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Viridian Charges into SHOT 2023 with Most New Products Ever

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – January 13, 2023 – Viridian Weapon Technologies is devoted to bringing cutting-edge technology to compact, durable and advanced weapon-mounted accessories. These efforts will be on full display at SHOT Show 2023. Viridian will debut several products in multiple categories including Green Dot Reflex sights (RFX), holsters, lights, lasers and gun cameras. Attendees can see, touch and try new products at the main Viridian booth (#10167) or booth (#20053).

“This SHOT Show will be the best ever,” said Viridian President and CEO, Brian Hedeen. “We have big new product announcements coming soon. Our team has done a great job again this year. We can’t wait to see products hit store shelves because end users will be the ones who truly benefit.”

ViridianWeaponTech.com

Federal Will Announce New Centerfire Rifle Ammunition at the 2023 SHOT Show

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

ANOKA, Minnesota – January 9, 2023 – Federal Ammunition is proud to announce new centerfire rifle ammunition options for 2023. Several all-new products will be showcased and on display at the 2023 SHOT Show (Booth No. 11838), January 17–20 at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. These new additions include new Gold Medal CenterStrike and ELD-X rifle loads, plus more.

Designed for competition and serious long-range target shooters, Gold Medal CenterStrike’s proprietary open tip match bullet has a sleek profile and is held to extremely tight specifications for ultimate long-range accuracy and consistency. Its available in 308 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor and 223 Rem.

The ELD-X hunting bullet has a reputation for being match-accurate and hard-hitting. It touts a high ballistic coefficient and a design that provides effective expansion at a wide range of velocities. Federal is now loading this well-known bullet in nine centerfire cartridge options from 243 Win. to 300 Win. Magnum; using Federal’s own factory-made components and strict manufacturing processes.

Attendees of the 2023 SHOT Show are encouraged to stop by Booth No. 11838 for a first-hand look at these new products and more. Information about the new products and line extensions can soon be found on Federal’s brand website.

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

XS Sights to Exhibit at 2023 SHOT Show

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

Fort Worth, Texas (January 9, 2023) – XS® Sights will showcase its newest products at the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, January 17-20.  XS now offers complete solutions for improved shooting – from advanced sights for personal defense and hunting, to the tools needed for installation.

All attendees are encouraged to stop by the XS Sights Booth (# 13624), to meet the team and learn more about XS’ unique Inline Rear Sight Tools for Glock pistols, the new Lever Rails for Henry Big Boy Carbines, and new optic mounting plates.

“XS Sights is focused on designing and manufacturing products to enhance firearms owners’ shooting experience – from world-class sights to the tools needed to install them,” said Addison Monroe, Marketing Manager, XS Sights. “It’s well known that our sights improve speed and accuracy. We now want our customers to have equal confidence in their ability to install and maintain these sights, which are a critical component of defensive firearms. This desire to offer complete solutions for improved shooting is driving our expansion.”

For more information, visit www.xssights.com.

Cobalt Kinetics to Showcase at the 2023 SHOT Shows

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

January 13th, 2023: Cobalt Kinetics, a manufacturer of American Masterpiece firearms, is proud to announce that they will be showcasing their Pro model rifle line, SPR model rifle line, and accessories line at the 2023 NSSF SHOT Show (January 17th-20th at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV). Booth #42610 will be the headquarters for all things Cobalt during the SHOT Show. Dealers, Distributors, and all interested parties are invited to pass by the booth to lay hands on the CK-Pro/ CK-SPR platforms, CK-URG’s, and Cobalt accessories.

Cobalt will be showcasing the engineering that makes their firearms unique including the S.I.M.S. handguard interface, VLTOR/ Cobalt A5-CK buffer system, and the RCB family of muzzle devices. Cobalt is looking for new Dealers/ Distributors and will be offering some great programs scaled to meet each level of. Pro-staff shooters Farewell Firearms Training, Kinetic Consulting, Greenline Tactical, and more will be appearing at the Cobalt booth throughout the week. Make sure to mark down booth #42610 as the place to be this year at the SHOT Show.

