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Hank Lafferty Joins TSSi as an Army Business Development Manager

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Harrisonburg, Virginia – March 23, 2018 – Bill Strang, President/CEO and Mark Good, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing of Tactical & Survival Specialties, Inc. (TSSi) announces Mr. Hank Lafferty of Sarasota, FL, has joined TSSi as an Army Business Development Manager.

Lafferty brings over 26 years’ experience serving in the US Army as well as 15 years of extensive business and sales experience. In this role, Hank will be providing exemplary customer service support through presenting and sourcing of innovative equipment solutions for the US Army, USASOC, National Guard, and select elements from US SOCOM.

TSSi is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business that has been providing specialized operational equipment and logistics support around the world for nearly 40 years. Their mission is to provide mission-focused, time-sensitive, value-added equipment and logistics services solutions, delivered with uncompromising integrity – anytime, anywhere. Please check out their solutions at www.tssi-ops.com.

Derek McDonald Appointed Senior VP of Sales & Marketing at SureFire

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce that Derek McDonald will be returning as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing reporting to Dr. John Matthews, SureFire’s President and founder. “I am thrilled to have Derek back on the team,” said Matthews. “He shares our values and focus on innovation, has a proven track record, and has shown himself to be an extraordinary leader and brand visionary throughout his career.”

McDonald first joined SureFire in 1997 as a founding member of the SureFire Institute, was SureFire’s VP of Marketing from 2006 to 2012, and returns after five years at PROOF Research as Chief Marketing Officer. “I am honored to once again be part of SureFire’s Made-in-America mission to produce the world’s finest illumination tools and tactical products,” said McDonald. “No one else comes close to matching their complete dedication to quality and ensuring the safety and success of their customers: I’m looking forward to contributing to that mission.”

Anteris Alliance announce Alliance Week 2019 – Registration Now Open!

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018

Anteris Alliance(2A): an organizational network of patriot manufacturers and service providers bonded by their dedication to support our Veterans and First Responders and their families through the manufacture and market insertion of top quality products and services!

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LAS VEGAS, NV – 20-25 JAN 2019

Post Falls, ID. (April 2, 2018) – www.anterisalliance.com Anteris Alliance, LLC was founded in early 2017, after a small group of companies decided to work together to do more than they could accomplish by themselves from product demonstrations, customer events, and ultimately Veterans and First Responder support. Already, with over 55 corporate partners and counting, the mission has taken hold at every level. Whether as a manufacturer or service provider, a buyer, or a patriot there is a way for everyone to be part of this great movement!

The Alliance will host their annual Alliance Week series of events from the Try & Buy event at the Pro Gun Club in Boulder City, NV, on 20 Jan 2019, a House event and party on 21 Jan, and host sponsors and Alliance companies to a hospitality venue through the week supporting SHOT. The event sponsorship details, exhibitor and attendee registration options can be found on the homepage www.anterisalliance.com. The event will bring together the host of Alliance companies and many industry friends as well. It will be open to Outdoor Industry Buyers, 2A Industry and National media, International buyers, Law Enforcement and Government buyers, FLEOA members and all Anteris Alliance Lifetime Membership coin holders. Attendees will get a chance to test the products and speak directly with the exhibitors. The Alliance will be working with some key members of industry for some awesome raffles targeting gun raffles and a special ATV! On Monday, join the Alliance family and many special guests as they host an awesome concert and after party following the buyers/media house event during the day! The evet will also host a silent auction benefitting the FLEOA Foundation.

“We had an absolute blast last Jan, with some of the best companies and brands, young and old, in the industry! We are experiencing huge continued growth as we expand exhibitor space for 2019, to over 175 spots. Those companies looking for a way to get their products in front of the top 2A media and commercial buyers in the industry as well as Government, Law Enforcement and International have no better place to exhibit and demo their products that this event!” – stated Casey Betzold, Board Member of Anteris Alliance. “Our focus is to bring fun back to big events during the biggest week in the industry, with a special focus on some great young patriot owned companies bringing brand new product ideas to the forefront of the market!”

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The event will feature some awesome special guests in an ever-growing list! This event is focused on providing maximum ability for exhibitors to show their products in the best possible way to bring buyer and media interest, and really put on a fun and tangible event the media and buyer attendees can get some great content and contacts from. In a market that is making some big changes, this event is bringing some cutting edge one of a kind products and brands to the forefront allowing attendees to see some things they will not see anywhere else.

For those looking to exhibit or sponsor, this is the best bang for the buck especially for young companies looking to make a splash in this great industry! Incredible sponsorships also available while supplies last! Contact us today to reserve your spot!!!! EARLY BIRD SPECIALS FOR REGISTRATION PRIOR TO 1 MAY!!!

Event questions can be directed to info@anterisalliance.com.

Interested Manufacturers, Dealers, and Individuals can visit www.anterisalliance.com for more details and follow Anteris Alliance on social media on all major platforms – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter!

SEK Solutions, Karda Systems & MJL Enterprises LLC Pay $620,000 Settlement With DoJ Over Allegations Of Violation Of False Claims Act

Thursday, March 29th, 2018

Tidewater of Virginia-based businesses Karda Systems LLC, SEK Solutions, and MJL Enterprises LLC have settled with the Department of Justice over allegations of violations of the false claims act. The DoJ claims these companies, as well as ADS, Inc, misrepresented their status for set-aside business with the US government. Last Summer, ADS settled the same suit for $16 million.

Specifically, the claims are that SEK Solutions falsely claimed eligibility for set-asides for women-owned small businesses, MJL claimed it was service disabled veteran-owned firm and that both SEK Solutions and Karda misrepresented themselves as socially or economically disadvantaged businesses (8(a)).

