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Mark Hanish Named SureFire VP Sales & Marketing For Tactical Products

Friday, December 16th, 2016

Fountain Valley, CA —SureFire LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products is proud to announce that Mark Hanish will be joining the SureFire team as VP of Sales & Marketing for Tactical Products. Jeff Barger will remain VP of Sales & Marketing for Commercial/Consumer Products. This strategy will allow each party to focus on growing their respective markets further.

Mr. Hanish stated: “I am honored to join Surefire, a company that has dedicated itself for decades to innovating products for warfighters, LE professionals, and hard use consumers. I look forward to increasing our market share, focusing on success at the retail level and through strengthening our brand as the premier manufacturer of tactical products.”

Mark Hanish brings a wealth of knowledge and industry experience to his role at Surefire.
Hanish has spent the past six years at FN America, as the Sr. Director of Commercial Sales where he orchestrated most aspects of the commercial business for US Operations. Hanish was also heavily involved with product development at FN for Commercial, LE, and Military sales.

For 20 years, Hanish has been a professional shooter, collector and firearms industry executive. Hanish was a sponsored professional shooter throughout college and earned his B.S. in Small Business Management from the W.P. Carey School of Business and Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University. The same year he graduated he turned his thesis into a reality and became one of the Founders of the Scottsdale Gun Club, one of the largest and most luxurious public indoor shooting ranges in the country.

Commenting on the new hire and company’s growth, Dr. John Matthews, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are happy to have Mark aboard and look forward to the knowledge, skills, and insight he brings to the table. With Mark and Jeff focused on their respective markets, we are excited for the substantial growth potential the future holds.”

Congratulations to both Mark and the SureFire team!

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – The FirstSpear Show Room

Friday, December 16th, 2016

For this week’s Friday Focus, FirstSpear wanted the SSD readership to take a look at the all-new FirstSpear Showroom at FS World Headquarters, based in Fenton, Missouri.

As you can see, all facets of FirstSpear’s product offerings are on display, from their load carrying gear and clothing, to their K9 rig and even their laser cut cell tags.

Additionally, FirstSpear also wanted to announce a special sale offer:

This weekend, place an order of $100+ and receive a free logo shirt, or an order of $200+ and get the free logo shirt plus a free Santa Skull Shirt, while supplies last.

www.first-spear.com

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Garin Lee Named As Director Of Tactical Sales For SureFire

Thursday, December 15th, 2016

Garin Lee recently returned to SureFire after a brief stint at Under Armour in their Outdoor Division. Garin hit the ground running at SureFire and was just named Director of Tactical Sales, reporting to the Vice President of Tactical Sales and Marketing.

Congratulations!

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Magpul and Gibbz Arms Settle Patent Infringement Lawsuit

Wednesday, December 14th, 2016

December 14, 2016 — Magpul Industries Corp. announced today that has settled its patent infringement lawsuit against Gibbens Engineering Group, LLC, a/k/a Gibbz Arms, which was pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

Magpul’s initial complaint asserted that Gibbz Arms infringed three Magpul utility patents by selling the “Gibbz Arms Modular Attachment (GAMA) System.” Magpul’s amended complaint reasserted those utility patents and sought a preemptive declaration that Magpul’s M-LOK® system did not infringe any Gibbz Arms patents. Gibbz Arms’ answer to Magpul’s amended complaint asserted as a defense that the GAMA System did not infringe Magpul’s patents.

The companies settled their dispute on confidential and mutually agreeable terms. Under the terms of the settlement, Gibbz Arms agreed to assign patent rights related to the dispute to Magpul. Adopters and licensees of Magpul’s M-LOK® system continue to have complete freedom to operate without interference, and M-LOK adoption will continue to be available via free license to interested parties.

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Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation To Rebrand as ‘American Outdoor Brands Corp.’

Wednesday, December 14th, 2016

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation shareholders have recently voted to change the company’s name to the exceedingly generic ‘American Outdoor Brands Corp.’ This new name change comes in response to SWHC’s increased efforts to diversify their offerings in the overarching outdoor industry, including their acquisition of companies such as Taylor Brands and UST Brands, companies which specialize in knives and tools and survival equipment, respectively. Unsurprisingly, Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation is not completely abandoning the Smith & Wesson brand, which will continue to operate as its firearms division, while the recently acquired Crimson Trace will form at least part of S&W’s electro-optics division.

The name change comes in to effect starting January 1st, 2017, just in time for SHOT Show.

Below is the official press release from Smith & Wesson announcing the change.

