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Aardvark Launched Project 7 Armor

Saturday, January 16th, 2016

La Verne, CA – AARDVARK is excited to announce the launch of PROJECT 7 Armor. Designed in collaboration with The Safariland Group and utilizing cutting edge technologies from several industry leaders including Blue Force Gear, Honeywell, and Dupont, PROJECT 7 is the first full coverage tactical armor system that doesn’t compromise safety for comfort. Designed to be lighter, flexible, comfortable, and more athletic, PROJECT 7 achieves what other tactical vests have failed to do – provide both mobility and coverage.

  
PROJECT 7 hosts an array of unique features including an external flexible yoke designed for full range of motion, a prone position compatible collar, Safariland’s patent pending angular webless MOLLE, and structured upper arm protection sized to each user. 

AARDVARK’s CEO Jon Becker stated “For PROJECT 7, we started with a blank piece of paper. We looked at every design aspect of the vest and asked ourselves, ‘How can we make this better?’ Then, we took that design and made it out of only the absolute best technologies available across the industry. We’re ecstatic to finally have PROJECT 7 reach the tactical market. ”     

Todd Mackler, VP of Armor for the Safariland Group echoed Becker’s sentiment saying, “We are very excited for PROJECT 7 to finally be launching. We considered an unprecedented amount of client feedback in the development of this armor system, and I believe PROJECT 7 will not only meet the needs of our clients, but will also help the tactical community to be dramatically safer.”

In addition to PROJECT 7 Armor, the revolutionary P7ARMOR.COM was launched this morning. The first interactive website in the industry, the site was designed to allow users to have an in-depth understanding of all of the innovative key components of PROJECT 7. Not only are visitors able to view vests in 360°, but perhaps more importantly, users have the ability to configure their own vest to their exact specifications including color options, ballistic packages, rifle plates, accessories, and even custom ID patches, and then download or share the spec sheet for their specific configuration.

DAKA Pouches from Magpul – New for SHOT Show

Friday, January 15th, 2016

  
The Magpul DAKA Pouch, designed to bring organization to the dusty, dirty, and muddy world we work and play in.Made from polymer infused textiles that are welded on all seams and use a genuine YKK® water resistant zipper. The construction methods and materials used mean that these pouches are at home in hard use applications like tool storage or bulk storage of your reloaded ammunition as well as lighter duties like organizing your personal electronic accessories. Although these pouches are not 100% water proof (read submersible…) they will keep your items dry under most wet weather situations making them a great choice for most outdoor adventures.

Made in the U.S.A.

FEATURES

·Large Pouch size 9″x13″
·Reinforced polymer fabric with anti-slip texture
·Welded construction creates permanent impenetrable seals
·YKK AquaGuard® water repellant zipper
·550 paracord with heat shrink tubing for enhanced grip, even with gloves
·Paint pen dot matrix debossed into body for identification marking
·Carabiner attachment points

Offered in Small, Medium and Large from Magpul.

Battleline Industries Introducing Ambi Mag Release for GLOCK Pistols

Friday, January 15th, 2016

BRAND NEW FROM BATTLELINE INDUSTRIES AT SHOT SHOW 2016 / BOOTH N801

  
Battleline Industries has developed a new Patent Pending FULLY ambidextrous magazine catch / release for all Glock handguns as an aftermarket accessory. This new product from Battleline Industries, is a high speed low drag design allowing the user or operator to have a true fully ambidextrous magazine release from either side of the firearm that is inexpensive, reliable, robust, lightweight, durable, low profile and is a force multiplier in any high threat combat shooting situation. No more switching out a magazine catch to either left or right side… now you can have BOTH! This ambidextrous magazine release is compatible with most holsters currently in use and is ready for duty. Battleline Industries anticipates the release of their first model that will cover all Generation 2 & 3 Glock handguns in calibers 9mm, 40 S&W, & .357 Sig by spring 2016 (Gen. 4 soon to follow). So many other firearm manufactures have had ambidextrous controls for their combat handguns for years. It is time to bring one of the most reliable handguns in the world into the 21st century battlefield, and with the Battleline Industries ambidextrous magazine release, give the Glock handgun new tactical capabilities. Battleline Industries has spent over a year developing and testing this new product and is excited to release it this year at SHOT Show. Battleline Industries is currently looking for new distributors to carry this product, if you are interested please visit us at Booth N801 on the third level in the SHOT Show NEXT exhibitor section.

