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Streamlight Introduces PROTAC HL 6

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024

Ultra-Bright Rechargeable Li-Ion Flashlight Delivers 5,300 Lumens and 80,000 Candela

EAGLEVILLE, PA, July 1, 2024 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac HL® 6, the newest and brightest addition to the ProTac® series of tactical lights. Delivering up to 5,300 lumens and an extraordinary beam reach, the rechargeable system comes with a charge cord and two Streamlight SL-B48® Li-Ion rechargeable battery packs with an integrated USB-C charge port. The new light also features a convenient head-mounted, push-button switch, an anti-roll face cap and a sure-grip rubber sleeve.

“The ProTac HL 6 is like a handheld flood light, allowing users to see all around them while also providing a powerful beam reach to put more light on a target at a distance,” said Streamlight Chief Revenue Officer, Michael F. Dineen. “It’s the ideal light for first responders, outdoor enthusiasts, industrial technicians and other users, whether performing room clearing, lighting an outdoor path or troubleshooting repairs under low-light conditions. It also is powered by convenient and cost-saving rechargeable batteries.”

The ProTac HL 6 uses the latest in power LED technology for extreme brightness. Its multi-function, easy-access head switch allows for one-handed operation of the light’s momentary, variable intensity, or strobe modes. On the high setting, it delivers 5,300 lumens and 80,000 candela over 566 meters. On medium, it offers 1,500 lumens, 23,000 candela and a 303-meter beam distance. On low, the light provides 450 lumens and 6,700 candela over 164 meters. Run time ranges from 12 hours and 30 minutes on low to two hours on high; in strobe mode, the light runs for four hours.

The new light features TEN-TAP® programming, which allows for user selection from among three programs: high/strobe/low (factory default); high only; or low/medium/high. 

The ProTac HL 6 is powered by two included 5000mAh SL-B48 protected Li-Ion USB-C rechargeable battery packs which are rechargeable up to 500 times.

Fabricated from 6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with an anodized finish, the new light features an anti-roll face cap, and a textured rubber sleeve and lanyard to ensure a tight grip. It has a gasket-sealed glass lens with an anti-reflective coating. 

The ProTac HL 6 measures 10.5 inches in length and weighs 1.3 pounds with two SL-B48 rechargeable batteries. It is rated IPX7, making it waterproof to one meter for 30 minutes. The light is also impact resistance-tested to one meter.

Available in black, the light comes in two models, the ProTac HL 6 with a 120V USB adapter or the ProTac HL 6 without an adapter. The two models have MSRPs of $265.38 and $247.78, respectively. Both ship with two SL-B48 Li-Ion battery packs, a USB-C “Y” cord and lanyard, and come with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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C&H Precision Family of Companies Completes Acquisition of Paragon Weapon Light Cleaner

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024

RICHMOND HILL, Ga. – July 1, 2024 – C&H Family of Companies is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of Paragon, a highly regarded firearms cleaning solution company based in Florida. The entity also owns C&H Precision, a prominent player in the firearms industry, and will continue to look for strategic acquisitions in the same and adjacent markets.

In August 2023, C&H Companies acquired a majority stake in Paragon from its founding members, initiating a strategic partnership designed to enhance the capabilities and market presence of both companies. As of June 2024, C&H Companies has completed the acquisition and assumes full ownership of Paragon.

“This acquisition marks a significant milestone in our ongoing growth and expansion within the firearms sector,” said Buck Holly, Founder & CEO of C&H Precision Family of Companies. “We are eager to integrate Paragon’s innovative products and expertise into our operations, which will undoubtedly strengthen our market position and enhance our ability to serve our customers.”

The full acquisition of Paragon underscores C&H Companies’ commitment to broadening its product offerings and sharpening its competitive edge. Customers and partners can expect a continued commitment to excellence in both service and product quality.

C&H Companies broke ground on its new home in Bryan County, Ga. in March of 2024. The facility in the city of Richmond Hill will span 50,000 square feet, create up to 60 jobs and become a place for the community to gather. All Paragon operations will operate out of the C&H Companies headquarters upon completion of the complex.

