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FEDERAL RESOURCES PRESENTS HOLLYWOOD MOVIE, RANGE 15, IN CHARITY EVENT AT IAFC CONFERENCE

Friday, June 10th, 2016

Baltimore MD, June 16, 2016 – Federal Resources, a first responder solution provider located in Stevensville, MD, is hosting an exclusive showing of the new independent movie, RANGE 15, at the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) International Hazardous Materials Response Conference on June 16th, 2016 in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Baltimore. The movie, tagged as the first film made entirely by veterans for veterans, stars actual veterans and Medal of Honor recipients alongside famous Hollywood actors.

RANGE 15 is the collaboration of two veteran-owned clothing companies, Ranger Up and Article 15 Clothing, run by Nick Palmisciano and Mat Best. The companies gained popularity among veterans and others through comedic videos placed on YouTube. With their dismay of Hollywood portraying veterans as unhappy “neanderthals”, the pair decided to team together and film a comedy to showcase that veterans can indeed have fun.

Nick and Mat set up an IndieGoGo campaign and raised over $1 million to acquire the funds for a feature length film. Federal Resources, a company that believes in and honors our veterans, became a key sponsor to the film, offering technical expertise and advice for the movie. The movie, a comedy horror zombie film, showcases many hazmat responders throughout the film. HazMatIQ instructor and Federal Resources Director of Training, Chris Waier was on set to ensure the responders were portrayed accurately.

The movie stars Mat Best and Nick Palmisciano along with William Shatner, Keith David, Danny Trejo, Sean Astin and other Hollywood heavyweights. Veteran and Navy Cross recipient Marcus Luttrell, who inspired the movie “Lone Survivor”, and Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Petry also star.

“This movie is for the veteran community. It’s not for anybody else if they don’t want it to be.” exclaims writer and star Nick Palmisciano. “I hope it does a lot to bridge the veteran – civilian divide. But if it doesn’t and the only thing that happens is that our community has a movie that they love, then we succeeded.”

Federal Resources will host a screening of the film on June 16th in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Baltimore during the IAFC Hazmat Conference in Baltimore MD. The event will feature a cash bar and a screening of the film in its entirety. Admission cost will be a donation of “anything you can give”, with a $5 minimum donation. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the YVORRA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, CHIEF JOHN M. EVERSOLE ENDOWMENT FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONDERS. The doors will open at 6:00 pm EST for the cash bar social hour, followed by the film at 8:00 pm EST.

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ITS Trauma Kit Pouch Colorway Updates

Friday, June 10th, 2016

For more than five years, ITS has provided industry leading Medical Trauma Kits for Prepared Civilians, First Responders, Military and Law Enforcement Personnel. In addition to our professionally vacuum sealed kits, which have been optimized to provide essential lifesaving emergency medical equipment for nearly any situation, we also offer a full line-up of pouches that can handle a wide variety of carry options.

Today, we’re proud to announce a redesigned EDC Slimline Pouch that’s optimized for our recently updated EDC Pocket Trauma Kit containing a full size SOFTT-W Tourniquet. We’re also launching three widely requested colorways for our popular ETA Trauma Kit Pouches in Tallboy and Fatboy configurations. These pouches are now available in Desert Digital, Wolf Grey and Ranger Green, in addition to the previously available MultiCam, Coyote Brown and Black colorways.

For more information and to see our complete line of Medical, Trauma and First Aid Kits, please visit store.itstactical.com/medical

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Grey Ghost Gear Releases the Wanderer

Friday, June 10th, 2016

Wandering. It’s what we do. We take ourselves all over the globe in search of riches, excitement or maybe the next double whiskey on the rocks. Often we’re traveling to and from work or on a plane moving to the next business venue. Wherever we wander, we need to bring along the necessaries for our job and to feel comfortable outside our home or battle position. Taking cues from our previous waxed canvas offerings, Wanderer captures all such reasons and needs in a low profile, high functioning aesthetically striking design.

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” Mark Twain

The Wanderer is a messenger style bag built of waxed canvas and features waterproof zippers. You can carry your precious cargo in rain the rain or along the shore without worry. It feels really nice too, like furry walls on a chill, foggy morning.

