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Cloud Defensive Announces Matt Jacques of Victory First as Brand’s Expert Consultant

Tuesday, October 26th, 2021


October 26, 2021 – Evansville, Indiana

Cloud Defensive officially announced today that they have engaged Matt Jacques of Victory First as their expert consultant, focused on military/law enforcement applications.

Matt’s career has provided him with a unique combination of experiences that are highly valuable to a cutting-edge manufacturer like Cloud Defensive. After serving as Military Police in the United States Marine Corps, he served several years on a large Northern Virginia Police Department SWAT team as an entry team member. He was later was selected and served as a sniper team member until he was medically retired due to injuries sustained in a line of duty incident. After his retirement, Matt was hired as the Senior Manager of Weapons for FNH USA. He was involved in the FN SPR Precision Rifle Program; FN Belt-Fed Weapons section and the USSOCOM SCAR program. Matt was tasked with the user evaluations and New Equipment Training (NET) for SOCOM and the SCAR family of weapons. Matt left FNH USA in order to return to training law enforcement as a Firearms Instructor for The US Department of State Firearms Training Unit within the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, where he was tasked with firearms and tactics training of Federal Agents for Diplomatic Security both stateside and worldwide. Matt left the FTU in 2013 to start Victory First, and has provided expert consulting to companies in the industry under that banner ever since.

The decision to engage Matt as a consultant is just the latest move in Cloud Defensive’s larger efforts to re-shape the illumination market to better serve the needs of military, law enforcement, and civilian end-users.

“The weapon light market has been mostly stagnant for years,” said Sean McCauley of Cloud Defensive, “and we have never been comfortable with the idea of just making something a little better. Hitting the repeat button doesn’t really help anybody ina meaningful way or solve any problems.

Our company exists to identify problems and deficiencies, create solutions, then produce and field the best lighting equipment on the planet. To do that, we rely on ourselves to a very large degree. We are shooters who train hard and stay very in-tune with the community. As such, we know precisely what needs to be made. We are also the design team. We’re the guys who create it all. When you understand what needs to be made and also make the gear, really good things start to happen. But we are not (nor have we ever been) in the military or law-enforcement community. We know a ton of those guys. But we needed an expert who has the depth of experience that Matt brings to the table. We needed a guy who would be able to immediately jump in and contribute in a substantial way. Bringing Matt on as a consultant gives us access to precisely that knowledge, thanks to his extensive first-hand experience in law enforcement, as well as his close relationships with countless law enforcement agencies across the country. We’re honored to have him on board.”

In addition to providing input during the development of new products, Matt’s scope of work will also entail demonstrating the capabilities and decisive advantages of Cloud Defensive lights to law enforcement agencies domestically and abroad as Cloud Defensive grows its capabilities and presence in the space. Matt will also work closely with the Cloud Defensive team as they increasingly move into the training realm as well, with planned low-light courses and educational content on the horizon as the company continues to grow and expand its’ offerings.

For weeks, Cloud Defensive has been hinting on social media about exciting projects they are working on behind the scenes, and this announcement seems to confirm that they are setting up some very big moves. Expect some large announcements on that in the future.  

“I couldn’t be more excited to be working with the team at Cloud Defensive,” said Matt Jacques, President of Victory First. “They have created a compelling product line with industry-beating performance, and as a guy who still believes that ‘Made in the USA’ should mean something, the fact that they also manufacture their lights in-house is icing on the cake for me.  They put out a product that I would stake my life on.”

If your department or agency would like to know more about the capabilities of Cloud Defensive’s weapon lights, please contact Matt Jacques directly via email: matt@victory-first.com

Noble Completes Acquisition of Federal Resources

Tuesday, October 26th, 2021

With a wider range of mission critical products, the new organization offers customers streamlined procurement and reduced supply chain risk.
Boston, [October 26, 2021]—Noble.com, LLC a leading defense procurement and technology company, announced today that it had closed its acquisition of Federal Resources. Noble, a privately held global supply chain company headquartered in greater Boston, provides services in global supply chain management, expeditionary logistics, mission support, distribution and fulfillment, and streamlined procurement to U.S. Government and DoD customers. Federal Resources, located in Stevensville, Maryland, supplies highly technical safety and security solutions serving the U.S. military, federal government, and state and local first responders.

This news follows Noble’s March 2021 acquisition of Tactical & Survival Specialties, Inc., (TSSi), a mission-focused equipment and logistics provider to military, law enforcement and disaster response professionals worldwide.

“Together, we will provide more customers with mission-focused, single-source procurement and just-in-time delivery,” said Tom Noble, the company’s co-founder and CEO. “In complex and shifting threat environments around the world, we will simplify our customers’ operations, and their lives, by connecting them seamlessly with the products and services of more than 13,000 suppliers.”

The CEO called the deal a turning point for the people of both organizations. “We’re combining our experience, expertise and offerings,” he said, “along with our integrated systems, cutting-edge data analytics and customized user interfaces, to serve our great customers better than ever.”

