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Team Wendy – Updated EPIC Air Helmet Liner System

Wednesday, August 19th, 2015

August 19, 2015

TEAM WENDY’S EPIC AIR HELMET LINER SYSTEM — MADE EVEN BETTER!

CLEVELAND – An unsurpassed combination of protection and comfort. That is how customers describe our EPIC Air Helmet Liner System. The original EPIC Air was introduced to the market in 2011 as a helmet padding/liner system that could be installed in common ground combat helmets, designed to provide a high level of comfort and breathability while maintaining compatibility with communication headsets. The new EPIC Air retains many of the original design elements including its Zorbium® foam liner exceeding current ACH blunt impact protection requirements, with improvements that provide better fit, comfort, stability, and even further optimized air ventilation patterns to the end user.

The EPIC Air Helmet Liner System is available through TeamWendy.com and authorized Team Wendy distributors.

EPIC Air Liner System: AT A GLANCE
Features

Zorbium® foam liner with new liner shapes that are designed to fit both “high cut” and “standard cut” helmets

Improved Comfort pad shapes that offer an increased surface area to eliminate pressure points

Overhead communications channel that has been reshaped due to customer feedback

Accommodates all ground combat helmet compatible communications systems

Improved air channel components- reduced size and rounded out edges for more comfortable wear

Simplified Sizing- now comes into 2 sizes (M/L and XL) making it easier for the customer when selecting their size option

Protection

Exceeds current blunt impact protection requirements of the Advanced Combat Helmet (AR/PD 10-02)

ONLINE:
Learn more about the Epic Air Liner System: store.teamwendy.com/epic-air-combat-helmet-liner-system-1

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IWI US Announces New Commercial Sales Representative

Wednesday, August 19th, 2015

Harrisburg, Pa. (August 2015) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., announces the addition of former law officer, Rebecca McCoy, to the position of commercial sales representative for IWI US. McCoy, a police academy graduate, brings with her eight years as a police officer and firearms instructor, six years with the Pennsylvania State Capitol Police Department (CPD) and was the only female member of the Special Response Team (SRT). She was a part-time officer with Highspire and Steelton Police Departments and formerly part-time armorers’ vendor and instructor with IWI US. McCoy will now assume a full-time role with IWI US where she’ll be managing and growing the commercial sales sector and supporting IWI US’s law enforcement sales and marketing efforts.

“Rebecca joins our ranks with an incredible skill set and a professional knowledge bank of IWI US’s firearms product line,” Michael Kassnar, vice president of sales and marketing for IWI US commented. “She is a fantastic communicator and has the kind of leadership qualities needed to take our sales efforts to the next level. We are very proud to have her with us.”

McCoy’s impressive resume also includes working as a nurse’s aide at Pinnacle Health, Harrisburg Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, a volunteer firefighter at the Franklintown and Community Fire Department, a range safety officer for explosives demonstrations at Tripwire Operations Group teaching Homeland Security classes, writing six firearms training manuals and serving as the CPD’s firearms instructor and weapons expert.

www.iwi.us

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Hatch Releases Task Specific Glove Line

Tuesday, August 18th, 2015

Hatch launches a new task specific glove line providing key innovation features for law enforcement and military personnel

ONTARIO, California – Hatch announced today that it has released its new Task Specific glove line, comprised of nine distinctive models with an emphasis on functionality for a variety of specific uses. The five innovative features on each model are the hallmarks of the line, including the Hatch Ergo-Cut™ Floating Thumb and patented Cut-Ring, which are signature innovations of the renowned Hatch brand. The Task Specific line is designed to meet the demands of law enforcement, military, shooting enthusiasts, and industrial uses alike.

“While gloves may not receive top billing in terms of gear attention, their ability to either help or hinder an officer makes a significant difference in the field,” said Scott Carnahan, Vice President, Equipment. “We factored all those subtle nuances into each glove – from how the glove interacts with an officer’s watch, to more complex features like the Ergo-Cut pattern. Every detail matters and we could not be more excited about bringing this line to market.”