Measurements: 20.5 in. long, 11.5 in. tall, 4.5 in. deep
Carry strap: adjustable seatbelt webbing fit everyone from the petite flâneur to brawny vagabond
End pockets: 2 each on either end; one zippered and flap closed, expanding to carry a water bottle, the other an open stash pocket that will hold a small umbrella (for you, not your gear), a couple of AR magazines or an IFAK.
Body Flap: The pull-over courier style flap secures with 2 magnetic snaps and contains 2 9×5 in. zippered, tricot lined pockets for smart devices, eye pro, or other small valuables.
Interior Organization: The primary compartment is divided into a 2/3-1/3 configuration. The smaller of the 2 will carry a laptop. The other will secure anything from a PDW with stock collapsed to your carry-on luggage. A simple side release web-and-buckle feature secures contents from spillage.
Further Compartmentalization: 2 vertical zippers in the front compartment open a gate to access loose, small items. The reverse side of the gate contains 4 stretch mesh pockets and a pen scabbard. Above those is yet another pocket with sufficient accommodation for an iPad Mini or similar device.

The classic, understated nature of the Wanderer is imminently suitable for customers who must by necessity remain inconspicuous and low profile but it works perfectly well for the everyman too. Utilize it to carry your gear across campus or use it to for off-body carry needs – there’s a zippered, hook-and-loop backed pocket to the rear of the bag, with plenty of room for a handgun and spare mags, and it’s been pleated so the weapon won’t print.

This is the same sort of utility that recently earned the Wanderer and its cousin, the Gypsy, a place on Fox News list of “ultimate tactical graduation gifts.”

Vagabond or skald, flaneur or gyrovague or face-shooting pipehitter who lives in a house that looks like a werewolf, we think you’ll find our new messenger bag worth a look. You may not have been everywhere yet, but might as well put it on your list. Take a Wanderer along with you.

Find the Wanderer online here: www.greyghostgear.com

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Keep up with us on Instagram, @greyghostgear.

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Gentex Corporation Introduces Expanded Ops-Core Product Line at Eurosatory 2016

Friday, June 10th, 2016

Gentex Corporation Introduces Expanded Ops-Core FAST® and SentryTM Helmet Product Lines and other Advances in Ballistic Protection at Eurosatory
Ops-Core FAST and Sentry LE Ballistic Helmets Offer Optimized Protection for Military, Law Enforcement and Security Personnel

Carbondale, PA, June 09, 2016. Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense, emergency response and industrial personnel will introduce the Ops-Core FAST LE High Cut and Sentry LE Mid Cut Helmet System Platforms at Eurosatory 2016, the largest international land and air defense and security exhibition. Offering enhanced protection against a full range of ballistic, blunt trauma and blast threats, the FAST and Sentry LE helmet system platforms are designed for global military, security forces and law enforcement personnel.

The FAST and Sentry LE helmet system platforms stay true to the revolutionary design of the Ops-Core product line, providing advanced modular protection through a lightweight design. Offered at an economical price, the helmet system platforms feature an Ops-Core SkeletonTM Shroud for universal compatibility with most NVG mounts,
Accessory Rail Connectors (ARC) and external Velcro® loop. The FAST and Sentry LE platforms provide optimal scalability through the addition of visors, mandibles and ballistic applique?s, allowing the user to adjust the level of protection to meet their mission needs. Compatible with all Ops-Core ARC configured helmet systems, the new ballistic Ops-Core Handgun Face Shield, which defends against impacts from handgun threats, will also be highlighted. The Handgun Face Shield is ideal for mission protection against threats often encountered by law enforcement and military personnel during forced entry/breeching operations and riot control situations.

“The FAST and Sentry LE helmet systems and accompanying Handgun Face Shield will be adopted by various global security and law enforcement forces over the next few months”, said Tom Short, vice president, Ground Systems, Gentex Corporation. “The introduction of the Ops-Core FAST and Sentry LE helmet systems exemplify Gentex Corporation’s continued effort to expand our product offering, allowing us to offer a full range of innovative solutions that meet the need of our diverse customer base”.

Alongside the Ops-Core brand of helmet system platforms, Gentex will introduce a new generation of Combat Vehicle Crewman (CVC) helmets for sea and land mounted operations. The CVC helmet system is integrated with a new liner co-designed by Bose® and Gentex, featuring the Bose Product Improved Combat Vehicle Crewman (PICVC) Active Noise Reduction (ANR) Communication Head-Set. Also featured at Eurosatory this year, is Gentex Corporation’s newly acquired brand of hearing and communications products, Aegisound®. Acquired in October of 2015, the Aegisound products significantly improve hearing protection, safety and communications in high noise environments, and increase the company’s contribution to the highly regarded Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program.

