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TRU-SPEC to Introduce New Products at 2016 SHOT Show

Sunday, January 17th, 2016

Manufacturer to Unveil New Items to Favorite Apparel Lines

Marietta, GA – Jan. 2016 – TRU-SPEC®, one of the leading suppliers of uniforms and personal equipment to the military, law enforcement and public safety markets, has announced that they will be unveiling several new products at their booth (#10970) at SHOT Show 2016, in Las Vegas, NV.

TRU-SPEC® will be introducing the brand new Urban Force TRU, including the Uniform Shirt, Pant and Combat Shirt. This uniform was designed in conjunction with Law Enforcement Officers to encompass an approachable, yet tactical style. Beginning with the Urban Force TRU Shirt, the adjustable hook and loop mandarin collar makes it capable to be worn either up or down and providing a smooth uniform appearance. The shirt has a bi-swing back and a tapered body with a straight hem, allowing the shirt to be worn out or tucked in for a clean aesthetic. The low-profile self-closure chest pockets have hidden drain holes on the elbows and utility hooks beside the pockets for accessories. The mounting loops make mounting a low-profile police camera easy and unobtrusive to functionality and comfort. The sleeve pockets contain drain holes in the bellows, and include reinforced elbows with internal pockets. Made with 65/35 PC RS, the shirt is available in Black, OD and Navy.  

The Urban Force TRU 1?4 Zip Combat Shirt has a 1?4 zip front mandarin collar with a covered hood for comfort. The contoured torso shape provides for an athletic fit, and the mesh side panels allow for optimal ventilation. The body is constructed with dri release® fabric for superior wicking, fast drying, antimicrobial capabilities, and sleeves are 65/35 PC RS. The Urban Force TRU ¼ Zip Combat Shirt is available in Black, OD and Navy.

Lastly, the Urban Force TRU Pant is made with a comfort fit slider waistband and a gusseted crotch for optimal comfort. The 12 pocket design includes, vertical side seam pockets that are incorporated into the extra deep front pockets, as well as dual reinforced knife/utility pockets for added capability and safety, and cargo pockets with auto-closure flaps and drain holes on the bellows. Taking into account the need for additional comfort for those working in the trenches, the Urban Force TRU Pant also comes with internal knee pockets for optional kneepads. Made with 65/35 PC/RS, the pants are available in Black, OD and Navy.

 Another new addition is the Short Sleeve 1?4 Zip Combat Shirt. Featuring the favorite Tactical Response Uniform short sleeves with shoulder pockets, the shirt comes equipped with a ¼ zip front mandarin collar; the zipper having a cover hood for maximum comfort. The Short Sleeve ¼ Zip Combat Shirt has a CORDURA® base layer body and 65/35 PC RS sleeves; and is available in MultiCam®/ Coyote, OD/OD, Navy/Navy and Black/Black. 

TRU-SPEC® is also expanding the popular 24-7 Series®, adding both pant and shirt options to accommodate the on-duty, off-duty lifestyle. New 24-7 Series® items include:

• 24-7 Series® Plaid Cool Camp Shirt

• 24-7 Series® Dri-Release Polo

• 24-7 Series® Bike Polo

• 24-7 Series® Delta Pant

• 24-7 Series® Vector Pant

• 24-7 Series® Dress Shirt

• 24-7 Series® Pinnacle Shirt

TRU-SPEC® has added the ATACS iX pattern to the TRU color selection; which is now available in the TRU Shirt, Pant, ¼ Zip Combat Shirt, Boonie and Caps.

In addition to their new products, TRU-SPEC® will also have new Brand Ambassador and winner of History Channel’s ALONE, Alan Kay, in the booth Tuesday-Thursday from 10am-3pm. Team TRUSPEC® Shooting Team will also be making appearances throughout the week.

www.truspec.com

Top Shot and U.S. Navy Veteran Jamie Franks Joins Industry Armament

Saturday, January 16th, 2016

Franks’ Military Experience and Competitive Shooting Background to Benefit Weapon Systems Development and Channel Programs

  
OCEANSIDE, Calif. – January 15, 2016 – Industry Armament announced that U.S. Navy veteran and top competitive shooter Jamie Franks has joined the company. Mr. Franks has served in the Navy for over 17 years and is widely known for competing on the History Channel’s hit television series, Top Shot and Top Shot All-Stars. In addition to building Industry Armament’s channel presence, he will lend his expertise as both a military combat shooter/instructor and professional competition shooter to developing new weapon systems, including AR platforms, pistols and precision rifles.

