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Brownells Announces Inaugural Tax Time Event

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022

GRINNELL, Iowa (February 1, 2022) – Hardworking, tax-paying Brownells customers get their chance to turn their tax refunds into fun and guns during the first-ever Brownells Tax Time Event, live now and lasting through Tax Day, April 15, 2022.

Over the next few months, Brownells will post unique content and highlight special products on the Brownells Tax Time page.

The first spotlight of the Brownells Tax Time Event is the “Top 5 Fun Builds” detailing different gun builds customers can accomplish – along with links to both lower and upper receivers and parts, including fire control units for the popular Sig P320.

Over the coming weeks, customers can also look forward to videos on the Top 5 Rifles, Top 5 Handguns and Top 5 Optics that might fit the bill for putting a tax refund to enjoyable, fun use.

In addition to well-known Brownells personalities like Gun Techs Caleb and Steve O, future videos will feature some recognizable content creators from around the firearms world.

To keep up with the latest developments in the Brownells Tax Time Event, keep checking the Brownells Tax Time Event page.

Matt Alwine Joins Team Savage

Tuesday, February 1st, 2022

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – January 27, 2022 –Savage Arms is pleased to announce that Matt Alwine has joined Team Savage. Alwine will be competing in the PRS Series production division with a Savage 110 Elite Precision.

“We are thrilled to have someone of Matt’s caliber on our team,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms, “and we are excited for what’s to come in 2022 for him! The 110 Elite Precision is the perfect platform for this division and we wish Matt the best of luck this upcoming season.”

“I am excited to be partnering with Savage to shoot in the PRS production division,” Alwine added. “I believe the production division has been overlooked by many and is poised for huge growth in the coming years.”

Alwine has competed in two PRS Series production division seasons and has seven wins, five overall top-five finishes, and was the first shooter in the PRS Pro series to win the production division and place top-five overall at the same match—a feat he accomplished with a Savage rifle at the JC steel shootout in 2020.

Alwine’s winning streak for 2022 is off to a solid start; he won the production division in the first PRS pro series match of the 2022 season—the MPA fall shootout.

For more on Matt Alwine, visit www.instagram.com/alwinearcher.

Learn more about Savage rifles and Team Savage: www.savagerarms.com.

Ocean State Innovations Announces Appointment of Senior Vice President of Sales

Tuesday, February 1st, 2022

PORTSMOUTH, RI – February 1, 2022 – Ocean State Innovations, a leading textile provider, announced today the appointment of Geoff Senko as Senior Vice President of Sales. Mr. Senko joins OSI with over ten years of textile experience. Most recently he held the position of National Account Manager for MMI Textiles and served on the Military Board of IFAI, the SEAMS Board, and was Chair of the SEAMS Military Committee. Mr. Senko will be responsible for guiding sales strategy and efforts throughout North America and globally for OSI while supporting the overall success for customers in various market segments.

“I am excited to have Geoff join the team as we continue to be a force in the global textile industry. Geoff’s sales leadership and extensive expertise in the industry make him an ideal addition to our company.” said Edward Ricci, CEO and Co-Owner of OSI. Ben Galpen, Co-Owner of OSI, added, “We pride ourselves in our textile solutions expertise, Geoff not only brings us further textile solutions but is customer relationship driven, a trait we welcome at OSI.”

For more information, please visit www.osinnovate.com

High Speed Gear Welcomes MG (Ret) Brian Winski to Board of Directors

Tuesday, February 1st, 2022

SWANSBORO, N.C. – February 1, 2022 – High Speed Gear® is honored to announce the addition of Maj. Gen. Brian Winski, U.S. Army (Ret.) to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Winski has recently retired from 37 years of honorable and faithful service from the United States Army. During Mr. Winski’s service he has served as the Commander of the famed 101st Airborne Division. Some of Mr. Winski’s other assignments include service with the 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Cavalry Division and 3rd Infantry Division. A proven leader, Mr. Winski has participated in multiple combat operations during Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Among many awards, Mr. Winski has earned notable personal awards such as the two Distinguished Service Medals, three Legions of Merit, six Bronze Star medals including one for Valor for his actions under fire in Baghdad, Iraq in 2006, Combat Infantryman Badge with star noting combat experience in two campaigns, along with Master Parachutist Jump Wings. Among Mr. Winski’s awards, he has also attended schools and courses such as Ranger school, Airborne, and Air Assault to name a few.

“I have an intense passion for ensuring our warfighters and law enforcement have the best equipment possible.”, said Mr. Winski. “High Speed Gear® products and Comp-Tac® Holsters do just that – it is exceptional gear that provides unparalleled protection, mobility, and versatility and makes the user more capable and effective. It’s no surprise that some of the most elite units in the service equip their warriors with HSGI products.”

Mr. Winski will be joining a team of six other members on the High Speed Gear® Board of Directors.

“We are very excited to have Mr. Winski come aboard the High Speed Gear® and Comp-Tac® family.”, said Chief Operating Officer Bill Babboni. “Mr. Winski brings knowledgeable, first-hand experience to our team which we at High Speed Gear® and Comp-Tac® value most.”

www.highspeedgear.com

Jeff Rose Brings Over 20-Years of Innovative Marketing and Creative Experience as the New Director of Marketing at SENTRY Products Group

Monday, January 31st, 2022

As a leading senior creative manager for multiple industry brands, Rose now leads SENTRY’s marketing in catalog, advertising, packaging, social and event efforts.

