Next summer, The Big Gear Show is moving up the mountain to Park City., August 3-5, 2021 for America’s first open-air tradeshow.
The Big Gear Show is an invitation-only, multi-category trade event for the paddlesports, cycling, climbing, and camping markets. They’ve fully integrated demos into the event, so buyers get to paddle, ride bikes, and test gear all day.
It’s limited to 250 brands and 500 gear shops. They are even subsidizing the travel for gear shops.
Miami, FL, U.S. – 1791 Gunleather is pleased to announce the addition of George Vilarino as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast and Great Lakes regions. George joins the team with a wealth of experience leading sales and customer service efforts all around the world. In this new role, he will oversee sales efforts for 1791 Gunleather in the NE and Great Lakes territories.
1791 Gunleather has experienced tremendous growth recently thanks to continued innovation in leather holsters, handgun accessories, and other premium leather goods for sporting and outdoor enthusiasts. With that growth comes demand for additional team members to service and support our expanding customer base. “We are excited to welcome George back to the team at 1791 Gunleather,” said Alex Toussieh, CEO of 1791. “He has a decorated resume and has even spent some time at 1791 previously so he brings knowledge of our industry and products that will allow us to continue serving our customers in his territory very well.”
George brings to 1791 a wide range of skills that will help the team continue delivering incredible customer service and sales all while maintaining the high standards 1791 Gunleather customers have come to know and expect. As with everything we do at 1791 Gunleather, we’re keeping our amazing customers in mind and believe adding George to the team will add tremendous value to our customer base in the Northeast and Great Lakes areas.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – October 29, 2020 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, will send three of its team members and their Elite Tactical riflescopes to compete with many of the best precision rifle shooters in the world at the AG Cup scheduled for October 30 – November 1, 2020.
The 2020 AG Cup will be hosted by the Arena Training Facility in Blakely, Georgia. Team Bushnell will be represented there by Robert Brantley, Troy Livesay and Charles Roberts. The trio will be competing in the match with a mix of Elite Tactical XRS II 4.5-30×50 and Elite Tactical DMR II Pro 3.5-21×50 riflescopes.
Armageddon Gear teamed with the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) to create the AG Cup Series, which consists of eight designated qualifier matches. Scores taken from the AG Cup Series are used to determine who will be invited to the final match, the AG Cup. This match is by invitation only and offers an entirely cash payout, with tens of thousands of dollars on the line. It is the largest monetary payout competition known to the precision rifle community.
In PRS competition, Elite Tactical optics are commonly used by competitors to help maximize their performance. The rock-solid build quality of Elite Tactical scopes ensures reliable tracking, and reticle options for holding or dialing enable precise shot placement impact after impact. The scopes’ tight tolerances and machine-grade turrets help provide audible and tactile confirmation when adjusting without shooters having to look up from the reticle or lose sight of targets. The XRS II and DMR II Pro also feature ED Prime Glass to increase resolution and virtually eliminate chromatic aberrations, making target acquisition faster and easier.
Bushnell will have staff at the match conducting in-person interviews, showcasing products in the vendor station and providing general support to the event.
Be sure to follow Bushnell social media pages on Instagram at www.instagram.com/bushnell_official and Facebook at www.facebook.com/bushnell for event updates.
For more information on Bushnell Elite Tactical, visit www.bushnell.com.
$130 million transaction creates global leader in head protection systems for the military and first responder markets
CLEVELAND, OH (Nov. 3, 2020) – Further to the announcement made on Sept. 9, 2020, the acquisition of Team Wendy, LLC (“Team Wendy”) by Avon Rubber p.l.c. (“Avon”) (LON: AVON) is now closed.
Team Wendy, a leading U.S. supplier of exceptional head protection systems for military, law enforcement, search and rescue, and adventure markets, now operates as a subsidiary of Avon Protection from the Company’s current headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Team Wendy continues to be led by its President Jose Rizo-Patron and its six department directors, who all remain in their positions.
Together, Avon Protection and Team Wendy are a global leader in head protection systems for the military and first responder markets, following Avon Protection’s acquisition of 3M’s ballistic protection business and the Ceradyne brand earlier this year.
“Today we start an exciting new chapter for Team Wendy that will usher in new opportunities for our employees, our customers and our business partners,” said Jose Rizo-Patron, president of Team Wendy. “We remain focused on our vision to save lives by providing the best for anyone wearing a helmet.”
“The acquisition of Team Wendy is another important strategic step in the transformation of Avon Rubber into a leading provider of life critical personal protection systems,” said Paul McDonald, chief executive officer of Avon. “Bringing Team Wendy into the same family with our existing Helmets & Armor business establishes Avon Protection as a global leader in military and first responder helmets, with an enhanced and broader product portfolio with stronger capabilities and routes to market.”
Miami, FL, U.S. – 1791 Gunleather is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer Cranford to their team in the role of Accounts Receivable. Jenney joins the team with over 20 years of management experience. In her new role, she will oversee receivable accounts and purchasing activities for 1791 Gunleather.
1791 Gunleather has experienced tremendous growth recently thanks to continued innovation in leather holsters, handgun accessories, and other premium leather goods for sporting and outdoor enthusiasts. With that growth comes demand for additional people and processes to support our expanding customer base and our overall operation. “We are excited to welcome Jenney to our growing team,” said Alex Toussieh, COO of 1791. “she has great energy and will fill much needed roles on our accounting and purchasing teams.”
Jenney brings to the team an impressive list of skills that will improve overall operations, streamline many of our processes, and increase the efficiency of our accounting department. As with everything we do at 1791 Gunleather, we’re keeping our amazing customers in mind and believe adding Jenney to the team will add tremendous value to our customers by ensuring smooth operation of our in-house systems and making sure every 1791 Gunleather experience is a great one.
