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Platatac – 3/4 Gonk Mat V2

Saturday, November 1st, 2025

Platatac’s 3/4 Gonk Mat V2 is now in TFP (AMCU). With six internal ground insulating foam panels, the Platatac Gonk Mat is a 3/4 length reversible sleeping mat that is designed to be a simplistic alternative to bulkier self inflating variants.

It can be folded and placed in an ALICE frame or rolled up and strapped to your pack with ease. Some have even been seen stitching the mat to the bottom of their packs for a quick roll up, strap and go setup.

platatac.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/platatac-3-4-gonk-mat-v2

TacJobs – Gentex Seeks Marketing Specialist – Law Enforcement

Friday, October 31st, 2025

Marketing Specialist – Law Enforcement

With a history of innovation that spans for 130 years, Gentex Corporation is a leading supplier of products that advance personal protection and situational awareness for global defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high-performance environments. Our portfolio includes helmet system platforms, hearing protection and communications products, and capability upgrades for defense and security forces sold under the Gentex and Ops-Core brands, as well as PureFlo industrial respiratory protection systems. Privately held, Gentex is headquartered in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, and supports its global customers through a worldwide distributor network and facilities in the U.S., the U.K., and Australia.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required (Marketing, Communications, Business, Criminal Justice, or related field).

Equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree considered.

3+ years of B2B/B2G marketing, channel marketing, or segment marketing experience.

Proven ability to execute integrated campaigns (email, digital, events) and develop effective sales enablement tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting or marketing to public safety and law enforcement audiences strongly preferred. Direct experience within the law enforcement community—whether through prior marketing/sales roles or service as a law enforcement officer—is a significant plus.

Familiarity with government procurement cycles, grant funding processes, and distributor networks serving law enforcement is a strong asset 

About the Job!

The Marketing Specialist – Law Enforcement (LE) is an execution-focused role dedicated to advancing Gentex Corporation’s Law Enforcement Go-To-Market (GTM) plan. This position builds awareness, drives qualified demand, and supports revenue growth for Gentex / Ops-Core protective headborne, communication, and situational awareness solutions within municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Working cross-functionally with LE Sales, Product Management, Government Programs, the Specialist ensures that LE messaging, campaigns, training materials, and field events are coordinated, accurate, and delivered on time. Success in this role will be measured by contribution to pipeline creation, campaign engagement, and sales enablement adoption. 

Gentex offers a robust benefit package – including, but not limited to, medical/dental coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week.

Responsibilities:

Support execution of the annual Law Enforcement GTM plan; maintain LE marketing calendar aligned to product priorities, budget cycles, and key industry events.

Assist in refining LE personas, use cases, and buying committee maps (officer/user, training officer, procurement, command staff, grant writer, distributor rep).

Build segment-specific collateral: sell sheets, quick-compare guides, grant talking points, short-form video scripts, training decks, and case studies highlighting agency outcomes.

Localize / adapt core brand assets for LE applications (helmet configurations, comms integration, hearing protection, eye/face pro, carriage accessories).

Coordinate photo/video content capture with field demos and agency evaluations; manage rights/permissions.  

Develop targeted email drips and nurture streams for LE leads 

Draft and post LE-focused content across social channels.

Produce sales enablement tools such as objection-handling guides and training materials for LE sales reps and distribution partners.

Help plan and execute LE presence at priority industry events (e.g., IACP, NTOA, SHOT Show LE/Tactical, National Sheriffs’ Association, regional SWAT conferences).

Support in-agency demo days, train-the-trainer sessions, and grant/technology education webinars.

Support cross-segment initiatives when LE content or expertise is required.

Maintain organized digital asset libraries and version control for LE materials.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Description

$63,000-$87,000

To Apply:

Visit: gentexcorp.com/careers

FirstSpear Friday Focus: 2025 Florida SWAT Roundup

Friday, October 31st, 2025

Come see us at the 2025 Florida SWAT Roundup next week over at booth 4S from Sunday, November 2nd through Friday, November 7th. Check out our product line-up and catch up with our team to learn more about what’s coming in 2026!

To request an estimate click image above or visit First-Spear.com/Request-For-Estimate. FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting-edge tactical gear for military, law enforcement and those who train.

For more information visit First-Spear.com.

Flux Defense Launches the Innovative Antimatter Scopeswitch 2.0 — The Ultimate Control for Precision Shooting

Thursday, October 30th, 2025

Elevate your shooting experience with the new Scopeswitch 2.0, a game-changing device that combines rapid magnification adjustment with unmatched durability and versatility.

