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MPR launches the worlds finest handcrafted precision rifle

Friday, March 9th, 2018

Medwell Precision Rifles (MPR) will be showcasing two of their high performance precision rifles, the Vanquish and the Wraith at the IWA Outdoor Classic International Trade Fair from the 9th – 12th March 2018 in Nuremberg, Germany.

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The rifles both use the renowned Mayfair M98 action which is the worlds only hot drop hammer forged Mauser action. Each one takes a great many hours to complete and are hand produced individually by our skilled master craftsmen.

Ian Medwell, Managing Director of MPR adds, “These rifles are the first of their kind to incorporate aerospace engineering precision, blended with the time old skills of traditional English gun making and finishing. Each of the rifles are individually custom made to order.”

He goes on to say “The specially commissioned Mayfair Mauser action, with detachable magazine, had enabled us to take the Mauser action back to its origins: that of a practical precision rifle”

Ian and some of his team will be available on our stand at IWA to answer your questions.
Calibres available will be: 243 6.5 Creedmore .308 7mm Rem Mag 300-Win Mag

Please visit our website www.medwellprecisionrifles.com for more information.

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Industry Veteran Amy Coyne joins Wild Things, LLC as CEO

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

NEW YORK, March 8, 2018 — Wild Things, LLC (“Wild Things” or the “Company”), an ASGARD Partners & Co. (“ASGARD”) portfolio company, announced that industry veteran Amy Coyne has joined as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).

Ms. Coyne has over 20 years of experience and has held several leadership roles touching all facets of the tactical apparel industry. Ms. Coyne joins Wild Things from ADS Inc. (“ADS”), where she was the Vice President of the Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (“OCIE”) Market. In that role, Ms. Coyne oversaw the entire OCIE market category for ADS, the premier equipment, procurement, support, and logistics solutions specialist to the U.S. Military and Department of Defense (“DoD”).  She was responsible for establishing the strategic vision and developing executable plans for the OCIE market.

Prior to this role at ADS, Amy was President and CEO with Propper International.  In this position, Ms. Coyne was responsible for leading and overseeing one of the largest official apparel and gear suppliers to the U.S. Armed Forces, which has manufactured over 120 million garments for the U.S. DoD – Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Special Forces and law enforcement and tactical retail stores across the country.

Ms. Coyne is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science with a Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering and has an Master of Science in Textile Technology from the Institute of Textile Technology.

“I have known Amy for over five years and have always been impressed with her abilities as a leader and her expertise in the industry. She has an exceptionally unique set of skills and experience, all the way from running one of the largest tactical apparel companies in the industry to overseeing the entire OCIE market segment for one of the largest DoD distributors. There is no better person to lead Wild Things towards both growth and operational excellence,” said Karan Rai, Founder and CEO of ASGARD.

“ASGARD is especially pleased to make the announcement of Wild Things’ new CEO during Women’s History Month and on International Women’s Day,” said Christian Cantalupo, a Partner at ASGARD.

Hi-Lux Introduces the PentaLux TAC-VF 4X-20X FFP Rifle Scope (Gen 2)

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

Specifically designed for the requirements of the tactical and competitive shooter, the Hi-Lux PentaLux TAC-VF 4X-20X FFP features the illuminated CW1-FFP first focal plane reticle.

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The Mil scale CW1-FFP reticle remains constant at all magnifications and can be use for holdover at any power. The CW1-FFP reticle is available in red or green illumination and includes 3 night vision light levels.

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The Gen 2 version has larger, more tactile turrets with increased internal adjustment. The total adjustment range is 20 Mils for windage and elevation in 0.1 Mils-per-click increments with 120 clicks-per-revolution. Each turret can be re-indexed after zeroing. The 30mm tube provides incredible light gathering ability for better sight picture resolution and clarity at dawn or dusk.

In addition, the Hi-Lux PentaLux TAC-VF 4X-20X FFP includes parallax adjustment from 10 meters up to infinity, Throw Lever and Magnetic Flip Covers.

For additional information on this or any other Hi-Lux Optics product, send us an e-mail at info@hi-luxoptics.com, call us at 888-445-8912 or visit us at hi-luxoptics.com.

