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The Agents are Reporting to Shot Show 2016… is Vegas Ready?

Tuesday, January 12th, 2016

Jan 11th 2015: The Directors, Commissioner and Agents from Agency Arms are coming to Vegas. The Sands Convention Center (Las Vegas, NV) will be the Official Agency area of Operation for the 2016 Shot Show. Breakthrough Clean Technologies booth (#109) will act as Agency Arms’ Headquarters from January 19-22. Daily Raffles, Dealer Specials and Giveaways will be some of the planned events.

Make sure to report to Booth #109 on Thursday January 21st at 1400hrs for a ground breaking product launch from Agency Arms. The Directors along with Agency asset Aaron Cowan (Sage Dynamics) will be unveiling the next generation in firearms technology. The bar is sure to be raised after the world sets their eyes on the NOC and Classified firearm platforms. Rest assured the industry will never be the same…

Learn more at: www.AgencyArms.com

Cordura Presents – Meet The Maker: Dana Gleason of Mystery Ranch

Tuesday, January 12th, 2016

CORDURA features Mystery Ranch founder Dana Gleason in their debut episode of “Meet the Maker,” an ongoing series that highlights key brand partners and collaborators with whom the CORDURA brand has built long-lasting relationships during its 40-year history.

“CORDURA fabric has been the backbone of everything we’ve built for the last forty years,” said Gleason. “We’re proud of our long relationship with the CORDURA Brand, and honored to be the first featured brand partner in this great new series.”

SilencerCo CEO Appointed To Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Board Of Directors

Thursday, January 7th, 2016

Joshua Waldron

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – January 4, 2016 – SilencerCo announced today that founder and CEO Joshua Waldron has been named to the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Board of Directors. Waldron will serve a three-year term, which will continue into 2018.

SilencerCo has long been a supporter of the CSF and is a Titanium Level Sponsor along with organizations such as the National Rifle Association, Smith & Wesson®, and the Sportsman Channel. This high-level of commitment to the CSF along with Waldron’s appointment to the Board of Directors underscores SilencerCo’s dedication to working with Congress, governors, and state legislatures to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping.

“It has been an honor to work alongside the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation in its mission to support and protect our Second Amendment rights,” says Waldron. “I look forward to joining the Board of Directors as we continue to educate the public on the responsible reality of suppressor ownership and advocate for common-sense legislation.”

Waldron will begin his three-year term in January. Visit www.FightTheNoise.org to learn more about what Waldron and SilencerCo are doing to reform outdated legislation surrounding NFA items.

ArmorSource Passes FAT for Lightweight ACH

Wednesday, January 6th, 2016

Helmet

HEBRON, Ohio, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — ArmorSource LLC (ArmorSource) announced that it has successfully completed First Article Testing (FAT) for the U.S. Army Lightweight Advanced Combat Helmet (LW-ACH), with deliveries set for spring 2016. The LW-ACH is the latest result of cooperation between industry and the Department of Defense (DoD) to best serve the men and women of our Armed Forces. By reducing the weight of the current Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) by four ounces, the LW-ACH provides superior protection while alleviating the extreme weight burden soldiers must sustain on their head and neck.

“The LW-ACH FAT was challenging. It presented extensive and evolved ballistic test protocols,” said Yoav Kapah, ArmorSource CEO. “But the vigorous process assures the Army and the soldiers that the helmet delivers improved and enhanced protection. ArmorSource’s progressive R&D, engineering and production readiness capabilities are fully engaged to begin supporting the U.S, military with a lighter and more robust combat helmet. And we are very proud to do so.”

The ArmorSource LW-ACH, model ‘AS-505’, provides protection against multiple projectile and fragmentation threats, back-face deformation, and blunt and shock impact resistance. Though the testing protocol of the LW-ACH is much more rigorous than that of the legacy ACH, ArmorSource’s successful completion of FAT testing confirms that improved ballistic protection can and does simultaneously deliver a 10 percent weight reduction. The weight of the LW-ACH (size large) is now 3 lbs., compared to 3.3 lbs. in the ACH.