Salt Lake City, Utah — Flux Defense, a leader in advanced firearm accessories, is proud to announce the launch of the Antimatter Scopeswitch 2.0, the latest evolution in scope control technology. Designed for armed professionals, hunters, and competitive shooters alike, the Scopeswitch 2.0 offers a seamless way to control magnification while maintaining full engagement with your target.

“Every product here at Flux Defense has a pure focus: making it faster, lighter, and stronger. Most users rarely utilize the full range of zoom capabilities on their LPVOs. They set their scope to the needed power, use a red dot for close targets, and adjust magnification for longer ranges. The Scopeswitch 2.0 allows you to have a faster, positive ID on your target and greatly enhance situational awareness. It lets you smoothly and quickly zoom in and out without breaking your grip or losing your focus.”

Arrius Sorbonne, Co-owner of Flux Defense

“It’s one of the strongest, lightest mounts available that does more than simply hold your optic.”

Arrius Sorbonne, Co-owner of Flux Defense

Key Features & Benefits:

Innovative Guard System: Allows users to adjust magnification without taking their eye off the target—ideal for high-pressure scenarios, rapid target transitions, and dynamic hunting environments.

Precision Materials: Constructed from rugged 7075 T6 aircraft-grade aluminum and 4140 nitrided steel lugs, ensuring maximum strength with minimal weight.

Optimized Height: The 1.93-inch optical centerline supports upright shooting postures, compatibility with plate carriers, and passive aiming with night vision devices.

Low Profile, High Performance: Compatible with rifles as short as 10.5 inches, though longer barrels are recommended for optimal velocity with 5.56 rounds. The device is perfect for a wide range of tactical and sporting applications.

User Compatibility: Designed to work with scopes featuring low resistance zoom rings. Users are advised to test their optics for smooth operation prior to purchase; a detailed compatibility chart is available on the FAQ page.

What’s new on the Scopeswitch 2.0?

Competitive Pricing: We moved to a larger shop and have been able to streamlight production. Scopeswitch 2.0 price is $349.99

Stronger Hardware: We beefed up the cable clamp bolts to handle accidental over torquing during install

Ergonomics: Scopeswitch now includes our new Ergo-C-clamp slider with topo texture. Also ships with the deeper original slider.

Accessories: Now offering an optional pic rail riser giving you back valuable top “rail estate” for clip on thermal and nvg devices as well as a backup throw lever.

Scopeswitch 2.0 listing link: fluxdefense.com/shop/the-scopeswitch-2-0

Soldiers Conduct Combat Simulation with Scorpion Light Mobile Mortar Systems at U.S. Army’s Transformation in Contact 2.0

Thursday, October 30th, 2025

TAMPA, FL – (29 October 2025) – In the Pacific Ocean on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment trained and conducted tactical scenarios and simulated combat operations using the Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system from Global Military Products. This effort, part of the U.S. Army’s Transformation in Contact (TiC) 2.0, was held at Schofield Barracks to help enhance the mobility, lethality, operator safety and air transportability of these assets.

The TiC 2.0 event, held from Oct. 20-25, provided soldiers with a hands-on opportunity to evaluate next-generation equipment in realistic field scenarios. Without any changes to the formation or concepts of operations, soldiers were able to emplace, fire rounds and displace faster than ever before, with the Infantry Squad Vehicle – Utility (ISV-U) variant able to carry the Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system and 72 mortar rounds.

“Our participation in TiC 2.0 underscored the immense value the Scorpion Light brings to the modern fighting force,” said James Knight, senior manager, Defense Systems and Energetics, Global Military Products. “The soldiers’ feedback was invaluable and further validated the system’s ability to provide rapid, highly mobile, precise and survivable indirect fire. We are proud to be a part of the Army’s mission to field the next generation of combat-effective equipment.”

The tactical scenarios included tactical emplacement and displacement operations, highlighting key features of the Scorpion Light mobile mortar system:

Rapid Deployment and Mobility – The Scorpion Light system, mounted on the ISV-U, demonstrated its ability to emplace, fire and displace in under two minutes. This “shoot and scoot” capability is critical for survivability on a modern battlefield, allowing mortar teams to engage targets and reposition before an adversary can return effective counter-battery fire.

Automated Fire Control System – An advanced digital fire control system enabled rapid, accurate targeting and re-aiming with minimal crew intervention. Soldiers used this capability to engage multiple targets quickly and efficiently during simulated combat operations. The system can also operate with third-party fire control.

