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EOTECH and THEON SENSORS Form Strategic Product Partnership

Wednesday, January 26th, 2022

Plymouth, MI – EOTECH, the Michigan-based manufacturer of the world’s best holographic and magnified optics continues to grow its impressive portfolio of high-performance products with the execution of a strategic product partnership with THEON SENSORS. THEON SENSORS will provide EOTECH with a full line of customized, military-grade night vision devices and thermal imagers for distribution and service to US and select international markets.

THEON SENSORS has production facilities and headquarters in Athens, as well as offices in Germany, Arlington Virginia, Abu Dhabi and Singapore. With more than 100,000 systems in service or under contract in more than 55 countries around the world, THEON SENSORS is a sought-after market leader in night vision and thermal imaging systems for military and security applications.

All products are designed in-house by a team of experienced and qualified engineers specializing in all related engineering disciplines such as optical, mechanical, electronics and system design. This ensures high performing and ergonomically advanced systems that increase the safety and mission success rate of soldiers and law enforcement during night operations.

EOTECH has a long history of providing cutting-edge night vision and thermal imaging products to US law enforcement, security professionals, and civilians. The addition of these new and better product lines will enhance that legacy. “We’ve been looking for a partner in this space that can deliver rugged, superior products that match our brand.” said Ed Schoppman, President of North America at EOTECH. “With THEON SENSORS, we intend to bring those custom products to the US and in addition, co-develop new lines of future products that employ our state-of-the-art technology.”

“THEON SENSORS is excited on this strategic collaboration with a highly reputable US company as EOTECH in an effort to expand sales of a diverse product line for the US law enforcement and commercial market. The DNA and technical competencies of the two organizations will create a new era” said Michalis Kolotos, Director of US Operations at THEON SENSORS USA.

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Vertx Announces Partnership with Kyle Lamb

Wednesday, January 19th, 2022

Vertx has announced the beginning of a partnership with Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics® (VTAC®). The collaboration begins with the launch of the VTAC® Stackable Storage Cube Collection in early 2022 and will be followed by regular product collaborations later in 2022 and beyond. The Stackable Storage Cube Collection is now on display at SHOT Show 2022 inside the Vertx® booth, #14253. Kyle will be making appearances in the Vertx® booth throughout the show.

“When I decided to partner with Vertx® I did it because we had the same ‘Stay in the Fight’ mindset,” said Kyle Lamb, of Viking Tactics. “We’ve been able to partner, design some great products, and this is just the beginning.”

Sergeant Major (retired) Kyle Lamb spent over 21 years in the United States Army, with over 15 of that in 1st SFOD-D Delta Force. He has participated in many conflicts, Desert Storm, Bosnia, Iraq, as well as in the battle made famous by the movie Black Hawk Down in Mogadishu, Somalia. SGM Lamb has received numerous valorous awards and decorations and is the Founder and President of Viking Tactics.

“Kyle’s experience as an end-user, both professionally and personally, and as a product designer gives him a unique perspective on the needs of the industry,” said Denny Bogard, VP/GM of Vertx®. “Working in tandem with Kyle and VTAC gives us an opportunity to continue to provide end-users with product that is high-quality, mission-oriented, and ultra-versatile in ways we never have before.”

PRODUCTS

The first set of products that will be available, are an innovative set of storage cubes. The Cubes are constructed using an innovative tab system that can interlock with each other to prevent spills during travel and allow the user to create a custom-organized setup..

The full set consists of 6 storage cubes and 1 tool pouch. The Storage Cubes range from 1L to 60L for full customization depending on your mission set.

Each cube has unique features, but all include:
• Low-profile interlocking tab system is designed to hold Cubes together
• Zippered top opening with lockable YKK® zippers
• Can be pressed flat for easy storage when not in use
• Write bar and loop-side patch on side for easy identification of contents

Construction:
• Durable ripstop nylon that resists wear and tear
• Poly-carbonate exterior coating is wipe clean, water and stain resistant
• Inner PU coating is lightweight and water resistant
• Pockets constructed using tear-resistant honeycomb mesh

The VTAC® Stackable Storage Cube Collection will be available in-store and online at vertx.com/VTAC in early 2022, with a secondary launch later this year.

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Outdoor Research Launches OR Pro

Tuesday, January 18th, 2022

Seattle-based leader in apparel and gear expands and rebrands its tactical line and business

Seattle, Wash. (January 18, 2022) – Outdoor Research, LLC (OR), a leading brand in outdoor and tactical gear, announced that the company will rebrand its existing and future tactical line and its expanding working professionals product line under the name OR ProTM. The Seattle- based brand made this announcement at the annual Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) in Las Vegas, NV.

For over 30 years Outdoor Research has been designing and manufacturing products for the U.S. military and first responders in its U.S. factories in Seattle, WA and El Monte, CA. and offshore in compliance with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). With the continued growth of these products and programs, Outdoor Research will be re-branding this business and a growing product line under the name OR ProTM.