www.battlelineindustries.com

ZEV Technologies Announces +5 Baselates for Magpul GL9 Magazines

Friday, January 15th, 2016

MAGAZINE EXTENDED BASE-PADs for the MAGPUL GL9 magazines

Recently Magpul came to market with the PMAG 17 GL9, a 17-round Glock 9mm handgun magazine featuring a new proprietary all-polymer construction for flawless reliability and durability.

We here at ZEV Technologies decided that the magazine wouldn’t feel complete without it having a stylishly aggressive looking ZEV basepad. After months of drafting and rigorous testing we have developed the first base-pad for Magpul’s new magazines. Installation and maintenance is incredibly simple, ensuring the magazine will perform exceptionally for many thousands of rounds

Specs:

• Add +5 capacity on 9mm
• 2 piece design for ease of disassembly and reassembly
• Available in Red and black anodized

zevtechnologies.com

Point Blank Enterprises Offers New Armor Solutions at SHOT Show

Friday, January 15th, 2016

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Point Blank Enterprises (“PBE”), the worldwide leader in the production of soft body armor and related protective solutions, will be demonstrating its newest innovations in tactical and concealable ballistic packages, carrier designs and accessory tools at the 2016 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) taking place January 19-22 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“We’re very excited to highlight our growing assortment of advanced products for all customers and end-markets at this year’s SHOT Show,” stated Michael Foreman, Executive Vice President of International Business Development, Federal Sales and Marketing at Point Blank Enterprises. “We have made tremendous strides with our offerings, creating new business units focused on innovation and forging strategic partnerships to leverage new and emerging technology channels that enhance our ability to provide the highest-performing personal safety solutions to our end-users – whether they be the law enforcement officer, federal agent, or sport hunter.”

Among the latest NIJ 0101.06 certified offerings to be showcased at PBE’s booth (#11366):

Revolutionary ballistic packages provide unprecedented comfort

AXBIIIA (Alpha Elite™ Black): An enhancement to the previous Alpha Elite model and the world’s lightest-weight Level IIIA package at .79 psf. It is 17% lighter than the original Alpha Elite with the same high level of protection. It is available in both male and female versions.

FLXIIIA-1: Weighing 1.04 psf, this advanced ballistics model is 10% lighter than the previous FLX package, providing the same performance capabilities with no increase in costs.

BCIIIA: This new low cost alternative offers a reasonable weight at 1.25 psf and delivers high performance protection.

New tactical carriers offer cutting-edge scalability, flexibility and mobility

ARMIS: Offers a new, innovative approach to body armor design. This highly scalable, side-opening carrier allows tactical units the flexibility to configure the body armor system to meet mission-specific needs. It includes the capability to release the complete vest in one quick motion, select the specific level of protection needed, while enhancing mobility, agility and substantially improved range of motion for the operator.

Federal LE Plate Carrier: Is creatively designed to provide unmatched comfort, protection and flexibility to meet the needs of every mission. Through the addition of an adjustable cummerbund and optional side plate pouches for hard armor plates, the Federal LE Plate Carrier is the operator’s choice for today’s missions. It is available with accessories as a complete tactical system.

Two-In-One Plate Carrier: Delivers the instant solution when a threat situation escalates and more than one operator needs hard armor protection. This cutting-edge plate carrier features front and back plate pockets for NIJ Level III or IV hard armor plates. Within a matter of seconds, a second operator can quickly remove the rear plate panel and don the plate carrier for immediate ballistic protection. 