Rather than a general-purpose police glove, this new line provides nine task-specific models each designed to address the specific nuances of an officer’s tactic in the field. Additionally, every glove in the line contains Hatch’s Five Points of Innovation:

Touchscreen-compatible knuckle to use with electronics in an effort to help keep an officer’s touchscreen uncontaminated from interactions in the field.

All-soft compression cuff is lightweight, comfortable and allows the glove to flex around a watch

Patented trigger finger Cut-Ring that provides for optional removal of index finger without unraveling the remaining edge of the glove

Signature Ergo-Cut Floating Thumb allows the glove to conform to the natural curvature of the hand and offers greater dexterity and freedom of movement than traditional designs

The articulated strap offers personalized adjustability as it is angled away from the wrist to accommodate a larger watch

The nine new models listed below – ranging from traffic, patrol, and special teams’ task – are available now and range in MSRP, based on model, from $29.99 to $79.99.

www.safariland.com/more…/hatch

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Train With The Panteao Instructors At The Panteao Facility In SC

Tuesday, August 18th, 2015

Columbia, SC, August 17, 2015 – Panteao is happy to announce that starting in September, we will be offering training classes at our Swansea, South Carolina facility. These classes will be taught by the same Panteao instructors that appear in our instructional videos. This will give you the opportunity to not only train with one of the instructors in person, you may also end up appearing in an upcoming Panteao video.

The facility is a 15 minute drive from the Columbia Airport (CAE) and 90 minutes from either the Charlotte (CLT) or Charleston (CHS) airports. Access is easy from I-95, I-20, I-77, and I-26.

For more information about the classes currently scheduled, visit the Panteao website at: panteao.com/make-ready-training

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Arsenal, Inc. – SLR-107FR Rifle Is Now Available

Tuesday, August 18th, 2015

LAS VEGAS, NV – Arsenal, Inc. is thrilled to announce the return of its flagship 7.62×39 caliber stamped receiver rifle.

The SLR-107FR, Arsenal, Inc.’s best-selling and most popular rifle is back in stock with a small shipment in these configurations:

SLR107-31 Black Polymer Furniture
SLR107-32 Plum Polymer Furniture
SLR107-33 Desert Sand Polymer Furniture
SLR107-34 Metal Triangle Side Folder with Black Handguard
SLR107-36 Black Buttstock with Arsenal Quad Rail Handguard

The 7.62×39 caliber SLR-107FR is a superior quality, stamped receiver, semi-automatic modern sporting rifle manufactured in Las Vegas, Nevada, utilizing only the best and authentic Arsenal factory components. It is manufactured with a Bulgarian made Arsenal mil-spec 1mm stamped receiver and cold hammer forged and hard chrome lined barrel. The authentic US made components, such as the anti-slap double stage trigger group, mil-spec polymer stock set, left-side folding solid polymer buttstock, and a one-piece muzzle brake perfectly complete this rifle for unparalleled quality and accuracy.

www.bluetimemedia.com

Features of the SLR-107FR include: stainless steel heat shield, 800 meter rear sight leaf, trapdoor for cleaning kit compartment, accessory and bayonet lugs on gas and front sight blocks, 24×1.5mm right-hand threads, removable muzzle brake, and receiver side mounted scope rails for attaching any standard scope mount, including Arsenal, Inc.’s latest SM-13 scope mount.

www.arsenalinc.com/usa

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Lipsey’s Is Now Offering Firearms Optics

Monday, August 17th, 2015

August 17, 2015

LIPSEY’S EXPANDS PRODUCT OFFERINGS WITH FULL LINE OF OPTICS

Baton Rouge, LA — Lipsey’s, a nationally renowned firearms distributor, is officially adding a full line of premium optics brands to complement its large firearms catalog.

After many years of building one of the most robust firearms lineups in the distribution world, Lipsey’s researched optics and recognized it’s the ideal time to introduce into the current product mix.

Beginning immediately, Lipsey’s will carry some of the most popular models from Leupold, Nikon, ZEISS, Trijicon, SIG SAUER, EOTech and Redfield. The goal is multifaceted. Provide great products at a variety of price point levels. Additionally, to create an enhanced buying experience that streamlines the process of Lipsey’s dealers getting optics products in the hands of their customers.

