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Velocity Systems Announces Launch Of New Website

Monday, June 20th, 2016

Dulles, VA – June 20, 2016 – Velocity Systems announces the launch of its newly revamped website. The redesigned website has improved site navigation, functionality, and enhanced search capabilities allowing customers and distributors to view Velocity Systems comprehensive product portfolio.

In order to help visitors get a better understanding of Velocity Systems innovative products, the redesigned Store tab offers quick and easy access to essential information and product features. The store tab also includes new category options, increased color selections and expanded product offerings including the Mayflower By Velocity Systems product line. These additions have created a more comprehensive portfolio and improved the search capabilities.

The improved Distributors tab provides access to Velocity Systems dealers and distributors, as well as a google map application to show precise store locations. The comprehensive distributor section also includes updated dealer and distributor information. This section will continue to grow and improve as Velocity Systems expands their dealer/distributor network.

For more information on Velocity Systems and to view the newly revamped website, please visit www.velsyst.com. Help us spread the word, share this press release from Velocity Systems Facebook Page to be entered into a drawing for Velocity Systems and Mayflower by Velocity Systems gear. The first name drawn will receive a 30L Summit Pack. The next 5 names drawn will receive a Boss Rugby Shirt. The drawing will take place on the morning of June 24, 2016 and the winners will be contacted via Facebook.

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First Tactical – For A Limited Time – Purchase Any Pair Of First Tactical Boots And Get A Free Pair Of Performance Socks

Friday, June 17th, 2016

After a successful Father’s Day Promotion, First Tactical is excited to announce the return of our Free Performance Sock with purchase of any pair of tactical boots.

The promotion kicked off 2016 for First Tactical and was highly successful accompanying the launch of their full line of footwear.

The Performance Socks, (I know what you’re thinking, they’re just socks) truly are high-quality tactical socks. Featuring Moisture wicking properties and expert heel, toe, and sole design that work, giving you the durability and lasting comfort you need. The socks are NTOA Member Tested and Recommended and come in 6 and 9-inch lengths.

This promotion ends 6.22.16 at midnight.

Don’t forget: First Tactical’s Father’s Day Promotion (ends 6.19.16 at midnight) and features a free Medium Penlight with the purchase of any Bag. Use code “FTFATHER” at checkout.

www.FirstTactical.com

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AARTAC2016 Champions Announced

Friday, June 17th, 2016

Competition

Facing extreme heat and multiple team injuries, Long Beach SWAT Team 1 managed to defend their 1st Place Overall status with a time of 00:22:43.79 in the Tactical Team Competition! Placing 2nd Overall was Ontario PD 2, followed by Torrance PD Team 1 in 3rd place, Long Beach SWAT Team 2 in 4th place, and Ontario PD 1 coming in 5th. Perhaps most impressive about Long Beach SWAT Team 1’s performance was that they beat out the other 27 competing tactical teams in 4 of the 5 individual events, placing 1st in the Handgun, Carbine, Obstacle Relay, and Combat Courses, and 3rd in the Fittest Operator Challenge.

During the 2-day competition teams faced 105° temperatures while completing a series of rigorous obstacle and shooting courses. Team members were tested in their marksmanship, teamwork, and fitness. Competitions during AARTAC2016 included the Team Combat Course, Tactical Carbine Course, Handgun Course, O-Course Relay, and the Fittest Operator Challenge which pitted the fastest member of each team head to head against another team’s fastest member in an obstacle course sprint. The Team Combat Course featured numerous obstacles including walls, squeeze panels, and an unclimbable chain link fence, as well as sniper, carbine, and handgun courses of fire. The O-Course Relay was a spectator favorite, pitting teams against each other to race the course as fast as possible. The Monkey Bars proved to be more of a challenge than many teams expected, and nicknamed the “Widowmaker” during the competition, the obstacle saw many competitors lose their grip and fall to the dust below.