NEWINGTON, N.H., (October 30, 2020) – Today SIG SAUER, Inc. announced the donation of $500,000 to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to support the important work the NSSF is doing on behalf of the entire shooting, hunting, and outdoor industry. During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NSSF was instrumental in defending the industry and insuring retailers and manufacturers alike were declared essential to personal safety and the defense of America and kept our respective businesses open.
“It’s disappointing that we will not be able to gather as an industry in 2021 at SHOT Show. However, given the recent rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the world we fully support the difficult decision of the National Shooting Sports Foundation to cancel SHOT Show,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales. “The NSSF, and its staff, are truly remarkable and all of us at SIG SAUER are thankful for their continued efforts. In the absence of SHOT Show, SIG is pleased to announce a $500,000 donation to support the NSSF’s ongoing work in education, safety initiatives, compliance and security resources, import/export guidance, consumer activation initiatives, government relations, and operational needs for 2021.”
To learn more about the National Shooting Sports Foundation visit nssf.org.
Immokalee, Florida – October 29, 2020
Immokalee, FL October 19th. FORCE CENTER announced today that it will be offering rental packages to defense manufacturers, retailers, tactical trainers and any other type of company who’s services may interact well with the facility. The training center, branded FORCE CENTER, formerly served as the location of the Hendry Correctional Institute Complex. The 1200-acre center has since been converted to a state-of-the-art shooting and training complex that offers various structures and property available for a variety of scenarios including active shooter response, cell extractions, shoot houses, and 360 ranges and more.
FORCE CENTER has newly renovated office spaces (with brand new T1 lines) located at its Headquarters available for other training companies, defense manufactures & retailers to rent, and also have various levels of access to the rest of the property and its extensive offerings.
“We want to have a shooting & training complex with harmonious companies who are able to call this place their base of operations as well” said Ryan Hillaker, Business Development Manager of FORCE CENTER. “We are here to not only provide the best in class facility but one that that breeds a strong community of like-minded individuals who care about training and wish to sharpen their skills across the board.”
There are only 12 spots remaining as of this press release, so for further inquiries and to inquire about more information, please contact Thomas Carlson at: tcarlson@forcecenterusa.com
You may also visit this link for more information regarding pricing tiers: forcecenterusa.com/office-rental
The FORCE CENTER is located in a remote area in Immokalee, Florida, just 40 minutes east of Naples, Florida. Force Center encompasses 1200 acres of secured land and includes multi-operational training venues, furnished scenario buildings, an off-road tactical driving range, 360 firing range, a 1-mile precision rifle range with a 4 story sniper tower, FAA certified unrestricted airspace 3721(Class G), a 3,500ft runway, and multiple landing zones for helicopters. The center is designed to serve Military, Fire/EMS first responder, K9, Law Enforcement and civilians in all their training needs. The Center offers unique training facilities that can train your team for reality-based active shooter scenarios, prison riots, IED overviews, explosives training, and first aid. Additionally, Force Center can provide tactical flight training services in conjunction with Airborne Tactical Training.
FORCE CENTER also offers on-site housing accommodations consisting of a five-acre housing village with six duplexes and a larger open barracks area capable of sleeping up to 50+ personnel. Each Duplex has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, full kitchens, living rooms and covered parking for one vehicle.
For more information on FORCE Center, its services, and its facilities, visit www.forcecenterusa.com.
National Shooting Sports Foundation just sent out the following announcement:
Statement from NSSF President & CEO Joe Bartozzi:
Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the world, NSSF, the firearm industry trade association, today makes the difficult announcement that the 2021 SHOT Show has been cancelled.
NSSF has remained in constant communication with Nevada officials throughout the year in our planning for the 2021 show. While there has been a concerted effort to expand the allowable levels for large gatherings by the county and state, with positivity rates peaking during our key planning period we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 show. Sadly, these spikes are currently transpiring worldwide. Given the sheer complexities, diminishing timeline and immense logistical planning required to conduct a trade show as large as SHOT, NSSF simply could not move forward at this point with so many unknowns and variables. We truly appreciate the guidance of Nevada and Las Vegas officials in allowing us to communicate this news to our exhibitors and attendees well in advance of the show. We would also like to thank the Sands directly for their help and efforts to navigate this unprecedented situation.
The planning and work that has gone into the 2021 SHOT Show has been nothing short of remarkable. Since the pandemic began in early 2020, the NSSF staff and our show partners have been working around the clock to plan our largest show in history while keeping the health and safety of all involved as paramount.
The support of our show exhibitors this year has also been nothing short of remarkable. With three months to go until the show, floor space for both the Sands Expo Center and our expansion to the new Caesars Forum was nearly sold out, with more companies than ever before represented at the SHOT Show.
All of this positions us for a 2022 SHOT Show that will be undoubtably the best in our industry’s history, and we look forward to bringing our entire community together again at a show that will be one to remember.
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During the coming year, NSSF asks for our industry’s unwavering support as we continue our fight to promote, protect and preserve our industry in these unsettling times.
Throughout this year, NSSF has remained at the forefront for our industry. As thousands of businesses across the country were shuttered as being “non-essential” during the pandemic, NSSF worked nonstop to have firearm retailers, ranges, manufacturers and distributors listed as “essential” which allowed them to remain open for business.
NSSF is your trade association. Everything we do—from education, safety initiatives, compliance and security resources, import/export guidance, consumer activation initiatives, government relations, and the SHOT Show—is aimed at helping businesses in our industry succeed. Now, more than ever, we need your continued support.
