense) began pursuing the next evolution of the original 50 FVS suppressor. The design intent was a modular, more streamlined, lower weight, higher flow suppressor with a reduced form factor. What followed was the 50 GPS (General Purpose Suppressor) Program.

50 GPS utilizes one suppressor with multiple mounting options via taper lock mount muzzle devices. Each muzzle device is designed with specific internal geometries and thread pitches per use on each intended weaponsystem while using the same, standard external geometries; for example,making the same suppressor useable on a Barrett M107, a McMillan TAC-50, and an M2A1.

Using a 50 GPS muzzle device designed to thread into a barrel shroud, RD mounted and performed limited function testing of 50 GPS on an M3Pwith the eventual goal of adapting 50 GPS for use on the GAU-21.Utilizing customer feedback, in an effort to simplify the system, RDmoved away from a specialized muzzle device and modular suppressor design. Instead, RD developed the BAD-21 specifically for use on theGAU-21, with a primary focus of reducing Blast Overpressure exposure to the warfighter, air frames, and sensitive electronics.

In an effort to design the most rugged, durable machine gun suppressors possible, RD additively manufactures using Haynes 282. The (Blast Attenuation Device) BAD-21 is a monolithic design, without welds or threaded interfaces, which eliminates potential failure points. Additionally, Haynes 282 exhibits exceptional abrasion and wear resistance, and maintains high levels of strength at extreme temperatures.

The BAD-21 threads directly to the Barrel Jacket replacing the flash hider, and is then secured in place using the factory locking screws. Secondary lock can be achieved with the use of safety wire.

The intent with the BAD-21 is to allow the barrel to move freely and reciprocate as normal, while reducing blast overpressure and sound pressure wave experienced by the gunner, pilots, and/or any crewman operating around the weapon, as well as protect sensitive electronics within the blast radius of the muzzle.

Employing RD’s Breathable Technology, the objective with BAD-21 is to significantly reduce any effects of a suppressor on the kinematics of the host weapon, while also venting high pressure gasses forward of the weapon and not back to the operator. In this particular use case, considering the GAU-21’s high cyclic rate, the goal is to not increase the rate of fire of the weapon, cause reliability concerns, decrease MRBS, or increase long term wear and tear on the weapon, its parts or mounts.

www.RDUSA.com

HCMH II Harness Bison Belt

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

A collaboration between Helix Operations, Ferro Concepts and DOM Systems, the HCMH II Harness Bison Belt gives operators the ability to carry belt kit while using the HCMH II harness system.

The HCMH II Harness Bison Belt is based on the well-regarded Ferro Concepts Bison Belt which was designed to be very light and slim. According to Helix, the DOM Padded Belt is the best solution they have found to add comfort when wearing thin clothing or carrying a heavy load and with minimal additional weight.

Available from Helix Operations.

Qore Performance Unveils ICEPLATE Backpack Gen 3: Cooling, Heating, and Hydration For All

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

Knoxville, TN—Qore Performance, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of the ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3, an ultra-minimalist environmental inoculation tool that delivers cooling, heating, and hydration to individuals on and off duty in any climate. Whether on the job or out adventuring, ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 helps end-users maintain peak performance and comfort in every environmental condition.

While the versatile, all-in-one system works year-round, ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 is highly differential for anyone who faces temperature extremes—industrial workers, military, law enforcement, first responders, Search And Rescue, outdoor enthusiasts, and more. It provides unmatched thermoregulation and hydration, keeping users cool in the heat or warm in the cold, all while staying hydrated.

“We designed ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 to meet the needs of armed professionals, industrial workers, and civilian adventurers alike—those who push through tough conditions to realize their full potential every day,” said Doug Burr, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Qore Performance. “Whether in a scorching drive-thru, freezing warehouse, on a new desert trail, on patrol, or out landscaping, this backpack ensures you’re hydrated, temperature-optimized, and ready to perform at your best.”

Key Features of the ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3:

Cooling, Heating, and Hydration Anywhere: Carrying a single ICEPLATE® Curve, ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 delivers powerful cooling or heating with the drinking water we are already carrying in any environment, making it ideal for a wide range of work and recreational scenarios.

Engineered for Austere Environments: Designed to withstand harsh conditions like conflict zones, drive-thrus, warehouses, construction sites, oil fields, and more, ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 helps workers stay safe, productive, and efficient by weaponizing temperature to create a competitive advantage where none previously existed, but in an ultra-thin, flat form factor that makes for easy maneuvering in confined spaces.

