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Provengo – Special Offer For SSD Readership

Sunday, October 16th, 2016

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Provengo is a contractor that has been supplying the Department of Defense for over 12 years. After hearing so many of our customers tell us their biggest challenge was getting the gear when the needed it, we heard them and we evolved. Two years ago we expanded into the full service ecommerce website we are today, featuring just in time inventory. Everything on our site is on the shelf in our warehouse. Located in Oceanside NY, all orders are shipped the same business day, when placed before 12pm ET. Our mission is to offer expedited order processing for those serving and protecting the United States, with deep discounts on the brands we know you’ll love.

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Vortex Optics, Native Eyewear, and Nomad now available on Provengo.com

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Vortex Optics at Provengo
Whether it’s a high-end riflescope with all the bells and whistles, or a more budget-friendly binocular, you can bet Vortex brings the best quality and most innovative product to the market at any given price. Vortex optics leads the field with innovations, equipt all of their optics with fully multi-coated lenses, and o-ring seals to make sure your optics not only give you the brightest and most crisp image possible, but also perform perfectly out in the elements.

Optical Quality:
Vortex uses dense optical glass painstakingly designed, shaped, and polished to eliminate flaws. Sophisticated optical designs and glass result in a brighter, sharper, more colorful image.

Attention to Detail:
Vortex engineers spend thousands of hours designing every part, testing every component, and scrutinizing every detail. If we don’t absolutely love it, we know you won’t either.

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Native Eyewear at Provengo
To live in the spirit of the native is to live the life you want to live … not the one you have to live. It’s pursuing your dreams with the best gear, the right companions and a free spirit, tempered only by an enduring respect for the world that is your playground. That’s why you wear Native: it’s genuine performance eyewear, made for lives that are too amazing to be seen through an ordinary lens.

N3 POLARIZED LENS – Native Eyewear’s Premium Lens
The most innovative and advanced polarized lens on the market. N3™ lenses block up to 4X more infrared light than regular polarized lenses, pass Z87.1 testing, provide UV protection up to 400nm, and by significantly reducing blue light and selectively filtering UV, they deliver high contrast, crisp definition, and peak visual acuity.

P.C.C. POLARIZED LENS – Poly Crystal Carbonate
Optical-quality, impact-resistant lenses block 100 percent of the harmful UV light and eliminate glare for sharp, clear vision with increased contrast and depth perception. P.C.C. lenses provide outstanding vision and protection in any lighting condition.

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NOMAD At Provengo
To live in the spirit of the native is to live the life you want to live … not the one you have to live. It’s pursuing your dreams with the best gear, the right companions and a free spirit. Since the beginning of man, the need to survive has driven us on a quest to hunt for game animals. The NOMAD within us has never left.  NOMAD is about what truly drives each and every one of us – the hunger to hunt and provide regardless of the size of the game. We are motivated by the experiences we share together, the harvest, and our primal urge to hunt game animals for sustenance y an enduring respect for the world that is your playground. That’s why you wear Native: it’s genuine performance eyewear, made for lives that are too amazing to be seen through an ordinary lens.

Body Scent
Our prey can smell us a mile away. Here’s how we combat it. An innovative apparel system designed to absorb and limit the distribution of human scent. To negate body odor, Silver is used as an anti-microbial. Scent is then locked into fabric by infused Zeolite (derived from volcanic rock) and released once washed regenerating it to as good as new. This combination of Silver and Zeolite makes you near invisible to your prey.

Moisture
Staying dry on the inside is near important as keeping the moisture out. The top level of outerwear uses a waterproof/breathable material. It works by not only stopping moisture from coming in, but also allowing from the inside moisture out.  A DWR is used on the outer layer as first line against moisture coming in. Second layer is a membrane which creates another barrier for water coming in, but also a valve for moisture to escape. The lining layer wicks moisture from your body towards the membrane.

Here at Provengo, we believe it’s important maintain our reputation as a business who genuinely cares about our customer. That’s why we stock, package, and ship all the products we sell. We take pride in hand-selecting every item we carry. From protective to tactical equipment and better bottle openers, we love every product we sell. And since we’re constantly on the hunt for new items, great products get added to the website every month.  Be sure to check back next month for new gear!  We want to make your experience with Provengo the best. Hopefully, you’ll be so impressed you’ll tell your friends about us! 

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Simply register on our website for a government account to take advantage of these great deals. As an extra bonus, use coupon code SS162 for $15 off Your First Order of $50 Or More!

www.provengo.com/special-pricing-soldier-systems

AFSOC Selects Christini Technologies All Wheel Drive Motorcycles

Friday, October 14th, 2016

Christini Technologies Inc. (CTI) announces the awarding of a contract from the U.S. Air Force for the delivery of 54 CHRISTINI All Wheel Drive 450E Military Edition motorcycles. The award was the result of an open bidding process. Christini had previously delivered All Wheel Drive motorcycles to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Border Patrol, UK military, UAE, Jordan, and other NATO forces.