Enhanced Capability for Expeditionary Forces – With its ability to be internally transported by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, the integrated Scorpion Light and ISV-U platform proved its suitability for rapid deployment in remote and austere environments. The event demonstrated how the system can provide critical indirect fire support to light infantry formations.

The two Scorpion Light systems will stay in Hawaii to take part in planned Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) training exercises in early November where the system will be transported via C-17 for air insertion to participate in multiple days of combat scenarios.

The direct feedback gathered from soldiers during TiC 2.0 is another integral part of the Army’s modernization process. This feedback will directly inform future improvements and guide acquisition decisions for mobile mortar systems.

The Scorpion Light’s success in Hawaii follows other recent U.S. evaluations, including a live-fire demonstration with the U.S. Marine Corps at Marine Corps Base Quantico. A version of the same system is also seeing operational success in Ukraine. Scorpion’s modular design and proven capability continue to be recognized across the U.S. and with allied forces seeking mobile, lethal and survivable fire support solutions.

www.global-ordnance.com

On a Mission to Measure What Matters, Team Wendy Shares New DREW Data

Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Oct. 29, 2025Team Wendy®, a leading provider of innovative head protection systems, presented at the recent Personal Armour Systems Symposium (PASS) held in Bruges, Belgium, where company researchers shared new findings on DREW (Dummy for Rotational Evaluation of Wearables), including a paper published in the proceedings. Aiming to advance helmet testing from traditional linear drops to encompass rotational events, Team Wendy is on a mission to change the way the industry measures head impacts.

Who’s DREW?

Developed by Team Wendy, DREW is a biofidelic (behaves like the human body) helmet-test rig built to simulate real head-to-ground falls and capture both linear and rotational head motion (something legacy linear-drop tests miss). It uses a 50th-percentile Hybrid-III head, neck and torso on a pivoting assembly to recreate front, rear and side impacts, as well as to study both head-direct and whiplash-induced events.

“We want to measure how the brain responds to complex impacts, in ways that we still don’t understand well enough, so we can inform better products and standards going forward,” said Ron Szalkowski, head of R&D at Team Wendy and co-author of the PASS paper. “DREW helps move that conversation beyond linear drops to the rotational forces associated with concussion and other forms of traumatic brain injury (TBI).”

What Team Wendy Discovered

The PASS paper compared Team Wendy’s standard EXFIL® Ballistic helmet liner to a high-density foam ballistic liner tuned for DOT/monorail drops (where the helmeted head form is guided straight down onto an anvil at relatively high impact speeds). Using DREW in a rear, whiplash-induced configuration, as well as a front, direct impact configuration, the foam ballistic liner produced higher head loads (peak linear and angular acceleration) with no meaningful gain reduction in peak angular velocity.

“The foam liner was associated with more jolting to the head, both straight-on and in a twisting motion,” Szalkowski said. “Think of it like tuning a car’s performance on a treadmill, only to learn that it struggles with bumps and turns in the road. The danger is that a helmet design can look good on paper, but increased rigidity, for instance, does not necessarily help you in a real fall.”

The PASS poster also showed how DREW can mimic a real parachute landing. Researchers used sensor data from mouthguards worn by paratroopers to study the rotational dynamics linked to concussion-inducing, head-to-ground impacts. Then they tuned the rig (adjusting the drop angle and whiplash distance) until DREW matched the data within 4%.

“This gives our engineers a realistic target to design helmets against, and it could go so far as to inform future revisions to test procedures and performance criteria,” Szalkowski added.

Headstrong for Safety

Team Wendy’s initiatives at PASS showcase a profound commitment to comprehensive, peer-reviewed research that raises the benchmarks for head protection. Based on these insights, the company is advancing with DREW evaluations across different helmet categories and is supplying data to aid standards development efforts in partnership with academic and governmental entities. To request the PASS paper and poster, please reach out to Sara Jonas, global director of marketing, atsjonas@teamwendy.com. The paper is also available via PASS proceedings.

This material is founded on research funded by the U.S. Office of Naval Research through PANTHER award number N00014-21-1-2916. Team Wendy expresses gratitude to the partners at Robert Morris University for their contributions to FEA modeling and for the RISE3D injury metric utilized in DREW studies.

Cadre Holdings to Acquire TYR Tactical

Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

Leading Provider of Plate Carriers, Vests, Hard Armor, and Shields to Tactical Teams

Expected to be Immediately Accretive and Advances Strategic Focus on Mission-Critical Products with High Margins, Strong Cash Flows

Provides Significant Entry into New Markets, Particularly in European Military and Defense

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre” or “the Company”), a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of safety equipment and other related products for the law enforcement, first responder, military and nuclear markets, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TYR Tactical, LLC, a leading global manufacturer of tactical gear and equipment for military, law enforcement, and government agencies worldwide. The addition of TYR Tactical, which produced approximately $92.6 million of revenue in the year ended December 31, 2024, is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and adjusted EBITDA margins.