First Spear with PBE ballistic solutions: Advanced tactical systems from First Spear and PBE are designed to deliver state-of-the-art protection and enhanced light-weight load carriage.

Innovative concealable carriers deliver ultra-covertness

Executive: Offers an exceptional low profile fit for the executive and operator requiring a covert vest, and is ultra-lightweight. The “T-shirt Carrier” design has been enhanced to eliminate the edges of the vest from being visible, offering the ultimate in an ultra-covert carrier. It features a left and right side front zipper for easy donning/doffing and is made of stretch fabric for comfortable wear.

PBE’s concealable carrier family of products, including Elite, Vision® and Hi-Lite have also been enhanced for 2016 with features that deliver even greater benefits for law enforcement officers, including Dri-Lex® technology which wicks moisture away from the body up to six times faster than other fabrics. 

Latest accessory solutions support growing private security and hunting markets 

Executive Ballistic Briefcase: Instantly converts from a lightweight, discreet briefcase to a fold-out ballistic shield with additional “special threats” protection (by inserting SPEED plates in the plate pockets). Within seconds, this convertible product can provide instant protective coverage against fragmentation and bullets. It’s ideally suited for dignitary protection details, private security and other high threat environments, and goes beyond traditional ballistic blankets by offering instant adaptability with maximum functionality in one, easy to deploy system. 

Weapon Carry System: A one of a kind, totally hands free long gun carry system that creates little to no pressure points. Whether hiking, hunting, or sport shooting, or whatever the task is required, the Weapon Carry System is a one stop solution for weapon retention and hunter safety. It is available for purchase at www.pbhunting.com.

Intelligence Retrievable Incident System (IRIS CAM): Designed to meet the growing demand for law enforcement agencies to provide a visual and audio record of officers’ interactions with the public. The body-worn camera offers multiple capabilities for storage to meet all law enforcement agency requirements.

Foreman continued, “Our PBE team looks forward to demonstrating the latest engineering, design and system advancements which address the needs that matter most to the marketplace. SHOT Show is an ideal forum to preview our 2016 line-up of solutions and meet with many of our key customers and partners to share insights on industry developments and trends. We can’t wait!”

www.pointblankenterprises.com

SILYNX Announces Entry into Civilian Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Markets with the Launch of CLARUS PRO – Rugged Noise Cancelling Headset

Thursday, January 14th, 2016

ROCKVILLE, Maryland – Silynx Communications, Inc. (Silynx), a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of tactical, in-ear headset systems, announces the release of its line of ruggedized hearing protection headsets for shooting and outdoor enthusiasts. Silynx has been hard at work during the year, leveraging its expertise in tactical in-hear headsets for military and law enforcement to develop the CLARUS PRO, the first in Silynx’s new line of headset systems for the outdoorsperson and recreational shooter.

The CLARUS PRO represents Silynx’s formal entry into the civilian shooting, hunting, and outdoor, and industrial space. Leveraging combat proven Silynx technology and experience, CLARUS PRO provides active hearing protection and hearing enhancement, hear-thru capability for situational awareness, and cell phone / mobile audio connectivity. While Silynx expects recreational shooting to be a key application for this product, the product is applicable to anyone requiring compact audio in any extreme environment.

Soon to be available in the retail market, the CLARUS PRO is also sure to catch the eye of officers looking to upgrade their standard issue microphone handset for a unit that allows constant clear communication. Other industries that require hearing protection and the ability to communicate in loud environments will also take note, as the affordability of the CLARUS PRO makes it an excellent option for security, hospitality, and industrial workers as well.

The CLARUS PRO is offered at an MSRP of only $249.00.

The CLARUS PRO will be on full display at the SHOT Show (Booth #7310) in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 19-22, 2016

IWI US Introduces TAVOR SAR in .300 Blackout at 2016 SHOT Show

Thursday, January 14th, 2016

 

IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is proud to announce a new caliber for the TAVOR® SAR; the .300 Blackout. The bullpup deemed “Rifle of the Year” by the NRA’s American Rifleman Magazine in 2014 continues to excite the American audience who have embraced the TAVOR SAR and the bullpup concept with open arms. For those who already own a TAVOR® SAR in 5.56 NATO or 9mm, a .300 Blackout conversion kit will also be available.