Steve Christini, CEO of CTI commented: “After rigorous testing and evaluation of our All Wheel Drive motorcycles by many different military units, Christini Technologies has emerged as the manufacturer providing the technology and capabilities required by the US Special Forces. This significant Air Force order validates the safety and performance benefits our AWD motorcycle technology provides to riders of all skill levels. The USAF had other options in conventional rear wheel drive machines, however, our AWD motorcycle better fit their needs for a safer and more capable motorcycle under the toughest of conditions. We are pleased to be able to offer a technology that will help accomplish the USAF missions and look forward to continuing to grow our sales and presence as a preferred provider for the US military.”

Christini AWD is partnering with Tactical Mobility Training (TMT) of Fayetteville, NC for the off road motorcycle training as well as maintenance training for the USAF. Over the past ten years, Tactical Mobility Training (TMT) has trained SOF forces of the military for troops deploying to Afghanistan, Africa, and the Middle East using a wide range of mobility equipment. To properly train our military, TMT sought to identify a platform that could traverse the same paths as horses and personnel; motorcycles were an obvious choice. After significant testing, and more than 200 troops riding the Christini AWD machines, TMT partnered with CTI to field a military grade motorcycle that was safer and more capable. The result is a specialized training program that takes personnel through flat, sandy, urban, and mountainous terrain to prove that motorcycles are a game-changer on the battlefield.

Individuals interested in purchasing a CHRISTINI AWD Motorcycle should contact the company at 215-351-9895 or visit the CHRISTINI AWD website at www.christini.com.

ZEV Technologies Expands Operations To Washington

Friday, October 14th, 2016

Oxnard, CA – October 14th 2017 – ZEV Technologies is pleased to announce the location of a new plant and business development center in the state of Washington. ZEV, in cooperation with the State of Washington and the Port of Centralia, has agreed to terms to accommodate ZEV’s expansion of assembly and distribution operations. The facility will be located at 3712 Northpark Drive, Centralia, WA 98531.

Matt Ridenour, CEO of ZEV Technologies, shared, “We are very excited about this expansion into Washington. We are focused on excellence in our product and also in our service levels. This new facility will greatly expand our manufacturing and distribution capabilities toward our goal of delivering great products very quickly to our customers”.

In addition to handling a portion of the company’s product assembly functions, the facility will also host expansion of ZEV’s Marketing and Business Development operations.

The new facility is scheduled to begin operations December 2016.

www.zevtechnologies.com

Berger Bullets Joins Nammo Group

Friday, October 14th, 2016

Earlier this week, Berger Bullets President Eric Stecker posted this statement to their website. The official press release is available here.

Dear Fellow Shooter,

Rarely does an announcement contain information that impacts the shooting community and industry to far greater extent than simple words can adequately express. This is such an announcement.
We take great pride and tremendous pleasure in announcing that Berger Bullets has joined forces with the Nammo Group. This Norwegian/Finnish corporation is the home of a power house of premium brands including SK Rimfire Ammunition, Vihtavuori Powder and Lapua Bullets and Cases.

The joining of Berger Bullets with these world renowned, premium brands ushers in a new era of quality, performance and product availability for the discerning shooter.

First, we’ll provide a refresher on the ownership history of Berger. We have been making bullets for over 60 years. Berger was founded in 1955 and owned by Walt Berger for 45 years (Walt continues to work at Berger). In 2000, Spiveco Inc., maker of the J4 bullet jackets, purchased Berger from Walt. In 2002, Spiveco Inc. sold Berger to the Sheeks family who are the present owners. Today, under Nammo Group ownership, we join three other brands that share a strong passion and commitment to precision shooting performance.

These three brands are Lapua, Vihtavuori and SK. Every discerning rifle shooter uses the premium quality Lapua products. You also know the high quality and performance of the Vihtavuori powders. Vihtavuori joined the Nammo Group in 2014. Under Nammo Group support, Vihtavuori has produced a significant improvement in availability. SK Ammunition is also a brand within the Nammo Group that is well-known for producing quality rimfire ammunition. We are very excited to become one with these premium quality brands and proven to be committed to precision and quality.

The Nammo Group brings a level of support to Berger Bullets that is rivaled by few and bested by none.

Nammo will support us in many areas including production capability expansion, advanced engineering, innovative product development, and the opportunity to share technology between all of these top quality brands.