Virginia Beach, Va. (January 2022) – SENTRY Products Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of products focused on protection, storage, and transportation of outdoor, military, and law enforcement equipment, signed an industry creative veteran, Jeff Rose, to spearhead SENTRY’s new marketing initiatives as the Director of Marketing and Creative.

Rose’s previous 18-year experience was as Creative Director with Vista Outdoor and the ATK family of companies. He built and led creative teams that propelled the companies’ extensive product lines into industry-leading brands that generate billions of dollars in annual revenue. His “roll up his sleeves” style of leadership allowed him to engage with multiple teams to create effective creative assets. With efficiency key to the success of generating and managing multiple creative products, Rose produced a sophisticated workflow management system to organize, traffic, and archive job requests and work processes for the development of assets for multiple campaigns and new product launches. His deep passion for branding and communicating through various visual communication platforms that cover the print and digital spectrum is evident in the new direction of SENTRY Tactical.

“This is a coming home moment for me,” said Rose. “After several years working on the agency side, I was given the chance to work with one of the industry’s most entrepreneurial companies in the early 2000s. It was there I learned about our unique industry and was allowed to find my creative voice. Since then, I was able to work with a major player in the outdoor industry and was responsible for their brand’s look and feel, and communicated the brand through print and digital platforms. At SENTRY I am now working alongside many of the same individuals as when I started in the industry. I am honored and excited to be part of the SENTRY Tactical team.”

“Jeff has a big task bringing our various brands together under the SENTRY banner,” Terry Naughton, President of SENTRY, added. “In his experience, he has tackled the same situation, in which he must tell the story of the many brands without losing sight of the story and mission behind the brand. Having worked directly with Jeff in the past, I am confident he will not only handle the marketing challenge, but he will also be integral in making this company internationally recognized.”

To learn more about SENTRY, or to become a dealer, contact us at info@sentryltp.com or visit sentrytactical.com.

Carryology Best In Show Award to Mystery Ranch

Monday, January 31st, 2022

During last week’s Outdoor Retailer Snow Show, Carryology honored Mystery Ranch with the Best In Show Award for their new Bridger Backpack.

The Bridger Backpack was also a nominee for the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. Offered in both men’s and women’s models, the Bridger is available as a 55 or 65 liter pack.

The Bridger Pack relies on an internal spring-steel wire frame.l coupled with the Endurance Yoke and its pocketed shoulder straps.

Features:
– Generous removable lid that converts to a hip sack
– Dual access to main bag
– Drawstring shroud access
– Two full-length zipper access
– Two, large stretch-woven back pockets with inner pockets and an elastic-topped dump pocket
– Dual adjustable tool attach
– Double daisy chains for lashing
– Side and bottom compression straps
– Speed Zip™ sleeping bag compartment with removable divider
– Pocketed waist belt

Comp-Tac Holsters Takes It To The Next Level By Partnering With A Rep Group

Monday, January 31st, 2022

HOUSTON, TEXAS – January 31st, 2022 – Comp-Tac® partners with Murski Breeding Sales to kick off 2022.

The 2022 mission for High Speed Gear® and Comp-Tac Holsters® is “Taking it to the Next Level” and they are doing so in multiple ways.  During SHOT Show ‘22, customers will be able to view the NEW Level III and Level II Holsters, the NEW Dual Concealment Holster, the Sport-Tac Holster and more! Yet, these new products are only part of the kickoff for 2022!  Teaming up with a top-end Professional Sales Agency is a key 2022 initiative for the Comp-Tac brand and today the agreement has been signed with Murski Breeding Sales!

Comp-Tac Holsters® is devoted to designing and manufacturing the highest quality holsters for concealed carry, competition, law enforcement, military and related accessories on the market. Comp-Tac® products offer options that make it easy and comfortable to carry a firearm for all our customers, no matter their profession: law enforcement, military, shooting sports enthusiasts and responsibly armed citizens. Comp-Tac products are built with the customer in mind.

Murski Breeding Sales has been working with virtually all levels of the industry as a professional sales organization for over sixty years.  They maintain a tenured sales team and long-term relationships. Serving 37 states and representing over five territories to include the Midwest, Mink, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest, Murski Breeding Sales will provide Comp-Tac even more sales coverage in the US. Murski is headquartered in Dallas, Texas only a short distance from the Comp-Tac factory in Houston, TX. The sales team at Murski have a combined 650 years of sporting goods sales experience serving all levels of the sporting goods trade.

“Comp-Tac was in search of a professional team, with high standards to continue to bring our products into the market with more of a hands-on approach”, stated Bill Babboni, High Speed Gear and Comp-Tac Holsters, Chief Operating Officer. “Through a series of meetings and exchanges, we know we have found that with the Murski Breeding Sales team!”

Comp-Tac Holsters® is excited to begin a new valued partnership with the Murski Breeding Sales team as the company continues produce quality products for those who rely on them most.

FN Announces Safety Bulletin for the FN 502 Tactical

Thursday, January 27th, 2022

(McLean, VA – January 27, 2022) FN America, LLC announces a safety bulletin for the FN 502 Tactical .22LR pistol. The company has become aware that a very limited number of FN 502 Tactical pistols in the field may have an improperly installed manual safety. In these cases, the external safety lever will not function as designed and may result in unintended firing. To ensure the pistol’s safe operation, FN is asking owners of the FN 502 Tactical to suspend use of their pistol and perform a function check to verify the manual safety is operating correctly, following the function check guide located here. 

For more information, please see the FN 502 Tactical safety bulletin at fnamerica.com/customer-support/fn-502-safety-bulletin/. For assistance in returning a firearm, please contact FN Support at customerservice@fnamerica.com or call 1-800-635-1321, ext. 145, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.