Training

Attendees at AARTAC2016 had the opportunity to take part in unique training provided by industry-leading instructors. Hawthorne Police Department’s Tac Med Division provided 2 full days of their Tactical Medicine Course. Outfitted with SB Tactical’s iCombat system, students in this course learned a variety of tactical medicine skills designed to provide immediate live-saving first aid as first responders arrive prior to medical crews. The National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA) presented SWAT Leadership by Design, a full day course providing a high level view of some of the most contemporary and pressing issues facing SWAT leaders today. Taught by Ed Allen, the course discussed many topics including recruitment of tomorrow’s SWAT operator and developing intentional training. The California Association of Tactical Operator’s (CATO) Gas and Chemical Agent Instructor Cadre (CAI) provided a course presenting topics related to the tactical use of chemical agents including liability and structural decontamination. Richard Odenthal of CATO also presented Controlling Tactical Responses using The Event Matrix which taught students the importance of task management during a tactical response.

Vendor Expo

This year’s Vendor Expo featured many market-leading brands providing hands on demonstration of their products ranging from high end tactical electronics to tactical armor. Robotex was in attendance with the Avatar III Tactical Robot as well as its Extended Reach Manipulator Arm. Attendees were able to participate in Robot Races, racing the robot around a mini obstacle course for the fastest time. Project 7 was on hand demonstrating its tactical entry vest and had employees available to discuss the design and ballistics of the groundbreaking vest. Protech Tactical, TCI, Defense Technology, and Safariland Duty Gear were all represented by The Safariland Group with AARTAC attendees able to get hands on with the latest offerings in body armor, less lethal munitions, and communications equipment as well as discuss the products with subject matter experts and product designers of the various brands represented.

For images and competition results visit aardvarktactical.com/aartac.

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Velocity Systems Officially Announces the Acquisition of the Mayflower Research & Consulting Brand

Friday, June 17th, 2016

Dulles, VA – June 17, 2016 – Velocity Systems officially announces they acquired the Mayflower Research and Consulting Brand. For some of you this is not a new concept because Velocity Systems and Mayflower Research and Consulting have been operating as a team to collaboratively develop protective gear for the last 7 and a half years.

The need for the partnership occurred in 2008 when the demand for Mayflower gear was increasing exponentially and Travis Rolph’s services were needed by our country in a different capacity. While Travis continued to design all products under the Mayflower name, Velocity Systems began handling the logistics and manufacturing of all Mayflower products.

The decision was made that Velocity Systems and Mayflower were a good fit due to both companies’ dedication to produce quality products at the speed of need. Both companies were also committed to research and development and listening to feedback in order to create products tailored to fit the needs of the individuals that protect and serve our country. In January of 2014, Velocity Systems officially acquired the Mayflower Brand. Throughout the partnership and acquisition this dedication and commitment only grew stronger and has created a more competitive and efficient global provider of protective products, and solutions.

While the acquisition has not been a secret, the decision was made to wait a substantial period of time before making an official public announcement. Both brands have a loyal customer base and wanted to take the opportunity to prove the merge would only enhance the product offerings. David Strum, Velocity Systems President had this to say about the acquisition, “The joining of the two brands allowed us to leverage operating efficiencies and concentrate more on the end user’s needs. This created more time for research and development, and collaborative design opportunities. The change resulted in a more comprehensive portfolio featuring high-quality products with leading technology.”

Throughout the last 7 and a half years Dave Strum has remained the primary designer for Velocity Systems products and Travis Rolph has remained the primary designer for Mayflower Brand products. While the two specialize in their own niche, the merge has allowed them to work together collaboratively using their unique strengths to develop best-in-class designs.

Moving forward the Mayflower Brand will go by the name Mayflower R&C By Velocity Systems and can be purchased as product line under the Velocity Systems name. In order to more efficiently streamline the sales of Velocity Systems gear and the Mayflower R&C By Velocity Systems product line, Velocity Systems is launching a new website showcasing both under one roof. As of June 20, 2016 please visit www.velsyst.com to check out the new website.

