Good day. You may be aware of T.Rex Arms new plate carrier, the Armor Carrier 1 (AC1). While similar in name to our Mission Spec Armor Carrier 2 (AC2) that is where the similarities stop. Mission Spec has been receiving concerned messages today regarding this so we are posting this video to put the issue to bed.
Tucson, AZ (4 December 2020) Riton Optics is excited to announce RSR Group as the newest distributor of Riton products.
Since 1977 RSR Group, Inc. has provided its customers with the speed and convenience of ordering from regional branches. Dealers can simply call a nearby sales center and have their order shipped on the same day and by the most inexpensive means. RSR Group’s national sales network provides dealers with neighborhood service combined with the vast buying power of a national corporation.
The RSR Group, Inc. has revolutionized the shooting sports industry. The company has become a top distributor in the shooting sports market and has been recognized for its commitment to the industry and its programs. By partnering with the RSR Group, Riton Optics is able to expand its reach to more dealers across the country.
Riton Optics Director of Sales, Todd Niece said, “The partnership with RSR will help to propel Riton’s growth upward. The pairing of the RSR customer base and our products will be a great fit for what we are doing in the marketplace.”
As Riton continues to experience unprecedented growth in the industry, the partnership with RSR Group will only further support the expansion efforts in 2021.
San Antonio, Texas (December 7, 2020) – Blaser Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Liemke Thermal Optics. Headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany, Liemke is the dominant thermal imaging brand in Germany trusted for its performance, reliability, and outstanding customer service.
Delivering high-definition images with fast refresh rates for smooth viewing, Liemke thermal optics will soon be available to hunters and shooters in the United States through Blaser Group. Introductory offerings include the Merlin, Keiler, and Sperber lines. Merlin thermal imaging devices can be clipped directly onto any hunter’s daytime riflescope or be used as a monocular while the Keiler family of products are designed for use as hand-held monoculars. Sperber scopes are multifunctional and can be used as a monocular or as a thermal riflescope.
“We are excited to add this premium brand of well-priced, high-performance thermal optics to our product portfolio,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group. “Liemke is at the forefront of technology, delivering the precision and performance of German engineering, making it a top choice for hunting, game detection, and nighttime shooting applications.”
Originally developed for military use, thermal imaging technology detects infrared energy emitted as heat and the various temperature differences of everything in view, allowing the observer to see what would otherwise be invisible. All objects, living and manmade, emit infrared energy. Today, thermal optics are especially popular for hunting hogs and predators, and an invaluable tool for low-light observation applications.
For more information, visit: Liemke.com.
Grants Pass, OR – Ashley Hernandez joins the team at ECS Composites™ as the new Special Projects Director. Additionally, ECS has drastically updated the website of their composites manufacturing facility in the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon.
Ashley Hernandez joined ECS Composites as Director, Special Projects on 17 August 2020 after completing 20 years of honorable service in the United States Marine Corps as an Intelligence Specialist and Special Operations Capability Specialist. Ashley’s addition to the team will help ECS Composites seek new federal government contracting opportunities in emerging fields and increase ECS relationship with the end-user.
During Ashley’s early Marine Corps career, he was stationed at 3D Marine Aircraft Wing where he deployed in 2002 with as an Analyst supporting VMFA-121 in Manas, Kyrgyzstan during the early outbreak of Operation Enduring Freedom. Ashley was only home a few months after he again deployed, this time with MAG-11 to Kuwait in 2003 to support Operation Southern Watch, which transitioned to Operation Iraqi Freedom, during the invasion of Iraq. Upon return from Operation Iraqi Freedom, Ashley took over as the Intelligence Chief for VMFA-323 and deployed in 2005 upon the USS Carl Vinson where he again found himself supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom as the Carl Vinson’s Strike Chief.
Ashley returned home and was selected to serve as a combat advisor on a Military Transition Team. Ashley deployed in 2006 to Ramadi, Iraq, where he trained and led Iraqi soldiers from 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 7th Iraqi Infantry Division. Upon returning home from Iraq, Ashley was accepted in 2007 to become an Intelligence Instructor at the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center where he instructed the MAGTF Intelligence Specialist Entry Level Course. After completing his tour at the Intelligence School, Ashley was accepted to serve at Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) in 2010 where he deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 as the Direct Support Team Chief for Marine Special Operations Company – Golf. After returning home from Afghanistan, Ashley helped lead and develop the creation of MARSOCs: Multi-Disciplined Intelligence Operator Course (MDIOC), serving as the Course Director and lead All-Source Instructor. Ashley would again deploy, this time serving as the J-2 Intelligence Chief for Joint Special Operations Task Force – Trans Sahel in 2014.
Following a return to MARSOC, Ashley was selected to serve as the Marine Raider Regiments Intelligence Chief. He was again selected to head MDIOC, serving as the Marine Raider Training Centers Intelligence Chief, overseeing the execution of MDIOC and the Marine Field Intelligence Course. Upon being selected to the rank of Master Sergeant, Ashley was selected to serve at the Pentagon in 2016, overseeing the 0231 Intelligence Specialist occupational field for Headquarters Marine Corps. In 2018 Ashley was assigned to the Marine Corps Intelligence Schools, serving as the Marine Detachments Operations Chief, completing his 20 years of service. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science from Norwich University in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis.
In addition to adding Hernandez to the team, ECS Composites has recently relaunched their web presence with a new website catered towards product education. The update pulls back the curtain on the manufacturing and engineering processes that ECS uses to develop their highly customized and ruggedized shipping cases, from full in-house fabrication, FEA analysis and massive production capabilities. Each product is carefully designed and engineered to survive the harshest environments, as well as meeting any unique requirements of the end user.