Our immediate goal is to significantly improve the availability of Berger products. Throughout our history the demand for Berger Bullets has exceeded our capacity even as we’ve grown our output capabilities over the last few decades. Our first obligation to our customers is to improve the availability while we remain committed to our highest level of quality in the industry.

Much of what has made Berger Bullets successful will remain unchanged. Bryan Litz is developing more great bullets for Berger and our technicians will still be answering your emails and calls. The changes to Berger as time moves on will come in the form of improvements born from collaborations with our new family of premium brands.

Our website will remain at www.bergerbullets.com and all methods of contacts will remain the same. As we run across any changes, we’ll make sure we keep you updated on our website and through email. So please, keep your information current on your email subscription and we promise to keep you posted.

Upcoming events Berger will sponsor and attend:

2017 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV (January 2017) – We’ll be there in the Berger booth (Booth #1405). Please come see us if you are at the show to get the latest on this exciting development!

2017 SW Nationals at the Ben Avery Range in Phoenix (February 2017) – See some of the Berger crew and our friends at Lapua/Vihtavuori.

2017 Cactus Classic (March 2017) – Join Walt Berger and Eric Stecker at this historic bench rest match hosted by the Arizona Bench Rest Shooters.

The entire Berger team appreciates your past business and we look forward to continuing to serve you and your precision bullet needs.

Sincerely,
Eric Stecker
President – Berger Bullets, LLC

SOTECH Tactical Carriage Gear Lands in Berlin – TACWRK of Germany

Friday, October 14th, 2016


SOTECH is proud to announce the landing of SOTECH tactical gear with our new stocking dealer, TACWRK of Germany. Their showroom and warehouse are located in Schöneweide, Berlin. We are very selective about our stocking dealers, particularly because of our long relationship with German Special Operations. Our Go Bags became a staple in Europe because of their early selection by German SOF, as did our medical systems. We wanted a representative who is reputable, reliable and knowledgeable. TACWRK’s team in Berlin consists of former soldiers with experience from Afghanistan – providing background-knowledge to master inquiries, but also showing a commitment to employ veterans – a subject dear to SOTECH’s principals. We were also impressed with TACWRK’s commitment to German military and police associations with donations and charity-sales.

TACWRK, established in 2011, strives to provide technologically high-end and advanced gear for professionals and gear aficionados. They support military, law enforcement, security agencies, and fire departments, in the GSA-countries: Germany, Switzerland Austria, and throughout Europe.
When ask “Why did you choose to carry SOTech?” they replied “S.O. Tech has introduced gear which quickly turned into milestones and industry standard. This is exactly the kind of innovation TACWRK wants to push and present to those whose work depends on it.”

TACWRK now carries the Go Bag, SERE Pack, 3-Day-Assault Pack, Viper Flat IFAK and of course the Battle Bear! Contact TACWRK for special orders of other SOTECH products and custom designs.

Be on the lookout for “the Black Sunday” the first tactical sales event of it’s kind, at least in Europe – the BlackSunday: www.facebook.com/160919563963583/photos

Check out SOTECH at TACWRK at: www.tacwrk.com/en/company/showroom

American Suppressor Association Hires Owen Miller As Director Of Outreach

Thursday, October 13th, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Owen Miller as the ASA’s new Director of Outreach. In this position, he will be responsible for a host of initiatives for the organization as they relate to interaction with the Association’s membership base. This includes responsibility for member engagement, outreach, and retention; new member recruitment; customer service; and compliance inquiries from members. He will begin work immediately.

“We’ve known for quite some time that in order to grow the Association we would need someone focusing on our members fulltime,” said Knox Williams, President and Executive Director of the ASA. “Owen was an ideal candidate for this position and we know that he’s the right guy to get the job done. Not only is he personable and professional, he also brings a decade of knowledge from his time in the suppressor industry to the table. We are incredibly thrilled to have him join our team. Simply put, there is no other person that we would rather have serving as the face of our Association to our membership base than Owen.”

With over 10 years of experience at Gemtech World-Class Silencers, Miller is no stranger to the suppressor industry. In his previous position, his responsibilities ranged from sales to customer service to compliance. Miller has also served on the Board of Directors for other non-profit organizations, assisting with training, leadership and fundraising efforts. His skills in those fields will be an asset to the ASA.

“This is an exciting opportunity for me to take my passion for suppressors, and my experience from a decade at one of the premier suppressor companies, and utilize those skills to support the entire industry,” said Miller. “I am looking forward to working with our members to make sure their voice is heard through the ASA, and to effect positive change for other suppressor enthusiasts like myself. Knox Williams, and the ASA have done an incredible job of advancing suppressor legislation at the state and national levels since its inception, and I look forward to making sure our membership and the industry as a whole are engaged with the Association moving forward.”