TYRANT DESIGNS CNC | M&P Shield Extended Mag Release

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

For immediate release- Chicago, IL- Tyrant Designs CNC fresh on the heels of their fast selling, quick installing plus 2 magazine extension is now the official launch of their new Extended Magazine Release (EMR) for the M&P Shield. Boasting a crosshair pattern design and a slightly raised (extended) surface Tyrant Designs CNC states the following;

“Our Shield Extended Magazine Release is CNC Machined from aerospace grade aluminum and merges flawlessly with the ergonomics and styling of your M&P shield. In addition to functioning exactly like an OEM release, the profile of our M&P Extended Mag Release is slightly raised with chamfered edges which helps ensure that you eject your S&W Shield magazine quickly and with ease!”

SHOP  THEIR EXTENDED MAG RELEASE  NOW AT WWW.TYRANTCNC.COM

Flame Resistant Apparel Experts, Massif, release a new short film – The Massif Story: Keep Going

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

Ashland, OR (03/06/2018) – Massif, a world-leader in Flame Resistant apparel for the U.S. Military, Wildland Firefighters, the SAR community and more, is excited to announce the release of their video-short, The Massif Story: Keep Going. Ashland, Oregon’s Jared Cruce Studio made the five-minute film, the first of a three-part series.

The intent behind the project is to broaden Massif’s brand vision, explain the company’s history, and their unique symbiosis with Antex Knitting Mills, and Matchmaster Dyeing and Finishing in Los Angeles. This partnership puts them in a strong position within the Flame Resistant Manufacturing industry that the competition can’t match. Daniel Tenenblatt, Executive V.P. at Massif, talks about the early days of Massif and Antex. “One of the founders of Massif flew down for the day from Ashland, with just a backpack. No one at Antex knew who he was. He had a great idea, saying,” “we’re going to make flame resistant garments and we’re going to sell them to the military.”

Antex/Matchmaster’s long history in the apparel industry, their solid circular knitting and finishing knowledge, and key abilities, paired with Massif’s outdoor and protective apparel experience since 1999, does indeed make them a hot commodity in the FR gear space. Steve Tacy, Director of Textiles and Technology points out in the film that, “Massif was founded based on fundamental principles, that there was a way to bridge the gap between world-class outdoor apparel and fully flame protective gear for the U.S. military.”

Massif began when a couple of SAR guys working in the Grand Tetons, were unhappy with their FR gear. It was bulky, uncomfortable, and lacked the performance characteristics they needed to do their jobs properly. So, out of a garage in a small Southern Oregon town, they decided to make their own gear and Massif has grown from those modest beginnings to one of the world’s preeminent manufacturers of high-end flame-resistant gear. Noelle Christensen, GM added in the film, “We learned from the outdoor industry and took those ideas and improved the performance of the fabrics and showed the military there was a way to make the gear better.”

The remainder of 2018 will bring two more short films from Massif and Jared Cruce Studio as the two work jointly to increase Massif’s brand awareness and gain momentum for 2019 and the company’s twenty year anniversary.

UF PRO Bracing for a Crowd at Its Enforce Tac, IWA Booths Thanks to Advanced Products and A Cool Prize Drawing

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

NUREMBERG, GERMANY (7 March 2018)—Military and law-enforcement personnel who stop at the UF PRO® booth during Enforce Tac or IWA OutdoorClassics this week will get an up-close look at the latest in advanced tactical clothing designed to help wearers be comfortable enough to stay fully focused on their mission regardless of terrain harshness and weather severity.

While at the UF PRO® exhibit, they also can quench their thirst with some of the Slovenia-based company’s favorite homeland beers, completely free. Visitors to the UF PRO® booth will as well be eligible to enter a drawing to be held later this month for 300€ worth of in-demand UF PRO® gear.

Enforce Tac begins on Wednesday (7 March 2018) and ends one day later. IWA OutdoorClassics begins Friday (9 March 2018) and continues until Monday.

Both events will take place at the Exhibition Centre located at Bertolt-Brecht-Strasse 30 in Nuremberg

At Enforce Tac, the UF PRO® booth will be located in Hall 10.1, Stand 831.

At IWA OutdoorClassics, the UF PRO® booth will be located in Hall 9, Stand 301.

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Enforce Tac is billed as a discreet international trade fair for command, control, and operational equipment used by security agencies. Event-goers are able to explore the latest trends in law enforcement, particularly police equipment, security gear, and tactical solutions.

