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Hydra Weaponry MARCK-15 9mm H17 Modular Rifle Expands GLOCK Owners Options

Thursday, August 22nd, 2024

Hydra Weaponry answers the call from civilian and law enforcement GLOCK® 9mm pistol owners to design a modular AR platform specifically for the GLOCK 9mm magazine.

Hermon, Maine (August 2024) – Hydra Weaponry, Maine’s largest firearms employer, designers, and manufacturers of the truly modular MARCK-15 Hydra® Weapon System, have answered the call from GLOCK® pistol owners and proudly unveil the Hydra MARCK-15 9mm H17 Modular Rifle.

With millions of GLOCK pistols owned by responsible civilians and law enforcement professionals, the need for a modular AR platform that could accept GLOCK 9mm magazines was apparent. The team at Hydra Weaponry designed the new Hydra MARCK-15 9mm H17 rifle to accept magazines from any GLOCK model 17, 19, 26, 34, 45, and 48 pistol, including the new Gens. For civilians and law enforcement, the option of using a pistol and AR rifle in the same caliber is not only cost effective, but also reduces training time, and for LE officers provides better cross-training, reduces errors, builds officer confidence, and provides officers with additional resources, especially under duress.

Built on the Hydra Modular Lower Receiver incorporating the new 9mm H17 magazine well, and the Hydra Quick Change Barrel Upper Receiver (QCB-D), the rifle features a Hydra 16-inch 9mm blowback barrel and bolt, and 9mm GLOCK-style magazine. The rugged B5 Systems stock and pistol grip provides the user with incredible durability in unpredictable environmental circumstances.

Additionally, now the owner of the Hydra MARCK-15 9mm H17 Modular rifle can use this as the base to expand caliber capabilities through Hydra Weaponry’s growing magazine well and caliber conversion kits. Easy to change out, even in the field, the rifle requires no tools to convert to another caliber with the most the user will ever need to change out is the barrel, bolt, and bolt carrier, and the magazine well to the new caliber.

“We are proud to offer this Maine-made AR system to the American public and law enforcement that continue to passionately carry GLOCK 9mm pistols as their daily EDC, or for competition, self-defense, or as the job requires,” Mack Gwinn III, CEO of Hydra Weaponry, summed up.

Dealers interested in carrying the new Hydra MARCK-15 9mm H17 Modular Rifle, should contact Tanner Smart for the Hydra Dealer Program.

For more information on Hydra Weaponry, visit the new website at www.hydraweaponry.com.

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Pekka Airola apppointed CEO of DA-Group

Tuesday, August 20th, 2024

DA-Group updates its strategy and organization to meet the future demands of a changing operating environment. Pekka Airola has been appointed as DA-Group’s CEO as of 20 August 2024.

Pekka Airola (left) and Sami Kotiniemi (right) shake hands.

Pekka Airola has previously worked in the fields of industrial electronics, mobile phone supply chains and health technology. He has held various management positions related to product portfolios and projects, as well as production. Airola’s most recent role was Vice President of the Welding Machines Business Unit at Kemppi Oy, where he was responsible for ensuring the competitiveness of welding machines in a highly competitive market. For Airola, the most important management principles are creating added value for the customer and taking care of employees and developing their skills.

“DA-Group’s success is built on a strong foundation of expertise, from engineering to production, and the customer is instilled with a sense of security and trust through timely and accurate information on deliveries. In the current global situation, growth is supported by the increased attention paid to geopolitical risks in the supply chain now more than just ten years ago. Value is increasingly placed on companies that keep the entire supply chain in its own hands,” states Airola. He sees strong possibilities for DA-Group – the company has its own products and impressive customers, and the diversity of the Group’s operations bring security in an ever-changing world. “I am grateful for the trust shown in me, and I look forward to the opportunity to be part of building the future DA-Group,” he adds.

DA-Group’s long-standing CEO Sami Kotiniemi will support Airola and will continue working in a strategic role as Chairman of the Board, actively driving innovations and fine-tuning the company’s future direction. DA-Group’s strategy work is currently carried out jointly by the management team, business units and the Board of Directors.

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Craftsmanship Meets Modern Innovation in Affordable Premium Leather Holsters

Tuesday, August 20th, 2024

FALCO® Holsters UnveilsEnhanced Timeless Line with

New User-Friendly Features

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – August 19, 2024 – FALCO® Holsters, a global leader in crafting innovative holsters and EDC accessories, is excited to announce their renowned Timeless line of premium leather holsters relaunch. This updated series now boasts user-friendly features designed to meet the demands of modern firearm enthusiasts. Rather than cutting features to reduce costs, FALCO added new enhancements while keeping the price at an impressive $99, offering exceptional value to their customers.

