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Qore Performance Leaves Loudoun County, VA, Moves to Knoxville, TN

Monday, February 27th, 2023

Knoxville, TN: Thermoregulation pioneer Qore Performance has moved to Knoxville, TN. Qore Performance called Northern Virginia their home since launch in 2016, but relocated to Knoxville, TN after a nearly two year long search for a location better suited to their long term growth needs. “The regulatory climate in Loudoun County is challenging for a vertically integrated design and manufacturing business like us,” remarked Co-Founder and CEO Justin Li, “the freedom, autonomy, and high quality people found in East Tennessee are a perfect match for us as we address the ever growing demand for our thermoregulation and performance enhancement solutions. We are excited to be here!”

With great people, a beautiful environment, and a strong manufacturing/logistics base, Qore Performance plans to invest heavily in East Tennessee over the coming years. The company is planning to break ground on a brand-new, purpose-built campus in late 2023/early 2024.

Welcome to Knoxville!

Leaving Loudoun County, VA.

www.QorePerformance.com

For inquiries, contact:
Qore Performance, Inc.
300 Winona Street
Knoxville, TN

www.qoreperformance.com

info@qoreperformance.com

703.755.0724

@qoreperformance

HENSOLDT to Strengthen CAE Aviation Surveillance Fleet with High-Performance Radar

Saturday, February 25th, 2023

PrecISR multi-mission radar offers unique detection and tracking capabilities

Taufkirchen/Germany, 22 February 2023 – Sensor solutions specialist HENSOLDT will supply another multi-mission surveillance radar PrecISR™ to one of the biggest airborne surveillance providers, CAE Aviation, Luxembourg. CAE Aviation, which operates a large fleet of surveillance aircraft, has decided to renew its trust in HENSOLDT by awarding them with a contract to deliver another PrecISR™1000. This is the second order, after HENSOLDT having delivered the first PrecISR™ in 2021.

PrecISR™ radars are currently operated by experienced ISR operators from CAE Aviation in challenging areas of operations for various types of missions and for very demanding end-users.

PrecISR™ offers impressive Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) / Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) capabilities, enabling its operators to detect and track, in real time, a very large diversity of small moving targets of interest (troops, convoys, suspicious vehicles, etc..). PrecISR™ technology ensures a reliable and accurate surveillance of static and moving threats, despite adverse weather conditions which might obstruct the EO/IR sensor results.

“We feel really proud that CAE Aviation keeps investing in new ISR capabilities by maintaining its trust in our plug-and-play high performance radar”, said Pierre Marquis, Sales Director Airborne ISR Radars at HENSOLDT.

“The versatility of the Hensoldt PrecISR™ 1000 radar allows us to meet the needs of our most demanding customers, regardless of the mission profiles we perform “, said David Attali, CEO at CAE Aviation.

PrecISR™ is the right solution for an operational and battle proven multi-mission radar system. Because of its compact design, the airborne platform integration of PrecISR™ is simplified significantly compared to other radars.

The superior performance of PrecISR™ enables airborne operators to accomplish large area surveillance in one flight pass and get top-notched results in real time up to 370km range. Even in the most difficult environmental conditions and sea states, PrecISR™ operators will take advantage of an unrivalled level of situational awareness with significant flight cost savings.

SilencerCo Launches New Custom Paint Service

Thursday, February 23rd, 2023

February 23, 2023 — West Valley City, UT — SilencerCo is excited to launch a new custom paint service to help customers step up their suppressor game. SilencerCo’s Cerakote-certified team can refinish suppressors in one of five different colors for the cost of $89.

This new service gives shooters the option to match their suppressor to a specific firearm or even just add a little color to their current collection. Those interested will need to contact the SilencerCo Customer Service team Monday – Thursday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM MST. The SilencerCo Customer Service contact information can be found here.

“Our intention with this project is to give shooters the ability to customize their suppressor,” said VP of Marketing, Customer Service & Warranty, Jessica Kallam. “Whether it’s Coyote Tan for long-range desert shooting or Sniper Grey for pairing with an AR-15, our paint team will do an impeccable job.”

Color Options:

Coyote Tan C-240

O.D. Green C-241

Flat Dark Earth C-246 

Cobra Black V-166

Sniper Grey C-239

To learn more about SilencerCo’s Custom Paint Project visit silencerco.com/paint-program.

Colors as displayed on the website may not be an exact match once applied to the suppressor. Color shade can vary slightly depending on the material it is applied to.

