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Grip Force Extended Base Pad

Monday, June 12th, 2023

Conventional extended base pads primarily have a square or rectangular shape. Their designs mostly consist of flat or slightly angled surface areas on all sides and a flat section on the bottom. These designs are not ergonomic. They do not provide proper surface contact and feedback to the shooter during the reload sequence.

The advanced ergonomic design of the Grip Force EBP resolves all of these issues of conventional extended base pads.

The Grip Force EBP is the result of ergonomic evolution. When developing the Grip Force EBP, we studied the exact manner in how the human hand operates during a reload sequence. How the hand indexes the base pad and magazine in its pouch. How it wraps around the base pad and magazine body when removing the magazine. How it orients the magazine toward the magazine well, and how the hand functions when inserting, seating, and locking the magazine into the pistol.

The Grip Force EBP is designed to work with the hand naturally. The result is optimized speed and efficiency of the reload sequence.

FIT = FUNCTION

The EBP design allows for a faster and more consistent index.

The EBP fits the hand better, increasing feel and control.

The extended and contoured underside remains in contact with the hand during reloads. That continuous hand contact increases speed and efficiency.

The Grip Force EBP can be used on Standard (G17/G22) or Compact (G19/G23) sized magazines. The Grip Force EBP increases magazine capacity by +5 rounds of 9mm and +4 rounds of .40 cal.

Additional features include:

• Ambidextrous indented side panels enhance the operation for immediate action drills.

• A reinforced 3-pin locking bridge offers additional security against the base pad separating from the magazine body.

• The ergonomic shape of the EBP aids in concealed carry; the base pad design prints less underneath clothing.

• The ergonomic shape of the EBP offers an enhanced grip surface for compact (G19-sized) pistols.

• The EBP has a non-glare finish, suitable for MIL/LE duty use.

For more information, please visit our website.

www.gripforceusa.com

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GA-ASI Seaguardian Supports Northern Edge 2023

Monday, June 12th, 2023

Flights Featured ESM, COMINT, Detect and Avoid, AIS, and Link 16 Capabilities

SAN DIEGO – 07 June 2023 – As part of a U.S. Navy contract, an MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) supported the NORTHERN EDGE 2023 (NE23) exercise May 8-19, 2023. The training exercise, which took place in the Gulf of Alaska, was one of a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (IPACOM) exercises that prepares joint forces to respond to crises in the Asia Pacific region.

GA-ASI’s SeaGuardian is a maritime derivative of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and remains the first UAS that offers multi-domain Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting (ISR&T) and has an internal payload suite that can prosecute surface and subsurface targets in support of Fleet Operations.

During NE23, SeaGuardian provided real-time Maritime ISR&T data feeds to the various IPACOM operations centers including Pacific Fleet, Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Joint Exercise Control Group (JECG) and various exercise and real-world watch floors. Real-time sensor data – including Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), radar, and full-motion video – was Processed, Exploited and Disseminated (PED) by operators via Minotaur Mission System. The Minotaur system was developed by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. It links sensors, SIGINT, cameras, radar and communications equipment into a single, automated system that allows operators to more efficiently identify, track and target simultaneously with other users for expedited dynamic tasking. This classified data was transmitted to the Joint Fires Network using new DoD technologies allowing for the smart routing of communications between widely distributed communications nodes.

In addition, SeaGuardian showcased an array of operational payloads, including Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Radar Moving Target Indication (MTI) and Inverse Synthetic-Aperture Radar (ISAR), Communication Intelligence (COMINT), Automatic Identification System (AIS), high-definition Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) imaging system and Link 16.

The ESM payload on SeaGuardian was supplied by Sierra Nevada Corporation and the COMINT payload was made by L3Harris Technologies. The aircraft featured the SeaVue Multi-role radar from Raytheon Technologies. GA-ASI’s Link 16 solution leveraged the L3Harris Small Tactical Terminal (STT) KOR-24A radio and Ultra Electronics Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI) host software ran on the Parry Labs Stellar Relay Common Compute Module.

The GA-ASI-developed Detect and Avoid (DAA) system was also installed in SeaGuardian and received a limited certification from NAVAIR. This enabled SeaGuardian to perform beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations within the exercise airspace.

SeaGuardian’s multi-domain capabilities allows it to flex from mission to mission and pass real-time sensor data directly to the fleet through Link 16 and satellite feeds to the shore-based command and intelligence centers. During NE23, the MQ-9B effectively passed ISR&T information to various surface and air units, and a litany of other U.S. and foreign units taking part in the exercise.

