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Vertx Partners With Dakota Meyer To Develop Apparel In Support of FTWGA

Monday, February 24th, 2014

Cincinnati, Ohio – Vertx is proud to announce a partnership with Dakota Meyer to develop a co-branded line of apparel in support of For Those Who Gave All. (www.ftwga.com) FTWGA is the brainchild of Meyer, the first living Marine in three decades to receive the Medal of Honor. The overarching goal of FTWGA is to create awareness for our nation’s military and first responders while providing support to various related non-profit charitable organizations. Vertx Managing Director Joe Yorio commented: “We are both honored and humbled to be collaborating with US Marine veteran and Medal Of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer to launch a cobranded line of apparel endorsing For Those Who Gave All. This was a perfect fit for Vertx being that many of our employees are veterans and our parent company, Fechheimer, has been making uniforms for the last 170+ years. Our sister brand Flying Cross currently produces several uniforms for our military, as well as numerous government agencies and many law enforcement departments.” Yorio goes on to add, “A major contributing factor to this overall partnership was that Dakota was not just attaching his name to this endeavor; he wanted to be heavily involved in product development, marketing and sales and is committed to the success of FTWGA. This hands-on style is very complimentary with our vision for the expansion of the Vertx brand and the engagement of our Pro Staff to contribute to our overall product design and wear testing. We look forward to a successful partnership and are privileged to be an advocate for the For Those Who Gave All brand.” The first launch of products is available for pre-order with future collaborative designs in the works. Five new t-shirt designs can be found at www.ftwga.com and http://www.wearvertx.com/FTWGA-For-Those-Who-Gave-All.aspx.

US Marine Corps Scout Sniper Association 2014 Raffle

Thursday, January 23rd, 2014

US Marine Corps Scout Sniper Association Raffle

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The Marine Corps Scout Sniper Association is holding a raffle for a rifle prize package valued at over $12,000. The contents of the pack include:

  • Surgeon Rifles – 591 Action SN#1775. Barrel: 24” Krieger Barrel MTU Contour 1/10 twist 5R rifling. Trigger: Jewel Trigger set at 2.75 pounds
  • US Optics – LR-17 Mil 3.2-17xT Scope
  • Accuracy International – AX AICSM40 Chassis
  • Accuracy 1st Developmental Group – Applied Ballistics 4500NV Kestrel
  • Badger Ordinance – 30mm MAX-50 Ultra High Scope rings, (3) 10 rd magazines, (3) 5 rd magazines
  • SKB Cases – Custom hard case for rifle and accessories
  • CorBon Ammunition – 200 rounds of 175 grain performance match ammunition
  • TAB Gear – RAS USMC Precision Rifle Sling, rear bag and dope card
  • US Tactical Supply – One-Shot Package (data book kit) and HOG Saddle
  • Bushnell – Tactical tripod with swivel head (Same model issued to USMC Scout Snipers)
  • Tickets are being sold online through U.S. Tactical Supply. The drawing will be held on March 17, 2014. The winning contestant will be notified after the drawing.

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    AmericanSnipers.org At SHOT Show 2014

    Sunday, January 12th, 2014

    AmericanSnipers.org is an ALL volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit group, staffed by current and former military and law enforcement snipers. Their entire mission is to support deployed military snipers and designated marksmen. They raise awareness of the needs of our snipers as well as work tirelessly to raise funds to fill equipment shortages that snipers are facing in the field. For the past eleven years, they have supported thousands of snipers deployed in the fight against our Nation’s enemies. AmericanSnipers.org is well known for their raffles and innovative morale items such as patches, coins, and t-shirts.

    During SHOT 2014, their main booth (#L338) will again be on the third level, in the hallway outside the NSSF Member Lounge. AS.org will also have staffers at several “hide sites” with some of their major industry supporters, to answer questions and accept donations on behalf of their cause. Look for their banners at Ashbury International, FNH USA, Leupold & Stevens and U.S. Tactical Supply. All of the donations that AS.org receives go towards purchasing necessary equipment or paying shipping costs to get that gear into the hands of deployed snipers.

