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Milipol Roundup

Friday, November 22nd, 2013

Some friends of our in France sent us this report of highlights from this year’s Milipol. Thanks Guys!

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Scott Safety FRR (First Responder Respirator). Compatible with all military, LE and Industrial DIN 40mm threaded filters. They can be mounted each side. Low breathing resistance. Vision correction capability.

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Aimpoint FCS 12 – Fire Control System for use with weapons such as the CarlGustav and PanzerFaust. It consists of an eye sae 1550nm Laser Range Finder, a ballistic computer with the capability to store up to 50 different ballistic algorithms, and a parallax free optical channel with unlimited eye relief.

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The B&T APC 300 Whisper is a compact Assault Rifle which bring a short range sniping capability to operators, and a high stopping power.

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FirstSpear was present in the TR Equipement booth. Lots of products were presented, such as the Strandhogg, maritime vests, First On, Siege…etc.

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FN Herstal presented SCAR P and Minimi MK3. SCAR P is a more compact version of the SCAR L, with a PDW stock.

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Surefire shows the brand new P3X FURY: 1000 lumens max output!

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Old cars from the French Police Department!

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The Metravib Pearl is a personal equipment add-on for reactive localization. It will help an operator to track the provenance of a shot and return fire to the right location.

B.E. Meyers & Company, Inc. Names Michael Alvis its New Chief Executive Officer

Wednesday, November 20th, 2013

I had the pleasure of meeting Mike Alvis last week during a visit to BE Meters’ corporate headquarters. He has been with the company for some time now, serving as their VP of Business Development. I really enjoyed discussing the business and his vision for the company. Congrats to both Mike and the team at BE Meyers.

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November 20, 2013 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Company, Inc. has announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Alvis, currently Vice President of Business Development, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Alvis will assume the position effective immediately. The Meyers family has selected Mr. Alvis for this position based on their confidence in his demonstrated ability to strategically position the company in new markets both domestically and internationally.

“We are excited to welcome Mike as the next CEO of B.E. Meyers & Company, Inc. His military, industry and international experience is well-suited to drive us forward into new markets and in pursuit of new opportunities. For 40 years, we have been manufacturing exceptional products for discriminating customers and, as a multi-generational family business; we are looking forward to the next 40 years.”

Mr. Alvis joined B.E. Meyers & Company, Inc. in September 2012 from ITT Exelis where he previously served as Vice President, International Business Development. In his eight years at the company, he also served as Vice President, Strategy and Business Development and Vice President Programs for ITT Night Vision. He is a retired U.S. Army Colonel whose 26-year career included command of infantry, cavalry and combat aviation units. He also served three assignments in the Pentagon, the last as Chief of Congressional Activities in the Office of Chief of Staff for the Army, and he has been awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal and holds the Master Army Aviator designator.

Mr. Alvis states “I am both honored and humbled to be selected by the Meyers Family to succeed Brad in the position of CEO, and I am extremely pleased that he will remain in a full-time capacity driving product innovation as CEO Emeritus. It is also my pleasure to announce that Clint Meyers will assume the duties of Director of Business Development and Mark Cameron will be promoted to Director of Engineering, joining Matt Meyers and Kendra Carlucci as Directors and Steve Oliver as COO/CFO.”

Prior to joining ITT in 2004, Mr. Alvis held positions with Thales North America, which specializes in tactical communications, night vision and advanced weaponry, and with L3 Communications, where he directed the Army Strategic Leadership Program. He is a graduate of Tulane University, and holds a master’s degree in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and a master’s degree in management from Central Michigan University.

www.bemeyers.com

There Is A Lot Going On At Panteao Productions

Wednesday, November 20th, 2013

First out of the gate, Panteao Productions has a TV show coming down the pike called Make Ready TV.

Panteao Productions is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Make Ready TV, a new television show that will be airing on the Pursuit Channel and Wild TV. The thirty minute show is based on the Make Ready with the Experts training series from Panteao Productions.