In addition to its contributions to the exercise, the SeaGuardian self-deployed from GA-ASI’s Desert Horizons flight operations facility in El Mirage, Calif., to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, covering over 2,000 nautical miles in a single flight and demonstrated SeaGuardian’s unrivalled expeditionary attributes. The aircraft self-deployed back to El Mirage following the exercise. All flights were flown from a forward deployed Mission Command Element comprised of a Certified Ground Control Station and Mission Intelligence Station located Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, exercising UAS Expeditionary Concept of Operations (CONOPS) in support of Exercise objectives.

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Blackhawk Sponsors Tactical Athlete Jared Halbert

Sunday, June 11th, 2023

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – June 5, 2023 – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, is proud to sponsor tactical athlete Jared Halbert for the 2023 Tactical Games season. This season, Halbert is competing in both individual Men’s Elite events as well as Men’s Elite Team events with Blackhawk teammate Zach Rodman.

A former owner of The Tactical Games, Halbert has been immersed in the competitions since 2019, and prior to that was active in 3-Gun and a variety of other shooting competitions. Over the years, Halbert has racked up an impressive competitive resume, with two Men’s Elite National Championships in 2020 and 2021, 11 Elite Regional wins and 14 total Elite podium appearances.

“I had been working with the Blackhawk team for about a year before coming on board to shoot for them,” Halbert said. “Their professionalism and the way they treated their athletes drew me to the Blackhawk team, and I look forward to continuing the success that my teammates Zach and Ehea have started this season.”

Recently, Halbert and Rodman took first place in the Elite Team Event at the South Carolina Tactical Games. Last season, the pair took second place in the Elite Team Event at the West Virginia Tactical Games. Halbert also won first place in the Team Event at the Burnet Sniper Challenge.

Throughout The Tactical Games, Halbert has been running a full suite of Blackhawk gear, including the T-Series® L2C holster and Foundation Series Tac Nylon plate carrier and belt.

“The Foundation Series is my go-to gear for tactical games competition,” said Halbert. “The plate carrier is very minimalist, but so effective. With its reduced weight and simple setup, traversing obstacles is easy.”

Outside of competition, Halbert owns Texas Shooting Academy in central Texas along with two friends. He and his wife also own Rattler Crossfit in Liberty Hill, Texas.

“Don’t over think it, just sign up and show up,” Halbert said when asked for advice for prospective competitors. “The sport is for everyone and there is a division for all levels of shooters and fitness levels. Whether you started working out or shooting a week ago or 10 years ago, there is a place for you to have an unforgettable experience.”

To learn more about The Tactical Games, head over to thetacticalgames.com, and to learn more about Blackhawk or to see their full lineup of holsters and tactical gear, check out Blackhawk.com.

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Milrem Robotics Led Consortium Successfully Delivers the iMUGS Project

Sunday, June 11th, 2023

The iMUGS consortium, led by Milrem Robotics and composed of several major European defence, communication and cybersecurity companies and high technology SMEs, successfully completed and delivered the project to the European Commission.

The consortium, that started work on the 32,6 MEUR integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System (iMUGS) project in late 2020, completed all the contractual activities and tasks, reaching the operative and technical objectives in May 2023.

“This project set a great example of cooperation and high-level results which we can expect also from coming European Defence Fund Projects. On behalf of the participated Member States, I would like to thank the Coordinator, Milrem Robotics, and all the industry partners involved for making this happen,“ said Martin Jõesaar, iMUGS project officer in the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments.

“The completion of iMUGS is a huge milestone for all involved parties. It is also a testimony that cooperation within 7 European Member States and between 13 different companies and organizations, in no way a simple task, is possible when working towards a worthy goal – strengthening the defence capabilities of the Union,” said Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics.

iMUGS created a European-wide architecture for ground and aerial platforms, command, control, and communication equipment, sensors, payloads, and algorithms. The project addressed challenges for interoperability, perception, and decision-making.

Progress was shown in periodic events arranged at all participating Member States consisting of Estonia, Latvia, Finland, Belgium, France, Germany, and Spain. “During iMUGS the consortium demonstrated that unmanned systems play a crucial role in military environments and scenarios, paving the way for wider adoption and use of these systems in the near future,” Väärsi added.

As a result of the project and the technology developed, the European Union will have a pathway for improved ability to respond to emerging military threats and challenges. iMUGS and its envisaged follow-up and peer projects will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of EU military operations through improved coordination of multiple assets and resilient collaboration between manned units and unmanned systems benefiting from digital communications.

The systems developed will improve situational awareness, leading to faster and more accurate decision-making for increased mission success rates and increased overall safety of military operations.

