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U.S. Patriot Donates Protective Gear to Safeguard Communities in Israel

Saturday, October 28th, 2023

U.S. Patriot, a GALLS® company, is donating $735k worth of protective gear to communities across Israel to help in their defense.

Lexington, KY (October 2023) –U.S. Patriot Tactical, a GALLS® company, has donated $735K of protective gear, footwear, eyewear, defense tools, and outerwear to humanitarian organizations in Israel. The gear and equipment will be distributed to the protectors who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of their communities.

“We pride ourselves on providing gear and equipment to protect the protectors across our country. It is our privilege to step up to help communities in Israel who suddenly have enhanced needs to defend themselves,” said Mike Fadden, CEO of U.S. Patriot. “There is no way we can repair the losses they have suffered. I hope this contribution will help prevent further loss of lives.”

Furthermore, U.S. Patriot, a Charlesbank Capital Partners portfolio company, is excited to launch a website where supporters can donate gear and clothing. On this website, patrons can select and donate items identified in high demand by the agencies protecting Israeli communities. All donations will be dispatched directly to the Israeli organizations in need.

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FALCO Holsters Redefines Concealed Carry Comfort

Friday, October 27th, 2023

Enhanced Customization for Unparalleled Fit and Retention

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – October 26, 2023 – FALCO® Holsters, a globally renowned name in bespoke leather holsters, proudly introduces new concealed carry solutions. Elevating craftsmanship to new heights, the company unveils cutting-edge leather inside-the-waistband (IWB) and shoulder holsters featuring enhanced retention screw customization, an integrated sight rail, plus a luxuriously soft leather underlay protecting the gun finish, adding comfort for gun owners, and increasing the overall sturdiness of the holsters.

Katarína Zacharová, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for FALCO Holsters, commented, “We pride ourselves in listening to what our customers want, so we tasked our engineers with creating new IWB and shoulder holster models to incorporate more adjustable retention screws. Next, we incorporated an integrated sight rail with a layer of soft leather on the inside of the holster. Together, these features offer added protection from abrasions during unholstering and reholstering. The suede layer makes for a quieter, smoother draw and delivers even more stability to these holsters.”

Enhanced Retention Screw Customization

Most holsters have one screw near the trigger guard, but with multiple strategically placed screws, users are empowered to precisely tailor the fit and retention strength of their holsters, ensuring a secure and personalized carrying experience. “The additional screw is closer to the barrel, letting you choose exactly where to apply the retention pressure on your gun,” said Zacharová.

Integrated Sight Rail

Beyond safeguarding pistol and revolver sights and the holster’s interior from wear, the integrated sight rail channel ensures the holster stays open even without the firearm. “Incorporating these features significantly extends the holster’s lifespan,” Zacharová added.

Soft Leather Underlay

By incorporating the soft leather underlay mounted over the integrated sight rail channel on the inside of the holster, firearm finishes and sights are more protected from daily wear. “The result is a holster that not only secures and shields your firearm from wear but encourages a better drawing experience,” she added. “Plus, the life of the holster is lengthened because there is less stress on the interior.”

New FALCO Leather IWB Holsters

• Leather IWB Holster for a wide variety of pistols and revolvers

• Two retention screws allow customization of retention preference and draw speed

• Integrated sight rail channel protects the sights and the holster

• Soft, black leather underlay shields the handgun from wear and enhances its overall durability

• Proprietary FALCO stainless steel belt clip ensures balanced wearing

• Open muzzle design allows for extended threaded barrels and prevents the accumulation of dust and dirt inside the holster

• Holster remains open even without gun inside

• Covered barrel and trigger guard for safe handling

• Steel-reinforced thumb break for secure weapon retention

• Hand-cut, stitched, lacquered, and finished by leather artisans

• Durable FALCO “Signature Stitching”

• Lifetime Limited Warranty

• 30-Day Buyback Guarantee

• A123 IWB Holster, Premium: hand-colored Italian full-grain leather, MSRP: $129.95

• A223 IWB Holster, Classic: pre-tanned Italian full-grain leather, MSRP: $109.95

New FALCO Leather Shoulder Holsters

• Horizontal leather shoulder holster for a wide variety of pistols and revolvers

• Includes a single shoulder harness or cross shoulder harness and leather tie-down straps