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Reports Stockholder Vote Results
Holding Corporation Will Become American Outdoor Brands Corporation

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Dec. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC), today announced that its stockholders have overwhelmingly approved a change to the holding company’s name from Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation to American Outdoor Brands Corporation. The name change does not impact Smith & Wesson Corp., the name of the company’s firearms division, which has legendary roots dating back to 1852 and will remain unchanged. The name change pertains only to the holding corporation that acquired Smith & Wesson in 2001 and now owns Smith & Wesson Corp., Battenfeld Technologies, Inc., and Crimson Trace Corporation, which represent the company’s firearms, manufacturing services, accessories, and electro-optics divisions.

James Debney, President and Chief Executive Officer of Smith & Wesson, said, “We are excited about the results of today’s stockholder vote. We believe that American Outdoor Brands Corporation is a name that truly represents our broad and growing array of brands and businesses in the shooting, hunting, and rugged outdoor enthusiast markets. Looking ahead, and operating as American Outdoor Brands Corporation, we intend to continue building upon our portfolio, focusing on brands and products that best meet the needs and lifestyle of our target consumers.”

The name change will be effective on or about January 1, 2017, at which time the company will adopt the common stock trading symbol “AOBC” for its NASDAQ stock exchange listing.

www.smith-wesson.com

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Tatiana Whitlock Joins Propper Team

Monday, December 12th, 2016

St. Charles, MO — Propper International is proud to announce a partnership with defensive firearms instructor Tatiana Whitlock as a new brand ambassador.

“We are excited to be partnering with Tatiana as she joins our corps of ambassadors,” said John Negrau, Propper’s Director of E-Commerce. “Tatiana brings years of expertise in both firearms instruction and self-defense, and we are pleased she has joined the Propper team.”

Building on personal experience, Tatiana Whitlock formed her own firearms and defensive tactics training company based on the idea that training needs to go beyond the range and into everyday life. Today, she teaches men, women and youth to establish a real-world foundation of firearm skills, safety and situational awareness. A lifelong interest in martial arts resulted in the inevitable introduction to firearms as a means of self and home protection. She is a dedicated student as well as an instructor and travels across the country to train with top names in the industry.

“I’m really excited about becoming Propper’s first female ambassador,” Whitlock said. “Their new line of women’s products works really well with both law enforcement and civilian women who want flattering yet functional tactical apparel.”

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About Tatiana Whitlock

Tatiana is a mother of two, a firearms instructor, an entrepreneur, writer and Maine Hunters TV Pro-Staffer and host of Trigger Time TV. Her career took a shift five years ago away from plastics manufacturing to pursue a passion for firearms, personal and home defense. She is a dedicated student as well as an instructor and travels the country to training with top names in the industry. She hunts, hikes and fishes Northern New England and is an active GoRuck participant and grad. Tatiana is an NRA BPI, RSO and Refuse to Be a Victim instructor.

www.propper.com/blog/tatiana-whitlock-ambassador

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S.O. TECH – 20th Anniversary Video Series – ‘Why We Build’

Monday, December 12th, 2016

S.O. TECH celebrates its 20 Year Anniversary with a 10% Off Sale and the debut of the first video in their series chronicling their experiences building tactical gear. The first episode is titled, “Why We Build” and future installments will touch on the how’s and why’s of product, business and manufacturing development over the years. SOTECH CEO Jim Cragg frequently gives speeches on building a business as part of Vets Corps USA’s efforts to instruct and inspire Veterans interested in starting small businesses. According to Jim, a lot of lessons were learned over 20 years to pass on, and its our duty to help fellow veterans to excel as business owners and community leaders. In early November, Cragg coordinated the Veteran Small Business Conference in Los Angeles at the LA County Patriotic Hall bringing together AUSA and the SBA, for a second year.

And to celebrate 20 years of sewing gear, SOTECH is offering 10% discount on all product found on the website. To take advantage of the 20th Anniversary Sale, enter code: “20year,” sale lasts until January 1st, 2017.

sotechtactical.com

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Atlas 46 Opens Storefront

Sunday, December 11th, 2016

Atlas 46 has opened a storefront in Fenton, Missouri.

Seen here is John Carver (Founder of both Atlas 46 and Eagle Industries) and son Brian Carver duirng last week’s the grand opening of the Atlas 46 Retail Store. Atlas 46 takes the same high quality, high function approach to designing and producing equipment for construction workers, mechanics and gun smiths, that John took when he was growing Eagle Industries.

Store Address
400 Biltmore Drive, Suite 520
Fenton, MO 63026

Hours
Mon – Fri: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm

www.atlas46.com

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