Heads up and please share. S&S Precision’s Instagram account (@ssprecision) was hacked and is currently not under their control. As you can see, the thief is offering it for sale.
Be careful. Do not engage in business with S&S via Instagram. I spoke with them today and their website is the place to do business.
Dave Dunn joins Hydra Weaponry as Hydra Plant Manager in its new 20,000-square-foot facility, demonstrating growth as Maine’s largest firearms manufacturer and carrying on the legacy of Gwinn Firearms, Bushmaster, and Windham Weaponry.
Hermon, Maine (December 2024) – Hydra Weaponry, Maine’s largest firearms employer, designers, and manufacturers of the truly modular MARCK-15 Hydra® Weapon System, announces that seasoned firearms industry veteran Dave Dunn has joined the Hydra Weaponry team as Plant Manager.
“Dave brings with him extensive experience in back-of-the-house production and facilities management, plus front-of-the-house skills like sales and new business development,” Mack Gwinn III, CEO of Hydra Weaponry, said. “He keeps the corporate machine well-oiled and running smoothly.”
Dunn’s experience and dedication to his employment are evident in his 47 years with Silvex, located in southern Maine, a full-service company, specializing in electroplating and surface finishing with 65 years of experience with silver and platinum plating, aluminum anodizing, and phosphating. Dunn worked with firearms clients for the hard coat finishing of firearms parts before moving into sales, as the company Sales Manager. In 2008, Dunn was promoted to Director of Operations/Plant Manager, where he served for eleven years.
?For more information about Hydra Weaponry’s product offerings, please visit www.hydraweaponry.com or contact our customer service team at admin@hydraweaponry.com or 855-493-7221.
Geissele Automatics is pleased to announce it has acquired SSK Firearms. SSK Firearms was founded in 1977 by J.D. Jones, a world-renowned firearms enthusiast/gunsmith and co-creator of the Super Vel® line of ammunition that became the basis for most of the high-performance handgun ammunition that exists today. J.D. also created his Whisper® family of firearm cartridges, which is the foundation of many heavy bullet subsonic rounds, such as the popular 300 Blackout.
J.D. Jones founded SSK Firearms with a focus on providing premium quality custom barrels and cartridges that are compatible with the very popular single shot hunting pistol and rifle platforms from Thompson/Center Arms, the Contender® and Encore®. With millions of these firearms in circulation since their inception, SSK Firearms has built a reputation of being the premier option for receivers, custom and standard caliber barrels, and scope bases.
Geissele’s and SSK’s values are aligned in providing the hunting and target shooting community with premium products and solutions, while also providing the best customer service. SSK will be supercharged by Geissele which will provide match grade bench rest quality barrel blanks, as well as increased capacity from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in North Wales, PA.
In addition, Geissele’s cutting edge engineering team will be leading the charge on advancing SSK with new products and offerings in the near future.
Sydney, Australia – DroneShield, a global leader in counterdrone technology and security solutions, is pleased to announce its expanded presence in Latin America to address the growing misuse of drones. This move reflects DroneShield’s commitment to enhancing security in regions with significant aerial threats.
DroneShield has appointed Carlos Gutierrez as its Regional Director to lead this effort. Gutierrez brings extensive experience in technology and enterprise sales, having worked as a Global Portfolio Manager at SES Satellites, and as Sr. Regional Sales Manager at Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, in Mexico City. His knowledge of the regional market and proven success in delivering results make him a strong leader for DroneShield’s Latin America expansion.
Carlos Gutierrez, Regional Director, Latin America
Tackling Regional Drone Threats
Recent incidents highlight the pressing need for advanced counterdrone measures in Latin America. In Mexico, drones are increasingly used by cartels for surveillance and smuggling, complicating law enforcement efforts. In Colombia, drones loaded with explosives have been reported, escalating regional security concerns. DroneShield’s expansion into the region is a direct response to these challenges, ensuring local communities have access to the technology needed to address these threats and enhance safety.
Regional Focus on Customized Solutions
“Expanding boots-on-the-ground into Latin America allows DroneShield to tackle these challenges head-on,” said Oleg Vornik, CEO of DroneShield. “Carlos Gutierrez’s expertise ensures we can deliver tailored solutions to safeguard these communities.”
DroneShield’s advanced counterdrone systems leverage artificial intelligence and sensor technologies to detect, identify, and neutralize unauthorized drones, making the airspace across diverse environments, safe.
The Latin American team is already taking proactive steps to engage with key stakeholders in the region. This includes their planned attendance at the LAAD Defence and Security Expoin Brazil, and Expodefensa in Colombia.
This expansion follows DroneShield’s recent establishment of a European team as well as on the ground presence in the UAE, and complements its headquarters in Australia and offices in the United States. With an on the ground presence spanning the Americas, Europe and Middle East, supported by in-country partners in over 70 countries globally, DroneShield is strategically placed to rapidly deliver innovative counterdrone solutions worldwide.
BARNEVELD, Wis. – Vortex® asked for your nominations to send a Veteran to the 2024 Armed Forces Bowl, and you came through in a big way! In all, over 650 nominations were submitted – after reading hundreds of incredible submissions, Christopher D. from North Dakota was selected to receive an all-expenses paid trip to the December bowl game.