“We’ve had a ton of requests for this particular caliber as its popularity has grown as a good self-defense round as well as a hunting round,” Michael Kassnar, VP of Sales and Marketing for IWI US explained. “The .300 Blackout is a highly accurate, soft shooting round that is also a very effective hunting round, unlike the lighter more traditional varmint or military calibers. We listened to our customers on Facebook and through our Customer Service Department and this was a round that kept coming up to the top of the wish list. And we listened to our customers express their need for a .300 Blackout rifle that can reliably handle sub-sonic and supersonic loads. The result is an integral gas regulator built into the Tavor barrel that is easily adjustable for sub or supersonic rounds.”

The TAVOR® SAR bullpup configuration offers the short rifle convenience but with a full size rifle’s velocity, energy and accuracy. All of the TAVOR® SAR’s parts are MIL-STD and 100% interchangeable. The 16.5” or 18” .300 Blackout barrel is cold-hammer forged and chrome lined, made from CrMoV steel. The long-stroke gas piston system is also 100% ambidextrous in configuration and operation with an optional opposite hand bolt, and a simple field stripping is all that is needed to quickly and easily break down the TAVOR into two major serviceable subassemblies. MSRP is $ 2,049.00.

The .300 Blackout conversion kit includes a 16.5” or 18” cold hammer forged chrome lined barrel made of CrMoV steel with a 1:7 right hand twist, a headspaced bolt, an A2 flash suppressor and barrel wrench. MSRP is $499.00.
For more information, please visit www.iwi.us.

High Speed Gear Announces TACO LT and Slotted Battle Belt Lines for SHOT Show

Thursday, January 14th, 2016

SWANSBORO, North Carolina – Jan. 14, 2016 – High Speed Gear® has a history of producing some of the most versatile tactical pouches and platforms in the industry. A proven performer, HSGI® continues to show tremendous popularity in the law enforcement and military markets worldwide. Our lengthy list of top tier operators includes U.S. and allied special forces, state and local tactical units, and hundreds of federal agencies.

In keeping with that standard, and from popular demand, High Speed Gear® is proud to expand its TACO® and battle belt families with the new TACO® LT and slotted battle belt lines. These lines feature our three top-selling TACOs®, including the Pistol TACO® and Double Decker TACO®, and slotted versions of our popular Slim-Grip™ and Sure-Grip® Padded Belts.

The TACO® LT, Pistol TACO® LT and Double Decker TACO® LT function like the traditional TACO pouches, but weigh 30% less with our new injection-molded polymer brackets and improved Cordura® laminate. The MOLLE versions take advantage of our resilient and light new vinyl MOLLE backers, while the belt mounted versions use a loop of Velcro® One-Wrap®. These pouches have been tested by law enforcement professionals and special operators alike and have proven to be as durable as the originals. Additionally, these pouches are much more flexible than the standard TACO® line, able to easily twist, bend and collapse without losing shape or breaking.

Our new, slotted, padded-belt systems are the next generation of the HSGI® padded-belt family. They maintain all the durability and versatility of the standard Slim-Grip™ and Sure-Grip®, but add more options for users. Through their paneled design, the wearer can attach both MOLLE and belt-mounted pouches, holsters and drop platforms to these padded belts. The design allows the user to either wear it as a full MOLLE system or weave the inner belt in and out of the panels to expose both belt and MOLLE attachment points. Additionally, the Slim-Grip™ – Slotted now features uniloops like our Sure-Grip® for use with our High Speed Low Drag Suspenders or other similar tactical suspenders.

The TACO® LT line, Slim-Grip™ Padded Belt – Slotted and Sure-Grip® Padded Belt – Slotted are available now.

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