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Blackhawk Tactical Athletes Dominate at Utah Tactical Games

Saturday, June 17th, 2023

Jared Halbert Takes First Place, Teammate Ehea Schuerch Takes Second

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – June 14, 2023 – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, congratulates tactical athletes Jared Halbert and Ehea Schuerch for their strong performances at The Tactical Games Utah Regional Event. Halbert took home first place in the Men’s Elite Division while fellow teammate Schuerch placed second in the Women’s Elite Division.

Following his most recent win at the Tactical Games South Carolina match in the team event, Halbert returned to the podium as the winner of the Men’s Elite Division. Throughout the competition, Halbert ran a full suite of Blackhawk gear, including a T-Series® holster, Foundation Series Tac Nylon plate carrier and belt.

“Utah was very hot, and the smaller footprint of the Foundation Series Plate Carrier helped keep me comfortable,” Halbert said. “I was able to win both the action shooting stages during the match by having a holster that allows for quick draws and a sling that is fast to manipulate, which helps when tenths of a second matter. Several times I was also able to stow rifle magazines in the cummerbund of my plate carrier instead of in the very back of my belt, which allowed me to place my pistol pouches in more advantageous positions.”

Teammate Ehea Schuerch fought through injury and a fierce field of competitors to take second place in the Women’s Elite division.

“This weekend was an opportunity for me to put my last two months of training to the test,” Schuerch said. “On day two when I rolled my ankle, everything became a challenge – but it was me versus me. Thankfully, my Blackhawk gear is tough and reliable no matter the environment. I have put my holster belt and Foundation Series plate carrier through the ringer, and they still work flawlessly.”

To learn more about Blackhawk or to see the full line-up of holsters and tactical gear, head over to Blackhawk.com.

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Federal Ammunition Introduces New Action Shotgun Designed for Multi-Gun Competitors

Saturday, June 17th, 2023

ANOKA, Minnesota – June 14, 2023 – Federal is proud to introduce new Federal Action Shotgun, catering to the wants and needs for competitors within the growing sport of action shotgun. This specialized load was created to deliver a perfect balance of power, shoot-ability, and control needed in multi-gun competitions.

“Every aspect of this new ammo has been designed to help competitors run their shotgun stages more efficiently and effectively,” said Scott Turner, Federal’s Shotshell Product Line Manager. “First and foremost, this product is designed to address and eliminate hand-loading and magazine-feeding issues these athletes often encounter. Second, it delivers the quantity and power that action shotgun shooters were already seeking out. And finally, it uses the ideal components for the ultimate in pattern performance and reliability competitors can depend on.”

Action Shotgun features an overshot card and roll crimp that adds strength and rigidity to the mouth of the shell, allowing for improved cycling in both tube-fed and magazine-fed shotguns. The shell cup is made of brass-plated steel for reliable feeding and extraction to reduce the risk of jams.

“It was certainly a challenge to find the right mix and match of our existing components that makeup this robust load. It took our teams a while to decide on the combination of head, primer, shot, wad system and hull to finalize the ideal recipe,” explained Turner. “We are extremely pleased with the results, and we know competition shooters will be happy too.”

Action Shotgun’s 1 1/8-ounce payload of high-quality No. 7.5 lead pellets is pushed out the muzzle at 1,235 fps. This velocity strikes the perfect balance: providing both the power needed to knock down targets and the shoot-ability to run through a course with both speed and precision.

The new shotshell loads also feature temp-stable powder and proven primers. They are bulk-packed in 200-round cases for convenience and reduced waste at the range.

For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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Night Vision Devices Now Available from T.REX ARMS

Saturday, June 17th, 2023

T.REX ARMS has begun selling night vision devices! After spending several years using night vision, and producing educational materials about different devices, we are now partnering with Nocturnality to assemble and provide custom-built hardware for immediate fulfillment.

All tubes are thin-film white phosphor tubes from Elbit, which will meet or exceed OMNI VIII Mil-Spec minimums, meaning no less than 1600 FOM. Individual batch specifications will be posted on product pages, and every order will receive the original Elbit Systems spec sheets.