Go to HEROES.VTXNATION.COM to learn more about this year’s winner and read just a few of the other amazing nominations submitted from throughout the US. You can also find a list of great veteran organizations, and we invite you to join us and show your support.
“Each nomination is a powerful reminder of the heroes who walk among us—whether they’ve served on the front lines, supported their communities, or stood as pillars of strength for their families,” said Vortex®CEO Joe Hamilton. “Selecting just one winner from these incredible submissions was no easy task, but we’re honored to have read every story.”
As a sponsor of the Armed Forces Bowl, Vortex® is proud to support those who have served their country, while also serving those still on active duty. Having been selected to deliver the Next Generation Squad Weapon-Fire Control to the USArmy, Vortex® is working tirelessly for our nation’s heroes. Vortex® is also proud to employ the talented men and women of our armed forces, and to support organizations that improve veteran lives.
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Vienna, 16 December 2024 – Carabineros de Chile, the Chilean national police force, has acquired the CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS), making them the first police force in Latin America to implement this advanced technology for enhanced operational efficiency and public safety.
With its operational flexibility in demanding environments, the S-100 system will be deployed primarily in the Araucanía region, where difficult terrain makes conventional security operations particular challenging, if not impossible.
This strategic acquisition underlines Carabineros de Chile’s commitment to leveraging innovative technology to enhance their mission of ensuring public safety and security.
The CAMCOPTER® S-100’s autonomous features and robust performance in adverse conditions make it an invaluable tool for addressing the unique challenges faced by law enforcement in the region.
“We are honoured that Carabineros de Chile have selected the CAMCOPTER® S-100 to enhance their capabilities”, said Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of the Schiebel Group. “The system will play a key role in advancing their public safety operations.”
December 17, 2024
Essex Junction, Vermont (for immediate release) – Revision Military Ltd. (Revision), a world leader in purpose-built ballistic and laser eye protection for military and tactical use, is pleased to announce that it has successfully resolved a legacy legal issue in cooperation with the U.S. government.
In September 2019, Revision’s protective eyewear business was acquired by a new ownership group. Revision’s new ownership and management team later learned that allegations had been made before the acquisition regarding compliance with certain government contractingrequirements, and that the government initiated an investigation into such matters. The allegations and investigation pertained to domestic sourcing requirements fortextile materials used for pouches, carrying cases, and strapsthat are accessories to some Revision eyewear productsduring the period January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020. The investigation did not implicate performance offunctional eyewear components such as lenses or frames, which are assembled in our state-of-the-art manufacturing clean room in Vermont. Revision’s new management team cooperated closely with the government and is happy to report that it has now resolved all matters related to thisinvestigation. At no point during this process and post settlement has there been any impact on Revision’s ability to sell to the US Military directly or indirectly.
The government alleged that certain historical eyewear purchases did not comply with the Berry Amendment because (i) carrying pouches, (ii) cases, and/or (iii) straps contained textiles that were not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States. Revision expressly denied liability and contended, among other things, that to the extent the transactions at issue were for purchases of $150,000 or less, the Berry Amendment by its terms did not apply at all. Revision also contended that there were no damages to the government because the eyewear products performed as intended. Rather than litigate these issues, Revision and the government agreed to resolve the matter amicably.
The legacy legal issues underlying the investigation and settlement pertained to historical sales as many as nine years ago. Revision takes such compliance issues seriously, even when they are historical. In this spirit, the settlement agreement formally documents the government crediting Revision’s new ownership and management team for self-initiating improved compliance measures, for replacing former employees who were responsible for overseeing such compliance issues, and for cooperating with the government investigation.
Beyond the specific issues resolved in the settlement, we understand that Revision users expect our eyewear to protect them and get them home safely. We take this to heart from the beginning of the product life-cycle to the end and reaffirm that this duty to our users, the men and women who stand for us all, is always at the forefront of our minds. Revision’s enhanced and comprehensive compliance program is designed to promote compliance across allapplicable contracting requirements. We want all our customers to know that the Revision brand represents quality, reliability, and integrity.
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. – December 16, 2024 – C&H Precision has partnered with Daniel Defense, Barnes Bullets and HuntStand to create a unique prize pack, tailored towards sportsmen with a passion for hunting big game. One randomly selected grand prize winner will receive a prize package consisting of different products carefully selected by each brand. The promotion begins at 9:00 a.m. EST on December 16, 2024, and ends on December 27, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
To enter and view the full terms and conditions, visit the sweepstakes entry page here.
2024 Creedmoor Christmas Giveaway Prize:
One (1) C&H Precision LPVO
Five (5) Boxes of Barnes Bullets VOR-TX Rifle 6.5 Creedmoor 120 GR
One (1) Daniel Defense Delta 5 6.5 Creedmoor
Five (5) HuntStand Pro Whitetail Subscriptions
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Daniel Defense, Barnes Bullets, and HuntStand for this special giveaway,” said C&H Precision Director of Marketing Travis Tipps. “This partnership allows us to bring together some of the best products in the industry and offer our customers a chance to win an incredible prize that will elevate their hunting adventures.”
The sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the United States and District of Columbia aged 21 or older. For more information and additional coverage on the giveaway, fans are encouraged to follow C&H Precision’s Instagram and TikTok pages.
For more information on C&H Precision visit www.chpws.com. Additional updates from the company are also available on social media.