• Multiple retention screws allow customization of retention preference and draw speed. Pistol holsters (2 screws), revolver models (3 screws)

• Integrated sight rail channel protects the sights and the holster

• Soft, black leather underlay shields the handgun from wear and enhances its overall durability

• Steel-reinforced thumb break for secure weapon retention

• Slits on the back of the holster allow it to be worn on the belt as OWB

• Open muzzle design allows for extended threaded barrels and prevents the accumulation of dust and dirt inside the holster

• Holster remains open even without gun inside

• Covered barrel and trigger guard for safe handling

• Hand-cut, stitched, lacquered, and finished by leather artisans

• Durable FALCO “Signature Stitching”

• Lifetime Limited Warranty

• 30-Day Buyback Guarantee

• Premium models feature hand-colored full-grain Italian leather

• Classic models feature pre-tanned full-grain Italian leather

• D127 Pistol Shoulder Holster, Premium: MSRP: $215.95

• D227 Pistol Shoulder Holster, Classic: MSRP: $189.95

• D128 Pistol Cross Shoulder Holster, Premium: includes double magazine counterbalance, MSRP: $295.95

• D228 Pistol Cross Shoulder Holster, Classic: includes double magazine counterbalance, MSRP: $269.95

• D129 Revolver Cross Shoulder Holster, Premium: includes double speed loader counterbalance, MSRP: $295.95

• D229 Revolver Cross Shoulder Holster, Classic: includes double speed loader counterbalance, MSRP: $269.95

Contact Vice President of Sales and Marketing Katarína Zacharová at katarina@falcoholsters.com to learn more about becoming a trusted FALCO Holsters retailer.

For more information about FALCO Holsters, visit FALCOHolsters.com.

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US Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center Selects Persistent Systems for 10X Robotics/AI Program

Friday, October 27th, 2023

October 25, 2023

Manned-unmanned teaming effort follows prior 10X in which company provided critical network

Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, was one of eight organizations selected by the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) to support them in the execution of the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) Task Request 22 Robotics and Artificial Intelligence 10X Dismounted Infantry Platoon, a program set to end in a technology demonstration in September 2024, in Fort Moore, Ga.

Managed by NAMC, this 10X program aims to make Army infantry platoons 10 times more effective through the testing of select unmanned vehicles and other systems in a simulated urban environment—with Persistent Systems providing the data-agnostic, high-throughput IP communications backbone.

“We are very excited to, once again, be supporting 10X,” said Jeffrey Washington, Director for Business Development, U.S. Army/UGVs, at Persistent Systems. “We see our selection by the GVSC’s Dismounted Robotic Systems branch as a vote of confidence in the communications and support work we did during the previous 10X effort, which wrapped up with a demonstration in September 2022.”

During that prior effort, which had forces employ a mix of unmanned systems and other technology to cross an open area, the Persistent Systems Wave Relay® MANET established vital command-and-control links, while the company’s Cloud Relay™ beyond-line-of-sight capability helped developers remotely address software issues on third party platforms.

This time around, there will be even more equipment to network and an urban environment to consider. Still, company officials say they’re up for the job. “Our MANET is self-forming, self-healing, and highly scalable,” said Washington. “We’ve worked with a wide range of platform partners, and in the past, we have scaled up our network to link hundreds of nodes.”

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New Public Order Shields from DEFILADE

Thursday, October 26th, 2023

Introducing DEFILADE’s line of public order shields: where modern police tactics meet modern innovation. Built with impact absorbing, flame resistant polycarbonate. DEFILADE’s shields are lightweight, easy to maneuver with three models to fit your operational requirements. Available shields:

Interlocking

• Can be used individually or interlocked together to form a wall or roof

• Ideal for stand-offs, provides maximum protection from projectiles and direct confrontations

• Grips are covered in rubber for improved stability and significant reduction in vibration

• Available in 4ft or 6ft lengths

Round

• Lightweight, easy to maneuver

• Ideal for quick intervention tactics, allows ability to move through a crowd

• Can easily be carried with one hand, leaving the other hand free for other equipment

Learn More: defiladeps.com/shields

DEFILADE Protection Systems

Modern Policing. Modern Protection.