Individual products have been narrowed down to the ubiquitous PVS-14 for monocular use, complete with manual gain, IR illuminator, in an industry standard ITT Mil-Spec housing, and affordable binocular options that utilize the flexible and durable housings from AB Night Vision.

The Ruggedized Night Vision Goggle is nearly indestructible and has intuitive controls that include IR illumination and signaling capability, 16 hours of battery on a single CR123 with low power indication, and support for ANVIS-style battery packs.

The Ruggedized Panning Night Vision Goggle shares features with the standard RNVG, but with the added ability to pan the tubes out for a 65 degree field of view. Also, the pods can be detached from the bridge without tools and used as separate monoculars (with an additional battery adapter).

All products are ready to be used right out of the box, including batteries and basic accessories, and they are backed by a 10-year warranty.

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Carbon Tactics Website Now Live

Friday, June 16th, 2023

June 16th, 2023

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.–215 GEAR™ announced today that the Carbon Tactics website is now live for orders.

215 GEAR™ purchased the Carbon Tactics and Gear Fur brands in May. Since then, we have been updating and getting the site ready to open for orders. Additionally, we have been working hard at integration of the Gear Fur latch into the 215 line of K9 products. This purchase was right in our core competencies of sewing and machined solutions, additionally reaching a new audience of customer base. We look forward to continuing the Carbon Tactics and GearFur legacy of offering great products, supporting the American worker.

www.carbontactics.com

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3 GA-ASI Engineers Win Award From AIAA

Friday, June 16th, 2023

Leon Alvarez, James McPherson and Terry von Klein Receive AIAA San Diego Section Awards

SAN DIEGO – 13 June 2023 – Three senior engineers from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) were honored with awards from the San Diego section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) in the areas of outstanding aerospace engineering and engineering management. The awards were presented at an event hosted by the AIAA on May 21, 2023. GA-ASI is a leading employer in the San Diego area and manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions.

Leon Alvarez, James McPherson and Walter (Terry) von Klein were the three GA-ASI engineers who were honored with awards.

“We are very proud of the important contributions of Leon, James and Terry,” said GA-ASI Vice President of Engineering Dee Wilson. “As the world leader in unmanned systems, engineering is the lifeblood of our company. These engineers have helped to pioneer the development of new and innovative technologies that are utilized on our UAS platforms, which are critical to U.S. national security and throughout the world.”

Leon Alvarez is technical director for GA-ASI’s Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Group, and is the company’s leader in development of a revolutionary technology for GA-ASI’s aircraft – Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) utilizing only onboard sensors. He has worked as a leader over 15 years on the architecture and development of the technology and is integral in the deployment of ATLC as a key enabler of GA-ASI’s line of unmanned aircraft that are deployed with customers around the world and has zero mishaps after more than 130,000 takeoff and landing events.

James McPherson is GA-ASI’s program manager for U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) programs and was awarded for outstanding contributions to aerospace management. He manages technical projects involving GA-ASI’s USMC customer, including all training and sustainment for the USMC MUX Program and support of the USMC’s Service Level Training Exercises where he has led a team of project managers, engineers, technicians, mechanics, and aircrew to a Link 16 solution without impacting a rigorous flight schedule.

Finally, Terry von Klein, GA-ASI engineering director for Flight Technologies and Advanced Programs, was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from AIAA for his outstanding contributions to GNC activities on all GA-ASI platforms. Over the course of his 36-year career, which also included stops at Northrop Grumman and Boeing, he had significant impact on aerospace engineering, primarily in GNC and flight simulation across programs as diverse as C-17, X-48B, ATT, MD-11, MQ-1, MQ-9, and numerous advanced and novel systems. His work has been published by AIAA and NASA, and he holds a patent for a novel method of automatic control of a vehicle.

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Leonardo DRS Awarded $94 Million Contract for Advanced Infrared Weapon Sights for Army Snipers

Friday, June 16th, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va.–Jun. 8, 2023– Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has received a new contract to produce its next-generation infrared weapon sights for U.S. Army infantry snipers. The firm-fixed-price contract from the Army’s Contracting Command is valued at more than $94 million over five years.

