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Alien Gear Holsters to Launch Four New Products at SHOT Show 2024

Wednesday, January 10th, 2024

Post Falls, Idaho (Jan 2, 2024) – Alien Gear Holsters and Rapid Force will launch four new products at SHOT Show, January 23-26 in Booth #10174 located on the 2nd level of The Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV.

New products include:

– Rapid Force Level 3 Duty Holster V3: The enhanced professional-grade duty holster retains the speed, security, and durability synonymous with Rapid Force Holsters, incorporating features absent in other duty holster lines.

New features include maximum trigger protection and revolutionary Axon compatibility in an extremely slim, lightweight design, with a light pocket large enough to accommodate most full-size duty lights.

– Rapid Force Level 2 Slim Duty Holster: Introducing Level 2 retention holsters that uphold the strength and durability expected from a duty holster, now with a sleek and minimalist design. Fully compatible with Rapid Force QDS, this holster mirrors the functionality of Level 3 Duty Holsters, seamlessly attaching to a comprehensive lineup of Rapid Force accessories such as the new Dynamic Drop Leg, Molle Mount, Paddle, etc.

Additionally, it accommodates a variety of compact light and optic options.

– TAQ Strap: Stay in the Fight with the first integrated tourniquet gear strap, strategically pre-positioned for comfortable deployment, ensuring 100% blood flow restriction to extremities on duty or the battlefield. The Taq-Strap encompasses a universal fit, ergonomic ratcheting system, flexible ladder and quick-release mechanism. Replaces any 1.5” strap.

– Rapid Force Duty Belt: The new leather Rapid Force Duty Belt is developed for and by law enforcement – solving everyday issues like fluctuating sizing positions, direct buckle mounts and drooping. The exterior belt is accompanied by a robust nylon and elastic inner belt that is strong enough to uphold the load bearing, heavy duty leather belt for all-day wear.

“We are proud to launch these game-changing new product lines for our institutional customers and partners,” said Shawn Hostetter, CEO of Tedder Industries. “It is through the collective hard work and dedication by our team of law enforcement and military partners and staff that we have achieved such incredible progress in launching the most advanced holster line and innovative life-saving products on the market – all 100% made in the USA. SHOT Show will be the first time we will publicly debut some of our most revolutionary new products. What truly sets our company apart is our unwavering commitment to attentively listen to and promptly act upon the requirements and suggestions of our customers, partners and the professional community.”

Founded in 2013, Tedder Industries is a worldwide leader in civilian, law enforcement and military holsters, life-saving tactical gear and accessories. Headquartered in Post Falls, Idaho, Alien Gear Holsters, Rapid Force and Bigfoot Gun Belts are fully operational and manufactured in a 70,000 sq. ft. facility. Their Law Enforcement and Military renowned experts develop, engineer, test and patent professional-grade duty holster innovation that drives advancements in durable consumer holster standards across the nation and around the globe – making every day firearm carry safer, smarter and more comfortable. Tedder Industries has won numerous industry awards and ranks among the world’s most trusted manufacturers of handgun holsters both for consumers and professionals including military, government agencies, law enforcement and private security. For more information about Alien Gear Holsters and Rapid Force, visit www.AlienGearHolsters.com.

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US Army Selects Strike Industries Cable Management System for Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) Program

Wednesday, January 10th, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada — Strike Industries is proud to announce that its Cable Management System® (CMS) has been selected by the United States Army for use in the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) Program (in use beginning 2024). We are very excited and honored for the opportunity to contribute to the US Military. This significant achievement represents a milestone for our company and a testament to the quality and innovation of our products.

Our CMS is a meticulously crafted ecosystem in development since 2018. Engineered to solve the cable conundrum stemming from flashlights, lasers, and other weapon electronics, our CMS does more than just hold cables. It ingeniously stores excess cable within the weapon accessories and guides the cable’s direction seamlessly.

We have developed over 20 CMS products which include handguards, rail covers, vertical grips, angled grips, picatinny mounted, M-LOK mounted accessories, and several more parts. To date, Strike Industries has received multiple issued patents for these products with more patents pending.