Preparation and execution of the launch included the entire organization, which includes the sales team receiving extensive manufacturer training.

Brett Frey, Lipsey’s Director of Purchasing, spent several months exploring opportunities to ensure Lipsey’s would be delivering the best options and pricing available to the customer. “We are very proud of what we have built on the firearms side of our business. The more we considered adding optics, the more this pairing made sense for our business model and what we want to provide our dealers. We’re adding some of the best brands in the optics market and we look forward to building even stronger partnerships with our dealers and vendors.”

Located in Baton Rouge, Lipsey’s was originally formed as a wholesale hunting and fishing distributor in 1953. Today it is one of the nation’s most prominent wholesale firearms distributors. The company, which sells exclusively to federally licensed dealers, has received a number of awards and accolades for its industry leadership. Moreover, Lipsey’s is recognized for its dedicated team, excellent relationships with customers and top firearms manufacturers and exclusive product offerings.

For more information about Lipsey’s, please visit www.lipseys.com.

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New Jeff Gonzales Instructional Video From Panteao Productions

Monday, August 17th, 2015

Columbia, SC, August 17, 2015 – Panteao Productions is happy to announce the release of the first video title from Jeff Gonzales: Concealed Carry TTPs.

Jeff Gonzales heads up the staff of diverse trainers and instructors for Trident Concepts, LLC, a reality based company specializing in personal protection tactics and training for armed and unarmed conflicts. Jeff was a decorated and respected US Navy SEAL and has worked in a variety of environments and capacities throughout the globe. In this video Jeff reviews concealed carry tactics, techniques, and procedures. He goes over situational awareness, everyday carry practices, conflict resolution, the threat matrix, and contact with on duty police. He also reviews handgun and ammunition selection, belt and holster selection, clothing selection, methods of carrying concealed, drawstroke techniques, reloads, defeating multiple cover garments, and more. Jeff presents you with a straight forward approach to concealed carry.

This is the first instructional video from Panteao filmed in Ultra HD (4K) resolution. The video is available streaming in UltraHD and HD for Panteao subscribers from the Panteao website. The DVD version will commence shipping in 5-7 days.

Product Page for Jeff Gonzales: Concealed Carry TTPs: panteao.com/product/concealed-carry-ttps

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Polaris Defense – Contract Awarded For Ground Guidance Route Planning Software Integration Into ATAK

Friday, August 14th, 2015

MINNEAPOLIS (August 13, 2015) — A contract for Ground Guidance software expands the patented route planning and terrain analysis software for the U.S. Army by integrating it into the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) platform. The software suite from Primordial, which is owned by Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII), provides on and off-road routing for mounted and dismounted soldiers, accounting for terrain, weather, enemy activity and equipment load. The contract also includes a computer-based training (CBT) package.

Military small unit leaders face complex tradeoffs when selecting equipment and routes. Ground Guidance, when integrated into platforms like ATAK, plans efficient and safe routes to and from mission objectives and allows soldiers to account for other variables that impact speed and time.

“We continue to expand the integration of Ground Guidance onto our mission planning platforms because it accelerates mission planning, enables dynamic and rapid re-planning, facilitates thorough course of action (COA) analysis, and is critical for remote mission planning,” said LTC Robert Klarenbach, U.S. Army. “Bottom line, it increases the combat effectiveness of our soldiers.”

Also, with each platform and integration comes user evaluation and testing to improve the software and verify the accuracy of route metrics such as distance, duration, energy expenditure, calories burned and exhaustion.

“Ground Guidance dramatically accelerates mission planning, facilitates on-the-fly re-planning, and improves route quality by automatically generating fast and concealed routes through on- and off-road terrain,” said Randy Milbert, Director of Software, Polaris. “As a result, small combat teams are more autonomous, nimble and adaptable in quickly changing battlefield conditions.”

Ground Guidance has been integrated into FalconView, TerraExplorer, Nett Warrior, X-Plan, Ringtail, Tactical Ground Reporting (TIGR) and Google Earth. Primordial has also secured Ground Guidance contracts with major defense contractors including General Dynamics, Rockwell Collins, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon.

www.polaris.com/en-us/military

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