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Magpul Rolls Out “MBUS Pro” At NRA Annual Meeting

Monday, April 28th, 2014

You’re already familiar with the MBUS Pro backup sight but you may not have seen Magpul’s latest creations, the MBUS Pro bus.

MBUS Pro 1

Created from a 1952 Flxible Sightseer bus, it was customized by Timeless Travel Trailers. According to Magpul, it includes a mahogany armory by Azar’s Woodcraft and Phil Ramos Upholstery for vintage guns, a Gallow Technologies armory for modern guns, a well stocked wet bar, and two tap kegerator, a built in humidor full of Perdomo Cigars, and a few other special touches.

looks like a great time was had by all.

www.magpul.com

List of Manufacturers Adopting the New Magpul M-LOK System

Saturday, April 26th, 2014

Earlier this week Magpul announced their new M-LOK attachment system for mounting accessories to rails. The list of manufacturers adopting the system has really taken off, thanks in part to the ongoing NRA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana. I’m happy to see several of my favorites on the list.

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www.magpul.com

Vice Admiral (RTD) Joe Maguire Joins W.S. Darley & Co. Board Of Directors

Friday, April 25th, 2014

April 24, 2014 – W.S. Darley & Co. is pleased to announce the addition of Vice Admiral Joe Maguire to the Board of Directors.

Admiral Joe Maguire

Admiral Maguire was a career Naval Special Warfare Officer (SEAL) and retired from the United States Navy in 2010, having served 36 years in uniform. Prior to retiring from active duty, he was the Deputy Director for Strategic Operational Planning at National Counterterrorism Center in Washington, DC. . Previously, Vice Admiral Maguire was Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command. He is highly revered as a leader in the US Navy SEAL Community. His awards include The National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, the United States Intelligence Community’s highest personal award.

He is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF), a foundation which provides scholarship grants as well as educational counseling to the children of fallen Special Operations troops. The foundation also provides immediate financial assistance to severely wounded warriors and their families. The Darley Family Foundation has supported the SOWF for many years. A Darley family member Ted Fitzhenry who served as a Navy SEAL lost his life during service to our country in 2004 and the SOWF helped his family during this difficult time. Admiral Maguire personally attended the funeral services.

According to Paul C. Darley, Chairman of the W.S. Darley & Co. Board of Directors, “We are honored to have Admiral Maguire serve on our board. His insights into the special operations community will help us immensely as we grow and continue to serve this important market.”

Admiral Maguire commented, “Darley has a proven track record and strong reputation built up over the last 100 years in the fire service. They are taking their passion for quality, service and reliability to serve our Military and establish a trusted brand in the defense market. My personal core values and the company’s core values are aligned. I’m extremely proud and honored to serve on this board.”

Joe presently resides with his wife Kathy in Tampa, Florida where he serves on the Advisory Board of Operation Helping Hands, whose mission is to help the families of the wounded and injured Warriors during their hospital stay in Tampa Bay. Additionally, he is a military advisor to the Board of Directors of Athlete’s Performance Institute which honored him by establishing a scholarship in his name for wounded Special Operations Forces at The Eagle Fund of the Andrew’s Institute Foundation. The Eagle Fund’s mission is to provide our Wounded Warriors with the highest quality care possible.

www.darley.com

S&S Precision Welcomes Angela Thompson To The Team

Thursday, April 24th, 2014

Walking the show floor at Warrior West, I came upon the S&S Precision booth.

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l – Angela Thompson, r- Pitti Heerwagen

I saw an old friend in a new job. Angela Thompson is well known in our industry and I’m happy to say that she is now with S&S Precision. Expect to see lots of her during the upcoming trade show season.

Congrats!

My Favorite SOB Is Back!

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014

John McPhee, the Sheriff of Baghdad is launching a new website, May 1st.

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Sign up now to enter a chance to win one of a series of prizes he will be giving away from his sponsors each of the first 10 days of May.

www.sobtactical.com

Ares Gear Partners With Uber Group

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014

Uber Group has recently announced a new partnership with Ares Gear. Uber Group will now be handling all Unit and Agency purchases of Ares Gear products, while Ares Gear and any dealers carrying their products will continue to handle individual orders. This arrangement was made in response to Ares Gear’s growth as a company – sales of the brand are being outsourced to a trusted partner while Ares can focus on new products and design.