Within our CMS product line, three products were chosen after a rigorous evaluation and selection process that included extensive testing which included other companies’ products as well — to ensure who would meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and security required by the US military:

Strike Multidirectional Picatinny Rail Cover w/ Cable Management

M-LOK Cable Management Covers (Long)

M-LOK Cable Management Covers (Short)

Image provided by US Army during testing.

Key benefits and features of these Cable Management System® products:

-Enables users to organize and store excess wire from weapon lights or any other cabled accessories.

-Aesthetic top rail cover protects hand or thumb from picatinny rail’s sharp edges while providing more control and comfort over the front end of the weapon platform.

-M-LOK covers serve in organizing wires and mitigating heat from the barrel.

-Come in a short version which is about the length of one M-LOK slot (1.57”).

-Come in a long version which is about the length of two M-LOK slots (3.14”).

For more information about the Strike Industries Cable Management System® or to see our entire CMS catalog, please visit our website at www.strikeindustries.com/products/ar/upper-parts/accessories/cms

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5.11 Tactical Partners with USCCA To Expand ABR Academy Classes for 2024

Wednesday, January 10th, 2024

More than 500 classes to take place at 5.11-owned retail locations

Costa Mesa, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2024) – 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, today announced it will expand its popular ABR Academy in 2024 to host more than 500 classes in collaboration with the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA). Together, the companies will host the free instructional classes at 5.11 company-owned retail locations across the U.S. to provide tips, tactics and insight on readiness skills.

“Expanding the ABR Academy will allow us to better support individuals seeking to enhance their personal safety and self-reliance skills,” said 5.11 Tactical’s CMO, Debra Radcliff. “By partnering with USCCA, we aim to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate real-world situations and to protect themselves and their loved ones.”

The ABR Academy clinics will provide first-hand learning and guidance on topics ranging from building emergency preparedness kits and bug-out bags to self-defense and trauma care. Each course is free to attend and will be hosted by certified experts, including instructors from the USCCA and brand ambassadors from 5.11 Tactical.

“We are thrilled to be expanding our partnership with 5.11 and the ABR Academy,” said Tim Schmidt, Co-Founder and Chairman of the USCCA. “Hosting more classes symbolizes our collective pursuit of widespread training and education. This is not just a partnership; it’s a shared commitment to be a positive force in the mission of saving lives.”

The USCCA is the largest, fastest-growing self-defense association dedicated to responsible firearm owners. It offers industry-leading training, lifesaving education and self-defense liability insurance to help members build preparedness and confidence. The partnership between 5.11 Tactical and USCCA brings together two industry-leading organizations to provide participants with a top-tier training experience.

For more information about 5.11 Tactical’s ABR Academy and collaboration with the USCCA, or to find an ABR Academy class near you, please visit 511abracademy.usconcealedcarry.com.

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Stefanie Leege Takes on the Role of Exhibition Director of IWA OutdoorClassics

Tuesday, January 9th, 2024

Stefanie Leege, Exhibition Director IWA OutdoorClassics, Right: Rebecca Renn, Executive Director Exhibitions. // © NürnbergMesse

Nuremberg, 1 January 2024: The IWA OutdoorClassics, the world’s leading exhibition for the hunting and target sports industry, is set to welcome a new exhibition director. Effective 1 January 2024, Stefanie Leege will take on the job in the team led by Rebecca Renn, Executive Director Exhibitions, who will continue to have overall responsibility for the show. Leege herself has already spent five years as part of the IWA OutdoorClassics team and has excellent knowledge of the industry, its needs and challenges.

Leege brings more than a decade of experience in the exhibition and event segment to IWA. Between 2011 and 2013, the degree-qualified tourism manager oversaw the international Sales Partner Network at Deutsche Messe AG in Hanover, before her path took her to the metropolitan region of Nuremberg. Starting in 2014, she was responsible for sales for various trade fairs in the NürnbergMesse portfolio, before joining the IWA OutdoorClassics team in 2019. Until recently, Leege was responsible for strategic sales orientation.