“The Cobalt brand has experienced some amazing growth this year! Cobalt has expanded its footprint in the market and customers are seeing that we are the best platform out of the box. Locking in partnerships with key partners like VLTOR (and more) have also allowed us to continue to fine tune our product line. We cannot wait to show everyone what we will be working on in 2023…”

– Gabriel Cabrera (Chief Revenue Officer)

If you are a Dealer/ Distributor interested in learning more about the new updates with the brand, would like to schedule a meeting at the SHOT Show, or have any Sales/ Marketing inquiries make sure to reach out to Gabriel Cabrera (Gabriel@CobaltKinetics.com).

For more information on Cobalt Kinetics and their products go to www.CobaltKinetics.com.

Franklin Armory CA320 Added to California Roster of Certified Handguns

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

MINDEN, Nev. – January 13, 2023 – Franklin Armory®, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of firearms and accessories, is pleased to announce that its new CA320 handgun passed the California Department of Justice Laboratory Certification and Handgun Testing process and is now listed on the State’s “Roster of Certified Handguns.” Franklin Armory’s CA320 is chambered in 9mmX19, has factory night sights, and is the first optics ready pistol listed on the roster.

CA320 joins three other Franklin Armory models on California’s list of “Handguns Certified for Sale.” In 2018, Franklin Armory’s CA7 (chambered in 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington) became the first AR pistol ever to be listed on California’s roster of approved handguns. Franklin Armory’s CA11 (.300 Blackout) and CA12 (.350 Legend) AR pistols were added to the list in 2019.

“CA320 builds upon Franklin Armory’s trailblazing track-record of firearms innovation,” said Franklin Armory President Jay Jacobson. “CA320 is further affirmation of Franklin Armory’s enduring commitment to support the Second Amendment rights of Americans living in restrictive jurisdictions.”

California FFL dealers interested in learning more about CA320 are invited to visit Franklin Armory’s SHOT Show 2023 booth #20349. Orders will be accepted starting opening day of SHOT Show.

 

A Piston-Driven AR-15 for the Modern Age

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Mo.

For Immediate Release

VKTR Industries combines passion, precision, and purpose with proprietary technology to produce exceptional firearms. VKTR Industries has established itself within the intersection of revolutionary design and cutting-edge manufacturing capability. The team at VKTR draws from decades of engineering, machining, and firearms industry experience to bring consumers a fresh new take on precision armaments.

The flagship product for VKTR Industries is the VK-1, a lightweight, feature-rich, low profile, piston-driven AR-15 for the modern age.

– Available in FDE, Sniper Gray, and Black
– 16”, 13.7” and 10.5” Options
– Low Profile Patented VK-1 Piston System
– Fully Ambi Forged Lower Receiver
– Thermal Fit Forged Upper Receiver
– Fluted Hammer Forged Barrel
– Low Profile MLOK Handguard
– Radian Talon Selector and Raptor Charging Handle
– Magpul MOE SL Buttstock and K2 Grip
– Proprietary Gas Block Design
– Innovative Modified Cam Pin Geometry

The VK-1 uses a revolutionary low-profile piston system design featuring optimum gas port sizing and a piston assembly featuring a unique cup and spigot design that improves the gas seal and overall efficiency of the gas system. The VK-1 also includes a staged gas bleed system with two sets of exhaust ports at precisely determined distances to reduce the inertia of the operating rod once it nears the end of its stroke. The reimagined VK-1 Short Stroke Piston System includes a Fully-Supported One-Piece Op Rod and removable gas block and matches the footprint and weight of a standard DI AR-15 while providing the benefits of a piston driven system.

VK-1 is fully ambidextrous, including a patented Billet Machined magazine release and bolt catch. Both have been reprofiled and textured for the greatest ergonomics possible while maintaining a sleek, low profile. Heat-treated Billet construction ensures these components will perform for a lifetime of service even in the most hostile conditions.