For more information on how you can join the ASA, and help protect and expand your right to own and use suppressors, please visit www.AmericanSuppressorAssociation.com.

The Army’s Architects Visit Polaris Product Development Center

Thursday, October 13th, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS (October 13, 2016) — General David Perkins, the commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and members of his staff visited Polaris on Wednesday. Gen. Perkins received product and technology demonstrations at the company’s state-of-the-art engineering and product development center in Wyoming, Minn. The trip is part of the TRADOC commander’s broad benchmarking initiative focused on innovative businesses to identify and support best practices necessary to drive evolution of Army procurement, operations, and engagement.

“As the architect of the Army, TRADOC is tasked with envisioning the future environment so as to identify capability gaps, analyze potential solutions and then determine requirements,” said Gen. Perkins. “Our stop at Polaris is one of many that will help us gain better insight into the rapid technology development and agile supportability paradigms in commercial enterprise, including focused innovation and insertion into applications relevant for the next generation of warfare.”

“At AUSA last week, we showcased our family of ultralight, off-road military vehicles – the best of what’s available today in enhanced tactical mobility – and the tremendous advantage in tactical and strategic mobility they bring to today’s military operations,” said John Olson, PhD, vice president and general manager of Polaris Defense. “Yesterday, we were given the opportunity to fast-forward and show Gen. Perkins and his staff a glimpse at how we leverage our 60 years of off-road vehicle experience to rapidly and affordability develop, test, and deliver the technology and vehicles needed to meet – at the speed of need – the evolving, challenging demands of the nation’s warfighters in the years and decades to come.”

The Polaris Product Development Center opened in Wyoming, Minn., in April 2005. In addition to military technology and advanced vehicle development, the approximately 300,000 square foot facility houses research and development of Victory Motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), RANGER utility vehicles, and Polaris Engines. Capabilities include world-class prototype fabrication and assembly capabilities, laboratories for structural testing, electrical development, materials engineering, and powertrain assembly and dynamometer testing. It also was one of the first facilities to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, created by the United States Green Building Council.

Polaris Defense vehicles deliver a coveted combination of deployability, versatility and off-road mobility, forged from more than 60 years of off-road vehicle experience that is simply unmatched. Vehicles include the rugged Sportsman MV 850, the modular and nimble MRZR, and the flagship DAGOR, which expands upon the range, payload and off-road mobility of any previous tactical light off-road vehicle. The enhanced tactical mobility provided by Polaris Defense gives an advantage back to dismounted troops, allowing formations to move faster, carry more and significantly reduce combat fatigue. Polaris service and support is scalable worldwide and includes military vehicle training, service and maintenance. It also can be supplemented internationally through the Polaris network of distributors, building on the global strength of the Polaris commercial enterprise. And because Polaris vehicles are in service throughout the world, there is a high degree of interoperability and commonality among U.S. and allied forces.

military.polaris.com

Pine Belt Processing, Inc New Product Gains EPA Approval

Wednesday, October 12th, 2016

STONEWALL, MS – Pine Belt Processing, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its new product, PERIMETER ETO INSECT GUARD, which was recently awarded approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). With the rise of insect?transmitted illnesses, Mississippi?based Pine Belt Processing, Inc. realized a new product was needed to better protect service members serving in Zika?ridden environments.

PERIMETER ETO INSECT GUARD provides the user maximum bite protection through a highly?effective insecticide called Etofenprox. Textile fibers are treated with Etofenprox, providing the most effective protection available. PERIMETER ETO INSECT GUARD garments provide safety from bites at a consistent protection rate of 90% or higher and the reliability lasts for up to 75 washes.

PERIMETER ETO INSECT GUARD can be used to treat uniforms for pregnant service members, whereas current Permethrin insecticides are not used in maternity uniforms because of safety concerns. Etofenprox insecticide is registered in more than 50 countries for both agricultural and public health use. Textiles treated with PERIMETER ETO INSECT GUARD will provide the most effective protection available against insect?borne illnesses with unparalleled safety and with the lowest environmental impact.

PERIMETER ETO INSECT GUARD will be applied at the Pine Belt Processing facility in Stonewall, Miss. The recent EPA approval provides Pine Belt Processing the green light to treat military clothing and to further distribute its product – a fact that could potentially grow the company in the coming months.

“We are in the business of protecting our Armed Forces from insect?borne diseases – a job that is of utmost importance, especially with the rise of the Zika Virus,” said Ron Lack, General Manager of Pine Belt Processing. “A better solution to outdoor protective clothing was required, and our new product is the answer to protect those who protect us.” Lack also expressed appreciation to members of the Mississippi congressional delegation for assisting the company in its application to the EPA.

For more information about the new www.perimeterinsectguard.com/eto.