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James Yeager Announces New YouTube Channel

Thursday, January 4th, 2018

Last month, James Yeager was kicked off of Youtube. But he accepts that he needs Youtube, stating that it’s the second most powerful search engine on earth after Google.? While he pursues alternatives, he’s set up shop at a new Youtube address.

He claims that in its previous incarnation, you only got him at 75%, which was still more than they could handle. While he will still offer product reviews and tactical tips, he plans to throttle it back to 25% this time.

The plan is to reach the masses via Youtube and say what he really wants to at libertv.com. Eventually, he hopes that his libertv project will include others.

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Mission Ready Acquires MS2 Group, Appoints VP of Marketing & Product Development

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mission Ready Services Inc. (“Mission Ready” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:MRS) is pleased to announce that – further to the developments referenced in the December 7, 2017 Investor Conference Call – a Letter of Intent and a new addition to the Sales & Marketing Team – the Company has expanded its catalogue of NIJ-certified tactical products through the acquisition of Mission Specific Solutions Group (“MS2”), and appointed MS2’s founder, Roland VanSkiver, as Mission Ready’s new VP of Marketing & Product Development.

With a global network of strategic partnerships, MS2 helps new and evolving companies bring their products to market. MS2 brands include Overwatch Systems, which provides NIJ certified ballistic solutions, and MS2 Gear, which provides innovative, modular and scalable tactical nylon solutions.

Mr. VanSkiver brings over 15 years of senior management and strategic consulting experience to Mission Ready, which has recently made significant additions to its senior management team. Prior to MS2 Group, Roland VanSkiver served as Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Product Development for two industry leading brands; Diamondback Tactical and High Ground Gear. In addition to his extensive corporate leadership experience, Mr. VanSkiver served the United States of America at home and abroad as a former Marine and Narcotic Officer.

Jeff Schwartz, President & CEO of Mission Ready, states, “Mr. VanSkiver’s experience and marketing skills will strengthen our streamlined management team – which already includes major additions in both domestic and international sales – and complements the Company’s new marketing initiatives as Mission Ready establishes itself as an industry leader in tech-centric tactical solutions.”

For further information, visit MissionReady.ca or ProtectTheForce.com.

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Remington Announces Major Sales Partnerships

Thursday, December 21st, 2017

Huntsville, AL – Remington Outdoor Company (“ROC”) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with three of the industry’s leading manufacturers rep agencies. The partnership, which is in effect immediately, includes ProActive Sales and Marketing, Murski Breeding Sales, and Maschmedt and Associates. All three groups have earned industry praise for reading market trends, providing outstanding customer service and managing communications with ease.

“This is an important move that will better align the Company with our aggressive 2018 go to market strategy,” said Scott A. Rothenberg, ROC Senior Vice President of Global Sales. “We could not be more pleased with this outstanding team of sales leaders, and we have no doubt our customers will feel the same way.”

The ProActive Sales and Marketing team will oversee the SouthEast and SouthWest territories. Murski Breeding will oversee the NorthEast and MINK territories, and Maschmedt and Associates will oversee the West territory.

www.remington.com

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POF-USA – Moves Into New Headquarters

Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

Patriot Ordnance Factory has come a long way from its humble beginnings. In 2002, an aerospace engineer by the name of Frank Desomma started POF-USA in his garage, and has been making a name for themselves ever since. Their latest move was completed in late 2017 into a custom built 27,000 square foot, two story, freestanding building, nearly triple is size of their old headquarters. Plus, an array of solar panels has been installed to take advantage of the 299 days of sunshine Phoenix, AZ has to offer to help lower overall operating cost.

Patriot Ordnance Factory’s new manufacturing facility is complete with multiple test-firing ranges, training rooms, increased manufacturing capabilities, full-service pro shop, and more. The larger facility will allow POF-USA to expand its offerings, such as their new offerings of Glock® slides and .300 Blackout rifles, pistols, and upper receivers.

Regarding this move, Patriot Ordnance Factory CEO Frank Desomma said, “For us, a move into a facility of this size is just as much about our faith in our country’s citizens as it is in increasing our ability to deliver better product, more efficiently. A company’s facility doesn’t always mean much to its customers. However, our customers are different. They are red-blooded, fire-breathing patriots. They care about your country’s success, appreciate American made goods, and reap the benefits that freedom provides. To us, freedom provides the ability to innovate. To think freely, and differently, and to deliver the best product we can, without restrictions. In a time where hard work and self-reliance is laughed at instead of lauded, we’re proud that our customers trust their lives to our rifles. This new facility is dedicated to them, and all freedom loving Americans. We promise to use it to its full potential by delivering the only thing we know how… The Ultimate Fighting Machines.”

Their new address is 1492 West Victory Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85027

pof-usa.com

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Federal Resources Acquires Wright Tool Company

Friday, December 15th, 2017

The strategic acquisition adds to Federal Resources’ portfolio of products and brings new solutions to its customers.

Stevensville, MD (December 14, 2017) – Federal Resources, headquartered in Stevensville, MD, completed the acquisition of Wright Tool Company, a leading provider of automotive and industrial equipment and tools, based in Troy, MI.

