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Savage Introduced New MSR and Rascal Rifles at 2018 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits Show

Sunday, May 13th, 2018

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – May 10, 2018 –Savage unleashed a flurry of new high-performance firearms at the 2018 NRA Meetings and Exhibits Show in Dallas, Texas. The new models unveiled include the MSR 15 Long Range and MSR 15 300 Blackout Pistol, along with the Rascal FV-SR, Rascal Target and Rascal Target XP.

The MSR 15 Long Range is built to with a 22-inch stainless steel barrel deliver pinpoint precision at any distance. Savage engineers tuned barrel length specifically for the 224 Valkyrie cartridge to achieve peak accuracy at extreme range. The MSR 15 Long Range barrel is also topped with a two-port muzzle brake mounted with Savage’s proprietary taper-lock interface. The brake allows shooters to adjust recoil impulse and stabilize the muzzle for faster, more accurate follow-up shots.

The MSR 15 Long Range also features a custom-length gas system, paired with a low-profile adjustable gas block, that is enclosed by a true free-float handguard. The gas block can be adjusted for optimum cycling of the full range of bullet weights and tuned for use with a suppressor.

For its part, the MSR 15 Blackout Pistol, equipped with KAK Shockwave Brace, takes full advantage of the 300 Blackout’s adaptability to a wide range of hunting, self-defense and tactical situations. The AR Pistol uses a pistol-length gas system so shooters can utilize suppressors and reliably cycle subsonic ammunition without adding length and weight. Plus, its 10.5-inch melonite QPQ coated barrel’s 5R button rifling provides both accuracy and maneuverability, while a full suite of accessory upgrades make it easier and more comfortable to shoot.

Savage’s new Rascals are pint-sized powerhouses designed to take the industry’s safest micro rimfire to new heights. The new rifles can shoot 22 Short, 22 Long or 22 Long Rifle ammunition. These single-shot rifles feature Savage’s user-adjustable Accu-Trigger system. Like the original Rascal, they cock by lifting the bolt and unload easily—without pulling the trigger. The design also builds superior shooting skills thanks to full-size rifle features.

The Rascal FV-SR enhances accuracy with a heavy barrel with a threaded (1/2-28) muzzle and sports a tough synthetic stock. The Rascal Target features a precision hardwood stock, heavy 16 1/8-inch barrel, one-piece Picatinny rail and is also threaded muzzle for accuracy and adaptability.

The Rascal Target XP offers all the Rascal Target amenities in a ready-to-shoot package that comes with a mounted and bore-sighted 4x32mm scope, as well as a bipod sling swivel stud mount.

Part No. / Description / MSRP

22947 / MSR 15 Long Range, 224 Valkyrie, 22-inch barrel / $1,849

22933 / MSR 15 Blackout, 300 Blackout, 10.5-inch barrel / $1,099

13834 / Rascal FV-SR Black, 22 S, L, LR, 16.125-inch barrel / $219

13835 / Rascal FV-SR Pink, 22 S, L, LR, 16.125-inch barrel / $219

13823 / Rascal Target, 22 S, L, LR, 16.125-inch barrel / $314

13824 / Rascal Target XP, 22 S, L, LR, 16.125-inch barrel / $399

13836 / Rascal Target XP LH, 22 S, L, LR, 16.125-inch barrel / $399

To learn more about Savage, visit www.savagearms.com.

Vickers Tactical Slide Racker for the Gen5 Glock Models

Sunday, May 13th, 2018

TangoDown™ Inc. is pleased to announce the latest addition to the Vickers Tactical™ lineup!

Introducing the GSR-04 Slide Racker for all current Gen5 pistols!  The GSR-04 offers serrated wings which allow for easier slide retraction in non-ideal situations:  wearing gloves or sudden “tap/rack” manipulation.  Made from tough, stainless steel & injection molded glass reinforced nylon. Installs in minutes, without any weapon modifications

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Fits most Gen5 Glock™ models with 1.00 slide width
Color Availability:  Black
OA Length: 1.187
Width: .620
Weight: 1oz
TangoDown™ Part Number:  GSR-04
MSRP:  $18.95
Made in the USA

For more information, visit:   tangodown.com/shop/vickers-tactical-slide-racker-gen5-glock-gsr-04/

Customer Questions:  sales@tangodown.com/a>

Pelican BioThermal Celebrates 15 Years of Life-Saving Technology with the Original Golden Hour Container

Sunday, May 13th, 2018

Leader in temperature controlled packaging marks anniversary of product developed to provide blood to critically wounded soldiers
MINNEAPOLIS–Pelican BioThermal, the global name in temperature controlled packaging, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its award-winning Original Golden Hour™ container. The company’s flagship product, which was recognized in 2003 as part of the U.S. Army’s Greatest Inventions program, has gone on to shape future product development, influencing the full range of Pelican BioThermal reusable and single-use products.