“This rebranding speaks to the work our OR team has been doing for decades – designing and developing products for professionals both here in the U.S. and around the world,” says David Hein, General Manager at Outdoor Research. “From members of the military along with first responders, OR has and will continue to outfit these individuals with the best gear available based on the needs of the consumer.”

Using OR’s highly skilled product development, design, engineering, and manufacturing teams, OR ProTM will continue to serve the Outdoor Research current consumer base while expanding to include product that supports, protects, and prepares working professionals in multiple fields of work.

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CrewBoss Announces the Acquisition of SERKET USA

Friday, January 14th, 2022

Eugene, OR – CrewBoss a portfolio company of Guardian Capital Partners (“Guardian”), announces that it has completed its acquisition of Serket USA (“Serket”), a privately held company headquartered in Jupiter, FL.

Founded in 2011, Serket manufactures protective apparel and personal equipment solutions for those who defend and serve in the Armed Forces and Federal Law Enforcement industries. Driven by innovation, and ever-changing industry dynamics, their approach and product designs are centered around comfort, performance, and technology for essential operations.

As a growth-oriented company with a national pioneering reputation in personal protection equipment (“PPE”), CrewBoss has been designing and manufacturing high quality NFPA compliant and fire- resistant PPE for firefighters and the Department of Defense (“DoD”) since 1988.

Serket co-founder, Trey Harris, will continue in his role as President, leading the business strategy on the shared vision we have for the future. “By joining the CrewBoss family, Serket has found a partner who can help us create a more efficient and proactive product lifecycle,” said Harris. “Our customers can expect to see improvements in new speed-to-market products, logistical efficiencies, brand building and customer service response times.” He adds, “I’m excited to work collaboratively with the CrewBoss team and look forward to our writing the next chapter in Serket’s story.”

Ryan Davidson, Director of CrewBoss Sales stated, “The addition of Serket enables our organization to not only expand and diversify our product line, but to further our mission of setting the gold standard for providing robust personalized protection and safety. CrewBoss is seizing an opportunity to join forces and bridge together the cross-functional requirements within the outdoor defense and tactical performance technology demands between fire/emergency services and the DoD.”

“We look forward to working with Trey and his talented team to help the company execute on its aggressive growth goals within the DoD space” said Michael Scala, Chief Executive Officer at CrewBoss. “Serket has the ability to innovate differentiated protective solutions to meet its end users’ specific needs, which fits extremely well with CrewBoss’ philosophy.

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Freedom over Money … Froglube Decides Not To Attend SHOT Show 2022

Thursday, January 13th, 2022

GREETINGS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS

It is with a degree of sadness that after 10 years of attendance, we have decided to end our presence at the annual National Shooting Sports Foundation SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas, NV.

Since COVID struck in 2020, FrogLube attempted to continue our participation in SHOT SHOW despite unlawful, cost prohibitive and convoluted restrictions imposed by the governor of the state of Nevada. We looked to NSSF to stand up for our industry and to pressure the state authorities into allowing our trade show to return to normal. As a small business, any attempt to engage in commercial interaction with our customers under constantly changing, unrealistic and absurd restrictions is cost prohibitive and places an undue burden on our company.

We do not question the reality of the COVID 19 disease, in fact, most of us have had it. At issue is that a disease is not sufficient cause for the removal of god-given/inalienable rights by any man, government agency or commercial enterprise. Does the governor of Nevada restrict trade show attendance for any other communicable diseases with transmissibility? FrogLube and NSF engage in free enterprise in an industry that uses individual rights as a selling point to attract people to purchase our firearms products. We find the NSF stance is mutually incompatible to the expression of both the 1st and 2nd amendments of the US Constitution. How can we stress the 2nd amendment at the show while yielding on the 1st amendment?

We did attempt to persuade the NSSF to cope with these issues, but we got no relief. We found ourselves stuck in an ethical dilemma, where we might have to choose to compromise on our company ethos in order to continue our attendance.

At FrogLube, we come from military and law enforcement backgrounds and we share lifetimes of service to our country, our citizens and the protection of their rights. For us, the decision is freedom over money. We choose freedom,

Owners,

Larry & Stacy Lasky

Hooyah

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DroneShield Appoints Matt McCrann as its US CEO

Wednesday, January 12th, 2022

DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”), a global leader in Counter-UAS and Artificial Intelligence based security technology, has announced the appointment of Matt McCrann as Chief Executive Officer of its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary DroneShield LLC.

Matt McCrann joined DroneShield LLC in 2019 as Vice President of Sales and will lead the growth and expansion of the company’s U.S. based organization.

“The customers we serve and the problems we solve make the work at DroneShield both exciting and rewarding,” McCrann stated. “We have a strong, adaptable team as demonstrated by our revenue and company growth over the past two years. Our commitment to our customers and the strength of our engineering have allowed us to become the leader in counter-drone and we continue to push the envelope with our Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Warfare capabilities. I’m honored to accept this appointment and eager to continue our commitment to our partners across defense, homeland security, and law enforcement.”