“The project also improved EUs competitiveness and reputation as an expert and innovator in the field of unmanned systems,” Väärsi said.

iMUGS was a 13-party collaboration focused on developing a modular and scalable architecture for hybrid manned-unmanned systems. The parties involved are Milrem Robotics (project coordinator), Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT), Talgen Cybersecurity, Safran Electronics & Defense, NEXTER Systems, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, Diehl Defence, Bittium, Insta Advance, SOL1, dotOcean, GMV Aerospace and Defence, and the Royal Military Academy of Belgium.

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ASA Offers Special Pricing for LE, First Responders & Military Memberships

Sunday, June 11th, 2023

ATLANTA, GA: American Suppressor Association is announcing special membership pricing for law enforcement, military, and first responders. Join the ASA team today to help protect suppressor ownership and their use while hunting.

QUALIFIED GROUPS

• Military (Active, retired, disabled veterans and reserve)

• Law Enforcement (Active or retired)

• Fire Rescue/EMT (Volunteer or paid staff)

• Search and Rescue (SAR)

“ENSURING THAT EVERYONE WHO PUTS THEIR LIFE ON THE LINE…HAS ACCESS TO SUPPRESSORS IS CRITICAL TO CURBING THIS PREVENTABLE HEARING DAMAGE.”

— Owen Miller, Vice President of Outreach for ASA.

“Studies have shown that Noise Induced Hearing Loss and tinnitus are two of the most common disability claims for our servicemen and women, and law enforcement officers,” said Owen Miller, Vice President of Outreach for ASA. “Ensuring that everyone who puts their life on the line for our country and our communities has access to suppressors is critical to curbing this preventable hearing damage. Protecting hearing is a top priority for ASA, and we’re honored to represent these brave men and women as ASA members.”

In order to participate in this special pricing program, you must email your credentials to info@amsuppressor.com. Once your credentials are reviewed, we will provide you with the information required to purchase the discounted membership.

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Greenline Tactical Announces Firearms Depot as Title Sponsor for 2nd Annual Night Operations Summit

Saturday, June 10th, 2023

Greenline Tactical is thrilled to announce that Firearms Depot has come on board as the title sponsor for the highly anticipated 2nd annual Night Operations Summit. The event will take place from November 17-19, 2023, at GTI in Barnwell, SC, bringing together 120 night vision and shooting enthusiasts for an unparalleled experience.

The Night Operations Summit 2023 promises four incredible nights of expert training, diving deep into the world of No-Light and Low-Light operations and techniques. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in captivating lectures and educational TED Talks during the day and a wide range of hands-on night courses, immersing themselves in cutting-edge knowledge and experiences.

Greenline Tactical recommends prior professional pistol and rifle classes from reputable instructors to ensure a safe and enjoyable training environment. For those new to night vision training, the summit offers NightFighter Lite on Thursday evening, a perfect starting point to unlock the full potential of the other classes.

One of the standout features of the Night Operations Summit is the opportunity to learn from the industry’s best. With a lineup of nine industry-leading instructors in the training and night vision fields, attendees will be exposed to a fresh perspective and a wealth of expertise every night. Exploring different classes each evening, participants will expand their skills and discover exciting new approaches to night operations. Trainers and classes are as follows:

? NightFighter Lite & NV Rifleman taught by Sam Houston, Silent Solutions

? DarkLab taught by Eric Butler

? Clip-On DMR taught by Eric Vargas

? Zero Viz Pistol taught by Jon Jeu of Contingency Tactical

? No Light / Low Light “Critical Ballistic Attention” taught by Chris Sizelove, Director of Training at Blue Force Gear

? NV Performance Pistol taught by Jon Dufresne of Kinetic Consulting

? NIGHT Building Assault taught by Chuck Pressburg of Presscheck Consulting

? Principles of Light and Movement taught by Duane “Buck” Buckner, US Director of Training at Aimpoint

? Grey Ops taught by Fieldcraft Defense

The pinnacle of the event, “Lights Out Saturday Night,” promises an unforgettable experience for all registered attendees. The night will be filled with a sponsor fun shoot, competitions, product demonstrations, and shooting stages designed to push the limits of participants’ skills while enjoying camaraderie with other attendees and vendors. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to contribute to the SOC-F Foundation fundraiser, supporting a meaningful cause.

Greenline Tactical takes pride in securing incredible sponsors for the Night Operations Summit. Firearms Depot, alongside TNVC, BE Meyers, Unity Tactical, and many others, have played a pivotal role in making this extraordinary event possible. Sponsors will be available and interacting with shooters as well as special deals and selling gear. Attendees will have the chance to connect with like-minded enthusiasts, build lasting relationships, and elevate their night vision and shooting skills to new heights.