ArmorSource is currently the only vendor with an approved FAT authorization for the LW-ACH with production underway to deliver 105,000 helmets to the U.S. Army throughout 2016.

www.armorsource.com

Lipsey’s Rings In New Year With Management Team Promotions

Tuesday, January 5th, 2016

Baton Rouge, LA – Lipsey’s, a nationally renowned firearms distributor, is excited to announce the promotion of three long-time, dedicated members of its management team.

The first working day of the year began with Lipsey’s annual company kickoff meeting. Laurie Aronson, President and CEO, was elated to announce the promotion of both Flint Virgets and Mark Emonet from Vice President to Senior Vice President status. In addition, 17 year veteran Jason Cloessner, Lipsey’s Product Development Manager, was elevated to Vice President. All three will remain in their current operational roles with Lipsey’s.

Commenting on the promotions, Laurie Aronson said, “I can’t say enough about these wonderful gentlemen that I have had the pleasure of working with for so many years. They all set a great example for the entire Lipsey’s team.”

Flint Virgets, Senior Vice President and General Manager, has been part of the Lipsey’s family for over 27 years. His role in overseeing Lipsey’s sales operations as well as manufacturer and dealer relations continues to yield unprecedented growth.

With a tenure of nearly 16 years, Mark Emonet, Senior Vice President and CFO, navigates the financial, administrative and distribution center that remain critical components to the success of the organization.

Jason Cloessner, Vice President and Product Development Manager, spearheads all of Lipsey’s Exclusive firearms concepts. His ideas and innovation continue to keep Lipsey’s in the forefront of special make-up firearms.

  
Located in Baton Rouge, Lipsey’s was originally formed as a wholesale hunting and fishing distributor in 1953. Today, the company leads the firearms industry in the collaboration and distribution of exclusive firearms. An authority in NFA regulations, Lipsey’s also offers a robust line of silencers, short barrel rifles and accessories. With a committed focus on relationships, Lipsey’s provides value and innovation to federally licensed dealers and the industry’s top manufacturers.

www.lipseys.com

CMSgt Paul Koester (USAF, ret) Joins Team Wendy as Military Market Manager

Tuesday, January 5th, 2016

CMSgt Paul KoesterTeam Wendy is proud to announce that CMSgt (ret) Paul Koester has joined their business development team as the company’s Military Market Manager.

“Paul’s years of operational experience and immense knowledge of warfighter equipment is second to none,” said Jose Rizo-Patron, CEO of Team Wendy. “He is a great addition to our team and will have an important role in growing our domestic and international military business as well as contributing to our product development efforts.”

Paul retired from the Air Force in 2015 after 41 years of service as a Pararescueman and Combat Controller. Ending his career as the Chief Enlisted Manager for the 58 RQS at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Paul previously served as the AFSOC and PACAF Pararescue Functional Manager, Personnel Parachute Program Manager and Command Diver.

As the longest serving Pararescueman in the Air Force, Paul deployed numerous times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Northern Watch and Operation Southern Watch. He is a Master Parachutist with over 1000 jumps, a Naval Surface Warfare Center/CRANE Joint Small Arms and Sniper Rifle Certified Armorer as well as a designated marksman instructor.

He holds a bachelor’s degree of Aeronautical Studies and master’s degree of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in addition to a master’s degree in Engineering Management from George Washington University.

Paul resides in Nevada where he instructs tactical marksmanship courses, sky dives and gun smiths in his free time.

www.TeamWendy.com

ZeroBravo and Kilo727 Merge

Sunday, January 3rd, 2016

  
A New Year brings new beginnings. We start 2016 with an announcement. As of January 1st, ZeroBravo, Inc. and Kilo727, LLC are officially merged together as ZeroBravo, Inc. This merger increases our current product line and will allow us to build, grow and evolve with the market. We will be able to streamline our efforts to offer our customers shorter lead times, better customer service and additional product releases.  

Whether you are a current hardware or belt customer, we would like to welcome you to the New ZeroBravo, Inc. family.

The Story of Team Wendy

Thursday, December 24th, 2015

This video, shown at a Concussion Summit sponsored by Case Western University and Team Wendy, was made to honor Dan Moore and Team Wendy. It details the origin of the Team Wendy name, as well as Team Wendy’s ongoing efforts in the development of helmet systems. It’s some great background, and if you’ve ever been curious about the Team Wendy name, here’s your answer.

www.teamwendy.com