This was a “qui tam” lawsuit that was filed under the whistle blower provision of the False Claims Act in which a private party, Ameliorate Partners, a Delaware limited liability partnership, sued on behalf of the government for a portion of the settlement. So far Ameliorate Partners is said to have received over $3 million.

In the settlement, MJL Enterprises Inc agreed to pay $400,000, SEK Solutions agreed to pay $140,000, and Karda Systems, LLC agreed to pay $80,000.

Considering the legal bills which are sure to have piled up since the suit was first filed in 2013, it’s not surprising the firms settled. With the settlement comes no admission of wrongdoing and brings the suit to a close.

Samson Manufacturing Announces New and Improved Website

Friday, March 16th, 2018

Keene, NH –Samson Manufacturing, a leader in firearms accessories is pleased to announce their new and improved website.

Chief Operating Officer Tim Mulverhill explained the thought process which drove the update.

“Samson Manufacturing has long been an accessory provider to a number of well know OEMs and Distributors. As we increase our offerings to the public, updating our website was the next logical step. Our website is now more informative, easier to use and more secure than it has ever been before.”

The new website features:

• Faster Search Results

• Enhanced Security During the Checkout Process

• More Product Technical Information

• A Better Mobile Shopping Experience

To celebrate their new Website, Samson is offering website specials until 3/21/18.

View the new website here: www.samson-mfg.com

Industry Veteran Amy Coyne joins Wild Things, LLC as CEO

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

NEW YORK, March 8, 2018 — Wild Things, LLC (“Wild Things” or the “Company”), an ASGARD Partners & Co. (“ASGARD”) portfolio company, announced that industry veteran Amy Coyne has joined as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).

Ms. Coyne has over 20 years of experience and has held several leadership roles touching all facets of the tactical apparel industry. Ms. Coyne joins Wild Things from ADS Inc. (“ADS”), where she was the Vice President of the Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (“OCIE”) Market. In that role, Ms. Coyne oversaw the entire OCIE market category for ADS, the premier equipment, procurement, support, and logistics solutions specialist to the U.S. Military and Department of Defense (“DoD”).  She was responsible for establishing the strategic vision and developing executable plans for the OCIE market.

Prior to this role at ADS, Amy was President and CEO with Propper International.  In this position, Ms. Coyne was responsible for leading and overseeing one of the largest official apparel and gear suppliers to the U.S. Armed Forces, which has manufactured over 120 million garments for the U.S. DoD – Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Special Forces and law enforcement and tactical retail stores across the country.

Ms. Coyne is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science with a Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering and has an Master of Science in Textile Technology from the Institute of Textile Technology.

“I have known Amy for over five years and have always been impressed with her abilities as a leader and her expertise in the industry. She has an exceptionally unique set of skills and experience, all the way from running one of the largest tactical apparel companies in the industry to overseeing the entire OCIE market segment for one of the largest DoD distributors. There is no better person to lead Wild Things towards both growth and operational excellence,” said Karan Rai, Founder and CEO of ASGARD.

“ASGARD is especially pleased to make the announcement of Wild Things’ new CEO during Women’s History Month and on International Women’s Day,” said Christian Cantalupo, a Partner at ASGARD.

ASGARD Partners & Co. Acquires Wild Things, LLC

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

NEW YORK, March 5, 2018 — ASGARD Partners & Co. (“ASGARD”), an investment firm based in New York, announced that it has acquired Wild Things, LLC (“Wild Things” or the “Company”), a leading designer and manufacturer of technical apparel for the military and law enforcement communities. ASGARD’s investment in Wild Things provides the Company with meaningful growth capital and liquidity, reinforcing and expanding its capabilities to pursue new opportunities and support the needs of existing customers.

Wild Things was founded in 1981 with an original focus on providing light, durable outerwear and gear to mountaineers and alpine enthusiasts. Over the years, the high quality of the Company’s products caught the attention of the U.S. Armed Forces and the Company evolved into a key provider of high-end technical apparel for extreme outdoor conditions to the special forces, military and law enforcement communities.

“Wild Things has an incredible heritage and longstanding reputation of providing high quality, USA made products, designed for use in the harshest environments by the most demanding outdoor consumers and military personnel. We are proud to partner with Wild Things, a company whose primary purpose is to protect and serve the U.S. Armed Forces and our international allies, enabling them to do their jobs more effectively with the best, most functional gear possible,” said Christian Cantalupo, Partner at ASGARD.

“This investment is tailor-made for our operationally focused lower middle market investment mandate. We know this space very well and the team here at ASGARD is looking forward to working with the Wild Things team to grow the Company,” said Karan Rai, Founder and CEO of ASGARD.

James Malarkey No Longer CEO of X Products

Monday, February 26th, 2018

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PRESS RELEASE

Feb 22 2018

Effective Immediately James Malarkey has been removed as CEO of X Products

Since inception X Products has been a strong advocate of 2A rights and Does Not support Mr Malarkey’s statements or any position that would suggest gun ownership is anything other than a right protected under the 2nd Amendment.

Mr Malarkey has been replaced as CEO by Dewey Akers, as acting CEO, effective immediately. Please refer all references for response to Mr Akers.

It is with sincere apology that X Products Senior Management finds it necessary to defend its position as a STRONG supporter of 2A Gun Rights.

The Senior Management has found it necessary to respond to this with our community of followers in a manner that removes any association with Mr Malarkey’s comments.

Mr Malarkey, or his comments, DO NOT reflect the position of X Products, its staff,or Industry Partners.

We have taken steps to insure we regain the respect of an industry that has been a support and source of growth for X Products and its staff.

I want to Thank you for understanding, this process has been difficult to execute and hope you will contact me personally with any questions about our transition.

Dewey Akers

CEO

Email: dewey@xproducts.com

Office: 928.852.0078