Federal Resources, a prime supplier of defense and security solutions to United States and international governments, is expanding its products and services to include maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). In 2017, Federal Resources identified target markets to expand their footprint, and this acquisition is critical to achieving that strategic goal. “This is a big step and represents our largest acquisition to date,” said Robert McWilliams, CEO of Federal Resources. “Together, our combined resources and capabilities will allow Federal Resources to offer a greater breadth of MRO products, services, training and subject matter expertise to new and already existing customers. Wright Tool will prove to be a force-multiplier for Federal Resources’ current product and service offerings and will bolster capabilities for the warfighter.”

Wright Tool Company is a tool and equipment distributor, representing over 200 premier brands for over 45 different applications. Wright Tool utilizes engineering and manufacturing expertise to provide custom solutions for kits, specialty tools, and equipment and is an industry leader in warehousing, distribution, sourcing, procurement, and customization. They are a predominant supplier of equipment and tools to the United States government and are an approved supplier to the military.

“Wright Tool Company is excited to announce joining the ranks of Federal Resources. Wright Tool Company has experienced unprecedented year-over-year corporate growth, and we strongly believe this strategic alliance is the best path forward to continue this momentum,” said Brian McNanney, Executive Vice President of Wright Tool. “We are proud of our employees, our network of strategic manufacturing partners, and the dedication of 70 years of customer service that Wright Tool Company has brought its customers. We look forward to working with Federal Resources to continue driving towards highest levels of performance and customer satisfaction.”

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but Federal Resources will maintain MRO operations out of its new Troy, MI office under the Wright Tool brand.

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Patrick Vuong Now Freelance Editor/Author-at-Large

Wednesday, December 13th, 2017

Patrick Vuong, former Editor-in-Chief of The Enthusiast Network’s RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine and Senior Editor of TEN’s flagship lifestyle publication RECOIL, has stepped out on his own.

RECOIL OFFGRID Issue 23 went on sale December 1. This will be the last issue with Vuong at the helm. As the Southern California-based journalist announced in his final letter from the editor, he has resigned his position to become a freelance writer and consultant, and to spend more time with his family.

Vuong, who holds instructor ranks in multiple fighting systems, including Pekiti-Tirsia Kali, will also now be able to devote more time teaching. He will be spending more time with students and also consulting on matters of edged and contact distance weapons and self-defense – though he says this does not mean he will be abandoning his journalistic career.

A lifelong journalist, Vuong left a Managing Editor’s billet for a previous publication to join RECOIL in mid 2012 as Senior Editor. Working directly under Editor-in-Chief Iain Harrison, Vuong helped grow the nascent magazine from a dark horse brand in a dying print market to the No. 1 best-selling firearms lifestyle book on newsstands. In late 2013, Vuong took on an additional assignment as editor of RECOIL OFFGRID, a spin-off publication that focuses on emergency preparedness and urban survival. Under his tenure, that brand climbed to become the No. 1 best-selling survival magazine on newsstands.

During his five years at the RECOIL Network, both RECOIL and RECOIL OFFGRID were awarded numerous industry acknowledgements, including several Maggie Awards. Vuong wrote and photographed feature articles, directed and co-hosted segments on RECOILtv.com, and helped edit two successful, successive publications: CONCEALMENT and CARNIVORE.

Though no longer a staff editor, Vuong will continue to contribute to RECOIL, RECOIL OFFGRID, their sister publications, publishing companies, and other media outlets.

Vuong can be contacted directly via e-mail, Patrick@fluidfighting.com. Follow him on Instagram, @calmbatives.

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B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. Announces Caylen Wojcik as Latest Brand Ambassador

Friday, December 8th, 2017

December 8, 2017 (Redmond, WA)

B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is proud to announce that Caylen Wojcik has been appointed its newest Brand Ambassador. Caylen is a renowned subject matter expert on long range, precision rifle shooting and is no stranger to B.E. Meyers. Over the past several years Caylen has worked with the B.E. Meyers’ Engineering Team, providing a hands on experience to both educate and enhance product design and development. His input and expertise have played a fundamental role in the combined efforts that have made products like the MAWL™ what it is today.

“Over the last few years, we’ve been fortunate enough to work with Caylen as part of new product development and R&D projects, as well as participate in his long-range precision rifle courses which are absolutely outstanding,” said Matt Meyers, C.E.O. of B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. “As one of the most talented precision rifle subject matter experts in the industry, Caylen also has a tremendous technical knowledge that he combines with real-world experience. We are terrifically proud to call Caylen a friend and we are humbled to welcome him as the latest B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc. brand ambassador.”

Caylen Wojcik began his career in the United States Marine Corps as an infantryman, and quickly moved into the scout/sniper community. Within the sniper community he served in almost every billet available to a scout/sniper, to include serving as an instructor at the Scout/Sniper Basic Course, as well as serving as an instructor at 1st Special Operations Training Group for the Urban Sniper and Urban Reconnaissance and Surveillance courses. Caylen participated in a combat deployment to Iraq where he sustained an injury which led to a transition in career from military to the private sector. Since then Caylen has continued to provide instruction in the areas of long range precision shooting to responsible armed citizens, law enforcement agencies, and military units from around the country.

Caylen is a published author, and a competition record holder. He is an avid backcountry hunter and precision rifle competitor, and uses these disciplines to formulate new training programs that create more effective shooters.

As a B.E. Meyers Brand Ambassador, Caylen will focus on reaching the precision shooter community through education and outreach as he continues in his role as the Director of Training at the Gunwerks shooting school in Cody, Wyoming.

For more information about B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. please visit www.bemeyers.com

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