    2014’s raffle offerings start off with the “American Snipers All In” rifle build package.

    2014 Raffle

    Rifle Raffle

    The rifle drawing will be held Jan 16, 2014 at SHOT. Online sales ended January 10th, although paper tickets will be sold at SHOT until Jan 15th.

    Visit AmericanSnipers.org’s Facebook page or website to learn more about their mission:

    www.facebook.com/pages/American-Snipersorg/211146804880

    www.americansnipers.org/

    Reaper Outdoors At SHOT Show

    Saturday, January 11th, 2014

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    Ron Bellan, host of the TV show Reaper Outdoors “Survive The Hunt”, will be at SHOT Show 2014 at the Mil-TAC booth #6107, Thursday, January 16th 0930-1130. He will be promoting Mil-TAC Knives and Tools, talking about knives, hunting, survival, and his charity Special Operations Wounded Warriors (SOWW), for which raffle tickets will be sold. So if you have the chance, give Reaper 01 a visit, buy a raffle ticket to support the cause, and get an autograph.

    www.mil-tac.com

    www.reaperoutdoors.com

    Operation Hawkeye Team 31 Raffle At SHOT Show

    Saturday, January 11th, 2014

    Team 31 Raffle

    Operation Hawkeye is holding their Team 31 Raffle in connection with SHOT Show 2014. All proceeds of the raffle will go to benefit the causes and loved ones of 31 Americans who died in Afghanistan on August 6th, 2011 when Taliban forces shot down their Chinook helicopter, call-sign EXTORTION 17.

    Tickets are now available for $31 each direct from Operation Hawkeye, through 1200 (PST) on January 16th, 2014. Tickets will also be available through participating teammates at SHOT Show 2014.

    The drawing will be held on January 16th, 2014 between 1530 and 1730 (PST) at the Allegiance Ammunition/SWORD International booth # 2319, Sans Expo level 1. Need not be present to win.

    At least 3 winners will be selected. All packages will contain items from over 70 mission teammates exhibiting at SHOT Show 2014. The total value of the donated items including firearms, gear, apparel, training courses, signed books, and more are valued at over $42,000.

    www.OpHawkeye.com/team31raffle

    Descendants Of Sparta – Spartan 15 Charity Drawing

    Friday, January 10th, 2014

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    GallantFew is holding a drawing for a rifle built around a Spartan 15 lower receiver, serial number 001, the proceeds of which will go towards the Descendants of Sparta program. The rifle will be on display at SHOT Show 2014, at the LBT booth #31307. To enter, donate a minimum of $10 to GallantFew at this link – bit.ly/1i5Pv6i; every $10 donated equates to an entry for the Spartan 15 drawing. Ranger Monger will pick the winner at the Run Ranger Run kickoff at Monday, February 3rd, 2014.

    The Descendants of Sparta program was set up to help curb the epidemic that is Veteran suicide. It is a branch of the GallantFew 501c3 nonprofit. These folks do great work so let’s get out there and support them.

    www.gallantfew.org/

    www.descendantsofsparta.com/

    American Snipers.org At SHOT Show 2014

    Wednesday, January 8th, 2014

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    American Snipers.org will be present at the U.S. Tactical Supply Inc. booth (# 20605) at SHOT Show 2014. They will be selling branded SWAG at the show including patches, posters, and coins that will go towards benefiting their cause.

    www.americansnipers.org

    ustacticalsupply.com

    Semper Fidelis Health And Wellness Charity Dinner With Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt Dakota Meyer, Travis Haley, & Steve Reichert

    Wednesday, January 8th, 2014

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    Medal of Honor Recipient Dakota Meyer, Travis Haley, and Steve Reichert are hosting a fund raising dinner benefiting Semper Fidelis Health & Wellness. The dinner will take place on 7pm Thursday, January 16th during SHOT Show 2014 at a secretive location to be known only to contributors; only 10 seats will be available. Tiered contribution levels exist, with rewards including a Steve Reichert Signature blade, BCM Jack Carbine, and training courses with the hosts.

    www.semperfidelishealthandwellness.org/shot-show-fundraiser/4581854462