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Breakthrough Clean sponsors Broward County “Friends of NRA” Banquet June 16th 2016

Friday, June 17th, 2016

June 13th, 2016 – Breakthrough Clean Technologies, the leader in refined green technology, will be sponsoring the Broward county “Friends of NRA” banquet Thursday June 16th 2016 at the Signature Grand ballroom in Davie, FL.

All current/ perspective NRA members local to the banquet are encouraged to attend, and support the NRA’s commitment to our freedoms. During the event, guests will have the opportunity to take part in a live auction, silent auction, raffles, and door prizes. Breakthrough Clean products will be offered in conjunction with firearms that will be part of the auctions, and raffles.

For more information on how to attend, or on how to donate to this great event contact Frank Kirlin (FKirlin@Comcast.net) of the Broward “Friends of NRA”. Hotline for ticket info is (954) 885-7799.

You can also follow them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/GBFNRA

Learn more about Breakthrough visit: www.breakthroughclean.com

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New Nightforce Competition SR Fixed 4.5 x 24 Ready for Service Rifle Competition

Thursday, June 16th, 2016

The popularity of Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) and NRA service rifle matches, combined with recent rule changes, have resulted in the new CompetitionTM SR Fixed 4.5 x 24 riflescope by Nightforce.

The CompetitionTM SR Fixed 4.5 x 24 is purpose-built to comply with 2016 rules that, for the first time, allow the use of riflescopes having a maximum magnification of 4.5x, objective lens diameter to 34mm, and combined weight of optic and service rifle to 11.5 pounds.

The new CompetitionTM SR Fixed 4.5 x 24 is built on a 30mm tube. It provides 100 MOA of both elevation and windage adjustment, in precise .25 MOA increments. The exposed adjustments feature large, easy-to-read engraving, and 20 MOA per revolution. Parallax is fixed at 200 yards, providing a parallax-free image for all service rifle and high power distances. The compact riflescope measures 9.9 inches in length and weighs just 15.4 ounces. It includes patented Nightforce ZeroStopTM technology that allows an instant, positive return to the shooter’s chosen zero setting, regardless of how many elevation adjustments have been made.

The SR-1 reticle was created specifically to maximize the new riflescope’s performance. This new, non-illuminated reticle has heavy posts at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions, and a 10 MOA center circle with 8 MOA crosshair which will appear visually familiar to iron sight shooters. It is standard in the CompetitionTM SR Fixed 4.5 x 24.

Nightforce has also introduced the new Unimount™ SR, a rugged, lightweight mounting solution designed specifically to complement the new riflescope and provide the preferred “nose to charging handle” positioning preferred by most service rifle shooters. The Unimount™ SR will fit any 30 mm riflescope, offering 20 MOA of taper while producing the performance of steel at half the weight.

The CompetitionTM SR Fixed 4.5 x 24 will retail at $1950 and the UnimountTM SR will retail at $260. Nightforce CompetitionTM riflescopes are engineered specifically to help shooters not just compete, but to win at any level.

For more information, visit www.NightforceOptics.com, call 208.476.9814, or email info@NightforceOptics.com.

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Grey Ghost Precision Announces Three New Brand Ambassadors

Thursday, June 16th, 2016

DALTON GARDENS, ID – Grey Ghost Precision is proud to announce three new Brand Ambassadors to showcase their products throughout the United States: Nick Koumalatsos, Jim Staley and Will Petty. Each of these men brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge with regard to firearms and training. They embody the values and spirit of Grey Ghost, are dedicating to improving Americans who pursue the noble profession of arms, and we are looking forward to doing great things with them.

