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Mr. Wayne Dowd Promoted To Senior Business Development Manager At B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc.

Monday, September 28th, 2015

September 28th, 2015 (Redmond, WA) –
B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc. is proud to announce that Mr. Wayne Dowd has been promoted to Senior Business Development Manager for the Weapons Segment operating out of Redmond, WA.

Prior to joining B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc. in early 2015 Wayne had worked with Applied Marine Technologies (AMTI), Booz Allen Hamilton, and Wilcox Industries, where he has supported a variety of programs and projects including the Joint Sniper Defeat/Counter Sniper Handbook, the XM-25 Punisher Program, and the Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI).

Wayne is a 22 year veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served with SEAL Team 2 as lead sniper and regional survey team member. During this time Wayne planned and conducted special operations missions in various locations worldwide, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Bosnia, Albania, and Kuwait as well as supporting counter-narcotics operations with other government organizations.

“Wayne has a tremendous wealth of information and experience which has supported our business development efforts greatly since he joined the company”, said Matt Meyers, Director of Business Development. “Wayne has proven to be an invaluable member of the business development team as he continues to support BEM’s expanding role with our special operations customers”.

Wayne is also an extremely active cyclist and he has participated in the 3,000 mile “Race Across America (RAAM)” several times, where he won the RAAM Challenge Ohio in 2012.

Wayne can be contacted at wayne.dowd@bemeyers.com.

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Congrats to Wayne and to BE Meyers. You guys are putting together quite the team.

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Mustang Survival Has Issued A Voluntary Recall On MD315X And MD318X Inflatable PFDs

Friday, September 25th, 2015

Mustang Survival has issued a voluntary recall on the MD315X and MD318X Inflatable PFDs. Both models may be missing reinforcement fabric on the bladder, which may cause the bladder to tear when flexing the lobes of the bladder apart when it is fully inflated.

Mustang Survival is asking all dealers and consumers to return the PFDs to the company directly for inspection and, if necessary, repair.

If you have an affected model, you can contact Mustang Survival’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-526-0532. They will provide the shipping instructions so your unit can be inspected, repaired (if affected), and returned to you.

Complete details on the recall and FAQs are available at www.mustangsurvival.com/advisories.

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A Public Service Message From FIREclean

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015

Shared with this caveat. I agree it’s not a good idea to cook with weapon lube and I also think that one should be wary of using a lubricant on a machine that wasn’t designed for use with it.

FIREClean, LLC is issuing an alert to the public regarding wild and reckless rumors and YouTube videos that have been circulating on the Internet related to methods of lubricating firearms. These items pose a danger to public health and safety, and may result in the damage or destruction of firearms and possible injury or loss of life.

Numerous blogs, videos and other social media sources are making reckless claims that cooking oils and other commonly found household items could be a substitute for advanced firearms lubricants, including FIREClean. These claims are false and dangerous.

FIREClean is publicly responding to this controversy by first issuing a safety warning: Using non-formulated cooking oils may lead to devastating and catastrophic failure of your firearm. Attachment mechanisms of various oils to metal surfaces are not commonly understood. Nor is the reaction of different oils to air and other substances. The combination can and often will result in permanent damage to valuable property and render firearms inoperable. This can easily result in catastrophic consequences.

Through social media some individuals are unbelievably encouraging the public to use firearms lubricants and cooking oils interchangeably; but gun lubricants should not be assumed ‘safe’ for consumption or food preparation! For example, our product, FIREClean is not re-labeled Crisco, nor is it relabeled canola oil or simple vegetable oil. The bottle is clearly labeled “do not consume” and those directions should be followed. “Our company urges people not to consume or use FIREClean in the preparation of food.” pointed out Matthew Bergstrom, FIREClean Counsel.

Those relying on a functioning firearm should not take needless risk by using substances not expressly intended for firearms applications. Such a choice could cause the gun to malfunction and render it unable to perform for self-defense, for hunting, for competition, or in the line of duty. At the least, untested substances could risk damage to expensive guns. At worst, a malfunctioning firearm could cause grave bodily injury or death.

“FIREClean is a patent pending extreme performance gun oil. It is odorless, biodegradable, safe, and made in the USA. A product like FIREClean has undergone years of research, development, and testing requiring firing hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition and about as many dollars. The result is an extraordinary formula helping ensure the reliability, durability, and easy cleaning of firearms”, confirmed Bergstrom.

Whatever product gun owners ultimately choose to use, firearms safety concerns should urge the use of a tested, proven product. The shooting public’s safety – – your safety – – and maximizing the performance of your firearms especially for duty and self-defense use, is FIREClean’s primary objective.

For more information please visit http://www.cleanergun.com

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Team Safariland’s Robert Vogel Is Stock Service Pistol Division Winner At The 2015 IDPA World Championships

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015

Team Safariland’s Robert Vogel is Stock Service Pistol Division Winner at the 2015 IDPA World Championships

Vogel is also the High Overall competitor for the match across all divisions

ONTARIO, Calif. – Safariland congratulates team member Robert Vogel for his win at the 2015 IDPA World Championships. Held in Tulsa, OK over the weekend, Vogel is the Stock Service Pistol Division Champion placing first among 148 contenders. Using a Safariland Model 5198 Open Top holster, Model 032 ELS Competition Belt and Model 773 Competition Open Top Magazine Pouch to win, his time was just 192.76 seconds. Additionally, Vogel placed first ahead of 435 participants as the High Overall competitor for the entire match across all divisions.