In plans released earlier, the C&H Companies campus will include state of the art manufacturing, indoor shooting ranges for the public and law enforcement, a retail store with Federal Firearms License, a sandwich and coffee shop and more. This multi-use facility will not only increase C&H Companies’ manufacturing and design capacity to support its growing business needs, but it will increase the company’s involvement and contributions to the local community.

For more information about the acquisition and its implications for C&H Companies and Paragon, please contact Tim Brandt at tim.brandt@murrayroadagency.com and 843-410-2739 x 103.

For more information on C&H Precision visit www.chpws.com. Additional updates from the company are also available on social media.

US Army Announces Terrestrial Layer System – Brigade Combat Team (TLS BCT) Manpack Contract Award

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD – The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) recently awarded a contract to Mastodon Design LLC in the amount of $99,991,845 for the procurement, training, and fielding of the Terrestrial Layer System – Brigade Combat Team (TLS BCT) Manpack system.

“The efforts to demonstrate, test, and rapidly procure a COTS-based product significantly accelerated the procurement timeline and will result in early capability to the field starting this year. The TLS BCT Manpack is a mature, well-adopted system that will make a significant contribution to winning the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) fight,” said Ken Strayer, Project Manager Electronic Warfare and Cyber (PM EW&C). After successful prototyping and operational demonstration with Soldier touch points, the TLS BCT Manpack program received approval to transition into Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) Rapid Fielding with a first unit issued planned in 2024.

The TLS BCT Manpack system is a tailorable, modular, terrestrial capability that allows the integration of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) collection, processing, exploitation, reporting, and effects capabilities within the SIGINT Collection Team (SCT) and Electromagnetic Warfare Team (EWT) elements. It provides the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Commander a tactical advantage with a robust state-of-the-art mobile EW capability for Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). The fully configurable system can conduct radio frequency (RF) surveying, signals collection and direction-finding operations, electromagnetic attack and force protection operations, and EMS visualization and scanning/surveying operations.

Thermal Augmentation Device Update: Available for Preorder!

Monday, July 1st, 2024

Redlands, California—

TNVC and Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), formerly Safran Optics 1, are excited to announce the release of the Thermal Augmentation Device (TAD), one of the most exciting new products in the Visual Augmentation Systems space—and available now for Pre-Order exclusively through TNVC!

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Production units are rolling off the line now with the first commercial deliveries occurring by August! These initial units are available for Pre-Order at an introductory price of $6,500 and available with multiple bracket options, including PVS-14-based optical lens assemblies, the L3Harris BNVD (PVS-31) and GPNVG, and Elbit/EOTECH/Theon AN/PVS-31D (additional options available).

TAD is based on the AN/PAS-29B Enhanced Clip-On Thermal Imager (ECOTI), and is a small, lightweight system that clips on to almost any existing Night Vision Goggle system. TAD creates an instant thermal fusion capability without any permanent modification to the device or system by projecting a thermal overlay into the intensified image, providing the user with superior detection, situational awareness and identification capabilities compared to using an I2 or thermal system by itself.

At only 90 grams (including the mounting bracket and internal battery), TAD is smaller and lighter than the AN/PAS-29B ECOTI, while featuring an improved 672 x 544 10 µm uncooled LWIR microbolometer sensor while retaining the ECOTI’s 30o circular field of view (FOV), allowing users to detect moving man-sized signatures atup to 250M depending on conditions. TAD is also backwards compatible with most existing legacy AN/PAS-29A (COTI) and ECOTI mounting brackets.

TAD allows users to upgrade their existing systems to obtain and employ fusion capabilities at a low cost, without needing to purchase and field an entirely new goggle system. While dedicated systems and even systems like the ECOTI offer a tremendous range of capabilities, particularly with ATAK and other Augmented Reality integration capabilities, not all users may need them. TAD offers a “no frills” fusion at 40% less cost, making it ideal for commercial and law enforcement customers who simply want the thermal detection capabilities withoutneeding to use a secondary device like a handheld thermal monocular or having to pay for unused features.

