The Department of Defense has announced:
FN America LLC, Columbia, South Carolina, was awarded a $119,216,309 firm-fixed-price contract for M4/M4A1 carbine. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 30, 2025. U.S. Army Contracting Command, New Jersey, is the contracting activity (W15QKN-20-D-0006).
SAFRAN Optics1 has launched an updated website with loads of new features.
*New career page with featured roles and information about their missions, culture, benefits and geographical locations
*Streamlined product categorization so users can find a solution by means of capability or application as well as an easy way to determine if they know exactly what they are looking for.
*Customer satisfaction survey (in service & support)
*News & Event promotion
Check it out at www.optics1.com
Today we have another edition of the FirstSpear OEM Partner series taking a closer look at an all new company FirstSpear manufacturers private label equipment for.
Today we are getting the first look at HuntRedi and the debut of their Flush Redi Series – Deviate Upland Vest. Available for pre-order very soon, subscribe to mailing list on link below.
Why/How did HuntRedi begin?
During an annual South Dakota road trip to chase pheasants, we found ourselves frustrated with the lack of high-quality upland hunting gear providing extreme durability and high strength-to-weight ratio while also offering a level of configurability that would meet our personal preferences. The upland market simply seemed stuck in the past and after lengthy discussion with many “what if we could…” statements, the foundation for Hunt Redi was hatched and we were off to the races.
Why was the Hunt Redi Upland Series created?
As we discussed the various features we wanted in upland gear, it became apparent both of us had a lot of personal preferences that would not be easy to achieve without a high level of configurability. After noteworthy market research, we realized it was a common complaint with one reviewer loving gear with Velcro closure, another reviewer was frustrated because they didn’t like Velcro and preferred buckles, etc. So, we set out to find a platform that would provide an extremely solid foundation yet also meet our high configurability requirement.?
There are options for private label manufacturing all around the world, how did you find us and why did you ultimately choose FirstSpear OEM manufacturing?
Our first requirement was Made in the USA so that ruled out any offshore options. Upland bird hunting is an endeavor that exposes gear to extreme conditions and harsh cover throughout all regions of the United States, not to mention across the globe. As a result, we were really focused on extreme durability that would hold up to aspen thickets in the Northwoods, plantations in the South, hardwoods throughout the Midwest, Texas / Oklahoma brush, deserts of the Southwest, and chukar hills of the northwest. Upland hunting is also a sport of constant pursuit unlike many other types of hunting so weight reduction for long days in the field was critical. When you combine our functional and strategic requirements, FirstSpear seemed like a perfect fit.
We made contact with the OEM group after being referred by someone that previously worked with FirstSpear. The “small business” personalities we were met with from the start combined with the innovative technologies being leveraged to make gear for battlefields all over the world were a tremendous fit for what were trying to accomplish at Hunt Redi. We’ve not looked back and are extremely excited to bring the tip of the spear to the hunting industry!
Why was Made in the USA important to the brand?
It was simply never a question for both of us, we were unwavering in our commitment in US made products from the start. Putting aside that we simply wanted to support US companies / workers for a moment, we’ve both had long term careers in the tech industry and we believe success boils down to building long term partnerships, focusing on quality, and providing products we are proud to use. We believe focusing on USA made gear provides us with the best opportunity to achieve our personal goals.
Any new products on the horizon between HuntRedi and FirstSpear?
100%…a good college buddy of ours used to always say, “the man with the most tools wins”…we’re just getting started. In fact, we’ve got a few items already in the works with the FirstSpear team and more on the short list. We’ll see you all in the field.
Deviate Upland Vest Specs:
Weight: 1lb 10.3 ounces + 10.8 ounces (regular belt) / 11.6 ounces (large belt)
NOTE: additional accessories will adjust weight based on selections
Size:
Regular Belt
34” L x 4.5” H x ¾” D
Large Belt
37” L x 4.5” H x ¾” D
Color: Blaze Orange / Coyote
Hunter Orange Exposure: 225.5 square inches
Closure: Side Release Buckle
FirstSpear® 6/12™ Laser Fused Modular Platform Technology attachment system
FirstSpear® 6/12™ Laser Fused Pocket Technology
FirstSpear® 6/9™ Modular Pocket Technology
Backward compatible with standard MOLLE/PALS
Up to 50% reduction in weight & significantly less bulk
Hill People Gear inspired yoke harness
Material: 500 denier Cordura
Designed, Sourced, and Handcrafted in the USA by FirstSpear®
At SHOT Show Gentex exhibited their new Ops-Core Modular Bungee Shroud ANVIS Mounting Plate for those of you using goggles with ANVIS mounts.