Rheinmetall to Build and Export Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle Test Chassis to United States

Monday, October 25th, 2021

Rheinmetall, the largest supplier of military vehicles to the Australian Defence Force has today announced the build and export contract of a Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) Test Chassis to the United States of America from its factory in Redbank Queensland.

Rheinmetall Defence Australia Managing Director Gary Stewart said the contract was the first of its kind and provided design and manufacturing export work both for the Rheinmetall team and its growing Australian Industry network.  

“This is a landmark for Rheinmetall and Australia with the Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle test chassis to be manufactured at the state-of-the-art Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) at Redbank, Queensland and importantly, contributes to the Federal Government’s objectives as set out in the Australian Defence Export Strategy.”

“The Australian manufactured Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle Chassis is a test rig destined for Rheinmetall’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) campaign to showcase advanced automotive capabilities in the Lynx platform,” he said.

Mr. Stewart said the Lynx vehicle export order will be delivered to Rheinmetall in the United States supporting the business’s worldwide activities currently underway in the OMFV competition and the US Department of Defense’s Bradley fighting vehicle replacement program. 

“Lynx is a next generation fighting vehicle with unmatched protection and lethality. Rheinmetall has developed a next generation electronic architecture to ensure onboard sensors, systems and effectors are able to be networked into Defence’s broader network architecture.”

“The new test vehicle will demonstrate advanced features of mobility,” Mr. Stewart said.

Mr. Stewart said that the Australian export opportunities for Rheinmetall increased with this contract and provided flow on for Australian Industry Capability (AIC) partners that contribute to the Lynx IFV.

“The AIC partners are the backbone of our Lynx manufacturing in Australia. 

We are proud to partner with organisations including:

• Marand                    Roof module,

• Supashock               Running gear,

• MILSPEC Bisalloy    Alternator, and Steel and various mechanical and electrical fabrication partner content.”

Mr. Stewart said that while Rheinmetall has announced export of the Lance Turret to Hungary, this would be our first vehicle export from Australia.

The Lynx is a next generation infantry fighting vehicle designed to confront the challenges of future battlefields. The Lynx provides adaptability; survivability and capacity not seen before in a vehicle of this type and is a highly protected IFV built to meet stringent military requirements.

MSR Distribution to Exhibit at SHOT Show 2022

Friday, October 22nd, 2021

Las Vegas, Nevada – MSR Distribution, the leading distributor of firearms and accessories, will be exhibiting at the 2022 Shot Show taking place from January 18th to 21st, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV. Federal Firearms Licensed Dealers, Sporting Goods Resellers, Military, Law Enforcement, and other interested parties are invited to visit MSR Distribution in booth #11460 for the latest updates on new products, special offers or to just say hello to old friends!

MSR Distribution offers thousands of product SKUs from countless well-known manufacturers such as MarColMar, Arsenal, Otis, IWI, Century Arms, Steyr, Blue Force Gear, Hi-Point, Kel-Tec, Zastava, CMMG, Troy and many others.

For more information, or to set up an appointment for meeting at the show, please visit www.msrdistribution.com/contactus

Alternatively, customers can speak directly with their appointed Dealer Specialists for setting up a time to meet.

MSR Distribution also invites you visit www.msrdistribution, like www.facebook.com/MSRDistribution, follow www.instagram.com/msrdistribution and www.linkedin.com/company/msr-distribution-company.

TNVC PVS-14 Powered Bridge Mount (PBM-A) Awarded Patent

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

Originally introduced in 2019, the TNVC TNV/PVS-14 PBM-A (Powered Bridge Mount – Auxiliary Power) was developed to provide allow end-users to quickly, easily, and effectively convert already-fielded PVS-14 MNVDs (Monocular Night Vision Devices) into a BNVD (Binocular Night Vision Device) configuration. Already in use with military, law enforcement, and individual users, the TNVC PBM has been awarded Patent # US 11,131,843 B2 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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While bridge systems that allow two PVS-14 MNVDs to be bridged together are not in and of themselves unique, the patented TNVC PBM features a unique power control system that not only allows both PVS-14s to powered and controlled using a single power control knob and on-board AA battery located within the Powered Bridge Mount. Combined with the articulating design and auxiliary power connection on the PBM-A provides a similar capability and feature set to the USSOCOM AN/PVS-31 family as a retro-fit capability.

Binocular night vision goggles offer significant advantages over individual monocular systems, such as improved depth perception and situational awareness, allowing end-users to process information faster and more accurately. While purpose designed dedicated binocular systems do continue to have advantages over bridged MNVDs such as overall system weight, as much of DoD begins to transition its close combat formations to binocular night vision goggles with programs such as the ENVG-B, many individuals and organizations that already possess PVS-14 MNVDs may not find it immediate feasible or cost-effective to replace them with dedicated binocular systems. The TNV/PVS-14 PBM-A allows those individuals and organizations to obtain many of the advantages of binocular systems without having to purchase brand new dedicated BNVDs.