“I2 / Thermal Fusion is becoming THE standard for headborne Visual Augmentation Systems,” notes TNVC COO, Augee Kim. “With devices like the ENVG-B and SBNVG becoming standardized across close combat formations across the DoD, I2 / Thermal Fusion offers a significant edge to users in extreme low light conditions and heavily wooded or shaded areas, including subterranean operations, as we begin to face adversaries with their own night vision capabilities.”

TAD, created and manufactured by Safran DSI, is available exclusively at TNVC.com for Pre-Order with commercial deliveries expected to begin by August!

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B5 Systems Expands Line of Retro Firearm Accessories for the CAR15

Monday, July 1st, 2024

Xenia, OH – [July 1, 2024]

B5 Systems, a leading provider of professional grade firearms accessories, proudly announces the expansion of its retro firearm accessories, designed specifically for the CAR15. These components blend classic aesthetics with modern materials, providing authentic and high-quality options to enhance your CAR15 or other Clone Rifles, available in Black and OD Green.

The B5 Systems Retro Line includes:

CAR15 Stock: Faithful to the original design, this mil-spec stock offers a nostalgic look while incorporating modern materials for improved durability. It features sharp checkering and fixed sling mounts.

LS2 Pistol Grip: Combining a classic contour with advanced polymer construction and built in storage, this grip provides the perfect balance of nostalgia and functionality.

CAR15 6-Hole Handguard: These drop in carbine handguards capture the original slim 6-hole design with integral heatshield.

B5 Systems retro series pays homage to classic AR15 parts and accessories while being made of modern materials and to the same exacting standards of all B5 Systems products.  The retro line of products is perfect for your Military Clone or Modern KISS build.  

For more information about these and other products visit us at www.B5Systems.com

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Savage Announces New Episode of Savage Journeys: Making It Rain Outdoors

Sunday, June 30th, 2024

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – June 28, 2024 – Savage Arms® announces the release of its newest Savage Journeys episode: Making it Rain Outdoors. This story follows Savage Arms ambassadors Rain and Jason Williams and the generational tradition of hunting and fishing that Rain Williams was born into and is sharing with her family. The Williams hope to instill in their children the same passion for the outdoors and inspire other families to connect with nature to ensure the legacy continues for future generations.

Viewers can watch as Rain tells the story of her father and grandfather instilling a love for the outdoors in her from a young age, and how she came to introduce her husband Jason to hunting and fishing when they began dating. Now parents of three, viewers witness them discuss combining parenthood with the outdoors and the balance that takes. The Williams also describe how their brand, Rain Outdoors, came to be and the mission of their platform.

“My husband was passionate about promoting where he was from in the city so he knew all about social media. He would take pictures of me outside hunting and fishing and the brand started building from there,” said Rain Williams. “For a long time, I knew that I wanted to get young people involved, especially young women. Hearing from parents who tell me that their daughters decided to start hunting or fishing because of me is what inspires me to keep making content and building Rain Outdoors.”

As important as creating and sharing content is to Rain and Jason, they stand firm in the idea that the most important job they can do in growing the outdoor community is to instill those values in their children. The Williams work hard to teach their sons that hunting and fishing is more for the harvest than anything else, showing them every step of the process from the catch or kill to a home-cooked meal.

“Rain’s story is important to tell because it highlights the power of family traditions and the vital role of teaching the next generation to cherish our outdoor heritage,” said Kristin Boeshart, Digital Marketing Manager at Savage Arms. “Rain and Jason share their joy for the outdoors and their family every day on their pages.”

The Williams continue to pursue their goals, with a bright vision for the future of Rain Outdoors. Having recently released her first children’s outdoor coloring and activity book, Rain Outdoors Into the Wild, Rain hopes to spark children around the country’s interest in the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Rain and Jason’s adventures are documented on their Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

“We’re trying to build an outdoors legacy that will last beyond our lives and this is just the beginning of that journey,” said Rain Williams.

This Savage Journeys episode debuted on the Savage Arms website and through its social channels on June 28. For more information about Savage Arms and Savage Journeys, visit savagearms.com.