Nick Koumalatsos is a 12-year Special Operations Marine Corps veteran who served with Marine Reconnaissance and Marine Special Operations Command. He has deployed all over the world and in support of OIF/OEF and trained foreign police, military, and militia in several countries. His military career prepared him for successful leadership and strategic operational planning. As founder of The Raider Project, Koumalatsos has helped MARSOC and other USMC combat veterans to transition smoothly, peacefully and successfully into the private sector. Additionally he is the CEO of two successful businesses: Survival Tactical Systems, an international training and consulting company; and Skallywag, an adventure apparel company.

Jim Staley is currently the Lead Instructor for the Deliberate Dynamics training program. His military service includes 8 years as a Recon Marine and Sniper. Upon leaving the Corps, Staley worked for Triple Canopy in Basrah as Shift Leader for a 17-man Department of State detail from 2005 to 2007. Between 2009 and 2012, he served as a GRS contractor team lead in Iraq. This unique and extraordinary background gives him a perspective unmatched by any but a handful of professionals anywhere in the world.

Will Petty is a former police officer, LE firearms instructor and tactical unit member who is the creator of the VCQB program. A longtime instructor for the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association and adjunct for regional police academies, he has also worked as a Counterterrorism/tactical consultant for security units of the United Arab Emirates and the Critical National Infrastructure Authority. He continues to work patrol and as his department’s rangemaster. Petty currently holds the billet of National Director of Law Enforcement Training for the 88 Tactical Group.

Grey Ghost Gear/Grey Ghost Precision is a Service Connected Disabled Veteran owned manufacturer of Tactical gear and firearms. We remain in constant comms with the customer by ceaselessly interacting with operationally active military units and the best first responders in the world. Our senior staff frequently attends military and LE training and continues to travel to conflict areas like Afghanistan and Kurdistan to see our equipment in use first hand by the guys who are killing bad guys with it.

See you on the sharp end.

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Default Judgment Order Grants Over $6 Million To Philippi Property Group, Erik Lawrence

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

A Barbour County Circuit Court Judgment Order has found Blackheart International, LLC, General Stability, Inc., and Steaphan Weir liable to pay Philippi Property Group and Erik Lawrence a total of over $6 million for damages caused by the “intentional acts, breaches, misconduct, and fraud” conducted by BHI, GSI, and Weir.

In April of 2013, Erik Lawrence sold Blackheart International to Global Stability, Inc. Later in 2013, GSI failed to fulfill the payment agreement for the purchase of the sale, and Blackheart International failed to pay rent the lease of property from Philippi Property Group as stated in the property and warehouse lease agreements. At that time, Erik Lawrence and Philippi Property Group filed a suit for breach of contract and payment failure; a countersuit soon followed, which has been dismissed.

After over two years of hearings and proceedings, the Circuit Courts have arrived at a final judgment which finds Blackheart International, Global Stability, and Steaphan Weir liable to pay Erik Lawrence and Philippi Property Group the amount for the purchase of the company and rent of property plus interest as well as damages.

A $536,436.11 judgment against Blackheart International, LLC, in favor of Philippi Property Group was ordered this spring by Circuit Court Judge Alan D. Moats.

The court also found Erik Lawrence entitled to recover damages for breach of contract and specific performance, and fraud, from both General Stability, Inc. and Steaphan Weir, jointly and severally, which obligations were personally guaranteed by Brace Barber, in the amount of $3,885,339.24. Furthermore, the court also found Lawrence entitled to recover damages for claims breach of contract, specific performance, fraud, conversion, and credit defamation from General Stability, Inc., Blackheart International, LLC, and Steaphan Weir, jointly and severally, in the entire amount of $816,809.32, in addition to credit reputation, business reputation, and annoyance and inconvenience damages of $750,000 as well as $250,000 in punitive damages.

Erik Lawrence currently serves asmprinciple of Vigilant Security Services, LLC, a firm that provides a variety of security services internationally as well as specialized weapons, tactics and surveillance training to a variety of qualified government clients.

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