Hosted by Matt Jacques and Ceilidh Jeans, Make Ready TV will be presenting viewers each week with different instructors and different topics based on Panteao’s hundreds of hours of training content from over two dozen instructors.

Matt Jacques, founder of Victory First, is one of Panteao’s more recent additions to the instructor line-up.

“I am excited about the opportunity to expand my opportunities with Panteao Productions. I am humbled to be associated with the Instructors within the cadre of Panteao, and now honored to be asked to help highlight them on Make Ready TV,” said Matt Jacques.

Ceilidh Jeans is the daughter of Bill Jeans, another of Panteao’s instructors.

“What a great opportunity for viewers who might not have otherwise had a chance to take a class and learn from some of these top instructors. I’m excited to join this great team that will facilitate this helpful information to a whole new audience!” said Ceilidh Jeans.

“Growing up in a household with her mother and I, Ceilidh was exposed to the importance of training and the rights of self-defense and firearms ownership for most of her life. We are delighted to have her come aboard as part of the Panteao Team and hope for a long and successful run for Make Ready TV,” said Bill Jeans.

“The show’s primary focus is on the one-on-one training between our instructors and the viewers. If a viewer likes what he or she sees on the television show, we have hours of additional content from the instructors available right on our website or via mobile device. No other show on television has that depth of training content available,” said Fernando Coelho, president and CEO of Panteao Productions.

Fernando continued with, “There are other great firearms related shows out there that cover new products from manufacturers and other content. That’s not what we’re offering. Our plan is to stay in our lane and focus on what we do best: present the top instructors to viewers that want the training.”

As with the instructional videos from Panteao, Make Ready TV is being filmed in HD format using multiple cameras and a crew with an extensive background in motions pictures, television, action sports, and law enforcement.

The show will start airing in January 2014.

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Next up, Panteao is presenting an in-depth look at the FN SCAR with Matt Jacques of Victory First who was involved with the development of the weapon.

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And finally, you can now watch all of PP’s content on your iOS or Android device by downloading their app.

Review a BFG Product and Get a 15% Discount

Wednesday, November 20th, 2013

BFG Product Review

Blue Force Gear wants your feedback and has opened a survey. To help them out, all you have to do is review one product and get you’ll a 15% discount off your next purchase on BlueForceGear.com.

SureFire Receives Ambrose Award From The National Defense Industrial Association

Friday, November 15th, 2013

SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high performance illumination tools, suppressors and tactical products, proudly announces that it has been presented the Ambrose Award from the National Defense Industrial Association. The Ambrose Award, as described by the NDIA, is established and presented periodically to recognize an Industrial Firm which, in the opinion of the Small Arms Committee Executive Board, has made outstanding contributions to the field of small arms systems.

“The Ambrose Award is named in honor of former Under Secretary of the Army, James R. Ambrose for his recognition of the value and contribution of Industry in meeting the needs of our National Defense. This prestigious award is being presented by the NDIA Small Arms Executive Board on November 12th, 2013, to SureFire, LLC for the contribution and commitment of their employees in support of the mission being performed by US Armed Forces,” said Brian Berger, NDIA Chairman.

The NDIA defines an outstanding contribution as characterized by exemplary commitment and contribution to the Armed Forces by delivering superior material that meets required operational capabilities and supports a high level of force readiness in the conduct of warfighting activities or homeland defense. Such contributions may be shown through a record of continual demonstration of emerging technologies, development of products and systems, establishment of enhanced production capabilities and integration of innovative weapons systems and supporting products and services required by the DoD and Allied countries.

“Our tireless commitment to innovation—spearheaded by our founder and president John Matthews, PhD—has led to the continuous creation of new game-changing products from our engineers, designers, and production professionals,” said Matthew Hemenez, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, who accepted the award on behalf of SureFire. “We do everything in our power to build truly best-in-class products because our mission is to help those who go into harm’s way prevail and come home safely—a mission that will never change.”

