Hoffa will be responsible for developing and managing SENTRY Products™ growing sales and distribution network worldwide.

Virginia Beach, Va. (January 2019) – SENTRY Products Group™ is pleased to announce that Steve Hoffa has joined the firm as Vice President of Sales. Hoffa, formerly with Alpha Guardian (Cannon Safe / GunVault / Stack-On) and BLACKHAWK!, brings 20 years of sales and operations experience to the team.

In his new position, Hoffa will be responsible for developing and managing SENTRY’s growing sales and distribution network worldwide. Recently, Hoffa served as COO of Alpha Guardian, President of Cannon Safe, Inc. and National Sales Manager – Outdoor Division at BLACKHAWK!. Hoffa had also worked as an Independent Manufacturer’s Representative with Jim Ferry and Associates, Inc., representing Beretta Firearms, Winchester Ammunition, Steiner Optics and numerous other shooting sports products, as well as National Sales Manager for Cold Steel Knives, Inc. 

Hoffa is a 20-year Special Forces Army veteran, serving in a variety of assignments in the United States and overseas in both peace time and combat operations. He retired in 1999 as a Chief Warrant Officer from 10th Special Forces Group, Ft. Carson, Colorado.

“We were fortunate to have worked with Steve in the past while he was at BLACKHAWK!,” said Terry Naughton, President of SENTRY. “He is a tremendous asset and we know his unique skills, passion and leadership will be critical our continued growth.”

SENTRY Products Group is the parent company for HEXMAG magazines; Scopecoat Optic Covers; Sentry Solutions cleaners and lubricants and SENTRY Firearm Covers, Bags and Packs and Nylon Gear. At the 2019 SHOT Show, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, SENTRY (booth #414) will introduce 35 new products across various product lines. If you are interested in previewing the new products or becoming a Distributor, Dealer or OEM Customer, visit us at the booth, or contact us at (877) 726-7328.

Knowing how to leverage your night vision equipment in demanding tactical situations is just as important as keeping your equipment fully operational and taking advantage of the latest technological advances in image intensifier tube and lens technology. Emerging Tactical Solutions and KLEE Industries have combined forces to provide you with not only upgrades for your fleet of night vision devices but also maintenance and repair services are now available to you.

With the experience of both ETS and KLEE, you can now upgrade and repair almost any device you might have, be it a cracked PVS-15 housing or a completely dead PVS-14 in need for a new tube. On default, every device which you send into our facility gets cleaned, equipped with new o-rings and grease, tested to ensure the device is waterproof, and we give the device a fresh nitrogen purge, preventing internal condensation.

Contact us today at the link below and we will advise on image intensifier tube upgrades, lens upgrades, and repairs.

www.emergingtacticalsolutions.com/category-s/1936

West Springfield, MA – TROY

Troy Industries, global military contractor and innovative designer and manufacturer of the SOCC™ (Special Operations Compatible Carbines) line of firearms and accessories is pleased to announce that its next-generation rifle builds will be made available with OSS Suppressors’ patented Flow-Through™ technology. Engineered and built for the discerning shooter, Troy’s lightweight, low-profile M4A1 SOCC™ and M10A1 sniper system provide a superior high-performance experience, which can now be further enhanced by this OSS-pairing.

“We are very pleased to announce Troy’s partnership with OSS.  Troy’s commitment to the highest standards in performance and quality continues to drive us to partner with only the best in the industry. The pairing of our SOCC™ rifles with OSS suppressors will provide Troy’s customers with unmatched precision and reliability for ultimate shooting performance,” stated Stephen P. Troy, President, CEO and founder of Troy Industries, Inc.

Please visit Team TROY at the upcoming 2019 Shot Show in Las Vegas, Tuesday January 22 through Friday January 25, in the Law Enforcement Ballroom Booth #20505, where they will be showcasing their weapons, small arms components, and accessories.

www.worldoftroy.com

Mr. Haynes joins Point Blank with  13+ years of industry experience and has held various positions including Brand Manager, Marketing Director, Sales and Business Development Director, to name a few. Mr. Haynes also has product development and product management experience for both hard and soft armor ballistic solutions.

“We are excited for Michael to join the Point Blank team,” said Michael Foreman, Point Blank’s Executive Vice President of Marketing, Federal Sales and International Business Development. “This is an exciting time for Point Blank and we look forward to leveraging the vast industry experience that Michael brings to the team, which will further solidify Point Blank’s commitment to designing, producing and delivering the highest quality life-saving products in the world.”

As the Director of Brand Development, Michael will be responsible for insuring that the products developed, produced, acquired, marketed and sold, exceed the customers’ expectations in all market segments, while meeting the objectives for the company. The products include but are not limited to soft armor, hard armor, helmets, shields, and accessories for law enforcement, corrections, private security, and military personnel.

Michael will be attending SHOT Show held at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be available for meetings in the Point Blank Booth #11366.

www.pointblankenterprises.com

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., January 12, 2018 — American Outdoor Brands Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: AOBC), one of the world’s leading providers of firearms and quality products for the shooting, hunting, and rugged outdoor enthusiast, today announced that its Electro-Optics Division, Crimson Trace Corp., has completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of LaserLyte, a provider of laser training and sighting products for the consumer market.

Lane Tobiassen, President of the Electro-Optics Division and Crimson Trace Corp., said, “We are excited to add the LaserLyte brand and product lines to our existing lineup of Crimson Trace laser sights, tactical lights, and optics. LaserLyte is well-known among consumers for its innovative laser training and sighting products, which cover a range of applications including non-live fire firearms training, sighting in rifle scopes and optics, and entertainment. LaserLyte’s firearm training systems, laser sights and bore sights complement our existing offering, enabling us to reach broader segments of the consumer electro-optics addressable market.  LaserLyte products fit well within our existing distribution network, and with the support of our product development and sourcing teams, we believe the additional brand and product lines provide us with growth and expansion opportunities for the Electro-Optics Division.”

Crimson Trace completed the acquisition of LaserLyte assets, consisting largely of inventory and intellectual property, utilizing cash on hand. Inventory related to the acquisition will be transferred to the Crimson Trace facility in Wilsonville, Oregon, where LaserLyte operations will be assumed by existing product development, sourcing, assembly, and sales and marketing teams.