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Fischer KEYSTONE Tactical Hub: Expanded Cable Assembly Portfolio Connects More Soldier Digital Gear

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

Saint-Prex, Switzerland | October 25, 2023 – Fischer Connectors released an expanded set of cable assemblies for the KEYSTONE tactical hub, including three cables for L3 Harris, Silvus and Bittium tactical radios and two device cables for Safran Vectronix’s MOSKITO TI target locator and STERNA True North Finder.

Designed to US Army Next Generation Hub (NGH) standards, Fischer KEYSTONE™ gives dismounted soldiers an easy way to manage the flows of data (USB 2.0 and SMBus) and power (100 W – 5 A max) between sights, sensors, night vision devices, radios and digital equipment.

“Reliable, simple, does what it’s expected to do: that’s the feedback we receive from customers who have field-tested Fischer KEYSTONE,” explains Olivier Thormann, Product Manager for Fischer KEYSTONE. “Soldiers already know how to use it – they clip it on, plug it in, and it just works.”

More extensions to the Fischer KEYSTONE tactical connectivity solution are coming in 2024. The next KEYSTONE hub – Fischer KEYSTONE™ 4 – is a 4-port hub designed for soldiers who need only basic power and data connections. KEYSTONE 4 will be showcased on Fischer Connectors stand 5 L 085 at Milipol in Paris, France, from 14 to 17 November 2023.

>> Full technical specifications in Fischer KEYSTONE™ Tactical Connectivity Solution

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SIONYX OPSIN Adds Mobile App and Significant UX Upgrades

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

The helmet-mounted digital night vision just got better, with new features and improvements

BEVERLY, Mass. (Oct. 24, 2023) Relentlessly working to enhance the performance and functionality of their products, SIONYX announces a new mobile app and significant firmware update for OPSIN, a helmet-mounted digital night vision monocular that features their proprietary XQE-1350 Black Silicon sensor to deliver ultra-low-light images and video.

For over 16 years, SIONYX has developed its silicon-based photonics technology in support of advanced imaging for a wide range of customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense. In late 2022, SIONYX introduced their innovative sensor technology into the shooting, hunting, tactical, and law enforcement markets with the launch of OPSIN, their first purpose-built helmet-mounted monocular. OPSIN captured the industry’s attention with its impactful advances to stagnating tools and implications for the future of night vision.

SIONYX sensor technology extends visibility beyond what the human eye can perceive, enabling observation, detection, identification, and recording of targets of interest in near darkness. OPSIN offers color imaging in moonless starlight conditions with a rich layer of natural detail and clarity. Many users have adopted OPSIN, utilizing its video and image recording and stealth navigation capabilities in low-light operations such as surveillance and firearms training.

To further enhance the capabilities of OPSIN, SIONYX is introducing a new app. It is compatible with both Android and iOS devices and enables video streaming, as well as command and control functions. The firmware update will elevate OPSIN’s overall functionality with enhancements to the heads-up display and introduction of new modes and features. This strategic step serves to fortify an already game-changing product, solidifying SIONYX’s position as an innovator in the industry.

A key advantage of digital night vision technology is its capacity for unlimited firmware upgrades, which progressively improves the camera’s performance. In contrast, analog night vision tubes degrade over time and are susceptible to irreversible damage from overexposure to bright light. The OPSIN 2.0.0 upgrades enhance usability through a color-rich and intuitive, modern user interface with data available at-a-glance. The update also introduces new features and capabilities that enable operators to carry out tasks more effectively under a wider range of environmental conditions.

“Today’s operators rely on next-gen technologies that improve situational awareness and output data to expedite and improve decision making, keeping them informed, safe, and ultimately allowing them to complete missions successfully,” said Robert Pignataro, General Manager of the Commercial Product Division of SIONYX. “As our team develops new features and benefits, OPSIN users can rest assured that we will pass those benefits on to them through simple firmware updates. The speed at which technologies improve in our modern time is astounding and our customers will benefit from these advances as quickly as we develop them, without needing to invest in new gear.”

OPSIN Firmware (V2.0.0) Upgrades & App:

? SIONYX Mobile App: The SIONYX app works on both Android and iOS platforms. Users will have the ability to connect multiple SIONYX products, adjust settings to optimize performance, and stream and record video from camera to app.

? Comprehensive System Status: Users will benefit from a redesigned heads-up display showing real-time critical system information, essential for keeping operators informed.

? Intuitive Button Interface: The front knob and button controls have been revamped for improved, intuitive functionality. These changes cater to new settings seamlessly and allow customization to the operator’s most used features.