Under the contract, Leonardo DRS will produce the advanced system known as the Family of Weapon Sights – Sniper, Improved Night / Day Observation Device Block III. The advanced infrared weapon sight is designed for sniper or reconnaissance operators that require extended range target detection and identification, observation of environmental indicators, and a capability to track bullet trajectory.

“We are proud to provide this technology to ensure soldiers have the most advanced systems available,” said Jerry Hathaway, senior vice president and general manager of the Leonardo DRS Electro-Optical Infrared Systems business. “We have a long history of supplying the Army with advanced electro-optic and infrared technologies, and this award highlights our customer trust in our market-leading Family of Weapon Sights.”

At the core of the technology is decades of Leonardo DRS experience in the micro-cooled infrared weapon systems field. The Family of Weapon Sights-Sniper employs a passive, micro-cooled, mid-wave infrared technology designed to provide the user with large-format imagery to maximize the effectiveness of the mission.

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Panteao Debuts Make Ready Online Classes

Friday, June 16th, 2023

Live interactive classes with your favorite instructors.

Columbia, SC, June 16, 2023 – Panteao Productions is happy to announce the debut of Make Ready Online Classes, our live interactive classes with your favorite instructors from Make Ready TV.

Since 2010, Panteao Productions has been leading the way in online firearms training while also offering content covering empty hands defense, edged weapons, survival training, dog training, medical skills, strength training, documentary shows, and episodic content like Inside Story, Wildcraft, Wilderness to Table and more.

Panteao’s streaming platform, Make Ready TV, delivers content from over 60 instructors in formats including DVD, digital rental, digital download purchase, and monthly and annual streaming subscriptions. Over 7,000 videos are available from the Make Ready TV website, Apple and Android mobile apps, and from your television on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV.

Now we offer live interactive classes for you to participate in from our website and mobile devices. With our online classes you will be able to interact directly with our instructors in real time. No matter where you are in the country or around the world, you will be able to join our live streaming classes.

There are currently 13 classes available from 5 instructors including Pat McNamara, Rick Hogg, Jeff Gonzales, Tony Blauer, and Chris “Dutch” Moyer. More classes and instructors will be coming soon to the lineup.

To see the lineup of classes, visit Make Ready TV at: www.makeready.tv/en/Live

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SK Customs Sponsors A Regular Gun Guy’s ARMIII Range Day

Thursday, June 15th, 2023

HAYMARKET, VA – June 14, 2023 – SK Customs®, the Nation’s only series driven, limited edition manufacturer of custom firearms, is proud to announce its sponsorship of A Regular Gun Guy’s ARMIII Range Day from June 16-17, 2023, at Ranges at Oakfield located in Thomasville, Ga.

“We’re thrilled to be the sponsor of A Regular Gun Guy and The Gun Camp’s ARMIII Range Day, and look forward to showcasing our products alongside our friends at Phoenix Trinity Manufacturing and array of other leading industry partners,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Customs. “SK Customs has launched a wide range of new productions representing rich history and intricately designed firearms this year. We can’t wait to showcase these works of art at ARMIII Range Day.”

With more than 300 firearm enthusiasts in attendance, the event features leading industry products and a variety of 2A influencers and GunTubers. Held at one of the top outdoor ranges in the country, attendees will have the opportunity to visit a dedicated range bay to participate in a steel challenge and visit a large display featuring SK Customs products. The event is hosted by YouTube’s A Regular Gun Guy, known for his firearm reviews and 2A content.

“The mission of A Regular Meetup is to allow the everyday gun enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the type of weekend that’s typically only awarded to industry insiders,” said Christina Myers, director of operations at Media Lodge. “We want the supporters to get a chance to meet influencers and celebrities they typically only get to see online and on television. The event also allows participants a chance to get up close and personal with some of their favorite firearms and accessory brands that they support every day.”

To learn more about new production offerings from SK Customs, visit skguns.com.

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