AKTI & Willey Knives Applaud Introduction of Knife Legislation

Saturday, June 29th, 2024

Delaware Initiative to Remove Restrictions on Individuals and Benefit Retailers
Cody, Wyoming, June 19, 2024 – The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) and Willey Knives, a Delaware-based retailer, applaud the recent introduction of legislation by state Senator David Wilson to provide positive changes for knife owners and retailers in Delaware by removing dated prohibitions on automatic knives.  If passed, SB23 will bring Delaware laws in line with nearly half of the United States and remove barriers that put Delaware-based retailers at a competitive disadvantage.  

“As a second-generation family-owned small business, we are always looking to respond to our customers’ needs,” said Geri L. Elliot, Co-owner of Willey Knives in Greenwood, Delaware. “In this case, we can’t because of where we are located.  Meanwhile, less than 20 miles away, our competitors across the border can sell these tools to their customers.  Delaware residents also deserve the opportunity to carry these knives, as citizens from many other states have done for decades.  We thank AKTI for their hard work advocating for this initiative and our Senator Wilson for carrying this legislation forward and supporting his district.”

Delaware law currently prohibits the ownership, possession, and sale of automatic knives, commonly used in agriculture, the trades, and by outdoor enthusiasts such as anglers and hunters.  The legislation removes these restrictions and allows knife retailers to sell the knives, as is common in other states.

“Delaware knife law changes have been a priority for the American Knife & Tool Institute since 2013,” said CJ Buck, AKTI Presidentand CEO of Buck Knives. “We sincerely thank Senator Wilson for his effort to bring relief to both individuals and knife businesses. This legislation has had broad bipartisan support in other states and has been signed into law by Republican and Democratic Governors.  We look forward to working with the Legislature to make this bill a law.”

“My bill will repeal an archaic provision in our law and bring it in line with nearly every other state in the nation,” Senator Wilson said.  “This commonsense solution will be good for local businesses like Willey Knives, who should not be disadvantaged only because they are based in Delaware.  It’s also good for knife owners who use these knives as tools of their trade or recreationally.”

“We thank the knife community for helping spread the news about our initiative in Delaware,” added Buck.  Updates on the progress will be available on our website, and individuals can sign up for our monthly emails that include legislative updates.”

Knife laws of all 50 states can be reviewed on the AKTI website, www.AKTI.org, as well as detailed articles about understanding knife laws and court decisions.

FALCO Holsters Celebrates Independence Day With Exclusive Customization Offer Enjoy Free Custom Color, Stitching & Edge Colors on Premium Leather Holsters This 4th of July

Saturday, June 29th, 2024

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – June 27, 2024 – FALCO®Holsters, a globally renowned name in bespoke leather holsters and EDC accessories, announces a special Independence Day offer that allows customers to add a personal touch to their premium leather holsters at no extra cost. On July 4, customers can choose custom leather colors, colored stitching, and leather edge colors for their holster designs free of charge, equating to a discount of up to 30 percent.

Katarína Zacharová, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at FALCO Holsters, said, “We’re really excited to celebrate this 4th of July by letting our customers customize their leather holsters however they want. This promo is about letting folks show off their unique style and celebrate independence. They can even design a Patriotic holster or the colors of their favorite sports team if that’s their vibe.”

Special 4th of July Offer Details:

• Free Custom Colors: Choose from a range of vibrant colors to personalize your leather holster.

• Free Colored Stitching: Select custom thread colors to complement your custom-colored holster for a unique, personalized look.

• Free Colored Leather Edge: Match the color of the leather holster, or choose something completely different.

• Availability: This exclusive offer is valid for orders placed on July 4, 2024.

How to Avail the Offer:

• Visit the FALCO Holsters website at FALCOHolsters.com.

• Use “Filter by” to select your gun, model number, barrel length, and caliber.

• Under “Holster Design,” check “Extra Color Options,” then click Search.

• Select your preferred leather holster.

• Choose your FREE custom color, stitching color, and edge color options.

FALCO Holsters’ commitment to quality craftsmanship and innovation ensures that each holster is functional, customized, and a statement of personal style. “This 4th of July, enhance your everyday carry experience with a holster that reflects your individuality,” added Zacharová.

Click here for various custom coloring options for FALCO’s Premium Leather Holsters.

For more information or to order a new FALCO Holsters Premium Leather Holster, visit FALCOHolsters.com.