Katarína Zacharová, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at FALCO Holsters, shared, “Our Timeless Leather Holsters have always stood out as a popular choice in our collection. By integrating thoughtful feedback from our loyal customers, experts, and industry leaders, we’ve enhanced the entire category to ensure our new Timeless leather holsters offer even better performance and comfort for contemporary carry styles. At only $99, these feature-rich holsters are a great deal,” she emphasized.

According to Zacharová, “We have named individual holsters in our Enhanced Timeless Line in honor of the 39 delegates who shaped and signed the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. We admire the cooperative statesmanship that laid the foundation of the United States of America and the innovative spirit of that historic endeavor. Notable figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton were instrumental in crafting the Constitution, embodying the vision and heritage we strive to reflect in our products. By naming our holsters after these Founding Fathers, we acknowledge their contributions and align our commitment to excellence with their enduring legacy.”

ENHANCED FEATURES OF TIMELESS LEATHER FALCO HOLSTERS

Safety and Performance:

• Thumb Break Reinforcement: A steel-reinforced thumb break, concealed between two layers of leather, ensures reliable access to your handgun.

• Rugged Mouth Design: The holster mouth is fortified with an additional layer of premium full-grain leather, providing a durable opening that remains stable even during one-handed reholstering.

Concealed Carry Innovations:

• IWB Holster Claw: This optional attachment (or wing) tilts the grip of your handgun snugly toward your body, minimizing printing and enhancing concealment—essential for appendix carry.

• Forward Molding: Present in IWB and OWB pancake-style holsters, this design helps tilt the grip of your handgun toward your body for reduced printing.

• Forward Cant and Straight Hip Designs: OWB holsters feature an FBI cant (10-15 degrees) ideal for 3-5 o’clock carry, while IWB holsters are designed for straight hip (no cant) or appendix carry.

Compatibility and Versatility:

• Light-bearing Options: Capable of accommodating more than 3,100 handguns and 60+ tactical lights and lasers, ensuring a perfect fit for various firearms.

• Optics Ready: Designed to accommodate modern pistols, classic firearms, and revolvers, they feature compatibility with red dot sights and high front sights, ensuring they meet the needs of contemporary gun owners. The new signature optics cut is stress-free, protecting your gear from damage and maintaining zero for your red dot sight, even under rigorous conditions.

• Open Bottom Design: Keeps the holster clean from dirt and allows pistols with threaded barrels.

Durable Attachments:

• New Shoulder Holster Harness and Straps: They are stitched all around for a prolonged lifespan and prevention of deformation even after years of use.

• Belt Width Customization: Standard clips and belt loops are available for 1.5” belts, and customization is available for other widths on demand.

Premium Materials and Craftsmanship:

• High-Quality Leather: Made of 1/8” thick, 7-8 oz heavy premium full-grain Italian leather, maintaining the highest quality standards of the Timeless line.

• New Colors: Our standard black remains an option, as do two new colors: old-school tan and saddle brown.

• Handcrafted Excellence: Holsters are molded on the exact replica of your handgun for a perfect fit. Then, they are hand-dyed, oiled, lacquered, and crafted with the attention to detail only FALCO artisans can achieve.

• Meticulous Stitching: Holsters are carefully stitched with a solid thread and double-stitched in areas of the highest stress to prevent deformation and maximize lifespan.

• Attention to Detail: Rivets, snaps, and screws on the whole holster are either incorporated between two layers of leather or hidden behind the plastic cover to protect the finish of your precious handgun.

Zacharová added, “Our commitment to excellence and passion for innovation has driven us to create the Enhanced Timeless Holster Series. Each holster looks like a fine piece of art and performs flawlessly under various conditions,” added Zacharová. “These holsters come with a lifetime warranty, underscoring our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. Experience a tradition redefined for the gun carry of the future with our new Timeless line.”

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

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Silencer Central Ranks 2nd in South Dakota and Sioux Falls on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies in the U.S.

Monday, August 19th, 2024

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota – August 15, 2024 – Inc. Magazine has once again recognized Silencer Central, America’s leading provider of firearm suppressors, as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This year, Silencer Central achieved the remarkable feat of ranking 2nd among companies in South Dakota and 2nd in Sioux Falls on the annual Inc. 5000 list. Nationally, the company placed 87th in the consumer products category and secured the 1,339th spot overall.