Vortex Acquires GeoBallistics

Thursday, February 23rd, 2023

VORTEX® AND GEOBALLISTICS® OFFER SIMPLE, POWERFUL LONG-RANGE BALLISTICS

February 23, 2023

BARNEVELD, Wis. – Vortex® today announced the acquisition of GeoBallistics®, a Dallas, Texas based business providing ballistic mobile application software. The GeoBallistics® philosophy closely aligns with the Vortex® mission of creating the best possible experience for their customers. GeoBallistics® products will be added to the Vortex® portfolio to continue to enhance and simplify hunting and shooting while providing critical information quickly and accurately.

“We’re always looking for new ways to help Vortex Nation™ enjoy unforgettable experiences in the field,” said Joe Hamilton, Vortex® CEO. “Acquiring GeoBallistics® allows us to offer both consistency in our product line and make long-range ballistics simpler and more accessible for everyone.”

For shooters already utilizing the GeoBallistics® suite, nothing in the software and app experience will change. The biggest change you can expect is that Vortex® will now be providing customer service and support.

VortexOptics.com

Todd Gisi Joins MSR Distribution

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023

MSR Distribution announced that Todd Gisi has joined their team as Dealer Specialist. Todd has many years’ experience in firearms and related sales. He is a transplant from the American Mid-West and now call Las Vegas home.

Christopher Thomas, Acting Business Manager at MSR, told us: “We are very excited to have Todd onboard, extensive experience in sporting goods retail makes him an asset; not only to MSR, but to our vendors and his fellow employees too. He understands the challenges and what it takes to get those products into the hands of our customers.”

MSR Distribution is a wholesale distributor that sells hard-to-find and highly sought-after products to licensed retailers and specific qualified entities. Every year, countless dealers trust MSR Distribution to help them grow their businesses by providing great products with reliable margins.

MSR Dealer Specialists form one of the most important parts in the company. Their core responsibility is forging financially sustainable and friendly relationships with customers.

They ensure the MSR customer experience is positive and work at sculpting those relationships to their pinnacle.

www.msrdistribution.com

DoD Releases Small Business Strategy

Friday, February 10th, 2023

WASHINGTON (AFNS) —  

The Department of Defense released its Small Business Strategy Jan. 26. The strategy promotes a strong, dynamic, and robust small business industrial base by focusing on reducing barriers to entry, increasing set-aside competitions, and leveraging programs to grow the industrial base. 
 
“From manufacturers providing the critical parts that we need for our arsenal – to technology companies developing innovative systems and capabilities – small businesses are vital along the entire spectrum of the Department’s needs,” Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks said. “Reducing barriers and creating more opportunities for small businesses will allow us to expand, innovate, and diversify, increasing our warfighter advantage, strengthening our supply chains, increasing competition in our marketplace, and growing our economy here at home.” 
 
Small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses as well as 73% of companies in the defense industrial base, and last year small businesses were awarded over 25% of all DoD prime contracts. As the economic engine of our nation, small businesses create jobs, generate innovation, and are essential, daily contributors to national security and the defense mission. This strategy will help DoD harness the full potential of small businesses through three objectives: implement a unified management approach for small business programs and activities; ensure the Department’s small business activities align with national security priorities; and strengthen the Department’s engagement and support of small businesses. 
 
“Fostering a resilient and robust industrial base is one of my top priorities,” said Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Dr. William LaPlante. “Supporting small businesses is not just about meeting a goal or checking a box; it’s about building advantages for our warfighters. All of American industry, especially our innovative small businesses, has a role in developing, delivering, and sustaining the critical capabilities that are required to further implement the National Defense Strategy.” 
 
“Small businesses are crucial to national security,” Director of the Office of Small Business Programs Farooq Mitha added. “Our military depends on small businesses that bring innovation and agility to support DoD’s mission. From providing critical component parts, to cutting edge software platforms, to essential services, small businesses provide support across nearly the entirety of the Department of Defense.” 
 
As part of DoD’s efforts to strengthen support of small businesses, this strategy focuses on stepping up engagement with industry, including providing more tools and resources. This engagement and training effort will be facilitated by the Department’s 96 APEX Accelerators located across the country, formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, which serve as a resource for small businesses to increase their readiness, help them find opportunities to do business with the Department and accelerate their insertion into the defense marketplace. 
 
The Office of Small Business Programs encourages those interested in working with DoD to read a “Guide to Marketing to DoD” here
 
The Small Business Strategy can be found here.