“Today, the technology behind this product allows us to provide reliable temperature control not only for blood on the battlefield, but also for life-saving civilian applications, including the transport of biologics and temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals for clinical trials and commercial distribution.”

We developed the Original Golden Hour to address a critical need facing our military personnel — how to make blood available to treat the critically wounded within the crucial first hour after injury,” explained Kevin Lawler, Pelican BioThermal VP of sales. “Today, the technology behind this product allows us to provide reliable temperature control not only for blood on the battlefield, but also for life-saving civilian applications, including the transport of biologics and temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals for clinical trials and commercial distribution.”

In 2003, Pelican BioThermal responded to a U.S. Army request for proposal seeking a way to store blood and platelets to aid emergency medics saving lives on the battlefield. The answer, the Original Golden Hour container, was subsequently included as part of the 2003 U.S. Army’s Greatest Inventions program by the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) Public Affairs office.

“If you can make sure that someone doesn’t bleed out by giving a resupply of blood right there, you’ve exponentially impacted the ability to save that soldier’s life,” said sixteenth chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, retired U.S. Marine general, Peter Pace, who also serves as chairman of the board for Pelican Products. “It truly makes a difference on the battlefield. And that’s as true today as it was 15 years ago.”

Patented Golden Hour™ Technology provides superior thermal protection for high value temperature-sensitive payloads between 2 and 1686 liters, from -50ºC to 25°C for up to seven days (168 hours). Today, Golden Hour Technology is integral to all of the company’s products, including reusable products like the Cr?do Cube™ shipper and the Cr?do™ ProMed series, as well as the Chronos™ range of single-use shippers.

In recognition of this milestone, Original Golden Hour will be on display during two events taking place this month: Special Operations and Medical Association Scientific Assembly (SOMSA), taking place May 13-16 in Charlotte, NC and Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), taking place May 21-24 in Tampa, FL. Champions of the product will also be on hand during the events to discuss its evolution and new applications.

To learn about Pelican BioThermal, as well as the 15th anniversary and evolution of the company’s Original Golden Hour container, visit pelicanbiothermal.com/goldenhour.

Pelican BioThermal is a division of Pelican Products, Inc., which is a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm based in New York and San Francisco.

Larry Vickers Joins Cordova Coolers as Brand Ambassador

Friday, May 11th, 2018

Cordova Coolers is please to announce that Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical has joined our team as a Brand Ambassador.

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Larry is a retired combat veteran of US Army Tier One Special Operations and is recognized as one of the leading experts on defensive firearms training within the firearms industry. In addition Larry has developed a wide variety of firearms related products that are sold under the Vickers Tactical brand.  Larry is 2A to the bone and so are we.  Part of Cordova Coolers commitment to Larry was that we would never turn our back on the NRA.  We have not and we will not.

Features of the Cordova Cooler:

• Cordova Coolers are an American made, roto molded cooler with a LIFETIME warranty.

• Cordova Coolers feature CNC machined handles that won’t pinch your hands and keep the cooler steady while carrying it.  The handles also include a bottle opener.

• The Cordova Cooler also has top mount lid latches that allow you to open your cooler without opening your tailgate or moving your cooler up or away to get your cooler open in the boat, Rv Etc.

• Cordova Coolers features a raised tray to keep your tackle on top of the cooler and out of your carpet on your boat.

• Cordova Coolers has a patented lid lock system that keeps the lid from slamming on your hands while your fishing out your favorite beverage.

• Cordova Coolers feature a quad core rubber gasket that make the cooler extremely efficient and air tight.

• Cordova Coolers feature Anti Slip Goats Feet.

In short, Cordova Coolers are a light, extremely efficient cooler that holds ice longer and is more feature loaded than any of our competitors.  Cordova Coolers price point allows for the working man to own a premium cooler.  Welcome to the team Larry!

www.cordovacoolers.com

Tectonica Launches The Next Generation Soldier Worn Power Scavenger

Friday, May 11th, 2018

Tectonica’s launches its latest BANTAM product, the Power Scavenger. It sets a new benchmark in soldier worn equipment with its novel “soldier centric” design.

Unlike common power hubs the BANTAM Power Scavenger does not have cables protruding straight out. It has a unique, and patented ‘Z’ shape design that arranges 3 ports around the ‘Z’ in a way that cradles bulky cable connectors and gets rid of uncomfortable protrusions. Even when fully connected, the design ensures that the Power Scavenger keeps an incredibly slim profile improving the way it’s integrated onto the soldier.

Tectonica worked closely with active soldiers to develop the BANTAM Power Scavenger. It has been designed specifically for the soldier that needs a power management capability but doesn’t need a multi-port power manager and USB hub.

It enables the connection of a central battery to provide up to 100W power, which will power your Combat Net Radio, GPS receiver, and an Android or Windows End User Device with lots of power to spare.

