Specialists in the field of photonics, Seattle-based BE Meyers is celebrating their 40th Anniversary. I’ve been using their products since the late 90s and I can tell you, their stuff always works as advertised. Over the past few years I’ve also had the opportunity to get to know them on a more personal level and I can tell you that they are a great team of people.
B.E. Meyers & Co., 40th Anniversary from B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc. on Vimeo.
Congrats guys and here’s to 40 more!
Cincinnati, OH 6 June 2014 – Vertx® Apparel is proud to introduce the newest member of the Vertx Pro Staff team, UFC Lightweight fighter and contender on The Ultimate Fighter Live, Daron Cruickshank.
“Daron is a natural fit for Vertx®. Not only is he a strong competitor in the ring, he is an avid shooter with many hours spent at the range. We are looking forward to supporting Daron as he grows professionally in his MMA career and in competition shooting.” Ginger Rohlfs, Director of Marketing for Vertx® stated.
Making his MMA debut in 2008, the Michigan native, Cruickshank, defeated Tom Grisham via KO at XCC 11: Duel in Downriver 2, proving he was a top contender in the MMA arena. Following the KO against Grisham, Cruickshank continued his KO streak against Ricky Steffner, which led him to an opportunity on The Ultimate Fighter Live. The black belt, who goes by The Detroit Superstar in the Octagon, is well known for his quick strikes and excellent wrestling and kickboxing abilities against competitors.
“I wear Vertx® because of their fit,” Cruickshank commented, “I’m able to move around freely to hit my target, whether it’s while shooting or landing a solid side kick. Not to mention, they look good.”
Although having acquired numerous KOs since his debut a few years ago, Cruickshank also has a passion for the shooting industry. Cruickshank, a firearms enthusiast, has recently begun shooting competitively in 3 Gun competitions which involve rifles, shotguns and pistols. He competed in the Michigan Multi Gun Competition, where he came in 13 out of 83 shooters. In his spare time when not fighting, training, running his own gym – Michigan Top Team- and shooting, he likes to hunt zombies.
Cruickshank’s next bout is scheduled for July 26th vs. Jorge Masvidal which will be aired on Fox 12.
Darley Defense is holding an upcoming expo in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Over 70 industry leading manufacturers will be present. The event is open to the following individuals:
All Credentialed Federal, State & Local Agencies
USCG – Air Force – Navy – Marine Corps
Supply Officers – Logistics Specialists
Supply Chain & Purchasing Personnel
Fire Fighters – EMTs – Law Enforcement
Not open to the general public
Darley Defense Days Virginia Beach takes place this Wednesday, June 4th, from 0900-1700 EST, at the following address:
Sheraton Virginia Beach Ocean Front Resort & Hotel
3501 Atlantic Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
SSD will be on hand providing live coverage of the event.
This is an official announcement from SilencerCo regarding the recent hiring of Johnny Primiano to a position in their Business Development department.
SilencerCo is proud to issue a formal welcome to the newest member of our team, Johnny “Primo” Primiano. Johnny is an Army Special Operations Veteran with two handfuls of deployments under his belt. A year and a half of his enlisted time was spent as Senior Selection Board Member during the writing of the current requirements for SOCOMs suppressor and muzzle device programs. This background makes Johnny ideal for his position in SilencerCo’s Business Development department, focusing on Government Programs in both the foreign and domestic realms. We are excited to have Johnny on board, and look forward to the impact he will have on SilencerCo’s culture of innovation, education, and dedication to customer service.
Congrats Primo!
Dutch military outfitter LEAF Gear has overhauled their website, offering a completely new look.
I have been talking to the CORTAC guys for a while now and this is pretty big news for them. They’ve got an interesting technology and I can’t wait to see what Safariland has in store for their system.
May 14, 2014 – HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – CORTAC announces they have secured an exclusive distribution and OEM integration agreement with The Safariland Group, the manufacturers of Second Chance®, ABA® and Protech Tactical® brands of body armor. The agreement grants The Safariland Group exclusive CTAV OEM integration into armor carrier systems and CTAV Retrofit Kit™ and Shirt Carrier System (SCS)™ distribution rights for the United States Law Enforcement market, both state and local.
The CTAV combines the power of Advanced Impact Resistance technology (AIR)™ and the science of EverDryTM to significantly enhance the comfort of wearing concealable vests, outer vest carriers and tactical body armor, while also providing an additional layer of protection from ballistic and non-ballistic blunt trauma.
“The CTAV is a proven technology that will have a huge impact in the body armor market. CORTAC has solved the age-old problem of excessive body heat being trapped between armor and the body. Officers are often in adverse conditions such as extreme heat so the CTAV really is a game changer when it comes to comfort. We are very excited to partner with CORTAC to offer this technology to our customers,” said Todd Mackler, The Safariland Group Vice President of Armor.
“We are excited that The Safariland Group will be co-branding and providing sales and distribution for the United States Law Enforcement sector,” said Mike Letterman, CEO of CORTAC. “Their distribution system, combined with our CTAV product line, significantly strengthens our mutual ability to put the CTAV into the hands of law enforcement and corrections personnel, where it is greatly needed.” Letterman also added, “This paves the way for The Safariland Group and CORTAC to work closely on other military and international projects.”
Haley Strategic Partners is holding an open house of the new company HQ. The event will consist of an opening of the storefront/showroom, product giveaways, new product announcements, refreshments, and more.
The open house is taking place this Saturday, May 17th, from 1600-2000 in Scottsdale, AZ. Check out the Facebook invite page for more information.
Following up on their international release a few weeks ago, High Threat Concealment will be at SOFIC 2014 in Tampa at booth 1849, along with their new industry partner Darley Defense. Stop by the booth and see what HTC has been up to since SHOT Show. Interested dealers can contact Shay at sdortch@highthreatconcealment.com to set up a meeting during the show.