Don’t miss out on this game-changing event! Secure your spot at the Night Operations Summit now to experience an unforgettable journey filled with camaraderie, learning, and the thrill of the night. Barnwell, SC awaits you this November! Spots are halfway sold out. www.greenlinetactical.com

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: Don Edwards, Owner Greenline Tactical at don@greenlinetactical.com

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Bang Saber Civilian Legal Flashbang

Friday, June 9th, 2023

The “Bang Saber” is a flashbang for civilian use. It might not be quite as effective as a military or LE Noise Flash Diversionary Device (NFDD), but it has the distinct advantage of being both a reusable and a civilian legal flashbang. Here is the release.

TS Bang Saber Civilian Flash Bang

St. Peters, MO

For Immediate Release

If you’ve ever thrown an M-84 or CTS 9-Banger at your day job, you will like those. If you’ve ever banged somebody within an FPS game, you will like these. Fact is, whether you’re going FISHing (Fighting In Someone’s House) or trying to liven up a boring cotillion, you’re going to like these.

The TS Bang Saber 2.0 civilian legal reusable flashbang is manufactured for Tactical Sh!t by Helius Engineering. It’s for training, “distracting,” or just for fun. The 2.0 bangs just as hard as its predecessor but is now slimmer and much lighter.

Ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain…especially when you’re banging someone.

The Bang Saber is made in the USA. It utilizes a 12 gauge or 9mm blank or a 209 primer for ignition. Just load the blank or primer into the body, remove the pin, and toss the device where you want it.

You’ll get a bright flash, some smoke, and an approximate “bang” noise around the 120-160db level.

The exact amount of candela and decibels will depend on the type of blank used.

Here are a few things to know about the Saber flashbang for civilian use:

No training or certification need to purchase (buy flashbangs online!).
Limited numbers are available due to manufacturer difficulty with materials: if they’re out when you try to buy one, sign up for notifications
Must sign a liability waiver to purchase.

Flash/Sound Diversionary Devices

Capt. John Kolman, Ret. (LAPD D Platoon SWAT) and Cmdr Sid Heal, Ret (LACSD Special Enforcement Bureau) defined an NFDD in a paper for the Justice Department, as you’ll read below. Contrary to the common vernacular, it is not a “flash bang grenade.” It could not be a grenade in the traditional sense and still be labeled a less lethal device. It’s a legal flashbang because it’s technically a blank firing device.

What is a flashbang? “A flash/bang diversionary device produces a loud bang with a brilliant light that is intended to cause confusion and distraction to provide a tactical team with a few seconds of advantage.”

That’s what the Bang Saber does.

Find yours online here.

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High Speed Gear Introduces the Uniform Line of Products

Friday, June 9th, 2023

SWANSBORO, N.C. – June 12, 2023 – High Speed Gear® launches Kydex Uniform Line of duty pouches.

High Speed Gear, a renowned leader in tactical gear and equipment, proudly unveils its latest breakthrough in tactical and duty gear with the introduction of their Uniform Line. The Uniform line was designed with input from professionals in the field and meticulously crafted for Law Enforcement officers to maintain their professional and approachable appearance. These products are different from the HSGI TACO line of pouches in that they eliminate the need for shock cord and are specific to the equipment they are made to carry. The hard Kydex shell is waterproof, and mud and blood borne pathogens can easily be cleaned off. The Kydex material used in this line offers exceptional strength, rigidity, and retention properties. With enhanced impact resistance and chemical resilience, the Kydex line can withstand the harshest environments and provide long-lasting durability.

“We are thrilled to introduce our Uniform line, which represents the culmination of extensive research, development, and customer feedback,” said Bill Babboni, Chief Operating Officer at High Speed Gear. “Our commitment to delivering premium gear that exceeds expectations has driven us to develop the Uniform Line that offers unrivaled performance, reliability, and adaptability for our valued customers.”

The High Speed Gear Uniform Line of products takes up very little real estate on a duty belt or plate carrier. The products all feature retention screws for user preference adjustability and are shipped with either universal clips to attach to MOLLE or a PLM mount to attach to a belt. The Uniform Line is an expansion of the duty line by refining the aesthetic to meet the societal expectations of our law enforcement professionals. As of now, the Uniform line includes the following:

Uniform Double Magazine Carrier
Uniform Triple Magazine Carrier
Uniform Handcuff Carrier
Uniform Dip Can Carrier
Uniform Flashlight Carrier
Uniform OC Spray Carrier

To learn more about the High Speed Gear Uniform Line and explore their extensive range of tactical gear, visit: www.highspeedgear.com/tactical-gear/uniform-line or reach out to the HSGI team at sales@highspeedgear.com

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