Statements on the appointment:

Rebecca Renn, Executive Director Exhibitions, IWA OutdoorClassics: “The IWA OutdoorClassics is an exhibition which has to meet a special set of requirements. I am therefore all the more pleased that in Stefanie we have found an extremely suitable candidate for the post of event manager – not just from a professional perspective but also at a personal level. Our defined goal is now to bring consistency to this important position. We are confident that Stefanie is the right choice for us and will lead the way in the industry.”

Stefanie Leege, Exhibition Director IWA OutdoorClassics: “I am looking forward to my new role as exhibition director for IWA OutdoorClassics and to shaping the future direction of IWA together with the team. We see the 50th anniversary as an opportune time to tackle the trade fair concept and work with the sector to strengthen the position of its most important B2B trading platform. For me, it is a labour of love to be able to bring the worlds of hunting and shooting sports together at one table.”

www.iwa.info

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SIG SAUER Continues Expansion of SIG Professional Program

Tuesday, January 9th, 2024

NEWINGTON, N.H., (January 9, 2024) – On this day when we honor Law Enforcement Professionals and to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the P226, SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the continued expansion of the SIG Professional Program (SPP) to include all honorably discharged veterans.

“To celebrate the rich military and law enforcement history of the P226, we will kick-off the year by extending our appreciation to those that charted the pistol’s path to its place in history. For the duration of 2024, in addition to adding veterans, the SIG Professional Program will have a significant addition of products, and will be available at a much-expanded network of commercial retailers,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc.

How does the SIG Professional Program Work? The SIG Professional Program offers discounted pricing on select SIG SAUER firearms to those who protect and serve our country and our communities and is available at select retailers. With proper credentials, any qualifying active-duty military, retired military and expanded veteran inclusion, along with law enforcement, or security professional can receive discounts on select popular SIG SAUER firearms. The program can be accessed through SIG Master and Elite Dealers, as well as select retailers in addition to the current SIG Law Enforcement Dealers. To locate an SPP dealer in your area use the convenient dealer locator on sigsauer.com.

The SIG Professional Program is open to:

• Active-duty military with an active-duty identification

• Retired military with retired military credentials

• Honorably discharged veterans (requires DD214 or Veteran designation on state issued ID)

• Active reservists with military identification

• Active national guard with military identification

• Corrections officers (including parole and probation officers)

• Sworn law enforcement officers (including federal, state, county)

• Retired law enforcement officers with “retired” credentials

• Active or retired law enforcement with official agency credentials

• Court officers with official agency credentials or official documentation

• State / County / City Coroners with official agency credentials or official documentation

• Full time first responders with current credentials or official documentation

• EMTs, Firefighters, Volunteer Firefighters, and Paramedics.

To learn more about the program or review the product offering visit sigsauer.com/sig-professional-program, and to locate any participating SPP Dealer in your area visit sigsauer.com/dealer-locator.

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Liemke Introduces German-Made Keiler 25.1 Thermal Monocular

Tuesday, January 9th, 2024

San Antonio, Texas (January 9, 2024) – Liemke, a leader in high-definition thermal imaging for hunting and nature observation, extends its popular Keiler line with the addition of the German-made Keiler 25.1. This newest thermal monocular has 384×288 pixel resolution, a 12µm VOx sensor, and 25 mm objective lens. The advanced image processing software has two quick-change modes to provide natural looking, detailed images rain or shine. Heat signature detection capability is out to 1,250 meters making this model an excellent choice for hunting in forests or fields.

The Keiler 25.1 is also easy and intuitive to operate. The central scroll wheel controls the menu, zoom and other functions. The menu has a standard, custom, and basic mode and a quick-access menu that can be customized for frequently used functions. The design makes it easy to locate all important buttons intuitively, even in complete darkness. The Keiler 25.1 also has an internal memory capacity of 32 GB, making it simple to capture photos and videos from your hunt.