In 1979, SureFire pioneered the introduction of laser-aiming sights into the commercial market followed by the invention of the first handgun and shotgun weapon-mounted lights seven years later. The first tactical flashlight, one capable of overwhelming an aggressor’s night-adapted vision and operated via the tailcap, debuted in 1988 and since then SureFire has set the standard for illumination tools and weapon-mounted lights. Continued expansion of its product line, to include high-intensity white-light, IR weaponlights, sound suppressors, hearing protection, and a full line of tactical accessories guarantees SureFire’s commitment to the development of cutting-edge products to assist the warfighters and peacekeepers who go into harm’s way.

“I appreciate this honor and I accept it on behalf of everyone in the SureFire family that has worked tirelessly over the last 33 years, making this company what it is today. I’m humbled to be in such good company in the industry. Thank you to NDIA for recognizing what we do,” said SureFire founder/president, Dr. John Matthews.

www.surefire.com/

US Elite Names Jim Erwin VP

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

Congratulations to Jim Erwin. He’s been working with US Elite for some time now.

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U.S. Elite is proud to announce Jim Erwin as Vice President. In this capacity, Erwin is taking a leadership role focusing on Sales, Vendor Relations & Community Outreach.

Erwin is a veteran of the U.S. Special Operations Forces, including service in the 75th Ranger Regiment and then as a 1st SFOD-D (Delta) Operator. After leaving active duty, Erwin provided close protection and security for high-profiled clientele across the globe, including many high-threat environments.

“Jim has been a valuable member of the U.S. Elite Team since he joined us as Sales Manager and Brand Ambassador,” said Steve Keefer, company CEO. “Simply put, Jim embodies our values and personifies the U.S. Elite lifestyle. He brings an extra dimension to our capabilities through his background, credibility and charisma.”

“At U.S. Elite, we only carry the finest products out there,” stated Erwin. “I’m honored and excited to serve our loyal customers to the best of my ability, to ensure they receive the best experience possible.”

U.S. Elite recently released a limited edition series of custom knives entitled The Kraken, named after and designed by Erwin.

Grey Ghost Gear The Exclusive Distributor Of Karrimor SF In The US

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

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13 NOV 13 // 21h15 Zulu – At long last, Grey Ghost Gear’s offering of packs built by the UK’s Karrimor SF is finally available! No longer will end users in the US need to order it from across the pond and have it shipped back here (or trade off some of their own kit to the Brits in a deployed location). We’ve got them on hand, in several types and multiple colors, with more to come.

Karrimor SF has been in existence since 1995. It is a direct descendent of the original Karrimor brand that has equipped British soldiers and adventurers since the end of WWII.

Based in Exeter (Devon, UK), Karrimor SF’s gear has fought insurgents and Taliban since OEF and OIF started; it has also literally climbed mountains, gone on safari or otherwise adventured on every continent in the world. The KSF brand was conceived by innovator and designer Deric Gollop and the KSF team, who used contemporary technologies and developments from the civilian world to build specialty packs for military Special Forces and law enforcement units—not unlike what Grey Ghost Gear has been doing here in the US.

“It was a natural fit,” says Grey Ghost Gear’s Director of Business Development Lindsey Lea. “It took nearly a year and a half to get it done, but the Karrimor SF packs are in stock and ready to ship—and so we’re clear, there’s no need to worry about quality. If having the UK’s forces torture test this stuff in Iraq and Afghanistan wasn’t sufficient, we’ve been abusing our own samples in the field. They are good to go.”

Grey Ghost Gear is the exclusive US distributor of Karrimor SF products. Their packs and LBE are built in Vietnam to exacting British MoD (Ministry of Defence) standards, supervised by KSF personnel who live on site. You can see the entire line of packs here.

“You won’t have to drink tea and crumpets or call it a bergen to wear Karrimor SF,” Lindsey says. “No scones or Earl Grey or funny accent required—just a desire for well built, field-proven gear.”

www.greyghostgear.com/karrimor-1

Tim Kennedy Wins UFC Fight for the Troops

Friday, November 8th, 2013

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Congrats to Tim Kennedy for his knockout victory over Rafael Natal during UFC Fight for the Troops. Congrats to his sponsor Vertx as well!

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