For questions about ECS Composites products, you can reach Ashley Hernandez at Ashley.Hernandez@ecscomposites.com, or by phone at 541-476-8871
Visit www.ecscomposites.com for more product details.
Minden, NV, November 24, 2020– Franklin Armory®, Inc. and Franklin Armory® Holdings, Inc. has formally filed suit against In The Field Defense. The owner of ITFD, Mr. Bob Gallagher, is also named in the suit.
The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, alleges that ITFD and Mr. Bob Gallagher directly and indirectly infringed on Franklin Armory Holding, Inc.’s multiple patent claims relating to the Binary Firing SystemTM.
“It is regrettable that Mr. Gallagher refused requests to amicably resolve the dispute,” said Jay Jacobson, President of Franklin Armory, Inc., “but after a year or more of discussions, something had to be done. Franklin Armory Holdings, Inc. will continue to defend our intellectual property to the fullest extent.” Please see the recorded complaint for more information.
Tucson, AZ (23 November 2020) – Riton Optics is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Klok to the Riton Optics marketing team. Klok is filling the position of Content Creator with a focus on creating compelling visual and audio content for the Riton Optics marketing team using current and artful methods.
Klok commented, “I am super excited to have the chance to explore the full potential of my creativity with Riton Optics. While I enjoyed working in the law enforcement community within corrections, I found it challenging to balance my working life with my creative side. Now my work life and creativity are one!”
Klok joins Riton Optics with over 10 years of experience in the photo/video world and 2 years with the Arizona Department of Corrections. Chris moved to Tucson with his family at the age of 6 from Florida. He loves this community and considers himself a native. He is inspired by the motto “seek discomfort” and believes this philosophy develops the most meaningful connections.
According to Calley Carpenter, Director of Marketing for Riton Optics, “Chris is an absolute energetic force in the workplace. His positivity, work ethic and creativity will help drive the brand to new heights.”
While many competitors are subbing out their marketing team’s, Riton is focused on building an internal team of outdoor enthusiasts, who’s passion can be translated into the content delivered to their consumers.
Former Dead Air Silencers President, Eric Rogers, moves into the CEO position.
Kamas, Utah (November 2020) – Dead Air Silencers announce Ernie Beckwith, a firearms industry veteran, has joined the Dead Air team as their new president. Eric Rogers formerly held the position and will now occupy the CEO seat. Mr. Beckwith brings to Dead Air a wealth of experience within the firearms industry. Before his new position with Dead Air, Mr. Beckwith was with FN America for nine years with his last position being Director of Retail Sales.
“Dead Air Silencers is an innovative company with a progressive team of dedicated professionals committed to producing products of uncompromising quality,” Mr. Beckwith commented. “I am excited to be part of the Dead Air team and am looking forward to assisting with their future growth and success. Great things are on the horizon, so stay tuned!”
Eric Rogers, CEO of Dead Air Silencers, added, “Dead Air has grown from a start-up just six short years ago, to the number one market leader in our industry. We are thrilled to bring Ernie into the fold and view his addition as an essential step towards consolidating and growing our business. Ernie’s leadership and drive will add tremendous momentum to the brand and our company as a whole. We are excited to have him.”
Dead Air Silencer’s industry-leading products include the NOMAD, SANDMAN, and WOLVERINE line for centerfire rifles; the WOLFMAN and GHOST for centerfire pistols; and the MASK for rimfire. Dead Air also designs and produces muzzle brakes and flash hiders.
For more information on Dead Air Silencers, visit www.DeadAirSilencers.com.
GALLS® eQuip is a custom, online solution allowing agencies more power and savings when buying uniforms and equipment. In 2019, over 83K users saved over $30 million.
Lexington, Ken. (November 2020) – GALLS, LLC®, the leading distributor of uniforms and equipment to public safety agencies, set out to change how agencies purchased uniforms and equipment in 2016 by launching GALLS eQuip, an online solution that allows agencies to custom order uniforms and equipment and manages the entire process from procurement to accounting. Since then, agencies, small to large, experience average savings of $370 – $500 per officer through the GALLS eQuip program. Now, due to this year’s strain on agency budgets, GALLS eQuip makes even more sense.
GALLS eQuip is an easy-to-use, flexible online system that offers a complete solution to ordering uniforms and equipment, uniform embellishments, product tracking, reporting, and billing, all in a real-time environment. GALLS eQuip helps the agency purchaser select and customize products, manages the entire allotment and allowance process, produces live reports, and streamlines the billing and accounting processes; in other words, it manages the entire agency’s uniform and equipment needs while saving money.
Besides its cost savings benefit, GALLS eQuip allows individual officers to order accurately and reduces order errors. GALLS eQuip also includes Body Armor Tracking, another solution that logs individual officers’ body armor equipment, serial numbers, and even tracks expiration dates. Body Armor Tracking eliminates the need for alternative spreadsheets and other manual tracking systems, while alerting the agency of users and when equipment needs to be renewed.
GALLS eQuip Asset Management Tool allows officers to load, receive, and issue inventory. An agency’s custom eQuip site features customized inventory categories and reduces unwarranted spending by real-time inventory data.
“Every agency’s requirements are unique and GALLS eQuip is set up to allow every agency their own dashboard to manage their uniform and equipment programs,” Mike Fadden, CEO of GALLS, stated. “GALLS goal is to equip our public safety pros with the best available product in the most efficient and cost-conscious way possible. That is what GALLS eQuip delivers: tremendous product offerings, customization, tracking, asset management, and accounting services, all on one very easy to use online platform.”
To find out how your agency can save time and money with GALLS eQuip custom online solution, visit www.galls.com/equip.