Department of Defense News

Blackhawk Sponsors Tactical Athlete Ehea Schuerch

Thursday, February 9th, 2023

Brand to Serve as 2023 Tactical Games Platinum Sponsor

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – February 8, 2023 – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, is proud to announce its sponsorship of tactical athlete Ehea Schuerch for the 2023 Tactical Games. Schuerch is one of the sport’s up and coming female competitors and the 2023 season marks her second year of competition as well as Blackhawk’s second year of sponsorship for The Tactical Games.

A Spokane, Washington native, Schuerch began competing at The Tactical Games in 2022, where she quickly became one of the games’ fiercest competitors. She placed third at the Bend, Oregon competition and second at the Phoenix, Arizona competition which sealed her national’s qualification. At last year’s National Championship in Florence, Texas, Schuerch placed second amongst a group of 15 elite female competitors.

Outside of competition, Schuerch has served as a corrections officer at the Spokane County Jail for seven years, where she is also the only female to join the jail’s Correctional Response Team (CRT). Additionally, she has served as a defensive tactics instructor for nearly six years, is EMT certified and has competed in regional and national CrossFit competitions since 2016. In 2017 she placed first at the Bi-Annual World Police and Fire Games, and in 2018 placed 17th overall at the World CrossFit Games.

“I’m honored to be backed by a tried-and-true company like Blackhawk and feel confident knowing that I’m running the best gear in competition and for my regular everyday carry,” said Schuerch. “The Tactical Games is paving the way as a new sport by combining firearms and fitness, and it reflects the training that I’ve been doing for several years on the job. I enjoy the test it places on an individual’s physical preparedness, and I look forward to sharing with others my personal journey this season.”

For 2023, Blackhawk will serve as Platinum Sponsor for The Tactical Games. Attracting some of the best professional and amateur tactical athletes nationwide, The Tactical Games have become a proving ground for the latest in cutting-edge tactical gear. The games’ intense physical nature and marksmanship tests require efficient gear setups that prioritize firearm security, retention and accessibility as well as comfort and weight – all tenants at the center of Blackhawk’s designs.

Schuerch’s first competition with Team Blackhawk is at The Tactical Games Mississippi Regional, which takes place on February 18-19 in Meridian, Mississippi. During the competition, Schuerch plans to utilize the Blackhawk Foundation Series Plate Carrier and T-Series holster as part of her go-to-kit.

To learn more about The Tactical Games, head over to thetacticalgames.com, and to learn more about Blackhawk or to see their full lineup of holsters and tactical gear, check out Blackhawk.com.

5.11 Announces the Return of ABR Academy Classes for 2023 in Collaboration with USCCA

Thursday, February 9th, 2023

Plans for more than 300 classes to take place at 5.11-owned retail locations

COSTA MESA, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2023) – 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, today announced the return of its popular ABR (Always Be Ready) Academy in 2023 in collaboration with the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA). Together, the companies plan to host more than 300 free instructional classes at 5.11-owned retail locations across the U.S. to provide tips, tactics and insight on readiness skills for local community members.

“Last month marked 20 years for 5.11 on our quest to develop innovative gear for life’s most demanding missions. We strive to help our families, friends and communities be prepared for anything to happen,” said 5.11’s CEO, Francisco Morales. “The ABR Academy is designed to help attendees become more equipped for challenges and emergencies by building proper mindsets, readiness skills and gear. It’s all part of living the 5.11 mantra of Always Be Ready.”

The ABR Academy classes will provide first-hand learning and guidance on topics ranging from building emergency preparedness kits and bug-out bags to self-defense and trauma care. Each course is free to attend and will be hosted by certified experts, including instructors from the USCCA.

“Our mission is to save lives and help build safer, more prepared communities through education and training,” said Tim Schmidt, President and Co-founder of the USCCA. “Collaborating with 5.11 on the ABR Academy classes will help us strengthen that mission while reaching thousands of attendees in communities all across the country.”

The USCCA is the largest, fastest-growing self-defense association dedicated to responsible firearm owners, with over 700,000 members and 10,000 instructors nationwide. It offers industry-leading training, lifesaving education and self-defense liability insurance to help members build preparedness and confidence.

“Like 5.11, USCCA also celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and similarly, has been at the forefront of providing education and readiness training for communities across the U.S. for several years now,” added Morales. “We’re thrilled to work with them throughout 2023 and look forward to helping more folks learn to Always Be Ready.”

For more information about 5.11’s ABR Academy and collaboration with the USCCA, or to find an ABR Academy class near you, please visit 511abracademy.usconcealedcarry.com.