To get hands on experience with the VK-1, please visit VKTR Industries at the upcoming 2023 SHOT Show in Booth #41764 or for more information, please contact info@vktrind.com.

www.vktrind.com

Rooted in Ancient History, but Built for the 21st Century, Adept Armor Introduces the NovaSteel Ballistic Buckler

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Adept Armor’s NovaSteel Buckler shield fills the gap left by contemporary body armor and helmet systems.

Tulsa, Okla. (January 2023) – Adept Armor, an armor system engineering firm, has just released its new NovaSteel Buckler Shield. The lightweight ballistic shield offers rapidly deployable protection for the vulnerable parts of the face, neck, upper torso, and arms. As such, it quite literally fills the gap left by contemporary body armor systems. Easy to stow, carry, and use – and compatible with a wide variety of lights and other accessories – the NovaSteel Buckler provides a reliable defense from a handgun, edged weapon, blunt impact weapon, and animal attacks, and can double as an extremely effective compliance weapon. It is especially well-suited for use in home defense scenarios.

“The buckler is not a new concept. It is so old that its origins are lost to history,” commented Jake Ganor, President of Adept Armor. “As firepower came to dominate warfare in the 16th and 17th centuries, bucklers gradually fell out of favor and eventually disappeared entirely. We have brought it back with the NovaSteel Buckler because its form makes it a uniquely useful and versatile implement today – especially when it is made of advanced ballistic steel alloy.”

Weighing in at just 3 lbs., the NovaSteel Buckler offers a Level IIIA/VPAM-3 protection. Constructed from an advanced alloy, it features a rugged and durable handle, a nylon carry strap, a Velcro patch for ID or light, and an optional lightweight LED shield light with a strobe function. The ambidextrous ability of the NovaSteel Buckler Shield allows it to be easily switched between hands when in combat and can be used by both left and right-handed users.

Though relatively small at 12.2 in. in diameter, the NovaSteel Buckler Shield is designed to be held away from the body, and as such, it can protect a significantly larger area than its size conveys. Held properly, at arm’s length, it offers a much larger area of protection than most armor plates or vests and can protect typically unarmored areas, like the neck and face. The NovaSteel Buckler is light enough to benefit from its user’s autonomic startle-flinch response, and, with some training, can reliably be properly positioned to protect its wearer from harm.

As the bucklers of olden times were designed to be used alongside the sword, so the NovaSteel Buckler Shield is designed to be used alongside a handgun. Supported on the NovaSteel Buckler Shield’s flat shoulder, handguns are stabilized, and the user’s most vulnerable parts are covered and protected. Furthermore, the NovaSteel Buckler Shield can be used as an offensive weapon in its own right, and particularly excels as a non-lethal compliance weapon. It was designed with this use in mind. MSRP is $195.

Interested in armor materials, systems, test methods, and current threats? Check out Adept Armor’s incredible knowledgebase of information and glossary. Learn more about Adept Armor on their new website or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Receive a FREE bag and patch, as well as the latest news, offers, and promotions from Adept Armor when you sign up for the newsletter.

www.adeptarmor.com

Meet the Optic-Ready VULCAN 9

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

The new VULCAN 9 picks up where the REGULUS left off. Continuing Lionheart’s record of providing combat ready, heirloom quality pistols, the VULCAN 9 answers the call for those looking for a refined, optic-ready, hammer-fired pistol for concealed carry.

Features:

• LHI Tru-Axis™ Barrel – Chambered in 9mm

• Optics-Ready – No Adapter Plates Required

• Rapid Engagement Grip System with Integral Gas Pedal

• Optional On-Board Storage for Multitasker Tools NANO²

• Optional J-Trigger and Bobbed Hammer

• Forward Slide Serrations

• Reversible Mag Release and Ambidextrous Safety

• Flush-Fit 15-Round Magazine

• Shipping April 2023

If you’re attending SHOT Show next week, please visit us at booth 41322 to get your hands on the VULCAN 9.

www.lionheartindustries.com/vulcan9-shot