“Many companies within the firearms industry are failing to innovate,” said Jamie Franks, National Account Representative, Industry Armament. “As we say in the military, they are stuck fighting the last war. Industry Armament is already making headway with bringing exciting new concepts to market. They actively seek the input of veterans to transform aging design concepts into purpose-driven modern applications.”

Continued Mr. Franks, “The company’s latest generation plate carrier is a perfect example. We are often issued outdated equipment in the military and told to ‘make it work,’ so we make our own modifications with 550 cord, duct tape and zip ties. Industry Armament’s new plate carrier is an ingenious out-of-the box solution for the next generation of war fighters. It’s exactly what I would want if I were going back out. My primary goal is to make Industry Armament a well-known and highly respected name in the shooting sports and tactical markets.”

Still on active duty, Mr. Franks serves as a Navy Expeditionary Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, Water Survival and Search and Rescue Instructor, Navy Rescue Swimmer, Operations Specialist, and Tactical Air Controller. During his career, he spent six years as a direct support for West Coast-based SEAL Teams and EOD Mobile Units. After competing on season two of the History Channel’s hit TV series Top Shot in 2010, and again in 2013 on Top Shot All-Stars, Mr. Franks became a professional 3-Gun Shooter and competes in USPSA, IDPA and IPSC Action Pistol, Action Shotgun, and Precision Long-Range Rifle.

Industry Armament will be debuting new products at booth #818 at SHOT Show 2016, taking place January 19-22 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. For more information, please visit www.industryarmament.com.

Savage Arms To Introduce New Firearms At SHOT Show

Saturday, January 16th, 2016

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SUFFIELD, Conn. – January 14, 2016 – Savage Arms is pleased to introduce several new products at the 2016 SHOT Show. The A22 22 Magnum is one of the most exciting introductions, proven to deliver accuracy and reliability in a semi-automatic magnum rimfire platform. Also debuting for 2016 are several line extensions in the A17 and B.MAG rifle series, as well as adding the 6.5 Creedmoor caliber to many of its AXIS and AXIS II models. In addition, the company is proud to announce the all-new Model 42 Takedown shotgun-and-rifle combination gun and several more new firearms.

Stealing the modern looks of the Savage Arms A17, the first high-performance semi-automatic rimfire specifically designed for the 17 HMR cartridge, Savage adds a new model to the series. The A22 Magnum is chambered for 22 WMR and features the same delayed-blowback semi-automatic action as the original A17.

Savage Arms A17’s unique delayed-blowback action provides safe, reliable operation with standard 17 HMR loads. New 2016 target models feature heavy barrels and gray wood laminate stocks for updated styling and increased accuracy.

Savage’s B.MAG was built around the 17 Win. Super Magnum cartridge, which creates unprecedented rimfire velocities of up to 3,000 feet per second. For 2016, three new models have been added to the B.MAG lineup: Target Beavertail, Heavy Barrel and Sporter.

Savage Arms has added nine new rifles chambered for the hot, flat-shooting 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. They include the new 16 Lightweight Hunter, AXIS, AXIS LH, AXIS XP, AXIS XP Camo, AXIS XP Stainless, AXIS II XP, AXIS II XP Stainless and AXIS II XP Hardwood.

The new Model 42 Takedown breaks down with simple push of one button and includes an Uncle Mike’s Go Bag so you can easily transport it anywhere. The Model 42 Takedown is an easy-to-use, break-open combo gun that fires rimfire rounds from the top barrel and .410 bore shotgun shells from the bottom.

These products and many more can be viewed during SHOT at the Vista Outdoor booth (#14551), with photos and product details added to the company’s web site after the tradeshow.

Savage Arms is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. To learn more about Savage Arms, visit www.savagearms.com.

Also at SHOT Show, Vista Outdoor will display updated logos for several brands, including Bee Stinger, BLACKHAWK!, Final Approach, Hoppe’s, and Savage Arms. Since its spin-off, Vista Outdoor has focused on strengthening and repositioning a number of its brands to better reflect the vision and brand proposition with consumers.