Eurosatory takes place June 13th through June 17th at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in Paris, France. Stop by booth #B458 in the USA Security and Defense Pavilion to learn more.

www.gentexcorp.com

Tags: Gentex
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Ration Fuel Sparks EUROSATORY Interest

Friday, June 10th, 2016

A unique waterproof fuel used by British soldiers to heat their rations and warm their drinks is set to spark interest at next week’s EUROSATORY event in Villepinte, France (13-17 June).

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) have awarded a four year contract to the UK-based survival equipment specialists, BCB International Ltd (Hall 6 G798), for the supply of a new operational ration cooker and fuel. BCB’s ‘FireDragon’ fuel is an innovative solid biofuel made from ethanol.

The contract marks a move away from hexamine fuel which the British Army supplied to troops for over forty years for cooking in the field. Hexamine was a potentially dangerous and outdated substance.

As BCB’s Managing Director, Andrew Howell, explained the fuel had to meet the UK MoD’s robust and rigorous requirements: “The UK MoD were looking for a solution that amongst other things was lightweight, could boil 500ml of water in under 11 minutes, was easy to light and extinguish, burned cleanly and is easily transportable. Our solution which includes a new folding cooker and a fuel pack weighs less than 300g and the FireDragon fuel will boil 500ml of water in under 8 minutes.”

Mr. Howell confirmed that other Armed Forces that currently issue their soldiers with Hexamine are taking a close look at BCB’s FireDragon fuel: “More and more Armies are taking a long hard look at the drawbacks of Hexamine and a second look at the benefits of FireDragon. The ‘FireDragon’ fuel is good news for their troops. It will enable their soldiers to cook their ready to eat meals with a safer and cleaner fuel. Our fuel is non-toxic, non-drip and made from 100% natural ingredients, including sustainably sourced ethanol. FireDragon is patented worldwide. It burns cleanly and leaves very little residue; thereby allowing soldiers to spend less time on cleaning their cooking equipment and more time on their vital operational roles. The fuel can be packed with rations which will help reduce transport costs.”

“Wherever they operate, whether in driving rain, the freezing arctic or searing heat, the fuel will enable soldiers to heat their rations whenever required.”

www.bcbin.com

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EUROSATORY 2016: IWI Marks TAVOR’s Decade of Excellence in Combat; Will Present, for the First Time, a Military Version of the X95 .300 AAC Blackout

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

Eurosatory 2016, Paris, France, June 13-17, Israel Pavilion, Hall 6, Stand #E 733

June 9, 2016 – Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) – a leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for law enforcement agencies as well as governments and armies around the world – marks TAVOR’s decade of excellence in combat. The company will present, for the first time, the military version of the X95 assault rifle in .300 AAC Blackout caliber.

According to Uri Amit, IWI’s President and CEO, “We are currently celebrating TAVOR’s decade of successful military operation. The TAVOR became the first new generation bullpup rifle to achieve such popularity in such a short time; in only ten years it has been adopted by dozens of armies and units around the world. The TAVOR was developed in response to the evolving changes in the battlefield, which required a versatile weapon to support fighting in both Close Quarters Battle (CQB) and in open areas. Reaching the highest levels of accuracy in ranges of up to 500 meters, the TAVOR has excellent ergonomics, making it easier for the fighter to operate it on the battlefield.”

For the first time at Eurosatory, the company will present the X95 (MICRO TAVOR) assault rifle in .300 AAC Blackout caliber – making the X95 a multi-caliber platform with the ability to switch to any of 4 calibers (5.56X45mm, 9mm, 5.45X39mm, and now – 7.62×35 mm). The conversion is easily accomplished, requiring only a change of the barrel. Due to the fact that the BLK 300 and the 5.56mm ammunition have the same dimensions, they both use the same standard AR magazine. Since a wide variety of ammunition can be used for the BLK 300 caliber, the rifle can be silenced at a very high level, which is not possible with the current 5.56mm ammunition.

About TAVOR Family of Assault Rifles

IWI’s TAVOR family of Assault Rifles are versatile, innovative, and technologically advanced weapons that have been extensively proven in the battlefield, performing with precision and reliability, and meeting the needs of human ergonomics. The TAVOR family was developed in close cooperation with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), based on experiences acquired in actual combat. Complying with the most stringent NATO standards for small arms – including operation in harsh conditions – the TAVOR is in service in the IDF Infantry and Special Forces as well as in other countries throughout the world. It has a bullpup configuration, a barrel length and weapon size that cover all soldier’s fighting ranges – from 500 meters to indoor operations, fighting from vehicles, urban areas, etc.