IWA OutdoorClassics is touted as the leading international trade fair for hunting and shooting sports, outdoor equipment and equipment for use in civil and regulatory security. Attendees come to scrutinize

high-quality weapons and outdoor products, plus experience the newest in lightweight materials, comfort and enhanced features – such as those slated to be on display at the UF PRO® booth.

“We expect to cause quite a stir at the two back-to-back fairs with our latest tactical clothing innovations,” said Armin Wagner, UF PRO® head of product development. Among these innovations will be camoshield™, a state-of-the-art fabric technology that hides near-infrared and thermal infrared signatures by bringing the wearer’s surface temperature down to as little as 10 °C without compromising comfort.

Other UF PRO® favorites that will be exhibited include the company’s fire-and-forget Striker Combat gear range, P-40 combat pants collection, Delta cold-weather gear, Monsoon rain gear, Urban tactical clothing line, and an acclaimed group of pocket, pad, and strap systems.

“Everything you’ll see at our booth at both these outstanding fairs is built to perform under the toughest environmental conditions,” said Wagner. “Our products use world-class materials combined with innovative technologies. And, they are one and all made in Europe – a fact we are extremely proud of.”

Prize Drawing Forecast to Be a Hit

Wagner added that the shopping giveaway is also predicted to be a huge hit with attendees.

“To participate, attendees need only stop by our booth and fill out the short entry form,”

he said. “ One lucky contestant’s name will be picked at random just a little over a week after IWA,” he continued. “The winner will receive a special code to purchase free 300€ worth of UF PRO® gear at our online store.” Wagner said the UF PRO® team looks forward to these two vital trade fairs. “We wouldn’t miss them for the world,” he enthused.

For more information, visit UF PRO online at ufpro.com

ASGARD Partners & Co. Acquires Wild Things, LLC

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

NEW YORK, March 5, 2018 — ASGARD Partners & Co. (“ASGARD”), an investment firm based in New York, announced that it has acquired Wild Things, LLC (“Wild Things” or the “Company”), a leading designer and manufacturer of technical apparel for the military and law enforcement communities. ASGARD’s investment in Wild Things provides the Company with meaningful growth capital and liquidity, reinforcing and expanding its capabilities to pursue new opportunities and support the needs of existing customers.

Wild Things was founded in 1981 with an original focus on providing light, durable outerwear and gear to mountaineers and alpine enthusiasts. Over the years, the high quality of the Company’s products caught the attention of the U.S. Armed Forces and the Company evolved into a key provider of high-end technical apparel for extreme outdoor conditions to the special forces, military and law enforcement communities.

“Wild Things has an incredible heritage and longstanding reputation of providing high quality, USA made products, designed for use in the harshest environments by the most demanding outdoor consumers and military personnel. We are proud to partner with Wild Things, a company whose primary purpose is to protect and serve the U.S. Armed Forces and our international allies, enabling them to do their jobs more effectively with the best, most functional gear possible,” said Christian Cantalupo, Partner at ASGARD.

“This investment is tailor-made for our operationally focused lower middle market investment mandate. We know this space very well and the team here at ASGARD is looking forward to working with the Wild Things team to grow the Company,” said Karan Rai, Founder and CEO of ASGARD.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Awards Federal Premium Ammunition a .40 HST Ammunition Contract

Monday, March 5th, 2018

ANOKA, Minnesota – March 2, 2018 – U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently awarded Federal Premium a major ammunition contract. Starting delivery in 2018, the contract provides for up to 180 million rounds of .40 caliber Tactical HST duty ammunition to multiple Department of Homeland Security law enforcement components and other federal agencies for up to five (5) years. This contract will provide the organization’s agents and officers with .40 caliber duty and training ammunition.

This contract will provide the organization’s agents and officers with the legendary performance that has made HST a dependable and popular choice with law enforcement worldwide for two decades.

“Law enforcement and federal agencies put it all on the line for our safety and freedoms. They should expect nothing less from their ammunition,” said Mike Holm, Product Director at Federal Premium. “Federal Premium provides the top-quality products they need to have full confidence in any situation. HST has a long history of providing trusted performance time and time again for our nation’s law enforcement.”

HST’s expanded diameter and weight retention produce the desired penetration without over-penetrating. Its bullet nose profile, nickel-plated case, Federal primer, and clean-burning, low-flash propellants provide the ultimate in function and reliability in semi-automatic handguns.