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Elite Tactical Systems – 170mm Competition Legal 9mm Glock Clear Polymer Magazine

Monday, November 21st, 2016

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For Immediate Release

November 17, 2016: The ETS Group is proud to announce the release of their new GLK-9-170 clear polymer 170mm competition legal, 9mm Glock® Magazine—the first ever of its type. With its extreme durability and 27-round capacity, competitive shooters can now reduce the amount of mag changes and easily identify ammo type quickly when competing. ETS clear polymer magazines feature extreme impact resistance so they won’t crack when dropped and the feed lips won’t spread when fully loaded and stored. The New GLK-9-170 fits the Glock® 17,19,26, and 34 and are compatible with Gen 1 through Gen 4 models. Also available is the GLK-9-22, 140mm competition legal magazine that gives you an extra five rounds and is only 0.7 inches longer that a standard GLK-17 magazine.

GLK-9-170 Price: $21.99 | GLK-9-22 Price: $21.99

MAG FEATURES
170mm-competition legal
Fits the Glock® 17,19,26,34
Compatible with Gen 1 through Gen 4 Glocks
Standard 27-round capacity
Compatible with Glock and aftermarket floorplates
Easy disassembly with our specially designed baseplate
Ergonomically designed floorplate makes it easy to grab from mag pouches

ADVANCED POLYMER BENEFITS
Extreme Impact Resistance—won’t crack or break when dropped
Very resistant to harsh chemicals
Superior heat, cold and UV resistance—won’t become brittle over time even when exposed to harsh environments or extreme cold
Translucent body—allowing you to see your ammo count and type
Creep resistant—the feed lips and body won’t spread when being stored long term even when fully loaded

The GLK-9-170 and GLK-9-22 Glock® magazines are now available at www.etsgroup.us.

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Christensen Arms Releases New Steel-Barreled Lightweight Rifle

Monday, November 21st, 2016

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Gunnison, Utah – November 21, 2016

Continuing the strong tradition of excellence in design and performance, Christensen Arms is proud to announce its newest bolt-action rifle, the Mesa. Featuring a featherlight-contour, stainless steel barrel and carrying the Christensen Arms’ Sub-MOA Guarantee, the Mesa offers a lightweight (6.65 lbs.) and accurate package at an affordable price – $1,295 MSRP.

Other features include a tungsten Cerakote finish, a removable seamless radial brake, a carbon-reinforced fiberglass stock, an adjustable match-grade trigger, and many of the industry-leading features you would expect in a Christensen Arms’ rifle. The Mesa is available in multiple calibers including, .308 WIN, 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 WIN MAG, 7MM-08, and 7MM Rem Mag. See the official launch video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1veCi_6BVU/.

“With the Mesa, we wanted to create a premium, yet accessible rifle, that contained many of the same, industry-leading features you would expect from any product carrying the Christensen Arms name.” – Jason Christensen, President Christensen Arms

The Mesa is currently shipping and available for purchase. For purchase information, please contact your local Christensen Arms dealer or find a dealer near you at http://www.christensenarms.com/find-a-dealer/. Full specs can be found on the Christensen Arms’ website, http://www.christensenarms.com/.

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Flying Circle Introduces the Pecos Tactical Backpack

Friday, November 18th, 2016

Flying Circle, a key supplier of field, tactical, and travel bags to the U.S. Military, adds the Pecos Tactical Backpack to its line of Concealed Carry Backpacks.


Boerne, TX, November 16, 2016 – Flying Circle announces the latest addition to its military-grade concealed carry backpacks with the Pecos Tactical Backpack.

The Concealed Carry Backpack series is designed for those who want an all-in-one backpack that can weather the gamut of military, everyday carry, and outdoor recreational use.

Constructed from durable water resistant 900 denier polyester fabric, the Pecos Backpack provides functionality and comfort in a sturdy, streamlined design that is tough enough to withstand demanding field use and rugged weekend excursions.

“This pack is the result of almost a decade of customer feedback,” said Flying Circle president, Jimmy Chittim. “Based on our top-selling Stryker pack, the Pecos combines all the cool features people have been asking for. Lightweight, comfortable, and customizable, the Pecos is ready for adventure.”

The Pecos features a large zippered front pocket and two spacious large center compartments to hold a range of items of varying sizes.


The main cargo compartment boasts several convenient features. The zipper extends to the bottom of backpack for convenient packing and access to gear. The interior organizer panel has multiple pockets for small items as well as a large pocket with a divider that can hold a tablet and laptop.