? Advanced Image Processing: OPSIN 2.0 brings elevated image processing and introduces advanced options to enrich the low-light user experience.

? ROI Mode Update: The update introduces a Region Of Interest (ROI) filter, enabling effective handling of high dynamic scenes, including those involving lasers or intense IR illumination.

? Three options (Wide / Narrow / OFF) are available for the ROI filter, tailoring to different scenarios. OPSIN’s Auto Gain Control (AGC) adjusts accordingly for the best image quality. While great for navigation or general observation, the ROI filter remains optional. With the ROI off, OPSIN delivers higher detail across the entire field of view.

? Monochrome Mode: Designed for extreme low-light conditions, Monochrome mode offers the choice to view images in grayscale. By reducing color noise in the dimmest environments, OPSIN provides a cleaner image that’s easier to interpret.

? 2D Noise Filter: The optional two-dimensional image noise filter is particularly beneficial in outdoor environments with moderately busy scenes. This filter smooths sharp transitions between subjects and reduces overall noise, resulting in better image quality and a more natural visual experience.

? Improved Location Services: The update includes enhancements to the digital magnetic compass and GPS satellite data display for a smoother user experience.

The SIONYX mobile app updated firmware (V2.0.0) for OPSIN, and supporting accessories are now available. For more information about SIONYX and OPSIN click here.

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Brownells Appoints Bryan Stuntebeck as Chief Revenue Officer

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

Grinnell, Iowa (October 24, 2023) – Brownells, the leading provider of firearms accessories, gunsmithing tools, and firearm parts, is pleased to announce the promotion of Bryan Stuntebeck to the esteemed position of Chief Revenue Officer. In this elevated role, Bryan will spearhead an exceptionally talented team, driving growth and innovation across Brownells Direct Marketing and Crow Wholesale business divisions.

With a distinguished history spanning over eight decades, Brownells has upheld its reputation for excellence in the firearms industry. Bryan Stuntebeck’s elevation to Chief Revenue Officer represents a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering quality products and services to customers.

Bryan Stuntebeck brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having served in various leadership capacities within Brownells. He has consistently demonstrated a keen understanding of market dynamics, a profound appreciation for customer needs, and an unwavering dedication to nurturing a culture of excellence within the organization.

Under Bryan’s leadership, the Direct Marketing business and Crow Wholesale business divisions are poised for continued growth and success. “We are thrilled to appoint Bryan Stuntebeck as our Chief Revenue Officer,” said Pete Brownell, CEO & Chairman of Brownells. “Bryan’s leadership has been instrumental in our company’s success, and we have full confidence in his ability to steer our revenue-generating efforts. With his guidance, we are excited to embark on a new era of growth and innovation.”

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New XS Night Sights for Magnum Research Desert Eagle Pistols

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

Fort Worth, Texas (October 24, 2023) – XS® Sights is pleased to now offer its new R3D 2.0 and DXT2 Big Dot night sights for Magnum Research Desert Eagle pistols.

R3D 2.0 Tritium Night Sights

These new and improved second-generation tritium self-defense sights are brighter, stronger, and easier than ever to install. Engineered to improve speed and accuracy in any light, the R3D 2.0 is a notch and post design with two rear tritium dots and a high-contrast Orange or Green dual-illuminated Glow Dot front sight. The Glow Dot’s self-luminous tritium vile glows in low or no light for 12 years and is surrounded by XS’ proprietary photoluminescent Glow Dot which makes the front sight brighter than the two rear tritium dots. The brightness, when combined with the wide notch, provides more visible indexing for increased precision and accuracy.

DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights

This second-generation Big Dot sight delivers ultra-fast target acquisition in any light thanks to its industry-leading large front sight with Glow Dot and tritium center. Available with an Orange or Yellow front sight, the Glow Dot is visible even before the tritium can be seen. This glow, in addition to the large dot size, improves speed and accuracy while shooting on the move. Its V-notch rear sight with vertical white stripe and tritium inset facilitates a dot-the-‘i’ sight picture that is fast and instinctive in high-stress situations.

Retail Price: $142.99

All XS sights are backed by a 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. The company also offers a 12-year warranty on all tritium products and a limited lifetime warranty on all other products. For more information, visit www.xssights.com.

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