Team Safariland members like Vogel are an integral part of the company’s product development process by regularly testing Safariland materials and products to ensure design and development. Having worked as a full time police officer and SWAT team member, as well as an elite level competitive shooter, Vogel is a world and national champion across three shooting disciplines.

“I’m very happy to win the IDPA World Championship match,” said Vogel. “I would like to thank all my sponsors, especially Safariland. I have been exclusively using Safariland gear for five years and it has definitely contributed to my success in competitive shooting.”

“We are so proud of Robert for representing Team Safariland at the competition as such an expert in the field,” said Scott Carnahan, Vice President, Equipment, The Safariland Group and Team Safariland Manager. “By collaborating closely with masters like Robert, we produce best-in-class gear for the field and competition.”

Safariland is a sponsor of the IDPA and shooting sports. To find out more about products and Team Safariland, visit www.safariland.com.

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Solkoa and Hill People Gear “Learn | Prepare” Event

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

This coming Saturday from 9am – 4pm, Solkoa Survival Systems and Hill People Gear are hosting an event at Solkoa’s location in Colorado Springs. The event consists of classes, pack fitting, gear demonstrations, and a raffle. Also, tours of the Solkoa facility including their SERE museum containing artifacts from the American Civil War all the way up through the (unclassified) present. Additional exhibitors include Thunder Beast suppressors, M2TSG Gunsmithing, and AttackPak. For more information, check out the Facebook event page.

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Chuck Vlasek Joins BE Meyers as Business Development Manager

Thursday, September 10th, 2015

When I heard Chuck was moving to BE Meyers I thought to myself, “That’s a match made in heaven.” Chuck is a quiet, unassuming guy who took me awhile to get to know. He doesn’t brag about his military service or his clients at SureFire and that’s what I like about him. He doesn’t have to tell you how awesome he is, he shows you in his actions. I’ve never questioned anything Chuck has told me and I’ve solicited his advice on matters both professional and private. I can’t think of a finer endorsement.

My relationship with BE Meyers goes back to the late 1990s during my time in the Air Force. Talk about a customer focused company! I can’t say enough good things about BE Meyers products. They are so well designed and built that clients don’t see a need to upgrade to newer models. I don’t if that’s a blessing or a curse, but it sure speaks to quality. Chuck is going to do great things there.

Mr. Chuck Vlasek Joins B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc. as its newest Business Development Manager

September 10th, 2015 (Redmond, WA) –

B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc. is proud to announce that Mr. Chuck Vlasek has joined the team as Business Development Manager for the Weapons Segment operating out of FT Bragg, NC.

Prior to this position Mr. Vlasek spent 6 years in the US Marine Corps where he was a scout sniper and deployed three times conducting combat operations. After leaving the military in 2007 he went on to become the Military Sales rep for SureFire, where he worked for the last 8 years supporting military, federal, and law enforcement customers around the globe.

“Chuck is a tremendous asset to the team and comes to us with extraordinary operational experience as well as industry experience”, said Matt Meyers, Director of Business Development. “We are very excited and very fortunate to have him on the BEM team.”

Chuck lives in North Carolina with his wife Annie, son Charles, and two Rottweilers.

Chuck can be contacted at chuck.vlasek@bemeyers.com

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SilencerCo Announces New Subsidiary: SilencerCo Weapon’s Research

Thursday, September 10th, 2015

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – September 10, 2015 – Continuing in their innovative and roguish nature, SilencerCo has once again thrown the gauntlet in a big way – by forming their own technological skunkworks outfit, SilencerCo Weapons Research.

Located in Austin, TX, SilencerCo Weapons Research, or SWR for short, is based around bringing technology within reach of the Everyman. For too long, technological advances surrounding the shooting industry have been priced out of the attainable range of most citizens, kept a secret, or the public has simply been told that they can’t have them. SWR not only believes that you deserve better – they plan to show it.

SWR will use their expertise in the various arenas of the industry to design their own technology geared toward cutting-edge solutions for the discerning sportsman. The initial product offering will be announced in mid-September, with a steady pipeline of products to follow. Consumers can anticipate products that will enhance the shooting experience and bring into civilian reach capabilities that were formerly only available to government end users.

SilencerCo continues to keep the industry on their toes and test the line of what is considered possible. SWR represents the purest form of that effort, venturing into an uncharted territory with the goal of bringing the best within reach.

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Quantico Tactical Holds Weapons & Gear EXPOs This Fall

Wednesday, September 9th, 2015

Quantico Tactical has announced it’s bringing its Weapons & Gear EXPOs to seven locations throughout the United States at Quantico Tactical’s stores, through the months of September and October. The events are designed for Military and Law Enforcement, although they’re open to the general public, and allow these groups to interact with manufacturers, check out the latest gear and equipment, and make purchases, which includes close-out merchandise, free gifts, and registration to win gear and equipment.

Here’s a list of locations and dates for the upcoming Quantico Tactical EXPOs:

9/11-13 Junction City, KS – Near Fort Riley
9/11-13 Oceanside, CA – Near Camp Pendleton
9/18-20 Clarksville, TN – Near Fort Campbell
9/24-27 Woodbridge, VA – Near Quantico
9/25-27 Killeen, TX – Near Fort Hood
10/2-4 Lakewood, WA – Near Fort Lewis
10/9-10 Aberdeen, NC – Near Fort Bragg

www.quanticotactical.com

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