Unit/Agency orders and prospective dealers should email dealersales@aresgear.com, where an Uber Group rep will read it and get back to you as quickly as possible.

Additionally, Uber Group will be holding a Biz Dev day at Academi on Thursday, May 1st.

www.aresgear.com

www.ubergroup.net

Costa Ludus Announces War Sport Industries As New Syndicate Partner

Monday, April 21st, 2014

War Sport Industries is certainly a company to watch. They’ve quietly expanded their operations with increased manufacturing capacity in a new facility and continue to expand their product line.

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Costa Ludus is very excited and proud to announce it’s new Syndicate Partner: War Sport. Probably most known for the radical LVOA system they are certainly more than just that. War Sport was created to provide both superior quality Advanced Weapons Systems and to develop products for Low Visibility Operation / Applications for the modern war fighter. War Sport is located in Robbins, N.C., currently in operation are two manufacturing facilities located on a 23-acre Campus. Full CNC Operations, Metallurgy Lab, Assembly Plant’s, Rifle Barrel Manufacturing and Textiles.

We look forward to furthering our partnership with great new ideas and concepts that are on the horizon with War Sport as we both continue to positively impact our industry.

Shellback Tactical Announces New Partnership

Monday, April 21st, 2014

We received this release from Shellback a tactical which updates their manufacturing and distribution.

Big News coming from Shellback Tactical. Shellback Tactical started in Southern California and is best known for its Banshee line of products. Shellback Tactical’s roots are Law Enforcement based with its founder Michael Wratten spending 18 years of service as a police officer in Southern California. Michael recently retired from a career in Law Enforcement but will still continue his close ties and connections across the Law Enforcement community to continue evolving with cutting edge Law Enforcement products, and military gear. Michael will also now be full time at the helm as President and CEO of Shellback Tactical.

Shellback Tactical a Tennessee based manufacturer of USA Made, Berry Amendment compliant tactical nylon gear has formed a new partnership with Mountain Defense Group and is now Shellback Tactical LLC. With this new Venture Shellback Tactical is an independent company and is poised for growth. Shellback Tactical now has its own state of the art 65,000 square foot manufacturing, quality control and design facility in Tennessee. Its distribution facility is located in Indiana.

With this exciting partnership with Mountain Defense Group (MDG) you can expect to see the Shellback Tactical line of nylon products to expand greatly over the next year. In addition to this Shellback Tactical will be expanding its product offerings to include more soft armor, hard armor, specialty nylon products boots, knives and many other key products to outfit the LE/Mil operator from head to toe. Shellback Tactical will continue its Lifetime Guaranty on all nylon products and continue its long standing important tradition of products made in the USA. You can also expect to hear more from Mountain Defense Group.

With the new changes, Shellback Tactical has implemented their own Direct Dealer Network. We know the growth and success Shellback Tactical has come to see is through the partnerships that we have formed with our great dealers and loyal customer base. We thank you for that. Dealers can expect value, high quality, and an easier more streamlined dealer program and process to fulfill your needs.

Many of our customers are familiar with Julie K. formerly from TAG. We are excited to have Julie on board with us as Shellback Tacticals Director of Dealers Relations. She will make this process very easy for you. Our New dealer program is in place and ready. If you a current dealer of Shellback Tactical products or are interested in becoming a dealer of Shellback products. Contact Julie K. at (619) 253-6612 or julie@shellbacktactical.com. For all dealer, unit, and agency purchase orders we are ready to source and fill all your operational needs. PO’s can be sent to customerservice@shellbacktactical.com or contact Shellback Tactical at our new dedicated Toll Free number (844) 427-2478.

Going direct and getting set up with Shellback Tactical for the product line is now the only authorized official way to obtain Shellback Tactical products as a dealer or distributor.

Shellback Tactical is “Operator Evolved Gear”