A built in Maximum Power Point Tracker ensures you can recharge the central battery from a solar matt, vehicle, primary or rechargeable batteries, mains power, basically any power source available on the battlefield. Simultaneously powering and charging the main battery greatly improves operational readiness by eliminating the need to disconnect equipment when recharging.

This highly efficient power scavenger has a negligible heat signature, even when operating continuously in desert conditions of 55°C (131°F). And at less than 150g (5.3oz) the BANTAM Power Scavenger delivers big on capability for a very small weight burden.

www.tectonica.net

ZEV Technologies – PRO Plus Magwell

Friday, May 11th, 2018

The ZEV Technologies PRO Plus Magwell was designed for the professional shooter that is looking to enhance the look and performance of their Gen5 Glock. The one piece design facilitates easy installation and utilizes a single attachment screw to securely mount to the Glock frame while retaining a low profile.

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The ZEV PRO Plus Magwell was designed and tested for compatibility with standard capacity factory magazines as well as magazines fitted with ZEV basepad magazine extensions. It also incorporates a pass-through hole at the back for lanyard retention.

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One piece 6061 aluminum design with Type III anodized finish. Kit includes magwell body, mounting screw, and wrench.

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www.zevtechnologies.com

NOTE:  Back straps may need to be modified if used.

SOTECH Debuts New Medical Line At SOMA

Thursday, May 10th, 2018

The cornerstone of SOTECH’s massive product catalog has always been their medical line, and their crowning achievement was having their designs selected to fill most of the nylon carriage systems in the Special Forces Medic’s Tac Set over the last decade.  After a year of design and sampling with SOF medics from around the globe, SOTECH has emerged from the design studio to present its next iteration of the Tactical Medical Modular Carriage System (Gen II).  It was an honor to be given the opportunity to take a system carried by SOF personnel going downrange during the GWOT (SOTECH’s owner, Jim Cragg, was included when he deployed in 2007).  And it’s an honor to be asked to take these battle-tested designs and modernize them with lighter high tech materials, minimized designs, and contoured shapes.  SOTECH’s first generation of this modular system evolved into the RUCK – TRUCK – HOUSE concept, which guided this new system.  The salient feature that runs across the entire TMMCS-II is universal modularity.  The SOF medic is issued the set of loop-lined packs, bags and pouches with a set of hook-backed modular pouches and panels.  Combinations of hook and MOLLE backing allow some pouches to be removed from the inside and mounted to the outside adding capacity.  And the medic harness has shifted from a chest harness to a belt harness with a spin around feature congruent with the MARCH protocols.  Also in the 2018 catalog are other new items including the Tourniquet Rapid Pouch, Zoll Difribrilator/Monitor Pack, and Medic’s Sharps Resistant Dump Pouch.


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Check them all out next week at the SOMA conference in Charlotte.  Most of the TMMCS-II items have been submitted for NSNs and will be available through DLA and medical prime vendors (via DAPA), and all items are available on SOTECH’s GSA schedule.

Survitec to showcase inflatable MilPod product at Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference in Jordan

Wednesday, May 9th, 2018

Safety solutions provider Survitec is showcasing the launch of the newly designed, rapidly inflating SONICS Milpod at the 12th annual Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) show in Amman, Jordan on the 7-10th May 2018.

The show will provide a showcase for Survitec’s CBRN range of products including the Bio Skin and Bio Shell protective suits, with the MilPod personal isolation chamber set to take pride of place.

The specialist man portable stretcher can be used for the rapid extraction and treatment of injured individuals in CBRN environments and inflates in under 15 seconds, providing a completely contained environment suitable to treat any casualty, from minor flesh wounds to chemically contaminated personnel.

In line with Survitec’s proud heritage and technological expertise across a number of sectors, the MilPod is entirely inflatable, robust enough to cope with the demands of the most inhospitable environments, and can even float.

The stand will portray a simulation of a wounded Special Forces operator getting placed into the MilPod and being treated by a medic dressed in Survitec CBRN products.

The medic mannequin will be displaying Survitec’s complete CBRN offering including a non-carbon protective hood, respirator, protective over gloves, socks and over boots and medical equipment.

The four-day event will be attended by international delegates including defence ministers, chiefs of armed forces, special operations commanders and defence procurement directors.

SOFEX is one of the world’s leading and fastest growing special operations forces, homeland security and counter terrorism exhibition and conferences.

Paul Parry, Survitec Group CBRN Business Manager, said: “The threats facing the protection of civilians and military personnel from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear dangers continue to evolve and so too must the equipment they rely on to stay safe. Protecting individuals in such scenarios is only half the battle – the gear they use must be comfortable and functional enough for them to remain operational and alert to further threats.

“We’re not just another me-too manufacturer making comparable kit to what already exists on the market; we genuinely want to move the needle when it comes to the defence sector and launch innovative products that have never been seen before. Using cutting-edge design and the latest lightweight fabrics gives users extra performance gains that could make all the difference in mission-critical scenarios.”