Oleg Vornik, CEO of Sydney based DroneShield Limited (the listed parent company), commented, “Matt has done outstanding work since joining the DroneShield team, positioning our counter-UAS, Electronic Warfare and ISR solutions with a wide range of high-profile Defense and government agencies, while rapidly scaling our team and operations in the U.S. This appointment greatly aligns with DroneShield’s commitment to serving the U.S. market and will enable DroneShield to support at scale our customer base in the U.S.”

Prior to joining DroneShield, McCrann held Director level leadership positions at rapid growth scale-ups, successfully building and leading business units serving the Defense and Intelligence markets. McCrann is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Intelligence Community and has also performed in management roles across both engineering and operations, during a career spanning more than two decades.

DroneShield develops advanced layered solutions for handheld, on-the-move, and facility detection and protection against unmanned system threats. DroneShield also recently announced DoD Artificial Intelligence Contract and first of its kind ACMA exemption to undertake Electronic Warfare research.

Additional information about DroneShield is available at www.droneshield.com.

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Armasight Is Back

Wednesday, January 12th, 2022

For Immediate Release – Northbrook IL – Armasight® , Trailblazer and Category Leader in Thermal and Night Vision, will officially launch the brand under new ownership and leadership at SHOT Show 2022. Armasight returns to the market in full force with a number of products Proudly Designed & Built in the USA with U.S. and global components, several strategic alliances with key industry players, and exclusive distribution arrangements with The Third Bull & Co. and USIQ, Inc.

Founded in 2011, Armasight was acquired in 2016 and operated by FLIR through the end of 2019, when it ceased operations. In June of 2020, the Armasight brand and intellectual property was acquired and added to the Ecentria portfolio. Armasight will continue the tradition of quality and innovation in developing and manufacturing products for Military, Law Enforcement, Search & Rescue, Hunting, and Serious Outdoor Recreation.

Dmitry Rocklin, an industry veteran of over twenty five years, and co-founder and President of Armasight when it was originally founded in 2011, has joined the new company as Head of Product. Armasight has manufacturing, assembly, and product service facilities located in the United States, and leverages numerous aspects of Ecentria’s Platform in its go-to-market strategy.

“Armasight is an excellent fit with Ecentria,” commented Mark Levitin, CEO of Ecentria. “The addition of Armasight’s product development acumen and manufacturing expertise to OpticsPlanet, The Third Bull & Co. and USIQ’s penetration into Consumer, Commercial, and Government channels is the realization of Ecentria’s vision and mission to be Purveyors of Gear™ for those who play, work, and serve with passion.”

Armasight will showcase multiple new products at SHOT Show 2022 and welcomes the opportunity to meet with Dealers, Government Agencies, and other Armasight partners. The Third Bull & Co. has assumed exclusive commercial distribution rights for the civilian market, while USIQ, Inc. is the exclusive distributor to US and Foreign Militaries and Government Agencies.

Come visit Armasight at SHOT Show 2022 in Booth #72349.

To learn more about Armasight, visit the website at www.Armasight.com.

For commercial sales and distribution inquiries, please contact The Third Bull & Co. at www.ThirdBull.com.

For domestic or international government sales, please contact USIQ at www.USIQ.com.

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Adam Thrower Named New Business Development Account Manager at Spiritus Systems

Wednesday, January 12th, 2022

Spiritus Systems has welcomed Adam Thrower to their business development team as the new Business Development Account Manager. Adam has a long background in law enforcement as a uniform Officer/Deputy, and as an investigator for both a county Sheriff’s Office and as a Task Force Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Adam brings a wealth of experience to the Spiritus Systems team as both a long-time end user of tactical nylon products and a feedback resource to the company for product development.

Statement from Zane Vogel, CEO of Spiritus Systems:

“Our mission at Spiritus Systems has always been to provide forward-thinking, end-user-focused equipment for professionals, and to offer that professional-grade equipment to everyone. Our Government Sales Team has a huge part to play in the success of that mission and we are excited to welcome Adam Thrower to the team. We deeply believe there’s no one better suited to understand the needs of our customers than someone who has walked in their shoes, a theme reaching throughout every facet of the company. Adam’s experience and perspective makes him a perfect fit and will further strengthen our relationships within the professional sector while further spreading the word of who we are and what we believe in.”

At Spiritus Systems, Adam will step into a role where he can continue to strengthen the company’s existing relationships with both law enforcement and military customers, as well as forge new avenues of distribution and access to Spiritus Systems equipment for the professional end user. His intimate knowledge of the product line and first-hand experience as a practitioner of tactical law enforcement will be a huge asset to both the company and customer. As the Spiritus Systems product line continues to grow and develop, our procurement vehicles and product access points will diversify as well. Adam serves as a key player in this process and can reached for opportunities via the contact info below, or in person at the upcoming SHOT show (Booth 31102) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan 18-22, 2021.

Email: athrower@spiritussystems.com

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