In this episode, Will Petty of Centrifuge Training LLC discusses techniques for injured shooters while running a carbine.
William Petty began his Law Enforcement career in 2003 in Albuquerque, NM. While there he served as a Firearms Instructor, an Emergency Response Team member and was also a member of the department’s shooting team. In 2011, Petty relocated to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates where he worked as a Counter Terrorism Instructor with the Critical National Infrastructure Authority. In 2013 (to present) he returned to the U.S. and resumed law enforcement with his department in Texas. While there he worked patrol and ran the firearms programs for several large regional Police academies. He has and continues to run contract courses establishing various programs and in-service material for major local, state and federal departments in the US and Canada.
Utilizing the same Air Commando technology as their baselayers, XGO’s Extreme Hot Weather Combat Shirt features both knit torso as well as cape and arms unlike others on the market which use woven fabrics for the cape and arms. There are also stretch woven elbow patches.
The Air Commando material offers FR protection as well as Acclimate Dry moisture management and AG47 Silver anti-microbial. Additionally, the torso has UPF 23+ with the sleeves at UPF 25+. The sleeve and cape fabric is a Modacrylic and FR Rayon blend, paired with a no melt no drip Tan torso. The zippers are also FR and the Velcro patches on the sleeves are time matched. Flat seam construction avoids chaffing.
Offered in MultiCam and Tan 499 sizes XS-3XL.
CORE Survival has updated the HEL-STAR 6 marker light with a new case design. It’s much more streamlined and much less likely to catch on anything. Below, you can see the updated case in front of the previous version.
Otherwise, the features remain the same.
Design Engineer, Suppressor and Weapons
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Fountain Valley, Ca
Job Description:
This position performs engineering activities on assigned new and sustaining projects to comply with schedules and technical requirements, as well as engineering practices. Assists Engineering Team in the concept to market development of Suppressors, Weapons Systems and other associated products. Supports Suppressors and Weapons Division Design, Engineering and Testing functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops complete product designs, CAD databases, SolidWorks models and drawing packages in accordance with SureFire standards.
Prepares product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics using SolidWorks, for presentation to Engineering Management.
Manages Controlled Data in accordance with company PDM system policies and engineering best practices.
Researches applicable technology related to processing techniques, materials, properties and limitations, which may affect feasibility, cost and potential for production.
Responsible for DFM and production readiness analysis.
Devise and carry out testing protocols to validate design parameters.
Responsible for prototyping, testing and refining new designs to achieve the best possible performance in the most efficient manner.
Analyzes competitive products to ensure new product designs exceed current marketed products.
Works with cross functional team members, as well as internal and external suppliers, to meet product development guidelines.
Confers with R&D team to clarify, or resolve, problems during the design and development process to ensure that design specifications meet existing engineering requirements.
Interfaces with the Product Manager and other Engineers to ensure effective execution of engineering project timelines.
Compiles and analyzes operational, test and research data using Microsoft Excel to establish performance standards for newly designed, or modified, equipment or products.
Plans experimental test programs utilizing existing data from previous testing procedures in order to improve upon design testing methods within engineering.
Support sustaining engineering efforts by analytically determining failure modes and implementing design changes to product failure susceptibility.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or up to 6 years relevant work experience
Submit annual COE registration to the State of California.
Experience in the development of firearms is desired.
Industrial Design experience.
Experience in CAD (Solidworks), CAM experience is a plus.
Experience with small arms design and function
Knowledge of small arms manufacturing methods
For more information, visit www.surefire.com/jobposting Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply online to jobs@surefire.com