The total consideration is $175.0 million, including $150.0 million of cash at closing and $25.0 million of Cadre common stock1, of which $1.0 million will be in the form of restricted stock unit awards to be granted to certain employees of TYR Tactical. In addition, the seller will be eligible to receive up to $25.0 million in additional contingent earn-out consideration, payable in cash, unregistered shares of common stock, or a combination thereof, at the Company’s discretion, based on the achievement of specified net revenue targets for the calendar years 2026, 2027, and 2028. As part of the transaction, the Company will acquire certain real property owned by an affiliate of TYR Tactical.

A family-owned business founded by Jason and Jane Beck in 2010, TYR Tactical is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical personal protective equipment and tactical gear for military and law enforcement globally. Designed to meet the exacting needs of tactical operators in high-risk environments, its suite of products includes plate carriers, vests, hard armor, shields, and accessories. Headquartered in Peoria, Arizona, TYR Tactical serves a worldwide customer base, including top-tier special operations units and government agencies in the U.S. and international militaries.

Warren B. Kanders, Chairman and CEO of Cadre, said, “We are excited to partner with Jason and Jane and welcome them as significant shareholders in Cadre. They have done an outstanding job building TYR Tactical into an industry leader with gear that always exceeds mission demands. TYR Tactical brings world-class engineering capabilities and a global reach, which importantly includes relationships with key military customers in northern Europe, that we believe will help Cadre unlock new growth opportunities in high-value end markets.”

Mr. Kanders continued, “Along with our recent acquisitions in the nuclear and robotics markets, this transaction reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding our portfolio and enhancing the Company’s market leadership across categories through disciplined M&A. In the last 24 months, including this transaction, we will have deployed over $400 million in pursuit of this strategy, and we continue to see robust M&A pipelines in both the public safety and nuclear markets.”

TYR Tactical has a reputation for innovation, ergonomic design and field-tested durability. Through a substantial investment in cutting-edge pressing and autoclave systems, the company offers a unique ability to manufacture plates and shields engineered with next-generation advanced materials. TYR Tactical is also known for its patented female body armor that addresses the distinct ergonomic needs of female operators without compromising comfort or adding bulk or weight.

Jason Beck, CEO of TYR Tactical, commented, “We share with Cadre a long-standing commitment to innovation, quality, and a life-saving mission. We are excited to partner with the Cadre team and look forward to working together to enhance our ability to serve those who protect us every day. We are extremely proud of our company’s legacy and cannot think of a better way for TYR Tactical to enter its next chapter.”

The transaction is anticipated to close in the first half of 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to be financed with cash available on Cadre’s balance sheet and borrowings under its senior credit facility.

High Speed Gear Announces Opening for Sales Manager Position in Swansboro, North Carolina

Tuesday, October 28th, 2025

Swansboro, NC – October 27, 2025 – High Speed Gear® (HSG), a leading U.S. manufacturer of tactical gear and accessories, is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join its growing team at the company’s headquarters in Swansboro, North Carolina. This is a full-time, on-site position that plays a key role in driving sales growth and supporting HSG’s mission of equipping those who serve with the best American-made gear available.

“This is an incredible opportunity for a motivated sales professional to join a fast-paced, values-driven company where every product we make supports those who protect and serve,” said Dr. Allison Mitchum, VP of Sales & Marketing at High Speed Gear Products Group. “We’re looking for a driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires teams to exceed goals, and sees every customer interaction as an opportunity to build lasting relationships. This is an exciting time to join our organization and make a real impact as we continue to expand and strengthen our position in the market.”

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sales and customer service teams to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Develop and execute strategies to strengthen relationships with distributors, dealers, and end users.
• Support international sales initiatives, product launches, and trade show follow-ups.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to streamline the sales process and improve customer experience.
• Utilize CRM and ERP systems to track performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to the sales team.
• Ensure all customer interactions reflect the professionalism and mission of High Speed Gear.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in sales management, preferably within tactical, defense, outdoor, or sporting goods industries.
• Proven ability to lead a team and achieve measurable sales growth.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (Microsoft Dynamics D365, Zoho) and ERP platforms preferred.
• Must be able to work on-site daily in Swansboro, North Carolina.

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter directly to Dr. Allison Mitchum, VP of Sales & Marketing, at allison.mitchum@highspeedgear.com