Seamless Chest Rig Integration: ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 effortlessly connects with chest rigs for tactical users, offering cooling, heating, and hydration without compromising mobility. Its easy integration replaces traditional harnesses for those carrying field essentials.

Ergonomic, All-Day Comfort: With a body-conforming design and minimalist profile, ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 offers superior weight distribution, reducing fatigue and enhancing mobility for prolonged use in harsh environments.

Durable and Lightweight Construction: Made from ultralight laminate, ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 is built for extreme durability and long-lasting performance in rugged conditions, ensuring reliable temperature regulation wherever the job takes you.

The ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 Advantage:

ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 is Qore Performance’s most accessible thermoregulation and performance-enhancement solution, providing essential cooling, heating, and hydration for those who need it most. Whether facing brutal heat or a frigid cold, this backpack is designed to keep users safe, comfortable, and performing at their peak—no matter the environment.

As part of Qore Performance’s innovative IceAge Ecosystem, ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 continues the company’s mission of enhancing human performance in extreme environments. It’s more than just a backpack—it’s a tool that helps you conquer the most challenging conditions.

For more information, visit the ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 Product Page.

The Urban Ghost Series by Vertx—a New Era of Discreet, Low-Profile EDC

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

Introducing the Urban Ghost Series: The Pack & Sling by Vertx

In today’s unpredictable world, staying prepared without standing out has never been more important. With the Urban Ghost, what you carry stays your secret. It’s time to evolve from the “Grey Man” to something even more elusive my—a Ghost. The Urban Ghost Pack and Urban Ghost Sling empower you to confidently navigate your day, blending seamlessly into your surroundings while keeping all your essentials secure and ready.

Unseen. Unassuming. Unrivaled.

The Urban Ghost Series redefines what it means to carry discreetly. Designed for those who value both function and subtlety, these bags ensure your gear remains hidden but accessible, helping you stay ready for the expected and the unexpected.

Why the Urban Ghost?

Unassuming Design: For those who value discretion and functionality—these bags offer maximum concealment in a minimal size so you can seamlessly blend into urban commutes, travel, and crowds.

Unseen Functionality: Featuring quick-release buckles and a thoughtfully engineered internal organization, the Urban Ghost packs provide instant access to your gear when it matters most.

Unrivaled Quality: Built with a rugged ripstop exterior that resists wear and tear, these lightweight yet durable bags are quality-tested to handle whatever challenges you face.

Two versatile styles, both available in three stealthy colors: It’s Black, Shock Cord, and Mountain:

Urban Ghost Sling (10L): Compact and agile, perfect for streamlined EDC needs.

Urban Ghost Pack (20L): Spacious yet discreet, with room for additional essentials and tech.

Learn more at vertx.com and be the first to carry the Urban Ghost.

Streamlight Introduces Nano Light II Keychain Light

Monday, November 18th, 2024

Powerful Miniature LED Light Uses Alkaline Battery; Ideal for Professional and Everyday Tasks

EAGLEVILLE, PA, November 14, 2024 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the Nano Light® II, an ultra-compact LED keychain flashlight that provides steady, bright light for one hour of run time using a single AAAA alkaline battery. It fits easily on a keychain or zipper pull and is available at the ready to illuminate any professional or consumer task.

Measuring 2.2 inches in length and just over a half inch wide, the Nano Light II weighs a mere 0.6 ounces and is double the brightness of its predecessor, the Nano Light®. Built to the highest standards, the extremely sturdy light is constructed of machined aircraft-grade aluminum with an anodized black finish. Its white LED is impervious to shock with a 50,000-hour lifetime.

“Having a high-performance, reliable flashlight that fits easily on a keychain offers law enforcement, tactical, military personnel, and outdoor enthusiasts a perfect light for a wide variety of uses,” said Michael F. Dineen, Streamlight’s Chief Revenue Officer. “It’s an ideal complement to our larger, task-oriented flashlights, while also useful for everyday tasks such as guiding your key into a lock at night, lighting your way in a dark parking lot, or when walking the dog after dark.”

Designed to provide both convenience and steady light output, the waterproof Nano Light II has a non-rotating snap hook for one-handed operation with an easy twist of the rotating on/off head switch. Its LED provides 20 lumens, 120 candela, and a beam distance of 22 meters. Powered by a single AAAA alkaline battery (included), the light provides one hour of run time.

The Nano Light II has an MSRP of $17.00 and comes with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.