The hydration sleeve located in the main center compartment can accommodate hydration systems up to 3 liters and has dual exit ports for tubes.

Two secret back pockets on each side provide secure concealed carry access for handguns up to full-size pistols like the 1911. The pockets can also be used to quickly access everyday carry items like wallet, keys, and pocket knives.

For even more storage options, MOLLE webbing on the front, sides, bottom, and backpack straps can be used to attach compatible packs and gear.

Comfort features include padded backpack straps and padded back with mesh lining for ventilation. The adjustable sternum & waist straps offer maximum support when carrying heavy loads. Top and side grab handles allow for the bag to be easily grabbed or pulled.

The Pecos Backpack is available in black or coyote brown and is backed by Flying Circle’s Lifetime Guarantee.

Learn more about the Pecos Backpack online at www.flyingcirclegear.com/PECOS-BACKPACK-BLACK.

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US Elite – OG Invitational After Action Review

Friday, November 18th, 2016

U.S. Elite is proud and honored to have hosted the first OG Invitational on Nov. 12th. The OG Invitational raised funds for an amazing contribution to our friends at SOC-F (Special Operations Care Fund). SOC-F is an exceptional resource for Special Operations Forces and their families, providing services such as counseling and financial assistance. The Invitational was a great opportunity to connect our friends and community to this unique and meaningful cause. Over a dozen of our favorite gear brands sent prizes for a raffle, from which all proceeds were donated entirely to SOC-F.


Our partners and vendors–including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Benchmade, Outdoor Research, Velocity Systems, Suunto and many more–flew in from all over the country to showcase their gear and services. These elite tactical brands, along with local organizations, showed up to educate, engage and give back to our growing community of veterans, service men and women, law enforcement, first responders and tactical enthusiasts.

This year’s OG Invitational was only the first of a new annual tradition. U.S. Elite’s mission is to connect like-minded patriotic patrons and give back to those brave individuals who serve and sacrifice to protect our great country. The OG Invitational gives us all a chance to have fun while giving back to our finest.

Looking forward to seeing you at our 2017 OG invitational!

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Breakthrough Clean Technologies Partners With OpticsPlanet

Thursday, November 17th, 2016

November 16th, 2016: Breakthrough Clean Technologies is proud to announce its newest partnership with OpticsPlanet.com as their newest online retailer. Effective immediately OpticsPlanet will be offering Breakthrough Clean’s line of revolutionary cleaning products through its online web store. OpticsPlanet has been a powerhouse retailer for brands like Surefire, Leupold, and Trijicon. They have recently locked in Breakthrough Clean along with their Solvents, Lubricants, and Cleaning kits.

“We are excited to be working with the folks at OpticsPlanet. We are just amazed at the recent partnerships that we have been able to cultivate. Breakthrough Clean has been climbing steadily, and we have the customers to thank for this “Grass Roots” growth. ” – Gabriel Cabrera (Marketing Director/ Breakthrough Clean Technologies).

“It is rare for a company to make as sensational an introduction into the solvents industry as Breakthrough Clean has done.” Says Alex Royzen, Manager of Supply Chain Development at OpticsPlanet, Inc. “As the leading purveyor of gear online, we wanted to make sure our customers had access to this “breakthrough” product line for all their cleaning needs.”

To learn more about Breakthrough Clean Technologies visit: www.BreakthroughClean.com

To view Breakthrough Clean’s product line up on OpticsPlanet visit: www.opticsplanet.com/breakthrough-clean-technologies-brand

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Gentex Corporation Partners with The Red Devils to Promote Parachutist Safety

Thursday, November 17th, 2016

The company’s Ops-Core FAST Carbon Helmets to be worn by the Devils during water jumps and team training

Carbondale, PA, November 16, 2016. Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel has partnered with The Red Devils, the official parachute display team of both The Parachute Regiment (The Paras) and the British Army to promote soldier safety. As part of the agreement, Gentex Corporation will provide its Ops-Core FAST Carbon High Cut Helmet to each of the 12 members of The Red Devils to use during their promotional water jumps and for team training.

“Gentex is proud to have the opportunity to support The Red Devils in their mission to promote The Paras and the British Army, both long time customers of Gentex Corporation,” said Tom Short, vice president ground systems, Gentex Corporation. “Through this partnership we’ll also have the opportunity to help promote our common goal of advancing parachuting and skydiving safety.”