“Liemke thermal optics have been a hit with hunters here in the U.S. and those who want to observe their surroundings and nature at night,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group. “The new Keiler 25.1 is the smallest, most compact of our Keiler line. It’s easy to carry in a pocket and delivers powerful performance.”

Features:
• 25mm objective lens
• Start-up time of only five seconds
• Ceramic VOx detector with 384×288 pixel resolution
• OLED display with 1024×768 pixel resolution
• 50 Hz refresh rate
• 2.4x basic magnification (digital zoom up to 10x)
• Five color modes
• Waterproof rating of IP67 (dustproof / waterproof for brief immersion)
• Battery run time: up to 10 hours
• Weight: 15.69 ounces

MSRP: $2,777.00

www.blaser-group.com

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Made for the Mission: Blackhawk Introduces BH Series of Durable Hard Cases

Tuesday, January 9th, 2024

New Cases Developed in Licensing Partnership with Eylar Hard Cases

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – January 8, 2024 – Blackhawk, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 30 years, recently collaborated with Eylar to unveil a new line of branded hard cases, specifically designed as tactical solutions for the storage and protection of gear and equipment.

The Blackhawk (BH) series caters to a wide range of tactical essentials, including firearms, gun belts, optics and other accessories. With various sizes available, these hard cases offer the perfect fit for different equipment configurations and storage needs.

Key features of the BH series hard cases include:

• Unparalleled waterproof and shockproof construction, providing unmatched protection.

• Multiple layers of protective foam for optimal cushioning.

• Customizable perforated pull and pluck foam layer for tailored fits.

• High-quality construction ensuring long-term durability and reliability.

• Extensive range of sizes available to accommodate all tactical storage needs.

The BH series differentiates from other hard cases on the market with the inclusion of a protective foam layer in every case, with one layer being perforated pull and pluck foam. This unique feature allows users to customize the foam to create ideal fits for their gear and equipment.

“The small, 11”x8” case is excellent for air travel and meets TSA guidance for transportation of firearms. I can carry my Glock 19 and three spare mags, locked up safe and sound, and trust everything will arrive in working order when I land,” said Justin Hoffman, product manager at Blackhawk. “When we partner with companies like Eylar to bring gear to the end-user, we treat it as if it were our own product. Honor, as a Way of Life.”

Through the partnership with Eylar Hard Cases, Blackhawk brings forth a new generation of tactical hard cases that are durable, versatile, and resilient. The introduction of the BH series is a testament to Blackhawk’s unwavering commitment to delivering top-quality protective and transportation solutions for their customers.

The BH series hard cases can be purchased through the official Blackhawk and Eylar websites, as well as Amazon.com. For more information on the BH series, please visit www.blackhawk.com.

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Night Aerial Target Engagement: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience for the Elite Shooter

Monday, January 8th, 2024

South Florida, February 9-10 – Greenline Tactical, led by renowned tactical expert Don Edwards, wants to share an unprecedented opportunity for shooting enthusiasts: the Night Aerial Target Engagement Course. Partnered with Airborne Tactical Training Solutions, a leader in tactical helicopter training, this course is designed for anyone who seeks an extraordinary shooting experience.

A Unique Blend of Ground and Aerial Training The course unfolds in three phases, starting with ground-based training focusing on safety and live fire assessment. Phase two introduces participants to helicopter safety and operations, culminating in phase three, where attendees engage in live aerial target shooting from a helicopter, guided by experienced Greenline and ATTS instructors.

Exclusive and Unforgettable “Imagine the adrenaline rush of identifying and engaging targets from a helicopter at night. This isn’t just a course; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” says Don Edwards. This course is designed for those with a passion for tactical shooting and an adventurous spirit.

Requirements and Gear Participants should bring their own gear, including a helmet, NVGs, and an AR-style rifle, among other essentials. Full details are available on the Greenline Tactical website, night vision is available for rent if needed. Spaces are limited, and advance registration is required.

Join Us for an Unmatched Shooting Adventure Visit www.greenlinetactical.com for registration and more information. Experience the thrill of Night Aerial Target Engagement under the guidance of the industry’s best.

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