“It is an incredible honor to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, especially as one of the top companies in South Dakota and Sioux Falls,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team, as well as the unwavering support of our customers. We are committed to continuing our growth and delivering innovative products that meet the needs of our customers across the country.”

The Inc. 5000 list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent businesses. Companies like Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft and Patagonia first gained national recognition as honorees on this prestigious list.

Over the past 19 years, Silencer Central has solidified its reputation as a leader in the firearms industry, offering unparalleled expertise, compliance and customer education in silencers. The company’s focus on silencers has allowed it to maintain a high standard of quality and service, making it one of the largest Class 3 dealers in the nation.

Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list are ranked based on their percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. To be eligible, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2020 was $100,000, while the minimum for 2023 was $2 million. Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons, and growth rates used to determine rankings were calculated to four decimal places.

The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000/2024.

For more information about Silencer Central and its products, visit www.silencercentral.com.

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FN Announces Global Alliance with True Velocity on Lightweight Medium Machine Gun

Monday, August 19th, 2024

(McLean, VA — August 19, 2024) FN America, LLC is proud to announce the expansion of the strategic licensing and manufacturing alliance with ammunition and weapon system manufacturer TV Ammo, Inc. (“True Velocity”), to produce True Velocity’s .338 Norma Lightweight Medium Machine Gun for U.S. and Allied military units.

The international strategic alliance positions FN as the primary manufacturer of Texas-based True Velocity’s .338 Norma machine gun, both in the United States and the United Kingdom. The .338 is a recoil-mitigated weapon system designed to provide warfighters with range and terminal performance similar to that of the .50-caliber M2 machine gun, but with a lightweight, functional profile comparable to that of the ubiquitous M240 machine gun also manufactured by FN.

“FN America is extremely excited to partner with True Velocity on this effort to deliver the next medium machine gun to the U.S. military,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO for FN America, LLC. “Both companies share the drive and desire to innovate and deliver game-changing technology to the warfighter. This has produced a really great collaborative effort across our teams.”

A lightweight machine gun solution chambered for the .338 Norma cartridge has been a focal point of requirements emerging from the U.S. Department of Defense and Allied militaries in recent years. In March 2024, the United States Department of Defense selected True Velocity’s .338 Norma Lightweight Medium Machine Gun for continued evaluation in a military program aimed at fielding a weapon system that would bridge the performance gap between the .50-caliber M2 machine gun and the M240 machine gun chambered for 7.62x51mm NATO.

“True Velocity’s .338 machine gun will change the battlefield for our warfighters. We are thrilled that FN will join with us so we can equip U.S. and Allied militaries with this combat advantage,” said True Velocity President and Chief Intellectual Property Officer Craig Etchegoyen. “It very quickly became clear that FN is a world-renowned, reliable and respected manufacturer of innovative machine guns, and we’re excited for them to join our mission.”

Over the past 40 years, FN’s production facility in Columbia, South Carolina, has produced over one million small arms under contract to the U.S. Department of Defense. Currently, FN America produces firearms, accessories and other adjacent products for the U.S. military, law enforcement agencies as well as authorized retailers. The company has manufactured the M4A1, M16A4, M249 light machine gun, M240 medium machine gun and FN SCAR® under contract for the U.S. military.

“FN America is excited to bring its 40-plus years of U.S. government support in the manufacturing of belt-fed machine guns to the TV-FN alliance,” said Jim Williams, Vice President, Military Programs for FN America, LLC. “The natural teaming between True Velocity and FN America ensures success by combining the new technology designs of TV and the decades of manufacturing and U.S. Government support of FN America. And it’s equally exciting to extend the alliance globally through our sister company FN UK as we expand the growing relationship and joint expertise that TV and FN bring.”

To learn more about FN’s military expertise and products, visit fnamerica.com/military.

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SB Tactical Wins Lawsuit Challenging ATF Rule on Pistol Stabilizing Braces

Sunday, August 18th, 2024

Bradenton, Fla. – SB Tactical®, in conjunction with the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, Inc. (FRAC), B&T USA, Rick Cicero, and a massive coalition of 25 states, is pleased to announce that the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in our favor against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

“This is a significant victory for all law-abiding Americans,” said Jeff Creamer, president and CEO of SB Tactical. “This unlawful rule was a gross overreach of regulatory authority by an agenda-driven agency. We are encouraged that the courts are holding the ATF accountable.”