About X95 Family of Assault Rifles/Carbines/SMGs

The X95 (MICRO TAVOR) – which can be used as an Assault Rifle, Carbine, or Sub-Machine Gun (SMG) – is designed for Law Enforcement and Special Forces. Developed in close cooperation with elite units and tailored to their specific requirements, it was created to deal with modern terror threats, as well as urban and open area combat – all in one mission. It is the standard Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Assault Rifle, and is the only weapon available in four different calibers. Exceptionally reliable in even the harshest weather conditions, the X95 complies with the most stringent NATO standards for small arms.

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Legal Manufacturing, LLC Announces NIB Battleworn Glock 19

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

Chattanooga Shooting Supply, Inc., to be exclusive distributor of the
NIB BATTLEWORN™ Glock 19

Ringgold, GA, June 8, 2016 – Legal Manufacturing, LLC, a leading provider of firearm plating and technical finishes, and Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc., is pleased to announce an exclusive collaboration to use Legal Manufacturing’s patent-pending NIB BATTLEWORN™ finish on the Glock® 19 pistol.

“We are extremely proud to partner with Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc., to bring this exclusive to market,” said Jin H. Kim, Chief Executive Officer for Legal Manufacturing. “We believe the BATTLEWORN™ Glock® 19 is a perfect fit for customers looking for a highly durable daily-carry factory firearm with an incredible finish.”
Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc., will be the exclusive distributor for the Legal Manufacturing NIB BATTLEWORN™ Glock® 19 pistols. Please contact your local firearm dealer for availability.

NIB BATTLEWORN™ a low-observable, patent-pending nickel-boron plating treatment offers superior scratch and wear characteristics while simultaneously reducing friction to aluminum, steel, and titanium firearm surfaces. The color of NIB BATTLEWORN™ is a dark shade of gray with an aesthetically distressed, modern “battle” finish. NIB BATTLEWORN™ creates a smooth and uniform plating barrier without adding significant dimension to the metal part, increases the surface hardness of the plated part, and produces a product that is superior to competing plating systems. Legal Manufacturing’s proprietary process yields a tough, tactile, and exclusive firearm plating for suppressors, receivers, rail systems, barrels, bipods, slides, trigger assemblies, and other critical firearms components with no adverse impact on operation.

For more information, visit www.legalmanufacturing.com

Tags: Glock, Legal Manufacturing
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Morgan Advanced Materials Launches Ultra-Lightweight Discreet Covert Ballistic Insert

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

Morgan Advanced Materials, a world leader in the application of advanced composite armour technology, is delighted to announce the launch of the discreet, ultra-lightweight, buoyant, high performance covert ballistic insert, the ‘LASA LWB Covert’. Designed to fit under standard clothing, the LASA LWB Covert is ideal for military and law enforcement operations where the wearer needs to blend in with their surroundings.

Featuring a specialist discreet design and undetectable from metal detectors, the LASA LWB Covert is shaped to conform to the user’s body shape, with a thickness of just 13mm and edges tapering to 6mm for enhanced subtlety. Once in place, when used in conjunction with approved soft armour, it protects the wearer from special threats that include both the 5.56 x 45mm 55gr ball (M193) and 7.62 x 39mm 123gr PS ball (mild steel core) ammunition. Utilising a shooter’s cut; the LASA LWB Covert weighs just 686g with an aerial weight of 11.9 kg/m2.

Duncan Eldridge, President of Morgan Advanced Materials – Composites & Defence Systems, commented: “we are delighted to launch the discreet LASA LWB Covert ballistic insert, which delivers exceptional, multi-hit covert protection at an extraordinarily low weight and thickness. Our expert knowledge in composite armour design has allowed us to add another world leading ballistic insert, meeting the varied needs modern military and law enforcement personnel to our suite of leading personal armour technology.”

The LASA LWB Covert is the latest product in Morgan’s Lightweight Armoured Soldier Architecture (LASA) portfolio, covering ultra-lightweight ballistic inserts, ballistic shields and hybrid composite helmets. The LASA portfolio includes a modular suite of ballistic inserts providing multi-hit protection against threats exceeding NIJ Levels III and IV and solutions tailored towards defeating special threats including the BZ and SS109 round at the lowest weight.

www.morgancomposites.com

www.morgandefencesystems.com

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