Corporal Nathan Connolly, Red Devils Team Leader, commented, “As a team we always seek to push the boundaries of display parachuting to ensure that we continuously showcase original and exciting displays. Our new partnership with Gentex Corporation equips our team with the advanced Ops-Core helmet, allowing us to train and practice new canopy formations with a helmet that provides outstanding protection. In addition to its safety features, the Ops-Core helmet also enables us to maintain perfect all round observation and clear voice communication; key components when practicing Canopy Relative Work.”

The streamlined design and durable, lightweight carbon construction of the Ops-Core FAST Carbon High Cut Helmet provide parachutists an unobstructed field of view, comfort, and industry leading blunt trauma protection. Other key performance and safety features of the FAST Carbon Helmet include Accessory Rail Connectors (ARCs) that allow the helmet to be easily, and fully customized with situational awareness and other performance enhancing accessories, plus a 4-Point Chinstrap that provides comfort and stability, and allows for the convenient donning and doffing of communication headsets with internal headbands.

With its unique system design and rail technology for mounting helmet accessories, Ops-Core is today’s leading brand of modular, scalable, open-architecture helmet systems for elite defense and security forces. Ops-Core helmet platforms and components are designed to seamlessly work together to provide true system level performance for the modern soldier.

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Sera-Brynn Announces Addition of Patrick McLaughlin as Director, Business Development

Wednesday, November 16th, 2016

Suffolk, Va., Nov. 14, 2016 – Sera-Brynn is pleased to announce the addition of Patrick McLaughlin to the key position of Director, Business Development.

McLaughlin brings a unique combination of traditional Department of Defense (DoD) business development as well as technology sales experience stemming from his background in working with large companies, including Netapp, Dell/EMC and Riverbed Technologies.

His experience in working with the DoD and other federal agencies in the area of cybersecurity, mission critical IT systems and consulting services will be instrumental to the Sera-Brynn team, said CEO Rob Hegedus.

“We welcome Patrick and are excited he has joined our team,” Hegedus said. “We feel confident Patrick will be a key factor in our continued growth across all of our business units and strengthening relationships with our existing clients as well as business partners.”

McLaughlin has more than 25 years of experience with U.S. federal and DoD agencies. This includes discovering and then introducing new products and technologies in emerging markets.

About Sera-Brynn: Headquartered in Suffolk, Va., Sera-Brynn is a global Cyber Risk Management firm with an international client base. The company is dedicated to helping clients secure their computing environments, pre- and post-breach, and meet applicable mandatory industry and government compliance requirements. Sera-Brynn is the only Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor in North America directly partnered with a multi-billion dollar financial institution, and the firm works closely with the insurance industry, legal offices nationwide, crisis management firms, financial institutions and law enforcement at all levels to provide the most comprehensive protection to its clients.

Sera-Brynn’s clients include Fortune 1000 companies, healthcare, financial institutions, insurance carriers and re-insurers, higher education, municipalities and state governments, manufacturers, law offices, large retail establishments, technology enterprises, accounting firms, national non-profits, and international joint ventures.

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LaserMax names Jay Duncan Vice President of Marketing 

Wednesday, November 16th, 2016

Rochester, NY – November 14, 2016 – LaserMax announced today that Jay Duncan will join the executive management team to direct and lead the marketing efforts for the innovator and manufacturer of high quality laser sighting systems.?
“Jay is a strategic hire for LaserMax as we focus our branding, product offerings and message on delivering high quality laser aiming solutions to the consumer.” said Chris Tinkle, Chief Sales Officer for LaserMax. “Jay brings a ton of experience, and he’s an inspiring leader who exemplifies LaserMax’s core values, I’m excited to have him on our team.”

Mr. Duncan has over a decade of experience in marketing in the shooting sports industry. That experience provides Jay with the skills and talent for developing, implementing, and supervising the marketing initiatives of LaserMax in support of organizational strategy and objectives.

“I am profoundly honored to join LaserMax,” said Duncan. “I have enormous respect for the team and I am excited to contribute to the company’s continued success and growth. LaserMax is uniquely positioned in the firearms accessory market with incredible product offerings for both Self Defense and Military markets. This creates an awesome opportunity to tell the wonderful story of this iconic brand via captivating marketing initiatives.“

Prior to joining LaserMax Duncan most recently held the position of Director of Sales and Marketing for Gorilla Ammunition where he executed all sales channel development and directed all aspects of marketing. Prior to his time at Gorilla Ammunition Mr. Duncan also served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Daniel Defense for over 8 years.

www.lasermax.com

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