In the ruling, the Court held that “the Final Rule, as a whole, is arbitrary and capricious because it allows the ATF to arrive at whatever conclusion it wishes without ‘adequately explain[ing] the standard on which its decision is based….’”

“This ruling denies ATF’s ability to issue vague and amorphous standards that allow it to reach any outcome it wants,” said Travis White, president and CEO of FRAC. “At one point, the 8th Circuit went so far as to state that the ATF’s arguments ‘make as much sense as shouldering a rifle by the barrel.’ This published federal appellate court ruling will serve to hold ATF accountable in future attempts by the agency to invent subjective factors that allow it to apply post hoc reasoning in classification letters and rules.”

In addition to thanking the other plaintiffs, the Firearms Policy Coalition, the Gun Owners of America, and the Second Amendment Foundation for their efforts, SB Tactical sincerely thanks the National Rifle Association for their unwavering support and assistance during this litigation.

For more information on the brand’s growing line of products for multiple firearms platforms, visit www.sb-tactical.com.

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Japan Buys Two SeaGuardians from GA-ASI

Saturday, August 17th, 2024

SAN DIEGO – 15 August 2024 – The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has signed a contract for the purchase of two SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), scheduled for delivery in 2025. This follows JCG’s ongoing Company-Owned, Contractor-Operated agreement with GA-ASI for operating SeaGuardian, which began in April 2022.

“Since JCG started operating SeaGuardians, they have been used for various JCG missions including supporting search and rescue and disaster response specifically during the 7.6 magnitude earthquake early this year near the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture and maritime surveillance during the 2023 G-7 Summit in Hiroshima, and the system has performedefficiently and effectively,” said GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue.

SeaGuardian is a medium-altitude, long-endurance RPA system that can fly for 24 hours or more, depending on the configuration.

GA-ASI has strengthened its Maritime Wide Area Surveillance (MWAS) for Japan with Optix+, which gathers information from the SeaGuardian sensors, as well as other data sources, displaying the full picture of surveillance information for its operator. This functionality makes it easy to task and direct its Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) information in real time. GA-ASI’s Optix+ software suite rapidly correlates and exploits collected data into an easily shared common operational picture. Having multi-source correlated data enables automatic detection of anomalous behaviors over waters.

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Tasmanian Tiger to Exhibit at TacOps South

Friday, August 16th, 2024

Tasmanian Tiger® will attend this law enforcement tactical training conference and expo in Nashville, Tennessee, Aug. 21 – 22, 2024 at Table 3.

Knoxville, Tenn. (August 2024) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., will be exhibiting at TacOps South this Aug. 21 – 22, 2024 at Sheraton Music City in Nashville, Tennessee. Tasmanian Tiger will exhibit its line of Medic Packs and the recent NTOA Member Tested and Recommended TT Plate Carrier QR LC at Table 3. For two days, over 150 industry vendors will showcase the latest technologies and products aimed at patrol officers, SWAT, tactical teams, corrections, narcotics units, detectives, and TEMS.

Attendees can expect to see a comprehensive display featuring Tasmanian Tiger’s renowned Medic Packs, designed for optimal organization and rapid access in critical situations. Additionally, its versatile bags will be on exhibit, demonstrating their durability and functionality for a wide range of missions. Furthermore, attendees will have the opportunity to explore TT’s advanced plate carriers, engineered to provide superior comfort in demanding environments.

The TT Plate Carrier QR LC recently received an overall score of 3.95 out of five from the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Member Tested and Recommended Program. This lightweight plate carrier is designed to offer a sleek and modern look, with a MOLLE system in laser-cut technology. The TT Plate Carrier QR LC is designed to fit SAPI plates of 12 x 10 in. (30 x 25 cm). It features a quick-release system with ROC buckle, which allows the wearer to quickly and easily remove the plate carrier in case of an emergency. The shoulder straps are adjustable, ranging from a minimum of 11 in. (28 cm) to a maximum of 20 in. (52 cm), providing a comfortable and customized fit for all users.

?2024 is Tasmanian Tiger’s 25th anniversary in business. For a quarter-century, Tasmanian Tiger has been at the forefront of innovation, providing top-quality products for military operators, medics, law enforcement professionals, and enthusiasts alike. The company owes its success to the tireless efforts of its dedicated team, the support of valued dealers, and the trust of customers who have been an integral part of its extraordinary journey.

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