Comp-Tac Victory Gear Introduces New Q Line of Holsters at SHOT 2016

Saturday, January 16th, 2016

Houston, TX – Comp-Tac Victory Gear, a leading manufacturer of quality holsters and holster accessories, has introduced a new line of holsters; The Q Line. Modular and easy-to-use, these holsters address shooter’s needs for storage, range use and concealed carry; all while maintaining the high-quality construction and materials expected from Comp-Tac’s products. The models offer both inside the waistband or outside the waistband holsters for concealed carry or competition with multiple clip options. The holsters will be on display at the company’s booth (#15743) during SHOT Show 2016 in Las Vegas, NV.

The Q Line of holsters are designed for individuals both new to handguns, as well as those looking for a versatile solution, providing simplicity and value for their daily carry. Offering a more modular design, each holster allows for a variety of gun models, with no interchangeable shells or clips required. As is the case with all of COMP-TAC’s holsters, each of the models in the Q Line provide Retention Adjustment for a secure fit, and are molded with Kydex bodies (best materials for smooth no-stick draw). The durable yet gentle mounting options are built strong enough withstand wear and tear, all while protecting belts, clothing and car seats.

The Q-H (Hybrid) Holster

  
For the shooter who is looking for the ultimate option in comfort and sturdy easy to draw from holster, Comp-Tac has created the Hybrid option in the Q Line: The QH. Combining experience and innovation into a price point that will allow concealed carry customers both novice and veteran to stay on budget, and still get all the best holster features.

The open-ended shell makes for a perfect fit for firearms of varying lengths, and the funneled design allows for easy draw and re-holster. The Kydex shell permits a smooth, no-stick draw, maintains it shape for easy re-holster and is made from a Kydex designed to withstand a fall test.

The Q-H has leather backing for maximum comfort and easy concealment. A tension adjustment screw allows users to adjust the tension to each different firearm that they carry in the modular shell. The patented Comp-Tac Clips, offer users ride height and cant adjustment to allow them to set the holster up for their own personal comfort requirements.

The Q-I (Inside the Waistband) Holster

  
Designed to meet a growing demand for versatile, inside-the-waistband Kydex holsters, Comp-Tac perfected the notion by taking into account unique user experiences, expertise and the concept that different body shapes and lifestyles create multiple concealed carry needs.

The Q-I is made with an open-ended shell for a perfect fit for forearms of varying lengths, and the funneled design allows for easy draw and re-holster. It offers Comp-Tac’s one of a kind, all Kydex construction and molding for the smoothest fastest draw, and a retention adjustment screw for the perfect hold for multiple firearms in each modular size.

Taking into account the ambidextrous shooters, the holster has a dual sided multi-option mounting block, which also allows for the adjustment of cant at 30° for multiple position wear. The sight-enabled design accommodates up to .5” high night sights, suppressor sights and rear sight mounted optics.

In an effort to maximize comfort and minimize stress points, the Q-I is designed with smooth edges throughout, with a polymer clip that allows for fast and easy wear. Its minimalist size is perfect to quickly put on, easy carry on the body and effortless storage when not in use.

The Q-B (Outside the Waistband Belt) Holster

  
Comp-Tac has perfected the demand for Outside the Waistband holsters. Their involvement in general shooting activities, range use, and competitive shooting sports has given them the knowledge to develop the best in outside the waistband holsters.

The Q-B, is made with an open-ended shell for a perfect fit for firearms of varying lengths, and the funneled design allows for easy draw and re-holster. It offers Comp-Tac’s one of a kind, all Kydex construction and molding for the smoothest fastest draw, and a retention adjustment screw for the perfect hold regardless of which firearm used in the modular size ranges.

Unique to the Q-B are mount holes that are compatible with all industry mounting options for belt, molle or thigh holsters. The QB comes with the popular Push-Button Mount that is designed to be added quickly and easily to the belt while offering the security of a sliding lock to hold securely when needed. The multiple holes allow for 180° cant adjustment. The QB is legal for all competitive shooting sports and provides a quick, easy-to-use concealed carry option.

“Development of the Q Line has been one of the most exciting projects I have had the chance to work on here at Comp-Tac. From initial concept stages, R&D, fit, finish and function almost every Comp-Tac employee had a hand in the design. In addition, we were even able to involve customers in some beta testing which gave us valuable feedback,” explained Comp-Tac’s President and Owner, Gregg Garrett.

“The Q Line provides the modular fit, the flexibility to personalize and the value that we as shooters want and that our customers have been asking for.”

The full Q Line of holsters will be available for purchase on Thursday, January 16th, through Comp-Tac’s website.

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