Conversion to the PBM is non-permanent, and can be quickly accomplished in the field, and is compatible with readily available BNVS “dovetail” style mounts already in use by many organizations. The PBM also features a distinctive “yoke and harness” attachment system to provide the best possible image to the end user by ensuring optical and mechanical alignment of the individual PVS-14s, and is stable enough for collimation.*

TNVC TNV/PVS-14 PBM-A Spec Sheet:

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The TNVC TNV/PVS-14 PBM-A is in-stock and available now at tnvc.com/shop/tnvc-pvs14-powered-bridge-mount

For unit or agency purchases, please contact govsales@tnvc.com for a quote or for more information.

*non-user level maintenance, requires collimation test set

CMC Triggers Corp Signs Laura Burgess Marketing for Public Relations

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

The Texas-based designers and makers of aftermarket gun parts, known for their AR15/10 Drop-in Trigger Group, hire an industry marketing veteran to take their business to the next level.

Fort Worth, Texas (October 2021) – CMC Triggers Corp., a Texas-based, family-owned and operated company designing and producing quality aftermarket gun parts, announce they will be partnering with Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM) to expand awareness of the CMC Triggers brand through a comprehensive strategy of press and writer relations, social media, and other marketing initiatives.

“This past year has been a year of significant changes for CMC Triggers,” Jack Biegel, owner and president, explained. “We are at the point that our marketing efforts need to step up and align with our strategic business goals for the future of the company. Laura Burgess Marketing brings years of experience within the shooting sports industry and we are confident that as part of our team, LBM will help us reach our goals to engage new customers and markets.”

“At LBM, we are excited to work with the CMC Triggers team and help them grow their market share through our industry relations,” Laura Burgess, president of LBM, added. “It is a pleasure to work with this family-owned business and support their marketing efforts.”

CMC Triggers’ AR15/10 Drop-in Trigger is designed to significantly improve the performance and accuracy of the firearm. Combining years of aerospace manufacturing with advanced machining experience, CMC Triggers are built with the highest standards with tolerances of +/-.001. CMC Triggers are designed to function under the most adverse conditions, consistently and reliably. With thousands in the hands of sport shooters, competition shooters, security professionals, law enforcement, and military personnel, customers all agree on a resounding and positive difference in how their gun feels and functions, from the range to the battlefield. CMC Triggers drop-in triggers for the AR15/10 in single and two-stage for several firearm platforms, barrels and firearms parts, all produced and sold with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and Lifetime Warranty.

LBM will help support press and writer relations, social media programs, as well as evaluate and strategize their upcoming 2022 advertising plans.


CMC Triggers Two-Stage Drop-in Triggers

Cobalt Kinetics Hires Gabriel Cabrera as Chief Sales Officer!

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

October 19th, 2021: Cobalt Kinetics, a manufacturer of American Masterpiece firearms, is proud to announce the addition of its newest team member – Gabriel Cabrera. Gabriel is Cobalt’s new Chief Sales Officer for the brand. This position is vital to Cobalt’s new “return to center” growth strategy and Gabriel brings years of industry experience with him to the role. Gabriel has well over 12+ years of industry related experience to the Cobalt brand, and a rich history of successful accomplishments from previous employers, like Taurus USA, Breakthrough Clean Technologies, VZ Grips, and most recently Rosco Manufacturing.

“My goal is to position this amazing brand for success! With a market that is saturated with mediocre platforms I hope to provide dealers/ consumers with a superior option that they were not aware existed. I want to create strong relationships with our Dealers and Consumers, and I fully acknowledge that the only way to achieve this is through hard-work and commitment. This is something that I take pride in knowing that I can bring to the team. The next year will be a strong “building” year for Cobalt, and I am excited to get started!”

– Gabriel Cabrera (Chief Sales Officer)

Effective immediately Gabriel will be handling all Sales Operations and Marketing Communications for the brand. If you are a Dealer interested in learning more about the new updates with the brand, or have Marketing inquiries make sure to reach out to Gabriel Cabrera (TheCuban@CobaltKinetics.com).

“We are extremely excited to have Gabriel join our growing team and we have no doubt that he will take us to the top. His body of work speaks for itself, and we are happy that he is under Team Cobalt now!”

– Aaron Quinn (Owner/ CEO)

For more information on Cobalt Kinetics and their products go to www.CobaltKinetics.com

John Noveske – Lost Footage 2011

Thursday, October 14th, 2021

Mil-Spec Monkey sent us this note and video of John Noveske to share with our readers.

Back when we did a Noveske Rifleworks tour, John also did an interview style video with us. He was always a bit camera shy so never got around to telling us to publish the video, however we feel there never was anything to worry about in the footage. Finally deciding to release, we hope folks will appreciate learning more about John’s personality and philosophy on a range of subjects. The footage is lightly edited to let his character and knowledge points shine.

We were fortunate enough to be able to hang out with John for a solid day where he showed great hospitality and being an all around great dude. It was clear we lost an industry great when he passed in 2013.

May John’s legacy live on!